Thematic Learning Research Articles

Imbalanced and missing multi-label data learning with global and local structure

Label missing and class imbalance problems are two hot research topics in machine learning, and they have been impeding the improvement of model performance, especially in the multi-label learning. Although some existing methods have proven to be effective, they are suitable for only one case. How to effectively address above two issues simultaneously is a challenging problem. In this paper, we propose a novel model named Imbalanced and Missing multi-Label data learning with Global and Local structure (IMLGL) to address the aforementioned challenge. There are following three advantages. At the empirical risk level, we introduce the label correlation matrix C into the loss function and devise a dynamic weighting method to address the aforementioned challenge. At the data level, we analyze the structural characteristics of the data, and introduce local low-rank and global high-rank term to enhance the generalization performance of the model. At the label level, a smoothing term is also introduced for learning the constraint classifier coefficient matrix W. Our method utilizes alternative optimization technique and alternating minimization method for solving. Extensive experiments on six datasets demonstrate the competitiveness of our approach.

Ethnopedagogy-based Thematic Modules to Improve the Understanding and Cultural Literacy of Elementary School Students

The decline in students' local cultural knowledge and the decline in the level of understanding of students' concepts in thematic learning are problems that need to be overcome. This study aimed to develop a thematic learning module based on ethnopedagogy to enhance understanding and cultural literacy of the fifth-grade elementary school students. This research utilized an R&D method adopting the ADDIE model, which consisted of five stages (Analysis, Design, Development, Implementation, and Evaluation). The instrument used to collect data in this study was a questionnaire. This questionnaire was given to several experts, such as the design experts, material experts, and language experts, to see the feasibility of the module as well as the teachers’ and students’ responses to see the practicality of the module. Then, a test and a questionnaire were administered to examine the effect of the ethnopedagogy-based thematic learning module on students' understanding and cultural literacy. The data were then analyzed both qualitatively and quantitatively. Furthermore, the effectiveness of the module was analyzed using Multivariate Analysis of Variance (Manova). This study suggested that the ethnopedagogy-based thematic learning module fulfilled the very feasible criteria with an average score of 93.61% from the design validator, 93.26% from the material validator, and 91% from the language validator. Furthermore, from the response given by the teachers, a score of 92.65% was obtained with a very attractive category. Then, the small-scale trial conducted on students obtained a score of 96.67% with a very attractive category. Apart from that, the thematic learning module based on ethnopedagogy was also able to improve the understanding and cultural literacy of the fifth-grade elementary school students, as proven by the results of the product effectiveness test using the Manova test which obtained a significance value of 0.00 < 0.05.

A review of machine learning in scanpath analysis for passive gaze-based interaction.

The scanpath is an important concept in eye tracking. It refers to a person's eye movements over a period of time, commonly represented as a series of alternating fixations and saccades. Machine learning has been increasingly used for the automatic interpretation of scanpaths over the past few years, particularly in research on passive gaze-based interaction, i.e., interfaces that implicitly observe and interpret human eye movements, with the goal of improving the interaction. This literature review investigates research on machine learning applications in scanpath analysis for passive gaze-based interaction between 2012 and 2022, starting from 2,425 publications and focussing on 77 publications. We provide insights on research domains and common learning tasks in passive gaze-based interaction and present common machine learning practices from data collection and preparation to model selection and evaluation. We discuss commonly followed practices and identify gaps and challenges, especially concerning emerging machine learning topics, to guide future research in the field.

