Practice Of Students Research Articles

An Analytical Study of Knowledge, Attitudes and Practices regarding NEXT among the Medical Students of G.S. Medical College, Hapur, U.P., India

The National Exit Test (NEXT) is a newly introduced licensing examination in India, aiming to standardize medical education and ensure quality assurance. There is no clarity regarding NEXT among MBBS students. To assess the knowledge, attitudes, and practices of medical students regarding NEXT and identify areas for improvement. A cross-sectional study was conducted among 200 medical students of different batches using a pretested questionnaire, with a response rate of 100% (200 respondents). The study revealed significant gaps in knowledge (36% aware of NEXT resources) and preparedness (32% joined preparatory classes), with students expressing uncertainty and negativity towards NEXT. The study highlights the need of clear guidelines , targeted interventions, including orientation programs and standardized preparation resource material to support students in navigating the challenges of NEXT

Experiential Learning: The Effects of a Digital Learning Companion Project on Tutors’ Service-Learning Outcomes

Abstract: Community-oriented education has witnessed an increasing interest in online service-learning opportunities. Digital Learning Companion is an online service-learning project supported by Taiwan’s Ministry of Education to give students experiential learning opportunities and practice social responsibility. As part of the initiative, 189 local and international students served as tutors for remote children. A mixed-methods design, including pre- and post-questionnaires and sharing videos, was employed to evaluate its effects on service-learning outcomes. The results revealed that all tutors improved personal competence, interpersonal relationships, and charitable responsibility. However, no significant difference was found in social justice responsibility. Furthermore, significant differences between the international and local tutors were noted in outcomes regarding personal competence, interpersonal relationships, and charitable responsibility, with the mean scores of the international group higher than those of the local one. Conversely, no significant difference was found in social justice responsibility with respect to nationality. The findings highlight the benefits to tutors with respect to personal and interpersonal development and support the implementation of similar service-learning projects.

Sketching the Contours of Belonging After College Student Trauma

Abstract: This hermeneutic and post-intentional phenomenological study explored how trauma experiences affected sense of belonging for undergraduate students. Results suggest five salient textures of belonging after trauma, including silence, validation, isolation, compassion, and betrayal. Implications for student affairs practice are presented to frame the importance of proactive measures prior to college students’ experiences of trauma as mechanisms to foster belonging and effective support for students who have experienced trauma.

Transformation of the Competencies of Students of a Pedagogical University in the Process of Organizing Professional and Mobile Practice

To the problem statement. The article deals with the problem of training profes-sional and pedagogical personnel, which does not meet the modern requirements of professional ed-ucation of future teachers, who are called upon to teach students of the secondary vocational educa-tion system after graduating from a vocational pedagogical university. The basis of this problem is the duality of the content of the activity of teachers, who need to possess not only psychological and pedagogical competencies, but also to master the experience of professional activity in working specialties. This requires a comprehensive transformation of the psychological, pedagogical and professional production competencies of the future teacher of the vocational education system. The purpose of the article is to show that in a professionally oriented environment, the trans-formation of competencies, the complex professional and personal formation of the future teacher of the secondary vocational education system (SPE) is more successfully carried out. The author of the article suggests a solution to this problem through the organization of an industrial practice, which he modernizes as a professionally mobile practice. R. H. Iskhakov argues that the professional personal quality formed in the conditions of this type of practice as professional mobility will contribute to the transformation of the psychological, pedagogical and professional production competencies of the future teacher of the vocational education system. Professional mobility is becoming one of the key conditions for the transformation of the competencies of a future teacher of vocational education. The author of the article presents the basic concepts of transformation and professional mobility at a sufficient and necessary level in the context of the article. The article has scientific and methodological significance, as it presents the methodology of organizing professional and mobile practice. Not only types of practices are presented. but also elective courses that students master before starting the practice itself. Successful organization of professional and mobile practice is possible on the basis of a dual approach to the organization of training – mutual cooperation between representatives of the university and educational organizations of vocational education, on the basis of which the above–mentioned practice of students of a vocational pedagogical university is conducted. In this collaboration, the important role of the master mentor is defined. This concept has been tested in the context of scientific research, the results of which the au-thor presented in the article. The level of formation of professional mobility among students in the conditions of scientific research will be determined by integral criteria: communicative, research competence and adaptability Conclusion. The professional development of a modern teacher largely depends on professional mobility, adaptability, the need for self-improvement, readiness and ability to master new competencies, which is due to rapid changes in personal and professional qualities and types of activity.

