Quality Improvement Learning Research Articles

OPTIMALISASI SUPERVISI AKADEMIK DALAM MENINGKATKAN MUTU PEMBELAJARAN DI SMPIT BENGKULU SELATAN

: Supervision plays a very important role in improving the quality of learning. Supervision or supervisors have a strategic role in providing services to teachers who have difficulties or a decrease in their competence. Therefore, academic supervision is one of the important programs that must be implemented by school principals in fostering teachers to improve learning quality. The purpose of this study was to determine the improvement of learning quality through academic supervision. The research method used is descriptive qualitative method. Data collection is done through direct interviews, document analysis, and observation, collecting data from various sources both online and print media related to the research discussed. The results showed that: (1) Academic Supervision in Junior High Schools (SMP) has been carried out planning, organizing, implementing, which is guided by predetermined planning, has carried out learning evaluations, so that the level of learning quality can be known; (2) Quality of learning in Junior High Schools (SMP); (3) Optimizing academic supervision can improve the quality of learning at Al-Qolam Islamic Junior High School (SMPIT) in South Bengkulu. So it can be concluded that academic supervision can improve the quality of learning. Thus it can be suggested that if you want to improve the quality of learning, then optimize academic supervision in the school.

ANALYSING THE NATIONAL EDUCATION REPORT CARD AS A QUALITY MANAGEMENT INSTRUMENT

This research aims to discuss the crucial role of analysing the National Education Report Card as an instrument of education quality management. The focus is on the importance of consistency in deciphering report card data to evaluate student, teacher and overall education policy performance. Through this approach, the article illustrates how appropriate analyses can provide an in-depth view of education trends, identify potential improvements, and support data-driven decision-making. The report also highlights the impact of consistency in research on the efficiency of the national education system, providing a basis for developing more effective strategies to improve learning quality sustainably.

Ten Principles of Interactional Communication Skills Implementation in Learning

Communication skills in building an interactional atmosphere or interactional competence are future research in improving learning quality. The learning process in pesantren was usually one-way from the teacher to the students. This study aims to elaborate on applying ten principles for future research on interactional communication skills in the learning process at Mahad Assalam Qur'anic Boarding School. The analysis used qualitative methods. The data collection techniques were document studies, interviews, and observations. The results indicated that Mahad Assalam Qur'anic Boarding School had not fully implemented the ten interactional skills. The weakness was the management's lack of transparency regarding standard operating procedures, causing this research to be unable to confirm between interview data and the written documents. Non-disclosure regarding formal operating procedures documents can cause obstacles in applying the same standards and replicating learning methods. Interactional communication between teachers and students in the learning process and interpersonal relationships have been established. This finding allowed the continuation of the implementation of interactional communication skills after the learning process.

Interventions to Promote Safety Culture in Cancer Care: A Systematic Review.

There is limited guidance on how to effectively promote safety culture in health care settings. We performed a systematic review to identify interventions to promote safety culture, specifically in oncology settings. Medical Subject Headings and text words for "safety culture" and "cancer care" were combined to conduct structured searches of MEDLINE, EMBASE, CDSR, CINAHL, Cochrane CENTRAL, PsycINFO, Scopus, and Web of Science for peer-reviewed articles published from 1999 to 2021. To be included, articles had to evaluate a safety culture intervention in an oncology setting using a randomized or nonrandomized, pre-post (controlled or uncontrolled), interrupted time series, or repeated-measures study design. The review followed PRISMA guidelines; quality of included citations was assessed using the ROBINS-I risk of bias tool. Eighteen articles meeting the inclusion criteria were retained, reporting on interventions in radiation (14 of 18), medical (3 of 18), or general oncology (1 of 18) settings. Articles most commonly addressed incident learning systems (7 of 18), lean initiatives (4 of 18), or quality improvement programs (3 of 18). Although 72% of studies reported improvement in safety culture, there was substantial heterogeneity in the evaluation approach; rates of reporting of adverse events (9 of 18) or Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality Safety Culture survey results (9 of 18) were the most commonly used metrics. Most of the studies had moderate (28%) or severe (67%) risk of bias. Despite a growing evidence base describing interventions to promote safety culture in cancer care, definitive recommendations were difficult to make because of heterogeneity in study designs and outcomes. Implementation of incident learning systems seems to hold most promise.

