Gain Skills Research Articles

Application of Floating Rice Science and Technology on the Lebak Swamp Land in Agrotourism Tekno 44 Gelebak Dalam Village

Tekno 44 Agrotourism is a tourist attraction centered in Gelebak Dalam Village, Rambutan District, Banyuasin Regency, South Sumatra Province. Korem 044 Gapo is in charge of managing this agrotourism with an integrated farming system. Floating rice technology is one way to overcome the problem of flooding that occurs in lowland swamplands. Utilization of Lebak swamp land in South Sumatra for agriculture is still low; rice is only planted once a year during the dry season. The service was carried out from January to February 2023. The methods used included training and assistance regarding the application of floating rice technology on lowland swamp land, as well as facilitating the provision of facilities and infrastructure for the application of floating rice technology. The aim of this service is to increase the knowledge and skills of the Gelembak Dalam Village community regarding the application of floating rice technology on Lebak swamp land. Along with members of Korem 044 Gapo, the residents of Gelebak Dalam Village attended the training and mentoring. The people of Gelebak Dalam Village and members of Korem 044 Gapo are very enthusiastic about participating in training and mentoring to gain new knowledge and skills regarding the application of floating rice technology.

An Exploration of the High-End Path of the Development of Higher Vocational Education in China from Teachers' Perspectives

In recent years, China's higher vocational education has made remarkable progress, but faces some challenges in the process of development. This study aims to explore the effective development of higher vocational education, especially in terms of teachers' professional development and educational innovation. Through online semi-structured interviews with four teachers in higher vocational schools, their perceptions of higher vocational education and their specific implementation (implementation methods, implementation content, benefits experienced and difficulties faced in implementing higher vocational education) were examined. The study found that teachers encouraged students to analyses problems from multiple perspectives and develop integrative and critical thinking skills. By providing internships in relevant industries, teachers helped students gain practical experience and skill development, and helped them clarify their career goals and directions. However, the study also revealed the difficulties encountered by teachers in implementing higher vocational education, such as China's exam-based education system and some parents' and the public's inherent perceptions of higher vocational teachers, schools and education, as well as students' sense of responsibility. The study also mentioned teachers' lack of insight and inadequate teaching methods and skills in implementing higher vocational education. Therefore, this study argues that higher education schools and society should address the issue of inadequate funding and training. Despite the limitations of this study, it provides research perspectives for future studies to explore the benefits of implementing higher vocational education and the challenges faced by parents or students, and to promote diversity and innovation in the implementation of higher vocational education.

Research supervisors and undergraduate students’ perceived gains from undergraduate research experiences in the social sciences

ABSTRACT Undergraduate research experiences (UREs) enhance student retention, provide transferrable skills, and prepare students for advanced graduate study. The majority of these benefits, however, are concentrated within the natural and biological sciences; disciplines with historical under-representation of non-male students. If offered in the social sciences, UREs would be more accessible to women, students of colour, and first-generation students. But there are relatively few models and little research to confirm that UREs in the social sciences offer similar benefits to students. Using mixed methods data, we compare students’ (n = 122) and research supervisors’ (n = 56) perceptions of success in meeting learning outcomes for students participating in social science UREs. The combination of quantitative and qualitative survey data shows that students gain skills in research (e.g. data collection, management, and analysis) as well as other transferrable skills helpful in various career paths (e.g. collaboration, time management, problem-solving). We also demonstrate that faculty supervisors perceive significant benefits from overseeing UREs, such as enhancing professional development and increased job satisfaction. These findings demonstrate the need for expanding UREs beyond the biological/natural sciences where they have been focused to date.

