Perceptions Of High School Students Research Articles

Electronic cigarette use by and perceptions of middle and high school students in the United States

Electronic cigarettes (e-cigarettes) provide a novel source of nicotine and may lead to experimentation by adolescents and eventually to their use of conventional cigarettes. The National Youth Tobacco Survey collected information from a nationally representative sample of students in 2016 to determine their experiences with conventional cigarettes and e-cigarettes, their intentions to use these products in the future, and their perceptions of harm and addiction associated with these products. We analyzed these data with ordered probit regression models to determine possible associations with the intention to try e-cigarettes and conventional cigarettes. This survey included 20,520 respondents, 50.6% were male, 5.9% had used conventional cigarettes, and 9.0% had used e-cigarettes. Approximately 10% thought e-cigarettes caused no harm, 3.7% thought that conventional cigarettes caused no harm, and 52.5% thought that e-cigarettes were less harmful than conventional cigarettes. Less than 1% of the students responded "Definitely yes" to the question, "Do you think you will try an e-cig?" The odds ratios for an intention to try e-cigarettes increased as the perception of harm decreased; these ratios increased from 1.0 for "A lot of harm" to 5.85 (95% CI: 3.51, 9.75) for "No harm." In 2016, the majority of students thought that e-cigarettes could cause some harm. This survey indicates that most students have not tried e-cigarettes or conventional cigarettes. The minority of students who think that e-cigarettes pose no harm and students in the ages 14 and 16 are more likely to try them.

A study on the perception of South Korean high school students about the influence of learner and teacher on school science learning

This study was conducted on the perception of high school students regarding the influence of learner and teacher on school science learning. The subjects were 867 South Korean high school students at 464 natural science and 404 humanities learning course. The components of the influence of learner and teacher in school science learning consisted of learning motivation, class participation, learning, and achievement. Overall, high school students perceived that learners had a stronger influence than teacher on learning motivation, class participation and achievement except learning. High school students at natural science learning course recognized more than students of humanities learning course that learners had a stronger influence on learning motivation, class participation, and the achievement than teacher. Since high school students at natural science learning course considered their future careers when selecting such learning course, their interests and motivation in science were already higher than students of humanities learning course. Thus, school teachers have to make an effort to develop the professionalism of teaching because the learning effect was not limited to the cognitive skills of science class students, and may vary depending on the explanations of teachers.

Teacher Feedback Practice: Perceptions of Middle and High School Students in Mainland China

Teacher feedback occurs in almost every lesson and is increasingly seen as a key factor in student performance. How do students, as the recipients of feedback, perceive teacher feedback? This study aimed to investigate middle and high school students perception of teacher feedback practices in mathematics. Survey data were collected from 1,087 students (647 middle school students and 440 high school students) in three schools in mainland China. The results indicated that middle school students viewed feedback perceptions more positively than high school students, with boys reporting higher levels of feedback perceptions than girls. Further, implications for future research are discussed.

Topical Issues of Journalism in the Perception of Present-Day High School Students (Pilot Study)

Topical Issues of Journalism in the Perception of Present-Day High School Students (Pilot Study)

Eff ectiveness and attractiveness of gamifi cation carried out during the COVID-19 pandemic in the perception of high school students

The gamification method has gained in popularity in recent years. Theoretical works in this field emphasize its attractiveness, which also affects the effectiveness of the implementation of tasks considered stereotypically as tedious and requiring concentration. By introducing game-specific elements into the learning process, participants usually engage in activities more, feel more motivated and remember the content discussed better. In the article, the authors attempt to answer the question of how the method of gamification is understood and assessed by high school students. To this end, they conducted surveys in two research groups: in the first, which participated in lessons based on gamification, and the second, in which such activities were not carried out. The text presents the theoretical assumptions related to the topic and the research part, presenting the aforementioned research process.

