Quality Of Education Programs Research Articles

Demonstrating Progress and Potential: Lessons Learned From Federally Funded Inclusive Postsecondary Education in the United States

ABSTRACTBackgroundSince 2010, there has been significant growth in the United States in the number of students with intellectual disability accessing higher education, driven by federal legislation and funding. Currently, over 340 institutions of higher education provide programs of study for students with intellectual disability. Of these programs, 134 have received federal funding through the Transition and Postsecondary Education Program for Students with Intellectual Disabilities (TPSID) model demonstration program. The Think College National Coordinating Center (NCC), the evaluator of the TPSID model demonstration projects, has collected annual data on student activities and outcomes.MethodsThis study provides trend analysis of data from the TPSID model demonstration program on almost 5000 students with intellectual disability over a 13‐year period.FindingsThis analysis identified trends in student characteristics, university access, employment, support and outcomes of federally funded higher education programs.ConclusionsThe TPSID model demonstration program and resulting student and program data substantially impacted higher education program development and quality in the United States. Trends reflected in this study demonstrate growth in inclusive course access, employment, credential attainment and use of financial aid for college students with intellectual disability. The study provides implications for practice, research and policy in the United States and internationally.

The Role of Islamic Religious Education Teachers in Overcoming Bullying at Junior High School

This study aims to identify the role of Islamic Religious Education (PAI) teachers in addressing bullying behavior at junior high schools in Pamekasan Regency. Using a qualitative descriptive approach, the study reveals that bullying arises from peer influence, seniority, and inadequate school supervision. The dominant form of bullying is verbal, including mocking and insults, leading to concentration issues, anxiety, and depression among victims. PAI teachers play a strategic role by teaching religious values, empathy, and tolerance. They also act as role models and mentors, collaborating with counselors, parents, and the school community to create an inclusive and bullying-free environment. The study recommends strengthening anti-bullying policies, character education programs, and strict supervision as effective measures to prevent and address bullying in schools.

Status Quo and Countermeasures of Humanities Quality Education in Clinical Teaching for Medical Students

In recent years, frequent conflicts between doctors and patients have attracted widespread attention from various sectors of society. The reasons for the tense doctor-patient relationship involve three major factors, namely social, medical, and patient factors. In the process of building social harmony, the people’s demand for daily health knowledge and basic medical security is increasing day by day. Among them, medical humanities quality education plays a particularly important role in building a harmonious doctor-patient relationship. Strengthening the humanities quality education of medical students and creating a harmonious doctor-patient environment can better improve the tense doctor-patient relationship and reduce the occurrence of doctor-patient conflicts, ultimately promoting social stability. This requires medical schools not only to cultivate medical students’ clinical diagnosis and treatment abilities, but also to enhance their humanistic qualities, strengthen medical humanities education, and face the requirements of medical development and the task of Healthy China. It is of great significance to improve the humanities quality education program for medical students. This article aims to explore the status quo of humanities quality education in clinical teaching for medical students and propose countermeasures to address the issues.

Quality Assurance System of Higher Education in Kazakhstan Through Stakeholders’ Eyes: An Empirical Study to Identify Its Challenges

The purpose of this study is to identify the problems of the quality assurance system of higher education in the Republic of Kazakhstan. To do this, the opinions of the stakeholders (students, teaching staff, employers, administrative, and managerial staff) in the process were screened. The data obtained were compared with the results of independent international ratings and other parameters. For screening, field studies were conducted using a questionnaire for students, teachers, non-academic employees of universities, and employers covering all regions of Kazakhstan in terms of quality assurance components. Based on the constructivist approach, the answers were interpreted to identify the problems of the quality assurance system in the understanding of the study participants. This study revealed that participants rate the quality of the content at a below-average level, the quality of the contingent at an average level, the quality of staff at a lower-than-average level, and the quality of infrastructure at a low level. Comparing the results of the survey and interviewing with the analysis of the results of entrance exams and ratings made it possible to identify the most pressing problems in ensuring the quality of educational programs, contingent, staff, and infrastructure of universities and draw conclusions about its improvement. The obtained results will help to customize the system of quality assurance of higher and postgraduate education, thus contributing to the training of highly competitive specialists for the country’s economy.

