1. Student teachers’ perceptions of teaching : looking back or moving forward?Alma Škugor, Suzana Tomaš, Alena Letina, 2025, original scientific article Abstract: The aim of the study was to compare perceptions about the teaching of the subject “Nature and Society” among preservice primary school teachers at three Croatian universities. The results indicate consistent perceptions among secondand fifth-year students, regardless of their university, with a notable inclination toward teacher-centred teaching. Fifth-year students from all three universities demonstrate a slight shift away from the traditional teaching paradigm compared with second-year students. For a genuine transformation in teaching approaches, in addition to acquired knowledge and developed competences, it is essential to encourage preservice teachers to engage in self-reflection on their teaching practices to become aware of their own beliefs about teaching.
Keywords: DASTT-C, studentcentred teaching, teacher-centred teaching, perception, preservice primary school teachers
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2. Bridging the gap : understanding teacher perspectives on humanoid robots in educationDejan Zemljak, Maja Kerneža, 2024, independent scientific component part or a chapter in a monograph Abstract: This study explores the readiness of 233 teachers, comprising 124 in-service teachers from diverse Slovenian schools and 109 pre-service teachers from two faculties, to integrate humanoid robots - defined as robots with human-like features and capabilities - into educational settings. By evaluating attitudes, along with perceived benefits such as challenges including technological accessibility and ethical concerns, the study assesses readiness across teaching status (in-service vs- pre-service) and levels (primary vs. secondary). Utilizing Mann-Whitney U test and two-way ANOVA, findings reveal moderate readiness without significant differences between groups, but a wide range of individual attitudes. The results suggest the necessity of further research to explore the link between perceived readiness and effective integration strategies, including the development of ethical guidelines and support mechanisms for teachers. This contribution highlights the importance of a collaborative approach to integrate humanoid robots responsibly and effectively into educational environments.
Keywords: educational technology, new technologies, primary school, secondary school, teacher readiness
Published in DKUM: 17.09.2025; Views: 0; Downloads: 4
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3. Children's literature, teachers and integrative education : theory and school realityMetka Kordigel Aberšek, Marija Ropič Kop, Vlasta Hus, 2009, original scientific article Abstract: The paper represents the results of a quantitative research performed at the Faculty of Education, University of Maribor. The aim of the project was to establish the implementation of the concept of integrative education, which was recommended for the first triennium of elementary education in Slovenia in the 90s. The essence of Slovene integration concept should be the following: focusing on the structure and the process of child's assimilation as well as accommodation in/of the structure, his/her ability to communicate the content of the structure and his/her ability to express the process of changing the structure. Our results show that the majority of teachers follow the recommended curriculum guidelines for integration as the main didactical concept for teaching in the first triennium of elementary school taught as a part of the compulsory Teacher training program - teaching in the first triennium. Nevertheless a big proportion of elementary school teachers (year 1-3) are not entirely aware of the criteria that should be used for integration in the educational process. The same elementary school teachers have difficulties (aware or unaware) with the process of planning and performing the integration concept in the classroom.
Keywords: education, primary education, integrated lessons, elementary school, teacher training
Published in DKUM: 15.12.2017; Views: 1290; Downloads: 68
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