Awareness Of Teachers Research Articles

Sustainable development awareness and integration in higher education: a comparative analysis of universities in Central Asia, South Caucasus and the EU

Education for sustainable development in universities is shaping the agenda in this area, demanding continuous improvement in quality. There is a trend towards integrating sustainability issues and the implementation of sustainable development goals into higher education. Universities responsible for educating SD professionals must teach knowledge and develop skills in line with the SDGs. However, there is insufficient attention to this in educational programs; more often it is implemented through disparate initiatives. The article presents research conducted in universities in the countries of Central Asia (Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan), South Caucasus (Georgia, Armenia) and the European Union (Italy, Bulgaria, Poland). The awareness of students and teachers about the SDGs, the problems of implementing SD were assessed, and ways to solve these problems were analyzed. Countries were divided into clusters for comparative analysis. The results show that students generally have limited knowledge about the global sustainable development goals, while teachers have a higher level of awareness. The article examines the contribution of education to raising students' awareness in the countries studied and their attitudes towards integrating sustainability into the curriculum. The questionnaire showed that the educational intervention significantly influences students’ intention to engage in sustainability. Overall, students demonstrate positive attitudes towards incorporating sustainability issues into their education. The results of a study conducted in higher education institutions in Central Asia, South Caucasus and the European Union showed that students are generally unaware of the sustainable development goals, their information received through the Internet, media and university studies is insignificant, while teachers are better informed. Students and teachers expressed the greatest concern about environmental, social and economic problems. At the same time, students of engineering, technical and medical fields are more informed about the SDGs compared to pedagogical and socio-humanitarian fields. To increase awareness, universities are encouraged to integrate sustainability education into various disciplines, conduct seminars, round tables, promote student participation in projects and research, and promote international cooperation and knowledge sharing.

Moving beyond cognition: an exploration into the metacognitive awareness of science teachers on STEM education

Moving beyond cognition: an exploration into the metacognitive awareness of science teachers on STEM education

Raising the (meta)pragmatic awareness of non-native pre-service teachers of L2 Italian with a telecollaborative data-driven learning project on formal email writing

This study aims to determine whether a data-driven learning approach in a telecollaborative setting can effectively aid in the preparation of non-native pre-service teachers (PSTs) of Italian concerning pragmatic aspects of the target language. The study outlines a 4-week telecollaboration module focusing on formal email writing, involving eight PSTs at an Austrian university paired with Italian students. The participants were asked to analyze specific parts of emails written by native and non-native speakers and plan a lesson. The data analyzed came from questionnaires as well as from materials produced during the module itself. Ten Italian university professors offered baseline data. Descriptive statistics and qualitative content analysis were employed. The results indicate, on one hand, a small but significant improvement in the PSTs’ understanding of target pragmatic phenomena after the intervention. On the other hand, not all the teaching strategies suggested in the module were fully grasped for potential future use by the PSTs. However, there is some evidence of PSTs’ autonomy in investigating, analyzing, and reflecting on pragmatic issues, offering a promising approach to enhancing teacher training in pragmatics.

Pre-service Teachers’ Perceived Importance of and Performance on Sustainable Development Goals

This study aimed to examine the awareness and performance of pre-service teachers in Taiwan regarding the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). A mixed-methods research approach was employed, utilizing a questionnaire survey to obtain quantitative data on pre-service teachers’ perceived importance of and performance on SDGs. Qualitative data were supplemented through interviews with professors and pre-service teachers at a university that incorporated SDGs into its pre-service teacher education courses. The findings revealed that pre-service teachers perform best in “Quality Education” and “Gender Equality.” Men with STEM(Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) fields demonstrated higher levels of awareness of sustainable development, and pre-service teachers majoring in STEM fields outperformed those in non-STEM fields in SDGs performance. Pre-service teachers identified “Good Health & Well-being,”“Life below Water,” and “Life on Land” as the indicators in most urgent need of improvement. Integrating the SDGs into teacher education programs can assist pre-service teachers in enhancing their awareness and performance regarding various SDG indicators.

