Differences In Student Characteristics Research Articles

중학생의 디지털 기기 활용 유형에 따른 학업, 심리 및 행동 특성

Objectives The purpose of this study was to analyze the types of digital device usage among middle school students in Busan and to explore their academic, psychological and emotional, and behavioral characteristics by the analyzed groups.
 Methods To achieve these goals, the study conducted a latent profile analysis based on data from the first year of middle school provided by the Busan Education Longitudinal Study(BELS) to classify the types of digital device use, and explore differences in student characteristics.
 Results First, we analyzed the types of digital device usage based on the amount of time spent on and the purpose for using smart devices and computers, and five groups were classified: Group 1 spent more time on computers and mainly for purposes other than studying. In addition, Group 1 spent more time on smart devices than other groups and used them for purposes other than studying. Group 2 used computers less than other groups and used smart devices mainly for studying. Group 3 was characterized by spending more time on computers and frequently using smart devices for study and non-study purposes than other groups. Group 4 was characterized by spending relatively little time on both computers and smart devices and using them less frequently, and Group 5 was characterized as using smart devices mainly. Second, we analyzed the differences in academic, emotional, and behavioral characteristics across the life of middle school students according to the type of digital device use, and found that there were significant differences among the potential groups.
 Conclusions Based on the results, this study suggested that it was necessary to devise appropriate interventions on the level and content of digital education for each type of digital device utilization and purpose of middle school students.

Problematika Penerapan Kurikulum Merdeka dalam Mata Pelajaran Pendidikan Biologi di SMA Al-Hidayah Medan

This research aims to identify the issues related to the implementation of the Merdeka Curriculum in Biology subjects at Al-Hidayah Medan High School and the efforts made by educators to address these issues. The research was conducted on July 12, 2023 using a qualitative approach through interviews and documentation as data collection techniques. Data analysis was carried out by asking questions and recording important information. The results of the research show that there are obstacles both from internal and external factors. Internally, educators experienced some difficulty in planning learning activities and managing time to deliver the material to be taught. While externally, educators faced challenges in delivering the material due to differences in student characteristics and the lack of available facilities.

ENHANCING MATHEMATICS LITERACY IN VOCATIONAL SCHOOLS: THE KEY ROLE OF PEDAGOGICAL CONTENT KNOWLEDGE (PCK) AMONG TEACHERS

Pedagogical Content Knowledge (PCK) is an ability that is very necessary to improve students' mathematical literacy skills. For this reason, this research describes in depth the ability of Pedagogical Content Knowledge (PCK) teachers and the relationship between these abilities in building mathematical literacy. This type of research used a mixed method through data collection techniques using triangulation, namely interviews, observation, and questionnaires. The research results show that Pedagogical Content Knowledge (PCK) is still at level 1 in terms of the teaching knowledge component, student knowledge component, and content knowledge component. Besides that, the research results also found that Pedagogical Content Knowledge (PCK) teachers have a relationship with students' mathematical literacy skills. The better the ability of the Pedagogical Content Knowledge (PCK) teacher the greater the potential for students to have good mathematical literacy skills. One of the learning models needed to improve students' literacy skills is a learning model that can accommodate differences in student characteristics including differences in intelligence.

Implementasi Pendidikan Karakter Dalam Proses Pembelajaran Matematika Kelas X MA Ma’arif Roudlotut Tholibin Kota Metro

Character education is very important for nation building to become a dignified generation. So that students can apply character values ​​in everyday life, mathematics is taught through integrating character education values ​​into the learning process. The purpose of this research is to describe and analyze how character education is integrated into mathematics learning at MA Ma'arif Roudlotut Tholib during the 2023/2024 academic year. This type of research is field research with research subjects of school principals, mathematics teachers, and students using descriptive and analytical research methods. Observation, interview, and documentation are the methods used to collect data. While data reduction, data presentation, and drawing conclusions are used in data analysis techniques. The results showed that class X students of MA Ma'arif Roudlotut Tholibin received character education in learning mathematics, as evidenced by the inculcation of a number of character values ​​when learning took place both in class and outside the classroom. In addition, there were several obstacles found regarding differences in student characteristics, such as the lack of motivation in students, the lack of available school facilities, and the low level of time discipline. Thus the solution to these obstacles is to accustom students to applying character values ​​by setting real examples, giving warnings to those who violate them, building character through posters that are affixed to school walls such as banners or slogans that show character values ​​and complete facilities. adequate schools in order to form character education values ​​during the process of cultivating character values ​​in schools.

