Perceptions Of Education Research Articles

Investigation of Turkish Science Teachers' Perceptions and Competencies Towards Multicultural Education

The purpose of this study is to examine the perceptions and competencies of secondary school science teachers in Turkey regarding multicultural education. The study was conducted with the explanatory design of mixed methods. Quantitative data were collected with the Multicultural Competence Perceptions Scale and the Multicultural Education Perceptions Scale to determine science teachers' perceptions and competencies regarding multicultural education, and 204 science teachers with different demographic characteristics participated in the study. According to the analysis, science teachers who were older in terms of age and experience had higher perceptions of multicultural education and competencies than other teachers. In addition, the findings suggest that as teachers gain knowledge about multicultural education, their competencies related to multicultural education can be supported.

Young Adults’ Essential Food Skills and Cooking Perceptions: A mixed method study

Our purpose in this research study was to examine perceptions of food and nutrition educators (FNEs, i.e., Registered Dietitians Nutritionists and Family and Consumer Science teachers) and young adults (ages 18–25) on the status of cooking and food skills among young adults. Using a cross-sectional survey design, FNEs (<em>n</em> = 93) and college-attending young adults (<em>n</em> = 270) in the United States completed electronic surveys. The qualitative and quantitative data were collected and analyzed using a convergent mixed-methods approach. The qualitative data from open-ended survey responses collected from young adults and FNEs were analyzed using <em>coding reliability thematic analysis</em>. The quantitative data used Fisher’s Exact Test to compare the importance of food skills between FNEs and young adults. In the quantitative data, young adults and FNE reported the top five food skills essential for young adults with slight variations between the two groups. For young adults, “cooking meat and poultry” was their top skill while FNEs chose “reading and following a recipe” as the top food skill. Three themes were constructed through coding reliability thematic analysis: (1) definition of cooking, (2) perceptions of the purpose of cooking, and (3) young adults’ autonomy in cooking. We concluded that young adults understood the benefits of cooking and eating healthily, but many felt overwhelmed by it. While educational food skill interventions should focus on foundational skills, cooking should be taught with consideration of young adults in mind (e.g., time and money limitations) to make the skills practical and enduring.

Factors influencing attitudes toward distance education in a sample of students learning in a disadvantaged area

AbstractInvestigating disadvantaged children is a priority area concerning education and health. However, little attention has been paid to pandemic-specific research in recent years. In the present study, we aim to explore the attitudes toward distance education in a sample (N = 305) of 7–8th grade students studying in disadvantaged settlements concerning the first wave of the coronavirus pandemic. Attitudes towards distance education were measured using a 16-item tool. Factor analysis was applied to detect the factors of attitudes towards distance education. Variables influencing these factors were measured by linear regression analysis including well-being, perceived stress and support, academic achievement, and sociodemographic background. The results indicate that four factors (learning difficulties, poor health, time saving and safety, and distance learning preference) can be distinguished. The effects of gender, type of settlement, deprivation and objective financial status is significant regarding distance learning preference and perceptions of poor health. Regarding health indicators, a protective role of support from teachers and a hindering role of stress indicators were found. The role academic performance was insignificant. Overall, the factors influencing attitudes towards distance education partly follow the trends of the factors influencing perceptions of traditional education. However, it is necessary to stress the crisis nature of the pandemic.

Exploring medical curriculum leadership and management training: Perspectives of doctors and medical educators in Botswana

Background. The University of Botswana Faculty of Medicine (UB FOM) is the only medical school in Botswana, and was opened to address shortages that other workforce strategies were not achieving at a sufficient rate. The UB FOM programme involves early patient contact at all levels of healthcare. Newly-graduated doctors are expected to perform managerial responsibilities, a role which few medical curricula include formal training for. Objectives. To explore the perceptions of graduates and medical educators (MEs) on the leadership and management training in the medical curriculum in Botswana. Methods. A non-theory driven qualitative study using thematic analysis was conducted. Twelve MEs and graduates from UB FOM were interviewed. Semi-structured interviews were conducted until data saturation was reached. Data were transcribed and analysed. Results. Two themes were developed: Starting small to be tall and Planting the seeds. Theme 1 describes the explicit messages of being future managers and leaders unaccompanied by formal training. Theme 2 acknowledges the insufficient training and describes the call for scaffolded longitudinal leadership and management teaching, and enhanced interprofessional education. Conclusion. Elements of leadership and management training are already included within the curriculum. The health system expectation that these graduates will immediately assume leadership and management responsibilities necessitates the strengthening of these aspects. The inclusion of critical content and further expansion of interprofessional education can be considered. The UB FOM is in a position to actualise its identified leadership and management competencies to serve the needs of its graduates and those in their care.

