ethanporcaro/eric-fulltext-meta huggingface dataset:
Exploring Elementary Teachers&apos;, Students&apos; Beliefs and Readiness toward STEAM Education
Author: Kartini, Dwi
Date: 2020-04-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Elementary School Teachers,Teacher Attitudes,Elementary School Students,Student Attitudes,Beliefs,Readiness,STEM Education,Foreign Countries,Positive Attitudes,Student Interests,Art Education,Competence,Program Implementation

21st century demands education to promote students with STEAM competencies. Most researches on STEAM are mainly focused on students' learning outcomes on STEAM, but only few address non-cognitive aspects. It is necessary to examine elementary teachers and students' beliefs and readiness towards STEAM learning. The purpose of this research is to explore teachers' and students' beliefs and readiness towards STEAM learning. The survey-designed method was used in this research. A total of 34 elementary school teachers and 36 elementary school students in the city of Bandung participated in this research. The samples were selected using a random sampling technique. Questionnaires were used to collect research data. The results obtained from this research show that students and teachers have positive perceptions in career and benefit of STEAM learning. Students are actually interested in STEAM learning, but the competencies and factors that support and stimulate STEAM learning in schools are still low. The teacher has low competencies to implement STEAM learning. This is due to the lack of knowledge and understanding of teachers about STEAM. This research is expected to contribute to the novelty of teachers' readiness and beliefs in STEAM education in the city of Bandung.
Students&apos; Conceptual Changes on the Air Pressure Learning Using Predict-Observe-Explain Strategy
Author: Fuadi, Fitri Nurzakiah
Date: 2020-04-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Elementary School Students,Misconceptions,Scientific Concepts,Teaching Methods,Pretests Posttests,Foreign Countries,Science Process Skills,Active Learning

The concept of air-having pressure needs to be understood by students so that they can understand natural phenomena related to the air concept. The characteristic of the abstract concept of air having pressure leads students to misconceptions. The purpose of this study is to analyze changes in students' conceptions of the air-having pressure concept by using the POE strategy. The research method used was a pre-experiment with one group pretest-posttest design. Pretest and posttest questions were given to students using the five-level diagnostic test instrument with a total of three questions. The ability to predict-test and the ability to observe-test were performed with four questions on each test. The participants of this study consisted of 31 fifth grade students in the even semester. The categorization of conception change is divided into five patterns: construction, revision, static, disorientation, and complementation. Based on the analysis, revision had the highest percentage followed by construction. The conclusion is that the POE strategy can help students in understanding the concept of air-having pressure so that there was a change from misconception to understanding scientific concepts.
Inculcating Siri&apos; Na Pacce Value in Primary School Learning
Author: Azis, Abdul
Date: 2020-04-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Foreign Countries,Teacher Attitudes,Elementary School Teachers,Cultural Influences,Self Esteem,Psychological Patterns,Altruism,Educational Practices,Learning Activities

&quot;Siri' na pacce&quot; is the local wisdom of the Bugis-Makassar tribe. &quot;Siri'&quot; embodies the unification of the attitude of shame and self-esteem, while &quot;pacce&quot; embodies an attitude of compassion and solidarity. This research aims at describing teachers' perceptions about the inculcation of &quot;siri' na pacce&quot; value in primary school learning and teaching practices. This research involved 102 primary school teachers in Makassar, Indonesia. The research instruments were questionnaires, interview guidelines, and recorded observations of learning. The majority of participants believed the value of &quot;siri' na pacce&quot; is still relevant to current conditions and realized their essential role in conveying it to students. Most participants thought that the value of &quot;siri' na pacce&quot; needs to be integrated into learning, although there were participants who thought it is difficult to do. More than 50% of participants stated that they always or often conveyed &quot;siri' na pacce&quot; value to students both inside and outside the classroom. However, less than 50% of participants regularly or frequently consider how to integrate these values into learning. The activities of integrating &quot;siri' na pacce&quot; value conducted by the teacher in learning were not well planned yet.
Teaching and Learning Science Using YouTube Videos and Discovery Learning in Primary School
Author: Koto, Irwan
Date: 2020-04-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Science Instruction,Video Technology,Internet,Discovery Learning,Elementary School Science,Scientific Concepts,Grade 5,Elementary School Students,Hands on Science,Pretests Posttests,Science Process Skills,Pedagogical Content Knowledge,Technological Literacy,Foreign Countries,Science Achievement,Learning Processes,Instructional Effectiveness

