Private Educational Institutions Research Articles

Investigating the Relationship of User Acceptance to the Characteristics and Performance of an Educational Software in Byzantine Music

The purpose of this study is to examine the impact of educational software characteristics on software performance through the mediating role of user acceptance. Our approach allows for a deeper understanding of the factors that contribute to the effectiveness of educational software by bridging the fields of educational technology, psychology, and human–computer interaction, offering a holistic perspective on software adoption and performance. This study is based on a sample collected from public and private education institutes in Northern Greece and on data obtained from 236 users. The statistical method employed is structural equation models (SEMs), via SPSS—AMOS estimation. The findings of this study suggest that user acceptance and performance appraisal are exceptionally interrelated in regard to educational applications. The study argues that user acceptance is positively related to the performance of educational software and constitutes the nested epicenter mediating construct in the educational software characteristics. Additional findings, such as computer-familiar users and users from the field of choral music, are positively related to the performance of the educational software. Our conclusions help in understanding the psychological and behavioral aspects of technology adoption in the educational setting. Findings are discussed in terms of their practical usefulness in education and further research.

Satisfaction with life among public and private university students in Sabah, Malaysia: A modification scale using factor analysis

This research intended to develop a valid and reliable instrument of the Satisfaction with Life Scale (SWLS) to measure satisfaction with life (SWL) constructs among public and private university students in Sabah, Malaysia, through the exploratory factor analysis (EFA) procedure. The pilot study obtained a sample of 108 students from public and private education institutions in Sabah, Malaysia, through an online survey using a self-administered questionnaire. The researchers performed the EFA procedure on SWL construct using IBM SPSS 25. The Bartletts' Test of Sphericity is highly significant (Sig. = .000). Furthermore, the sampling adequacy by Kaiser‒Meyer‒Olkin (KMO = 0.839) is excellent. Using the extraction method of Principal Component Analysis (PCA) with Varimax Rotation, a component of the SWL construct is extracted with an eigenvalue of 3.101. The variance explained for this component is 62.030%. The construct of SWL has Cronbach's alpha value of .817. The development scale and validation confirmed that the instrument is consistent and stable with both private and public college and university student samples. It adds a remarkable contribution to the measurement of SWLS, mainly in the context of higher education institution students. The EFA outcomes formed a configuration that extracts a component of SWL, which can be measured by the original five items established in this research. This research reveals that the SWL construct is applicable in this study.

Corporate image and loyalty at the primary level of an educational institution in Chilca, 2022

The objective of this study was to determine the relationship between the corporate image and the loyalty of the parents of the Virgen de la Candelaria Private Educational Institution at the primary level, Chilca, 2022. A basic type methodology was used, with a quantitative approach - correlational, non-experimental design. A sample of 100 parents from the private educational institution Virgen de la Candelaria Chilca was used. It was had as results that, there is a 79 % that qualified as a medium level with respect to the corporate image of the institution, also, there is an 83 % of a medium level on customer loyalty. It was concluded that there is a significant relationship between the corporate image with the loyalty of the primary level of an Educational Institution of Chilca, 2022.

Investigating Student Satisfaction and Adoption of Technology-Enhanced Learning to Improve Educational Outcomes in Saudi Higher Education

The current tendency in education is to deliver high-quality instruction with the use of technology in order to increase students’ global competitiveness. Currently, few empirical studies in the literature examine the significance and implications of technology-enhanced learning (TEL) in Saudi higher education. Therefore, the current study aims to develop a new model by examining the impact of a number of variables, including students’ perceived support, virtual social skills, subjective norms, information quality, subjective interest, and resource availability, on students’ self-efficacy and students’ perceived benefits of TEL enrolled in various public and private educational institutions in Saudi Arabia. The method is based on partial least squares structural equation modeling (PLS-SEM). A survey question on the idea of students’ self-efficacy and students’ perceived benefits of TEL was used as the main method of data collection, and 274 valid responses from undergraduate and graduate students at King Faisal University, particularly those who have been using TEL for at least a year, were obtained. The results of the student self-efficacy survey show that TEL adoption and student satisfaction are both positively impacted. The finding of this study was that all of the TEL characteristics were significantly and favorably mediated by perceptions of the TEL benefits. Student satisfaction is influenced by students’ perceptions of support, virtual social skills, subjective norms, informational quality, subjective interest, resource accessibility, and TEL uptake by students.

