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Readiness for sustainable accreditation management in higher education institutions: A mixed-method study in Indonesia

Obtaining an excellent accreditation rank in various study programs has become an urgency for universities in Indonesia because accreditation rankings are believed to have an impact on the provision of quality education. However, not all universities are able to achieve an excellent accreditation rank for all of the study programs they manage. This research aims to determine the readiness of the accreditation teams in managing accreditation in various study programs. The mixed method is used, with an explanatory sequential design. The participants involved are university leaders and accreditation teams in various study programs. The research results showed that an excellent accreditation rating cannot be achieved with ordinary organizational behavior but requires great effort, care, and commitment from both the leaders and the accreditation team. It also requires active and comprehensive participation from the academic community. The excellent rank in accreditation can only be obtained with superior effort and care. It is suggested that the readiness of the leaders and accreditation teams to manage accreditation optimally is a crucial aspect in achieving an excellent rating. In conclusion, there are at least three important aspects to consider in the accreditation process in order to achieve an excellent rank: the need to achieve the highest assessment, the effort and care needed to significantly impact the highest assessment, and the institution needs to ensure a quality culture through quality assurance and the International Organization for Standardization (ISO).

Forms and methods of professional development for biology teachers

This article explores various forms and methods of professional development for biology teachers within the modern education system. Given the constant evolution and change in biology, teachers must remain at the forefront of knowledge and pedagogical techniques to ensure quality education for their students. The article discusses different forms of professional development and analyzes the role of educational environments and postgraduate education institutions. The conducted survey highlights the significance of implementing professional development and motivating educators in their professional activities. The conclusions of the article are valuable for both biology teachers and educational institutions planning to develop support and training systems for pedagogical staff in the field of biological education. The authors emphasize that the professional development of biology teachers requires a combination of different methods and an active approach to learning. This is essential for the effective implementation of scientific achievements in the educational process and the provision of quality education in this field.

Lived Experiences of Selected College Students in their Participation in the Community Outreach Programs of First City Providential College

In every community service and service learning, individuals volunteer their time to better our communities. Individual participation represents the best in all of us. Being part of this activity means having the opportunity to do something truly special, that is, selflessly serve others (Fisk, et al, 2020). First City Providential College, as one of the front runners in providing quality education at the heart of the City of San Jose del Monte, Bulacan did not cease to offer relevant community engagement during the pandemic. These community engagement initiatives did not only benefit the target beneficiaries, but most of all allowed every FCPCian to gain intangible rewards that mold each of them into better professionals with a heart. The research study aimed to find out the lived experiences of selected students of First City Providential College in their participation to the community outreach programs organized and conducted by the institution. It is to ensure that all facets of community engagement, most especially feedback from the student participants are gathered, for continuous quality improvement.

BOʻLAJAK OʻQITUVCHILARDA METODIK TAYYORLIKNI RIVOJLANTIRISHNING PEDAGOGIK-PSIXOLOGIK XUSUSIYATLARI

Pedagogical-psychological features of development of methodological readiness of future teachers, aspects of pedagogical qualification and psychological preparation of teachers are covered in this article. It is also reported that these characteristics are important in preparing teachers for effective pedagogical activities and providing quality education to students.

The ripple effect of school dropout: exploring the nexus between school dropout, deviance, and subsequent arrest amongst children in India

PurposeThis paper aims to measure the prevalence of deviant behaviour among children who have dropped out of school and their subsequent arrests by the criminal justice system. The paper further analyses the relationship between the factors attributed to deviant behaviour and the subsequent arrests by the criminal justice system.Design/methodology/approachUsing a semi-structured interview schedule, data was collected from 330 children who had already dropped out of school, remained on the streets or worked. The interviews took place in the presence of either of the children’s parents, with their consent.FindingsThe research identified 12 significant factors contributing to children dropping out of school. It also found six factors responsible for deviant behaviour. Furthermore, the study revealed that about 70% of the respondents were involved in one or more deviant behaviours. Among them, 51% had been detained by the Police in the past two years. Additionally, the linear regression model results positively predict the nexus among the six factors responsible for deviant behaviour.Research limitations/implicationsThe study is limited to male children who had dropped out of school, as female children were excluded. In connection with measuring deviant behaviour, it was challenging to discern whether it occurred before students left school, after or both.Practical implicationsThe study suggests several measures, including policies such as early intervention programmes, providing quality education, mentoring and counselling for students and parents, vocational education opportunities, creating drug-free environments, career guidance, peer mentoring, community engagement, substance abuse prevention and rehabilitation programmes, to prevent school dropout and subsequent deviant behaviour.Originality/valueTo the best of the authors’ knowledge, this study is unique to India. The moderation regression model represents an exceptional finding. This study constitutes another addition to the field of child welfare while also indicating scope for future research.

