School Concept Research Articles

Learning Innovations in Coastal Areas Through Augmented Reality and Gamification

This research investigates the development of an augmented reality (AR) application with gamification elements to enhance natural science learning in coastal areas. Validation by media and content experts, along with trials conducted among students, showed high feasibility and strong appeal of the application. Functionality tests, including marker detection range, demonstrated the application's capability to operate effectively in diverse coastal environments. The study highlights the successful integration of AR and gamification as a tool to improve engagement and understanding of natural science concepts in under-resourced coastal schools. This application holds great potential for enhancing the quality of education in coastal areas by offering an interactive and immersive learning experience. Further research is recommended to refine the application and assess its long-term impact on student comprehension and educational outcomes in various coastal communities. This study represents a significant step forward in using innovative AR technology to support learning in coastal regions.

Effects of Flipped Classroom Learning on Perception in Genetics Concepts among Secondary School Students in Gusau, Zamfara State, Nigeria

The study examined the effects of flipped classroom learning on perception in genetics concepts among secondary school students in Gusau, Zamfara State, Nigeria. The research design employed was quasi-experimental; specifically, pre-test, post test, non equivalent control group design. A sample of 279 SS 3 Biology students drawn using multistage sampling technique from 5,804 SS 3 students for 2020/2021 session from 29 senior secondary schools in Gusau Local Government Area, Zamfara State, Nigeria. Students’ Perception of Genetics Concepts Scale (SPGCS) was the instrument used in collecting data, as Pretest and Post-test. A reliability coefficient of 0.98 was found using Cronbach’s alpha. The data were analysed using mean, standard deviation and Independence Z-test at 0.05 level of significance. Results indicated that students taught using Flipped Classroom Learning possessed high level of perception in genetic concepts than those exposed to lecture method with significant difference in the mean perception scores. The findings equally indicated the insignificant difference between the perception of male and female students exposed to Flipped Classroom Learning. The study recommends among others that Biology teachers should be encouraged to use Flipped Classroom Learning as the main teaching strategy to improve students’ perception in genetics concepts in senior secondary schools. Similarly, Biology teachers should be trained by the Ministry of Education and other education agencies on effective procedures for implementing Flipped Classroom Learning for high level of perception in genetics concepts.

Pesantren dalam Era Digital: Antara Tradisi dan Transformasi

It is hoped that this research can contribute to understanding the dynamics of Islamic boarding schools in the digital era and how Islamic boarding schools can remain relevant to current developments without losing their traditional identity. Until now, Islamic boarding schools still adhere to three patterns of education system. The educational patterns or systems in question include traditional, modernist and revivalist Islamic boarding schools. Traditional Islamic boarding schools prioritize four basic concepts as the foundation of education, namely tasamuh, ta'addul, tawazun and tawasut. Modernity Islamic boarding school is a form of modern Islamic boarding school that pays attention to change so that it remains relevant with the times. This research uses a qualitative approach with the library research method, which aims to examine the concept of digital Islamic boarding schools through written sources, including books, scientific articles, research reports and other relevant documents. The main data sources in this research consist of: books discussing technological developments in Islamic boarding schools, the Islamic boarding school education system, and digital transformation in the world of Islamic education. Data collection was carried out by searching literature from various sources, both print and online. The data that has been collected will be analyzed descriptively using the thematic analysis method.

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Man must acquire certain necessary knowledge, skills and habits to get what he needs from nature. For this purpose, the concepts of school, education and training were created and the content and tasks of each of them were defined. Developmental studies in mathematics mean the following: when solving these problems, the student must observe, compare, draw independent conclusions, find possible solutions, justify his opinion, and discover certain regularities. There are many opportunities to develop students' speech in the process of solving games, fun, interesting, logical problems in the mathematics education of primary classes. In the article, the ways of using developmental studies in the development of mathematical speech in mathematics education are widely investigated.

Проблеми вивчення математики в межах реалізації концепції Нової Української Школи

In this publication, we pay attention to the problems of learning mathematics in the context of the implementation of the concept of the New Ukrainian School. During preparation for publication, the following work was done. Conversations with mathematics teachers and their questionnaires were conducted. A survey of students was conducted. Sources of information in terms of informing teachers about the implementation of the concept of the New Ukrainian School and methods of teaching mathematics at the National University of Ukraine were analyzed. A comparative analysis of educational achievements of seventh-grade students who studied in experimental and control classes was made. The tasks of the final exams of high school students abroad and our graduates were analyzed.

