Achieving Quality Education Research Articles

Reflections of Good Practice of Infusing ESD to Improve Education Outcomes for Indigenous Learners in Light of a Global Pandemic

Abstract The COVID-19 global pandemic presented an unprecedented challenge to the sustainability strategies and initiatives of many nations. In many countries, education strategies and funding were negatively impacted and, consequently, especially vulnerable groups were highly affected, amongst them Indigenous communities around the world. As Indigenous communities were already amongst the most vulnerable before 2020, a strategically and well-planned recovery from this pandemic would be vital to secure their well-being. This article offers reflections on the potential of infusing Education for Sustainable Development (ESD) in the classroom, the school and the community as a whole, to deal with known and yet unprecedented sustainability challenges in presenting commonalities of 32 good practice reports from 21 countries collected in advance and during the global pandemic. Authors make the point of considering the pandemic and its widespread impact as yet another sustainability challenge and position ESD as a potential tool to achieve quality education and unleash the full potential of education for society when planning recovery efforts in hope for a better future of Indigenous communities in the long term. As the good practices were also included in a report of the UN Special Rapporteur on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples to the 48th Session of the United Nations Human Rights Council, focusing on the post-pandemic recovery efforts for Indigenous Peoples, further thoughts on both official reports and their alignment with the overall 2030 Agenda from an ESD perspective are included.

Identifying Reading Miscues and Reading Performance in the Oral Reading Verification Test in English: Basis for an Intensive Reading Program

Reading serves a vital role in achieving quality education. However, it is alarming to note the learners' poor reading performance in national and international assessments, which schools must address. In this study, the pupils' reading performance is looked into through the Oral Reading Verification Test (ORVT). It is a tool that assists in determining the reading strengths and weaknesses. It also helps to identify the pupils struggling with decoding and comprehension fluency. This study aims to determine the pupils' reading performance profile and the common reading miscues in the pupils' ORV pretest and posttest results. The study employed the descriptive method and was conducted at San Isidro Elementary School, Pilar, Bohol, with 200 pupils as participants from Grades IV, V, and VI. The One-Way-ANOVA F-test was used in identifying the significant mean difference in the pupils' ORV pretest and posttest scores of the control group. The pretest results showed that most of the pupils were at the frustration level, meaning they were slow readers and had poor comprehension. The posttest shows an evident improvement in the pupils' reading performance from frustration to instructional levels. This result was verified when it found a significant difference between pupils' Oral Reading Verification pretest and posttest. The pretest also showed several reading miscues, significantly improving during the posttest. Findings also reveal a significant difference in the pupils' performance when grouped according to grade levels. This study recommends that teachers conduct remedial classes in reading for pupils at the frustration level category and encourage them to read more English reading materials. Likewise, peer tutoring initiated by learners at the independent level is encouraged to help those who are slow readers. Teachers should apply different teaching methods and strategies in reading to catch the pupils' attention, boost their confidence, and read fluently with good comprehension.

Teacher Performance Improvement In Building Quality Education

Teachers play a very important role in carrying out their functions and duties as educators in realizing national education, because teachers are educators who will produce quality and quality students by providing knowledge to their students. To help the teacher's role in meeting these expectations, it is necessary to have efforts that can be taken to improve teacher performance in order to achieve quality education and produce quality students. Which educator or teacher will provide a direction in accordance with the guidelines which will produce results from the learning process that the nation and state can be proud of. This study aims to analyze improving the quality of education related to improving teacher performance. The quality of teachers can be improved through training programs and professional development as professional teachers

Pemakaian Media Pembelajaran Untuk Memperbaiki Kualitas Pendidikan Agama Islam di SMA Muhammadiyah 2 Ngawi

Efforts to achieve quality education, in providing learning materials teachers repeatedly encounter difficulties. In efforts to improve the teaching and learning process, the use of media is an appropriate alternative. One of the uses of media in an effort to help teachers convey learning is by utilizing media, because the media can not only help teachers but can also help students in the teaching and learning process. It can be seen that to overcome the problems that occur in the learning process the teacher can take advantage of learning media that are around the school and outside the school. This study aims to find out (a) the learning media used to improve the quality of Islamic Religious Education at Muhammadiyah 2 Ngawi High School (b) The use of media in learning can improve the quality of Islamic Religious Education at Muhammadiyah 2 Ngawi High School. This type of research is descriptive qualitative which aims to be able to clearly describe that instructional media can improve the quality of Islamic Religious Education at SMA Muhammadiyah 2 Ngawi. The author conducted this research at Muhammadiyah 2 Ngawi High School in class 11 Science from November 1 to December 31 2022. The conclusions from this study stated that the use of media such as prayer rooms, textbooks, infocus, student worksheets used in the learning process in high school Muhammadiyah 2 Ngawi can stimulate and improve the quality of Islamic Religious Education at SMA 2 Muhammadiyah Ngawi. Keywords: Learning Media, Quality, Islamic Religious Education

