Educational Attitudes Research Articles

MOTIVAÇÃO NO PROCESSO DE ENSINO- APRENDIZAGEM: UM OLHAR SOBRE FATORES MOTIVACIONAIS E DESMOTIVACIONAIS NA EDUCAÇÃO DA SOCIEDADE BRASILEIRA

Studies in the field of Pedagogy and Psychology highlight numerous theories about motivation in the teaching- learning field, indicating them as an important resource to be observed. The interest in the subject is vast in the academic literature and offers significant contributions, mainly in the sense of collaborating with the different pedagogical proposals for the realization of learning and, in this way, favoring the apprehension of contents in the construction of a solid knowledge base. This article presents a bibliographic research, with the objective of observing the studies on motivation carried out by Abraham Maslow and reflecting on which points favor or hinder/demotivate the teacher and the students' learning process. The results indicate that motivational states can contribute positively to education professionals, in order to seek in theory a support in understanding and a starting point for changing educational attitudes in order to equate and create strategies for improvement in the teaching- learning process. , in addition to transforming the classroom into a fertile environment for innovations.

환경그림책을 이용한 가정연계 놀이가 5세 유아의 환경 감수성 및 환경 친화적 태도에 미치는 영향

Objectives The purpose of this study is to explore ways to cultivate children's environmental sensitivity and environment-friendly attitudes in early childhood education by examining the effects of home-linked play using environmental picture books on children's environmental sensitivity and environment-friendly attitudes. Methods This study aims to find out the effects of home-based play using environmental picture books on the environmental sensitivity and environmentally friendly attitude of 5-year-old children, and to find ways to foster environmental sensitivity and environmentally friendly attitude of 5-year-old children in early childhood education settings. Results It was found that home-linked play using environmental picture books had a significant difference in the environmental sensitivity and environmentally friendly attitude of 5-year-old children.This shows that home-linked environmental play using environmental picture books is effective in improving the environmental sensitivity and environmentally friendly attitude of 5-year-old children, and it suggests that continuous guidance linked to the home is necessary for the practice of environmental education for young children. Conclusions It is meaningful to verify the effectiveness of home-linked play using environmental picture books and suggests that it can be used for education to form environmental sensitivity and environmentally friendly attitudes as an effective play for young children in the actual early childhood education field.

Preschool Teachers' Attitudes about Inclusive Education and Its Influencing Factors in China.

The purpose of this study is to describe the current status of preschool teachers' attitudes about inclusive education and discuss the factors that influence these attitudes. A total of 449 preschool teachers who have students with disabilities or special educational needs in their classrooms and 638 teachers without students with disabilities or special educational needs in their classrooms volunteered to complete the online survey. The survey included two components: a Basic Information Questionnaire and the Early Childhood Inclusive Education Attitude Questionnaire (ECIEAQ). Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, t-tests, and ANOVA. Scores in the two dimensions of Positivity and Promotion were higher than those in the two dimensions of Resistance and Passivity, indicating an overall positive attitude about inclusive education. Attitudes about inclusive education significantly differed by gender, preschool location, inclusive education training opportunities, and receipt of a special education financial allowance. Inclusive class teachers who are female, aged over 30, teach classes with a child-to-teacher ratio of more than 14, and who work in urban areas show higher levels of Promotion or Resistance than general class teachers. Overall, preschool teachers hold a positive attitude about inclusive education. Training opportunities and a special education financial allowance should be provided to foster positive attitudes. Certain groups of inclusive class teachers may need more support and resources to implement inclusive education.

Meningkatkan Sikap Berfikir Kritis Peserta Didik Melalui Model Problem Based Learning Pada Mata Pelajaran Pendidikan Agama Katolik dan Budi Pekerti Kelas VI Materi “Aku Memiliki Kemampuan dan Keterbatasan” Di SMP Negeri 1 Temanggung