ТЕНДЕНЦІЇ РОЗВИТКУ ОСВІТНІХ ПРОГРАМ ТА МЕТОДИЧНОГО ЗАБЕЗПЕЧЕННЯ ІНШОМОВНОЇ ПІДГОТОВКИ МАГІСТРІВ ФІЛОЛОГІЇ НА СУЧАСНОМУ ЕТАПІ

The development trends of programmatic and methodical support of master's training – teachers/lecturers of foreign languages in the context of the modern educational paradigm are highlighted in the article. Based on the analysis of scientific and pedagogical sources, the author draws conclusions about standardization as an essential condition for the quality of educational programs and their compliance with European requirements. The transformation of educational programs and methodological materials takes place on the basis of student-centered and competency-based approaches to their development and implementation. Among the important areas of development of programming and its methodical support, the author names the deepening of the scientific component of the content of master’s education, as well as strengthening the practical work of specialists with higher education for greater compliance of professional training with the interests of students and the requirements of employers. The current trend of modern education is its digitalization, which provides new forms and methods of teaching and learning, promoting the use of digital tools of cognitive activity, which optimizes the production activity of teachers and students. The technological approach to the creation of educational programs is emphasized, based on the structuring of their content of educational programs and methodical materials, which emphasizes the distribution of educational material and promotes orderly learning built according to technological logic. The effectiveness of the implementation of educational programs is ensured by the compliance of program learning outcomes with the structured competencies that master’s students must assimilate.

Pengaruh Hukum Dalam Mendorong Efektivitas Program Pendidikan Karakter Anti Korupsi

Anti-corruption education can prevent corruption and foster an anti-corruption culture by educating individuals to have awareness of the law and implement an anti-corruption culture. This anti-corruption character building has great challenges, but it is very important to do to foster an anti-corruption culture in the future. The anti-corruption character education program has attracted the attention of the education world. Character education is important in shaping human resilience and integrity in the millennium era. The younger generation can be effective agents in the fight against corruption through education. Educational institutions have an important role to play in the fight against corruption. They have knowledge that can enlighten misconceptions about corruption. In addition, educational institutions have a strong network throughout the country, so that efforts to eradicate corruption can become a mass movement. The movement to prevent corruption through education is expected to create a young generation that is reliable, disciplined and has an anti-corruption mentality. Planting this mindset not only in one generation, but also in the next generations so that this nation is free from corruption.

Peran Kepala Sekolah Berbasis Mutu Pendidikan dalam meningkatkan Jumlah Peserta Didik Baru

Educational quality-based leadership plays a key role in attracting new students to an educational institution. Quality-based leadership can increase the number of new students through superior programs such as BTQ, ICT learning, and education about batik. Improving the quality of education requires effective and efficient management of all institutional components, including educators, education staff, students, facilities and finance. Overall, effective leadership and quality educational programs have an important role in increasing the number of new students in an educational institution. The aim is to find out the role of school principals in increasing the number of students and to find out what programs can attract and attract new prospective students. The research method is qualitative, which is field research because the data produced is in the form of written or spoken words from objects and behavior that can be observed. The research results show that the quality-based leadership program in increasing the number of students at SD Muhammadiyah Wirobrajan 2 shows encouraging numbers in line with the targets to be achieved and satisfies education users.

