Education Diploma Research Articles

Honouring Inuit Women’s Educational and Employment Experiences through Indigenous Storywork Methodology

The legacy of the Arctic Residential School system is still present in Nunavut education today. Inuit in Nunavut continue to receive a westernized education that does not fully encompass traditional Inuit learning principles. However, a group of Inuit women, enrolled in a Northern College Early Childhood Education (ECE) Diploma Program from 2015-2017, uniquely blended a child-centred educational approach with traditional Inuit learning methods. Through the Inuit women’s practicum placements completed at a preschool, they developed self-confidence and a skill set that led to their employment and self-reliance. 
 The Oxford dictionary defines self-reliance as “the ability to do or decide things by yourself, rather than depending on other people for help” (Oxford University Press 2021). This definition does not fully capture the essence of self-reliance from Inuit women’s perspectives. Their self-reliance is greatly tied to a combination of domestic work, wage work, and land-related work that forms a unique framework to capture the specificity of northern women’s self-reliance. My research study will explore the personal experiences of these Inuit women graduates. The study intends to inform institutional decision-making, determine how to best support the Inuit women’s educational access and success, contribute to the scholarly work in the field of education and advance future Inuit training and employment initiatives. 
 My research questions are: What does self-reliance look like from an Inuit woman’s point of view? How did participating in the 2015-2017 ECE Diploma Program influence the Inuit women’s lives?
 Indigenous Storywork is grounded in Indigenous Research Framework (Lavallée 2009) which allows for connections between people, their ancestors, and the natural world. Indigenous Storywork guides my study theoretically and methodologically. I will use Storywork to engage in holistic meaning-making that involves the heart (emotions), mind (intellect), body (physical actions), and spirit (spirituality) (Archibald et al. 2019). 
 Storywork is essentially a three-part framework: story-making, storytelling, and connecting with specific cultures and peoples experiences through stories (Archibald et al. 2019). This framework honours distinctive traditional Inuit knowledge and these Inuit women’s holistic identity regarding their relationships with themselves, family, community, land, environment, and the wider society. Indigenous Storywork methodology creates space for my participants to share dreams, visions, spiritual encounters, and lived experience stories through interviews. My research honours the Storywork of Inuit women through their culturally responsive and unique educational opportunities. 

The Profile of Female Labor Force Participation in Malaysia Based on Recursive Partitioning Analyses

In determining the level of the Malaysian economy, one of the factors contributing to the economic development of the country is the availability of labour. Studies on the availability of female labour force by identifying female profiles in labor force participation were made using data from Labour Force Survey (LFS), Malaysia for reference year 1990, 2000, 2010 and the latest 2018. Referring to the latest year 2018, the recursive partitioning (RP) technique showed that four subgroup profiles of working women have been created equal to 12%, 43%, 57% and 78%, respectively (percentage of working women at the four subgroups). Majority of the working women are identified in the group of aged 20-59 and the highest certificate obtain was tertiary education (Certificate, Diploma and Bachelor’s Degree) with 78%. Comparison between year 2018 with others reference year, there was a difference in the profile of working women whose working age had increased from 54 to 59 years. There is also a difference in the highest qualification obtained from obtaining only UPSR or SRP qualification in year 1990 to Diploma and Bachelor’s degree certificate in year 2018. Therefore, efforts need to be enhanced by providing initiatives for this group so that those who are in this group or will join this group later will be motivated to join labour market.