IMPLEMENTATION OF JIGSAW TECHNIQUE IN VOCABULARY ACQUISITION

Undeniably, the teacher-centered learning approach has long been abandoned. From the preliminary observation conducted in an elementary school located in Sidoarjo, Indonesia, it is found that most of the teachers still maintain their role as the knowledge providers. In consequence, the motivation and participation of the students are low. Therefore, this study was aimed at describing the implementation of jigsaw technique in vocabulary acquisition and obtaining the students’ perception of the implementation of the technique. Method. This qualitative study collected data using observation on English learning in a classroom to obtain a description about the implementation of jigsaw technique in vocabulary acquisition. Both field notes and a checklist will be used to collect the data concerning with the students’ activities when applying the jigsaw technique. Moreover, a questionnaire will be spread to the students to obtain the students’ perception of the implementation of the technique. Results and Discussion. The application of jigsaw technique in learning has followed an appropriate procedure. In addition, the students also showed positive perceptions of the Jigsaw Technique. This technique can create a positive learning environment, support Student-Centered Learning (SCL), support cooperative learning, and help students gain skills. Conclusion. The jigsaw technique is useful for learning English, especially in gaining understanding. Considering the benefits that students gain after applying the jigsaw technique to learn English, this technique is also recommended for improving other English language skills, such as listening, speaking, reading, and writing.

PRODUCTIVE WAQF MANAGEMENT ASSISTANCE FOR UMMAH WELFARE

As is the case in other regions, the management of waqf land in the Penataran Sewu Branch, Sidoarjo is not yet optimal, even though it has great potential if managed properly. This is caused by the knowledge, insight and skills of the Sweu Penataran Branch in managing waqf land to become productive rice field rentals and making waqf land as a medium of da'wah which is still limited. Therefore, a community service program was carried out with the aim of the Muhammadiyah leadership and members launching the Sewu Upgrading. To achieve the goal, several methods of activity were used including coordination, counselling, training, as well as mentoring and monitoring evaluation. The results of the community service program show that the community service program has been carried out well, with organized land waste management and the provision of independent treatment by members who grumble at Muhammadiyah who are productive. Muhammadiyah leaders and members gain knowledge, insight and skills in managing waqf land into productive land so that it can become a media for da'wah bil hal and become an example for the community and other branches in managing waqf land

Young people gain skills to leave crime behind

Scheme targets young offenders most at risk of going into custody, giving them the opportunity to develop employability skills to turn their lives around

MICROTEACHING: Analysis of the Readiness of Prospective Mathematics Teacher Students in Teaching Function Material

In today's era of globalization, teacher professionalism is inevitable and cannot be postponed as competition becomes increasingly fierce. We need people who are indeed experts in their field, according to their abilities, so that everyone can play their role optimally. This study aims to describe the ability of students in a mathematics teaching research program to prepare to become professional teachers based on the teaching skill standards needed in the future to become teachers. In microteaching courses. Through micro-teaching, teachers gain knowledge and skills on how to plan and practice learning activities that will be provided to students so that learning becomes meaningful and they can become professional teachers. The type of research is qualitative, with the research subjects being three students conducting research in preparation for a micro-teaching course in semester odd of the 2023/2024 academic year. The tools used are learning planning rubrics, teaching practice observation sheets, practical skills assessment sheets, and practical activity notes—data collection techniques by observation, interviews and documents. Based on the analysis results, it was found insight and concluded that students of the study program Teaching Mathematics in Micro-teaching course have the potential to become professional teachers based on the skills education, specifically educational, personal, professional and social skills

Five-year follow-up of an interdisciplinary oral health education program: Clinical practice behaviors in working pediatric nurse practitioners.

