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Psychological and Cultural Preparation of University Students to Face the Challenges of Globalization in Alignment with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs): A Field Study

Objectives: This study evaluates the cultural and psychological preparation of university students to confront globalization's challenges by assessing the current state of such preparation from both faculty members’ and students’ perspectives. Background: University education is crucial for fostering higher-order thinking, talent development, and abilities that equip students to navigate the negative impacts of globalization. However, the extent of students' cultural and psychological readiness to face these challenges remains unclear. The study is aligned with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly Goal 4 (Quality Education) and Goal 8 (Decent Work and Economic Growth), focusing on building competencies for global engagement. Method: A survey method was employed to collect data from faculty members and students, examining psychological and cultural preparation, including self-esteem, socialization, and intercultural competence. Gender and academic discipline differences were also explored. Results and Discussion: The findings revealed generally low levels of both psychological and cultural preparation, with no significant differences between faculty and student views. Male students scored higher in psychological dimensions like self-esteem and socialization, while female students performed better in cultural preparation. Additionally, students from scientific disciplines exhibited higher levels of psychological and cultural readiness than those from other fields. Research Implications: The study emphasizes the need for targeted initiatives to enhance students' psychological and cultural preparedness, especially in non-scientific disciplines, to effectively confront globalization's challenges. Originality/Value: By identifying specific gaps in psychological and cultural readiness, this study provides practical recommendations for improving university education to better prepare students for global challenges.

The Effect of the Student Teams Achievement Division (STAD) Cooperative Learning Approach on Mathematics Learning Outcomes at SDN 6 Sokong

The aim of this research is to determine the effect of the STAD (Student Teams Achievement Division) cooperative learning approach on the mathematics learning outcomes of grade 2 students at SDN 6 Sokong, Betumping Hamlet, Sokong Village, Tanjung District, North Lombok Regency. This type of research is quantitative with a one group pre-test and post-test design approach. This research consists of two variables, namely the independent variable and the dependent variable. The independent variable in this research is cooperative learning with the STAD (Student Teams Achievement Division) model. Meanwhile, the dependent variable is mathematics learning outcomes. The sample size was 25 students. The collection technique that researchers used was pre-test and post-test, pre-test to see students' initial abilities, while post-test was used to see the extent of students' development after treatment, with t-test analysis the research results showed that the approach The STAD (Student Teams Achievement Division) model of cooperative learning on learning outcomes has a significant influence. This is proven by the average pre-test score of 56.4%, while the average post-test score is 70.4%. Likewise, the calculation results obtained from t-count > from t-table or 8,573 > 0.496, thus it can be stated that the cooperative learning approach using the student teams achievement division (STAD) model has an influence on mathematics learning outcomes in addition material.

Impressive Analysis of High School Students' Abilities in Physics Measurement Materials of the New Indonesian-Paradigm Curriculum Via the Rasch Model

The extent of students' abilities is an important thing to consider because it is part of the learning process. This research analyzes students' abilities in the subject matter measurement physics. Tools that are used is a ministep Rasch analysis. Descriptive quantitative was used in the study by providing an overview of the student's results and supported by data in the form of numbers from Rasch analysis. A total of 14 participant students as respondents in this research with the criteria of having received physics and measurement materialize Merdeka Curriculum in his learning. The results of this research state that ability learners are still classified as low, although it has obtained that material, while Cronbach's alpha index (0.62) is in the moderate category. Besides that, suitability questions for students still need to be classified as low. That way, it is important to balance the equations with students' abilities or vice versa. In the future, study continuation is required to increase students' abilities. According to the claim from the Merdeka Curriculum, it is learning more about the essentials.