Informational and Methodical Support of Out-Of-School Education Institutions: Basic Principles and Current State

The article reveals the essence of informational and methodical support of out-of-school education institutions. It was found that informational and methodological support is a system of necessary and sufficient conditions for the organization of the educational process, which includes a set of informational, educational, methodological and scientific materials to ensure the need for information sources. It was determined that when developing educational and methodological materials, certain principles should be followed: scientificity, availability and reliability of information, systematicity, relevance, adaptability and innovativeness of educational materials. The main principles of informational and methodical provision of out-of-school education institutions are characterized, in particular, the principle of legality and compliance of the regulatory and legal field; the principle of unity of purpose and goals; the principle of information security; the principle of functional structuring; optimization principle; principle of availability; the principle of sufficiency of informational and methodological support. An analysis of the current state of informational and methodological support of out-of-school education institutions in wartime conditions was carried out by interviewing leaders of clubs and other creative associations from all over Ukraine. The exception was Zaporizhzhia, Kharkiv and Kherson regions, which, due to the hostilities, could not participate. The level of provision of out-of-school education institutions with the necessary teaching and methodical materials for conducting classes has been determined; the quality of extracurricular education programs was analyzed; forms of improvement of the professional level of leaders of circles and other creative associations during the last five years have been clarified; the level of use of innovative forms and methods of work by teachers and which innovations are mainly used by teachers of extra-curricular education institutions is established. It has been proven that informational and methodological support plays a key role in the system of extracurricular education, contributing to the improvement of the quality of the educational process and the effectiveness of pedagogical activities.

Trends and Comparative Analysis in College of Teacher Education Graduates' Licensure Examination Performance (2021-2024)

This study aims to analyze and identify trends in the passing rates of graduates from a College of Teacher Education (CTE) over a four-year period, compare the passing rates between different programs within the CTE, and investigate the differences between the CTE graduates' passing rates and the national average passing rate for the Licensure Examination for Professional Teachers (LEPT). Employing a quantitative, longitudinal, and descriptive approach, the study interprets changes in performance from 2021 to 2024. Data were collected from official CTE records, ensuring compliance with ethical standards and data privacy regulations. The participants included all graduates who took the licensure examinations within the specified years, with data cleaned to handle missing information and remove outliers. Descriptive statistics, trend analysis, and comparative analysis against national averages were performed. The findings reveal an overall decline in passing rates from September 2021 to March 2024, with significant fluctuations. BEED graduates consistently outperformed the national average, suggesting potential differences in program content or student preparedness compared to BSEd programs. Conversely, BSEd graduates exhibited more variable performance. The study underscores the need for targeted interventions and further investigation to understand the underlying causes of these trends, ultimately aiming to enhance the quality and consistency of teacher education programs.

교원 양성기관의 국악 교육과정 제안 - 사범대학 음악교육과 교육과정을 중심으로

This study seeks to enhance the quality of music teacher education programs in Korea with the goal of cultivating music teachers who can foster a strong sense of national cultural identity and global citizenship among Korean students. By analyzing the music education curricula of nine teacher training colleges in light of the 2022 revised national curriculum and the 2023 basic required courses and fields, this study identifies key challenges and proposes solutions. There are two main issues with the music education curricula in teacher training colleges. First, the courses on gugak do not align with the national curriculum standards, particularly regarding the required basic courses and fields. Second, there is a significant imbalance in the faculty composition of music education departments, with a disproportionately higher number of professors specializing in Western music compared to gugak. To address these issues, the following revisions to the music education curriculum in teacher training colleges are proposed. First, the curriculum should be overhauled to align with the Ministry of Education’s 2022 revised music curriculum and the 2023 basic required courses and fields. Second, the faculty composition of music education departments should be adjusted to reflect the appropriate balance between gugak and Western music as outlined in the national curriculum. Third, the Ministry of Education should implement stronger oversight of music teacher education curricula and faculty appointments to ensure that these proposed changes are effectively implemented.

