Instructional Model Research Articles

Examining the Effects of Peer-Led Team Learning as a Support for Community College Transfer Students’ STEM Achievement

Peer-led Team Learning (PLTL) is a model of instruction and learning that has been used to address low success rates in various science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) courses and other fields in higher education. (1) While research conveying the efficacy of this model of instruction remains mixed, this project sought to add to the body of knowledge communicating the benefits of PLTL for STEM achievement. This study examined the experiences of STEM community college transfer students’ engagement in PLTL within their major course of study when a suite of supports was provided. (2) Specifically, study participants were enrolled in degree programs at a four-year rural, regional university in the engineering, computer science, and mathematics (ECSM) fields and were provided social, financial, and academic assistance. Qualitative analysis of the data revealed that with a PLTL component, community college transfer students were more likely to participate, engage, and perform better in coursework given the additional supports. (3) Study participants indicated the community of learners created through PLTL was a primary motivator for continued engagement and progress towards ECSM degree attainment. (4) Implications for practice extend to engagement and retention efforts of STEM students from the community college population

Teacher’s Practice in Digital Inquiry-based Science Learning in a Primary School

Abstract This study aimed to explore the implementation of digital inquiry-based science learning in a rural primary school classroom in Melaka, Malaysia. The participants were eight Year 4 pupils (10–11 years old). Using a classroom action research approach, the study utilized two action research cycles using the bscs 5E Instructional Model to create lesson plans. The study’s findings reveal that effective digital inquiry-based science learning development in primary schools requires activities that align with and harness pupils’ prior knowledge, cross-curricular applications, differentiated learning, inquiry scaffolding, technological scaffolding, pupils’ technological skills, independent learning, learning by doing, and the opportunity to make connections, express ideas and report discoveries. The study illustrates that digital inquiry-based science learning is well-suited for practice in primary schools, enhancing both teachers’ pedagogical approaches and pupils’ conceptual understanding.

The Implementation of Differentiated Instruction in Mathematics Learning to Overcome Differences in Students’ Cognitive Styles

Differentiated instruction has emerged as a crucial issue in education to address the varying needs of students in the classroom, specifically in mathematics subjects at the junior high school level. This approach highlights the importance of tailoring learning strategies to meet the distinctive needs of each student, taking into account their cognitive style, interests, and level of learning readiness. This study aimed to describe the implementation of the differentiated instruction model. This study employed a descriptive-qualitative approach, with an observation sheet as an instrument for data collection. Data analysis involved data reduction, data presentation, and drawing conclusions, along with validity testing using triangulation techniques. The results showed that the teacher’s implementation of differentiated instruction increased significantly between the first and second meetings, with the percentage of implementations increasing from 85.71% to 92.86%. Students demonstrated various responses based on their cognitive styles: reflective students showed a high level of organization and self-confidence; impulsive students were prompt in providing answers but less accurate; and slow-inaccurate students required more time to process information and frequently made mistakes. The implementation of the differentiated instruction strategy at State Junior High School (SMPN) 2 Sumbergempol has been proven to improve the quality of mathematics learning. This approach can serve as a valuable model for other schools seeking to improve their teaching methods. It was suggested that further research could be carried out over an extended period with long-term impact evaluations, as well as additional training for teachers to implement differentiated instruction strategies effectively.

The Effectiveness of Collaborative E-Learning-Based Learning in Reducing Student Misconceptions on Heat in East Java High Schools During Merdeka Belajar

This study aims to determine the effectiveness of Collaborative E-learning-Based Learning (KABEL) to remedy student misconceptions for heat in high schools in East Java during merdeka belajar. The study used a pre-experimental design, specifically a one-group pre-test post-test design. The study includes a sample of 290 10th-grade students who were randomly chosen from different high schools in East Java. The data collection instrument consists of 20 multiple-choice questions, each with 3 alternative answers and open-ended reasons. The average percentage of student misconceptions was 94.67% before and 39.33% after remediation. The Mc Nemar test showed a significant improvement in student conceptual understanding after remediation, as evidenced by a chi-square value (X2) of 11.16, which exceeded the critical chi-square value (X2table) of 3.84 for a degree of freedom (df) of 1 and a significance level (α) of 5%. The obtained proportion value of 0.56 shows a moderate effectiveness of the direct instruction model with animation media in addressing student misconceptions.

