Activities For Students Research Articles

Peningkatan Kesadaran Lingkungan Dalam Pengelolaan Lingkungan Biota Laut Masyarakat Pesisir Di Desa Wiring Tasi Kecamatan Suppa

This activity aims to increase environmental awareness in environmental management of marine biota in coastal communities in Wiring Tasi village, Suppa District. This activity was carried out in collaboration with TSJL PT PLN Makassar region and STIEM Bongaya Makassar and took place on 4 and 5 November 2024. This activity was attended by 15 people from the coastal community of Wiring Tasi village, Suppa District, Pinrang. The activity method is carried out by presenting the material and continuing with discussion activities. The target to be achieved in community service activities for lecturers and students of the Accounting and Management Study Program in Coastal Communities in Suppa is: Increasing understanding and knowledge of the community regarding the concept of ecotourism development in improving community welfare. The results of this activity provide positive benefits for the community, educate and share knowledge for mutual progress. The target of this activity is for coastal communities to support economic growth by preserving the environment, with the hope that ecotourism can increase tourist visits in the area which can contribute to improving the welfare of the community. MSMEs can grow and develop, contribute more to the community, and create new jobs.

Combination of Multi-Objective Optimization on The Basis of Ratio Analysis and ROC in The Selection of Extracurricular Activities

The selection of extracurricular activities for students often involves several challenges and problems. Some problems in the selection of extracurricular activities include limited time, interests and talents, limited facilities and infrastructure, and awareness of choices. Problems in the selection of extracurricular activities include limited time, interests and talents, limited facilities and infrastructure, and awareness of choices. The purpose of this study is to provide recommendations for a decision support system model for students in the selection of extracurricular activities by applying the ROC method as a method of weighting criteria and the MOORA method as an alternative ranking tool for extracurricular activities that become recommendations for students. The combination of MOORA and Rank Order Centroid (ROC) methods is an approach that can be used in complex multi-criteria decision analysis. This method combines the strengths of both methods to provide more comprehensive and effective solutions in decision-making. The results of the study on the selection of extracurricular activities using a combination of MOORA and ROC methods, recommendations for extracurricular activities for Futsal extracurricular activities with a value of 0.444 as recommendations based on the final calculation results with the MOORA method got rank 1, for rank 2 recommended extracurricular activities Basketball with a final value of 0.437, and rank 3 recommended extracurricular activities Karate with a final value of 0.426.

Differences In Patterns of Fiber Consumption and Physical Activity In Students With and Without Functional Constipation at Health Polytechnic, Tasikmalaya, Cirebon Area

Infrequent fiber consumption patterns and light physical activity can cause functional constipation. The purpose of this study was to analyze differences in fiber consumption patterns and physical activity in students with and without functional constipation at the Tasikmalaya Health Polytechnic, Cirebon Region. This study uses a cross-sectional, using a stratified random sampling technique involving 100 students. Data collection using Rome III questionnaire, Food Frequency Questionnaire, and International Physical Activity Questionnaire. Bivariate analysis using Chi-Square test and Fisher's Exact test. The results showed that students with frequent fiber consumption patterns were 39% and rarely 61%, with Chi-square (p = 0.384). While students with light physical activity were 89%, and 11% heavy, with the results of the Fisher's Exact (p = 0.053). It can be concluded that this study shows that there is no significant difference between fiber consumption patterns and physical activity in students with and without functional constipation.

The Effect of an Educational Video on Physical Activity for Diabetes Prevention among Obese High School Students in Yogyakarta

The association of obesity with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) in adolescents has increased globally over the past 2 decades. Thus, it must be prevented and overcome with particular management. The study aimed to analyze the impact of video education on physical activity for the prevention of T2DM among obese high school students in Mergangsan district, Yogyakarta. This was a quasi-experimental study with one group pre and post-test design. Educational videos about the introduction to physical activity education were made and given to students. A total of 47 obese adolescents were recruited and tested for physical activity using the Physical Activity Questionnaire for Adolescents questionnaire. (PAQ-A). The data was processed and analyzed using the Wilcoxon test with SPSS version 23.0. The results of the study were obtained before video education, physical activity in students with obesity was classified as mild (66%). After the video education was given, the physical activity of the majority was moderate (78.7%). There was an association between video education media and physical activity for the prevention of diabetes mellitus in students (p<0.001). The school is expected to continue to provide health advice to students, especially on obesity students to prevent T2DM in adolescents, and the use of educational media with video will be more effective.