한 경력교사의 놀이중심 교육과정 실천경험에 대한 자기성찰 연구

Objectives The purpose of this study is to examine the change in perception through self-reflection on the difficulty of practicing the play-based curriculum of experienced teachers.
 Methods An in-depth interview was conducted with one retired early childhood teacher who had experience in teaching and practicing both the existing curriculum and the play-centered curriculum, focusing on the teacher's own experience, inner life, and relationships such as infants and fellow teachers. Data analysis was conducted in a repetitive and cyclical process in a spiral analysis method.
 Results The experienced teacher was feeling confused about the role of the teacher as a play supporter and looked deeply at herself and her fellow teachers. In this process, she found a new perspective on the role of teachers in the play-centered curriculum and discovered an educational perception of the curriculum she was creating.
 Conclusions Experienced teachers have changed their perception of education and practice through selfreflection. There is a need for support centered on experienced teachers who can enhance their understanding of the play-centered curriculum through self-reflection. In addition, as an alternative to this, we propose a group of fellow teachers where reflection and learning through relationships take place.

Referral to periodontist by a general dentist- A general guideline

A quality periodontal program requires coordinated efforts between the patient, general dentist, hygienist and the periodontist. The sharing of ideas, alternative approaches to treatment and collective responsibility, generally results in the best treatment for an individual patient. This article addresses the question of how best to manage periodontal disease in the general practice, when to consider referral, ways to maximize the patient's receptiveness to additional treatment, and making referrals as effective as possible. Specifically, the role of disease characteristics, patient and provider-related factors, attitudes towards periodontal referral guidelines and perceptions of dental education are explored.

“The Teaching and Learning Experiences of Faculty and Students During the Implementation of Hyflex Modality”

The pandemic brought by COVID-19 has led to intense changes in the way teachers deliver their lessons and how learners participate in the discussion of the lessons. Jose Rizal University goes on full online teaching and learning modality during the first two years of the pandemic using the Canvas as its Learning Management System. For the school year 2022-2023, the school adopted the HyFlex learning modality. HyFlex sees teachers teaching students at the same time in a physical classroom and synchronously online through video-conferencing software. This study considers the learning experiences and perceptions of students and teachers from basic ang higher education. Hyflex learning. This study considers the learning experiences and perceptions of both educators and learners. The findings such as; strategic classroom setting must be explicitly planned and key enabling equipment must be considered to further enhance technology and classroom setting, more training must be conducted on Hyflex Learning -Teaching to address identified possible issues or challenges, and cogent guidelines must be provided to pupils for them to be aware of the norms in a HyFlex classroom will be used for the preparation of the full implementation of the Hyflex not only as a modality but as a pedagogy as well for the next school year.

Developing professional digital competence in Norwegian teacher education: a scoping review

The widespread use of educational technology in schools compels teachers to seamlessly integrate technology while developing students’ digital competence. As educational technology continually evolves, digital competence becomes a dynamic target. Thus, teacher education must effectively prepare student teachers to teach effectively with technology. Researchers are increasingly examining the concept of teachers’ digital competence and how teacher education supports student teachers’ acquisition of digital skills for future employability. In Nordic countries like Norway, the term Professional Digital Competence (PDC) frames a teacher’s essential knowledge for using digital technology in teaching and learning. Despite this focus, there’s limited understanding of how Norwegian teacher education fosters PDC. This scoping review investigates current research on PDC and its implementation within Norwegian teacher education. Findings from numerical and thematic analysis offer insights into the prevalent types of PDC research. Thirty-four peer-reviewed papers were identified and coded along three dimensions: (1) theoretical perspectives, (2) research questions and methods, and (3) application and implementation. The review reveals a predominant focus on student and teacher educator perceptions or self-assessments when measuring digital competence. Our findings show that professional digital competence in teacher education is diverse and multifaceted. However, there are gaps in the current state of knowledge. To address this, we propose a definition and a framework to guide teacher educators. Future research should broaden participant profiles and involve a more diverse group of educators.

