Practicum Model Research Articles

Instructor led rotational model: An innovative approach to social work practicums in hospital environments

With the saturation of student practicum placements requests in urban centres, job vacancies, budgetary restraints, and social workers’ intensive workloads, field education coordination teams are increasingly challenged to find social workers who are able to supervise student practicums and secure educational partnerships with organizations willing to support their staff in doing so. This is especially true in hospital settings, where social workers are still feeling the effects of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic in their daily work lives. Hospital practicums are highly sought out by social work students and yet there are few practicum opportunities for students compared to the demand. Social workers are employed in various practice settings, including hospital social work. As social workers are Canada's largest group of mental health professionals within the hospital system, having robust and sustainable practicum opportunities is critical to the training and development of future social workers. To address these ongoing challenges in social work field education, the University of Calgary, MacEwan University, and Alberta Health Services worked together to develop and pilot a new practicum model at the Bachelor of Social Work level. This practicum model, titled the ‘Instructor Led Rotational Model’, was implemented as a pilot project during the winter 2023 semester. This article provides an overview of this initiative, including a description of innovative practice education components and discussion of the challenges in field education that the model aims to address. Considerations for revisions and future offerings of the instructor led practicum model are also identified.

Enhancing Students Critical Thinking Skills And Creativity In PJBL-Based Stem Approach To Biotechnology Online Practicum In Mipa Laboratory Iain Syekh Nurjati Cirebon

The aim of this research is to enhance students' creativity and critical thinking skills after using a STEM approach with an online project-based practicum model on conventional Biotechnology courses. The research method uses quasi experimentation with the design of the pretest-posttest control group. The samples were randomly taken by 50 students, which was divided into experimental groups and control groups. Data collection techniques use critical thinking skills tests, questionnaires, implementation observations, performance observations and documentation.Data analysis techniques use descriptive analysis and average different tests. The conclusions of the study are: (1) The results showed a significant average difference in critical thinking skills between experimental classes and control classes after the implementation of STEM approach based on the PjBL model with classes that did not use the STEM approach based on the PjBL model in biotechnology courses in tadris Biology Department Semester 6 IAIN student Sheikh Nurjati Cirebon as evidenced by a probability value (p) of 0.015 0.05. (2) Creativity of students in the experimental class of the highest indicators on flexibility and original, while the lowest indicators are on the smoothness indicator

A Flexible Practicum Model on Education: Hybrid Learning Integrated Remote Laboratory Activity Design

This study’s objective was to create a hybrid learning-integrated remote laboratory model with validity and practicality. This model has four learning spaces, namely live synchronous, virtual synchronous, self-paced asynchronous, and collaborative asynchronous, so it can support flexible learning. Besides that, this learning model is also based on cognitivism, connectivism, constructivism, behaviourism learning theories and Bloom’s digital taxonomy. The hybrid learning integrated remote laboratory model consists of six syntaxes: 1) issue; 2) investigation; 3) team discussion to solve problems; 4) experiment using a remote laboratory; 5) analysis and evaluation; and 6) explore new solutions. Focus group discussions (FGD) were used to collect high-quality data by seven experts in learning models, vocational education, language and technology. The hybrid learning-integrated remote laboratory model quality analysis used Aiken’s V. The result showed that the hybrid learning integratedremote laboratory model content is valid, with a validity value of 0.87. The practicality analysis result showed that the average percentage of the assessments from lecturers and students was 88.16%, so it can be concluded that it has a high validity value and is very practical.

A Teaching Practicum Model for Constructing Cogenerative Dialogue Amongst Preservice Teachers to Improve Science Teaching

The specific focus of this study is how a team of four preservice teachers experienced a collaborative practicum model to support the development of cogenerative dialogue and foster professional growth. Data sources included individual video club annotations and the associated group discussions facilitated by comparison of groups members selected annotations. The analysis found that participation in peer collaboration provided multiple viewpoints of shared teaching experiences that enabled preservice teachers' different ways to notice student thinking. Providing a structured framework for reflection, namely the individual video club annotations, served as the genesis for cogenerative dialogues centered on instructional change for the preservice teachers. This work's implications showcase the importance of allowing for the iterative enactment and reflection on pedagogical choices by preservice teachers early in their professional development.

