Education Students Research Articles

Crowdsourcing as a Pedagogical Tool in Computer Science Higher Education: a Case Study

The approach used and the insights gained from employing crowdsourcing techniques in a computer science homework assignment for higher education students are described in this paper. Making use of a platform that supports crowdsourcing in the cultural heritage domain, students were solicited to enrich the metadata associated with a selection of music tracks. The results of the campaign were further analyzed and exploited by students through the use of semantic web technologies. In total, 98 students participated in the campaign, contributing more than 6400 annotations concerning 854 tracks. The process also led to the creation of an openly available annotated dataset, which can be useful for machine learning models for music tagging. The outcomes of the campaign and the feedback collected via an online questionnaire allow us to draw useful insights about the challenges and benefits of incorporating crowdsourcing techniques into computer science curricula and the educational gains for students.

Decoding determinants of pro-environmental behaviors of higher education students: insights for sustainable future

Purpose The investigation of pro-environmental behaviors (PEB) among college students is essential for future sustainability endeavors. Existing research seldomly concentrated on college students and their PEB. This study aims to address the gap in understanding PEB among college students. Design/methodology/approach This study constructed an integrated model combining the theory of planned behavior (TPB) and the value-belief-norm (VBN) theory, with the novel addition of environmental risk perception. Through an empirical study involving 844 college students, this research analyzed the data with the structural model. Findings The authors identified that environmental values, attitudes, perceived behavioral control, subjective norms and risk perception play crucial roles in shaping PEB. This study also revealed age-related differences, highlighting that older students might be less influenced by attitudes and subjective norms due to more established habits. Findings underscore the importance of fostering PEB through environmental education, promotion of low-carbon lifestyle choices and incentives. This investigation not only enriches the theoretical framework for PEB but also offers practical insights for policymakers and educators to enhance sustainable practices among the youth. Research limitations/implications Though the authors offer valuable findings, this research has two key limitations: the use of observational data for hypothesis testing, which weakens causal inference, and the collection of data through questionnaires, which may be biased by social desirability. Respondents of self-report tend to behave in the socially desired ways. Consequently, they usually exaggerate their pro-environmental intention or PEB. To comprehend the influencing aspects more thoroughly, future research should consider incorporating experimental methods and objective data, such as digitalized data. Practical implications The findings provide valuable evidence for guiding college students’ PEB, including strengthening environmental education, promoting of low-carbon fashion and providing incentives for PEBs. Originality/value First, the authors examine the internal factors influencing PEB among Chinese university students within the “dual-carbon” initiative framework. Second, this research pioneers the use of structural equation modeling to merge TPB and VBN theories, offering a predictive model for university students’ PEB. Third, the authors introduce “environmental risk perception” as a novel variable derived from both TPB and VBN, enhancing the model’s explanatory power.

Psychological features of the national self-awareness of higher education students

Psychological features of the national self-awareness of higher education students

An Exploration of The Path of Mental Health Education for Graduate Students in Collaboration Between Tutors and Counselors from The Perspective of Positive Psychology

At present, the mental health problems of graduate students in colleges and universities are increasing day by day, and the tutors and counselors of graduate students are indispensable roles in the training and education of graduate students, and also play a very important role in the mental health education of graduate students. From the perspective of positive psychology, this paper analyzes the advantages of mentors and counselors' participation in mental health education from the perspective of the mental-assistant cooperative education mechanism, and tries to put forward the mental-assistant cooperative education mechanism to give full play to the joint efforts of the two in the mental health education of graduate students, so as to protect the better growth of students.

THE STUDENTS' AND TEACHERS’ IMPRESSION TOWARD NEARPOD APPS IN LEARNING ENGLISH OF CURRICULUM MERDEKA PERSPECTIVES

This article discusses using an application for Education called Nearpod. Nearpod is an application with real-time insights into student understanding through interactive lessons, gamified learning, formative assessment, and other exciting activities. Nearpod can be personalized instruction for individual students, small group assignments, or homework to differentiate and allow students to work independently, which all this feature in line with the framework of Kurikulum Merdeka. This research was done by using qualitative approach. In this article, the author wants to find students' and teacher perceptions or feedback about their experience learning and teaching English by using Nearpod in the classroom. the interview was used as the instrument in collecting main data. Hence, 5 students became the sample in this research. Besides that, the author also provides the observation as the supporting data to look on how the student engage with the apps. The data were taken from a school in Tangerang, Banten province. This school has been applying of Kurikulum merdeka for 4 years. In which, this will have a strong bond between the demand in both curriculum and this app. The result of the research shows thematic dimensions of positive and negative feedbacks. Those are memory of learning retention, creativity and critical thinking, new environment experience, advantages and disadvantages for future suggestions.

