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Outcomes from Professional Experience Provision for Students Through Media Development and Special Hybrid Event During Covid-19 Pandemic

This research was aimed to provide professional experience to students, to develop and examine the quality of media development and special hybrid event during Covid-19 pandemic, to evaluate the perception, and the satisfaction of the sampling group towards media and special hybrid event during Covid-19 pandemic. The tools in this research consisted of 1) an interview schedule for students regarding professional experience provision, 2) media and special hybrid event during Covid-19 pandemic, 3) evaluation forms for quality of contents and media presentation and activities, 4) a perception evaluation form, and 5) a satisfaction questionnaire for the sampling group regarding media and special hybrid event during Covid-19 pandemic. The data were collected from 30 fourth-year undergraduate students from the Department of Educational Communications and Technology who enrolled in the ETM 361 Presentation Skill II course and participated in the project to raise funds for students with financial hardship in the Faculty of Industrial Education and Technology. They were chosen using purposive sampling method. The statistical methods were percentage, mean score, and standard deviation. The findings were as follows: after the professional experience provision for students,and interview them, such experience helped students gain skills in planning, problem solving, and teamwork. Therefore, the training in this course could really provide quality professional experience to students. With regards to media development and special hybrid event during Covid-19 pandemic, this research followed the ADDIE Model which consists of 5 steps as in Analysis, Design, Development, Implementation and Evaluation. The expert panels then evaluated the quality. It was found that the quality of contents was at a very good level (x = 4.77, S.D. = 0.42) and that the quality of media presentation and activities was at a very good level (x = 4.76, S.D. = 0.45). The perception and the satisfaction of the sampling group regarding the media development and special hybrid event during Covid-19 pandemic was at the highest level (x = 4.79, S.D. = 0.45), (x = 4.76, S.D. = 0.45). Therefore, the professional experience provision for students through media development and special hybrid event during Covid-19 pandemic was of good quality.

Influence of career orientations and career guidance need on students’ employability attributes

This study explored the interplay between students’ career orientations and career guidance need in relation to their employability attributes of graduateness and personal employability qualities. Applying a cross-sectional design, 369 black South African students at a university of technology were sampled for the study. The students completed an adapted version of the Career Orientations Inventory and the Employer Employability Competency Expectations scale. Results following tests for significant mean differences and moderated regression analysis revealed that clarity on career orientation preferences is associated with a high need for career guidance. Career orientations predicted employability attributes more than the need for career guidance. Students with a high career orientation preference had significantly more positive perceptions of their graduateness and personal employability qualities than those with a low career orientation preference. Students with a low career orientation preference and weak desire for career guidance had a significantly weaker awareness of their employability attributes. Premised on the dispositional model of employability, the findings suggest the need for career guidance in employability learning and development to help students gain insight into their career orientation preferences and personal employability qualities.

An SPSS Analysis of the Effects of Online and Offline Classes on Students

The advent of online learning has brought about a significant transformation in the education landscape, challenging the traditional model of classroom-based instruction. The integration of online and offline classes has had a profound impact on students worldwide. Online classes provide flexibility, convenience, and access to a wide range of resources, enabling students to learn at their own pace. It has also fostered a global learning community, transcending geographical boundaries. However, the transition to online learning has not been without challenges. SPSS (Statistical Package for the Social Sciences) is a widely used software program for statistical analysis in various fields, including social sciences, psychology, and market research. Developed by IBM, SPSS offers a comprehensive range of statistical procedures and data manipulation tools. It provides a user-friendly interface that allows researchers to input, organize, analyze, and visualize data easily. SPSS allows researchers to perform a wide array of statistical analyses, including descriptive statistics, correlation analysis, regression analysis, t-tests, ANOVA, factor analysis, and many more. It also provides advanced features for data cleaning, recoding variables, and handling missing data. Moreover, SPSS enables researchers to generate meaningful graphs and charts to visualize data and present findings effectively. It offers a flexible and powerful platform for both beginners and experienced researchers to conduct statistical analysis and make data-driven decisions. Overall, SPSS is a valuable tool for researchers and analysts in various disciplines, empowering them to explore and understand data, derive insights, and draw reliable conclusions. Take as Input parameters for Age, gender, Place, qualification, family status, how satisfied are you with the offline classes?, how satisfied are you with online classes?, what rate do you give to online classes when compared to offline classes?, what rate does the students gain knowledge on offline classes when compared to online classes?, how do u rate your college in providing online classes? And At what frequency do you face problems while attending online classes? The Cronbach's Alpha is reported as .653, suggesting a moderate level of internal consistency reliability for the scale. A higher value, closer to 1, would indicate stronger internal consistency. In conclusion, the impact of online and offline classes on students is a complex and evolving subject. The integration of online learning has provided students with unprecedented flexibility, convenience, and access to resources. It has created a global learning community and opened up opportunities for diverse educational experiences. However, the transition to online learning has also posed challenges, such as the lack of face-to-face interaction and potential difficulties with engagement and motivation. Balancing the benefits of both online and offline classes is crucial to optimize student learning outcomes. Continued research and adaptation of teaching methodologies can help harness the potential of online and offline classes to create effective and inclusive learning environments that meet the evolving needs of students in the digital age.