Exploring the Opportunities and Challenges of Online Practicum in Bangladesh

The COVID-19 situation compelled the preservice student-teachers (PSTs) of the Institute of Education and Research (IER), Dhaka University Bangladesh, to complete their practicum online. As such, the challenges and opportunities of online practicum needed to be explored. A qualitative study was undertaken and a conceptual framework was developed combining an ‘offer-and-use’ model of teaching practicum (Helmke, 2008), based on the ‘source-position-performance’ framework (Day & Wensley, 1988). Purposive and convenience sampling were used to collect data through a semi-structured questionnaire from 28 PSTs, and a thematic analysis helped to identify their opportunities and challenges. Identified challenges were gender and cultural biasness, lack of financial and technical support, improper guidance and training, a lack of motivation as the practicum is non-paid, a lack of information and technological literacy, cognitive development, and inefficiency in cost management. This study recommends reconsidering a blended mode of Micro-teaching and Simulation courses, and providing soft loan and internet cost-related support from the institution level.

Preliminary Study: Study of Supporting Facilities for Natural Science Mini Project Practicum Models of Junior High Schools in Mataram

This study aims to describe the supporting facilities for the Natural Science Mini Project Practicum (PIMPA) model of learning from the availability of tools and chemicals as well as books or literature available in SMP throughout Mataram City. This research was conducted in three schools spread outside the urban areas of Mataram City, especially those located close to the tourism area of Mataram City, namely: SMPN 11 Mataram, SMPN 17 Mataram, and SMPN 21 Mataram. The research subjects were laboratories and libraries, and the research objects were laboratory support facilities. The form of activity carried out is the recording of documents (inventory) of laboratory equipment and their use in science practicum activities. The data from this study were analyzed descriptively qualitatively. The results of this study indicate that the laboratory carrying capacity in the PIMPA model is the availability of laboratory equipment for science practicum activities at SMPN 11 Mataram is 77.27% (adequate); SMPN 17 Mataram available 77.27% (adequate); and SMPN 21 Mataram available 72.72% (adequate).

DEVELOPMENT OF A VIRTUAL-BASED SKILL COMPETENCY TEST (UKK) PRACTICUM MODEL IN VOCATIONAL SCHOOLS DEPARTMENT OF COMPUTER NETWORKING ENGINEERING

Abstract This study aims to determine: (1) the stages of developing a virtual-based UKK practicum model in the Network Computer Engineering Laboratory at SMK Negeri Labuang. (2) Development of a virtual-based UKK practicum model majoring in computer network engineering is valid, practical and effective as a result of development. The research method used is the method of research and development or Research and Development. The process of developing a virtual-based UKK practicum model refers to the ADDED development model which is a new development model resulting from descriptive analysis, critical analysis, and comparative analysis. The ADDED model stages include: (1) the Analyze stage, namely the analysis of the need for a computer / laptop as hardware, the availability of internet services, a computer laboratory while the application needs as software. (2) The Design Stage, namely the sequence or steps of making a design for the development of a practicum model, namely the required applications. (3) Development stage, namely product development in the form of a practicum model with a simulation model design specification. (4) Evaluate and Revise stage, namely steps in assessing and testing the validity, practicality, and effectiveness; (5) Dissemination and Implementation Stage, namely the process of disseminating and implementing the practicum model development. Assessment and testing is carried out by competent experts or experts, namely media and network computer techniques, while the testing is carried out through limited individual and group trials. The results of the assessment show that the development of a virtual-based UKK practicum model has fulfilled its validity by covering aspects of display, virtual and programming, the test results show that it is practical and effective. The development of the virtual-based UKK practicum model is said to be practical because it is in the very good category, it is said to be effective because the results of the evaluation carried out have met or reached the predetermined passing standard value. The development of a virtual-based UKK practicum model that was developed met the criteria of being valid, practical, and effective. For this reason, it is suggested that the virtual-based UKK practicum model can be used as a media for learning simulation for students majoring in network computer engineering in dealing with UKK SMK as well as a reference for tutors to conduct a practice orientation period, practice using practical tools. Keywords: Development, Model, Virtual UKK Practicum

The Resilient Teacher: Unveiling the Positive Impact of the Collaborative Practicum Model on Novice Teachers