Usability analysis using webuse method in Bisma Informatika certification registration system

Bisma Informatika is one of the educational institutions with Diploma education level in Denpasar that serves certification services for people who want to take certification expertise, especially those engaged in Information and Computer Technology. In order to serve optimally, Bisma Informatika applies registration which can be done by the computerized system so that the participant's data can be stored properly. After observing the use of the system at the time of participant registration, an initial conclusion can be drawn that many data fields cannot be understood by the user so they must ask the officer on duty. The data fields in question such as the choice of certification class are not clear because it does not include the implementation time, the unaccompanied participants who come from the common line (so can not include the student identification numbers), telephone numbers that cannot be entered if they exceed the capacity of the permitted number, and inconsistent field filling instructions. This shows that the usability aspect of the registration system is not being considered properly. This study evaluates the interface design and features of the Bisma Informatika certification registration system by considering the context and user needs. In an effort to find out the context and user needs, a Website Usability Evaluation (WEBUSE) questionnaire was used. The results of the WEBUSE questionnaire showed that the four categories which have a good usability level, only content, organization and readability categories are obtained.

Sociodemographic factors associated with acceptance of COVID-19 vaccine and clinical trials in Uganda: a cross-sectional study in western Uganda

BackgroundHealth experts agree that widespread use of safe and effective vaccines will rapidly contain the COVID-19 pandemic. The big question is whether these vaccines can easily be accepted by their end-users. Our study aimed at determining sociodemographic factors associated with acceptance of vaccines and clinical trials of COVID-19 in western Uganda.MethodA simplified snowball sampling technique was used to select 1067 respondents of 18–70 years in western Uganda using an online questionnaire from July to September 2020. Vaccine acceptability and risk perception were assessed using odds ratio at 95% confidence interval in R software version 3.6.3.ResultsThere were 1067 participants in the study. The majority were males (73.2%) and age group 31–40 years (32.6%). The acceptance rate for COVID-19 vaccination was (53.6%; 572/1067) with those aged 18–20 years, males, elites at tertiary level of education (degree or diploma), students, Muslims, married, non-salary earners and rural dwellers having better odds and likeliness to accept vaccination.Only 44.6% (476/1067) showed interest in clinical trials among which; males, primary school leavers, students, Christians, un-married, respondents who didn’t earn any salary and rural dwellers had better odds and likelihood to participate in clinical trials.ConclusionThere was a low level of vaccine acceptance and clinical trial interest in western Uganda. Minority groups in the study i.e., Muslims, students, primary school leavers, un-married rural dwellers among others showed more interest in vaccination and clinical trials. We anticipated fears in the larger part of this community that health experts need to address through reassurance of the community that vaccines are tested and that they are safe and important if we are to rapidly contain the COVID-19 pandemic.

Radical Acts of Re-imaging Ethical Relationality and Trans-systemic Transformation


 This Indigenous métissage explores my engagement in Indigenous Arts-based Inquiry as a practice of Anishinaabe Ozihtoon or Indigenous making and knowledge generation. Anishinaabe Ozhitoon is a site that unlocks the theoretical potentialities of the intelligences within Indigenous Knowledge practices in contemporary contexts and reanimates Indigenous land-based assurgence. Reviving Indigenous artistic practices, as sites of co-imagining through constellations of co-creation, is part of ecological and community-based reconciliation and healing. Key to this process is the act of reciprocal recognition, a core practice that fosters ethical relationality, helps cultivate our Indigeneity, and honours the circle of life. This Indigenous métissage tracks the Indigenous pedagogical processes and Indigenous art making used in my own praxis and inquiry as a scholar while I worked in a university to create three pathways for trans-systemic knowledge creation: a university-wide President’s Dream Colloquium with an accompanying graduate course; a graduate diploma in Indigenous Education: Education for Reconciliation and a master’s in Indigenous Education: Truth, Reconciliation, and Indigenous Resurgence; and the Indigenous Research Institute initiation of an Indigenous Ethics Dialogue process as a trans-systemic pedagogical engagement with Indigenous and Western Knowledges, values, and ethics.