Evangelical Rhetoric in College Students’ Writing Practice

This essay investigates the relationship between academic writing and the rhetorical awareness that college students gain from evangelical backgrounds. We interviewed thirty-seven students about their experiences with reading, writing, and debate in religious contexts and how those practices informed their work in first-year writing. Interviews revealed that students observed or practiced rhetorical skills that found parallels in writing courses. Some critiqued evangelical rhetoric, at times because of skills they learned in first-year writing. These findings call for pedagogical practices attuned to the knowledge writers bring from evangelical backgrounds.

Image Captioning Using Deep Learning

Abstract: This paper focuses on developing an image captioning system using deep learning techniques. The paper aims to generate descriptive textual captions for images, enabling machines to understand and communicate the content of visual data. The methodology involves leveraging convolutional neural networks (CNNs) for image feature extraction and recurrent neural networks (RNNs) for sequential language generation. The paper includes steps such as dataset collection, data preprocessing, CNN feature extraction, RNN-based captioning model implementation, model evaluation using metrics like BLEU score and METEOR, and presenting the results obtained. The expected deliverables include a functional image captioning system, comprehensive documentation, and a well-documented codebase. Through this paper, students gain practical experience in deep learning, computer vision, and natural language processing, contributing to advancements in image understanding and humanmachine interaction with visual data

‘Exploring Heteronormativity’: a teaching programme to develop experience-based knowledge of the reproduction of power asymmetries

ABSTRACT Social workers have a mandate to reduce discrimination and oppression. However, training for social workers does little to equip candidates with knowledge of power structures, such as gender and sexuality. The purpose of this article is to show how social work students in a teaching programme, ‘Exploring Heteronormativity’, gain personal experience of how power asymmetries are reproduced. Central to the programme is a pedagogical fieldwork activity whereby the students break the tacit norm of heterosexuality by acting as same-sex couples in the cityscape. The students experienced various marginalising actions during the activity. This teaching programme has been conducted nine times with students in the bachelor’s and master’s degree social work programmes at UiT The Arctic University of Norway, in the 2013–2019 period. The article argues for increased application of power-critical theory, and for social work education to ensure that students gain first-hand experience of how power asymmetries are reproduced. In conclusion, recommendations are given for the education of social workers.

LEXICAL FLUENCY IN ENGLISH: CHALLENGES FOR ESP STUDENTS

Lexical competence is a vital part of the foreign language fluency. The students who studied English as their second language and continue studying English for Specific Purposes should master not only general, but professionally-oriented vocabulary during their course of study. The paper explores various approaches to learning vocabulary and gives examples of different types of exercises which help students gain lexical competence.

Integrating Peace Education into Senior Secondary School Science and Technological Curriculum for Sustainable National Unity and Development

The paper presents an overview of peace education and the need for its integration into the senior secondary science and technology curriculum for sustainable national unity and development. It argues that many changes in the society coupled with the increasing scientific and technological innovations have brought a lot of unimaginable challenges such as intergroup tensions, civil unrest, ethnic agitations, insecurity, cultism, kidnapping, arm robbery, cybercrimes, banditry, child trafficking etc. all of which have greatly threatened the corporate existence of our nation Nigeria. The paper therefore posits that integration of Peace Education into the secondary school science and technology curriculum could help senior secondary school students gain effective and relevant skills required the resolution of non-violent conflicts. These skills are also expected to be reinforced to facilitate the growth and development of peaceful values in the society.

SETS AS A VISION AND APPROACH TO LEARNING THROUGH FIELD STUDY AND SKYPE

The goal of Learning Basic Chemistry 1 is to help students comprehend the notion of chemistry and how it relates to circumstances, daily life, and technology. It adopts the vision and methodology of SETS. With this effort, students gain literacy in science, environment, technology, and society needed in the present and the future. In blended learning, time and location restrictions during field lectures are removed for both students and lecturers by using Skype. The development research is produced in the form of YouTube channels and vlogs, which are the current features of digital learning. Increasing students' comprehension of chemistry in SETS by exposing them to it as a science and allowing them to engage with it directly is another significant benefit of SETS learning.