Education is one of the basic needs required by every human being and an obligation that must be obtained by every citizen. The development of human life from time to time is certain to be more complex, especially in the development of science and technology. This requires humans to always be able to compete in keeping up with developments and be able to survive by being able to solve all the problems they face.Therefore, a student's ability to think critically is an important and primary thing. Critical thinking skills will be very beneficial for students because they will understand a problem in detail, so it is expected that students will find it easier to solve the problem. For this reason, learning that emphasizes critical thinking skills must be implemented in schools, especially at the junior high school level, which is the middle level of education and is a stepping stone to a wider social interaction. The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of applying the Problem-Based Learning model in improving critical thinking attitudes in Catholic Religious Education and Ethics learning for seventh-grade students with the theme "I Have Abilities and Limitations" at SMP Negeri 1 Temanggung. The type of research used is quantitative. This method is called the traditional method because it has been used for quite some time so it has become a tradition as a method for research. Quantitative research is research in which the data is presented in the form of numbers and uses statistical analysis, usually aimed at showing the relationship between variables, testing theories, and finding generalizations that have predictive value. The researcher uses a quantitative method because it is necessary to measure data in research related to Fostering Critical Thinking Attitudes of Students Through the Problem-Based Learning Model in Catholic Religious Education and Ethics Subjects for Grade VII students at SMP Negeri 1 Temanggung. The type of research often used by a researcher in the field of education is experimental. This type of research is used to find out the influence of certain treatments on a variable under controlled conditions. This is applied to find out the effect if the problem-based learning (PBL) learning model treatment is given to the critical thinking abilities of seventh-grade students in Catholic Religious Education and Ethics.

Meningkatkan Kreatifitas Peserta Didik Pada Pembelajaran Pak Dan Bp Dengan Metode Pbl Kelas VIII SMP Negeri 1 Siempatnempu

Education is one of the basic needs required by every human being and an obligation that must be obtained by every citizen. The development of human life from time to time is certain to be more complex, especially in the development of science and technology. This requires humans to always be able to compete in keeping up with developments and be able to survive by being able to solve all the problems they face. Therefore, a student's ability to think critically is an important and primary thing. Critical thinking skills will be very beneficial for students because they will understand a problem in detail, so it is expected that students will find it easier to solve the problem. For this reason, learning that emphasizes critical thinking skills must be implemented in schools, especially at the junior high school level, which is the middle level of education and is a stepping stone to a wider social interaction. The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of applying the Problem-Based Learning model in improving critical thinking attitudes in Catholic Religious Education and Ethics learning for seventh-grade students with the theme "I Have Abilities and Limitations" at SMP Negeri 1 Temanggung. The type of research used is quantitative. This method is called the traditional method because it has been used for quite some time so it has become a tradition as a method for research. Quantitative research is research in which the data is presented in the form of numbers and uses statistical analysis, usually aimed at showing the relationship between variables, testing theories, and finding generalizations that have predictive value. The researcher uses a quantitative method because it is necessary to measure data in research related to Fostering Critical Thinking Attitudes of Students Through the Problem-Based Learning Model in Catholic Religious Education and Ethics Subjects for Grade VII students at SMP Negeri 1 Temanggung. The type of research often used by a researcher in the field of education is experimental. This type of research is used to find out the influence of certain treatments on a variable under controlled conditions. This is applied to find out the effect if the problem-based learning (PBL) learning model treatment is given to the critical thinking abilities of seventh-grade students in Catholic Religious Education and Ethics.

The applicability of the Teachers' Inclusive Education Attitude Scale on Chinese preservice physical education teachers

The applicability of the Teachers' Inclusive Education Attitude Scale on Chinese preservice physical education teachers

Investigating the Implicit and Explicit Attitudes of Primary School Educators in Scotland Towards Autistic Children

ABSTRACT Autistic children are frequently taught in mainstream schools, and in Scotland, policy aims for inclusion. This study investigated Scottish educators’ implicit and explicit attitudes towards autistic children and aimed to understand the relationships between attitudes, knowledge and experience. Seventy primary school educators working in Scotland took part. Participants completed a Single-Category Implicit Association Test (SC-IAT) to assess implicit attitudes. They also completed two explicit attitude measures (openness to autism and cognitive attitudes), and measures of knowledge and level of contact. Overall, participants held positive attitudes in explicit attitude measures. Around half had positive implicit attitudes, but a quarter had either neutral or negative implicit attitudes. There were correlations between explicit attitudes, age and years of experience, with older, more experienced staff having more negative attitudes. Young educators with less experience may have more positive attitudes, perhaps reflecting societal changes in perceptions of autism. In regression analyses, greater autism knowledge predicted more positive cognitive attitudes towards autistic children, suggesting that targeting knowledge may improve attitudes. Scotland’s policies may have the potential to support the effective inclusion of autistic pupils in schools.

Dentistry Students’ Attitudes of PhD and Specialty Education

Dentistry Students’ Attitudes of PhD and Specialty Education

Development and Reliability and Validity Analysis of the Knowledge,Attitude, and Practice Evaluation Scale for Teachers' Early Childhood Sex Education.

