Quality Of Lectures Research Articles

Bispro Students' Perceptions of the Satisfaction of the Teaching and Learning Process toward Strawberry Generation at the Bengkalis State Polytechnic

ABSTRACT The strawberry generation is the generation that was born after 2002. In that year, generally the generation is fragile, like a soft and easily crushed strawberry, which requires special specialization and treatment in the teaching and learning process in the English for business and professional communication (bispro) study program. The urgency of this research is to find out student feedback about perceptions and satisfaction with learning that has been carried out in the bispro study program at bengkalis state polytechnic towards educators to improve the quality provided. The methodology of this research is quantitative with 50 respondents who are categorized as a strawberry generation. The results of this study found that perception affected student satisfaction of 0.445. This can be interpreted as still low, so there needs to be an increase in the quality of lecturers and other support.

사진을 활용한 시 쓰기 교육 연구

Objectives This study searched for a method to enhance both writing poetry and quality of media language education, using photographic images in a poetry writing class. Focusing on the similarity of the meaning structure of photography and poetry, confirmed that self constructed idea and embodying the nature of the metaphoric experience of poetry writing education was possible. Teaching writing a poetry shall start from teaching and learning that can profoundly use poetry in the daily lives and express stories that can be empathized. Writing photographic poetry class where a student can implement a special meaning in their daily lives, is composed of student activity oriented class. Likewise, photographic poetry is a result of emotional relationship creation, embodying the value and ideology they want to reveal into a poetry, using the photographic images they have chosen.
 Methods The objects of this study were 278 male students in Y highschool of Seoul, second grade, 11 classes. In this study, chose second grade students of Y highschool, got permissions beforehand and set the research period from the 19th of September to 24th of October in 2022, and proceeded research class. Collected activity report and survey as soon as the class ended and analyzed the results.
 Results Learning the expression of ‘self-compositional ideas’ and ‘the substance of metaphorical experiences’ expressed in the process of poetry classes using photography was able to solve the problems of learners who avoid poetry writing classes and burden from vague poetry writing tasks. In addition, through a series of processes from photo planning and photography, learners' participation and satisfaction in class were greatly improved, and the effectiveness of classes and the quality of lectures were improved. The results of the poem writing class using the photos of this study are summarized as follows. First, students became interested in poetry class. Second, through photographic poetry writing class conducted in a free atmosphere, it was confirmed through survey results that they had no difficulty in expressing their emotions in poetry language. Third, by sharing their photographies and poetries with their friends, they grew in confidence in writing a poetry.
 Conclusions In the future, research on incorporated literature teaching research shall be activated, for each level poetry writing of students who live in the era of social network. Hoping this tendency of change in literature education for the new era after the pandemic to prolong, there should be various poetry writing class method beyond single poetry writing class.

Program Kemahasiswaan Dalam Pemenuhan Indikator Kinerja Utama (IKU) Perguruan Tinggi – Best Practice

Higher education KPI consist of eight indicators that measure the quality of graduates, lecturers, and curriculum. Based on the BK2PTKI invitation letter No. 07/BK2-PTKI/X/2022 dated 18 October 2022, the author was invited to attend as speakers with the topic: "Student Affairs Program in Fulfillment of Higher Education Key Performance Indicators (KPI) - Best Practice".On this occasion, we describe several important matters regarding the role of student affairs in fulfilling KPI, including: implementation of MBKM, BELMAWA and PUSPRESNAS programs, development and revitalization of student body, increasing cooperation with foreign universities and increasing cooperation with domestic universities.

ASSESSING MANDARIN LECTURERS’ QUALITY ON ROLE-PERFORMANCE IN MARA EDUCATION INSTITUTIONS (IPMA)

Background and Purpose: The initiatives to improve the students’ competency level is closely related to the quality of the lecturers. Lecturers play a very crucial role because they are responsible for teaching students of higher education institutions. A high-quality lecturer is believed to greatly influence their students’ ability and competency. This study is to identify the level of lecturers’ quality based on role-performance in teaching Mandarin in MARA Education Institutions (IPMA), specifically in Kolej Profesional MARA (KPM), Kolej Universiti Poly-Tech MARA (KUPTM) and Universiti Kuala Lumpur (UNIKL).
 
 Methodology: This descriptive study used a survey method to collect data. The respondents comprise a population of students who study Mandarin as a third language course in IPMA, which is represented by Universiti Kuala Lumpur (UNIKL), Kolej Universiti Poly-Tech MARA (KUPTM), and Kolej Profesional MARA (KPM). 150 students were selected as respondents in the present study using a purposive sampling rather than random sampling. A Likert scale questionnaire is used to gather the data and SPSS software is used to statistically analyze the data.
 
