Laboratory School Research Articles

Dataset on the Availability of Physics Resources and Usage of Virtual Labs in Rwandan Secondary Schools

Dataset on the Availability of Physics Resources and Usage of Virtual Labs in Rwandan Secondary Schools

Existence of independent learning curriculum and portrait of ideal curriculum management in laboratory schools

Each schools have the autonomous right to manage and develop an independent curriculum according to its potential. However, the implementation of the independent learning curriculum is dependent on proper management at the school level, so there may be obstacles faced by schools in managing the independent learning curriculum. The purpose of this study is to investigate the concept and problems, as well as school strategies in managing an independent learning curriculum in laboratory schools. This research was studied qualitatively with a multi-site study design. Data collection was conducted through focus group discussions (FGDs) with semistructured interviews, observations, and documentation studies. Data validity was checked using source triangulation, discussion among fellow researchers, and adequacy of reference materials. Data analysis techniques used constant comparative analysis. The results show that learning activities in the independent curriculum emphasize character education and the achievement of students' happiness in learning, and schools implement differentiated learning and simplify the values contained in P5 through projects and fun learning. This research contributes theoretically and practically, by complementing previous literature and can be a guide for school managers in order to ideally manage an independent curriculum.

Impact Of Activating Science Laboratories In Schools On Students’ Practical Outcomes

Impact Of Activating Science Laboratories In Schools On Students’ Practical Outcomes

The Curriculum Management Models of Laboratory Schools in Lptk

This study examines the curriculum management models in laboratory schools under the Educational Personnel Training Institutions (LPTK) at four universities: Universitas Pendidikan Indonesia (UPI), Universitas Negeri Jakarta (UNJ), Universitas Negeri Padang (UNP), and Universitas Pendidikan Ganesha (Undiksha). Laboratory schools play a vital role as practical training grounds for prospective teachers and as centers for educational innovation development. This research employs a qualitative method with a descriptive approach to explore the various curriculum management models implemented in these laboratory schools.The findings indicate that the curriculum management in each laboratory school has its unique characteristics based on the vision and mission of each university. However, there is a general focus on developing curricula that align with national education needs and local content. Effective evaluation and supervision are key to successful curriculum implementation in laboratory schools. Furthermore, laboratory schools also play a strategic role as centers for innovative education and serve as models for other schools in preparing professional teacher candidates.

Problem of Surface Waves on Water in Higher School Laboratory Workshop

Traditionally, in lecture courses on General Physics, the example of waves propagating on the water surface is used for the qualitative description of wave phenomena. At the same time, in corresponding laboratory courses, there are almost no quantitative tasks on the same topic, the purpose of which would be to measure the surface wave characteristics. The reason for this difference must be associated with the complexity of the physical mechanism of generation and propagation of waves on the water surface. In this work, a laboratory problem has been developed to measure the group velocity of circular waves traveling on the water surface. It uses a standard laboratory water tank equipped with a surface wave generator. The proposed experiment offers an opportunity for quantitative measurement of surface wave characteristics, a dispute of only qualitative observations of wave phenomena commonly found in current curricula, due to the introduction of two improvements. First, to produce the water waves’ rich in-contrast representations on a screen, the optimal generator amplitude is specially set for each experiment; and second, to measure the group wavelength, the device magnification is preliminary calculated based on the laws of geometric optics. The tests carried out have shown that the relative accuracy of these measurements is quite acceptable: within a few percent. The introduction of the problem of surface waves on water into the General Physics laboratory workshop for engineering specialties of technical universities will contribute to improving the quality of mastering the subject by students.

Looking at Electrochemistry through a Concentration Cell: A High School Laboratory Activity Integrated into a Data Access System Explored with Preservice Chemistry Teachers

Looking at Electrochemistry through a Concentration Cell: A High School Laboratory Activity Integrated into a Data Access System Explored with Preservice Chemistry Teachers

An investigation of toddler risky play informed by the voices of parents and teachers of toddlers in one school setting

ABSTRACT This qualitative study explored the perceptions of teachers and parents within the context of toddlerhood risky play at a university laboratory school. Sociocultural and bioecological theories informed the study and the developmental niche framework guided the data analysis. Video-stimulated recall interviews were analyzed using the constant comparative method. Findings include: (1) parents’ and teachers’ perceptions of risky play are comprised of (a) their psychology as the caregiver, (b) knowing the child, and (c) cultural influences, (2) parent and teacher descriptions of risky play include that it happens outdoors, away from adults, and encompasses developmental benefits, and (3) the development of perceptions of risky play is situated and dynamic. This study contributes important knowledge to the field of early childhood education by offering a new perspective regarding the definition of risky play revealing how parents’ and teachers’ perceptions of risky play are situated in their own past experiences, knowledges, and interactions.