The impact of an online educational game on breast cancer awareness among university female students, Malaysia: a pilot study

BackgroundBreast cancer is one of the world’s most prevalent cancer and the most common type of cancer in Malaysia. Interestingly, breast cancer in young women is more aggressive compared to older women and the survival rate among these groups of individuals is poor. Thus, breast cancer awareness is essential among young women as early detection is possible and treatment will be effective during which the disease is curable. Hence, the purpose of this study is to design and evaluate the impact of an educational game on breast cancer awareness among female university students in Malaysia.MethodsThis is a one-group pre-and post-intervention pilot study. It was conducted in Private and public higher education institutions around Malaysia. An online education game was created and used as the intervention. A self-administered questionnaire was administered to the participants during the pre-and post-intervention test to evaluate the online educational game on breast cancer awareness.ResultsA total of 52 responses were collected. The mean age of the participants was 21.98 (SD = 1.896) years. The findings showed a statistically significant median increase (p < 0.05) in breast cancer knowledge scores among participants in the post-intervention. A median increase in breast cancer knowledge score of 6 was shown when participants were exposed to the online education game (24.00) compared to before they were exposed to it (17.00).ConclusionUsing online educational games effectively raised awareness of breast cancer among university students. Online games can be used as a health educational tool to promote awareness of a topic of interest, as digital games can be accessed easily, game content can be tailored made or updated, and improve participant engagement in learning.

Empowerment and Socio-economic Impact of Livelihood Trainings: A Case of a Private Educational Institution in Southern Luzon, Philippines

This study explored the perceived impact of the livelihood training program on employment and entrepreneurship among participants of San Pablo Colleges' DREAMS Program. This study aimed to understand the extent to which the program has contributed to creating employment and entrepreneurial opportunities for individuals within the community. Through a mixed-methods approach, including surveys and qualitative interviews, data was collected from a diverse group of participants. The findings revealed a mixed response regarding the program's impact on employment and entrepreneurship. Out of the 30 respondents, 10 reported that the livelihood training program helped them create employment and entrepreneurial opportunities, while 20 respondents did not experience significant impact in these areas. The program's overall mean score of 3.03 on a scale of 1 to 5 suggests a moderate impact on participants' employment and entrepreneurial activities. Several factors contributed to the varied outcomes. Individual context played a crucial role, with participants' pre-existing skills, interests, and market conditions influencing their ability to translate the training into viable ventures. For those who experienced positive outcomes, the program facilitated the establishment of income-generating businesses, such as selling various products and providing services like manicure, pedicure, and hair cutting. Implementing the recommended strategies can maximize the program's positive impact and foster sustainable livelihoods among participants, contributing to community empowerment and economic growth.