Measuring the Impact of Augmented Reality in Flipped Learning Mode on Critical Thinking, Learning Motivation, and Knowledge of Engineering Students.

Digital electronics is a fundamental subject for engineering students, and it enables the students to learn design-based approaches and solve complex engineering problems. Students learn about minimization techniques for reducing the hardware components and size of the circuit by solving complex Boolean equations. The Karnaugh map (K-map) is one such technique utilized in digital electronics to solve complex Boolean equations and design AND-OR-INVERT (AOI) logical diagrams. The K-map technique involves several steps to solve the Boolean expression, and students often find it difficult to follow the K-map process. In this study, an AR-based learning system was developed using Unity 3D and Vuforia SDK that aimed to teach the students about the step-wise operation of the K-map technique. An experimental study was conducted with 128 undergraduate engineering students to determine the impact of the AR learning system on the critical thinking skills, learning motivation, and knowledge gain of students. The students were divided into two groups: experimental group (N = 64) and control group (N = 64). The AR learning system was implemented in flipped learning mode and utilized to provide in-class activities during the learning. The experimental group students utilized the AR learning system for in-class activities whereas control group students performed in-class activities using the traditional approach. The experimental outcomes indicate that the use of AR technology has a significant positive impact on the critical thinking skills, learning motivation, and knowledge gain of students. The study also found that critical thinking skills and learning motivation have a significant positive correlation with the knowledge gain of students in the experimental group.

The Effectiveness of Computer-Based Simulations and Traditional Hands-on Activities on Secondary School Students’ Performance and Science Process Skills in Practical Chemistry

Practical activities are used as a catalyst in understanding chemistry concepts because it helps students to develop science process skills. However, research investigating the use of computer-based simulation practical activities to improve students’ science process skills is scarce. Hence, the study compared the mean gain of students’ performance and science process skills (SPS) using computer-based simulation and traditional hands-on instructional strategies. The study utilized a quasi-experimental design, using a pre-test, post-test, and control variable. The sample for the study was 92 senior secondary students, 48 for the computer-based simulation (experimental) and 44 for the traditional hands-on (control group) purposively selected. Two research instruments were used, a tagged science process skills rating scale (SPSRS) and a 20-item multiple choice question (MCQ). The findings showed that traditional hands-on activities had a higher mean gain on students’ performance while computer-based simulation improved students' science process skills more than traditional hands on. The study recommended that there is a need to blend traditional hands-on activities with updated and computer- based simulations to improve students’ science process skills and performance in science classrooms.

Science Education through Creative Writing

Art and science are intrinsically linked. Science requires curiosity, along with skills in observation, problem-solving, and critical thinking. Art is no different; however, the two disciplines are typically presented as opposites to children at a young age and the emphasis on differences lead to a false dichotomy of career paths and even self-identification. Recent research has shown that integrating artistic disciplines such as creative writing into traditional STEM fields aids both majors and non-majors in establishing interdisciplinary connections between required education courses and courses in their field of interest, resulting in increased student learning and understanding. This study incorporated creative writing into a college-level entomology course through writing prompts where students observed magnified images of arthropods and other objects and described them using creative language. The students were also encouraged to engage with the course material through personal experiences and reflections. We discovered that this creative writing assignment helped students gain confidence in their writing abilities, foster new connections through critical thinking, and develop a deeper appreciation for entomology. In addition, this exercise helps instructors identify student’s misconceptions, establish baseline class knowledge, and connect facets of multiple disciplines to meet learning objectives.

Digital Transformation of Education Toward Successful Internships: A Methodology Developed Over Seven Years and Tested During COVID-19

