Skills Of Students Research Articles

Game On: A Journey into Computational Thinking with Modern Board Games in Portuguese Primary Education

Recent studies highlight the potential of modern board games (MBGs) to foster computational thinking (CT) skills in students. This research explored the impact of integrating MBGs into a primary education classroom through an embedded concurrent mixed-methods approach, with a pre-experimental design in its quantitative aspect and content analysis in its qualitative dimension, with 20 fourth-grade students from a school in Portugal. The students participated in 10 game sessions, each lasting 50 min, and their CT skills were assessed using Bebras tasks in both the pre-test and post-test phases. Statistical analysis, including the Shapiro–Wilk test for normality and paired sample t-tests, revealed significant improvements in key CT areas, particularly abstraction, algorithmic thinking, and decomposition. Descriptive statistics were also calculated, and content analysis using Nvivo software was conducted on field notes, corroborating the quantitative data. The results suggest that MBGs can serve as a valuable educational tool for developing CT skills in young learners. This study not only highlights the effectiveness of MBGs but also emphasises the need for further research using more robust experimental designs to enhance CT development in educational settings.

Analysis of Students' Critical Thinking Skills Through the Pakem Learning Model in Science Subject Class VI SD Negeri 78 Palembang

Critical thinking ability is a high-level thinking ability that aims to make reasonable decisions to help the problem solving process actively and skillfully in analyzing, applying and evaluating information obtained or resulting from observations of elementary school students. The learning model is one of the important things in creating an active, creative, effective and enjoyable learning process. The PAKEM model is an appropriate model to use in the learning process. This research aims to determine the critical thinking abilities of class VI students using the PAKEM model in science learning at SD Negeri 78 Palembang. This research uses an experimental method with a quantitative approach. The subjects in this research are 25 VIC class elementary school students. Data collection techniques in this research use observation, tests, interviews and documentation. Data analysis techniques use the normality test, homogeneity test and T-Test. The results of this research found that there were 8 students with high critical thinking skills, with a score range of 85-100, getting a percentage of 32%. Medium critical thinking ability, totaling 12 students, with a score range of 75-80, got a percentage of 48% and low critical thinking ability, totaling 5 students, with a score range of 65-70, got a percentage of 20%. The results of the critical thinking skills of class VIC students using the PAKEM model in science learning at SD Negeri 78 Palembang overall students reached 82.4% in the good category.

Development of problem mind mapping-based learning model (PMM-BL) integration patterns to improve critical thinking skills in primary school students

PISA 2022 data shows that Indonesia's ranking has risen 5-6 positions compared to PISA 2018. However, even though there was an increase in ranking in PISA 2022, Indonesia recorded a decrease in scores in each ability assessment subject. Therefore, Indonesia actually still has the opportunity to develop a model (PMM-BL) integration patterns to improve critical thinking skills because it has the capacity and potential that have not yet been developed. The purpose of this research is to produce a PMM-BL model book product and its operational form to improve critical thinking skills and test differences in students' critical thinking skills before and after implementing the PMM-BL. The research subjects during the limited trial of the PMM-BL model were fifth-grade students at SDN Bandulan 2, Malang City, Indonesia. The research method used is research and development (R&D). The development procedure is guided by the stages of the systems approach model, namely Dick & Cary's learning system development design model. This study examined the development of the PMM-BL model and its operational form to improve critical thinking skills and examines differences in students' critical thinking abilities before and after implementing the PMM-BL model.

Evaluating the effectiveness of oral presentations towards students' English speaking ability at Nguyen Tat Thanh University

The purpose of this research is to evaluate the effectiveness of oral presentations to improve the ability to speak English of first-year non-English major students at Nguyen Tat Thanh University. A quasi-experimental design is conducted with two groups, including an experimental group that receives instruction utilizing an oral presentation approach and a control group that receives no intervention. Pre-test and post-test assessments are used to systematically evaluate the impact of oral presentations on students' English speaking ability in terms of grammar, pronunciation, lexical proficiency, fluency, and discourse coherency. The results show the significant improvement of oral presentations compared to traditional teaching method in improving the English speaking skills of first-year non-English major students at Nguyen Tat Thanh University.

