Learning Habits Research Articles

A Study on the Cultivation of Autonomous Learning Ability in College English Teaching

This paper aims to explore the cultivation of autonomous learning ability in college English teaching. Through literature review, current situation analysis, and empirical research, the article deeply analyzes the current problems and influencing factors of cultivating autonomous learning ability in college English teaching, and proposes targeted cultivation strategies and methods. Research results show that optimizing curriculum and teaching methods, enhancing students' autonomous learning motivation and interest, and cultivating students' autonomous learning habits and abilities are important ways to effectively improve college students' English autonomous learning abilities. The research results of this paper provide a useful reference for the reform and development of college English teaching.

Oseltamivir phosphate (Tamiflu) alters neurobehavior of zebrafish larvae by inducing mitochondrial dysfunction

Antiviral drugs are widely used, yet their potential risks during early development, particularly within the central nervous system, remain contentious. Oseltamivir phosphate (OSE), a commonly prescribed antiviral, is increasingly detected in various environments. However, its toxicity to organisms and the underlying mechanisms are not well understood. In this study, we employed the zebrafish model to evaluate the developmental neurotoxic effects of OSE at environmentally and therapeutically relevant doses, through high-throughput behavioral analysis, in vivo two-photon imaging, transcriptomic sequencing, pharmacological intervention, and biochemical and molecular assays. Our results indicated that OSE exposure increased heart rate and induced pericardial edema in zebrafish larvae. Additionally, OSE-exposed larvae exhibited hyperactive behavior, impaired social interactions, and reduced habitual learning capacity. Although OSE at our selected levels did not significantly affect neuron count in the brain, it activated neuroinflammatory responses, altered blood vessel morphology, modulated neurotransmitter levels and the expression of neurodevelopment-related genes. Transcriptomic analysis revealed upregulation of mitochondria-related genes associated with oxidative phosphorylation. Further assessments of mitochondrial function demonstrated altered activities of respiratory chain complexes, reduced mitochondrial membrane potential (MMP), and decreased ATP content. Notably, co-treatment with mitochondrial protectants acetyl-l-carnitine-hydrochloride (ALC) or nicotinamide riboside (NR) effectively mitigated OSE-induced neurobehavioral disorders. These findings suggest that overuse of OSE can pose neurodevelopmental risks for both humans and animals, potentially attributable to mitochondrial dysfunction.

Penanaman Karakter Demokratis Melalui Pembiasaan Dalam Pembelajaran Pendidikan Pancasila Di Sekolah Dasar

Democratic character is essential for students because it will affect how students think and act in everyday life. Therefore, schools need to instil democratic values ​​from an early age. The fourth-grade teacher of SD Negeri Gondang 1 has tried to instil democratic character by implementing internalised habits in Pancasila education learning. This study aims to describe the application of habits in Pancasila education learning to instil students' democratic character and to find out the obstacles faced in its implementation. This study uses a qualitative descriptive approach. Data collection techniques use observation, interviews, and documentation. Data analysis in this study, namely data reduction, data presentation, and conclusion. Validity tests use triangulation techniques and source triangulation. The study results indicate that the instillation of democratic character is carried out in Pancasila education learning through habits that are carried out, including : 1) Routine activities such as group activities, presentations, and delivering responses; 2) Spontaneous activities include discussions when there are differences of opinion and teacher reprimands; and 3) Role models such as teachers motivate and show appreciation to students. The most significant democratic character indicators in habituation activities are getting used to deliberation, providing opportunities to express opinions, and respecting opinions or criticism. The obstacles were differences in student backgrounds and low awareness of the need to carry out habituation activities properly. To overcome these obstacles, teachers try to provide special assistance to students.