Profiling feedback antecedents in higher education students: a person-oriented perspective

The ability to give, receive and process feedback is essential for higher education students not only during their studies, but also for their future work life. Despite the extensive amount of research on feedback in education, there is limited research on feedback skills as collaborative skills and on what might influence these skills. Through surveying a large sample of 2,907 university students who worked in self-managed project teams, this study explores how individual characteristics as antecedents relate to students’ perceived feedback skills. We use a person-oriented approach to examine how these antecedents relate within students and how these profiles relate to perceived feedback skills. In addition to reliability, confirmatory factor analysis provided evidence for the structural validity of a newly developed feedback skills instrument. Five scales were used from existing feedback instruments as antecedents of feedback skills, and these were also found to be valid and reliable. Through a person-oriented approach, we applied a hierarchical and a k-means cluster analysis to create student profiles or groups based on feedback antecedents. We identified five distinct groups of students with common feedback antecedents. The results indicate that the five groups also had different levels of perceived feedback skills. The study contributes to the limited research on the dynamics of giving and receiving feedback from the perspective of students in the context of collaborative learning. It has implications for researchers and practitioners to better understand individual differences and to consider these differences when designing collaborative learning activities and facilitating student teams.

STRUCTURE-ACTIVITY RELATIONSHIP OF PSYCHOACTIVE CANNABINOIDS: A CHEMOMETRIC EXPERIMENT FOR UNDERGRADUATE AND POSTGRADUATE STUDENTS IN CHEMICAL EDUCATION

Undergraduate and postgraduate Chemistry Education students had to develop the experiment in four (4) stages. Twenty-two (22) cannabinoids (Δ9-THC and derivatives) with different degrees of psychoactivity, previously scrutinized by our research group with the approaches: molecular electrostatic potential (MEP) and interaction with the CB1 receptor (CARDOSO-FILHO et al., 2004), are investigated through Chemometrics. Exploratory Analysis: Principal Component Analysis (PCA) and Hierarchical Cluster Analysis (HCA). E Classification Methods: K-Nearest Neighbor (KNN) method, Soft Independent Modeling Class Analogy (SIMCA) method, and Stepwise Discriminant Analysis (SDA) were employed to reduce the dimensionality of the data matrix and investigate which descriptors are responsible for the classification between the most active cannabinoids (mac), pKi ≥ 6.72, and the least active cannabinoids (lac), pKi < 6.72, according to the hypothesis previously reported (Cardoso-Filho et al., 2024). The investigation with PCA, HCA, KNN, SIMCA, and SDA showed that the descriptors LUMO+1 energy, Geary autocorrelation of lag 6 weighted by van der Waals volumes (GATS6V), hydration energy (EH), atomic charge on the atom of C4 (qC4), and molecular representation of structure based on the electron diffraction, code of signal 3, unweighted (MOR03u) are responsible for separating cannabinoids according to their degrees of psychoactivity. The insights accumulated and the models built in the research – PCA chemometric model, HCA chemometric model, KNN chemometric model, SIMCA chemometric model, and SDA chemometric model – will be able to support the design of new potentially psychoactive Δ9-THC derivatives.

Integrating culturally-oriented activities in physical education: Analysis on the incidental learning and appreciation of learners to Philippine culture