Objective To develop the knowledge,attitude,and practice evaluation scale for teachers' early childhood sex education and analyze the reliability and validity of the scale,providing evaluation tools for the research on teachers' early childhood sex education. Methods On the basis of relevant guidelines,publications,and the theory of knowledge,attitude,and practice,a preliminary pool of items for the scale was formed by group discussions.The scale was drafted after two rounds of Delphi expert consultation.In May 2023,stratified cluster sampling was conducted,and 535 preschool teachers from Changshou District,Chongqing were selected for a survey.Cronbach's α coefficient,split-half reliability,exploratory factor analysis,and content validity were adopted to assess the reliability and validity of the scale. Results An evaluation scale for teachers' early childhood sex education was formulated,involving 27 items in 3 dimensions of knowledge,attitude,and practice.The total Cronbach's α coefficient of the scale was 0.875,and that of the knowledge,attitude,and practice dimensions were 0.902,0.743,and 0.879,respectively.The total split-half reliability of the scale was 0.937,and that of the knowledge,attitude,and practice dimensions were 0.934,0.821,and 0.912,respectively.The content validity of the scale was good,with a factor loading range of 0.500-0.836 and a cumulative variance contribution rate of 61.57.The average score of teachers' knowledge,attitude,and practice in sex education was 72.85±7.13,with a good rate of 70.84%. Conclusions The developed scale for evaluating teacher's early childhood sex education demonstrates good reliability and validity,and it can be used to evaluate the teachers' knowledge,attitude,and practice in early childhood sex education.The evaluation results indicate that teachers have low levels of knowledge,attitude,and practice in sex education,and relevant departments need to carry out training on the sex education for young children.

Examining Prospective Teachers' Attitudes Towards the Teaching Profession: A Comparative Analysis of Relevant Variables

This research explores how various factors, such as subject stream, gender, and socio-economic background, shape the attitudes of prospective teachers towards the teaching profession. The research provides a detailed understanding of how these variables impact the attitudes of future educators and offers insights into the implications for teacher training programs. The research utilized a quantitative approach, gathering data via a structured questionnaire distributed to a sample of 80 prospective teachers from BGSB University, Rajouri. The results indicate that while there are moderate positive attitudes towards the teaching profession overall, significant differences exist based on subject stream and socio-economic background, though gender does not significantly influence attitudes. The findings have critical implications for educational policy and teacher training programs, suggesting the need for targeted interventions to enhance positive attitudes among prospective teachers.

Students’ language and subject learning attitudes in CLIL secondary education

ABSTRACT This study examines the attitudes of CLIL learners to both language and subject learning in the context of Madrid’s Spanish-English Bilingual Education Program. The research compared 70 students enrolled in two secondary school strands with differing CLIL exposure (high versus low) in terms of their attitudes towards the languages of instruction and their beliefs about how content subjects are taught in the L1 (Spanish) and the L2 (English). Their answers to two open-ended questions from a longer questionnaire were coded using thematic analysis. The results indicate that, whilst participation in either the high- or the low-exposure strand has an effect on students’ preferences regarding the language of instruction, it does not seem to influence their orientation towards the practical value of CLIL. In addition, students tend to attribute similarities and differences in the teaching of subjects in the L1 and the L2 to the content and to the change in language of instruction. These results are further discussed by addressing the amount of CLIL instruction across strands and by contextualising this approach in a primarily monolingual context and mindset, where certain expectations clash with fears and presuppositions concerning the effect on L1 literacy of learning in an additional language.

Development of Distance Education Attitude Scale for Higher Education Students

Distance education has been constantly developed for decades and became the only choice for education during the COVID-19 pandemic. In the Turkish higher education, distance education practices were carried out for three semesters during the pandemic. Once again, distance education became the only means of education for higher education after the devastating earthquakes that hit Türkiye in February 2023. Assessing the students’ attitudes towards distance education gained importance in order to enhance the learning outcomes of distance education and to define the problems the students had faced. Thus, the researchers aimed to develop a Distance Education Attitude Scale for Higher Education Students in this study. The data were collected from 875 undergraduate students from Turkish state universities. Explanatory Factor Analysis (nEFA= 583) unfolded a two-factor structure with 16 items – explaining 57% of the total variance. For the scale and its two factors, the Cronbach Alpha internal consistency coefficient (.917, .914, .807) and McDonalds Omega coefficient (.920, .925, .811) were found satisfactory. Confirmatory Factor Analysis (nCFA= 292) supported the model-data fit and confirmed the reached structure. The "Distance Education Attitude Scale for Higher Education Students" is found to be valid and reliable. The scale is believed to contribute to the quality and efficiency of tertiary distance education practices.