Syntactic Study of Essays by Grade VII Junior High School Students Undiksha Singaraja Laboratory

The study of seventh grade students' essays at Undiksha Singaraja Laboratory School is important to understand the use of sentence types, sentence unity, and sentence structure. This study aims to describe (1) sentence types, (2) sentence unity, and (3) sentence structure in students' essays. The data collection method used document recording and was analyzed qualitatively. The results showed that students used 107 single sentences and 99 compound sentences, reflecting a balance between the two. Sentence unity is shown by 186 sentences that have clear subject-predicate relationships, while there are 11 sentences without subjects and predicates, 8 sentences only contain predicates, and 1 sentence only has a subject. The varied sentence structures show the students' ability to construct sentences well. This research not only improves the understanding of students' writing ability, but also contributes to the field of syntax with insights into sentence formation and coherence among junior high school students

Assessing Nurse Educators' Competencies for Adopting Blended Learning in the Skills Labs in Uganda's Public Nursing Schools

Blended learning has become an integral part of nursing education, offering a blend of online and face-to-face instruction that enhances learning experiences, particularly within skills labs. However, the effectiveness of blended learning largely depends on the competencies of nurse educators in utilizing digital tools and methodologies. This study assessed the competencies of nurse educators in Uganda's public nursing schools concerning blended learning adoption. Data was collected from 40 randomly selected nursing educators in 4 public nursing schools in Uganda The findings indicate significant inadequacies: only 25% are proficient with Learning Management Systems (LMS) like Moodle, 20% can effectively use platforms like Zoom and Microsoft Teams for synchronous sessions, 30% are adept at using social media platforms such as WhatsApp and YouTube for informal learning and networking, and merely 12.5% are proficient in using television videos as supplementary educational resources. These results highlight a critical need for targeted professional development and training programs to enhance the digital competencies of nurse educators. Addressing these gaps is essential for the effective implementation of blended learning, ultimately aiming to improve the quality of nursing education in Uganda and foster the development of skilled nursing professionals.

TRAINING OF FUTURE SPECIALISTS FOR THE USE OF STEM LABORATORIES IN PRIMARY EDUCATION

The article discusses the preparation of future specialists for the use of a STEM laboratory at the initial stage and is based on determining the effectiveness in accordance with the results of research. Scientific papers, state regulatory documents and programs that reveal the content of the topic on the issue of training future specialists to use STEM laboratories in primary education are analyzed. The possibilities of the process of training future specialists to use the STEM laboratory in primary education are determined.In the preparation of future primary school specialists, the problem of organizing students’ research activities at a high level through the development of their creative and intellectual potential is considered. The effective use of the STEM laboratory in primary school, the effectiveness of the implementation of research activities of students in teaching using STEM technology has been established.In order to reveal the research topic, based on the analyzed scientific papers, special surveys were obtained with the participation of primary school teachers in order to determine the possibility of using STEM laboratory by future specialists in primary education. In addition, as a result of the theoretical differentiation of scientific papers, the content and effectiveness of the use of the STEM laboratory in education are methodically determined in the article, and the possibilities of its’ application are analyzed. The features of STEM education in primary grades are determined. The scientific novelty lies inthe interrelated theoretical and methodological consideration of the possibilities of preparing future specialists for the use of STEM laboratories in primary education.

Effectiveness of motor learning model based on local wisdom in improving fundamental skills

Traditional Balinese games are considered a cultural heritage that provides many basic movement benefits but have not been well revealed, this study aims to describe the effectiveness Motor Learning Model Based on Local Wisdom (MLMBLW) in Improving Fundamental Skills of students in early childhood education programs in Buleleng Regency in Bali Provinces.The data analysis technique used descriptive quantitative. The sample in this study was the students in early childhood education Laboratory of Undiksha shool and early childhood education Telkom School (n = 44) age 5 year taken by purposive sampling technique with active children for traditional Balinese games. Data were collected by direct observation, questionnaires, and tests. Based on the results of data analysis, the effectiveness of the MLMBLW which can be seen from the activities of students participating in learning 81.3% belongs to the very high/very active category, student learning achievement as seen from the average fundamental motor skills above 70% have moderate to high basic movement skills, and the teacher's response to the implementation is overall positive. This research is evidence that MLMBLW is effectively applied in the implementation of motor learning in early childhood students From the results of this study, there are several things that are recommended: (1) early childhood education teachers must understand the character of students and the local wisdom used, so that the learning steps (syntax) can be implemented properly, (2) the learning model can be implemented properly, if the teacher understands how to play traditional games (local wisdom) well. Introducing culture to every child is the same as preserving the world's cultural wealth, for that reason traditional Balinese games are also important in addition to improving fitness Keywords Basic Movement Activities, Balinese Culture, Traditional Games

