Innovative Learning Methods Research Articles

Effective Use of an Innovative Learning Method: A Perspective from a Sri Lankan Setting

Introduction: Numerous medical schools have incorporated humanities and narrative medicine into their curricula to cultivate compassion and foster essential interpersonal abilities in medical students. These progressive educational approaches prove effective in cultivating empathy, ethical conduct, and professionalism among future healthcare practitioners. Methods: This qualitative study was conducted at the Faculty of Medicine, University of Kelaniya to study the effectiveness of an innovative learning method in enhancing active learning, critical thinking and personal professional development amongst first-year medical students. Newly graduated medical students, following exposure to a Training of the Trainer (TOT) program, served as facilitators for the training program, and insights from facilitators were gathered through audio-recorded focus group discussions. Following this, a thematic analysis was conducted to explore the interplay and correlations among the identified domains. Results: The study revealed that facilitators experienced a sense of empowerment after participating in the facilitator training program. They acknowledged that learning about learning itself was a novel experience, which they hadn't encountered during their time as students. Further, the findings indicated that junior medical graduates can successfully undergo training to facilitate a combination of five innovative active learning methods aimed to boost critical thinking and personal professional development among fresh medical students, resulting in high levels of acceptance and satisfaction among the facilitators. Conclusion: The results of this study support the idea that training facilitators can improve their skills in delivering programs that promote critical thinking and active learning among first-year medical graduates. Feedback from newly graduated medical professionals acting as facilitators indicated that with enthusiasm and motivation, junior healthcare workers could be successfully trained to facilitate in settings with limited resources.

Innovative Online Teaching and Learning Methods for a Post-Pandemic Period

Innovative Online Teaching and Learning Methods for a Post-Pandemic Period

Implementation Creative-Based Learning on Enhancing the Innovative Abilities of Education Students

This paper studies the classroom teaching mode under the category of innovative learning methods to improve the "innovative skills" scores of first-year education students in University. And learning is certainly different from the research of scientists; however, it also requires students to dare to get rid of the old, dare to make new, and dare to explore what they have learned with multiple ways of thinking. This study aims 1) to Use creativity-based learning to enhance the innovation skills of education major students. 2) to Compare the innovation skills of education major students before and after the implementation of creativity-based learning. This study mixed research method of both qualitative and quantitative approaches. An innovative research methodology was adopted, which is a comprehensive innovation project composed of components such as classroom activities, current teaching conditions, innovation topics, and questionnaires. The sample group consists of 100 first-year education major students from Chengdu Normal University in Chengdu, China, who were randomly selected through cluster sampling. The findings that the average score of students before learning training course was 98 points, and after learning training course, it increased to an average of 144 points, with an average difference of 56 points. The results indicate that after learning training course is better. In summary, the study on enhancing the innovative skills of education students through creative based learning demonstrated significant improvements

INNOVATIVE SCIENCE LEARNING STRATEGIES: COMBINING AUDITORY INTELLECTUALLY REPETITION (AIR) AND WINDOW SHOPPING METHODS

In the current era of globalisation and rapid technological advancement, the importance of science education cannot be overstated. However, traditional methods of teaching sciences frequently suffer from problems like poor student performance and poorly understood concepts. This study explores the combination of two innovative learning methods: Window Shopping and Auditory Intellectual Repetition (AIR). The AIR method encourages auditory and intellectual learning through questioning, while the Window Shopping method promotes interactive and exploratory learning. Through a comprehensive approach, this study examines the potential benefits and effectiveness of integrating this method into science education. All of them indicate that using AIR and Window Shopping can create a dynamic and multifaceted learning environment that increases student engagement, comprehension, and retention of academic concepts. It has been proven that an integrated approach promotes teamwork, deeper understanding of scientific subjects, and active engagement, all of which lead to better learning results.