The Influence of Cultural Difference Cognition on the Entrepreneurship Process of International Students in China

This study focuses on the entrepreneurial activities of Chinese students studying abroad, and explores in depth the impact of cultural differences on the entrepreneurial process of international students. Through literature review and theoretical analysis, a theoretical model was constructed to investigate the impact of cultural differences among international students on the entrepreneurial process. This reveals the significant impact of cultural differences on the entrepreneurial process of international students, providing useful insights for them to overcome cultural differences and smoothly carry out entrepreneurial activities. International students can enhance their awareness of cultural differences, explore unique business perspectives and innovative inspirations in the market, and utilize economic and social differences to seek opportunities for cross-border entrepreneurship. At the same time, universities and all sectors of society should also pay attention to entrepreneurship education for international students, provide necessary support and guidance, and promote the healthy development of entrepreneurial activities for international students.

Collaboration of Unplugged and Plugged Activities for Primary School Students: Developing Computational Thinking Skills with Programming

The study was carried out with 18 primary school students (11 girls, 7 boys) who participated in programming training conducted at a university. In this research, the implementation of programming activities in the whole classroom is a case study. While trying to understand the phenomena during the implementation of the activities in the study, a quasi-experimental design was carried out without a control group in order to determine the changes before and after learning and to investigate the research questions. In this quasi-experimental design, measurements were made both before the implementation (pre-test) and after the implementation (post-test). The results showed that the combination of plugged and unplugged programming activities help improve primary school students' computational thinking skills. At the end of the study, it was concluded that unplugged and plugged activities would be beneficial for primary school students when used together. Further research is needed to evaluate these activities separately, their role in providing the gains, and the students' thoughts about these activities. In addition, the effects of using different teaching methods in programming education can be examined.

Influencing Factors of the Orienteering Team of Coaches in Selected Universities in Guangdong Province, China

Orienteering has its origins in early field military activity in Sweden. Hong Kong, China is the first region in China to come into contact with orienteering. In 1983, the Chinese People's Liberation Army Sports Institute held the "Orienteering Experimental Competition" in the Baiyun Mountain Scenic Area of Guangzhou City, Guangdong Province, which opened the prelude to the development of orienteering in China. Orienteering is a representative high-level comprehensive sports event for college students in Guangdong Province, China, with the sports teams participating in the Guangdong University Games and the Guangdong University Orienteering Championship from 2018 to 2022. Among them, the China Guangdong University Games (held every three years in 2019 and 2022 respectively), the China Guangdong University Student Orienteering Championship (held once a year), combined with the statistics of the registration list of the events in the past five years, a total of 84 universities participated in the China Guangdong University Games and the China Guangdong University Student Orienteering Championship. This study has certain scope and limitations in formulating the research plan and direction. Firstly, this paper analyzes the spatial distribution characteristics of orienteering teams in colleges and universities in Guangdong Province. The main objective is to verify the influence of sports human resources, sports facilities resources, physical education teaching resources and sports training resources on the development of orienteering teams in Guangdong Province, China. Questionnaires were distributed and collected in this study. A total of 84 universities participated in the above 6 orientation activities for college students in Guangdong Province, and 5 representative universities were selected as research objects. Among them, four orienteering teams with the university as the research object have achieved good results in the competition and have been established for a long time, and the other university is a place where researchers work. One coach and four athletes per university. Respondents felt that different resources had a strong sense of identity with the impact of orienteering on Guangdong University in China. There was no significant difference between the self-efficacy level of the respondents and the impact of orienteering on Guangdong University, China, and there was no direct relationship between the two resources. According to the results of the study, a framework for strengthening orienteering in universities in Guangdong Province can be developed to improve the level of orienteering strength in universities in Guangdong Province, China.

