The level of university student violence from the viewpoint of university students

This study aimed at revealing the level of university violence among university students and its relationship to the variables of gender and type of specialization. In order to achieve the objectives of the study, a measure of university violence was built, as the descriptive approach was used. The study sample consisted of 2000 undergraduate students, randomly selected. The results of the study showed that the level of university violence among students was low as a whole, and in all its fields. The results also showed that the study variables contributed to explaining university violence.This study aimed at revealing the level of university  violence among university students and its relationship to the variables of gender and type of specialization.  In order to achieve the objectives of the study, a measure of university violence was built, as the descriptive approach was used. The study sample consisted of 2000 undergraduate students, randomly selected. The results of the study showed that the level of university violence among students was low as a whole, and in all its fields. The results also showed that the study variables contributed to explaining university violence

Motywacja do nauki i jej kształtowanie w świetle zrealizowanych badań

The aim of the publication is to checking whether women and men, pupils and students, differ in their understanding of motivation to learn and the reasons for shaping it. The research problem was formulated in the form of questions: how is “motivation to learn” understood? and what factors shape this motivation? Two research methods were used: literature analysis and one-dimensional analysis, which was used to describe data. The presentation of the results is a quantitative summary of the answers obtained. As a research tool, an original questionnaire questionnaire was used. The considerations were focused on two issues: understanding the concept of “motivation to learn” and factors shaping motivation to learn. An intersex and intergroup analysis of the obtained research results was carried out. The results of the research procedure made it possible to isolate factors showing that motivation to learn is understood by the respondents mainly as: (1) willingness to learn depending on the ability of this action to satisfy a specific need, and: (2) a positive way of perceiving oneself as a person developing and independent in action. In shaping the motivation to learn, it is important to: (1) be interested in learning and engage in the implementation of the set goals, and: (2) the belief that thanks to science you can achieve various benefits. Empirical research has led to the general conclusion that it would be better to focus on building motivation to learn, as this can be a key factor in achieving the expected results. Activities undertaken in this direction should be comprehensive, adapted to specific conditions.The aim of the publication is to checking whether women and men, pupils and students, differ in their understanding of motivation to learn and the reasons for shaping it. The research problem was formulated in the form of questions: how is “motivation to learn” understood? and what factors shape this motivation? Two research methods were used: literature analysis and one-dimensional analysis, which was used to describe data. The presentation of the results is a quantitative summary of the answers obtained. As a research tool, an original questionnaire questionnaire was used. The considerations were focused on two issues: understanding the concept of “motivation to learn” and factors shaping motivation to learn. An intersex and intergroup analysis of the obtained research results was carried out. The results of the research procedure made it possible to isolate factors showing that motivation to learn is understood by the respondents mainly as: (1) willingness to learn depending on the ability of this action to satisfy a specific need, and: (2) a positive way of perceiving oneself as a person developing and independent in action. In shaping the motivation to learn, it is important to: (1) be interested in learning and engage in the implementation of the set goals, and: (2) the belief that thanks to science you can achieve various benefits. Empirical research has led to the general conclusion that it would be better to focus on building motivation to learn, as this can be a key factor in achieving the expected results. Activities undertaken in this direction should be comprehensive, adapted to specific conditions

Międzynarodowe programy kształcenia – nowy kontekst uczenia się i rozwoju nauczycieli

This article presents part of the research results conducted as part of the project “Comparative study on functions of international programmes in Poland” (NCN, Sonata Bis, no. 2020/38/E/HS6/00048). These results concern the learning of teachers implementing international education programs in Poland. It was found that the Polish teacher education system does not include preparation for work in international schools, which places these schools outside the Polish system of pedagogical support and supervision. Therefore, teachers start working in international schools with the conscious intention of learning this specific professional function, they experience rather favourable learning conditions there and try to make optimal use of these conditions. The analysis of teachers’ experiences allowed to identify and initially characterize three levels of organizing teachers’ learning: school, national and international.This article presents part of the research results conducted as part of the project “Comparative study on functions of international programmes in Poland” (NCN, Sonata Bis, no. 2020/38/E/HS6/00048). These results concern the learning of teachers implementing international education programs in Poland. It was found that the Polish teacher education system does not include preparation for work in international schools, which places these schools outside the Polish system of pedagogical support and supervision. Therefore, teachers start working in international schools with the conscious intention of learning this specific professional function, they experience rather favourable learning conditions there and try to make optimal use of these conditions. The analysis of teachers’ experiences allowed to identify and initially characterize three levels of organizing teachers’ learning: school, national and international

