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Social Media Usage among Pre-Service Secondary Mathematics Teachers in Zambia
Author: Mulenga, Eddie Mumba
Date: 2020-06-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Social Media,Preservice Teachers,Secondary School Teachers,Mathematics Teachers,Foreign Countries,Handheld Devices,Student Attitudes,Individual Differences,Gender Differences,Technology Uses in Education,Mathematics Instruction

Social media technologies have reshaped our lives today and Zambian teachers do a massive use of smart phones, tablets, and other portable tools. In addition, they are continually searching for forefront innovations. Frequently, the utilization of these gadgets is not in manners foreseen by innovation advocates. This study focuses on exploring the use of social media platforms and the impact of such social networking services in the teaching and learning of mathematics by pre-service teachers. To explore pre-service teachers' use of social media in their teaching and learning experiences, the authors administered an adapted and validated research instrument via a quantitative survey system to a sample of 102 pre-service teachers from the Copperbelt University. Analysis of variance and multiple regression analysis were used to test the interplay of relationships between pre-service teachers' attitudes towards the use of social media based on year of study and gender, social media use and classroom integration, social media use, and mathematics pedagogy. Further, a statistical test was run to show whether positive correlations existed or not. Results disclosed that respondents showed an average use of social media tools in mathematics and provide a prediction model for pre-service teachers' future integration of social media in the teaching and learning of mathematics.
Co-Designing and Learning in Virtual Reality: Development of Tool for Alcohol Resistance Training
Author: Lyk, Patricia Bianca
Date: 2020-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Foreign Countries,Design,Computer Simulation,Alcohol Abuse,Prevention,Skill Development,Late Adolescents,Young Adults,Boarding Schools,Film Production,Folk Schools,Peer Influence,Resilience (Psychology)

This paper presents the design process of a Danish educational virtual reality (VR) application for alcohol prevention. Denmark is one on the countries in Europe with the highest alcohol consumption among adolescents. Alcohol abuse is a risk factor for a variety of diseases and contributes as a significant factor to motor vehicle accidents. The application offers first-hand experiences with alcohol in a safe environment. This is done by simulating a party situation using 125 different 360-degree movie sequences and displaying it in a virtual reality headset. The users create their own experience through a choose your own adventure game experience. The experience is designed to acquire skills for recognizing and handling peer pressure, which has been found to be one of the main reasons for drinking initiation. These skills are acquired though experimental learning. The application is a product of a co-design process involving 10 students (aged 18-28) studying film making and game design at Askov Folk High School (a special kind of Danish boarding school without exams for young adults), Denmark, their teachers, alcohol experts from social services and researchers with expertise within health promotion, social marketing, VR, interaction design and game development. Additionally, 35 students from Askov Boarding School (aged 15-17) participated as actors and extras. This article contributes to research within development of 360-degree video applications for experimental learning with a practical example. The iterative design process of the application, containing exploration of key concepts, concept design, prototype design, pre-usability testing, innovation design and usability test is described, as well as our reflections on virtual experimental learning in the application.
The Improvement of Communication and Mathematical Disposition Abilities through Discovery Learning Model in Junior High School
Author: Hayati Dina, Zinatun
Date: 2019-01-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Communication Skills,Mathematics Skills,Skill Development,Discovery Learning,Public Schools,Teaching Methods,Junior High School Students,Correlation,Instructional Effectiveness,Foreign Countries

The purpose of this study was to determine the improvement of students' mathematical communication and disposition abilities taught with discovery learning models. This study us quantitative approach with the type of experimental research and the research design us pretest and posttest design type experiments. The sample was chosen randomly from two classes of 7th grade in one of public junior high school in Sigli, Aceh. The research instrument used was mathematical communication ability test and mathematical disposition questionnaire. The data analysis of students' communication and disposition ability was done by two-way ANAVA test at a significant level of 0.05. The results showed that the improvement of students' mathematical communication and disposition skills taught with discovery learning models was better than those taught with conventional approaches. Furthermore, there was no interaction between discovery learning model and the level of students towards improving communication skills and mathematical dispositions. Therefore, the mathematics teachers can implement discovery learning models in learning to build the next polyhedron. Future researchers should conduct research at other schools in order to improve students' mathematical communication skills in mathematics learning.
Potential Effect of PISA Equivalent Questions Using the Context of Aceh Traditional House
Author: Usnul, Uliyatul
Date: 2019-07-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Achievement Tests,Foreign Countries,Secondary School Students,International Assessment,Problem Solving,Mathematics Tests,Mathematics Skills,Test Items,Formative Evaluation,Thinking Skills