Critique generation promotes the critical reading of multiple texts

BackgroundThis study is focused on students’ abilities to critically evaluate or critique the content in texts. Beyond comprehension, critique is an essential, yet underexamined, learning process in an increasingly complex and persistently inequitable world. AimsStudents were randomly assigned to a comprehension condition (i.e., asking them to summarize each text after reading), a critique condition (i.e., asking them to critique each text after reading), or to a control group, to examine whether these task assignments improved critical reading performance. SampleThe sample consisted of 172 online participants. MethodsParticipants completed individual difference measures; read three texts, in accordance with their experimental condition; and completed measures of critical reading, comprehension, and source recall. The texts used in this study were designed to provide limited and women-blaming arguments for declining birth rates, with these flaws intentionally introduced to foster critique. ResultsStudents assigned to the critique condition performed better on one of the critical reading questions, as compared to students in the comprehension condition, but not on the other question, and not as compared to students in the control group. The extent of students’ critique generation during reading significantly predicted performance on both critical reading questions as well as source recall performance. ConclusionsWe link critique generation during processing with critical reading performance; however, we do not find that explicitly directing students to engage in critique is necessarily the most fruitful means of fostering critical reading. The range of critiques that students generated when reasoning about flawed texts are analyzed and directions for future intervention introduced.

Analisis Kemampuan Pemecahan Masalah Matematis Siswa pada Penyelesaian Soal Cerita Pecahan di Sekolah Dasar

The ability to solve mathematical problems is the lowest ability in learning Math story problems in grade 5 at one of the public elementary schools in Kotabaru Subdistrict, Karawang Regency. This is the background for the researcher to conduct the study. This study aims to find out the extent of students' mathematical problem-solving abilities in solving addition and subtraction of fractions story problems, as well as the faktors that affect the success or failure of students in this case. This research is a case study with a qualitative method conducted by collecting data through tests and interviews with 5 student subjects. The results show that the average mathematical problem-solving ability of students is 57.6, which can be categorized as sufficient. Faktors affecting students' abilities include internal faktors such as intelligence, interest, talent, attitude, and communication skills, as well as external faktors such as the role of parents and teachers in guiding and teaching students.

Post COVID-19 adversity quotient levels of kindergarten students and role of teachers in improving child adversity quotient

This research examines the post-COVID-19 adversity quotient levels among kindergarten students and evaluates the pivotal role educators can play in enhancing this essential attribute. Amid the pandemic, kindergarten-level students transitioned to virtual learning environments, faced a potential impact on their adaptability when shifted back to in-person classes. Notably, students with a higher adversity quotient exhibit greater adaptability than those with lower levels. Consequently, this study undertakes an inquiry into the extent of students' adversity quotient and the intricate contributions of teachers in fostering this critical skill. Conducted in Pekanbaru, Riau Province, Indonesia, this research employed a saturation sampling approach, recruiting 151 students and 30 teachers from public kindergarten settings. Analytical methods encompassed descriptive quantitative analyses and t-tests with the help of SPSS 25. The findings revealed that students, on average, exhibited a high adversity quotient. This finding underscores their proficiency in dimensions such as control, origin/ownership, reach, and endurance when confronting challenges, both during and after the COVID-19 era. Additionally, the research unveiled a significant gender-based difference in adversity quotient levels, with male students outscoring their female counterparts. Moreover, the study underscored the commendable performance of teachers in fulfilling their roles to bolster students' adversity quotient. This observation implies that educators effectively assumed their responsibilities across each dimension of the adversity quotient, fostering a conducive learning environment characterized by sound practices during online and in-person instructional sessions, thus facilitating students' adaptability.

Navigating English Learning Challenges During the Pandemic: Insights from the National Learning Camp and Subsequent Performance Trends

The study aimed to investigate the correlation between students' performance in English 8, the challenges they faced in learning English during the pandemic, and their performance after the National Learning Camp. The researcher utilized descriptive-correlational and comparative designs and employed the systematic sampling technique in identifying the 240 respondents from the Grades 9 learners of Dumaguete City National High School. The researcher used validated questionnaires and employed percentage, weighted mean, and multiple regression analysis in treating the data. The study revealed that the National Learning Camp (NLC) has shown a positive impact on the students' performance in English 8. The students' performance improved after the NLC, with a statistically significant difference. Additionally, the data revealed that the challenges faced by students in terms of access, equity, quality, resiliency, and well-being are moderate. There is a significant relationship between the extent of students' challenges in learning English during the pandemic in terms of access, suggesting that these issues may have influenced their performance.