An Instructional Coaching Model to Enhance Instructors' Instructional Skills in Vocational Colleges in Nanjing, China

An Instructional Coaching Model to Enhance Instructors' Instructional Skills in Vocational Colleges in Nanjing, China

Responding to Crisis: A Multiple Case Study of District Approaches for Supporting Student Learning in the COVID-19 Pandemic

Purpose: Prior research shows wide variation in student learning across contexts during the COVID-19 pandemic, but less is known about why such variation occurred or how particular response approaches may help districts navigate future crises. Research methods: Drawing on crisis leadership and organizational theory, we conducted a multiple case study of pandemic response across five school districts in Michigan that performed better-than-predicted on benchmark assessments during the 2020–21 school year. We interviewed 46 district, school, and teacher leaders across district cases and analyzed data using comparative case study methods. Findings: We find that local leaders relied on existing resources such as staff-student relationships, school-family relationships, and curricula and instructional models to address foundational needs stemming from the pandemic. These resources were part of each district's distinct approach to supporting student learning prior to the pandemic and provided a reliable path forward amidst ongoing uncertainty and disruption. When previous approaches were not aligned to external demands, local leaders leveraged staff expertise, staff collaboration, and school-family relationships to develop new teaching and learning approaches. In-person and hybrid districts adapted to create safe in-person learning environments, while remote and hybrid districts adapted to use technology to engage students in distanced learning and personalized academic support. Implications: Our findings shed light on pandemic response approaches that other districts can adopt in future crises and resources that need to be cultivated and distributed across districts to support crisis response. We contribute new insights on the interplay between leadership and organizational capacity during crisis response.

The Development of Instructional Model for Vocal Skills Using Hybrid Learning programs for Secondary Schools in the Upper Northeastern region Thailand

The Development of Instructional Model for Vocal Skills Using Hybrid Learning programs for Secondary Schools in the Upper Northeastern region Thailand

Evaluating the Experiences of Novice Veterinary Clinical Practice Educators: A Qualitative Reflection on a UK Training Program.

Within the evolving landscape of veterinary education in the United Kingdom, an increasing shift toward a distributed model of instruction necessitates that clinicians who assume the role of novice educators, receive training as clinical educators. The University of Surrey has pioneered a training program aimed at promoting understanding and application of educational theory in veterinary educator identitydevelopment. This study investigated the reflections of novice educators upon conclusion of their training to delineate the program's efficacy and identify areas of educator training necessitating further research and enhancement. A convenience sample of 53 reflective narratives was subjected to inductive thematic analysis. Three principal themes emerged. The first encapsulated an enhanced cognizance of student learning needs, underscored by foundational learning theories. Notably, the introduction of "feedforward" and the incorporation of student reflection within the feedback mechanism were identified as innovative concepts. The second theme revolved around the personal growth experienced because of participation in the training program, with 47% of reflections articulating profound introspection. The final theme explored the perceptions of the rewards and challenges associated with balancing the educational program with routine professional responsibilities, highlighting an increase in self-confidence and the obstacles encountered in allocating time for training.

The determinants influencing bilingual instruction in Chinese higher education: a complex network analysis

The primary objective of this research was to investigate the determinants influencing bilingual instruction at the tertiary level in the Chinese educational context. A complex network analysis was adopted for this study. Twenty-one factors were first identified using the Delphi method, a qualitative research method. A complex network was then designed for analysis of the factors. The results indicate that the network is a scale-free network with certain key factors. The findings further reveal that the subject language feature and bilingual instruction models have more connections with other factors, and thus they are the most significant factors to ensure the effective implementation of bilingual instruction. The findings of this research may provide implications for bilingual education.

The Use of a Multimedia-Enabled, Serialized Worked-Example Artifact in an Online Environment for Secondary Education

High school students in rural and semi-rural areas are disadvantaged because their schools struggle to attract and retain instructors who are qualified to teach career and technology courses that ready students for the knowledge economy. The effects of the pandemic moved much knowledge-economy work online by adopting study-from-home (SFH) models; however, educational institutions have been slow to validate corresponding study-from-home instructional models. In response, the current study developed study-from-home instruction using a multimedia-enabled, serialized worked-example artifact to teach financial accounting and modeling for high school students. The study featured grounded theories that inform the design of SFH instruction and online facilitation for a yearlong study. The instruction aimed to promote the far transfer of domain-specific, career-development knowledge regarding financial accounting and modeling. To do so, authors conducted a quasi-experiment with 50 students from five public high schools in rural and semi-rural East Texas. The result shows that socially situated SFH instruction whose design follows the principles of cognitive load theory, situated learning, and cognitive apprenticeship promoted mastery-of-learning outcomes over the course of an academic year. Our findings indicate a promising new direction in the design of remote instruction that delivers complex content to small-screen mobile devices for high school students.