PREPARATION OF TECHNOLOGY TEACHERS FOR IMPLEMENTATION OF COMPETENT LEARNING IN THE EDUCATIONAL PROCESS OF THE NEW UKRAINIAN SCHOOL

The article discloses theoretical and methodological approaches in the preparation of technology teachers for the implementation of competence training as a leading approach in the organization of the educational process of the New Ukrainian School. A characterization of the methodical training of a technology teacher through the lens of the main concepts of the New Ukrainian School was carried out.The article defines the main directions (according to the main provisions of the National Academy of Sciences) in which it is necessary to change the methodological training of technology teachers for their professional activities in institutions of general secondary education. To do this, the essence of competency-based learning and the relevant professional skills and abilities that a future teacher of technology should master in order to implement this approach in the New Ukrainian School are revealed.The characterization of the methodical activity of a technology teacher in terms of the concepts of the New Ukrainian School conducted in the article allows to simulate the process of training such a teacher for the introduction of competence training in the educational process of a modern school. The presented model consists of three main levels, which are interconnected and are the basis for methodical training of a technology teacher for professional activities in a modern school.The basis of the proposed model are the concepts of the New Ukrainian School, which are described above, and which allow considering three conditional levels of technology teacher training.

Exploring the feasibility of using Participatory Action Research (PAR) as a mechanism for school culture change to improve mental health

ABSTRACT Adolescence is a key time to prevent or reduce poor mental health outcomes. Supportive school environments play an important role in this, and the concept of health-promoting schools have been supported globally. Participatory action research (PAR) combines theory, practice, action, and reflection by developing practical solutions to address concerns and issues within communities. Running four PAR groups across three secondary schools, we explored the feasibility of using the approach as a mechanism for bringing about culture change and improving mental health. We undertook interviews and focus groups with students (n = 24), school staff (n = 11), facilitators (n = 3), and parents/carers (n = 2). Findings are organised under five key headings: 1) Establishing PAR groups, and the PAR cycle; 2) PAR group impact; 3) Facilitators of PAR success; 4) Barriers to PAR success; 5) Future recommendations. This study demonstrated the feasibility of PAR as a tool to improve school culture. Students participating in PAR were engaged, passionate, and motivated to influence and transform school culture to improve mental health. Future research should aim to trial the PAR approach on a larger scale, to determine whether the barriers and facilitators of PAR success identified here are relevant and transferable to schools in other contexts, and to measure the impact of such initiatives on mental health outcomes.

MODELING OF THE EDUCATIONAL ENVIRONMENT IN THE TEACHER’S PROFESSIONAL AND PEDAGOGICAL ACTIVITY

The study substantiates the theoretical and methodological aspects of modeling the educational environment in the professional and pedagogical activity of a general secondary education teacher on the methodological basis of the humanistic-competence paradigm of general secondary education and the concept of the New Ukrainian School. The article’s purpose is to clarify the role and significance of the modeling method as a means of efficient professional and pedagogical activity of teachers in the educational environment of general secondary schools. The principles of individualization of educational services, conscious perspective, flexibility of educational influences, democratization, and dynamism of the educational process are emphasized in the process of applying the modeling method by the teacher. The objects of modeling in the teacher’s activity are model programs in teaching subjects, a system of aspect and subject lessons, a set of club activities, individual qualities and properties of students’ personalities, etc. The author proposes the stages of creating a pedagogical model and the algorithm of modeling in the teacher’s activity (setting a goal, selecting an object, formulating a subject, clarifying the normative support, choosing a theory that explains the content of the subject of modeling; substantiating the basic assumptions of simplifying a real object; constructing a model using theoretical foundations; model examination; studying the model using a pedagogical experiment; finalizing, adjusting and finalizing the model). It is concluded that the awareness of the principles of building a model of the educational environment of general secondary school, as well as the use of this knowledge as a theoretical basis for the general scheme of forming the content of the educational process will contribute to the successful implementation of efficient professional and pedagogical activities of teachers in an institution aimed at building a health-developing educational space.