The Role of Self-Intention in Mediating the Influence of Teacher Competency and YouTube Media on Learning Outcomes in Elementary School

Objective: Teachers create an intrinsic urge to continue to improve themselves and utilize YouTube media as a practical learning tool. On the other hand, students' self-intentions determine how actively they use YouTube media to deepen their understanding of arts and culture. This research explores the urgency and influence of teacher competence and YouTube media intensity on Arts and Culture learning outcomes through students' self-intentions. Method: The survey method was used to collect data based on probability sampling from 68 students at Elementary School 1 Surodikraman Ponorogo. Data collection was carried out using a questionnaire consisting of a Likert scale with four alternative answers. PLS-SEM analysis is used to analyze data and test and evaluate the construction of variables measuring problem-solving abilities. Results: The analysis shows that teacher competency on self-intention and self-intention on learning outcomes have an insignificant effect. Furthermore, self-intention was proven not to mediate teacher competency and YouTube media's influence on learning outcomes. Novelty: This study presents a novelty by showing that self-intention does not mediate these factors. This finding suggests that other factors may be more influential in mediating these effects, which could be investigated by future research. Recommendations for this research include training on teacher awareness and motivation in effectively using YouTube media.

Comparative Study of Intercultural Awareness Between Indonesia and Ghana in ELT

The globalization of education and increasingly multicultural nature of the classroom, English teachers must develop intercultural awareness and competence. However, comparative studies that specifically focus on the experiences of foreign English teachers are limited. Thus, the research aims to investigate and compare the similarities and differences of the intercultural awareness and practices of Indonesian and Ghanaian English teachers in the context of English language teaching. As well as the strategies of teaching materials and techniques they employ to promote intercultural understanding among their students. This research used qualitative methods within the framework of a comparative study design and data were collected through semi-structured interviews. The participants were 2 EFL teachers from Ghana and Indonesia. The researcher analyzed it to identify patterns by organizing, coding and summarizing the data into themes. The study's findings indicated the critical importance of integrating intercultural awareness in English teaching, emphasizing the recognition and value of cultural diversity. This motivates teachers to foster an inclusive, tolerant environment using culturally appropriate teaching materials and techniques, ensuring all students feel valued. The Ghanaian teacher in international schools promotes global cultural acceptance or called as intercultural awareness, blending diverse cultures into lessons, while the Indonesian teacher prioritizes local culture or basic cultural awareness in English teaching. However, this research has limitations on the application of integration, teaching materials and techniques in intercultural awareness in English language teaching. So that future research can explore these aspects more broadly and varied.

The Role of AI Technology in Constructing Digital English Classrooms in Underdeveloped Areas

As a key part of basic education, English education in primary schools is of great significance to the personal development of students and the construction of society and has received extensive attention from society. However, primary English education in underdeveloped regions of China is still relatively backward. In recent years, the rapid development of AI technology has realized information communication in education, which has become the key force in promoting the digital transformation of English classrooms in underdeveloped regions and the potential to bridge the education gap between areas. This paper is based on the teaching characteristics of the current primary school English subject, combined with the current development of AI technology applied to English teaching, for building the digital classroom of primary school English in underdeveloped areas puts forward the following relevant recommendations. China should accelerate the implementation of infrastructure construction and technology introduction in underdeveloped areas, and strengthen the training of digital literacy and media awareness for primary school English teachers. Primary schools in underdeveloped areas should use AI technology as a teaching aid to build a "double-teacher" English classroom teaching mode and a curriculum feedback platform based on this technology, to effectively promote the digital transformation of English classrooms in underdeveloped areas.

