Education Majors Research Articles

Profile of Post Preschool Teachers in Semarang, Reviewed from Competence Pedagogy

The majority of post-preschool educators in Semarang City have an educational background at the high school level, namely 806 people out of 1181 people. This causes a lack of pedagogical competence for post-pre-school teachers. The research objective is to analyze the profile of Semarang City post-pre-school educators in terms of pedagogical competence. This research uses a mix of qualitative and quantitative methodology. Data collection techniques used were documentation, questionnaires, and interviews. The participants were 88 teachers and two respondents. Research results, educator profile of pedagogical competency: from the results of the quantitative analysis, it was concluded that the majority of educators had pedagogical competence in the medium category at 77.3%, while the high category reached 12.5%, and low competence at 10.2%. These results are reinforced by qualitative analysis: educators must have the knowledge, skills, and attitude needed in the learning process; they can design and implement effective learning activities and encourage the development of young children. In addition, educators must have a strong commitment to ethical and professional standards, and best practice skills in early childhood education. Keywords: post pre-school, competence, pedagogy

Research and Practice on the Reform of Practical Training for Field Engineers in Mold Design and Manufacturing Majors in Higher Vocational Education

This article aims to study and explore the reform issues of practical training for on-site engineers majoring in mold design and manufacturing in vocational colleges. By analyzing the relevant background and needs, an innovative practical training plan is proposed, and the effectiveness of this plan in practical application is explored. This practical training program has positive significance in improving students practical operation ability, meeting enterprise needs, and promoting industry university cooperation. This study provides certain reference value for the practical training of on-site engineers in the field of mold design and manufacturing in vocational colleges.

Investigation and Study on the Current Status of First Aid Competence among Preschool Education Majors

Investigation and Study on the Current Status of First Aid Competence among Preschool Education Majors

Time management profiles of college students and its relationship to sociodemographic and psychological factors

PurposeThe objectives of this research are to analyze the sociodemographic and personality profiles most related to good academic time management among 845 students from different faculties at the University de Barcelona (UB) and to identify the explanatory factors of effective academic time management.Design/methodology/approachPoor time management is a common behavior among university students and an explanatory factor for academic failure. A sociodemographic questionnaire, the Procrastination Assessment Scale-Student (PASS), the Academic Time Management (ATM), the Brief Symptom Inventory (BSI-18) and the Big Five Inventory-10 (BFI-10) were administered.FindingsThe results reveal that female students, education majors and those with high academic performance show better time management than the rest of the student body. Additionally, students who have better academic time management are also more neurotic, more open to experience, more responsible and less prone to procrastination. The factors established as explanatory of good academic time management are neuroticism, openness to experience and low procrastination.Originality/valueThe implications of the results for promoting academic time management in university studies through specific actions are discussed.

Professional commitment and willingness of art education college students to become teachers: Learning satisfaction as a mediator

There is currently a teacher shortage in remote areas in China, as the willingness of government-sponsored students to enter the profession continues to decrease because of factors such as high work pressure and relatively low salaries. We investigated the influence of professional commitment on willingness to enter the teaching profession among 395 government-sponsored teachers' college students majoring in art education, and assessed the mediating role of learning satisfaction in this relationship. The results indicated there was a significant positive correlation between professional commitment and teaching willingness. Additionally, learning satisfaction played a mediating role in this relationship. Our findings contribute to understanding of the relationships among professional commitment, teaching willingness, and learning satisfaction among teachers' college students majoring in art education within the context of Chinese higher education. The results also offer practical insights for educators to enhance the willingness of art education majors to enter the teaching profession.