The achievement of Indonesian students in PISA remains unsatisfactory, as evidenced by their scores that are below the baseline level set in PISA. One of the contributing factors is that Indonesian students are less trained in solving problems with characteristics such as in PISA items. Therefore, it is necessary to familiarize Indonesian students with PISA equivalent problems, but the availability of these questions is still limited, especially concerning reasoning ability. In addition, the use of context is also crucial, especially the local contexts, which can help students understand mathematical phenomena from the perspective of their life experiences. The purpose of this study was to develop the questions of PISA equivalent mathematical reasoning ability using the context of Aceh traditional houses. This research used formative evaluation type development research from Tessmer. The results of this study were 12 mathematical questions equivalent to PISA using the context of Aceh traditional house. The potential effect of the questions developed was analyzed based on the student's responses to the questionnaire, including two aspects: 1) students are interested and seriously working on the questions and 2) the students are interested in using the equivalent PISA questions in the future.
Emotional Education in the Formation of Adolescents: An Exploratory Research Study
Author: Alves, Edvânia dos S.
Date: 2020-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Emotional Development,Adolescent Development,Foreign Countries,Self Concept,Self Control,Self Motivation,Empathy,Interpersonal Competence,Socioeconomic Status,Cultural Capital,Individual Characteristics

This article is the result of exploratory research on the partial implementation of the Emotional Education Program for Preventing Violence (PEEPV, in Spanish) in two schools of different socioeconomic profiles, in the city of Recife, Brazil. PEEPV was designed with a view to improving the integrality of the formation of adolescents enrolled in compulsory regular education in Spain. Based on the experience of this Program in its home country, it was assumed that PEEPV could likewise contribute to the integral formation of adolescents in compulsory regular education in Brazil. In each school, a control group and an intervention group were set up, the performance of both of which was measured by using a five-point, 40-item Likert scale, with subscales designed to assess the following concepts of emotional development: self-knowledge, self-control, self-motivation, empathy and social skills. 643 questionnaires were applied. The T-type test of Means was used with independent samples, which refer to the moments before and after the intervention. The results showed no evidence that there had been any emotional-relational development regarding the above concepts. Despite these results, they show that there is a significant difference between the two schools that are of different socioeconomic strata, which raises the need for further research on the relationship between the concepts of &quot;habitus&quot; and cultural capital of the sociologist Pierre Bourdieu and the skills that Emotional Education seeks to develop.
Evaluation of Greek Second Chance Schools in Prison by Detainees
Author: Papaioannou, Vasiliki
Date: 2020-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Foreign Countries,Correctional Education,Institutionalized Persons,Program Effectiveness,Adult Students,Trainees,Multiple Literacies,Student Motivation,Educational Research,Program Content,Positive Attitudes,Negative Attitudes,Vocational Rehabilitation

With the establishment of Second Chance Schools (SCS) inside Greek prisons, a more systematic and integrated effort was made for the overall development of trainees. Many studies have been conducted regarding the work that SCS provide. For this reason, a systematic review of the relevant bibliography and a compilation of the findings of the studies realized between 2006-2018, regarding the evaluation of the educational program provided by SCS in the prison, was considered appropriate. The results demonstrate that all inmate trainees evaluate SCS positively, concerning the educators, the school climate, the curriculum that incorporates subjects that cater for their educational needs, the active teaching techniques and flexibility in syllabus. On the other hand, trainee inmates make negative judgments about the organizational part mainly, while in the curriculum they point out some failures and deficiencies, especially in relation to their future professional reintegration.
An Analysis of the Relationship between Students&apos; Scientific Attitude and Students&apos; Learning Style in Junior High School
Author: Nugraha, Ikmanda
Date: 2020-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Foreign Countries,Junior High School Students,Student Attitudes,Cognitive Style,Scientific Attitudes,Learning Modalities,Scientific Concepts,Beliefs,Personality Traits,Folk Culture