Breaking the monotony: Exploring the approach of game-based learning in students’ understanding of antimicrobials and antimicrobial resistance

Objectives: The primary objective of the study was to evaluate students’ understanding of the subject through GBL compared to traditional didactic lectures. The secondary objective was to evaluate the perception and feedback of students regarding the GBL. Materials and Methods: After didactic lectures over a month, a pre-test was conducted for the whole batch. Following this, GBL was conducted for the entire batch. A virtual board numbered from 1 to 100 was prepared and played with virtual dice and game pieces. The board had colour-coded antibiotics (blue in colour), microorganisms (yellow in colour) and mutated organisms (red in colour). The player had to move either ahead or back based on the block he landed on. A set of questions were prepared, which varied from lower-order questions to higher-order thinking. The lower order questions included drug of choice, mechanism of action, uses and adverse effects, WhatsApp emoji-based questions, match the following, word puzzle and image-based questions. The higher-order questions included case scenarios with irrational antibiotic prescriptions and drug-resistant cases. The students had to analyse the treatment given and comment upon it. Furthermore, questions related to antimicrobial stewardship were asked so that students were able to understand the importance of the antimicrobial stewardship programme as well. After every question, a brief discussion about the condition and different options was done so that the students understand the subject and learn to critically evaluate the antimicrobials prescribed. After this activity, a post-test was conducted. Results: On comparing the pre-test (14.46 ± 0.29) and post-test scores (17.55 ± 0.26*), it was noted that students performed better in the post-test (*P < 0.0001). Students’ feedback regarding GBL revealed that this innovative teaching learning method was enjoyable. It helped them to interact and understand the concepts better. Conclusion: Therefore, virtual board game on antimicrobials is easy, affordable and can be implemented at every institution, especially in developing countries where there is rampant usage of antimicrobials.

Analisis Pengaruh Elemen Gamifikasi pada Aplikasi Pembelajaran Terhadap Motivasi Belajar Siswa SMA

The advancement of technology in the information era has significantly impacted the field of education, enabling more interactive and innovative learning methods. One such emerging innovation is the application of gamification technology in education, which aims to enhance students' learning motivation by applying game principles within non-game contexts. This study examines the impact of various gamification elements, including scores, missions, levels, achievements, feedback, avatars, and leaderboards, on students learning motivation. Using the multiple linear regression analysis method., the research found that all these elements significantly influence student motivation, with the leaderboard showing the highest impact. The leaderboard, which positions or ranks students based on performance, has proven to be a particularly strong motivator, with a regression coefficient of 0.234, surpassing other gamification elements. These findings provide practical guidance for educators and educational app developers to prioritize the leaderboard element in the design of gamified learning systems. This study’s results are expected to support more effective and interactive learning strategies, ultimately increasing student engagement and learning outcomes.

Exploring the Effectiveness of HyFlex Learning Model and Gather.town in Improving Cross-Cultural Competence of Kindergarten Teachers

With the increased glocalization in China, internationalization of education has become trends, requiring teachers to possess intercultural competence. This mixed-methods study aims to investigate the effectiveness of web-based teaching and learning models, particularly the HyFlex model and Gather.town, in fostering intercultural competence among kindergarten teachers. 80 teachers were randomly assigned to an experimental group (n=40) and a control group (n=40). The results of pre- and post-test showed that compared with the control group participating in the traditional program, the experimental group exhibited higher levels of intercultural mindfulness and empathy. Additionally, qualitative data were collected from observational field notes and semi-structured interviews. Findings indicated that the experimental group reported heightened awareness of biases, enhanced empathy, heightened engagement, effective application of intercultural skills. These results not only fill the research gap of Gather.town, but also give insights into innovative learning methods and teacher education.

Eye metrics are a marker of visual conscious awareness and neural processing in cerebral blindness.

