Students In Learning Process Research Articles

Improve Students' Critical Thinking Skills About Energy and Its Use Through the Society Technology Science Learning Model


 
 
 This research aims to increase students' interest in science subjects regarding Energy and its use in utilizing natural resources, describing the use of concrete props in the science learning process to increase activeness and creativity in learningencourage students to think critically in Energy material and its use in utilizing natural resources and their solutions. From the results of this research, it is hoped that it can provide benefits in improving student learning outcomes optimally, increasing students' interest and motivation in quality science lessons which are considered difficult, increasing understanding of concepts, because students learn directly about themincreasing teacher creativity in carrying out the learning process, helping teachers develop their teaching abilities professionally, growing and increasing self-confidence, advancing school institutions as seen from increasing teacher professionalism in the learning processimproving and enhancing the learning process and outcomes of transfer students, creating a conducive school education situation. In the process of learning science for class IV on the subject of economic activities in Indonesia, the results of observations from colleagues, suggestions from supervisors, the author needs to carry out improvements to the learning of Natural Sciences (Science) subjects on the subject of energy sources and their use in the classroom IV (four). There were 20 students (71.43%) out of 28 students who had not met the KKM/score less than 75.in implementing learning improvements in Natural Sciences (Science) subjects starting from cycle I, it has shown an increase in students'mastery of the material with 15 students achieving completeness out of 28 students with an average score of 72.86.
 
 

Interactive learning environment as a source of critical thinking skills for college students

BackgroundThe cognitive skills underlying critical thinking include analysis, interpretation, evaluation, explanation, inference, and self-regulation. The study aims to consider the possibility and effectiveness of introducing the mobile game Lumosity: Brain Training into the learning process of first-year Philology students studying at Qiqihar University.MethodsThe sample included 30 volunteers: 15 girls and 15 boys, whose average age was 18.4 years. Before the experiment start, the respondents took a pre-test based on the Critical Thinking Skills Success methodology, which was developed by the American scientist Starkey. It was stated that intensive one-month training with the use of the Lumosity premium application in the classroom would improve critical thinking skills.ResultsThe pre-test results showed that some respondents had had quite good critical thinking skills before the experiment as the average score was 22.13 out of 30 points. The effectiveness was evaluated using the Student’s t-test for paired samples. It is established that there are significant differences between standard and empirical values (p = 0.012).ConclusionsThe research can be of interest to those who study the issue of integrating an interactive learning environment into university and student programs, as well as those who consider critical thinking as a field of scientific knowledge and seek to develop critical thinking skills. The novelty of the study is the fact that students were allowed to use the app only during classes, but the research hypothesis was confirmed. This indicates that an interactive learning environment can be considered as a tool for developing students’ critical thinking skills in the context of limited screen time.

An Evaluation of English Language Textbook for Senior High School Students in Indonesia

The transition from the revised 2013 curriculum in Indonesia to the Merdeka curriculum necessitates the utilization of learning resources, particularly textbooks employed by teachers and students in teaching and learning process. Consequently, this study aims to evaluate English textbooks utilized for the tenth grade of senior high schools in Indonesia. This research employs a qualitative approach with a content analysis design. The subject of this research is an English textbook designed for the tenth grade at the high school level, focusing on on odd semester material. The analysis of the textbooks took into account aspects of content feasibility and presentation. The study’s findings indicate that, in terms of content feasibility: 1) three chapters scored below four on the compatibility of materials with learning objective indicator, 2) three chapters scored below four on the accuracy of the materials indicator, and 3) three chapters scored below four on the supporting materials indicator. In terms of presentation feasibility, some chapters some chapters still received a score of two on the presentation of the material indicator, particularly in the project-based learning sub-indicator. The study’s results suggest that curriculum changes should be accompanied by adjustments to the learning resources utilized by teachers and students.
 Keywords: English textbook, content analysis, senior high school

Solutions to Improve Activeness of Students in Learning Process of Students Majoring in Physical Education at Hong Duc University in Vietnam Through Regular Testing and Assessment of Learning Outcomes

Realize the role of regular testing and assessment in the training process. Create “pressure” intentionally and ensure scientific aspact so that students can improve their sense of responsibility in learning, form the habit and need to regularly self-study with high quality and efficiency throughout the education process, contributing to improving the effectiveness of educating students majoring in physical education at Hong Duc University – Vietnam [8]. Testing and assessment aim to improve the effectiveness of lecturers’ teaching by providing lecturers with data that can diagnose skill deficiencies, measure mastery of selected intended learning objectives, and appropriate teaching and learning methods [7].

