Basic Education Institutions Research Articles

Organizational Culture and Knowledge Management in a Basic Education Educational Institution

There is a broad consensus that knowledge management represents an asset that can be used by different organizations as long as it is incorporated within the framework of an organizational culture. In this context, the research aimed to determine the influence of organizational culture on knowledge management in basic education institutions. Basic research taken from a non-experimental, correlational design, took a sample of 150 teachers. Standardized instruments were applied for both variables which had a good level of reliability. It was found that 51.3% of teachers characterized the organizational culture at a process level and 43.3% at the same level for Knowledge Management. The ordinal regression model allowed us to determine that the characteristics of the organizational culture configure a model for knowledge management. The Nagelkerke coefficient showed that organizational culture predicts 39.4% of knowledge management levels in basic education institutions.

Creation of Stem-Centers Within Experimental Activities (Best Practices)

The article is devoted to the analysis of the organization of the creation of STEM centers as innovative educational environments aimed at the formation and development of STEM competencies and creative activity of education seekers, the development of innovative models of education and the professional improvement of pedagogical workers in the STEM direction. It was found that the organization of the creation of STEM centers requires the provision of organizational, scientific-methodical, material and technical conditions and personnel support. It was determined that the organizational conditions include the development and adoption of the necessary regulatory documents that determine the principles of STEM-centers' activities. The scientific and methodological conditions provide for the development and adaptation of educational programs and educational and methodological materials, lesson plans and manuals focused on the integration of STEM disciplines. Material and technical conditions provide for the availability of modern equipment, computer classes, laboratories, workshops, software and other technical means and resources. Staffing requires the involvement of qualified teachers, trainers, instructors, methodologists, specialists in STEM disciplines. The study is aimed at studying the best practices of creating STEM centers within the framework of the implementation of an innovative educational project at the all-Ukrainian level on the topic "Organizational and scientific-methodical conditions for the creation of STEM centers" in 2022-2027. The author of the article provided practical recommendations for organizing the creation of STEM centers, taking into account the results of the survey of basic educational institutions of the innovative educational project and the needs of modern education.

Public speaking woes of academic leaders: resources and alternative ways to improve speaking with audience

Public speaking skills are essential for academic leaders because of the nature of their roles and responsibilities within educational institutions. As leaders, they often serve as spokespersons for their departments or institutions, representing their vision, goals, and achievements to various stakeholders, including students, faculty, administrators, and external partners. The purpose of this study was to explore the experiences of academic leaders who experience public speaking woes. This study explored their professional resources and alternative strategies to cope with public speaking anxiety. Purposive sampling (n=20) was carried out to sample the Filipino academic leaders from the basic education and higher education institutions (HEIs). The findings highlighted the importance of targeted support and resources, such as professional development workshops and a supportive learning environment, in enhancing their public speaking skills and confidence. The adoption of coping mechanisms, including regular practice and exposure to different speaking opportunities, emerged as crucial strategies for academic leaders to manage their public speaking woes effectively. These findings underscored the need for ongoing training and support initiatives to empower academic leaders in their roles and cultivate an environment conducive to their professional growth and development.

Developmental characteristics and control effects of myopia and eye diseases in children and adolescents: a school-based retrospective cohort study in Southwest China

ObjectivesTo characterise the prevalence of myopia and eye diseases among school adolescents and children in Southwest China, and to evaluate the effectiveness of myopia control tools.DesignRetrospective cohort study.SettingAcross 95 basic...

The Exploration of Predictors for Peruvian Teachers’ Life Satisfaction through an Ensemble of Feature Selection Methods and Machine Learning

