Education Students Research Articles

Promoting mental health in higher education students: a pilot study

Abstract Introduction The mental health and well-being of higher education students is a relevant topic today, given the high prevalence of mental disorders and their increasing trend. Therefore, it is imperative to develop health education programs that aim to develop strategies to promote psychological well-being and reduce suffering in this population. Objectives To develop and implement a mental health promotion program, with interventions based on Yoga/meditation and Auriculotherapy, and evaluate its impact on the mental health of higher education students. Methodology Pretest-posttest design, with assessment before (T0), after the intervention (T1) and with a three-month follow-up (T2). Evaluation with the Portuguese version of the Mental Health Inventory (Pais-Ribeiro, 2001), and physiological assessment (heart rate, respiratory rate and blood pressure). 22 students participated in the intervention, randomly divided into two groups: Yoga/meditation group (GY) and Auriculotherapy group (GA), each with 11 students. Results The physiological parameters evaluated showed, in all sessions, a decrease in averages, regardless of the technique implemented. In the assessment at T0 and T1, it was found that there was a significant decrease in the Distress (p = 0.037) and Anxiety (p = 0.031) dimensions. In the evaluation over time (T0, T1 and T2), it was found, regardless of the technique implemented, that the intervention had a positive effect on the mental health of the students. Discussion The results point to the importance of developing mental health promotion programs in higher education.

Development of a Lagrange Mechanics E-Module Based on a Flipbook Pendulum Spring System

This research is a type of Research and Development (R D) research that uses the 4D development model, namely Define, Design, Develop, Disseminate. This research produces a Lagrange Mechanics E-Module based on a flipbook pendulum spring system. The aim of this research is to produce a Lagrange Mechanics E-Module that is suitable for use as a learning medium for Analytical Mechanics. The data collection instrument used in this research is a questionnaire as a validation assessment for material experts and students, data analysis uses percentages with predetermined categories. The research sample was 14 Physics Education students. The validation results by material experts were 73% in the feasible category. The student response results were 85% in the very appropriate category. From these results, the Lagrange Mechanics E-Module is suitable for use with revisions as an alternative source of learning.

Improve the Capacity of Regular Pedagogical Professional Training for Students of Preschool Education According to the Competency-Based Approach at Vinh University

Pedagogical training is the process of forming and training core pedagogical competencies for students, contributing to the formation of qualities and abilities for future teachers. Consistently enhancing the pedagogical skills of preschool education students can foster their professional capacity and equip them for successful careers. This approach also provides lecturers with more teaching experience and opportunities for professional growth. The connection and cooperation between the school and other units can lead to significant improvements in the quality of our educational programs.

Combined HIV prevention: knowledge and attitudes among higher education students in Portugal

Abstract Introduction Combined Prevention is a strategy that combines different methods of HIV prevention that can be used simultaneously or sequentially, depending on the characteristics and life stage of everyone. Among the methods are condom use, regular HIV testing, pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP), and post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP). Combined prevention is particularly important for more vulnerable groups, such as adolescents and young adults. Objectives To investigate the knowledge and attitudes related to combined HIV prevention among college students. Methods A cross-sectional study was conducted with college students from two institutions in a Portuguese city in the year 2022. Sampling was non-probabilistic, by convenience. Students aged 18 to 29 who had initiated sexual activity were included. The data collection instrument was a structured questionnaire sent to students online. Data were analyzed descriptively. Ethical aspects were respected. Results A total of 424 students participated in the study; majority were female (79.2%), white (92.9%), single (96.7%), Catholic (67.2%), with a mean age of 20.8 years (SD = 2.3). The number of sexual partners in the last semester ranged from none to 19, with an average of two partners (SD = 1.9). Nearly all students (94.3%) agreed that condoms are the main form of HIV prevention, however, 45.2% did not use condoms in their last casual sexual encounter. Only 15.5% and 13.9% of participants reported knowing about pre- and post-exposure prophylaxis, respectively. The majority had never been tested for HIV (81.8%) and did not know where tests could be done for free (70.9%). Conclusions Despite higher education, students are vulnerable to HIV and have unsatisfactory knowledge about combined prevention measures. Key messages • College students are young individuals with high vulnerability to contracting HIV and other sexually transmitted infections. • Universities should assume their role as promoters of health and develop strategies that contribute to students’ knowledge and reflection on HIV and its prevention methods.