The Effectiveness of Online Education during Covid-19 Pandemic-A Comparative Analysis between the perceptions of High School Students and Primary School Students from Bangladesh & the United Arab Emirates

The students in primary and high schools were the most at risk of being impacted by the Covid-19 outbreak in terms of their educational status. The whole education system slowly transited from in-class to online as per the time’s demand. By examining students’ online learning experiences during the COVID-19 epidemic in various situations, this study aims to present student voices of online education and explain why the implications are significant for student learning. Two nations are studied on a comparative window-Bangladesh and the United Arab Emirates-having different levels of socioeconomic development, the severity of the COVID-19 outbreak, pandemic preparedness measures, and the growth of online learning. A total of 125 students from Bangladesh and the UAE were surveyed quantitatively on the efficiency of online learning. To determine the efficacy of online education, constructs were created, and a questionnaire based on the structures was established. This study is cross-sectional and uses an inferred deductive methodology. Although many studies assert that online learning is just as successful as traditional learning, relatively few studies have examined the effectiveness of online instruction, particularly when switching from traditional learning methods to online learning. Additionally, no paper has investigated how elementary school pupils perceive the system, despite the fact that they were the most susceptible during the changeover. This essay seeks to close that gap. The results imply that students respond in a different way to virtual learning, and their response is centered around their competence in applying online devices, their capability to technically use virtual classes, and the teachers’ approach in organizing education activities.

Perceptions of physics teachers and students in Indonesian senior high schools toward the changes of National Examination to Minimum Competency Assessment

The National Examination is a refinement of learning evaluation carried out by elementary school to high school students, and is held every year, the implementation of this exam aims to improve the quality of education in Indonesia. Although the implementation is held regularly, the facts show that the quality of education in Indonesia is still low. In accordance with the results of PISA and TIMSS which show that Indonesia is in the bottom 10, it means that Indonesian students are still low in terms of literacy and science. This fact changed the evaluation of education which originally used the National Examination, was changed to a Minimum Competency Assessment. The rolling out of this new assessment since 2021 will certainly change the views of teachers and students on the learning they are doing. Therefore, this study aims to investigate the perceptions of high school students and teachers regarding various aspects of changes in classroom learning, especially physics subjects since the minimum competency assessment was launched. This study uses non-experimental quantitative methods with questionnaires and interviews data collection methods. The questionnaire data analysis used descriptive statistics while the interview data analysis used thematic analysis. By using purposive sampling technique, the participants in this study were 6 high school physics teachers and 172 high school students. The results of the study revealed that most of the students and teachers agreed with the change of the National Examination to the Minimum Competency Assessment in terms of juridical, pedagogical, and psychological aspects.

Relationship between Parents' Overprotective Behavior Perception and Independence of High School Students in Maros

This study aims to determine the relationship between perceptions of parental overprotective behavior and the independence of high school students in Maros Regency. This research uses quantitative method with accidental sampling technique. The subjects of this study were high school students in Maros Regency with a range of ages 15 to 18 years, totaling 366 people. The measuring instrument used is the independence scale modified from the Sri Mulya scale and the perception scale of parents' overprotective behavior. Analysis of the data used is Spearman rho correlation analysis with the help of SPSS 24 for window program. The results of the data analysis showed a significance value of p = 0.000 <0.05 with a correlation coefficient of 0.173. The results of this study indicate that there is a positive relationship between perceptions of parental overprotective behavior and the independence of high school students in Maros Regency. The more positive the perception of parental overprotective behavior, the higher the student's independence, conversely the more negative the perception of the parent's overprotective behavior, the lower the student's independence.

Perceptions of physics teachers and students in Indonesian senior high schools toward the changes of National Examination to Minimum Competency Assessment

The National Exam is a refinement of learning evaluation carried out by elementary school to high school students, and is held every year, the implementation of this exam aims to improve the quality of education in Indonesia. Although the implementation is held regularly, the facts show that the quality of education in Indonesia is still low. In accordance with the results of PISA and TIMSS which show that Indonesia is in the bottom 10, it means that Indonesian students are still low in terms of literacy and science. This fact changed the evaluation of education which originally used the National Examination, was changed to a Minimum Competency Assessment. The rolling out of this new assessment since 2021 will certainly change the views of teachers and students on the learning they are doing. Therefore, this study aims to investigate the perceptions of high school students and teachers regarding various aspects of changes in classroom learning, especially physics subjects since the drinking competency assessment was lacked. This study uses non-experimental quantitative methods with questionnaires and interviews data collection methods. The questionnaire data analysis used descriptive statistics while the interview data analysis used thematic analysis. By using purposive sampling technique, the participants in this study were 6 high school physics teachers and 172 high school students. The results of the study revealed that most of the students and teachers agreed with the change of the National Examination to the Minimum Competency Assessment in terms of juridical, pedagogical, and psychological aspects.