An extended community of inquiry framework supporting students in online and digital education

ABSTRACT In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, universities across the world were forced to move from a classroom-based delivery model to an online learning model which heavily disrupted the learning process for students. Despite proactive efforts for academic staff to embrace online teaching tools and techniques, the pressing urgency with which solutions were implemented raised concerns about the competence of academic staff to deliver online education effectively, the capabilities of digital tools and technologies required for different topics, and the quality of students’ learning experiences. Within a university postgraduate setting, this research adopts the Community of Inquiry (CoI) framework to explore the social presence, teaching presence, and cognitive presence as essential elements facilitating the educational experiences of 100 students within an online learning environment. The findings expand current literature by proposing a revised CoI framework, the Digital Community of Inquiry Framework, to highlight an additional need, that of ‘self-presence’.

Approximation and contextualization of the teacher's professional context

The present research work is of qualitative design with a descriptive approach, which shows important information that the trainee teacher focused on during the English language observation classes, emphasizing the challenges and responsibilities that a teacher faces daily, the same that the trainee teacher will have to face in the future. In addition, a detailed vision is provided regarding the professional context of teachers of English as a foreign language, highlighting findings related to the use of the English language as well as the incorporation of foreign cultures in the classroom for enriching learning, the methodology used to address the behavior of students, making them show interest in learning, and overcoming the difficulties they have with the language, taking into account that this is not their language of origin.
 Similarly, the adaptations that teachers should make in terms of an improvement in the learning process of students highlight that correct use of the language concerning the level of English of the students has a significant impact on a better understanding of the topics addressed in classes, as well as promoting a good learning environment where values such as respect and empathy influence a harmonious coexistence where students participate without fear of making mistakes, as this is part of healthy learning. Likewise, an educator must respond to the needs of each student, thus guaranteeing a quality education.

Student Perceptions of Emerging Virtual Teaching in Business Management Fields

In recent years, virtualization has been present in educational institutions, both in teaching-learning processes and in management and research, using the Internet to facilitate communication, document consultation and the virtual modality of courses, among others. This is why today the use of information technologies (ICT) is essential to facilitate the teaching process for teachers and the learning process for students. The objective of this study is to know about the perception of the students and the strategies implemented in the University Center of Economic-Administrative Sciences of the University of Guadalajara, to adapt the teaching and learning due to the contingency of COVID-19. The methodology is empirical and the data were obtained through interviews and the application of a questionnaire whose results were analyzed with statistical tools. The results show that students improved their autonomous learning, that the use of digital tools allows teachers to better explain the concepts, and that it is difficult to do teamwork and personal interaction but it is necessary.
 
 Received: 6 October 2023 / Accepted: 25 January 2024 / Published: 5 March 2024

Students’ Perception on Using Electronic Module Learning Material in Distance Learning: Presented by an Asynchronous

The world of education is currently experiencing a transformation in the learning process which allows the implementation of distance learning. Therefore, learning media is needed to facilitate students in the distance learning process, one of which is using e-module learning materials presented using an asynchronous method. This research aims to determine students' perceptions regarding electronic modules (e-modules) as a distance learning media using asynchronous methods. Four things are measured in knowing student perceptions regarding the electronics module (e-module), namely the clarity and suitability of text, images, and animations in the e-module, the presentation of learning material in the e-module, the usefulness of the e-module, and ease of access. Research data was collected using a questionnaire that was filled out online by students using Google Forms. The populations in this study were students from the 2023 class of the FKIP-UIR English Language Education, with a total of 65 students who were also the samples in this study. The data was analyzed using data verification steps, scoring, calculating the percentage of each answer category, and displaying the data in table form. Then the researcher interprets the results of the data analysis. The research results show that the average overall student perception results are 96% in the positive category. This indicates that the electronic module (e-module) for the Intensive Reading course is suitable for use as a distance learning media using an asynchronous method. The implication of research, the study can be used for other learning course and other method.