Investigation of Higher Education Students' Computational Thinking Skill Levels

Computational thinking skill is a skill that has its origins in ancient times but has gained importance today. The competences provided to individuals by computational thinking skills are also of great importance for the education system. Therefore, it is important for students to acquire and develop these skills in order to adapt to the requirements of the modern world. Based on this, in this study, the level of information processing thinking skills of higher education students was examined and the level of this skill was investigated in line with different variables. 'Computational Thinking' scale was used as a data collection tool in the study. Cronbach Alpha internal consistency coefficient of the scale. 96 was calculated as. Demographic characteristics such as gender, department, class and education level were taken into consideration. Quantitative research method was used in the study. The research was conducted with 298 participants studying in higher education. In the analysis of the data, independent t-test and ANOVA analyses were applied to determine the score differences between the groups. As a result of the study, higher education students were found to have high levels of computational thinking skills. Gender was found to be effective on computational thinking skills. As the level of education increased, it was determined that computational thinking skills increased. It was seen that the education given in different departments had an effect on computational thinking skills. Finally, it was found that there were significant changes in students' computational thinking skills as their grade level increased.

Development augmented reality assisted teaching modules human sensory system to improve student learning outcomes

In the era of digital transformation, the use of technology to improve the quality of learning is very important. This research aimed to develop a teaching module for human sensory system material assisted by augmented reality media to improve students' biology learning outcomes. This research uses research and development methods. The subjects of this research were 22 Biology Education students at the University of Papua. Data collection instruments include validation sheets and questionnaires to determine the validity and responses of students to teaching modules as well as providing multiple choice questions to measure learning outcomes. The data analysis technique is descriptive by calculating validation results, analyzing student response questionnaires and student learning outcomes. The research results show that media and material expert validation test results obtained a percentage of 93.33% with a very valid category. The results of assessing student responses in the trial obtained an average percentage of 85.13% in the very good category. Student biology learning results show an average of 61.36 in the sufficient category. The conclusion of the research on Augmented Reality-assisted teaching modules meets the criteria of being valid, practical and effective and improving students' biology learning outcomes.

Behavioral Intentions of Higher Education Students toward Using Gadgets for Mobile Learning

Behavioral Intentions of Higher Education Students toward Using Gadgets for Mobile Learning

Evaluation of a Project to Develop Learning Management Competency Using Digital Technology Among Teachers in a Bangkok School in Order to Facilitate the Learning Loss Recovery of Basic Education Level Students: Applying Kirkpatrick’s Concepts and Model

The spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19) strongly affected educational management in Thailand. This gave rise to the problem of how to improve the quality of students of all ages through 100% online learning, be this in areas of knowledge, abilities, skills, and attitudes towards learning. Therefore, the Secretariat of the Education Council of Thailand studied the learning loss of basic education students during COVID-19 and recommended ways to solve the problem using the seven measures derived from the RECOVER Model. Based on this, the researchers devised a project and conducted it along with agency administrators and school administrators under Bangkok Metropolitan Administration, Bang Khen District. Their objective was to evaluate the development of learning management competency using digital technology among teachers in a Bangkok school in order to facilitate the learning loss recovery of basic education level students. The results revealed that participants responded strongly to the overall project process and activities (Mean = 4.71, S.D. = 0.57) with the level of knowledge developed from the relative gain score at a high level (GS = 72.12) and 75.00 percent had the ability to create educational Line stickers for sale in the Sticker Shop. In addition, participants’ behavior changed as a result of applying the knowledge, abilities, and skills acquired to teaching and learning in their own subjects. Consequently, the schools to which they are affiliated were able to facilitate the learning loss recovery of students extremely well through the combined participation of administrators, teachers, students, and parents.

Ho Chi Minh’s Ideology on Environmental Protection and that Ideology’s Significance of Environmental Protection Awareness Education for Students

During the process of leading the country, Ho Chi Minh soon outlined strategic directions for the country’s development, including the issue of environmental protection. Educating environmental protection awareness for all classes of people, especially the young generation, is of great significance. The young generation, including youth and students, is a part of society that the Communist Party of Vietnam always pays attention to training and nurturing; they will become the core force shouldering the responsibility of the country’s future. The purpose of this study is to clarify Ho Chi Minh’s Ideology on environmental protection, and the significance of that Ideology in educating environmental protection awareness for students today. To achieve this goal, the study uses disciplinary and interdisciplinary research methods in social sciences and humanities. Research results have shown that Ho Chi Minh’s ideology on environmental protection is still valuable today. At the same time, inheriting those values for environmental protection education activities for students will bring about great changes in the awareness and actions of Vietnamese students. Proposing necessary solutions will help universities improve the quality of environmental protection education for students at present and in the future.