Many interdisciplinary oral health education programs have been implemented for pediatric primary care providers (e.g., pediatric nurse practitioner [PNP]) to raise awareness and gain skills related to the prevention of early childhood caries (ECC). However, no studies have evaluated if these educational programs provided to PNPs during their training resulted in clinical practice behavior changes. A 33-item survey was designed on a web-based platform (Survey Monkey) and distributed to 71 PNP graduates. The survey included demographics, current clinical practice, clinical practice behaviors, and perceived barriers to practice. Descriptive statistics were used to assess the survey items and thematic analyses on the open-ended questions. The survey response rate was 70% (50/71 PNPs). Most practicing PNPs were in acute care or specialty clinics (n = 33; 66%) where oral health was not part of the focused visit. Majority used knowledge learned in assessment and anticipatory guidance skills. However, only 14% of primary care providers were applying fluoride varnish with 10% billing for this procedure. Barriers to application were time, available supplies, COVID protocols, lack of support staff, or not billing due to minimal reimbursement. Many primary care-trained PNPs were practicing in acute or subspecialty areas where prevention of ECC is not viewed as part of their focused visit. Pediatric nurse practitioners working in primary care demonstrated some clinical practice changes. However, areas for improvement are time to perform a risk assessment and application of fluoride varnish, access to these supplies, and standard billing and insurance reimbursement for these preventable services.

Inside Out and Think Tank Participation in Australia: Can Engaging with Lived Experience of Incarceration Promote Desistance?

The recognition of lived experience as an invaluable resource for reform and program development in criminal justice has seen a positive shift in recent years. Unexamined, or at least unarticulated, is the value that this inclusion of lived experience could have in efforts toward desistance. This article suggests the Inside Out Prison Exchange Program and the associated prison and community-based Think Tanks established in Victoria, Australia, can be more than a place for advocacy, but indeed a motivator for desistance among participants. Through a discussion of desistance theory, this paper outlines how these programs can promote desistance efforts as a result of their voluntary nature and continuity during and after incarceration. In these spaces, incarcerated individuals are given opportunities to engage with community members, contribute in prosocial capacities, and gain significant knowledge and skills surrounding criminal justice reform. This meaningful educational environment is one which can foster self-determination, non-offender identity development, and community connection, all of which are significant factors in the journey of desistance.

Pelatihan Pembukuan Sederhana pada UMKM Bidang Ritel di Desa Cileungsi Kecamatan Cileungsi Bogor

Financial bookkeeping will produce a more informative financial report in order to provide complete information to third parties. However, in practice, MSME owners are unable to provide financial information because there are no financial reports. In line with the above, the quality of MSME existence must be improved starting from operational activities to how to practice simple bookkeeping with the aim of orderly bookkeeping and presentation of financial reports. The purpose of this service activity is to deepen knowledge and understanding regarding simple bookkeeping in business activities and improve skills in making simple bookkeeping and applying it regularly in business activities. In this service activity, participants are given material to training and assistance related to simple bookkeeping. This activity was attended by 20 retail business actors around the Cileungsi Village area. Based on the Community Service activities that have been carried out, it is concluded that this Community Service activity deepens the understanding and knowledge of retail business actors regarding simple bookkeeping in business activities. Business actors gain knowledge and skills regarding new insights in running their business through simple bookkeeping or financial records that are easy to apply. After this activity, business actors can implement even better bookkeeping and recording as a financial recording system in business activities.

Activating the American Association of Colleges of Nursing Essentials Through Competency-Based Leadership in Graduate Student Organizations.

As nursing programs across the nation shift toward a competency-based education model, academic institutions are working to quantify student learning outcomes based on the new American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN, 2021) Essentials, domains, competencies, and sub-competencies. Leveraging AACN Essentials, faculty and graduate nursing students engage in student organizations with the focus of Population Health, Professionalism, and Personal, Professional and Leadership Development (AACN, 2021). Graduate student members are involved in practicum activities throughout the course of their education. Through collaboration with faculty, the student body, and other community partners, student leaders integrate experiences applicable to professional roles outside of academia (AACN, 2021). As a result, students gain skills in leadership and communication, while also gaining confidence and professional identity formation. Other academic institutions may replicate this approach in promoting competency-based education, experiences and development in alignment with the AACN Essentials. [J Nurs Educ. 2023;62(10):580-583.].

