Shaping Students Research Articles

The Influence of Corporate Branding on Students' University Choice in Kenya

This article presents an exploratory study investigating the influence of corporate branding on the university choice of postgraduate students in selected universities in Kenya. The purpose of the research was to understand how internal, external, and service mix branding strategies shape students' perceptions and decisions. This study was significant as it sought to offer insights into the critical role of branding in the competitive higher education sector in Kenya. The study analyzed various branding strategies employed by universities, focusing on their effectiveness in shaping students’ perceptions of academic excellence, reputation, facilities, and overall value proposition. Data was collected through surveys with postgraduate students, providing a comprehensive view of the branding landscape. The findings highlighted that effective corporate branding significantly enhances the perceived academic strengths and unique programs of universities. The correlation between strong branding and perceptions of prestige was largely positive, as it required careful management to ensure that the emphasis on branding complements and enhances the actual quality and inclusiveness of the education provided. The promotion of state-of-the-art facilities and comprehensive branding that communicated the overall value and benefits of attending the university, including career prospects and alumni success, positively impacted students' choices. The study concluded that corporate branding substantially influences students' university choices in Kenya. It recommends that universities invest in robust and consistent branding strategies that clearly communicate their strengths and unique offerings. The study recommends that universities use both traditional and digital media to enhance their brand presence and engage with prospective students. It suggests that universities continuously assess and adapt their branding strategies to stay competitive in the dynamic educational environment in Kenya.

Socioeconomic disparities and their effect on medical student academic attainment Sudanese Universities

BackgroundSocioeconomic status (SES) is a social classification factor that takes into account income, parental education and occupation. SES has been shown to play an important role in shaping students’ academic performance, including in medical schools, but there still remains significant variation in findings around SES and academic achievement worldwide. We aim to assess and explore socioeconomic disparities and their effects on medical school performance at Sudanese public and private universities.ObjectivesThe objective of our study was to assess the effects of age, sex, living conditions, parental education and income level on the academic achievement of medical students from universities in Sudan.MethodsThis cross-sectional study was conducted among undergraduate medical students at ten public universities in Sudan between September and December 2023. Participants were included if they were older than 18 years and were studying in their 2nd year or older. The data were collected using an online questionnaire with open- and closed-ended questions measuring age, living conditions, parental income level and education. A convenience sampling method was used to recruit participants from universities. The data were analyzed using SPSS v28.0.0, and a p value less than 0.05 was used to indicate statistical significance.ResultsWe received 832 responses, 516 (62%) from females and 307 (36.9%) from males. The median age was 23 years. Most students lived with their families (61.1%), followed by student housing (28.2%). This study revealed age (p = .024) (95% Cl: 0.025- 0.023) andhigh family income (p = .019) (95% Cl: 0.018- 0.02) are associated with academic achievement in the long term, as demonstrated through cumulative grade point average (cGPA).ConclusionThe findings underscore the importance of targeted support systems to bridge the socioeconomic gaps that exist among medical students, allowing all students to thrive academically regardless of their background.Clinical trial numberNone.

Factors Affecting Key Stage 3 Students’ Attitudes towards Mathematics in Fuvahmulah City, Maldives

Mathematics can foster students’ capacity in reasoning and nurturing their critical thinking abilities. In turn, attitude emerges as a pivotal factor influencing students’ mathematical performance. The National Assessment of Learning Outcomes (NALO) has revealed a concerning decline in mathematics proficiency among Grade 7 students within this atoll over successive years. Scholarly investigations have underscored the significance of a positive attitude towards the subject in augmenting learning outcomes. Guided by the ABC model of attitude, this study sought to discern the factors shaping students’ perspectives towards mathematics, the specific challenges hindering them from realising their full potential, and the proposed reforms in pedagogical and environmental dimensions to enhance mathematical proficiency. Employing purposive sampling, a qualitative case-study approach, and semi-structured interviews, data was collected from eight students in Key Stage 3. The findings indicate that students’ outlook on the subject is influenced by a confluence of positive and negative emotions. Factors such as teachers’ attitude, pedagogical methodologies, insufficient parental support, and deficiencies in foundational mathematical understanding during primary schooling emerged as prominent impediments to students’ mathematical achievement. Additionally, students expressed a desire for a conducive and differentiated learning milieu to bolster their grasp of mathematical concepts.