Thematic analysis of stakeholder perceptions for co-creative healthcare XR resource design and development; traversing a minefield of opportunities.

The expansive curricular volume of healthcare education makes a necessity the incorporation of innovative methods and immersive media in it. The core challenge in such approaches is the timely development of relevant immersive content such as Virtual, Augmented or Mixed Reality (VR/AR/MR) resources for healthcare topics. There is currently significant interest in the use of co-creative methods for streamlining immersive content development. A core research pursuit in this translational research field is the formulation of evidence-based, optimized workflows that streamline immersive content creation allowing for rapid expansion of innovative educational approaches in healthcare curricula. The purpose of this paper is to aggregate the perceptions of healthcare technologists and educators who participated in a series of co-creation sessions in order to elicit their best practice insights for design and development of XR educational resources using co-creative methods. According to our thematic analysis, findings of the qualitative study demonstrated that a rigorous organizational approach is required to maintain a constructive exchange of information and to keep the design process alive for both content and technical experts. In addition, rapid prototype and display of co-created features can empower their contributions and help them design more efficiently. Co-creative content production can benefit from adaption of existing frameworks and lightweight authoring environments that can facilitate generalized XR content development use cases.

Final-year nursing students’ perceptions of humanistic education in nursing: a cross-sectional descriptive study

BackgroundHumanistic education is an important part of nursing education. Final-year nursing students’ perceptions of nursing humanistic education are under-investigated. This study aimed to examined final-year nursing students’ perceptions of nursing humanistic education in both school and hospital.MethodsThis was a cross-sectional descriptive study conducted from May to June 2022 among 107 final-year nursing students with a self-designed questionnaire.ResultsFinal-year nursing students recognized the importance of humanistic education, scoring above 4.0 on a 1–5 scale, while their initiative to enhance humanistic qualities was relatively low. Students’ satisfaction with the number of humanities courses offered was only 3.7 ± 0.862. Moreover, 62.6% of students believed there was a need to enhance humanistic environmental development including corridor culture. The “monotonous teaching format” (63.6%) and “teaching methods” (64.5%) have emerged as focal points that students identified as needing attention and improvement.ConclusionsIn the future, nursing humanistic education can be enhanced by increasing the proportion of humanities, improving teaching methods, stimulating students’ learning motivation, and strengthening the construction of humanistic environment.

Assessing the prerequisites for integrating artificial intelligence in secondary education: Perspectives of teachers in Saudi Arabia

This study investigates the essential prerequisites for the effective integration of artificial intelligence (AI) into secondary education in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, assessing the perceptions of both male and female educators. Employing a descriptive survey methodology, the primary data collection tool consists of questionnaires administered to 427 secondary school teachers in Riyadh. The findings reveal a notable average agreement level (mean score of 4.43) among participants concerning the identified prerequisites for implementing AI. Notably, students' requirements scored the highest (average of 4.51), followed closely by those for teachers (average of 4.48), the educational environment (average of 4.46), and educational content (average of 4.25). Each category demonstrates consistently high importance. Gender-based analysis indicates no statistically significant difference in determining prerequisites, except for those expected from teachers and the educational environment, which garnered preference from female educators. Similarly, no statistically significant variance emerged in the identification of prerequisites based on major. Regarding teaching experience, no statistically significant difference was found in determining prerequisites, except for requirements related to the educational environment, where educators with 10-15 years of experience exhibited a preference. The study concludes that qualification does not significantly impact the determination of prerequisites for AI in secondary education. This study offers useful insights into the perspectives and requirements of educators, providing detailed knowledge of the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) into secondary education in Saudi Arabia. It highlights important factors that need to be considered for the effective deployment of AI in education.

Enhancing Multimodal Transportation Through Logistics Education

This qualitative study examines the effectiveness of logistics education within Indonesian transportation institutes' multimodal transportation programmes. Fifty cadets were analysed, revealing a positive perception of logistics education's importance and its significant impact on student competency and operational efficiency. Themes emerged highlighting cadets' strong understanding and application of logistical principles, leading to tangible improvements in transportation costs, service quality, and work processes. The findings underscore the critical role of logistics education in preparing students for careers in the transportation sector and improving the efficiency and sustainability of transportation systems. Recommendations include curriculum enhancement, professional development for educators, industry engagement, and the integration of technology. By implementing these recommendations, educational institutions can better align their programmes with industry needs and ensure graduates are equipped to address the sector's challenges. This research contributes to the discourse on transportation education, emphasising the importance of logistics education in shaping the future of multimodal transportation in Indonesia and beyond.