The Influence of Covid-19 on Industrial Work Practices of Building Engineering Students of SMKN 1 West Sumatra

<span lang="EN-US">This research was conducted to determine the magnitude of the influence of COVID-19 on the implementation of Industrial Work Practices for Building Engineering students of SMKN 1 West Sumatra. This research includes quantitative research of associative approaches. The population of this study was students of class XI Building Engineering, which numbered 50 students. Data collection is carried out using questionnaires. Questionnaires are used to measure COVID-19 variables and Industrial Work Practices. Instrument testing was carried out at SMKN 1 West Sumatra in class XI students of the Mechatronics Expertise Program, totaling 30 students. The data analysis techniques used are the prerequisite analysis tests, namely the normality test and linearity test, and the hypothesis test used is a simple regression analysis. The results of the research showed that there was a positive and significant influence of COVID-19 on the implementation of Industrial Work Practices for Building Engineering Students of SMKN 1 West Sumatra where the value of r xy was 0.499, the coefficient of determination (r2xy) was 0.249 and t count (3.771) > t table (1,677). Based on the coefficient of determination (r2xy), 0.249 means that 24.9% of students ' Industrial Work Practices are affected by COVID-19, while other factors influence the remaining 75.1%.</span>

A cross-sectional study of perception toward university social responsibility and environmental sustainability practices in medical university students under promotion of sustainable thinking within the university.

This study aims to assess the associations among students' perceptions of climate change, university social responsibility (USR), and environmental sustainability practices at a medical university. It also aims to identify the factors associated with these elements. A cross-sectional self-report study was conducted with a total sample of 416 undergraduate students from a medical university in Taiwan during October 2019. Data gathered comprised sociodemographic characteristics, perceptions of climate change issues, environmental sustainability practices, measure for perception toward USR, and transportation modes. Chi-square test, Fisher's exact test, two-sample t test, and multiple linear regression models were used. Results of multiple linear regression demonstrated that the level of certainty in climate change existence (extremely and mostly certain vs somewhat or not certain at all, 1.45 [0.68]), score for usage of nonpublic transportation (per 1-point increase, 0.52 [0.25]), and students' perception toward USR (per 1-point increase, 0.14 [0.04]) were associated with the total score of environmental sustainability practice (R-square = 11.47%). In addition, school year (non-freshmen vs freshmen, -1.64 [0.65]) and environmental sustainability practices (per 1-point increase, 0.23 [0.06]) were associated with the total score of students' perception of USR (R-square = 6.57%). Promoting environmental sustainability among university students can be achieved by implementing USR-oriented courses or activities. Our research is pioneering in investigating and discussing the perceived USR and environmental sustainability practices among university students in Taiwan.

Internalization of Religious Moderation Values in the Implementation of Field Experience Practices (PPL) for Students of the Al-Zaytun Indonesian Islamic Institute