Determination of Lombok Island Community Preferences to Become Islamic Bank Customers with Religiosity as a Moderating Variable

Islamic banking in Indonesia continues to experience developments marked by increasing assets and market share. However, Islamic banking is still lagging behind conventional banking, including in Lombok Island, where the majority of the Population is Muslim. This study aims to explore the factors that influence the preferences of the people of Lombok Island in choosing Islamic banks, with a focus on the influence of service quality, perception, financial literacy, product knowledge, Islamic branding, and the role of religiosity as a moderating variable in the relationship. This type of research is explanatory research (explanatory research) with a quantitative approach. The Population in this study was Islamic customer banks in Lombok Island, with a sample of 210 respondents determined using Nonprobability Sampling, and the data collection tool used was a questionnaire. Data analysis used Partial Least Squares-Structural Equation Modeling (PLS-SEM). The study results indicate that service quality, perception, financial literacy, product knowledge, and Islamic branding significantly influence the preferences of the Lombok Island community to become Islamic bank customers, as evidenced by the T-Statistic value > 1.96 and P-Value < 0.05. At the same time, religiosity cannot moderate the relationship between service quality, perception, financial literacy, product knowledge, and Islamic branding on the preferences of the Lombok Island community to become Islamic bank customers. Based on this, it is recommended that Islamic banks improve Islamic branding and service quality and hold financial education programs for the community.

A Study on the Development and Effectiveness Subject for Character Education Focused on Experiential Learning : A Case of ‘Creative Community Problem-Solving’ Course at A University

This study aims to develop a curriculum for ‘Creative Problem-Solving in Community Issues’ as a character education program to expand students' knowledge acquired at university to discover and effectively address real problems inherent in the local community, thereby fostering their practical character. Specifically, This study introduces cases of developing practical and experiential character education courses at ** University. The 2024 general education curriculum at ** University requires the development of related courses by distinguishing the character education area into ‘theoretical education’ and ‘problem-solving/experiential education.’ The following step-by-step research was conducted to achieve the research objectives. First, the university's character education courses should be designed to transcend a mere ethical dimension and align with the university's founding philosophy, vision for human resources, and the objectives of university education and general education. In this context, the objectives and core competencies of the character education course were designed to align with the university's founding principles of Truth, Faithfulness, and Love, and to ensure relevance to university education and general education. Second, this study focused on ‘problem-solving/experiential education’ and designed the ‘Creative Problem-Solving in Community Issues’ course, proposing suitable teaching methods, educational content, and evaluation methods to enhance the course's purpose and the learners' engagement level. Lastly, discussions and implications were presented so that the ‘Creative Problem-Solving in Community Issues’ course could be advanced and expanded in line with the university's innovation direction.

Evaluation of the Character Education Strengthening Program in Elementary Schools in View from CIPP (Context, Input, Process, Product)

This research aims to evaluate the context, input, process, and products in the character education strengthening program at SD Muhammadiyah 05 Pekanbaru. The approach used in this research was qualitative with descriptive methods. Data collection techniques were carried out through observation, interviews, and documentation. Meanwhile, data analysis techniques included reduction, data presentation, and drawing conclusions. The results of this research showed that the character education program at SD Muhammadiyah 05 Pekanbaru had proven to be effective. This can be seen from several aspects: First, the context aspect, where most of it has been fulfilled well. Program procedures, which include a clear and detailed vision, mission, goals, and background, were in accordance with community needs. It is evidenced by the increasing number of students studying and student participation in extracurricular activities, as well as student enthusiasm in carrying out character education programs. Second, is the input aspect, where most of the input components have been fulfilled properly. The majority of teachers implemented character education programs effectively. Third, the process aspect, where all components had been implemented quite well. This can be seen from the value of students' discipline and curiosity, as well as the enthusiasm of educators in guiding and directing students in implementing character education, both in the classroom and outside the classroom. Fourth, the product aspect, where most of the product components of the character education program at SD Muhammadiyah 05 Pekanbaru had shown satisfactory results. This can be seen from the instillation of character values carried out, as well as the implementation or habituation of character education carried out by each student in activities at school. Apart from that, the achievements achieved, both in the academic and non-academic fields, also showed the success of this program.

