Reviewerly/exHarmony huggingface dataset:
DISCRIMINANT ANALYSIS IN DETERMINING THE DIFFERENTIATING FACTORS OF BLENDED LEARNING SUCCESS IN EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS

Authors:
raw_author_name: Heri Kurniawan
raw_affiliation_string: Universitas Terbuka
raw_author_name: Jaka Warsihna
raw_affiliation_string: Universitas Terbuka

Abstract: Blended learning has become an increasingly popular approach in the educational field because it combines traditional/conventional learning with digital technology-based learning. However, the success of implementing blended learning in educational institutions can be influenced by various different factors depending on the characteristics of the educational institution. Therefore, this study aims to analyze the differentiating factors that influence the success of blended learning in educational institutions. The discriminant analysis method in this study was used to identify and determine the differentiating factors that distinguished the high success blended learning group from the low success group. Research data was collected from various educational institutions that have implemented blended learning in their curricula. The results of the analysis show that there are several significant differentiating factors between the high and low success groups in applying blended learning. Some of these factors include Implementation Standards and Guidelines, Infrastructure and Technology mastery, Learning Strategy, Human Resources, Learning Content and Learning Environment. This research makes an important contribution to the development of more effective blended learning implementation strategies in educational institutions. By understanding the differentiating factors that influence success, educational institutions can increase their efforts to create a conducive learning environment and improve the quality of student learning outcomes.
EFEKTIVITAS PENGGUNAAN MEDIA PEMBELAJARAN DI ERA DIGITAL DI SEKOLAH SMK N 1 PERCUT SEI TUAN

Authors:
raw_author_name: None Nadia Sabrina Siregar
raw_affiliation_string: Universitas Islam Negeri Sumatera Utara

Abstract: The use of learning media in the digital era opens wide doors for global education access. With technology, learning can be tailored to individual learning styles, increasing engagement and providing a wider variety of resources. This creates a learning environment that is dynamic and responsive to student development. This article aims to broaden the insight of prospective educators so they can choose which learning media are effective to use in this digital era. The research method used by the researchers is a descriptive qualitative method by conducting interviews and document studies. Effective learning media is a means of exchanging information between educators and students so that students can absorb lessons that are communicated clearly and concisely, thereby improving learning outcomes. Choosing the right media is one of the key factors for success in planning and implementing lessons. Effective use of learning media can increase student interaction during the learning process. Apart from that, students are happy with this educational media because it can maximize the quality of their learning outcomes
Status of Science Laboratories in Secondary Basic Education Public Schools in the Division of Davao Del Sur, Philippines

Authors:
raw_author_name: Tomas Jr A Diquito
raw_affiliation_string: Department of Teacher Education, University of Mindanao, Digos, Philippines

Abstract: The science laboratory became a substantial learning environment for science education, especially in realizing the K–12 science curriculum’s goals, which focus on applying and demonstrating scientific knowledge. Thus, this study aimed to determine the compliance rate of science laboratories in the division of Davao del Sur, Philippines based on DepEd Order No. 48 series of 2006 which entails the prescribed science laboratories in basic education and DepEd Order No. 118 series of 2009 which stipulates the science laboratory equipment and materials. The research examined six schools in three economic categories to assess their science laboratory compliance rate. This study involved creating four matrices containing the prescribed laboratory facilities, equipment, materials, and required quantities for each equipment and material. Results revealed that the compliance rate of the sampled schools in terms of their facilities is 69.04% (good), the equipment is 65.59% (good), the materials are 43.33% (fair), and the compliance with the required quantity is 50.39% (fair). Based on the result of the study, it can be concluded that some schools in the division of Davao del Sur are lacking with the prescribed science laboratory. Thus, it is recommended that the Department of Education, Davao del Sur division to conduct a general assessment of all secondary schools to determine the status of science laboratories’ physical infrastructure, equipment, and materials.
EXPLORING THE SIGNIFICANCE AND CONTRIBUTION OF VOCATIONAL EDUCATION &amp; TRAINING IN MEETING THE INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT NEEDS IN CHINA

Authors:
raw_author_name: Hariharan N Krishnasamy
raw_affiliation_string: Faculty of Education and Liberal Arts, Inti International University