Secondary students’ beliefs about English L2 speaking fluency

Research findings on beliefs in second language acquisition (SLA) suggest that beliefs can have a great impact on language learners’ approach to learning, the manner in which they complete language learning tasks, and their ability to complete those tasks and achieve their goals (Griffiths &Soruç 2020). This study explores secondary students’ beliefs about English L2 speaking fluency, their own performance on argumentative dialogues, and possible changes in these beliefs over an eight-month period. Speaking fluency is a multifaceted construct and it is a widely used term in both everyday and research contexts (Tavakoli& Wright 2020). These factors might result in the coexistence of multiple conceptualisations of fluency in a given context. This study argues that this coexistence might also entail inconsistent and even contradictory beliefs about speaking fluency and the components that need to be developed to achieve it. Moreover, these beliefs might change over time. The participants were twelve secondary students in an English bilingual programme (16-year-olds: 11 females and 1 male) who audio-recorded their English L2 argumentative dialogues throughout a school year (10-13 discussions over the eight months). They completed reflective journals in Hungarian, in which they answered questions on how they felt during the dialogues, what areas they felt good and bad at, and what and how they wanted to develop in the future. In addition, they completed a qualitative questionnaire at the beginning and end of the research which focused on their conceptualisation of speaking fluency, the factors they considered important, and their language learning habits and background. The findings showed that the participants had diverse and sometimes contradictory beliefs about speaking fluency and the components that are important to develop, and that these beliefs also changed over time for some participants. / Keywords: beliefs about speaking fluency, introspective methods, reflective journals, experience sampling

Evaluating the Dynamics of Learning Approaches: A Systematic Review Investigating the Nexus Between Teaching Methods and Academic Performance in Medical and Dental Education

AbstractIn recent decades, a noticeable trend has emerged in medical and dental schools to adjust their curricula to promote learning strategies and habits geared towards long-term knowledge retention. This systematic review therefore sought to examine whether different teaching methods influence students’ preferred learning approaches (deep, strategic, and surface approach) and indirectly affect their academic performance. Furthermore, it provides a comprehensive overview of the inconsistencies evident in previous literature regarding the relationship between learning approaches and academic performance of medical and dental students. A thorough search across eight databases yielded 49 relevant studies published between the years 2000 and 2023. The majority of studies revealed that whilst deep and strategic learners tend to excel at medical or dental school, surface learners appear to struggle under intense workload and pressure. Hence, a common consensus emerged amongst the existing literature that there is a relative benefit in attempting to guide students towards deep and strategic learning habits and to minimise surface-related learning strategies. However, results also conveyed that merely modifying the teaching methods used in medical and dental schools has limited merit. As such, the results emphasised the lack of a ‘one-size-fits-all’ teaching method. Common factors influencing learning approaches were subsequently identified, and based on these findings, an outlook was put forth to integrate a cognitive neuroscience approach into higher education. These directions for future investigations aim to help students reach their full potential by understanding the processes underlying efficient learning and by being mindful of respective encouraging and discouraging factors.

Egyetemi hallgatók tanulási szokásairól

What kind of electronically available content can students prefer? We conducted a questionnaire survey in which we asked about the study habits of university students: where, how, with whom, when, how much, where do they study? Do they use problem-solving software? We need to find out about it, since learning habits and strategies have changed significantly in recent years. Taking into account the answers to the questionnaire, we draw attention to some activities that improve the quality of education.

Podcasting as a Tool for Developing Oral Proficiency and Self-regulated Learning Strategies: Insights from Turkish EFL Learners

This study examines the impact of podcasts on high school students' English language learning, focusing on speaking performance and self-regulated learning strategies. The widespread adoption of digital communication technologies has transformed education, necessitating the integration of technology to enhance learning outcomes. Using a qualitative approach, the study investigates the general English learning habits of students, their perceptions of using podcasts to improve speaking skills, and how podcasts influence their ability to self-regulate learning. Findings reveal that students actively engage with English-language media, benefiting from enhanced listening comprehension, vocabulary acquisition, and pronunciation. Recording podcasts fosters confidence and fluency in speaking, while also promoting goal setting, planning, and reflective practices. The study highlights the importance of integrating podcasts into EFL instruction to create a dynamic learning environment that supports students' language proficiency goals. The results contribute to the literature on educational technology and underscore the potential of podcasts to improve language learning experiences.