Strengthening Students’ Proficiency in Digital Technologies and the SMART Society

The relevance of the article is that nowadays digital technologies are an effective means of differentiation and personalization of educational activities, they change the face of today’s education, turning it into the top rank of human capital investment in the digital age. The shift to digital education requires the collaborative effort of instructors, administrators, and learners to create and meet educational goals, using data analysis to provide individualised learning plans for students. The article is devoted to the issue of formation of digital skills in the learning process of students. The concept of digital literacy and digital skills, as well as the classification of digital skills is considered. The author proposes indicators and criteria for assessing digital skills, as well as theoretical and practical training of students, presented in the form of several modules. The choice of research methods is conditioned by the peculiarities of studying informatization and digitalization, as well as the peculiarities of using up-to-date information technologies in the educational process. The following methods were chosen: analysis of psychological, pedagogical and methodological literature, descriptive method, method of generalization, system-structural analysis, method of interpretation and semantic reconstruction of pedagogical sources.

Individual educational strategies for advanced training of higher school teachers

The Russian education system is constantly undergoing updates, natural in the process of continuous development of science, technology and society. In this regard, there is an obvious need for continuous professional education of university teachers, who then, in turn, develop innovative content and make changes in the learning process for students of all fields of study. An important goal of each educational organization is to maintain the proper level and continuous improvement of the quality of education. Therefore, the result of the teacher’s mastering a program of advanced training courses should be the improvement of professional competencies, which are just necessary to improve the quality of teaching. On the way to achieve this goal, a number of problems arise, the solution of which requires special attention from both the university management and each teacher. At the same time, the main aspect is the expedient competent construction of general educational strategies and individual trajectories of professional development for each teacher, depending on the nature of professional activity. The article presents an analysis and comparative characteristics of individual educational trajectories of advanced training of teachers of technical and pedagogical universities on the example of the Povolzhskiy State University of Telecommunications and Informatics and the Samara State University of Social Sciences and Education.

Formative Assessment: A Significant Facilitator of Student Learning

In recent decades, formative assessment has garnered substantial interest of teachers and educational researchers. Definitions of formative assessment vary in the literature. Relatively well-accepted among them is the one that describe it as the process of seeking and interpreting evidence for learners and their teachers to determine where the learners are in their learning, where they need to go and how best to get there (Antoniou & James, 2014). As opposed to summative assessment, formative evaluation gives comprehensive evaluation and feedback throughout the learning process of students, with the purpose of assisting students in identifying learning gaps, modifying learning methods, and enhancing learning outcomes. Common forms of formative assessment include quizzes, observation records, face-to-face conversations, questionnaires, feedback, student self-assessment, etc. It is meant to evaluate not only students’ academic performance but also their progress in learning attitudes, learning strategies, emotional skills, and other aspects (Wu, 2023).

Increasing Motivation to Study Physics Using PhET Media on Mechanical Energy Material

This activity is a collaboration carried out with SMAN 5 Mataram. This study aims to assist teachers in increasing student motivation in the physics learning process. This study was carried out through three stages, namely preparation, implementation, and reflection. The result of this activity is to create a fun learning process for students, so that students are increasingly motivated to learn to actively explore and build their knowledge. Learning that is carried out is more student-centered

Effective Strategies for Blended Teaching of Elementary School Mathematics Based on the Smart Education Platform

The continuous development of educational technology has made the smart education platform an important part of modern teaching and learning, especially in elementary school mathematics teaching, which continues to show great potential. Smart education platforms have been described as revolutionary tools that have dramatically changed traditional teaching and learning methods through integrated technologies such as artificial intelligence, big data analytics, and cloud computing, and these platforms not only provide rich and diverse teaching resources but also support personalized learning paths and interactive learning experiences, thus effectively improving teaching efficiency and learning quality. The integration of smart education platforms with traditional offline teaching not only meets the requirements of the reform of the teaching mode but also optimizes the learning process of students and improves the learning effect. Based on this, this paper elaborates on the effective strategies of blended teaching of elementary school mathematics based on the wisdom education platform from different perspectives.