Teacher life satisfaction is crucial for their well-being and the educational success of their students, both essential elements for sustainable development. This study identifies the most relevant predictors of life satisfaction among Peruvian teachers using machine learning. We analyzed data from the National Survey of Teachers of Public Basic Education Institutions (ENDO-2020) conducted by the Ministry of Education of Peru, using filtering methods (mutual information, analysis of variance, chi-square, and Spearman’s correlation coefficient) along with embedded methods (Classification and Regression Trees—CART; Random Forest; Gradient Boosting; XGBoost; LightGBM; and CatBoost). Subsequently, we generated machine learning models with Random Forest; XGBoost; Gradient Boosting; Decision Trees—CART; CatBoost; LightGBM; Support Vector Machine; and Multilayer Perceptron. The results reveal that the main predictors of life satisfaction are satisfaction with health, employment in an educational institution, the living conditions that can be provided for their family, and conditions for performing their teaching duties, as well as age, the degree of confidence in the Ministry of Education and the Local Management Unit (UGEL), participation in continuous training programs, reflection on the outcomes of their teaching practice, work–life balance, and the number of hours dedicated to lesson preparation and administrative tasks. Among the algorithms used, LightGBM and Random Forest achieved the best results in terms of accuracy (0.68), precision (0.55), F1-Score (0.55), Cohen’s kappa (0.42), and Jaccard Score (0.41) for LightGBM, and accuracy (0.67), precision (0.54), F1-Score (0.55), Cohen’s kappa (0.41), and Jaccard Score (0.41). These results have important implications for educational management and public policy implementation. By identifying dissatisfied teachers, strategies can be developed to improve their well-being and, consequently, the quality of education, contributing to the sustainability of the educational system. Algorithms such as LightGBM and Random Forest can be valuable tools for educational management, enabling the identification of areas for improvement and optimizing decision-making.

The Impact of Implementation Fidelity of a School-Based Multi-Component Smoking Prevention Intervention on Vocational Students’ Smoking Behavior: A Cluster-Randomized Controlled Trial

Preventing young people’s cigarette smoking is a major public health priority, and smoking is especially prevalent in vocational schools. Well-enforced comprehensive school tobacco policies accompanied by preventive efforts show potential to reduce smoking, but the implementation process is crucial to achieve the intended effect. We investigate whether and how implementation fidelity of a multi-component smoking prevention intervention impacted student smoking outcomes after 4–5 months among students in Danish vocational education and training (national age range 15–65 years, mean 25.6) and preparatory basic education (national age range 15–25 years, mean 17.6) institutions using questionnaire data from a cluster-RCT. The intervention included a smoke-free school hours policy, educational curriculum, and class competition. We calculated an overall implementation fidelity measure combining staff-reported school-level delivery (fidelity) and student-reported receipt (participation, responsiveness), and used multilevel regression models to analyze associations with smoking outcomes (smoking daily, regularly, and during school hours). We supplemented the analysis with restricted cubic spline regression. Additionally, we stratified the analyses by school types and analyzed associations between implementation fidelity of the separate intervention components and smoking outcomes. High implementation was associated with lower odds of regular smoking (OR: 0.37, 95% CI: 0.18–0.78) and smoking during school hours, but not daily smoking, and these associations varied between the school settings. When analyzed separately, implementation fidelity of the components did not affect the outcomes significantly. Our findings underline the need to support the implementation process of school tobacco policy interventions to ensure the intended effects of reducing students’ smoking.

Features of body balance in 12-year-old schoolchildren with visual deprivation compared to their relatively healthy peers

Purpose. The purpose of the presented scientific research was to carry out a comparative analysis of the state of functional balance of the body of 12-year-old schoolchildren with visual deprivation in accordance with their relatively healthy peers. Material & Methods. The scientific study involved 23 schoolchildren aged 12 years, of which 13 were with visual deprivation and 10 were relatively healthy. The pedagogical research took place at the Educational and Rehabilitation Center “Zorozvit” in Odessa and at the Basic Educational Institution “Vypasnyansky Institution of General Secondary Education” of the Mologovo Village Council of the Bilhorod-Dnistrovsky District, Odessa Region. The follo wing methods were used in the study: theoretical (analysis and synthesis of scientific and methodological literature); pedagogical research (experiment and testing of the development of body balance using the Flamingo test), mathematical static data processing. Results. A scientific study found that among schoolchildren without visual deprivation, only 10% had a low ability to maintain body balance. In turn, 90% of schoolchildren with visual deprivation had a sufficient, satisfactory and high level of development of body balance. It should be noted that schoolchildren with visual deprivation demonstrate a low level of ability to maintain balance, which distinguishes them from their peers without visual deprivation.