Damage to the primary visual pathway can cause vision loss. Some cerebrally blind people retain degraded vision or sensations and can perform visually guided behaviors. These cases motivate investigation and debate on blind field conscious awareness and linked residual neural processing. A key challenge in this research is that subjective measures of blind field visual conscious awareness can be misleading. Alternatively, eye metrics, including pupil size and eye movements are promising objective markers of conscious awareness and brain activity. In this study, we examined stimulus-evoked changes in pupil size, blinking, and microsaccades in the sighted and blind field of cerebrally blind participants. Using standard analysis and innovative machine learning methods, our findings support that eye metrics can infer blind field conscious awareness, even when behavioral performance on a visual perception task indicated otherwise. Furthermore, these eye metrics were linked to blind field visual stimulus-evoked occipital cortical field potentials. These findings support recording eye metrics in cerebral blindness and highlight potential clinical applications, including tracking the recovery of conscious vision and visual neural processing.

Features and organizational forms of youth participation in scientific activity in modern Russia

The article is focused on the study of the features and main organizational forms of youth participation in scientific activity in modern Russia. The study aims to identify key factors driving young people’s engagement in research activities. The author proposes a structured approach to research and development at universities and research institutes. The article highlights the importance of an integrated approach, involving the provision of infrastructure, support by educational institutions and the state, mentorship, and access to information resources. Special emphasis is placed on developing educational programs that integrate academic and practical elements and introducing innovative learning methods such as scientific debate. In addition, the article discusses measures to promote student involvement in research, including access to scientific libraries and data analysis tools. The main findings of the study indicate the importance of continuous updating the information base and greater youth participation in scientific events, contributing to a more efficient distribution of resources and efforts

Research on Collaborative Creativity in Innovative Humanities through a Hyper-Connected Society and Educational Networks1

Among the transitional changes in a hyperconnected society, humanities and liberal arts education at universities needs to develop innovative courses and new learning methods and contents as a Co-Education Network for the MZ generation, which will be the HomoConnectus generation. For this research, the researcher was selected for the <Creative Convergence Engineering Human Resources Support Project> organized by the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy in 2020 to develop an innovative humanities program for engineering students at C University in Seoul, and to conduct the <Posthumanism Reading Education Program for Engineering in the Fourth Industrial Era>. It was then continuously selected as the <Creative Convergence Engineering Resources Support Project> in 2021, and the researcher developed and proceeded with the ｢ Collaborative Creativity Reading Education for Engineering Students at C University in Seoul. Secondly, from 2020 to ｣ 2024, the researcher collaborated with the central library of the university located in small and medium-sized cities in Chungnam to share innovative humanities programs for engineering students at C University in Seoul and other majors such as Big Data, Virtual Reality, Drone Information and Multimedia, and N University students in health care.</br>Through these research results, researchers have come to recognize that it is not just the establishment of a system but the expertise of teachers in charge of innovative education that should be a prerequisite for cultivating cooperative creativity. In addition, in this process, the significance of innovative humanities research was newly discovered in that innovative humanities through the educational network aims for fairness in education in targeting learners from various backgrounds. In addition, when a research foundation centered on cooperative practice is established, it is expected that innovative humanities as an educational network (Co-Education Network) aimed at super connectivity will be more helpful in educational innovation in a hyperconnected society in the significance of cooperative creativity.

Modernizing Learning Media: Educational Content Design Training Using the Canva and Flipbook Platforms

The development of digital technology has brought significant transformation in the world of education, requiring teachers to improve their abilities in innovative learning methods. This research focuses on training in using the Canva and Flipbook applications as tools in developing digital learning media. Initial observations show that many teachers still use conventional media due to limited time and knowledge in design. Through a workshop held on October 5 2024, 54 participants from various educational institutions were trained to develop digital educational content. The results of the training show an increase in teacher competence in using Canva's advanced features and techniques for creating digital interactive books using Flipbook. Participants successfully integrated multimedia elements into learning, creating a more interesting and interactive learning experience. This workshop also builds professional networks between students and teachers, and increases teacher motivation to continue developing their digital competencies. In conclusion, this activity succeeded in improving the quality of the teaching and learning process through more effective use of digital technology.

