Katrin Saks
Biographic Data
| ID | 4370027 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Katrin Saks |
| GIVEN NAMES | Katrin |
| FAMILY NAME | Saks |
| SIGNATURE | SAKS K |
| AFFILIATIONS | University of Tartu |
| ORCID | 0000-0002-4084-8765 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 18 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 1 |
| AUTHOR COUNT | 18 |
| EDITOR COUNT | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2020 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2025 |
| H-INDEX | 1 |
Leveraging learning analytics to support teachers’ professional development
This study investigates the effectiveness of a digital application with a Learning Analytics module in supporting teachers’ professional development. The user experience of unqualified teachers, qualified teachers and professional assessors is assessed to determine how the digital application contributes to understanding and progression towards higher levels of qualification. Learning Analytics is presented as a mechanism for identifying developm…
From Zero Collaboration to Teamwork
Teachers tend to prefer an individualistic approach to their teaching process and collaborate with colleagues only on certain occasions. This research explored the forms of collaboration and supporting and hindering factors proceeding from the frameworks of the teacher–teacher interaction continuum and team entitativity. The findings indicated more active collaboration at lower levels of the continuum—storytelling and scanning ideas, aid and assi…
Empowering Neet youth
The shortage of teachers in Estonia
Teacher shortage is an increasingly global issue, with many countries, including Estonia, facing challenges in attracting candidates and retaining qualified teachers. State statistics and international comparisons show a worrying decade-long decline in the qualified teacher workforce in Estonia, worsening yearly. Addressing this shortage is crucial for sustaining high-quality education in the country. In response, this study involved focus group …
Three Windows Into Self‐Regulated Learning
Accurately assessing students' self‐regulated learning remains a persistent challenge due to the construct's complexity and the limitations of individual measurement methods. This study explores the reliability and meaningfulness of assessing upper‐secondary students' SRL in English as a Foreign Language classrooms using a convergent triangulation design. Integrating behavioural observation, self‐report questionnaires, and teacher judgements, the…
An intervention model for developing self-directed learning skills in Neet-youth
In response to the growing need for self-directed learning (SDL) skills in a rapidly changing world, research was conducted to map interventions that support SDL skills, aiming to find a model for supporting SDL skills in NEET-youth. SDL competencies support continuous personal development and coping with change. There is a significant number of young people in society who do not participate in working life, education, or training (NEET-youth) an…
How and Why Teachers Use Technology
This study investigates the integration of digital technology in K-12 education by examining the practices of Estonian primary and lower secondary school teachers. Through latent profile analysis, we identified six distinct profiles of teachers’ digital technology integration practices, each characterised by unique patterns of how and why technology is integrated. These profiles—Motivating Facilitators, Depth Facilitators, Efficiency Engineers, E…
Development of an instrument to measure Neet-youth self-directed learning skills
The purpose of this study was to develop a reliable and valid self-report instrument to measure self-directedness in learning for young people who are not in education, employment or training (NEET-youth). Accomplishing this purpose involved two stages: (a) formulating scale items that describe the factors of self-directed learning (SDL), and (b) validating the factor structure of the questionnaire. Exploratory factor analysis produced a six-fact…
The role of self-directed learning while supporting Neet-youth
Self-directed learning as a key component of lifelong learning has become increasingly important in a rapidly changing society. SDL competencies support continuous personal development and coping with change. At the same time, there is a significant number of young people in society who do not participate in working life, education or training (NEET-youth) and are characterized by low levels of motivation and skills. Therefore, the question arise…
Public Employment Services' Responses to the Pandemic
The Covid-19 pandemic provoked critical changes to welfare in Europe, requiring the dematerialisation of programmes and services while relying mainly on remote support. This study aims to present insights into how European public employment services have coped and adapted to the pandemic challenges, particularly regarding the digitalisation and delivery of services to young people in rural areas. It focuses on three case studies from distinct Eur…
Effects of the Reading Practice Platform (Readvise) in Developing Self-Regulated Reading Skills of Tertiary Students in L2 Learning
Reading, as one of the four basic language skills, activates language learning. Tertiary-level students often undermine this opportunity and rarely read anything in addition to their course assignments. Rapid technological developments offer additional possibilities in this domain. The present study aims to define to what extent the specifically designed web-based reading platform (Readvise) can support and improve students’ second language readi…
To Stay or Not to Stay
Teacher persistence has been a growing issue in recent decades. This raises the problem of the sustainability of the teaching workforce, the professionalism of working teachers and preserving the quality of education. In this study we aim to create and test an empirical model that makes it possible to predict teachers’ plans to remain in or leave the profession. Proceeding from earlier research, this study focuses on investigating the role of mot…