Background: Pembelajaran moderasi beragama mengajarkan pada siswa untuk dapat menjalankan dan menciptakan kehidupan rahmatan lil alamin, sehingga peserta didik mendapatkan pemahaman agama yang seimbang dan sesuai dengan ajaran nilai-nilai agama dan menghindari sikap pembenaran pada kelompok tertentu dengan memperhatikan nilai sosial kemasyarakatan, akhlak dan moral. Tujuan penelitian ini ialah menjawab pertanyaan penelitian, yakni menganalisis bentuk penguatan moderasi beragama berbasis kearifan lokal serta menganalisis implikasi dari bentuk penguatan tersebut terhadap pembentukan budaya berpikir moderat siswa madrasah. Metode: Subjek penelitian ini adalah siswa kelas I-VI MI Muhammadiyah Haurgeulis, Indramayu Jawa Barat. Observasi, wawancara dan dokumentasi dengan pengajaran dilakukan di dalam kelas sebagai metode penelitian. Hasil: Penguatan moderasi beragama berbasis kearifan lokal melalui kegiatan pembelajaran, ekstrakurikuler dan muatan lokal memiliki tiga corak khas yang tidak diterapkan pada penguatan lainnya. Corak tersebut pada pembiasaan, pembudayaan dan pemberdayaan yang semuanya diinternalisasikan melalui mata pelajaran, muatan lokal dan ekstrakurikuler. Kesimpulan: Bentuk penguatan moderasi beragama ke dalam mata pelajaran, muatan lokal dan ekstrakurikuler ialah melalui metode pembiasaan yang aplikasinya dengan kegiatan rutin, spontan, dan keteladanan.

Challenges and Instructional Adaptations of Mountain Province State Polytechnic College Pre-service Teachers to Students with Sensory Difficulties

Inclusive education aims to provide quality education in a flexible environment for students with special needs. Pre-service teachers must possess pedagogical knowledge, adaptability, resourcefulness, and effective teaching skills to support students' holistic development. This study explores the experiences of pre-service teachers of school year 2022-2023 of Mountain Province State Polytechnic College from various majors, focusing on inclusive practices for students with sensory difficulties. Findings reveal challenges in training, preparation for differentiated instruction, and collaboration with Special Education (SpEd) teachers. Despite challenges, participants employed instructional adaptations such as differentiated instruction, learner-friendly classrooms, technology integration, and multi-sensory tools. The study underscores the need for more training programs and partnerships with SpEd specialists.

Practicality of Case Study Assessment Practice in Enhancing Students’ Active Learning in English Subject in Public Secondary Schools in Same District, Tanzania

The aim of this study was to investigate practicality of case study assessment practice in enhancing students’ English active learning in English subject in public secondary schools in Same district, Tanzania. The study was guided by Discovery learning theory. The study employed mixed methods approach whereby convergent research design was used to collect quantitative and qualitative data in one phase. Target population for this study included District Quality Assurance Officers, public Secondary School English language teachers, heads of language departments and form three students in public Secondary School in Same District. Stratified random and purposive sampling techniques were used to determine the study sample that consisted of 402 respondents. The study used questionnaires and interview guides in data collection. Quantitative data was analyzed using descriptive statistics in form of percentages, frequencies and mean scores whereas qualitative data from the interview guides was analyzed thematically by transcribing information, coding them and generating themes according to the research questions. The researcher considered research ethics such as confidentiality and anonymity. The study found that teachers in public secondary schools in Same district use to a low extent flipped classroom in assessment processes. The study revealed that, project-based assessment practices are rarely used in public Secondary Schools in Same district. Thus, the study concluded that case studies assessment practices were used public Secondary Schools of Same district by small number of teachers. The study recommends the government should prioritize more on resources, and teacher training to improve case studies assessment practices, ensuring practicality and supporting schools in promoting student active learning.

Measurement Tools used to Assess Interprofessional Education and Collaborative Practice in Health Professional Students: A COSMIN Systematic and Psychometric Review.

Background: Interprofessional education and collaborative practice (IPE/IPC) are essential for preparing students to work together and respect the unique qualities and abilities of professionals. However, IPE/IPC are highly abstract phenomena and complicated to assess and measure. In consequence, a critical appraisal is needed to evaluate the quality of the instruments. Purpose: This study aimed to critically appraise, compare and summarize the quality of measurement properties of all self-report collaboration questionnaires for health professional students and to provide evidence concerning the psychometric properties of the measurement Methods: A psychometric review was employed, and the COnsensus-based Standards for the selection of health Measurement INstruments (COSMIN) approach was applied to assess the methodological quality of the nature of the measurements. Data search using keywords: health professional students, interprofessional, collaboration, teamwork, collaborative, through MEDLINE, EMBASE, and EBSCO-hosted Education Resource Information Center databases. Results: Seven instruments from 10 studies reviewed were identified. Among them, four instruments targeted attitudes toward collaboration. One instrument focused on students' collaborative learning readiness and had been tested in Hong Kong using English, in Iran using Persian, and in Indonesia using Bahasa Indonesia. One instrument measured perceptions about IPE, and two studies measured IPE/IPC competencies related to patient-centered, team-based, and collaborative care. The methodological quality assessment indicated that several instruments were less rigorously developed and validated than COSMIN and Quality Criteria of Measurement Properties recommend. Conclusions: The findings of this psychometric review additionally provide a strategy to select and develop the most appropriate instrument to assess IPE/IPC following their purpose, psychometric properties, and utility.

