Changes In Teaching Methods Research Articles

The Impact of Adaptive Learning Technology on Improving Students’ Concept Understanding

Adaptive learning technology is an educational method that uses artificial intelligence and computer algorithms. This learning system can manage students’ interaction pattern during learning activities. The use of adaptive learning technology is able to change students from just receiving information to an active and collaborative part in the learning process. This research was conducted with the aim of improving the quality of education in Indonesia by encouraging teachers to use this technology. This research also aims to provide a better understanding of the potential and weaknesses of adaptive learning technology in improving students’ concept understanding as well as providing stronger guidance for curriculum development and better educational practices. The method used in this research is quantitative method. This method is a way of collecting numerical data that can be tested. Data is collected through the distribution of questionnaires addressed to students. Furthermore, the data that has been collected from the distribution of the questionnaire, will be accessible in Excel format which can then be processed with SPSS. From the results of the study, it can be seen that the impact of using adaptive learning technology shows that adaptive learning technology can improve the quality of education. Research shows that with the use of adaptive learning technology, it can change teaching methods, learning materials, and can find out the level of learning difficulties faced by these students. From this study, researchers can conclude that the impact of using adaptive learning technology, can improve student understanding and achievement and has the potential to improve the quality of education. with the existence of adaptive learning technology, it is able to increase student involvement and motivation in learning, so that student understanding in learning can be achieved well.

“WE FACE OBSTACLES WITH IKHLAS”: REFLECTION ON PSYCHOLOGICAL FLEXIBILITY OF ELEMENTARY SCHOOL TEACHERS IN RURAL TEGAL, CENTRAL JAVA, DURING COVID-19 PANDEMIC

This study examines the psychological flexibility of elementary school’s teachers in rural settings who obliged to still carried out teaching activities during Covid-19 pandemics. The changing teaching methods, along with other daily life changes, are common to be studied in urban setting. But, the vulnerable group of teachers in rural community setting is under researched. The school in this rural setting also achieved good mark academically, even though it was hampered by the pandemic. This study employed qualitative methods with a phenomenological approach, as the most relevant design for studying a life experience. Participants were four elementary school’s teachers in rural Tegal regency, Central Java. Data was gathered through an in-depth interview, and analyzed using the tradition of content analysis. Triangulation was conducted by interviewing significant others of each participant, to maintain the credibility of the data. The results of this study showed that all the subjects, reflecting that when facing obstacles during a pandemic, they were able to bring up a set of skills that a person uses when faced with challenging thoughts, feelings, emotions, and/or experiences. Themes emerged included struggle to adapt, such as “Create New Innovations to Address Solutions," “An Attitude of Willingness to Learn to Face Challenges," “Functioning Effectively Despite Obstacles," “The Attitude of Continuing to Live Despite Obstacles”; struggle to accept, such as “Responding to Situations with a Positive Outlook”, “Gaining Wisdom," and finding meaning of events such as “Desire to Become a Better Version of Oneself.”. Meanwhile, factors that influenced psychological flexibility were teaching commitment, motivation, creativity, and social support. Overall, the study contributes to the comprehension of human virtue in a rural community setting during the hardest time of the pandemic.

Assessing the Creative Thinking Level of In-Service Chemistry Teachers Using a Case Study Test

In the 21st century is an urge that teachers are not only required to change teaching methods but also have a role and responsibility to be able to motivate students' reasoning and logic to think critically, creatively, and innovatively. This study was conducted to assess the level of creative thinking skills of high school chemistry teachers in one of the districts/cities in Yogyakarta Province. As a survey with a quantitative approach, this study involved 24 in-service chemistry teachers as respondents. All of the population became the respondents in this study so that saturated sampling technique was applied. Creative thinking skills were measured using the creative thinking skill test (CTST). The results of the Aiken content analysis validity show that the instrument was suitable to apply with a score of 0.92. Six out of 10 test items are empirically valid with a reliability value of 0.697. CTST was filled in by respondents at the chemistry teachers' meeting forum. Data analysis was carried out using descriptive statistics to answer the categories of in-service chemistry teachers’ creative thinking. Based on the results of CTST, it was 3.20 related to a sufficient creative thinking level category. The current research result suggests professional training for teachers to optimize their creativity in chemistry teaching strategy.

