Level Students Research Articles

Investigation of Secondary School Students' Mental Structures Regarding the Concept of Natural Disaster through Drawings

This study aims to reveal secondary school students' perceptions of natural disasters through drawing. The study was conducted in the second semester of the 2022-2023 academic year. A total of 100 students, 50 fifth and 50 eighth-grade students, participated in the study. The data of the study, carried out using the phenomenology design from the qualitative research approach, were collected through the "Natural Disaster Drawing Form". During the study, the students participating in the study were asked to draw a picture of natural disasters and then answer two open-ended questions in the last part of the form. When the data obtained from the study were analyzed, it was seen that the students included natural disasters such as earthquakes, wildfires, floods, landslides, tsunamis, and erosions in their drawings. In addition, it was determined that students in both grade levels made drawings mostly about earthquakes, and the natural disaster they found most important was earthquakes. It was understood that the current natural disasters experienced in Türkiye were very effective in shaping the mental structures of the students. In addition, it was determined that there was no difference in students' drawings according to gender.

EFL Students’ Online Learning Readiness: Performing Out the Basic Functions of Technology

This study aimed at investigating the 12th-grade students’ online learning readiness in utilizing basic technological functions in their English teaching and learning process. An explanatory sequential mixed-method design was employed, surveying 233 students from Hospitality and Culinary classes at a senior vocational high school in South Bali through a questionnaire. Interviews were further conducted via personal messages with two highest readiness level students and two lowest readiness levels to comprehensively study readiness. The questionnaire result indicated that students are prepared to use basic functions of technology for online learning, with a few necessary improvements. Interview findings revealed that highly prepared students are more motivated to engage in online learning, whereas less prepared students are more demotivated due to factors like online learning support, familiarity with tools, and supporting facilities. It is suggested to actively support the less-ready students with highly engaged learning activities, pedagogically empowered teachers, and supportive policies and facilities.

Analysis of Students' Motivation to Learn Mathematics in Class XII

In learning, motivation is very functioning to encourage students to act, determine the direction of action, go towards the goals to be achieved, and select the actions that must be done. Learning outcomes will be optimal if there is motivation. The more precise the motivation provided, the more successful the learning will be. This study aims to measure and analyze the learning motivation in mathematics among students of Class XII Religion 2 at MA Darul Hikmah Pekanbaru. Employing a mixed-methods approach, the study involved all students from Class XII Religion 2, totalling 18 participants. Data were collected through interviews, questionnaires, and observations. The findings indicate that the student's motivation levels are categorized into three levels: high (22%), moderate (28%), and low (50%). Further analysis revealed that the average motivation level for learning mathematics was 70.67%, which is classified as high. These results emphasize the importance of appropriate motivational strategies in mathematics education to enhance learning effectiveness. The study provides insights for educators to develop interventions that could boost students' motivation in mathematics learning.

THE COGNITIVE COMPONENTS OF ANXIETY DURING SPEAKING TESTS AMONG OMANI LEARNERS

To find out the components and levels of cognitive anxiety among Omani learners, 110 participants were selected in three proficiency levels: elementary, pre-intermediate, and intermediate. To collect the data, a questionnaire adapted from Thomas et al. (2017) Cognitive Test Anxiety Scale (CTAS-2) was used and some statistical analysis was run to measure other variables including gender and English proficiency levels on the amount of cognitive anxiety that students experience during speaking examinations. The results of the study revealed that lack of confidence and sleep, fear of failure, and immediate feedback were the primary sources of anxiety at either average or high levels during the speaking examination sessions. In addition, the study could not find any effect of gender on anxiety. The elementary English proficiency level students suffer more during the speaking examination. The results suggest that teachers provide a comfortable examination environment by fostering some jokes and laughter. Punctuality of examiners, and giving one or two minutes extra to exceptional cases assist in stress reduction during speaking examinations. In addition, the findings suggest that institutions and curriculum developers prepare semi-authentic speaking examination situations to reduce the cognitive elements of test anxiety by designing game-based speaking tasks.

