Non-formal and lifelong learning play a critical role in self-development and mastering the
knowledge and skills demanded by an ever-changing world. This review examines the ways in which
open and distance learning methods and technologies are being… read more
Year : 2017
Editorial: Ethical authorship
At the beginning of each scholarly article, beneath the title, is a list of the authors.
We get so used to writing our name, together with the names of our co-authors that we
seldom give it much thought. In this piece, I want to explain why it is very… read more
E&SD Volume 12 Issue 2 contents
This is the English language contents page for E&SD Volume 12 (2) (Issue 51)
Nick Rushby:
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Colin Latchem, Daria Khanolainen:
Open and distance lifelong non-formal learning for self-development: current practices and… read more
Using the traditions of the physical development of the Kazakh people in the patriotic education of student teachers
Abstract
The past decade has seen increasing importance in traditional socio-cultural communications. This
has led us to rethink social and cultural reality, and to a qualitative transition in political and social
relations between peoples. In turn there… read more
Students’ feedback: messages and implications
Abstract
Active learning increases the role of organized and systematic feedback between all the stakeholders
of modern education. Although this factor has been given considerable attention in the literature,
the study of written feedback from students… read more
Duolingo e-learning platform as means to intensify foreign language teaching at technical universities
Abstract
The article examines the use of Duolingo foreign languages e-learning platform as a resource to
intensify teaching foreign languages at engineering universities. The reduction of guided training
hours, allocated for the teaching of foreign languages… read more
Personality correlates of the regulation of mental States of students
Abstract
Representations of an individual’s mental states are dynamic, and possesses both structure and form.
Building a clear image (mental impressions) of the desired mental state allows you to develop an
effective strategy of self-regulation.… read more
Comparative analysis of mathematics teachers’ content knowledge in USA and Russia through the lens of TIMSS results
Abstract
The quantitative study focused on comparative analysis of middle school mathematics teachers’
content knowledge in two countries. The sample consisted of lower secondary mathematics teachers
from the US (grades 6-9, N=102) and Russia (grades… read more
The challenge of Dissernet
Abstract:
In March 2016 the E&SD editorial team started a project to secure inclusion in the
Scopus and WoS databases for Education & Self Development. This has developed into a
programme which also intends to turn the Journal into an international… read more
E&SD Volume 12 Issue 1 contents
This is the English language contents page for E&SD Volume 12 (1) (Issue 50)
Nick Rushby.
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Mourat Tchoshanov, Maria Cruz Quinones, Kadriya Shakirova, Elena Ibrgimova and Liliana Shakirova.
Comparative analysis… read more
The role of musical-aesthetic education in personality development preschool
Existing research on the personal development of pre-school children is limited in the scope of investigation. It lacks an integrative approach in respect of the complex impact of arts such as music, painting and other such work. This article examines… read more
Social and professional values of Russian teachers having various pedagogical experience
Within the context of transformations in society and the challenges of new development, teachers
experience changes in their perception of education values. The aim of the research reported here
was to identify key perceptions of teachers in the Republic… read more
The model of a future teacher’s risk-recognizing competency formation in the process of preparation for innovative educational activities
The next generation of teachers will need to engage in innovative activities that carry risk! There is insufficient development of the theoretical, methodological and procedural aspects of secondary school teacher education, so that they are ready to… read more
Becoming a teacher in the United Kingdom in the 21st century
In this article I seek to explore how teacher education policy has been shaped and influenced by
political interventions. The main focus is on the UK, but I argue that this approach to teacher
education as a ‘policy problem’ is part of a… read more
Why become a teacher? Considerations on the initial study phase in teacher training
This article focuses on the transition from pupil to student. This transitional phase involves the
challenge of having to take a decision regarding a career path. For some pupils, this represents
perhaps their first major decision they are confronted… read more
Vocational Teacher Training in Germany
The international developments of globalization and demographic changes of an aging society have
led to new concepts of teacher education since the beginning of the 21st century. Currently, the
debate pertaining vocational teacher training focuses on… read more
Attitudes towards inclusion by Slovenian teachers in the context of findings from other countries
The inclusion of children with special needs into the mainstream regular elementary school classes
brings a professional challenge to teachers. A review of articles on teachers’ attitudes towards
inclusion published during last three decades was conducted.… read more
Education & Self Development Issue 49
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Content
Spela Bagon, Andreja Istenic Starcic.
Attitudes towards inclusion by Slovenian teachers in the context of findings from other countries pp6-27
Marianne Friese.
Vocational… read more