Learning Obstacles Research Articles

EFL students’ strategies and obstacles in pronunciation self-regulated learning through TikTok: insights from Indonesian universities

Self-regulated learning (SRL) is crucial for mastering English pronunciation, specifically for an autonomous learning environment, including TikTok application. The present study aims to explore students’ experiences while practicing English pronunciation using TikTok as self-regulated learning. This study was designed with a qualitative case study approach. The researcher used reflection sheets and semi-structured interviews to garner data. Data were analyzed employing an interactive model. The selected participants in this research were university EFL students who learned pronunciation via TikTok. The research findings reported that the students used metacognitive strategy for independent planning, knowledge, and problem-solving for learning difficulties. Motivational strategy was also pivotal in learning pronunciation and maintaining motivation. Likewise, behavioral strategy was carried out for practicing process and shaping a conducive environment to learning activities. Nonetheless, several obstacles were encountered by the students, including lack of immediate feedback, unstructured content, low motivation, and distractions during learning. Low motivation and distraction were considered the main obstacles, which made pronunciation one of the most difficult language components in the context of SRL. This study provides practical implications for how TikTok application benefits students’ pronunciation skills, especially in self-regulated learning.

Initial Analysis of the Implementation of Biology Learning in the Merdeka Curriculum

The Merdeka Curriculum is a curriculum policy that provides schools the freedom to develop a curriculum according to the needs and learning environment of the students. This curriculum, which has been in place for the past three years, must be evaluated on a micro level. This study aims to reveal the implementation of biology learning in the Merdeka Curriculum at State High Schools in Padang City. A survey method using a questionnaire instrument consisting of 70 statements regarding lesson planning, learning implementation, learning assessment, the Pancasila student profile, and learning obstacles was used to collect data. The research sample consisted of 34 biology teachers and 100 students at State High Schools in Padang City. The results showed that the aspect of lesson planning scored 78.78% in the good category, the aspect of learning implementation scored 80.82% in the good category, the element of learning assessment scored 79.26% in the good category, the aspect of the Pancasila student profile scored 78.04% in the good category, and learning obstacles scored 43.06% in the small category. Overall, the implementation of biology learning in the Merdeka Curriculum at State High Schools in Padang is in a good category with minor obstacles.

The Effectiveness of Corner Online Learning During a Pandemic

This study aims to describe the effectiveness of online learning during the COVID-19 pandemic in PJOK subjects. This study uses a quantitative descriptive research design with a one-shot case study approach using survey methods. Data analysis techniques using quantitative descriptive analysis with percentage data. The results showed that during the COVID-19 pandemic 100% of teachers continued to provide PJOK learning, 66.7% of teachers used online learning methods 22.2% of PJOK learning was by the lesson plan, and 66.7% according to the lesson plans but not coherently 66.7% used WhatsApp group learning media, 66.7 % of students enthusiastic and participating well in learning 77.8% of teachers working with parents of students so that the PJOK learning process continues 44.4% of teachers say learning is by lesson plans 77.8% assessment based on a collection of assignments and exams 88.9% of teachers say assessment on online learning is not effective and 88.9% of obstacles in PJOK learning are difficulty accessing the internet.

Language and Identity: The Challenges of Language Adaptation and Cultural Identity for East Asian Immigrant Students in Western Educational Systems

This paper explores the challenges of language adaptation and cultural identity faced by East Asian immigrant students in Western educational systems. Through an analysis of relevant literature and case studies, the paper seeks to uncover how language adaptation impacts the academic performance, social interactions, and cultural identity of these students. Utilizing both qualitative and quantitative research methods, the study examines the language learning obstacles encountered by East Asian immigrant students and their effects on academic achievement, while also revealing the profound influence of language adaptation on cultural identity. The findings indicate that language barriers significantly affect students' academic performance and may also lead to social isolation and identity conflicts. To better support East Asian immigrant students in adapting to Western educational systems, the paper offers several strategic recommendations, including comprehensive language support, cultural sensitivity training, and enhanced mental health services. These measures aim to foster the holistic development of East Asian immigrant students, helping them to find self-identity in a new cultural environment. In conclusion, the paper calls on educational policymakers and schools to implement more inclusive and supportive measures to facilitate the successful integration of East Asian immigrant students into their new cultural contexts.

