1. Advanced tools for education : ChatGPT-based learning preparationsDejan Zemljak, 2023, original scientific article Abstract: Artificial intelligence (AI) is increasingly permeating our daily lives, and the field of education is no exception. Technology already plays a significant role in education, and AI is rapidly advancing. Chatbots, for instance, have been used as a valuable tool in schools for decades. With the emergence of tools like ChatGPT, their usage has expanded even further. The presence of such tools can be highly beneficial for teachers in the educational setting. The study focused on the fact that ChatGPT can serve as an excellent support for teachers in lesson planning. The usefulness of the tool and the challenges that teachers may encounter when using it to create lesson plans were explored. The results of the study, based on the analysis of 58 lesson plans created using ChatGPT, revealed certain limitations. Therefore, it is crucial to empower teachers to make prudent use of this tool.
Keywords: artificial intelligence, learning preparation, technology and engineering, natural science
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2. Education of refugee children within the INTREF project frameworkMaja Kerneža, Dejan Zemljak, Metka Kordigel Aberšek, Boris Aberšek, Polonca Legvart, Helena Konšak, Hakan Sari, Ildikó Hanuliaková, Loreta Huber, Inga Laurusone, Kübra Terzioglu, Metin Kiliç, 2024, original scientific article Abstract: Amidst growing migratory movements and hurdles of assimilation, the INTREF initiative strives to craft a comprehensive strategy for the schooling of refugee children, melding e-learning, emotional and social support, along with adaptable teaching methods. This endeavor learns on principles like linguistic diversity, cross-cultural skills, and customizing the educational journey, crucial for assimilation and triumph within academic settings. Studies indicate the indispensability of bespoke linguistic assistance, cognizance of cultural variances, and personalized educational tactics for the seamless school transition and societal assimilation of children in refuge. The project devised a survey instrument aimed at evaluating the baseline educational scenario in the participating nations and formulating education plans tailored to specific needs. This survey zeroes on four pivotal areas: linguistic proficiency, cross-cultural consciousness, embracing diversity, and pedagogical customization. Feedback from 31 students, 30 teachers and 28 parents revealed a pressing need for augmented linguistic aid in Slovenia, heightened cross-cultural understanding, and classroom method modification to enrich the academic experiences of culturally diverse children. The findings also underscore a discernible discrepancy between the perspectives of educators versus those of parents and children. The insights from this survey lay the groundwork for creating innovative instructional units and resources, finely adapted to the needs of children in refuge. By forging links between theoretical insights and practical application, as well as among various educational stakeholders, INTREF is ready to enrich the discourse and practices surrounding inclusivity, and endeavor made increasingly pertinent by the recent global disruptions, including the migratory dilemma and the COVID-19 outbreak.
Keywords: individualization of education, integration practices, intercultural competence, refugee children
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3. Empowering educators to teach online reading, learning, and comprehension skills on the example of ecological problemsMaja Kerneža, Metka Kordigel Aberšek, Hakan Sari, Metin Kiliç, Emre Öztürk, Boris Aberšek, Dejan Zemljak, 2023, professional article Abstract: Reading and learning are changing rapidly in today's world, and educational systems sometimes fail to keep pace. To define the needs related to reading in the modern world, the Stavanger Declaration was written, stating that students should be taught online reading and learning strategies. Educators must also adapt to this. As part of the Learning, Teaching, and Training (LTT) activities, participants (21 individuals from different levels of education) were introduced to the Internet reciprocal teaching (IRT) method. The basis of this research was to find out whether we can empower educators to teach online reading, learning, and comprehension skills in a short training session using the ubiquitous topic of ecological problems as an example. We were also interested in whether a short program that empowers educators to use IRT in their classroom can influence teachers to develop students' digital literacy in their pedagogical work. The results show that the ecological issue, with its timeliness and universal presence in our lives, is an appropriate topic for educators to teach digital literacy. The participants were successful in solving the set tasks, and all of them answered that they would use the IRT method in their future pedagogical work.
Keywords: digital literacy, ecological problems, internet reciprocal teaching method, problem solving, teacher trening
Published in DKUM: 18.09.2024; Views: 0; Downloads: 5
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4. Analysis of the inclusion of ecological topics in the curricula of Slovenian elementary and general grammar schoolsDejan Zemljak, Maja Kerneža, 2023, professional article Abstract: Learning and teaching are undergoing continuous transformations, encompassing not only changes in methods and approaches but also an increased emphasis on novel content. In recent decades, environmental education has gained significant importance. Therefore, we examined the extent to which ecological topics are incorporated into the curricula of Slovenian elementary schools and general grammar schools. A systematic analysis of the curricula of the majority of subjects was conducted, with a focus on the representation of ecological themes in primary and secondary education and the extent to which knowledge differs and complements between these educational levels. The findings indicate that the subject of ecology is addressed in most subjects at the elementary and secondary levels, albeit with certain variations. The content logically complements and builds upon each other throughout the observed educational continuum. Furthermore, suggestions for future research are provided.
Keywords: curricula, ecology, elementary schools, inclusion, general grammar schools
Published in DKUM: 09.05.2024; Views: 181; Downloads: 6
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5. Science teachers’ approach to contemporary assessment with a reading literacy emphasisMaja Kerneža, Dejan Zemljak, 2023, original scientific article Abstract: In a sample of 1215 teachers, this study examined the readiness of science educators for assessment in the rapidly evolving landscape of artificial intelligence in education. Participants responded to an online questionnaire during the emergency remote teaching phase, offering insights into the frequency and nature of assessment methods utilized. The research draws a connection between assessment techniques during remote teaching and the emergence of AI in education. The results show that the selected assessment methods vary across teachers, with some specific differences observed in the assessment practices of science teachers. The study underscores the critical role of reading literacy in enhancing student engagement in contemporary learning environments. Moreover, the findings suggest that continuous professional development significantly improves the readiness of (science) teachers for AI-enhanced assessment. Drawing from these insights, recommendations for subsequent research are delineated.