Determining the Best Work Behaviour of the Laboratory Head Using The Technique For Order Of Preference By Similarity To The Ideal Solution

Vocational education is in high demand because it prepares students to be job-ready. In learning, it is more about work practices, internships, and in the laboratory than theory in class. Therefore, the existence of laboratories is essential in vocational schools. The research was conducted at the maritime school of SMK Putera Samodra, Yogyakarta, Indonesia, using the quantitative approach of the TOPSIS method to determine the best work behaviour performance from the head of the laboratory. Work behaviour assessment criteria include service orientation, integrity, commitment, discipline, and cooperation. According to the assessment results by the principal and 31 colleagues, the best work behaviour is that of the head of the merchant ship engineering laboratory. Overall, the best work behaviour analysis results can have a positive impact, such as recognition, improved leadership practices, and enhanced performance in all laboratories in vocational schools. Other potential implications of work behaviour research results for schools can be developing leadership with the best strategies, identifying areas for improvement, allocating more resources to laboratories, and the positive effects of leadership qualities on vocational schools.

Twenty-five years of change laboratories in schools: a critical and formative review

ABSTRACT Transformation, learning and research come together in educational action research. Change Laboratories (CLs) are a distinctive approach to action research grounded in Cultural-Historical Activity Theory (CHAT). CLs seek to go beyond technical change, oriented instead to systemic and ideologically driven transformation. However, there have been few reviews of CL research, none focused on education. This paper reports a review of 55 studies using CLs or sibling approaches involving schools. It finds that CLs have been applied to diverse problems including pedagogical practice development, initial teacher education and collaboration across school boundaries. Wider issues of equity, inclusion and justice are present but not ubiquitous in this work. Theoretical references focus on expansive learning, activity systems and double stimulation, with growing use of wider concepts from within and beyond CHAT, including Southern and Indigenous epistemologies. Critical reflection of these findings informs seven fronts for future development in CLs to strengthen their contribution to educational action research: participation, beyond-technical change, enduring change, epistemic justice, addressing grand challenges, resistance, and reporting.

Research on the Human Motion Recognition Method Based on Wearable.

The accurate analysis of human dynamic behavior is very important for overcoming the limitations of movement diversity and behavioral adaptability. In this paper, a wearable device-based human dynamic behavior recognition method is proposed. The method collects acceleration and angular velocity data through a six-axis sensor to identify information containing specific behavior characteristics in a time series. A human movement data acquisition platform, the DMP attitude solution algorithm, and the threshold algorithm are used for processing. In this experiment, ten volunteers wore wearable sensors on their bilateral forearms, upper arms, thighs, calves, and waist, and movement data for standing, walking, and jumping were collected in school corridors and laboratory environments to verify the effectiveness of this wearable human movement recognition method. The results show that the recognition accuracy for standing, walking, and jumping reaches 98.33%, 96.67%, and 94.60%, respectively, and the average recognition rate is 96.53%. Compared with similar methods, this method not only improves the recognition accuracy but also simplifies the recognition algorithm and effectively saves computing resources. This research is expected to provide a new perspective for the recognition of human dynamic behavior and promote the wider application of wearable technology in the field of daily living assistance and health management.

Nano in the classroom – innovative experiments on the topic of nanochemistry in secondary education and the school laboratory setting Nan_OS

Nano in the classroom – innovative experiments on the topic of nanochemistry in secondary education and the school laboratory setting Nan_OS

Clustreing of Province in Indonesia Based on Education Indicators Using K-Medoids

Data mining is searching for interesting patterns or information by selecting data using specific techniques or methods. One method that can be used in data mining is K-Medoids. K-Medoids is a method used to group objects into a cluster. This research aimed to obtain the optimal number of clusters using the K-Medoids method based on Davies-Bouldin Index (DBI) validity on education indicators data by province in Indonesia in 2021. The results showed that the optimal number of clusters using the K-Medoids method based on DBI validity is 5 clusters. Cluster 1 consists of 1 province with a higher average dropout rate, average length of schooling, and well-owned classrooms compared to other clusters. Cluster 2 consists of 15 provinces with an average proportion of school libraries lower than Clusters 3 and 4 and higher than Clusters 1 and 5. Cluster 3 consists of 9 provinces with an average proportion of school libraries, proportions of school laboratories, net enrollment rates, and higher school enrollment rates than other clusters. Cluster 4 consists of 8 provinces with a higher average enrollment rate than the other clusters. Cluster 5 consists of 1 province with a higher average repetition rate and student-per-teacher ratio than other clusters.