Factors Influencing on Students’ Learning Problem at Primary School in Phonthong District, Luang Prabang Province

This research focuses on factors as problems influencing student learning quality at primary school in Phonthong District, Luang Prabang province. The objective included 1) the level of importance of the problems to the student’s learning quality at primary school in Phonthong District, Luang Prabang province, and 2) factors as problems influencing student learning quality at primary school in Phonthong District, Luang Prabang province. The study was conducted with 25 primarry school and 535 primary students from grade 3 to grade 5. This quantitative research utilized questionnaires for data collection and the data were analyzed using the descriptive statistic by Program SPSS and inferential statistics by Program MATLAB. The results that the condition of learning problems of primary school students in Grade 3 - Grade 5 in Phonthong District, Luang Prabang Province as a whole is a moderate level of problems such as student's personal, academic behavior, parents' attention to the student's education, the location of the school, the relationship between students and friends in the classroom, the relationship between the student and the teacher and the teacher's behavior towards the student as a whole are moderate level. So, the most problematic factors for primary school students are the parents' attention to the students' learning, the teacher's behavior towards the students, the student's learning habits, the school's location factor, the relationship between the students and the teacher, the relationship between the students and their friends in the class and finally the personality factors of the students respectively.

New Ways for Doing Extensive Reading: Hyperlearning and Cultural Context

Extensive reading is an effective approach to learning reading. However, this approach is sometimes criticized since it is difficult to measure the improvements in learners’ reading skills. This is due to the primary objective of extensive reading being "reading for pleasure." A refreshment is needed regarding the learning process by adding some supplements to the learning activities. This paper proposes a fresh perspective on implementing an extensive reading project by incorporating the concepts of hyperlearning and cultural context-based reading. Hyperlearning is leveraging technology to improve the reading experience while also solidifying a profound value whilst the cultural context involves selecting texts that are relevant to the interests or background of the learner. By incorporating this approach into their learning experience, learners can improve their language skills while enjoying a more dynamic and personalized learning experience. In this way, learners will cultivate learning habits that are called "hyperlearners".

English Teachers’ Perception on the Ethno-pedagogy in EFL Teaching in Papua Context

Adapting teaching to the culture of students is one aspect that teachers need to consider. Integrating culture and cultural values ​​in the learning process can be done with ethno-pedagogy-based learning. Based on this statement, this study aims to analyze lecturers' perceptions of ethno-pedagogy in universities' English language learning. The method used in this study is qualitative with descriptive data analysis. The subjects in this study were English Foreign Language (EFL) lecturers at the Universitas Muhammadiyah Sorong. The research instrument was an interview sheet to determine lecturers' perceptions of ethno-pedagogy. The study results obtained several themes regarding ethno-pedagogy, namely learning based on local wisdom values, learning based on ethnic diversity, and learning that presents enjoyable learning and adjusts to the learning experience, learning readiness, learning habits, or cultural conditions of students.

Hybrid learners' intention on B-station: A case study of Art primary students at A University in the People’s Republic of China

Background and Aim: Information technology skills are crucial for teachers and students. Strengthening the support of technology in the history of art or the history of design courses can enhance teaching quality, foster students' comprehensive artistic literacy and innovation ability, and advance the development and progress of art education. With the continuous progress and development of technology, it is increasingly important in the education of art and design history, providing students with a broader understanding of the subject. This research not only investigates students' intention to use B-station, a video website, to learn the history of art or the history of design but also provides practical insights into the role of technology integration in learning art and design history, which can be applied in the classroom setting. Materials and Methods: To ensure the reliability of the study, a questionnaire was distributed to College of Fine Arts students at a university in China, resulting in 506 valid responses. The quantitative data were then analyzed using JAMOVI2.4.6. To measure the internal consistency of the questionnaire, Cronbach's α and McDonald's ω were used. Factor analysis was performed using EFA and CFA, and hypothesis testing was conducted using SEM, further enhancing the robustness of the study's findings. Results: The research proposed ten alternative hypotheses. The results indicated that eight hypotheses were accepted, and two were rejected. It was found that ACL, as a mediator variable, cannot enhance the impact of LII on ILB. Similarly, PBC, as a mediating variable, cannot enhance the impact of AL on ILB. Conclusion: The survey questionnaire employed in this study was adapted from willingness scales used in other countries. Unlike previous studies, the findings imply that ACL and PBC did not have a significant mediating effect. This may be attributed to differences in research subjects and environments. This study helps study Chinese students' learning habits, preferences, and teaching styles.

