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The Extent of Implementation of Blended Learning in Senior High School Science Education Vis-a-Vis Students&apos; Academic Achievement
Author: Mutya, Romel C.
Date: 2023-04-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Blended Learning,High School Students,Science Education,Academic Achievement,Educational Technology,Access to Computers,Family Income,Curriculum Development,Science Teachers,Foreign Countries

This study investigates the extent of implementation of blended learning in senior high school (SHS) science education as to the content, communication, technology, pedagogy, and assessment vis-à-vis students' academic achievement. In this analytical research design, data were gathered from 182 students and 12 science teachers using stratified random sampling. Gathered data were systematically treated and analyzed utilizing descriptive and inferential statistics such as frequency, percentage count, mean, standard deviation, one-way analysis of variance (ANOVA), and Pearson Product-Moment Correlation. Findings revealed the extent of implementation of blended learning in SHS science education as moderately implemented as perceived by the students and teachers. As to the students' profiles, there was a significant relationship between technology and the parent's monthly income. There was no significant difference in the extent of implementation of blended learning across all variables as perceived by the teachers. After implementing blended learning, the student's academic achievement in science was outstanding, and this put forward a significant relationship between content and assessment in their academic achievement. The study concluded that several things should be considered in implementing blended learning in the new normal education. Students' and teachers' involvement in the implementation is essential for improving the modality and the school administrators may consider undertaking specific plans and activities such as the need for teachers to attend training, seminars, and workshops related to blended learning implementation.
The WhatsApp Application Use as a Support Service in Distance Education: A Case Analysis
Author: Topa Ciftci, Gaye
Date: 2023-04-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Educational Technology,Distance Education,Social Media,COVID-19,Pandemics,College Students,Telecommunications,Handheld Devices,Learning Management Systems,Barriers,Affordances,Services

This study aims to reveal the strengths and limitations of the WhatsApp application as a support service in distance education, conducted through a learning management system during the COVID-19 pandemic, and make suggestions on improving its use in this capacity. Despite the lack of readiness on the part of the students and the lack of sufficient knowledge regarding distance education during the pandemic, many universities had to revert to emergency remote teaching. This situation necessitated the intensive use of various support services for the students to get the most out of their emergency remote teaching However, their lack of experience with distance education prevented them from using the support services offered by learning management systems. Due to the increasingly widespread use of mobile technologies, one of the support services used by course instructors became the WhatsApp application. The following research is a qualitative case study. The sample for the study was determined through purposive sampling. The data was analyzed using the content analysis method. Nvivo qualitative data analysis software was used to contribute to the detailed and versatile data analysis. The most important results of the study were that the application supported and strengthened distance learning by allowing instant communication, but that the absence of a moderator caused various limitations in this communication. In addition, it was concluded that incorporating natural language processing techniques into learning management systems and clearly stated rules by course instructors improved the use of such instant communication applications as a support service for distance education.
Investigation of 7th Grade Middle School Students&apos; Views on Evidence-Based Learning
Author: Ginesar, Özkan
Date: 2023-05-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Grade 7,Middle School Students,Social Studies,Student Attitudes,Evidence Based Practice,Program Effectiveness,Barriers,Attitude Change,Student Interests,Foreign Countries

This present study was carried out to determine the opinions of the students before and after the implementation of the evidence-based learning applied to the 7th-grade students in the social studies course. In addition, this study aims to determine the difficulties encountered by students during the application process and to reveal their thoughts about the process. It enables students to make evaluations by comparing evidence-based learning with the existing method. The research was carried out with a class of fourteen students at the seventh-grade level of secondary school. The research was conducted with action research. Action research is one of the qualitative research methods. As the sampling type of the research, the easy sampling type was determined from the purposeful sampling model. The research is based on student views after a total of 32 hours of the evidence-based learning process in the social studies course. For this purpose, the units named &quot;Communication and Human Relations&quot; and &quot;Living Democracy&quot; of the seventh-grade social studies course were carried out with an evidence-based learning method. At the end of the research, a significant change occurred in students' views on evidence-based learning. It can be stated that they liked the Social Studies course more with evidence-based learning. In this process, it was observed that students' interest in the course increased, they showed a positive attitude and behavior towards evidence-based learning and actively participated in the course. It was observed that students developed positive thoughts about evidence-based learning.
Academic Chairs&apos; Leadership Styles and Teachers&apos; Job Satisfaction in Higher Education Institutions in UAE
Author: Mahmoud, Elsayed
Date: 2023-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Foreign Countries,Leadership Styles,College Faculty,Teacher Attitudes,Department Heads,Job Satisfaction,Likert Scales,Teacher Administrator Relationship,Democracy,Correlation,Incentives

