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Bibliometric Analysis of Research Trends in Problem Based Learning and Problem Solving Ability (2002-2022)
Authors: Wulandari Wahyu , Suparman Suparman
Published: March 2024

This study aims to analyze research trends in problem-based learning and problem-solving ability through bibliometric analysis in the Dimensions.ai databases from 2002 to 2022. The method used is bibliometric analysis with stages following the flow chart of Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analysis (PRISMA). The results of the research show that the number of problem-based learning publications and problem-solving ability has continued to increase since 2018. The number of publications on problem-based learning and problem-solving ability ranks first in the field of education. While the most published journal is the Journal of Physics Conference Series. The first rank in the number of publications reviewed by the researcher, I Made Arnawa. Based on the keywords problem based learning and problem solving ability the two are not connected. Thus, the topic of problem-based learning and problem-solving ability can be used as novelty for research and will become a trend in the future. Articles that can be used as references in research that reviews problem-based learning and problem-solving ability are from the Journal of Physics Conferences Series. Meanwhile, the author who can be used as a reference is I Made Arnawa.
Teacher’s Perceptions and Hesitancy: Integrating ChatGPT as a Tool in English Language Learning
Authors: Islam Barja , Mumu Sumona Hoque
Published: March 2024

Incorporation of innovative technologies has acquired importance for enhancing pedagogical strategies for effective language learning. This study explored the perceptions and hesitancies of English teachers in Bangladesh regarding the integration of ChatGPT as a language learning tool. Thirty-one English teachers from diverse educational institutions of high school and above across different regions of Bangladesh were recruited for the study in August 2023. A structured questionnaire was designed and utilized to elicit socio-demographic information, perceptions and hesitancy of these teachers towards adoption of ChatGPT as a language learning tool. Data analysis was carried out using SPSS. Almost 80% participants were willing to recommend the use of ChatGPT to other English teachers yet hesitant about it. Familiarity with ChatGPT, confidence in incorporating ChatGPT into their English lessons (p0.001) were found to be positively correlated with the positive attitudes towards its integration. Teachers less likely to encourage students to use ChatGPT for English language learning outside the classroom are more hesitant to adopt Chatbot GPT in their teaching practice (p = 0.004). A consistent pattern of positive agreement among participants was seen regarding the willingness to receive professional training on ChatGPT. The findings of this pilot study shed light on the initial attitudes of English teachers in Bangladesh towards incorporating ChatGPT in language learning. While some displayed enthusiasm due to its potential benefits, others expressed hesitations regarding its impact on traditional teaching methods. The outcomes highlight the need for further exploration and teacher training in integrating such technologies effectively.
Meaning Making and Writing Processes across Languages and Genres: A Case Study of Two Bilingual Biscriptal Children with Reading Difficulties
Authors: Johansson Baran
Published: March 2024

This study explores the meaning-making and writing processes of two bilingual biscriptal children with reading difficulties. Each participant produced four texts, one descriptive and one narrative text in Persian (L1) and Swedish (L2). Drawing on systemic functional linguistics (SFL), some aspects of interpersonal, ideational and textual meanings were analyzed as the participants composed their texts across these two languages and genres. The Eye and Pen software was used to examine the writing processes. The results demonstrated that the participant with only poor word recognition successfully created similar meaning across languages and genres. However, the participant with mixed reading difficulties generally struggled to produce similar meaning across languages and genres. Similar patterns were observed in the participants’ writing processes. Both of them were more fluent writers in their L2 than in their L1 and could produce meaning more fluently in their L2 compared to their L1. The participants’ writing profiles in both languages were in agreement with previous studies on the writing of monolinguals with similar difficulties. The findings are discussed from a multi-competence perspective
Using Digital Literacy Components to Develop ESL Learners’ Digital Mastery
Authors: Ahmed Bazari Nazeera , Majid Sheika , Abd Karim Rafidah
Published: March 2024

The capacity to locate, assess, and communicate information via keyboards or digital media platforms is known as digital literacy. Utilizing information and communication technology to produce, assess, and distribute information requires a combination of technical and cognitive skills. Some ESL learners are still struggling when they are using the media online to search for articles and journals. In addition, there are still a lot of students that are unsure about how to use digital technology for their education. ESL learners must be proactive and digitally knowledgeable in this age of technology to successfully choose and organize their search results. Without these digital abilities, ESL Malaysian students would not be able to utilize a variety of ICT platforms for information access and processing for academic needs, as well as subsequently for career needs, specifically to fulfil the demands of the Industrial Revolution 4.0 (IR 4.0). This study explores the development of digital mastery using the digital literacy components. The study employed a survey research design. An online questionnaire was distributed to ESL learners in a selected university. A cluster sampling was used in selecting the samples. A sample of 186 university students were involved in this study. Descriptive and inferential statistics were used to analyze the quantitative data collected. Data was analyzed using SPSS version 27 for the questionnaire. In brief, the study contributes to a new model related to digital mastery for ESL students in higher education.
HANDLING SHARIA ECONOMIC DISPUTES THROUGH NON-LITIGATION AND ITS RELATION TO MASLAḤAḤ
Authors: Ardli Muhammad Nabat , Reza Hilmy Luayyin  , Mohammad Arifin
Published: March 2024

