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Metacognitive Awareness, Reflective Thinking, Problem Solving, and Community of Inquiry as Predictors of Academic Self-Efficacy in Blended Learning: A Correlational Study
Author: Karaoglan-Yilmaz, Fatma Gizem
Date: 2023-01-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Metacognition,Reflection,Problem Solving,Inquiry,Self Efficacy,Blended Learning,Academic Achievement,Predictor Variables,Undergraduate Students,Community,Social Status,Cognitive Processes,Skills,Technology

Blended learning (BL) has been increasingly implemented in higher education. However, limited research is available to understand the role of metacognitive awareness, reflective thinking, problem solving and community of inquiry as related to students' academic self-efficacy in BL. The purpose of this research is to examine the effect of metacognitive awareness, reflective thinking, problem solving and community of inquiry on students' academic self-efficacy in BL. This correlational study collected data from 217 undergraduate students in an introductory computer course, using five well-established instruments. The research found a strong and positive relationship between self-efficacy and metacognitive awareness, reflective thinking and problem solving skills. There was also a moderate positive relationship between students' academic self-efficacy and community of inquiry. In addition, the predictive models revealed that metacognitive awareness, reflective thinking, problem solving skills and community of inquiry were the predictors of academic self-efficacy as well as its subdimensions, such as learners' engagement, social status and cognitive applications. The article then discusses the practical and research implications of the study and suggests future research directions.
Too Much Screen? An Exploratory Examination of Digital Exhaustion of Educators in Turkiye
Author: Liman Kaban, Aysegul
Date: 2023-01-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Foreign Countries,Teachers,Mass Media Use,Television Viewing,Information Technology,Computer Use,Handheld Devices,Fatigue (Biology),Teaching Experience,Online Courses,Videoconferencing,COVID-19,Pandemics,Coping,Elementary Secondary Education,College Faculty,Teacher Motivation,Student Motivation,Faculty Development,Distance Education,Educational Strategies,Psychological Patterns

Screen time is now widely available and due to the increasing use of these technologies in school and home, it is important to consider teacher views about their use and possible results. The purpose of this study is to analyze the digital exhaustion of educators in Turkiye and its proposed antecedents. 570 educators who live in Turkiye participated in this study. Mixed-methods research was conducted to analyze the survey results. The data obtained were analyzed using descriptive analysis, regression analysis, and thematic content analysis. Key findings were that educators had digital exhaustion and there were three main types of exhaustion (emotional, social, and physical). Educators offered some practical solutions for digital exhaustion.
Analysis of the Relationship between Online Learning Activities and Academic Achievement of Physical Education and Sports School Students
Author: Isikgöz, Mustafa Enes
Date: 2023-01-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Physical Education,Athletics,College Students,Foreign Countries,Online Courses,Educational Technology,Academic Achievement,Learning Management Systems,COVID-19,Pandemics,Distance Education,Correlation

This research, which was performed in order to determine the relationship between some activities in the online learning environment and their academic achievements of Physical Education and Sports School students, was designed in a relational scanning model. The research was conducted on the data of 444 students who attended online classes at a physical education and sports school of a state university in the spring term of the 2020-2021 academic year. Data used in the research were collected through &quot;Aid for Learning Management System (ALMS)&quot; and &quot;Student Information System (SIS)&quot; of the relevant university. The duration of watching the courses live and from the archive, the number of downloading the course documents and the duration of watching the course videos uploaded were obtained within the scope of online learning activities via ALMS; and the academic achievement scores of the students for these courses were obtained via SIS. As a result of the research, a positive and significant relationship was found between course attendance, the duration of watching the archived and uploaded course videos, the number of downloading course documents and students' gender and their academic achievement scores while there was no significant relationship between students' grade level and academic achievement scores. According to the significant correlations, it was seen that the duration of live course attendance and watching from the archive significantly predicted the academic achievement scores of the students while the duration of watching the course videos, the number of downloading the course documents and gender did not significantly predict the academic achievement scores of the students.
A Simulated Situational Assessment System for Evaluating Pre-Service Teachers&apos; Information Teaching Ability
Author: Zhang, Hui
Date: 2023-01-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Evaluation Methods,Situational Tests,Student Evaluation,Preservice Teachers,Teaching Skills,Situated Learning,Problem Solving,Technological Literacy,Simulation

