Curriculum Field Research Articles

The UK National Youth Work Curriculum—Democratic challenges from Finland

AbstractThis article compares the only two countries—the UK and Finland—that have systematically applied the concept of curriculum to youth work on the national level. It begins by charting the development of a curriculum in youth work in England which has culminated in the production of the new UK government's Department for Culture Media & Sport funded ‘National Curriculum for Youth Work’ produced by the NYA in 2020. Whilst this entails a shift for youth work in England and removes an element of democracy for local youth workers to agree and establish their own priorities, it does provide a clear policy direction for a beleaguered youth sector. This article then discusses the published findings of a 10‐year action research project led by the Finnish Youth Research Society which has worked with local youth workers and managers in a variety of municipal youth work organizations (N = 6) to establish local youth work curricula. The model has been utilized in 26 municipalities since. The Finnish experience provides a marked contrast to the UK youth work curriculum, as they argue their approach is a more authentic method of establishing a youth work curriculum. The documents produced a clear representations of youth work practice and they contrast with the top‐down national curriculum framework. Whilst the UK model may be a positive response to the policy challenges facing youth workers in the UK—the Finnish experience raises questions of the currency within and ownership by the field of any youth work curriculum.

Analysis of the Alignment of Bauran System Features Based on Outcome-Based Education Rules Using Feature-Oriented Domain Analysis

Implementing information systems in higher education curriculum design is a crucial tool for academics, enabling them to design, develop, and evaluate the curriculum more dynamically, responsively, and structurally. However, it is not just about having a tool. It is about ensuring that the tool aligns with curriculum design standards. This study, therefore, measures and analyses the conformity of the Bauran system as a curriculum management information system with the established stages and standards of curriculum design. The analysis is based on the Indonesia National Standards for Higher Education (Standar Nasional Pendidikan Tinggi (SN DIKTI)) by referring to the Guidebook for Higher Education Curriculum Development in Indonesia and best practices in the implementation of Outcome-Based Education (OBE) curriculum design. The method used in this research is feature-oriented domain analysis (FODA), which includes context analysis, domain modeling, and architecture modeling. Experts in the field of OBE curriculum then validate the results of feature measurement and mapping. The study compares 27 Bauran features to 10 stages in the curriculum design guidebook and nine stages in the OBE curriculum design flow. The analysis results show that the Bauran system has implemented 10 out of 10 stages (100%) of curriculum design according to the curriculum design guidebook. However, Bauran has only implemented 8 out of 9 stages (89%) in the OBE curriculum flow. These findings not only provide feature recommendations for future Bauran development and other higher education curriculum management systems but also highlight the potential of the Bauran system for future development.

Characterized Features of English Teachers' Curriculum Understanding in Senior High Schools

The in-depth promotion of the new curriculum reform and the requirement of the fundamental task of building morality and cultivating people have triggered more attention to the issue of "teachers' curriculum understanding" in curriculum field in China. Entering into the curriculum world of front-line English teachers in senior high schools, the researcher found that English teachers' curriculum understanding was often inconsistent at conceptual and practical levels, which aptly illustrated the complexity of English teachers' curriculum understanding in senior high schools. In this study, the practical behaviors of English teachers' curriculum understanding in senior high schools are sorted out and analyzed according to certain criteria, in an attempt to find a more reasonable curriculum understanding for English teachers.

Defining competencies in curriculum and instruction and developing a new competency model

This research aims to define competencies and propose a new competency model based on expert opinions. Using the Delphi technique, a qualitative research approach was employed. Data were collected through three rounds of Delphi surveys from 29 experts at universities with doctoral programmes in the field of Curriculum and Instruction (CI), who hold doctoral degrees in this area. In the first round, open-ended questions enabled experts to identify key competencies for CI. The subsequent rounds refined these competencies into a 7-point Likert scale questionnaire. Content and descriptive analysis were applied to the first round, while measures of central tendency and dispersion analysed the second and third rounds. The study culminated in a model encompassing 22 competencies: 5 in knowledge, 10 in skills, and 7 in attitudes and values. The knowledge domain includes sub-competencies such as possessing and deepening knowledge. The skills domain covers areas like teamwork and leadership, knowledge dissemination, independent working, problem-solving, and critical thinking, along with innovative and analytical thinking. The attitudes and values domain comprises professional sensitivity, lifelong learning, and commitment to ethical principles and values. This competency model aligns with the European Qualifications Framework (EQF) and the National Qualifications Framework for Higher Education in Türkiye (NQF-HETR), offering a robust framework for CI doctoral programmes. This model not only enhances the quality of CI education but also ensures alignment with international standards.