Evaluation of Japanese Language Proficiency in Online Internships for Vocational School Students of Diponegoro University, Semarang

The internship is one of the five-semester compulsory courses for D3 (Diploma 3) students of the Diponegoro University Vocational School, Semarang. Internships are held for a minimum of 3 months in the industry. Internships are applied at the diploma education level to allow the student to be well prepared before entering the world of work after graduating. This study aimed to evaluate the use of Japanese in online internships. The online internship has been applied since the pandemic of Covid-19. This research is expected to be a self-evaluation for curriculum adjustments to answer industry needs. Mainly because the Diponegoro University Vocational School no longer accepts D3 level students since 2019. In 2019, The D4 (Diploma 4) program replaced the closure of the D3 program. Of course, this makes curriculum adjustment a very urgent matter. Therefore, we need an evaluation of the curriculum implemented at the D3 level as a reference. This research is a qualitative descriptive study with a survey method. The data was collected through a survey distributed to 5 Japanese Vocational School (SV) D3 students who did online internships using Japanese. The survey contains several questions covering the four language skills: speaking, listening, reading, and writing. The survey was carried out online by providing three alternative answers to multiple-choice questions circulated via a google sheet. Based on the research results, it can be understood that students are pretty satisfied with the abilities obtained during lectures because they can be applied during online internships using Japanese. Students still experience dissatisfaction with one aspect of Japanese language learning, which is the Speaking aspect. As a result, it becomes an obstacle when doing online internships. However, this percentage of dissatisfaction is minor compared to other aspects of learning. It is an important point that can reference self-evaluation of study programs, both for curriculum preparation and classroom teaching.

Celebrating Women in Paleobotany: A Tribute to Edith L. Taylor—Introduction and Dedication

Celebrating Women in Paleobotany: A Tribute to Edith L. Taylor—Introduction and Dedication

Equating General Education Diploma Results of Physics Examination in the Sultanate of Oman Using Item Response Theory

The study aimed to equate General Education Diploma results of physics exam in the Sultanate of Oman using Item Response Theory (IRT) and setting them in a common scale. The study sample included all of the General Education Diploma students both male and female who passed the physics exam in the academic years 2014/2015 and 2015/2016 with atotal sample of (17175 & 18966) respectively. Two different copies of physics exam were used for the purpose of the study. The first one consisted of 40 items and the other was 36 items. The data was analyzed by Multilog 7.03 program, to estimate the parameters of the items and the abilities of examinees and to check the IRT hypotheses. Moreover, the method of True Score Equation was used. The Results showed that there are no statistically significant differences between the means of the true scores of the criteria exam and the results, which were equated to the new exam. The equation accuracy was checked by Equating Bias method

Laila Soliman’s Sculptures in the Modern Egyptian Art Museum, Cairo

Abstract:The contemporary Egyptian sculptor and art education professor “Laila Hassan Soliman” (1932-2014), considered as one of the exceptional pioneer sculptors of her generation. In 1955, she obtained her diploma in art education (1955), and won the “Mahmoud Mokhtar Prize” for sculpture. Since her graduation and shortly before she died in 2014, Soliman was an active sculptor and instructor in the Faculty of Art Education. A journey that lasted almost for 50 years full of garnering recognition throughout an art career. Her work reflects critical views for the political and social aspects of the modern Egypt after 1950s, and same while a deep understanding for the aesthetical and intellectual dialogue between West and East, where the Egyptian-Arabic heritage and culture connected with the modernism and post-modernism. Working in stone, ceramic and metal, she exhibited in group and solo shows around the world. The Museum of Modern Egyptian Art acquire four sculptures of Laila Soliman (Fig.15,16,17, and 18) which has been stored uninscribed or labeled in the magazine of the Museum. The sculptures (Fig.15,16,17 and18) shows how she managed to different metal forms in terms of both size and function and the development of new techniques as the first Egyptian female artist that dealt with metal waste. Laila expresses the crafting of iron pieces and pipes in circular and cubic shapes and in vertical and horizontal directions. الأعمال النحتية للفنانة ليلى سليمان في متحف الفن الحديث الملخص: الفنانة ليلى حسن سليمان (١٩٣٢-٢٠١٤) أحد رواد فن النحت المصري المعاصر والتي شارکت في تطوير الحرکة الفنية في مصر والثورة على القيم القديمة في طرق التدريس وتناول فن النحت على المستوى العالمي وما طرأ عليه من متغيرات في العالم الحديث. هي من جيل الريادة الثالث مع النحات صالح رضا والنحاتة نوال حافظ. کانت النحاتة في حوار دائم مع الخامة، استخدمت الحديد المطروق، المواسير المعدنية، البرونز والطين والخشب. وللفنانة مقتنيات في متاحف کثيرة أهمها متحف الفن الحديث بالقاهرة (القطع رقم١٥-١٨). والتي توجد حاليا بمخزن متحف الفن الحديث بالقاهرة غير موصوفة أو مؤرخة. أثبتت الدراسة ان القطع النحتية للفنانة ليلي حسن سليمان (رقم ١٥-١٨) الموجودة بمتحف الفن الحديث بالقاهرة والتي انتجتها في مرحلة السبعينات تعد من أهم مراحل النحاتة فنيا. تعرض أشکالها المجسمة في خامة الحديد کأول سيدة تعمل في هذا المجال في مصر

