Diana Spulber

Prof. Dr. Diana Spulber


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Academic Career Length

10Years (2017-Present)

(Calculated once Scilit publication data is synced: current year − year of first publication + 1)

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26 January 2023 in Journal of Education and e-Learning Research
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GKGulzhana Kuzembayeva
Gulzhana Kuzembayeva
AKAssel Kuanyshbayeva
Assel Kuanyshbayeva
ZMZhumagul Maydangalieva
Zhumagul Maydangalieva
Diana SpulberDiana Spulber
Diana Spulber
The quality of foreign language teaching (FLT) is inextricably linked with developing students’ communicative competence (CC), a complex formation that is being comprehended by methodologists. The term “communicative competence” (CC) implies the speaker's production of grammatically correct language appropriate to various social settings while observing the linguistic and social rules of native speakers. Despite the complex structure of developing English as a foreign language (EFL) learners' CC, one of the conditions for its successful course is a systemic and technological approach to role-playing games (RPG) in teaching dialogue speech. The study aims to examine the development of EFL students' CC and the effects of RPG in teaching dialogue speech. To test the hypothesis that a systemic and technological approach to using RPG in teaching dialogue speech fosters the pre-service EFL teachers’ CC, the research methodology employed a semi-experimental pretest-posttest control group design with pre-service EFL teachers. Participants (n=36) were divided into experimental (n=18) and control (n=18) groups. The results of the posttest experiment confirmed the effectiveness of systemic and technological approaches to the use of RPG in significantly increasing the pre-service EFL teachers’ CC.

25 December 2024 in Sustainability
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Chantsaldulam RavdansurenChantsaldulam Ravdansuren
Chantsaldulam Ravdansuren
Altanzul AltangerelAltanzul Altangerel
Altanzul Altangerel
AUAmgalan Ulzii
Amgalan Ulzii
Diana SpulberDiana Spulber
Diana Spulber
The leadership of the university teacher has the most important role in the development of the educational institution and society. Universities are facing rapid societal changes and the need for innovative pedagogical approaches, including the potential for faculty members to emerge as leaders both within and beyond their classrooms, becomes increasingly salient. Teacher leadership in this context represents a collaborative ethos, where educators engage in shared decision making, curriculum development, and pedagogical innovation, thereby enhancing both academic and institutional outcomes. University teachers play a crucial role in achieving the 4th Sustainable Development Goal by leveraging their leadership skills to provide inclusive, equitable, and high-quality education. Teacher leadership and student satisfaction are considered to be interconnected but, in turn, teacher leadership is influenced by teacher disposition. The intricate interplay between professor leadership and student satisfaction within higher education institutions (HEIs) reveals significant implications for both faculty and student experiences. This study investigated two aspects: firstly, the effect of teacher dispositions, especially motivation, communication, conscientiousness, teacher efficacy and willingness to learn, teacher leadership, and secondly, how teacher leadership affects student learning satisfaction. A survey was developed using questionnaire structural equation analysis using SmartPLS 4.0. Three hundred eighty-nine students studying in public universities in Mongolia participated in the survey. The research results show that teacher dispositions such as motivation, communication, and conscientiousness positively affect teacher leadership. In addition, it was proven that teacher leadership positively affects student learning satisfaction.

1 June 2024 in Geopolitical, Social Security and Freedom Journal
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Diana SpulberDiana Spulber
Diana Spulber
In modern education systems, inclusive education is an approach that aims to meet the different needs of all students, especially those from underrepresented groups, by ensuring everyone has fair access to good education. It sees the value in every child and creates a setting where differences are accepted and appreciated. Artificial intelligence (AI) can change how we learn, especially in the area of inclusive education. Using AI technologies is important to meet students’ different needs, particularly those with disabilities. Studies show that AI can create personalized learning by adjusting content to fit individual needs and giving quick feedback with smart tutoring systems. Additionally, using AI in teaching methods can improve engagement for students from underrepresented groups, which helps combat existing gaps in educational success. However, even with the increasing recognition of AI’s advantages, challenges like poor infrastructure and lack of teacher training remain, making it hard to implement effectively. The manuscript’s aim is to analyse the trend of publication research. Mainly, the manuscript focuses on analyzing the paradigm that is used in research when academicians treat arguments about AI inclusion and Education. The results will create an opportunity for future discussion on the effects of AI on inclusive education, looking at both the possibilities it offers and the obstacles that need to be addressed to build fair learning environments for every student.

1 June 2024 in Geopolitical, Social Security and Freedom Journal
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ASAnna Siri
Anna Siri
GOGianluca Olcese
Gianluca Olcese
Diana SpulberDiana Spulber
Diana Spulber
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is redrawing the boundaries of human creativity, challenging our traditional notions of art and expression while raising important sociological and anthropological questions. This article explores the complex relationship between human creativity and AI and how these new technologies are redefining the boundaries of art and creative expression. Starting from an evolutionary analysis of the concept of creativity, the article explores the impact of AI on creative processes and the perception of art. It shows how AI contributes to a “loss of aura” in art and changes the relationship between humans and the creative process. Finally, the article emphasises the importance of a critical and reflexive approach in analysing these phenomena and highlights the need for training in new technologies to cope with the complexity of these changes. This interdisciplinary study provides valuable tools to understand how AI is redefining not only the creative process but also our notions of art, authenticity and human expression in the digital age.

26 June 2024 in Journal of Education and e-Learning Research
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GYGulmira Yermekbayeva
Gulmira Yermekbayeva
GKGulzhana Kuzembayeva
Gulzhana Kuzembayeva
ZMZhumagul Maydangalieva
Zhumagul Maydangalieva
Diana SpulberDiana Spulber
Diana Spulber
This study aimed to investigate the effectiveness of interactive learning module technology (ILMT) in teaching Kazakh as a second language in secondary schools in the Republic of Kazakhstan. This research was carried out at Russian-medium secondary schools during the academic year 2021-2022. There were two groups in the sample: the experimental (n=63) and control (n=61). The experimental group received an education based on the ILMT while the control group received an education based on the curriculum's traditional technique. The study used a mixed research design and was divided into two sections: quantitative and qualitative. A semi-experimental pre- and post-test control group design was adopted in the quantitative section. The qualitative section employed phenomenology. The quantitative data were acquired using the students' knowledge assessment test and analyzed using comparative analysis. An interview questionnaire and observations were used to obtain qualitative data which was then evaluated using content analysis. The experimental group outperformed the control group in terms of mean post-test knowledge assessment test scores. The ILMT in teaching Kazakh as a second language is efficient in improving the quality of mastering Kazakh language by Russian-speaking students. Content analysis showed that the ILMT helps to reduce students' anxiety and increase independence which is necessary for the development of students' communication skills.

1 December 2022 in Geopolitical, Social Security and Freedom Journal
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AFAlessandro Figus
Alessandro Figus
Diana SpulberDiana Spulber
Diana Spulber
The difference between the work of philosophical and political cadres in terms of the multiplicity of aspects that we want to consider in this article makes it essential to analyse an interdisciplinary vision to lead to the analysis of a system of professional and personalised resources within the education system and which give content to their professionalism. These skills contribute to successful performance in favour of social development and continuous “Education-Labour Market” contact. The quality of orientation, teaching and supervision will also be analysed; it is a reality that can be used in the educational system, which brings out motivations, feelings, convictions and loyalties which distinguish cadres in today’s society in an increasingly globalised system and which they ensure optimism and unity of thought and action which can be an example to strengthen leadership.