The contribution of quality management practices to student performance: Mediated by school culture

School management is responsible and accountable for implementing educational policies into practice effectively and efficiently to provide quality education. Simultaneously, school management can grasp the core features of the whole school process and identify the relationship among three variables: quality management practices, school culture, and student performance. The current study aims to explore the school principals' perception about quality management practices and its relationship with school culture and student performance in the public secondary schools of Punjab province, Pakistan. In order to achieve the objectives of the study, the study adopted an exploratory sequential mix-methods research design. The researcher conducted a systematic literature review of sixty-three previous studies and interviews with eleven school principals for the qualitative data. Based on results obtained from the qualitative phase, a questionnaire was prepared and dispatched to 150 school principals to get quantitative data. Successively 120 valid responses were received. SEM analysis was performed to get quantitative results. The study's preliminary conclusion demonstrated a positive connection between quality management and student performance in public secondary schools, and quality management was also a significant predictor of school culture. Further, school culture served as a complete mediator between quality management and student performance.

Collaborative Education Issues in Indonesia

Education issues Collaboration in Indonesia includes lack, lack of connections between teachers, professionals, schools, parents and social stigma towards students with special needs. So from improved teacher training, increased understanding of parents, schools, and campaigns to change the perception of society. The importance of educational policies that support collaborative inclusion. Through the cooperation of governments, educational institutions, experts/professionals, teachers, parents, and the community, collaborative education can be realized. The vision of inclusion is to provide quality education to all students, without discrimination. This collaboration enables every student, including those with special needs, to reach their full potential in an inclusive and supportive environment.

Competitive Advantage dalam Peningkatan Mutu Pendidikan Islam

This research aims to describe competitive advantage which focuses on competitive strength, competitive area, and competitive results in improving the quality of Islamic education at SMAS Islam Sunan Gunung Jati Ngunut Tulungagung. This research uses a qualitative approach with a field study type. The method used in this research is descriptive with data collection techniques using in-depth interviews, observation, and documentation. The data analysis technique in this research was carried out in three stages, namely data condensation, data presentation, and verification of findings. Checking the validity of data in research uses extension and persistence of participation. The results of this research show that (1) the competitive strength of SMAS Islam Sunan Gunung Jati Ngunut Tulungagung refers to its advantages and differentiates it from competitors, thereby providing a competitive advantage in the market. (2) The competitive area includes certain market segments or the entire market targeted by educational institutions. (3) Then the competitive results are reflected in the institution's ability to attract prospective students, provide quality education, and meet the needs of students and parents effectively.

Quality assurance of science and technology universities in Bangladesh: a catalyst for sustainable employment during the 4IR

Purpose This study aims to report the quality of Bangladesh's science and technology universities (STUs) in ensuring sustainable employment of graduates during the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) by assessing their vigilance in skill development activities and exploring students’ perspectives on the university. Design/methodology/approach This research used mixed methods: a close-ended five-point Likert scale questionnaire to understand students’ perspectives and a thematic analysis of the interviews of students, faculties, policymakers and relevant stakeholders. The data was collected through a random sampling method where 1,000 university students took part in the quantitative analysis along with other respondents for the qualitative portion. The analysis was done with a 99% confidence level and a 4.5% margin of error. Findings Bangladesh's STUs still have a long way to go to ensure quality education and generate sustainable employment for their graduates. The universities' preparation to comprehend the 4IR is not at the expected level. In addition, despite students' favourable perception of universities as providers of qualified labour, there is a significant mismatch between supply and demand. Research limitations/implications This research has some limitations regarding time and resources. Due to the limited number of responses from a few universities, this study's findings might only apply to some of the STUs of other countries. This study provided several recommendations for providing quality education to the STUs of Bangladesh. Practical implications The findings of this study indicate that there is still a crucial gap between the initiatives of STUs and the employment market, which prevents graduates from offering the necessary skills to achieve sustainable employment. The findings also support the idea of significant changes in the approach of these universities to address the mentioned issues. Social implications This study suggests collaboration among social actors, relevant stakeholders, STU authorities, education experts and government officials to ensure a demand-based curriculum for the students. The relevant stakeholders should come forward to ensure advanced technologies and internet connectivity in the STUs. Originality/value The data set used in this study is significantly large and varies in the number of institutions, departments and socioeconomic backgrounds of the students, faculties, policymakers and various stakeholders. Furthermore, the capacity of scientific and technology institutions to guarantee sustainable employment through quality assurance in education has also not been recently evaluated in Bangladesh.