Measuring the Learning Performance of Students from Community-Friendly Schools in Hong Kong

This research focuses on evaluating the learning attitude and performance of students from community-friendly schools in Hong Kong. The concept of community-friendly schools, being firstly introduced and implemented by CCC Tam Lee Lai Fun Memorial Secondary School, is relatively new in Hong Kong. Community-friendly schools can be defined as institutions that create a platform for interaction and mutual learning between students and community members. They achieve this by integrating community elements into the curriculum, cooperating with external organizations, and providing social services that benefit students, schools, and the community. The study adopts a descriptive mixed research method, utilizing questionnaires and interviews as data gathering instruments. The performance of these schools is assessed in terms of their impact on students’ engagement in the learning activities, learning attitudes, and academic performance. These aspects are evaluated through three levels of activities - community learning activities, the activities cooperated with community organizations and community services organized by the school. Data analysis incorporates descriptive statistics, Analyses of Variance, and linear regression models, showcasing the noteworthy effects of these institutions. It scrutinizes shifts in students' behavior prior to and post enrolment, revealing significant positive correlations between the level of student engagement in community activities and improvements in learning attitude and academic performance. This evaluation framework aims to provide insights into the effectiveness of community-friendly schools in achieving educational and social objectives.

Becoming propaganda: critical race theory and the effect of fiction on education

ABSTRACT How does a social cause like race in public education get revived and reinvented? How do political interest groups mount a campaign that flows internationally from the United States to Australia and leads to the political exclusion of Critical Race Theory from the Australian Curriculum? This article addresses these questions by examining how social media has been used to distribute propaganda that infers racial literacy education is a problem for Australian schools. Drawing on Hannah Arendt’s theories of propaganda and using artefacts from multiple Internet websites, including social media, this article examines how conservative lobbyists in education have adjusted claims from the United States to suit the highly mediated political culture of Australia in 2021. These conservative groups worked to gain political ground by deliberately subverting Critical Race Theory, turning it into a political weapon that has been deployed by political actors across the US, UK and Australia. This article traces the subversion of CRT and efforts by social media creators, editors and academics to control the meaning of the Law School concept. It concludes by discussing the consequences the use of CRT as a political weapon has had on Australian education.

Effectiveness of Virtual Labs for Physics Learning in Moroccan Secondary Schools

The teaching of physical sciences primarily relies on the use of experimental activities to explain the phenomena and physical concepts taught theoretically in class. Nevertheless, this conventional approach faces various challenges and problems, which limit its ability to achieve the different pedagogical objectives set by teachers. In this study, we evaluated the effectiveness of virtual laboratories (“VLABs”) as an alternative tool to traditional practices for teaching physics concepts in Moroccan secondary schools. The methodology followed in this study is quantitative and based on two questionnaires. The first is intended for teachers to evaluate the experimental activities on VLABs based on a socio-technical and pedagogical heuristic study and to verify their conformity with the expectations and characteristics of each type of learner according to the Felder-Silverman learning style preferences. The second was administered in the form of an evaluation to compare the performance of the control group with the experimental group that integrated the opportunities offered by the VLAB LABSTER. The results show that VLABs are not only comparable to conventional experimental activities in terms of applicability, ease of use, and effectiveness in achieving the learning objectives for which they were initially designated but surpass them in terms of performance, as evidenced by the significant improvement of the mean obtained by the group that integrated the experimental activities on the VLAB. Thus, VLABs can be used not only as an alternative to traditional experimental activities in distance learning but also as a viable option for potential adoption even in traditional face-to-face physics instruction.

Challenges and Strategies: Usage of Multimedia Resources in Teaching Social Studies Concepts in the Junior High Schools of Ghana

Challenges and Strategies: Usage of Multimedia Resources in Teaching Social Studies Concepts in the Junior High Schools of Ghana

Applying the Barker School concept of 'behaviour settings' to virtual contexts.