Value attitudes of high school students to health: analysis of the survey results

This article analyses the results of a survey of 247 high school students regarding their value attitude to health, namely the indicators of the emotional-value criterion. For this purpose, the author's questionnaire was used, which consists of five thematic questions that allow assessing the cognitive, emotional-value and behavioural-activity criteria of the value attitude to health. To analyse the answers to each question, the respondents were grouped into four groups using cluster analysis. In the selected groups of high school students, certain differences were found in the priority of personal values and their importance for achieving life success. However, the correlation analysis of the links between the respondents' choice of health as a personal value and one important for achieving life success did not reveal any significant relationship with behavioural manifestations of maintaining or preserving their own health. The analysis of the results of the study of high school students' attitudes to health through the prism of personal values and achieving life success suggests that students give significant preference to health values, but their lifestyle and behaviour remain far from maintaining or preserving their own health. Therefore, given the importance of education in shaping health values, it is necessary to increase the activity of teaching staff in developing physical activity programmes, motivating high school students' involvement in group or individual health activities, and introducing innovative technologies for shaping students' healthy lifestyles in blended learning. Effective tools include support by educational institutions for social initiatives and projects to preserve or restore health.

From teachers to students: a correlational analysis of the pro-environmental behavior in a private university in the Philippines

Purpose This study aims to address the following objectives: determine the pro-environmental behavior of students and professors engaged in the course Sustainable Tourism; determine the pro-environmental behavior component of the professor that has the highest influence on the pro-environmental behavior of students; and formulate a model describing the components of the pro-environmental behavior of the professor with significant influence on the pro-environmental behavior of students. It also evaluates the norm-activation-theory-aligned pro-environmental behavior of the course's instructor and the students taking the course after they participated in the course Sustainable Tourism. Design/methodology/approach A correlational analysis using the partial least squares structural equation modeling approach was conducted in the survey results to determine the specific components of the professor's pro-environmental behavior that influenced the students' pro-environmental behavior. Findings Situational responsibility, efficacy and denial of responsibility were proven more influential in shaping students' pro-environmental behavior. This implies that students learn and adopt a pro-environmental orientation through role modeling and practical application, not by knowledge acquisition. Originality/value This could improve the body of knowledge on pro-environmental behavior by analyzing the reciprocal relationships between the person who delivers the course that instills pro-environmental behavior and students who learn from their professors using the norm activation theory.

Evaluating University Attributes and Their Influence on Students’ Attitudes: The Mediating Role of Social Responsibility Communication

Understanding the salience of university attributes assists institutions in developing messaging strategies (using social responsibility communication (SRC) initiatives) to meet students’ needs. This research examines which university attributes hold the greatest significance and importance for students selecting a higher-education institution (HEI), focusing on the role of SRC as a mediator. An online survey with a sample of 120 university students was conducted. The findings indicate that the cost of education, employment opportunities, physical aspects and resources, and university image are important attributes. The study shows that while university attributes significantly predict SRC (Model 1), neither university attributes nor SRC significantly predicts student attitudes (Models 2 and 3). The mediation analysis confirms that SRC does not mediate the relationship between university attributes and students’ attitudes, suggesting that factors other than university attributes and SRC may play a more critical role in shaping students’ attitudes.

Tracing the Modernisation Project of Turkey in Textbook Images (1923–1945)

ABSTRACT When the Turkish Republic was founded, it inherited a Western-oriented modernisation project from its predecessor, the Ottoman Empire. The republican ruling class was determined to further this legacy, and education was used as a tool for the eventuation of this project. One of the essential elements of this tool was textbook images. This article explores the relationship between textbook images and the modernisation project embraced by the ruling class. The study examines, by using Barthian semiology, 16 textbook images selected from 44 primary school textbooks taught between 1923 and 1945 in five thematic categories: men and boys, etiquette, women and girls, teachers, and architecture. Our analysis reveals that textbook images were deliberately edited to shape students’ perceptions, attitudes and lifestyles in alignment with the ideals of modernisation.

