Challenges of Nurse Tutors’ Classroom and Clinical Performance When Teaching

Introduction: Nursing is a dual profession that involves teaching both in class and at the clinical area. Nurse tutors meet a lot of challenges in their profession through their cognitive, affective and psychomotor nursing performance. The aim of this paper is to determine the challenges of nurse tutor clinical affective, cognitive and psychomotor performance in Malawi. Methods: Mixed methods design was employed. Quantitatively, 129 students and 82 nurse tutors randomly selected were involved for the five ranked Likert Scale questionnaire, and 42 nurse tutors were involved in in-depth. While 8 focus group discussions were conducted in 8 nursing colleges. Descriptive and inferential statistics were used quantitatively for predictive variable of nurse tutor work experience and student study experience to compare with the dependent variables from the 39 cognitive, affective and psychomotor attributes. Results: Both nurse tutors and students are not impressed with nurse tutors cognitive, affective and psychomotor performance during teaching. There is inadequate clinical orientation to students [OR ≤ 0.302;95%CI (0.096 ± 2.955);p ≥ 0.042] and inadequate funding from college administration [OR ≤ 1.013;95%CI (0.271 ± 3.793);p ≥ 0.985] as a result it creates much pressure on teaching. Conclusion: There is a need to develop an effective teaching strategy that would be conducive and easy to use for the limited resource environments in Malawi.

Utilization of the Teaching Strategies among Nurse Tutors in Malawi Nursing Colleges

Background: There are numerous teaching strategies that suit the pedagogical learning, but not all can yield the desired outcome and be properly applied by nurse tutors in both classroom and clinical area. Therefore, identifying the utilization of the teaching strategy for nurse tutors is very detrimental in nursing education. Methods: Descriptive exploratory design which utilized both qualitative and sequential quantitative methods was applied to Iterated Purposive Probability Sampling (IPPS) of 10 nursing colleges in Malawi. This was done to 129 student and 82 nurse tutors in two structured questionnaires, 40 in-depth interviews and 10 focus groups. There were 56 variables for the teaching strategy under five ranked Likert scale and the Cronbach’s Alpha was found to be 0.964 without standardisation and it was 0.963 after standardisation. Results: Direct teaching strategies like the lecture method are very common although nurse tutors prefer to combine with other interactive instructions. There is statistical association of use of role play and group discussion methods and nurse tutor work experience with odds ratios of OR ≤ 1.624;CI(0.576 ± 4.579);p ≥ 0.359 and OR ≤ 1.397;CI(0.882 ± 2.306);p ≥ 0.147 respectively. The ability to use different teaching strategies competently is still very limited among nurse tutors in Malawi nursing colleges. This compromises quality of learning among nursing students in the colleges. Conclusion: Developing a new teaching strategy that could combine the different attributes in the variety of the teaching instructions can promote the quality of nursing education in Malawi.

The Way to Realize the Morality-establishing and Talent-cultivating Responsibilities of Postgraduate Tutors in Agricultural and Forestry Universities

With the continuous expansion of postgraduate enrollment in China,the phenomenon of postgraduate tutors'experiencing dereliction of duties,morality and behavior in colleges and universities has become prominent in recent years.It has repeatedly attracted widespread attention from the whole society,producing a negative impact on postgraduate education.Agricultural and forestry universities take root at the grassroots level,serve agriculture,rural areas and farmers,have simple and practical education characteristics,and have made positive adjustments to mutual assistance between teachers and students,teachers'self-examination and regulatory system.This article analyzes the reasons for the current unethical and dishonest behaviors of postgraduate tutors in colleges and universities from the perspective of postgraduate tutors,and puts forward the implementation mechanism of the morality-establishing and talent-cultivating responsibilities of postgraduate tutors in agricultural and forestry universities combined with the school-running characteristics and practical experience of agricultural and forestry universities,so as to provide a reference for the construction of postgraduate tutor teams in colleges and universities.