Implementation of an Integrated Quality Assurance System in Improving Learning Quality

The purpose of this research is to find out how the system, principles of improvement, and model of developing an integrated quality assurance system improve the quality of learning. Judging from the type, this research is library research including the type of library research. Library research is research, whose data collection is done by collecting data from various literatures. The approach used in this research is a qualitative approach, which emphasizes its analysis of the process of drawing comparative conclusions and on analyzing the dynamics of the relationship between observed phenomena using scientific logic. The data were analyzed by data reduction, data display, and conclusion drawing. The results showed that there are management procedures and tools for creating qualitative changes in learning quality. Starting from the input in the form of policies, systemized application processes, and outputs in the form of achieving the profile and quality of graduates.

Enhancing the Quality of Learning Through Training in PBL and TPACK-Based Teaching Module

The goal of the PKM activity is to enhance the quality of learning through intensive training in the creation of teaching modules that integrate the concepts of PBL with the application of TPACK. This reflects the urgency of the teacher's role in adapting the learning approach to the current developments and preparing students to face future challenges. Focusing on the improvement of learning quality provides insights into the importance of integrating PBL and TPACK in innovative and relevant modern learning. The implementation method involves knowledge transfer and the Community Development Model through synchronous and asynchronous online activities. The partners in this activity are students of the PPG Daljab Biology Class of 2023 from the Mandalika University of Education. The activity is carried out for a total of 3 meetings. The results of the activity show that the partners' participation is very active, and there is a significant impact of the training on the partners' understanding of the PBL model and the TPACK approach, as well as their integration into teaching modules

Assessment of quality improvement of simulation-based learning using an evidence-based framework in dental education.

Simulation-based education is of paramount importance in a dental pre-clinical setting. Hence, continuous quality improvement is crucial to optimize students' knowledge and clinical skills. This study aimed to evaluate the impact of evidence-based simulation learning (EBSL) compared with traditional-based simulation learning (TBSL) using Plan-Do-Study-Act (PDSA) model. This quality improvement project was undertaken at a private university. Guided by the PDSA model, rubber dam application tasks were conducted in the simulation lab in 2 phases. Phase 1 included TBSL and phase 2 included EBSL comprising of 2 PDSA cycles. 'Plan' stage involved obtaining feedback from students and the concerned staff. 'Do' stage included implementation of EBSL in eight steps adopted from Higgins's framework. 'Study' stage evaluated the outcomes and in 'Act' stage amendments were made to the first EBSL cycle. In the second PDSA cycle re-implementation and evaluation of the rubber dam application exercises were carried out. Descriptive data were presented as percentages and mean scores were compared using paired t-test. Thirty-seven year 2 students participated in this study. A significant improvement in the mean scores was observed between TBSL and EBSL (3.02 + 0.16 and 3.91 + 0.27, respectively, p < .001) using PDSA model with the highest mean score for rubber dam application in the second PDSA cycle for EBSL (4.00 + 0.01). Ninety-five per cent of the students provided positive feedback pertaining to EBSL. EBSL was effective in achieving high student satisfaction, desired knowledge, and skills required during simulation-based exercises. The PDSA cycle can be considered to optimize pre-clinical skills learning.

Implementasi Metode Diskusi Untuk Meningkatkan Keaktifan Belajar Dan Hasil Belajar Siswa Kelas XI MPLB Pada Mata Pelajaran OTHK Di SMKN 1 Karanganyar

This study aims to determine the effect of implementing the discussion method on students' learning outcomes and activeness in the OTHK subject in class XI MPLB at SMKN 1 Karanganyar. This research is a classroom action research with 36 students as the recipients of the intervention, while the participants of the action are the OTHK teachers of class XI MPLB, and the researcher as the subject who observes the learning process. Data collection techniques used in this study include tests, observations, and interviews. The results of the study indicate that: (1) the implementation of the discussion method can improve the learning activeness of class XI MPLB students at SMKN 1 Karanganyar, where the activeness score shows an average percentage increase from 50.31% in cycle I to 79.23% in cycle II.; (2) the implementation of the discussion method can improve the academic achievement of class XI MPLB students at SMKN 1 Karanganyar, as evidenced by the comparison of the learning outcomes in cycle I and II, which showed an increase from 82.29 to 93.43. This is due to the improvement in students' understanding of the subject matter, supported by their increased activeness as a form of improving learning quality. Thus, the overall findings of this analysis support the proposed hypotheses.

