Perceptions Of School Students Research Articles

Escola pública e discurso meritocrático: propostas da reforma do ensino médio e expectativas dos estudantes

Abstract This article discusses the reform proposals for secondary education, reflecting on the extent to which some of the proposed contents and practices converge with individualistic and meritocratic concepts and discourses already present in the public school environment, but now reinforced. Based on a broad set of surveys conducted between 2019 and 2022, it seeks to capture the meritocratic perceptions of public school students from Ceará. Reflexive data analysis allowed us to identify a considerable expectation among high school students for an educational and future life that provides stability and desirable social conditions. Such expectation, however, goes hand in hand with a mass adherence to meritocratic and individualistic discourse in general, with little reflection on social conditioning factors. The reports and data indicate that school agents—teachers and classmates—are significant players in the process of constructing this view. However, one must consider a possible mismatch between young people’s expectations and the educational reality provided by this new high school. At a time when higher education is expanding and knowledge-based economic dynamics are intensifying, schools play an increasingly key role in ensuring an adequate, complete education as to not produce even greater educational gaps between different social groups, especially in Brazil’s already serious context of social and educational inequalities.

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This study explores attitudes and perceptions of Israeli high school students belonging to the Palestinian Arab minority concerning cheating, in terms of the problematic aspects of the phenomenon, its underlying causes, ways of detecting it, consequences, and ways to combat it. Quantitative data were collected from 1,462 respondents in 31 Arab high schools using a closed-ended questionnaire focusing on the prevalence of cheating, its consequences, and ways to lessen the problem. While students saw cheating as a social, cultural, and moral problem and as a personal moral failing, they also tended to justify it. It was found that the students perceive the education system countrywide, including Jewish schools, as suffering from cheating on matriculation exams. An examination of the variables of gender and degree of religiosity (religious, traditional, secular) found differences in attitudes toward cheating. The conclusion reached by the study is that the students’ voices, i.e., their serious involvement in solving the problem, illustrate the goal accomplished by ensuring a balance between education for values and supervision and enforcement, while including the students as an integral part of the process.

Strategies for Enhancing English Learning Ability among Secondary Vocational School Students Based on the 5E Instructional Model

In order to effectively improve the communication skills and cross-cultural language perception of secondary school students in English and to promote their overall development. This paper analyses the current background of the era of vocational education, the curriculum standards of secondary English, the current situation of English learning for secondary students, proposes the 5E Instructional Model, specifically explains the five aspects of the 5E instructional model: engagement, exploration, explanation, elaboration and evaluation, discusses the application of the 5E Instructional Model in English learning, improves teaching methods, optimises the teaching structure and enhances the core literacy of English learning ability.

활동중심 진로교육 프로그램이 초등학교 저학년의 진로인식에 미치는 효과

Objectives Through this study, we would like to find out how activity-oriented career education programs affect the career perception of lower elementary school students. The purpose is to analyze the effect of activity-oriented career education programs considering learners' interest and development characteristics on elementary school career perception and present basic data to strengthen elementary school career education.
 Methods To this end, the researcher developed a total of 12 activity-oriented career education programs. In order to verify the effectiveness of the above program, we used the test tool of Choi Hyejin(2017), which modified and supplemented the career awareness test developed by Yoonkyung Eo(2008) in the ‘Research on the Development of Career Awareness Test for Elementary School Students’ to suit the level of elementary school students. To find out the effect of the activity-based career education program on career recognition for lower grades of elementary school, a statistical analysis was conducted on the changes of the two groups before and after the experiment.
 Results Compared to before the experiment, the overall score of the experimental group increased significantly after the experiment was completed, indicating that the activity-based career education program had a positive effect on the career perception of lower elementary school students. In addition, as a result of analyzing the pre- and post-test results of the experimental group and the control group, career recognition scores did not increase in the control group without applying the activity-based career education program, while career recognition scores of the experimental group applied the program increased significantly.
 Conclusions The activity-oriented program developed in consideration of the development characteristics and interests of lower-grade elementary school students had a positive effect on cultivating students' career awareness. Through this, it is necessary to actively develop career education programs that are different from games, activities, and experiences that lower-grade students can experience in school, and to develop healthy self-concept and proper job values through career education.

