The paper examines the problem of using mathematical statistics methods in pedagogical research.
It identifies and describes the possibilities of using different methods of analysis of nominal data
in processing the results of pedagogical experiments.… read more
Journal Articles
Target Characteristics of Creative Young Professionals in the Field of Science and Higher Education
The article deals with the problem of rejuvenation of the staff potential in scientific organizations and
higher educational institutions through the selection and motivation of talented young specialists
to build their career trajectory in the field… read more
Multifunctionality as a Feature of Modern Education: Evidence from University Language Education
The article deals with the phenomenon of multifunctionality in the education context, particularly
in university foreign language education, considering teacher and student activities, materials and
texts, as well as technologies and tasks. It demonstrates… read more
Students’ Subjective Well-Being as a Criterion for Evaluating the Effectiveness of Children’s Centers: Evidence from All-Russian Children’s Center “Ocean”
There is a problem in evaluating improvements in education effectiveness that is related to the
selection of appropriate, clear assessment criteria and methods for measuring the results of the
educational process. This article discusses the possibility… read more
The Development of Digital Competencies and Digital Literacy in the 21st Century: A Survey of Studies
The development of digital competencies and digital literacy in the 21st century is one of the most
urgent in the theory and practice of modern education. The need for an understanding of the analysis
of scientific knowledge on this issue is confirmed… read more
A Toolkit to Assess the Level of Universal Competencies (Soft Skills) of Pedagogical University Students
As science and technology develops rapidly and the knowledge gained over the years of study devalues
equally rapidly, a university should not only provide students with specific, highly professional
knowledge and skills, but also develop universal competencies… read more
Diagnostics of Student Teachers’ Pedagogical Thinking Based on a Competence Approach
In the didactics of higher education, the issue of professional thinking development (so-called
pedagogical thinking) for students majoring in pedagogics remains insufficiently studied. At the
same time, pedagogical thinking, and the methods of its development… read more
Instructional Leadership Models in Modern Schools
The tool developed by Hallinger (PIMRS) has been widely used to identify the level of involvement of a school principal and his/her management team in instructional leadership. PIMRS unfolds the domains which principals delegate to their team, domains… read more
Investigating the Effects of Written Corrective Feedback and Revision on EFL Learners’ Production of Grammatical Structures
The study was an attempt to examine the effects of three types of written corrective feedback namely direct, indirect, and metalinguistic, and the related responses (with and without revision) on the production of grammatical structures by Iranian intermediate… read more
Instagram-Assisted Learning of Collocations and Colligations: The Case of EFL Learners
Instagram, as a popular social networking platform, allows users to share photos and videos with other users. This research investigated the effect of Instagram-assisted instruction on the learning of collocations and colligations by Iranian EFL learners.… read more
The principles of the implementation of gaming technologies in a blended learning environment in a technical university
We formulated seven general principles for authors for the implementation of educational gaming technologies in an engineering university based on descriptions in the literature. The principles are ordered by their “importance” for the quality of… read more
Study of educational needs of applicants with disabilities
Background. The presence of health limitations and disabilities of students affects the structure and content of their educational needs. In some cases, these students may require special counseling in career guidance, assistance in social and psychological… read more
E&SD 16(4) December 2021
This is the English language contents page for E&SD 16(4)
Nick Rushby
Editorial: Reflections on learning online .6
Fatemeh Nafarzadeh Nafari, Mehrshad Ahmadian, Ebrahim Fakhri
Developing Teacher Education Performance Assessment through Teaching… read more
Editorial: Reflections on learning online
A long time ago and in a galaxy far away, my first degree was in electrical engineering.
This was over fifty years ago, at a time when many people believe that technology-based
learning had not been invented. This of course, is not true and is a consequence… read more
Developing Teacher Education Performance Assessment through Teaching E-portfolios and Pre-service/ In-service EFL Teachers’ Self-reflection
A portfolio is a document describing skills, experience, interests or knowledge of an individual.
Recently, the conventional paper-based portfolio has been no longer able to keep pace and therefore,
some researchers have suggested e-portfolios overcome… read more
Survey of Indian Medical Students’ Adaptation in Kazakhstan: Psychological, Sociocultural, and Academic Dimensions
This study investigated international students’ adaptation experience in a higher education
institution. A sociological survey was conducted among one hundred and seventy Indian students in
their first and second year of medical studies at West Kazakhstan… read more
Students’ Mathematics Achievements: A Comparison between Pre- and Post-COVID-19 Pandemic
The COVID-19 pandemic represented a shift from face-to-face to online and distance learning.
Teaching methods and assessing strategies changed, as well as grading standards. The focus of
this paper is to address the differences between pre- and post-COVID-19… read more
EFL Teachers’ Perceptions of Implementing Critical Thinking in Teaching Reading: Focus on the Possible Hindrances
The study explores Iranian English teachers’ perceptions of the importance of critical thinking
skills and the extent to which they practice their beliefs in real classroom setting. As a secondary
purpose, the study discovered the possible hindrances… read more
Intervention Reading Comprehension Program in French Language
One of the priorities of European language policy is to maintain linguistic diversity, cultural identity
and, last but not least, to promote effective foreign language learning. French language has a long
tradition in the Slovak geographical area, whether… read more
The Influence of Family Factors on the Academic Performance of Schoolchildren and University Students: Review of Foreign Studies
The family is informal institution that has a strong influence on the child and on his or her academic
performance in particular. Family influence is more essential in childhood, because at a young age
children depend a lot on their parents. The nature… read more