영어 교사의 학습지도성과 초등학생의 영어 학습역량 간의 관계성 연구

The study aims to verify the impact exerted by task-oriented and relationship-oriented&#x0D; teaching styles adopted by English teachers on the cognitive, motivational, and&#x0D; behavioral proficiencies of elementary school students learning English. To this end,&#x0D; online questionnaires with questions about the English teachers’ teaching styles as&#x0D; well as their own English learning competencies were distributed and collected from&#x0D; after-school programs of public schools and private educational institutions and 262&#x0D; students in grades 4 to 6 across six provinces in Korea. The major findings are as&#x0D; follows: First, both task-oriented and relationship-oriented styles influenced students’&#x0D; learning competencies significantly. However, the impact of the task-oriented teaching&#x0D; style was relatively stronger on cognitive competence than that of the&#x0D; relationship-oriented style. Next, the relationship-oriented style significantly influenced&#x0D; motivational and behavioral competence, while the task-oriented style had none.&#x0D; Therefore, this study suggests that English teachers should exercise a&#x0D; relationship-oriented teaching style to enhance students’ English learning competencies.&#x0D; However, teachers should prioritize task-oriented teaching for students who lack&#x0D; cognitive competence. Moreover, to effectively demonstrate teaching styles, teachers&#x0D; should adapt their instructional approaches based on the educational situations at hand&#x0D; and the individual characteristics of their students.

The Race to Nuclear Supremacy: Classroom Games as Motivation for Student Learning

The use of games in education is applied in classroom settings from all academic levels. More importantly, games can motivate student learning in courses that depend heavily on evaluation and comprehension. The number of digital games available to enhance learning outcomes while motivating student-learning are overwhelming. Nonetheless, access to such content can be costly and limited to academic institutions that lack funds and technology. In this paper, we analyzed how a set of magnetic spheres paired with games motivated student learning in courses across 2 multicultural classrooms (Physics and Social Studies). By designing a session about the atomic bomb in a history course, professors from both History and Physics used a set of small magnetic spheres and Albert Einstein’s equation E=mc2 to complement student learning in a history classroom to comprehend a topic, by using components of the magnetic spheres as an analogy of the nucleus of an atom, where the magnetic force between spheres represents the weak nuclear force. We explained the nuclear fission phenomenon and the history behind this discovery in a more hands-on approach. With this analogy, a game was designed, in which students after having taken a lecture on the history of nuclear fission and an overall explanation of Albert Einstein’s formula, simulated building the atomic nuclei of radioactive elements by adding a pair of neutrons to quantify the energy released when separated as individual particles. After completing the game-based activity, we conducted a series of surveys among students to 1) analyze students’ perception of the learning process during multidisciplinary classes with classroom games and 2) identify attitudes towards subject comprehension through classroom games. The experiment was carried out in sessions of 50 minutes per group. The participants of the case study were students from a private education institution in the northwestern region of Mexico (State of Sonora). We examined how these game-based activities were perceived by the students regarding their motivation to learn. In order to enhance the motivation for student learning, multidisciplinary collaboration should be included in the design process of the curriculum the school offers to its students.

Effect of upper extremity kinesio tape application on hand function, wrist joint position and grip strength in children with hemiparetic cerebral palsy

Abstract Although kinesio taping (KT) is frequently used in musculoskeletal disorders, there is not enough data on the effectiveness of holistic KT application on the upper extremity in spastic hemiparetic children. Our study aims to evaluate the effect of KT application on spasticity, range of motion, dexterity and hand grip strength in these patients. Twenty patients diagnosed with spastic hemiparetic cerebral palsy, aged 5-17 years, who were trained and treated in a private educational institution, were included in the study. Between November 2021 and January 2022, in addition to neurodevelopmental therapy for 12 weeks, KT was applied from the lateral epicondyle region to the end of the metacarpals, with 15-25% tension, to the dorsal face of the hand, with the taping direction facilitation technique (starting direction is the origin of the muscle). Spasticity, range of motion, dexterity and hand grip strength were evaluated as pre-test and post-test. It was determined that the mean score difference between the pre-test and post-test range of motion (ROM) shoulder abduction, ROM supination, ROM wrist flexion, ROM wrist extension and hand grip strength of the individuals was statistically significant (). It was determined that the individuals’ pre-test-post-test Jebsen hand function test (JHFT) Writing, JHFT card flipping, JHFT small objects, JHFT nutrition simulation, JHFT backgammon checkers stamps, JHFT large light objects, JHFT total score average difference was statistically significant (). These results indicate that KT application positively affects upper extremity functions in the rehabilitation of hemiparetic cerebral palsy. Longitudinal studies are recommended in patients with hemiparetic cerebral palsy.