Perceptions of High School Students on AI Chatbots Use in English Learning: Benefits, Concerns, and Ethical Consideration

Perceptions of High School Students on AI Chatbots Use in English Learning: Benefits, Concerns, and Ethical Consideration

KNOWLEDGE AND PERCEPTION OF STUDENTS ABOUT PEAT: ITS IMPLEMENTATION IN LEARNING SCIENCE IN JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL

Natural peatlands are home to a wide variety of animals and plants and provide ecosystem services for humans and the environment. Peatlands in Jambi are still not appropriately managed, partly because of the lack of community knowledge regarding peat. This study reveals the knowledge and perceptions of junior high school students about peat, the factors that influence it, and its implementation in science learning. We conducted the study on 228 junior high school students and 21 science teachers in Tanjung Jabung Timur. Data were collected through questionnaires, observations, and focused discussions. Data were analyzed descriptively. Furthermore, the data were analyzed using Smart PLS to determine the relationship between students' background, perceptions, and interactions with their knowledge of peat. Students' knowledge of peat is in a low category. The level of student's knowledge is significantly influenced by their experiences (interactions) with peatlands and their perceptions of these resources. The student's family background does not affect students' knowledge of peat.

Metaphorical Perceptions of Secondary School Students on New Generation Mathematics Questions

This research is aimed to examine the perceptions of secondary school seventh and eighth grade students about new generation mathematics questions through metaphors. This phenomenological study seeks to discover the metaphors and their origins for new generation mathematics questions. The research involved 350 students enrolled in seventh and eighth grades from secondary schools through criterion-sampling. The students were asked to come up with three metaphors as well as their justifications to reveal their perceptions on new generation mathematics questions. The metaphors were analyzed thorugh content analysis method to discover the underlying meanings behind their perceptions. The findings suggest that the perceptions of the students can be grouped under four main themes as complicated, troublesome, motivating, and comprehensive. The complicated theme highlights that students find these questions incomprehensible, insurmountable, and ambiguous. The troublesome theme underscores the difficulty students associate with new generation mathematics questions. Interestingly, some students find new generation mathematics questions motivating. They see these questions as realistic, instructive, manageable, and even entertaining. The perception of new generation mathematics questions as comprehensive implies that they cover a broad range of topics or require students to consider various aspects when solving them. These findings indicate that students have diverse opinions and experiences when it comes to new generation mathematics questions. While some may find them daunting and complex, others see them as stimulating and relevant to their learning.

Exploring Perceptions of Pharmaceutical Vocational High School (VHS) Students toward the Importance of English for Their Future Career

Vocational High Schools (VHS) prepare their students to be ready to work in their fields after graduation. In this globalization era, understanding English will be beneficial and a plus point for the students when looking for a job. Thus, this descriptive qualitative research aimed to explore the perceptions of pharmaceutical VHS students regarding the significance of English for their future careers. The participants, consisting of eight twelfth-grade students who had high English scores and majored in Industrial Pharmacy, were interviewed and the findings revealed that they believed that English proficiency was crucial for their future careers as it helps in accessing international job opportunities and resources, benefiting from professional development and in-house training, and overcoming language barriers in a globalized world. Thus, it is suggested that the English curriculum should be tailored to meet the specific language needs of the pharmaceutical field and future research could explore the expectations of pharmaceutical industry employers regarding the English skills of job applicants.

Public and Private Schooling and Religious Socialization in Secondary School Students

Religion is the main component of the Pakistani Education system. It is important to understand the role of schooling in religious socialization of the students. The study aimed to compare the role of public and private schooling in religious socialization of secondary school students. Quantitative research design was followed to achieve the objectives. Researchers developed a 36 items questionnaire to collect data from secondary school students enrolled in public and private secondary schools. The questionnaire consisted of 6 factors including curriculum, teacher, co-curricular activities, school management, class fellows and parents-teacher interaction. The share of the participants was equal for male, female and rural, urban students. Descriptive and inferential statistics were used to analyze the data. The results showed that public and private secondary schools played an important role in promoting religious socialization among students. However, there was a significant difference in the perceptions of male and female secondary school students about their religious socialization at schools.