A proposed Educational Strategy for Developing Technical Education at AL-Asmarrya Islamic University in Libya

The study aims to propose an educational strategy for reforming and developing technical education at Al-Asmarrya Islamic University, in Libya. The study used the Developmental Descriptive Approach, and data was collected through a questionnaire consisted of (30) items to measure the axes of technical education, (6) of them addressed the curriculum, while (7) items covered teaching staff, (7) for university administration, and (10) items concerned with financial capabilities and equipment. The study population consisted of all faculty members at Al-Asmarrya Islamic University, numbering (998), and a random sample estimated at (342) faculty members was chosen in intentional manner from four colleges, which are: (Engineering College, the College of Marine Resources, the College of Information Technology, and the College of Public Health & Nursing). The study found out the following results: The degree of expectation of the members of the study sample was (high), and the teaching staffs field came first, followed by the field of university administration, then financial capabilities and achievements, and finally the field of academic curriculum. In the light of this, an educational strategy was proposed to reform and develop technical education at Al-Asmarrya Islamic University in Libya. The study recommended for adoption by this University.

Pengembangan Kecerdasan Lingustik AUD di Kelompok Awal melalui Pembelajaran Bilingual di TK Fawwaz Global Islamic School

This study describes linguistic development education using bilingual learning in TK Islam Purwanida located in Mataram. Based on the research that the researchers did, bilingual learning was used to support linguistic development in children. This TK Fawwaz accepts students who are motivated by Islam, both NU and Muhammadiyah. This TK Fawwaz was established because of the background of the anxiety that there was no international standard Islamic school. The class observed is the Star class (TK A) which has 13 students, consisting of 1 female student with special needs, 6 female students and 6 male students. Bilingual learning is held in TK Fawwaz which aims to prepare students to face the ever increasing development of the times. This study was written descriptively and departed from the qualitative research that the author did, based on observations in the Star class (TK A) and structured interviews with the Principal, Deputy Principal of the Curriculum Field and 2 teachers at TK A, precisely in Class Star.

The Application of Contemporary Methods According to the Curriculum for the Course of the Albanian Language in Primary Education

The curriculum field "Languages and communication" for primary education enables students to develop simple skills, such as: the difference between literary and non-literary texts, the recognition of the basic language system forms (phonetics, morphology, syntax), the development of expression skills through different linguistic means.This curricular area in primary education, based on the Curricular Framework, contains the following courses: mother tongue, first foreign language (English language, German language). This field also prepares students for functional, clear and substantive communication. Given the importance of using modern teaching methods, we intend to treat this research paper from the point of view of the application of contemporary methods in the Albanian language course, which we consider necessary for the identification of activities that influence the implementation of the curriculum in the course of the Albanian language. In order to carry out the research, we use the qualitative and quantitative method, preparing a questionnaire for the teachers of the Albanian language at the level of primary and lower secondary education, more precisely of grades VI-IX, in the Municipality of Gjilan, Vitia, Kamenica and Ferizaj. We also do a partial observation during the lessons wiin the Albanian Language course. From the findings of the research, we consider that contemporary methods are applied in the teaching of the Albanian language subject in primary education.

Implementation of Curriculum Management at Private Madrasah Tsanawiyah Pantai Cermin Serdang Bedagai

This research aims to research related matters Curriculum Manajemen Implementation in private MTs, Pantai Cermin sub-district, Serdang Bedagai Regency Curriculum management is a comprehensive, systematic, cooperative and systemic curriculum management system to achieve good educational goals. The implementation of curriculum management within school’s scope is categorized into two levels, the first is implementation of curriculum management at the schoolgrade and the second is the grade/class level. The headmaster holds an important role in conducting curriculum management, especially at the school level but the educators/teacher play an important role atthe classroom level. The he type and approach of this research was qualitative descriptive. Data collection methods used were interviews, observation and study of documents that wereused as a source of primary and secondary data. This research took place at private MTs, Pantai Cermin sub-district, Serdang Bedagai Regency. while the informants are the Principal, Deputy Principal in the field of Curriculum, teachers and students. The results of the study showed that: 1) curriculum management at Senior High School of Muhammadiyah started with planning and then the implementation of the implementation has been going well. The curriculum used is 2013 curriculum which is combined with local wisdom and provision of life skills; 2) supporting factors come from external and internal; 3) the inhibiting factor, therewere some educators who were not professional, their way of teaching were still very monotonous, passive and also content oriented. besides that the were many learning tools from educators are not standard; 4) Curriculum management strategy started from the development of curriculum management by taking condition and student needed according to the characteristics of the education unit, and 5) the implementation has an impact on the creation of better and more adequate education for students, improved performance of education staff, the realization of public understanding of the importance of education, the management of resources for educators and higher quality education personnel, more perfect curriculum development, encouraging educators innovate continously and fulfill educational funding needs.

