Field Of Educational Research Research Articles

Development of Relationship Model Between the Understanding of the Nature of Physics and Students’ Preference of Physics in Oman

The purpose of this study was to develop the relationship model between understanding the nature of physics (NOP), and students' preference of physics (SPP) in the Sultanate of Oman. The study also aimed to determine if Achievement motivation (Am) mediates the relationship between Independent Variables (understanding of the nature of physics (NOP), and students' preference of physics (SPP). A total of 523 teachers from both genders have been selected as a sample for this study using a random stratified technique from all governorates of the Sultanate of Oman. The study instrument was adapted from literature reviews related to this study. A single questionnaire was used to collect data consisting of the study variables (NOP, SPP, and Am). The gathered data was analyzed by using Structural Equation Modeling (SEM). The findings revealed that significant relationships existed between the NOP, and SPP. Meanwhile, the gender and specialization of respondents were found to have a significant moderating effect on the relationship between NOP and SPP. In contrast, the teaching experience was found not to have a significant moderating effect on the relationship between NOP and SPP. The relationship between NOP and SPP was successfully modeled and represented as The Relationship Model of Nature of Physics, and Students' Preference of Physics in Physics Education. The Model provides significant and valuable contributions to theoretical, methodological, educational practice, and knowledge in the field of physics education research in the Sultanate of Oman. The implications of this study suggest that the model can be used to determine the quality of understanding the nature of physics based on the teachers' achievement motivation in the students' preference of physics.

Machine learning approach to student performance prediction of online learning.

Student performance is crucial for addressing learning process problems and is also an important factor in measuring learning outcomes. The ability to improve educational systems using data knowledge has driven the development of the field of educational data mining research. Here, this paper proposes a machine learning method for the prediction of student performance based on online learning. The critical thought is that eleven learning behavioral indicators are constructed according to online learning process, following that, through analyzing the correlation between the eleven learning behavioral indicators and the scores obtained by students online learning, we filter out those learning behavioral indicators that are weakly correlated with student scores, meanwhile, retain these learning behavior indicators being strongly correlated with student scores, which are used as the eigenvalue indicators. Finally, using the eigenvalue indicators to train the proposed logistic regress model with Taylor expansion. Experimental results show that the proposed logistic regress model defeats against the comparative models in prediction ability. Results also indicate that there is a significant dependency between students' initiative in learning and learning duration, nevertheless, learning duration has a significant effect on the prediction of student performance.

Research Status and Development Trends of Blended Learning in Mathematics Education: A Knowledge Mapping Analysis Using CiteSpace

Introduction: blended learning has emerged as a prominent area of research in the field of education, with particular interest in its application to mathematics education.Objective: this study aims to systematically explore the research status and development trends of blended learning in mathematics education.Methods: this study utilized 419 journal articles on blended learning in mathematics education, published in the Web of Science Core Collection from 2004 to 2024, as the research sample. Guided by the PRISMA framework, statistical and bibliometric analysis methods were employed. CiteSpace software was used to visualize knowledge maps, including authors, countries, and keyword timeline views, providing a comprehensive analysis.Results: the study showed that current research on blended learning in mathematics education is in a rapid development stage, with a loose network of collaborating authors, and that the United States has the largest number of published papers in the field of blended learning research in mathematics education, with a strong international impact. The research results were mainly published in Computers & Education, International Journal of Educational Technology in Higher Education and other journals. Blended learning in mathematics education research, from initial exploration to application extension to deeper integration with technology, showed a trend of development from conceptual framework building to strategy application to technology driven.Conclusions: this study provides valuable insights for educators and researchers to improve the effectiveness and validity of blended learning implementation in mathematics education.

Prospects Of NEP 2020 In the Field of Research in Higher Education

The National Education Policy of 2020 came after 34 years, the last being the NPE in 1984. The NEP 2020 envisages transforming India’s education system and has touched upon every aspect of education. Educational research is the heart of any education system as it is through educational research that improvements in education can be brought through well-designed research studies. To keep abreast with the change in times, new researches have to be undertaken; only then can we bring changes that society expects, and if we want to introduce any policies in the education system, we can undertake educational research to know whether these policies would be applicable or not in the education system as well as any dead leaves can be identified and removed from the system. However, the NEP 2020 has remarked that India is spending a low amount in the field of research and realizing the importance of research for the advancement of our nation; it has given much impetus to it and envisages establishing the National Research Foundation in the field of research. With the strides our country is making in the field of research, if the recommendations proposed by the NEP 2020 in the field of research are realized, the future prospects of research look promising. This paper attempts to understand the importance of educational research and what the future prospects of research will look like in light of NEP 2020.