What Types of Vocabulary Do Students Learn? A Computer-assisted Study of EFL Textbooks

There has been an increase in research based on corpus analysis, especially in the field of teaching English to foreign language students. Such research covers aspects like grammar, syntax, morphology, semantics, and pragmatics in a broader sense. However, corpus studies on vocabulary are limited, and the need to work on them has increased in the last decade. Vocabulary is essential in learning and teaching any second language to English as a foreign language (EFL) classes. This study aims to thoroughly analyze vocabulary in three textbooks through a corpus analysis tool that is used to teach English as a foreign language to level 1, level 2, and diploma-taking students at a college in Saudi Arabia. Vocabulary is scrutinized through AntConC (1.4.0), a freeware program that uses statistical algorithms to provide visualizations of word frequencies, lexical clusters, and keywords. The results can be seen in the form of lists, tables, or charts to help you understand and draw conclusions. This selected corpus contains 163,716 word tokens. After statistical analysis of these words, English language teachers (ELTs) will understand what type of vocabulary is important for students for a particular level. It will also tell whether the vocabulary used in these textbooks is the correct representation of academic words when compared to baby BNC. Moreover, the study will provide insight to academicians, language teachers, and curriculum designers on what type of vocabulary is suitable for developing reading, writing, listening, or speaking skills according to the needs and levels of students.

Project Based Learning and Learner’s Academic Achievement in Physics at Ordinary Level in Government Aided Secondary Schools in Ibanda Municipality

The study focused on examining the relationship between project-based learning and academic achievement in physics among ordinary level students in government aided secondary schools in Ibanda Municipality. A cross-sectional design was employed using both quantitative approaches. Simple random sampling technique was applied to select the 412 respondents as response rate. Data collection was collected using questionnaire survey. Data was analysed with Pearson correlation coefficient and multi-linear regression analysis. The study concluded that there is a positive significant weak relationship between Project Based Learning and Academic learners’ achievement. The study recommends that Project Based Learning should highly be emphasized in the new current curriculum so that learners can perform very well especially in science subjects such as physics as well. The study also recommends that enough resources in form of scholastic materials should be provided so as to promote project-based learning and learner’s academic achievement in physics at Ordinary level in government aided secondary schools especially in Ibanda Municipality

Differences in Physical Fitness Level Students studying Volleyball and Football Industrial Engineering Study Program UPN "Veteran" Yogyakarta

The objectives of this study are The effect of volleyball on the physical fitness level of UPN "Veteran" Yogyakarta Industrial Engineering study program students, the influence of soccer on the physical fitness level of students of the Industrial Engineering study program UPN "Veteran" Yogyakarta, the difference in the influence of volleyball and soccer on the level of physical fitness of students of the industrial engineering study program UPN "Veteran" Yogyakarta. This research uses an experimental method. The subjects of this study consisted of students of the UPN "Veteran" Yogyakarta industrial engineering study program who took Sports II courses in volleyball and football. The sampling technique is a targeted random sample, with a sample of 25 participants in each group. This research data analysis method uses a t-test. The normality test (Kolmogurov-Smirnov, α = 0.05) and the variance homogeneity test (Levene test, α = 0.05) were used to test the data analysis requirements. The results of the research are as follows: Football has an influence on improving the physical fitness of industrial engineering students at UPN "Veteran" Yogyakarta, with an average pre-test result of 34,748 post-test results of 37,864 students, with an average increase in the number of students of 3,121 cases showing that physical fitness increases through football. 2) Volleyball has an effect on the physical fitness of industrial engineering students UPN "Veteran". Yogyakarta It can be seen from the average score, pre-test results of 27,160, and post-test results of 29,120, the average increased by 1.96. This means that physical strength increases through volleyball. 3) There is a significant difference in influence between volleyball and football, significance at a significance level of 5% of 0.036 and a T-count of -2.152.

