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EMPOWERMENT IN MENTAL HEALTH: FROM THEORY TO PRACTICE, OPERATIONAL PERSPECTIVES FOR USER SELF-DETERMINATION: 10.24250/jpe/Vol.32/1/2023/BT/SS/JD/CM/MM/JP/DM/GK/MG
No full textHealth is the most important component of human life, and mental health even more so; the quality of mental health depends on the way individuals understand social relationships, manage to integrate in the family, in the group of friends, in the community, in social life. The European project KA202 - Strategic Partnerships for vocational education and training (Empow'Them) aims to develop an innovative methodology, which offers continuous, non-disruptive, free training addressed to all professionals. The project is a plea for the important role of self-determination in the recovery and reintegration of people suffering from various mental illnesses. This idea is in line with the Mental Health Action Plan 2013-2020 (WHO, 2013) and the European Commission Green Paper of 2005, which states that self-determination and empowerment of people with mental disorders are fundamental concepts in mental health to improve social inclusion. Self-determination is seen to act as a catalyst for beneficiaries' ability to make decisions about their own lives, remobilize, take responsibility for their choices and become full citizens, regardless of the severity of the illness. The project represents a reflection, search and implementation of viable solutions to support people in a vulnerable moment of their lives. The "Empow'Them" project is consistent with the actions supported by the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (UN, 2008), as it aims to contribute to the respect and dignity of people affected by mental illness through professional practices that support their individual freedom
ASSESSING HUMAN KINETICS AND HEALTH EDUCATION PRE-SERVICE TEACHERS’ ATTITUDE TOWARDS USING SOCIAL MEDIA PLATFORM FOR INSTRUCTIONAL CONTENT DELIVERY IN SCHOOLS: 10.24250/jpe/SI/2023/AO/
No full textThis study assessed the Human Kinetics and Health Education pre-service teachers’ attitude towards using social media platform for instructional delivery in schools. The study was a descriptive study. The target population for this study were all the Human Kinetics and Health Education pre-service teachers at the Federal University Dutsin-ma, Katsina State. Simple random sampling technique was used to select one hundred (100) Human Kinetics and Health Education pre-service teachers among 485 in the school. Questionnaire was the instrument used in this study and two research questions and one research hypothesis were used to guide the conduct of the study. The reliability of the instrument after subjecting it to Cronbach alpha was 0.82.was established. The results of the findings revealed that, Human Kinetics and Health Education pre-service teachers have positive attitude towards using social media for learning in school, and there was no significant difference in the attitude of both male and female towards using social media for learning in school. Based on this, it was recommended that, the school authority should encourage the use of social media for learning curriculum content in school
TEACHING TECHNIQUES AND METHODS TO DEVELOP CRITICAL THINKING IN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL: 10.24250/jpe/SI/2023/CN/
No full textThe term "critical thinking" is often used to describe skills compatible with teaching-learning, but also applicable at work, in the family, and the circle of friends. Both attitudes and capacities are needed to carry out the critical thinking training process. Skills are those required in interacting with people and processing information correctly to achieve credibility of data and maintain clarity in communication. Critical thinking takes place in the context of solving problems and interacting with the people around them, so critical thinkers must adapt to both contexts. This type of thinking must be formed and developed from childhood. For this purpose, the teaching staff plays an important role, because it directs the development of students' thinking. Through the instructional-educational process, the teaching staff offers students the chance to develop this thinking. The learning methods and techniques applied by the teacher will direct the development process. We analyzed different methods and techniques through which critical thinking is developed, we described how to integrate and deploy them in the educational process
EXPLORING THE POWER OF PSYCHO-PEDAGOGY: INTEGRATING PSYCHOLOGY, EDUCATION, AND STUDENT DEVELOPMENT FOR EFFECTIVE LEARNING AND ACADEMIC SUCCESS: 10.24250/jpe/SI/2023/MBH/CCC/
No full textThe nucleus of education sciences is represented by the learning outcomes, because only through them can one judge an educational strategy or an effective educational method etc. Here, the aim of this study emerged, which is to shed light on the points of intersection between the three main axes of the educational process, pedagogy, psychology, and education, about enhancing learners' skills that have an impact on facilitating their access to more. High-quality learning outcomes in the long term. In educational settings, it is crucial to grasp psychological theories and incorporate them. This content examines psycho-pedagogy concepts, including the integration of psychology and education. Investigating the influence of issues like emotional management, active involvement in the classroom, and teacher-student relationships is a way to support both learner growth and academic performance through the educational process. It will also be discussed the potential psychologist’s findings in educational contexts, emphasizing the importance of creating a comfortable, joyful classroom environment for academic success. Examining the intersection of pedagogy and psychology, the benefits of using positive psychology, immersive learning strategies, and mindfulness techniques are demonstrated to enhance learner engagement and motivation to learn
DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION OF BUSINESS EDUCATION PROGRAM IN NIGERIAN UNIVERSITIES FOR 21ST-CENTURY SKILL ACQUISITION : 10.24250/jpe/SI/2023/CCU/OCO/CFC/
No full textThis study examined digital transformation of business education program for 21st-century skill acquisition in Nigerian universities. Two purposes of the study were employed in this research work. two research questions guided the study and two null hypotheses which were tested at 0.05 level of significance. A descriptive survey design was adopted for the study. The population of the study comprised 34 business educators in universities in Anambra state. The entire population was used for the study since the population is manageable and accessible to the researcher. Hence, there was no sampling The instrument used to collect data for the study was a structured questionnaire with two parts; part A contained items on the demography of respondents and part B contained items on the two research questions under the study. The questions were structured on a 4-point rating scale of Strongly Agree (SA); Agree (A), Disagree (D) and Strongly Disagree. The instrument was validated b three experts, two from the Department of Business Education and one from Measurement and Evaluation. Cronbach Alpha reliability coefficient was used to test consistency of the instrument and a general coefficient of 0.76. Data collected was analyzed using arithmetic mean and standard deviation while t- test was used to test the hypotheses at 0.05 level of significance. When the p value was found to be equal or less than 0.05 alpha levels, the noted difference was said to be significant, therefore, the null hypothesis was be rejected. However, a p value found to be greater than 0.05, the noted difference was insignificant, therefore, the null hypothesis will be accepted. The findings of the study revealed among others that curriculum modernization, administration facilitate 21st century skill acquisition in universities in Anambra state. Based on the findings of the study, the researcher recommended that curriculum planners should revamp the business education curriculum to emphasize experiential learning and real-world application of knowledge and skills by integrating relevant and future-focused content, students can develop the skills required for success in the 21st century. There should be integration of digital literacy into the core curriculum of business education programs by designing courses and learning activities that explicitly incorporate digital tools and technologies relevant to the field, such as data analysis software, project management platforms, and digital marketing tools
CREATIVE INTELLIGENCE AND CREATIVE WRITING: 10.24250/jpe/2/2023/STN/
No full textCreative intelligence is the ability to find solutions to small or large problems and requires a kind of abstract thinking in unusual ways at an individual or group level. Through it, the individual acquires new skills and knowledge, devises solutions to problems and increases his or her imagination. Creative intelligence can be expressed and enhanced through creative writing, i.e. through writing novels, short stories, poems and other textual genres. Writers, using language, seek the most appropriate words to express their thoughts and describe all the images in their mind, while experimenting with forms and structures in order to find innovative ways to reach their readers
OPTIMIZING EVALUATION PRACTICES THROUGH RECONSIDERATION OF STUDENT ASSESSMENT STRATEGIES IN THE HYBRID UNIVERSITY ENVIRONMENT: 10.24250/jpe/2/2023/MGN/FB/MT/NS/
No full textThe theoretical foundation of the research problem highlights both a series of choices and priorities of university trainers regarding the adoption of authentic assessing strategies enriched in the virtual environment, as well as certain limits, difficulties and costs entailed by computerized testing, some applications and electronic platforms, testing of new face-to-face assessment tools etc. The aim of the research was to identify those assessing strategies used by university trainers in the virtual environment, which have proven their effectiveness in the online assessment of students and which have been maintained and enriched to be applied in hybrid university training alongside other modern assessment techniques and tools. The research questions that guided the entire study were: What evaluative strategies did university trainers adopt in the virtual environment? What were the most effective assessment strategies adopted according to the specifics of the discipline, assessment objectives and competencies? How were hybrid assessment practices optimized by adopting the new distance assessment strategies? What preferences did students have in hybrid assessment? What advantages and disadvantages are highlighted in adopting such assessment practices? The research methodology brought together qualitative and quantitative research methods, techniques and tools. Main findings describe the particularities of the assessment at the end of the hybrid trainings, the specifics of the design of synchronous and asynchronous student evaluation tasks, the customization of assessment platforms used in electronic evaluation, the adoption of new assessment methods and the improvement of face-to-face assessment techniques and tools. 