The present quantitative, non-experimental comparative study, delves into the long-term effects of the collaborative practicum model (specifically the “academy-class” model) on novice teachers. The research aims to discern disparities in the professional self-efficacy of novice educators who underwent training within the collaborative practicum model as opposed to those who adhered to the conventional teaching model. This comparative analysis is based on three variables: perception of the teaching profession, professional self-efficacy, and socio-economic security. Furthermore, the study examines whether the collaborative model contributes to cultivating more favorable attitudes toward the teaching profession and a greater inclination to continue teaching for an extended period exceeding three years. The study encompasses a cohort of 436 Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.) graduates from 22 Israeli Higher Education Institutions who completed their degrees within the past five years. The research findings underscore a higher level of teaching efficacy, socio-economic security, and a more positive outlook among those who participated in the collaborative practicum and expressed their intent to persist in the teaching profession. These outcomes underscore the vital role of the collaborative practicum model, hinting at its potential to positively influence the retention rate within the teaching profession. Furthermore, it underscores the crucial connection between comprehensive and meaningful training within a collaborative practicum framework and the sustainable professional growth of educators. This robust training approach can potentially secure the continued presence of dedicated and enthusiastic educators in the field over the long term.

Development Of Practicum Learning Models Assisted with Practice Guide Videos

This study aims to develop a practicum learning model assisted by a practicum guide video. The research method used is research and development using the Dick and Carey Educational Research and Development Step System Approach Model and the Bergman and Moore model. The results of the expert one-to-one evaluation, namely material experts, learning design, instructional media and language stated that the practicum model of learning assisted by the practicum guide video was feasible to use. One-to-one student is done by selecting three students whose results are feasible to use. The results of the small group evaluation with an average score of 4.58 for nine students are in the very good category, which can be interpreted as feasible to use; the results of field trials conducted on 30 students obtained 4.57 which can be interpreted as very good. Based on the findings, it can be stated that developing practicum learning model with the use of a practical guide video is feasible and may successfully improve students' knowledge and practice results while meeting the KKNI level 9 requirements.

Dampak Ekonomi Dhuafa Terhadap Mutu Pendidikan (Interactive Model Analysis)

This study aims to describe how the economic impact of the poor has on the quality of education, the implementation of the financing system in the system of dhuafa schools, as well as the supporting and inhibiting factors. The object of research is the MEKARSARI 01 Middle School. The sampling technique uses purposive sampling with the subject of the principal, teacher and parents of students. Data analysis techniques using Interactive Model Analysis. Methods of data collection using observation and interviews. Checking the validity of the data using data and source triangulation techniques. The results of the research indicate that elements of the government (especially the scope of education) and the organizations concerned provide assistance in the form of surplus funds so that the smooth running of the educational process can be maintained. The researcher hopes that further research will try to make or formulate an efficient practicum model for the poor.

Perceptions of practicum actors in the primary teacher education practicum program

This study looked at the perceptions of the three practicum actors (prospective teachers, placement school teachers (mentors), and teacher educators (tutors) of the primary teacher education practicum program of the Amhara Region, Ethiopia. To that end, a mixed methods approach with a concurrent design was utilized. The quantitative data were collected from randomly selected 799 participants (290 prospective teachers, 252 placement school teachers, and 257 teacher educators) using a survey questionnaire; while the qualitative data were garnered using interviews and focus group discussions from 60 practicum actors. The data were analyzed quantitatively using mean, standard deviation, one sample t-test, and one-way ANOVA and qualitatively using descriptions and narrations. The findings revealed that although teaching practicum is supposed to be an imperative aspect of teacher learning that is instrumental to putting theories into practice, the overall perception of the three practicum actors was lower than the expected level. By far, student teachers’ and placement school teachers’ level of understanding of the basic assumptions of practicum in line with the reflective practitioner model of teacher education was minimal. Knowledge is still considered as transferring from the teacher to students, learning as receiving, and teaching as a process of transferring knowledge. Hence, continuous awareness creation on the basic assumptions of the reflective practitioner model of practicum and its core values is required. Besides, there should be a structure formed carefully of experts in teacher education to lead the program through strong school-college link and collaborative work of the hosting schools and teacher education colleges.

Pengembangan Model Praktikum Kimia Berbasis Green Chemistry dengan Metode Inkuiri Terbimbing Pada Madrasah Aliyah

The existence of schools that were quite far from the city center and industry area such as private Madrasah Aliyah. Generally, these schools did not have lab facility and its learning process is only by delivering materials without any practicum. Researcher did a research development Practicum Model of Chemistry based Green Chemistry with guided inquiry method in MA Annur Setupatok. The results of the research showed that there was a rising students’s concept understanding showed 85.7% After practicum was done, the average of n-gain score was 0,48. It was showed by the average of pre-test and post-test scores. The average of observation result during the practicum was 90.51%, the average of questionnaire sheet result about students’ attitude and responses was 82,3%, the average result of practicality of practicum instrument was 82.3%, and the effectiveness of lab instrument was 65%. Meanwhile, to test the effectiveness of the lab facility, the researcher used comparative test with practicum that used main lab facilities in MA Nusantara. The result of paired-t test calculation showed that t score was -0,67. It was smaller than t-table score, 3.18.