Development Of Student Entrepreneurship Skills Through The Independent Entrepreneurship Program At Gadjah Mada University 2023

Entrepreneurship plays an important role in driving economic growth and creating new jobs. Therefore, the development of entrepreneurial skills among students is very important. This study aims to analyze the development of student entrepreneurship skills through the Wirausaha Merdeka program at Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) in 2023. The Wirausaha Merdeka program is a national program that aims to create resilient and financially independent young entrepreneurs. This research uses a qualitative approach method. Data were collected through observation and in-depth interviews with students participating in the Wirausaha Merdeka program at UGM. The results showed that this program has successfully developed various entrepreneurial skills of students, such as managerial, marketing, financial, leadership, and communication skills. Through a series of training, mentoring, and hands-on practice in building a business, students can apply the knowledge gained in real terms. The positive impact of this program can be seen from the increase in students' interest and motivation for entrepreneurship, as well as the emergence of new innovative business ideas. However, there are also challenges such as lack of initial capital and difficulties in reaching a wider market. This research contributes to providing insight into the role of the Wirausaha Merdeka program in developing students' entrepreneurial skills and provides recommendations for future program improvements.

The Effectiveness of Feedback Provided by Middle School Mathematics Teachers and Preservice teachers on Student Solutions: An Evaluative Study

The aim of this study is to reveal the suggestions of middle school mathematics teachers and preservice mathematics teachers that can both correct errors in students’ incorrect solutions and contribute to the advancement of students who have provided correct solutions. The study is based on the case study method. Initially, six problems related to proportional reasoning were posed to middle school students in a public school, and the solutions obtained from the students were classified according to their proportional reasoning strategies. These solutions were then examined by the students' mathematics teachers and by preservice mathematics teachers. Two questions were asked to mathematics teachers and preservice mathematics teachers during these examinations. After the examination, interviews were conducted to discuss the suggestions made to (1) correct the errors in incorrect solutions and (2) advance the proportional reasoning skills of students who obtained correct solutions. The findings indicate that both mathematics teachers and preservice mathematics teachers were adequate in providing suggestions to correct errors in students’ incorrect solutions. However, it was also found that both groups had difficulties in making suggestions to further the advancement of students who provided correct solutions.

Biological literacy skills of senior high school student using local potential-based biodiversity question sets

One of the efforts to improve the quality of education in Indonesia is through learning by integrating environmental culture. Environmental culture can be packaged in more meaningful learning through biological literacy. This study aims to assess the biological literacy skills of high school students using local potential-based biodiversity question sets. This study includes research with quantitative descriptive methods that aim to describe the biological literacy skills of high school tenth grade students. Biological literacy research data consists of 4 indicators, namely nominal, conceptual, multidimensional and functional. The number of participants was 60 high school students. The initial stage used expert judgment for content validation which was tested by 3 expert validators. Construct validation was carried out based on data collection with the results of 12 question sets that were declared valid. Data analysis of the percentage of students who answered correctly on biological literacy indicators were all at a high level, namely on nominal indicators of 69.37%, conceptual indicators of 70%, functional indicators of 66.87%, and multidimensional indicators of 70%. It is concluded that the local wisdom-based biodiversity question set can be used to measure students' biological literacy skills in schools.

Investigation of Higher Education Students' Computational Thinking Skill Levels

Computational thinking skill is a skill that has its origins in ancient times but has gained importance today. The competences provided to individuals by computational thinking skills are also of great importance for the education system. Therefore, it is important for students to acquire and develop these skills in order to adapt to the requirements of the modern world. Based on this, in this study, the level of information processing thinking skills of higher education students was examined and the level of this skill was investigated in line with different variables. 'Computational Thinking' scale was used as a data collection tool in the study. Cronbach Alpha internal consistency coefficient of the scale. 96 was calculated as. Demographic characteristics such as gender, department, class and education level were taken into consideration. Quantitative research method was used in the study. The research was conducted with 298 participants studying in higher education. In the analysis of the data, independent t-test and ANOVA analyses were applied to determine the score differences between the groups. As a result of the study, higher education students were found to have high levels of computational thinking skills. Gender was found to be effective on computational thinking skills. As the level of education increased, it was determined that computational thinking skills increased. It was seen that the education given in different departments had an effect on computational thinking skills. Finally, it was found that there were significant changes in students' computational thinking skills as their grade level increased.