This study aims to identify the dominant leadership styles of chairs from the perspective of faculty members in different college departments in higher education in the UAE. Furthermore, the study aims to identify the teachers' perceptions of leadership styles that affect their job satisfaction. The study used quantitative means with faculty members in different higher educational settings in the UAE. The survey used a five-point Likert scale. The leadership styles have values (completely agree =5, agree = 4, neutral =3, disagree=2, completely disagree=1). The job satisfaction questions have values (completely satisfied =5, satisfied = 4, fairly satisfied =3, dissatisfied =2, completely dissatisfied=1). The chosen subjects were faculty members from different colleges. Those subjects are 135 university teachers who are divided into four age groups. The data revealed no dominant leadership styles in the colleagues from faculty members' perspectives; however, the statistics lean towards the laissez-faire leadership style. It also reveals correlations between the three leadership styles and job satisfaction. The democratic leadership style has the greatest impact and most significant environment and incentives among the three independent variables. [Note: The page range (119-134) shown on the PDF is incorrect. The correct page range is 119-135.]
The Mediating Effect of Work-Life Balance in the Relationship between Job Stress and Career Satisfaction
Author: Çobanoglu, Fatma
Date: 2023-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: High School Teachers,Family Work Relationship,Job Satisfaction,Stress Variables,Correlation,Foreign Countries,Teacher Responsibility

This study is aimed to find out the mediating role of work-life balance in the relationship between job stress and career satisfaction. The responses of high school teachers to career satisfaction, work life balance and work stress scales were utilized in the study. The data was analyzed using SPSS 26, Lisrel 8.80 and Jamovi 2.3. According to the results, one of the important determinants of teachers' career satisfaction is the work-life balance; there is a negative relationship between job stress and career satisfaction, and as the job stress increases, the work-life balance decreases. Finally, in the model, it was found that teachers' job stress has a direct effect on career satisfaction, but also has an indirect effect through work-life balance. Based on all these results, educational organizations need to reorganize the work environment and conditions that will provide career satisfaction and work-life balance to their employees. However, while making these arrangements, it is of great importance to eliminate or even remove the factors that create job stress.
Effects of Augmented Reality Integration (ARI) Based Model Physics Independent Learning (MPIL) for Facilitating 21st-Century Skills (21-Cs)
Author: Wibowo, Firmanul Catur
Date: 2023-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Computer Simulation,Physics,Science Instruction,21st Century Skills,Independent Study,Intervention,Program Effectiveness,Creativity,Critical Thinking,Communication Skills,Thinking Skills,Cooperation,Problem Solving,College Students,Foreign Countries

Augmented Reality (AR) based learning provides real experiences for educators and new strategies for presenting physics concepts but also provides opportunities for students to interact interactively, spontaneously, and interestingly. Previous research has shown that AR has many advantages in education, but only a few focus on Independent Learning, such as freedom in problem solving and independent learning skills in physics learning. This study develops an Augmented Reality Integration (ARI) learning application based on the Physics Independent Learning (MPIL) model on the marine physics concept. This application is to explore the influence of ARI on 21st-Century Skills (21-CS) which consists of Critical Thinking, Collaboration, Communication, and Creativity. A Quasi-Experimental Method was used, and 88 students aged 20-22 were randomly assigned to the experimental and control groups. After an intervention for 3 weeks, it was found that integrating ARI technology into physics learning can (1) significantly increase students' Creativity Thinking and Critical Thinking on Marine physics concepts; (2) guiding students to further improve in Communication, and Collaboration in solving problems contained in the ARI application; and (3) stimulate students' learning motivation to be enthusiastic about learning physics concepts.
Math Attitudes and Identity of High Schoolers Impacted through Participating in Informal, Near-Peer Mentoring
Author: Wilson, Aaron T.
Date: 2023-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Student Attitudes,Mentors,Peer Teaching,High School Students,Minority Group Students,Mathematics Instruction,Informal Education,College Students,Summer Programs,Social Media,Hispanic American Students,At Risk Students,STEM Education,Experiential Learning,Self Concept,Career Choice,Sciences,Mathematics