PATTERNS OF STUDENT MENTORING FROM THE CAMPUS TEACHING PROGRAM IN IMPROVING STUDENT LITERACY AT SDN 43 CAKRANEGARA

This research aims to find out, identify, and analyze students' literacy abilities and patterns of mentoring students from campus teaching programs to improve student literacy at SDN 43 Cakranegara. The approach used in this research is a qualitative approach with a case study method. The data collection techniques used were observation, interviews, and documentation. The data analysis technique in this research uses qualitative data analysis techniques with a data reduction process, data presentation, and conclusion. The results of this research found that students' literacy skills were at the performative level. The pattern of mentoring campus teaching program students in this research was carried out by (1) providing learning facilities through the School Literacy Movement program such as the use of reading corners, the use of word cards, letter cards, digital literacy, and traditional games; (2) supervise children's learning activities by differentiating innovation programs according to learning styles and according to reading and writing skills in low-grade students and high-grade students; and (3) supervise the use of children's learning time in a program called the School Literacy Movement by scheduling structured activities for high and low-grade students. After mentoring students who have difficulty in reading, based on the results of observations and interviews, the average low-grade students who previously did not know letters became familiar with letters and moved up the level reading level 2, namely the group of students with the level of ability to read words and sentences, while in high grades, the average was able to read fluently from those who were previously at the stage of spelling letters. Apart from observations and interviews, based on the results of the AKM post-test, the literacy rate of students increased by around 5-10%.

Desain Pengembangan Buku Ajar Sejarah Kebudayaan Islam Berbasis QR Code MA Mambaul Ulum Jombang

This research and development aims to (1) design and develop a more attractive QR Code-based Islamic Cultural History textbook with material that is easy to understand, equipped with pictures and videos that are appropriate to the material developed so as to encourage students to learn effectively. independently 2) determine the level of effectiveness of the QR Code-based Islamic Cultural History textbook. This research uses research and development methods. The samples tested were students from classes XI IPA and XI IPS. Data collection used validation questionnaires, response questionnaires, interviews, observations and documentation carried out at MA Mambaul Ulum Megaluh Jombang. The data analysis techniques used are qualitative and quantitative. Validation by media experts gave an assessment in the "very suitable" category, media experts and student results gave an assessment in the "suitable" category. So it can be concluded that the QR Code-based Islamic Cultural History textbook design is effective and suitable for use for teaching and learning activities for students.

Physical activity and self-efficacy in college students: the mediating role of grit and the moderating role of gender.

There is a paucity of knowledge concerning the psychological variables that serve to facilitate the connection between physical activity and self-efficacy, and the factors capable of moderating these pathways. This study aimed to examine the relationship between physical activity and self-efficacy among college students, with a focus on the mediating effect of grit and the moderating effect of gender. This study recruited 3,228 undergraduate students from a university in Shanghai, China. They completed the General Self-Efficacy Scale, the Short Grit Scale, and the International Physical Activity Questionnaire. Statistical analysis was conducted using SPSS 26.0 and the Process v4.0 plugin. Physical activity had both a direct effect on self-efficacy (β=0.07, 95% CI [0.04-0.11]) and an indirect effect through the two dimensions of grit: perseverance of effort (β=0.06, 95% CI [0.04-0.07]) and consistency of interest (β=0.03, 95% CI [0.02-0.04]). The mediating effect explained 53.27% of the total effect. Furthermore, gender moderated the relationship between perseverance of effort and self-efficacy, with a stronger effect observed in males (β=0.08, t=3.27, p<0.01). The results revealed that grit is an underlying psychological mechanism that links physical activity and self-efficacy. Moreover, gender moderates the effect of perseverance of effort on self-efficacy, with a stronger effect observed in males. These findings have practical implications for educators to design tailored physical activity interventions that foster grit and self-efficacy among college students.

Motivating Engagement with Literature: Using the Individual Story Ending (ISE) Method to Reveal Personal Reading Experiences

AbstractThe Individual Story Ending (ISE) is an effective and appealing activity for students of every age. The method requires students—as a group or individually—to devise an ending to an excerpt at a turning point in a fictional narrative. Students can read the excerpt themselves, or the teacher can read it aloud to everyone. The ISE method can be applied to any creative activity and can be developed in various ways. While most teachers already use ISEs, this article suggests ways of building an entire learning process around the method and how ISEs can be used to initiate reading engagement and discussion of different themes.

Correlation research on physical activity and executive function in female college students with subclinical depression.

Researchers have found that there may be a correlation between physical activity, executive function, and depression for college students with depression. However, there is limited information available regarding the relationship and interaction between subclinical depression, physical activity, and executive function among college students with subclinical depression. The purpose of this study is to assess the correlation and interaction between subclinical depression, physical activity, and executive function in female college students with subclinical depression. The ActiGraph GT3X was utilized to measure physical activity time, and the colour-word Stroop task was employed to evaluate the executive function of the participants. The findings revealed that female college students with subclinical depression had a significantly lower time for moderate-intensity physical activity compared to healthy female college students. Additionally, the subclinical depression group took significantly longer to complete the colour-word Stroop task compared to the healthy group of female college students. The results of correlation and mediation analyses suggest a negative correlation between BDI-II scores and physical activity time and executive function in female college students with subclinical depression. Moreover, executive function appears to play a partial mediating role in the relationship between physical activity and subclinical depression.