Relative Effectiveness Of Reading Activities In The Pakistani ESL Context

The quality of reading determines the quality of both content and language learning. Reading plays a key role in developing advanced grammatical skill and academic vocabulary necessary for creating written discourse and thus raising learners’ level of language proficiency. However, a substantial body of ESL college learners in Pakistan are reported to be struggling for attaining a satisfactory level in reading proficiency. Notably, the scrutiny of underachievement reveals that indiscriminate insistence on GTM and consequent failure to actively engage learners for cognitive development are included in major issues. For addressing these problems, a promising alternative is suggested in Task-Based Learning (activities-based learning). A 40-minute task-based class, 3 days a week, was run for four weeks. The sample comprised 111 students of Intermediate Level. The researcher-created videos on reading activities uploaded on his YouTube channel were watched by the learners.[1] Listening to the recorded lecture was followed by a set of activities in which the participants were engaged before they showed their work in the physical classroom. Subsequently, relative effectiveness of ten prevalent reading activities was studied through written tests. Quantitative data analysis was made by SPSS. Furthermore, qualitative data collected through interviews were analyzed by inductive approach thematic analysis. Mathematical nature of activities, such as Main Idea Formula, Students Created Quizzes & Tests and Cause & Effect Grid made them relatively more effective.

METHODOLOGY OF TEACHING AESTHETIC EDUCATION ISSUES IN THE TEACHING OF ZOOLOGY

Educational works related to it have great possibilities. Being a wonderful educator of the growing generation, nature has a profound effect on the development of its aesthetic feelings. Excursions, extracurricular, extracurricular activities traditionally create ample opportunities for aesthetic educational work. Lessons taught in accordance with modern requirements create a wide opportunity for the formation of aesthetic culture. At other stages of the lesson, students can be instilled with aesthetic taste while using the methods and techniques of active learning. For example, handouts and visual aids given to them can be designed with a certain taste, according to the student's age level (more colorful in lower grades).

EFL Students’ Familiarity with Howard Gardner's Theory: A Case Study at South East European University

Abstract This research paper explores the awareness, perceptions, and beliefs of English as a Foreign Language (EFL) students at the South East European University regarding Howard Gardner's Multiple Intelligences (MI) theory. Focusing on the dynamic landscape of contemporary education, the study aims to understand the extent to which students acknowledge and identify with different intelligences and the potential implications for language learning strategies and overall educational experiences. The research employs an exploratory mixed-methods approach, including a case study design, surveys, and qualitative analysis, to gather insights from bachelor's and master's-level students. Findings indicate a moderate level of familiarity with MI theory among the participants, with significant agreement on the utility of the theory in understanding learning abilities. The study underscores the importance of recognizing linguistic intelligence and suggests implications for pedagogical practices, curriculum development, and the creation of inclusive learning environments. Recommendations include fostering collaboration among educators to share best practices and seeking institutional support for initiatives related to MI theory integration in teaching. The research contributes to the ongoing discourse on effective language education and its alignment with theories of cognitive diversity, providing actionable insights for educators and institutions.

Peer pressure and academic stress among junior high school students: a cross-sectional study†

Abstract Objective The objective of the study was to explore the connection between peer pressure and academic stress among junior high school students. Methods This descriptive correlational study was conducted to investigate the link between perceived peer pressure and academic stress. The study involved a total of 525 adolescents, aged 14–19 years, drawn from 6 public junior high schools (PJHS) in Padang, Indonesia, using purposive sampling. Academic stress and perceived peer pressure were assessed using the Educational Stress Scale for Adolescents (ESSA) and the Perceived Peer Pressure Scale (PPPS). Results The findings indicated significant variations in stress levels among students in different grade levels (7th, 8th, and 9th grades) (P < 0.05), while there were no noteworthy differences in peer pressure across these grade levels (P > 0.05). Additionally, there was a positive correlation observed between perceived peer pressure and academic stress (r = 0.14, P < 0.05). Furthermore, multiple regression analyses, incorporating demographic variables and perceived peer pressure as independent factors, yielded statistically significant results (adjusted R 2 = 0.082, F = 4.33, P < 0.001). Notably, peer pressure had a direct impact on academic stress among adolescents, with class level and parents’ educational background mediating the relationship between academic stress and adolescent behavioral problems. Conclusions These findings underscore the importance of addressing both external and internal factors at the individual, family, school, and societal levels to enhance adolescents’ psychological resilience and mitigate problem behaviors.