With the deepening of educational reform, classroom teaching constantly emphasizes the importance of context, and the simulated situational teaching method is gradually applied in the instructional design of activities. As an important part of the education and teaching process, evaluation which is the process of determining the changes in students' behavior in teaching through various measurements and systematic data collection should be made changes. At the 2nd International Conference on Technical and Vocational Education, UNESCO proposed that the quality requirements of people in the new era are changing, and learners should not only improve their knowledge and skills but also can adapt and develop. Therefore, it is crucial to assess whether students can achieve problem-solving in real-world situations. Further, the reform of evaluation can provide a clearer direction for teachers' classroom teaching and guide students to change their previous rote learning methods to train higher-order thinking skills. According to the situational cognition and learning theory, the element attributes and preparation steps of situational items, combined with the course content, this study creatively designed and compiled a set of simulated situational items for the &quot;Modern Educational Technology&quot; course for mathematics normal students, and applied Qt which uses a cross-platform C++ application development framework, and MySQL to develop an electronic assessment system. This system can examine learners' ability in terms of using technology to support teaching in information-based teaching, including providing digital teaching resources, information-based instructional design, and teaching practice ability. Meanwhile, it will automatically collect students' answer data and upload them to the database system. It is convenient for teachers to make teaching decisions based on data to improve teaching. This research further promotes the simulation situation evaluation method, which has great application value, and more in-depth research and exploration are urgently needed in the future in this field.
Blockchain: A Content Analysis of Graduate Theses in Turkey
Author: Gökal, Hüseyin
Date: 2023-01-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Content Analysis,Masters Theses,Graduate Students,Foreign Countries,Databases,Information Technology,Information Storage

This study aims to make a descriptive analysis and evaluation of postgraduate theses on blockchain technology conducted in Turkey between 2017 and 2021. Qualitative research methods were used in this research, and theses were analysed with the descriptive content analysis technique. It has been observed that 111 studies have been carried out on blockchain technology and the first thesis was prepared in 2017. 107 graduate studies registered in the Higher Education Council of Turkey's National Thesis Centre database with access permissions were examined. Theses are coded according to publication date, university, institute, department, graduate/ doctorate level, advisors' academic title, thesis language, research method, research sub-areas, city and the region where the thesis was written. Studies on blockchain have been carried out in many universities, and Marmara University is the university that contributes the most to the subject with its graduate studies. Most studies were conducted at the Applied Sciences and Institute for Social Sciences. The distribution of the universities where the thesis studies are conducted according to the geographical regions is examined, the Marmara region leads with 70 studies, and no thesis studies have been carried out in the Eastern Anatolia region. Most of the thesis administrators are faculty members with the title of &quot;Assist. Prof. Dr.&quot;. Most of the studies were written in Turkish, and primarily Qualitative Research methods were used. Theses were carried out in 10 institutes and 36 different departments, and most of the theses were produced from the studies in the Business department. The findings of this study will guide other researchers who want to work in the field of blockchain.
Do SPOC Really Improve Student Learning in Vocational Schools? A Meta-Analysis of Studies in Chinese Contexts
Author: Wuhue, Jiang
Date: 2023-01-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Online Courses,Small Classes,Private Education,Blended Learning,Instructional Effectiveness,Vocational Education,Meta Analysis,Foreign Countries,Outcomes of Education,Effect Size,Engineering Technology,Medical Education,Natural Sciences,Humanities,Social Sciences,Small Group Instruction

Published studies on SPOC provided inconsistent findings regarding its effectiveness. Adopting a meta-analysis method, this study combined the results of 32 experimental and quasi-experimental studies published in the past 8 years in China for analyzing the overall effect size of SPOC for improving student learning in vocational schools. Data analysis confirmed that SPOC has a moderate positive effect, with a combined effect size of 0.592 (P&lt;0.05). Further analysis revealed three significant factors that moderate the effect of SPOC, including discipline area, group size, and knowledge type. SPOC has a larger effect size for disciplines of engineering technology and medical education than of natural science, and humanities and social science. Integrating SPOC for a small to medium-sized group with no more than 50 students brings about significant improvement in learning outcomes. Compared to declarative knowledge, SPOC is effective for developing procedural knowledge. The findings support the adoption of SPOC in vocational education. To amplify its impacts, multiple factors need to be carefully considered in the design and implementation.
Effect of Open Educational Resources on Teaching and Learning as Perceived by Lecturers in Selected Nigerian Universities
Author: Ojo, Olugbenga
Date: 2023-01-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Foreign Countries,Teacher Attitudes,College Faculty,Knowledge Level,Open Educational Resources,Distance Education,Educational Technology,Readiness,Barriers,Faculty Development,Technology Uses in Education,Technology Integration