Manajemen Pendidikan Dasar dan Pengembangannya di SD Negeri 015 Muara Kaman

Management of basic education Improving the quality of administration in basic education institutions is crucial for the growth of elementary schools. One of the most important parts of education that contributes to better education is development. Institutional advancement is greatly aided by the improvement of basic education administration. Furthermore, the administration of basic education, which is integral to the school improvement procedure, is the purview of school development. Methods for gathering information in this descriptive qualitative study include interviews, observations, and written records. Findings from the study on basic education management now underway at SDN 015 Muara Kaman with the aim of raising the standard of education there, namely in two areas: first, the creation of curricula, and second, the implementation of those curricula.

Innovation in Islamic Religious Education for Elementary School Students by Empowering Sophisticated Digital Resources

Modern religious education faces difficult challenges caused by rapid technological advances and changes in the socio-cultural environment. One of its main tasks is to improve the quality of religious education and ensure the effectiveness of religious learning in elementary schools. The dissemination of knowledge through technology is an urgent matter but it is also necessary to develop competencies and adapt to today's world. The aim of the research is to analyze and improve the methodological competence of educators by using digital educational resources for religious education. The research method used was empirical with a total of 360 respondents. Data collection techniques include observation, interviews and surveys, monitoring student learning activities, studying teacher experiences, conducting practical-experimental discussions, and surveys, as well as analyzing and evaluating student work results. Analysis techniques include methodological reflection, critical evaluation, quality revision, and analysis of methods and exercises used in terms of suitability and effectiveness. As a result, digital educational resources were found to be an effective method in forming the professional orientation of future religious educators. These findings encourage the professional training of future educators and to improve professional qualifications in basic education institutions. In conclusion, the importance of integrating digital technology into the educational process to improve the quality of education and develop student competencies.

A model for the formation of ethnic and cultural identity of rural school students in the process of project activities

The article examines the problems of modern Russian education related to the formation of the ethno-cultural identity of students, defines a model for the formation of the ethno-cultural identity of students in rural schools in the process of project activities. A theoretical analysis of the concept of ethno-cultural identity is carried out, a comparative characteristic of such categories as national identity, social identity, ethnic identity, socio-cultural identity and ethno-cultural identity. The structure of the phenomenon of ethnocultural identity is determined, in which value-oriented, cognitive, emotional-evaluative and behavioral components are distinguished. The article analyzes the mass experience of the formation of ethnocultural identity among children and youth, which at this stage of the development of pedagogical practice is characterized by the lack of systematic activities aimed at the formation of ethnocultural identity of students in institutions of basic and additional education, as well as fragmentation. A model of the formation of the ethno-cultural identity of rural school students in the process of project activity is proposed and the main substantive stages of its implementation are determined.

PENINGKATAN MUTU PENDIDIKAN MADRASAH IBTIDAIYAH SWASTA MELALUI MANAJEMEN STRATEGIK

Private Madrasah Ibtidaiyah education quality improvement through strategic management, is an effort to properly manage all madrasah resources based on internal and external analysis. The quality of private Madrasah Ibtidaiyah education as a basic level educational institution under the auspices of the Ministry of Religion, is currently required to adapt to the demands of society and technological developments that continue to change and develop.This study aims to analyze and find (1) the concept of improving the quality of private Madrasah Ibtidaiyah education through strategic management, (2) Models of improving the quality of private Madrasah Ibtidaiyah education through strategic management, (3) Supporting and inhibiting factors for improving the quality of private Madrasah Ibtidaiyah education through strategic management.

Leadership Competence, Teacher Collaboration, and Parental Engagement in Public Basic Educational Institutions: Basis for School Improvement Plan

Leadership Competence, Teacher Collaboration, and Parental Engagement in Public Basic Educational Institutions: Basis for School Improvement Plan

Religious Moderation Through Aqidah And Akhlak Learning In Islamic Elementary School

Religious moderation through learning aqidah morals at Madrasah Ibtidaiyah is an effort to form a young generation who has a balanced understanding of religion, is tolerant, and can interact with people across religions. In this research, researchers used a library study method which analyzed data in the form of text directly. Madrasah Ibtidaiyah, as a basic Islamic educational institution, has a key role in forming children's character and moderate understanding of religion. In the context of learning moral beliefs at Madrasah Ibtidaiyah, religious moderation is an important foundation for forming a young generation that is tolerant and capable of establishing harmonious relationships with various levels of society. By involving teachers, curriculum, and the school environment, Madrasah Ibtidaiyah can become an educational institution that promotes religious moderation effectively and plays an important role in building a more inclusive and harmonious society. Keywords: Religious Moderation, Islamic Religious Education