The Influence of Learning Outside the Class on the Quality of Students' Al-Qur'an Memory at the Qur'an Elementary School Bahrusysyfa' Sukodono, Lumajang Regency, Indonesia

Development of human resource capabilities including students in it is through a learning process. With this learning process students gain knowledge and skills, all of which students can acquire through the learning process, especially religious learning which has an important role in developing students' attitudes and spirituality. Basically a teacher should be able to implement a learning in which active interaction can be created between the teacher and students, fellow students and students with their environment. With learning like this it is hoped that students' understanding of religion can be better. On the other hand, a sense of belonging, loving the environment can also be embedded. Outdoor learning or learning outside the classroom indirectly reminds students that learning is not always done in the classroom. With learning like this it gives students room to add more memorization and provide the best quality for good Al Qur'an memorization. Because learning outside the classroom can create interactions between teachers and students, students and students as well as students and their environment. By trying to keep students happy to learn and memorize, of course, it will have an impact on students' understanding of murojaah memorizing the Koran, so that what is called competence in the quality of memorizing the Koran will be achieved. A teacher should be able to implement a learning in which an active and pleasant interaction is created between the teacher and students.

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.

ESCALATING PT ZERONE INTERNATIONAL INDUSTRIES' PERFORMANCE THROUGH BUDGET PLANNING

Planning is one of the important stages in the management process. A plan is a set of decisions about how to do something in the future. Plans are needed by both start-up companies and companies that already run for longer periods. Budget is one form or tool in planning that guides companies with financially quantitative measures. It also can help the companies evaluate their performance by comparing their budget and actual data, so the budget will be the supporting tool that will impact the company's financial position. Budget planning can be prepared by utilizing spreadsheets from Microsoft Excel. This community service program was carried out to provide: 1) education on the importance of preparing budget plans for companies, 2) assisting PT Zerone International Industries in preparing and analyzing comprehensive budget plans to improve performance and make optimal company policies, 3) help PT Zerone International Industries to determine the quantity of production, manage costs, and predict profitability. This community service program showed that the partner responded positively during the activity. This community service program allows the partner to prepare budget plans, forecast the quantity of production, costs, and profitability, and gain skills to analyze budget plans to make policies that will escalate their performance.

Pemberdayaan Ekonomi Masyarakat Melalui Pelatihan Pengembangan Kewirausahaan BSI Link

Community economic empowerment is an important aspect in the development of a region. In the context of Peureulak City, community economic empowerment is carried out through entrepreneurship and business development training programs organized by BSI Link. This program aims to increase participants' knowledge, skills, and economic independence, so that they can develop successful businesses and contribute to local economic growth. The method of activity used in this program includes identification of needs, implementation of training, assistance and mentoring, field visits, as well as evaluation and monitoring. By participating in this program, participants gain knowledge about the basics of business, financial management, marketing, and business development strategies. The results of the activities of this training program include increasing the knowledge and skills of participants, developing solid business plans, increasing economic independence, increasing business competitiveness, creating jobs, collaboration and business networks, as well as the impact on sustainable development. Thus, this program has the potential to make a significant contribution to community economic empowerment and sustainable economic growth in Peureulak City. In conclusion, the BSI Link entrepreneurship and business development training program in Peureulak City has clear objectives and structured activity methods. Through this program, participants gain knowledge and skills that will enable them to develop successful businesses and contribute to local economic growth. This program also has the potential to have a positive impact on community economic empowerment and sustainable development.

Distress and eustress: an analysis of the stress experiences of offshore international students.

The popularity of online learning provides higher education institutions with opportunities to deliver remote educational programs for international students who remain in their home countries but enroll in overseas universities. Yet the voices of offshore international students (OISs) have been rarely heard. This study focuses on the stress experiences of OISs, aiming to investigate the perception of stressors, specific responses, and stress management strategies pertaining to distress (negative stress) and eustress (positive stress). Semi-structured interviews were conducted in two phases with 18 Chinese postgraduate OISs enrolled in a range of institutions and disciplines. Interviews took place online and were analyzed thematically to explore participants' experiences. Stress was found to originate from both socially- and task-based factors, closely related to participants' need to integrate into their on-campus community and gain useful knowledge and skills. Particular sources of stress were associated with distinct perceptions and subsequent responses and management strategies. A summarizing theoretical model is offered to highlight the separate construct of distress and eustress, indicating tentative causal relationships to extend existing stress models to an educational context and provide new insights into OISs. Practical implications are identified and recommendations are provided for policy-makers, teachers, and students.