Problem Based Learning Model Assisted by Digital Media on Speech Text Materials in Senior High School/Vocational School

This research aims to obtain a Problem Based Learning model assisted by Digital Media that is effective in Learning Class XI Speech Text Material in Senior High School/ Vocational School. The research uses qualitative methods with the ADDIE model design. The data used is primary data in the form of the results of the student learning process, data from interviews, observations and documentation studies. This research aims to obtain a Problem Based Learning model assisted by Digital Media that is effective in Learning Class XI Speech Text Material in Senior High School/ Vocational School. The research uses qualitative methods with the ADDIE model design. The data used is primary data in the form of the results of the student learning process, data from interviews, observations and documentation studies. The research location was Madrasah Aliyah (MA) Ma'had Al-Zaytun Indramayu, State High School (SMAN) Indramayu, and State Vocational High School (SMKN) Indramayu. Based on the recapitulation results of pre-test and post-test calculations using paired sample t-test in three schools, it can be explained that the average pre-test and post-test scores in the three schools have significant differences. At MA Al-Zaytun the difference in average value is 2.58541, calculations using the paired t-test produce t-count: 11.307, and at a significance level of 0.05, t-table: 1.697. This means that t-count > t-table, then it is in the "Very Significant" category. At SMAN Gantar, the difference in average value was 2.10819, when calculated using the paired t-test, it resulted in t-count: 17.709, and a significance level of 0.05, in the t-table: 1.697. This means that t-count > t-table, then it is in the "Very Significant" category. At SMKN I Gantar, the difference in average value was 2.34970, when calculated using the paired t-test, it resulted in t-count: 16.7820, and a significance level of 0.05, in the t-table: 1.697. This means that t-count > t-table, then it is in the "Very Significant" category. Thus, it can be concluded that the Problem Based Learning model assisted by Digital Media in Class XI Speech Text Material is able to improve students' speech competence.

Online Learning State Evaluation Method Based on Face Detection and Head Pose Estimation.

In this paper, we propose a learning state evaluation method based on face detection and head pose estimation. This method is suitable for mobile devices with weak computing power, so it is necessary to control the parameter quantity of the face detection and head pose estimation network. Firstly, we propose a ghost and attention module (GA) base face detection network (GA-Face). GA-Face reduces the number of parameters and computation in the feature extraction network through the ghost module, and focuses the network on important features through a parameter-free attention mechanism. We also propose a lightweight dual-branch (DB) head pose estimation network: DB-Net. Finally, we propose a student learning state evaluation algorithm. This algorithm can evaluate the learning status of students based on the distance between their faces and the screen, as well as their head posture. We validate the effectiveness of the proposed GA-Face and DB-Net on several standard face detection datasets and standard head pose estimation datasets. Finally, we validate, through practical cases, that the proposed online learning state assessment method can effectively assess the level of student attention and concentration, and, due to its low computational complexity, will not interfere with the student's learning process.

Using the illustration method as a pedagogical tool in English language classes

It is clear that the use of illustration in English lessons is beneficial for students of all ages. The theoretical basis and research results confirming the effectiveness of using illustrations to develop language skills, increase motivation and create a positive impression of the learning process of students are analyzed. In addition, practical strategies for incorporating illustrations into various activities and English lesson plans are provided, taking into account different levels of students and learning objectives. Finally, potential challenges and directions for further research in this area are discussed.