Keywords: artificial intelligence, assessment, reading literacy, science teachers, teacher training
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6. Sodobne tehnologije pri pouku tehnike in tehnologijeDejan Zemljak, 2019, master's thesis Abstract: Magistrsko delo obravnava vpeljevanje sodobnih tehnologij v pouk tehnike in tehnologije v osnovni šoli. Najprej je podrobneje predstavljen zgodovinski razvoj človeka od pradavnine do danes, nato pa je na podoben način predstavljen še razvoj šolstva. Izpostavljeni so ključni in najpomembnejši dosežki skozi zgodovinski razvoj. Sledi predstavitev tehnološkega in družbenega razvoja v prihodnosti. Podrobneje je predstavljen razvoj industrije in nova industrijska revolucija. Podobno je predstavljen tudi razvoj družbe v prihodnosti, kjer so izpostavljene ključne komponente omenjene družbe. Sledi podrobnejša predstavitev današnjega izobraževanja ter šole in izobraževanja v prihodnosti. V nadaljevanju teoretičnega dela magistrskega dela so podrobneje predstavljene tehnologije proizvodnje, prav tako so predstavljene sodobne tehnologije, ki se uporabljajo v proizvodnih procesih. Podrobneje so opisane tudi nekatere sodobne tehnologije, ki jih je mogoče uporabljati pri pouku tehnike in tehnologije oziroma v šolstvu na splošno.
V razvojnem delu magistrskega dela je najprej podrobneje predstavljen veljaven učni načrt za tehniko in tehnologijo. Povzete so vse tehnologije obdelave, ki so del šolskega procesa. Sledi predstavitev tistih vsebin, ki jih je mogoče v učnem načrtu zamenjati s sodobnimi napravami in stroji. Sledi podrobnejša predstavitev laserskega rezalnega/označevalnega stroja in 3D tiskalnika kot primera sodobnih tehnologij, ki jih je možno uporabljati v šolskem procesu. V drugi polovici razvojnega dela so nato predstavljene morebitne spremembe učnega načrta za tehniko in tehnologijo. Tukaj je podrobneje predstavljeno, pri katerih vsebinah bi lahko v pouk tehnike in tehnologije vključili sodobne tehnologije in tudi kako bi jih lahko vključili. Zatem sledi še podrobnejša predstavitev učnih vsebin in ciljev, ki temeljijo na uporabi sodobnih tehnologij pri pouku tehnike in tehnologije. Sledijo študije primerov, kjer so predstavljeni nekateri izdelki, ki jih je mogoče izdelati s sodobnimi tehnologijami pri pouku. Ob koncu sta predstavljeni še medpredmetno povezovanje, kjer je podrobneje opisana uporaba sodobnih naprav in strojev še pri drugih šolskih predmetih, in analiza ankete, kjer je podrobneje predstavljeno aktualno stanje na področju sodobnih tehnologij v šoli.
Keywords: industrijska revolucija, sodobne tehnologije, industrija 4.0, družba 5.0, CNC stroji, 3D tiskalnik, pouk, tehnika in tehnologija
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7. Korelacijska analizaDejan Zemljak, 2019, master's thesis Abstract: Magistrsko delo obravnava področje statistike, ki se ukvarja z medsebojno povezanostjo statističnih spremenljivk (korelacijska analiza). Na začetku so podrobno predstavljeni osnovni pojmi, vrste korelacije in funkcijska odvisnost, ki je ključna za dobro razumevanje korelacijske odvisnosti. Za boljše razumevanje korelacijske odvisnosti spremenljivk uporabimo razsevni diagram, s pomočjo katerega predstavimo nekatere najznačilnejše vrste korelacij. V nadaljevanju je izpostavljena jakost linearne korelacije in nekaj namenov uporabe korelacije. Sledi podrobnejša razlaga in predstavitev najpomembnejših lastnosti matematičnega upanja, kovariance, variance in standardnega odklona. Omenjene številske karakteristike so ključne za razumevanje Pearsonovega koeficienta korelacije. Pri Pearsonovem koeficientu korelacije je izpostavljeno, kakšne so njegove lastnosti in povezanosti. Pri omenjenem koeficientu so predstavljeni ocenjevanje in testiranje ter interval zaupanja. Ker imajo na izračun korelacijskega koeficienta velikokrat vpliv druge spremenljivke, ki jih želimo velikokrat izločiti, sta v delu obravnavani tudi parcialna in multipla korelacija. Pri korelacijski analizi je smiselno izpostaviti še Spearmanovo korelacijo rangov, ki je predstavljena v drugem delu magistrskega dela. Predstavljeno je tudi neparametrično testiranje nekolinearnosti. Magistrsko delo se zaključuje s predstavitvijo najpomembnejših posebnih korelacijskih koeficientov. Predstavljeno teorijo dopolnjujejo različni zgledi.
Keywords: korelacijska analiza, korelacijska odvisnost, Pearsonov koeficient korelacije, parcialna korelacija, multipla korelacija, Spearmanova korelacija rangov, posebni koeficienti korelacije
Published in DKUM: 05.11.2019; Views: 3038; Downloads: 487
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