 Results: Based on the mean value interpretation, the findings revealed that the lecturers’ quality on role-performance falls under a Very High level (M=4.63, SD=0.49) which simultaneously indicated that these Mandarin lecturers had the desired professional qualities and were committed to high quality teaching practice.
 
 Contributions: These findings provide a better insight into the teaching of Mandarin in tertiary level education in Malaysia and in return can help to tailor professional learning activities to the professional development needs of lecturers. 
 
 Keywords: Lecturer quality, role-performance, Mandarin language, IPMA.
 
 Cite as: Abdul Rahman, M. A., Mohd Akbar, A. J., Raja Abdullah, R. R., Amat, N., Yoon, L. S., Mohd Adzhar, M. A., & Osman, S. (2023). Assessing Mandarin lecturers’ quality on role-performance in MARA education institutions (IPMA). Journal of Nusantara Studies, 8(1), 140-157. http://dx.doi.org/10.24200/jonus.vol8iss1pp140-157

The Excellence of Lecturer HR in Increasing Competition In Research-Based Higher Education Services

This study aims to discuss strategies to improve the quality of the apostles in efforts to increase university competitiveness through research activities. To discuss this theme, we have conducted a series of data searches on several data sources that discuss the issue of increasing lecturer resources and the quality of intensity through research activities. We analyze the collected data under a phenomenological approach, which includes organizing data, coding data, in-depth evaluation, and high interpretation to improve the quality and reliability of study findings. An electronic population data search in several related kinds of literature, then we designed it in a descriptive collection. Based on the findings and discussion, we have concluded that efforts to excel in improving the quality of lecturers through improving the quality of understanding are a strategy that several universities in developed countries have pursued. The same strategy can be applied by Indonesian investment to increase the ranking and design of universities through research activities carried out by lecturers.

Development of a lecture evaluation tool rooted in cognitive load theory: A modified Delphi study.

Didactics play a key role in medical education. There is no standardized didactic evaluation tool to assess quality and provide feedback to instructors. Cognitive load theory provides a framework for lecture evaluations. We sought to develop an evaluation tool, rooted in cognitive load theory, to assess quality of didactic lectures. We used a modified Delphi method to achieve expert consensus for items in a lecture evaluation tool. Nine emergency medicine educators with expertise in cognitive load participated in three modified Delphi rounds. In the first two rounds, experts rated the importance of including each item in the evaluation rubric on a 1 to 9 Likert scale with 1 labeled as "not at all important" and 9 labeled as "extremely important." In the third round, experts were asked to make a binary choice of whether the item should be included in the final evaluation tool. In each round, the experts were invited to provide written comments, edits, and suggested additional items. Modifications were made between rounds based on item scores and expert feedback. We calculated descriptive statistics for item scores. We completed three Delphi rounds, each with 100% response rate. After Round 1, we removed one item, made major changes to two items, made minor wording changes to nine items, and modified the scale of one item. Following Round 2, we eliminated three items, made major wording changes to one item, and made minor wording changes to one item. After the third round, we made minor wording changes to two items. We also reordered and categorized items for ease of use. The final evaluation tool consisted of nine items. We developed a lecture assessment tool rooted in cognitive load theory specific to medical education. This tool can be applied to assess quality of instruction and provide important feedback to speakers.

Even a Blind Chicken Sometimes Finds a Grain of Corn—In My Case in Space

AbstractSometimes you need to take strategic risks even though you cannot know in advance where they will lead. I left my comfortable city life in Helsinki for a PhD position in space physics far away in the Arctic. The first part of the title of this paper is a compliment—originally a German proverb—a throwaway comment from a professor in connection with my decision. Good luck also helps. When I was appointed as a university lecturer, I did not have a clue about a new law in Sweden opening the possibility for promotion of suitably qualified lecturers to professorships. Taking risks have several times been to my advantage. Even my most important discovery, meteor head echoes, was the result of a risky idea for observing sporadic E‐layers. Instead, we got the first direct signals from the plasma coma around the very fast small grains entering from space into Earth's atmosphere monitored with a high‐power large‐aperture (HPLA) radar. In addition to my research activities, I have been interested in equal opportunities and gender issues. The many twists along my way have enriched my knowledge capital. At the top of my career, sitting in decision‐making bodies I finally learned and can now, afterward, reveal some secrets about how things work.