Development of Motion Graphic Animation Video Learning Media Assisted by Animakers Based on Problem Based Learning (PBL) in Demak Kingdom Material

This research is motivated by the fact that active learning activities are still relatively low and the lack of use of learning media that utilize technology, especially in History subjects. The formulation of the problem in this study is how to design media development and implementation of animated video learning media Motion Graphics assisted by Animaker based on Problem Based Learning (PBL) on the material of the Kingdom of Demak. The purpose of this study is to describe the design of learning media development and implementation of animated video learning media . This research uses the research and development method (Research and Development) with the ADDIE model which consists of 5 (five) stages, namely Analysis , Design , Development , Implementation. and Evaluation . The results of this study indicate that the developed animated video learning media meets the criteria of "very valid" from material experts , media experts , and language experts, obtaining an average value of 90%. Furthermore, the assessment of the educator's practicality test obtained a value of 91% with the category of "Very Practical, whereas, practicality of students obtained a score of 93% with the category of "Very Practical". Based on the assessment of the questionnaire that has been filled out by the validator, educators and students, the animated video learning media Motion Graphics assisted by Animaker based on Problem Based Learning (PBL) that was developed has met the validity and practicality, so it can be concluded that this learning media is very suitable for use in learning.

Creative and Innovations Practices of Higher Education Institution Students in Malaysia towards Entrepreneurial Leadership

Creative and Innovations Practices of Higher Education Institution Students in Malaysia towards Entrepreneurial Leadership

Assessing the Use of Radiation Protection Equipment: A Cross-Sectional Survey Among Dental Students

Background: Proper radiation protection is crucial for minimizing exposure risks in dental radiography. This study aimed to evaluate the knowledge, awareness, and practices of dental students regarding radiation protection equipment. Methods: A cross-sectional, questionnaire-based study was conducted with 100 dental students, including third-year students, final-year students, interns, and postgraduates. The questionnaire assessed participants' understanding of radiation protection principles, use of protective equipment, and attitudes toward radiation safety. Data were analyzed using statistical methods, including chi-square tests. Results: The study found that 73% of participants had good knowledge and awareness of radiation protection equipment and radiation dosage. Despite this, adherence to recommended practices was poor. A significant association was observed between gender and the use of lead aprons during radiographs (p-value = 0.03), indicating a difference in practice based on gender. Conclusion: While dental students generally exhibit strong knowledge and awareness of radiation protection, there is a notable gap in the practical application of protective measures. The findings highlight the need for improved training and adherence to radiation safety practices to ensure the well-being of both patients and practitioners.

Development of Natural Science E-Module Based on ICARE Model Integrated with SETS Approach to Improve Students’ Critical Thinking Skills

This research aims to develop and determine the validity, practicality and effectiveness of natural science e-modules based on ICARE model integrated with SETS approach to improve junior high school students' critical thinking skills. The development model used in this research is the ADDIE model. The instruments used by researchers were validation sheets, teacher and student practicality sheets and critical thinking skills questions. The e-module validation result was 0.93 with a valid category. The practicality results of the e-module by teachers and students were 91.57% and 90.53% in the practical category. The results of the effectiveness of the e-module seen from students' critical thinking skills obtained an N-Gain score of 0.69 in the medium category. So, it is concluded that the natural science e-module based on ICARE model integrated with SETS approach is declared valid, practical and effective for improving students' critical thinking skills.