This research aims to analyze the handling of sharia economic disputes by passing through non-litigation channels with a Maslaḥaḥ asy-Syatibiyy perspective. This research is included in library research using a qualitative descriptive approach. Data collection is obtained through primary and secondary literature review. Data analysis is carried out by normative juridical analysis. then after in-depth analysis, conclusions are drawn. The results of this study indicate that 1) When we try to determining Maslaḥaḥ ash-Syatibiyy said that Maslaḥaḥ should be acceptable to reason and logic, because there is a rational factor. Maslaḥaḥ must be accepted without looking at reasons on the illat, namely on the rules of worship, must not conflict with Shara or qat'i evidence. So that This Maslaḥaḥ must go hand in hand with the purpose of shara, namely maqashid sharia in general,must also go hand in hand with Maslaḥaḥ which is required by shara even though there is no separate evidence, then Maslaḥaḥ which must lift the hardship that emphasizing religion 2) Maslaḥaḥ can be applied or in relevance to the resolution of Islamic economic disputes through non-court channels, namely peace and through the help of mediators because this can provide Maslaḥaḥ because Islam teaches to prioritize peace when there is a dispute between the parties but this is not the case. disputes between the parties but this only applies in the field of This only applies to the field of muamalah or sharia economics again if it relates to worship. 3) The correlation between handling Sharia economic disputes through non-litigation avenues and the concept of Maslaḥaḥ reveals a close relationship between the two. The resolution of Sharia economic disputes through non-litigation methods, such as mediation or negotiation, is often based on fundamental Maslaḥaḥ principles, which emphasize the importance of achieving welfare and justice in Islam
The Influence of Self-Efficacy, Knowledge, Attitude, and Skills on the Organizational Performance of the Ministry of Transportation, Mediated by Personnel Competence, Graduates of Indonesian Aviation Higher Vocational Education
Authors: Widayat Tri Agung , Arafah Willy , Anggiani Sarfilianty
Published: March 2024

This research delves into the impact of various factors on Organizational Performance, with a specific focus on graduates of Vocational Higher Education in Aviation in Indonesia employed as Civil Servants (ASN) within the Ministry of Transportation. The factors under scrutiny include Self-efficacy, Knowledge, Attitude, and Skill, with an exploration of their positive influence on Organizational Performance. Furthermore, the study examines how these factors contribute to Personnel Competence among these graduates and assesses the resultant effect on Organizational Performance within the Ministry of Transportation. Additionally, it investigates the mediating role of Personnel Competence in the relationship between Self Efficacy, Knowledge, Attitude, Skill, and Organizational Performance. Employing a quantitative survey method with a positivistic approach, this study utilizes Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) for data analysis. Through this methodology, the research aims to elucidate the correlation between graduate competencies and organizational tasks. The ultimate goal is to provide valuable insights into bolstering organizational performance through effective human resource development strategies within the aviation sector, thereby catering to readers unfamiliar with the topic or research methods and ensuring clarity and coherence in the language to enhance understanding.
EFFECTIVENESS OF POWERPOINT PRESENTATION ON VOCABULARY RETENTION OF EFL FIRST-YEAR STUDENTS’ READING COMPREHENSION
Authors: Mai Pham Thi Ngoc , Dan Thai Cong , Han Thai Phan Bao
Published: March 2024

Vocabulary learning plays an important role in language learning. To many language learners, lack of vocabulary is one of the biggest obstacles that prevent them from mastering the language. Moreover, there have been a lot of studies conducted to find out the way to help language learners acquire and retain learned vocabulary. Among them, PowerPoint is suggested by many researchers as one good way to help learners learn vocabulary retention through reading comprehension. The purpose of this study was to investigate the effect of PowerPoint on vocabulary retention in reading comprehension of EFL (English as a Foreign Language) first-year students at Long An University of Economics and Industry (DLA), Long An Province, Vietnam. Besides, this study investigates learners’ attitudes towards the use of PowerPoint in learning vocabulary. The participants were 60 non-English major students at DLA. Two instruments were (1) the tests on English vocabulary, (2) the questionnaire on the participants’ attitudes towards the use of PowerPoint in teaching and learning vocabulary, were investigated. The results demonstrated a significant difference in learners’ vocabulary retention: the participants in the experimental group remembered vocabulary longer than those in the control group. The study showed that the learners had positive attitudes towards the use of PPT (PowerPoint Presentation) in learning vocabulary retention.
 