Research on the Improvement Path of Digital Literacy of Teachers in Higher Vocational Colleges

With the rapid development of information technology, the digital literacy of teachers in higher vocational colleges affects the quality of education and teaching effect, and has become a key factor to improve the quality of education and teaching and to cultivate high-quality technical talents needed by the society. This study focuses on the in-depth research on the improvement of digital literacy of teachers in higher vocational colleges. Through questionnaire survey and case study, the existing problems and influencing factors of digital literacy of teachers in higher vocational colleges are deeply analyzed and studied. The study found that the digital literacy of teachers in higher vocational colleges is generally low, mainly due to the lack of learning motivation, and the lack of training and support. On this basis, a set of effective ways to improve teachers 'digital literacy, including making personalized learning plans, strengthening professional development training, creating learning organization and culture, and teachers' self-learning and other strategies and measures. This will be conducive to optimizing teachers' teaching mode, changing teaching methods, improving teaching effect, and is of great value to improving the digital literacy of teachers in higher vocational colleges.

Harnessing Information Technology in Learning: Exploring Emerging Trends and Innovative Approaches

In today's education landscape, incorporating information technology is crucial for changing teaching methods and improving learning experiences. This paper delves into the ever-evolving landscape of pedagogy, shedding light on emerging trends that are reshaping educational practices and unique approaches. This paper examines the evolving use of information technology in education, focusing on current trends like multi-agent educational systems, virtual worlds, and web-based learning. By synthesizing insights from scholarly literature and recent research, this paper identifies, and examines key trends such as personalized learning, competency-based education, and immersive learning experiences. Through an imaginative exploration of these innovative methods, this paper aims to highlight their potential to transform teaching and learning. Through a creative exploration of these innovative, and approaches, this paper aims to inspire educators and policymakers to embrace new paradigms in teaching and advanced learning. Drawing from academic literature and recent studies, this paper offers insights into the theoretical basis, practical applications, and future implications of information technology in education. By combining varied viewpoints and presenting innovative ideas, this paper strives to encourage educators and policymakers to embrace the transformative power of information technology in shaping the future of education.

Qualitative Online Interview in Education: A Voice of Preservice Elementary School Teachers' Concerns and Questions

Interviewing is the leading approach used for gathering information in qualitative research. The online interview study explores the concerns and questions expressed by preservice teachers in elementary schools, providing insight into their distinct viewpoints, uncertainties, and questions in education. In the middle of changing teaching methods and educational difficulties, it is crucial to understand the complex problems of new teachers to create efficient teacher training programs and educational plans. This study highlights the need to establish conducive settings for preservice teachers to express their concerns and inquire, promoting introspective behaviors and professional development. The findings provide valuable insights into the continuing discussion on teacher education, suggesting ways to enhance programs, mentorship activities, and policies.

Strategi Guru Pendidikan Agama Islam Dalam Meningkatkan Prestasi Belajar Peserta Didik Berbasis Strategi Discovery Learning

This research is motivated by the importance of teachers' efforts to change teaching methods and create an attractive teaching atmosphere in the classroom so that students can actively participate in learning in a proactive way. Be active, not passive, to achieve the high learning outcomes achieved by students. The purpose of this study was to determine the strategies of Islamic religious education teachers in improving student academic achievement. This research uses qualitative methods based on field research, research data is collected through observation, interviews, documents, analysis, reduction, presentation and verification of data. The results showed that the PAI teacher's strategy to improve PAI learning is to use "discovery learning strategies" through scientific methods. Using the "Discovery Learning strategy" saw student learning outcomes gradually improve from passive learning to active learning. Students lacking enthusiasm turn into enthusiasm in learning. Through the "Discovery Learning strategy", students can find their own learning material without waiting for the teacher to explain the material.