Impact of job satisfaction on teacher well-being and education quality

The occupational well-being of teachers and their job satisfaction are interconnected, both influencing teacher performance and student well-being. After several years of ongoing economic and financial crises, this cross-sectional descriptive study highlighted several factors that impact the quality of education in relation to these concepts. To achieve this, a scale created through principal component analysis was distributed online. The responses of 297 school teachers, from both the public and private sectors were subjected to analysis using descriptive and logistic regression tests. The findings revealed a strong sense of self-efficacy among teachers, indicating their dedication to providing quality instruction to students on the one hand and helping them overcome challenges on the other. Additionally, the factor of income and financial security emerged as the primary concern for teachers, with approximately 80% of respondents expressing this sentiment. Similarly, collegiality, working conditions, and attitudes towards teaching itself were also sources of concern.

Academic Benchmarking and the Provision of Quality Secondary Education in Tanzania

The study explored the use of academic benchmarking in the provision of quality education in Tanzania secondary schools. The study found that the ABM process plays a significant role in ensuring the provision of quality education through internal assessment, comparisons, and adoption of best practices from benchmarked schools. The findings disclosed that the secondary education system in Tanzania uses academic benchmarking to inform decision-making. Further, the findings disclose that six types of academic benchmarking are utilised in Tanzanian secondary schools. The study concludes that the academic benchmarking process enhances the provision of quality education since it affects future performance and commitments to work on the goals, vision and mission of secondary schools. Furthermore, academic benchmarking helps to make comparisons and sustain school performance.

TAMIL FILM AND SUSTAINABILITY: A NEW TURN FROM ILLUSION TO REALITY - AN ANALYSIS

Gender-based discrimination, climate change catastrophes, and expanding populations are the most concerning factors of the twenty-first century. The entire world requires rapid action to control the current challenge. To meet the world's population's needs and to improve the lives of every living being, there must be a disciplined livelihood to deal with the problems that man creates. The benefits of the seventeen sustainable goals structured by the United Nations General Assembly in 2015 bring an admirable global notice to society. Each is distinct in its way and extremely valuable and beneficial to humans and other living beings. Artists of various kinds contribute a lot to achieving these sustainability goals through their artistic creations. Congenially, a participatory outlook on these goals is more prominently seen in many regional film industries in Indian cinema. Among them, the Tamil film industry has recorded these 17 targeted concepts at different times and in variant ways of life. Eliminating poverty, providing quality education, reducing inequality, establishing good health and well-being, and other SDG themes can be appropriately traced in Tamil cinema from its early days. This paper analyses the SDG as depicted in two female-centric Tamil films, 36 Vayadhinile (2015) and Raatchasi (2019). Both films portray refreshing characters battling towards a strong hope for sustainable societal growth and uncover the major SDG goals on the screen for the audience's cognizance. The core possibilities of pursuing Sustainable Development Goals likely with tangible results are identified in the paper with a thorough study of the several SDG plans portrayed in the films.

A STUDY ON INSTITUTIONAL ENVIROMENT OF THE MODEL SCHOOLS OF TEA GARDEN AREAS OF LAKHIMPUR DISTRICT, ASSAM

The National Policy on Education 2020 aims to transform the Indian education system by making it more inclusive, holistic and flexible. In continuations the Government of Assam launched a significant initiative in October 2020 to establish 119 Model Schools across major tea growing districts through Public-Private- Partnership (PPP). By May 2022, 97 of these schools were inaugurated marking a pivotal step towards providing quality education within tea garden community. The present study, through qualitative research methods , examined the institutional environment in enhancing Enrolment, Attendance and Community participation in the Model Schools in the Tea Garden areas of Lakhimpur district, Assam.