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THE EFFECTS OF PRACTICING KET LISTENING TESTS ON PREPARATION FOR VSTEP LEVEL 2 LISTENING TESTS
Authors: Ngoc Duong Dinh Mai Thi Huynh , Hong Nguyen Thi Phuong
Published: March 2024

In recent years, English has assumed a greater and greater significance in the teaching and learning of languages in Vietnam. Nowadays, most students want to find better jobs with a certificate in a foreign language. As a result, students enroll in the English Center to study VSTEP to reduce career competition. The fact is that teachers create their documents and employ a variety of resources. Nevertheless, the Cambridge Key English KET Test paper is more reliable because it has been accepted by the Ministry of Education and Training (2014) as being similar to the VSTEP level 2. Therefore, the current study intends to investigate whether using KET listening tests can improve listening performance in level 2 VSTEP. This is a quasi-experimental qualitative study with only post-test design. The survey was carried out on 30 non-English major students at a university in An Giang province. Data were then analyzed by using Descriptive Statistics Tests, One-way ANOVA, and One Samples T-Tests in the SPSS software, version 20. The findings showed that students have a positive perception of the effects of using the KET Listening Tests in preparation for VSTEP Level 2 Listening Test. Pedagogical implications and suggestions for further studies are also included.
 

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THE STATUS OF ENGLISH AS A MEDIUM OF INSTRUCTION IN SUB-SAHARAN AFRICA: A SYSTEMATIC REVIEW OF NIGERIA AND TANZANIA (2002-2023)
Authors: Tom-Lawyer Oris , Thomas Michael
Published: March 2024

While research has considered the effectiveness of language policies on English as a Medium of Instruction (EMI) in Nigeria and Tanzania, no comparative studies of both countries currently exist. To address this gap, this paper adopted a systematic review approach. One of the principles arising from the British Council Jubal Language-in-Education Conference (2012), a key point of reference for language policy in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA), states that the transition from one language to another as a medium of instruction should be a gradual process and not a sudden one; the change should take place after learners have become competent in their mother tongue and proficient in the second language. Arising from this, the aim of this study was to determine why students in Tanzania, who spend a longer time learning in their mother tongue before transiting to English (Kumar, 2015), still face significant challenges with English compared to Nigerians who follow the early transition model (NPE, 2014). The Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) approach was used to ensure a robust analysis was undertaken (Sarkis-Onofre, Catala-Lopez, Aromatris & Lockwood, 2021). The paper concludes that the challenges in the Tanzanian context are not related to the policy but to its ineffective implementation. Recommendations for Nigeria’s use of the late exit model (NLP, 2022), stress that policymakers should draw lessons from the weaknesses of the Tanzanian case and develop strategies to implement the model effectively.
 

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ANALYSIS OF LANGUAGE BARRIERS OF GRADE 8 STUDENTS: INTERVENTION MATERIAL DEVELOPMENT
Authors: Reyes Jovelle M. , Espinosa Ronie B. , San Juan Rose Nannette J.
Published: March 2024

Language barriers hinder students from mastering English fluency, ranking as the second most common global communication barrier, especially for learners in classrooms. Addressing these issues is a priority for the education system. Targeting these issues can help students achieve mastery of the language, especially since it is the medium of instruction in some subjects such as English, Science, and Mathematics. This descriptive research carefully examined the most common language barriers among Grade 8 students in their classroom communication, their causes and effects, and ways to cope with these, so the researchers could create an intervention material to address these issues. Sixty (60) Grade 8 Students from San Roque National High, and their English teacher, responded to this study. The analysis of their interview responses showed the most common language barrier, as well as its causes and effects. The results indicated that the most common barrier for Grade 8 students is their problem with grammar and its components due to a lack of exposure to the use of the English language, which causes them to have low self-confidence in using the language. They also stated that they love to read and view it as a way to cope with these problems. Based on these findings, it is recommended to use the intervention material made by the researchers that focuses on Grammar to help them become fluent in the English language. It is also recommended to add more grammar lessons if needed by the students.
 