PPKn Teacher Learning Strategies in Overcoming Lack of Interest in Learning among Students at SMAN 5 Palu

This research aims to explore the success of Pancasila and Citizenship Education (PPKn) teachers at SMAN 5 PALU in overcoming students' lack of interest in learning at school. The method used in this research is a qualitative approach by collecting data through observation, interviews and document analysis. The research results show that the learning strategies implemented by PPKn teachers at SMAN 5 Palu, such as the use of good communication, active learning methods, integration of social issues, and use of technology, have succeeded in increasing student involvement in the learning process. By implementing interesting and relevant activities, students feel more motivated to understand the material being taught. Apart from that, students' involvement in extracurricular activities and social projects also contributes positively to their interest in Civics lessons. The conclusion of this research confirms that the success of PPKn teachers at SMAN 5 PALU in making learning interesting and relevant is very important to increase students' interest and motivation to learn. These findings suggest the need for further development of innovative learning methods to support effective citizenship education.

Learning method innovation: Integrating projects for holistic development of early childhood.

Background : Innovative learning methods are essential in early childhood education to support their holistic development, encompassing cognitive, social, emotional, and physical aspects. However, the implementation of monotonous learning methods often reduces children's interest in learning. The Project-Based Learning (PjBL) model offers a relevant approach to enhancing children's creativity and collaborative skills.Aim.:This study aims to analyze the implementation of PjBL in improving the creativity and collaboration skills of early childhood learners and to provide practical guidance for educators.Methode:This study employs a descriptive qualitative approach, with data collected through observation, interviews, and documentation.Result : The findings reveal that the implementation of PjBL through thematic, partial, and occasional approaches is effective in enhancing children's engagement in the learning process. Children demonstrated improved creativity, independence, and collaboration skills. Teachers also played a significant role as facilitators throughout the project implementation process.Conclusion.: This research provides a new contribution by exploring the implementation of PjBL in a local context, specifically in early childhood education in Indonesia. It bridges the gap between theory and practice, which has previously focused more on general applications without emphasizing children's creativity and collaboration. These findings support the development of the Merdeka Curriculum by prioritizing active, collaborative, and contextual learning relevant to the developmental needs of early childhood learners. Thus, PjBL proves to be a relevant learning model, encouraging active exploration, mastery of 21st-century skills, and meaningful learning experiences, while simultaneously serving as a solution to improve the quality of learning aligned with children's developmental needs.

Urban Water-Energy consumption Prediction Influenced by Climate Change utilizing an innovative deep learning method

The growing global demand for water and energy has created an urgent necessity for precise forecasting and management of these resources, especially in urban regions where population growth and economic development are intensifying consumption. Shenzhen, a rapidly expanding megacity in China, exemplifies this trend, with its water and energy requirements anticipated to rise further in the upcoming years. This research proposes an innovative Convolutional Neural Network (CNN) technique for forecasting water and energy consumption in Shenzhen, considering the intricate interactions among climate, socio-economic, and demographic elements. The proposed approach integrates a CNN model with an Enhanced Gorilla Troops Optimization (EGTO) algorithm to demonstrate superior performance compared to other leading methods in terms of accuracy and reliability. The results show a strong correlation between the simulated and observed data, with a correlation coefficient of 0.87 for water consumption and 0.91 for energy consumption, indicating a high level of agreement between the simulated and real-world data. Also, it is indicated that the new technique can accurately forecast water and energy consumption, achieving a mean absolute error (MAE) of 0.63 and a root mean square error (RMSE) of 0.58, respectively. The research indicates that the suggested approach can promote policymakers and stakeholders in making well-informed decisions by delivering precise predictions of water and energy usage. This, in turn, can facilitate better resource distribution, minimize waste, and promote greater sustainability. The study emphasizes the necessity of incorporating climate change and socio-economic factors into the forecasting process and showcases the proposed method’s potential to aid decision-making in this domain.

Multi-Agent Hierarchical Graph Attention Actor-Critic Reinforcement Learning.