Application of semester credit system curriculum in high school in Indonesia: Opportunities and challenges in the industrial age 4.0

One of the innovative efforts made to improve the quality of education in Indonesia during the industrial era 4.0 is the application of the Semester Credit System. The research objective in implementing the Semester Credit Unit system is intended to stimulate creativity and train children's intelligence in the learning process so that those who can complete it quickly, precisely and efficiently. This type of research is field research. The method used in this research is qualitative research. The kind of approach used is descriptive analysis with a phenomenological approach. The subjects of this study amounted to nine people consisting of the principal, vice-principal of the curriculum field, class teachers and students. The data analysis technique uses data reduction procedures, data presentation and data interpretation based on important collected themes. The findings of this study have three points. First, the Semester Credit Unit system learning application innovations can increase children's enthusiasm for learning, thus spurring students to complete on time. Second, the existing supporting factor is the extraordinary support from the government, especially the Ministry of Religion. Third, the constraining factor in implementing the Semester Credit System at Madrasah Aliyah (MA) Negeri 3 Palembang in facing industrial revolution 4.0 is overstressed and stress that accumulates in the students of MA Negeri Palembang so that it hurts their learning achievement. This research is theoretically expected to help increase intellectual treasures, especially in studying the Islamic education curriculum at MA. Meanwhile, practically, this research is expected to help prepare strategic plans for curriculum development. There are still many limitations in this research. Subsequent analysis can be minimised with more in-depth study. Keywords: Innovation, challenges, opportunities, semester credit units.

JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL ENGLISH TEACHERS’ PLANNING ON MERDEKA CURRICULUM

JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL ENGLISH TEACHERS’ PLANNING ON MERDEKA CURRICULUM

Peran Manajemen Pengelola Perpustakaan dalam Meningkatkan Minat Baca Siswa di SMP Plus Maarif NU Parigi Kabupaten Pangandaran

This research is motivated by the development of reading interest and reading ability which is indeed very concerning at this time, how not, this is caused by the methods given to students and students in general are less or even unpleasant, most of the existing methods are only result-oriented not on process. This very low reading habit makes the ability of some students at school to be low. Libraries as educational institutions and information providers will have good performance if they are supported by adequate management, so that all institutional activities will lead to efforts to achieve the goals that have been proclaimed. The focus of his research is the role of library management in an effort to increase students' reading interest. This study uses a qualitative research method using a descriptive approach which is presented in the first and second chapters, each of which discusses the introduction and literature review, while the data exposure and research discussion is in the fourth chapter. The data collection technique used the method of interview, observation and documentation as well as collecting valid documents and data. Planning for school library service standards at SMP Plus Maarif NU Parigi includes; library material planning, human resource planning, facilities and infrastructure planning, service planning and budget planning. Implementation of library management includes; implementation of library material processing, implementation of organizing human resources, implementation of structuring library infrastructure, implementation of library services tailored to the needs and implementation of budget use Evaluation and supervision of libraries is carried out by school principals and vice principals in the field of curriculum.

Identifying Contextual and Moderating Components Affecting the Implementation of the Primary Mathematics Curriculum

Purpose: Given the importance of proper implementation of the primary mathematics curriculum, this study aimed to identify the effective contextual and moderating components in the implementation of the primary mathematics curriculum. Methodology: This study was applied in purpose and qualitative in approach. The research population consisted of expert teachers in the field of primary mathematics curriculum in Tehran during the academic year 2020-2021, from whom 16 were selected based on theoretical saturation using purposive and snowball sampling methods. The research tool was a semi-structured interview, the face validity of which was confirmed by experts, and its reliability was obtained with a Cohen’s Kappa coefficient of 0.86. The data were analyzed using thematic analysis in MAXQDA-2020 software. Findings: The findings revealed that in the model of effective components in the implementation of the primary mathematics curriculum, for contextual components, 17 basic themes were identified under 4 organizing themes including social, cultural, economic, and structural, and for moderating components, 20 basic themes were identified under 3 organizing themes including advantages of learning mathematics, barriers to learning mathematics, and facilitators of learning mathematics. Ultimately, a model of effective contextual and moderating components in the implementation of the primary mathematics curriculum was illustrated. Conclusion: According to the results of this study and considering the effective contextual and moderating components in the implementation of the primary mathematics curriculum, it is necessary for specialists and curriculum planners to utilize strategies compatible with the identified components to improve the educational system.