EMERGENCY REMOTE TEACHING DURING COVID-19 PANDEMIC: CHALLENGES, OPPORTUNITIES AND FUTURE SUGGESTIONS

This article explores the perceptions of high school students of emergency remote teaching (ERT) in Turkiye. The research used the qualitative method of conducting semi-structured interviews with 144 students at higher education. The descriptive case study type (a single case with embedded units) was applied. The qualitative data collected through the interviews were analyzed using content analysis technique. Research results reveal that views of the participants on the challenges of ERT are developed into 8 themes: Digital pedagogy, technical infrastructure and accessibility, digital competences, compatibility, assessment and evaluation, heavy workload, and lack of learning motivation while their opinions on opportunities of distance education include 5 themes: lifelong learning opportunities, flexibility, experiencing ERT or hybrid education, digital transformation in education, and an alternative to student mobility. The suggestions made by students are developed into 7 themes: creating accessible materials, university and institutional IT department-supported digital technologies, adopting a flexible approach to student participation, ensuring financial support and equipment, adopting hybrid learning, developing digital competences, and evaluation and assessment methods.

Developing a Scale: Perceptions of High School Students About the Relationship Between Chemistry and Daily Life

This study aimed to develop an instrument to measure the perception of high school students regarding the relationship between chemistry and daily life and to determine the validity and reliability levels of the developed measurement tool. The data were collected from 7308 high school students from 59 provinces in Turkey. After the exploratory factor analysis was carried out to get an idea about the structure of the Perception Scale for Chemistry and Daily Life Relationship, the structure obtained was checked by confirmatory factor analysis. Originally consisting of 35 items, the load factor of the scale was decreased to 26 items following the removal of 9 items which were understood to be at a low level in item-total correlation and reliability. The Perception Scale for Chemistry and Daily Life Relationship consisted of 26 items and four factors: Awareness, Development, Interest, and Consciousness. These findings concluded that the scale obtained was valid and reliable in determining student perceptions about the relationship between chemistry and daily life. Teacher educators and chemistry teachers can use the instrument to determine high school students' perceptions of the relationship between chemistry and daily life. In this way, it may contribute to training students with potential for chemistry-related professions by implementing appropriate ways.

User Perception of the Ease and Suitability of Damarjati Application

Damarjati is a Java-language web application developed for the growth of local content learning based on Higher-Order Thinking Skills. This study analyzes the user’s perception of the ease of operating this application. The respondents of this study were high school students in Central Java Province. The Borg and Gall development model was used in this research. The research data were the perceptions of high school students in Central Java Province, collected using a questionnaire via a google form. Classification of data and numerical analysis were done using the percentage technique. The results showed that 406 (90%) students found the application very easy to use, 412 (91%) found it easy to learn the materials, 434 (96%) stated that it contains appropriate material, 419 (93%) found it suitable for measuring competence, and 397 (88%) found that the application usage guide was clear. Based on the results, it was concluded that the percentage of user perceptions of the ease of Damarjati application as well as the suitability of the material was very high (89.7% and 94.5%, respectively).
 Keywords: user perception, convenience, suitability, Damarjati applicationIntroduction

Exploring the Emotional Perception of High School Students When Utilizing Music as a Coping Mechanism during the COVID-19 Pandemic

Since December 2019, the SARS-CoV2 pandemic has caused intense stress for all citizens across the globe. Specifically, students have been experiencing high-stress levels due to social isolation and virtual learning environments that have caused significant changes to their daily lives. This study explores the emotional perception of music listening to analyze whether listening to self-selected music is an effective coping mechanism. An online questionnaire consisting of two closed-ended and six open-ended questions was created on Google Forms and sent out to high school students through email and social media platforms to understand the students’ perceptions better. 16 participant responses were thoroughly analyzed and manually coded to create different themes and average values. Findings from the survey revealed that the majority of the students experienced some level of stress due to the pandemic, and the frequency of listening to music increased since social distancing regulations were implemented. Analysis of student responses revealed that their emotions when listening to music were happiness, sadness, motivation, relaxation, and stimulation. Additionally, pop and hip-hop were the most preferred genres of music by students, and listening to music was generally viewed as a positive form of coping. This study explores whether listening to music can be used as a stress therapy in young adults. However, future research needs to be conducted to make broader implications and investigate the reasoning behind the emotional impact of music.