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EVALUATION OF NOISE POLLUTION AND PERCEIVED RISKS ON THE HEALTH STATUS OF STUDENTS LIVING IN OUT-OF-CAMPUS HOSTEL ACCOMMODATION IN EDO STATE INSTITUTIONS, NIGERIA
Authors: Funmbi Akinnubi Caroline , Funmilayo Adekunle Phebian , Osewumi Owombo Helen
Published: March 2024

The study specifically investigates noise pollution situations, determines the causes of noise among students living out of campus hostel accommodation, and examines perceived risks to the health status of students in the study area. A descriptive survey research design was used to determine respondents’ responses to the research study.  Two hundred respondents were selected with the Snowball sampling technique. The research tool used was a validated self-designed instrument and the reliability of the instrument was determined using a split-halve reliability procedure using the Cronbach Coefficient alpha method yielded a correlation coefficient of 0.87 and significant at 0.05 level. The questionnaire comprised two sections. Section A was for the information on personal data while Section B was used to address information from the students.  The hostels were visited using the snowballing method. Data were analyzed using appropriate descriptive and chi-square analysis. The findings showed that the respondents’ environment was always noisy. Numerous factors were the causes of the noise pollution and that noise pollution would have a significant negative influence on the health status of students living out of campus hostel accommodation. Various noises that could pollute the environment should be prevented by the three tiers of the government.
 

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PERCEIVED STRATEGIC ENTREPRENEURIAL PLANNING AND OPPORTUNITY RECOGNITION SKILLS NEEDED TO COMBAT YOUTH RESTIVENESS IN NORTH-WEST, NIGERIA
Authors: Abubakar Ammani , Okoli Benedette E. , Anyigor-Ogah Augustina Chinweoke
Published: March 2024

The study was conducted to ascertain the perceived strategic entrepreneurial planning and opportunity recognition skills needed to combat youth restiveness in North-West, Nigeria. It was guided by two specific purposes, two research questions and two null hypotheses. A descriptive survey research design was adopted for the study. The population of the study consist of three hundred twenty-four (324) Business Education lecturers in eleven (11) tertiary institutions in North-West Nigeria. The sample size of the study comprised 179 Business Educators (123 males and 56 females). A proportionate sampling technique was used to apportion the sample size to each of the institutions under study. A 4-point rating scale questionnaire titled “Strategic Entrepreneurial Skills Rating Scale” (SESRS) developed by the researcher was used as an instrument for data collection. The instrument was validated by three experts and further tested for reliability using the Cronbach Alpha reliability coefficient test. The result showed an overall reliability coefficient of 0.85. Data was analysed using mean and standard deviation to answer the research questions and a t-test to test the research hypotheses at 0.05 Alpha level of significance. The findings revealed that the respondents strongly agreed to planning and opportunity recognition as strategic entrepreneurial skills needed to combat youth restiveness. In addition, there is no significant difference in the mean score of male and female Business Educators on planning skills needed as entrepreneurial strategy; no significant difference in the mean score of Business Educators in urban and rural on strategic entrepreneurial opportunity recognition skills. It was recommended among others that agencies and persons concerned with planning curricula for entrepreneurship education and training should incorporate the teaching and learning of strategic planning and opportunities recognition in the curriculum.
 

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THE IMPACT OF SOCIAL MEDIA SYNDROME ON SAFETY PRACTICES AND ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE OF UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS AT IGNATIUS AJURU UNIVERSITY OF EDUCATION, NIGERIA
Authors: Eboh Ejiroghene Catherine , Ekedama Kate
Published: March 2024

This study employs a mixed-methods research design to investigate the relationships between Social Media Syndrome (SMS), safety practices, and academic performance among undergraduate students at Ignatius Ajuru University of Education. The study's population comprises 2,500 undergraduate students, and a sample of 393 respondents was selected using the Taro Yamane formula and a stratified random sampling technique, representing diverse academic disciplines and levels of study. Data was collected through a structured survey questionnaire, incorporating standardized scales to assess SMS, safety practices, and academic performance. The findings revealed a moderate level of SMS awareness among respondents, with an acknowledgement of potential negative consequences. Weak positive correlations were observed between SMS and both safety awareness and academic performance. The study underscores the importance of balanced social media use, digital literacy education, and mental health support for students. Recommendations are provided for educational institutions to implement strategies promoting mindful social media engagement and academic success.
 

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UNIVERSITY FACULTY MEMBERS’ ATTITUDES TO STUDENT ASSESSMENT METHODS IN SAUDI ARABIA
Authors: Alsuwailimi Mansour
Published: March 2024

Assessment plays a crucial role in the educational process, being linked to educational decisions made about learners based on evidence of the extent to which educational objectives have been met. Thus, it is a notable topic in academic literature addressing higher education. Recently, assessment has acquired a prominent position in Saudi Arabia due to increasing pressure to ensure quality in higher education. It has been incorporated into academic accreditation standards focused on the quality of student assessment, which emphasise the importance of faculty members using diverse assessment methods and a variety of instruments to assess their students. Faculty members play an important role in the process of assessing students in universities and thus this study sought to explore their attitudes towards student assessment methods in Saudi Arabia. The study adopted a quantitative research approach, employing an online survey administered via Google Forms to conduct data collection. A convenience sample comprising 146 Saudi faculty members took part. Three hypotheses were formulated and tested at the 0.05 level of significance to guide the study and answer the research question. The findings indicated that gender, academic rank, and assessment period were significant variables affecting faculty members’ attitudes toward assessment methods. The study concluded that the participants held positive attitudes toward the use of various methods to assess their students.
 