Beyond Access: Tackling Bullying to Ensure True Inclusion in Pakistan's Educational Landscape

Though Pakistan has been making progress in the field of inclusive education, mere integration of diverse learners in regular classrooms does not mean inclusive education. This paper claims that bullying is one of the major factors that hinder the process of comprehensive educational inclusion in Pakistan. There are, however, many challenges that hinder the implementation of inclusive education, including social exclusion, discrimination, and bullying of disabled and marginalized learners despite policies that promote their integration into regular schools. This opinion paper assesses the current phenomenon of inclusive education in Pakistan and its relation to bullying. It examines how ignorance of society, unawareness, and insufficient training of teachers lead to schools that cultivate bullying, especially of children with disabilities or those from different ethnic groups. The paper argues that the idea of inclusive education cannot be said to be fully realized if the bullying issue is not tackled, given that victims of bullying are, in essence, excluded from the learning process. In order to address this problem, the authors suggest several measures: policy changes, implementation of extensive anti-bullying programs, increasing the level of teacher awareness and preparedness in diversity and inclusion, as well as community involvement. In this way, Pakistan can move from adopting education as a right on paper to the provision of quality education that is more than just enrolling students and ensuring that they attend classes but that learners feel protected, appreciated, and supported to excel academically. This paper thus seeks to generate further dialogue among educators, policymakers, and researchers on the importance of tackling bullying as a core component of the inclusive education agenda in Pakistan and, hence, towards the formation of a more equitable and inclusive education system.

The Use of Extensive Reading in Promoting Communication in JHS Class: A Case of St. Joseph Practice JHS 1 Students

Extensive reading is a careful cognitive effort that allows individuals to decode the words on paper to extract meaning. The study was carried out to investigate the impact of Extensive Reading in Promoting Communication in JHS classes using St. Joseph Practice JHS in Tano South District of the Bono Ahafo of Ghana for the study. To achieve this aim, the following objectives were laid out to ascertain the teacher's awareness of the benefits of extensive reading and determine the techniques/strategies teachers employ to promote extensive reading for communication in St. Joseph Practice JHS 1. The research design used in this report is descriptive design, utilizing a questionnaire method to obtain information from the respondents for this project. Primary data were collected from the primary source, which questionnaire was used as an instrument of data collection, while secondary data were sources from textbooks, journals, newspapers and the internet. The data were presented in qualitative. Extensive reading is a useful strategy for students to improve their communication. The study provides other researchers with some reliable instruments, action procedures, and experimental findings for use in future research. To the researcher's knowledge, there are no studies about the effect of extensive reading on communication in St. Joseph Practice JHS in Tano South District of the Bono Ahafo. Based on the findings of the study, it was recommended that there is the need to enact a policy that encourages the construction of ultra-modern libraries in the District, especially Bechem, where St. Joseph Practice JHS is located to improve communication of the students, provision of relevant information resources and, qualified librarians to run such libraries and parents should encourage their children and wards to read at home and watch children educational television programmes.

Pengelolaan Limbah Plastik menjadi Ecobrick Sebagai Upaya Kolaborasi Mahasiswa KKN UIN Walisongo dengan SDN 2 Rowosari dalam Membangun Taman Ecobrick

This study examines the management of plastic waste into ecobricks through the collaboration of UIN Walisongo Real Work Lecture (KKN) students with SDN 2 Rowosari. The purpose of this study is to describe the process of managing plastic waste into ecobricks and analyze the impact of collaboration on environmental awareness at SDN 2 Rowosari. The research method used is descriptive qualitative with data collection techniques through observation, interviews, and documentation. The results show that the process of managing plastic waste into ecobricks involves the stages of collecting, washing, drying, and packaging plastic in bottles. The collaboration between KKN students and SDN 2 Rowosari proved effective in increasing the environmental awareness of students and teachers, as well as encouraging active participation in plastic waste management. The development of the Ecobrick Garden as a result of this collaboration is expected to be an innovative and sustainable model of environmental learning.