Open Inquiry Practicum: An Effective Strategy for Enhancing Science Process Skills of Prospective Biology Teachers

Practicum has been widely recognized as an effective approach to enhance science process skills. However, traditional practicums may not be sufficient in improving integrated process skills. To address this issue, the current study aimed to introduce the open inquiry practicum model and investigate its impact on basic and integrated process skills among prospective biology teacher students. The study was conducted during the odd semester of 2022-2023, where selected courses utilized practicums both in and outside of the laboratory to facilitate open inquiry learning. A quasi-experimental study with a non-equivalent control group design was conducted to assess the effect of open inquiry practicum on students' science process skills. Data was collected from observing the practicum process utilizing the open inquiry learning model, as well as pretest and posttest results of science process skills. Treatment effect was analyzed through Mann-Whitney test with an alpha level of 0.05. The open inquiry practicum model consisted of experimental design preparation, practical field and laboratory work, data collection and analysis, data presentation, and uploading practical activity products in the form of posters and videos to YouTube. The results indicated a significant improvement in students' science process skills through the implementation of the open inquiry practicum.

Online physics practicum supported by wireless sensor network

This study proposes an online practicum model supported by Wireless Sensor Network (WSN) to implement a physics practicum after the Covid 19 Pandemic. This system is guided by exploratory inquiry questions to help structure students’ mindsets in answering investigative questions. Online practicum is also integrated with video conferencing, chat, evaluation system, and lab inquiry stages. The sensor measurement process is carried out directly via live streaming video, where the sensor measurement results are sent in real-time to the website via an internet connection. This study was conducted on 25 students (10 male and 15 female) who were prospective physics teachers. This study used a pre-experimental method with a one-group pretest and post-test design. The study results show that the online practicum model supported by WSN can effectively increase the inquiry skill of prospective physics teacher students. Usability test results obtained an average score of SUS 91.63, which means the practicum system can be categorized as having a user acceptance level of Excellent.

Basic 3D Animation Online Learning Model for Multimedia Student

This study aims to obtain an ideal concept structure for the online learning model for the practicum category, especially those related to animation learning with 3-dimensional (3D)-based assets. The research was carried out through methodological steps which included collecting data through literature studies and observing online learning assets, specifically in the practicum category and in the field of multimedia design. The design of the selected learning assets is audio-visual learning assets as the most relevant model for online practicum learning. From the results of tests carried out with the user (student) satisfaction test model, in 4 classes of 3D Animation courses at Institut Bisnis dan Teknologi Indonesia (INSTIKI), it was found that the level of student satisfaction with the implementation of 3D Animation online practicum lectures was in the Average grade. The level of student satisfaction illustrates that the 3D Animation practicum model course with all its shortcomings can still run quite well even though it has not reached the ideal level.

Efektivitas Virtual Laboratory dalam Pembelajaran Praktikum Elektronika Terintegrasi Profetik

The purpose of this research is to develop a digital information media product about the Virtual Laboratory practicum in learning electronics for physics students. The research was conducted using the Research and Development (R&D) method with the ADDIE model, the product developed was in the form of online practicum/virtual electronics laboratory. The data source is physics education students at FKIP UHAMKA. Data sources were obtained from informants, documents, activity processes and validators. Data collection techniques using questionnaires and documentation, while the data analysis techniques used the gain score test, quantitative and qualitative descriptive analysis. Model validation was carried out using expert judgment using the Delphi technique. The results of this study are (1) online/virtual laboratory practicum models; (2) development of online practicum / virtual laboratory electronics; (3) The web-based student practicum model is feasible to apply. Validation from experts/experts in material academics, media and practitioners related to models and modules is 79.2 and 88.4 in the very good category. In this study, it can be seen that the character / prophetic values ​​of virtual laboratory users have 4 categories of values, namely shidiq which means honest with an average of 8.80, amanah which means responsibility with an average of 9.08 and tabliq / truth / communicative with an average of 9 .33, fathonah which means intelligent/curiosity, with an average of 9.00. The conclusion is that this electronics practicum is effective through a virtual laboratory and is feasible for prophetic training in student practicum on ohm's law and Kirchoff's law.

