Minds Of Students Research Articles

ИССЛЕДОВАНИЕ ОТНОШЕНИЯ К СЕМЬЕ И РОДИТЕЛЬСТВУ СРЕДИ СТУДЕНТОВ КОЛЛЕДЖА

The article highlights the ongoing changes in value orientations in society and the possible consequences of this phenomenon. The author examines the concept of value from the point of view of psychology, talks about the role of these concepts for the individual. The arguments on the recognition of the family as a personal value are given. There is a discussion about the spread of various forms of cohabitation as a norm of behavior in today's society. The importance of studying the place of family and parenthood in the minds of modern students is noted. The article highlights the analysis of the results of research work on determining the attitude to family and parenthood of modern students of a provincial college. To achieve this goal, the study uses an anonymous survey using elements of a methodology for determining the value orientations of a person and an author's questionnaire. The composition and the presence of intergenerational ties in the families of the respondents are analyzed. The views of representatives of two age categories – adolescent and youth - are compared, and attention is also paid to differences in the opinions of respondents related to gender. The author examines the distribution of students' value orientations in order of importance. A graphical interpretation of the respondents' ranking of values is provided. The author suggests comparing the results obtained with the results of studies of a similar orientation presented by other authors. In the course of summarizing the data obtained, it is concluded that there is a need for pedagogical influence on college students to form an attitude towards family as a value, especially among students belonging to the adolescent age category. In conclusion, the author talks about the possibility of applying the results obtained in psychological and pedagogical practice.

The Effects of After-School Activity Patterns of Different Sports Programs on the State of Mind of Secondary School Students

The Effects of After-School Activity Patterns of Different Sports Programs on the State of Mind of Secondary School Students

The influence of exercise adherence on peace of mind among Chinese college students: a moderated chain mediation model.

Exercising adherence constitutes a pivotal approach for college students to maintain physical well-being, while peace of mind serves as a crucial indicator of their psychological health. However, few previous studies have delved into the relationship between these two variables. Our study endeavors to investigate the association between the exercise adherence and the peace of mind of college students. The Exercise Adherence Questionnaire, Meaning in Life Questionnaire, Brief Self-Control Scale, Peace of Mind Scale, and Self Acceptance Questionnaire were tested on 1,520 college students from four universities in western China, and SPSS 25.0 and Mplus 8.3 were used for analysis. The results indicate a significant positive correlation between exercise adherence and meaning in life (r = 0.208, p < 0.001), self-control (r = 0.210, p < 0.001), and peace of mind (r = 0.237, p < 0.001) among college students. Mediation analysis reveals that exercise adherence has a significant direct effect on peace of mind in college students, with an effect size of 0.087. Moreover, meaning in life and self-control independently mediate the relationship between exercise adherence and peace of mind, with mediation effect sizes of 0.046 and 0.052, respectively. Additionally, meaning in life and self-control collectively exhibit a chain mediation effect, with a mediation effect size of 0.032. At the same time, the interaction terms of meaning in life and self-acceptance had a significant predictive effect on self-control (b = 0.090, p = 0.002). This study reveals both the relationship and intrinsic mechanisms by which exercise adherence influences the peace of mind among college students. Exercise adherence demonstrates a direct positive impact on peace of mind. Additionally, the association between exercise adherence and peace of mind is influenced by the individual mediating effects of meaning in life and self-control, as well as the chain mediation effect of meaning in life and self-control. Moreover, self-acceptance plays a positive role in regulating the relationship between meaning in life and self-control in the chain mediated pathway. This suggests that we need to encourage college students to develop the habit of exercise adherence and to carry out public welfare activities to enhance their meaning in life, self-control and self-acceptance, which will effectively promote their mental health.

An Exploration of the Characteristics and Factors of Good English Teachers in the Mind of Primary School Teachers and Students

An Exploration of the Characteristics and Factors of Good English Teachers in the Mind of Primary School Teachers and Students

Ecological education of students of oil and chemical technology majors

Tatarstan is one of the leaders of oil industry in Russia as well as chemical industry but has certain ecological problems such as pollution of the air, earth and water, destroying natural reservations and garbage throwing. The system of forming ecological style of mind of students of the region includes special subjects as well as a list of humanitarian subjects such as “English for special purpose” and “Literature”. The purpose of the paper is to present a system of forming ecological way of thinking of students of oil and chemical technology majors through lessons of English, paying special attention to formation of productive skills. The methodology of the study is based on a set of methods: the research method, the comparative typological method, and the heuristic method. The elements of ecological education are included in any stage of training English skills and the local ecological problems are reflected. The tasks in question are presented in the form of texts of ecological theme with open tasks and partially open tasks following. The climax is the defending of diploma work in English which includes ecological issues.