Introduction of Al-Washliyah as Moral Strengthening in Early Childhood at Ra Al-Washliyah Indonesia

Al-Washliyah is an Islamic organization that pays great attention to education. The Al-Washliyah educational institution prioritizes spiritual values in the learning process so as to answer the community’s need for religious education and moral strengthening. This study illustrates how introducing al-Washliyah in early childhood can strengthen morality or add a new understanding that confuses children. Methodologically, this paper is an example of qualitative research. The results of this study show that introducing Al-Washliyah in early childhood at Raudatul Athfal [RA; Islamic kindergarten] Al-Washliyah was achieved by maximizing the quality of the educator, the infrastructure, and by formulating clear, measurable goals. With clear and measurable goals, such as reciting sholawat and dhikr and memorizing prayers, Al-Washliyah materials are integrated with developmental aspects that can strengthen children's morality. The form of simple and fun activities can strengthen children’s morality, though there are obstacles in introducing Al-Washliyah materials, such as differences in student characteristics, the educational environment, religious understanding, and the teacher’s creativity in using Al-Washliyah materials in early childhood.

Pembelajaran Berdiferensiasi dengan Memanfaatkan Multimedia pada Pembelajaran Pendidikan Agama Islam(PAI)

The purpose of this study is to explain one of the uses of multimedia to support the PAI learning process, so that differentiated learning objectives can be achieved easily. This research uses qualitative types with a descriptive approach, which is a study that intends to understand the phenomenon of what is experienced by the research subject. The subjects in this study were a PAI teacher at SDN 215 North Bengkulu named Heri Budianto, M.Pd and 3 students grade VI named Fitratul Ikhsan, Ekha Diansyah Putra, and Anisa Saputra. The data collection techniques used in this study was interviews, documentation, and observation. The results of this study found that the use of multimedia in PAI learning can help teachers in teaching and better recognize the differences in student characteristics. Thus, students are more active, enjoy learning and can understand learning well and deeply.

IMPLEMENTASI PEMBELAJARAN BERDIFERENSIASI DI KELAS

Differentiated learning is one part of the policy of implementing Merdeka Belajar Curriculum in schools. This learning pattern emphasizes the management of education in heterogeneous classes. In this learning context, teachers are required to be able to design learning activities that can accommodate differences in student characteristics and backgrounds. Implementing differentiated learning without assistance for teachers at school is certainly not easy. This community service activity for the German Language Education Study Program aims to provide knowledge to teachers to design and implement differentiated learning. The results achieved through this activity are teachers have knowledge about the concept and application of differentiated learning. Teachers understand the aspects of differentiated learning that need to be considered in planning, namely content, process, product, and environment or learning climate in the classroom. Teachers can decide how these four elements will be incorporated into classroom learning. Teachers can also customize the learning environment and atmosphere, as well as the content, process and product of each class based on the previously diagnosed student profile. In addition, teachers also understand the indicators that need to be used to assess student learning achievementobtained from various media can be explained properly to avoid the wrong concept

Integrasi Nilai-Nilai Islam Dalam Pembelajaran Ilmu Pengetahuan Sosial di SMP Al-Hidayah Medan