Human Resource Management in Improving The Quality of A Productive Educational Environment From Al-Qur'an Perspective; Analysis of Jalalain's Tafsir

Human resource management is the most critical component in running an educational institution to provide quality education. Human resource management actively involves all aspects of an organization's human affairs in achieving established goals. This research aims to explore the Qur'an verses regarding Human Resource Management in Improving the Quality of a Productive Educational Environment from the Qur'anic Perspective: Analysis of Jalalain's Tafsir. This type of research is qualitative research using a literature review. This research uses a thematic approach, combining several verses from the Koran that discuss human resource management and improving the standards of the learning environment. The primary data sources in this research are the Al-Qur'an and Tafsir Jalalain. Meanwhile, secondary data is taken from books, journal articles, and websites related to the discussion. The data analysis technique uses content analysis. The research results show that human resource management in improving the quality of a productive educational environment is: (1) Totality in human resource development; (2) Justice in human resource management; (3) Responsibility and trust in developing human resources; (4) Increased potential in supporting human resource management and (5) Participation in improving human resources. The conclusions of this study emphasize the importance of taking on the task of increasing the productivity and quality of the educational environment.

MANAGEMENT OF ISLAMIC UNIVERSITY IN INDONESIA: A LITERATURE STUDY

This study aims to analyze and describe the management of Islamic universities in Indonesia. This research is qualitative with the type of library approach (library research). The management of Islamic universities plays a crucial role in advancing Islamic education and producing a young generation of Muslims who are knowledgeable, moral, and ready to face the challenges of the Times. With good management and adaptive to change, PTAI can continue to grow and provide great benefits for the people and nation. The management of Islamic universities plays a very important role in ensuring the success of Islamic education. By facing challenges and implementing the right strategies, PTAI can continue to develop and make significant contributions to society and the nation the management of Islamic universities is a complex field and demands attention to various aspects of Education, Resource Management, as well as interaction with stakeholders. Improving the quality and relevance of education, effective and efficient management, and student character development are some of the key factors to achieve the goals of the institution. Through the right strategy and the implementation of good governance, Islamic religious universities can become institutions that excel in providing quality education, producing useful research, and contributing positively to society. Thus, Islamic universities will be able to produce graduates who are not only academically competent, but also with integrity and noble character, ready to face global challenges while still holding fast to Islamic values

Factors Affecting the Provision of Quality Education in Community Day Secondary Schools in Malawi: A Case study of Mangochi District

Quality is now emphasised in the worldwide educational scene as the cornerstone of effective education, meeting basic demands essential to students' overall development. This study explores the variables affecting Malawi's Community Day Secondary Schools' ability to provide high-quality instruction. The research involved two head teachers, two teachers, and twenty students using a qualitative case study design. Focus group talks and in-person semi-structured interviews were used to accomplish methodological triangulation. Important issues revealed by thematic content analysis included inadequate facilities, a lack of resources for teaching and learning, and a lack of community-school engagement. While understanding possible wider consequences, recommendations seek to improve the quality of education.

Identifying the language of global competence and global citizenship in the education policies of Punjab, Pakistan

In 2015, Pakistan committed to United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 4’s provision of quality education for all. Target 4.7 of this Goal acknowledges that delivering quality education means ensuring that students develop a set of attributes characterised by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization in terms of global citizenship, and by the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development using the nomenclature of global competence. There is ongoing debate regarding the agendas of the United Nations and the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development; however, from a pragmatic perspective, both are already influencing domestic education policies. This article explores the extent to which this is the case in Punjab, Pakistan. A deductive thematic analysis of relevant education policies was undertaken to identify language reflective of the Sustainable Development Goals and the Programme of International Student Assessment Global Competence Framework. The analysis, based on meta themes identified by Vaccari and Gardinier, revealed the inclusion of language from these international agendas, as well as the reflections of local culture. Although this research was specific to Punjab, the findings may provide insights into how countries are adopting and/or contextualising these international agendas.

Prediction of On-time Student Graduation with Deep Learning Method

Universities have an important role in providing quality education to their students so they can build a foundation for their future. However, a problem that often arises is that the process experienced will be different for each individual. Therefore, it is necessary to apply on-time graduation predictions for students with academic attributes in the hope that educational institutions can better understand student conditions and maximize on-time student graduation. In this study, a deep learning method was implemented to help predict on-time graduation for students at the Faculty of Computer Science, University of Brawijaya. Based on the test results and hyperparameter tuning using Optuna, the best hyperparameter configuration for the deep learning method consisted of number of layer combinations = 4; first-layer nodes = 118; first dropout = 0.3393; second-layer nodes = 83; second dropout = 0.0349; third-layer nodes = 88; third dropout = 0.0491; fourth-layer nodes = 65; fourth dropout = 0.4169; number of epochs = 244; learning rate = 0.0710; and optimizer = SGD. Thus, an accuracy rate of 86.61% was achieved for the two classes of the test data set, i.e., on-time graduation and not on-time graduation.