ICT: its utilization in achieving quality education in Weifang university

The rapid development of information and communication technology (ICT) has profoundly changed the development of society. At the same time, it has greatly promoted the progress of society and the transformation of people's production lifestyles. As the last stage of school education, college education shoulders the heavy responsibility of transporting qualified talents for the society. In recent years, with the development of modern information technology, the education and teaching methods of universities have produced profound changes. The fundamental purpose of technology integration into teaching is to improve the effectiveness of teaching by changing teaching methods and optimizing teaching processes. This article uses Weifang University as the research object, and uses a variety of methods such as literature research methods, questionnaires, and interview methods to analyze the current status of ICT in college education and teaching. The study summarized ICT-based teaching in the promotion of quality education in colleges and universities. It analyzed the root cause of these problems and the adverse consequences brought about, and made relevant suggestions for the application of information technology in college education and teaching. This study aims to promote the reform of quality education and teaching of college information and communication technology, promote the use of modern information technology in the education and teaching work of colleges and universities, promote the level of information use of colleges and universities, and improve the quality of talent training in colleges and universities.

The Teacher’s Role in The Implementation of Curriculum Merdeka in English Classroom

The Independent curriculum is a new curriculum used in Indonesia and a transitional curriculum from K-13 curriculum. Therefore, this study aims to examine how the role of a teacher in implementing the new curriculum in the class they teach, especially English teachers. This study used library research methods, the data were taken from several articles and similar research. The source of data came from Google Scholar by using keywords the role of the teacher in the independent curriculum and the application of the independent curriculum in English classes. The results of this study indicate that English teachers are people who play an important role in implementing the independent curriculum. The English teacher in this curriculum acts as a giver of understanding, and has influence to improve the quality of education as well as an adapter that aligns the curriculum with the characteristics and needs of students. English teachers can implement an independent curriculum by changing teaching methods, using new strategies to improve learning outcomes. For curriculum implementation there are several strategies that English teachers can use such as games, music, using interactive learning media when teaching, then you can also use Role-play, Information-gap activities, Jigsaw activities, open-ended discussions and debates.

Implementation of the Good Behavior Game in Polish Elementary Schools Under COVID-19 Restrictions

Objectives of the research: The main aim of the research was to verify the quality of the implementation of the “Good Behavior Game” (GBG) program in Polish schools and to determine its effects on students and teachers during the COVID-19 pandemic.
 Research methods: The methodology of the research was based on qualitative and quantitative data analysis. The data was retrieved from teachers’ and coaches’ assessments and the results of playing the GBG in 19 elementary schools in Krakow, Poland during four months of the COVID-19 pandemic.
 A short description of the context of the issue: The Good Behavior Game is an American universal prevention program that can limit the risky behavior of adolescents and young adults and can help children starting their education to play the role of a student. For teachers, it is additionally an effective tool for classroom management. It is based on four basic pillars: class rules, teamwork, positive reinforcement, and observing students’ behavior.
 Research findings: The results show the obstacles and difficulties involved in implementing the GBG under COVID-19 restrictions. The findings show how the actions of teachers and coaches translated into an observable reduction in pupils’ disruptive behavior.
 Conclusions and/or recommendations: The analysis revealed a gradual increase in the quality of program implementation in all areas of evaluation. In terms of the program’s effect on the pupils, the findings showed that over time they gradually successfully internalized the rules and were behaving in line with expectations. Using the GBG in the context of online education caused by the restrictions of the COVID-19 pandemic posed a challenge to teachers: they had to change teaching methods, prepare new educational resources, and modify GBG procedures. The context of the pandemic can also be seen as an added value in the education process. Better digital competences and an innovative attitude toward the education process were observed among both teachers and students.