Pengembangan Media Audio Visual Berbasis Powtoon Pada Tema 5 Ekosistem Kelas V SD

The objective of this research was to develop Powtoon-based audio-visual media on theme 5 "Ecosystem" in grade V elementary school. and to find out the feasibility of Powtoon-based audio-visual media on theme 5 "Ecosystem" in grade V elementary school. The research phase uses the ADDIE model, namely: analysis, design, development, implementation and evaluation. The analysis in this research used qualitative and quantitative analysis. The instruments used in this research were observation, documentation and questionnaires of material experts, media experts, individual and small group trials. Data from observations and documentation are analyzed descriptively qualitatively, while the data obtained from questionnaires are analyzed descriptively quantitatively by the subjects of this research, namely media expert validators, material experts and learning experts who will assess the audio-visual media developed. The object in this research, namely Powtoon-based audio-visual media on theme 3 "Ecosystem" was developed. The results of research and development of powtoon media have been declared suitable for use by grade V elementary school students in mastering the material in theme 5 of the ecosystem and the average score obtained by material validation is 91% with "very good" criteria, media validation is 94% with "very good" criteria, and the average result of teacher response is 82% with "good" criteria or can be tied properly. It can be concluded that, audio-visual media is feasible and acceptable as one of the thematic learning media in grade V elementary school.

Sleep education for medical students: A study exploring gaps and opportunities

PurposeTo explore final-year medical students’ perceptions of sleep education during medical school to inform the development of a sleep curriculum. MethodsYear 6 medical students on their final general practice placement in 2020 were invited to complete an online survey including questions regarding sleep education recalled during the medical programme. ResultsResponses were received from 51/71 (72 %) students. Main learning topics recalled by participants were sleep apnoea (83 %), sleep physiology (71 %), and snoring (69 %). Education in other topics was reported by <65 % of students. Priority topics for students were treating common sleep disorders, taking a sleep history, and navigating shift work. ConclusionsWhilst the majority of students recalled education on specific topics, many had little awareness of education relating to sleep assessment, insomnia, or shift work. Sleep education in the curriculum needs more emphasis and reinforcement given sleep's relevance across many domains of health and morbidity. We propose that an identifiable sleep curriculum is required to ensure medical students have the necessary core education regarding sleep and sleep disorders both for patients and themselves. Further, we believe this is possible to achieve in a short timeframe within the constraints of an existing curriculum and propose some creative solutions.

Penanaman nilai-nilai karakter dalam pembelajaran tematik kelas rendah di Kota Madya Yogyakarta

This study aims to: 1) describe character values in character values developed in thematic learning of low-grade elementary schools in Kota Madya Yogyakarta; 2) describe the strategy of presenting character values in low-grade thematic learning in Kota Madya Yogyakarta. The expected output of this study is a research report related to character values in thematic learning in low-grade elementary schools and publications in scientific journals. The research method used is a qualitative descriptive method with the researcher as the key instrument. Data collection is carried out by the note-taking method. Data analysis is qualitative descriptive. The object of research is the cultivation of character values in the Madya City of Yogyakarta. Data analysis includes data reduction, data presentation, data verification, and triangulation.

DEVELOPMENT OF INTERACTIVE MULTIMEDIA BASED ON ISPRING SUITE 9 IN THEMATIC LEARNING IN SDN KALIDERES 12 PAGI

This research aims to develop interactive multimedia learning media based on iSpring Suite 9 in thematic learning in class III at SDN Kalideres 12 Pagi. This research uses the Borg and Gall development model. Research subjects in class III of SDN Kalideres 12 Pagi with 32 students. The objectives in developing this media include: 1) to produce interactive multimedia learning media based on Ispring Suite 9 in class III thematic learning, 2) to determine the level of feasibility of interactive multimedia learning in class III thematic learning, and 3) to determine the effectiveness of interactive multimedia learning on the learning outcomes of class III. The results of this research are products in the form of interactive multimedia based on iSpring Suite 9 with validation results from media design experts of 90.27%, material experts of 96.25% in the "very feasible" category, and positive response results in students with a percentage of 93%. Student learning outcomes through the pre-test and post-test showed an increase where the average post-test score was 88.1, higher than the pre-test average score of only 68.1, with an N-gain of 0.63 which is included in the medium categories. Based on these data, it can be concluded that interactive multimedia learning media based on Ispring Suite 9 is feasible and effective for use in class III thematic learning at SDN Kalideres 12 Pagi.