The study investigates incidental learning and the appreciation of college students towards culturally-oriented activities in physical education sessions. The exploratory research design uses one-on-one interviews to gather data from 20 physical education students enrolled in the 2023–2024 school year. The positive impact of integrating culturally-oriented activities into physical education sessions is that it emphasizes the importance of cultural awareness and inclusivity in educational settings. The benefits of incorporating culturally-oriented activities into physical education include promoting cultural understanding and enriching students’ educational experiences. The transformative effect of culturally oriented activities in physical education prepares students to become responsible global citizens, emphasizing the importance of cultural enrichment. Incorporating culturally-oriented activities in physical education sessions has significant implications for educational practices, policies, and societal attitudes towards diversity, promoting global citizenship and inclusivity. Integrating culturally-oriented activities in physical education is essential in the current context to nurture cultural awareness, respect, and diversity among students. Investigating the effects of such activities can help educators create more inclusive and culturally responsive learning environments, preparing students for a diverse and interconnected world. Physical education is a way of education through physical activities that are selected and carried on with full regard to values in human growth, development, and behavior. Help learners to better understand both their own identity and the ethos of the school context and environment they share with others. Teachers’ and students’ perspectives on culturally relevant physical education. Aspects of culture and education should be complementary in terms of complementing and reinforcing each other.

Emotions and self-efficacy toward simple machines learning through a STEM practice

IntroductionThis study explores the impact of an interactive physics class on the emotions and self-efficacy of elementary education students, specifically in their future roles as educators using STEM-based pedagogical methods. The research aims to understand how such an approach affects students’ emotional responses and confidence in teaching STEM topics.MethodsThe sample included 97 fourth-year prospective elementary teachers. Participants completed pretests and posttests measuring emotions and self-efficacy related to both course content and the pedagogical approach.ResultsFindings indicated a significant increase in both positive emotions and self-efficacy following the interactive class. Male students reported higher levels of positive emotions and self-efficacy than their female peers. Furthermore, students with backgrounds in sciences and technology showed greater improvement compared to those from social science backgrounds. A positive correlation between emotions and self-efficacy was observed.DiscussionThe manipulative, collaborative, and interdisciplinary nature of the physics class likely contributed to the observed positive changes in emotions and self-efficacy. Network analysis suggested that reducing boredom could enhance emotional responses, given its role in affecting both positive and negative emotions. On the other hand, it has been observed that uncertainty could be beneficial in STEM activities due to their relationship with self-efficacy.

Evaluating the success of a learning management system for supplemental learning in accounting

ABSTRACT The purpose of this paper is to evaluate, from the student perspective, the critical factors that influence the success of a Learning Management System (LMS) used in a supplemental model in accounting education. Based on the Information System Success Model (ISSM) developed by Delone and McLean (2003) [The DeLone and McLean Model of Information Systems Success: A Ten-Year Update. Null, 19(4), 9–30], this research tests four hypothesised relationships around five key constructs: information content quality, instructor quality, self-regulation, perceived usefulness and satisfaction. To conduct this study, data from a sample of 313 cost accounting students in higher education were analysed, using the partial least squares method (PLS-SEM) with SmartPLS software. The findings show that student satisfaction levels with the LMS used in a supplemental model are explained by its perceived usefulness, to which the quality of the instructor and the quality of the information content are determinant factors. Contrary to expectations, high student self-regulation is found to weaken the positive relationship between perceived usefulness and satisfaction. This research expands the scarce literature on the adoption of LMS in accounting education and responds to calls to improve the effectiveness of accounting education and the efficiency of its delivery. Implications, limitations and future research lines are discussed.

Unequal Spaces: An In-depth Analysis of Caste Discrimination in Indian Universities

Caste discrimination in higher education in India remains a deeply entrenched and pervasive issue, presenting formidable barriers to the goal of achieving equal access and opportunity for all. The article explores the various dimensions of caste discrimination in education, including the denial of equal educational opportunities, the perpetuation of humiliation, and the resultant psychological trauma experienced by victims. Additionally, it examines the role of faculties and the increasing trend in the suicide of students, especially Dalit students. Based upon the qualitative data collected from Dalit scholars, the study describes the everyday struggle of Dalit students who experience stereotypes, subtle discrimination and prejudice on campus due to their caste identity. It discusses how this discrimination not only hampers individual growth and potential but also contributes to the perpetuation of social inequalities and reinforces stigma, resulting in the social exclusion of Dalit students in higher education.

Professionalism assessment of students in clinical education through Situational Judgment Test (SJT).