Approaches to developing community: A survey of the perspectives of American female undergraduate prospective band directors

Within the field of American secondary school wind band teaching, women have been historically and persistently underrepresented, making it important to consider ways to (1) expand pre-service teachers’ opportunities to engage with successful female band directors, and (2) to explore undergraduate women’s insights into becoming female band directors themselves. The purpose of this survey-based study was to explore the perceptions of American female-identifying collegiate music education majors ( N = 32) regarding the American school-based wind band teaching profession and their experiences within an intensive, one day, community-building event for female band directors. Results of the survey and subsequent analysis revealed a lack of female band director role models under whom participants had studied, a significant positive correlation between participants’ confidence in their ability to succeed in the role and their level of motivation for doing so, and a moderately positive perception of belief in their ability to balance potential future parenthood with their career. Thematic analysis of written responses revealed participants’ gender-specific concerns about entering the band directing profession and their takeaways from the day-long event. Implications are provided, including suggestions for pre-service teacher education, future research, and the development of other such events aimed at developing community for female-identifying band directors.

Research on Cultivating the Historical Views of History Majors in Higher Education

As an important major in higher education, the historiography can help students achieve a deep understanding and systematic un-derstanding of historical knowledge through learning, which plays an important role in promoting the cultivation and construction of China s history talent team. Based on this, under the guidance of educational reform work, with the realization of the goal of establishing virtue and cultivating talents and the promotion of the concept of quality education, a large number of educators have analyzed and explored the training direction and mode of students major in historiography in higher education, which has promoted the continuous expansion and deepening of the cultivation of historical views. From the perspective of historiography teachers in higher education, this article analyzes and sorts out the cultivation methods of students historical views, hoping to provide some reference for the subsequent development of history teaching work, and thereby promoting the full cultivation of high-quality history talent teams.

RESEARCH ON THE CONSTRUCTION OF CORE CURRICULUM STANDARDS FOR CROSS-BORDER E-COMMERCE MAJORS BASED ON HIGHER VOCATIONAL EDUCATION IN INNER MONGOLIA

Taking the cross-border e-commerce major of Inner Mongolia higher vocational education as the research object, this paper analyses the current situation of cross-border e-commerce major curriculum and teaching quality of higher vocational education in Inner Mongolia through the study of domestic and international cross-border e-commerce major curriculum standards, and constructs the core curriculum standard of cross-border e-commerce major of higher vocational education in Inner Mongolia on the basis of this. In addition, the implementation plan of the core curriculum for cross-border e-commerce majors including specific measures such as curriculum setting, teaching methods, and selection of teaching materials is explored, with a view to providing reference value for the teaching reform and talent cultivation of cross-border e-commerce majors in Inner Mongolia's higher vocational education.

Music, Arts, `Physical Education and Health (MAPEH) Learning Objectives’ Level of Attainment and Utilization of Learning Resources

The study determined the attainment of the learning objectives and utilization of resources for the Music, Arts, Physical Education and Health (MAPEH) course as assessed by the College of Teacher Education students in a university in Cebu City, Philippines. This study employed the descriptive-correlational method of research using a research-made questionnaire, which was subjected to content validation and pilot testing. All 3rd-year and 4th-year MAPEH majors of the Bachelor of Science in Secondary Education majors during the survey were the respondents of this study. There were 32 third-year BSED - MAPEH students and 21 fourth-year BSED - MAPEH students at the time of the study. The study's findings highlight the need for continuous improvement in MAPEH's teaching and learning experiences. Specifically, the need for progress through various stages for effective behavior change, the importance of providing adequate resources and support to enhance students' competence and motivation, and the significance of appropriate learning resources would support students' mastery of MAPEH course objectives and enhance their motivation and performance.

Medical students' perceptions towards implementing case-based learning in the clinical teaching and clerkship training.