THE EXPERIENCES AND FEELINGS ON THE IMPACT OF THE ONLINE AND DISTANCE LEARNING (ODL) DURING THE PANDEMIC COVID- 19 AMONG LECTURERS IN UITM PUNCAK ALAM, SELANGOR: A QUALITATIVE STUDY

The outbreak of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has rapidly spread across the globe, causing huge disruptions to everyday lifestyles, including in Malaysia. The government-enforced movement control order (MCO) forced the closure of all public and private educational institutions, affecting all the physical learning sessions as they must be shifted to online and distance learning (ODL). This has created stress among lecturers due to these unanticipated changes. A total of 12 participants were involved in this qualitative phenomenology design to explore their experiences of the ODL and how they cope with their stress. Face-to-face interviews were carried out with the guidance of a semi-structured interview format. Thematic analysis of the in-depth interview transcriptions found there were 6 themes, and 15 subthemes representing feelings, challenges, and ways of dealing with ODL. The study concluded that ODL during the COVID-19 pandemic can affect mental health and well-being among participants.

A Scholar Case Study of IT Education Knowledge Through Practice for Development in a Post-Conflict Region Kosovo

The technological advancements have enormously changed the way humans live today. According to literature studies, countries that have placed a strong emphasis on the IT revolution could benefit from the rewards of the industrialization era. The study's conclusions have drawn attention to Kosovo's lack of computer applications and IT integration in its educational system. The facts highlighted that Kosovo faces a lack of incorporations of computer application and IT in their educational system. There exists a significant disparity between the public and private educational institutes in this nation in terms of emphasis on IT in their educational system. It has been observed that more emphasis is being given in private sector educational institutes on IT incorporation in these schools and associated curriculums. The survey research has been conducted in person in schools and universities of Kosovo.

Social Empowerment of Uncapable Communities through Formal Education and Informal Education in Cirebon City

This study aims to investigate the social empowerment of underprivileged and low-income communities through both formal and non-formal education in Cirebon City, West Java. The research method used is a literature study that focuses on the theme of Community Social Empowerment, formal and non-formal education. Resources come from secondary data in the form of public documents from the Office of Social Workers and Transmigration; Strategic Plan Document (RENSTRA) Cirebon City Education Office 2016-2021; and relevant literature. The results of the study consist of two sub-discussions. First, social empowerment of underprivileged communities through formal education is carried out in a simple and synergistic manner in accordance with the conditions of the community. Second, empowerment of low-income communities through non-formal channels is carried out through the concept of the Community Learning Activity Center (PKBM) and the Course &amp; Training Institute (LKP). Both educational programs are said to be successful if there is a change for the better where the influence can be seen in the formation of characters such as self-confidence, creativity, and individual independence. The expected implication is that local governments can evaluate the Strategic Plan (RENSTRA) of the Cirebon City Education Office for 2016-2021 and carry out intense collaboration by collaborating with the private sector and educational institutions so that in the future, community social empowerment has a better contribution to national development. Both educational programs are said to be successful if there is a change for the better where the influence can be seen in the formation of characters such as self-confidence, creativity, and individual independence. The expected implication is that local governments can evaluate the Strategic Plan (RENSTRA) of the Cirebon City Education Office for 2016-2021 and carry out intense collaboration by collaborating with the private sector and educational institutions so that in the future, community social empowerment has a better contribution to national development. Both educational programs are said to be successful if there is a change for the better where the influence can be seen in the formation of characters such as self-confidence, creativity, and individual independence. The expected implication is that local governments can evaluate the Strategic Plan (RENSTRA) of the Cirebon City Education Office for 2016-2021 and carry out intense collaboration by collaborating with the private sector and educational institutions so that in the future, community social empowerment has a better contribution to national development.