ВЛИЯНИЕ ИНТЕРНЕТ-КУЛЬТУРНОЙ КОММУНИКАЦИИ НА СТУДЕНТОВ ВЫСШИХ УЧЕБНЫХ ЗАВЕДЕНИЙ

The popularity of the Internet has made it the main means of communication for modern students, which has changed the way students live and study. The impact of the spread of online culture on campus not only enriches the minds of students with a variety of information, but also causes ideological confusion. This article analyzes the current situation with the spread of online culture in higher education institutions and suggests the specific impact of the spread of online culture on students of higher professional educational institutions in order to ensure the development of higher professional educational institutions in the Internet environment.

PROMOTING PEACEFUL CLASSROOMS THROUGH A SPIRITUAL COMMUNICATION MODEL FOR ISLAMIC SCHOOLS

Communication is essential in learning activities. Communication should be the main medium in creating positive emotions in the classroom. Therefore, the learning communication model needs to be continuously developed so that classroom communication becomes effective and has an impact on positive changes in students' behavior. This article aims to develop an Edusufistic communication model to create positive emotions in Islamic educational institutions. This paper is a mix of qualitative and quantitative research. Centralized group discussion (FGD) activities, observations, direct interviews, and questionnaires were used with 27 Indonesian participants and 26 Malaysian participants. The results of this study revealed that the image of communication in the classroom is still rigid, unidirectional, resulting in communication. This leaves many emotional problems for teachers and students. Edusufistic communication model has been recognized by educators to be able to revitalize the practice of learning communication that has been practiced so far. Edusufistic communication brings positive climate and emotions in the classroom, empathic, sympathetic and loving. This study also reveals the emotional impact of the Edusufistic model on the peace of mind of educators and students. From the results of the quantitative data analysis, the educators' perceptions show that the implementation of the Edusufistic Communication Model does not find many obstacles. The results of this study are expected to be a recommendation for policy makers to provide full socialization of the Edusufistic communication model for educators at different levels.

Соотношение структуры идентичности и моделей патриотизма у старших школьников сибирских регионов

The article is devoted to the analysis of the relationship between the structure of identities and patriotic models in the minds of school students in the regions of the Siberian Federal District. The theoretical basis of the study was both the concept of the "matryoshka" of identities and the theory of patriotism, considering its manifestations as a dichotomy of "blind" and "constructive", "emotional" and "activity" types. The empirical basis of the study was the results of longitudinal surveys of students in grades 9–11, conducted in 2020 in 10 regions and in 2022 in 4 regions of the Siberian Federal District. The use of cluster analysis made it possible to divide the studied population into 4 clusters: a cluster of “blind”, “active” patriotism with a strong institutional component, “constructive” patriots, “loyalists” and “silent ones”, determine the combination of identities corres­ponding to each cluster and trace their dynamics. As a result, conclusions were made about the decrease in the influence of the identity factor on the disengagement of young people in relation to patriotism and the possibility of reducing the indicated disengagements to the basic opposition of "patriots" and "non-patriots".

A Problem-Based Learning Model to Improve English Learning Outcomes: A Study in Middle-School Students

Teaching is not just a matter of telling. Learning is not an automatic consequence of contemplating information in the minds of students. Learning requires mental involvement and students' work. Explanation and demonstration alone will not produce lasting learning outcomes. Which can produce learning outcomes, including the activities of contextual learning methods with problem-based learning teaching models. The source of the data for this research is the seventh-grade students of SMPN 1 Sidomulyo Odd Semester for the 2020/2021 academic year, totaling 34 students consisting of 13 male students and 21 female students. The data collected are quantitative and qualitative. Quantitative data is data obtained from formative tests in each cycle. While qualitative in the form of observations in each learning cycle, the data obtained is then converted into success criteria to determine whether student learning outcomes can be seen and how they improve. This study uses two cycles of action research. Each round consists of four stages, namely: design, observation activities, and reflection. From the data obtained in the form of formative test results and observation sheets of teaching and learning activities, it was found that student learning achievement has increased from cycle one to cycle two. In the first cycle, student learning outcomes in the very good category were 29.41%, and in the second cycle, the learning outcomes in the very good category increased to 70.59%. This study concludes that the problem-based learning (PBL) learning model can have a positive effect on the learning outcomes of class VII F students at SMP 1 Sidomulyo, and this learning model can be used as an alternative to learning English.

Патриотическое воспитание молодежи как инструмент противодействия экстремизму

The article analyzes the problem of extremist sentiments among young people and the possibility of their prevention. It is noted that the educational environment and patriotic education are effective tools in countering extremism. It has been revealed that the problem of educational, ethnic and educational nature of preventing illegal actions by young people is no less significant. The educational process puts cognitive and professional interests in the student's mind, develops opportunities to build life plans and develop spiritual and moral ideals that determine the inner positions of the individual.