Education Transformation: Curriculum Management to Improve Learning Quality in RA Rahmatullah

This research aims to determine the management of the curriculum at RA Rahmatullah to improve the quality of learning. Curriculum management is related to managing learning experiences that require strategies and that can produce learning productivity for children. The type of research used in this research is qualitative research, namely research carried out by collecting data using interview methods and documentation studies at RA Rahmatullah which is carried out to provide study material for both students and the school. Education management at RA Rahmatullah has been arranged systematically, each teacher has their own task to manage the educational component. Curriculum management is managed well under the auspices of the Tasikmalaya Ministry of Religion. Core Competencies (KI) in the 2013 Early Childhood Education Curriculum is the level of ability to achieve STTPA that PAUD students must have at the age of 6, which includes spiritual attitudes, social attitudes, knowledge and skills. Thus, there are many learning plans for the 2013 curriculum at RA Rahmatullah, namely: 1) annual program (prota), 2) semester program (premes), 3) weekly learning implementation plan (RPPM), 4) daily program plan (RPPH), 5 ) evaluation carried out at RA Rahmatullah uses authentic evaluation.

Lessons learned from a multiagency community mental health centre quality improvement learning collaborative in New Hampshire

Background/Aims Community mental health centres in the US often struggle to implement the evidenced-based metrics and measurement processes required for quality reporting initiatives. Through the co-design and facilitation of a learning collaborative, all 10 community mental health centres in New Hampshire agreed on the goal of demonstrating measurement alignment and improvement across three behavioural health metrics related to depression and suicide risk, aiming for a screening rate of at least 85% in a year. Methods The learning system framework and Lean Six Sigma define, measure, analyse, improve and control methodologies were used to increase participation and improve quality reporting. Teams were asked to participate in both a group learning collaborative and individual centre facilitation sessions, working with a quality improvement specialist. Reported measures were compared with subsets of the population data and between centres. Outliers were identified for potential reporting inaccuracies and opportunities for improvement. Results All 10 community mental health centres were able to accurately report screening results on all three measures. After 12 months, 70% of the teams were able to reach the group-determined goal of at least 85% of eligible patients being screened in one measure, 40% of the teams met the benchmark in two measures and 20% of the teams were able to meet the benchmark in all three measures. Conclusions Early investment by community mental health centre leadership through the development of a shared aim and project outcomes is essential to support learning and achieve positive outcomes. Quality improvement specialists are vital for facilitation of shared learning and practice across organisations.

A Portray of Teaching English for Young Learners in Manado City: The Teacher’s Media, Method, and Challenges

This study aimed at describing the teaching of English to the kindergarten students in Manado City which contributed to the improvement of English Teaching and Learning quality for young learners. This study employed a descriptive qualitative research design with 14 teachers who taught English in 5 kindergartens as participants. The data was collected through interview to the participants and documentation of English learning materials and media. Then, the data was analyzed by applying three techniques; data reduction, data display, and data verification. The results revealed that the teachers who taught English designed the learning materials such as the alphabet, numbers, colors, animals, and days. In terms of teaching and learning media, seven teachers (50%) used the textbooks provided by the school. Two teachers (14%) used flashcards to help them convey the teaching material. Three teachers (22%) used pictures and two teachers (14%) used songs. The researchers found that 36% of the teachers used story telling method, 22% used singing, 21% made small groups, 14% conducted repetition, and only 7% applied the Role Play method. Moreover, findings on the challenges faced by the teachers in teaching English showed that the students’ difficulty in pronouncing English words, inadequate time to teach English, and the teacher’s non-English academic background became the factors influencing the teaching and learning process in Manado City Kindergartens.Keywords: Teaching English, Young Learners, Media, Method, Challenges

