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Conference Presentations by Iwona Jasiuk

This review paper fits in the context of the adequate matching of training to employment, which i... more This review paper fits in the context of the adequate matching of training to employment, which is one of he main challenges that universities around the world strive to meet. In higher education, the revision of curricula necessitates a return to the skills required by the labour market to train skilled labours. n this research, we started with the presentation of the conceptual framework. Then we quoted different currents that discussed the problematic of the job training match from various perspectives. We proceeded o choose some studies that have attempted to remedy this problem by adopting the competency-based approach that involves the referential line. This approach has as a main characteristic the attainment of he match between training and employment. Therefore, it is a relevant solution for this problem. We scrutinized the selected studies, presenting their objectives, methodologies and results, and we provided our own analysis. Then, we focused on the Moroccan context through observations and studies already conducted. And finally, we introduced the problematic of our future project.

International Journal of Education (IJE) is a Quarterly peer-reviewed and refereed open access jo... more International Journal of Education (IJE) is a Quarterly peer-reviewed and refereed open access journal that publishes articles which contribute new results in all areas of Education. The journal is devoted to the publication of high quality papers on theoretical and practical aspects of Educational research.

The goal of this journal is to bring together researchers and practitioners from academia and industry to focus on Educational advancements, and establishing new collaborations in these areas. Original research papers, state-of-the-art reviews are invited for publication in all areas of Education.

International Journal of Education (IJE) is a Quarterly peer-reviewed and refereed open access jo... more International Journal of Education (IJE) is a Quarterly peer-reviewed and refereed open access journal that publishes articles which contribute new results in all areas of Educatioan. The journal is devoted to the publication of high quality papers on theoretical and practical aspects of Educational research.

The goal of this journal is to bring together researchers and practitioners from academia and industry to focus on Educational advancements, and establishing new collaborations in these areas. Original research papers, state of-the-art reviews are invited for publication in all areas of Education.

Language and critically thinking play a major role in academic performance. In multilingual conte... more Language and critically thinking play a major role in academic performance. In multilingual contexts, multiple factors account for the way Second Language (L2) learners make sense of the academic texts they read. The students' multilingual and multicultural diversity impacts on their interpretation of academic texts. This article is derived from a work with mixed method but focuses on qualitative design. This article qualitatively analyses how L2 students read and interpret academic texts in South African Universities. Members of a study group were interviewed both as a group and individually. In the end, students' study practices towards academic literacy reveals translanguaging as one strategy of interpreting academic. One argument is that most African Universities have English as a medium of instructions whereas the students are often from diverse linguistic and cultural backgrounds. This diversity tends to influence the way students read and interpret academic texts.

International Journal of Education (IJE) is a Quarterly peer-reviewed and refereed open access jo... more International Journal of Education (IJE) is a Quarterly peer-reviewed and refereed open access journal that publishes articles which contribute new results in all areas of Educatioan. The journal is devoted to the publication of high quality papers on theoretical and practical aspects of Educational research.

Papers by Iwona Jasiuk

The integration of artificial intelligence (AI) systems into education offers transformative pote... more The integration of artificial intelligence (AI) systems into education offers transformative potential for personalized learning, particularly within inclusive education frameworks. This research examines the utilization of artificial intelligence (AI) for the differentiation of educational content to cater to the diverse needs of students. By examining current AI applications and their associated benefits and challenges, this study proposes a framework for the ethical and effective use of AI in inclusive educational settings.

The paper is about teachers’ reflection on and evaluation of continuous professional training and... more The paper is about teachers’ reflection on and evaluation of continuous professional training and development. It is a qualitative survey, grounded in narrative inquiry framework of educational research with the assumptions that humans are social storytelling organisms. With a convenient sampling technique, 619 responses were received from 778 participants. Adopting a participant-centred mode of teaching, participants evaluated the workshop in their own words. With a human cognition of thinking, learning, and understanding, comments were classified into Bloom’s (1956) three learning domains of cognitive, affective, and skills combined with Perry & Booth’s (2021) concept of evaluating facilitators and workshop organizations and Kirkpatrick’s (1998) four levels of evaluation. Participants insisted that this workshop be extended to other schools to build the required foundation for students. They mentioned also that their exposures to contemporary instructional strategies meet the globally acceptable standards and are challenged as 21st century teachers. Participants maintained that they would go back to the classroom with different mind-sets to include learners during lesson planning.

The Lesotho Inclusive Education Policy 2018 aims to integrate all learners with special needs, wi... more The Lesotho Inclusive Education Policy 2018 aims to integrate all learners with special needs, with teachers playing a crucial role in including autism spectrum disorder (ASD). This paper focused on exploring teachers' perceptions of including learners with ASD in mainstream primary schools in Lesotho. Ten practising teachers, pursuing a bachelor’s degree, were selected for semi-structured interviews regarding their experiences teaching learners with ASD. A phenomenological approach was used to analyse their responses. The findings indicate that the Lesotho education system does not adequately support learners with autism. Teachers feel unprepared to accommodate these learners and lack understanding of their needs. The findings suggest various forms of support to help manage ASD effectively. Therefore, a national study is recommended to assess teachers’ needs in supporting learners with autism spectrum disorders, which would inform the successful implementation of the Lesotho Inclusive Education Policy (LIEP) 2018 in mainstream schools.