The study aims to assess the situational judgment capability of students in various professions, including medicine, surgical nursing, anesthesia nursing, and emergency medical technology, using a validated and adapted Situational Judgment Test (SJT). The cross-sectional study was conducted at Qom University of Medical Sciences in 2023-2024. The study consisted of two steps: (1) adaptation and validity assessment of the SJT in various health professions, and (2) evaluation of students' situational judgment capability using the adapted SJT. Participants included 207 students from surgical nursing, anesthesia nursing, medicine, and emergency medical technology departments, selected through stratified random sampling. The SJT included 10 constructed-response scenarios developed by Alkhuzaee and colleagues in 2022. The validation and adaptation process utilized consensus methods, and the SJT was modified to a selected response format based on a knowledge-based approach. Scores ranged from 0 to 30. Cohen's method and norm-referencing standard deviation were used to calculate a cut-off score. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics (frequency, mean, standard deviation) and inferential statistics (independent t-test, ANOVA, and ANCOVA). The face and content validity of the adapted SJT with a selected-response format was confirmed by expert agreement. The reliability of the SJT was approved, with a Cronbach's Alpha of 0.81. The mean score of students' situational judgment in professionalism was 11.90 (SD 4.54). Students' professions significantly impacted their situational judgment scores (F (3.201) = 3.67, p = 0.01, Partial Eta Squared = 0.052). The adaption and validation of SJT with a selected response format were confirmed by experts who evaluated the situational judgment capabilities of students in different clinical professions. The reliability of the SJT was acceptable-Cohen's method as a standard-setting approach assisted in identifying students needing support and training. The moderate level of situational judgment capacity confirmed the development of the educational program for the improvement of non-cognitive and non-technical skills such as judgment and decision-making in the field of professionalism.

Beyond Lip Service: Decolonizing Children's Literature for Promoting Racial Pride, Equity, Achievement, and Liberation (REAL)

Children in P-12 schools are growing up in racially tumultuous times, despite the promises of desegregation since Brown vs. Board of Education. Multicultural education, included under the umbrella of equity, diversity, and inclusion, is under attack and illegal in an increasing number of school districts. Advanced placement in Black history and psychology courses and the use of diverse literature written for children and young adults have been banned by many school districts nationally. Educators are being threatened, sanctioned, reprimanded, and fired. Despite this, some teachers stand steadfast in their commitment to pedagogies that use authentic, high-quality literature about and by minoritized scholars. In this publication, I discuss the importance of gifted and talented education (GATE) students being taught Black history and culture that centers diverse literature that recognizes, respects, and celebrates similarities and differences within and across cultures including ethnicity, nationality, age, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status, physical, cognitive and emotional ability, geographic location, language, and religion. Many GATE students are avid readers and like other students, they benefit from an education that includes diverse literature. Further, I use Racial Pride, Equity, Achievement, and Liberation (REAL) to underscore the monumental need for multicultural literature due to its multitude of benefits to Black and other minoritized students. In other words, children's literature can and must be decolonized, which is supported by Bishop’s metaphor of “mirrors, windows, and sliding glass doors.”

Attitude of Preschool Teachers towards Special Educational Needs Students

Attitude of Preschool Teachers towards Special Educational Needs Students

A systematic review and meta‐analysis of AI‐enabled assessment in language learning: Design, implementation, and effectiveness

AbstractBackgroundLanguage assessment plays a pivotal role in language education, serving as a bridge between students' understanding and educators' instructional approaches. Recently, advancements in Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies have introduced transformative possibilities for automating and personalising language assessments.ObjectivesThis article aims to explore the design and implementation of AI‐enabled assessment tools in language education, filling the research gaps regarding the impact of assessment type, intervention duration, education level, and first language learner/second language learner (L1/L2) on the effectiveness of AI‐enabled assessment tools in enhancing students' language learning outcome.MethodsThis study conducted a systematic review and meta‐analysis to examine 25 empirical studies from January 2012 to March 2024 from six databases (including EBSCO, ProQuest, Scopus, Web of Science, ACM Digital Library and CNKI).ResultsThe predominant design in AI‐driven assessment tools is the structural AI architecture. These tools are most frequently deployed in classroom settings for upper primary students within a short duration. A subsequent meta‐analysis showed a medium overall effect size (Hedges's g = 0.390, p < 0.001) for the application of AI‐enabled assessment tools in enhancing students' language learning, underscoring their significant impact on language learning outcomes. This evidence robustly supports the practical utility of these tools in educational contexts.ConclusionsThe analysis of several moderator variables (i.e., assessment type, intervention duration, educational level and L1/L2 learners) and potential impacts on language learning performance indicates that AI‐enabled assessment could be more useful in language education with a proper implementation design. Future research could investigate diverse instructional designs for integrating AI‐based assessment tools in language education.