The Challenges of Changing Active to Passive Voice Towards the Third Grade Students of Muhammadiyah Tangerang University

Grammar seems to be an unavoidable challenge for most learners, especially when it comes to acquiring Active to Passive Voice. Active sentences are sentence patterns where the subject does work, and passive sentences are sentence patterns where the subject accepts work. This is a difficult time for English Education students at Muhammadiyah University, Tangerang. The purpose of this research is to find out students' challenges in learning Active to Passive Voice and how they deal with these problems. The selected participants were 12 students from the Intermediate English Grammar Class of 2022. The research method used was qualitative. Data collection was carried out through tests and interviews. The data shows that students have three major difficulties in changing Active to Passive Voice such as placing subjects and objects, using auxiliary verbs, and determining past participles. In addition, two strategies are used by students to overcome learning obstacles. Through understanding formulas to help them master active and passive learning and doing a lot of active and passive exercises to help them better understand the active and passive material.

PjBL-based digital history model to improve historical concept skills and historical consciousness

Digital history-based project-based learning (PjBL) in history learning is a learning medium that can provide a special attraction for students who can improve historical concept skills and historical awareness. However, there are still many teachers who have not used it, so it is very important to study it. This research aims to analyze the influence of the digital history based PJBL model in improving historical concept skills and historical awareness. The method used is quasi-experimental with two classes, experimental and control. The population used class XI high school students in Lampung, Indonesia and the sample size was 213. Cluster random sampling was used to determine sampling, while data collection was in the form of test instruments. The test instrument questions were analyzed using the gain score and Kruskal-Walli’s test to determine the increase in historical concept skills and historical awareness with the help of statistical package for the social sciences (SPSS) 26. The research results confirmed that digital history based PjBL was effective in increasing historical concept skills and historical awareness with a high score, making it the best choice to overcome obstacles in history learning.

THE REFLECTION OF DIDACTICAL DESIGN RESEARCH LEARNING AS AN EFFORT OF ELEMENTARY SCHOOL TEACHER EDUCATION (ESTE) LECTURERS’ PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

The determining factors for the success of the learning process are students and the teacher/lecturer as the person most responsible for implementing the learning process. This study aimed to describe the process of learning reflection as the professional development of Elementary School Teacher Education (ESTE) lecturers based on Didactical Design Research (DDR) in learning the Elementary Science Basic Concepts course. The method used in this research is qualitative. The research design used is phenomenology. This research was conducted at the ESTE Study Program, one of the tertiary institutions in Cimahi City. The participants in this study were an ESTE lecturer. Data collection techniques used in this study were participant observation, interviews, and focus group discussions. The data analysis technique used was Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis (IPA). The results showed that there were several learning obstacles in the form of epistemological obstacles, which occurred due to students' lack of knowledge related to the concepts they were learning and caused students to experience misconceptions. Then a hypothetical learning trajectory is compiled as a series of learning paths that students go through to achieve more meaningful learning goals. The limitation in this study is that the analysis of each step in the DDR process has not been fully described, so that for further research each step can be clearly described to see a more real impact from the lecturer professional development process that has been implemented.

Microsoft Power BI untuk Analisis Data Pembelajaran Siswa di SMK Reformasi Kota Jakarta Barat

Data analysis is very crucial nowadays. Educational Institutions in order to improve services and better understand the conditions of the learning process of their students need more in-depth data analysis in order to get an overview of the condition of student learning outcomes, obstacles experienced, and opportunities to improve the quality and service of Education for their students. Data analysis can be done quite easily using power BI, where the raw data to be used can be in the form of excel that has been used by SMK Reformasi before. This will make it easier for partners to improve condition assessments with minimal changes to existing systems and more optimal efforts. On the occasion of this community service activity, we will explain and guide the teachers of SMK Reformasi so that they can use power BI to make reports and analyze data on their students. With increased understanding and application of deeper data analysis, it is expected to be able to apply the most appropriate teaching method for each subject taught. This will certainly have an impact on student learning outcomes and student satisfaction and parents as well as increased competition and reputation of SMK Reformasi.