Multi-agent systems often face challenges such as elevated communication demands, intricate interactions, and difficulties in transferability. To address the issues of complex information interaction and model scalability, we propose an innovative hierarchical graph attention actor-critic reinforcement learning method. This method naturally models the interactions within a multi-agent system as a graph, employing hierarchical graph attention to capture the complex cooperative and competitive relationships among agents, thereby enhancing their adaptability to dynamic environments. Specifically, graph neural networks encode agent observations as single feature-embedding vectors, maintaining a constant dimensionality irrespective of the number of agents, which improves model scalability. Through the "inter-agent" and "inter-group" attention layers, the embedding vector of each agent is updated into an information-condensed and contextualized state representation, which extracts state-dependent relationships between agents and model interactions at both individual and group levels. We conducted experiments across several multi-agent tasks to assess our proposed method's effectiveness, stability, and scalability. Furthermore, to enhance the applicability of our method in large-scale tasks, we tested and validated its performance within a curriculum learning training framework, thereby enhancing its transferability.

Exploring Teachers’ Perception on Project Based Learning (PJBL) in Teaching Speaking of Report Text at Junior High School

At the junior high school level, the ability to speak English, especially in the form of report text, is an important focus in the curriculum. One innovative learning method that is widely applied at various levels of education is Project Based Learning (PjBL). Using PjBL in learning can contribute to supporting the teaching and learning process and developing students' speaking skills. This research explores teachers' perspectives regarding implementing Project-Based Learning (PjBL) in teaching speaking report text. The focus of this research is to understand teachers' perceptions of the implementation of PjBL in speaking skills, their approach to planning, implementing, and assessing PjBL, as well as the benefits and challenges they face. Data for this study was gathered through interviews and documentation using the case study methodology. The results showed that teachers believed that PjBL increased student engagement, provided real-world experience, increased motivation, and allowed peer-feedback. PjBL implementation includes three main stages: planning, implementation, and assessment. The benefits identified from implementing PjBL include improving students' pronunciation skills, vocabulary knowledge, creativity, and self-confidence. However, challenges include limited time allocation, diverse student learning styles, and uneven student participation. These findings can contribute to educators optimizing the use of PjBL to improve students' speaking abilities.

TPRoGI: a comprehensive rock glacier inventory for the Tibetan Plateau using deep learning

Abstract. Rock glaciers – periglacial landforms commonly found in high-mountain systems – are of significant scientific value for inferring the presence of permafrost, understanding mountain hydrology, and assessing climate impacts on high-mountain environments. However, inventories remain patchy in many alpine regions, and as a result they are poorly understood for some areas of High Mountain Asia such as the Tibetan Plateau. To address this gap, we compiled a comprehensive inventory of rock glaciers for the Tibetan Plateau, i.e., TPRoGI (v1.0), developed using an innovative deep learning method. This inventory consists of a total of 44 273 rock glaciers, covering approximately 6000 km2, with a mean area of 0.14 km2. They are predominantly situated at elevations ranging from 4000 to 5500 m a.s.l., with a mean of 4729 m a.s.l. They tend to occur on slopes with gradients between 10 and 25°, with a mean of 17.7°. Across the plateau, rock glaciers are widespread in the northwestern and southeastern areas, with dense concentrations in the Western Pamir and Nyainqêntanglha, while they are sparsely distributed in the inner part. Our inventory serves as a benchmark dataset, which will be further maintained and updated in the future. This dataset constitutes a significant contribution towards understanding, future monitoring, and assessment of permafrost on the Tibetan Plateau in the context of climate change. The dataset is available at https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.10732042 (Sun et al., 2024a).