Institutional and Agentic Mechanisms of Educational Mobility Justice in Study Abroad

ABSTRACT This qualitative study investigates the pathways that first-generation, low-income, ethnoracially minoritized college students create and navigate to access and sustain their presence in study abroad. Using a counter-storytelling approach and semi-structured interviews, the study reveals the significant role of campus TRIO Student Support Services programs in expanding students’ perceptions of what is possible. By applying the theoretical framework of educational mobility justice, this research demonstrates how these supportive efforts, combined with students’ agency, enable them to creatively navigate structural barriers like class that often limit their mobility imaginaries. The study critically engages with the broader landscape of U.S. higher education, highlighting the complexities and inequalities inherent in study abroad. It challenges deficit-oriented narratives that have traditionally explained the underrepresentation of historically marginalized students in study abroad, instead emphasizing the strengths and agency of these students in shaping their educational journeys. This research contributes to a more nuanced understanding of mobility in the context of international education.

TEACHERS’ STRICTNESS AND ITS IMPACT ON LEARNING OUTCOMES: A CRITICAL REVIEW

Teachers’ strictness has a role in shaping students' learning and has become an extensive research subject of education. This research is focused on teachers' strictness, which impacts the students' engagement, academic achievements, and emotions. Findings showed that the balancing of approach where strictness, support, and clear communication can impact the students' achievement and their behavioral development positively. The method of strict discipline may lead to the effect of decreased motivation, lower engagement, and increased anxiety. For example, research highlights that strict class management can enhance short-term compliance, otherwise, this matter destroys long-term educational achievement, except if it is combined with the nurture of the relationship between teacher and students. Furthermore, the education strategy that interprets discipline and empathy is recommended to foster a conducive environment for the development of the students holistically. These findings underlined the complexity of the effectiveness of the teacher which advocates a nuanced approach of discipline that supports academic rigor and emotional support.

Implementation of Local Cultural Values in the Formation of Students' Morals at MA Al-Ma'arif Pinrang

This study aims to provide an accurate depiction of the relationship between the implementation of local cultural values and the development of students' morals at MA Al-Ma'arif Pinrang. Utilizing a descriptive qualitative approach, the research required direct fieldwork to observe and interview subjects. Data collection methods included observation, interviews, and documentation from relevant sources. The findings indicate a strong correlation between Mandar culture and the formation of students' morals at MA Al-Ma'arif Pinrang. In conclusion, the integration of local cultural values plays a crucial role in shaping students' morals, making its ongoing implementation within the school environment essential.

Nexus between Financial Literacy and Financial Behavior: Theoretical and Empirical Insights

Financial literacy empowers individuals to make informed financial behaviors, leading to better planning and management of life milestones like education, housing, savings, and retirement. This study analyzed the nexus between financial literacy and financial behavior among individuals by synthesizing existing theoretical frameworks and empirical research. The analysis reveals that financial literacy is significantly impacted by a combination of demographic (gender, income), educational (level), and personality characteristics (financial behavior, attitude, and influence). These findings highlight the multifaceted nature of financial literacy and financial behavior and underscore the need for targeted interventions that address the diverse factors shaping students' financial knowledge and decision-making abilities.

Unveiling the impact of interprofessional education on shaping students’ interprofessional identity and collaboration perception: a mixed-method study

BackgroundInterprofessional education (IPE) has the potential to shape students’ collaboration perception and interprofessional identity but remains understudied. This study aims to understand the effects of the IPE program as a contextual trigger to promote collaboration perception change and interprofessional identity formation among healthcare professional students.MethodsUsing concurrent triangulation mixed-methods, we examined the relationship between collaboration perception and interprofessional identity change among health profession students (N = 263), and explored their perspectives on how their IPE experiences influenced their perception and identity. Participants completed the Interdisciplinary Education Perception Scale and Extended Professional Identity Scale and responded to open-ended questions before and after the IPE intervention. Pearson’s correlation, t-tests, regression (quantitative), and thematic analysis (qualitative) were conducted.ResultsTeams with initially lower collaboration perception (M = 3.59) and lower interprofessional identity (M = 3.59) showed a significant increase in collaboration perception (M = 3.76, t = 2.63; p = .02) and interprofessional identity (M = 3.97, t = 4.86; p < .001) after participating in IPE. The positive relationship between collaboration perception and interprofessional identity strengthened after participating in IPE, as evident from the correlation (Time 1: r = .69; p < .001; Time 2: r = .79; p < .001). Furthermore, collaboration perception in Time 1 significantly predicted the variance in interprofessional identity at Time 2 (β = 0.347, p < .001). Qualitative findings indicated that 85.2% of students expressed that IPE played a role in promoting their interprofessional identity and collaboration attitudes.ConclusionsIncorporating the IPE program into the curriculum can effectively enhance students’ collaboration perception and interprofessional identity, ultimately preparing them for collaborative practice in the healthcare system. By engaging students in interprofessional teamwork, communication, and joint decision-making processes, the IPE program provides a valuable context for students to develop a sense of belonging and commitment to interprofessional collaboration.

