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Pengembangan Video Pembelajaran Matematika berbasis Realistic Mathematics Education pada Pembelajaran Segiempat

This study discusses the development of a mathematics learning video based on Realistic Mathematics Education (RME) on quadrilaterals, which aims to determine the process of developing a valid, practical, and effective RME-based mathematics learning video. The type of research used is research and development (R&D) with a 4D development model consisting of four stages: define, design, develop, and disseminate. The subjects of this study were 20 students of grade VII of SMP Negeri 4 Selayar. The instruments used included expert validation sheets, student activity observation sheets, teacher ability observation sheets in managing learning, student response questionnaires, teacher response questionnaires, and learning outcome tests. The developed learning video was declared valid based on the study's results. This video was declared practical based on the teacher's ability to manage learning, which was categorized as very good, and the results of the teacher response questionnaire were categorized as very practical. In addition, this video was also declared effective because it met three criteria for effectiveness: student response questionnaires with a very positive category, student activities that were classified as good, and mathematics learning outcome tests that achieved a 100% completion percentage. The development of RME-based learning videos provides valid, practical, and effective learning media, which can help teachers manage mathematics learning in a more interactive and meaningful way.

Organizational Culture, Support and Teaching Leadership Among Preschool Teachers in China: Basis for Teachers’ Development Plan

This study explores organizational culture, support, and teaching leadership of preschool teachers in China as basis of teachers’ development plan. The study adopted a descriptive research method that gathered data through a questionnaire survey which were distributed to target respondents through Question Star; imported gathered data into SPSS 22 for data analysis. The participants of this study are preschool teachers from three early childhood education institutions in three cities in China. Out of a total population of 1554, 456 samples participated in this study. The results of the study showed that most of the respondents were female with a bachelor’s degree, between the ages of 36-45, and had been teaching for more than 11 years. This study analyzes the importance of organizational culture, support mechanisms, and teaching leadership on the personal growth and teaching quality of preschool teachers. The research results show that a good organizational culture can stimulate the work enthusiasm and creativity of preschool teachers, an effective support mechanism can help improve the professional ability and teaching level of teachers, and excellent teaching leadership can lead teacher teams to work towards common goals. Based on the research results, suggestions were put forward to strengthen organizational culture construction, improve support mechanisms, and cultivate teaching leadership, in order to promote the personal growth and improvement of teaching quality of preschool teachers. This study has certain theoretical and practical significance for kindergarten education management and teacher development planning.

Creative Teaching Ability, Motivation, and Self-Efficacy Among Art And Design Teachers in Chinese Universities

This study explores the relationship between creative teaching ability, motivation, and self-efficacy among 425 art and design teachers in Chinese universities. A quantitative survey approach investigated these factors and their influence on teaching effectiveness. Most participants were female, aged 26-35, and held Master’s degrees or higher. The study identified “Evaluation and Reflection” as the most critical aspect for fostering creative teaching, while “Teacher Work Environment and Development” was the strongest motivator. Interestingly, self-development emerged as the most important factor for teacher self-efficacy. Age also played a significant role in the analysis. These findings highlight the interconnectedness of creative teaching ability, motivation, and self-efficacy for effective art and design education. The study proposes a comprehensive development plan for art and design schools based on these results. This plan encompasses strategies for educators, students, schools, and researchers. Educators would benefit from increased professional development opportunities, research support, and effective evaluation methods. Students would experience personalized education, practical training through industry collaboration, and mental health support. Schools could enhance interdisciplinary collaboration, implement international exchange programs, and cultivate an innovative college culture. Finally, researchers would be empowered by an improved research environment with grants, mentorship programs, and academic exchange opportunities. By implementing these recommendations, art and design schools can create an environment that fosters creative teaching, motivates educators, and ultimately enhances the overall learning experience for students.

Red Culture Integration and Challenges Among Pre-School Dance Education Teachers in China

This study utilized descriptive research to determine the relationship between Chinese preschool teachers’ competence and professionalism. A total of 386 preschool teachers from China participated in this study. Most of the respondents were female, aged between 26-35 years old, with a bachelor’s degree and 6-10 years of work experience. Cognitive, emotional, and behavioral integration of red culture is generally low, indicating a lack of engagement and appreciation for red culture among the respondents. Significant challenges exist in terms of teacher ability, curriculum, and classroom facilities, all of which hinder effective integration of red culture into children’s dance education. It is recommended that through training teachers, their participation and interaction skills in the classroom will be enhanced in order to increase students’ interest and motivation in learning. It is also recommended to optimize course design, adjust course content and teaching strategies according to students’ feedback and learning needs to ensure that course content is more attractive and practical, and use diverse teaching methods which will combine traditional teaching methods with modern technologies, such as online teaching platforms and multimedia tools, to meet the needs of students with different learning styles.