The Impact and Benefits of the Independent Curriculum Learning Independent Campus during Online Learning in the COVID-19 Period

The research aims to determine the form of readiness in implementing the Merdeka Campus Curriculum. Many difficulties were experienced by students when learning online, namely 85.71% had difficulty understanding the concepts and 14% the principles used. This fact does not stand alone. The results of a survey of 120 students showed that 90% of the educators had difficulty implementing the material. There are 8 implementation programs at State Universities and Private Universities in Indonesia that are being implemented. This aims to involve students and lecturers in collaborating with schools and industry online and face to face. However, it is not yet known the impact on the positive. The method used in this study is descriptive qualitative with a constructivist paradigm. Data collection techniques by way of observation, interviews and distribution of instruments. The object is the university that organizes it and the subject is students and lecturers. The results of the study show that the implementation still varies because there are study programs that have implemented it and some that have not, because there are still obstacles, both internal and external. Universities need to provide adequate facilities, infrastructure and applications to implement the program. The Study Program also needs to prepare qualified lecturers in handling the courses offered. The conclusion in the research needs to be increased and active activities in each Study Program

Teaching Basic English in Higher Education: Effective EFL teaching through students’ lens.

This study is quantitative-descriptive that applying a questionnaire to explore undergraduate students’ expectations and preferences in EFL teaching-learning activities. A convenience sample of 120 first-year university undergraduates at the start of their university life was used. They were enrolled in an Economic students degree course at an Indonesian university. The questionnaire focused on students' experiences and perceptions concerning teaching and learning strategies, students’ growth skills, the quality of English lecturers, and the students’ suggestions toward the Teaching-Learning Process. The data collected were calculated as percentages and discussed. The majority of the students preferred projects as effective teaching-learning strategies. Grammar was considered the most growth skill. Furthermore, good teaching skills and knowledgeable were reckoned as the most favorable qualities of an English teacher. They recommended more fun activities, fewer assignments, seek for other fun activities, and using online applications.

An assessment of lecturer’s motivation and commitment in the nigerian public universities

This study assesses the motivation and commitment levels of lecturers in Nigerian public universities. Motivation and commitment are crucial factors that contribute to lecturers' performance, job satisfaction, and overall effectiveness in their roles. The study explores both external and internal factors that influence lecturers' motivation and commitment. The findings highlight the significance of external factors such as satisfactory salary, promotion opportunities, job security, and recognition in motivating lecturers. Adequate compensation packages, including competitive salaries and additional benefits, are instrumental in attracting and retaining highly qualified lecturers. Promotion opportunities provide a sense of career progression and growth, while job security fosters stability and job satisfaction. Recognition and appreciation through incentives and gratuities positively impact lecturers' motivation and commitment. Internal factors, such as intrinsic job satisfaction, personal fulfillment, and a sense of purpose, also contribute to lecturers' motivation and commitment. Lecturers who find meaning and fulfillment in their profession are more likely to exhibit higher levels of commitment and job satisfaction. Opportunities for personal and professional growth, supportive work environments, positive interpersonal relationships, and a sense of achievement play crucial roles in their internal motivation. To enhance lecturers' motivation and commitment, university administrators should focus on improving compensation packages, providing avenues for career advancement, creating conducive work environments, and investing in professional development programs. By addressing these factors, universities can create an environment where lecturers feel valued, supported, and motivated to excel in their roles. The study concludes that the success of Nigerian public universities heavily relies on the dedication and expertise of their lecturers. By understanding and addressing the factors that influence lecturers' motivation and commitment, institutions can foster an environment that promotes excellence in teaching, research, and overall academic performance.

Mediating Effect of Lecture Emotion between Online Academic Lecture Quality and Cognitive Involvement-Focused on Chinese Postgraduate for Master’s Degree

Mediating Effect of Lecture Emotion between Online Academic Lecture Quality and Cognitive Involvement-Focused on Chinese Postgraduate for Master’s Degree

IMPLEMENTATION OF HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT IN IMPROVING THE QUALITY OF LECTURERS AT MUHAMMADIYAH PARE-PARE UNIVERSITY

This paper talks about how implementing human resource management improves the quality of lecturers at the University of Muhammadiyah Parepare. The research method used is descriptive research that is analyzed qualitatively. Data sources are obtained from leaders, bureau heads, deans, lecturers, and documentation. The results showed that: 1) the system and process of implementing human resources related to lecturers, carried out professionally and under applicable regulations and regulations; 2) the quality of lecturers in terms of distribution based on faculties and study programs has not been evenly distributed; 3) efforts to improve the quality of lecturers carried out include further study studies, integrated learning, research, scientific forums, scientific publications, communication forums, mastery of information technology programs, parent programs or internships, and other supporting activities; 4) supporting and inhibiting factors for improving the quality of lecturers in general, including leadership, individual motivation, limited budgeting, and lecturer welfare.