What does nature mean to you? A photo analysis of urban middle school students’ perceptions of nature

In the present study, we explore the perceptions of urban middle school students’ representations of nature using participatory photography and their nature connectedness. Preadolescents (N = 108, 6th grade, age 11–13) were asked to take a photo of what nature is to them and write a short description of what is in the image. In a mixed method study applying the ‘Inclusion of Nature in Self’ (INS) scale, we investigated (1) what are middle school students’ perceptions of nature as evidenced through their own photography, (2) what are the differences between students who are more connected with nature and those who are less connected and (3) how can photography be used as a tool to investigate students’ perceptions of nature? Students’ nature perceptions were diverse, with a majority showing plants and urban nature. Students mentioned positive emotions and aesthetic aspects of nature. Students who scored higher on the INS, defined as more connected to nature, photographed a greater diversity of phenomena and geographies, many outside of urban areas. Participatory photography proved to be an excellent choice for an inclusive data collection method in Education for Sustainable Development, especially for students with reading or writing difficulties or language barriers.

Students’ perceptions of the presence of feral exotic pets and influencing factors

ABSTRACT Invasive alien species (IAS) are one of the main drivers of global biodiversity loss. The present study aims at performing a diagnostic analysis of the perceptions of Primary and Secondary school students about causes, consequences and solutions of the presence of IAS in the environment. The influence of educational level, knowledge of the meaning of IAS and familiarity with exotic pets on students’ perceptions is analysed. The instrument for data sampling consisted of a questionnaire, contextualised in the case of the presence of monk parakeet (Myiopsitta monachus) in their town. Results show differences in students’ perceptions among educational levels. Primary students predominantly present a social view of the issue, while Secondary students highlight ecological impacts. Reticence to monk parakeet removal from the environment is widespread. Familiarity with exotic pets hinders the recognition of human responsibility in causing the problem, the option for preventive solutions and the personal contribution to the solution. Knowledge of the meaning of IAS improves the recognition of causes and impacts, and also increases the preference for preventive solutions. Surprisingly, this factor does not change the willingness to personally contribute to solving the problem. Educational implications related to the teaching of IAS issues are discussed.

Counselling implications of school climate and learning outcomes of students in senior secondary schools in Delta State, Southern Nigeria

School climate from studies over the last two decades has been shown to affect students and the process of learning. The purpose of this study, therefore, was to explore the school climate of some selected schools and also to determine the relationship between students' and teachers' perceptions of school climate and students' performance in mini WAEC tests. It is a cross-sectional survey of 664 randomly selected SSS 3 (three) students and 90 teachers in nine secondary schools in the 3 Senatorial districts in Delta State. Two sets of instruments were used to collect data for this study: School Climate Questionnaires (SCQs) and past WAEC objective questions in three subjects (English Language, Mathematics and Biology). The data collected were analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics. The findings revealed that most students perceived their school's social and academic environment as being poor. A significant difference was found in the physical environment of the school and the performance of the students in Biology. It is recommended that workshops and seminars be organized for school heads and teachers to enhance the positive school climate.

Perceptions of Agriculture by Elementary School and College Students in Mezam Division of North West Cameroon: A Qualitative Analysis

The study explored the perceptions of primary school pupils, secondary, and high school students in the Mezam Division of the North West Region of Cameroon. Existing literature points to declining youth interest in agriculture grounded on a largely negative perception of the sector, however, there is scant data on youth perception of agriculture in Cameroon. In the face of rising youth unemployment, there is a need to generate relevant data that can inform policies relating to youth entry and participation in the country’s agriculture. Semi-structured questionnaires were used to collect data from 7 primary, secondary, and high schools respectively. The data were analyzed using the thematic approach, leading to the emergence of themes. The findings of the study indicate that pupils and students have largely positive perceptions of agriculture which are however not translated into high aspirations for career development in the sector, suggesting a need for targeted actions at various levels of the educational system. Further research that addresses perceived determinants of youth attraction to agriculture in the country, will contribute to informing youth-specific policy towards agriculture.