Developing Environment Geography Learning Through Machine Learning Media and Its Application at Rural-Urban School

Environment geography has strong characteristics in combining classroom learning and in the field. Currently, machine learning development were designed to help several problem particularly in education. This study aims to evaluate the quality of Geographic Information System based machine in rural and urban school. Moreover, we also measured effect of GIS based machine learning towards learning outcome. We used quasi-experimental design to ensure the effect of GIS based machine learning media towards learning outcome. Moreover, we also used curriculum implementation index to ensure current curriculum implementation by teacher. Students were divided into 3 groups (2 experimental groups and 1 control group). The experimental group was treated by applying a guided inquiry model through GIS based machine learning media while the control group was treated by conventional models. The results show that the quality of learning by utilizing Geographic Information Systems is remain low which is indicated by low score at laboratory and media. However, in general curriculum implementation index showed moderate score 6.8, respectively. Moreover, results of quasi experiment design showed that GIS based machine learning has significant effect on students’ learning outcome which is represented by t-test score at 0.00, respectively. GIS based learning were able to enhance students’ learning outcome, meanwhile at current condition we found low index for laboratory and media aspect both in rural and urban school.

Audio Visual Material for Safety Briefing Learning for Students in School Laboratories

This study aims to explore the perceptions of students and teachers regarding the effectiveness of audio-visual teaching materials in enhancing the understanding of occupational health and safety in school laboratories. The study employs a qualitative approach, utilizing descriptive methods to gather and analyze data. The research was carried out at Al-Ittihad Cianjur Vocational School, a technical and vocational education institution. The informants for this research were the Head of the Laboratory Program, the Person in Charge of the Laboratory, the School Principal, 7 teachers who taught in the laboratory, and 100 students. Data were collected through various techniques, including observations, document analysis, interviews, and focus group discussions (FGDs). To determine the level of reliability or trustworthiness of data, this research uses credibility, transferability, dependability, and confirmability. The data analysis technique uses qualitative data which includes stages of data reduction, data presentation, and conclusion. The research results concluded that the provision of audio-visual teaching materials in the form of videos was very good and had a positive impact on learning. The students have quite good attitudes when carrying out learning activities, especially regarding their work safety in the laboratory. These findings also provide awareness about the importance of increasing digital competence so that teachers can be more creative and innovative in creating learning resources.

Candida auris: Outbreak, surveillance and epidemiological monitoring in Northern Greece.

Candida auris is an emerging fungal pathogen associated with multi-drug resistance rates and widespread outbreaks in hospitals and healthcare units worldwide. Sequencing studies have revealed that different clonal lineages of the fungus seem to be prevalent among distinct geographical sites. The first case of C. auris in Northern Greece was reported in Thessaloniki in October 2022, almost 2 years after the first isolation in Greece (Athens 2019). The Mycology Laboratory of the Medical School of Aristotle University of Thessaloniki stands as the reference laboratory for fungal diseases in Northern Greece and a meticulous search for the yeast, in plenty of suspicious samples, has been run since 2019 in the Lab as well as a retrospective analysis of all its yeasts' collection, back to 2008, with negative results for the presence of C. auris. Here, are presented the findings concerning the outbreak and surveillance of C. auris in Northern Greece, mainly the region of Thessaloniki and the broader area of Macedonia, from October 2022 until August 2023. The isolates from Northern Greece continue to fall in Clade I and present with an almost equal and stable sensitivity profile until now.

Navigation of Teaching Practicum Challenges An Emerging Perspective of Pre-Service Teachers

This research explored the challenges prospective teachers face during the teaching practicum at the University of Education, Attock Campus. The study adopted a qualitative descriptive phenomenological design. A census sampling strategy was deployed comprising 67 prospective teachers. Data collection employed a self-developed open-ended questionnaire, validated through expert evaluations and a pilot study. The collected data were analyzed by thematic analysis (Braun & Clarke, 2012). To ensure the rigor of thematic analysis, inter-coder reliability was established. The study delimited its geographical scope to the University of Education Attock Campus and focused on B.Ed. (Hons) 4-year teacher education program seventh-semester participants. Theoretical underpinning was drawn from the constructivist perspective. Results show that prospective teachers faced diverse challenges during their teaching practicum. These challenges included placement, orientation, classroom management, administrative cooperation, lesson planning and implementation, workload, evaluation process, transportation, feedback, school timetable, portfolio, evaluation processes, and inadequate facilities. Despite these challenges, prospective teachers highlighted the importance of supervision, modern teaching methods, and improved resources. Enhancing the teaching practicum involves setting up laboratory schools with theory-practice integration, immersive classroom experiences, and applied teaching techniques.