Strategies Employed by Senior High School Students in Learning General Mathematics

This study aimed to identify the strategies employed by students in learning General Mathematics during the pandemic and to examine the relationship of these strategies with selected variables. A descriptive-correlational research design was utilized, and systematic sampling was employed to select 126 Grade 12 respondents. Validated questionnaires were used to collect data, and statistical analyses including mean, weighted mean, t-test for independent data, Pearson correlation, Mann-Whitney U Test, KruskalWallis Test, and ANOVA were conducted. The findings revealed that the extent of students’ utilization of metacognitive, cognitive, and collaborative strategies was “high.” Additionally, their academic performance in General Mathematics was found to be at a “satisfactory” level. Further analysis showed that students with outstanding academic standing before the pandemic (a) had a higher extent of utilization of the strategies compared to those with satisfactory and fairly satisfactory standings, and (b) performed better during the pandemic than those with very satisfactory, satisfactory, and fairly satisfactory ratings. However, no significant differences were found in the strategies employed by students when grouped according to sex and strand. Moreover, the extent of strategy utilization did not have a direct relationship with academic performance. These findings suggest a need for further research into additional factors that may influence learning outcomes. Exploring other variables impacting academic success and developing targeted interventions to enhance student performance is recommended.

Prevalence and Characteristics of Medical Student Mistreatment in Lebanon.

This study aimed to determine the prevalence of medical student mistreatment in Lebanon, the framework of the incidents, and the extent of students' knowledge on mistreatment characteristics. This is a cross-sectional study conducted using an online-based survey among medical students who have performed clinical rotations in Lebanon. Out of 300 respondents, 48.7% reported being subjected to mistreatment during clinical practice, which was significantly associated with gender, type of university, and family income. The two most common sources of mistreatment were patients and their families/friends (77.4%), and attending physicians (52.7%), followed by residents (49.3%). Students mostly chose to be passive and pacifying. Additionally, 64.7% of students stated they were not trained about the ideal way to handle these incidents. This study showed that medical student mistreatment is highly prevalent in Lebanon. It also highlighted the lack of proper education on mistreatment characteristics and the necessity for investigating its effects.

PENGARUH PENGGUNAAN MEDIA SOSIAL TERHADAP SIKAP SISWA MELAKUKAN TINDAKAN BULLYING DALAM PERSPEKTIF KEBHINNEKAAN Studi Kasus Kelas IX SMP Negeri 35 Percut Sei Tuan

The purpose of this research is to find out the impact of the use of Social Media that has influenced students towards bullying and to find out the extent of students' understanding in respecting differences and diversity so that bullying does not occur. this research uses descriptive methods by conducting interviews with respondents of one class of students of SMP Negeri 35 Medan. The results of the research conducted are that these students already have a good attitude in using social media and students also understand how to respect diversity and not commit acts of bullying on social media.

Pleonasm in English – Polish – German. Translation and Implications for Foreign Language Teaching

The following article elaborates on the problem of pleonasms. These are expressions that occur in every language where one element repeats the meaning of the whole phrase and is thus redundant. The aim of the planned study is to ascertain how students of English and German deal with pleonasms and whether they retain them in translation. A second important aspect for examination is the extent of students’ translation experience and language awareness, measured in this study by how conscious their approach to pleonasms in translation work is. Two groups of students will be tested – those in their 2nd (without translation experience) and those in the 3rd year of study for a bachelor’s degree in Applied Linguistics. The results will be compared on the students’ completion of three translation tasks: translation from Polish into German and English, translation from German into Polish and from English into Polish. Based on the results of the translation tasks, several didactic implications are suggested to promote language awareness regarding, in particular, redundancy and pleonasms.