Depending on the subject area and the 'case' used, many methods can be used to describe case-based learning (CBL). The majority of health professional education is patient-centered. As a result, clinical presentations and diseases are combined with social and clinical sciences, and student learning is linked to real-world applications. The purpose of this study was to evaluate how medical students at the Faculty of Medicine, National Ribat University, felt about the implementation of CBL. This descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted on 171 final-year medical students (100 females and 71 males). Students were voluntarily invited to complete a self-administered questionnaire consisting of 15 closed-ended questions with 5-point Likert scale responses, covering data on perception, awareness, and barriers to CBL. The CBL satisfaction rate among medical students was 92.4%. The mean value of the medical student's perception was 3.7 out of 5. Regarding perceptions of CBL, 65.5% of students agreed with the positive impact of CBL on their academic performance. "8.2%" (14/171) of students strongly concur that CBL improved teamwork, while "31.6%" (54/171) strongly disagree. "36.3%" of students strongly believe that CBL improved their ability to use clinical reasoning. Regarding CBL barriers, 53% of medical students considered a group of twenty participants per session to be a barrier. (69%) of students refused to consider physical presence as a barrier. "76.6%" of the students agreed that the moderator's approach and style can have a big influence on the CBL session's outcome. Overall, students had positive perceptions of CBL. Academic performance, clinical reasoning, teamwork, and information retention and retrieval were all improved by incorporating CBL into training modules. Students agreed that the group size of 20 students per session was a barrier, despite their moderate to excellent knowledge of CBL. Preparation for CBL is both time-consuming and tiring. Despite this, students agree that CBL has a positive impact on the learning process.

Toward Literature and Language Teaching: Uncovering the Potential of Drama for English Learning

This study explores the uncharted territory of integrating drama into literature and language teaching, aiming to unveil its untapped potential for English language learning. Titled "Toward Literature and Language Teaching: Uncovering the Potential of Drama for English Learning," this research embarks on a systematic examination of the benefits derived from the symbiotic relationship between drama and language acquisition. The investigation delves into existing literature on the subject, acknowledging drama as a powerful pedagogical tool. Drawing inspiration from Budiarto's assertion that "Drama is a powerful teaching tool," the study positions itself within the broader discourse on innovative language teaching methodologies. The primary focus lies in unraveling the multifaceted advantages of incorporating drama in language instruction, emphasizing its relevance in literature-based language learning. The geographical emphasis of the study aligns with the prevalence of current research in Asian countries, primarily those where English is taught as a foreign language. This geographical lens aims to uncover unique challenges and opportunities influenced by socio-cultural backgrounds. Furthermore, the study examines participant diversity, encompassing English education majors, students from various educational levels, and teachers, providing a comprehensive understanding of the varied impacts of drama on different stakeholders. As the study navigates through the benefits accrued by students, teachers, and the broader educational landscape, it contributes to the ongoing discourse on effective language teaching methodologies. The abstract encapsulates the essence of the research, offering a preview of the journey toward unraveling the latent potential of drama for English learning within the context of literature and language teaching

Impact of Work from Home Among Women Educators During Covid-19

Objective: This study has focused on identifying the impact of work from home among women educators during COVID-19. Theoretical framework: COVID-19 had an array of impacts on businesses and individuals, and as a result of this, authorities even in the educational sectors, have implemented and developed the work-from-home concept, creating novel opportunities for women educators to manage their work daily, at the same time this approach had impacted them in managing two unique environments with different needs and schedules. Methods: Data collection has been done using the instrument called a structured questionnaire with a five-point Likert scale. The respondents were the women educators who worked from home, particularly during the global pandemic from the selected districts of Tamil Nadu namely, Vellore, Ranipet, Tirupattur and Tiruvannamalai. The data collected were analyzed using the SPSS Software (Version.25) by applying percentage and independent sample t-test analysis. Results and conclusion: The study's findings indicate that the majority of the women educators in the study experienced both positive and negative impacts while working from home during the pandemic. Research, practical & social implications: This study allows the higher educational institutional authorities to assist women educators in coping with their responsibilities while working from home by providing efficient training on the usage of digital tools. Originality/value: The article delves into an extensive discussion regarding the accuracy and ground reality of positive and negative impacts of work from home concept among women educators.