Traditional and Nontraditional Family Structures: Influence on Students’ Academic Ability, Achievement, and Readiness

The study aimed to measure the influence of traditional and nontraditional family structures on the academic ability and achievement of students in elementary, and their readiness in high school academic work. The study utilized a descriptive-correlation design which was employed to randomly select 179 students from a basic education institution in Tacurong City. The result of the study showed that there is a significant difference between the standard scores of students in traditional and nontraditional families in terms of their academic ability, achievement, and readiness. It can also be inferred that students who performed well in ability test, also performed well in achievement and readiness tests. Subsequently, those who had high achievement scores in grade six were more ready in their academic works in high school. Thus, it is necessary to increase the involvement of parents in school to monitor their children’s progress and performance. It is also integral to nurture an educational environment that supports students from diverse family structures.

Inclusive education peculiarities of teachers' perception of a learner with a disability

Introduction. Currently, in the context of the of the education system humanization and with the tendency to increase the proportion of students with disabilities in the total number of children, special attention is paid to creating an inclusive educational environment in basic education institutions. There is a natural increase in requirements for the quality of differentiated educational programs implementation, which is largely determined not only by special professional competences among teachers, but by their individual characteristics as well. In this regard, the issue of accounting for teachers' perception of students with disabilities in the education system is brought out. Aim. The aim of the presented study was to identify the characteristics of the perception of students with disabilities by teachers who have different experiences of interacting with this category of students. Methods of research. The questionnaire survey was attended by 336 teachers. Methods of mathematical statistics: nonparametric criterion Mann–Whitney U-test, correlation coefficient r-Spearman. Statistical calculations were done using a specialized IBM SPSS Statistics 22 program. The results of the study. It is found that the structure of perception of a student with a disability among teachers with diverse experience of interaction with students with disabilities is characterized by a significant number of positive connections between its components. Differences in teachers' attitudes towards students with disabilities (U=121.0; p = 0.003), their emotional attitude (U=120,0; p = 0,000) as well as in the readiness of teachers to implement the educational process (U=118.0; p = 0.000) were revealed. The lack of this experience leads a teacher to the prejudiced assessment of difficulties when organizing and implementing the educational process with the participation of students with disabilities and contributes to the growth of emotional stress in teachers during classes. Scientific novelty. The structure of perception of a learner with a disability by teachers was developed and empirically confirmed on the basis of significant connections of mindsets, attitude and readiness of the teacher. Practical significance. The results of the study will make it possible to develop effective measures of psychological and pedagogical support for teachers in inclusive education, including additional professional programs on inclusive education, accumulation of practical experience of interaction with persons with disabilities in the educational process and everyday life, discussion and elaboration of emotional experiences that arise when interacting with students with a disability.

Intellectual capital and organizational performance: the case of basic education institutions in Mexico

El presente trabajo tiene como propósito analizar cómo influye el capital intelectualen el desempeño organizacional de los establecimientos de educación básica privada del sur de Sonora, México. Esta investigación se realizó bajo una metodología cuantitativa, con un alcance correlacional. La construcción de un marco teórico sólido permitió aplicarun cuestionario a un total de 81 directivos de los centros educativos de nivel básico del sector privado. A fin de cuantificar la relación entre las variables, se utilizó la técnica de regresión lineal múltiple, en la que el 60,5% de la variabilidad en el desempeño organizacional se explica por el capital intelectual. Los resultados confirman que en el contexto educativo privado los activos intangibles tienen un impacto positivo y relevante en el desempeño organizacional.

