Department Of Education Research Articles

ANALYSIS OF STUDENT NEEDS FOR DIGITAL-BASED TEACHING MATERIALS

This research aims to analyze the student needs for appropriate teaching materials for the Instructional Media and Technology course in the fourth semester of the Islamic Religious Education Department at STIT Ibnu Rusyd Tanah Grogot. The research method used is a qualitative method with a descriptive approach. The sample for this research was 29 students. The data collection technique was carried out by distributing questionnaires to 29 students. The analysis carried out is based on three indicators: the analysis of student conditions, the analysis of supporting capacity and campus conditions, and the analysis of the type of need for teaching materials. From the research results, it is known that as many as 52% of the digital teaching materials needed by students are web-based digital teaching materials. Apart from that, the research results found that there is a need for maximum campus support capacity so that digital-based learning can be implemented well, not only for certain subjects but also for a wider scope.

Pre-service Teacher’s Perceptions on Technological Pedagogical and Content Knowledge (TPACK)

This is 21st century, an era of aligns standardized curriculum, advanced technologies and integrated knowledge. To meet the challenges of this changing world there is a need to enhance the certain core competencies of teachers such as collaboration, digital literacy, critical thinking, problems solving and the knowledge of teaching and technology to achieve the goals of quality of education and students’ achievement. Technological Pedagogical and Content Knowledge (TPACK) is a technical framework of collective and composite knowledge required for teachers teaching practices in the classrooms with technology integration. So, in this study the perceptions of pre-service teacher’s about TPACK were assessed through cross sectional survey. Sixty-five secondary school pre-service teachers from Department of Education, Mizoram University were selected as sample of the study. A five-point Likert scale was used in this study to collect the information from the respondents. The research reveals that majority of pre service teachers has average level of professional knowledge of technology integration and its use in their teaching practices and there was no significant difference in their perceptions of TPACK with reference to their gender.

Vygotsky's social constructivist theory and its impact on developing the skills of students in the Art Education Department With layout and colors

Vygotsky's social constructivist theory and its impact on developing the skills of students in the Art Education Department With layout and colors

A collaborative approach among teachers to support the teaching of learners with visual impairment in the Foundation Phase

In this article, we explore how collaboration between Foundation Phase teachers could address and support the teaching of Foundation Phase learners with visual impairments (VI). By actively involving teachers in the research process, teachers contributed to changes that promoted the inclusion and success of FP learners with VI. This qualitative study implemented participatory action learning and action research (PALAR) as the research design of choice. Participants were recruited using purposive sampling, and the action learning set (ALS) comprised seven Foundation Phase teachers. Data generation entailed three cycles. Cycle One was relationship building, i.e. forming a shared vision for our study, negotiating an ethical agreement, and then determining the specific challenges Foundation Phase teachers have to face. During Cycle Two, we determined how we could address and support the educational needs of Foundation Phase learners with VI. During Cycle Three, we determined the strategies and guidelines that Foundation Phase teachers may use to enhance the teaching of learners with VI. Data generation encompassed ALS discussions, photovoice and reflective journal entries conducted throughout the three cycles. However, this article exclusively focuses on the ALS discussions. Data were analysed using thematic content analysis to design action plans collaboratively by means of which to assist Foundation Phase teachers working with learners with VI. The North-West University (NWU) and the Department of Education of the Western Cape (RSA) granted ethical clearance. The two themes derived from the findings highlighted the crucial importance of collaboration among parents, caregivers, teachers, and stakeholders in addressing the educational needs of FP learners affected by VI effectively, while also highlighting the importance of working together in designing strategies and guidelines for teaching FP learners with VI.

Kontribusi Dinas Pendidikan dan Kebudayaan dalam Mengatasi Kekurangan Tenaga Pendidik dan Fasilitas Pendidikan Tingkat Dasar di Kabupaten Pidie

This research aims to describe and analyze the contribution of the Department of Education and Culture in overcoming the shortage of teaching staff and lack of basic level facilities in Pidie Regency for the period 2019 - 2024. This research uses a qualitative research approach, with the type of research being descriptive. The sample for this research was 74 elementary schools in Pidie Regency. Data collection techniques in this research used interview, observation and documentation techniques. The data analysis technique in this research uses four stages, namely data collection, data reduction, display and data verification. Research shows that the Pidie Regency Education and Culture Office for the 2019-2024 period is overcoming the shortage of basic education personnel by quickly inducting new personnel to replace retirees, increasing human resources through supervision, recruiting P3K, and using contract, honorary and community service teachers. To overcome the lack of educational facilities, they collect information on school needs, provide facilities, provide budget assistance, and monitor their use according to learning needs.