Towards Teaching Purposive Communication in the World Englishes Context: Perspectives of Philippine ESL Educators

This mixed-method approach of the study explores the learning outcomes, topics, and assessment methods of Purposive Communication instructional materials in the World Englishes context. Also, it determines the suggestions of Purposive Communication lecturers/instructors in integrating the course into World Englishes. Through Google form, 72 respondents took part in the study. They are all language teachers and are currently handling Purposive Communication in the Philippines' Private/Public Higher Education Institution. The results showed that the respondents are aware of World Englishes concepts and are practicing those concepts in their classroom. However, they have suggestions to publishers/authors of Purposive Communication to integrate other varieties of Englishes in each topic. The researcher suggested that other language courses in the Philippines be evaluated to form a holistic paradigm of World Englishes in the Philippine curriculum.

Development of Alphabet Word Card Media on Thematic Learning for Elementary School Students

Development of Alphabet Word Card Media on Thematic Learning for Elementary School Students

Implementation of project-based learning theme blue my sky is healthy my earth to increase environmental literacy

Implementation of project-based learning theme blue my sky is healthy my earth to increase environmental literacy

HR+/HER2- early breast cancer with a high risk of recurrence: The impact of online education on clinician knowledge, competence, and confidence in utilization of clinical practice guidelines to enhance patient care.

e12515 Background: Clinical practice guidelines drive treatment decision making in HR-positive, HER2-negative early breast cancer with a high risk of recurrence. Understanding is necessary to incorporate the guidelines into practice and improve patient care. To address this gap, two global educational activities were developed that consisted of a 1-hour live streaming virtual meeting with a 45-minute online enduring activity and a 30-minute panel discussion. The objective of this study was to assess the educational impact of the online educational activities. Methods: To assess educational impact a repeated-pairs pre-/post-assessment study design using 6 knowledge/competence questions, in which everyone served as their own control. A paired samples t-test assessed mean differences in the average number of correct responses to the matched pre-/post-assessment questions, and a McNemar’s test assessed significance of improvement across core learning topics from pre- to post-assessment. P values &lt;.05 are statistically significant. Confidence was also assessed using a pre/post confidence question. The activities launched in March 2023 and data was collected till January 2024. Results: 385 oncologists from the US and outside of the US who answered all the pre-/post-assessment questions were included in the analysis. Each assessment question was mapped to an activity learning objective. The learning objectives were grouped into three core topics. All core topics showed a significant improvement in education. Conclusions: These online activities resulted in a significant improvement of oncologists’ knowledge and competence related to the utilization of clinical practice guidelines. Confidence in understanding the implications of the latest guidelines also showed a statistically significant improvement. However, there is still a need for education in a significant percentage of oncologists on this topic. [Table: see text]

Building the Electronic Learning Materials to Support Teaching Topics "Materials" and "Energy" in Science 4 According to the 2018 General Education Curriculum

The research paper focuses on the design of construction processes and the use of e-learning materials to support teaching and learning topics “Materials” and "Energy" in Science 4. Once we have built and uploaded online lectures to the Internet, teachers and students can utilize them in a flexible manner for classroom instruction or self-learning. In this article, we used the document research method to build a set of electronic learning materials on the topics “Materials” and "Energy" in Science 4. Additionally, it used expert methods to collect feedback from six lecturers at the Thai Nguyen University of Education and 32 primary school teachers. We experimented with a group of 30 students in the 4th grade, and the results showed that the e-learning material that we built helps students improve their autonomy and self-study, encouraging them to learn their prior knowledge at home by studying online lectures on the YouTube channel and questionnaires on the Azota app. Early research results showed that this electronic learning material has helped teachers and students teach and learn Science 4.