Examining the potential of in- and extra-curricular challenge-based learning in higher education: A delphi study

ABSTRACT Educating students in higher education who are capable of addressing societal challenges requires innovative learning journeys. In the current study, we explore challenge-based learning (CBL) as one way to realise such education. A Delphi study has been conducted at a Dutch University for Life Sciences to identify key characteristics, learning activities, learning outcomes and support of in- and extra-curricular CBL from a stakeholder perspective. Data were collected in two rounds (round 1; N = 47; round 2; N = 29). In-curricular CBL allows students to experience guided teamwork in relation to societal issues as part of their formal curriculum. Extra-curricular CBL provides opportunities for students to have their own, customised learning journey, allowing for strong societal involvement and a variety of learning gains. In- and extra-curricular CBLs have similarities but serve different learning outcomes. Both could be part of developmental lines preparing students to be change agents for sustainability in their future life.

Coached habitus: Mapping the role of shadow education in shaping students' educational trajectories

AbstractStudies have shown how family (typically parents) and formal institutions (specifically schools and universities) shape individuals' dispositions—or habitus. However, other sites of academic socialisation, such as tutoring centres and coaching institutions (collectively forming a shadow education system), are seldom scrutinised for their role in this process. To address this gap in scholarship, this paper draws on interviews with 30 Indian students who narrated their experiences of shadow education in its diversified form, from schooling and higher education to moving to the United Kingdom for advanced education. The discussion of the research findings unveils how shadow education experiences impact students' (academic) dispositions throughout their scholastic lifespan, thus aiding in nurturing academic selves (in early schooling years), cultivating competitive selves (during the transition to university), harnessing enterprising selves (when transitioning within and from university education) and developing transnational selves (as students prepare for international mobility). A synthesis of these empirical realities culminates in introducing a new concept of coached habitus that accounts for the role of shadow education in orchestrating the practices by which students may inculcate specific values, beliefs and habits aiming to prepare them to navigate increasingly competitive educational fields throughout their academic trajectories successfully. The paper argues that shadow education is a key site for habitus formation, particularly in contexts such as India and other Asian countries where non‐formal education is inextricably entwined with everyday schooling experiences.

The Relationship Between Peer Groups and the Learning Independence of Biology Education Students

Purpose of the study: This research aims to determine the relationship between peer groups and the learning independence of biology education students. Methodology: This type of research is quantitative with a correlation method. The population of this study was Biology Education Students, totaling 263 people with a sample size of 132 people. Sampling was carried out using Simple Random Sampling. The data collection techniques used are the learning independence scale and the peer group scale. The data analysis technique is descriptive statistical analysis and inferential statistical analysis with product moment correlation techniques. Main Findings: The research results based on descriptive statistical analysis show that independence in learning is in the low category with an average value of 88.56 and the peer group is in the medium category with an average value of 87. Meanwhile, the results of inferential statistical analysis show that rcount is greater than rtable or 0.27 ≥ 0.24, H0 is rejected and H1 is accepted, meaning that there is a relationship between the peer group and the learning independence of students. Where is the sig value. 2-tailed is 0.00 ≤ 0.05. Novelty/Originality of this study: This research contributes to explaining the social aspects of independent learning that are often overlooked in previous literature. While much research has explored internal factors that influence learning independence, the emphasis on the role of peer groups as external agents influencing students' motivation, mindset, and learning styles, is an innovative focus point. This enriches our insight into how social interaction with fellow students can have a significant influence on the level of learning independence of Biology Education students.