PEMAHAMAN TENTANG PENGELOLAAN SAMPAH PLASTIK PADA SISWA KELAS 6 SDN 4 JEROWARU

Plastic waste is a type of inorganic waste that poses a serious threat to the environment because in addition to increasing amount, plastic is also difficult to decompose by natural processes. Education about plastic waste management need to be done as early as possible. The purpose is to find out and increase students' understanding of SDN 04 Jerowaru about plastic waste management. This community service activity method uses an approach through filling out a questionnaire, discussion, pratice to find out the extent of students' understanding of waste and its management. Student knowledge based on the results of questionnaires and questions and answers about the definition of waste and types of waste. Most of the students already have good knowledge. However, there are still students who have not answered correctly about the impact of plastic waste where the percentage is still above 40%, which means that there are still quite a number of students who do not know well the dangers that can arise from plastic waste. An understanding of management is one of the first steps to increase student awareness so they want to reduce plastic use.

Kahoot-Based PAI Learning Evaluation

Evaluation in learning is an action or process to determine the value of learning success of a student after the learning process. The purpose of this research is to find out the Kahoot Application-based PAI Learning Evaluation at SDN 32 Rejang Lebong. The rapid development of technology in the field of education requires educators to be able to innovate in utilizing media, one of which is the kahoot application. Research using qualitative research with a type of case study research. The research methods used in this research are interviews, documentation and observation. For data analysis, researchers apply the triangulation method by rechecking. In this study, the results obtained from the use of the kahoot application as an alternative in evaluating PAI learning at SDN 32 Rejang Lebong have maximized its use. Through this kahoot application, it attracts students' interest in answering questions and this kahoot application can also see the extent of students' understanding of the material that has been given by educators with the aim that an educator can evaluate learning and can map difficult questions for students to be reinforced or review difficult material with different ways of teaching.

The Acceptance of TikTok as a Tool in English Language Learning among University Students

TikTok is considered a potential tool for enhancing the development of students’ language skills and proficiency. However, research on the extent of students’ acceptance of using it as a language learning tool is limited. Therefore, this study aimed to examine the level of acceptance of TikTok in English language learning and the factors contributing to the actual use of TikTok among undergraduate students in Malaysia. This study employed quantitative research methodology by disseminating a 32-item questionnaire to 200 undergraduate students at a public Malaysian university via a Google Form link. Sections A, B, C, D, E, and F of the questionnaire sought responses on the demographic profile, perceived usefulness, ease of use, attitudes, behavioural intention, and actual use of TikTok in English language acquisition, respectively. The findings revealed that the average scores for the individual items and the overall scores for each component being studied were within the range of 3 to 4.1 on a 5-point Likert scale. This result indicated that the student’s level of acceptance was above average. Students’ behavioural intentions were also found to be the most significant factor in determining whether or not TikTok was used for English language instruction. Students acknowledged the use of TikTok in English language learning, suggesting that it could be used as a pedagogical instrument in English language classrooms. Consequently, the findings highlight TikTok’s potential as a language learning tool in English language courses, as it strengthens educational platforms and enhances instruction by giving students more ways to learn languages.

Perception and engagement in unprofessional behaviors of medical students and residents: a mixed-method study