Social learning and the acquisition of information and knowledge—a network approach for the case of technology adoption

Abstract The complexity of agricultural innovations and heterogeneity of circumstances of technology application, outcomes, and social network structures have often led to obstacles in social learning and suboptimal adoption. In this article, we examine technology diffusion by focusing on the roles of peer adoption decision, peer experience, and network structures, using survey data from 500 farm households in Northern Ghana to generate social network contacts. Our results reveal that learning from peer experiences matter more in the diffusion process than just peer adoption decisions alone. We also find that social learning and the likelihood of adoption are higher when peers are central nodes, and particularly when they belong to cohesive subgroups, but lower when they are in highly segregated networks. Our results shed new light on the role of central agents, since highly cohesive neighbourhoods seem to promote diffusion more in high-modularity networks than central nodes.

Learning obstacles on fractions: A scoping review

This scoping review aims to consolidate the research that has been conducted on fractional learning challenges, with a particular emphasis on the various student groups, intervention strategies, outcomes, and specific learning problems. The research finds essential research topics and relevant papers and extracts data in order to gain an understanding of the intricate nature of fraction learning. The technique utilized in this study is a five-stage process. The preliminary literature searches produced a total of twenty-three articles, seven of which were chosen for a more in-depth examination. These publications covered a variety of themes, including the effectiveness of manipulatives, strategies for accommodating students who struggle with mathematics, focused training interventions, and instructor guidance. The findings of this research shed light on the myriad of difficulties associated with learning fractions. These difficulties range from basic conceptual and procedural comprehension to unique educational obstacles for a wide variety of student populations, including those with learning disabilities. The study focuses on a variety of intervention tactics, such as accommodations, strategic training, and the utilization of manipulatives, with the objective of enhancing problem-solving abilities, conceptual comprehension, and procedural proficiency in fractions. This all-encompassing examination highlights the ubiquity of misconceptions and the necessity of explicit training. It also highlights the usefulness of direct instruction, strategic education, and problem-solving exercises in improving students' comprehension of fractions. In order to overcome problems in learning fractions and to improve mathematical education, the findings advocate for the continuation of research and the incorporation of effective pedagogical approaches.

Learning Obstacle of Students in Geometrical Sequence and Series

Geometrical sequence and series are mathematic topics that should be mastered by students, but some students encounter obstacles in learning these topics. This research aims to identify the learning obstacle by students in solving geometrical sequence and series problems. The research question was what kind of learning obstacles students face in the topic of geometrical sequence and series. The research is qualitative method with a case study research design. The participants were students of senior high school in Cirebon. Data collection was done by conducting tests and interviews. The test method was to identify the learning obstacles faced by the students and interviews as supporting data. The results show that students meet learning obstacles in solving geometrical sequence and series problems, namely ontogenical obstacle, didactical obstacle, and epistemological obstacles. Ontogenical obstacles were experienced by those students who do not understand the concept of geometrical sequence material, and that the answer written was wrong. The didactical obstacle is experienced by those students who find it easier to do it manually compared to using formulas in solving geometrical sequences and series problems. An epistemological obstacle is experienced by those students who are not able to write down the correct answers because the questions are different from habits. Keywords: geometrical sequence and series, learning obstacle, senior high school

Learning Obstacles of Junior High School Students in Computational Thinking on Number Pattern Lessons