PROBLEM-BASED LEARNING MODEL: IMPLEMENTATION IN MATHEMATICS LEARNING FLAT BUILT MATERIALS

The objective of this research is to ascertain the disparity in the mean learning outcomes between students instructed through the Problem Based Learning (PBL) approach and those instructed through the Direct Instruction (DI) approach. This study used a quasi-experimental approach, specifically the Posttest-Only Control Group design. The research was conducted at SMP Negeri 4 West Siau during the second semester of the 2023/2024 academic year. The participants of this study were selected from two homogeneous and identical classes: class VIIA, consisting of 14 students who received the Problem Based Learning (PBL) model treatment, and class VIIB, consisting of 14 students who received the Direct Instruction (DI) model treatment. The mean posttest score for the experimental group was 82.64, while the mean posttest score for the control group was 68.85. Conducting a data analysis using the t-test, the calculated t-value is 6.599, which is greater than the critical t-value of 2.056. Therefore, the choice is made to reject the null hypothesis (H0). Therefore, the Problem Based Learning (PBL) paradigm has the potential to enhance the overall academic performance of students in the subject of Bangun Datar

Expanding Models for Physics Teaching: A Framework for the Integration of Computational Modeling

Teaching computation in science courses can enhance science education, but doing so requires that teachers expand the vision of their discipline beyond the traditional view of science presented in most curricula. This article describes a design-based research (DBR) program that included collaboration among high school teachers and professional development leaders in physics and computer science education. Through three years of professional development and teacher-led development, field testing, and refinement of integrated curricular resources, we have combined instructional modeling practices, physical lab materials, and computer programming activities. One of the outcomes is a co-created framework for the integration of computational modeling into physics that is sensitive to teachers’ interests and expressed needs in addition to learning goals. This framework merges two evidence-based approaches to teaching: Bootstrap:Algebra, a web-based computing curriculum that emphasizes using multiple representations of functions and scaffolds that make the programming process explicit, and Modeling Instruction in physics, an approach that emphasizes the use of conceptual models, modeling practices and representational tools. In doing so, we uncover the need to balance teachers’ visions for integration opportunities with practical instructional needs and emphasize that frameworks for integration need to reflect teachers’ values and goals.

Integrating E-learning into Medical Education – Phase-I of MBBS Programme in Bangladesh: Prospects and Challenges for the Students, Instructors and Policy Makers

Over the past few decades, there has been a shift in medical education from the traditional didactic model of instruction to other modalities like online or electronic learning (e-learning). E-learning is being increasingly utilized in medical education across the globe through adaptive tutorials, audiovisual clips, simulation, and virtual models/atlas. This review aims to identify the prospects and challenges of integration of e-learning into Phase-I of MBBS Programme in Bangladesh and discuss solutions from medical educators’ perspectives. Elearning has been demonstrated to be as effective as conventional teaching and learning. It allows more personalized, self-directed learning experience for the medical students. Instructors can evaluate competencies objectively through online assessments, provide personalized feedback for self-improvement to the students. For policy makers, e-learning could hold the key to success in delivering quality medical education even in those medical colleges established in the remote semi-urban areas addressing the nation’s most entrenched medical teacher vacancies especially in basic subject areas like anatomy, physiology, and biochemistry. Challenges that affect the development and implementation of e-learning in medical education include lack of time and efforts, low technical skills, resource-poor infrastructure, lack of institutional strategies and support and stakeholders' negative attitude towards e-learning. Solutions to those problems may include training for professional development of the faculties with improvement of technical skills, incentives for the time and efforts in development and delivery of online content, favorable digital and tech-friendly institutional strategies and growing positive attitude towards online medical education, and above all, political commitment to ensure quality medical education. CBMJ 2024 July: vol. 13 no. 02 P: 290-297

Investigating the Impact of the AI-Supported 5E (AI-s5E) Instructional Model on Spatial Ability.

Improving students' spatial abilities is an important goal in education. Spatial ability is a skill needed in many fields, such as science, mathematics, engineering, and architecture. Since this ability can be improved through training, this study adopted a quasi-experimental design to investigate the effects of an artificial intelligence-supported 5E (AI-s5E) instructional model on students' spatial visualization, spatial relationships, and spatial orientation performances that explain their spatial abilities. A total of 43 students from two classes at a secondary school in western Turkey were recruited to participate in this study. One of the classes was the experimental group (f = 23), which adopted the AI-s5E approach, and the other class was the control group (f = 20), which adopted the traditional teaching model. The results showed that the integration of the AI-s5E instructional approach into education improved students' spatial abilities and sub-dimensions. In light of the findings, it can be recommended that AI applications, which have a positive and significant impact on spatial skills, can be integrated into teachers' lessons and even included in curriculum programs.