예비영⋅유아교사의 인권의식, 세계시민의식 및 다문화 태도가 다문화 교수역량에 미치는 영향

Objectives The purpose of this study was to investigate the effects of human rights awareness, global citizenship awareness, and multi-cultural attitudes of pre-service early childhood teachers on multi-cultural teaching competencies. Methods A questionnaire was conducted on 134 college students enrolled in the department of child education and Early Childhood Education in C. The Cronbach α coefficient was calculated to verify the reliability of the collected data, and Pearson correlation analysis was conducted to examine the relationship between human rights awareness, global citizenship, multi-cultural attitude, and multi-cultural teaching competencies of pre-service early childhood teachers. Multiple regression analysis was conducted to examine the effects of human rights awareness, global citizenship, and multi-cultural attitudes on multi-cultural teaching competencies. Results First, there was a positive and significant correlation between human rights consciousness, global citizenship, multi-cultural attitude, and multi-cultural teaching competencies variables. Second, it was found that multi-cultural attitudes and global citizenship had a significant effect on multi-cultural teaching competencies. Conclusions In order to develop the multi-cultural teaching capabilities of pre-service early childhood teachers, it is necessary to cultivate multi-cultural attitudes and global citizenship, and it is judged that it will provide basic data for the development of related programs.

‘Listen to our voice!’ using co-creation and art-based methods to explore the welfare and wellbeing of siblings of children with life-limiting conditions

ABSTRACT Sibling of children with a life-limiting condition (LLC) face challenge. Yet there is relatively little research specifically investigating the psychosocial impact on siblings living with a child with an LLC. A qualitative participatory methodology helped explore the experiences of nine siblings, aged 6–16, of children with an LLC: their perception of their wellbeing, coping strategies and needs, in England, UK. Data were gathered through an amalgamation of creative art activity and focus group audiotaped discussion. Three themes were identified; ‘dealing with uncertainty and stress’; ‘coping with being different’, and ‘spill over between home and school’. Despite the adversity, these children experienced, because of caring responsibilities and worry about their sibling with LLC, they demonstrated resilience and maturity. They did, however, experience schooling challenges and found making friends difficult. They felt school could help if teacher awareness was promoted and they had assistance in connecting to peers with shared life experiences.

The extent of female biology teachers awareness of scientific enlightenment

The aim of the current research is to study the extent of female biology teachers awareness of scientific enlightenment by answering the following question, For the purpose of answering this question, the author prepared a scale for scientific enlightenment that includes seven areas, which are (Biological knowledge, the mutual relationship between biology, society and the environment, translation of terms, science processes, scientific directions, scientific inclinations and scientific assessment), The scale consists of 50 items that distributed equally over the seven areas of scientific enlightenment. The items for the first four areas were objective which means the answer was either true or false (takes 0-1), as for the last three areas the answer alternatives were three-fold (agree, hesitant, disagree) or (3-2-1). The research sample consisted of female biology teachers of Baghdad/ Al-Rusafa Third Education Directorate, amounting to 105 biology schools, who were chosen randomly from the middle, secondary, and preparatory schools about 150 schools. The results of the research concluded that biology teachers possess scientific awareness, depending on these results, the author developed recommendations and proposals to complement this research.

Impact of Classroom Management Techniques on Students' Learning Effectiveness in Public Primary Schools: A Study in District Sanghar, Sindh

This study search into the critical features of classroom management techniques and their impact on students’ effective learning at public primary school level in district Sangahar Sindh. Effective classroom management is a base to lead high quality learning environment to assist student engagement that grow academic achievement. The research work to survey the present condition of classroom management implementation in public primary schools in district Sanghar analyze their impact on students learning outcome. This research employs a quantitative approach and analysis methods. A survey questions was conduct from primary school teachers in district Sanghar to collect data on their classroom management practices. The outcomes of this study analyze the most frequently used classroom management techniques by primary school teachers in district Sanghar examining the impact of these techniques on students’ academic achievement, engagement, behavior and analyze the relationship between classroom management practices and student learning outcome. The findings will be prepared precious awareness for teachers, policy makers, and education collaborator to make better classroom management process increase student learning and assist academic excellence in district Sanghar. The impact of classroom management techniques on students’ effective learning has significant relationship towards the development of active body of knowledge and result suggested authentication about these practices that support student success in all manners.