The objectives of this study were: (1) to find out social studies learning plans that are integrated with Islamic values, (2) to find out the teacher's strategy in the teaching and learning process of social studies learning that is integrated with Islamic values, (3) to find out the supporng factors and obstacles to the integration of Islamic values in social studies learning at SMP Al-Hidayah Medan. This study uses a qualitative approach, with a phenomenological approach. Collecting research data using interview techniques, observation and documentation. Informants in this study included school principals, student affairs, social studies subject teachers and students of SMP Al-Hidayah Medan. After the data is processed then it is analyzed by data reductiondata presentation, data verification and drawing conclusions. Based on the results of the study, it can be concluded that: (1) the social studies learning plan used by SMP Al-Hidayah Medan teachers is in the form of lesson plans that have been integrated with Islamic values, and supported by superior programs in schools with Islamic nuances (2) The strategy used teachers of SMP Al-Hidayah Medan in integrating Islamic values into social studies subjects using problem-based learning strategies or problem-based learning which is a strategy model that can foster student creativity in solving social problems (3) there are several supporting factors in the application of the integration of Islamic values in social studies learning, namely: situations and conditions of the learning environment that are characteristic of Islam, adequate facilities and teacher understanding in the field of religion. As well as there are also factors inhibiting the integration of Islamic values in social studies learning, namely: differences in student characteristics and the feeling of boredom or boredom experienced by students due to dense learning.n service to the public and website visitors related to the North Sumatra Education Office.
 Keywords: Integration, Islamic Values, Social Studies

Integrasi Nilai-Nilai Islam Dalam Pembelajaran Ilmu Pengetahuan Sosial di SMP Al-Hidayah Medan

The objectives of this study were: (1) to find out social studies learning plans that are integrated with Islamic values, (2) to find out the teacher's strategy in the teaching and learning process of social studies learning that is integrated with Islamic values, (3) to find out the supporng factors and obstacles to the integration of Islamic values in social studies learning at SMP Al-Hidayah Medan. This study uses a qualitative approach, with a phenomenological approach. Collecting research data using interview techniques, observation and documentation. Informants in this study included school principals, student affairs, social studies subject teachers and students of SMP Al-Hidayah Medan. After the data is processed then it is analyzed by data reductiondata presentation, data verification and drawing conclusions. Based on the results of the study, it can be concluded that: (1) the social studies learning plan used by SMP Al-Hidayah Medan teachers is in the form of lesson plans that have been integrated with Islamic values, and supported by superior programs in schools with Islamic nuances (2) The strategy used teachers of SMP Al-Hidayah Medan in integrating Islamic values into social studies subjects using problem-based learning strategies or problem-based learning which is a strategy model that can foster student creativity in solving social problems (3) there are several supporting factors in the application of the integration of Islamic values in social studies learning, namely: situations and conditions of the learning environment that are characteristic of Islam, adequate facilities and teacher understanding in the field of religion. As well as there are also factors inhibiting the integration of Islamic values in social studies learning, namely: differences in student characteristics and the feeling of boredom or boredom experienced by students due to dense learning.n service to the public and website visitors related to the North Sumatra Education Office.
 Keywords: Integration, Islamic Values, Social Studies

Student Mobility between Charter and Traditional Public School Sectors: Assessing Enrollment Patterns among Major Charter Management Organizations in Texas

Student enrollment and transfer patterns between the traditional public and charter school sectors help shape the role of charter schools in the broader educational ecosystem, especially as related to the enrollment and segregation of low-income students, English learners, students of color, and students in special education. We examine patterns of student transfer between traditional public schools and charter schools among four of Texas’s largest charter networks, which cumulatively make up over one-third of Texas charter students. We find that these schools serve fewer special education students than traditional public schools, but a greater share of low-income and English learners. Transfers between sectors contribute to enrollment gaps in special education and other classifications, but the findings do not apply uniformly across charter districts, student enrollment classifications, or grade levels. These findings highlight nuanced enrollment patterns between the charter sector and traditional public schools, suggesting that differences in student characteristics between sectors likely stem from a range of sources. Policymakers should acknowledge this nuance, consider alternatives to blanket enrollment regulation policies, and conduct similar analyses of enrollment patterns among charter districts.