Metaphorical Perceptions of High School Students about the Literature Course

We aimed to determine high school student perceptions about the literature course based on metaphors. We conducted the study with the phenomenology model, a qualitative research method. The study group included 137 students (57 female and 80 male students) attending ninth to twelfth grades at four public high schools in Sinop province in Turkey. Fourty-six students were 9th graders, 40 were 10th graders, 32 were 11th graders, and 19 were 12th graders. The study data were collected with the phrase “Literature course…. Is like…, because,…” completed by the participants. Descriptive analysis was conducted on the study data. Data analysis included elimination and selection, naming, category development, validity and reliability phases. The study findings demonstrated that 137 high school students came up with 126 metaphors. Fifty-four metaphors were produced by female students and 72 by male students. These metaphors included life (f12), poetry (f4), death (f2), art (f3), book (f7), dictionary (f4), sun (f3). Twenty-four metaphors were produced by the 9th graders, 30 by the 10th graders, 27 by the 11th graders, and 15 by the 12th graders. In conclusion, although certain metaphors were negative, the majority of the metaphors were positive.

Investigating the Effect and Students' Perceptions of Using Instagram as a Writing Teaching Tool in Saudi EFL Classrooms

Social media platforms have gained exceptional popularity, especially in the last ten years, and have subsequently become important to current human lifestyle. Instagram (IG) is among the most popular social media platforms, and is used by millions of people every day, especially young adults. Given this significance, social media platforms have been used for educational purposes, too. Thus, this study aims at exploring the perceptions of female high school students about the potential of utilizing IG as a writing teaching tool. Using the Mixed Method Design, thirty-five high school female students learning English as a foreign language were included in the survey with the same students taking part in the experimental part of the study designed to explore the impact of IG on students’ language learning processes. Seven students from the same experimental group were also interviewed for their opinions about IG use. After conducting quantitative and qualitative analyses, the findings show that IG is the most frequently used social media platform among the participants and that they favor it for educational and language learning purposes, especially as a writing teaching tool. Additionally, it was found that IG had a positive impact on the students’ language learning based on their achievement scores. Thus, it is concluded that it can be used to enhance the learning of English supplementary to formal teaching by exposing the students to writing the English language while they are using this platform as part of their everyday practice.

A Study on the Perception of Middle and High School Students and Secondary School Teachers and Community Volunteers on Personality Education

Background: Korea values personality education and is the only country in the world that values personality in school education, such as enacting the personality promotion law. Purpose: Although personality and character education are important, it is intended to compare and analyze the differences in perceptions that may arise from conflicts and misunderstandings caused by failure to overcome generational differences between students, teachers, and volunteers. Methodology/Approach: In order to compare the difference in perception of personality and character education, 565 middle and high school students living in Incheon, 167 secondary teachers, and 193 volunteers were analyzed through the SPSS v23.0 statistical program using a questionnaire. Findings/Conclusions: As a result of the analysis, it is assumed that the generation gap between students, teachers, and volunteers on personality factors and personality education cannot be overcome, but the perception of the necessity and importance of personality education is found to be together. Implications: T h rough this s tudy, e fforts sh ould b e made t o overcome t h e different p erceptions o f personality factors and personality education among students, teachers, and volunteers, and it is suggested that in order to have the qualities of a global leader in the 4th industry and artificial intelligence era, it will be an opportunity to shift from knowledge-oriented education.

"The pandemic of distance learning": How Arab high school students see online-learning during Covid-19.