A Service Model for Self-Directed Learning of Neet Youth at the Local Government Level
Given the increasing value of lifelong learning, self-directed learning (SDL) has become increasingly relevant over time. In rural areas with limited service resources, the main approach to NEET-youth depicts them more as young people in need, and less as people with the potential for self-development and participation in lifelong learning. The growing importance of people's return to education, flexible learning paths, and the need for quick ada…
Towards Acquiring Teachers’ Professional Qualification Based on Professional Standards
This paper presents the findings of a study into the application process of the professional standards (PS) qualification in Estonia, which is a standard used to identify the level of professionalism of a teacher. The study collected the views of active teachers who have applied for the PS and those of the assessors to understand the shortcomings in the application and the expectations for the application process. The main challenges identified a…
Teaching during Covid-19
The emergency caused by COVID-19 and the transition to distance learning has made teachers face novel decision-making situations. As the teachers’ pedagogical decisions have an impact on the students’ learning experience, the aim of this study was to describe and explain what influenced the teachers’ teaching-related decisions and how these decisions were reflected in the teaching process during distance learning. The study was based on semi-stru…
The Impact of Procedural Knowledge on the Formation of Declarative Knowledge
In addition to content knowledge, it is necessary to teach learning skills. Using relevant learning skills assures better learning outcomes and abilities for the whole life course. Due to a packed curriculum or teachers having insufficient skills, student learning skills are often neglected. The aim of this study is to find out whether it is possible to support the development of declarative knowledge in learning skills in teachers through proced…
Presenting and perceiving humour in Estonian tourism settings
Humour plays a significant role in everyday interactions. Individuals perceive humour differently and experience various emotions, from exaltation to umbrage. Therefore, providing humorous communication in customer service is challenging. The aim of this study was to investigate the perception of humour in a tourism customer service context. In the first part of the study, representatives of Estonian tourism companies were asked their opinions ab…
Open learner models in supporting self-regulated learning in higher education
Public Employment Services' Responses to the Pandemic
The Covid-19 pandemic provoked critical changes to welfare in Europe, requiring the dematerialisation of programmes and services while relying mainly on remote support. This study aims to present insights into how European public employment services have coped and adapted to the pandemic challenges, particularly regarding the digitalisation and delivery of services to young people in rural areas. It focuses on three case studies from distinct Eur…
Open learner models in supporting self-regulated learning in higher education
Towards Acquiring Teachers’ Professional Qualification Based on Professional Standards
This paper presents the findings of a study into the application process of the professional standards (PS) qualification in Estonia, which is a standard used to identify the level of professionalism of a teacher. The study collected the views of active teachers who have applied for the PS and those of the assessors to understand the shortcomings in the application and the expectations for the application process. The main challenges identified a…
Teaching during Covid-19
The emergency caused by COVID-19 and the transition to distance learning has made teachers face novel decision-making situations. As the teachers’ pedagogical decisions have an impact on the students’ learning experience, the aim of this study was to describe and explain what influenced the teachers’ teaching-related decisions and how these decisions were reflected in the teaching process during distance learning. The study was based on semi-stru…
The Impact of Procedural Knowledge on the Formation of Declarative Knowledge
In addition to content knowledge, it is necessary to teach learning skills. Using relevant learning skills assures better learning outcomes and abilities for the whole life course. Due to a packed curriculum or teachers having insufficient skills, student learning skills are often neglected. The aim of this study is to find out whether it is possible to support the development of declarative knowledge in learning skills in teachers through proced…
Presenting and perceiving humour in Estonian tourism settings
Humour plays a significant role in everyday interactions. Individuals perceive humour differently and experience various emotions, from exaltation to umbrage. Therefore, providing humorous communication in customer service is challenging. The aim of this study was to investigate the perception of humour in a tourism customer service context. In the first part of the study, representatives of Estonian tourism companies were asked their opinions ab…
Effects of the Reading Practice Platform (Readvise) in Developing Self-Regulated Reading Skills of Tertiary Students in L2 Learning
Reading, as one of the four basic language skills, activates language learning. Tertiary-level students often undermine this opportunity and rarely read anything in addition to their course assignments. Rapid technological developments offer additional possibilities in this domain. The present study aims to define to what extent the specifically designed web-based reading platform (Readvise) can support and improve students’ second language readi…