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THE INFLUENCE OF INDIVIDUAL WORK PERFORMANCE AND ADAPTIVE BEHAVIOR ON ORGANIZATION-BASED SELF-ESTEEM
Authors: Macasarte Richie S. , Quines Lyndon A.
Published: March 2024

The study aimed to establish which individual work performance domain best influences adaptive behavior and organization-based self-esteem among 313 public school teachers of Kiblawan District, Division of Davao del Sur. A non-experimental quantitative research design using the descriptive-correlational technique was applied. Using modified questionnaires, the data collected were tested for reliability and validity by experts. In analyzing the data, mean, Pearson r, and regression analysis were used. Results revealed that the level of work performance was high organization-based self-esteem was very high and adaptive behavior was high. The relationship between Individual Work Performance and Organization-Based Self-Esteem was significant, indicating that higher levels of individual work performance are associated with higher levels of organization-based self-esteem. Similarly, there was a significant positive correlation between Adaptive Behavior and Organization-Based Self-Esteem. A linear regression analysis shows that both Task Performance and Contextual Performance significantly predict Organization-Based Self-Esteem. Additionally, Individual Work Performance significantly predicts Organization-Based Self-Esteem. The findings have significant implications for organizations seeking to improve employee morale and organizational performance through targeted interventions aimed at enhancing both work performance and adaptive behavior.
 

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UTILIZATION OF EXPLICIT INSTRUCTION IN KINDERGARTEN
Authors: Cadungog Jobelyn L. , Rollo Cornelio R.
Published: March 2024

This study aimed to determine the effectiveness of utilizing explicit instruction in kindergarten at P. Kindat Elementary School in the school year 2022-2023. The researcher utilized a non-equivalent group quasi-experimental design because the learners were grouped heterogeneously for which random selection and assignment were not possible. The study was conducted at P. Kindat Elementary School, Dadiangas West District, Division of General Santos City with 60 bona fide kindergarten learners as respondents of this study. The study found that the majority of the performance of the two groups of kindergarten learners before the utilization of explicit instruction was fair. It means that they did not meet the learning standards needed. Moreover, their performances after the utilization of explicit and without explicit instruction in the control group show that the majority of the kindergarten learners had fair performance, while the experimental group who are using explicit instruction met the minimum learning standards needed. Lastly, there was no significant difference in the control group, while there was a significant difference in the experimental group. This means that the utilization of explicit instruction was effective in teaching kindergarten learners.
 

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EMPLOYABILITY SKILLS AND CAREER COMPETENCIES AS PREDICTORS OF WORK ENGAGEMENT AMONG TECHNICAL-VOCATIONAL TEACHERS
Authors: Paredes Victoria S. , Buenaventura Viola P.
Published: March 2024

This study explores the relationship between employability skills, career competencies, and work engagement among Technical Vocational teachers. A descriptive-correlational study using a structured survey method of data collection involved 182 Technical Vocational teachers. Data analysis revealed very high levels of communication skills, personal and professional advancement, adaptability, and other key areas of employability skills. Career competencies, including computer and language skills, and work ethics, also scored very high. Work engagement indicators such as vigor, dedication, and absorption were notably very high. The correlation analysis highlighted significant relationships between specific employability skills and work engagement, with communication skills showing a strong association. Similarly, career competencies like knowledge and skills were significantly correlated with work engagement. Multiple regression analysis indicated that knowledge and skills, teamwork and leadership, and communication skills significantly predict work engagement. The study provides insights into how specific skills and competencies contribute to higher levels of work engagement, emphasizing the importance of these areas in professional development. 

 

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SERVQUAL: A STUDY ABOUT THE PERCEPTION OF QUALITY IN A BRAZILIAN UNIVERSITY
Authors: Medeiros Carla França , Vieira Adalena Kennedy , Vieira Raimundo Kennedy
Published: March 2024

Objective: This study aims to evaluate the quality of the services provided by the Faculty of Technology of the Federal University of Amazonas (TF/FUA) through the expectations and perceptions of the clients (students), as well as to propose possible improvements in the provision of services. Methodology: The SERVQUAL analysis tool was adapted to the reality of higher education, which has seven dimensions of quality: tangibility, reliability, competence, receptivity, clarity, autonomy, and accessibility. Results: It was possible to identify that the perceptions do not match the expectations of the students, indicating the need for policies for quality and customer satisfaction. The most significant dimensions of quality are reliability and competence. The dimensions with lesser importance were autonomy and tangibility. Based on the analysis of perceptions, the best dimensions evaluated were competence and receptivity, and the worst dimensions were autonomy and tangibility. Practical Implications: The study aimed to assist the management of TF/FUA in self-knowledge about the quality of services provided. It aided decision-making to improve services. In addition, it supported the consolidation of the student as a university client, capturing their expectations and perceptions regarding services. Thus, it was possible to contribute to their autonomy and participation in services.