EXPLORING THE CHALLENGES OF DIGITAL TEXTBOOKS IN READING COMPREHENSION

Reading is a crucial skill that contributes to the language, mind, social, and cultural development of students. In addition, in the digital era technology is widely found and can be used properly. Digital textbooks have become an inevitable part of leisure time, study assignments, and work duties, facilitating online learning and blended learning. But there are also individuals who reject the existence of new technology. This study highlights the challenges of digital textbooks in reading comprehension. This study utilized literature review research, which is a survey of scholarly sources on a specific topic. The researchers reviewed 24 articles published between 2018 and 2023 from ERIC Journal and Google Scholar, analyzing the content and information in the articles. The study found that digital textbooks can impact students' focus ability, as they can be easily distracted by social media, notifications, and web browsing. This could explain why paper-based media appears to favor reading comprehension in unsupervised settings where learners are less exposed to such distractions. The use of digital textbooks must be accompanied by information literacy from digital technology. Digital textbooks offer a new experience in reading, but they also present challenges in terms of social-economic status, focus ability, and information literacy.

Teaching can be perfect by acting

How to teach a student or how to create an artificial environment to make a good student? Teaching is not so easy. Teacher must know the acting to understand the student's mind. The teacher must act in front of a student like he or she knows sometimes less sometimes more than the student. Artificially created environments surrounding the student can help a student to be a good student. When the relationship between teacher, parents and students are made with friendship then the actual teaching can happen.

Misconception about upthrust and floatation caused by Grade-XII physics textbooks in Nepal

The concepts imparted by textbooks leave lasting impressions in the minds of students. If the explanation in a textbook is vague and flawed, many students fall victim of the concerned textbook. This article brings one such issue of misleading explanations found in Grade XII level physics textbooks in Nepal. The issue is about the conditions of floatation of a body based on upthrust and weight of the body. The ambiguous explanations coupled with negligence in illustrations mislead the students to believe that a body floating on the surface of a liquid experiences more upthrust than its own weight. A survey carried out involving 252 students of class XII clearly showed that the students are getting misled by the explanations presented in the textbooks considered for the survey. The article first presents the details of the misleading explanations in the textbooks and then tries to clarify the misleading aspects.

ChatGPT and university teaching, learning and assessment: some initial reflections on teaching academic integrity in the age of Large Language Models

Since its arrival in late 2022, ChatGPT has occupied the minds of academics, administrators and students. Reactions to the emergence of Large Language Models (LLMs) have varied but significant anxieties about their impact on assessment have arisen. To address these concerns, this article serves three purposes; firstly, it seeks to gauge the discourse surrounding Large Language Models (LLMs) focusing on ChatGPT. In doing so, it explores general and academic responses to the technology and the challenges/opportunities that have been identified. Secondly, and building on this, it provides an overview of ChatGPT in action and seeks to moderate fears raised by some of the extreme claims that have been made about the potential of this technology. Finally, the article uses a case study to discuss the introduction of this technology to a group of first-year undergraduate students, offering guidance on how the topic of LLMs might be broached. It concludes by suggesting that while the technology has the ability to offer assistance in the completion of academic assessment, it does not replace the higher thinking skills that are central to teaching, learning and assessment in higher education. In turn, arguing that these must be central to assessment practices.

THE EFFECT OF GENDER CHARACTERISTICS AND MATHEMATICS HABITS OF MIND ON STUDENTS' MATHEMATICS LEARNING OUTCOMES IN KENDARI

This study aims to describe gender characteristics, describe Mathematics Habits of Mind, and determine the effect of gender characteristics and Mathematics Habits of Mind on mathematics learning outcomes. This study method uses a quantitative approach with the type of ex-post facto research. The gender characteristics questionnaire was adapted from the Bem Sex Role Inventory by Sandra L. Bem (1977), and the Mathematics Habits of Mind questionnaire was modified by Costa and Kallick (2008). While the results of learning mathematics are taken from the teacher's documentation of the results of students' daily tests. Based on the results of the research data analysis, it was found that 1) There were ten students with Feminine Gender, there were 34 students with Masculine Gender, there were 26 students with Androgyny Gender, and there 35 students with Undifferentiated Gender; 2) Mathematics Habits of Mind of students who are in the High category by 1.9% of students; 55.2% are in the Medium category, and 42.9% are in a Low category; 3) There is an effect of gender characteristics and Mathematics Habits of Mind on students' mathematics learning outcomes

The Effect of Gender Ratio of Elementary School Teachers on Pupils Gender Awareness