Quality research into effective learning methodology abounds in education (Hattie, 2019). The nee... more Quality research into effective learning methodology abounds in education (Hattie, 2019). The need for educators to train and develop students in their capacity to learn is widely recognised (Rickards et al., 2021), pacing with and even outpacing the importance of teaching content (Crocket et al. 2011). However, evidence suggests that many educators and educational institutions lack appropriate resources to meet the learning needs of their students (Goodwin et al., 2020; Pomerance et al. 2016; Rickards et al., 2021). From investigating a wide range of resources, a curated selection of approaches that could support students in their independent learning activities was developed. From this selection, first focussing on what could support my students, then later considering what could support any student, the ‘TRAinERR-MAX Weekly Learning Framework’ and ‘Super-Smart Study Tips Collection’ were developed. While the benefits of applying them through this framework have not been formally assessed, each component of the materials presented is evidence-based to support learning attainment. Hattie (2019) argues that it is not so much further research and development of new strategies that support learning attainment that are critical, but rather support of their implementation that is now required. Prepared inside this argument, this paper intends to facilitate educators’ access to and implementation of a range of strategies by synthesising them into a simple, engaging resource. ‘User’s Guide’ style notes were also developed. The materials presented here are not intended to present the definitive answer of to how to learn. They could, however, be part of the solution.

The use of artificial intelligence (AI) in language education may be in its infancy, but technolo... more The use of artificial intelligence (AI) in language education may be in its infancy, but technological advances, especially natural language processing, will lead to its widespread adoption far sooner than many may think. For example, large language models (LLMs) like ChatGPT are often used when individuals utilize AI systems. This means that researchers in second language learning must begin evaluating the utility of AI-based tools for second language instruction. This study describes the importance of prompt engineering in designing effective prompts for second-language writing feedback. This action research (AR) study revealed that prompts could constrain the usefulness of AI-generated feedback and suggests that, like LLMs, users are few-shot learners. Adapting the prompts and understanding the limitations and constraints that these prompts produce will allow instructors to design prompts to make ChatGPT and other AI-based applications more helpful to learners in second-language composition classes.

The study focuses on the identification of criteria, limits for the transformation and usability ... more The study focuses on the identification of criteria, limits for the transformation and usability of printed teaching texts and materials in their digital form in the educational process. Based on the identified criteria, the goal is to upgrade the form of printed teaching texts, in accordance with the needs of education in the 21st century, into a digital form. In order to increase the level of competence of teacher students in the field of handling ICT, for their future practice, it is important to appeal to the necessity of integrating ICT into teaching. The output of the study is a concrete demonstration of the transformation of print content into digital form and the presentation of data of a group of students educated in the field of handling digital means and platforms, during their undergraduate training, in a specific subject.

21st-century skill development is a challenge to today`s educational system. Our rapidly transfor... more 21st-century skill development is a challenge to today`s educational system. Our rapidly transforming world with fast paced technological advancements poses different challenges. One such challenge is 21st- century skill development to meet the needs of future work force. In our research article, we have showcased that how we can develop coding and computational thinking skills in young learners at early school age. Additionally, we presented a study focusing on the significance and need of developing digital literacy. In our research work, we have also discussed the initiatives taken by different countries at the K- 12 level mentioned in the literature. The main goal of the study is to encourage educators and managers of education to take holistic initiatives to promote ICT skill development at the K-12 level to prepare a skilled future workforce.

Given today's information deluge and the swift strides in artificial intelligence, foundational k... more Given today's information deluge and the swift strides in artificial intelligence, foundational knowledge is readily accessible online. The willingness to take the initiative to learn is obviously more important. At present, project-based learning is widely promoted in the world, and China is no exception, and since 2016, Zhejiang, China, has promoted STEAM education as a promotion curriculum integration. An important starting point for transforming the way you learn. Although project-based learning is widely carried out, there is a lack of quantitative research on the effective organization and implementation of project-based learning and the corresponding learning effects. Educators build and provide learners with supportive learning resources and tailor guiding issues of project-based learning to provide a path to transition from traditional direct teaching to a project-based active learning approach that encourages students to be proactive and seek resources as needed

Student engagement is vital in ESL education, with various pedagogical approaches emphasizing its... more Student engagement is vital in ESL education, with various pedagogical approaches emphasizing its importance. This research reviews literature on learner engagement in ESL and EFL classrooms, while also collecting data on students' attitudes towards native and non-native ESL teachers. The study aims to examine three types of teaching-learning engagements and explore learners' responses to instructions from native ESL teachers. A purposive sampling method was employed, selecting 41 participants consisting of 24 first-year and 17 second-year students. A survey research design utilizing a nonexperimental approach was used, employing a Likert scale and polling instrument. The study found that students had positive responses to instructions from native ESL teachers in Central Asia. This suggests that the presence of these teachers has had a significant impact and efforts should be made to recruit more. These findings could improve ESL teaching approaches and methodologies.