Appraisal of the Challenges Associated with Community Participation in the Management of Public Post-Basic Educational Institutions in Kano State, Nigeria

The study is intended to make an appraisal of the challenges associated with community participation in the management of Public Post-Basic Educational Institutions (PPBEIS) in Kano State, Nigeria. The study specifically intended to achieve the following research objective: to identify the challenges associated with community participation in the management of Public Post- Basic Educational Institutions in Kano State. The population of the study comprised the teaching staff, non-teaching staff, officials of Parent- Teachers Association (PTA) and officials of School- Based Management Committee (SBMC) in public secondary schools in Kano State, Nigeria. The officials of the SBMC and PTA included: Chairman/ Chairperson, Vice Chairman, Secretary, Public Relations Officer (PRO) and Treasurer. The population of the study specifically is 20,106. This number 20,106 was obtained from the existing 945 public secondary schools in Kano State as provided by Kano State Secondary Schools Management Board (KSSMB, 2018).The sample size for the study was determined using Research Advisors (2006) Sample Size Table, where 378 respondents were selected. The survey design was used and the instruments for data collection were a questionnaire and an interview schedule. The findings of the study indicated among others that the challenges associated with community participation in the management of Public Post- Basic Educational institutions in Kano State include: staff misconception about community participation, communication gap between community groups and staff, lack of mutual trust, lack of support from government and community local politics as an inhibition. It is therefore, recommended among others, that proper measures like eliminating communication gap between

Multilayer Perceptron Neural Network Approach to Classifying Learning Modalities Under the New Normal

Because of community quarantines and lockdowns during COVID–19 times, the Philippine’s Department of Education (DepEd) implemented blended learning (BL) both online and offline distance learning modalities (LM) among basic educational institutions in the hope of continuing learners’ learning experiences amidst the pandemic. Learners’ LM are classified through the use of an Algorithm for Learning Delivery Modality as recommended by DepEd. Based on initial investigation, mismatches in learners’ LM were, however, observed, resulting in learners’ massive shifting from one LM to another in the middle of the school year. In this study, we introduced an approach to classifying learner’s LM using machine learning (ML) techniques. We compared the effectiveness of five ML classifiers, namely the random forest (RF), multilayer perceptron neural network (MLP NN), K-nearest neighbor (KNN), support vector machine (SVM), and Naïve Bayes (NB). Learner’s enrolment and survey form (LESF) data from the repository of a local private high school in the Philippines is used in model formulation. We also compared three existing feature selection (FS) algorithms (recursive feature elimination (RFE), Boruta algorithm (BA), and ReliefF)–integrated into the five ML classifiers as data feature reduction techniques. Results show that the combination of MLP NN and BA yielded a considerably high performance among the rest of the formulated models. Sensitivity analysis revealed that asynchronous LM is most sensitive to “existing health condition” feature, modified asynchronously, is highly characterized by low educational attainment and unstable employment status of parents or guardians, while synchronous learners have high socio–economic status as compared to other LM.

Needs Assessment in the use of Digital Technology for Learning Loss Recovery of Students at the Basic Education Level

Globally, COVID-19 has disrupted educational practices, causing basic education institutions in Thailand to close temporarily. Schools in Thailand as well as the world over have switched to online learning environments to guarantee students' educational continuation. The purposes of this study were firstly to determine whether digital technology is required for learning loss recovery; secondly, to conduct a systematic literature review using bibliometric keywords; thirdly, to assess the need for using digital technology to recover students' learning losses at the basic education level, both during and after the COVID-19 pandemic, and finally, to summarize data in an infographic landscape format pertaining to this topic. A questionnaire survey was conducted with 600 online respondents from throughout Thailand. The respondents included 56 educational supervisors, 40 school administrators, and 504 teachers. The results show that the following can be used: (a) student communication websites and applications, (b) student work acceptance websites and applications, (c) learning management systems, (d) digital media libraries, (e) online assessment tools, and (f) teaching methods and tools for future use. The respondents indicated that students have learning loss relating to (a) morality, ethics and manners, (b) good citizenship, (c) imagination and creativity, (d) health promotion, and (e) mathematical processes.

Strategic Planning and Management Practices on Quality Education Enhancement

This study investigated the relationships between strategic planning, management practices, and quality education enhancement in basic education institutions. Data was collected from 200 public school teachers in Davao City using surveys on strategic planning, management practices, and performance capacities related to educational quality. Results showed high levels of strategic planning, with stakeholder perspective being the most manifested indicator. Management practices were also high, with designing a vision being most prominent. Quality education enhancement was high, with the school policy environment being the top indicator. A significant but weak relationship was found between strategic planning and quality enhancement, while management practices showed no significant relationship. Regression analysis indicated that strategic planning was a statistically significant predictor of quality education enhancement, albeit with a small effect size. Overall, the findings underscore the interplay of factors impacting educational quality improvement.