Adapting and applying student-centered learning in a perfusion clinical rotation.

While the process of teaching student perfusionists has been in development since the 1950s, the publication of the processes to improve perfusion clinical education has been largely lacking. Publications regarding education from other allied health and medical fields have shown the value of student-centered learning. The use of reflective practice to move perfusion students from thinking about actions after cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) to reflecting and reacting on actions during CPB is better encouraged by moving from a teacher-centered to a student-centered clinical model. Our institution's teaching process has developed into a multi-point procedure to make our students into reflective practicing clinicians. Student preceptor evaluations were reversed to allow the students to evaluate themselves first, with feedback from the preceptor given subsequently. Additionally, a biweekly student educational session, where the student chooses a topic and reviews current evidence-based practice, was instituted. The clinical program director serves as the moderator and clinical expert to facilitate problem-based learning during the sessions. Students were also given three skill/experience levels with goals to reach and move through during the rotation. These student levels were also helpful to our preceptors in knowing what each student's skill level was throughout their rotation. Overall, moving from a teacher-centered to a student-centered clinical rotation has helped make students familiar with reflective practice, self-evaluation, evidence-based practice, and problem-based learning. The incorporation of these processes will hopefully lead students to become lifelong reflective perfusionists.

Pengaruh Metode Hafalan Terhadap Kecerdasan Kognitif Siswa Pada Mata Pelajaran Pendidikan Agama Islam (PAI) Di SMP Takhassus Al-Qur’an Wonosobo

Education is an activity that helps people talk about what they already know in order to broaden their understanding of life's fundamentals. The foundations or principles that guide one's life, particularly those derived from religious ideals, are crucial for governing and enhancing the system of life. Based on observations made by the author at Takhassus Al-Qur'an Middle School, it is stated that there is a lack of student focus in learning and students' abilities vary in receiving learning. However, this does not rule out the possibility that students can stimulate learning more quickly. This can be done by training students' thinking through the rote method because the more the brain gets used to it, the more it will be trained and of course it will increase students' intelligence. The level of cognitive intelligence is divided into 3, namely: level of memory and understanding, level of application, level of analysis, evaluation and creativity. By using the rote method so that the level of cognitive development is observed in memory and understanding.Based on the findings of the author's research, the following conclusions can be drawn: 1) The memorization method for teaching PAI at Takhassus Al-Qur'an Middle School is in the good category, the level of cognitive intelligence of Takhassus Al-Qur'an Middle School students is known to be in the good category and level Student memorization based on memorization scores in PAI learning subjects is in the very good category. 2) hypothesis testing based on the t value, the predetermined value of tcount > ttable, namely 2.867 > 1.69389, while based on the significance value of 0.008 < 0.05, it is concluded that the rote method variable (X) has an effect on the cognitive intelligence variable (Y). simple linear regression (11.151 + 0.363 determination is 0.215, which means it has a positive influence of 21.5% and 78.5% is influenced by other factors that are not yet known by researchers. 3) Supporting factors in the memorization method for students' cognitive intelligence at Takhassus Al-Qur'an Middle School, namely using Mr. Abdurrahman al Asy'ari's method which is practiced in the tahfidz class using a special Al-Qur'an, level of perseverance, consistency in training, environment learning, and student concentration during the learning process.

Eating Behavior of Basic Level Students of Suddhodhan Rural Municipality

Eating Behavior of Basic Level Students of Suddhodhan Rural Municipality

Impact of Technology-Based Learning on Academic Performance of Undergraduate Level Students