Development Of Digital Learning Platform to Boost Chinese Children’s Mental Health Awareness: Experts’ Evaluation

The increasing prevalence of mental health disorders among children, exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic, calls for innovative educational approaches and tools. Traditional mental health curriculum in Chinese elementary schools often rely on didactic methods that fail to engage students effectively. The “Mind Explorers” digital learning platform addresses this issue by enhancing mental health awareness among grade-2 students. Based on the ADDIE instructional design model and Biggs’ Constructive Alignment model, the platform integrates learning outcomes, content, activities, and assessments via Google Site. The sample unit “Know About Yourself” focuses on self-awareness and emotional regulation through storytelling, reflective activities, and interactive quizzes. Expert evaluations indicate positive reception of the platform’s content, usability, and educational alignment, with suggestions for enhancing design aesthetics and accessibility. Through a mixed-methods research design, this study underscores the potential of digital tool to transform mental health education, promoting engaging and effective learning experiences for young learners.

Development of e-pub-based e-modules on plant structure and development to improve students' problem-solving skills

One of the efforts to train and improve problem-solving skills is by developing teaching materials in the form of e-pub-based e-modules that contain problem-based learning. This research aims to produce e-modules based on e-pub plant structure and development that are valid, practical, and effective. The development of teaching materials follows the ADDIE instructional design model. The instruments used were e-pub-based e-module validation sheets by expert lecturers as well as student response questionnaires and pretest-posttest scores of problem-solving skills analyzed using the One Way Ancova test. The results of research and development showed that the acquisition of validation scores by teaching material experts was 100%, material experts were 100%, education practitioners were 99%, student response results were 87.05% and effectiveness results were 0.009<0.05 so the use of e-pub-based e-modules was effective in the learning process. The conclusion of the study is that the epub-based e-module is very valid, very practical, and effective as a teaching material that can be used by students in learning.

Proposed Instructional Model for Using Mobile Learning in Universities of Jordan

This study aimed to develop a proposed instructional model for the use of mobile learning in jordanian universities. The study followed the qualitative curriculum as required by the nature of the study, the number of study members for the qualitative aspect (19) faculty members for the academic year (2023-2024), the interview questions were built to explore the facts about the standard levels to be available in the instructional model. The results of the study revealed the stages of the proposed instructional model, and showed that the educational design obtained the highest percentage of standard levels to be available in the proposed instructional model. The study also concluded with a number of recommendations, the most important of which are: studying the effectiveness of the proposed instructional model using mobile learning among jordanian university students, and conducting a study similar to the current study of public and private schools.

An Innovative Instructional Model to Foster Creative Thinking in Primary School Students in Thailand

This research endeavors to address the pressing need for nurturing creative thinking skills among primary school students in the context of Mahasarakham province, Thailand. By systematically analyzing the specific challenges and requirements faced by educators, a comprehensive model for enhancing creative thinking skills was developed. This model integrates multidisciplinary methods, hands-on realistic tasks, and combines STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics) education with the 6E technique. The study demonstrates the model's effectiveness in significantly improving creative thinking skills among students. The key findings underscore the value of multidisciplinary approaches, emphasizing experiential learning through practical tasks that stimulate creativity. The fusion of STEAM education and the 6E technique proved to be particularly impactful, aligning with prior research in the field. The research contributes vital insights and practical recommendations for educators and policymakers, urging them to consider multidisciplinary methods, STEAM education, and the 6E technique as viable strategies to bolster creative thinking skills in primary school students.

Squeezed in: Writing Instruction Over Time

The purpose of this study was to understand the nature of writing instruction across time and grade bands. We used quantitative and qualitative analyses of teacher interviews and video records of classroom instruction of English language arts writing instruction in 97 fourth- through eighth-grade classrooms in 2010 and 2018. Video records showed a decline in writing instruction across time and grade bands. Teacher lessons focused on the first five Common Core Writing Standards with little attention to the latter five. The lessons included aspects of a writing process approach that used instructional scaffolding, models, student practice, and teacher feedback. Lessons were less likely to include the use of authentic texts, text analysis, and student discussion. Teacher interviews pointed to curricular constraints, a view of writing as peripheral, and comfort with teaching writing as hindrances to quality writing instruction. These findings demonstrate a need for curricular and instructional resources to support teachers in offering consistently quality writing instruction.

Effect of the inquiry-based nature of science argumentation instructional model in scientific literacy skills

Effect of the inquiry-based nature of science argumentation instructional model in scientific literacy skills