Elementy kultury matematycznej w centrach nauki

The main purpose of writing this article was to present the elements of mathematical culture that are currently available to visitors of science centers in the form of interactive exhibitions. The following text describes mathematical knowledge, mathematical activities and the application of mathematics in other fields of knowledge and life. Mathematical exhibits are elements of didactic culture. It can be assumed that they are carriers of specific meanings created by visitors to science centers and visitors to the exhibitions. The analyzes undertaken in the text made it possible to identify certain categories of the studied elements of mathematical culture. The study was carried out in two science centers in Poland, using a qualitative strategy, analyzing documents. The author conducted similar research before the pandemic in museums and science centers in Germany. This article presents the results for three elements of culture. In the future, the study will also cover mathematical exhibits/exhibitions from other science centers in European countries that began to function again in a renewed form after the pandemic.The main purpose of writing this article was to present the elements of mathematical culture that are currently available to visitors of science centers in the form of interactive exhibitions. The following text describes mathematical knowledge, mathematical activities and the application of mathematics in other fields of knowledge and life. Mathematical exhibits are elements of didactic culture. It can be assumed that they are carriers of specific meanings created by visitors to science centers and visitors to the exhibitions. The analyzes undertaken in the text made it possible to identify certain categories of the studied elements of mathematical culture. The study was carried out in two science centers in Poland, using a qualitative strategy, analyzing documents. The author conducted similar research before the pandemic in museums and science centers in Germany. This article presents the results for three elements of culture. In the future, the study will also cover mathematical exhibits/exhibitions from other science centers in European countries that began to function again in a renewed form after the pandemic

Grupa wsparcia jako przykład pomocy członkom rodzin osób z demencją

With the rapid increase in the diagnoses of diseases leading to dementia, the number of individuals providing informal care to those diagnosed with such diseases is on the rise. Caregivers of people with dementia are exposed to an elevated risk of experiencing loss, chronic stress, effort, and suffering, as well as a decreased quality of life. The greatest burden on the relatives of those affected is evident in the area of mental health. Caregivers are often referred to as “invisible patients”. This article presents the concept of a support group as a form of assistance for informal caregivers of dementia patients. It also discusses the formal characteristics of this form of assistance. The article outlines the goals, possibilities, and limitations of support groups compared to other forms of caregiver support. Furthermore, it discusses the basic rules and functioning styles of a support group, giving it a stable structure. Finally, the most common issues that arise in meetings led by the author of this article are presented, distinguishing between emotional conflicts and practical problems. The conclusion provides practical guidance for the moderator (facilitator) to enhance the effectiveness of the meetings. The methodological basis is the author’s own experience in running a support group for informal caregivers in the years 2003–2019 in Krakow

Idea inkluzji a paradygmat podmiotowości

The article addresses the issue of the need to link inclusion with the proper understanding of the subjectivity of a person. The author, analyzing the functioning of modern society, points out that it is experiencing multiple changes. They take place in an abrupt or evolutionary way and are conditioned by various factors. The inflammatory factors are either the need to react to the existing situation, or theoretical reflection on the idea or the way of functioning. At the same time, taking into account the historical factor,it can be said with a high degree of certainty that some proposals for changes, indicated as a kind of novelty in a given area of the functioning of society, in fact, in some variation, had already been revealed earlier. An example of particular interest to us is the phenomenon of inclusion postulated in the field of education. It seems that this right idea, without reference to the paradigm of personality, will be shallow only to ideological postulates, or to purely technical, organizational activity, or building new forms of social functioning.The article addresses the issue of the need to link inclusion with the proper understanding of the subjectivity of a person. The author, analyzing the functioning of modern society, points out that it is experiencing multiple changes. They take place in an abrupt or evolutionary way and are conditioned by various factors. The inflammatory factors are either the need to react to the existing situation, or theoretical reflection on the idea or the way of functioning. At the same time, taking into account the historical factor, it can be said with a high degree of certainty that some proposals for changes, indicated as a kind of novelty in a given area of the functioning of society, in fact, in some variation, had already been revealed earlier. An example of particular interest to us is the phenomenon of inclusion postulated in the field of education. It seems that this right idea, without reference to the paradigm of personality, will be shallow only to ideological postulates, or to purely technical, organizational activity, or building new forms of social functioning