The objectives of this study were to profile the relationship of scientific attitude level and learning style preference among junior high school students in Bandung. This study utilized a survey research design with a total sample size of 110 students. A scientific attitude questionnaire and a visual, auditory, and kinesthetic (VAK) learning style inventory were administered in this study. The questionnaire measures five aspects of scientific attitude, specifically rationality, curiosity, open-mindedness, aversion to superstition, and objectivity. The VAK learning style inventory evaluates the preferred means of receiving sensory information. The scientific attitude questionnaire provided consistent results, as indicated by its reliability coefficient (0.896). The results show that junior high school students have an average level of scientific attitude and generally prefer a kinesthetic learning style. There was a medium relationship between scientific attitude and learning style among the students (Cramer's V coefficient = 0.239). It is concluded that learning style must be considered in implementing a science lesson, especially in the Indonesian context.
The Problems That Syrian Refugee Children, Class Teachers and Turkish Children Face in the School Environment from the Standpoint of Trainee Teachers
Author: Özmen, Zehra Kiliç
Date: 2020-09-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Refugees,Preservice Teachers,Language Proficiency,Barriers,Social Development,Emotional Development,Student Adjustment,Communication Problems,Student Teacher Attitudes,Grade 1,Grade 2,Classroom Environment,Semitic Languages,Turkish,Second Language Learning,Foreign Countries,Young Children

The aim of this study is to indicate the problems that Syrian refugee children, class teachers and Turkish children face in their school environment. The data of this study were realized via case study design which is one of the qualitative investigative designs. Interviews were carried out using the observation notes of the prospective teachers as well as their semi-structured discussion forms. As a result of the content analysis of data obtained from the research, it was seen that the most significant problem faced by the study participants was &quot;language problem&quot;. In connection with the language problem, it was seen that factors such as adaptation, communication, and pedagogic condition, social and emotional development influenced them negatively. As the Syrian students do not know Turkish and they are taught with the traditional methods, they do not benefit from the teaching activities and they get bored in classes. While this situation causes behavioral problems in the classroom, the teachers spend more time with the Syrian students. This makes them to fall behind and not to finish the curriculum in time. It is recommended classroom teachers should receive training on how to teach in a multicultural classroom, language courses should be opened, designated based on their age and knowledge of Turkish to solve the language problem of Syrian children and adults and classroom teachers should receive &quot;Teaching Turkish as a Foreign Language&quot; education.
Discovery Learning with the Solar System Scope Application to Enhance Learning in Middle School Students
Author: Zahara, Atika
Date: 2020-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Discovery Learning,Astronomy,Middle School Students,Technology Uses in Education,Science Instruction,Concept Formation,Grade 7,Foreign Countries,Pretests Posttests,Science Activities

In education, &quot;Industrial Revolution 4.0&quot; refers to utilizing technology to present students with complex situations that will develop their critical thinking and problem-solving skills. The use of technology in the science curriculum should be designed according to established learning models. This study aimed to investigate the effect of implementing a discovery learning model, supported by the Solar System Scope computer application, on the ability of students to master essential concepts. This research used a One-Group Pre-test-Post-test design. Participants were 31 7th-grade students at one school in Bandung, Indonesia. The results showed a medium enhancement of concept mastery in students from pre-test to post-test (N-Gain=0.48). No gender difference in outcomes after the implementation of discovery learning with the Solar System Scope application was found. Based on these results, discovery learning supported by the Solar System Scope application could be an alternative teaching approach to enhance students' skills in mastering concepts.
Evaluation of the Science Laboratory Applications Course in a Pre-Service Primary School Teacher Curriculum
Author: Altunova, Nebi
Date: 2020-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Preservice Teacher Education,Teacher Education Curriculum,Elementary School Science,Science Laboratories,Science Experiments,Instructional Effectiveness,Undergraduate Study,Science Process Skills,Skill Development,Student Attitudes,Laboratory Procedures,Time Management,Preservice Teachers,Foreign Countries

In this study, the Science Laboratory Applications (SLA) course given in a department of Elementary School Teaching in Turkey was evaluated for effectiveness. A triangulation research design, with mixed methods, was employed based on research data collected via a semi-structured interview form, a Science Experiments Evaluation Rubric (SEER) developed by the researchers, and the researchers' diary notes. The study group included 66 pre-service teachers in their second year of study. To select the participants, a maximum variation sampling method was used with the qualitative interviews. The SEER scores were analyzed using the packaged software of SPSS, while interview data were evaluated using content analysis, and descriptive analysis was applied to the researcher's diary notes. The quantitative and qualitative results obtained in the study revealed that pre-service teachers achieved the course outcomes as well as the objectives of the curriculum. Based on these results, several suggestions are put forward for future researchers and practitioners.
The Influence of Instructional Leadership on Learning Organisation at High Performing Primary Schools in Malaysia
Author: Hui, Lim Siew
Date: 2020-07-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Foreign Countries,Instructional Leadership,School Effectiveness,High Achievement,Principals,School Administration,Teacher Attitudes,Elementary School Teachers,Public Schools,Leadership Effectiveness