This research aims at comparing the changes in factual, conceptual, and procedural knowledge of heat transfer in learning science using YouTube videos accompanied by discovery learning among fifth graders. A pre-and post-test experimental design was conducted by two different groups. One of the groups was randomly assigned to conduct discovery learning and YouTube videos (n = 21) and the others were to conduct discovery learning and hands-on activities (n = 21). Students in the experimental group used YouTube videos to do the assignments, whereas those in the control group used hands-on activities. Before conducting the treatment, all the students carried out the pre-test. Pre-test analyses showed that there was no significant difference between the two groups in terms of factual, conceptual, and procedural knowledge of heat transfer. The post-test was conducted by students in two groups after completing four weeks throughout the fall semester of the 2018-2019 Academic Year. The research results revealed that both groups showed various effects on the acquisition of factual, conceptual, and procedural knowledge. Well-selected and related video material could enhance student knowledge related to the concept of heat transfer.
The Effect of Chemo-Entrepreneurship Oriented Inquiry Module on Improving Students&apos; Creative Thinking Ability
Author: Dewi, Citra Ayu
Date: 2019-06-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Entrepreneurship,Inquiry,Creative Thinking,Chemistry,Science Instruction,Thinking Skills,College Students

The ability of students' creative thinking is not well developed by learning that only focuses on convergent thinking training without giving students problems to face. Therefore, students have difficulty in developing creative thinking ability. Therefore, it is necessary for a learning program to improve student creative thinking ability. This study aims to improve students' creative thinking ability through chemo-entrepreneurship oriented inquiry module (COIM). We used a quasi-experimental research method with a pre-experimental design that involved pretest and posttest of one group. This research was conducted in Chemistry Education Department FPMIPA IKIP Mataram in the fall semester of 2017-2018 academic year. The research subject was 20 students. The findings of the research showed that theCOIM is effective in the learning and teaching process with indicator of percentage given at the pre-test and post-test recapitulation report. The report showed that originality indicator increased from 42% to 60% and were categorized as quite creative. Similarly, fluency indicator increased from 51% to 75% and were categorized as creative, Flexibility indicator also increased from 46% to 65% and were categorized as creative. Lastly, elaboration indicator increased from 60% to 77% and were categorized as creative. This means that the COIM was effective in improving students' creative thinking ability.
The Effect of Think Pair Share (TPS) Learning Model with Problem Solving Approach to Students&apos; Mathematical Communication in MA DA Jarowaru
Author: Samsuriadi
Date: 2019-05-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Teaching Methods,Cooperative Learning,Problem Solving,Mathematics Skills,Communication Skills,Foreign Countries

The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of Think Pair Share (TPS) learning models with problem solving approaches. The approach used in this research is a qualitative approach with the type of experimental research &quot;The effect of Think Pair Share (TPS) learning model with problem solving approach to students' mathematical communication in MA DA Jerowaru. Model Pair Pair Share (TPS), as the name &quot;Thinking&quot; learning begins with the teacher asking questions or issues related to the lesson for students to think about, &quot;pairing&quot;, at this stage the teacher asks students to pair up pairs. Give the couple a chance to discuss. It is hoped that this discussion will be able to deepen the meaning of the answers they have thought through intersubjectives with their partners. The results of intersubjective discussions in each pair of results are discussed with the whole class pair. This stage is known as &quot;sharing&quot; in this activity. It is expected that question and answer will occur which encourages the integrative management of knowledge. Added to this is the emphasis on problem solving, namely the Problem Solving approach. Problem Solving is an approach that teaches students how to solve a problem. Meanwhile, according to Heriawan (in Istiqoma and Rusdi, 2012: 92). Problem Solving is a way of presenting learning material by making problems as a starting point for discussion to be analyzed in an effort to find solutions or answers by students.
Design Research to Support Fourth Grader Learn Addition of Mixed Numbers in RME Learning
Author: Windria, Hening
Date: 2020-04-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Educational Research,Grade 4,Elementary School Students,Addition,Fractions,Foreign Countries,Mathematics Instruction,Teaching Methods,Mathematics Activities,Instructional Effectiveness