Grinting Fried Onion: Empowerment of Grinting Youth Enterpreneur based Digital Village

The purpose of devotion is to provide knowledge and skills of online marketing to the younger generation by utilizing e-commerce technology to develop youth Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in Grinting Village. The participants consisted of 25 member SMEs of fried onions specifically for the people of Grinting Village. The materials provided include the creation of an online shop account, product uploads, marketing up to the online financial system. This service was carried out in Grinting Village, Bulakamba District, Brebes Regency, Central Java with the target of the community and the younger generation, especially the entire management of Karang Taruna Garuda Jaya Grinting Village. This cooperation is based on the cooperation between Universitas Muhammadiyah Yogyakarta and grinting village government. The method used is to provide training materials through presentations accompanied by e-commerce implementation training. The achievement of this devotion is the implementation of the service activities in accordance with the expected number of participants as many as 25 administrators and members of Karangtaruna Garuda Jaya Grinting Village independently can develop SMEs for economic independence. Participants gain knowledge and skills about e-commerce implementation to capture developing and mentoring SMEs in local villages. 
 Keywords: SMEs, Grinting, empowerment, e-commerce, training

Teaching assistant support for students with intellectual and developmental disabilities in Chinese elementary schools: general education teachers’ perceptions

This study investigates Chinese general education teachers’ perceptions of teaching assistants’ (TAs) support for students with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). We administered open-ended questionnaires to 358 participating teachers and interviewed eight participants. The results showed that teachers perceived behavioural and emotional adjustment among students with IDD as a significant benefit of TA support. Students with IDD also benefited in social development, academic gain, and functional skill development. However, while most teachers were satisfied with TA support, they had concerns about limited independence, decreased social interaction, stigma, behavioural problems, and limited access to professional academic support for students with IDD. The findings highlight the urgent need to enhance the effectiveness of TA support by clarifying TAs’ responsibilities, providing systematic training, and improving the one-on-one support model in Chinese elementary schools.

Factors affecting entrepreneurial growth for petroleum wholesalers in South Africa

The petroleum wholesale sector plays a significant role in the value chain of South Africa. Although there has been strides by the South African government to provide an inclusive and enabling entrepreneurial ecosystem for emerging businesses, some industries have been affected and therefore lagging behind. The petroleum industry is a case in point and has been moving slowly toward achieving its ambitious transformation goals as committed in the Liquid Fuels Charter. This article seeks to analyse the factors affecting SMEs’ entrepreneurial growth. A qualitative approach followed, and the findings suggest that the power of the oil majors in the value chain and the apparent government support hinder SMEs’ ability to grow in the sector. The paper recommends that small businesses in an interdisciplinary programme gain skills from different industries, and therefore able to service various industries which will broaden their service and competencies.

Anti-Ageism for Gerontologists

ABSTRACT We argue that gerontologists are products of our ageist culture and that we both perpetuate ageism and suffer from internalized ageism ourselves. We make ageist comments, deny our own age, fail to teach students to recognize and confront ageism, and use language that otherizes and categorizes older people. Gerontologists are in ideal positions to confront ageism through our scholarly work, teaching, and community engagement. However, we suggest that, despite our deep gerontological knowledge, we do not have enough awareness, knowledge, and skills for taking anti-ageism actions in these arenas of our professional lives. We offer some suggestions for confronting ageism, including self-study, increasing content on ageism in the classroom and beyond, pointing out ageist language and behaviors to colleagues and students, working with diversity, equity and inclusion offices on campus, and giving careful consideration to our research approaches and academic writing. To go forward, we must increase awareness about ageism and gain skills in promoting anti-ageism.