Research on Practice Problems and Strategies for Professional Master's Degree Candidates for Agriculture

Taking the practice status of professional master’s degree candidates for agriculture in Anhui Agricultural University as an example,this paper analyzes the key factors affecting the practical training of graduate students in this major,and puts forward some strategies for improving the practice quality of professional master’s degree candidates.In terms of training professional master’s degree candidates,it is considered that agricultural colleges and universities should start with collaborative education,supervision and assessment mechanism,practice content and form,make full use of a large number of agricultural enterprise resources owned by colleges and universities and a good cooperation foundation in enterprises,so as to achieve the purpose of improving the practice quality of professional master’s degree candidates.

Level of Implementation of Seasonal Malaria Chemoprevention in Children Aged between 3 to 59 Months in Koza, Far North Region of Cameroon

Background: Seasonal Malaria Chemoprevention (SMC) is a strategy put in place by World Health Organisation (WHO) to fight against malaria in zones of high seasonal malaria transmission since the year 2012. This strategy has been implemented in the Far North and North regions of Cameroon since the year 2016. Despite the implementation of this program the number of cases and deaths from seasonal malaria among the under 5 seems to be rising in Koza health area. Objective: To determine the level of implementation of the SMC Program and its impact on the mortality of children aged 03 to 59 months during the season of high transmission. Methods: This was a community-based cross-sectional and 7-years retrospective study. Data was surveyed for 3 months in 3 health areas of Koza health area. Data were collected and typed in Kobo collect, cleaned in MS Excel and analyzed in SPSS version 25 to come out with descriptive statistics. Results: Among the 172 households, female children were mostly represented 99 (57%) The age group mostly represented was 2 years. The population knowledge on SMC’s overall score was above average. The overall coverage rate (4 cycles) was 84% from interviewed parents and 67.5% from SMC cards. More than 23% of children experienced at least one side effect with the most common being vomiting (72%). The population’s overall impression of the program was good at 85%. The trends SMC coverage showed a sinusoidal fluctuation from 2015 to 2021, 2016 to 2019 and 2020 to 2021. Conclusion: The coverage rate of SMC was high thus the program is well implemented.

From Big Data to Intelligent Tutoring: Exploring the Application of Big Data Technology in the Ideological and Political Education for College Counselors

This paper explores the application of big data technology in ideological and political education for college counselors.Big data-driven personalized counseling for students,social network analysis,and public opinion monitoring can optimize the efficiency of counselor work.However,there are still challenges concerning data privacy protection,technical support,and training.By scientifically evaluating and addressing these challenges,big data technology is expected to enhance the effectiveness of college counselors and improve the quality of ideological and political education.In the future,with technological advancements,big data technology will become an essential tool for higher education management.

以案例引导式教学在内经课程中的实践

在内经课程运用案例引导式的教学方法,可以培养学生将《内经》理论运用于现代临床的思维。从教学方法设计,教学实践过程,结果评价及讨论等方面分析在中医经典课程中引入案例引导式教学模式的优越性和可行性,结合《素问.痿论》、《素问.刺腰痛》等篇相关理论,从生活环境、习惯、人文、社会等方面思考腰痛伴下肢痿废的辨证施治以及西医骨科、结核病科对该病证的认识。培养学生获取和评价信息的能力,团队协作能力。

对PBL教学模式中“Tutor”所起作用的体会

PBL教学模式是国内目前关于学习模式问题研究的热点之一。本文结合参与《中医内科学》PBL教学中担任Tutor的体会,对PBL的概念和意义进行了阐述,并根据临床教学的实践经验,总结出PBL教学模式需要教师实现从"教会"到"会教"的转变、学生实现由"学会"到"会学"的转变,为探讨PBL教学模式下如何成为一名优秀Tutor的问题上提供了新视角。。

网络环境下英语协作学习中教师角色构建及话语策略研究

近年来基于网络的协作学习在外语教学中得到广泛应用,而教师在线辅导是协作学习成功的一个极其重要的因素。本文首先分析了基于网络协作学习中在线辅导教师(e-tutor)的主要角色,指出了e-tutor的身份和角色主要是通过话语来建构的,其有效的话语策略在支持和促进小组协作学习中起着重要的作用,然后以具体网络课程的实施为案例,利用话语分析法详细地分析和讨论了e-tutor的话语策略和及其构建的不同角色。