Peningkatan Pemahaman Ergonomi Tentang Posisi Duduk Yang Ergonomis Pada Siswa - Siswi SMA N 4 Takengon

Ergonomics is a science that studies the interaction between humans and other elements in the form of a system, as well as a profession that practices theories, principles, data and methods in design to optimize suitability for human needs. High school students spend a lot of time at school in daily activities covering ± 6 hours with teaching and learning activities that dominate in the classroom. In the learning process students are more in a sitting position, as well as those experienced by SMA N 4 Takengon students. In this activity, the increase in knowledge in students increased by 74%.

Between Involvement and Intervention: Perceptions, Difficulties and Parents’ Coping in the Distance Learning during the COVID-19 Pandemic

The outbreak of the COVID-19 Pandemic brought about a significant transformation in the education landscape, leading to the widespread adoption of distance education as the primary mode of learning. Due to legal restrictions imposed, students were unable to attend school and study in traditional settings such as classrooms. Instead, they had to remain at home with their parents, resulting in a greater need for parental involvement in their children's education. This involvement took on diverse forms and held various meanings. The objectives of this study were to describe the attitudes and perceptions of parents towards distance learning and to examine the extent and nature of parental involvement. The research employed a mixed-method design, with 461 Arab and Jewish parents participating by completing a structured questionnaire, while an additional 139 parents took part in semi-structured interviews. The research findings revealed a prevalent negative attitude towards distance learning, as experienced during the COVID-19 period, with parents expressing dissatisfaction and disappointment regarding its implementation. While some parents reported a high degree of involvement, others chose not to be involved at all. The study also highlighted various challenges encountered by parents, including didactic-pedagogical, technological, economic, and other difficulties. Additionally, some parents exhibited interventionist behavior, disrupting Zoom classroom meetings by making comments, expressing reservations, or offering suggestions. On a positive note, a positive relationship was identified between parents' involvement and their attitudes towards distance learning. The research findings have valuable implications for the education system, as they shed light on the attitudes, perceptions, and difficulties surrounding distance learning. These insights can help identify the barriers that hinder parental involvement in their children's learning processes, thereby reducing its effectiveness. By understanding these challenges, the education system can strive to find methods and solutions to enhance the learning process for students and increase parental involvement.

A framework for capturing student learning in challenge-based learning

Responding to calls for more future-oriented teaching and learning, an increasing number of institutions of higher education have recently implemented challenge-based learning (CBL). Through work on open-ended and real-life challenges, CBL aims to stimulate students to take the lead in their own learning, acquire and apply knowledge relevant for responding to the challenge and developing disciplinary and transdisciplinary skills. Prior research on student learning has suggested multiple advantages of such active involvement of students in their learning, which calls for integrating these insights into emerging CBL research. This paper therefore presents a framework for capturing the conditions, process and outcomes of student learning in challenge-based learning, paying specific attention to the distinct levels (microlevel or course context, mesolevel or institutional context and macrolevel or university, societal, local, national or international context) and content (social, physical, and formal) of the context in which CBL takes place. Use of the proposed framework is investigated with data from interviews with eight teachers experimenting with CBL in their courses. The analyses show that the framework is useful for capturing all aspects teachers consider and mention as relevant in implementing CBL courses. The data furthermore suggest interactions between some parts of the framework that need to be examined in future research.

The importance of neuropsychopedagogy in the teaching and learning process of students with disabilities in basic education

The objective of this study was to verify the importance of neuropsychopedagogy in the teaching and learning process of students with disabilities in basic education. This is a Literature Review, with consultation of articles, books and relevant legislation on the topic. The results showed significant advances in Brazilian legislation that enabled the inclusion of students with disabilities in the regular basic education class and that the importance of neuropsychopedagogy has become increasingly necessary to enable better pedagogical strategies aimed at the cognitive gains of special education students. Despite the challenges faced in public education, the efforts of the school, family and society in general can contribute to mediating or remedying the learning gap observed in basic education. Finally, the neuropsychopedagogue is supported for successful professional performance in the educational context, contributing greatly to the teaching and learning process of students with disabilities.