Eğitim Alanında Örgütsel Vatandaşlık Davranışı Literatürünün Bibliyometrik Analizi

This study was conducted using the bibliometric analysis method to examine the structural and intellectual composition of publications themed on organizational citizenship behavior (OCB) in the field of educational research. Articles published between 2000 and 2024 were evaluated based on searches in the Web of Science database. Bibliometric indicators such as publication count, citation distributions, authors, countries, institutions, keywords, and journals were analyzed in the study. Using the Biblioshiny software, keyword co-occurrence networks and thematic maps were created, and development trends in the field were detailed. The results indicate that studies on OCB have increased since 2000, with a notable intensification after 2015. However, despite the rise in publication numbers, a decline in citations per article has been observed. This trend has been associated with theoretical and empirical saturation in the literature. The themes most frequently associated with OCB include job satisfaction, leadership, commitment, organizational culture, and motivation. The most influential authors and studies in the OCB literature were identified, with Somech A. and their works standing out in particular. Additionally, the journals with the highest number of publications included Journal of Educational Administration and Educational Management Administration & Leadership. This study serves as a significant guide for those researching OCB, offering insights into trends and connections in the literature while pointing to new research opportunities in the field. Keywords: Organizational citizenship behavior, bibliometrics, scientific mapping

Artificial intelligence applied to early childhood education: A focus for educational research?

The study focuses on a currently emerging topic: artificial intelligence (AI). The impact of AI on the field of education is considerable. The possibilities and risks associated with its use are already well known, especially when the ethical and/or legal boundaries associated with it are crossed. However, the potential of AI as an emerging technology, in the field of education in general, and in early childhood education in particular, is yet to be realised. In this paper we consider what has occurred to date, and then focus the attention of researchers who have conducted studies in the field of early childhood education. To do this, we adopted a bibliometric study approach. This type of analysis has allowed us to consider the scientific activity carried out in the field of AI as applied in early childhood education. As we note throughout this paper, this type of analysis is highly valued among the scientific community as a way of assessing the quality, productivity and scientific evolution of a subject of study. It provides academics with valuable information about research conducted in a particular area. Following the recommendations of experts in the field, in this paper we not only address the volume of publications (quantity), but also assess other scientometric indicators that measure their quality. The results of this study then can make a significant contribution to the field of research and work in early childhood education in the face of the new challenges presented by today’s society.

Didactic impact of educational robotics on the development of STEM competence in primary education: a systematic review and meta-analysis

As robotics become increasingly present in about every area of the human daily life scheme, their presence in the educational world has become increasingly common, especially with regard to earlier stages and in relation to disciplines framed within the Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) concept, given its innate links to these programmable companions. Consequentially, the main objective of this study is to analyze the evolution in time of robotic learning mediation of STEM-based teaching and learning in the Primary Education stage. To achieve this objective, a systematic review of the literature and a meta-analysis were conducted to retrieve experiences of interest (n = 13; n = 8). The present study indicates that, despite certain hiatuses, this educational research field has been of global increasing interest, implementing a variety of robotic-related products that, in the end, have been reported to cause a moderate benefit regarding the acquisition and strengthening of STEM competences. Future research lines are discussed, pointing to the urgent need to establish a framework of reference for didactic planning around these resources in order to extend their use to every potential teacher in the target stage.