基于网络的英语协作学习中e-tutor角色调查研究

教师的在线辅导是基于网络的协作学习成功因素之一。新的学习环境和学习模式对e-tutor的角色提出新的挑战和要求。本文以笔者在网络环境下一门英语课程的协作学习为例,利用调查问卷和访谈的研究方法,了解学生对e-tutor的认识和理解,对e-tutor在该课程中表现的满意情况以及对e-tutor的期望。调查结果体现了学生对e-tutor角色多重性的要求,学生既希望e-tutor能以小组成员的身份参与讨论,又能针对小组学习中出现的问题给予及时的指导、帮助和评价。

基于问题学习的教学法中Tutor的角色分析

Tutor作为基于问题学习(PBL)教学模式的推行者和教学任务承担者,面临诸多挑战。对Tutor在PBL教学法中多种角色进行分析,倡导Tutor加强自我学习,及时转变角色,适应新的教学模式。

CSCL中e-Tutor的素养研究

随着科技的进步与发展,网络教学成为一种新兴的教学模式,网络教学中e-Tutor的研究已经被越来越多的人们所关注。计算机支持的协作学习(CSCL)是当前教育技术学领域研究的热点问题之一,它在网络学习中得到了广泛的运用,那么CSCL中e-Tutor的素养问题自然也成为了人们关注的焦点。因此本文对CSCL中e-Tutor的素养的概念的内涵、e-Tutor的素养的研究方向以及e-Tutor的素养的四个维度进行了具体的分析和阐述,力求对e-Tutor的培养和实际作用的发挥提供指导。

Tutor培训对医学院教师成长发展的促进作用

研讨型教学已成为我国医学院医学教学改革的主要内容。东南大学医学院自2011年起在本科教育中逐步开展研讨型教学改革,包括PBL、CBL和RBL,并建立了完整的Tutor培训与评估体系,为医学教学改革提供了有力保障。学院在Tutor培训与评估体系的建立及教师的发展成长方面积累了一定经验,本文就此作一初步探讨,以期为我国的医学教师发展提供借鉴。

如何充分发挥教师在PBL教学中的作用

PBL教学（Problem based learning）是学生为主体的自主学习方式，目前已被广泛应用于医学基础课程教育中。在PBL教学中，教师可通过加强课前备课、课堂讨论和课后分享环节的工作，引导PBL教学活动顺利进行，激发学生学习兴趣，提升医学人才的培养质量。

TUTOR：一个智能CAI系统模型

本文首先探讨了智能计算机辅助教学的特点及一般结构，然后给出了一个智能计算机辅助教学系统模型。此模型是一个教学专家系统。它适用于构造多种教学领域的辅助教学系统。

Streamlining the Writing and Tutoring Process of English Major Theses With Stringent Tasks and Procedures

English thesis writing and tutoring process is traditionally loose and open-ended. Both students and teachers enjoy much liberty in the maneuver of different steps in the whole process, which, as it were, may cause a series of problems and dissatisfactions, consequently undermining the quality and significance. This paper is intended to explore a streamlined and systematic procedure to ensure both the students and teachers are doing their bit and make due contribution to the thesis perfection.

The Investigation into Problems of College Students’ Individual Tutoring on the Subject of English

More and more college students start their social practice by tutoring children. However, quite a few do not have a clear conception about individual tutoring at the beginning of their practice, and not everyone involved in individual tutoring can end up with fruitful results. In this paper, the author did a research to find out the problems and the efficient ways to carry on this social practice in the hope that college students can finish their practice efficiently and thus form their career goal gradually.