디자인 씽킹을 접목한 중학교 인성교육 프로그램 개발 연구

Objectives This study aimed to structure the content framework of a middle school character education curriculum by grafting design thinking and to develop a character education program. Methods The developed program was applied within the school and supplemented by receiving feedback, and the effectiveness of the program was verified using a paired-sample t-test in a single group pre- and post-test. Through this, the degree of students' character literacy development and the adequacy of the program were evaluated. In addition, we analyzed the opinions collected through opinion surveys and personal interviews of students who participated in each character education strategy. Results The detailed results of research and development are as follows. (1) Construction of middle school character curriculum content system grafting design thinking, (2) Establishment of middle school character curriculum types grafting design thinking, (3) 9 programs of middle school character education grafting design thinking, (4) The design content of the middle school character education program grafting design thinking, (5) The degree of character literacy cultivation. In these five aspects, the validity and effectiveness of the middle school character education program graftin design thinking was confirmed. Conclusions Firstly, a curriculum for systematic and comprehensive character curriculum is needed for the holistic growth of students. Secondly, combining character education and design thinking creates a synergistic effect. Thirdly, character education must be strengthened through cooperation between schools, families, and communities. Fourthly, policy support and improvement of the educational environment are essential.

Understanding EFL teachers’ experiences of ChatGPT-driven collaborative reflective practice through a community of practice lens

ABSTRACT Purpose: Despite the acknowledged impact of generative artificial intelligence chatbot (ChatGPT) in the field of education, further research is necessary to explore the potential of ChatGPT in enhancing the professional growth of English as a foreign language (EFL) teachers. Hence, this study aims to uncover how Iranian EFL teachers’ (four novice and four experienced teachers) ChatGPT-driven collaborative reflective practice (CRP), both independently and collaboratively, can contribute to their professional development. Design/methodology/approach: We adopted a transcendental phenomenology approach which encouraged us to eliminate any biases or preconceived notions we may have had regarding the phenomenon under investigation and analyzed the data thematically. Findings: Findings gathered through group discussions, observations, and semi-structured interviews demonstrated that EFL teachers developed professionally through ChatGPT-driven CRP done individually and collaboratively. Teachers’ individual reflection with ChatGPT served as a complementary preparatory step for contributing insightful perspectives during CRP in the community of practice (CoP). Originality/value: Discussion of findings indicates the ways ChatGPT-driven CRP as a new mode can enhance the quality of language teacher education and professional development programs, especially in disadvantaged contexts where mentors and teacher educators are not always available to provide language teachers with reflective feedback.

Implementation of pancasila values to improve tolerance between religions and tribes

This study aims to evaluate the implementation of Pancasila values in increasingtolerance between religions and ethnicities at SMPN 35 Medan. Pancasila as thefoundation of the Indonesian state contains values that support diversity and socialharmony. However, challenges in creating an environment of tolerance in schools stilloften arise. This study uses qualitative methods with interview and observationtechniques to identify how Pancasila values are applied in the curriculum and schoolactivities. The results of the study indicate that the implementation of Pancasila values,such as Belief in the One Almighty God, humanity, unity, and social justice have had apositive impact on relationships between students from different religious and ethnicbackgrounds. Activities such as interfaith dialogue, cultural activities, and charactereducation programs have proven effective in strengthening mutual respect andunderstanding. This study suggests that other schools can emulate the successfulstrategies at SMPN 35 Medan to create a more inclusive and harmonious environment.