IMPACT OF ART EDUCATION ON COGNITIVE DEVELOPMENT IN CHILDREN WITH HEARING IMPAIRMENT

This research investigates the influence of art education on the cognitive development of hearing-impaired children, representing an important gap in the field of special education research. Hearing-impaired children often struggle in the skills involved with cognitive development — problem solving, memory, visual-spatial reasoning — due to the limitations of auditory input and traditional teaching methods. Art education is a visually-centered and non-linguistic means of learning, which can uniquely meet the needs of this population. Using a mixed-methods design, the study assessed the effectiveness of a structured art education program through both quantitative assessments and qualitative observations. The study included sixty hearing-impaired children aged between 6 to 12 years, and they were randomly assigned either to an experimental group who had art education or to a control group. Cognitive outcomes were assessed pre and post intervention using standardized tests such as the Wechsler Nonverbal Scale of Ability and the Visual Spatial Reasoning Test, while engagement and behavioral changes were recorded through observational data. The experimental group experienced significant increases in different cognitive abilities, including visual-spatial reasoning (+30.9%), problem-solving (+29.9%) and memory (+30.8%), according to the results. During collaborative art projects, we observed heightened engagement, prolonged focus, and improved interaction amongst them. In comparison, the control group showed little improvement, highlighting the special advantages of art education. These results show that art education is a valid channel for contributing to both cognitive and social development of children with hearing impairments. Art-based interventions target their unique needs by utilizing visual and tactile modalities while encouraging creativity and emotional expression. The study argues for the inclusion of art education as a key aspect in specialized educational programs, highlighting its capacity to change the experience of learning. Broader implications from this work include the need for future research on both the long-term effects of art education and its interdisciplinary applications to determine how to scale the benefits to various populations.

The Design and Development of a Gamification Teaching Methods Based on a Focus Group Interview

This article aims to explore the practical and theoretical basis of teaching Chinese folk songs through gamification teaching methods. This is a qualitative study that includes a focus group interview consisting of five experts with over ten years of experience in the field of music education. To determine the effectiveness of teaching methods, three experts evaluated teaching strategies in the fields of education, linguistics, and qualitative research. Use Cohen's kappa analysis to evaluate the consistency between evaluators. Research has found that a series of teaching projects have been developed based on six teaching constructs, which are feedback, competition, goals, collaboration, challenge, and fun. After the focus group interview, a new construction also emerged, cognitive reaction. This study suggests that teachers can use this teaching checklist for early identification and appropriate intervention of students, which has significant benefits for the education sector, teachers, and students themselves. Although this study was conducted in China, its results have broader significance as gamification teaching methods have the potential to be applied globally.

Pull-Out Classes for Newly Arrived Students from Ukraine – An Obstacle to Social Inclusion

Building on earlier developments in the field of inclusive education research, creating a sense of belonging and togetherness is seen as a necessary goal for schools, especially in times of crisis and unexpected outbreaks of war. Against this backdrop, the current qualitative study sheds light on Ukrainian refugee students’ self‑perceived social inclusion after their entry into the Austrian education system. To this end, 14 semi‑structured interviews were conducted with learners attending elementary and secondary schools. The results show that most, but not all participants enjoy going to school and experience positive social interactions with peers and teachers. In addition, results show that only half of new immigrant students report having friends with whom they can share personal thoughts and secrets, with those with friendships increasingly reporting that they have close contact with learners with whom they can converse in their first languages.

Fostering Critical Thinking About the Critique of Religion: An Empirical Multi-Case Analysis

Having the right to criticize religion is important for healthy democracies. However, much critique of religion has led to increased levels of polarization. This article explores how religious education can help facilitate critical thinking regarding the critique of religion. By analyzing actual teaching practices about the critique of religion, this article contributes to the field of religious education research in three ways. First, it contributes empirically to the field of religious education, which to a limited degree has studied authentic classroom practices through observations. Second, it contributes theoretically to the field by analyzing which contextual dependencies of teaching facilitate critical thinking about the critique of religion. Third, this study builds on and adds to the prior research about the critique of religion within religious education, which has mainly been theoretical.

Cracking the code of teacher burnout: the chain mediation of GPT integration degree through behavioral engagement and classroom atmosphere in a cross-level chain mediation model.