Attitude of Postgraduate Diploma in Teaching (PGDT) Trainees towards the Teaching Profession in Ethiopia

This study explored the attitude of trainees in postgraduate diploma in teaching towards the teaching profession. The study had a descriptive survey design. Two hundred and fifty-eight trainees participated in the study. Proportionate stratified random and simple random sampling were used in the selection of the study participants. Quantitative data was collected using a standardized questionnaire developed by Renthlei and Malsawmi (2015). Percentages and Stanine scale frequency distributions were used to analyze the data and report the findings. The study revealed that a lack of other better job opportunities was the main reason for the trainees to choose teaching as their future profession. Most also expressed the interest to quit the training and join any other better job opportunity the moment they get the chance. Overall, the majority had a low attitude towards teaching as a profession. Such a low trainees’ attitude towards teaching and their intention to quit the training or leave the profession any time the opportunity comes their way, puts the government’s plan to expand the coverage of education in jeopardy. Clearly, an increase in schools cannot be achieved without a parallel increase in the number of qualified teachers. Finally, implications of the findings were forwarded to pertinent bodies in teacher education programs.

أدوار المدرسة والأسرة المتوقعة في تعلُم طلاب دبلوم التعليم العام بسلطنة عمان في ظل جائحة كوفيد-19 من وجهة نظر الطلاب أنفسهم

هدفت الدراسة إلى الكشف عن أدوار المدرسة والأسرة المتوقعة في تعلُم طلاب دبلوم التعليم العام بسلطنة عمان في ظل جائحة كوفيد-19 من وجهة نظر الطلاب أنفسهم. اعتمدت الدراسة المنهج الوصفي التحليلي والمنهج النوعي، وتكونت عينة الدراسة من (220) طالبا وطالبة من العام الدراسي 2020-2021 م، وتمثلت أداة الدراسة في استبانة قسمت إلى جزأين، الجزء الأول، يقيس أدوار المدرسة في تعلم طلاب الدبلوم العام عن بعُد، والجزء الثاني يقيس أدوار الأسرة في تعلم طلاب الدبلوم العام عن بعُد، بالإضافة إلى ذلك استخدم الباحثان أسلوب المقابلة للوقوف على التحديات التي تواجه الطلاب في التعلم عن بعد، وأظهرت نتائج الدراسة: أن المستوى المتوقع لأدوار المدرسة في تعلُم طلاب دبلوم التعليم العام عن بُعد في سلطنة عمان في ظل جائحة كوفيد-19 من وجهة نظر الطلاب كان بدرجة كبيرة، وبمتوسط حسابي (4.59)، وأن أدوار الأسرة في تعلُم طلاب دبلوم التعليم العام عن بُعد في سلطنة عمان في ظل جائحة كوفيد-19 من وجهة نظر الطلاب كان بدرجة كبيرة، وبمتوسط حسابي (4.48). كما أظهرت النتائج عدم وجود فروق ذات دلالة إحصائية في الدرجة الكلية في تصورات طلاب الدبلوم العام نحو الأدوار المتوقعة للأسرة والمدرسة تبعاً لمتغير النوع أو المحافظة التعليمية، وإن من أهم التحديات التي تواجه إنجاح تجربة التعليم عن بعد في ظل جائحة كرونا من وجهة نظر الطلاب هي: الإنترنت (خدماتها- توفرها- تكلفتها)، والأجهزة (توفرها- تكلفتها)، كما كشف النتائج عن سبل التغلب عن التحديات السابقة ومنها: توثيق الصلة بين المدرسة والمنزل من أجل تحقيق التعاون المشترك في تفعيل التعليم عن بعد، توفير الأجهزة (حاسوب محمول- جهاز ذكي) للطلاب بأسعار رمزية مع توفير دعم لشرائها. تحسين البنية التحتية وتجهيزاتها الفنية والتكنولوجية في المدارس الحكومية.