Pengembangan Modul Pembelajaran dengan Pendekatan Realistic Mathematics Education (RME) pada Materi Bangun Ruang Sisi Datar

This study aims to determine the process of developing learning modules with the RME approach and the validity, practicality, and effectiveness in improving student learning outcomes through learning modules with the RME approach. The type of research used is Research and Development (R&D), and it concerns the ADDIE development module, namely Analysis, Design, Development, Implementation, and Evaluation. The trial subjects in this study were 31 students of class VIII A of SMPN 2 Bontonompo Selatan. The instruments used in this study were expert validation sheets (media and materials), teacher response questionnaires, student response questionnaires, observation sheets of teacher abilities in managing learning, observation sheets of student activities, and learning outcome tests. Based on the study's results, it was found that the learning module with the RME approach met the criteria of being valid, practical, and effective. Thus, it can be concluded that the learning module with the RME approach is feasible for learning and can be an innovative alternative in improving the quality of mathematics learning that is more effective, practical, and according to student needs.

An Intervention Program to Promote Primary School Language Teachers' Sense of Self-Efficacy by Working with Current Newspaper Articles to Improve Pupils' Language Skills

Language teachers in grades 4-6 seek diverse ways to work with pupils and various text types to promote reading comprehension skills, written and oral expression, vocabulary and idioms, and understanding of linguistic components. They use textbooks and lesson plans, including different text types, stories, and poems. However, language teachers often struggle to integrate current, relevant, and age-appropriate social issues. Teachers strive to enrich pupils' knowledge and develop their independent critical thinking, engaging in respectful discussions, expressing opinions, listening to others, and formulating social values. This can be done by arousing curiosity and interest and increasing motivation for independent exploratory learning. Developed by the author and implemented in this research, "Promoting language skills and reducing gaps through learning based on current newspaper articles," teacher training program presents a unique way to reach these goals simply, accessibly, and creatively, based on age-appropriate topical newspaper articles to boost learners' language skills and narrow gaps that widened during the Corona period among primary school pupils. The program seeks to equip language teachers with practical work tools, thus allowing them to choose current articles and use them in planning and leading meaningful language lessons. Its uniqueness lies in a teacher's ability to choose a recent newspaper article and build a relevant lesson plan rather than adhere to given texts and activities. Doctoral research will accompany the program, examining its contribution to teachers' ability to plan lessons independently and increase their sense of language teaching self-efficacy.

Glince About the Outdoor Professional Teacher. What Does it Take to be an Outdoor Teacher?

Glince about The Outdoor Professional Teacher provides a comprehensive overview of the skills and competencies required to be an outdoor teacher. It emphasizes the diverse skills essential for effective outdoor teaching, including technical, interpersonal, and decision-making abilities. The document also discusses the Outdoor Leader Career Development Model (OLCDM) by Mark Wagstaff, which offers a structured framework for understanding outdoor educators' career progression and professional growth. The profile of an outdoor teacher encompasses a wide range of competencies, from environmental understanding and risk management to instructional skills and coaching techniques. The document also highlights the challenges and benefits faced by outdoor educators, emphasizing the need for ongoing professional development and supportive policies. This emphasis is designed to motivate and inspire the audience, underlining the importance of institutionalizing outdoor teaching approaches. Overall, it provides valuable insights into the multifaceted nature of outdoor education and the career development of outdoor educators.