The effects of core stability exercises on proprioception and balance in children with hemiplegic cerebral palsy

Background: Trunk control is necessary to maintain the body position, to ensure stabilization in the change of position, to perform activities of daily living and for activity. At the same time, it allows maintaining an upright posture, regulating weight transfer, controlled movement against gravity, controlling and changing body position for balance and function. In this study, it was aimed to examine the effects of core exercises on proprioception and balance in children with hemiplegic cerebral palsy. Material and methods: The research was conducted using a single-group pre-test post-test experimental design. The population of the study consisted of 20 people aged 4-12, diagnosed with hemiplegic cerebral palsy, who received training and treatment at a private educational institution between November 2021 and October 2022, and met the criteria for inclusion in the study. The “Trunk Impairment Scale” and “Pediatric Berg Balance Scale” were used to collect the data. In the evaluation of the data; numbers, percentages, standard deviation, mean, minimum and maximum values, Independent Samples t-test and Wilcoxon test were used. Results: It was determined that the difference between the pre-test-post-test pediatric balance scale and static sitting balance, dynamic sitting balance, coordination sub-dimensions mean scores and trunk impact scale mean scores of individuals was statistically significant (p&lt;0.05). Conclusions: Core stability exercises applied to children with hemiplegic cerebral palsy had positive effects on proprioception and balance. Keywords: Balance, Cerebral Palsy, Proprioception, Rehabilitation

Peculiarities of Emotional Intelligence of Pedagogues and Parents of Children in Private and Public Sector Pre-School Education Institutions

Background. A child’s personality is formed at an early age. This is the most favorable time to develop a child's emotional intelligence (EI), which is an important factor for further social, emotional, and cognitive development. Parents and teachers are important actors in a child’s social environment and can have a significant impact on a child's emotional development and behavior. Adults with high emotional intelligence can teach a child empathy, emotional perception, problem-solving, and other skills, as well as help the child learn to manage their emotions, understand and express feelings, and find appropriate ways to control inappropriate behavior or resolve conflicts. High emotional intelligence also correlates with the ability to understand a child's behavior better and choose appropriate educational strategies. In Lithuania, there is a lack of comprehensive research on the expression of EI among pre-school children’s parents and teachers, and differences identified between the public and private pre-school education sectors can be useful in further analyzing factors related to education quality. In this context, we aim to analyze the characteristics of EI among parents and teachers of pre-school children, as well as the differences that occur between representatives of private and public education sectors.&#x0D; Methods. Emotional intelligence was assessed using the Schutte Emotional Intelligence Scale, which consists of 33 statements (Schutte et al., 1998).&#x0D; Results. It was determined that the overall EI score of the participants was higher than average. After comparing EI indicators of different education sectors, it was determined that private sector educators have statistically significantly higher EI scores than their public sector counterparts. Parents with children in private sector education institutions had the highest EI level, while educators of the public sector education institutions had the lowest. No emotional intelligence differences based on gender were identified.&#x0D; Conclusions. Educators in the private education sector have higher EI compared to their public sector counterparts. Parents choosing private education sector for their children have the highest EI levels in the entire study population.&#x0D; Keywords: emotional intelligence; teachers; parents; early education; different types of educational institutions.

Psychosocial Factors and Work Performance of Collaborators at a Private Educational Institution, Lima, 2021