The impact of distributed homework on student outcomes

Distributed practice improves learning by requiring the brain to expend extra effort retrieving prior learning after a time delay. I examine whether repeating the most troublesome homework question on the next assignment improves exam performance within one large upper-level undergraduate economics course. I compare exam outcomes of students enrolled in Fall 2017 as my control group (N = 136) with those of the intervention group in Spring 2018 (N = 163). Adjusting for differences in student characteristics, the intervention was associated with a statistically significant (at the 90% level) increase of 2.44% in final exam scores, with raw average scores of 84.6% versus 81.7%. No difference was found post-intervention in overall course scores, while small increases for midterms. Subgroup analysis suggests the benefits may accrue more to the strongest and weakest performers. Findings suggest that repeating troublesome problems could improve learning in economics.

The Impact of International Virtual Exchange on Participation in Education Abroad

International virtual exchange is gaining popularity as an innovative approach to providing international experiences to students, particularly considering the COVID-19 pandemic. However, little research has been conducted on this unique teaching approach or how it fits into university comprehensive internationalization plans. In this paper, we develop a simple theoretical model to explain the impact of taking international virtual exchange classes on students’ decisions to subsequently study abroad. We use a linear probability model with a longitudinal panel that follows 39,381 students through their entire academic career at a large American university to estimate the impact of international virtual exchange and foreign language courses on the probability of subsequent study abroad. Based on our preferred matching model, which accounts for observable differences in student characteristics, we find the likelihood a student will subsequently study abroad approximately doubles if they take an international virtual exchange course.

METODE SARISWARA SEBAGAI AKOMODASI KEBERAGAMAN SISWA DI KELAS INKLUSIF

In reality, teachers face the diversity of student characteristics in the classroom. Differences in student characteristics should be greeted with a positive attitude and emphasize that differences become a strength, not a burden. However, the reality in the field is that class differences still create gaps and are often ignored, these learning activities does not yet include every student’s participation to actively learn together in the same classroom setting. The purpose of this study is to describe the steps to apply the Sariswara method as accommodation in a diverse, inclusive classroom. The research method utilized is a literature review which contains descriptions of theories, findings, and other research materials obtained from reference to be used as a basis for research activities. This article examines the analysis of the diversity of student characteristics, learning accommodation in inclusive classrooms, and the inheritance method as an alternative solution that can be applied in the classroom to meet the learning needs of the diverse characteristics of students in the classroom.

Reasons to Engage in and Learning Experiences From Different Play Strategies in a Web-Based Serious Game on Delirium for Medical Students: Mixed Methods Design.

BackgroundAlthough many studies have recently been published on the value of serious games for medical education, little attention has been given to the role of dark play (choosing unacceptable actions in games).ObjectiveThis study aimed to investigate potential differences in the characteristics of medical students who have the opportunity to choose normal or dark play in a serious game. This study also aimed to compare their reasons for choosing a play strategy and their perceptions of what they learned from their game play.MethodsWe asked undergraduate medical students to play a serious game in which they had to take care of a patient with delirium (The Delirium Experience). After getting acquainted with the game, students could opt for normal or dark play. Student characteristics (age, gender, experience with caring for older or delirious patients, and number of completed clerkships) were collected, and the Delirium Attitude Scale and Learning Motivation and Engagement Questionnaire were administered. Reasons for choosing normal or dark play were evaluated with an open-ended question. Information on lessons they had learned from the game was collected using an open-ended question and self-reported knowledge on delirium.ResultsThis study had 160 participants (89 normal play, 71 dark play). Male students (26/160, 56.5%) chose dark play significantly more often than female students (45/160, 39.5%; P=.049). We did not find significant differences in student characteristics or measurement outcomes between play strategies. Participants’ main reason for choosing normal play was to learn how to provide care to delirious patients, and the main reason for dark play was to gain insight into what a delirious patient has to endure during delirious episodes. All participants learned what to do when taking care of a delirious patient and gained insight into how a patient experiences delirium. We found no differences in self-reported knowledge.ConclusionsWhen medical students have the opportunity to choose dark play in a serious game, half of them will probably choose this play strategy. Male students will more likely opt for dark play than female students. Choice of play strategy is not affected by any other student characteristic or measurement outcome. All students learned the same lessons from playing the game, irrespective of their learning strategy.