Secondary School Teachers’ Resiliency Amidst COVID 19 Pandemic

Achieving quality education is nonetheless the welfare among teachers. This study ascertains the effectiveness of Mindful Awareness Training among teacher-leaders resiliency in public secondary schools in the Philippines amidst pandemics. The participants of this study were subjected to a 10-minute training of mindful awareness at their own convenient time each day that is good for one week. They were asked to give their opinion before and after the training to determine the effectiveness of the said model. This study is a one-group quantitative design and utilized descriptive and non-parametric analyses. It found that Mindful Awareness Training is effective in the development of teachers’ resiliency levels. It helps teachers to boost their confidence in facing pandemic crises like COVID-19.

Manajemen Hubungan Masyarakat di SMK Nurul Islam

Quality educational institutions are educational institutions that meet national education standards. To achieve quality education, a school requires management, one of which is public relations management. Nurul Islam Vocational School is said to have good public relations management, which can be seen from its cooperative relationships with several companies and the community. The research used is qualitative research. Using observation, interview and documentation data collection methods. The data sources used in this research are primary and secondary data. The respondents interviewed were the principal, deputy head of public relations, department heads and teachers. In terms of data analysis techniques, there are several data analysis techniques carried out, namely, data collection, data reduction, data presentation to arrive at a conclusion on the data. The results of this research describe, 1) public relations management at Nurul Islam Vocational School carries out four functions of management itself, namely planning public relations to be implemented, organizing them according to the plan, implementing and even controlling or controlling them. 2) The supporting factors in public relations management are as follows, the curriculum that has been designed at Nurul Islam Vocational School. Meanwhile, the inhibiting factors are costs and facilities

METHODS OF QUALITY ASSURANCE IN THE PERFORMANCE OF HIGHER EDUCATION INSTITUTIONS JORDANIAN "THEORETICAL STUDY"

The study aimed to identify the methods used by higher education institutions to achieve quality education Quality has received significant attention in most countries of the world as one of the thestrutsbasic for education systems that have to keep up with the changes Globalism Andadapt to it And the starting point for scientifically qualified human cadres to participate in achieving development in its various dimensions, and facing the adverse effects resulting from the drivers of change, leading to practical solutions that benefit societies. To achieve this, the quality assurance process works onApply advanced methods to improve higher education and activate existing practices. Development payout will pass and achieve the highest possible outcomes for higher education institutions to suit local, regional and global needs.

PELATIHAN PENERAPAN MANAJEMEN PENJAMINAN MUTU PENDIDIKAN DALAM PROSES PEMBELAJARAN MELALUI METODE BLENDED LEARNING DI KARAWANG

This training is that the management process for process standards has not been optimally implemented properly, and the standard management of educators and educational staff has not been maximized including many teachers still not mastering the use of Information Technology (IT) as a means of supporting learning. The purpose of this training is to improve the competence of teachers in the learning process using the blended learning method so that the quality of learning becomes quality. This training was held in Karawang. This training refers to the standard of education management which has become the stipulation of the National Education Standards Agency (BSNP) so that it reflects superior and competitive management standards.
 Implementation of the training through the management program for the utilization of educators and education personnel, namely through workshops, in-house training, trainings, implementation of a clear reward and punishment system for teachers, education personnel and students. Supervision and evaluation of education quality management in the learning process through the blended learning method in Karawang is related to inputs such as infrastructure, students, teaching staff, financing and others that are not in accordance with the standards expected to achieve quality education.
 The result of this training is how a teacher is able to carry out the learning process using the blended learning method, which is a combination of online and offline learning so as to be able to achieve quality education outcomes

Research on the Establishment and Development Strategy of Calligraphy Characteristic School

Calligraphy art is an excellent traditional treasure of China. For Chinese people, calligraphy education is not only the teaching of Chinese character writing skills, but also the cultivation of Chinese culture. It is also the process of experiencing and practicing the rules of square and round, cultivating self-cultivation, aesthetic perception and other spirits in the writing practice. Carrying out characteristic construction reform in schools is an important way to achieve quality education, and creating calligraphy characteristic schools is also an important part of school characteristic construction. The establishment of calligraphy characteristic schools can not only improve students' traditional cultural accomplishment, cultivate their moral sentiments, and cultivate their recognition of the excellent traditional culture of the Chinese nation and national spirit; Moreover, it can promote the development of schools, balance educational resources and promote educational equity. This paper will take school A in Tianfu New District, Chengdu, Sichuan Province, China as an example, sort out the construction and development of its calligraphy characteristic schools, refine and form characteristic, effective and referential calligraphy education experience, explore effective strategies, provide strong support for the construction and development of calligraphy education characteristic schools, form templates and paradigms, and further improve the comprehensive quality of calligraphy education characteristic schools as a whole, Promote the comprehensive popularization and high-quality development of calligraphy education.