To Stay or Not to Stay
Teacher persistence has been a growing issue in recent decades. This raises the problem of the sustainability of the teaching workforce, the professionalism of working teachers and preserving the quality of education. In this study we aim to create and test an empirical model that makes it possible to predict teachers’ plans to remain in or leave the profession. Proceeding from earlier research, this study focuses on investigating the role of mot…
A Service Model for Self-Directed Learning of Neet Youth at the Local Government Level
Given the increasing value of lifelong learning, self-directed learning (SDL) has become increasingly relevant over time. In rural areas with limited service resources, the main approach to NEET-youth depicts them more as young people in need, and less as people with the potential for self-development and participation in lifelong learning. The growing importance of people's return to education, flexible learning paths, and the need for quick ada…
The role of self-directed learning while supporting Neet-youth
Self-directed learning as a key component of lifelong learning has become increasingly important in a rapidly changing society. SDL competencies support continuous personal development and coping with change. At the same time, there is a significant number of young people in society who do not participate in working life, education or training (NEET-youth) and are characterized by low levels of motivation and skills. Therefore, the question arise…
Public Employment Services' Responses to the Pandemic
The Covid-19 pandemic provoked critical changes to welfare in Europe, requiring the dematerialisation of programmes and services while relying mainly on remote support. This study aims to present insights into how European public employment services have coped and adapted to the pandemic challenges, particularly regarding the digitalisation and delivery of services to young people in rural areas. It focuses on three case studies from distinct Eur…
An intervention model for developing self-directed learning skills in Neet-youth
In response to the growing need for self-directed learning (SDL) skills in a rapidly changing world, research was conducted to map interventions that support SDL skills, aiming to find a model for supporting SDL skills in NEET-youth. SDL competencies support continuous personal development and coping with change. There is a significant number of young people in society who do not participate in working life, education, or training (NEET-youth) an…
How and Why Teachers Use Technology
This study investigates the integration of digital technology in K-12 education by examining the practices of Estonian primary and lower secondary school teachers. Through latent profile analysis, we identified six distinct profiles of teachers’ digital technology integration practices, each characterised by unique patterns of how and why technology is integrated. These profiles—Motivating Facilitators, Depth Facilitators, Efficiency Engineers, E…
Development of an instrument to measure Neet-youth self-directed learning skills
The purpose of this study was to develop a reliable and valid self-report instrument to measure self-directedness in learning for young people who are not in education, employment or training (NEET-youth). Accomplishing this purpose involved two stages: (a) formulating scale items that describe the factors of self-directed learning (SDL), and (b) validating the factor structure of the questionnaire. Exploratory factor analysis produced a six-fact…
Leveraging learning analytics to support teachers’ professional development
This study investigates the effectiveness of a digital application with a Learning Analytics module in supporting teachers’ professional development. The user experience of unqualified teachers, qualified teachers and professional assessors is assessed to determine how the digital application contributes to understanding and progression towards higher levels of qualification. Learning Analytics is presented as a mechanism for identifying developm…
From Zero Collaboration to Teamwork
Teachers tend to prefer an individualistic approach to their teaching process and collaborate with colleagues only on certain occasions. This research explored the forms of collaboration and supporting and hindering factors proceeding from the frameworks of the teacher–teacher interaction continuum and team entitativity. The findings indicated more active collaboration at lower levels of the continuum—storytelling and scanning ideas, aid and assi…
Empowering Neet youth
The shortage of teachers in Estonia
Teacher shortage is an increasingly global issue, with many countries, including Estonia, facing challenges in attracting candidates and retaining qualified teachers. State statistics and international comparisons show a worrying decade-long decline in the qualified teacher workforce in Estonia, worsening yearly. Addressing this shortage is crucial for sustaining high-quality education in the country. In response, this study involved focus group …
Three Windows Into Self‐Regulated Learning
Accurately assessing students' self‐regulated learning remains a persistent challenge due to the construct's complexity and the limitations of individual measurement methods. This study explores the reliability and meaningfulness of assessing upper‐secondary students' SRL in English as a Foreign Language classrooms using a convergent triangulation design. Integrating behavioural observation, self‐report questionnaires, and teacher judgements, the…
Psychology (15 works) · Computer Science (11 works) · Pedagogy (11 works) · Mathematics education (10 works) · Political science (6 works) · Youth Education and Societal Dynamics (6 works) · Innovative Teaching and Learning Methods (5 works) · Medicine (5 works) · Business (4 works) · Medical education (4 works)