TEACHERS' PERCEPTIONS OF ELEMENTARY SCHOOL STUDENTS' BEHAVIORS: a discussion in relation to the signs of conduct disorder

CIDD is a significant mental health problem in children and adolescents worldwide, with a global prevalence of approximately 3.2% among children and adolescents. Dysfunctional behaviors in children are frequently manifested in the school environment and may be associated with CIDD, causing serious interference in the teaching and learning process. The research aims to identify the prevalence of diagnostic indicators of Disruptive Impulse Control and Conduct Disorder (DICTD) in elementary school students in the public school system of Patos de Minas - MG. For data collection, an online questionnaire was made available to public school teachers in the municipality, in order to record their observations about the behavior currently displayed by elementary school children. The research seeks to contribute to a better understanding of the relationship between TDCIC and the school environment, as well as to the development of effective intervention strategies. The analysis of the teachers participating in this study reveals worrying indicators of maladaptive behaviors among students, indicating the possible presence of Conduct Disorder. The results highlight manifestations of disruptive disorders, such as angry mood, impulsivity and challenges to authority, which present significant barriers for educators. The challenges faced not only complicate the pedagogical dynamics, but also have the potential to generate psychological distress in teachers. Given this, the underlying implication points to the need to implement measures and strategies aimed at understanding and addressing the emotional and behavioral needs of these students. Such an approach may include specific pedagogical disciplines, specialized psychological support, improvement of social and emotional development programs, as well as close collaboration with families.

Perspective of High School Students and Teachers on Good Teaching: A Case Study

There is a widespread interest in studying factors that contribute to improving educational quality, such as good teaching practices. For this reason, this article intends to analyze the perception of high school students and teachers, regarding the characteristics of good teachers, identifying pedagogical practices that, from the perspective of these educational agents, favor quality teaching and subsequent learning. of the student body A qualitative methodology, of the case study type, was chosen. As a data collection technique, 8 semi-structured interviews were carried out, 4 of them directed towards students and 4 towards teachers. Among the main findings, students and teachers highlight that good teaching is observed in a didactic-disciplinary domain, affective and value-based practices, effective evaluative competencies, the manifestation of optimal leadership, and contextualizing the teaching-learning process depending on the characteristics of the student body. In conclusion, being a good teacher implies having extensive pedagogical and disciplinary knowledge, which must be optimally submitted in the teaching-learning process, which demands a didactic domain. All this, placing contextualization and evaluation as key processes.

Enhancing English Oral Skills among Malaysian Rural School Students through the Implementation of Virtual Reality (VR)

This research aims to determine the perception of rural secondary school students on the implementation of virtual reality (VR) as an alternative to the traditional classroom setting, more specifically in the setting of an oral skill lesson. In addition, the perception of the students includes the general perception, motivation levels, interest as well as the skill development of the students when subjected to a VR classroom and their effects on the mentioned aspects. A total of 39 respondents from Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan Desa Kencana were involved in this research. This study employed a multi-method research design. Based on the results, it is found that the perception of the respondents was generally quite positive and a majority preferred a VR environment compared to a traditional setting in the context of learning speaking skills. Respondents have stated that the interactivity and new experience presented with the VR environment brings new light to their motivation and interest and they showed a keen interest in learning English compared to traditional settings. However, there are several subjects who view the implementation in a negative light, as would be portrayed in the data findings. In conclusion, both research objectives were answered, and several implications were discovered. Several suggestions are recommended in order to further this topic at the end of the research. In conclusion, this research believes that the implementation of VR would be able to increase the motivation, interest and skill development of ESL learners, specifically in speaking skills and therefore investigate whether VR classrooms appear as a better alternative to our current learning environment.

The Way to Develop a Project Mindset according to Secondary School Students

The 21st century has brought many changes to our lives. The pandemic and the major changes that followed have affected our daily lives. Many competences have come to the fore that were previously secondary in the world of work. These competences include project thinking and thinking in terms of projects. Project thinking is not a stand-alone concept, but a complex set of competences that encompasses a number of other competences. It includes teamwork, communication, time management, insight, flexibility or even agility and time management. A project approach is nowadays not only needed in the world of work, but many school tasks can be defined as projects, leading students to succeed in real life. The aim of this study is to present the project approach and its different dimensions, based on the perceptions of secondary school students and the results of a questionnaire survey. The paper aims to shed light on the different aspects of the project approach, highlighting the areas and directions that need improvement and which could be the key to the future.