Guiding the Future: Narrative Stories of Beginner Teachers in the Coaching and Feedbacking as an Aspect of Instructional Supervision

Over the years continuous progress were made to the multi-faceted spectrum of instructional leadership. Each of its layer plays a magnanimous role contributory to supportive learning environment for students, teachers and leaders aimed at fostering significant success stories for each. The purpose of this study is to narrate the stories of beginner teachers as they start their journey in the world of teaching particularly as they undergo one aspect of instructional supervision which is, coaching and feedbacking. The researchers made use of Colaizzi’s Method of Descriptive Analysis after employing the purposive sampling technique to interpret the responses gathered from the five participants who possess the following qualifications: 1) must be a Junior High School teacher of the Department of Education; 2) must be in the public service for 0 to 3 years just yet and 3) must be willing to participate in the whole period of exploration. Two themes emerged rom the main problem which is described as 1) Perceptions and Impressions on Coaching and Feedbacking as an Aspect of Instructional Supervision with a category specified as “The Roller Coaster of Emotions” where sentiments such as “nervous but challenged”, “happy and thankful”, “pure and total adjustments” were shared. All of this according from the participants are the things they felt when undergoing instructional supervision. The second theme that emerged was 2) Challenges and Adversities Encountered where in two categories came up. The responses include “Equipping One’s Self with the Necessary”, “Being prepared at All Times”, “Seeing Help from Colleagues” all under “The Beginner Teacher Coping Mechanisms.” Meanwhile, “Leading by Example”, “Time Allotment is Important” and “Constructive Feedbacking” materialized under the “Instructional Leaders Approach.” This qualitative study contributes to the field by providing colorul narrative stories from beginner teachers of Narvacan National Central High School and Sulvec Integrated School loated at Narvacan, Ilocos Sur, Philippines that an inspire and motivate others towards a positive outlook in the world of teaching.

Rhetorical Persuasion in Sara Duterte’s Basic Education Curriculum Advocacy: A Sociopragmatic Analysis

This study aimed to describe the pragmatic features of Sara Duterte's advocacies regarding the Basic Education Curriculum in the Philippines. The research data, gathered from 2022 to 2023 during Duterte's tenure as Secretary of the Department of Education, included an interview and speeches totaling 5 hours and 16 minutes. Using dimensions of pragmatics, including presupposition (Stalnaker, 1973), implicature (Grice, 1975), felicity conditions (Searle, 1969), and politeness strategies (Brown & Levinson, 1987), the analysis revealed several key findings. The presuppositions identified included learner success and employability, inclusive education, a supportive learning environment, teacher support and development, education system improvement, and learner values and development. Implicatures conveyed messages of resiliency, heroic qualities, perseverance, and involvement beyond education. The illocutionary forces identified were assertives, directives, and commissives, each examined for adherence to the conditions necessary for their validity. Additionally, Duterte strategically employed politeness strategies such as positive politeness, negative politeness, bald-on-record, and off-record strategies. These findings offer a deeper understanding of how political figures strategically use language to shape public opinion and policy agendas, particularly in critical areas such as education. By comprehending the pragmatic underpinnings of political discourse, stakeholders can better discern the intentions and potential impacts of such advocacies, facilitating informed decision-making and societal progress.

A Salute to the Caribbean Journal of Education and Development

Heartiest congratulations to the School of Education of The University of the West Indies, Mona for this milestone moment in the historical journey of publications on Caribbean education. By consolidating the two journals on Caribbean education published at Mona (the Caribbean Journal of Education and the Journal of Education and Development in the Caribbean), the School of Education at The UWI, Mona campus, while moving forward in changed contemporary circumstances, has reached back and retained key values and goals at Mona that date to the establishment of the Department of Education in 1952; the Centre for the Study of Education in 1955; and the Institute of Education in 1963.