Development of challenges-based learning thematic model to improve critical thinking skills for primary school students

Learning in elementary schools emphasizes receiving information and subject matter rather than developing thinking abilities and understanding concepts. However, in the 21st century which is full of challenges and rapid changes like now, students need the ability to develop critical thinking. This is a need that should be reflected in the curriculum, because individual growth is basically characterized by Critical and innovative Thinking Skills. Based on needs analysis, this research develops a learning model with a thematic challenges-based learning approach. The novelty of this research lies in the Challenges/Competition. This challenge is integrated with technology-based learning media so that students are able to think critically. The aim of this research is to produce a Thematic Challenges-based Learning model to train elementary school students' critical thinking. This research uses a Research &amp; Development research design. Research and development, or better known as R &amp; D, is research that produces products that can be used to overcome problems faced by practitioners in completing their tasks. This research is a development research that adopts the Ploom model. This research is a development research that adopts the Ploom model. The development process follows Akker et al (2013) development framework, which is divided into three main stages: (1) Preliminary study; (2) development and prototyping; and (3) evaluation. The data in this development research consists of qualitative data and quantitative data. The syntax of the thematic based learning challenge model includes: (1) Big Idea, (2) Thematic Integration (Webbed Model), (3) Main Question, (4) Challenge, (5) Guiding Question, (6) Guiding Activity , (7) Guiding Resources, (8) Direct experience, (9) Solutions, (10) Assessments, and (11) Publications. The advantage of the Challenges-based Learning Thematic learning model is that it can improve students' critical thinking skills because students can learn to solve problems related to everyday life.

IMPLEMENTATION OF DRIVING SCHOOLS IN FORMING PANCASILA STUDENT PROFILES

The purpose of this study was to find out the Implementation of the Driving School in Forming Pancasila–based Student Profiles. This research was conducted in the Driving School program at SMP Negeri 1 Karangtanjung, Pandeglang Regency. This research is a qualitative research using descriptive method of collecting data using observation, interview and documentation techniques. The results showed that the strategy used by the Driving School in forming the Pancasila-based Student Profiles was by conducting two different but interrelated learning, namely intra or general learning and thematic project learning. In addition, school principal has an important role in the process of forming the Pancasila-based Student Profiles and developing the teachers’ competencies. The obstacles faced by the school principal, teachers and students can be overcome by coordination and cooperation with the government, both among the teachers, and the students can be overcome by coordination and cooperation among the government, the teachers, the parents of students, the expert companions, and public education office.

Implementasi Pembelajaran Tematik Melalui Media Pembuatan Teh Bunga Rosela (Teburos) untuk Meningkatkan Keterampilan Wirausaha Siswa

This research aims to implement thematic learning through the medium of making roselle flower tea (teburos) to improve the entrepreneurial skills of class VI students at SD Negeri Rojopolo 06. The research method used was classroom action research involving 20 students as research subjects. The research steps involve planning, pre-test, implementation, observation, post-test and reflection. The implementation of this learning is a pre-test, providing thematic material, planting roselle plants, active involvement of students in making and packaging Teburos products, developing students' analytical skills in marketing Teburos products, as well as post-tests and reflections. The data collection method used was giving tests to students. From the research results, it is known that the implementation of thematic learning through the teburos media can show improvement. This increase can be seen from the comparison of the average pre-test and post-test scores of students, which experienced a significant increase of 65% from the pre-test score of 55.75, increasing to the post-test of 75.25. The application of thematic learning using Teburos media can improve students' entrepreneurial skills and have a positive impact on students' learning motivation.

Influence of CLIL with MOOCs on Japanese EFL students' L2 willingness to communicate and international posture

AbstractThis study investigates whether Japanese university students' motivation to communicate in English was enhanced through the application of content and language integrated learning (CLIL) practices. Fifty‐three non–English majors took a CLIL English class that utilized massive open online course (MOOC) content for a semester. They gave presentations on the MOOC of their choice after watching lectures for a certain period. A questionnaire on second‐language (L2) willingness to communicate (WTC) and international posture was administered three times throughout the semester. Analysis of variance showed significant effects on the factor having things to communicate, whereas L2 WTC and other elements of international posture did not change significantly. A qualitative analysis of students' comments on classes indicated that allowing students to learn topics of interest to them and giving presentations boosted having things to communicate, intercultural approach‐avoidance tendency, and L2 WTC. Based on these results, the author discusses the importance of students' autonomy in learning topics and the necessity of longitudinal research and increasing opportunities for students to speak English in useful and authentic ways.