Critical Analysis of Discipline Character Building through Discipline Week Activities for Students of Muhammadiyah 4 Banjarnegara Elementary School

This study aims to analyze the formation of the disciplinary character of grade 4 and 5 students at SD Muhammadiyah Banjarnegara. One way to shape the character of discipline is by carrying out Discipline Week activities, a collaboration between the school and Kodim 0704 Banjarnegara. With the implementation of the program, it is expected that the discipline of students will increase significantly. Discipline is an important attitude that affects the success of students both in the present and the future. This research uses the qualitative descriptive method of case study type. Data collection techniques are carried out by means of interviews, observation and documentation. In this case, researchers use data validity tests using triangulation techniques. The results showed that the activities of Discipline Week were carried out well and effectively. This activity can motivate students to be disciplined in time and behavior.

Ten Quick and Easy Ways to Enhance Early Literacy Instruction: Tips from a School Occupational Therapist

Occupational therapists (OTs) can be valuable team members because of their expertise in activity and environmental analysis and, in particular, their skills in facilitating access to curricular and extracurricular activities for students with unique learning needs (AOTA, 2017). School OTs can assist with creating multi-sensory activities and providing suggestions for environmental modifications to increase children’s engagement in learning activities to support literacy learning. Research shows that when children use multiple senses to learn new skills, they are not only able to remember the new skills more quickly, but they are also able to attend to activities longer (Golden &amp; McCraken, 2016). The more parts of the brain involved in tasks, the greater the likelihood of learning; thus, multisensory learning through participation in meaningful, fun literacy activities can increase learning!

Physical activity in students and its association with attention. A systematic review

Despite the recommendations for physical activity in children and adolescents, sedentary behaviors that may affect health are frequent in today's schools. Evidence suggests that physical activity has a beneficial effect on the development of attention, however, there is no clarity on the characteristics that physical activity should have to optimize the improvement of attention in schoolchildren. A search for articles in databases published between 2013 and 2023 was performed, and after applying the inclusion and exclusion criteria and after analyzing their results, thirty-three articles were identified. The results suggest that the practice of physical activity has a positive effect on attention, mainly selective attention, but it is not possible to establish the characteristics in relation to frequency, time, intensity, or type of exercise that yield the best results, probably due to the heterogeneity of the interventions and populations studied. More experimental studies are therefore required to help identify the characteristics of physical activity that best contribute to the development of attention as a cognitive indicator. Keywords: Attention, physical activity, school children, sedentary behaviors, cognitive indicators.

A lab experiment on metals separation and recovery from waste ink-jet cartridges as a non-formal appealing learning activity for students of secondary schools

Abstract Since 2004, the Italian Ministry of Education, University and Research (MIUR), the Conference of Science and Technology Headmasters, and Confindustria, have been promoting the National Plan for Scientific Degrees (PLS) aimed at supporting students in acquiring scientific skills better responding to contemporary society challenges and increasing vocations in basic sciences. This paper describes a successful experience of the University of Cagliari together with selected local secondary schools, in which the hot topic of technological waste valorization was selected to create an orientation laboratory for students towards chemistry disciplines. Specifically, students and teachers were guided into the challenging world of e-waste production and treatment through the practical activity of noble metals recovery from real waste ink-jet cartridges. A specific emphasis was placed on fundamental chemical aspects – separation and recovery of metals driven by redox processes favored by a complexing agent – as well as on the chance to play on coordination chemistry to promote a green chemistry approach. The close collaboration between school and university teachers in planning and implementing laboratory activities is the element that characterizes PLS actions and promotes the development and strengthening of relations between secondary school and university courses in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM).