<italic xmlns:mml="http://www.w3.org/1998/Math/MathML" xmlns:xlink="http://www.w3.org/1999/xlink">Contribution:</i> This article provides a teaching methodology which combines project-based learning, self-regulated learning (SRL), and design projects (DPs) to improve the preparedness of students for computing science-related internships. The methodology is supported by the implementation of the educational technology that transforms the way teaching and learning is transformed to benefit on-campus and off-campus students equitably, during the COVID-19 pandemic. <p xmlns:mml="http://www.w3.org/1998/Math/MathML" xmlns:xlink="http://www.w3.org/1999/xlink"> <i>Background:</i> Success in the workspace is governed by the ability of an individual to learn on-the-job and independently. Online learning has led to a shift from instructor-led learning to SRL. This requires individuals to discipline themselves, and be in control of their learning and education. <p xmlns:mml="http://www.w3.org/1998/Math/MathML" xmlns:xlink="http://www.w3.org/1999/xlink"> <i>Outcome:</i> The success of internships is improved with skills learnt in class through hands-on real-world projects. Both on/off-campus students gain equitable relevant experience. The teaching methodology developed over several years combines project-based learning, SRL, and DPs. <p xmlns:mml="http://www.w3.org/1998/Math/MathML" xmlns:xlink="http://www.w3.org/1999/xlink"> <i>Application Design:</i> The methodology was applied using a flipped classroom approach. The educational technology was used to enhance SRL before in-class learning. This way, in-class rote learning was replaced with hands-on projects. Exam assessments were replaced with DPs where soft skills and technical skills are applied. <p xmlns:mml="http://www.w3.org/1998/Math/MathML" xmlns:xlink="http://www.w3.org/1999/xlink"> <i>Findings:</i> The effectiveness of the developed methodology is measured through quantitative and qualitative evaluation tools. The evaluation demonstrates that combining well-designed education technology for SRL, with in-class project-based learning and DPs, can improve students’ chances in getting high-impact internships.

ISLAMIC EDUCATION THOUGHTS OF KH. AHMAD DAHLAN AT THE YAMISA ISLAMIC BOARDING SCHOOL IN 1968

Islamic education is an educational system based on the Qur'an and Sunnah. Kh. Ahmad Dahlan in his thoughts on Islamic education based on the Qur'an and Sunnah. This must be accompanied by other sciences or what is commonly referred to as other general sciences in order to create individuals who are rich in knowledge outside of religious knowledge. The education system at the Yamisa Islamic Boarding School, despite applying the teachings of the Qodariyah Naqsabandiyah order. But in practice in line with Kh. Ahmad Dahlan in which the Yamisa Islamic Boarding School teaches its students about religion and includes other knowledge so that the students have broad knowledge. The methodology used in making this article is to use historical research methods which consist of several stages, namely heuristics, criticism, interpretation and historiography. The research method in this article uses the historical method. The first source collection was to find information and collect data from a book entitled Kh. Ahmad Dahlan (1868-1923), Rattan the Kiai: The Life Story of Mama Uyeh. Sources from the internet such as e-books, journals entitled understanding of education, Islamic Education Thought Perspective Kh. Ahmad Dahlan (1869-1923) and Kh. Hasyim Asy'ari 1871-1947(M): Comparative study in the concept of reforming Islamic education in Indonesia. and other articles such as the thesis entitled Islamic Education Thought According to Kh. Ahmad Dahlan. As well as interviews conducted with Mr. Heri Haris Mawardi as the administrator of the Yamisa boarding school. Islamic Education KH. Ahmad Dahlan at Yamisa Islamic Boarding School, although in practice there are differences in his flow because of NU and Muhammadiyah. However, in terms of the education system, it is not much different, because the thought of Islamic education at the Yamisa pesantren also applies the same thing as KH. Ahmad Dahlan in his education system. Namely, Yamisa Islamic Boarding School also implements a non-formal education system so that the education system can keep up with the times with openness to general knowledge so that students gain knowledge related to religion and the public.

Curriculum for Undergraduate Medical Sciences: Traditional, Integrated or Both

The traditional curriculum for undergraduate medical students ensures discipline-based learning. In a traditional curriculum, students get ample time to get a detailed understanding and undergraduate-level knowledge which is elaborative and sufficient for each subject. Although the students gain ample knowledge of the subject, they lack in correlating the gained information with other subjects. This is not the students’ fault; instead, it is due to the lack of scope of correlation in the traditional curriculum. In this curriculum, students are not taught about the applicability of the gained information. Consequently, basic science or pre-clinical subjects seem irrelevant to the students as if the clinical subjects are independent of these subjects, whereas the reality is the opposite (Watmough et al., 2009). The knowledge of the basic subjects serves as the targeted goal of clinical manoeuvre. Traditional curriculum receives criticism for demotivating students to learn basic subjects to practice as a doctor. Moreover, the traditional curriculum is a more lecture-dependent one-way teaching method devoid of a student-oriented approach (Christianson et al., 2007). There is no scope for problem-solving or critical thinking rather than pedagogical learning. Another disadvantage of the traditional curriculum is that students need to wait until clinical years to have experience with patients. Therefore, there is no opportunity for clinical skill development earlier in this curriculum (Rahman, 2022).