Identifying factors influencing faculty attitude towards digital technology in higher education and its impact on faculty engagement and work performance: a mediating analysis

Background This study investigated the influence of various factors on Faculty Attitude, Faculty Engagement, and Work Performance in higher education. The study specifically examined the impact of faculty attitudes towards digital technology on their level of involvement and effectiveness in the classroom. Furthermore, it investigated how the utilization of digital technology by faculty members influences the connection between their attitudes and job performance. Methods The study utilized a mixed-methods approach, combining quantitative and qualitative methodologies to collect thorough data to explore the factors influencing faculty attitude. A survey was performed among 438 faculty members from higher educational institutions in the Delhi and NCR region. Results The results indicated a strong positive relationship of perceived usefulness, mutual learning, institutional support, collaborativeness, creativity, critical thinking, and faculty attitude towards digital technology adoption in academic setting. Nevertheless, External Pressure did not exhibit a significant relationship. The study revealed that the attitude of faculty members has a significant impact on both their work performance and engagement. Additionally, faculty engagement was found to have a positive impact on work performance. The mediation Analysis revealed that Faculty Engagement served as a partial mediator in the association between Faculty Attitude and Work Performance. Conclusions The study’s implications underscore the urgent need of fostering positive attitudes and engagement among faculty members for enhancing their performance in academic settings. Some of the limitations and implication of the study and future direction of the research directions are suggested.

Internalisation of Tolerance Values Learners in Indonesia Merdeka Curriculum

This research aims to explore the process of internalising the value of tolerance in students in the context of the Merdeka Curriculum in Indonesia. The research method used is a qualitative study with a literature review approach. The results showed that the Merdeka Curriculum pays significant attention to the development of tolerance attitudes in education. The process of internalising the value of tolerance is carried out through an inclusive, dialogical, and experience-based learning approach. In addition, schools through the central role of teachers play an important role in strengthening tolerance values among students. The findings of this study provide a deeper understanding of the educational practices that support the internalisation of tolerance values in the Merdeka Curriculum and contribute to the development of a more inclusive and human values-oriented curriculum in Indonesia.

Attitudes of Special Educators Towards Use of Socially Assistive Robots for Individuals With Autism Spectrum Disorder in Serbia and the United States

Purpose This research explores the initial attitudes of special educators towards socially assistive robots (SAR) and considers how cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds shape these attitudes. Special educators providing services to individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) in the United States and Serbia were surveyed, representing distinct cultural and socioeconomic contexts. Comparing their attitudes offers valuable insights into facilitating SAR adoption for ASD treatment across different cultural landscapes. Additionally, this study conducts a comparative analysis of cultural dimensions in the two countries to contextualize attitudes toward SAR use in ASD treatment. Methods A nonexperimental quantitative approach was employed utilizing a cross-sectional survey design with purposive samples of special educators who provide services to individuals with ASD in the U.S. and Serbia to establish initial attitudes toward SARs. Results The outcomes derived from this investigation reflect the pervasive influence of the cultural contexts. Apprehension has been identified as a significant factor shaping attitudes toward SAR adoption among the Serbian cohort, while a more favorable disposition towards this technology typifies the U.S. participants. The adoption and utilization of SARs, as reported by participants in the U.S., face relatively fewer attitudinal barriers.

Current Situation and Influencing Factors of Kindergarten Teachers' Participation in Training for Preschool Sex Education

Objective To understand the current situation and influencing factors of kindergarten teachers' participation in training for preschool sex education in Luzhou city,and provide a basis for improving the sex education literacy of kindergarten teachers in the future. Methods A multi-stage stratified cluster sampling method was adopted,and a questionnaire survey was conducted from December 2021 to January 2022 on the knowledge,attitude,and practice of preschool sex education among all the teachers in 24 kindergartens in Luzhou city. Results Among the 461 teachers,43.0% had participated in lectures/courses/training activities related to preschool sex education;99.1% hoped to participate in lectures/courses/training activities related to preschool sex education;82.6% learned about child sexual knowledge through school education;75.5% expressed the hope to learn about child sexual knowledge through expert training.The results of multivariate Logistic regression showed that except private kindergartens as an inhibiting factor (OR=0.57,95%CI=0.37-0.87,P=0.008),high monthly income (OR=3.52,95%CI=1.13-9.30,P=0.011),more ways to know about sex education knowledge (OR=2.87,95%CI=1.76-4.70,P<0.001),and social support (OR=1.58,95%CI=1.04-2.38, P=0.030) were promoting factors for teachers to participate in the training for preschool sex education. Conclusion The kindergarten teachers presented a participation rate but a high demand for the training for preschool sex education.They mainly obtain the sex education knowledge from school education.The nature of kindergarten,monthly income of teachers,social support situation,and ways of understanding sex education knowledge are the key factors influencing the teachers' participation in the training for preschool sex education.