Cultivation of Chinese Study Habits of Rural Middle School Students

The cultivation of Chinese learning habits among rural secondary school students is crucial to improving their academic performance and language proficiency. By establishing a favorable learning atmosphere, stimulating students’ interest in learning, and providing effective teaching methods and resources, rural secondary school students can be helped to better master Chinese language knowledge. In order to comprehensively promote rural secondary school students’ Chinese language learning, educators should focus on cultivating students’ independent learning abilities, encouraging diversified forms of teaching and learning, as well as strengthening teacher-student interaction and cooperation. These initiatives will help improve students’ language proficiency and overall academic performance.

Quantitative analysis of student learning progress in online curses during the COVID-19 Pandemic

Abstract The pandemic of COVID-19 forced the transition of education to online platforms. This shift allowed for a more in-depth study of the learning process of students, as it provided access to information about their activities and interactions with the course’s contents [1-3]. In this work, we apply quantitative methods to analyze the student learning progress of students for two first year courses of the B.Sc. degree in Physics (Universidad Católica del Norte). The data are collected from activity logs of digital platforms during Academic year 2021, which were employed to characterize the student learning habits along these processes (experience, selectivity and workflow). Statistical analysis is based on the distribution of the time spent on learning activities, such as the daily time distribution and the cumulative attention per online materials. The results show that the learning process of students in online courses is complex and adaptive. We report statistical patterns similar to those found in financial markets. These empirical results provide evidence about the importance of economic principles and methods in the understanding of the teaching-learning process.

The Application of Classical Conditioning Theory in Elementary Education

As an important part of China's basic education, elementary education is the first stage of China's compulsory education, which plays an important role in laying the foundation and guiding students' academic development and personal growth. How to improve the teaching quality of elementary education, help students develop good learning habits, and better promote students' academic development is very worthy of deep thinking. Pavlov's classical conditioning theory originated from the dog saliva secretion experiment, and its rich connotation and characteristics have important revelation significance for elementary school teaching and behavioral therapy. Therefore, based on the connotation and main features of Pavlov's classical conditioning theory, it is of great research value to explore its application strategies in elementary school classroom teaching and elementary school students' adverse behavior modification, so as to better promote the sound growth of elementary school students.

Optimization of English Teaching Model Based on Deep Learning Algorithm

With the vigorous development of artificial intelligence technology, especially in the field of deep learning, English education and teaching models are facing unprecedented opportunities and challenges. In order to enable students to master English knowledge more efficiently and align with international standards, it is particularly important to study the optimization of English teaching models. This paper uses specific deep learning algorithms and techniques, such as Convolutional Neural Networks (CNN) and Recurrent Neural Networks (RNN), to model and optimize English teaching modes, aiming to solve many problems in English teaching and improve the quality of English teaching. Through deep learning algorithms, we can analyze students’ learning behavior, habits and grades, thereby providing them with personalized learning resources and teaching strategies. Deep learning technologies such as CNN and RNN are used to recognize keywords and phrases in text, as well as to process sequence data such as speech and text, helping teachers better understand students’ learning needs and interests, thereby adjusting teaching content and methods. In addition, the adaptive nature of deep learning algorithms allows automatic adjustment of teaching content and difficulty according to the actual situation of students, providing them with learning resources and support that better meet their learning needs. This study not only applies deep learning algorithms to optimize English teaching modes but also delves into how these algorithms affect the learning outcomes of students and the teaching efficiency of teachers. Through empirical research and case analysis, we hope to provide new ideas and methods for the future development of English education.