South Korean Adapted Physical Education Majors’ Self-Efficacy

ABSTRACT The purpose of the study was to describe and analyze the self-efficacy of South Korean adapted physical education (APE) majors in teaching persons with disabilities. The research design was a qualitative descriptive case study. The participants were five APE majors (four men and one woman, age ranged from 20 to 25) attending a university in South Korea. The data sources were interviews, program curriculum reviews, and a researcher’s journal entries; and analyzed using thematic analysis. Four themes emerged, which were: (a) determinants of self-efficacy, (b) relationships with APE faculty, (c) increased awareness, and (d) I am not confident. Findings exposed APE majors as more likely to gain confidence after volunteering to work with persons with disabilities and developing relationships with them. The results showed the importance of integrating hands-on practicum teaching experiences in APE courses for the majors to develop their positive self-efficacy in teaching persons with disabilities.

Disaster Preparedness: Beliefs of Physical Education Teacher Education Majors

This study examined the differences in disaster preparedness beliefs among physical education teacher candidates based on gender and grade level. A total of one hundred and forty-nine physical education teacher candidates, 61 male and 88 female took part in the study. The General Disaster Preparedness Belief Scale, which encompasses six sub-dimensions (Self-efficacy, Cues to Action, Perceived Susceptibility, Perceived Barriers, Perceived Benefits, and Perceived Severity) was used to collect data. An independent samples t-test was used to analyze normally distributed data to determine whether physical education teacher candidates’ beliefs on general disaster preparedness sub-dimensions differed by gender, and a one-way analysis of variance (ANOVA) was used to determine whether they differed by grade level (1st, 2nd, 3rd, and 4th). The results indicated significant variations between genders in almost all aspects of general disaster preparedness beliefs, with female physical education teacher candidates scoring higher in Self-efficacy, Cues to Action, Perceived Susceptibility, Perceived Barriers, Perceived Severity, and general disaster preparedness. However, Perceived Benefits scores were similar across genders. No notable differences were found in the general disaster preparedness beliefs and sub-dimension scores of physical education teacher candidates based on the grade level of the candidates. The findings indicate that, except for Perceived Benefits, physical education teacher candidates' general disaster preparedness beliefs and beliefs regarding sub-dimensions differed by gender but not by grade level studied, which may indicate that gender is related to disaster preparedness beliefs. The study underscores the importance of addressing gender disparities in disaster preparedness beliefs to ensure equitable societal preparedness efforts. Efforts should focus on enhancing disaster preparedness beliefs among all individuals, irrespective of gender, to foster a more resilient and prepared community.

User Satisfaction with Application for Postpartum Maternal Gymnastics (SIMPOR)

Introduction: Bleeding is the main cause of 50%-60% morbidity and mortality in the postpartum period due to imperfect myometrial contraction. Postpartum exercise is one of the actions of maximizing uterine contractions. It's accelerate uterine involution. Technology development very fast today, improvement of postpartum android base application that's applicable, educative and informative is needed. This study aims to develop a postpartum maternal exercise application (SIMPOR) for postpartum mothers using Android then test them until obtaining descriptions about satisfaction with the SIMPOR application. Methods: This study used a Research and Development method (R&D) with 152 respondents taken by proportional stratified random sampling. Data analysis was chi-square with univariate and bivariate. Results: The majority of participants were aged in 20-40 years old (98%), educational majority in higher education (59.9%), most of the respondents were housewives (65.8%), having more than one toddler (77.6%), and the average of toddler age was less than 2 years old (84.2%). Most of the respondents' satisfaction with the SIMPOR application was very satisfied (88.16%); 3) There was a relationship between mother's work, parity, and the smallest child age on the satisfaction of using the SIMPOR application with pvalue<0.05. Conclusion: Participants were very satisfied with this SIMPOR application. Based on that result, hopefully postpartum mothers can use this application as postpartum exercise guidance and to monitor their process postpartum period involution.