BackgroundThe present study aimed to investigate perception and engagement in unprofessional behavior of residents and medical interns and explore the factors affecting their engagement in unprofessional behavior.MethodThis study has an explanatory (quantitative-qualitative) mixed-method design. This study was conducted at Shahid Sadoughi University of Medical Sciences in 2022–2023. Participants, including residents and medical interns (n = 169), were entered by stratified random sampling. A survey was conducted in the quantitative step. A by an unprofessional behavior in clinical practice questionnaire (29 items) was used. For each behavior, the participants were asked to report whether they (a) participated in the behavior and (b) stated that the behavior Is unprofessional. In the qualitative step, 17 participants contributed. The qualitative data were collected by semi-structured interviews and analyzed according to the conventional content analysis approach Graneheim and Lundman introduced.ResultsThe highest ratio of participants’ engagement in unprofessional behavior was reported in ‘failure to introduce yourself and nurses and physician assistants to the patient and his family’ (n = 145 (85.8%)). The results showed the proportion of participants who engaged in unprofessional behavior more than those who did not participate. There were associations between participants’ engagement in each behavior and their perception of that particular behavior as unprofessional. (p = 0.0001). In the following behaviors, although the participants acknowledged that these behaviors were unprofessional, those who participated in the unprofessional behaviors were significantly more than those who did not participate: failure to comply with clinic regulations and policy (p = 0.01), eating or drinking in the hallway of the clinic (p = 0.01), medical negligence in duties in the clinic setting (p = 0.04) and failure to perform duties in teamwork (p = 0.04). The qualitative results were explored in a theme entitled “internalized unprofessional culture,” including three categories “encouraging contextual risk factors towards unprofessionalism,” “suppressing of unprofessionalism reporting,” and “disbelieving professionalism as a key responsibility.”ConclusionThe results indicated that most participants engaged in unprofessional behaviors. The findings resulted from the internalized unprofessional culture in the workplace. The findings showed that engagement in unprofessional behaviors resulted from personal and systemic factors. The weakness of responsibility recognition and identity formation as a professional facilitated the engagement in unprofessional behaviors at the personal level. Furthermore, systemic factors including the contextual risk factors (such as deficiency of explicit and hidden curriculum), and the suppression of unprofessionalism reporting mechanism as a hidden factor played an important role in normalizing unprofessional behavior and promoting engagement in unprofessional behaviors among the participants. Recognition of the nature and extent of students’ unprofessional behaviors facilitates educational discussion among teachers and students in this field. The results might assist to establish an assessment system and feedback mechanism to solve the problem of the “failure to fail” problem. In addition, these results provide medical educators insights into the development of professional courses that equip learners with adherence to professionalism and coping skills to deal with unprofessionalism in the healthcare system.

ASESMEN DIAGNOSTIK KOGNITIF PADA MATA PELAJARAN PAI KELAS 7 DI SMPN 3 LEMBANG

The new school year 2023/2024 is a new episode for SMP Negeri 3 Lembang because, in the odd semester of 2023, the independent learning curriculum began to be implemented, the implementation of which began in grade 7. One part of the independent learning curriculum is the existence of assessments, where in its division the assessment is divided into cognitive and non-cognitive diagnostic assessments. The assessment is applied in all subjects including PAI subjects. Starting from the implementation of the independent learning curriculum at SMPN 3 Lembang this year, researchers conducted a cognitive diagnostic assessment in PAI subjects in the first chapter, namely Al-Quran and Hadith as a guide to life with five quiz questions given to 302 students in grades 7D to 7K to find out the extent of students' understanding of the material to be learned. This research uses a qualitative approach with a field study method, while data analysis is carried out quantitatively descriptively. The results concluded that the cognitive diagnostic assessment of students was categorized as low at 72% (combined grades C and D) as many as 214 students did not pass, and the remaining 5% (15 students) were categorized as very good (A), and 23% (70 students) were categorized as good (B). This can occur due to the factor of students' unfocused ness in participating in PAI learning, the surrounding environment that also influences, and the support and attention of parents also contribute.