 

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DOES ASSESSMENT QUALITY AND ASSESSMENT LITERACY INFLUENCE STUDENTS' ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE?
Authors: Dadzie Justice , Surman Stacy Hughey , Annan-Brew Ruth Keziah , Ezugwu Ifesinachi Jude , Amponsah Nicholas , Addison Evans
Published: March 2024

This study aimed to investigate the influence of assessment quality and assessment literacy on students' academic performance in core mathematics within senior high schools in the Akuapem North Municipality. Utilizing a cross-sectional design, data were collected from core mathematics educators in the municipality using a questionnaire covering demographic characteristics, assessment literacy, and teacher quality. A regression analysis was conducted to examine the relationship between assessment quality and literacy and student academic performance. The findings indicated that neither assessment quality nor assessment literacy significantly predicted student academic performance. Specifically, pedagogical expertise, subject-matter knowledge, classroom management skills, test construction understanding, and assessment feedback practice did not have a statistically significant impact on student academic performance. This study contributes to the understanding of the multifaceted factors influencing student academic performance and underscores the importance of comprehensive approaches in educational research and practice. The results suggest that other factors beyond assessment quality and literacy may play a more significant role in shaping student outcomes in the Akuapem North Municipality. Additionally, the study highlights the importance of considering local contexts and exploring a broader range of variables when examining educational outcomes, providing valuable insights for educators and policymakers aiming to improve student performance in core mathematics.
 

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A THREEFOLD APPROACH TO CHILDREN’S CHOICE OF PLAY IN THE SCHOOL AND FAMILY ENVIRONMENT
Authors: Charalampous Afroditi , Sidiropoulou Tryfeni
Published: March 2024

The present study aims to investigate the preferences of children aged 3 to 5 years old regarding their choice of play in two different environments, taking into account participatory pedagogical approaches, which support the value of children’s actions and “voice”. Its purpose is to pinpoint any gender stereotypes in children's preferences, to enable the comparison of data and the highlighting of the way they complement or contrast with the opinions of educators and parents regarding those preferences. The research revealed that children prefer commercially successful toys related to mass culture, which they employ for role-playing. Children choose different types of toys -mostly gender neutral- in the ECEC settings, in contrast to their choices in the family environment, which shows that gender stereotypes prevail at home. Boys and girls choose toys based on gender. Modern pedagogy aims to empower children to develop relationships of respect and equality and to provide equal learning opportunities. It is therefore imperative to encourage the use of gender-neutral toys to deconstruct the gender dichotomy and adopt gender-neutral pedagogy, helping to reduce stereotypes and raise awareness of social justice from early childhood.
 

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CHILDREN AS THE DESIGNERS OF THEIR EVERYDAY LIFE. INTEGRATING DESIGN THINKING IN PRIMARY EDUCATION
Authors: Kokkinaki Katerina , Georgiadou Zoe
Published: March 2024

This research examines whether children can acquire aesthetics through design in their everyday lives. Students recycle their old school seats, following their own ideas. The aim of the project is for children to get to know sustainable design through a construction of their own and to work cooperatively, resulting in offering their work to the community. The study comes to answer if children can implement a design thinking project in primary school if they have the ability to become the designers of their own things if they can understand sustainability through design, and if they can work with the intention of offering their project to the community. Students develop thinking and life skills through design thinking, experimentation, and playful art, as well as through sensory and narrative design, two processes that are perfectly natural in the world of children. Participatory work in a collaborative community form helps the children to step outside themselves and acquire empathy for the rest of the school community.
 

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AN INVESTIGATION OF FACTORS AFFECTING ENGLISH TEACHING FOR YOUNG LEARNERS OF EFL STUDENTS
Authors: Tran Sy Quoc Đinh , Hua Vi Tuong Thi
Published: March 2024

Currently, English is used widely in modern life, including education, business, and international relations. As a result, persons attempting to enhance their English skills have a variety of goals. The researcher's goal in this study is to investigate English major students' perspectives on teaching English to young learners. Additionally, the project exposed factors of teaching effectiveness such as teachers' manners, instructional techniques, and challenges in the classroom regularly. This research consists of 62 EFL students at Tra Vinh University who had completed teaching methodology courses and practicum experience and 8 teachers at Sunrise Center. The data were gathered through a questionnaire and interview session. The outcomes indicate that teaching techniques are a significant factor in teaching English to young learners. Moreover, teachers' manners toward students can impact students' language learning outcomes. Last but not least, this study identified several challenges that appear in English classrooms frequently, including a lack of motivation, short attention spans, and obstacles in communicating in English confidently. These findings can inform EFL teachers and curriculum designs to provide learners with quality learning outcomes.
 