Transforming a school into a learning organization requires a significant cultural shift, change of mind-sets and a school-wide commitment to self-reflection and evaluation. The headmaster's presence and drive in the school are urgently needed to bring the school to its intended purpose. Various styles of leadership will characterize the behaviour of a leader in performing their duties. It is essentially crucial for headmasters to increase competencies and skills in their practice of instructional leadership at the school. This study was conducted to identify the influence of instructional leadership on learning organization. It involved 286 teachers from 14 high-performing primary schools in the northern zone of Peninsular Malaysia. The modified Principal Instructional Management Rating Skills (PIMRS), and Middle School Teacher Survey (MSTS) were applied as research instruments. Data was analyzed using Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) aided program AMOS 24. Findings indicated that instructional leadership was significantly related to learning organization. Results showed that loadings were significantly fit based on all index values tested with SEM and achieved the required level of the Goodness-of-Fit. Hence, findings could potentially benefit educational practitioners in planning, designing, implementing and evaluating future training such as professional development programs to sustain and enhance the leadership excellence of school leaders in Malaysia. Considerable time, efforts, and resources, however, will need to be allocated strategically, to turn any school into a successful and sustainable learning organization. What is important in bringing change and improvement is the collective agreement of the vision and objectives of the school.
Sustainability of Education Reforms: An Investigation into the Professional Development Component of USAID/Egypt Education Reform Program (ERP, 2004-2009)
Author: Badran, Alaa
Date: 2020-08-31
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Sustainability,Educational Change,Foreign Countries,Faculty Development,Educational Practices,Educational Policy,Policy Formation

The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) started its operations in Egypt in 1975. Its work on education development included supporting access and gender equity, community participation, professional development, and also extended to policy reforms. Education Reform Program (ERP) was one of USAID's initiatives implemented between 2004 and 2009. The program intended to support the Egyptian Ministry of Education (MOE) with strategies to enhance a system-wide reform. It also piloted school-based reform in 256 schools across seven governorates. This study explores the sustainability of practices that were advocated as part of ERP's professional development (PD) component. A qualitative approach was adopted to afford a better understanding of the long-term impact of ERP's PD activities. Document analysis and semi-structured interviews were used as data collection tools with 38 participants (teachers, heads of training units, and administrators) in four selected schools. Participants were asked about the PD practices at their schools, and the sustainability of changes introduced as part of ERP. Results highlight varying degrees of continuity of practices across participating schools and individuals and offer implications for future consideration.
The Impact of English Language Proficiency Testing on the Pronunciation Performance of Undergraduates in South-West, Nigeria
Author: Adebola, Oyinloye Comfort
Date: 2020-09-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Foreign Countries,Language Proficiency,Undergraduate Students,Pronunciation,Language Tests,Correlation,English (Second Language),Second Language Instruction,Communication Skills

This study investigated the impact of English Language proficiency testing on the pronunciation performance of undergraduates in South-west. Nigeria. The study was a descriptive survey research design. The target population size was 1243 (200-level) undergraduates drawn from eight tertiary institutions. The instruments used for data collection were the English Language Proficiency Test and Pronunciation Test. The English Language proficiency test was used to measure the performance of students in English Language and was adopted from the Post-UTME past questions from Babcock University Admissions Office on Post Unified Tertiary Admissions and Matriculation Examinations screening exercise (Post-UTME) for undergraduates in English and Linguistics. The test contains 20 objective English questions with optional answers. The instruments were validated through experts' advice as the items in the instrument are considered appropriate in terms of subject content and instructional objectives while Cronbach alpha technique was used to estimate the reliability coefficient of the English Proficiency test, a value of 0.883 was obtained. The research questions were answered with mean and standard deviation while hypothesis was tested with Pearson Product Moment Correlation Coefficient at 0.05 alpha level. The findings of the study revealed that the mean value of the students' English Proficiency and pronunciation scores were 66.36 and 74.21% respectively, which showed that the students' English proficiency and pronunciation performance were above average and high result respectively; there was a significant positive relationship between proficiency in English Language and pronunciation performance of the students who participated in the study (r = 0.589; p &lt; 0.05).