The portrayal of the role and agency of students and higher education institutions in highly ranked business school discourses

PurposeThis study aims to investigate how highly ranked business schools portray ideal students in terms of their attributes and their agency. Understanding how these higher education institutions (HEIs) discursively construct their present and prospective students also shed light on the institutions’ self-representation, the portrayal of the student–institution relationship and eventually the discursive construction of higher education’s (HE) role.Design/methodology/approachTo understand this dynamic interrelationship, this study uses mixed methodological textual analysis first quantitatively identifying different modes of language use and then qualitatively analysing them.FindingsWith this approach, this study identified six language use groups. While the portrayal of the business schools and that of the students are always co-constructed, these groups differ in the extent of student and organisational agency displayed as well as the role and purpose of the institution. Business schools are always active agents in these discourses, but their roles and the students’ agency vary greatly across these six groups.Practical implicationsThese findings can help practitioners determine how students are currently portrayed in their organisational texts, how their peers and competitors talk and where they want to position themselves in relation to them.Originality/valuePrevious studies discussed the ideal HE students from the perspective of the students or their educators. Other analyses on HE discourse focused on HEIs’ discursive construction and social role This study, however, unveils how the highly ranked business schools in their external organisational communication discursively construct their ideals and expectations for both their students and the general public.

Analisis Persepsi Mahasiswa Terhadap Perkuliahan Daring ditengah Pandemi Covid 19

The presence of the COVID-19 virus has changed various ways of life, including in the field of education from face-to-face to online. Efforts to provide lecture services to students are carried out using online learning platforms. Using Flexible Learning at SWCU Salatiga as a platform for online lectures, it is necessary to know the extent of students' perceptions of online lectures. This study aims to explore student perceptions of the implementation of online lectures in the midst of the COVID 19 pandemic. The instrument in this study used a questionnaire. This research uses survey method. The results of this study indicate that the perception of online lectures is quite positive and is in the fairly high category. This is evidenced by the percentage of 50% indicating quite high, 27% high and 23% quite low

Analisis Karakter Rasa Ingin Tahu Siswa Kelas VI pada Tema 5 Wirausaha di SD Supriyadi Semarang

Curiosity is a form of character education that must be improved for students in order to achieve life values to continue to be developed in one's personality, so that it becomes a habit in the behavior of students' daily lives. The results of pre-observations conducted on class VI students at SD Supriyadi Semarang showed that students' curiosity was not good with the following indicators: (1) students who actively asked were the same person, (2) there were some students who were not actively looking for good answers independent and group assignments (3) students are not active in group discussions, (4) students are less enthusiastic about the learning process, (5) students do assignments at will. The results of these pre-observations led the researcher to make an analysis of Curiosity in Grade VI students at SD Supriyadi which aims to find out the extent of students' curiosity in thematic learning theme 5 about Entrepreneurship. This study used a descriptive qualitative method with data collection techniques using the results of observations, interviews and questionnaires for students and then drawing conclusions. The results of this study indicate that the value of the curiosity character of class VI students at SD Supriyadi Semarang on theme 5 shows quite well. This can be seen from the most prominent indicator is the indicator of attention to the observed object which reaches a percentage of 59.4% while for the less prominent indicator in this study is the indicator asking about the material being studied which reaches a percentage of 28.1%.

Differential Usage of Learning Management Systems in Chemistry Courses in the Time after COVID-19.

Learning management systems play a crucial role in addressing pedagogical challenges imposed by the COVID-19 pandemic. The solutions provided by the learning management systems (LMS) facilitated online instructions and helped form a community of learning and support. With the rapid increased usage during the pandemic and the return to face-to-face post-pandemic, an in-depth analysis on lasting changes in students' engagement and the instructors' use of the systems during and after the pandemic is needed. This study aims at providing the analysis results on the differential usage of the learning management systems in a chronological time frame and on a course-level-specific aspect. Analysis conducted on the LMS usage data of chemistry courses between Fall 2019 and Fall 2021 suggests unique patterns, depending on the course levels. The extent of students' interaction with peers and course materials varied for different course levels. The degree of usage of learning management systems by instructors also depended on the course levels. Instructors in lower-level courses (1000 and 2000 level courses) continued to use learning management systems extensively after the pandemic, while instructors in upper-level courses (3000 and 4000 level courses) rebounded to their pre-pandemic level of usage after resuming face-to-face instructions.