Emergency transition to online due to the coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid‐19) pandemic has created unprecedented challenges in schooling. There is a dearth of information on the perception of Arab high school students and parents regarding the negative effects of online learning during Covid‐19. Qualitative analysis of data from a multisite ethnographic‐centered study collected in nine Arab countries. Data presented are only the ones recorded from students and parents. Raw data were abstracted using a mind‐mapping software and coded using words. The perceived negative effects of students and parents on several aspects of the transition to online learning such as the needed technical adjustments, impact on parents, perceptions of learning online versus face to face, pedagogical drawbacks, and psychological effects are described and discussed in light of results of previous studies. In spite of cultural differences, Arab high school students and parents face the same challenges and difficulties reported in other parts of the world. The overarching theme that emerges both for parents and children is the perceived superiority of face‐to‐face learning in the structured environment of the school for a more holistic learning and socialization experience of students and for better long‐term outcomes.

THE Perception Of High School Students About Mathematics Learning Educational Content In Tiktok Applications

Because of the present COVID-19 epidemic, the government must adopt a variety of initiatives to keep the learning process functioning in Indonesia. The Minister of Education and Culture has created a policy on online learning systems to prevent the increase in COVID-19 cases. Educators employ a variety of educational material in online learning, such as the Tiktok application. On the Tiktok app, educational content is abundant, covering a wide range of topics, including mathematics. The purpose of this study is to observe how students react to math education content on the TikTok app. This research uses a qualitative descriptive method, using a questionnaire distributed via Google Forms. Six students from class X majoring in Mathematics and Natural Sciences at SMAN 1 Cilegon Banten were used as samples in this study. According to the findings, 83.3% of students utilized TikTok, and pupils found the mathematics instruction content in the TikTok program to be quite beneficial. As a medium for teaching mathematics to pupils, Tiktok instructional material offers several pros and problems. As a result, it is envisaged that TikTok will become a new type of educational material that educators may employ in the classroom.

Metaphorical Perceptions of High School Students towards Religious Culture and Moral Knowledge Teacher and Lesson

Bu çalışmada, ortaöğretim öğrencilerinin Din Kültürü ve Ahlak Bilgisi dersi ve öğretmenine yönelik algılarının metaforlar aracılığı ile belirlenmesi amaçlanmıştır. Nitel araştırma desenlerinden fenomenolojik (olgubilim) desende tasarlanan araştırmada katılımcılar amaçlı örneklem yöntemleri arasında yer alan ölçüt örnekleme yöntemiyle belirlenmiştir. Veriler 2021- 2022 eğitim öğretim yılında 4 farklı ortaöğretim kurumunda öğrenim gören 262 öğrenciden toplanmıştır. Araştırma verileri katılımcıların kendilerine verilen formda belirtilen “Din Kültürü ve Ahlak Bilgisi öğretmeni … gibidir- benzer/ çünkü... ve Din Kültürü ve Ahlak Bilgisi dersi… gibidir-benzer/ çünkü …” cümlelerini tamamlamasıyla elde edilmiştir. Bu aşamada elde edilen metaforlar anlamsal içeriğine göre kategori ve tamalara ayrılmış, sayısal olarak ifade edilerek tablolaştırılmış ve okuyucunun anlayabileceği bir biçimde düzenlenerek yorumlanmıştır. Öğrencilerin Din Kültürü ve Ahlak Bilgisi dersine ilişkin metaforik algılarının olumlu, olumsuz ve netlik taşımayan olmak üzere üç temada toplandığının belirlendiği araştırmada, öğrencilerin büyük kısmının hem Din Kültürü ve Ahlak Bilgisi öğretmenine hem de Din Kültürü ve Ahlak Bilgisi dersine ilişkin olumlu metaforlar ürettiği belirlenmiştir.

Social Perceptions of Senior Schoolchildren about the Character of Their Fellow Countrymen

The problem of population migration is an urgent issue for the regions of the Far East. For the first time in recent decades a positive indicator was recorded in Yakutia in 2020. The study of the causes of migration, including psychological dissatisfaction with the current social situation, is one of the key points that can maintain this positive trend. Dissatisfaction with the social situation often increases the rejection of their compatriots. The aim of the work is to study the social perceptions of high school students about the character of their compatriots. The study was conducted in Yakutia. Social perceptions were studied using the associative method with subsequent processing according to P. Verges. It is revealed that social perceptions reflect a positive attitude towards their fellow countrymen. It is concluded based on the study that the ecological environment has a deeper impact due to its stability, compared with the social situation.