Implementasi Model Pembelajaran Project Based Learning Terintegrasi Praktikum Studi Antagonisme Escherichia coli dan Candida albicans Terhadap Keterampilan Berpikir Kritis Mahasiswa

Critical thingking skills are high level thingking habits that will give rise to intelligent characters so that they can face various problems. Learning that is often directed at memorization and remembering results in students’ critical thingking skills being difficult to develop. This research aims to improve students’ critical thingking skills after the implementation the project based learning model integrated practicum. The type of research used is quasi experimental using a non-equivalent control group design. Data collection techniques obtained from test questions and observation sheets. The data analysis techniques used are the statistical of the t test and the N-gain test. The results showed that the implementation of the project based learning integrated practicum model was effective in the high level class group in the experimental class with an N-gain score (%) of 70,35. This is supported by the results of the paired sample t test with a significant value 0. The effect of the implementation of the project based learning integrated practicum model on students critical thingking skills based on the independent t test, namely in the experimental class got a result of 74,5 and in the control class got a result of 61,84. It can be concluded that the implementation of the project based learning integrated practicum model affects students’ critical thingking skills. Finding that became main target in this research was learning model which integrated with pratical work activity that able to improve critical thingking skill

Where are the Social Workers? A Practicum Model to Engage Social Workers in Political Advocacy for Social Justice

ABSTRACT The Policy Field Unit (PFU) is an independently designed practicum placement for School of Social Work (SSW) students at a large, urban Midwestern university. The placement provides students an opportunity to engage with the policy process as macro social work practitioners in a variety of settings. Increasing social work students’ efficacy in policy advocacy is based on the fundamental understanding that social work is a political activity. Experiential learning opportunities focused on public policy equip social work graduates for professions in policy or policy adjacent fields. The authors describe the PFU’s origin, leadership, activities, and overall practicum model completed by social work students in its inaugural year. Furthermore, the authors chronicle student experiences, report practicum benefits and encountered challenges, culminating with recommendations for future directions for the program.

From block placement to blended model: the way forward for social work practicum in Ghana

ABSTRACT The extant literature on social work education has underscored several factors that hinder the satisfaction of social work students during practicum. Whether or not the adopted social work practicum model influences practice outcomes for students is unknown. Based on the contextual challenges of social work education and the need to ensure culturally relevant social work practice (aka indigenization) in Africa, we explored how the practicum model of a University in Ghana could be modeled to meet the learning outcome of social work students. Thematic analysis from interviews with 18 social work students who had completed their practicum at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi-Ghana, showed a consensus on introducing a blended model to guide the social work practicum in Ghana. The findings from the study underscored students’ advocacy for a blended model, their displeasure with the mismatch of agency and area of interest due to the practicum model and the unexpected challenges and anxieties they face as novice practitioners. The study has profound implications for social work education in Ghana, including the need to introduce models such as ‘my first experience as a social worker’ into the practicum orientation programs for social work schools.

Sustaining evolving teaching practicum models in higher education: A conversational ethnodrama between South African teacher educators

This article explores the evolving trajectory of the Teaching Practicum (TP) models within a selected South African teacher education institution (TEI) to accommodate the localised challenges of shifting from face-to-face support of professional learning towards online modes of delivery during Covid-19 times. Over time, even before the onset of Covid-19, the specific institution was characterised by increasing diversification of its student body and increased enrolment of student teachers resonating with similar patterns across other TEIs nationally. The study draws on the ethnographic tradition of celebrating participants’ lived experiences within the field of teacher education by capturing how a teaching practicum coordinator attempted to deal with complex and multiple challenges to enact and sustain a re-imagined TP programme. The pattern of responsiveness continues even as the pandemic (potentially) wanes. A reconstructed dialogue represents the responses of the internal coordinator within the institution (foregrounding changing operational concerns) and a senior teacher educator external to the institution (foregrounding shifting theoretical and policy considerations). Drawing from ethnodrama traditions, this dialogical conversation acknowledges the lived experiences of everyday designing, delivering and using TP models. It includes the hesitance of school mentors, student teachers and teacher educator supervisors to adopt alternative practices to conventionalised rituals of TP. The conversation questions the academic rationale of the various models of TP in their bolstering of student teachers’ professional learning. The study’s findings indicate that the successful implementation of a meaningful and contextualised revised TP curriculum necessitates re-imagining the roles of the various partners involved in the TP endeavour: who are co-responsible for conceptualising and ensuring transformative professional growth and development.