Chat GPT technology plays a pivotal role in global educational innovation and the enhancement of the quality of teaching and learning. In the field of education research, numerous studies have been conducted to investigate the effectiveness of GPT technology, teacher acceptance, and student engagement in depth. To date, few studies have considered the compounding effects of these factors on teacher burnout from the perspectives of psychology and behavioral sciences in conjunction with the dichotomous and complex relationship between teachers and students. Consequently, based on the findings of previous scholars, this study constructed a cross-layer chain mediation model based on the SOR and EASI models. This model was used to explore how different motivators affect the alleviation of teacher burnout through psychological and behavioral mechanisms. The study involved 47 teachers and 506 students from 10 universities. The findings of the study indicated that (1) the direct effect of GPT integration degree on teacher burnout was not statistically significant, and (2) the classroom atmosphere played a pivotal mediating role in the relationship between GPT integration degree and teacher burnout. (3) The degree of GPT integration degree exerts an indirect and orderly negative influence on teacher burnout through behavioral engagement and classroom atmosphere. The objective of this study is to further enhance our comprehension of the utilization of GPT technology in education and to provide strategic recommendations for its advancement in educational practice.

Human and Nature in Physical Education and Health: A Diffractive Analysis of Policy Documents

Abstract The research field of physical education and health (PEH) holds a great potential for exploring environmental issues, but the interest has been scarce. In this paper, we aim to trouble the separation of humans and nature, which has long been reproduced in PEH research and practice. To frame the problem, we turn to environmental education (EE) research, where scholars have argued that the human/nature divide serves as a foundation for environmental degradation. Drawing on Karen Barad’s posthumanist framework of agential realism, we explore the emerging conceptualisations of humans and nature when Swedish PEH policy documents are diffractively read through previous research, the concept of agential cuts and our own historicities. The analysis is presented through three diffraction patterns emerging around movement, health and indoors/outdoors, phenomena which are central not only to PEH but also to EE. We conclude that thinking with diffraction can open spaces within PEH educational policy for reimagining existing binaries between humans and nature. In this way, PEH practice might contribute to troubling the foundations for environmental injustices and issues of unsustainability.

The Complexity of Funding International Research Collaboration. An Analysis of Partnership and Rivalry Between the EU and China

In recent years, increased rivalry between China and the EU has been seen as a threat to cooperation, including in the field of higher education and scientific research. We explore how cooperation in research between China and the EU has developed over time via a bibliometric analysis of international co-authorships within four different funding agencies (CAS, MOST, JRC, and ESA). Our findings suggest that EU-China cooperation has continued to strengthen, despite a new options for “rivalry to increase between these two parties”. We suggest that this is explained by the benefits that both the EU and China receive from collaboration, albeit such benefits differ in type. Possibly, our findings are also a byproduct of adjustments triggered initially by the US “China Initiative”. The dilemma of whether to collaborate or not is likely to become more pressing, as the policies of some funding agencies have implications for national defense and security.

No one is going to rock up and tell you! How a hidden blend of family capitals facilitates access to and success in structured instrumental music education in Ireland

ABSTRACT While the dominant orthodoxy within the field of educational research tends to document educational inequalities, it often fails to name the key drivers of advantage. By reflecting on core concepts of Bourdieu this article seeks to name the complex blend of parental capitals that enable access to and success in structured, extra-curricular activities (ECA) such as instrumental and vocal music education (IME). Besides the intrinsic benefits of IME, the article points to a particular extrinsic benefit that is unique to Ireland, in that performance is one of the essential activities on the Leaving Certificate (LC) music syllabus. This is important as it has implications for universal equality of access and opportunity. The research draws data from selected interviews conducted with mothers whose children were engaged in structured IME. In highlighting the often hidden and taken for granted capitals needed for IME access, the research also raises the issue of intra-class differences which can and do impact on outcome when navigating the structured IME market in Ireland. It also seeks to operate as a springboard for a set of broader theoretical arguments and highlights the role of institutional demands and material forces when considering the power of family capitals in this context.

ELEKTRON BİBLİOQRAFİYANIN İNFORMASİYA, TƏHSİL VƏ TƏDQİQAT MÜHİTİNDƏ ROLU

This research paper aims to highlight the current state of electronic bibliography and its role in spheres of information activity. In the article, electronic bibliographic activity was considered as an ele¬ment of scientific communication and interpreted as one of the important actors in meeting the information needs of users working in the field of information, education and scientific research. A brief explanation of electronic bibliographic products was given, and the advantages of the digital bibliographic service realized in the Internet environment were discussed. The article also classified users from a general point of view, and mentioned the necessity of bibliographic support for researchers and students when choosing literature.