Mobile assisted language learning: investigating English speaking performance and satisfaction

With their growing popularity, mobile technologies can be seen as having the capacity to enhance language learning by offering learners a flexible and dynamic learning environment that is not limited by time or location. While the integration of technology in foreign language education has demonstrated overall success, including enhanced language learning outcomes through mobile technologies, it is important to acknowledge that there is also research highlighting potential drawbacks. Therefore, conducting further studies in this area remains crucial for a comprehensive understanding. This is more significant when speaking is considered as a skill of paramount importance compared to others and student satisfaction which can lead to overall success of the course. Therefore, the primary goal of this descriptive study is to investigate the potential advantages and consequences of integrating mobile technologies into blended learning language classes. Within this framework, the study focuses on examining the utilization of a recognized Web 2.0 tool, specifically Voki, to assess its effects on the English speaking proficiency and satisfaction perceptions of preparatory school students in blended learning settings. The results of the study reveal that the implementation of Voki leads to a significant enhancement in students' speaking skills, accompanied by a noticeable increase in their satisfaction levels. These findings suggest that intentional integration of mobile technologies into language education, particularly through the utilization of a Web 2.0 tool like Voki with its multimedia capabilities, holds the potential to serve as a valuable educational asset.

High School Students’ and Parents’ Perceptions of the Nature of Science

Today, only people, who truly understand what scientific knowledge is and how it is obtained, are considered scientifically literate. This understanding expected in today’s scientific areas is called the nature of science (NOS). This study aimed to determine the perceptions of high school students and their parents regarding NOS. In addition, the changes in high school students’ and their parents’ perceptions of NOS according to various variables were examined. The data of the research were collected in the second semester of the 2021-2022 academic year. The research involves students and their parents studying in high schools in Konya, a Central Anatolian province of Turkey. The sample group of the research consists of 428 high school students and 428 of their parents. “NOS Questionnaire as Argumentation (NSAAQ)” developed by Sampson and Clark (2006) and translated into Turkish by Çetin et al. (2010) was used. As the results showed, students’ perceptions of NOS did not differ significantly according to gender, grade level, place of residence, and average monthly income of the family. Only in the first dimension (How do you define scientific knowledge?) was there a significant difference between parents in favor of men. However, this difference had a low effect size. On the other hand, the fact that parents with higher education had average score and the existence of a significant linear correlation between NOS perceptions of students and their parents were two noteworthy findings. From this perspective, it can be said that today’s formal education process in Turkey has significant deficiencies in terms of a more advanced understanding of NOS. In summary, it is clear that the desired development has not been achieved in the perceptions of high school students regarding NOS in formal education in Turkey.

A Survey on Perceptions of Playing any Musical Instrument of the Individuals who Receive Amateur Musical Education: A Metaphorical Analysis

Phenomenological study is a type of research that reveals emotional and often intense human experiences. The main purpose of this qualitative and phenomenological study is to examine the perceptions of primary, secondary and high school students who play any musical instrument of playing the musical instruments through metaphors they develop. The study group consists of 314 students studying in primary, secondary and high schools in Çankaya district of Ankara province. A questionnaire form developed by the researchers was used to collect data. The first section of the questionnaire included demographic characteristics of the students. The second section of the questionnaire included a statement for exploring metaphorical opinions: “Playing the instrument is like ... because …” along with the questions related to the organization and terms of the competition. While completing this statement, the students were expected to focus on a single metaphorical concept and write clearly the mental image they develop. The written answers constitute the database of the study. Metaphor-oriented studies are based on two purposes. The former is to describe the situation and the latter is to accelerate and improve the research process. In this study, the latter was selected and metaphors on abstract scientific subjects were used as pedagogical tools. 68.15% of the participants were female and 31.85% were male. In this qualitative study, 9 themes including pleasure, imagination, sharing and recovery, development-effort, life source, entertainment, art, independence and nature-environment were identified. The results of the study revealed that the students who played amateur instruments produced multiple and different metaphors about the concept of playing an instrument. The distribution of the participants’ responses was as follows: pleasure (30.11%), imagination (17.96%), sharing and recovery (12.98%), development-effort (8.84%), life source (8.29%), entertainment (7.73%), art (5,52%), independence (4,70%) and nature-environment (3.87 %).