Currículo e alfabetização: significações em disputa na busca de outros possíveis

ABSTRACT Tensions between curriculum and literacy have become increasingly evident in recent years.Whether in the field of practices developed at school or in the scope of educational policies, both fields have interconnected and mutually questioned each other. Curriculum policies in recent years have taken literacy as a strategic field for promoting the named “quality of education”, producing disputes about what it means to learn how to read and write. At the same time, policies that focus on literacy discuss issues dear to the field of curriculum, such as: what should be taught? What counts as knowledge in the literacy process? Who is the subject that learning how to read and write and who is teacher that teaching how to read and write? In this sense, this article aims to discuss the approximations and tensions made possible by dialogue between two fields. We argue that both literacy and curriculum are involved in the process of struggle for meanings and, in this process, can create the fixation of meanings, but it can also enable fissures and creation of other ways of life.

The Effect of Learning Satisfaction and Self-efficacy on Job Problemsolving Confidence in the National Job Competency Standard (NCS) Education of College Students Majoring in Skin Beauty

To examine whether NCS education is practically applied to the skin care major students who take the NCS curriculum, this study was identified and verified the factors affecting on job-problem-solving such as the actual state of NCS-based operation and perception, learning satisfaction, self-efficacy, and the factors affected on confidence in job problem-solving was analyzed. The composition of the survey consisted of a total of 41 questions in 4 areas: general characteristics (4 questions), NCS-based operation status and perception (9 questions), learning satisfaction and self-efficacy (16 questions), and career selection (6 questions). After verifying the reliability and validity of the measurement tool, questionnaire was composed. To analyze the data, 4 analysis as following frequency, reliability, factor, and multiple regression were applied using the SPSS 22.0 program. The module for identifying skin conditions in the learning module of the NCS-based operation practices out of NCS curriculum has an effect on increase confidence of the college students being able to solve a job problem after choosing a job and the improvement of professional knowledge such as skin condition identification can prevent from getting out of job. In the learning satisfaction field of NCS curriculum, the higher the skill improvement the skin beauty technic and the possibility of completion of a task through NCS curriculum, the higher the job problem-solving confidence, and In skin beauty college students' self-directed learning participation, the basic knowledge should be encouraged to build up by inducing technical knowledge and interest. In the self-efficacy field of the NCS curriculum, it was found that the more you try to think deeply about skin beauty, recognize the lack of self-skills through NCS education, and feel the need for education reinforcement, the more confident you are in solving job problems. In addition, among the deficient factors in academic performance at the university education level using NCS curriculum, class engagement and academic self-efficacy can act as factors that increase academic achievement. When job problems arise, the application of knowledge and skills acquired through NCS education is expected to affect job problem-solving confidence that can overcome obstacles arising after job choice. The NCS education of college students majoring in skin care was exposed to be a positive factor that improves job problem-solving confidence after employment by increasing learning satisfaction and self-efficacy.

Itinerant Curriculum Theory: Challenging the Monumentalism of the Cartesian Epistemicidal Reason

Modern Western Eurocentric reason, science, and theory have proven to be insufficient to solve humanity’s great challenges. The article examines the underlying reasons for this failure and denounces ‘eugenics’ as the original sin of the Cartesian matrix; it also highlights how particular counter-hegemonic epistemological Eurocentric veins in the field lost focus on the crucial battles and challenges facing humanity. While doing so, the paper argues how Eurocentrism is a divisive epistemological matrix that has obliterated historically other epistemological forms. The article examines how the Eurocentric epistemological matrix is the eugenic riverbed for the monumentality of a racialized reason, science, and theory. The paper explores the role of the curriculum field in producing, perpetuating, and legitimating such eugenic reason; in so doing, the paper denounces the curriculum field as epistemicidal and advances the itinerant curriculum theory (ICT) as a non-derivative path to challenge the monumentality of a racialized Euricentric reason.

Kebijakan Pengelolaan Guru Madrasah Aliyah (Studi Kasus Kebijakan Pendidikan di MAN 1 Medan)

The teacher management policy in madrasah aliyah is a policy process using educational facilities and infrastructure as well as various strategies to achieve teacher management goals, namely realizing the position of teachers as professionals, as part of achieving the goals of implementing the national education system. This research aims to describe teacher management policies at MAN 1 Medan. This type of research uses qualitative descriptive research with observation, documentation and interview techniques. The results of this research are that the teacher management policy at MAN 1 Medan is considered good, this can be proven by the results of the speaker's research with WKM in the field of Curriculum. Where the teachers at MAN 1 Medan have carried out training to increase the competency of the teachers who teach at MAN 1 Medan. Apart from that, many teachers at MAN 1 Medan also have academic qualification certification.