Utilization of Scientific Articles to Improve Learning Quality in Research Methods Courses

The purpose of this study was to determine the increase in learning outcomes of Research Methods students at the Faculty of Engineering, Civil Engineering Study Program, Graha Nusantara University Padangsidimpuan through the application of scientific article learning and to find out the perceptions and involvement of students in learning scientific articles used, especially the Research Result Report material. This research is important to do to improve the learning quality of the Research Methods course so that students can easily learn it. The research method is an experimental method with a one-group pretest-posttest research design because not all experimental characteristics and conditions can be regulated and controlled strictly as in other experimental research. Research instruments in the form of tests and questionnaires. Learning outcomes data were analyzed with the Wilcoxon and N-Gain tests. While the perceptions and involvement of students were analyzed with a Likert scale. The results showed that scientific articles increased student learning outcomes when learning Research Methods by 33.58%. Perception and involvement of students in learning with scientific articles obtained positive results. This can be seen from the average student scores in the perception and student involvement questionnaire, both of which are in the medium category. The results of this study show the effectiveness of learning scientific articles in the Research Methods course which shows that the level of success achieved from learning scientific articles is in accordance with the planned learning objectives

Peran Orang Tua dalam Peningkatan Kualitas Pembelajaran di TK Pgri Merpati Pangandaran

The parents play a crucial role in early childhood education, particularly in optimizing children's learning experiences at the kindergarten level. This study involves parental participation in various activities and interactions with the school to enhance the quality of learning in kindergarten. The aim of this research is to understand the role of parents in improving the learning quality of children. The research employs a qualitative-descriptive model approach, which aims to describe a phenomenon or event that occurs. The methods used include observation and interviews. The findings of this study reveal that parents have an essential role in enhancing the learning quality at TK PGRI Merpati Pangandaran. Key aspects of parental involvement in improving learning quality lie in their ability to build attachment with their children and foster good communication between parents, children, and teachers. Moreover, parents who take the initiative to be involved in their child's education and create a conducive learning environment at home can motivate the child in the learning process. Contributing to the decision-making process at school and cooperating with the community are also crucial points to consider, as the quality of learning is the responsibility of all parties, especially parents. Therefore, parents are encouraged to continuously improve their skills, knowledge, and creativity to realize the importance of their role in achieving improved learning quality. By implementing all efforts optimally, the process of enhancing the quality of learning can be achieved promptly.

Study protocol for type II hybrid implementation-effectiveness trial of strategies for depression care task-sharing in community health stations in Vietnam: DEP Project

BackgroundIt is not clear what the most effective implementation strategies are for supporting the enactment and sustainment of depression care services in primary care settings. This type-II Hybrid Implementation-Effectiveness study will compare the effectiveness of three system-level strategies for implementing depression care programs at 36 community health stations (CHSs) across 2 provinces in Vietnam.MethodsIn this cluster-randomized controlled trial, CHSs will be randomly assigned to one of three implementation conditions: (1) Usual Implementation (UI), which consists of training workshops and toolkits; (2) Enhanced Supervision (ES), which includes UI combined with bi-weekly/monthly supervision; and (3) Community-Engaged Learning Collaborative (CELC), which includes all components of ES, combined with bi-monthly province-wide learning collaborative meetings, during which cross-site learning and continuous quality improvement (QI) strategies are implemented to achieve better implementation outcomes. The primary outcome will be measured based on the RE-AIM framework (Reach, Effectiveness, Adoption, Implementation quality, and Maintenance) using indicators on implementation, provider, and client factors. The secondary outcome examines factors associated with barriers and facilitators of quality implementation, while the tertiary outcome evaluates the incremental cost-effectiveness ratio of services provided in the ES and CELC conditions, relative to UI condition for depression care. A total of 1,296 clients receiving depression care at CHSs will be surveyed at baseline and 6-month follow-up to assess mental health and psychosocial outcomes (e.g., depression and anxiety severity, health function, quality of life). Additionally, 180 CHS staff and 180 non-CHS staff will complete pre- and post-training evaluation and surveys at baseline, 6, 12, and 24 months.DiscussionWe hypothesize that the additional implementation supports will make mental health service implementation superior in the ES and CELC arms compared to the UI arm. The findings of this project could identify effective implementation models and assess the added value of specific QI strategies for implementing depression care in primary care settings in Vietnam, with implications and recommendations for other low- and middle-income settings. More importantly, this study will provide evidence for key stakeholders and policymakers to consider policies that disseminate, scale up, and advance quality mental health care in Vietnam.Trial registrationNCT04491045 on Clinicaltrials.gov. Registered July 29, 2020.