Research on Competency Optimization Path of Physical Education Teachers in Primary and Secondary Schools under the Background of "Double Reduction" Policy

The competence of physical education teachers in primary and secondary schools is a comprehensive evaluation standard to measure whether physical education teachers in primary and secondary schools can complete their work efficiently and produce excellent performance. Under the background of the "double reduction" policy, physical education in primary and secondary schools puts forward new requirements on teachers' competency from the aspects of education service consciousness, work initiative, teacher continuing education, psychological state adjustment, etc. In order to cope with the changes brought about by the implementation of the "double reduction" policy, this study proposes a six-dimensional optimization path for physical education teachers in primary and secondary schools, including: Strengthening the professional knowledge training of physical education teachers in primary and secondary schools; Pay attention to the training of PE teachers' professional skills; Promoting the improvement of the teaching ability of PE teachers in primary and secondary schools; Strengthen the basic professional quality training of PE teachers in primary and secondary schools; Strengthen the construction of social adaptability of PE teachers in primary and secondary schools; Improving the sustainable innovation ability of PE teachers in primary and secondary schools. In order to provide reference for the personal development and better work of primary and secondary school physical education teachers.

Teacher Professional Development and Teaching Quality

For pupils to learn effectively, the quality of the instruction is critical. To become even more skilled educators, teachers must continue to learn. We refer to this procedure as "professional development. " In this study, we examined the relationship between teaching quality and professional development for teachers. We discovered that children typically learn more when teachers receive quality training and assistance to enhance their teaching abilities. Additionally, we discovered that instructors are more likely to employ successful teaching techniques in their classrooms when they feel encouraged and confident in their ability to improve as professionals. Students find learning to be more engaging and enjoyable as a result. Our findings demonstrate the high value of funding teacher professional development. Authors of paper have focussed on both elements to improve quality of teaching.

TEACHER CLASS MANAGEMENT ABILITY IN IMPROVING SCHOOL QUALITY

The purpose of this study was to determine the ability of teachers in managing the classroom to improve quality. This study uses a qualitative approach. Data collection techniques are: interviews, observations, and documentation studies. Data analysis techniques with data reduction, displaying data, drawing conclusions and verification. The subjects of this study were 1 principal and 15 BP2IP teachers at Malahayati School Aceh. Based on the results of the study, it is known that: the leadership of the principal and the ability of teacher class management in improving the quality of BP2IP Malahayati Aceh's schools has been going well, although not optimally. There are still shortcomings that must be corrected by the BP2IP Malahayati Aceh School Teacher.

AI Empowered Undergraduate Translation Teaching and Professional Improvement of Translation Teachers

With the rapid development of artificial intelligence technology (AI technology), the field of education has ushered in unprecedented changes. The application of AI not only provides new means and methods for undergraduate translation teaching but also prompts translation professionals to improve their teaching abilities and professional qualities continuously. The purpose of this paper is to explore how AI empowers undergraduate translation teaching and propose effective paths for the improvement of translation professionals. Through literature review, case analysis, and practical exploration, this paper elaborates on the role and impact of AI in translation teaching and strategies for teachers' professional development, aiming to provide references for undergraduate translation teaching and teachers' improvement.

Advancing Teacher Competencies through Lesson Study for Learning Community (LSLC): Insights from SMP Muhammadiyah 8 Batu City

Lesson Study for Learning Community (LSLC) is a collaborative approach designed to enhance the quality of teaching and learning by addressing the professional development needs of both teachers and students. This study analyzes the cognitive understanding and practical abilities of teachers at SMP Muhammadiyah 8 Batu City (SMPM 8) in implementing LSLC. The objectives include evaluating teachers’ knowledge and competencies related to LSLC, assessing progress in planning, conducting, and reflecting on LSLC-based activities through pre-test and post-test assessments, and providing foundational insights into the effectiveness of LSLC implementation for future improvement. This descriptive study, conducted from August 2023 to April 2024, involved 10 teachers actively engaged in LSLC activities. Data were collected using questionnaires, observations, written tests, and document analysis and analyzed descriptively. The results indicate significant improvements in teachers' cognitive understanding and practical implementation of LSLC, with average scores increasing from 58 (pre-test) to 88 (post-test). These findings underscore the effectiveness of LSLC workshops in enhancing teacher competencies, particularly in collaborative planning, student engagement, and reflective practices. The study offers initial insights into teachers’ knowledge of LSLC, which can inform the development of targeted professional development programs. It also highlights effective strategies for scaling LSLC practices to other schools and contributes to the broader understanding of LSLC's impact on teacher development and learning quality, providing evidence to inform educational policy at local and district levels.