People are spending more and more time interacting with virtual objects and environments. We argue that Roger Barker's concept of a 'behaviour setting' can be usefully applied to such experiences with relatively little modification if we recognize subjective aspects of such experiences such as presence and immersion. We define virtual behaviour settings as virtual environments where the partly or fully digital milieu is synomorphic with and circumjacent to embodied behaviour, as opposed to the fragmented behaviour settings of much-mediated interaction. We present two tools that can help explain and predict the outcomes of virtual experiences-the behaviour setting canvas (BSC) and model-and demonstrate their utility through examples. We conclude that the behaviour setting concept is helpful in both designing virtual environments and understanding their impact, while virtual environments offer a powerful new methodological paradigm for studying behaviour settings. This article is part of the theme issue 'People, places, things, and communities: expanding behaviour settings theory in the twenty-first century'.

An Overview of Ontological, Epistemological, and Axiological Aspects of the Junior High School Concept of Pressure

Philosophy will be closely associated with the nature, principles, and laws governing all existing reality. This study examines the ontology, epistemology, and axiology aspects of the junior high school concept of pressure. The method used in this study is conducting studies from various books, journals, articles, magazines, and other scientific references related to the research topic. The data collection process in this study was divided into three stages: (1) editing, (2) organizing, and (3) finding. According to the findings of various studies, the ontological aspect of pressure explains what exactly pressure is. What does it accomplish? What kind? While the epistemological aspect of the concept of pressure is related to an explanation of the discussion related to the epistemological aspect of the idea of pressure will be studied regarding (1) the discovery of the idea of pressure, (2) the idea of pressure; (3) the laws that apply to the matter of stress. Meanwhile, the axiological aspect explains how pressure is useful and the laws that govern it in various aspects of human life. Thus, teachers should pay attention to the ontology, epistemology, and axiology aspects of the concept of pressure when teaching it in junior high school.

Pengaruh Aliran Filsafat terhadap Pemikiran Neo-Sufisme di Nusantara

Abstract: The emergence of Neo-Sufism was influenced by the development of civilization in medieval Islam which had experienced a decline from spiritual traditions in the realm of Islamic thought. Neo-Sufism originated from the influence of philosophical thought in order to reconcile between religion and social understanding due to the crisis of the phenomenon of modernization in religious communities. This is related to the concept of philosophy which is considered less logical and contrary to the teachings of Islam so that it experiences a rejection reaction to the teachings that unite the essence of man with God. This school of Philosophy prioritizes the ratio above the authentic proof or revelation, so that the conflict of deviation will be greater because of the opposite in the Qur'an and Sunnah. This study aims to examine the influence of philosophical schools of Thought on Neo-Sufism and criticize the concept of philosophical schools in the archipelago. This method uses qualitative methods with libelarisis-based comparative analysis method. The results of this study revealed that the thought of Neo-Sufism is influenced by the flow of philosophy that led to the renewal of Sufism in the Nusantara.

Participation, change and promotion of the child in the experimentation of full-time education. The case of Groppello primary school (Cassano d’Adda 1969-1985)

At the beginning of the 1970s, a group of teachers inspired by Mario Lodi’s educational thought and the MCE (Cooperative education movement) ideas created, in Cassano d’Adda near Milan, a very innovative experimentation in the local primary school. The Groppello d’Adda experience brought forth for more than 30 years an alternative idea of school and educational design. The local archives keep a large array of uncatalogued materials documenting the experience. These documents are very interesting because of their depiction of a school conception consistently defined as horizontal, inclusive and aimed at the promotion of the child, and for the variety and richness of pedagogical instruments and models proposed. The article aims at showing, through this case study, the historical-social conditions of the birth of Decreti Delegati in Italy in the Seventies, and the theoretical and practical inspirations leading to the inversion of the relation between school and society. At the end, the article will illustrate how the original concept at the basis of Decreti Delegati was larger than a simple introduction of representatives in the school governance.

Building a Dream School: Integration of Alternative Inclusion Natural Schools Education centered on Children With Special Needs Based on the Quran and the Sunnah of the Prophet

Education in Indonesia is still not fully inclusive for children with special needs. Forest schools and inclusive schools offer alternative approaches that focus on holistic and inclusive learning. This research aims to explore the concept of forest school and inclusive school integration to create an innovative dream school. The research method used was qualitative with an analytic descriptive approach. Data collection involved direct observation as well as literature study from books, documents and reputable journals. After the data is collected and grouped according to the data, data analysis will be carried out by applying an analytical descriptive approach, this is to get a comprehensive and in-depth understanding of the phenomenon or concept that is the focus of this research. The results of this study indicate that the integration of forest schools and inclusive schools based on the Al-Quran and Sunnah of the Prophet offers a holistic and inclusive education model. By combining outdoor learning and an inclusive approach, children with special needs can experience a supportive and motivating learning environment, in accordance with the principles of justice and compassion taught in Islam.