The moderating effect of knowledge-sharing on learning organisation and quality improvement practices

PurposeThe aim of this research is to determine the impact of a learning organisation (LO) on developing quality improvement practices (QIPs) and to propose knowledge-sharing (KS) as a moderator which is anticipated to support the beneficial effect of a LO on QIP. A further objective is to establish whether training provision raises the abilities of healthcare organisations (HCOs) to attain greater standards of QIP via a LO and KS.Design/methodology/approachA total of 240 responses, obtained from employees working at private HCOs in Jordan, comprised the valid dataset. Structural equation modeling (SEM) was utilised for data analysis. Multigroup analysis (MGA) was performed to compare the impact of workers who had or had not undergone training.FindingsThe findings indicated that QIP was significantly enhanced by LO. HCOs with the objective of converting a KS-moderated LO could attain improved QIP standards, but within the surveyed establishments, this effect was only appreciated at modest degrees. By performing MGA, no variations were identified in the impact of workers.Practical implicationsManagers should place more emphasis on training and learning within HCOs. However, respondents did indicate that their establishments had notable degrees of KS, suggesting a potential strength that could be used positively by the managerial hierarchy.Originality/valueThis study encompasses an original contribution to contemporary scholarship in the field of knowledge management and quality through its examination of the moderating effect of KS on LO and QIP.

Teaching quality improvement concepts to pharmacy students using the Evidence-based Practice for Improving Quality (EPIQ) workshop

Background and purposeDespite the benefits of quality improvement (QI) training, there is a scarcity of information on QI teaching formats for undergraduate pharmacy education. The Evidence-based Practice for Improving Quality (EPIQ) workshop was evaluated as a teaching format for a group of multi-year undergraduate pharmacy students, assessing knowledge acquisition and learner reactions. Educational activity and settingUsing a convergent mixed-method analysis, 10-item pre- and post-workshop multiple-choice questionnaires measured students' knowledge acquisition of foundational QI concepts. A six-item pre- and post-workshop survey and a voluntary post-workshop focus group evaluated students' attitudes towards QI training and the teaching format. Mann-Whitney U non-parametric test was used to analyze the quantitative data, while thematic analysis was applied to analyze the qualitative data. FindingsTwenty-nine pharmacy students participated in the workshop. There was a statistically significant improvement in pharmacy students’ QI knowledge before and after participating in the workshop (77% vs. 86%, P = .008). The evaluation of the EPIQ teaching format resulted in three important findings: (1) undergraduate pharmacy students identified a QI learning need; (2) the EPIQ workshop effectively provided foundational QI literacy for all pharmacy student years using a “learning by sharing” methodology and pharmacy-specific case studies; and (3) interested students may benefit from an experiential elective to apply QI techniques. SummaryThe perceived value of QI training for pharmacy students using the EPIQ workshop was demonstrated: students expressed an interest in lifelong learning and a desire to pursue QI projects at school, during a clinical rotation, or at work.