Digital Transformation in South African Public Higher Education Institutions – A Pedagogical Approach

Traditional teaching and learning approaches were disrupted by COVID-19, which led to a considerable movement towards online and remote education, with public universities having to adapt to new remote learning methods and a delayed academic calendar. While these changes allowed for continued learning during the pandemic, they also came with challenges and had implications on student performance and well-being. This transition brought to light the necessity for effective pedagogical practices to engage students in virtual classrooms, which also exposed existing disparities in access to technology and internet connectivity. Studies have focused on student access and success in transformative digital learning by redressing socioeconomic issues. Keeping students engaged and connected to what is being delivered has yet to be explored in Public Higher Education Institutions (PHEIs). Numerous tools are available to engage and connect students during teaching and learning. However, these are not optimally utilised in PHEIs due to a lack of knowledge of their existence; lecturers’ preferences; lack of skills in using engaging tools; conventional teaching style that is assumed to be working; and lack of will to adapt and change with the times. Changing from conventional classrooms to hybrid and online classrooms requires changing teaching methods and especially pedagogies. This study aimed to identify how PHEIs could better benefit from using 21st-century pedagogies in virtual classrooms now that the pandemic is over. A qualitative research approach was used to gather data. A desktop literature review was used from a constructivist paradigm to assess and select data to include in the study methodologically. Data was analysed using theme analysis. This study found that blended learning and virtual learning have high propensity and knowledge retention rates amongst students, given that the pedagogies used by lecturers align with the new requirements of active and engaging learning. This study covered a broad aspect of pedagogies underpinning learning in 21st-century classrooms and theories. Recommendations were made for improved active engagement in the 21st-century classroom. Keywords: Pedagogies, Covid19, Learning, Public Higher Education Institutions, Student Engagement

Comparing the Secondary Education in UK with the High School Education in China

In modern society, education belongs to a highly developed stage, and Chinas education is also constantly developing and improving. High school education in China has always been a focus of social concern, and so far, exam-oriented education still dominates high school education. Compared with the secondary education in the UK, there are significant differences in the types of high school education in China, as well as in the educational models and historical backgrounds of development. In China, high school education has developed over a comparatively short span of time, and through comparison, it was found that there are some problems in current high school education. In order to change the current situation of high school education in China, the Chinese government has proposed the concept of quality education and the dual reduction policy, which requires continuous efforts to ultimately be implemented. Teachers need to change teaching methods, improve teaching concepts, promote and help students increase confidence, enhance cooperation and innovation abilities. Students should also make independent changes, diverge their thinking, use dialectical methods to see problems, and think about multiple aspects of the problem, in order to improve their logical thinking ability and innovative cooperation ability, and maintain a positive attitude towards learning.

Curriculum change to increasing student motivation in distance education and evaluation of teaching methods

The aim of this research is to evaluate the motivation of secondary school students in distance education as a result of the change of course curricula and the change of teaching methods. Qualitative research methods were used in this study. The study group of the research was formed with a total of 80 participants, including secondary education teachers in Northern Cyprus. While forming the study group, snowball sampling method was chosen from purposive sampling methods. As a data collection tool in the study, semi-structured interview form and semi-structured interview questions were prepared and research questions were asked. The first dimension of the research was created within the scope of revealing the views on the state of perceptions and thoughts about the effect of the change of course curricula in distance education on student motivation. The second dimension of the study was created within the scope of revealing the opinions of teachers about the state of perceptions and thoughts about the methods of creating student motivation in distance education. Within the scope of these findings, it was concluded that according to the opinions of the teachers, any change in the curriculum subjects was not at the desired level, and although the teaching time of 40 minutes in classical education was reduced to 30 minutes in distance education, there was no problem in educating the curriculum. In addition to these, it is seen that teachers engage students in distance education, and in the methods they apply to increase their motivation, teachers chat with students at the beginning of the lesson, give morale speech, use visual materials and talk about everyday issues.

TRANSFORMING EDUCATIONAL METHODS OF POLITICAL THEORY BEFORE IMPACT OF CHATGPT IN VIETNAM TODAY

For the education industry, Chat GPT is predicted to change the way of teaching and learning. Adapting to Chat GPT will be a challenge for teaching, but it can also be an opportunity for universities to improve the education and teaching of political theory subjects. The article analyzes and clarifies the basic content of transforming political theory education methods under the impact of ChatGPT in Vietnam today. The results show that political theory education plays an important role in ideological orientation and personality formation for future generations in the context of innovation and development. With the development of technology, ChatGPT can be considered as an educational virtual assistant by helping learners quickly look up lessons and learning materials related to the topic of learning political theory subjects. In addition, the article has also pointed out and analyzed issues that need specific concern about changing teaching methods of political theory subjects before the impact of ChatGPT, related to: on the part of lecturers; change the way it is tested and evaluated; towards students. The limitation of this study is that it has not shown and analyzed solutions to improve the transformation of educational methods of political theory subjects before the impact of ChatGPT in Vietnam today.