Research in mentoring has shown that students may at times be more willing and able to absorb information that is delivered to them by their near-peers, rather than by traditional figures of authority, like teachers and professors. In this study, underrepresented minority high school students participated in an informal learning experience that was led by college students who were &quot;near-peers&quot; to the high schoolers. Students were engaged by participating in interactive MathShows, following a Math Social Media Campaign, and attending a summer Math Internship. Participants in the quantitative component of the study included N = 559 U.S. high schoolers who were from predominantly (&gt;99%) Hispanic ethnic backgrounds. The qualitative component of the study involved another 19 students from the same school. The mixed methods study addresses associations between high schoolers' attitudes toward mathematics and their identity alignment, as well as classes of reasons that students gave for their identity alignment. Interactions with the college near-peers that occurred during the experiential learning intervention are also discussed. Results of this study address the goal of broadening participation of underrepresented student groups in STEM careers.
Some Pattern Recognitions for a Recommendation Framework for Higher Education Students&apos; Generic Competence Development Using Machine Learning
Author: So, Joseph Chi-ho
Date: 2023-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Pattern Recognition,Artificial Intelligence,Higher Education,College Students,Competence,Skill Development,Student Characteristics,Expectation,Self Evaluation (Individuals),Data Collection,Programming Languages,Academic Achievement,Classification,Extracurricular Activities,Grade Point Average,Second Language Learning,English (Second Language),Foreign Countries

The project presented in this paper aims to formulate a recommendation framework that consolidates the higher education students' particulars such as their academic background, current study and student activity records, their attended higher education institution's expectations of graduate attributes and self-assessment of their own generic competencies. The gap between the higher education students' generic competence development and their current statuses such as their academic performance and their student activity involvement was incorporated into the framework to come up with a recommendation for the student activities that lead to their generic competence development. For the formulation of the recommendation framework, the data mining tool Orange with some programming in Python and machine learning models was applied on 14,556 students' activity and academic records in the case higher education institution to find out three major types of patterns between the students' participation of the student activities and (1) their academic performance change, (2) their programmes of studies, and (3) their English results in the public examination. These findings are also discussed in this paper.
Primary School Students&apos; Scientist Perception and Their Attitudes towards Science: A Case Study
Author: Bakker, Anne-Marije
Date: 2023-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Elementary School Students,Student Attitudes,Student Interests,STEM Careers,Scientists,Sciences,Stereotypes,Context Effect,Foreign Countries,Secondary School Students,Grade 7,Grade 8

Scholars report that the students' interest in STEM declines and suggest to approach them earlier. This case study with the convenient sample of seven primary school students investigates the students' view of science and scientists and examine the following research questions in the Dutch lower secondary school context: (1) What are young students' images and perceptions of scientists and their work? (2) How do young students conceptualize science and scientist? (3) What are young students' attitudes toward science, STEM careers and science involvements? To find an answer to these questions, four different measurements were employed in the study. First, the students joined a photo-elicitation interview (PIE) exploring their values and perceptions, second, a Word Association Test (WAT) searching the cognitive structures, third, responded an attitude questionnaire and lastly, they completed the Draw-a-Scientist Test (DAST) and joined a follow-up semi structured interview individually. The analysis showed that there are stereotypical image of science and scientists among the students in this study. The environmental context and the pandemic period have influence on their perceptions. The students conceptualized science and scientists realistically and showed the higher positive attitude towards science than the STEM career and science involvement in the future. The multiple measurements provided a broader perspective on the students' view. The discussion extended to the methodological aspects and suggestions were given.
Social Studies Teachers&apos; Views on the Turkish Education System: Current Problems and Suggested Solutions
Author: Saglam, Merve
Date: 2023-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Foreign Countries,Social Studies,Teacher Attitudes,Secondary School Teachers,Textbooks,Textbook Content,Success,Parent Attitudes,School Schedules,Curriculum Development,Readiness,Student Motivation,Student Characteristics,Environmental Influences,Educational Resources,Peer Influence,Family Influence,School Role,Educational Environment