НАУЧНАЯ ШКОЛА ПРОФЕССОРА ПЕТРА ВАСИЛЬЕВИЧА СЕНИНА

The strategic task in the field of modern higher education is to develop the research potential of the university, to educate scientific staff. The effectiveness of this process depends on the successful functioning of scientific schools. In this regard, the research aimed at studying the experience of the author's scientific schools is relevant. (Research purpose) The research purpose is analyzing the concept and features of the scientific school as a form of personal growth and formation of researchers at the university using the example of research in the field of developing technologies for high-resource repair of machinery and technological equipment using metal coatings with specified functional properties (experience of the scientific school of professor P.V. Senin). (Materials and methods) Applied scientific and theoretical methods of analyzing the experience of the functioning of a scientific school, summarized and interpreted the criteria for its success as a form of personal growth and becoming a researcher at a university. Scientific and technical literature and publications in the field of humanitarian knowledge were used in the study. (Results and discussion) The experience of the P.V. Senin scientific school has shown that the implementation of the mechanisms of personal growth and formation of researchers at the university is the inclusion of students in the process of the scientific school, based on the creation of innovation centers, research laboratories, student teams, as well as the publication activity of the community of scientists on the basis of general theoretical and methodological approaches reflecting common research results. It was determined that the priority task of the scientific school is the interaction of university science and economic sectors aimed at creating technologies for high-resource repair of machines using the method of electric spark processing. (Conclusions) The results of the activities of the P.V. Senin scientific school allow us to consider this structure as a point of personal growth and professional development of a research student, a young scientist.

Políticas desenvolvimentistas em economias financeirizadas: contradições e impasses do caso brasileiro

ABSTRACT This paper discusses the applicability of economic policies and other developmentalist governmental actions to financialized economies. It mobilizes the theoretical-methodological regulationist principles for a historical and institutional macro-analysis. After a brief review of the concepts of the Regulation School, including the “economic policy regime” (Théret, 1992; Lordon, 2002; Boyer, 2015), the Brazilian case is analyzed as a remarkable example of institutional compatibility with rentier-financial accumulation to the detriment of the accumulation of productive fixed capital. Several indicators of this case are presented.

Strengthening children's health in a health-promoting school provides the opportunity to learn to live healthier lives

Lithuania's health-promoting schools have entered the fourth decade with their continuous long-term activity and rich experience. The very title unites two sectors, health and education, under one cohesive effort. A health-promoting school is a school where, through the involvement of the school community and social partners, students' healthy lifestyle skills are being developed and a physically and psychosocially favorable environment for the school community's health is created. The goal of health-promoting schools is to integrate health promotion activities into the entire school life, involving students, teachers, parents (guardians), specialists, and community members. In these schools, long-term and purposeful health promotion activities are carried out on a voluntary basis, and community members take care of their own and others' health in their daily activities. A wide range of institutions implements the concept of health-promoting schools: preschool, general education, vocational, and higher education institutions. They prioritize children's participation in health promotion and education programs, which is expected to lead to better child health. Health promotion activities are purposeful and carried out according to approved health promotion programs, which forms the basis of health-promoting schools. These programs encompass six areas of activity: health promotion activity management structure, policy and quality assurance, psychosocial and physical environment, human and material resources, health education, dissemination of health-promoting school experience within and beyond the school. Each school in this program highlights its own priorities, meets the needs of the school, addresses current issues, and proposes solutions. The activity in a health-promoting school is based on existing evidence and research or those discovered by the schools themselves. Research has shown that the lifestyle of students studying in health-promoting schools is healthier, educators pay more attention to health issues, parents (guardians) and the entire school community are involved in health promotion activities, thus it is necessary to develop the network of health-promoting schools in the perspective.