Strategies for Education Quality Management

The quality of education is the main objective of the policies of the different levels of government – national, regional, local and institutional. In the article, based on the areas of quality and their characteristics according to the state educational inspection standard, variants of strategies relevant to achieving this main goal are summarized as a vision for the development of institutions, part of the system of preschool and school education. Other specific strategies are also offered, according to the state of quality in the institution and the measures to increase it. Needs for developing long-term plans are identified and practices for integrated approaches to achieving quality education are analyzed. Attention is paid to the role of cooperation in school organizations, the commitment and motivation of pedagogical teams to achieve institutional goals. In this regard, emphasis is placed on the integrated interaction between the participants in the educational process when choosing an appropriate strategy or a set of strategies depending on the conditions of the institutions' functioning and the achieved results of the activity. Attention is paid to the role of the survey of the satisfaction of teachers, parents and students with the quality of the educational service and the participation of interested parties in quality assurance as a basis for the effectiveness of the development strategies of the institutions.

Principals’ power for achieving quality education in secondary schools of Ethiopia

This study comprehends the power of Ethiopian secondary school principals and learns valuable theories and models towards the quality of education. The study was delimited distinctly in government secondary schools of Ethiopia especially in South Nations, Nationalities Peoples Regional State. Qualitative research method was utilized. Six secondary schools from the three zones (Gedeo, Sidama, and Hadiya) were chosen for the study. The participants were six principals, 3 heads of province/Zone Education Department, 6 heads of Kebele Education and Training Board, and 3 retired principals. The primary sources to gather information were interview, focus group discussion, and document analysis. The study revealed that a portion of the principals realizes their power yet neglect to appropriately exercise because of negative obstructions from local authorities. This could affect academic achievement of the students.

Sink or Float: Experiencing Distance Learning Education through the Lens of College Students

At the onset of pandemic, schools offer online classes for those who have access to internet and correspondence-based learning (CBL) for those who have difficulties accessing internet signal. Hence, this study delved into the learning experiences of college students who subscribed to the CBL modality. Using phenomenology design, findings showed the difficulties and good experiences encountered in the CBL platform. Difficulties referred as sinkers are learning environment difficulty, scaffolding shortage and mental struggles. Good experiences referred as floaters are family bond support, mentor support, and dependent support. After two years of having this distance learning format, students still experience difficulties that pull them from achieving quality education. However, there are still good things out of these experiences which push them achieve their educational goals. This study hopes to contribute in advancing curriculum design, planning, and implementation of distance learning education, particularly those using solely modules in the Philippine education setting.

Secondary school teachers' perception of quality management practices in Ethiopia: Implications for quality education for all

Background: Most children in low-income countries complete their elementary education with low competency in essential reading, writing, and arithmetic skills. Besides, about 250 million students are not learning the basics, most of whom have spent at least four years in school, and this failure is coined the global learning crisis. This study aimed to examine educational quality management practices perceived by secondary school teachers. Methods: The study employed a multilevel mixed-method design. Employing a simple random sampling technique, the researcher selected 251 teachers from 10 secondary schools in the research regions. He collected data through a researcher-designed questionnaire, school standards, and student achievement records from November 2018 to March 2019. He analyzed data from a questionnaire using frequency, percentage, mean, Pearson correlation, and exploratory factor analysis. The document review concerning quality management was analyzed using content analysis to triangulate the quantitative findings. Results: At the school level, the study revealed the impracticality of laboratories. Besides, incompetent and unmotivated teachers and students ran the education business from the input side. At the same level, principals' management practices on staff development and encouraging parents to support their schools were low. The principals' management practices in the teaching-learning process were also undesirable at the classroom level. Overall, the study revealed incredibly insufficient input, process, and output management in the study context. Conclusion: Hence, the study concluded that it is difficult to achieve the very objectives of producing creative, critical, and problem-solving individuals through this type of educational provision and its management. Due to this, it is not easy to achieve quality education for all goals.