Wellness as an Ethical Mandate: Examining the Mental Health, Stress, and Self-Care Practices of School Psychology Graduate Students

Previous literature has found that psychology graduate students experience clinically significant rates of mental health problems. Self-care practices at the individual and program level may help to mitigate these outcomes and benefit student wellbeing. However, minimal research exists about the mental health and self-care practices of school psychology graduate students. The current study examined prevalence rates of anxiety, depression, and stress in a sample of school psychology students (N = 202) as well as self-care utilization and perceptions of programmatic self-care emphasis. Results indicated that most participants reported clinically significant rates of stress, depression, and/or anxiety. In contrast to prior findings, participants who identified with minoritized identities did not report significantly different rates of mental health outcomes. Correlational analyses revealed significant negative relationships between participants’ self-care utilization and mental health outcomes, and between perceived programmatic emphasis on self-care and participants’ mental health outcomes. Coding of open-ended survey responses identified barriers to and facilitators of participants’ self-care and the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on participants’ mental health. Findings highlight that school psychology students face significant threats to their mental health throughout training and indicate that encouraging self-care practices may support student wellbeing. Implications for training and future research are discussed. Impact Statement This study found that most of the school psychology graduate student sample reported clinically significant levels of stress, depression, and anxiety and that rates did not differ significantly across student subgroups. Additionally, results indicated individual use of self-care strategies as well as a broader emphasis on implementation of self-care across programs were positively related to students’ wellbeing. Barriers and facilitators of self-care services, including the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, were also explored. The results of this study contribute to our knowledge of school psychology graduate trainees’ experiences of stress and mental health challenges during their training, as well as offer practical steps for graduate programs to implement wellbeing supports desired by their students.

"The catastrophic collapse of collective farms": diaries of the student practice of Leningrad Branch of the Communist University of National Minorities of the West in 1930 as a source for studying collectivization

The urgent task of historical science is to identify and include new sources in the research turnover. This article is devoted to a little-studied type of sources, which are the accounting documents of university practice, which students of communist universities of the USSR necessarily passed in the 1930s. As an example, diaries compiled by students of the Leningrad Branch of the Communist University of the National Minorities of the West during the period of party practice in the spring of 1930 are used. The purpose of the work is to present these materials to the scientific community. In this regard, the article includes the texts of two student diaries prepared according to the methodological recommendations for the publication of archival documents in printed form. The author is convinced that these materials are capable of qualitatively supplementing the source base of scientific research on the problems of collective farm construction in the USSR. The information contained in the diaries shows the process of collectivization from the point of view of Soviet activists. This not only contributes to a better understanding of the processes that the socialist restructuring of the village caused, but also allows you to study in detail the peculiarities of the work of collectivizers. This determines the novelty and relevance of this work. The prospects for the methodological development of these sources are due to the development of an anthropological paradigm that expands the subject field of historical science and suggests new approaches to the study of already known issues. In this case, we can talk about the increment of scientific knowledge in the field of collectivization by studying the facts of everyday life of collective farm peasants and trainees engaged in artel construction. A high degree of informational impact of student diaries can be provided within the framework of such research areas as the history of everyday life and microhistory. Насущной задачей исторической науки является выявление и включение в исследовательский оборот новых источников. Данная статья посвящена мало изученному виду источников, каковым являются отчётные документы университетской практики, которую в обязательном порядке проходили студенты коммунистических вузов СССР в 1930-е гг. В качестве примера использованы дневники, составленные учащимися Ленинградского отделения Коммунистического университета национальных меньшинств Запада в период партийной практики весной 1930 г. Цель работы – представить указанные материалы научному сообществу. В этой связи статья включает тексты двух студенческих дневников, подготовленных согласно методическим рекомендациям по публикации архивных документов в печатном виде. Автор убеждён, что данные материалы способны качественно дополнить источниковую базу научных исследований проблем колхозного строительства в СССР. Информация, содержащаяся в дневниках, показывает процесс коллективизации с точки зрения советских активистов. Это не только способствует лучшему пониманию процессов, которые вызвала социалистическая перестройка деревни, но также позволяет подробно изучить особенности труда коллективизаторов. Этим определяются новизна и актуальность настоящей работы. Перспективность методологического освоения названных источников обусловлена развитием антропологической парадигмы, расширяющей предметное поле исторической науки и подсказывающей новые подходы к изучению уже известной проблематики. В данном случае речь может вестись о приращении научного знания в области коллективизации за счёт изучения фактов обыденной жизни колхозных крестьян и практикантов, занимавшихся артельным строительством. Высокая степень информационной отдачи студенческих дневников может быть обеспечена в рамках таких исследовательских направлений, как история повседневности и микроистория.