Navigating Educational and Urban Landscapes: Middle-Class School Choice Strategies in Local Education Markets

ABSTRACT The middle-classes use school choice as a strategy of class reproduction and comparative advantage. In this article, we show how middle-class parental school choice strategies are spatially dependent and how schooling preferences and final choices are bounded by the social and educational characteristics of the local education market of their neighborhood of residence in the city of Barcelona. Our findings reveal interesting differences relating to the search process and final decisions, which are dependent on parental preferences and risk perception in the different local education markets. Reflections on some policy implications of the analysis are considered in the conclusions.

PROFICIENCY OF TEACHERS' PERCEPTIONS OF DISTANCE EDUCATION AND TECHNOLOGY USAGE COMPETENCIES: A META-ANALYSIS STUDY

In this meta-analysis study, it was aimed to examine the perceptions of distance education and the effect size of technology usage competencies by using meta-analysis method. In the meta-evaluation carried for this purpose, twenty-eight studies that met the criteria for inclusion in the research were reached. By combining these studies, 11.797 sample groups were studied. In order to reach a general decision in the research, a funnel plot graph was drawn before statistical calculations were made. Statistical calculations were performed in order to make a general impression decision about the publication bias in the funnel plot diagram. When the statistical analysis results and the diagram graph results were combined, it was determined that there was no publication bias in the studies included in the study. Then, a heterogeneity test was performed to determine the model type of the research. According to the results of the heterogeneity test, it was decided that this research should be interpreted according to the type of random effects model. For heterogeneity, publication type, school type, and branches were aimed as moderators. It was observed that the meta-analysis study had a small distribution of perceptions of distance education and technology usage competencies, that the variables of publication type, school type and distribution departments did not have a moderator unit in the calculations done on the moderator, but it was concluded that the effect sizes of the studies published as articles, the studies carried out in secondary education institutions and the studies on mathematics teachers had a relatively larger effect size than the others.

Perception of Entry-level Occupational Therapy Educators on Transitioning into Academia: An Exploration

Perception of Entry-level Occupational Therapy Educators on Transitioning into Academia: An Exploration

Tunisian parents’ expectations and approaches regarding sex education of their children according to their age: a cross-sectional study

IntroductionAdolescents often lack vital information for making wise sexual and reproductive decisions, leading to risks like abuse, unwanted pregnancies, and infections. Comprehensive, early, and age-appropriate sex education is crucial. While parents should play a significant role, many underestimate their responsibility. The perception of sex education is changing, with younger parents being more open to participating in their children’s education.ObjectivesThis study compares the approaches of Tunisian parents with adolescent and pre-adolescent children towards sex education.MethodsThis study used a cross-sectional design to collect data from Tunisian parents of children between the ages of 1 to 18 using an online survey. Two groups were recruited based on the age of their children, one group had parents of children younger than 10 years old, and the other had parents of adolescents. The survey included questions about the participants’ demographics, approach to sex education, reasons for their approach, and opinions on sex-related education in public schools. The survey was anonymous and confidential, and data were collected from January to March 2023 through various social media platforms.Results This study surveyed 232 Tunisian parents with children between the ages of 1 and 18, divided into two groups based on the age of their children. The majority of participants were female (62.1%) and married (81.9%). The majority of participants in both groups agreed that sex education is important and indispensable, but only 54.7% of parents in the older children group responded positively to teaching sexual education as an independent subject. There was a significant difference between the two groups regarding their opinions about the appropriate age of sexual education for their children, and who they think should discuss sexual and reproductive health with young people. Most participants indicated that the human body and its development, sexual and reproductive health, prevention of sexually transmitted diseases and infections, contraception as well as puberty are the most important subjects to be addressed. Sexuality and sexual behaviors, the concepts of violence and safety, interpersonal relationships, consent, insults, harassment, and sexist cyberbullying were less frequently mentioned.ConclusionsIn conclusion, this study highlights the importance of sex education in Tunisia. Parents in both groups support it but differ on timing and integration. Barriers like communication challenges and religious beliefs exist. These insights can guide tailored sex education programs for Tunisian parents, promoting youth sexual and reproductive health.Disclosure of InterestNone Declared

Learning motivation and self-assessment in health economics: a survey on overconfidence in healthcare providers

IntroductionLifelong learning is the foundation for professionals to maintain competence and proficiency in several aspects of economy and medicine. Until now, there is no evidence of overconfidence (the belief to...