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INVESTIGATION OF THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN LEISURE TIME MANAGEMENT AND QUALITY OF LIFE IN TERMS OF INTERGENERATIONAL DIFFERENCES
Authors: Seydioğlu Cüneyt , Kaya İsmail
Published: March 2024

This study was conducted to examine the relationship between leisure time management and the quality of life of individuals of different generations who have received sports education and are still continuing their education. The population of the study consists of individuals who are currently studying or graduated from the Faculty of Sports Sciences and Physical Education and Sports School in Istanbul province. As the sample group, Istanbul Topkapı University, Marmara University, and Istanbul Cerrahpaşa University were selected because they have applied units (Faculty of Sports Sciences and School of Physical Education Sports). A total of 318 students of the Faculty of Sports Sciences and School of Physical Education and Sports who were studying and graduated from these universities participated voluntarily. After the participants were informed about the scales, the data were collected. The data were analysed in a computer environment using SPSS (Statistical Package for Social Sciences) programme. The normal distribution of the scores was analysed by examining normal distribution curves, skewness kurtosis values, normal distribution curves employing histograms, and Kolmogorov-Smirnov test values used when the group size is greater than 50. As a result of the skewness and kurtosis analyses of the data, it was determined that the data were suitable for parametric test conditions. In the analysis of the data, frequency, arithmetic mean and standard deviation; independent group t-test and one-way analysis of variance (ANOVA) were used to examine the differences between variables, and the Tukey test, one of the Post Hoc tests, was used to determine between which groups the difference occurred. As a result of the statistics obtained; a significant difference was found in the sub-dimensions of Goal Setting and Method sub-dimensions of the leisure time management scale according to the generations of the participants. It is thought that older individuals make life plans and time management better.
 

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BUILDING STANDARDS FOR PHYSICAL ASSESSMENT OF SECOND YEAR STUDENTS AT KHANH HOA UNIVERSITY, VIETNAM
Authors: Kien Dam Trung , Chung Le Quang
Published: March 2024

Research to build physical assessment standards for second-year students of Khanh Hoa University helps us get the basic information and basis to evaluate the teaching process and choose solutions. suitable in the training process, improve students' physical condition to meet learning requirements in new training trends.
 

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SITUATIONAL ANALYSIS OF COLLEGE OF EDUCATION STUDENTS`MOTIVATION TO PARTICIPATE IN SPORTING ACTIVITIES IN GHANA
Authors: Opoku Ishmael Owen , Anani Godwin Kenneth , Mahama Mubarik
Published: March 2024

COVID-19 disrupted education and school sports which resumed after the pandemic. This study explores motivational factors influencing college students' participation in sports after the pandemic with reference to gender. The study employed a rigorous descriptive methodology and simple random sampling, with four hundred (400) college student-athletes. Principal Component Factor Analysis (PCFA) identified distinct motivational factors driving student sports engagement. Mean calculations revealed the most influential factors promoting sports re-engagement. The results indicated intrinsic motivation as the foremost factor, followed by the facility and equipment factor. To determine if gender differences exist in relation to motivation to partake in sports, an independent sample t-test was used. Male students showed slightly higher intrinsic motivation and lower facility and equipment motivation than female students. Conversely, female students exhibited higher motivation regarding facilities and equipment, but greater amotivation and external regulation compared to males. It was recommended that promotion and intervention strategies consider barriers and tailor interventions to specific needs to reduce participants' limitations to sports participation.
 

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PARENTS’ ROLE IN STUDENTS’ EXERCISE HABITS AND ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE
Authors: Ngangbam Shantikumar Meetei
Published: March 2024