Strategi Kepala Sekolah Dalam Meningkatkan Mutu Pendidikan di MTS Al-Munawaroh

Education is one of the important factors in the progress of a nation, and improving the quality of education is one of the main priorities of the Indonesian government. To achieve these goals, school principals have a strategic role in managing and developing educational resources. This study aims to identify and analyze the strategies implemented by principals at MTs Al-Munawaroh in improving the quality of education. A qualitative approach was used to explore various aspects related to practices, policies and challenges faced by principals in an effort to improve the quality of education. Primary data sources are principals and teachers. Secondary data from relevant books and journals. The results showed that principals at MTs Al-Munawaroh implemented several important strategies, including improving teachers' pedagogical competence through regular training and workshops, as well as using innovative and technology-based learning methods. Principals also implement regular learning supervision to ensure that the learning process runs in accordance with established standards. In addition, the involvement of parents and the community in school activities is an important strategy in supporting the development of education quality, which is organized through the School Council. Improving facilities and infrastructure is also a major focus in supporting the quality of learning. With these strategies, MTs Al-Munawaroh has succeeded in creating a conducive and quality educational environment. This research is expected to provide insight for other schools that want to improve the quality of education through a similar approach.

Upaya Peningkatan Hasil Belajar Menyambut Usia Baligh melalui Pembelajaran Problem Based Learning (PBL) pada Siswa Kelas IV SDN 126/1 Penerokan

This study aims to improve students' learning outcomes on the topic of approaching puberty through the implementation of the Problem-Based Learning (PBL) model in the fourth grade at SDN 126/1 Penerokan. The research method used is Classroom Action Research (CAR), conducted in two cycles, each consisting of planning, implementation, observation, and reflection phases. The research subjects were 30 fourth-grade students. Data collection techniques included observation, interviews, learning outcome tests, and documentation, while data analysis was carried out descriptively using both quantitative and qualitative approaches. The results indicate that implementing the PBL model significantly enhanced students' learning activities, teacher performance, and learning outcomes. In the preliminary stage (pre-cycle), the student learning mastery level was only 40%, with an average score of 65. After applying the PBL model in Cycle I, improvements were observed, with the average score rising to 75 and the mastery level reaching 63.33%. However, challenges remained, such as students’ limited understanding of the PBL steps and minimal participation in group discussions. Adjustments were made in Cycle II, including the use of more interactive learning media, clearer teacher guidance, and increased student motivation. Consequently, the students' average score rose to 85, and the learning mastery level reached 100%. Student engagement during the learning process also improved from 70% in Cycle I to over 90% in Cycle II. Observations of teacher performance revealed that their ability to manage PBL-based learning increased from 80% in Cycle I to 95% in Cycle II. The study concludes that the Problem-Based Learning model significantly enhances students’ learning outcomes while fostering critical thinking, collaboration, and problem-solving skills. Based on the success achieved in both cycles, the research recommends broader implementation of the PBL model, particularly for topics requiring in-depth understanding, such as approaching puberty. This study also contributes to the development of innovative and contextual learning methods in primary schools.

Peran Supervisi Pendidikan dalam Meningkatkan Kualitas Pengajaran dan Pembelajaran di SD 089 Panyabungan

Educational supervision in elementary schools is an activity to improve the quality of learning in elementary schools. Educational supervision must also adapt to existing technological developments. For its implementation, supervision is carried out through various processes in the aspect of problem solving that aims to increase teacher effectiveness and efficiency. In addition, it also functions to improve the quality of learning in Indonesia which until now has not met the standards and is far from what is expected. The role of supervision here is responsible for improving teacher learning by following the development of science and technology and the use of supervision techniques. Based on the results of the data analysis, it was obtained that Educational Supervision has a role in the quality of teaching. In this article, the literature study method is used. This article will discuss the role of educational supervision in improving the quality of learning. This article will discuss the definition of educational supervision, the role of educational supervision in improving the quality of learning. The implementation of supervision is expected to run well so that the implementation of learning. Therefore, a supervisor needs to have an understanding and awareness of educational supervision. This article aims to describe the concept of educational supervision to improve the quality of learning in the era of independent learning. This study aims to analyze the role of supervision in improving the quality of continuous learning at SD 089 PANYABUNGAN. Identification of potential and individual teacher needs through observation and coaching processes allows for the preparation of targeted professional development programs. Including. Implementation of innovative learning methods is encouraged through supervisory support that provides related resources and training.