Investigating Differences in Nutrition Knowledge Between a Face-to-Face and Online College-Level General Nutrition Course

Abstract Objectives Nutrition 10: Discoveries and Concepts in Nutrition is a three-unit, high-enrollment, general education class offered at the University of California, Davis in both a face-to-face (f2f) and online format. The primary objective of this pilot study was to investigate potential differences in the change in nutrition knowledge between college-aged students participating in the f2f versus the online format. Methods Prior to spring quarter 2019, a 29-question nutrition knowledge survey was developed from the six course learning objectives. During spring quarter, the nutrition knowledge survey was administered as pre- and post-tests online through the Canvas Learning Management system to assess nutrition knowledge. Demographic data was also collected on the survey. As this was a pilot study, all data collected was anonymous and used as aggregate data for subsequent analyses. Analyses were conducted on data using STATA 16.0. Tests performed were paired t-tests and Student's t test, as appropriate. Results There were 290 students in the f2f course and 347 students in the online course that completed the survey. Baseline nutrition knowledge scores were 7.5 + 4.1 and 7.2 + 4.5 out of 29 points for the f2f and online course, respectively. Students that took Nutrition 10 significantly improved nutrition knowledge, regardless of whether they took the f2f version or the online version. Nutrition knowledge improved in the f2f course by +6.2 points (P < 0.01) and by +6.1 points in the virtual course (P < 0.01). There were no differences in change in knowledge between the two courses (P = 0.9). There were some significant differences in student characteristics between the f2f and online course, including the amount of transfer and International students, age, and ethnicity. Conclusions These results demonstrate that in this sample, Nutrition 10 is effective at improving knowledge related to nutrition and the course format did not affect knowledge gain. Future research should investigate differences between the two courses with matched data and the differences in student characteristics also needs to be further explored. Funding Sources No funding was used for this study.

Efektivitas Penggunaan Modul Berbasis Differentiated Instruction untuk Meningkatkan Kemampuan Pemahaman Konsep Matematika Mahasiswa

Teaching material is an essential component of learning. Teaching materials for Calculus courses, especially for the Department of Informatics, remains limited and orients towards a collection of materials and questions that cannot overcome the differences in student characteristics. Therefore, in the form of learning modules that can accommodate variations in student characteristics is a crucial need in teaching material. In this study, the learning module based differentiated instruction was compiled by taking into account the different characteristics of student ability levels. This study aimed to determine the effectiveness of Calculus learning by using learning modules based on differentiated instruction to students' conceptual understanding of the material of qualities and inequalities of absolute value. This research was experimental research and the subjects were the Informatics Engineering students of the University of Darussalam Gontor, enrolled in the first semester in the academic year 2018-2019. The research instrument was tests of conceptual understanding consisting of short-answer problems given at the beginning and the end of learning. The design of this study used One-Group Pretest-Postest Design and data analysis involved a Wilcoxon test due to the small number of subjects (25 people). The results of the analysis showed that the use of the learning modules based on differentiated instruction effectively enhanced the mathematical conceptual understanding of students.

Mental Health Service Utilization Among Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Questioning or Queer College Students