This study examined the level of lecturers' awareness and the extent of usage of open educational resources (OERs) for teaching and learning in Nigerian universities. A descriptive research design was adopted for the study. Multi-stage sampling technique was used to select two (2) universities (both federal and state-owned) that are running open and distance learning programmes in each of the six (6) geographical zones of Nigeria; and to select a total of one thousand four hundred and eighty-five (1,485) respondents. To guide the study, three research questions were raised and three hypotheses were formulated and tested at 0.05 level of significance. The main structured research questionnaire used in the study was titled: &quot;Lecturer's Use of OERs Questionnaire&quot; (LUOER; r=0.78). Data obtained were analysed using descriptive statistics of mean, standard deviation and inferential statistics of ANOVA. The findings revealed that lecturers were aware ([pi] = 3.06; SD = 0.72) and ready to use ([pi] = 2.80; SD = 0.80) OERs for education with ranges of identified challenges. Findings also revealed significant institutional affiliation differences in the extent of lecturers' awareness (F[subscript (11,1484)] = 61.71; p = 0.00 &lt; 0.05), readiness (F[subscript (11,1484)] = 32.90; p = 0.00 &lt; 0.05) and perceived challenges (F[subscript ](11,1484) = 12.12; p = 0.00 &lt; 0.05) towards the utilisation of OER for education. Implications to meeting the global challenges were discussed. It was recommended among others that the ministries of education should sponsor periodic workshops and seminars to sensitize lecturers more on the availability and utilization of OER facilities for teaching-learning process.
Responsive Classroom Curriculum and Its Impact on Student Behavior
Author: Cline, Emily
Date: 2023-01-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Social Emotional Learning,Student Behavior,Classroom Environment,Teacher Student Relationship,Curriculum Implementation,Communication Skills,Problem Solving,Educational Practices,Goal Orientation,Group Activities

The objective of this research was to observe any correlation between the implementation of social-emotional learning in the classroom and the social behaviors exhibited by students. Social-emotional programs, such as Responsive Classroom, have been observed to demonstrate positive effects on students' academic, behavioral, and social-emotional outcomes, as well as on the classroom climate. The relationships between social-emotional learning and student behaviors inside of the classroom was examined. This study shows positive impact related to utilizing the Responsive Classroom elements such as Closing Circle and Morning Meeting on students, teachers, and the classroom environment. This reflective and responsive time of the school day is a sacred time for students and teachers to connect, learn, and grow together.
Use of Information and Communication Technologies in Teaching of Science: A Perception and Practices of Science Teachers
Author: Kazmi, Zahra
Date: 2023-01-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Science Teachers,Science Instruction,Educational Technology,Technology Uses in Education,Foreign Countries,Internet,Online Searching,Access to Information,Training,Technological Literacy,Teacher Attitudes

Information and Communication Technology (ICT) has become one of the basic building blocks of modern society. This research attempts to highlight the use of ICT by science teachers with respect to their classroom practices, administration, personal use and professional development. The data was collected from 30 science teachers working in schools of Delhi/NCR. To collect the data on the above cited domains a self-made questionnaire was administered. Prior permission and consent was taken to collect the data from the selected subjects. Obtained raw data was first tabulated and then statistically analysed by using descriptive as well as chi square tests. The findings of statistical analysis revealed that browsing internet to collect learning material and to prepare science lessons were practiced by teachers more frequently. Many teachers have undergone either introductory or equipment-specific training, however very few of them have received training in advanced courses on internet use (creating websites, video-conferencing, etc.). As far as perception of science teachers regarding use of ICT in science teachers was considered, findings revealed that most of the teachers were found very optimistic in using ICT while teaching.
&quot;They Just Popped Up&quot;: A Comparative Case Analysis of Student Affairs Graduate Programs Usage of ACPA/NASPA Competencies
Author: Kniess, Dena
Date: 2023-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Comparative Analysis,Student Personnel Services,Graduate Study,Professional Associations,Competence,Graduate Students,Student Attitudes,Theory Practice Relationship,Professional Education

Few studies have been conducted on the use of the ACPA/NASPA Competencies (2015) in graduate preparation programs. To understand the use of these competencies in graduate preparation programs in student affairs, two case studies of two graduate preparation programs at public institutions in the South were conducted. Interviews with graduate program coordinators and focus groups with graduate students and graduate assistantship supervisors identified areas of improvement, including increasing connection with practitioners.
&quot;The Beacon on Campus&quot;: How an Autism-Specific Community College Support Program Addresses Ableism and Autism Acceptance
Author: Nachman, Brett Ranon
Date: 2023-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Autism Spectrum Disorders,Two Year College Students,Community Colleges,Students with Disabilities,Attitudes toward Disabilities,Social Justice,Social Bias,Advocacy,Student Needs,Student Personnel Services