This qualitative research employed a phenomenological approach with the aim of describing students’ learning obstacles in computational thinking related to the lesson on number patterns. This study took place at one of the MTsN schools in Makassar, involving 74 students of grade 8th , out of which 12 students were selected for interviews. The research employed tests, questionnaires, and interview guidelines as research instruments. The results revealed that students faced various learning obstacles, including (a) ontogenical obstacles such as instrumental ontogenical obstacle, psychological ontogenical obstacle, and conceptual ontogenical obstacle; (b) epistemological obstacles, encompassing difficulties in pattern recognition, abstraction, and generalization due to limitations in students’ contextual abilities to solve problems related to number patterns; and (c) didactical obstacles, including limitations in the teaching of number pattern lesson. The learning process fails to involve students in the process of abstraction and , resulting in incomplete material presentation. Moreover, it lacks emphasis on students’ thinking process during abstraction and generalization process, and places less emphasis on problem decomposition and algoritmic thinking. Keywords: computational thinking, junior high school, learning obstacles, number pattern lessons

Learning Obstacles of Junior High School Students on the Concept of Triangle

Geometry is one of the important topics in school mathematics. Many people solve daily life problems using geometry, including the concept of triangles. However, many students still have obstacles in learning the concept of triangles. This study aims to analyze students’ learning obstacles on the concept of triangle. A qualitative research along with a case study was conducted on 45 students of 9th grade, studying at one of the junior high schools in Majalengka, West Java, Indonesia. The data were collected using triangulation which included document analysis, test, and interview. The results showed that students experienced several types of learning obstacles, including students facing issues in incomplete or inadequate presentation of triangle material (didactical obstacle); their inability to use the triangle concept in the context of non-routine questions (epistemological obstacle); and their inability to follow the learning demands about the definition of triangle, the types of triangles, and the area of triangle (ontogenic obstacle), so that it is indicated that students have problems in understanding the concept of triangle. The results of this study can be used as a reference for developing a more optimal didactical design. Keywords: junior high school, learning obstacles, triangle

Learning Obstacles in the Concept of Quadrilateral Constructed Areas

This study aims to describe the learning obstacle in the concept of quadrilateral constructed areas based on the meaning obtained by students. The research method used is a qualitative method with a case study design. The participants in the research were 26 students of grade VII from one of the Bungo State Junior High Schools. The data collection was carried out by testing the respondents’ abilities, interviewing them, and then conducting an in-depth analysis of the obstacles experienced by students. Based on the research conducted, it was revealed that epistemological obstacles arise because students understanding about the given problem is different from the usual context. Epistemological obstacle arise in the form of students’ limited knowledge in solving problems related to the concept of the area of a rectangular dataset. Ontogenic obstacles are related to students’ lack of concentration and readiness in the teaching and learning process. Keywords: junior high schools, learning obstacles, quadrilateral constructed areas

Students' Errors in Solving Powers and Roots Based on AVAEM (ARITH, VAR, AE, EQS, and MATH) Categories

A power can be seen as the product of multiplying a number by itself, whereas the root is the opposite of power. These topics are very important to be understood by junior high school students. This study aims to describe students’ errors in solving powers and roots tasks based on AVAEM (ARITH, VAR, AE, EQS, and MATH) categories. The type of this research is qualitative research with a case-study design. The subjects of this research were 4 students of grade 9, at a junior high school in Banjarmasin, South Borneo. Data were collected using tests and interviews. During the study, it was found that errors made by students included errors in applying arithmetic operations (ARITH), errors in understanding and distinguishing the roles of literal symbols (VAR), errors in understanding algebraic expressions (AE), errors in distinguishing the meaning of the “=” sign (EQS), and errors in mathematization (MATH). Errors made by students in solving tasks are the gateway to analyzing the existence of learning obstacles. Therefore, the implication of this study is the a first step to investigate learning obstacles experienced by students in powers and root forms. Keywords: students’ errors, solving powers, roots based on AVAEM

Obstacles of Online Learning Facing Nursing Students after the COVID-19 Pandemic.