Fostering Religious Character through the Implementation of School Culture in Pancasila Student Profiles

Internalization of religious values in education is a crucial aspect of shaping students' character and morals. One effective way to achieve this is through habituation activities integrated into the school culture. This research aims to describe the formation of religious character through the implementation of school culture in Pancasila student profiles. The research method used is qualitative descriptive, conducted at elementary school 44 Bengkulu City. Research subjects include the school principal, teachers, and students. Data collection instruments include observation guidelines, interview sheets, and documents. The data analysis process includes data collection, data condensation, data presentation, and drawing conclusions. The research findings indicate that the religious dimension in Pancasila student profiles has been effectively implemented through school culture. This is evident in exemplary habituation policies involving both verbal and non-verbal actions such as dressing neatly, displaying politeness, being disciplined in worship, and practicing 6S (Smile, Salute, Greet, Polite, Courteous, and charity). Additionally, there are spontaneous habits such as praying before starting lessons, and the integration of intracurricular learning through subjects in the Merdeka curriculum such as Islamic Religious Education and Pancasila Education. Extracurricular activities like scouting serve as a means to embody religious values. These findings emphasize that a school culture incorporating religious values can positively contribute to the development of students' religious character

ESP Students’ Self-Reflection on English Speaking Anxiety: An Investigation on Gender’s Perspectives

Speaking in a foreign language becomes a challenge for many students, including ESP students. In ESP class, the students learn English for specific context related to the professional fields. Thus, having anxiety in the English class could affect their future performance in their future job. The current study seeks for insight on identifying speaking anxiety awareness among ESP students through self-reflection. The students are required to describe on of the tourist attraction in front of the class and have a self-reflection on their performance. With the total of 15 male and 15 female students, the study applied a qualitative study with case study design. The data were collected through classroom observation, questionnaires, and interview. The data were triangulated and analyzed through data condensation, data display, and conclusion drawing. As a result, the male students tend to have speaking anxiety than the female students. Based on the male students’ perceptions, pronunciation difficulty, lack of grammar comprehension, lack of vocabulary mastery, and lack of confidence become the cause of the speaking anxiety, while the female students have lack of practice, nervousness, and pronunciation difficulty as the problem. Thus, it is suggested the English lecturer to provide more practice on language system, such as grammar, vocabulary, and pronunciation to shape students’ comprehensibility on English. Also, the ESP students need to have extensive speaking practice to boost their confidence in speaking in front of the class.

Pembentukan Karakter Profil Pelajar Pancasila Melalui Implementasi Kurikulum Merdeka di MAN 1 Mataram

National character reflects civilization and culture as a symbol of identity, education is an instrument to form the integrity of national identity. The implementation of the Independent Curriculum is an effort to shape the character of students into individuals who are devout, independent, cooperative, globally diverse, critical thinkers, and creative. This research examines the implementation of the Independent Curriculum in shaping students' character through habituation. The purpose of this research is to examine the effectiveness of the implementation of the Independent Curriculum in character formation of students. This research uses a qualitative approach with a descriptive research type. Data collection techniques used include observation, interviews, and documentation. Data analysis techniques are carried out through data reduction, data presentation, and drawing conclusions. The results of the research show that character formation is very effective through the strategy of habituating attitudes, activities, and rules that serve as references in the school environment. Character is also formed through the example of teachers as role models for students. The conclusion of this research is that the implementation of the Independent Curriculum can significantly shape students' character through habituation and exemplary behavior. The implications of this research emphasize the importance of the role of schools and teachers in shaping students' character with integrity.