In the last more than six decades, through research, experiments, scholarly articles, thesis, and dissertations, it has been well known that sports and physical activities are closely associated with children’s growth, physical fitness, mental fitness, health, academic performance, and overall personal development. To fully provide all the benefits exercise, sports, and sports-related physical activities contribute, parents play a very important role. It would be wrong to expect children to grow up physically and mentally fit and be successful in life leaving them alone without parents’ support, encouragement, and time. Thus, parents need to be children’s role models and need to encourage and support them constantly, at least until they enter the adult stage. This is very true, especially in instilling good exercise habits, study habits, and behavior among children and adolescents. Despite all the benefits regular exercise and sports activities contribute, only a very small portion of parents and students (children) are involved in sports and physical activities in Taiwan. The present study is a quantitative, synchronic, and descriptive study that investigated the impacts and influences parents give to their children’s exercise habits, study habits, and overall academic performance based on their (parents’) exercise habits and asking habits their children to do exercise. Data were collected through self-designed survey questionnaires from 303 senior high school and college students who were studying in three different educational institutes located in New Taipei City, Taiwan. Results: A very low percentage of parents were found to be role models to their children who were doing regular exercise and willing to spend time with their children. In general, out of 303 students surveyed, 21% of parents (either father or mother) did regular exercise (3 times and above per week). Among the 303 students surveyed, only 23% of students did regular exercise. Sharp differences in exercise habits were found between the students whose parents did regular exercise and those students whose parents never did any exercise. Among students whose parents did regular exercise, 40% of them did regular exercise compared to 13% among students whose parents never did exercise. In general, 59% of parents never asked their children to exercise, while only 14% of parents asked frequently. Parents who did regular exercise asked their children to do exercise far more (35% of parents) compared to (6% of parents) those parents who never did exercise. It was found that those students whose parents did regular exercise and asked them (children) to do the same also had better exercise habits and better study habits than those students whose parents never did exercise nor asked their children to do exercise.
 

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QUALITIES OF FIRST AIDER AS DETERMINANTS OF INJURY CONDITIONS DURING INTRAMURAL SPORTS PRACTICES AMONG PUBLIC SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN OYO, OYO STATE, NIGERIA
Authors: Akande Rasheed Mutairu , Adelaja Abdul Adekunle
Published: March 2024

This study aimed to investigate the qualities of first aider as determinants of injury conditions during intramural sports practices among public secondary schools in Oyo, Oyo State. The descriptive survey research design was adopted for this study. The population for this study consists of both staff and senior secondary school students participating in intramural sports. The sample size for this study was four hundred and fifty (450) respondents sampled through multistage procedures. The instrument used for data collection was a self-developed questionnaire with three scales and reliability values as follows: Knowledge as Quality of First Aider Scale (KQFAS) = 0.70, Communication Skill as Quality of First Aider Scale (CSQFAS) = 0.77, and Injury Condition Scale (ICS) = 0.79 through Cronbach’s Alpha respectively. The demographic data of the respondents were analyzed with frequency counts and percentages while inferential statistic of multiple regressions was used to test the hypotheses at 0.05 alpha level. The demographic data of the respondents were analyzed with descriptive statistics while inferential statistics of multiple regression was used to test the hypotheses at 0.05 alpha level of significance. The two null hypotheses tested were rejected which indicated that qualities of first aider are determinants of injury conditions during intramural sports practices among public secondary schools in Oyo. It was, recommended that the government should have a policy that would compulsory first aid training for all and sundry in the public secondary schools in order to be acquainted with the necessary qualities of a first aider.
 

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THE EFFECT OF GREEK TRADITIONAL DANCES, SONGS, AND GAME-BASED ACTIVITIES ON ANXIETY AND ENGLISH LEARNING AT SCHOOL IN STUDENTS WITH INTELLECTUAL DISABILITY
Authors: Praskidou Anastasia-Kassiani , Argiriadou Eirini , Giagazoglou Paraskevi , Douka Styliani , Mavrovounioti Chrisi
Published: March 2024

The present study aimed to examine the effects of a program with teaching means Greek traditional dances, songs, and game-based activities on anxiety and English learning at school in students with intellectual disability (ID). The research involved 20 students with ID, who attended a Special Needs Vocational High School and were randomly divided into an intervention group (n=10) that was taught the English language with Greek traditional dances, songs, and game-based activities, and a control group (n=10) who participated in the standard English language course, for once a week for 45-minutes, for 12 weeks. Before and after the 12 weeks, the State-Trait Anxiety Inventory (Spielberger et al., 1970) was used to assess anxiety and specially designed cognitive tests to assess English learning. Before the beginning of the program, there was no difference between the two groups concerning the studied variables. However, after the program, the two groups showed significant differences in all variables (p<0.01-<0.001). More specifically, after the intervention program there was a significant decrease (z=-2.157, p<0.05) in anxiety and a very significant improvement of the students with ID in the cognitive tests for the lessons taught (p<0.01). For the control group, anxiety remained unchanged, while all cognitive test scores in the English language slightly improved except for the significant improvement in the unit prepositions (p<0.05). However, intervention group scores were significantly higher on all cognitive tests in the English language (p<0.01-<0.001). In conclusion, the positive effect of Greek traditional dances, songs, and game-based activities on anxiety and English language learning by students with ID is evident.
 

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