The Implementation of Curriculum at Kuttab Al-Fatih Surabaya

This research describes the concept of the kuttab curriculum during the ancient time and its implementation at the lembaga pendidikan kuttab al-fatih surabaya as part of the national education system. this research is qualified as a special study approach. the data is collected using interview, observation and documents. whereas in analyzing data it uses the concept of analysis of miles and huberman, which is data reduction, data presentation and making conclusion. this research concludes that: 1. formerly the concept of the kuttab curriculum during the ancient time was made only to wish for allah's blessing but later developed to have a social and even material aim. also the content of its curriculum is very simple and uses a separate curriculum pattern. 2. the concept of the kuttab curriculum which is applied at the lembaga pendidikan kuttab al- fatih surabaya contains the aim and contents of the curriculum, teaching method and the system of evaluation as well. kuttab al-fatih educational institution surabaya also uses an informal education (pusat kegiatan belajar masyarakat/pkbm) in applying its educational program by creating an equivalence program in order to achieve the primary education diploma known as the package a diploma as part of the national education which is available in indonesia.

Gender difference in determinant factors of being overweight among the 40\u201370-year-old population of Kharameh cohort study, Iran

BackgroundIranians face being overweight as one of the most common health problems, which is more prevalent among women. This study aimed to identify gender differences in determinants of being overweight in 40- to 70-year-old participants from Kharameh, Iran.MethodsThis cross-sectional study was conducted during 2015–2016. The total 10,663 inhabitants of Kharameh, Iran, aged 40–70 years old, were target population. Those with a body mass index (BMI) < 18.5 or > 29.9 were excluded. A checklist composed of socio-demographic, lifestyle, and BMI items was used; a p-value < 0.05 was considered significant.ResultsOverall, 53.4% of 8222 participants were overweight. The prevalence of overweight women (62.7%) was significantly higher (p < 0.001) than men (43.6%).The logistic regression model for men showed that being overweight was more likely among men with cigarette smoking history (OR = 1.49) and those with a moderate physical activity level (OR = 1.35), but less likely among those with a higher socio-economic status (SES) (OR = 0.74). Among women, being overweight was associated with high SES (OR = 1.61), an education level below high school diploma (OR = 1.57) and primary school education (OR = 1.50), being married (OR = 2.39), widowed (OR = 2.11) and having a greater calorie intake (OR = 1.01). Being overweight was less likely among employed women (OR = 0.85), those with cigarette smoking history (OR = 0.65), and those with high (OR = 0.72) and intensive physical activity (OR = 0.73).ConclusionsThis study revealed the gender differences in determining factors affecting being overweight. As being overweight was more prevalent among women, the priority of health policies to control this issue should also be focused on women.