Mixed numbers and fraction in general have been a problem for students not only in understanding the concept of itself, but also in understanding the operation of it, such as addition. Thus, supporting students in learning addition of mixed numbers is needed. The aim of this study is to develop a local instructional theory and materials related to supporting students in learning addition mixed numbers. In order to develop the theory, this study used design research method. The is collected by generating the video recording of the learning process, students' written work, students' result from pretest and posttest, the result of interview, and also the fields note from the observation. The participants of this study are fourth grade students in one of private elementary school in Palembang. From the study, it can be seen that students have built the reasoning in addition mixed numbers. Some of them are able to use the distribution principle and use equivalence fractions when they adding the mixed numbers, and some of them are directly used the algorithm of changing mixed number to improper fractions. However, it is insufficient to say that the fractions number line has a big role in the students' finding.
The Effect of Concrete-Pictorial-Abstract (CPA) Approach on Improving Elementary School Students&apos; Spatial Sense Ability
Author: Putri, Hafiziani Eka
Date: 2020-04-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Spatial Ability,Elementary School Students,Grade 5,Teaching Methods,Instructional Effectiveness,Foreign Countries,Mathematics Instruction,Mathematics Achievement,Manipulative Materials,Pictorial Stimuli,Problem Solving,Abstract Reasoning

The spatial sense ability of elementary school students is still low. Concrete-Pictorial-Abstract (CPA) approach is considered able to improve students' spatial sense abilities. This research aims to find out the increase of spatial sense of elementary school students who learned with CPA approach and conventional learning in terms of overall students as well as categories of high, medium, and low Mathematical Prior Ability (MPA). This research uses a quasi-experimental method with pretest and posttest control design in Mathematics subject with the topic of 3D geometry for 131 fifth grade elementary school students in Kotabaru District, Karawang Regency and Cipeundeuy District, Subang Regency. This research was conducted by dividing the students into two groups, namely students who received learning using CPA approach as the experimental group and students who received conventional learning as the control group. Descriptive analysis and inferential analysis results showed that there was an increase of spatial sense in students who learned with CPA approach, which was better than students who received conventional learning. Thus, learning using the CPA approach can improve and develop spatial sense abilities of elementary school students.
Views of Nigerian Teachers on Strategies for Curbing Indiscipline: Implications for Counselling Practices
Author: Odebode, Adeola Aminat
Date: 2020-04-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Foreign Countries,Elementary School Teachers,Gender Differences,Individual Differences,Behavior Modification,Antisocial Behavior,Discipline,Counseling

This study investigated the strategies for curbing indiscipline in elementary school teachers in Nigeria. It also examined the influence of gender, years in service and educational qualification on the respondents' expressions. This study employed a descriptive analysis of 200 elementary school teachers as participants. An instrument to analyze the data was developed, named &quot;Strategies for Curbing Indiscipline Questionnaire&quot; (SCIQ). The psychometric properties of the instrument were developed. Data were analyzed with both descriptive and inferential statistics. The result showed that the use of the approach to promote acceptable behaviours considered successful. As the result, school authorities being good models, giving moral education in schools, adopting behavioural such as punishment, high parental supervision and referral to appropriate helping personnel are some of the strategies that could be used to curb indiscipline among students. It is, therefore, recommended that behaviour modification strategies should be adopted to curb indiscipline among students.
Mathematical Justification Studies in Mathematics Education: An Evaluation of Studies between 2007 and 2016
Author: Yilmaz, Yasemin
Date: 2019-10-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Mathematics Education,Educational Research,Research Methodology,Numbers,Algebra,Thinking Skills,Mathematical Logic,High School Students,Middle School Students,Elementary School Students,Journal Articles,Theses

In this study, it was aimed to evaluate the mathematical justification studies in mathematics education between 2007 and 2016. In the study, 31 theses and articles about mathematical justification in mathematics education were analyzed by means of determined databases. In the literature review, the studies were classified according to the method, the study group, the mathematics subject, and the time frame of ten years. As a result of study, mathematical justification studies in mathematics education were carried out mostly in 2009, 2010 and 2016. As a study group, examined studies are composed mostly of students. As a method, qualitative method was used mostly. The tasks related to justification at three different levels of education were included. According to primary, middle and high school levels, the most common areas of learning for which mathematical justification tasks take place are numbers and operations, algebra and numbers and algebra, respectively.
Influence of Social Media on the Social Behavior of Students as Viewed by Primary School Teachers in Kwara State, Nigeria
Author: Adegboyega, Lateef Omotosho
Date: 2020-04-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Social Media,Influence of Technology,Elementary School Students,Elementary School Teachers,Teacher Attitudes,Foreign Countries,Computer Use,Children,Teacher Characteristics,Antisocial Behavior,Student Behavior,Web 2.0 Technologies