Character Education Based on Local Wisdom in Learning Science: A Systematic Literature

Character education based on local wisdom is an effort to prevent the decline of ethical and moral values among the younger generation in the educational process. This literature review aims to discuss the cultivation of local wisdom-based character education for students within science learning. The method used in this study is a Narrative Literature Review (NLR). Data collection was conducted through the Science Direct, Scopus and Google Scholar databases, focusing on articles published from 2018 to April 2024. The results of the literature review indicate that local wisdom-based character education in science learning can be effectively instilled in schools by integrating the potential of local wisdom with extracurricular activities, practicums or group learning, local tourism-based learning models, game-based learning, and interactions between students using local languages.

Personality, loneliness and the metaverse: exploring their interaction for higher education in marketing

Purpose Given the scarce research on the intention to use the metaverse by higher education students in the marketing field and since the introduction of the metaverse brings a new dimension to consumer interaction, the purpose of this study aims to understand what psychological and contextual factors such as the feeling of loneliness or perceived social risk of young people affect the incorporation of immersive reality tools in the teaching-learning process. Design/methodology/approach Currently, the use of the metaverse in university education has captured the interest of teachers and researchers. The adoption of immersive virtual platforms where students experience different forms of interaction through customized avatars appears as a promising opportunity in the field of marketing, while concerns arise about the social and psychological risks that may affect its main adopters, youth. The proposed relationships were evaluated using PLS-SEM (symmetric) and QCA (asymmetric) approaches. Findings The results revealed that the feeling of loneliness, as well as personality traits of openness to experience and conscientiousness, in relation to hedonic motivations, are significant for the intention to use the metaverse. Research limitations/implications This research provides useful implications from an educational perspective, as well as applications in the commercial management of immersive platforms, taking into account their social impact, allowing for effective exploration and development of the metaverse’s potential in educational environments. Originality/value This research analyzes the relationship between the experience of feelings of loneliness and perceived social risk in the educational environment, along with the psychological and motivational factors affecting the intention to use the metaverse by higher education students which have not been investigated in the scientific literature so far.

Level of Satisfaction with the Library Resources and Services of Education Faculty and Students in Lone Agricultural State College in Bulacan

Academic libraries are an integral part of learning institutions, serving as crucial hubs for meeting the information and research needs of students and faculty. The study aimed to determine the level of satisfaction of users with library resources and services at a lone agricultural state higher education institution (HEI) in Bulacan, Philippines. A survey research design was employed to quantify the responses from education faculty and students, who were selected using a purposive sampling technique. The findings reveal that respondents are generally satisfied with the library’s resources, including the availability of printed materials, accessibility of online resources, provision of ICT equipment, and overall conduciveness of the learning environment. Both faculty and students expressed satisfaction with the quantity and quality of the library’s online and print materials in supporting their respective fields of study. Regarding library services, majority of respondents were satisfied with the institution’s library orientation, instruction, guidelines for borrowing books, service hours, reference support, reader’s advisory, information and referral, current awareness, indexing, and internet access. These services enable college librarians and staff to facilitate effective utilization of the library’s resources, allowing students to engage with books, journals, and other vital educational materials, as well as conduct individual and group studies. The degree to which the college community utilizes the library’s services and resources can serve as an indicator of the library's function and value in supporting the academic and research needs of the institution. Generally, this study provides valuable insights to guide the library in enhancing its offerings and ensuring sustained user satisfaction.

Experiences of dental students in virtual education: A qualitative study

Experiences of dental students in virtual education: A qualitative study

Study on the Development of Explosive Force in Athletic Jumping through Plyometrics Exercises at the Level of Junior Athletes

The purpose of this article is to demonstrate the importance of implementing plyometric exercises especially in the case of students in vocational mainstream education for improving relaxation and implicitly sports performance. The present paper highlights a study based on a theoretical and practical approach to the notion of plyometrics by applying a specific program based on plyometric exercises for the development of explosive force in advanced groups, compared to subjects carrying out a regular training program. By implementing this type of exercise at the level of all students, regardless of the way in which they practice athletics, benefits are brought both in terms of sports performance and health.