Employment and careers of graduates in Кyrgyzstan

This article reflects the results of an online survey on the problems of employment of graduates with higher education. According to our observations, graduates with higher education will not be able to fi nd a job after receiving a degree. In this regard, there was a need to identify the causes of unemployment among graduates of higher educational institutions of the Kyrgyz Republic. The research covered the issues of the quality of education received, employment of graduates, career success and graduates’ work places. According to the results of the study, after receiving a diploma of higher education, graduates of budgetary education found jobs more quickly than contract graduates. However, the graduates did not find a job in their training field. One fourth of them work in the service sector, as salespersons, cooks, waiters, couriers, etc. Because of the pandemic, even those working in the service sector became temporarily unemployed. The majority of the respondents have noted that it is very difficult to find a job in their training field, it will take time. A graduate is frequently on hold, waiting until an employee is fired, retires, or has a leave without pay. Thus, after getting a higher education in Kyrgyzstan, it is very difficult to find a job, the competition is high and the wages in state institutions are minimal, it is not sufficient even to make a living. The main problem of employment is the length of employment or work experience of graduates, but, unfortunately, everyone knows that yesterday's graduate has neither length of employment nor work experience. Many employers are interested in employees with work experience. The shortage of personnel is created artificially.

Distance Learning as an Educational Trend in Higher Education

The case study research strategy describes variations in the educational and professional trajectories of part-time students in comparison with their attitude to distance learning, the goal of higher education, and their professional future of the individual. This research strategy makes it possible to present distance learning as a modern educational trend. It has been determined that in the system of continuing education, distance learning is (1) a tool for changing a profession, (2) part of a well-thought-out career strategy, (3) a guarantee of employment, (4) a way to legitimize a professional status, (5) a form that facilitates obtaining a diploma of higher education, (6) “future education”, education for the future. The subjective meanings of distance education in connection with motivation, the purpose of training, the attitude of students to it are revealed. For students receiving higher education, this is “self-education,” for those whose goal is a diploma, it is “formality”, “superficial mastering of disciplines.” The authors conclude that the consideration of correspondence education in the context of continuity allows us to identify trends in individualization, diversification (the diversity and variability of educational programs, creating opportunities for choice), informatization, and individualization. An assessment of the prospects for extramural higher education based on the experience of forced distance learning (March-June 2020) is given.

Employee’s Behavioral Opportunism and Alienation: Exploring the Factors

The article aims to identify factors influencing the behavioural opportunism and alienation of Russian employees. The study is based on a survey of 298 Russian employees, conducted in October 2020. Normalized indicators were used to assess the alienation degree, opportunism willingness and opportunism level, based on processing the respondents’ answers; the Z-test was used for statistical analysis of these indicators, and to examine the influence of 14 social and organizational factors on alienation and opportunism. The study showed that employees’ alienation degree is influenced by marital status, having children, motivation type, organization size, work in a managerial position, position and salary improvement, and Adizes’ management styles. Their opportunism willingness is influenced by gender, age, management style, organization-side work experience, and position improvement. The results support the hypotheses of the interdependence of opportunism level and age, marital status, motivation type, organization size, and salary improvement. It was found that education level, job profile and diploma compliance, and ownership do not affect alienation and opportunism. The research results can help develop corporate programmes to increase employees’ involvement in solving corporate problems and reducing opportunism.

GAMBARAN TINGKAT PRODUKTIVITAS KERJA BERDASARKAN LINGKUNGAN DAN MOTIVASI KERJA PETUGAS ASSEMBLING RUMAH SAKIT UMUM PUSAT Dr. HASAN SADIKIN TAHUN 2020

Based on the results of a preliminary study conducted at Hasan Sadikin Hospital, it is known that from February to March 2020 the achievement of the assembling construction target has not been fully achieved and the inconsistency of the location of the additional forms assessed by each officer. This results in narrow space and files that are stacked for too long causing the medical record file to be damaged and the location of the additional forms to be different. This study aims to describe the level of work productivity based on the environment and the work motivation of assembling officers Dr. Hasan Sadikin 2020. This type of research uses descriptive quantitative by observing and distributing questionnaires to respondents. The results obtained are that the assembling officer at RSUP Dr. Hasan Sadikin who has a higher level of productivity are officers with male sex, age categories 35-49 years, length of work for&gt; 10 years, last education diploma IV / S1 and marital status.