This action research project sought to review the relevant literature and determine what interven... more This action research project sought to review the relevant literature and determine what interventions an educational institution would find suitable to reshape a student's maladaptive behavior into behavior that is not detrimental to the classroom environment. Over the course of a year-long observation period, four students served as a target and control group for determining the effectiveness of The Good Behavior Game (GBG), a game in which students work as a group to complete a goal, scoring points for uncooperative behavior. The GBG was found beneficial for decreasing maladaptive behavior in preschool students, yet was determined ineffective at addressing maladaptive behavior in students who have a "Very Likely" Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) probability and are identified as requiring substantial support according to the Gilliam Autism Rating Scale, GARS-3.

This study examined how student participation affects their effectiveness in classroom communicat... more This study examined how student participation affects their effectiveness in classroom communication. Despite completing seven years of secondary school, Tahoua’s Faculty of Education students demonstrated low proficiency in English and French. The study used various research methods to identify the root causes, including classroom observations, semi-structured teacher interviews, a student survey, and a randomized controlled trial. The data obtained from qualitative and quantitative sources were analyzed using inductive thematic analysis and descriptive and inferential statistics. The study involved classroom observations in both English and French language settings, with the experiment dividing students (n=1391) into two groups: one receiving standard instruction and the other receiving interactive instruction. The findings from the three-month experiment underscore the critical role of classroom engagement in academic communication. Specifically, the experimental group exhibited enhanced oral communication skills compared to the control group. Overall, the research underscores the benefits of interactive teaching tactics in improving students’ ability to express themselves in class.

This article undertook to describe the transformation of Geography as teaching subject through th... more This article undertook to describe the transformation of Geography as teaching subject through the years in Greece as well as the need of adaptation emerged from the New Era of digital evolution in everyday life. Geography is an applied science that over the centuries has shown an evolution both in terms of the objects of study and the way of studying the objects it deals with. Technological development has led its study from
the statics of the classroom, the map and the globe to the study of the use of digital tools and applications. Societies have now become Geo-Information Societies gaining ground against those with mere knowledge of geography. Citizens are now required to have specific skills and qualifications. Suppose linguistic and mathematical literacy were historically requirements for membership in a community of the past. In that case, digital literacy is generally accepted as the passport to the information society, and "belonging" to a "GISociety" will require a particular set of elements of geospatial literacy.

International Journal of Education (IJE) is a Quarterly peer-reviewed and refereed open access jo... more International Journal of Education (IJE) is a Quarterly peer-reviewed and refereed open access journal that publishes articles which contribute new results in all areas of Educatioan. The journal is devoted to the publication of high quality papers on theoretical and practical aspects of Educational research.

The goal of this journal is to bring together researchers and practitioners from academia and industry to focus on Educational advancements, and establishing new collaborations in these areas. Original research papers, state of-the-art reviews are invited for publication in all areas of Education.

International Journal of Education (IJE) is a Quarterly peer-reviewed and refereed open access jo... more International Journal of Education (IJE) is a Quarterly peer-reviewed and refereed open access journal that publishes articles which contribute new results in all areas of Educatioan. The journal is devoted to the publication of high quality papers on theoretical and practical aspects of Educational research.

This paper reviews the different learning styles in science, NLP, Kolb, Felder and Silverman, Her... more This paper reviews the different learning styles in science, NLP, Kolb, Felder and Silverman, Hermann, McCarthy explaining their main characteristics and concluding with the socalled 4 MAT, which integrates them into a single model with eight pedagogical steps that must be covered in their entirety to connect teaching with student learning in an effective way.

21st -century skill development is a challenge to today`s educational system. Our rapidly transfo... more 21st -century skill development is a challenge to today`s educational system. Our rapidly transforming world with fast paced technological advancements poses different challenges. One such challenge is
21st - century skill development to meet the needs of future work force. In our research article, we have showcased that how we can develop coding and computational thinking skills in young learners at early
school age. Additionally, we presented a study focusing on the significance and need of developing digital literacy. In our research work, we have also discussed the initiatives taken by different countries at the K- 12 level mentioned in the literature. The main goal of the study is to encourage educators and managers of education to take holistic initiatives to promote ICT skill development at the K-12 level to prepare a skilled future workforce.

Background Given today's information deluge and the swift strides in artificial intelligence, fou... more Background Given today's information deluge and the swift strides in artificial intelligence, foundational knowledge is readily accessible online. The willingness to take the initiative to learn is obviously more important. At present, project-based learning is widely promoted in the world, and China is no exception, and since 2016, Zhejiang, China, has promoted STEAM education as a promotion curriculum integration. An important starting point for transforming the way you learn. Although project-based learning is widely carried out, there is a lack of quantitative research on the effective organization and implementation of project-based learning and the corresponding learning effects. Educators build and provide learners with supportive learning resources and tailor guiding issues of project-based learning to provide a path to transition from traditional direct teaching to a project-based active learning approach that encourages students to be proactive and seek resources as needed.