BIPA learning practices of international students in higher education: A phenomenon of language integration based on psychopragmatics approach

BIPA learning practices of international students in higher education: A phenomenon of language integration based on psychopragmatics approach

Reform Practice of College Students’ Employment Guidance Course under the Concept of Curriculum Ideology and Politics

Under the background of “fostering character and civic virtue,” higher education must effectively integrate ideological and political education. The concept of curriculum ideology and politics has become increasingly developed and sophisticated, which can be a guiding concept for the teaching and reform practice of college students’ employment guidance courses. Based on educational observation and logical analysis, this paper elaborates on the connotation of the concept of curriculum ideology and politics, analyzes the key points of the reform of college students’ employment guidance courses under this concept, and affirms the value of course reform. On this basis, this paper specifically analyzes the common problems in the reform of the employment guidance course under the new concept and makes a detailed interpretation of the performance problems such as the vague course objectives and the lack of innovation in the course teaching methods. Combined with the relevant problems, this paper proposes strategies such as building the course objective system by linking the curriculum ideology and politics, and driving the teaching innovation of the course from multiple perspectives, aiming to provide more references for the corresponding course reform.

Wordling with Elementary Students: Developing Discrete Literacy Skills through Puzzles and Word Games

AbstractMetalinguistic Awareness is the ability to consciously reflect on and manipulate language, from the level of the phoneme, to words, to whole phrases. Research has shown that engaging in metalinguistic activities can have a positive impact on reading. This article details some of the component skills of metalinguistic awareness (in this case, primarily phonology, morphology, and semantics) and explores how word puzzles can be employed as a means of authentic practice for elementary age students. The authors describe how to analyze games and puzzles for the component language skills practiced, and also how to get started implementing them in the classroom. Strategies are discussed in how to modify and use these games in support of an existing curriculum.

Knowledge, Attitude, and Practices Toward Snakes and Snakebites among Non-Medical College Students in Cebu, Philippines: A Mixed Method Approach

Understanding community perceptions and behaviors toward snakes is crucial for effective prevention and management in regions where snakebites are a public health concern. Non-medical college students, a significant demographic, can influence broader community health practices and awareness. This study aims to assess the knowledge, attitudes, and practices (KAP) towards snakes and snakebites among non-medical college students in a technological university in the fifth district of Cebu, Philippines. Employing a convergent parallel research design, quantitative data were collected through structured questionnaires, while qualitative insights were obtained via semi-structured interviews. The sample included 546 non-medical college students selected through random sampling. The findings revealed significant gaps and misconceptions, with students exhibiting moderate knowledge about snakes and snakebites. Attitudes were predominantly negative, characterized by fear and aversion. Practices concerning snakebite management needed to be revised, with many students relying on traditional rather than evidence-based methods. The study highlights considerable areas for improvement in the knowledge and practices of non-medical students regarding snakebite management, coupled with generally negative attitudes toward snakes. The novelty of this research lies in its focus on non-medical college students and specific demographics within a technological university, providing insights that can inform targeted educational interventions. Implementing educational programs to improve KAP among students is recommended, emphasizing correct snakebite first aid and fostering a more informed and balanced view of snakes. This research has significant implications for public health, suggesting that targeted education can enhance community health practices and awareness regarding snakebite prevention and management.