Rola nauczyciela wiedzy o społeczeństwie w obecnej edukacji szkolnej w Polsce

The subject Civics (Social Knowledge) in outgoing school year 2023/2024 was replaced subject History and Presentin standard level in Polish middle schools system. The role of Social Knowledge was reduced to higher level only. The decision of Polish Ministry of Education in school year 2021/2022 brings important implications in area of didactics, but also provides the consequences in culture, philosophy of school and ethics of teachers. The article first discusses the issue of modernity as a key concept for understanding the diagnosis of teaching Social Studies. Then the author tries to describe the teacher as a guide in postmodernity, however it refers to the philosophical concept of Hans-Georg Gadamer “historian as translator”. The author points out that when teaching Social Studies, it is important for the teacher to apply Pyrrho’s principle of epoche, i.e. suspension of one’s own views. Only in this way can the school become a place of dialogue. Knowledge about society appears to be an essential element of young people’s understanding of modern times based on the complexity of the world. The article describes this matter from point of view of philosophy and theory of didactics. The role of Civics (Social Knowledge) was brought to be important in building the civil society. Article shows the discussion and indicates some practical explanations.The subject Civics (Social Knowledge) in outgoing school year 2023/2024 was replaced subject History and Present in standard level in Polish middle schools system. The role of Social Knowledge was reduced to higher level only. The decision of Polish Ministry of Education in school year 2021/2022 brings important implications in area of didactics, but also provides the consequences in culture, philosophy of school and ethics of teachers. The article first discusses the issue of modernity as a key concept for understanding the diagnosis of teaching Social Studies. Then the author tries to describe the teacher as a guide in postmodernity, however it refers to the philosophical concept of Hans-Georg Gadamer “historian as translator”. The author points out that when teaching Social Studies, it is important for the teacher to apply Pyrrho’s principle of epoche, i.e. suspension of one’s own views. Only in this way can the school become a place of dialogue. Knowledge about society appears to be an essential element of young people’s understanding of modern times based on the complexity of the world. The article describes this matter from point of view of philosophy and theory of didactics. The role of Civics (Social Knowledge) was brought to be important in building the civil society. Article shows the discussion and indicates some practical explanations

The effects of online education on the relationship between students and teachers in Chinese higher education institutions