Technology-based learning is a new learning method where students are taught using different digital/ICT tools such as mobile phones, computers, the internet, multimedia, tablets, and many others. The present study aimed to determine the impact of technology-based learning on students' academic performance. A quantitative research method was applied, followed by a survey research design to accomplish this study. The study was delimited to Balochistan province. All the public degree-awarding higher educational institutions were considered for the study. The target population for the study was the undergraduate students. The questionnaire was developed in collaboration with all authors. The reliability and validity of the framed questionnaire were checked through pilot testing. The reliability was found to be 0.87. Data were collected personally and with the help of colleagues. The collected data were analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics with the assistance of SPSS software version 22. The study's findings indicate that technology-based learning develops students' critical thinking, communication, cognitive, and reading skills, motivates students to become problem solvers, and enhances the professional development of the learners. The study concluded that technology-based learning positively impacts students' academic performance at the undergraduate level and also enables the students to cope with modern-world challenges. The study recommends that the government include technology at all levels of education, train its teachers, and provide all the technology resources.

A STUDY OF THE IMPACT OF ONLINE EDUCATION ON THE LEARNING AND PERSONALITY OF SECONDARY LEVEL STUDENTS

In the presented research study by researcher in “Study of the impact of online education on the Learning and personality of secondary level students”,The reseatcjer has studied the impact of online eduction on the Learning and personality of the students. In this research a significant difference has been found in the learning of the students of government and private institution In this study correlation has been found in Learning and personality of the students studing in government and private schools.

The role of social networks in reducing educational loss among primary level students from the point of view of Al Sera basic school teachers in the South Hebron Directorate of Education (Qualitative study)

The role of social networks in reducing educational loss among primary level students from the point of view of Al Sera basic school teachers in the South Hebron Directorate of Education (Qualitative study)

The scaffolding role of native speaker mentors in an online community of foreign language learners

ABSTRACT Providing foreign language students with opportunities to engage in meaningful and purposeful communication and culturally authentic interaction with peers and native speakers is critical to successful second language acquisition and the development of intercultural competence . This paper describes research that investigated how selected native speaker mentors supported foreign language university students as they completed authentic collaborative tasks in an online community of learners. Intermediate and advanced level students of Italian at an Australian university collaborated with each other and with their assigned mentors through online resources provided in the course website. Data were collected and analysed through multi-data sources including online interactions, forum posts and individual and focus group interviews with mentors and students. Findings suggest that native speaker mentors actively supported students’ learning and provided effective scaffolding across a number of domains. The paper concludes with specific recommendations to guide mentors and language educators in the process of assisting student collaborative learning.

Initial Development and Validation of a Questionnaire for Students’ Artificial Intelligence Knowledge in Education

This research investigates students' knowledge in the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in education through the administration of a formulated questionnaire. Drawing upon insights from thematic analysis of qualitative responses and computation of Cronbach's alpha coefficients, the study aims to produce a tool to assess tertiary level students' understanding regarding AI integration in academic settings. Results reveal varying degrees of awareness, knowledge, and confidence among students, highlighting thematic areas such as perceived benefits, ethical considerations, and disciplinary perspectives. While the questionnaire demonstrates validity, reliability, and scalability as a measurement tool, limitations including response bias and generalizability are acknowledged. Implications for educational practice and research are discussed, emphasizing the utility of the questionnaire in informing curriculum development, professional development initiatives, policy decisions, and future research directions. Overall, this research provides valuable insights into students' perspectives on AI in education, offering a foundation for enhancing AI literacy, fostering ethical awareness, and shaping the future of AI integration in educational settings.

Experiential Learning Model: Integration of Batik Learning Materials in Applications

This research aims to evaluate the effectiveness of implementing the Smart Batik Class learning application which integrates the concept of experiential learning in the Cikadu Batik workshop for high school level students. The research was conducted from October 2023 to January 2024 with a total of 30 students as respondents. The method used is quantitative. The data in this research includes testing the level of understanding through a multiple choice test, the N-Gain test to measure increased understanding, and a test of batik skills. The results show that the learning model is effective, with significant improvements in students' understanding and skills. The mean N-Gain score of 0.7753 indicates the success of the model in achieving its goals, while the batik skills test indicates that the majority of students succeeded in achieving a satisfactory level of success. This conclusion confirms that the batik learning model by implementing the Smart Batik Class learning application which integrates the concept of experiential learning is successful in increasing students' understanding and skills in batik.