This study aims to determine the current problems related to social studies education from the perspective of social studies teachers. The research was designed with content analysis technique, one of the qualitative research methods. The study group of the research consisted of 50 social studies teachers working in secondary schools in the center of Mardin province. The data were collected using a semi-structured interview form. The data obtained were first subjected to a descriptive analysis in accordance with the content analysis technique. Codes and categories were created. According to the results obtained from the research, it is seen that the school directly affects the student's readiness and intrinsic motivation. In addition, the genetic and mental state of the child, how the parents guide the child, the financial conditions in which the child lives are directly proportional to his/her education, and the environment in which the student grows up are directly effective in the success of the student. When the opinions of the teachers about the social studies textbooks are analyzed, the majority of them stated that the textbooks are not printed in high quality. In addition, teachers who were satisfied with the textbooks stated that the book contains basic information, that the visuals in the book are in a way to guide the students, that the coloring is good, that it is the best book on the market, especially for the sixth grade, that the texts and topics in the book complement each other, that it is suitable for the age level of the students, and most importantly, that it makes a great contribution to the developmental process of the students in a positive sense. The research was concluded with suggestions such as organizing all stakeholders in education, strengthening the infrastructure of schools according to the curriculum and making all schools equal in this sense, providing financial support to schools and opening study classes in schools.
The Integration of Green Chemistry Principles in Basic Chemistry Learning to Support Achievement of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) through Education
Author: Mitarlis
Date: 2023-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Chemistry,Science Instruction,Conservation (Environment),Sustainable Development,College Science,Majors (Students),Undergraduate Students,Foreign Countries

Recently the trend of words in the world is related to sustainable development such as &quot;green&quot; has become a new trend in everyday human life. This study aimed to analyze and map the chemistry learning with green chemistry insight for undergraduate students of chemistry education program as an effort to conserve the environment as one of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The urgency of this study is to support the achievement of SDGs through education, especially the target number 12, responsible consumption and production and/or number 13, climate action. Data collection was used exploratory method by combining primary and secondary exploratory framework. The primary method was focused on the observation qualitative or quantitative and the secondary on the literature research. Data analysis were used qualitative and quantitative descriptive. It can be concluded that; the efforts to preserve the environment through education can be pursued with green chemistry insight learning. The principles of green chemistry that can be implemented in chemistry learning on suitable material represent in some action such as; waste prevention, use the safe solvent, energy efficiency, and creating safe and secure conditions in learning both in the classroom and laboratory. Chemistry learning have the role to support SDGs through education by using some learning model/methods, such as discussion, concept map, or practical methods as well as Project Based Learning. So, the results of this study can be refer as an alternative learning that have contribution in SDGs achievement through education.
Virtual Garden: Development and Student&apos;s Perceptions
Author: Suwandi, Tri
Date: 2023-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Educational Technology,Computer Simulation,Gardening,Biology,Science Instruction,Student Attitudes,Program Effectiveness,Junior High School Students,Foreign Countries

The classification of living things learning in school faced some obstacles, one of which was the difficulties in presenting the specimen of real living things. One of the advanced information and technology products in the form of digital or virtual-based learning media was expected to be the solution to this problem. Through this research, a virtual garden learning media was developed as an alternative learning media for the classification of living things. This development research (Design-Based Research) used an ADDIE model (Analyze, Design, Develop, Implement, and Evaluate), which consisted of five stages: analysis, design, development, implementation, and evaluation. The development of the Virtual Garden application started with creating the workflow and wireframe, creating the 3D asset using Blender Software, producing the virtual garden interactive media using Unity-3D software, and adding the C# programming. This research involved an expert in learning media and an expert in Science Learning content as the validators. The results of Virtual Garden validation showed that this application had been valid and relevant to be used as a Science/Biology learning media on the classification of living things topics. Based on the implementation results, the students gave positive responses to the use of Virtual Garden in learning.