Nowadays, lectures and teachings have been conducted through social media. However, social media has its downside which when students and youths are not well monitored, they will absorb the negative side from their social media. Hence, this survey focused on the influence of social media on the social behavior of students as viewed by primary school teachers in Ilorin Metropolis, Kwara State, Nigeria. The survey is descriptive with two hundred primary school teachers selected as participants. A research question was raised and answered, and there were three hypotheses formulated and tested using t-test and ANOVA at a p-value of 0.05. The findings revealed that students' usage of social media had a negative influence on their social behaviour. In addition, there were no statistical differences in the view of participants on the influence of social media on the social behavior of teachers based on gender, age, and educational level. Therefore, primary school teachers need to sensitize students on the appropriate use of social media to improve their social behaviour among others was recommended.
Civic-University Synergy: Addressing Fair Housing through Engaged Community Programming
Author: Rios, Michael
Date: 2019-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Housing,Civil Rights,Program Implementation,Leadership Training,Government School Relationship,Program Development,Program Evaluation,Bias,Cultural Awareness,Communication Skills

With the anticipated implementation of the Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing (AFFH) ruling, the California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) initiated a civic-university partnership between themselves; the University of California, Davis Center for Regional Change; and the University of Kentucky Community Innovation Lab, to design a training program that would provide organizational leadership with the skills and knowledge necessary to implement the AFFH ruling. This case study examines the dynamic civic-university collaboration and provides lessons learned from the experience.
Focused Engagement: Lessons Learned from a Study Assessing Campus Climates for Political Learning and Engagement in Democracy
Author: Benenson, Jodi
Date: 2019-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: College Environment,Citizen Participation,Democracy,Political Issues,Student Participation,College Students,Focus Groups,Recruitment

Over the past 20 years, colleges and universities have committed to providing students with a wide range of civic and community engagement experiences, but little is known about campus climate for political learning and engagement at higher education institutions. This article examines the key opportunities and challenges associated with planning, recruiting, and conducting focus groups as part of a national project focused on political learning and engagement in democracy at one public Midwestern metropolitan university.
Moroccan University Students&apos; Conceptions of Neurotransmission
Author: Kouchou, Ihsane
Date: 2019-06-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Foreign Countries,College Students,Scientific Concepts,Neurology,Brain,Cognitive Processes,Neurosciences,Knowledge Level

Neurotransmission represents a key concept in the history of biology. The objective of this study is to elicit Moroccan university students? conceptions of neurotransmission and highlight potential difficulties and obstacles that may hinder its effective learning. A questionnaire was administered to 120 science students as a pre-test. After the neurotransmission course at Dhar El Mahraz Faculty of Science, the same questionnaire was re-administered. The results of the study appeared that the majority of the science students had deficiencies at integrating and assimilating the concept of neurotransmission and other related concepts.
Implementating Multiple Representation-Based Worksheet to Develop Critical Thinking Skills
Author: Abdurrahman, Abdurrahman
Date: 2019-03-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Critical Thinking,Thinking Skills,Worksheets,Junior High School Students,Foreign Countries,Teaching Methods,Instructional Effectiveness,Energy,Science Instruction,Scientific Concepts,Learning Modalities

This study aimed to foster students' critical thinking skills through the use of multiple representation-based worksheet. Through a quasi-experimental research design (non-equivalent control group design), the sample of the study consisted of 74 students drawn from a junior high school in North Lampung. This sample was divided into two groups to assign the experimental and control groups. The experimental group was exposed to multiple representation-based worksheet, while the control group was instructed with conventional worksheet. The results of independent samples t-test showed that the experimental group was effective in fostering critical thinking skills (N-Gain = 0,34 --medium category). Furthermore, the study found the following indicators: providing an elementary clarification (N-Gain = 0,51 --medium category), building basic support (N-Gain = 0,39 --medium category), inferring (N-Gain = 0,24 --low category), making advance clarification (N-Gain = 0,46 --medium category), and setting the strategies and tactics (N-Gain = 0,10 --low category).
Teacher Education and Popular Culture: Proverbs about the Climate and Weather
Author: Leite, Laurinda
Date: 2019-03-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Proverbs,Climate,Weather,Popular Culture,Preservice Teachers,Older Adults,Foreign Countries,Elementary Education,Science Education,Prediction,Graduate Students,Beliefs,Familiarity,Information Sources

Proverbs are a part of cultural heritage of people. Proverbs about climate and weather influence human behaviours at such areas as agriculture and fishing. The pedagogical use of proverbs promotes to link everyday knowledge with scientific one. However, teachers should be familiar with the meanings of proverbs to integrate them into their classes. This article presents data collected from prospective teachers (n=22) and senior citizens (n=38). The results show that both of the groups believed proverbs, even though there were some differences concerning their familiarities with the content of the proverbs. This shows that the proverbs should be successfully used in science teaching to facilitate a better conceptual understanding of science content. Therefore, proverbs should be approached in teacher education contexts.