Measuring and exploring the barriers to translating palliative care knowledge into clinical practice in rural and regional health-care settings.

This study aims to measure and explore the barriers to translating theoretical knowledge of palliative care into clinical practice. A mixed-method study, combining a cross-sectional survey and key interviews was conducted. The quantitative data were obtained from 173 nurses and the key interviews were conducted with 42 health professionals drawn from multiple settings. For quantitative data analysis, Statistical Package for the Social Sciences software were conducted, and a thematic analysis supported with NVivo software were used for analyzing qualitative data. Of the 220 nurses invited, 173 completed the survey (79%). Most (78%) had a bachelor's degree in nursing. Fewer than half, 69 (40%) scored 75% or more for the knowledge test; 173 (100%) scored 50% or greater for attitude; and only 32 (18.5%) scored 75% or greater for self-reported practice. While there was a small, positive correlation between palliative care attitudes and self-reported practice (r=0.22, p=0.003), the qualitative findings indicated that nurses had significant challenges in translating their theoretical knowledge into clinical practice. Limited clinical practice was linked to inadequate knowledge resulting from insufficient integration of palliative care content in undergraduate curricula and a lack of follow-up training. This was further exacerbated by shortages of medicine, staff, and financial resources and was linked to limited attention accorded to palliative care by the government. While the results showed the majority held positive views toward palliative care, improving palliative care practices requires, and enhancing nurses' knowledge of palliative care. This requires changing teaching methods and engaging policymakers.

Importance of dialogue in psychological counselling to avoid stress anxiety of Generation Z

This article studies the problems of so-called Generation Zers who are currently entering the workforce and most of them are still going to universities. They were born in the digital era and tend to spend their time on the Internet; even they can be considered to be educated or grown-up fuelled with Internet resources. This process has negative consequences on human mental health since Generation Z is isolated from society and are lack of face-to-face communication. This study examines some psychological and educational characteristics of modern students: stress, speaking anxiety in non-native subjects, lack of communication, psychological factors causing depression during the educational process, counselling, psychotherapy, etc. The authors of this study suggest that cognitive behavioral therapy is the best method to clean the mind, improve behavior and learn without anxiety. As a research result, the most important principles of counselling are examined during research, and in the conclusion part, recommendations are made to change teaching methods and the way of communication for Generation Zers since they belong to the digital technology era.

IRAQI EFL UNIVERSITY TEACHERS’ PERCEPTIONS OF PRAGMATIC AWARENESS IN L2 CRITICAL READING: AN EXPLORATORY SURVEY

Pragmatic awareness is of great impact on L2 teaching and learning; however, it is generally neglected in most EFL studies in L2 critical reading. Addressing this concern, the study has attempted to investigate Iraqi EFL teachers' perception of the role of pragmatic awareness in L2 reading. Adopting an exploratory method based on a questionnaire, 40 Iraqi teachers from three Iraqi universities were selected to be respondents of the study. The results of the survey are statistically analysed and correlated in the light of their frequencies and percentages. The results indicated that Iraqi EFL teachers highlighted the role of pragmatic aspects and notion, though differently, in the process of teaching L2 reading. They more frequently nominated speech act strategies, politeness and implicature. It was also recommended that some changes in methods of teaching, activities and language materials should be done to enhance pragmatic awareness in L2 reading.

