Active Forms of Conducting European Studies: Experience, Analysis, Conclusions

Keywords: higher education, PhD students, ensuring quality, active forms

Abstract

RESEARCH OBJECTIVE: The purpose of the paper is to assess the efficiency of the active forms (Quiz, One Pager, the World Café, Visualization: Mind Mapping, Interactive lecture-discussion) used within the European studies for PhD students on ensuring quality of higher education.

THE RESEARCH PROBLEM AND METHODS: The empirical material of the research was collected by questionnaire with the direct participation of the authors. The respondents were asked to rate each of the active forms on a Likert scale from 1 to 5 points in order to obtain a rating scale for each of the active forms.

THE PROCESS OF ARGUMENTATION: The main professional and general competencies of PhD degree seekers (ability to analyse, evaluate and synthesize new and complex ideas; ability to apply knowledge in practical situations; ability to work in a team etc) can be developed using the active forms of training.

RESEARCH RESULTS: The study showed that active forms are effective for the European studies and development of the professional competence of PhDs.

CONCLUSIONS, INNOVATIONS, AND RECOMMENDATIONS: The active forms are promising for PhD students’ training, especially for the instruction of complex knowledge and the formation of transversal competencies. No less important is the conclusion about the need to use a set of methods that together ensure the implementation of the full range of educational tasks.

References

Batechko, N. (2017) Phenomenon of the quality of education in modern scientific discourse. Educological Discourse, 3-4, 1-16.

Bologna seminar on “Doctoral Programmes for the European Knowledge Society”: Conclusions and recommendations (Salzburg, 3-5 February 2005). (2005). https://eua.eu/downloads/publications/salzburg%20recommendations%202005

Elliott, J., Heesterbeek, S., Lukensmeyer, C.J. & Slocum, N. (2005). Foundation participatory methods toolkit. Belgian Advertising (B.AD).

Erasmus+ Programme – Jean Monnet Activities. (2020). Module “Higher Education Quality and Its Expert Support: Ukraine’s movement towards the European Union”. http://heqes.kubg.edu.ua/en/category/home/ Accessed 10 Dec 2020

Horizon 2020 (Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine, 2020), https://mon.gov.ua/eng/tag/gorizont-2020 Accessed 10 Dec 2020

Lokshyna, O. (2018), Zabezpechennya yakosti vyshhoyi osvity v umovax yevropeyizaciyi Ukrayiny (Quality assurance of higher education under Europeanization of Ukraine). Continuing Professional Education: Theory and Practice, 3-4, 127-132. doi:10.28925/1609-8595.2018.3-4.127132

Main meanings of quiz in English. (2020). Lexico. https://www.lexico.com/definition/quizMeaning of knowledge management in English. (2020). Cambridge dictionary. https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/knowledge-management

Mutrofin, Degeng, N.S., Ardhana, W. & Setyosari, P. (2017). The effect of instructional methods (lecture-discussion versus group discussion) and teaching talent on teacher trainees student learning outcomes. Journal of Education and Practice, 8(9), 203-209.

National Erasmus+ Office in Ukraine. (2020). Higher Education Quality and Its Expert Support: Ukraine’s movement towards the European Union. The list of projects Jean Monnet. https://erasmusplus.org.ua/en/projects/jean-monnet/1877-higher-education-quality-and-its-expert--support-ukraine-s-movement-towards-the-european-union.html

Nonaka, I. & Takeuchi, K. (1995). The knowledge creating company. Oxford University Press.

Ohnev’yuk, V.O., Sysoyeva, S.O., Zhyl’tsov, O.B., Kozak, L.V., Kuz’menko, O.M., Tryhub, I.I., Halyts’ka, M.M., Mazur, N.P., Pobirchenko, N.A., Ryabenko, V.O., Zel’man, M. & Kotsur, O.O. (2015). Osvitolohiya: pidhotovka ekspertiv u haluzi osvity (Educology: training of experts in the field of education). Edelweiss Publishing Company.

One Pager. (2020). Urban Dictionary. https://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=One%20Pager

Regulation (EU) No 1291/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 December 2013 establishing Horizon 2020 – the Framework Programme for Research and Innovation (2014-2020) and repealing Decision No 1982/2006/EC (Text with EEA relevance). (2013). OJ L 347, 104-173.

Reheylo, I. (2014). Pidhotovka naukovykh i naukovo-pedahohichnykh kadriv vyshchoyi kvalifikatsiyi v Ukrayini u XX – pochatku XXI stolittya (Training of scientific and scientific-pedagogical staff of higher qualification in Ukraine in the XX – early XXI century). Education of Ukraine.

Salzburg II recommendations (2010, 29 October). European University Association. https://eua.eu/resources/publications/615:salzburg-ii-–-recommendations.html

Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC). (2009). Knowledge Management Toolkit.https://usaidlearninglab.org/sites/default/files/resource/files/SDC-KM-Toolkit.pdf

Sysoieva, S. & Protsenko, O. (2020). Learning outcomes for module Jean Monnet: an experience in Ukraine. Steps to improve quality. Continuing Professional Education: Theory and Practice, 3, 87-94. doi:10.28925/1609-8595.2020.3.10

Vorobyova, O., Debych, M., Luhovyy, V., Orzhel’, O., Slyusarenko, O., Talanova, Zh. & Tryma, K. (2019). Analiz providnoho vitchyznyanoho ta zarubizhnoho dosvidu shchodo otsinyuvannya yakosti vyshchoyi osvity v umovakh yevrointehratsiyi: analitychni materialy (Analysis of the leading domestic and foreign experience in assessing the quality of higher education in terms of European integration: Analytical materials) (2nd part, preprint). Institute of Higher Education of the National Academy of Pedagogical Sciences of Ukraine.

Zahal’nyy opys kompetentsiy i rezul’tativ navchannya dlya doktors’koho rivnya (PhD) pidhotvky z dystsypliny “Yakist’ vyshchoyi osvity ta yiyi ekspertna pidtrymka: perekhid Ukrayiny do Yevropeys’koho Soyuzu” (General description of competencies and learning outcomes for doctoral level (Phd) education training “Quality of Higher Education and its Expert Support: Ukraine’s Transition to the EU”). (2017). Erasmus+ Programme – Jean Monnet Activities. http://heqes.kubg.edu.ua/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/A_GENERALISED_DES_Ukr.pdf

Zakon Ukrayiny Pro ratyfikatsiyu Uhody mizh Ukrayinoyu i Yevropeys’kym Soyuzom pro uchast’ Ukrayiny u Ramkoviy prohrami Yevropeys’koho Soyuzu z naukovykh doslidzhen’ ta innovatsiy “Horyzont 2020” (Law of Ukraine on ratification of the Agreement between Ukraine and the European Union on Ukraine’s participation in the Framework Program of the European Union for Research and Innovation “Horizon 2020”). (2015). VVR. 35, 349

Published
2021-11-13
How to Cite
Sysoieva, S., Lokshyna, O., Protsenko, O., & Tryhub, I. (2021). Active Forms of Conducting European Studies: Experience, Analysis, Conclusions. HORIZONS OF EDUCATION, 20(56), 133-145. https://doi.org/10.35765/hw.2184