Abstract: &#x0D; &#x0D; &#x0D; &#x0D; Education is widely recognized as one of the most invaluable assets in the world. Educational attainment is categorized into diplomas, bachelor’s degrees, and graduate studies. From the standpoint of stakeholders, the competencies necessary for individuals graduating with varying levels of education have been cultivated. Vocational training encompasses educational programs or courses explicitly targeting acquiring the required skills for a specific job role or industry. On the contrary, vocational education emphasizes equipping students with the necessary skills and knowledge for occupations, often at the expense of traditional, unrelated academic subjects. The primary objective of this research is to examine the role of vocational education and training in China and its impact on the country’s industrial advancement. Researchers will employ qualitative methodologies to interview pertinent stakeholders, encompassing graduates of vocational education institutions, administrative staff, and lecturers. They will also use additional secondary data about vocational education and training in China. Education is widely recognized as one of the most invaluable assets in the world. Educational attainment is categorized into diplomas, bachelor's degrees, and graduate studies. From the standpoint of stakeholders, the competencies necessary for individuals graduating with varying levels of education have been cultivated. Vocational training encompasses educational programs or courses targeting acquiring skills essential for a specific job role or industry. On the contrary, vocational education emphasizes equipping students with the vital skills and knowledge required for occupations, often at the expense of traditional, unrelated academic subjects. The primary objective of this research is to examine the role of vocational education and training in China and its impact on the country's industrial advancement. Researchers will employ qualitative methodologies to interview pertinent stakeholders, encompassing graduates of vocational education institutions, administrative staff, and lecturers. They will also use additional secondary data about vocational education and training in China.&#x0D; &#x0D; &#x0D; &#x0D;
Towards Confidential Chatbot Conversations: A Decentralised Federated Learning Framework

Authors:
raw_author_name: Cheng Xiang

Abstract: The development of cutting-edge large language models such as ChatGPT has sparked global interest in the transformative potential of chatbots to automate language tasks. However, alongside the remarkable advancements in natural language processing, concerns about user privacy and data security have become prominent challenges that need immediate attention. In response to these critical concerns, this article presents a novel approach that addresses the privacy and security issues in chatbot applications. We propose a secure and privacy-preserving framework for chatbot systems by leveraging the power of decentralised federated learning (DFL) and secure multi-party computation (SMPC). Our DFL framework leverages blockchain smart contracts for participant selection, orchestrating the training process on user data while keeping the data local, and model distribution. After each round of local training by the participants, the blockchain network securely aggregates the model updates using SMPC, ensuring that participants’ raw model parameters are not exposed to others. The global model is encrypted and stored in hypermedia protocols such as the InterPlanetary File System. Participants decrypt the global model updates using their private keys to further fine-tune their models. Iterative training rounds are executed through the blockchain network, with participants updating the model collaboratively using SMPC. Experiments show that our approach achieves comparable performance to centralised models while offering significant improvements in privacy and security. This article presents a ground-breaking solution to privacy and security challenges in chatbots, and we hope our approach will foster trust and encourage broader adoption of chatbot technology with privacy at the forefront.
THE EFFECTS OF ONLINE CHINESE CRITICAL THINKING CURRICULUMS ON STUDENTS IN MAINLAND CHINA

Authors:
raw_author_name: None Chuyang Zhang
raw_affiliation_string: Faculty of Education and Liberal Studies, City University Malaysia
raw_author_name: Diyana Kamarudin
raw_affiliation_string: Faculty of Education and Liberal Studies, City University Malaysia

Abstract: &#x0D; &#x0D; &#x0D; &#x0D; The newly released Language Curriculum Standards for Compulsory Education by the Ministry of Education of mainland China emphasises the importance of developing critical thinking skills, and the value of related online curriculums is receiving increasing attention. Many studies have shown that essential thinking education develops students' creativity and self-diversity. However, it is necessary to note that this concept may need to be more idealised. A qualitative study was conducted using a case study approach to investigate further. The study involved semi- structured interviews and manual thematic coding with three teachers of online critical thinking curriculums. The results highlight that online essential curriculums of thinking have value, but the teacher, the students, the model of instruction, the teaching content, and the learning platform influence their effectiveness.&#x0D; &#x0D; &#x0D; &#x0D;
Information technologies in teaching

Authors:
raw_author_name: Jelisavka Bulatovic
raw_affiliation_string: Academy of Technical - Art Professional Studies, Serbia