Factors related to the achievements of the three pillars of higher education practice

Purpose: Quality higher education will be realized if it has practiced the values of the Tridharma of Higher Education. This study aims to analyze the lecturer's factors related to the achievement of the three pillars of higher education. Methods: This study used a cross-sectional with a population and sample of all permanent lecturers in six Health Higher Education Institutions in Medan City, North Sumatra Province, Indonesia which were selected purposively (N=121). Data were collected using a questionnaire and analyzed using the chi-square statistical test. Results: There is a significant relationship between commitment (p-value 0.013), continuous improvement (p-value 0.032), innovation (p-value 0.037), collaboration (p-value 0.036), and technology (p-value 0.030) with the achievement of the three pillars of higher education. Recomendations: This research provides a foundation for the development of higher education quality through the development of the quality of lecturers by improving lecturer commitment, continuous improvement, innovation, collaboration, and technology. Keywords: achievement; lecturer; higher education; three pillars; quality of lecturer

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS' MOTIVATION ON ENGLISH LANGUAGE LEARNING AT UNIVERSITAS TEKNOKRAT INDONESIA

AbstractThe purpose of this research is to identify the factors that influence the learning motivation of Universitas Teknokrat Indonesia students. It also aims to reveal the motivational sub-factors that affect the student learning process. This study uses a qualitative research method used questionnaire consisting of 2 intrinsic motivation factors and 3 extrinsic motivation factors, with a total of 30 questions. Questionnaire in the form of 5 Likert Scale. The sample amounted to 30 students from the majors in sports education, mathematics education, and English education. Data from the questionnaire were analyzed using statistical procedures and described descriptively. The results showed that extrinsic motivation contributed more to students' learning motivation (39.66) compared to intrinsic factors (36.1). The results also show that the extrinsic motivation factor; giving rewards and punishments (41.4) as well as the quality of lecturers and the teaching and learning process (40.0) are the two dominant factors that can increase students' learning motivation. Thus, these results have implications for what to pay attention to in language learning, especially in learning English. Therefore, the appropriateness of giving rewards or punishments for students and the quality of lecturers must be improved because it will increase student motivation in language learning.

PENGEMBANGAN MUTU PENGELOLAAN PROGRAM STUDI BERBASIS MONITORING ANALYTIC TOOLS MENUJU AKREDITASI UNGGUL PROGRAM STUDI MATEMATIKA FST UIN SYARIF HIDAYATULLAH

This paper discusses Monitoring Analytics Tools (MAT) to analyze the management quality of the Mathematics Study Program Faculty of Science and Technology UIN Syarif Hidayatullah Jakarta. Study program management based on Monitoring Analytics Tools (MAT) is one of strategy for building a study program management system based on data-driven and automated analytics. This method is handy in improving the quality of study programs so that they are more measurable, targeted, effective, and efficient in providing excellent services and developments. Monitoring Analytics Tools (MAT) in this study focused on two management quality developments of the study program, namely Monitoring Analytics Tools (MAT) for Lecturer Quality Development in the Learning Process through a Lecturer Evaluation Survey by Students and Monitoring Analytics Tools (MAT) for the Graduate Development through Graduate User Surveys. The results show that the responsiveness dimension (punctuality in learning activities) has the lowest satisfaction index for Lecturer Quality Development. Meanwhile, for the quality of graduates, the dimensions of specific skills (presentation and writing report skills) are the lowest satisfaction index.

Tcherly:

The use of online video lectures in universities, primarily for content delivery and learning, is on the rise. Instructors’ ability to recognize and understand student learning experiences with online video lectures, identify particularly difficult or disengaging content and thereby assess overall lecture quality can inform their instructional practice related to such lectures. This paper introduces Tcherly, a teacher-facing dashboard that presents class-level aggregated time series data on students’ self-reported cognitive-affective states they experienced during a lecture. Instructors can use the dashboard to evaluate and improve their instructional practice related to video lectures. We report the detailed iterative prototyping design process of the Tcherly Dashboard involving two stakeholders (instructors and designers) that informed various design decisions of the dashboard, and also provide usability and usefulness data. We demonstrate, with real-life examples of Tcherly Dashboard use generated by the researchers based on data collected from six courses and 11 lectures, how the dashboard can assist instructors in understanding their students’ learning experiences and evaluating the associated instructional materials.