Enhancing Diabetic Elderly Health Diet Education Through Mobile Application: An Interdisciplinary Conceptual Framework

The increasing incidence of diabetes among the elderly has heightened the demand for effective healthcare solutions, with mobile applications emerging as promising options for managing healthy diet education. However, age-related declines in cognitive, physical, and sensory functions may reduce elderly's willingness to learn new technologies. This study aims to examine the dietary needs of diabetic elderly, identify factors influencing their learning habits, and explore key elements in designing and accepting mobile applications. Using a four-step approach—identifying target users, reviewing literature, pinpointing key variables, and developing a conceptual framework—the study found that exercise, BMI, and a healthy diet attitude significantly shape dietary habits. It also identified appearance, functionality, and interface design as critical factors for mobile applications. Additionally, perceived ease of use, usefulness, safety, and enjoyment were found to be important for acceptance. These elements should guide future research in designing mobile applications for diabetic elderly healthy diet education.

The Internet – Support or Threat to Learning Habits of the Younger Generation?

I've often heard young students say, "Let me check on the internet," when they're unsure of an answer. It's also evident that traditional paper dictionaries are rarely used nowadays, with foreign language words being automatically translated online. While the internet provides quick access to information, the accuracy of these answers needs research on sources and may require deep reading of different materials. This raises questions about the internet's role as a learning tool and how it's shaping our learning habits. Conducted in February 2024, a survey among 35 Romanian high school students aged 15-19 serves as the basis for this paper, which seeks to delve into students' internet usage for learning, their platform preferences, and their perceptions of how internet usage affects their learning styles. In conclusion, the paper will underscore the evolving learning needs identified and suggest ways educators can adapt to maintain students' interest in learning, guiding them towards focused research topics that align with their passions and future career aspirations.

Addressing Educational Gaps through Children’s Self-Learning Centres: A Case Study from Trichy District

This study examines the establishment and impact of Children's Self-Learning Centres in Trichy District, specifically within the Andhanallur Union, Tamil Nadu. The centres aim to enhance children's academic performance by addressing the causes of learning gaps and promoting continuous learning habits. Additionally, this paper explores the implementation of a supportive model for home-based self-learning and increased parental involvement. The findings provide insights and recommendations for expanding such initiatives to other regions.

Disorders of compulsivity: Deficits in arbitrating learning strategies.

While previous research has shown that compulsivity is related to an imbalance between goal-directed and habitual learning systems, very little is known about whether this effect is due to the impairment of a single system or the impairment of the arbitration mechanism that determines which system controls behaviour at any given moment; the current study aims to address this disagreement. Nineteen alcohol use disorder, 30 obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) and 20 major depressive disorder patients and corresponding sex- and age-matched controls performed two-choice, three-stage Markov decision-making paradigm. Model-based and mode-free reinforcement learning models were used to independently fitted their behavioural data. Alcohol use disorder and OCD patients showed less model-based strategy choice than healthy controls in task conditions where the model-based strategy was optimal. Only OCD patients showed higher behavioural control system switching in task conditions where model-free use was optimal. Major depressive disorder patients did not differ from the matched control in both. These findings suggest that dysfunction in arbitration control between dual systems may be the basis for diverse disorders involving compulsivity.

Exploring the Influence of Academic Self-Efficacy on Students' Professional Identity: The Intermediary Role of Social Media Frequency

In recent years, social media has become more and more integral to Chinese daily life as new media has grown and developed. Previously, there were a number of challenges because of the lack of knowledge regarding social media usage and the problems of university students' majors. These challenges include whether the frequency of social media use affects daily learning, the extent to which university students in the new era understand the current state of their majors, whether frequent use of social media supports their studies and the mediating role of social media in these processes. Given these issues, the existing literature lacks comprehensive reference materials. In order to further examine students' learning habits, this study uses a questionnaire survey and a five-point Likert scale to investigate how ASE affects university students' major identification and how social media usage frequency acts as a mediating factor. Based on participants' moderate social media usage frequency, the results suggest a reasonable association between the frequency of social media use and its impact. There is a modest mediation influence of social media, variations in the academic self-efficacy (ASE) of participants, and a substantial positive association between the major identity and self-efficacy of university students.