The effects of school climate on high school teacher stress and self-efficacy in Ho Chi Minh City

This study applies a Variance-Based Structural Equation Modelling, to preliminarily assess the School Level Environment Questionnaire (SLEQ) in the context of high school education in Vietnam. The paper then identified school climate factors affecting teacher self-efficacy and stress. Also, the study was conducted to test the relationship between stress and teacher self-efficacy. Data were collected from 628 high school teachers in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. Of school climate factors, the study shows that affiliation, innovation, and professional interest had a positive direct impact on teacher self-efficacy and that student conduct and staff autonomy had a negative direct impact on their perceived stress. This study also confirms that work pressure of school climate had a positive direct impact on teacher stress beliefs. Surprisingly, staff autonomy had a positive direct impact on teacher self-efficacy and a negative direct impact on teacher stress. Practically, these findings suggest that to improve teachers’ sense of efficacy, high school leaders in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam can take action to improve a supportive school climate by focussing on affiliation. This study also reflects the efforts of Vietnam in its education reform which also requires teacher efforts in changing teaching methods through continuous professional development. In addition to the development of a supportive school climate, staff autonomy is also a concern requiring consideration to reduce stress for teachers, which was not reported elsewhere. Theoretically, this study contributes to the inconclusive relation between the three constructs: school climate, teacher stress, and self-efficacy.

The Impact of Using Active Teaching Strategies Collaboratively on the 11th-Grade Students’ Achievement of the and Developing Trends in History Subject

The active teaching strategies in collaborative way is considered as one of the modern strategies that deals with changing teaching methods in the classroom. The research aims at the following: 1-Identifying the effect of active teaching strategies in collaborative way on the 11th grade students’ achievement in history subject. 2- Identifying the effect of active teaching strategies in collaborative way in developing the trend of the 11th grade students towards history subject The researcher used an experimental research design for two balanced sample groups of students, control and experimental. The experimental group was taught based on the active learning strategy in collaborative way, whereas the controlled one was taught by the traditional teaching method.  Two research tools have been used: First: An achievement test of 44 various items covering the six cognitive domains of remembering, understanding, applying, analyzing, synthesizing and evaluation. Second: the trend development test of 40 items. The researcher checked the validity and reliability of both tests and they were found appropriate for use. After the data analysis with the use of SPPS-Version21 software, the researcher concluded the following: 1-There is a statistically significant difference at the level of (0.05) between the mean of the experimental group of students and the controlled group in cognitive achievement of history in favor of the experimental group. 2- There is a statistically significant difference at the level of (0.05) between the mean of the experimental group of students and the controlled group in the trend development towards history in favor of the experimental group. The researcher has come to the following conclusions: Using active teaching strategy in cooperative way in trend developing towards history has a significant role in that it helps the students become more active and center of learning compared to the traditional method. 2. Using active teaching strategy in cooperative way in teaching history to the eleventh graders has an effective and significant role on the cognitive achievement compared to the traditional teaching method.

Adaptive Education System for Drama Education in College Education System Based on Human-Computer

Drama has key skills to develop creativity, speech, trust, communication, teamwork, and language. Regular access to the classroom develops capabilities, intelligence, emotional, critical thinking, and higher-order abstraction skills. A serious problem is the lack of confidence and administration. However, building student societies are now taking the initiative to change teaching methods in colleges and independent organizations. Several physical action human-computer interaction (HCI) competitions designed to improve interest, sentiment, and visual coordination will be presented in this article. The lack of professional teachers within the area is a further problem in teaching a particular course. In this article, the artificial intelligence-based dramatic social organization material (AI-DSOM) framework has been proposed to solve the challenges faced in drama education. Developing children's first language is fundamental to cognitive development because it provides new language opportunities. Data analysis technique can be applied to evaluate, understand, and analyze the problem to provide a cognitive awareness object considered inanimate. Furthermore, grammatical evaluations using deep learning are an effective and efficient technological solution with A.I. technology used to regulate and automate resources. The adaptive difficulty-based system aims to keep players interested in their games. Children with hearing impairments are being used as part of an ongoing project to develop adaptive educational systems based on HCI. These combined chores of method eliminate loss of time and energy in teaching by drama method. Simulation results show that proposed method enhances performance, knowledge, vocabulary, and efficiency compared to existing models.