Stakeholder Collaboration in the Education of Australian Students With Autism Spectrum Disorder: A Systematic Review

Abstract Effective collaboration between key stakeholders increases the educational opportunities and outcomes of students with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Although the value of collaboration between the central members of a student’s network has been widely cited, how collaboration occurs between different stakeholder groups in the education of Australian primary and secondary students with ASD is not widely known. The aim of this review was to identify the factors that influence collaborative practices between three primary stakeholder groups supporting the education of Australian students with ASD: family, school, and community. Through this lens, we analysed the intent of the collaborative practices as well as the specific details of the collaborative practices identified across the research literature published since the implementation of the Disability Standards for Education 2005 (Commonwealth of Australia, 2006). Results from this review indicate existing motivations and processes of collaboration, as well as directions for future research and practice.

The development of exhaustion, cynicism, and inadequacy in general upper secondary education: perceived and received support, student engagement, and gender as predictors

ABSTRACT This study contributes to understanding the long-term development of burnout dimensions across students in general upper secondary education and of support, engagement, and gender as factors that contribute to this development. The study followed Finnish academic track students (N = 210) over three years to examine the development of three burnout dimensions (exhaustion, cynicism, inadequacy) and the predictors of these dimensions using latent growth modeling. The findings revealed that cynicism and inadequacy increased, while exhaustion remained stable; moreover, the three dimensions were strongly interrelated. Perceived support negatively predicted initial burnout levels, affective engagement negatively affected exhaustion and inadequacy, and cognitive engagement negatively affected cynicism. Further, girls reported higher exhaustion and inadequacy than boys. The findings yielded new insight on the importance of perceived support as an antecedent of burnout – sufficient and continuous support can help to reduce and prevent burnout among these students.

Investigation of Communication, Social Intelligence and Intercultural Sensitivity Competencies of Teacher Candidates in Sustainable Education by Structural Equation Modeling

It has become increasingly important to provide equal educational opportunities to all students for quality and sustainable education in classrooms with rapidly increasing diversity. In this context, communication skills, social intelligence and intercultural sensitivity are important competences that can affect teacher performance and efficiency in classrooms. Despite the importance of these competencies, empirical studies examining the relationships between these variables are scarce. Consequently, this study aimed to investigate the relationships between teacher candidates’ communication skills and their intercultural sensitivity and social intelligence levels through the application of structural equation modeling (SEM). The participants were selected from among the teacher candidates studying at Kütahya Dumlupınar University, a public university in Türkiye, using simple random sampling method. The results indicated that teacher candidates had high levels of communication skills, intercultural sensitivity and social intelligence. In addition, while there was a significant positive relationship between communication skills and intercultural sensitivity level and social intelligence level at low level, there was a significant positive relationship between intercultural sensitivity and social intelligence level at medium level. Furthermore, communication skills and intercultural sensitivity were found to be significant predictors of social intelligence and intercultural sensitivity had a partial mediating role in the relationship between communication skills and social intelligence. In the study, it was concluded that teacher candidates’ communication skills predicted social intelligence through intercultural sensitivity.

Implementation of a STEM and Wasaka Character-Integrated Module to Internalize Wasaka Character

STEM Education (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) plays a crucial role in elementary schools because it provides a strong foundation for students' skill development and understanding in science and technology. STEM education can help students develop critical thinking, problem-solving skills, and creativity from an early age This research aims to implement a STEM-integrated module infused with Wasaka character values to internalize the Wasaka character in students. The Wasaka character, comprising religiousness, resilience, responsibility, and independence, is vital for fostering holistic development. The study utilizes a one-group pre-test-post-test design with pre-test and post-test evaluations to measure the effectiveness of the module in enhancing character development. Data were collected through observations and questionnaires. The results indicate a significant improvement in the internalization of Wasaka character traits following the implementation of the module. The findings suggest that integrating STEM education with local cultural values can effectively contribute to character building. This study highlights the importance of culturally relevant education in shaping students' character.