Perspective of Private Kindergarten Teachers on Pre-Coding Program in Early Childhood Education / Pandangan Guru Tadika Swasta Terhadap Program Pre-Coding dalam Pendidikan Awal Kanak-Kanak

Nowadays, learning coding has become a highly demanded teaching method to apply basic skills such as programming and computational thinking (CT) in line with current technological developments. Malaysia also takes this issue into account by introducing a pre-coding program for early childhood education. Pre-coding is an activity that teaches the concept of coding which is looking at computational thinking (CT) such as problem solving, logical thinking and creative thinking without involving the use of digital devices. This is because pre-coding is seen as more appropriate to be implemented for children in line with their developmental level who are in dire need of exploring the real world through physical activity. Therefore, this study aims to identify the views of private kindergarten teachers on pre-coding in early childhood education. This teacher's view is seen from the aspects of knowledge, awareness, interest and acceptance of the teacher about the pre-coding program in early childhood education. This study uses a quantitative research design with a cross-sectional survey method. A total of 144 private kindergarten teachers around the states of Perak, Selangor and Putrajaya were selected as the study sample. The research instrument uses a set of questionnaires to answer the research objectives by looking at the median value for each aspect. The findings of the study show that the median value is high for the aspects of knowledge, awareness, interest and acceptance of teachers about pre-coding for children. The study found that the median value of all four aspects is equal to a value of 4. Therefore, the implementation of the pre-coding program is very important to be introduced and implemented in the early teaching and learning of children to help children acquire new basic skills in line with the development of the world of technology.

ANALYSIS OF THE READINESS OF A SECONDARY SCHOOL FOR THE SYSTEMATIC APPLICATION OF A HUMOROUS APPROACH

Background. Pedagogical innovations aimed at the formation of a competitive national educational system require a primary analysis of the prevailing conditions "on the ground" for further successful practical implementation. The domestic general education school system is not flexible and adaptable to modern challenges and requirements, which forces teachers and practitioners to adapt any author's concepts and developments to existing realities and significantly affects the success of widespread application. Purpose. To determine the degree of readiness of the teaching staff and secondary school students to introduce humorous means and techniques into the educational process. Methods. The main method used is the analysis of the empirical data obtained during the diagnostic stage of experimental work at MBOU Gymnasium No. 123 in Barnaul. The processing and systematization of the information revealed during the survey and concretizing conversations made it possible to analyze the prevailing conditions for the use of humor in the middle and senior levels of a general education organization. Results. The results of diagnostics of the formed readiness of the teaching and student staff in the field of application of the humorous approach are presented and interpreted. The positive attitude of school students to the use of humor in the framework of pedagogical communication is determined. Insufficient awareness of teachers about the essence of the humorous approach and the possibilities of its application has been revealed. The willingness to master new pedagogical tools and techniques to reduce the distance in the «teacher-student» relationship has been demonstrated. Practical implications. They can be used to update the educational system, introduce new approaches to learning based on the active use of pedagogical communication.

Kindergarten teachers’ perspectives on sustainable development practices and observed practices

Purpose: Kindergartens are an important educational environment for the development of children at an early age, and they also play a crucial role in developing the values of sustainable development. The purpose of this study is to investigate kindergarten teachers’ perceptions of observable and sustainable development practices. Design, methodology, approach: Semi-structured interviews were conducted with 302 Saudi kindergarten teachers. Additionally, observation cards were utilized to collect data on actual practices of sustainable development in kindergartens. Data were analyzed using Nvivo12, a qualitative data analysis software, and descriptive analysis methods. The main themes were produced first, and then the perspectives were organized around them. Finding: The impact of social and cultural factors on the development of values, the lack of resources available to implement educational activities, and teacher awareness and training gaps were found to be the main barriers to the development of sustainable development values in kindergartens. Originality, value: To the best of the author’s knowledge, this is the first study in Saudi Arabia that has looked into the environmental and social perceptions of early childhood teachers about sustainable development practices, so the study’s findings can highlight the importance of reorienting teacher education programs toward sustainability in order to bridge knowledge and practice gaps.