Asking students how to best teach statistics virtually: results of focus group discussions

ABSTRACT Objective The unique circumstances of COVID-19 have raised questions of best practices for how to teach statistics virtually. The present study evaluated which characteristics of statistics learning activities in the virtual environment increase undergraduate psychology students’ (a) engagement, (b) satisfaction, and (c) knowledge of statistics. Method Semi-structured focus groups (N = 13 participants, aged 21–58, 64.3% female, 28.6% male, 7.1% gender fluid) were conducted. The focus group conversations were transcribed and analysed using reflexive thematic analysis. Results The findings indicate three main themes: catering to/supporting external students, why learning statistics online does not work, and how to make teaching and learning statistics online work. Social norms that prioritise time efficiency over engagement and interaction mean that the immediacy of learning and engaging with an instructor is often lost virtually. Suggestions for how to improve teaching and learning statistics online centred on readily accessible content, statistical software access, a teaching delivery that is methodical and flexible, immediacy of instructor response, and prioritising student-student and student-instructor connection. Conclusion These findings illustrate key challenges specific to teaching and learning statistics virtually, with real implications for how to better design and implement related curriculum.

It takes a village

Digital textbooks now incorporate various technological enhancements, and offer many opportunities for learning and teaching in higher education. Despite some enthusiasm for this medium, lecturers tend not to integrate the extra activities into their courses preferring instead to simply have them available as optional extra activities for students. One reason for this barrier to use is the time and effort required to integrate technology into the curriculum in a meaningful way, and lecturers may feel they lack the necessary knowledge to do this effectively. Despite the existence of institutional support to assist educators with technology enhanced learning, the services don’t always align with what faculty want or need. As a result, there have been calls to improve staff training and professional development. This paper presents a theorised inquiry into educators’ reflections on the integration of digital textbooks using Mishra &amp; Koehler’s TPACK framework as an underpinning theory. The findings suggest the need for training and support that is individualised to instructors’ specific needs, and allows for increased collaboration between various stakeholders. It is concluded that professional development that focusses on the development of TPACK, and operates within a collaborative and context-specific learning community could support the increased uptake of digital textbooks in higher education.

Inclusion and the availability of educational resources – capturing stakeholder voices

ABSTRACT Background Greater provision of inclusive education is an important goal for education systems internationally. Frequently identified barriers to progress include a lack of resources to support students with special educational needs (SEN) in mainstream education settings. Purpose This study from Spain sought to gain insight into the availability of educational resources to support students with SEN in mainstream schools in the region of Murcia, by exploring the perceptions of stakeholders. Methods Participants were 27 stakeholders involved in the development and operation of special classrooms in mainstream settings for students with SEN who require highly specialised attention. Perceptions were gathered from participants across 18 mainstream centres in the region, via semi-structured interviews and focus groups. Data were analysed qualitatively, according to an existing categorisation that distinguished between material, human and teaching space resources. Findings In-depth analysis suggested that, according to many stakeholders, an insufficiency of educational resources constituted one of the main barriers to achieving inclusive education. Participants believed that material resources in education centres should be increased to support students with SEN, reporting a lack of digital resources and the necessary teacher education for their application in the classroom. Limited availability of human resources was also highlighted, with participants desiring a more substantial presence of professionals in mainstream centres and a deeper commitment towards inclusion. They considered that there should be more space in the centres to conduct multisensory and motivating activities for students with SEN. Conclusions Catering to the diverse learning needs of all students is a key concern globally. This study underscores the significance of different types of resources in inclusive provision. It draws attention to the importance of increasing the availability of resources in mainstream educational settings to support students with SEN.

As Teachers Not Tourists: Creating Knowledge During a Short-Term Study Abroad Program

Here, I address the call for teacher education programs to feature international elements to help pre-service teachers craft powerful classroom instruction and successfully work with students from culturally diverse backgrounds. I share a qualitative investigation of participants’ experiences during a short-term study abroad program in Japan that explored contemporary disaster preparedness as a result of the Great East Japan Earthquake and Tsunami. The program sponsors, the Japanese Ministry of Foreign Affairs, hoped participants would develop an appreciation for the people and culture of Japan while they learned about disaster preparedness. I wondered if collecting curriculum items during a short-term study abroad program could help social studies pre-service teachers create—not just receive—historical domain knowledge? In Japan, participants collected items to use as featured resources around which they designed classroom activities for secondary students. Their activities demonstrated three levels of second-order historical domain knowledge and two elements of civic competence. This study suggests that pre-service teachers with no previous international experience may require explicit modeling and scaffolding to translate their short-term study abroad participation into dynamic learning. Another implication is that participants need strong support to consider the photographs they capture as artifacts of contemporary material culture.