Teacher Competency in Using Image Media to Improve Children's Memory at RA A Miftahul Ulum Sana Daja Village, Pasean District, Pamekasan Regency

Learnig media is very useful to use in learning. The use of media in learning can make it easier and attract students' learning interest. This research aims to analyze teacher competence in using image media to improve children's memory at RA A Miftahul Ulum Sana Daja Pasean Pamekasan. This research use desciptive qualitative approach. The subjects in this research were the principal and class A teacher at RA Miftahul Ulum. Data collection used in this research was observation, interviews and documentation, data analysis was carried out by data condensation, data presentation and conclusions. The results of this research show that teacher competence in using image media to improve children's memory at RA A Miftahul Ulum is very good. This can be seen from how the teacher's ability to plan lessons using image media to improve children's memory runs smoothly and children are able to recall what they have learned using images.

ПІДГОТОВКА МАЙБУТНІХ ВИХОВАТЕЛІВ ДО ПРОФЕСІЙНОГО ПЕДАГОГІЧНОГО СПІЛКУВАННЯ: ОСОБЛИВОСТІ РЕАЛІЗАЦІЇ У ВИЩІЙ ШКОЛІ

The paper is devoted to the problem of preparing future educator for professional pedagogical communication as a necessary of activity in the educational field. In the paper it is analyzed the essence of the concept of «professional pedagogical communication» and concluded that it is legitimate to consider it in two aspects: first, from the point of view of belonging to the field of application - as a type of professional communication implemented by teachers in the educational environment, performing a number of special functions (contact, informational, motivational, coordinating, expressive, managerial, establishing relationships, organizing influence (according to N.Volkova)) and ensures interaction and relationships with students regarding their education and upbringing; secondly, in terms of the personal achievement of the teacher in terms of the level of perfection of its implementation, at which it reaches the optimum equivalent to a high degree of humanistic communication culture. The components of training future educators for professional pedagogical communication are distinguished: professional, which makes it possible to communicate in the educational environment through mastering the subject of pedagogical activity; socio-psychological, the content of which is the ability of the future teacher to successfully use the means, mechanisms and forms of communication in the educational environment; ethical and deontological, which allows to build communication taking into account moral and legal regulations. The results of the analysis of the content of education of future educators are presented, which showed the potential suitability of educational programs for the implementation of the professional component through the disciplines of general and professional cycles and, at the same time, the insufficient opportunities of almost half of the programs to familiarize themselves with the socio-psychological principles and normative parameters of pedagogical communication. The consequence of this situation is a low level of culture of professional pedagogical communication of future teachers. It is proposed to improve the content of education of future educators by introducing disciplines into the compulsory educational components of bachelor's and master's programs that would ensure the mastery of socio-psychological, ethical and deontological principles of professional pedagogical communication, which would make it possible to comprehensively implement all components of communication training.

Examining the relationship between teaching ability and smart education adoption in K-12 schools: A moderated mediation analysis

Examining the relationship between teaching ability and smart education adoption in K-12 schools: A moderated mediation analysis

Impact of short-term patient education intervention on the teaching skills of physical therapy students: a randomized controlled trial

BackgroundPatient education is an important aspect of physiotherapy. Effective education is based on quality communication and understanding of patients’ needs. For a successful practice, it is necessary to recognize the factors that affect the ability to teach the patient and prepare new physiotherapists for this task. The research aims to determine the effect of training on the self-efficacy and skills of physiotherapy students in patient education.MethodsFinal-year physiotherapy students were randomized into an intervention group (52 students) and a control group (51 students). The intervention group participated in 2.5 hours of lectures, discussions, simulated exercises with colleagues, and video examples of patient education. Students in the control group received standardized instruction without the additional intervention provided to the experimental group. All students performed a self-assessment of their teaching abilities. Patient education was assessed by a blinded evaluator using the Objective Structured Clinical Examination from an audio-recorded simulated clinical practice task.ResultsThe results show no differences in demographic variables, while a significant improvement was achieved for the intervention group after the training. The intervention group before the experiment did not perform differently than the control group on self-efficacy items (p>.05), but they did perform significantly better than the control group after the experiment (p<.001). The intervention group showed better results than the control group in almost all observed fields.ConclusionShort-term educational intervention significantly enhances physiotherapy students’ self-efficacy and patient education skills, emphasizing the value of structured educational interventions.