기후변화교육에 관한 유아교사의 인식과 유아교육기관에서의 실천과 노력

Early childhood teacheThe purpose of this study is to examine early childhood teachers' perceptions of climate change education and their practices and efforts in early childhood education institutions. To this end, in-depth interviews were held individually or collectively with six early childhood teachers.
 The interview was recorded and transcribed, and analyzed through a qualitative research analysis process. The results of the study are as follows. First, early childhood teachers felt that the climate crisis was approaching our lives through various channels and recognized that climate change education was a necessary education for the next generation, but thought that climate change education was somewhat ambiguous and vague. Second, early childhood teachers were providing climate change education so that basic habits could be formed in their daily lives at early childhood education institutions, communicating with nature in nature, and practicing climate change education in connection with families and communities. Third, it was raised that early childhood teachers are having difficulties due to differences in perception between parents and institutional heads and need various social, physical, and administrative support and efforts to support them. These results can be useful as basic data for implementing climate change education and improving the expertise of early childhood teachers in early childhood education sites.rs' perceptions of climate change education and practice and effort in early childhood education institution

플립러닝 기반 맞춤형 모듈식 EPL 프로그래밍 수업에서 온라인 소통플랫폼 적용 효과

This study aimed to verify the effectiveness of an online communication platform in a flipped learning-based, customized modular EPL programming course. To this end, a flipped learning-based EPL programming course model utilizing an online communication platform was developed, along with preparatory EPL learning module video lectures and materials. Following the application of this model to actual classes, its effectiveness was assessed through various methods. The research findings are summarized as follows: First, the experimental group showed a positive perception of programming education in the programming education perception test, with the applied teaching method contributing to this positive perception. Learners exhibited positive changes in their sense of achievement, value recognition, and continued interest in programming. Moreover, they perceived the effectiveness of flipped learning and online communication positively. Second, in the programming difficulty perception test, the teaching method applied to the experimental group did not significantly influence the perception of difficulty in programming. Learners reported difficulties in various aspects of programming (such as problem analysis, abstraction, coding, and debugging), which appeared to correlate with the frequency of practical exercises and the level of self-directed activities. Third, in the evaluation of the project assignments, the experimental group scored higher than the comparison group, indicating that the teaching method applied to the experimental group positively influenced learners' programming capabilities. The project assignments, involving practical exercises, played an essential role in enhancing creativity and problem-solving skills. Fourth, an analysis of students' reflections indicated that flipped learning increased self-directed learning and responsibility. The online communication platform motivated learning, enhanced participation, and promoted interaction and collaboration. However, some students pointed out that online communication tended to become overly formulaic and mechanical, potentially undermining the authenticity and significance of communication.

청소년 영화교육 정책에 관한 고찰

In this study, we focus on the Korean Film Council (KOFIC)’s film education policy research since the 2010s. Our examination delves into the policies aimed at revitalizing film education for the general public by highlighting their significance and identifying limitations, and ultimately proposes a new plan. Initially, KOFIC’s film education policy research is noteworthy for its role in making film education more accessible to the public. Achievements include the establishment of a film education curriculum and the operation of a film education focus school. However, certain limitations exist. The implementation capacity to support the research findings was insufficient, and the film education focus school was discontinued without the possibility of further expansion. Additionally, there is a sense of regret regarding KOFIC’s perception of film education, which remains predominantly at the industry level. A shift in policy is therefore imperative to rejuvenate film education in the future. The proposed changes are as follows. First, focus should be on policy research and textbook development, effectively utilizing currently available resources. Second, efforts should be directed toward establishing a robust network of teachers and lecturers involved in film education. Third, a fundamental shift is needed in the perception of film education. By implementing these changes, we aim to address the shortcomings identified in KOFIC’s film education policy and pave the way for a more comprehensive and effective approach to public film education.