Mind the Gap, Please!

This mixed-methods study investigates the mismatch between student use of AI for academic tasks and teacher awareness in Saudi Arabian higher education. Surveys of 78 teachers and 243 students in English for Specific Purposes courses at public and private universities included Likert-scale items and an open-ended question on AI tools' benefits, challenges, and impact on learning and academic integrity. The study reveals a significant gap between teachers' perceptions of students' AI skills and the reality of AI integration, leading to discrepancies in judging student knowledge and assessment authenticity. To address these challenges, the manuscript proposes strategies, including targeted professional development for teachers, swift adoption of best practices for ethical use of generative AI in classrooms, and fostering open dialogue within institutions. This research provides insights to inform teaching practices, curriculum development, and policy-making in higher education's evolving landscape. Future research could benefit from more comprehensive sampling to enhance generalizability

Exploring Teacher Awareness of Artificial Intelligence in Education: A Case Study from Northern Cyprus.

This study investigates the level of awareness among teachers regarding the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in education, focusing on whether this awareness varies according to socio-demographic characteristics, access to technology, and specific knowledge and beliefs about AI. Conducted in Northern Cyprus during the 2023-2024 academic year, this study employed a survey model with purposive and snowball sampling methods, involving 164 teachers. Teachers at different levels, namely, primary school, secondary school, high school, and university, were included in this study. The "Artificial Intelligence Awareness Scale", developed by Ferikoğlu and Akgün (2022), was used to measure AI awareness. Data normality was verified through skewness and kurtosis values, allowing for parametric statistical tests such as t-tests, one-way ANOVA, logistic regression, and chi-square analysis. This study explored the distribution of AI use across different school types and educational levels and assessed the impact of sub-dimensions of AI awareness on its application in teaching. Findings revealed no significant influence of teacher demographics (age, gender, education level, type of school, institution level, and monthly income) on AI awareness. However, usage patterns indicated that university lecturers were more likely to incorporate AI in their teaching, followed by primary and high school teachers, with secondary school teachers using it the least. A Multilayer Neural Network Analysis identified practical knowledge as the most critical factor influencing the use of AI in teaching (importance weight of 0.450), followed by beliefs and attitudes (0.298), relatability (0.148), and theoretical knowledge (0.104). These results highlight the importance of practical knowledge for fostering AI integration in educational practices, underscoring significant implications for teacher training and professional development programs.

Prevalence, risk factors, and parental perspectives of dental caries in children in Odisha: A mixed-method study

Background/objectiveDespite numerous advances in dentistry, the frequency of dental caries remains high, especially among children. Therefore, the study's objectives were to assess the prevalence of dental caries in school-aged children between ages 6–14 years, to identify the risk factors associated with dental caries and to explore parents' understanding and awareness of preventing dental caries among children. MethodA mixed method study was conducted in the rural areas of Cuttack and Jagatsinghpur districts in Odisha, India. Children were chosen from schools using a multistage sampling process. Pretested and standardised questionnaires were utilized to collect data from children, while interviews with parents and teachers were employed to collect qualitative data. The DMFT/DEFT index was calculated for children. Data were analysed using frequency, percentage and binary multiple logistic regression analysis. The interviews were analysed using thematic analysis. ResultA total of 419 children, 14 parents, and 12 teachers participated in the study. The findings of the current study reported the prevalence of dental caries in 60 % of children. In addition, age, a high frequency of sugar and chocolate consumption, and poor socioeconomic status were found to be associated with a high risk of dental caries. Furthermore, the results of the thematic analysis indicated parent and teacher awareness and understanding of dental caries; however, it highlights the need for improved oral health practices. ConclusionThese insights from qualitative and quantitative findings can guide the development and improvement of preventive interventions to combat dental caries through implementing oral health programs in schools, thereby fostering better oral health and overall well-being among the younger population.