Autism-specific college support programs (ASPs) are emerging to create more equitable transitions into higher education for autistic students. Such programming is necessary to guide autistic students' journeys as they navigate academia with greater agency. This case study, drawing on the social justice model of disability, explores how an ASP works to dismantle ableism on a community college campus. Findings suggest how the ASP gained legitimacy, surmounted challenges, and promoted autism acceptance in its quest to disrupt institutional ableism and, consequently, transform its campus into a more welcoming space for autistic students. Student affairs practitioners can draw on findings to eradicate ableist practices and messaging within their campus spaces.
Collegiate Outdoor Orientation Programming as a High-Impact Practice
Author: Hill, Eddie
Date: 2023-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Outdoor Education,School Orientation,Educational Practices,College Freshmen,Resilience (Psychology),Program Effectiveness,Student Adjustment

Outdoor orientation programs (OOPs) use wilderness or adventure experiences as a transition of incoming first-year students to college and university settings. We explored resilience and flourishing outcomes from two OOP trips in Virginia and North Carolina using the Brief Resilience Scale, the Mental Health Continuum Short Form, and a thematic analysis of participant responses to open-ended survey items. Results illustrate a statistically significant, large effect size difference in flourishing between pre- and post-trip responses (d = 0.89), and the thematic analysis of open-ended post-trip questionnaire items illustrated the attainment of each of the program's OOP objectives. These results mirror previous findings evidencing the continued importance of this form of experiential learning to engender student success in higher education settings and further justify OOPs' inclusion within a high-impact practices framework.
College Students&apos; Mental Health Help-Seeking Behaviors
Author: Johnson, Rachel L.
Date: 2023-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: College Students,Help Seeking,Information Seeking,Mental Health,Substance Abuse,Well Being,Barriers,Access to Health Care,Resources,Racial Differences,Ethnicity,Family Needs,Peer Groups,Health Needs,Gender Differences

The present study explored where and how college students sought assistance and information for themselves and their family or friends who may have needed behavioral health and substance abuse disorder assistance. Two hundred and fifty-nine college students responded to the questionnaire at one of the 50 largest public higher education institutions in the Southeastern United States. Findings confirm that help-seeking is a multifaceted process involving social and professional support. Participants indicated that they would seek assistance earlier than they had and also make personal changes in their lives to address well-being. These findings can guide higher education administrators, faculty members, counseling staff on campuses, funders, and policymakers in designing and developing accessible and user-friendly programs and services for increasing student success on campuses.
Expanding Counseling Center Use through Campus Engagement and Social Norming
Author: Brennan, Kathleen M.
Date: 2023-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Counseling Services,Participation,Behavior Standards,Social Behavior,College Students,Student Personnel Services,On Campus Students,Learner Engagement,Use Studies

Social norms theory offers a useful frame for understanding student use of university counseling centers. This study found engagement in the forms of living and working on campus and estimation of how many students on campus are using the university counseling center was significantly associated with counseling center use. Students' estimation of other students' counseling center use also mediated the relationship between on-campus living and counseling center use. These results suggest a positive campus norm around counseling center use. Recommendations for how student affairs offices can encourage this norm are offered.
Sense of Belonging: Outcomes from a Residential Commons Model
Author: Huffines, Sarah
Date: 2023-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Sense of Community,Dormitories,College Students,Minority Group Students,Low Income Students,Fraternities,Sororities,Student Organizations

This mixed methodological study examines the relationship between participation in a residential commons system and sense of belonging in the context of an elite, highly residential liberal arts institution. Students of color, students from lower socioeconomic backgrounds, and students who do not participate in Greek letter organizations reported a lower sense of belonging than their peers. Qualitative findings reveal that participation in a residential commons system did not positively contribute to sense of belonging, and quantitative findings reveal a negative relationship between commons participation and sense of belonging.
The Relationship between Campus Climate Perceptions, Anxiety, and Academic Competence for College Women
Author: McQueen, Cheyenne
Date: 2023-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: College Environment,Student Attitudes,Anxiety,Females,Womens Education,Self Concept,Academic Ability,Competence,Student School Relationship,Mental Health,Racial Composition,Minority Group Students,Undergraduate Students

This study is guided by theory and research that point to the importance of campus climate as a critical factor in college student achievement and belonging. Minoritized groups, however, are often found to have negative experiences on college campuses due to their marginalized racial and gender positions. For college women specifically, there is research that points to college climates that engender feelings of alienation and distancing, especially at the intersection of being of color and a woman. This study examines the association between campus climate--belonging and campus racial climate--and self-perceived academic competence in a racially diverse sample of college women (N = 172). We also test the mediating role of anxiety to explain why campus might influence academic competence. Campus belonging significantly predicted academic competence, and anxiety was a partial mediator. These findings demonstrate the implications of hostile environments for college women, and they point to ways college student affairs professionals can intervene to lend support to college women's mental health and positive self-concepts.