The Teenage Pregnancy Crisis in South Africa Among High School Students, Causes, Implications and Possible Solutions: A Literature Review

The objective of this paper was to examine the causes, implications, and possible solutions to the teenage pregnancy crisis in South African high schools. The paper employed a qualitative literature review using secondary data in order to answer the objective of this paper. The paper employed the Ecological Systems The theory proposed explanation for the high rate of teen pregnancy among south African high school students. The paper found that there may be a variety of ramifications from the rising incidence of teenage pregnancy among South African high school pupils. They are interrupted from progressing with their education; they may also experience health- and psychological-related risks and social distress. The paper suggested that making contraceptives more accessible should also involve providing thorough contraception counselling for young high school girls, allowing them to make informed choices. Finally, the Department of Education should consider revising subject policies to accommodate the necessary changes, such as comprehensive sex education in schools.

Impact of Electronic-Governance on Students’ Management in Environmental Education Department University of Calabar-Calabar, Nigeria

Impact of Electronic-Governance on Students’ Management in Environmental Education Department University of Calabar-Calabar, Nigeria

بررسی تأثیر آموزش ضمن خدمت بر توانمندسازی کارمندان

The purpose of this research is to investigate the impact of on job training on the employee’s empowerment of education department in Nimruz Province. This research is practical in terms of purpose and correlational in terms of method, the primary data was collected through questionnaire and was analyzed by SPSS program. Cronbach's alpha was found o.926 which it shows a strong reliability of the instrument. Also, the validity of the questionnaire has been confirmed by a number of experts in the field of economics. To conduct this research, among 130 employees of education department in Nimruz province, 97 people have been randomly selected. The results show that the variables of attitudinal training, knowledge training and skill training have a positive and significant effect on the level of employee empowerment. The research results show that skill training has the greatest effect of 0.409 and attitude training has the least effect of 0.282 on employee empowerment.

Bibliometric Coloniality in South Africa: Critical Review of the Indexes of Accredited Journals

Bibliometric coloniality refers to the system of domination of global academic publishing by bibliometric indexes based in the Global North, which serve as gatekeepers of academic relevance, credibility, and quality. These indexes are dominated by journals from Europe and North America. Due to bibliometric coloniality, scholarly platforms and academic research from the African continent and much of the Global South are largely invisible on the global stage. In this article, we analyse the geographic coverage of five international indexes that are part of the Department of Higher Education and Training’s (DHET) lists of accredited journals in South Africa, and unpack systemic and structural factors behind the DHET’s choices. Our analysis shows that the DHET’s lists of accredited journals propagate and value academic journals based in the Global North as credible platforms for dissemination of knowledge, while erasing the African continent and Global South. This way, the DHET is directly reinforcing global bibliometric coloniality and contributing to the maintenance of Euro-American epistemic hegemony. We argue that South Africa, as Africa’s top producer of scholarly output, should lead the process of dismantling bibliometric coloniality and promoting African knowledge platforms. Working closely with other African countries and the African Union on the creation of an African scholarly index would be the first step in this process. However, neoliberalisation of higher education and the lack of political will to tackle coloniality of knowledge are preventing this from happening.

Emotional Bank Account of Postgraduate Students – A Case Study

Building relationships is referred to as increasing one's emotional bank account. The emotional bank account ultimately serves as a sign of a strong relationship. The level of trust developed in a relationship is best described by Stephen Covey using the metaphor of an "Emotional Bank Account." One of the most effective and enduring ideas about developing relationships based on trust is this one. Students must have strong relationships with many different people because this reduces the possibility of loneliness and despair. The overall aim of the study is to evaluate postgraduate students' emotional bank account balances and to investigate the emotional bank account nature through postgraduate students of the education department. This research is descriptive in nature. A sample of 34 postgraduate students was chosen. The technique of purposive sampling is used to choose them. In this study, a self-made questionnaire was used. The validity of the questionnaire is evaluated using an expert's judgment. This test consists of 31 items in total, 15 of which are positive and 16 of which are negative. Every item has three choices, including, Always, Sometimes, and Never. According to the study's findings, 41.17% of postgraduate students have high emotional bank accounts, while 58.83% have medium ones. In this study found that postgraduate students have an average Emotional Bank Account.