The advent of the internet has made online education more widely available and may have led to a creation of a new teaching model (Harasim, 2000). Online education’s convenience and multimedia options have also broadened the range of skills and courses that can be taught remotely. Online education continued to develop and grow throughout the 1980s and 1990s (Harasim, 2000) and with the ongoing evolution of technology, online education has become a distinct form of teaching and learning. In this context, China’s government initiated the ‘Online Education and Research Network Demonstration Project’ in 1994 (Jiang et al., 2023). In 2012, the trend of online education spread to the global higher education field, and internationally renowned MOOC platforms such as Udacity, Coursera, and EdX were gradually established (Pappano, 2012). It can be argued that the rapid expansion of online education empowers both students and teachers by breaking free from geographical and environmental constraints. However, anecdotal evidence suggests that many students and teachers are still uncertain about the quality and effectiveness of online courses and that it may negatively impact the teacher–student relationship. Also, online education may challenge traditional teacher-learner identities and relationships (Dai & Matthews, 2023). There are also concerns that factors such as limited interaction, time, location and participation may affect the teacher–student dynamic and relationship (Kang et al., 2006). Therefore, this article examines the impact of online education on the relationship between teachers and students in higher education institutions in China, using both quantitative and qualitative research methods. The quantitative research findings indicate that factors such as the communication platform used, student personality, and expectations surrounding the teacher–student relationship have different effects on the relationship. Additionally, qualitative research shows that factors such as course types and major choices have both positive and negative effects on the relationship between teachers and students in Chinese higher education institutions. This article also offers recommendations to help improve the relationship between teachers and students in the context of online education in China.The advent of the internet has made online education more widely available and may have led to a creation of a new teaching model (Harasim, 2000). Online education’s convenience and multimedia options have also broadened the range of skills and courses that can be taught remotely. Online education continued to develop and grow throughout the 1980s and 1990s (Harasim, 2000) and with the ongoing evolution of technology, online education has become a distinct form of teaching and learning. In this context, China’s government initiated the ‘Online Education and Research Network Demonstration Project’ in 1994 (Jiang et al., 2023). In 2012, the trend of online education spread to the global higher education field, and internationally renowned MOOC platforms such as Udacity, Coursera, and EdX were gradually established (Pappano, 2012). It can be argued that the rapid expansion of online education empowers both students and teachers by breaking free from geographical and environmental constraints. However, anecdotal evidence suggests that many students and teachers are still uncertain about the quality and effectiveness of online courses and that it may negatively impact the teacher–student relationship. Also, online education may challenge traditional teacher-learner identities and relationships (Dai & Matthews, 2023). There are also concerns that factors such as limited interaction, time, location and participation may affect the teacher–student dynamic and relationship (Kang et al., 2006). Therefore, this article examines the impact of online education on the relationship between teachers and students in higher education institutions in China, using both quantitative and qualitative research methods. The quantitative research findings indicate that factors such as the communication platform used, student personality, and expectations surrounding the teacher–student relationship have different effects on the relationship. Additionally, qualitative research shows that factors such as course types and major choices have both positive and negative effects on the relationship between teachers and students in Chinese higher education institutions. This article also offers recommendations to help improve the relationship between teachers and students in the context of online education in China

Dziecko z zaburzeniami zachowania – trudności i przeszkody w postępowaniu terapeutycznym

The article discusses the problem of functioning of a child diagnosed with behavioral disorders. In particular, the focus is on the difficulties and obstacles of therapeutic procedures and the factors that cause them. The symptoms and causes of behavioral disorders were indicated, including environmental factors that may intensify the observed difficult behaviors, which are a component of behavioral disorders.The article discusses the problem of functioning of a child diagnosed with behavioral disorders. In particular, the focus is on the difficulties and obstacles of therapeutic procedures and the factors that cause them. The symptoms and causes of behavioral disorders were indicated, including environmental factors that may intensify the observed difficult behaviors, which are a component of behavioral disorders

Inkarnacje tożsamości młodzieży w przestrzeni mediów społecznościowych

Adolescence is a period of transition between the child identity to more complex and coherent structure of oneself. A mature identity is shaped throughout the entire life and refers to the broader context of reality. The contemporary youth research orientations indicate the psychological, social and cultural dimensions as an inextricably interconnected. The article presents a contemporary concepts of youth identity in the reality of social media. The aim is to consider the significance of social media platforms for creating self-identifications and personal images. In the era of digital communication and visual culture, the role of autocreation has become an explicit component of manifesting ones identity. In the postmodern concepts of identities the social construction and subjective creation has been indicated as well as emerging ideology of consumerism. Although, the contemporary youth studies put the focus on digital media and new technologies, there is a growing need of deeper insights of the dynamic changes of personality and teenage identities in relation to social media sites.Adolescence is a period of transition between the child identity to more complex and coherent structure of oneself. A mature identity is shaped throughout the entire life and refers to the broader context of reality. The contemporary youth research orientations indicate the psychological, social and cultural dimensions as an inextricably interconnected. The article presents a contemporary concepts of youth identity in the reality of social media. The aim is to consider the significance of social media platforms for creating self-identifications and personal images. In the era of digital communication and visual culture, the role of autocreation has become an explicit component of manifesting ones identity. In the postmodern concepts of identities the social construction and subjective creation has been indicated as well as emerging ideology of consumerism. Although, the contemporary youth studies put the focus on digital media and new technologies, there is a growing need of deeper insights of the dynamic changes of personality and teenage identities in relation to social media sites