Advancing nutrition knowledge, skills, and attitudes in medical education and training: key themes and recommendations from the 2023 Summit

The incorporation of comprehensive nutrition education into medical education and training is essential for equipping physicians with the knowledge and skills necessary to enhance patient health and outcomes. However, a deficiency in nutrition education persists in medical education, rendering physicians ill-prepared to address the vital role of nutrition in health and disease. This article summarizes the key themes and recommendations generated during the Summit on Medical Education in Nutrition, hosted in March 2023 by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education in collaboration with American Association of Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine and Association of American Medical Colleges.

Ambassadors of professional development in teaching and learning in STEM higher education

Abstract In STEM higher education, lecturers need to assist learners in constructing understanding of complex scientific concepts by employing relevant teaching methods, tools, and technologies. A continuous professional development (CPD) of academic teaching staff in teaching and learning is indispensable to keep up with the development of STEM. Using a cascade-like approach in continuous professional development in teaching and learning, where lecturers are involved bottom-up as CPD-Ambassadors, makes it possible to address relevant STEM-specific teaching and learning issues and continuously improve teaching practice. At three international STEM-CPD Summer Schools for CPD-Ambassadors, the CPD-Ambassadors developed fifty CPD-User cases about organising professional development in teaching and learning at their own higher education institutions and promoting the importance of CPD in their local context. The analysis of the CPD-User cases shows that the most frequently addressed teaching competencies and attitudes foster student-centred teaching approaches based on constructivist educational views. A relationship is found with previously defined generally important teaching competences and attitudes for higher STEM education. The results indicate that a cascade-like, discipline oriented continuous professional development approach through CPD-Ambassadors is a promising approach in improving university teaching practice.

STEPS (Study To Examine Parent, Patient/Dental Provider Systems)to Prevent Human Papillomavirus (HPV)-Related Cancers: A Piloted Dental Patient and Provider Evaluation of Current and Future HPV Education.

Oropharyngeal human papillomavirus (HPV) cancers are prevalent, but HPV education in dental clinics is uncommon. The purpose of this study was to evaluate dental provider and patient knowledge from, attitudes towards, and preferences for HPV education, then assess perceptions of existing HPV educational materials for use at dental visits. Appalachian Ohio dental patients (n = 13) and general/pediatric dental providers (n = 10) completed an initial, close-ended survey on current HPV knowledge and HPV educational attitudes, participation, and resource preferences. Select individuals reviewed existing HPV educational videos and toolkits via virtual focus groups (n = 9) or independent review surveys (n = 6). Using a discussion guide, participants responded to overall, visual, auditory, and content satisfaction statements, orally (focus groups) or with Likert scales (independent reviews). Surveys were summarized with frequencies/percentages; transcripts were qualitatively coded to identify potential material modifications. Dental providers and patients were more comfortable with HPV and oral cancer education (87% and 96%, respectively) and screening (96%) than with HPV vaccine education (74%) and referrals (61%) during dental visits. Providers were neither sharing HPV educational materials (80%) nor initiating educational conversations with dental patients (100%). The American Cancer Society videos and the "Team Maureen" toolkit were the most liked resources (i.e., fewer negative/disagree statements) by all participant groups. Findings indicate that future dentalHPV educational efforts should be informed by currently available materials. Additional interventions are needed to promote dental provider discussions and sharing of educational materials with patients to increase education and promotion of the HPV vaccine and reduce oropharyngeal cancers.

Toward an Education for Digital Safety Based on the Self-Perceived Competences of Pre-service Teachers

Digital competences are essential to promoting internet users’ appropriate, safe, responsible behavior, based on the digital society’s needs. We examine self-perception of digital safety education in 1366 students pursuing five degrees in Education from a Spanish university, 2022–2023, by analyzing how these students perceive and understand digital safety through a nine-dimension questionnaire that stresses time management when using the internet, netiquette, knowledge of digital identity and reputation, attention to legislation on personal data protection, caution in sharing data on the internet, and promotion of responsible attitudes toward publishing content. Correlations with gender, age, and degree program show that women score higher on identity and men on digital reputation. Being over 25 years old is a differentiating factor in three of the five dimensions, and pursuing Primary Education or the double degree Primary Education-French Studies differentiates several. Overall, the findings suggest that more attention is needed to knowledge, skills, and attitudes in education for digital safety.