Change is Possible: A Case Study of Multicultural Education in Slovenia

This study investigated the attitudes of Slovene elementary school students towards multiculturalism and the effect of educational workshops on these attitudes. This research fills a gap in the existing literature as there is a lack of studies on the impact of multicultural workshops in Slovenia. This study employed a case study approach that focused on a specific elementary school. The literature review discusses the concept of multiculturalism, approaches to multicultural education, and attitudes of teachers and the general population towards multiculturalism. These findings suggest that children's attitudes towards multiculturalism can change over time if they are exposed to multicultural workshops and learn about multiculturalism. This study also highlights the lack of knowledge and experience among Slovene teachers regarding multicultural education. The results contribute to the understanding of multicultural education in the Slovenian context and provide insights into the effectiveness of educational workshops in shaping students' attitudes towards multiculturalism. This study has implications for educators and policymakers in designing and implementing multicultural education programmes in elementary schools.

Effects of game-based learning on academic outcomes: A study of technology acceptance and self-regulation in college students

ObjectiveThis study investigates the interplay between the Technology Acceptance Model (TAM), self-regulation strategies, and academic self-efficacy, and their collective impact on academic performance and perceived learning among college students engaged in remote education. MethodsA sample of 872 university students from Southern China participated in this study. Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) was employed to analyze the theoretical relationships among the variables. The research focused on two primary areas: the connection between academic self-efficacy and gameful self-regulation strategies within the framework of TAM, and the influence of TAM's three dimensions on students' perceived learning and academic performance. ResultsFindings highlight self-efficacy and gameful self-regulation strategies, in enhancing technology acceptance. Improved acceptance of technology is shown to positively affect academic performance and the perceived learning experience of students in classes using game-based online resources. ConclusionThe study emphasizes the significance of self-efficacy and gameful self-regulation strategies in shaping students' perceptions and attitudes towards technology. These factors are found to be key determinants of both perceived learning and academic achievement in the context of game-based online resource classes.

EFFECTS OF ENTREPRENEURSHIP SKILLS ON CAREER PROSPECTS OF PUBLIC SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS IN RWANDA, A CASE OF MUHANGA DISTRICT

With the changing dynamics of the global economy and the increasing importance of entrepreneurial skills, there is a growing need to understand the effectiveness of entrepreneurship education in shaping students career paths. This thesis investigated the impact of entrepreneurship skills on the career prospects of secondary school students. It had three specific objectives such as to examine the effectiveness of components of entrepreneurship education among secondary school students, to explore students career prospects, to determine the relationship between Entrepreneurship skills and Entrepreneurial Career prospects among secondary school students in Muhanga District. As the significant of the study, this supplied crucial information to the education officers and planners on how entrepreneurship education should be improved by revealing the weaknesses and strengths. The target population of this study was 280 population, from which a sample size of 165 participants were chosen as respondents of the study who were from public schools. The study used a questionnaire to gather quantitative information on the views of secondary school students regarding entrepreneurship, as well as their perceived levels of ability and career goals. This research was supported by Human Capital Theory and Dyers(1994) Model of Entrepreneurship Career. In the analysis process,Statistical Packages for Social Sciences(SPSS) 21.0 was used to examine the data. After data have been gathered, findings were summarized, general conclusions were drawn and recommendations formulated.

Implementation of Change Management in Shaping Student Character in the MAPK Program at MAN 1 Yogyakarta

Implementation of Change Management in Shaping Student Character in the MAPK Program at MAN 1 Yogyakarta

Affective Education to Build Students' Character in the Era of Society 5.0

This research uses a literature review method. Researchers use various reference sources that are relevant and necessary regarding research. In essence, affective education is education that aims at the ethical, moral, emotional, feeling and social development of students. Affective education is attitude education to shape students into good individuals and good social communities. Character also has a close relationship with the term morals or often referred to as budi character. The Society 5.0 era is an era where humans can live side by side with technological developments. This research discusses the importance of affective education in schools/madrasas to shape student character in the era of society 5.0.