Abstract: With increasing knowledge and technological progress of society; our country requires learning skills that could help it keep pace with the development of science and technology. Educational systems in a community and consequently education will not be able to separate from other social institutions, national and international interactions widely known in the global village. But the fundamental problem is that what strategies should be adopted so that education systems in developing countries do not only follow developed countries but grow and progress base on their own needs in the path of progress. The paper discusses and explains the possibilities of using information technologies in which the students of the Academy of Technical - Art Professional Studies in Belgrade participated. The questionnaire contained four questions: students' opinion on the importance of ICT for learning and acquiring new knowledge; students' possession of ICT equipment; to what extent the Internet is used for teaching and learning purposes and time use of the device.
CONSTRUCTION OF A TEACHING STRATEGY MODEL FOR CULTIVATING HIGHER-ORDER THINKING SKILLS IN COLLEGE STUDENTS

Authors:
raw_author_name: None Lyu Huan
raw_affiliation_string: Faculty of Education and Liberal Studies, City University Malaysia

Abstract: In the era of the knowledge economy, the intensification of the technological revolution and international competition have triggered a rethinking of the core competencies of talent in the 21st century by countries. Many countries have shifted their focus on talent development from specialized knowledge and skills to training in complex tasks and information-processing thinking. In higher education, guiding students to transition from lower-order thinking, such as memorisation and understanding of knowledge to higher-order thinking, such as analysis, synthesis, and evaluation of various information is a vital aspect of the new era's innovative teaching model and the enhancement of talent cultivation. This study was conducted face-to-face interviews with 12 teachers with practical experience cultivating higher-order thinking skills using purposive sampling. The collected interview data were analysed and coded using nvivo software and qualitative research methods, constructing five teaching strategy models for cultivating higher-order thinking skills in college students: scaffolding instruction, heuristic instruction, project-based instruction, collaborative learning, and diversified assessment feedback.
Developing Macbox Media in Teaching English Grammar for Indonesian Students

Authors:
raw_author_name: Muh Shofiyuddin
raw_affiliation_string: Universitas Isam Nahdlatul Ulama Jepara

Abstract: This research aims to develop a learning media namely, Macbox. This media is a kind of flashcard built with the appropriate concept of matching box. This research is a Research and Develoment (R&amp;D) research with four steps, 1) Definition, 2) Design, 3) Development, 4) Dissemination. Interview, observation and test were used to obtain the data. The data results show that the macbox media was suitable for use by students. It can be seen from the validation from the material and media experts. Besides, in the media trial, the pretest results the average score in the control class is 48,02. Meanwhile in the experimental class the average value is 48,47. Then in the posttest score the average score in the control class is 62,76. Meanwhile in the experimental class the average value is 75,41. The data show that it increased students’ grammar mastery who taught using macbox media. Thus, it can be concluded that the development of macbox media is very feasible and effective to used in teaching grammar.
Studying the peculiarities of the universities students’ motivation for research activities

Authors:
raw_author_name: Svetlana Anatoljevna Pisareva
raw_author_name: Irina Vyacheslavovna Gladkaya

Abstract: Introduction. The article substantiates the need for up-to-date knowledge about the state and possibilities of university students’ research activities, taking into account the necessity to increase the importance of such activities for education and personal development of future professionals in the field of science. The purpose of the article is to present the research results (2023) reflecting the problems of involving students into research activities and ways of solving these problems, as well as the results of investigating students’ motivation at the Herzen State Pedagogical University in Russia. The innovative model of preparing highly qualified scientific and academic staff is characterized. Materials and Methods. The research methodology is based on the ideas of a personality-centered approach. Theoretical and practical methods of scientific research were applied: theoretical analysis, synthesis, classification; the online questionnaire, which revealed various aspects of students’ motivation to participation in research activities, and mathematical methods of data processing. Results. The authors presented three groups of results: - the review and analysis of studies conducted in the 2000s by Russian and international researchers on various aspects of engaging university students in research activities; - the review of current research investigations conducted in Russian universities, reflecting practice of improving university students’ research activities in various regions of the country; - the results of the study conducted in 2023 at the Herzen State Pedagogical University of Russia - a survey of students majoring in the following fields: Education (Education science); Psychology (psychological sciences); Psychology and Education which reflect the key positions of organizing students’ research: the engagement of students in educational activities; motivation for research activities; satisfaction with research experience; the degree of participation in the student research society; self-assessment of the research skills; assessment of existing conditions for research activities and accessibility to them at the university. Conclusions. Students will choose research activities as a basis for their professional formation if research is considered to be a leading activity in the higher educational institution; where external and internal motives of involving students in research are taken into account and regulatory and research support of students in their scientific self-determination is manifested. One of the possible forms of creating such conditions is the model of a joint master’s and doctoral-level degree program.
Research into the capacities of the global digital environment for obtaining cultural and conceptual information at institutional and individual levels