Penerapan Algoritma Genetika Untuk Penjadwalan Mata Pelajaran Di SMK Negeri 1 Kota Tambolaka

consider other things such as avoiding the same or repeated schedules in one day, the number of teaching staff involved, and practicum subjects which in their implementation require a laboratory. The subject scheduling process at SMK Negeri 1 Tambolaka City is still carried out manually by Deputy Head 1 for the curriculum field, who currently uses Microsoft Excel software, which has the potential for errors and often requires correction before the schedule is implemented. Because the subject scheduling process is very important, a solution is needed in making subject schedules. Therefore, this research aims to optimize course schedules by applying a genetic algorithm to the course scheduling application. In this research, the process of preparing rosters for applied subjects was carried out at school using a web-based genetic algorithm method so that schedule collisions did not occur and the process was more optimal. In the experiment, the results of this subject scheduling application system consisted of several forms and menus, including a login form, department data menu, subject data, class data, teachers, hour ranges, special schedules, and the scheduling menu. Creating a teacher's teaching schedule using a genetic algorithm can produce a schedule automatically and systematically, thereby displaying the schedule for the day and time of each teacher's teaching schedule. The application of genetic algorithms in scheduling teacher teaching at SMK Negeri 1 Tambolaka City is a very optimal solution for scheduling, so that the possibility of similarities in the same teacher's teaching time and hours is very small.

Education and Religious Commitment from a Cross-national Perspective: Field of Education and National Curriculum

Education and Religious Commitment from a Cross-national Perspective: Field of Education and National Curriculum

Mathematical Reasoning Ability and Mastery of Science Concepts in High School Students

Mathematics arises because the human mind deals with ideas, processes and reasoning. The thought process carried out during science activities is a form of thinking called reasoning. In studying the concepts of Natural Sciences (IPA) requires two types of reasoning, namely deductive reasoning (deduction) and inductive reasoning (induction). Both types of reasoning help students think creatively, critically, analytically, meticulously and logically in dealing with everyday life problems. The purpose of this study is for students' ability to do mathematical reasoning, and examine the mastery of science concepts (Physics and Biology) in students of SMA Negeri Kodya Banda Aceh. The research method used is descriptive and correlational, to describe the ability of mathematical reasoning and mastery of science concepts (Physics and Biology). The subjects of the study population were all grade II students of SMA Negeri Kodya Banda Aceh. While the research sample subjects used were six classes from one of the Kodya State High Schools Banda Aceh which were determined purposively by the curriculum field. Research instrument to capture mathematical reasoning ability data using the Mathematical Reasoning Ability Test (TKPM). And mastery of the science concept using the Science Concept Mastery Test (TPKIPA) in the form of a description. As well as using the average value statistic ( ) and using the chi-squared formula (x2). The results of the study that mathematical reasoning skills in learning science concepts (Physics and Biology) on average are still in the category of lacking. The ability to reason mathematics has a high relationship with mastery of science concepts in high school students.

MANAJEMEN KESISWAAN DALAM PENINGKATAN POTENSI SISWA MELALUI EKSTRAKULIKULER SMA A. WAHID HASYIM TEBUIRENG JOMBANG

Student management is an arrangement or regulation of all activities related to students from entry to graduation. Student management aims to increase the effectiveness and efficiency of school services so that the knowledge, skills and attitudes of students develop through the channeling of aspirations, hopes and fulfillment of needs. One of the student management services is extracurricular activities, namely curricular activities carried out by students outside of class hours. This activity aims to develop and actualize the potential of students optimally, strengthen the personality of students to avoid negative influences, and prepare students to become citizens who are noble, democratic, respect human rights in order to create civil society. This research includes field research using a qualitative approach. In data collection. The author uses interview, observation, and documentary methods, and data analysis techniques use triangulation techniques, diligent and objective observation, and peer checking through discussion. The results showed: (1) Student Management at SMA A. Wahid Hasyim Tebuireng Jombang was carried out as much as possible to facilitate and serve students so that they could produce students who were in accordance with educational goals and in accordance with what was expected by their environment; 2. Developing the potential of students is carried out by providing space for potential development and facilities for students to develop hard-skills and soft-skills through extracurricular activities: 3. Extracurricular activities are integrated with the curriculum of the education unit and are managed specifically by the student affairs department in collaboration with curriculum field. Planning begins with mapping students' abilities and interests, recruiting new extracurricular members, compiling a program for one semester; implementation includes routine training, participation in competitions, and documentation of competition results; Supervision is carried out in the absence of members and trainers, monthly evaluations, reports and assessments every semester