校际协作学习中E-tutor的作用因素调查研究——以浙江师范大学和集美大学《现代远程教育》课程协作学习为例

学习支持服务是校际协作学习中学习者获得成功的保证,其工作主要是通过E-tutor来承担。以浙江师范大学和集美大学参与《现代远程教育》课程协作学习的学习者为研究对象,对E-tutor的作用因素进行了调查研究。研究结果表明,学生对E-tutor的作用普遍比较满意,但对于不同学校的学习者来说,除了学术性支持外,情感支持和管理支持存在差异;不同学校的学习者参与协作学习的积极性不同;E-tutor的工作中学术性质和情感性质的支持总体效果较差,学术、管理支持和情感满意度是正相关的;实验活动评价标准学习者满意度最低。最后对此次调查研究结论进行了总结,提出了一些可行性建议,为今后有关的校际协作学习提供参考。

I-Quiz:An Intelligent Assessment Tool for Non-Verbal Behaviour Detection

Electronic learning(e-learning)has become one of the widely used modes of pedagogy in higher education today due to the convenience and flexibility offered in comparison to traditional learning activities.Advancements in Information and Communication Technology have eased learner connectivity online and enabled access to an extensive range of learning materials on the World Wide Web.Post covid-19 pandemic,online learning has become the most essential and inevitable medium of learning in primary,secondary and higher education.In recent times,Massive Open Online Courses(MOOCs)have transformed the current education strategy by offering a technology-rich and flexible form of online learning.A key component to assess the learner’s progress and effectiveness of online teaching is the Multiple Choice Question(MCQ)assessment in most of the MOOC courses.Uncertainty exists on the reliability and validity of the assessment component as it raises a qualm whether the real knowledge acquisition level reflects upon the assessment score.This is due to the possibility of random and smart guesses,learners can attempt,as MCQ assessments are more vulnerable than essay type assessments.This paper presents the architecture,development,evaluation of the I-Quiz system,an intelligent assessment tool,which captures and analyses both the implicit and explicit non-verbal behaviour of learner and provides insights about the learner’s real knowledge acquisition level.The I-Quiz system uses an innovative way to analyse the learner non-verbal behaviour and trains the agent using machine learning techniques.The intelligent agent in the system evaluates and predicts the real knowledge acquisition level of learners.A total of 500 undergraduate engineering students were asked to attend an on-Screen MCQ assessment test using the I-Quiz system comprising 20 multiple choice questions related to advanced C programming.The non-verbal behaviour of the learner is recorded using a front-facing camera during the entire assessment period.The resultant dataset of non-verbal behaviour and question-answer scores is used to train the random forest classifier model to predict the real knowledge acquisition level of the learner.The trained model after hyperparameter tuning and cross validation achieved a normalized prediction accuracy of 85.68%.

Challenges of Nurse Tutor Utilization of the Teaching Aids

Introduction: Nursing is the largest healthcare profession in Malawi with more than 11,000 registered nurses (RNs), nurse technicians and midwives (NTM) practicing in hospitals and other settings like nursing colleges nationwide. Student preparation is mostly done by nursing tutors in all the nursing colleges using numerous types of teaching aids. Methods: Descriptive exploratory design which utilized both qualitative and sequential quantitative methods was applied to Iterated Purposive Probability Sampling (IPPS) of 10 nursing colleges in Malawi. This was done to 129 students and 82 nurse tutors in two structured questionnaires, 40 nurse tutors in-depth interviews and 10 students focus groups. There were 32 variables for the teaching aids under five ranked Likert scale and the Cronbach’s Alpha was found to be 0.932 without standardisation and it was 0.952 after standard-disation. Results: Although nurse tutors show that they use manikins to teach (0.011 < p = 0.05), students seem not to agree on the utilization of the manikins during teaching both in class and at the clinical area (0.05;p = 0.05). There is also increased discrepancy between students and nurse tutors on internet utilization as the teaching aid as the Beta Coefficient value was (B = 0.202) for the nurse tutors and (B = 1.061) for the students basing on their experience. Use of patient as a teaching aid is very common in Malawi and both the nurse tutors and students agree that it is the realistic and best way in teaching and has a strong binary logistic regression with a model outcome of (OR = 1.431;95%CI (0.890 ± 2.304);p = 0.139). Conclusion: There is a need to develop the teaching strategies that would be conducive with the current scarcity of the teaching aids. Use of patients if ethically followed remains the most effective and efficient teaching aid in developing countries.