Introducción: La actividad laboral de las personas siempre ha transformado al mundo, sin embargo, ha generado muchos riesgos y enfermedades. Asimismo, el trabajo ha sido afectado por la globalización, la tecnología y la crisis sanitaria por la COVID-19. Generando, transformaciones en las estructuras del empleo y en las condiciones del trabajo, tornándose más exigente en el área laboral, estas condiciones han predispuesto factores psicosociales negativos que amenaza la salud; ocasionando enfermedades y accidentes laborales, y como consecuencia un deficiente rendimiento laboral. Objetivo: Determinar la relación entre los factores psicosociales y el rendimiento laboral en colaboradores de una institución educativa privada de Lima. Metodología: Enfoque cuantitativo, de diseño no experimental, corte transversal y de tipo correlacional. En el estudio participaron 120 colaboradores de la institución educativa privada, según el muestreo no probabilístico; como instrumento se aplicó el Cuestionario de “Factores Psicosociales en el Trabajo” y el “El cuestionario de Rendimiento Laboral Individual” compartido digitalmente través del correo electrónico. Resultados: del total de los encuestados, el 52,50% manifestaron tener una buena percepción de los factores psicosociales; sin embargo, se obtuvo una mala percepción en las dimensiones exigencia laboral con el 63,30% y satisfacción con la remuneración del rendimiento con el 52,50%; con respecto a la variable rendimiento laboral, el 75,00% demostró un nivel alto. Conclusión: Los trabajadores que indicaron una alta exigencia laboral tuvieron 11 veces mayor probabilidad de presentar un alto rendimiento en su trabajo (OR:11,03; IC 95%: 1,71-17,95).

Pursuing Stem Careers: Challenges of Senior High School Students during Distance Learning

The COVID-19 pandemic required the educational sector to implement countermeasures in order to continue educating students amidst the pandemic, this may have resulted in a gap in the number of people entering the STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) field. This study determined the challenges of senior high school students in learning in STEM through distance learning. The respondents were 85 Grade 12 STEM students from the six (6) selected public and private educational institutions in the province of Zambales who were chosen through stratified random sampling. Results revealed that STEM 12 students often encountered challenges in terms of Learning Environment (LEC), Student Isolation (SIC), and Workload, simultaneously, it was noted that they sometimes encountered challenges in terms of Self-Regulation (SRC), Technological Sufficiency (TSC), and Technological Literacy and Competency (TLCC).Statistically significant differences were noted on the challenges encountered by Senior High School Students during distance learning in terms of school and age, but there were no significant differences that were noted regarding the other profile variables. The study suggests that the education sector should create program interventions to address the challenges such as curriculum development, to encourage or institutionalize special training courses in mathematics and science, and to develop learning continuity plans to empower teachers and students.

THE IMPACT OF OWNERSHIP TYPE ON THE QUALITY OF STUDY PROGRAMS IN THE HIGHER EDUCATION SECTOR OF KOSOVO: A COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS

The sector of higher education in Kosovo has witnessed significant during the past two decades, with the establishment of private and public institutions leading to increased participation. However, concerns about the quality and the relevance of the study programs offered by these institutions have emerged. To address these concerns, a research study was conducted to evaluate the impact of ownership type on program quality. Based on the analysis of accreditation data, the study finds no significant differences in quality between private and public institutions. Nonetheless, further research is recommended to examine specific accreditation fields and other factors, including student quality, graduation rates, employment rates, student satisfaction, and academic staff quality, to understand the differences in program quality of private and public higher education institutions in Kosovo.

Lived Experiences in Family Business Among Business Graduates of a Private Higher Educational Institution in Iloilo City, Philippines

There has been no academic work dedicated to the discovery of the lived experiences of business graduates from a private higher educational institution in Iloilo City, Philippines in their respective family businesses in terms of their daily lives. This phenomenological study was conducted to explore the lived experiences of business graduates of a private higher educational institution in Iloilo City, Philippines who joined their respective family businesses. Moreover, this study intended to describe the profile of the business graduate participants, family business involvement, family relationships, personal and work-related conflicts, and (4) contributions to their family firms. The qualitative research design was employed for this study, specifically phenomenology. Seven participants through purposive sampling voluntarily joined in this phenomenological study after signing the informed consent form. They came from the class of 2017 to 2019 business graduates. The result showed that the seven (7) participants of this study were all business graduates, who were majority males, aged 23-27 years old from a private educational institution in Iloilo City. They had never enrolled in any graduate school programs. The majority graduated last 2019 with three (3) years of working experience. The majority are into retail and hardware supplies. The operational years of their businesses ranged from nine (9) to 55. Almost all were classified as having medium businesses and only one was classified as small. For their family business involvement, they have experienced early involvement in their businesses, they were trusted to manage, and they feel valued. Strong family relationships also emerged among business graduates. They have experienced parental comfort and advice as well as close relationships with their parents. As to the personal and work-related conflicts, they experienced careless operational mistakes, interpersonal work conflicts, emotional challenges, and limited freedom. When it comes to their contributions to the family businesses, they have contributed to the vision and internal control strategies, social media marketing, sales increase, financial clarity, and lessening the workloads of parents. This study can serve as a basis for involving business graduates early in the family business. Employing them can enable them to contribute success factors earlier. Maintaining strong relationships among family members employed in the family firm must be done to avoid personal and work-related conflicts.