Life Skills Education for Students with Special Needs to Improve Independence and Skills in Daily Life at UPT SLBN 2 Makassar

This service aims to provide life skills education about independence and skills for students with special needs so that they can face everyday life more independently. The method used is skills training, which consists of three stages, namely the preparation, training, and evaluation stages, to assess the effectiveness of the training program and provide feedback for improvement and development of the program in the future. Skills training covers basic skills such as taking care of yourself, managing finances, and communicating with the surrounding environment. The results of the study show that this activity can improve students' ability to face everyday life more independently and increase their role in society. The training also helps students gain self-confidence and improve their quality of life. In addition, this training also received support from parents and the school.

Visualization in Anatomical Sciences for Effective Teaching and Learning

Anatomy is one of the basic subjects of medical science. Medical students gain detailed knowledge of human body by dissecting cadavers. Hence, cadaveric dissection has become an essential tool in teaching and learning anatomy. In anatomy, visualization plays an important role in understanding the spatial orientation of structures. Due to technological advancement and a shortage of cadavers, there is a need to look for various complementary tools which can provide an adequate visualization of bodily structures. This issue was very well understood and reflected during the recent pandemic when cadaveric dissection was substituted by experimenting with various teaching tools. In this paper, we have tried to briefly describe the various options that can complement/supplement dissection and assist in self-directed learning.

Belajar Melestarikan Tarian Daerah Pada Usia Dini Di PAUD Ar-Rohmah Kampung Dabatan, Misool Selatan

Students have a strategic role as part of agents of change. The Field Experience Program (PPL) is a program that is a training venue for applying various knowledge, attitudes and skills in the context of forming professional students. Therefore, students gain generative abilities in the form of life skills. Observations were carried out by means of discussions and direct involvement in the community. Based on the results of observations, it has been determined that the implementation of PPL includes physical and non-physical programs. One of the work programs that has been implemented is preserving regional dances in Dabatan Village, South Misool in 2023. The research method used in this research is descriptive research method. This descriptive research method is aimed at obtaining answers related to the analysis of the implementation of regional dance preservation in 2023 so that the discussion uses descriptive words. Through descriptive research, this research tries to find an appropriate and sufficient description of the implementation. Judging from the implementation of this program, students act as facilitators, dynamists and motivators. This work program was held for one day, starting from November 9 2023, running relatively smoothly. Thus, after the implementation ends, it is hoped that they can foster a sense of love for their respective regional dances, so that negative behavior towards children and teenagers in South Misool can be overcome.

Virtual laboratory use in science education with digitalization

AbstractIn science class, students learn by making and living information, enabling them to make sense of knowledge effectively and permanently and to associate it with daily life. Applied science courses make learning more qualified. While science teaching is carried out in application areas such as laboratories, virtual laboratories are used with the development of information technologies today. Virtual laboratories are auxiliary tools that make teaching and learning easier. Virtual environments offer the opportunity to experiment through simulation programs and modeling. In the study, it was examined which of the experiments in the PhET simulation software was suitable for the student gain in the science course curriculum according to the grade level. In the research, a qualitative research method was employed. Simulation programs on the web address “phet.colorado.edu” were examined by document analysis. According to the findings of the study, there are 80 interactive simulation applications in the PhET application that are suitable for student gains in the science curriculum prepared by the Ministry of National Education. In the PhET simulation software, it was determined that most physical experiments can be done according to the student gains in the science course curriculum, and the experiments in the field of biology are limited.

Investigating the epistemology of physics students while reflecting on solutions

Reflecting on one’s solution is widely recognized as an important part of the problem-solving process, though the cognitive processes underlying this action are not well understood. In previous work, we identified certain strategies students used while reflecting on a solution but found that strategies most often used by experts were not often used by students and were often used incorrectly. In this paper, we present the results of a study that more carefully examines why this could be the case. We conducted think-aloud interviews with students from a variety of physics backgrounds and asked them to check the answer to a particular static equilibrium problem (there were two different problems, but each student saw only one). We found that students’ strategy use varied both by problem features and level of experience. We found students’ epistemological framing to be more stable across problem-difficulty but still correlated with experience. We further noticed more frequent shifting of epistemological frames among intermediate students. Altogether, the results point to an epistemological transition from solution reflection as an algorithmic procedure to be performed using whatever strategy is most useful, to a conceptual procedure more aligned with sense-making as students gain more experience with physics. This will be useful for instructors when thinking about the best ways to encourage novice students to engage in meaningful solution reflection or mathematical sense-making more broadly.