Higher education in Nordic countries: analyzing the construction of policy futures

AbstractIn this special issue, we analyze how societies in different countries have responded and continue to respond to the fact that the future is and has always been unpredictable and unforeseeable. The starting point for these studies is the recognition that the world situation is more complex than ever before due to current and foreseeable global challenges. The most serious of these threats and challenges are climate crises, natural disasters, and habitat degradation. To address the growing uncertainties arising from these challenges, societies around the world are placing increasing expectations on higher education and science, and are adopting proactive measures, such as various foresight techniques, to improve their preparedness and long-term resilience. In this special issue, we aim to provide fresh perspectives on foresight and preparedness for the future, especially in the Nordic context in the fields of higher education and scientific research. The special issue focuses on four Nordic countries—Denmark, Finland, Norway, and Sweden—while maintaining a global perspective on the changes occurring around them.

Demystifying Higher Education: An Analysis of Competing Perspectives in Institutional Theory

Abstract This paper scrutinises and interprets the competing perspectives arising from institutional analysis in higher education studies. Contradictory views in this field include the perception of converging trends versus escalating diversification, and the view of universities as entities resisting change contrasted with those characterised by continual evolution or innovation. These different viewpoints are methodically examined, informed by a wide range of literature on institutional theory and institutional analysis in higher education. In endeavouring to reconcile these divergent perspectives, this paper illuminates the intricacies of institutional behaviour in higher education. The theoretical discussions also pave the way for developing a holistic approach to institutional analysis in the field of higher education research.

What kind of education research was funded by the government in China? A decade-long investigation (2010–2020)

PurposeThe key purpose of this study is to systematically examine the landscape of education research funded by the National Plan of Educational Research Funding (NPERF) in China. The study aims to: (1) identify the thematic focus areas that reflect the national education agenda, (2) analyze the general funding patterns of education research projects and (3) gain insights into the distinctive nature of the research agenda in China. The study employs a rigorous data-driven approach to offer valuable insights into the dynamic discourses within the field of education research in China, which has received relatively little attention despite its potential significance.Design/methodology/approachIn this study, we utilized word co-occurrence analysis and corpus-based frequency analysis to analyze the research projects funded by the National Plan of Educational Research Funding (NPERF) from 2011 to 2020.FindingsThe key characteristics of these projects highlight the focus on higher education research, addressing the interests of specific cohorts of students, teachers and disadvantaged populations. Furthermore, these projects demonstrate a remarkable responsiveness to the policy needs of the country and a robust inclination toward an international comparative framework.Research limitations/implicationsThe findings offer valuable insights into the landscape and features of funded education research in China, revealing a strong emphasis on addressing practical needs and enhancing the capacity of the education system in the country.Originality/valueThis paper presents a systematic examination of the topics covered in funded research under the National Plan of Educational Research Funding (NPERF) scheme from 2011 to 2020. It contributes to the advancement of understanding regarding knowledge traditions and practices in the Chinese context. Methodologically, this paper is the first in the literature to be prototyped with a word co-occurrence analysis approach to systematically investigate the funded education research in China. Additionally, it includes the development of a comprehensive corpus list to uncover the key characteristics of the funded projects. The analysis provides unique insights into the priorities and directions of education research supported by the Chinese government, which are of potential interest to international readers.

Rummaging on a Research Method

Rummaging on a research method is a review article on qualitative research method. It briefly presents what qualitative research is, its philosophical perspectives, paradigms and parameters, nature and features, how to generate qualitative data and analyze them, rigour and quality in qualitative research. It draws the conclusion that qualitative research is really good in the field of social and educational research to develop quality in teaching, learning and research. Furthermore, it was explored from the study that qualitative research method is subjective in nature. It uncovers and discovers rich data and reality in a naturalistic context. It is both reflexive and communicative. It has its deep faith on multiple realities. It is highly rigorous in terms of process to unearth in-depth information out of a phenomenon. It aspires to make a quest for maintaining quality in the field of research.