Exploring Moroccan English Teachers' Perception towards the Use of Interactive Tools in Teaching English as a Foreign Language on the Development of Critical Thinking Skills in Young Students: The Case of Extra-curricular Activities

Recently, the Moroccan government has launched innovative projects in the field of national education. The Kingdom of Morocco has decided to reform the education sector by placing more value on teaching English as a foreign language (EFL). This new emphasis directly aligns with the success the country has achieved in research and scientific innovation, with several achievements in production challenges, particularly in the automotive sector and aerospace maintenance. To meet the demands of the current market, parents have started showing interest in developing their children's language skills from a young age to prepare them for these new globalization challenges. In this context, several language centers have emerged to cater to this need, even though English is currently taught at both public and private educational institutions. In light of the aforementioned advancements, the objective of this article is to examine the effectiveness of using interactive tools in the teaching of English as a foreign language as part of extra-curricular activities (ECAs) on the enhancement of critical thinking (CT) abilities of young learners. The focus will specifically be on how these interactive approaches contribute to the development of critical thinking skills among the younger generation. As part of this study, the researcher gathered information from a sample size of 40 Moroccan English teachers, males and females, teaching English as a foreign language who work in extra-curricular activities (ECAs) in different regions of Morocco. A questionnaire with open-ended and rating questions was used to collect their experiences and opinions regarding the impact of interactive tools in teaching English as a foreign language on the critical thinking of young students. The study used a mixed-method approach to analyze both qualitative and quantitative data, which permits to triangulate the findings and provides a holistic view and depth and breathe to the study, enabling to gain a comprehensive understanding of teachers’ perceptions towards using interactive tools on the enhancement of young learners aged (5 to 10 years). The statistical findings of the study showed that interactive tools contribute to the development of critical thinking skills among students. The results obtained from the analysis of teacher responses will provide valuable insights to assess the effectiveness of using interactive tools as pedagogical approaches and their impact on students’ critical thinking skills.

How to Imagine a New Community from Science Fiction: A Pedagogical Dramaturgy of Silence, for a Slow Education

Europe has just established the first regulation for artificial intelligences. Large technology corporations and private educational institutions are already imagining neural networks educating us. Has anyone stopped to think about who, how and for what purpose we humans are going to educate machines? The Spanish critical pedagogy research team (PEDACRI), after participating in international conferences on digital education, robotics, ethics in the metaverse and cartography of hyperreality and participating in various publications on the challenges of pedagogy and ethics in the technologisation of educational processes, reflects in this essay on the challenges and questions we need to ask ourselves to imagine the post-human or trans-human community to come. Reviewing works coming from philosophy and those plays, series and films that address the future and the relationship between humans and machines, we analyse the opportunities and threats that can humanise machines or programme them as soulless weapons, which can civilise us or return us to a state of barbarism. The word robot, let us not forget, is derived from the Polish word roboca, which means “slave”. Will we be able, as the replicant in Blade Runner wonders, to programme silence? What can philosophy and pedagogy contribute to the ethical programming of algorithms?