Development of Teaching Materials Based on Local Wisdom in Tanjung Batu District on the Subtheme of Work Around Me in Grade IV of Elementary School

This study aims to produce teaching materials for local wisdom of Tanjung Batu Ogan Ilir on the subtheme Work Around Me in grade IV elementary school. These teaching materials are in accordance with the characteristics of students and help students obtain better learning outcomes. The method used in this study is the development method. The subjects in this study were grade IV students of SD Negeri 07 Tanjung Batu. This development research uses a rowntree development model consisting of planning, development and assessment. Data collection techniques in this study include validation sheets, questionnaires and student learning outcomes tests. Expert testing is carried out by linguists, materials and learning design. The results of the validation of teaching materials produced meet the validation requirements in accordance with thematic learning and student characteristics. One-on-one trials and small group tests are carried out to determine the quality of teaching materials. The test results are categorized as very good. Student learning outcomes in the use of teaching materials are categorized as high. So, it can be concluded that the teaching materials in the Work Around Me subtheme based on Tanjung Batu local wisdom in class IV that were developed are teaching materials that are in accordance with student characteristics, and help students obtain better learning outcomes.

Development of a Scientific-Based Thematic Learning Model to Improve Learning Outcomes for Elementary School Students

Development of a Scientific-Based Thematic Learning Model to Improve Learning Outcomes for Elementary School Students

Co-Created Virtual Reality (VR) Modules in Landscape Architecture Education: A Mixed Methods Study Investigating the Pedagogical Effectiveness of VR

Extended Reality (XR), an umbrella term for Augmented Reality (AR), Mixed Reality (MR), and Virtual Reality (VR) technology, has the potential to enhance experiential learning and to close educational gaps, but the implementation of XR in higher education requires the competency of instructors, as well as guidance. In the fields of design (architecture, landscape architecture, interior design, urban planning, etc.), XR brings exciting opportunities to students for design visualization and presentation. However, how the XR-based immersive experience may supplement design learning is relatively underexplored and under-researched. This study investigates the role of co-created (with learners) VR modules in landscape architecture education, with a specific focus on landscape construction through an exercise focused on the construction detail of the iconic benches in the High Line Park (NY). This study aims to delineate the pedagogical possibilities and challenges of the implementation of XR in landscape architecture (LA) curricula, thereby offering LA educators actionable insights and frameworks for utilizing the new learning tools. Implementing a mixed methods approach, this research engaged undergraduate students (n = 16) to assess the pedagogical value of XR among five types of instructional modes—lectures, hand sketching, 2D drawing, 3D modeling, and a fully immersive co-created VR experience showcasing students’ work. A focus group discussion with graduate students (n = 7) provided additional qualitative insights. The results indicate that, while all instructional materials were received positively, the 3D modeling was rated most effective in the learning process by the students, due to its versatility as a foundation and its overlap/integration with the other instructional modes e.g., hand sketching, 2D drawing, and VR creation. Although VR-aided teaching creates an immersive learning experience allowing learners to gain a clearer understanding of the learning topics, positioning it primarily as a visualization/presentation tool may limit its utility. This study concludes that repositioning VR at different stages of the educational framework may result in enhanced engagement and, by extension, improve its pedagogical effectiveness. These findings contribute to the ongoing discourse on the optimal integration of emerging XR tools and technology in LA education and other design disciplines and afford new avenues for future research.

Development of Animation Learning Media Based on PBL to Improve Thematic Learning Outcomes Students

Development of Animation Learning Media Based on PBL to Improve Thematic Learning Outcomes Students