PurposeCollege students are at high risk for mental health problems, yet many do not receive treatment even when services are available. Treatment needs may be even higher among sexual minority students, but little is known about how these students differ from heterosexual peers in terms of mental health needs and service utilization. MethodsA total of 33,220 California college students completed an online survey on mental health needs (e.g., current serious psychological distress and mental health–related academic impairment) and service utilization. Using logistic regressions, we examined differences in student characteristics, mental health service use, and perceived barriers to using on-campus services by sexual minority status. ResultsApproximately 7% of students self-identified as sexual minorities. Compared with heterosexual students, sexual minority students endorsed higher rates of psychological distress (18% vs. 26%, p < .001) and mental health–related academic impairment (11% vs. 17%, p < .001) but were 1.87 (95% confidence interval: 1.50–2.34) times more likely to use any mental health services. Sexual minority students were also more likely to report using off-campus services and to endorse barriers to on-campus service use (e.g., embarrassed to use services and uncertainty over eligibility for services). ConclusionsSexual minority individuals represent a sizeable minority of college students; these students use mental health services at higher rates than heterosexual peers but have high rates of unmet treatment need. Efforts to address commonly reported barriers to on-campus service use, foster sexual minority-affirmative campus environments, and promote awareness of campus services may help reduce unmet treatment need in this population.

Do Schools Matter for High Math Achievement? Evidence from the American Mathematics Competitions

This paper uses data from the American Mathematics Competitions to examine the rates at which different high schools produce high-achieving math students. There are large differences in the frequency with which students from seemingly similar schools reach high achievement levels. The distribution of unexplained school effects includes a thick tail of schools that produce many more high-achieving students than is typical. Several additional analyses suggest that the differences are not primarily due to unobserved differences in student characteristics. The differences are persistent across time, suggesting that differences in the effectiveness of educational programs are not primarily due to direct peer effects. (JEL H75, I21, I24, I28, R23)

대학생의 행복지수에 영향을 미치는 생활환경 요인

This study explores economic and psychological factors as well as dietary, clothing, and dwelling lifestyle factors that influence the happiness of college students. For this, a survey of 570 students (222 males and 348 females) was conducted using 72 categories, including general characteristics, the happiness index, the health index, and economic, psychological, dietary, clothing, and dwelling factors. Gender differences in student characteristics were analyzed through an independent samples t-test, and relationships between variables were analyzed using Pearson correlation coefficients. Variables showing significant correlations with the happiness index were classified as independent variables for the dependent variable of the happiness index and used for a regression analysis. The happiness index showed no significant gender difference, but it was higher for males than for females. Males scoring higher in the economic lifestyle and self-esteem, among others, were more likely to think practically, and their economic lifestyles were relatively rational. In both genders significant positive correlations were found between the happiness index and allowance satisfaction, the allowance level, the economic lifestyle, self-esteem, major satisfaction, and peer satisfaction. Variables more likely to influence the happiness index for males were self-esteem, peer satisfaction, the economic level, major satisfaction, and regular exercise, whereas those for females were self-esteem, peer satisfaction, and stress eating. These results indicate that emotional factors such as self-esteem and peer satisfaction were more likely to influence the happiness index of college students for both genders than economic and physical factors.

The Online STEM Classroom—Who Succeeds? An Exploration of the Impact of Ethnicity, Gender, and Non-traditional Student Characteristics in the Community College Context

Objective: This study analyzes how ethnicity, gender, and non-traditional student characteristics relate to differential online versus face-to-face outcomes in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) courses at community colleges. Method: This study used a sample of 3,600 students in online and face-to-face courses matched by course, instructor, and semester from a large urban community college in the Northeast. Outcomes were measured using rates of successful course completion (with a “C−” or higher). Multilevel logistic regression and propensity score matching were utilized to control for unobserved heterogeneity between courses and for differences in student characteristics. Results: With respect to successful course completion, older students did significantly better online, and women did significantly worse (although no worse than men) online, than would be expected based on their outcomes in comparable face-to-face courses. There was no significant interaction between the online medium and ethnicity, suggesting that though Black and Hispanic students may do worse on average in STEM courses than their White and Asian peers both online and face-to-face, this gap was not increased by the online environment. Contributions: These findings suggest that both women and younger students in STEM courses may need extra support in the online environment. Future research is needed (a) to explore whether factors such as stereotype threat or child care responsibilities affect the outcomes of women in online STEM courses, and (b) to determine which characteristics (e.g., motivation, self-directed learning skills) of older students may make them particularly well suited to the online environment.