Role of academic libraries in the achievement of quality education as a sustainable development goal

PurposeThis study explored the role of academic libraries in the achievement of quality education as a Sustainable Development Goal.Design/methodology/approachThe study adopted a qualitative research approach and descriptive case study design. This study focuses on academic libraries from four universities in Ghana. From each university, the researchers purposely selected four respondents, comprising the heads of the libraries, deputies, and two assistant librarians or library assistants. Primary data were collected through semi-structured interviews, observations and document reviews. The results were analyzed and presented in descriptive and interpretive forms.FindingsThe study established that the majority of the library staff were aware of the sustainable development goal, SDG 4. The libraries provided relevant materials to support students’ learning, organize training on information literacy and engage library patrons in periodic information literacy programs to create awareness of the SDG 4. Since the libraries do not have their own internally developed policies on the SDG 4, they depend on the general United Nations (UN) document on the SDG and SDG 4 as a guide in information delivery; and the general policies on information delivery, teaching and quality assurance of the universities in general and the libraries in particular. The study concluded with a framework to guide the successful accomplishment of the SDG 4 in libraries.Research limitations/implicationsThe study focused on academic libraries in Ghana and adopted the purposive sampling technique which makes it assume a weak power of generalization.Practical implicationsThe study has implications for academic libraries and librarians in Ghana in achieving the SDG 4. It will guide librarians and academic libraries in formulating policies to guide them in their activities. The framework developed as a result of the findings will equally guide the librarians in their quest to provide information to achieve the SDG 4.Originality/valueThis study's originality lies in its articulation of academic libraries' initiatives in the actualization of the SDG 4 in Ghana with a developed framework to guide librarians and academic libraries. Academic libraries and librarians who are eager to contribute their quota to the achievement of the SDG 4 will find this study useful.

Pengaruh Motivasi Kerja dan Kinerja Guru Terhadap Peningkatan Mutu Pendidikan

Among the many factors that determine the quality of education are work motivation and teacher performance. Because the teacher is the implementer of education that is very necessary. However, it is not uncommon to find teachers who lack passion in carrying out their duties, both in terms of planning lessons, implementing learning, and evaluating learning, which of course will have an impact on the success of the goals to be achieved. Work motivation and good teacher performance will certainly encourage the achievement of quality education. This study aims to determine; (1) The direct effect of work motivation on improving the quality of education, (2) The direct effect of teacher performance on improving the quality of education, (3) The direct effect of work motivation on teacher performance, (4) Indirect effect of work motivation through teacher performance on improving the quality of education. The research method used is quantitative research with correlational survey research techniques. The analytical technique used in this research is Path Analysis. While the object of this research is the entire board of teachers at private Madrasah Tsanawiyah in Ciruas District, Serang Regency. The sample of this study were 67 teachers. The results of this study prove that: (1) there is a significant direct effect of work motivation on improving the quality of education as indicated by the path coefficient number (p31) of 0.949 (2) there is a significant direct effect of teacher performance on improving the quality of education as indicated by the number path coefficient (p32) of 0.550 (3) there is a significant direct effect of work motivation on teacher performance as indicated by the path coefficient value (p21) of 0.812 (4) there is a significant indirect effect of work motivation and teacher performance on improving the quality of education. That is, the contribution of work motivation affects the quality of education by 19.95% while the rest is 80.05%. This means that the higher the work motivation and the increase in teacher performance, the higher the quality of education will be.

The Integration of Global Competence Into Malaysian English as a Second Language Lessons for Quality Education (Fourth United Nations Sustainable Development Goal).

Research in the globalization era has emphasized the importance of global competence and its integration into language teaching and learning. This article discussed the current focus of global education through the integration of global competence in English as a Second Language (ESL) in Malaysia. The country’s global competence development among ESL teachers and students, along with its integration into English lessons, were identified, satisfying the need to achieve quality education. The global competence integration of ESL teachers will meet the fourth United Nations Sustainable Development Goal (SDG 4), which strives for quality education. The global education goals form a critical starting point of this article, which articulates the connection to the targets in SDG 4. Hence, this article investigated the significance of global competence in language teaching and learning in Malaysia. Overall, the integration of global competence among ESL teachers can provide life-long learning, enhancing the quality of education.