THE IMPACT OF CROSS-BORDER E-COMMERCE DEVELOPMENT UNDER THE REGIONAL ECONOMY OF INNER MONGOLIA ON THE CONSTRUCTION OF SPECIALITIES IN UNIVERSITIES IN THE AUTONOMOUS REGION

The purpose of this research is to study the impact of cross-border e-commerce development under the regional economy of Inner Mongolia on the construction of higher vocational education majors in the autonomous region. Taking the cross-border e-commerce profession of higher vocational education as the research object, it analyses the current situation of cross-border e-commerce professional curriculum and teaching quality of higher vocational education in Inner Mongolia by investigating the demand for relevant talents in the cross-border e-commerce industry in the region, and constructs the core curriculum standard of cross-border e-commerce profession of higher vocational education in Inner Mongolia on this basis. In addition, the implementation scheme of cross-border e-commerce professional core curriculum is explored and the assessment method is proposed. In order to provide reference value for talent cultivation of cross-border e-commerce development under the regional economy of Inner Mongolia.

A Study on the Influence of Professional Identity on Learning Engagement of Chinese Music Education Majors: Centered on the Media Effect of Self-efficacy

A Study on the Influence of Professional Identity on Learning Engagement of Chinese Music Education Majors: Centered on the Media Effect of Self-efficacy

Comparative analysis of Generation Z's digital history literacy in history education majors on Java Island: A study of history digital literacy

Comparative analysis of Generation Z's digital history literacy in history education majors on Java Island: A study of history digital literacy

CSPAP Implementation During Student Teaching: Lessons Learned From the Field

In the United States, less than half of adolescents meet national recommendations for daily physical activity (PA). Schools are an integral intervention point for achievement of national PA youth guidelines. To help schools achieve PA guidelines, multicomponent Comprehensive School Physical Activity Programs (CSPAP) were developed. Each CSPAP component works synergistically to help students achieve 60 min of PA per school day. Physical educators are expected to implement CSPAP components in their schools, but little is known about the preservice physical education teacher (PPET) perception of CSPAP training experiences in teacher education. The purpose of this research study was to understand PPET perceptions of implementing a component of CSPAP at the elementary and secondary level during a student teaching course. Undergraduate (n = 5) and graduate (n = 4) physical education majors enrolled in a semester of student teaching were recruited. Data collection encompassed individual semistructured interviews at three distinct phases (N = 25): (a) pre–student teaching, (b) between student teaching school placements, and (c) post–student teaching. Data coding first revealed codes, then categories, and eventually four themes emerged, each with its own subthemes: (a) preparedness, (b) perceived challenges, (c) implementation, and (d) moving forward. Findings indicate PPETs developed confidence, achieved personal growth and self-actualization, perceived career benefit, and gained a desire for implementing CSPAP in the future. Additionally, implementing CSPAP components during student teaching can increase confidence and desire to implement CSPAP in the future. Further research needs to explore if CSPAP experiences during preservice training influence in-service teachers’ CSPAP involvement.

Investigating academic nurse researchers' knowledge, experience, and attitude toward predatory journals

BackgroundSelecting a journal with an appropriate scope and breadth, well-respected by other scholars in the field, and widely indexed and accessible to readers is an integral part of publishing. Academic publishing has recently seen a significant shift away from traditional print publications and toward open access journals and online publications. ObjectiveThe aim of this study was to investigate academic nurse researchers' knowledge, experience, and attitudes regarding predatory journals. MethodsA descriptive cross-sectional quantitative study design was conducted using Predatory Journals Questionnaire to collect the data from academic nurse educators working at X and XX University. ResultsAlmost two-thirds (68.6 %) of participants had previous knowledge of the term “predatory journal.” As well as, the majority of academic educators had previous experience as they had used predatory journals before, as by being asked to publish in their journal (84.3 %) or serve on its editorial board (24.3 %), participants were more likely to receive requests to submit an article to a predatory journal (52.9 %) via email, mail, or phone. In addition, academic nurse researchers had a moderate perspective (mean = 3.87 ± 1.06; mean % score = 71.71) toward predatory journals. ConclusionPublishing in a predatory journal, whether done knowingly or unknowingly, can harm authors' reputations as academics, their capacity to submit to other journals, and the quality of their work. According to the results of our study, many researchers still lacked a thorough understanding of the predatory journal publishing model, which is a phenomenon that demands an increasing amount of research, despite hearing about the phenomenon of a predatory journal and having previously attended training.