Currently, gender imbalance among elementary school teachers has become a global phenomenon in education, which is more prominent in urban elementary schools in China. It has been found that the gender awareness of elementary school students is below the average, and elementary school is the right time to shape the correct gender awareness of students. To ensure the scientific development of education, the rational use of teachers resources, the continuous supply of quality talents, the psychological health of primary school students, and the sound development of elementary school students gender consciousness, we must pay attention to the reality of the feminization of teachers gender composition in elementary school education, analyze its root causes, search for countermeasures, and strive to build a balance between teachers gender and elementary school students gender consciousness. This thesis attempts to analyze the impact of gender imbalance on students behavior and mind through a combination of documentary and quantitative research methods, and further analyze the impact of male and female teachers on students gender consciousness at the elementary school level. Through the above process, the relationship between the gender imbalance of elementary school teachers and students gender consciousness is presented. Finally, appropriate opinions are offered to address the problem of imbalance between male and female teachers.

Understanding Mathematics Perception through Drawing: An Online Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis (OIPA) Study

In this study, it is aimed to reveal the images formed in the minds of high school students about the concept of mathematics with the help of their own expressions and drawings. In this qualitative study, the core of 100 high school students’ experiences of math was examined with a holistic approach using Online Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis (OIPA). In order to obtain in-depth information about the concept of math from the participants, the purposeful sampling method was used. It was paid full attention to ensure that the participants were high school students. The data were obtained by using the OIPA form, which allows students to create stories and drawings about the concept of math. The data obtained were analyzed in three stages by the researcher and an expert psychologist. As a result of the analysis, it was seen that there were deficiencies in students’ mathematical literacy in situations such as understanding the role of mathematics in daily life and using it to solve real life problems. Additionally, the students expressed the concept of math using 18 different main themes, most of which contained negative strong emotions. Students associated math most frequently with the themes of life (44%) and difficult math language (38%). The students associated math least frequently with the themes of hate (5%) and unimportant (5%). On the other hand, students explained the math domain with individual factors (74%) the most and exosystem (15%) the least. In line with the results obtained in the study, a few recommendations were made.

Why do students pursue a doctorate in the era of the ‘PhD crisis’? Evidence from Taiwan

AbstractDrawing on interviews with nine PhD students and twelve PhD graduates from a research university in Taiwan, this paper explores students' motivational profiles for pursuing a PhD at a time when that degree is increasingly decoupled from academic employment. Using self‐determination theory as a conceptual lens, the paper identifies common enrolment motivations in the PhD crisis era. Amidst the doctoral enrolment crisis in Taiwan, where the traditional employment path for PhD graduates (i.e., academia) is more of a mirage than a reality, the motivations of students to pursue a PhD do not differ much from those found in the literature concerning the era of PhD expansion. Two typical motivational profiles are predominant, one dominated by the accumulation of career advantages and the other by the search for personal growth. The findings show that the first profile tends to be on the minds of most students. The second profile tends to be adopted by those who have few career concerns or those who have a greater need for self‐improvement. We also find that these motivations have unique nuances, meanings and consequences for universities and doctoral education in the PhD crisis era.

PBL AS AN ALTERNATIVE WAY TO ACQUIRE REAL LIFE SKILLS

Teaching a language is an ongoing hard process. The teacher’s task is to lead this process by applying interesting and innovative ways and approaches so that the learners (it doesn’t matter at school or higher educational institutions) would study not because they have to or their parents want them to, but they would study because they feel the flash of the intrinstic motivation. The teachers should do their best to bring the students body, mind and soul into the classroom by finding ways to turn students extrinsic motivation into inner desire enthusiasm and passion. Project Based Learning is a good means to get this destination if it is organized in the right way and it will become a magic tool in the hands of the smart master if applied effectively. The article highlights the necessity and ways to organize, manage and control this interesting journey full of real-life tasks and assignments.

The perceptions of Turkish students against scientists and the emotions of scientists in the post-pandemic

Today’s students are expected to think like scientists. Every student has a different life and they learn in different ways. We need to understand how students view scientists and what their perceptions of them are in order to make these expectations a reality. This study aims to investigate the perceptions that Turkish secondary school students have of scientists and show how these perceptions have changed in the wake of the pandemic particularly with regard to the emotions of scientists. This research is survey research. The Draw a Scientist Test Checklist (DAST-C) was used as the data collection and analysis tool for the research. In the emotion dimension of this study, emotions in the Plutchik Emotion Model were based on the data collection tool. Descriptive statistics were used to analyse the data. Students’ perceptions of scientists in this study show a fall in the rates of the standards that constitute the stereotypical image. In the findings of the study, it was seen that the scientist was generally young and female. This shows that recent developments have changed students' perceptions. It is clearly seen that the pandemic has changed the minds of scientists and students.