The impact of the national school nutritional programme in the selected rural and urban primary schools in Mahwelereng circuit

This study evaluated the impact of the national school nutrition program IN the selected primary schools Mahwelereng circuit, Limpopo Province. To date, the (NSNP) reaches almost all schools in the poorest areas and quintiles nationwide. However, the COVID-19 pandemic has increased the demand on the National School Nutrition Program (NSNP) in schools far beyond expectation, even in schools outside quintile 1, 2, and 3. The purpose of this study was to investigate the impact of the NSNP in the primary schools in Mahwereleng Circuit, Limpopo Province. A qualitative phenomenological study within the interpretive research paradigm was used to explore the impact of the National School Nutrition Programme in primary schools. The researcher, through non-probability convenience sampling, selected a total of 12 primary school teachers from four primary schools in Mahwereleng Circuit. Data from semi-structured interviews was thematically analysed and interpreted to draw findings that answered the research questions. Findings indicated that the NSNP has a positive impact to learners’ welfare and academic performance in schools. The study appreciates the prescribed measures of food to each learner by the Department of Education (DoE). Primary school teachers in the selected schools around Mahwelereng circuit were interviewed individually for 20-30 minutes each in schools on the impact of the National School Nutrition Programme using semi-structured interviews to collect data. The implementation of the national school nutrition programme has a positive impact and established advantageous learning climate and decreased hunger and absenteeism in schools, while increasing enrolment, participation and scholarly execution among the schoolchildren.

Struktur Sintaksis dan Makna Semantik Ungkapan Tradisional sebagai Representasi Masyarakat Jawa

This article aimed at describing syntactic structures and semantic meanings in Javanese traditional expressions that represent Javanese local wisdoms. The local wisdoms that were reflected in the Javanese traditional expressions were traditions and noble values used by Javanese society as life patrone managing the community behavior in the context of social and spiritual life. The Javanese traditional expressions were part of culture as they were formed from ideas, behaviors, and works of the Javanese society. Traditional expressions were rapidly growing among the community as advice, thoughts, and educations in life. The Javanese traditional expressions could be in the form of “bebasan”, “sanepa”, “pepindhan”, “saloka”, and “paribasan”. Data of this study were phrases, clauses, and sentences covered by the Javanese traditional expressions. The data of this research were taken from Kamus Ungkapan Bahasa Jawa 1990 released by the Department of Education and Culture, the Republic of Indonesia. This research employed a descriptive qualitative method. While the collected data were analyzed by using syntactic and semantic approaches. Findings of this study inferred that the language structures that construct the Javanese traditional expressions were in the form of phrases, clauses, and sentences. In addition, the semantic meanings contained in the Javanese traditional expressions represented the common characteristics and the behaviors of Javanese society.

Perception of Fresh Graduates and new Academic Faculty Regarding Specialty of “Health Professional Education” as a Career- A Multicentre Study in Pakistan

Objectives: To gain insight into emerging medical professionals’ awareness and willingness to choose health profession education as their career Study design: Quasi experimental trial. Place and duration of study: HIT Hospital Taxila in the period of 6 months. Methodology: A cross-sectional questionnaire-based study was conducted in 3 institutes Wah Medical College (Wah Cantt), UMDC (Lahore), Sardar Begum Dental College and Kabir Medical College (Peshawar) and allied hospitals. The participants were selected via convenience sampling. MBBS and BDS graduates were included in the study. Data was collected using a self-administered questionnaire using nominal YNDK scale used to evaluate the understanding regarding Health professional education. Data was collected and analyzed in SPSS version 23. Results: Eighty-five participants completed the questionnaire with equal male female ratio. The participants were well aware of the field and were well acquainted with MHPE.A significant number of participants agreed on making it part of undergraduate curriculum as 67% of them faced difficulties during their undergraduate studies. 91% encouraged Health professional education training at their institutes and 70% of them have Health professional education department. PBL and OSCE were known to 55.3% and 88.2% respondents respectively. Experience alone cannot make one a good teacher was expressed by 71.8% participants while 47.1% respondents command on subject is enough for being a good teacher. 65.9% participants stated that Health professional education is a demanding that involves active teaching not merely a managerial job. Conclusions: Our results highlight the need for more research into how medical professionals see health profession education. The ever-changing healthcare landscape requires educational programs that are in line with potential students’ knowledge base and objective to enhance health profession education that develops a skilled and driven healthcare workforce in Pakistan.