The effectiveness of the educational qualification diploma program in raising self-confidence among the trained teachers at the College of Arts and Humanities at A’Sharqiyah University in the Sultanate of Oman

The concept of self-confidence has been dealt with by many interested scientists, whether in the psychological, educational, economic, social, or other vital and different fields. Philosophers, writers, educators and of course psychologists all have emphasized the crucial role played by self-confidence in motivation, affect, and social interactions (Bénabou and Tirole, 2002). Self-confidence is the courage to know yourself, believe in yourself, and act on your beliefs. A definition of self-confidence is a positive feeling about oneself and the world that leads to courageous actions born out of a sense of self-respect (Anneli, 2014). The study investigated self-confidence with (70) postgraduate diploma education student-teachers. These trainee-teachers “students” joined the educational qualification diploma in the College of Arts and Humanities at A’Sharqiyah University in Oman after completing their university degree in various institutions. The researchers used the self-confidence scale prepared by Sidney Shrauger 1990 that was modified, revised, and translated into Arabic language by Dr. Adel Abdullah from the Faculty of Education at the University of Zagazig in the Arab Republic of Egypt and researchers themselves reviewed it according to the Omani environment. The results of the current study revealed that the level of self-confidence among trainee-teachers in the educational qualification diploma program was low. Therefore, those in charge of this program decided to conduct individual personal interviews with the trainees (students) to determine their level of self-confidence and to provide the necessary support to raise their self-confidence level.

Impacts of insufficient instructional materials on teaching biology: Higher education systems in focus

The purpose of this study was to assess and determine impacts of insufficient instructional materials and ineffective lesson delivery methods on teaching in biology higher education. The participants of this study were 60 trainees who graduated in Bachelor of Sciences from eight public universities in majoring biology. Data for the study was collected while these trainees were attending the course of Biology Teaching Methods in the Post Graduate Diploma in Teaching, both in the regular and summer 2015/2016 training programs at Addis Ababa University. The study employs a mixed method design of both qualitative and quantitative data evaluations. Data was collected through classroom observations and interviews with the trainees. The findings indicated that insufficient instructional materials and ineffective teaching methods in higher education had negative impacts; that have affected the skills of performing biological tasks of graduates 71%. In the course of the Post Graduate Diploma in Teaching training, trainees were unsuccessful to conduct essential biological tasks expected from graduates of biology upon the completion of their undergraduate study program. The study was concluded with emphasis on the need to integrate theory and practice through using adequate instructional materials and proper teaching methods in the higher education biology teaching. Keywords: systems, instruction, materials, insufficient and soft data.

Tingkat Kecemasan Ibu Hamil Trimester III dalam Menghadapi Persalinan

Introduction: Fear and anxiety during pregnancy and childbirth can cause problems such as preterm labor and low birth weight. Purpose: The purpose of this study was to determine the level of anxiety of third-trimester pregnant women in dealing with labor. Methods: This type of research is a descriptive study and analyzed with frequency distribution. The population was all pregnant women in the third trimester who were in the working area of ​​the Mapane Community Health Center with a total of 37 people. The sampling technique used total sampling. The results showed that only 8.1% of pregnant women experienced mild anxiety, while 91.9% did not experience anxiety. pregnant women who experience mild anxiety are 20% in the risk age group, 20% with diploma education, 11.5% in mothers who do not work, 60% in primigravidas, and 15.8% in mothers who do not get support from their husbands. Anxiety occurs mostly in primigravida because it is the first experience of pregnancy. It suggested for village midwives providing information about pregnancy and childbirth, especially for primigravida mothers, and involving their husbands in posyandu activities for pregnant women.