After the COVID-19 pandemic, the online style of instruction started to replace the traditional style in Jordan. This study aims to (1) assess the nursing students' perceived obstacles to online learning in Jordan; (2) explore significant relationships between participants' characteristics and their perceived obstacles; and (3) assess for significant differences in the perceived obstacles based on participants' characteristics. A cross-sectional, descriptive design was utilized in this study. A convenient sample of 325 nursing students responded to a self-reported questionnaire utilizing Google Forms. Both descriptive and inferential statistics were used to analyze the dataset using the SPSS software. The mean scores of the obstacles to online learning were 2.94 (SD = 0.95) for the academic obstacles subscale, 2.90 (SD = 0.83) for the technological obstacles subscale, and 3.25 (SD = 1.00) for the administrative obstacles subscale. Significant associations were found between participants' characteristics and perceived obstacles to online learning. For instance, the type of university was significantly associated with academic (r = -0.32, p < 0.01), technological (r = -0.21, p < 0.01), and administrative obstacles (r = -0.32, p < 0.01). Furthermore, significant differences were found in the perceived obstacles based on the participants' demographic and studentship-related characteristics. According to their perceptions of online learning, nursing students in Jordan face three types of obstacles: academic, technical, and administrative. Decision-makers should intervene to enhance the online learning experience by overcoming the reported obstacles.

Establishing Component-to-Composite Textual Responses: A Common Obstacle in Learning to Read

Establishing Component-to-Composite Textual Responses: A Common Obstacle in Learning to Read

APPLICATION OF ENVIRONMENTALLY BASED EXPERIMENTAL METHODS TO IMPROVE LEARNING OUTCOMES IN ACID-BASE SOLUTION

Based on the data obtained, the chemistry learning process still uses lecture and question-and-answer methods. Because of that the students are less active and the learning atmosphere is less enjoyable. It showed that there are still many students who are not happy when starting to learn. Students play around in learning activities; they experience difficulties and obstacles in learning, and do not understand the material presented by the teacher. The aim of this research was to determine whether environmental-based experimental methods can improve student learning outcomes in acid-based solution material in class VII of SMPN.2 Alafan, Simeulue Regency. This research method is descriptive-qualitative, which uses direct observation data on the classroom learning process. The research subjects were 19 students, consisting of 9 males and 10 females. The test was given in the form of multiple-choice questions with 20 questions. The research results showed that the completeness of student learning outcomes was 94.74%. This shows the results of learning using environmental-based experimental methods, especially on acid-based solution material.

Pengaruh Penggunaan Aplikasi Leads Terhadap Peningkatan Kualitas Pembelajaran Mahasiswa Kedokteran UPN Veteran Jakarta

Technological advances not only lie in the speed factor to get information but also multimedia facilities that can make learning more interesting to encourage students to learn optimally both in independent learning and in classroom learning. This study aims to determine the level of learning quality of UPN "Veteran" Jakarta 5th semester medical students on the use of the LeADS application. The type of research used is quantitative research with experimental methods. Research data were obtained using instruments (questionnaires) based on population and sample using quantitative data analysis to test hypotheses. Data collection techniques in this study were carried out by distributing questionnaires in the form of google forms containing checklists. The results of the analysis show that the use of the LeADS application to improve the quality of medical student learning is still not good when compared to the expectations of medical students in the future in improving the quality of learning. Recommendations for future research are that it is necessary to improve indicators that have not run well / effectively and find solutions to various obstacles in online learning, so that the quality of online learning increases

Exploring the effect of a phenomenological teaching-learning sequence on lower secondary school students’ views of light polarisation

The wave model of light in general, and the phenomenon of light polarisation in particular, are difficult topics for secondary school students. Prior research has indicated that a model-free phenomenological teaching approach may be fruitful in helping students overcome some of the widespread learning obstacles. These phenomenological approaches are characterised by their departure from abstract and mechanistic models of light, opting instead to prioritise students’ observations throughout the exploration of phenomena and experiments, unburdened by mathematical formalism or theoretical models. In this paper, we present a three-lessons phenomenological teaching-learning sequence on light polarisation. We evaluated of the teaching concept in classroom practise and analysed ways of thinking about light polarisation among N = 110 students (aged 12–14 years) who participated in the intervention using qualitative content analysis of free-text responses. The results provide preliminary empirical evidence that the presented instructional approach can contribute to the development of a qualitative understanding of polarisation among learners in introductory optics.