Evaluation Of Total Quality Management In The Achievement Of Quality Of Ma'had Al-Jami'ah IAIN Curup In The Middle Of The Covid-19 Pandemic

This study aims to evaluate Total Quality Management in Achieving Quality of Education in Ma' Had Aljamiah IAIN Curup in the Midst of the Covid-19 Pandemic. Research data obtained through interviews, observation, and documentation. Informants were selected purposively, and the adequacy of the data used purposive sampling technique. Research informants include the director and secretary of ma'had, and ustadz and mahasantri. Analysis of research data using a qualitative descriptive approach. The results of this study indicate that Ma'had Alajmiah IAIN Curup is in the good category. This is shown from the results of the well-implemented planning, implementation, evaluation and follow-up processes, as well as internal communication that runs synergistically. The achievement of the quality of education, especially learning outcomes is less than optimal with the application of semi-online learning. This is due to the condition of students in terms of psychology, geography, availability of facilities and unstable network conditions. Strategic steps taken to achieve quality education as stated in the principles of Total Quality Management by implementing continuous improvement processes, fostering a quality culture, focusing on customers, internal marketing, professionalism and focusing on customers. As well as formulating strategic steps in the form of quality organization, quality assurance, continuous quality improvement and public accountability, user satisfaction and related parties in achieving the quality of education.

Relevansi Manajemen Strategik Kepala Sekolah dalam Meningkatkan Mutu Pendidikan dan Daya Saing di Sekolah Dasar

The quality of education determines the success and competitiveness of an educational institution. The quality of this education will not succeed without the right strategy in determining the overall quality of all components in education. The problems that occur in the world of education which include less effective learning, quality teachers, inadequate infrastructure, graduate competency standards, and programs that do not support the achievement of quality and competitiveness. One of the efforts to improve quality and competitiveness is through the application of strategic management, so as to be able to determine appropriate strategic steps to improve the quality of education and competitiveness. This study aims to reveal the conditions and analysis, implementation and evaluation of strategic management, and the results achieved from the implementation of strategic management in improving the quality of education and competitiveness in SD Islam Terpadu Aikmel. The research method used is descriptive-qualitative. Data collection techniques used are interviews, observations, and documentation studies. The results of this study are the relevance or linkage between strategic management and the quality of education and competitiveness, because the quality of education is related to everything that becomes the standard for achieving quality education both in terms of student achievement, quality of teachers, and school programs in general. This is because the quality of education is one of the benchmarks for the ability of schools to compete.

Total Quality Management (TQM): Sebuah Langkah dalam Mengedepankan Kualitas Output melalui Sistem Kontrol Mutu (Quality Control) Sekolah

Total Quality Management (TQM) is an attempt to maximize competitiveness through continuous improvement process in this case the school is able to recognize the capabilities, advantages and also disadvantages. Implementation of Total Quality Management (TQM) in achieving quality education supported by high quality / quality output at the school is to improve all aspects of both the completeness of infrastructure facilities, the professionalism of teachers, as well as the quality of graduates (output). The purpose of this study was to determine the performance of Total Quality Management in achieving quality output through quality control (quality control) school. In the implementation of quality control is required a shared commitment among all components in the school, between school leaders, teachers, students, other school staff, parents also learners. The method used in the writing of this study is literature. Primary data obtained from studies and reading through the books according to subject. The study was conducted at the beginning of September 2014, involving discussions among peers. Based on these discussions concluded that: 1) Build quality so that it becomes a quality output needed a shared commitment among all components in the school, between school leaders, teachers, students, other school staff, parents also learners. 2) To get the quality of quality, to provide education not only give priority to the supply of input factors, but also the process. The quality of education can be fulfilled if there is an increase in the quality of school management with regard elements of input, process and output. 3) Total Quality Management (TQM) through a system of quality control (quality control) is an approach which seeks to improve the quality of education through the process so that it becomes a quality output, quality, and competitiveness. Improvement of the quality of the output is not only a school program, but also a government program.

Building Inclusive Societies Through Emotional Intelligence-Based Education Systems: Indian Perspective to Achieve Sustainable Development Goals

Social inequality and quality education are significant challenges faced by tribes in India. The study's key objective is to develop an Emotional Intelligence (EI) based conceptual framework for tribal education to achieve quality education and build inclusive societies. The developed framework integrates the Mixed Model of EI and the path-goal leadership theory. The purpose of the study was to do a literature review towards identifying the link between teachers' Emotional Intelligence Competencies (EIC) and growth mindset for effective teaching and superior performance. The article proposes four prime propositions that constitute prerequisites for further hypothesis formulation and validation studies. By adopting teaching practices embedded with growth mindset and EIC, the study has far-reaching implications in achieving sustainable development goals (SDG), such as SDG 4 – Quality Education and SDG 10 – Reduced Inequalities.