TEACHER’S SELF-EDUCATION UNDER THE CONDITIONS OF MARTIAL LAW: FROM THE EXPERIENCE OF A HIGHER EDUCATION INSTITUTION

The article examines the problem of the teacher’s professional growth due to continuous self- education and personal development in the conditions of martial law. The aim of the article is to outline the pathways of self-educational activities for teachers and the approaches to enhancing the professional level of educators, implemented at Alfred Nobel University under martial law conditions. In the course of the research, methods of analogy, retrospective and semantic analysis, SWOT analysis, generalization, and specification of scientific principles and the regulatory framework related to teacher self-education were employed. A SWOT analysis of interpretations of the concept of “self-education” was conducted, and it was found that self-education is a necessary component of professional activity which is determined by social order and is a factor in the personal and professional growth of a specialist. Emphasis is placed on self-education of the teacher as the leading form of improvement of pedagogical skill and professional competence, which consists in assimilation, renewal, dissemination and deepening of knowledge, generalization of experience through purposeful, systematic self-education activities aimed at self-development and self-improvement of the individual, satisfaction of personal interests and objective needs of the educational institution. It was found that the conditions of the martial law in Ukraine and changes in educational orientations made corrections both in the content of teachers’ self-education and in the forms and types of their self-education activities. Some approaches to raising the professional level of a teacher, which were implemented at Alfred Nobel University under martial law conditions, namely acquiring competencies to preserve and restore mental health, providing psychological support to participants in the educational process, improving information competence, implementing effective ways to improve the quality of education in online learning, and mastering new learning/teaching methods, are considered. The content of the developed and implemented comprehensive program of care for human mental health, including a marathon of online meetings with domestic specialists and lecturers from European countries, aimed at mastering the competencies to ensure one’s own psychological health and improve the psycho-emotional state of higher education students in wartime conditions, is disclosed. The expediency of particular directions of development has been substantiated including teachers’ mastering various software, the ability to work on various educational platforms, and the use of interactive applications; cooperation and interaction with domestic and foreign higher education institutions in order to gain experience for the further implementation of the best European practices in the educational process; internships, participation in international projects, thanks to which teachers found and implemented effective ways to improve the quality of education in online learning, and mastered new methods of learning/ teaching. The feasibility of implementing special measures to support the self-educational activities of teachers under martial law conditions has been confirmed, with a focus on the targeted development of key professional competencies related to continuous professional self-development. The conclusions emphasise the need for purposeful self-education of the teacher, thanks to which a new invaluable experience of providing quality education in wartime conditions is formed.

Commercialization of Higher Education, Challenges of Education System in the Era of Technology 4.0

Commercialization of Higher Education has become an increasingly dominant issue in the educational system in the era of Technology 4.0. This article attempts to identify the changes in the higher education paradigm caused by commercialization, including rising educational costs, profit, and influence on the curriculum. Additionally, the article examines the impact of commercialization on higher education, the challenges it faces, and ways to overcome the existing barriers. The research conducted a literature review. The writer uses documents such as journals, books, and online media as data sources. The collected data was analyzed using content analysis methods. This research reveals that the commercialization of education is a deliberate system created by both governments and investors. The government minimizes the government budget expenses by changing PTN to PTN-BH. At the same time, the investors try to optimize their profits from educational institutions without considering the achievement of educational goals. On the other hand, the commercialization of education reflects that education is treated as a commodity. However, it must be acknowledged that the commercialization of education has both positive and negative impacts. Therefore, efforts to mitigate the commercialization of education that can serve as a solution are needed. In this regard, the government, as the education decision maker, must regulate higher education quality and ensure broader accessibility. This requires a balanced approach between the commercial needs of universities and the interests of the public in providing quality education. Additionally, higher education must continue adapting to Technology 4.0 to maximize the potential for more inclusive and relevant education while maintaining the integrity of education and Islamic values.