The role of schools in the implementation of tolerant characteristics in smp negeri 1 purwakarta

Diversity is the face of Indonesia that is seen by the world. The real differences have a good impact if the development of tolerance is carried out in its education system. In this case, schools play a strategic role in becoming the leading institution that encourages the strengthening of tolerance values as is done at SMP Negeri 1 Purwakarta. This study aims to analyze the role of schools in implementing Character Education in Purwakarta, especially in building tolerant characters. Through the case study method, this study involved teachers, students, school committees, and parents. The results of the study show that SMP Negeri 1 Purwakarta plays a role in (1) implementing every technical rule; (2) providing facilities and infrastructure to support every Character Education program; (3) striving to create an educational environment that is free to worship and has no restrictions whatsoever; (4) a party that strives to build tolerance in several educational bases; and (5) as a place to train students' characters to improve the quality of graduates.

Export of medical education in the world market of educational services

The article examines current trends and challenges related to the export of medical education in the global educational services market. The analysis of the data on the number of foreign students at medical universities leading exporting countries, including USA, UK, Australia, Canada, Germany, Russia and China. The factors influencing the choice of a country for study, such as the quality of educational programs, tuition fees, and the availability of visa and immigration procedures, are highlighted. Special attention is paid to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and the growth of online education on international student mobility and accreditation of medical programs. In conclusion, recommendations are proposed for exporting countries to strengthen their positions in the global medical education market.

MANAJEMEN PENDIDIKAN KARAKTER BERBASIS KEARIFAN LOKAL: BUDAYA SUKU GAYO

<p>This study aims to analyze character education management based on local wisdom in junior high schools in Ketol Subdistrict, Central Aceh. The approach used is qualitative with observation, interviews, and documentation methods. The research results show that the planning, implementation, organization, and control of character education based on local wisdom have been running well, although there are some supporting and inhibiting factors. Local wisdom-based character education has not been systematically planned as a specific program or curriculum, so it is only integrated into certain subjects such as Arts and Crafts. Challenges include the absence of specialized teachers to teach local wisdom values, lack of specific subjects, and the absence of funding allocation from the local government. Despite these challenges, school principals play a crucial role in coordinating character education programs and ensuring the active involvement of all parties. The internalization of local wisdom values is carried out simultaneously by teachers, most of whom are of Gayo ethnicity. The integration of local wisdom values such as togetherness, responsibility, and honesty into character education is important to shape a generation with identity and high morals. Implementation at the school and classroom levels includes advice, habituation, and exemplary behavior. This local wisdom-based character education is expected to have a positive impact on improving students' character in Ketol Subdistrict.</p>

The Quality Improvement Review Board: An Innovative Approach to Oversight of Projects That Do Not Meet Criteria of Human Subject Research.

This article describes the development of an institutional quality improvement review board (QIRB) as an effective and efficient method for reviewing and overseeing institutional quality improvement (QI) initiatives. QI projects involve the systematic collection and analysis of data and the implementation of interventions designed to improve the quality of clinical care and/or educational programs for a distinct population in a specific setting. QI projects are fundamentally distinct from human subjects research (HuSR); however, the differences between them are subtle and highly nuanced. Determining whether a project meets the definition of QI or qualifies as HuSR, thus requiring institutional review board (IRB) review, can be confusing and frustrating. Nevertheless, this distinction is highly consequential due to the heavy regulatory requirements involved in HuSR and IRB oversight. Making the correct determination of a project's regulatory status is essential before the project begins. Project leaders may not realize that their work meets the definition of HuSR and, therefore, might conduct the project without appropriate IRB review. Therefore, best practices dictate that project leaders should not decide which type of institutional review is appropriate for their projects. In addition, when QI project teams attempt to disseminate the results of their work, documentation of formal review and approval is generally required by peer-reviewed journals and professional organizations. However, institutional review mechanisms are rarely available. Projects that do not meet the definition of HuSR fall outside the purview of IRBs and most institutions do not have an alternative review body. This creates frustration for both project leaders and IRB administrators. Apart from IRB review, a separate process for reviewing QI projects offers several benefits. These include (1) relieving the burden on busy IRB staff; (2) promoting scholarly activity; (3) protecting the institution, project leaders, and participants from HuSR conducted outside of appropriate IRB review; and (4) promoting rigorous QI methods.