Perception of Fresh Graduates and new Academic Faculty Regarding Specialty of “Health Professional Education” as a Career- A Multicentre Study in Pakistan

Objectives: To gain insight into emerging medical professionals’ awareness and willingness to choose health profession education as their career Study design: Quasi experimental trial. Place and duration of study: HIT Hospital Taxila in the period of 6 months. Methodology: A cross-sectional questionnaire-based study was conducted in 3 institutes Wah Medical College (Wah Cantt), UMDC (Lahore), Sardar Begum Dental College and Kabir Medical College (Peshawar) and allied hospitals. The participants were selected via convenience sampling. MBBS and BDS graduates were included in the study. Data was collected using a self-administered questionnaire using nominal YNDK scale used to evaluate the understanding regarding Health professional education. Data was collected and analyzed in SPSS version 23. Results: Eighty-five participants completed the questionnaire with equal male female ratio. The participants were well aware of the field and were well acquainted with MHPE.A significant number of participants agreed on making it part of undergraduate curriculum as 67% of them faced difficulties during their undergraduate studies. 91% encouraged Health professional education training at their institutes and 70% of them have Health professional education department. PBL and OSCE were known to 55.3% and 88.2% respondents respectively. Experience alone cannot make one a good teacher was expressed by 71.8% participants while 47.1% respondents command on subject is enough for being a good teacher. 65.9% participants stated that Health professional education is a demanding that involves active teaching not merely a managerial job. Conclusions: Our results highlight the need for more research into how medical professionals see health profession education. The ever-changing healthcare landscape requires educational programs that are in line with potential students’ knowledge base and objective to enhance health profession education that develops a skilled and driven healthcare workforce in Pakistan.

Nutritional Obesity and its Relationship to Body Mass Index and Resting Heart Rate among Practicing and Non-Practicing Students/University of Zakho; A Comparative Study

This comparative study investigates the relationship between nutritional obesity, body mass index (BMI), and resting heart rate (RHR) among practicing and nonpracticing students at the University of Zakho. The research aimed to identify the correlation between BMI and variables such as weight, height, and resting pulse, as well as to determine if there are significant differences in BMI and RHR between practicing and nonpracticing students. The study employed a descriptive approach with a comparative method of correlational relationships, using a sample of 71 students from the Departments of Physical Education and Sports Sciences and General Psychology. Key findings include a strong positive correlation between BMI and body weight, a positive correlation between BMI and RHR, and a non-significant correlation between BMI and height. The study also revealed significantly higher mean BMI and RHR in the nonpracticing group compared to the practicing group. These results highlight the beneficial effects of regular physical activity on weight management, obesity prevention, and cardiovascular fitness. The insights gained from this study can inform the development of targeted interventions and health promotion strategies to address obesity-related concerns among university students.

To move, or not to move schools?: Decisions made by parents when considering the well-being of their autistic child

ABSTRACT Moving between schools is a common experience for autistic students. Despite this, only one study has explored factors which lead to mainstream school mobility for autistic students, and this was for those students with low support needs. The aim of this study was to understand parents’ experiences and decisions around moving their autistic child between mainstream schools. A qualitative method was used to conduct semi-structured interviews with 19 parents whose child had a diagnosis of autism at Level 2. Data were analysed using thematic analysis and four themes were generated: Realising a disconnect, Feeling marginalised by the school system, Deciding to stay or leave, and After the move. Each parent’s story and final decisions were highly individual, but mostly underpinned by a perception of inadequate support for the child and parent feelings of disempowerment. The decisions parents made about moving schools for their child were not straightforward, but the final choice to stay or leave was in the interests of their child’s education and mental health. The findings highlight the need for schools and education departments to develop a systemic response to issues affecting autistic students and their parents in mainstream settings.

تنفيذ نموذج تعلم الكتابة بضوء التفكير الإبداعي (التعلم بالمشروع PJBL والتعلم بحل المشكلة PSL)

The creative thinking-based learning model can develop students' divergent thinking in learning, including learning writing skills. Previous research showed low enthusiasm for learning and incomplete academic results. This research aims to determine the effectiveness of implementing a writing skills learning model based on creative thinking with project-based learning (PJBL) and problem-solving-based learning (PSL). This research used a quantitative approach with 55 students in the fifth semester of the Arabic Language Education Department (PBA) at STIQ Amuntai. This type of research is a quasi-experiment using pre-tests and post-tests in one group. The data test is a paired sample test using t-test statistics with the help of the SPSS application. The result was effectiveness of implementing the learning model, with the difference in academic achievement results for writing skills of 12.26, the results of t -4.801, and the results of significance sig. (2-tailed), namely p-value = 0.000 > ɑ (0.05), which indicates that hypothesis H0 is rejected and hypothesis H1 is accepted.