Transforming Education in Indonesian Higher Education Through the use of Metaverse to Improve Learning Quality

Essentially, technology can make things easier for humans to do. Government agencies, companies, and other institutions use technology, including educational institutions. During the COVID-19 pandemic, one of the technologies that has been widely discussed so far, the metaverse, emerged. The metaverse has great potential in the field of education. By leveraging the metaverse, educational institutions can create virtual environments that include elements such as Augmented Reality and Virtual Reality. In Indonesia, the metaverse concept and its application in education are still in the development and exploration stages. Metaverse can be used as a platform for holding lectures and teaching virtually. The application of the metaverse in higher education is still being developed and researched to better understand the potential and associated challenges. However, with the development of technology that continues to develop, the metaverse can be an innovative way to enhance the learning experience. The method used in this study was a qualitative method based on a literature review. Articles were obtained from Google Scholar or Harzing's Publish or Perish application. The process of searching for articles used the keywords "metaverse", "metaverse education", and "metaverse in higher education". There were 15 scientific articles obtained from various national journals, spanning 2020-2023. The obtained articles were then analyzed using the Bibliometric method. The bibliometric method can assist researchers to better understand the contents of the bibliography, as well as the directions and trends discussed in each article that has been collected.

Penerapan Fungsi Manajemen Pendidikan Dalam Meningkatkan Mutu Pembelajaran ISMUBA di SMP Muhammadiyah 1 Makassar

This study aims to determine the application of Management functions to ISMUBA learning at SMP Muhammadiyah 1 Makassar and ISMUBA joint learning at SMP Muhammadiyah 1 Makassar. The results of this study indicate that: First, the implementation of the education management function is very good, this is evidenced by the fulfillment of the stages: lesson planning, organizing, coordinating, implementing, monitoring and evaluating. Second, the quality of ISMUBA learning at SMP Muhammadiyah 1 Makassar is good because of the emphasis on: increasing worship and morals, growing social life, increasing self-confidence, increasing critical reasoning by participating in extracurricular activities and growing a creative spirit. Third, the implementation of education management functions namely planning, implementation and evaluation and Fourth, factors that support the implementation of management functions related to the performance of school principals, professional teachers, learning media and infrastructure. The inhibiting factor is the awareness of parents and students about the importance of quality education to provide support and limited funds for the benefit of learning quality improvement programs.

Influence of information presentation form on online learning based on dynamics theory of visual perception form

With the development of information technology, online learning has become an important way of teaching in colleges and universities. The importance of online learning is particularly prominent, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic. How to improve online learning quality is a common problem faced by educators. Online learning quality is closely related to information presentation form, so it is necessary to study the influence of information presentation form on online learning. Based on the dynamics theory of visual perception form and its operating principle, this study compares the differences in post-test scores, cognitive load and satisfaction between the information dynamics presentation form and the traditional information presentation form through a two-factor random experiment. The data analysis shows that information presentation form plays a significant role in improving students’ academic performance and reducing cognitive load. To a certain extent, there search proves the effectiveness of the information presentation form based on dynamics theory of visual perception form in promoting online learning. Relevant improvement suggestions are proposed to provide a reference and basis for the in-depth development of online learning and the improvement of online learning quality.

ANALISIS GAYA BELAJAR PESERTA DIDIK PADA PEMBELAJARAN IPAS KELAS IV DI SD NEGERI GAJAHMUNGKUR 04 SEMARANG

It is known that students’ learning styles vary, and thus it is imperative of teachers to acknowledges the differences. The purpose of this study is to discover the students’ IPAS learning style. Learning style is one of the learning forms that is in accordance to students’ characteristics, and could be a reason for teachers to improve learning quality. Moreover, it is easier for students to motivate themselves to learn. The research uses qualitative method. The data collection uses interview, ovservation, and documentation. Data validity is done by technique and source triangulation. Data analysis process uses data gatheting, data reduction, data presentation, and conclusions. The result of the research shows that the learning style of SDN Gajahmungkur 04 Semarang students’ on IPAS learning consists of visual characteristic much as 47% which means the students can understand problems while reading and able to solve learning questions by writing; Auditorial learning stylemuch as 33% which means students are able to understand better while the teacher is reading them the questions, able to know how to convey information gathered from the works orally, also able to understand the materials that is being presented orally; and kinesthetic learning style much as 20%, which means students prefer to solve problems in group, discuss, and not able to concentrate for a long period of time while sitting down. The result of the study shows that the learning style of the students of Grade IV SDN Gajahmungkur 04 Semarang consist of visual, auditory, kinesthetic, learning style, with the visual learning style as the most dominant among the rest.