Cognitive emotional regulation in physiotherapy students in Croatia

ABSTRACT Background Cognitive emotional regulation refers to a conscious or unconscious process that affects an individual's emotions and the physical and mental health of the individual. The aim of this study was to detect strategies of cognitive emotional regulation used by physiotherapy students in stressful situations. Methods The study was conducted from January to March 2022 and enrolled 372 students. An announcement was posted electronically on the web page of each physiotherapy study in Croatia, inviting students to participate in the study. Each participant provided written informed consent. The Cognitive Emotion Regulation Questionnaire was used in the study for detecting cognitive emotional strategies that students use in stressful situations. Statistical analysis of data included descriptive statistics of data groups where values were expressed as mean and standard deviation. The Kolmogorov–Smirnov test was used to test the normality of the distribution. To test the differences between two independent groups, the Mann–Whitney U rank sum test was applied, while the non-parametric Kruskal–Wallis test was used to test the differences of several subgroups of variables. Categorical variables were tested with Fischer's exact test or chi-square test. Results The most frequently used emotional cognitive regulation strategies are acceptance and positive reappraisal. There is a statistically significant difference in the use of self-blame (p < .001), rumination (p < .001) and blaming others (p = 0.018) in relation to gender. Also, there is a statistically significant difference in the use of acceptance (p = 0.022), rumination (p < .001) and blaming others (p = 0.049) in relation to the year of study. Conclusion Education of physiotherapy students to the use of adaptive strategies could have a positive effect on the students’ learning quality, their decision–making abilities and the quality of physiotherapy provided to patients. Encouraging physiotherapy students to engage in cognitively adaptive ways of thinking can serve as a solid method to help students in an academic and professional environment.

Cultivating STEAM teachers: A regional resource‐based model for normal university students in Chongqing

AbstractThe cultivation of innovative talents with interdisciplinary skills is a central goal of STEAM education, and the success of STEAM education hinges on the availability of qualified STEAM teachers. This study explores how to integrate STEAM awareness, understanding, and curriculum development into the teacher education and major course learning system of normal university students in Chongqing, China. Drawing upon the region's rich resources, the study proposes a three‐level STEAM teacher training model. At the macro level, the model advocates for a collaborative educational ecosystem involving government, schools, businesses, and society. At the meso level, it presents a 4‐year curriculum model that progressively cultivates preservice teachers' interdisciplinary thinking, integration skills, and pedagogical competence. At the micro level, the model explores effective pedagogical methods and strategies for implementing STEAM projects in real‐world teaching scenarios. This regional resource‐based model offers a “Chongqing plan” for training STEAM teachers and ensuring a sustainable supply of innovative talents to support the region's economic and social development.

Tooth numbering with polygonal segmentation on periapical radiographs: an artificial intelligence study.

Accurately identification and tooth numbering on radiographs is essential for any clinicians. The aim of the present study was to validate the hypothesis that Yolov5, a type of artificial intelligence model, can be trained to detect and number teeth in periapical radiographs. Six thousand four hundred forty six anonymized periapical radiographs without motion-related artifacts were randomly selected from the database. All periapical radiographs in which all boundaries of any tooth could be distinguished were included in the study. The radiographic images used were randomly divided into three groups: 80% training, 10% validation, and 10% testing. The confusion matrix was used to examine model success. During the test phase, 2578 labelings were performed on 644 periapical radiographs. The number of true positive was 2434 (94.4%), false positive was 115 (4.4%), and false negative was 29 (1.2%). The recall, precision, and F1 scores were 0.9882, 0.9548, and 0.9712, respectively. Moreover, the model yielded an area under curve (AUC) of 0.603 on the receiver operating characteristic curve (ROC). This study showed us that YOLOv5 is nearly perfect for numbering teeth on periapical radiography. Although high success rates were achieved as a result of the study, it should not be forgotten that artificial intelligence currently only can be guides dentists for accurate and rapid diagnosis. It is thought that dentists can accelerate the radiographic examination time and inexperienced dentists can reduce the error rate by using YOLOv5. Additionally, YOLOv5 can also be used in the education of dentistry students.

Development of Science Mobile Learning as an Innovation in Learning Media in Elementary Schools

Learning media innovation in the current era is starting to develop towards the use of technology. The learning media that is starting to develop today is smartphone-based. The use of smartphone-based media is inseparable from the rapid development and use of smartphones among students. Therefore, to reduce its negative impacts, it is necessary to develop smartphone-based learning media so that students can use their smartphones to help the learning process. This study aims to develop valid and practical science mobile learning that can be used to help the science learning process at the elementary school level. This type of research is R&amp;D with the ADDIE type. The location of the research is at Hamzanwadi University with the research subjects being science education and PGSD students at Hamzanwadi University. Analysis of research data using V'Aikens related to media validity and practicality analysis related to the practicality of learning media. The results of the analysis show that the developed science mobile learning is valid feasible and practical to use in the science learning process in elementary schools.