INCORPORATION OF ICT INTO EDUCATION: THE REQUIREMENT FOR EMERGING NATIONS TO COORDINATE ICT IN THE EDUCATING AND LEARNING OF MATHEMATICS SUCCESSFULLY: 10.24250/jpe/2/2023/OEO/
No full textThe world is growing technologically in various circles of life; education is not left out. Countries are attempting to get together with this turn of events. In the education sector, many information communication technology devices have been invented to supplement the normal customary technique for education. Numerous soft wares can be applied in educating/learning. These ICT tools are utilized in the instructing and studying of mathematics that make it clearer and more practical for students to comprehend the concepts of mathematics. Regardless the benefits of technology to the teaching of mathematics, a few nations are yet to incorporate it in their schools most particularly the developing nations. Many developed nations have incorporated the ICT into their schooling however the vast majority of the developing nations are as yet lingering behind; it might be because of their administration's disregard for the significance of the ICT use. The study reviews some related literature on ICT use. The study looks at the meaning of ICT, ICT use and mathematics learning, ICT use and developing countries’ institutions, and the benefit of ICT usage and students’ performance in mathematics
FROM CHAO TO CLARITY: TRANSFORMING LEARNING WITH GRAPHIC ORGANISERS FOR IMPROVED SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE IN ICT : 10.24250/jpe/2/2023/OTO/MAA/OLO/AKO/JF/MOA/
No full textA graphic organiser is one of the teaching methods that can assist learners to organize information, structuring the information and relating the concept to another. Secondary school students perceived computer networks as one of the difficult concepts in computer studies. This study examines the potency of graphic organisers in learning computer networks in the newly implemented ICT curriculum in Nigeria. This study employed a quantitative research approach. The data collected was analysed with ANCOVA with pre-test scores as the Covariate. The results from the study reveal that students in the experimental group performed better than their counterparts in the control group due to the intervention they had. Thus the results show that there is a significant difference in the performance of students taught computer networks using the two methods- graphic organisers and lecture method irrespective of their gender. This study is unique because it relies on the testing of visual and graphical representations of contents in reducing the hitches in the study of computer networks which justifies the adoption of the graphic organisers in learning ICT. 
LOSING STEAM: THE DEMISE OF THE “JAPANESE DREAM” AMONG PROSPECTIVE INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS : 10.24250/jpe/2/2023/AC/
No full textMuch like immigration, reasons to study abroad often relate to push and/or pull factors. Although attractive programs and courses can be major pulls for some prospective international students, financial matters such as tuition, living costs, and pathways to employment also have a significant influence. Since 2010 when Japan’s Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT) initiated projects and activities to promote the internationalization of universities, the number of inbound international students in Japan was steadily increasing, most of which were coming from East and Southeast Asia. This trend continued up until around 2018, and, understandably, rapidly declined in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic and implementation of rigid border restrictions. While the pandemic undoubtedly played a major part in this downtrend, one cannot overlook the fact that enrollments and interest in studying in Japan was already losing steam. With its university rankings increasingly losing out to competitive universities in China and Singapore and its relatively low entry-level salaries amid a long-term recession, which has further been exacerbated by the weakened yen, the “Japanese dream” is arguably past its prime. While taking into account the contextual factors which influenced this trend, my study involved a critical discourse analysis of MEXT’s ambitious plan to somehow reverse this trend by bolstering further internationalization, attracting highly-skilled foreign talent and essentially saving a sinking ship. The findings from this study may give institutions in the education and employment sectors an opportunity to reassess their current support systems and programs for lucrative foreign talent