Authors:
raw_author_name: Nataliia Evgenjevna Merkish
raw_author_name: Olga Vjatcheslavovna Printsipalova

Abstract: Introduction. The article examines the problem of using the global digital environment as a resource of information about the concepts of German linguistic culture. The purpose of the article is to study the functions of the digital environment, identify its capacities for institutional and individual familiarization with cultural-conceptual information, justify the criteria for selecting media texts, and summarize recommendations for using the environment as a source of information about linguistic concepts. Materials and Methods. The study of the digital environment was conducted during two semesters in 12 groups of undergraduates studying German at MGIMO University of the Russian Foreign Ministry. During the research, the following methods were used: survey and study of written and oral statements of students in the process of their immersion into the digital environment, analysis and systematization of the accumulated experience in teaching the concepts of German culture. Results. The article summarizes the experience of researching the global digital environment as a resource of cultural and conceptual information. The functions of the environment used in teaching a foreign language are determined: informational, educational, motivational,and diagnostic. The prospects for institutional and independent familiarization with information about key concepts of culture are identified. The criteria for selecting media texts used as a resource of cultural-conceptual information are substantiated: the availability of data on the concepts being studied, compliance with the value guidelines of Russian society, relevance and novelty of materials, matching with the level of foreign language proficiency of international relations students. Conclusions. The authors have revealed the capacities of the digital environment for obtaining cultural and conceptual information at institutional and individual levels. Implementing the research provisions in teaching practice will contribute to the effective use of the virtual cultural and linguistic space and improve the quality of language and professional preparation of international relations professionals.
Characteristic features of designing the system of students’ practical training in the context of education transformation

Authors:
raw_author_name: Olga Ivanovna Trubitsina
raw_author_name: Ekaterina Alekseevna Kostina

Abstract: Introduction. The article investigates the problem of enhancing students’ ability and willingness to perform professional tasks. The research aim is to identify the characteristic features of practical training design in the context of educational system transformation. Materials and Methods. In order to solve the research tasks, we used the following methods: questionnaire survey of students (n=159) and teaching staff (n=98), observation of the educational process, analysis of laws and regulations as well as scholarly literature on the subject, and focus group discussions of employers, students, and practical training supervisors. Results. We identified core components of practical student training and comprehensively analysed this concept. The analysis revealed the characteristic features of practical training design during education transformation. Furthermore, the study substantiated the viability of modular and step-by-step designs of the practical training system aimed at the development of students’ ability and willingness to perform professional tasks. Conclusions. We consider the characteristic features of practical training design to be the basis of effective educational design aimed at the development of students’ professional competencies and strengthening the tendencies of practice-oriented learning.
Evaluating the functions of the teacher-producer for preparing prospective economists in the modern context of education system digitalization

Authors:
raw_author_name: Elena Anatolyevna Sokur
raw_author_name: Viacheslav Arkadyevich Filimonov
raw_author_name: Alexandra Pavlovna Shmakova
raw_author_name: Nataliya Aleksandrovna Burmistrova

Abstract: Introduction. The authors explore the problem of enhancing the communication culture of prospective economists in the context of digital transformation and interaction with artificial intelligence systems. The purpose of the article is to identify the role of the teacher-producer in organizing teacher-student interaction in the system of economic education (secondary school-university), as well as to evaluate the functions of pedagogical production necessary to improve the communicative culture of future economists in the era of digitalization. Materials and Methods. The Pareto principle is used as the methodological basis of the study, according to which 20% of teaching resources provide 80% of the obtained educational result. The sociological survey was conducted among students and academic staff of economic faculties at the Financial University under the Government of the Russian Federation, Astrakhan State University, State Social and Humanitarian University (Kolomna) and schoolchildren of specialized classes (gymnasium 19, Omsk). Results. The analysis of empirical data demonstrates the relevance of the role of the teacher-producer in the economic education system in the era of digitalization, as well as the positive attitude of the younger generation towards the prospects for the introduction of artificial intelligence. The functions of pedagogical production are highlighted, taking into account the digital specifics of modern economic education. Using the Pareto principle confirms that mastery of the functions of pedagogical production (information, communication, organizational) in the system of economic education, constituting about 20% of the component composition of pedagogical functions, determine 80% of the educational result in terms of increasing the level of communicative culture of future economists. Conclusions. The authors revealed and described the functions of pedagogical production are highlighted, taking into account the digital specifics of modern economic education.