International Journal of New Trends in Social Sciences

The reality of online education at Tlemcen university during the Covid-19 Pandemic from the teachers' perspective

Souad Hamidi — 2023-12-31

COVID-19 has impacted the educational field in so many ways and created many challenges for both learners and teachers. Consequently, Algerian universities have been compelled to switch to online education to cope with the current situation. Teachers started using a variety of strategies and also several platforms and tools like ICTs, tablets, smartphones, Zoom, Google Meet, Teams, and Moodle, among others. This study aimed to shed light on the experience of some teachers at Tlemcen University the study will deal with the most significant changes in education triggered by the pandemic that will affect education even after COVID-19. An online questionnaire was distributed to 36 teachers at Tlemcen University. Most teachers complained that they had to combine online and onsite courses (hybrid teaching) as it was tiring, time, and energy-consuming

Keywords: online education, Covid 19, platforms, strategies, internet

OECD countries' main contributors to families emerging above the poverty line

Felipe Oyarzo — 2023-12-25

The reduction of poverty rates remains a challenging battle for most OECD governments, numerous international organizations, philanthropic associations, and a subject of study for many research centers. In this analysis, 200 empirical governmental documents, international reports, and peer-reviewed scientific publications regarding poverty reduction were meta-analyzed to identify the strongest factors in reducing poverty among OECD countries. A quantitative exploration of the literature using a statistical correlational research design showed that positive political leadership, effective economic and policy-making, low crime rates, low corruption rates, employment, higher earnings, familial support, greater access to higher education, age, physical and cognitive disability, physical health, mental health, positive cultural factors (mentality, values, etc.), access to clean water and food, housing, location, relocation, government support, communal support, scientific development (technology and innovation), and availability of production resources were found to be the most significant areas associated with the reduction of poverty among OECD countries in 2023. An analysis of the findings and suggestions for policymaking and research are also offered.

Keywords: Economy; economic mobility; OECD; poverty, poverty reduction; social mobility

Overcoming obstacles and reaping benefits: a study on the journey of aspiring educators in Ghana's teacher training institutions

Kow Arkhurst — 2023-12-31

In the context of Ghana's evolving educational landscape, teacher training institutions are pivotal yet understudied crucibles for educational innovation and national development. This seminal study aims to elucidate the challenges and rewards experienced by teacher trainees, thereby addressing a significant gap in the existing literature. Leveraging qualitative methodologies, including in-depth interviews and thematic analysis, the research casts new light on the intricate dynamics of pedagogical strategies, curriculum alignment, socio-cultural influencers, and institutional hurdles. A major conclusion is the strong correlation between trainees' well-being and the efficacy of training programs, emphasizing the need for holistic educational policies. Furthermore, the study offers a groundbreaking comparative analysis between Ghanaian training institutions and international best practices, identifying actionable areas for improvement. This research is a substantial contribution to the field, offering not just descriptive accounts but strategic insights that could redefine teacher training in Ghana.

Keywords: Educators; education; teacher training; pedagogical challenges.

Scrutinizing the most prominent competencies for a well-rounded translator from Iranian publishers’ perspective

Hamidreza Abdi — 2023-12-31

The present study aims to examine the competencies that Iranian managers of publishing companies consider when hiring translators. To achieve this, a Likert scale questionnaire with 16 items was designed to gather opinions from managers in publishing companies in Iran about the competencies necessary for a well-rounded translator A chi-square test was conducted to determine if there is a significant relationship between each competency and the publishers. As the results showed, there is a significant relationship between the publishers and translation service provision and language competencies. However, there is no significant relationship between the publishers and intercultural, information mining, thematic, and technological competencies. The results indicated that the most important competencies for enhancing a translator's productivity are technological, language, and translation service provision competencies. Additionally, the present study provides some pedagogical implications that can be beneficial to translation students and those involved in the translation sector, such as translation offices.

Keywords: Competence; translator; publishing company; well-rounded translator