MANAJEMEN PENINGKATAN PROFESIONLISME TENAGA PENDIDIK DI PERGURUAN TINGGI

The presence of lecturers is closely related to the teaching and learning process on campus, which affects the quality of graduates. Therefore, qualified lecturers are needed, namely lecturers who can carry out responsibilities in the teaching and learning process. The quality of teachers or lecturers can be reflected in their level of professionalism, namely expertise in carrying out work carried out effectively and efficiently. This study aims to analyze the professionalism of lecturers in providing learning materials to students on student assessments based on the dimensions of reliability, responsiveness, assurance, and empathy. The method and approach in this research is descriptive analytic by using primary data through questionnaires. From the results of the study, it can be concluded that exogenous variables in professionalism along with their indicators have proven to be strong in shaping the professionalism of lecturers so as to increase student satisfaction. This study uses limited variables and indicators. The weakness of this research can be supported by other, more comprehensive research.

E-Learning Strategies and Academic Performance during Covid-19 Pandemic

This research aims to measure the impact of e-learning in its three dimensions (quality of lecturers, quality of information content, and quality of electronic system) on the academic performance of students at Kingdom University in the Kingdom of Bahrain. The main objective of the study is to measure the impact of e-learning on the academic performance of students at Kingdom University in the Kingdom of Bahrain. Getting acquainted with the reality of e-learning and identifying the reality of academic performance. The study population is represented all the students of Kingdom University in the Kingdom of Bahrain, around 1800 male and female students, based on the record of the admission and registration department at the university. The study applied the simple random sampling method, where the link for filling out the survey form was sent to a number of students. Within the University Student Council, which in turn distributed them to 60 male and female students through Google Docs, it was possible to retrieve 53 survey forms with complete responses which qualify for analysis, a response rate of 88.3% . The current research adopted the DeLone and McLean (2003) scale for measuring e-learning, which includes three dimensions: (the quality of the lecturers, the quality of educational content, and the quality of the electronic system), The practical importance is represented in the possibility of making recommendations that may enhance the level of academic performance of students at Kingdom University in the Kingdom of Bahrain.

E-Learning Strategies in Higher Education and Academic Performance Based on Artificial intelligence: Comparing the Synchronous and Asynchronous Online Learning

This research aims at identifying the Therefore, the main objective of the study is to measure the impact of e-learning on the academic performance of students at Onaizah collages in Saudi arabia. Specifically, the study aims to achieve the following objectives. Getting acquainted with the reality of e-learning, identifying the reality of academic performance of student, measuring the impact of lecturer quality on the academic performance of students, measuring the impact of the quality of information content on the academic performance, measuring the impact of the quality of the e-learning system on the academic performance of students at Onaizah collages University in Saudi Arabia.

HEADS OF DEPARTMENTS’ PERCEPTION OF THE CONSTRAINTS IN MEETING THE NATIONAL UNIVERSITIES COMMISSION’S STANDARDS FOR THE ACCREDITATION OF PROGRAMMES IN NIGERIAN UNIVERSITIES

The study investigated the perception of heads of departments on the constraints confronting universities in Nigeria in meeting NUC’s accreditation requirements. Two universities were purposively selected based on the fact that they were in session when the study was carried out. A total of 100 participants were also selected purposively premised on their position as either former or current heads of departments who had presented programs for NUC’s accreditation during their tenure. The instrument used for data collection is a self-developed instrument titled ‘‘Heads of Departments’ Perceived Constraints in Meeting NUC’s Accreditation Requirements’. Four research questions were answered in the study while the data were analyzed using frequency count, percentage, mean, standard deviation, t-test and Analysis of Variance. The study revealed that delay in releasing fund for accreditation, problem of getting qualified lecturers in the affected programs, poor funding, inadequate library resources, poor record keeping and inefficiency on the part of the members of staff in physical planning unit of the university are the major constrains facing universities in their bid to meet NUC’s accreditation requirements. There is no significant difference on the bases of gender and university ownership. However, there is a significant difference in their perception based on discipline. The researchers therefore recommend proper funding of university education in Nigeria as funding is the major barrier on which all other constrains are anchored.