Assessment of Metaliteracy Competencies Among Library Professionals in Indian Institutes of Technology

The digital revolution has reshaped academic libraries, requiring new skills from library professionals. This study explores how library professionals at Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs) are adapting to this change through their metaliteracy skills. By surveying 144 library professionals across IITs, we uncovered a complex process of digital adaptation and professional growth. Our findings reveal that most professionals are confidently entering the digital era, with three-quarters showing proficiency in basic digital tools. However, beneath this digital fluency lies a more intricate picture. While many excel in traditional tasks like database management and information retrieval − 65% reported high proficiency – there is notable reluctance when engaging with emerging technologies and cybersecurity challenges. Surprisingly, gender significantly influenced how professionals approached information evaluation and synthesis. Experience, though important for many metaliteracy skills, seemed less relevant in addressing modern concerns such as privacy protection and detecting misinformation. One of the most revealing findings is the gap between competence and teaching ability: although many professionals possess strong technical skills, only 31.5% feel confident in teaching these skills to others. This highlights the urgent need for targeted professional development that considers both gender dynamics and varying experience levels. By shedding light on these patterns, our study offers a pathway to reinforce the digital infrastructure of India’s leading technical institutions, ensuring library professionals can guide future researchers through an increasingly complex information landscape. Our findings not only enhance our understanding of metaliteracy in academic libraries but also provide practical insights for designing training programs to address these gaps. Ultimately, this work contributes to the broader discussion on digital transformation in academic libraries and the evolving role of library professionals in the digital age.

20 years of bibliometric data illustrates a lack of concordance between journal impact factor and fungal species discovery in systematic mycology.

Journal impact factors were devised to qualify and compare university library holdings but are frequently repurposed for use in ranking applications, research papers, and even individual applicants in mycology and beyond. The widely held assumption that mycological studies published in journals with high impact factors add more to systematic mycology than studies published in journals without high impact factors nevertheless lacks evidential underpinning. The present study uses the species hypothesis system of the UNITE database for molecular identification of fungi and other eukaryotes to trace the publication history and impact factor of sequences uncovering new fungal species hypotheses. The data show that journal impact factors are poor predictors of discovery potential in systematic mycology. There is no clear relationship between journal impact factor and the discovery of new species hypotheses for the years 2000-2021. On the contrary, we found journals with low, and even no, impact factor to account for substantial parts of the species hypothesis landscape, often discovering new fungal taxa that are only later picked up by journals with high impact factors. Funding agencies and hiring committees that insist on upholding journal impact factors as a central funding and recruitment criterion in systematic mycology should consider using indicators such as research quality, productivity, outreach activities, review services for scientific journals, and teaching ability directly rather than using publication in high impact factor journals as a proxy for these indicators.

Strategies for enhancing the teaching design ability of novice Chinese teachers in primary schools

Strategies for enhancing the teaching design ability of novice Chinese teachers in primary schools

언어네트워크 분석을 통한 예비영유아교사의 수업시연 내용 연구: 멘토링 중심 수업시연대회에 따른 변화

Objectives In this study, we conducted a language network analysis of the content of the changing lesson demonstrations as pre-service early childhood teacher experienced mentoring-centered lesson demonstrations. Methods For this reason, after 264 chapters of the 1st Selection Tournament Warrior Materials and mentoring were conducted for 34 participants in the Class Trial Competition, 362 chapters of the 2nd Final Selection Tournament Warrior materials were analyzed. Data were compared by keyword frequency analysis, network structure analysis, centrality analysis, and CONCOR analysis using KrKwic and UCINET 6 programs. Results First of all, In the first round of competitions, Guys was mentioned most often after We, and in the second round of competitions, Teacher was mentioned after We. Second, the relationships between keywords in the utterances in the second round competition were more concentrated than those in the first round competition. In terms of degree centrality, betweenness centrality, and eigenvector centrality, Guys was ranked in the top 3 in the first selection competition, and Teacher was ranked in the top 2 in the second selection competition. Third, according to the CONCOR analysis, two main clusters appeared in the first round of competitions is teacher-centered interaction and explanation about the content of the activity. Two main clusters appeared in the second round of competitions is child-centered interaction and a method cluster was formed for young children to participate in activities. Conclusions The results of this study suggest that it is necessary to develop a curriculum in collaboration between universities and early childhood educational institution in order to improve the professional abilities of pre-service early childhood teachers.