Changing Teacher Practices and Perceptions and Improving Student Communication Outcomes Through Shared Reading

Shared reading is a powerful literacy intervention for the development of early communication and literacy skills. For students with extensive support needs who are beginning communicators, shared reading has the potential to support the development of initiation and expressive symbolic communication skills. This descriptive, multicase, mixed methods study investigated changes in teacher shared reading practices and perspectives, as well as the communication skills of students with extensive support needs associated with completing professional development focused on a responsive and interactive approach to shared reading. The sample included four classroom teachers and 13 students with extensive support needs in one rural, public elementary school. Teachers increased their use of targeted interactive shared reading practices from 50% to 90%. Students increased the number of expressive communication skills they exhibited ( p = .031, r = .60), as well as the highest level of their symbolic communication ( z = 2.16, p = .031, r = .60). Thematic analysis of teacher interviews identified shifts in their perceptions of their role, expectations, and ability to support student communication development during shared reading, which converged with the changes noted from fall to spring during observations of teacher practice and students’ communication skills during shared reading.

Using Media (Video) to Improve Students’ Speaking Skill in Study Case: Junior High School

Learning media in the digital era must be aligned with technological developments. The learning media chosen must be interesting and attached to students. The video is currently popular with many people, including the students of Junior High School, MTsN 1 Kolpajung Pamekasan. Departing from these reasons, the researchers took the initiative to implement the video as a media for interesting and fun learning in delivering material in English for Junior High School. This study aims to find out how effective the video as media is in improving the speaking skills of students majoring at the MTsN 1 Kolpajung Pamekasan. Qualitative method is used for analyzing the data on performance test, observation and discussion on the implementation that were produced by the students as well as processing on student views regarding the use of video media in learning in English subject especially speaking skill. The result indicated that the use of video media is considered quite effective in developing students' speaking skills. From the results of observations, it shows that there has been an increase in student activity, from an average of 74.7% in cycle one and 82.2% in cycle two, to 86.3 in cycle III, as well as teacher activity in the learning process increasing from 85.7 % in cycle I, 90.3% in cycle II increased to 92.03% in cycle III which stated that video media was an innovation in learning English, which made students more relaxed and enjoyed the teaching and learning process and eliminated the mindset that learning English is difficult.

Literature Review of Studies on the Effects of Short Tennis on Fundamental Movement Skills of Primary School Students

Literature Review of Studies on the Effects of Short Tennis on Fundamental Movement Skills of Primary School Students

Using Nobel Prize case-based learning in Medical Immunology to cultivate critical thinking dispositions for medical undergraduates

BackgroundCritical thinking has been regarded as an essential skill for college students, which is especially imperative for medical students to possess the ability to have in-depth insight into complex clinical situations. Medical Immunology is an overarching principle connecting multiple medical subjects, which emphasizes that immunity is both beneficial and harmful to the host, thus putting higher demands on students’ critical thinking. The utilization of Nobel Prize stories has been cited as a thematic framework for classroom teaching of other courses, showing numerous educational benefits. Therefore, this study rejuvenated a case-based teaching approach by creating and introducing a vibrant material library centered on numerous iconic Nobel Prize cases in Medical Immunology and evaluating its effects on the critical thinking of medical students.MethodsA total of 70 second-year medical undergraduates from the Beijing University of Chinese Medicine were divided into a control group and an experimental group of 35 cases each. Throughout the semester, the control received the traditional teaching method, and the experimental group adopted case-based teaching based on the Nobel prize-centered material library. The process of teaching design and practice was described using “Antitoxin and immunoserum therapy” as a classical example. A unified assessment of the critical thinking dispositions of participants was conducted at the beginning and end of the semester using the Critical Thinking Disposition Inventory-Chinese Version (CTDI-CV).ResultsIntra-group longitudinal comparisons and inter-group parallel evaluations indicated that, compared with the conventional teaching approach, Nobel Prize case-based learning induced a statistically significant increase in the overall score of the CTDI-CV, as well as the scores within the subdimensions of truth-seeking, analyticity, and maturity in judgment (p < 0.05). Pearson correlation analysis further indicated a positive correlation between the total score of the CTDI-CV and the final grade (p < 0.05), which emphasized the crucial role of critical thinking dispositions in academic achievement.ConclusionThe case-based classroom teaching centered on Nobel Prize cases for Medical Immunology can effectively improve the critical thinking dispositions of medical undergraduates, which contributes to cultivating high-level medical and healthcare talents with excellent comprehensive quality in the new era.

Associations Between Nursing Students' Knowledge, Skills, and Attitudes and Participation in Experiential Learning on Care for People With Disabilities.

Experiential learning activities on care for people with disabilities (PWD) would help nursing students develop the knowledge, skills, and attitudes (KSAs) needed to provide quality care for PWD. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the perceived changes in nursing students' KSAs related to the care for PWD following participation in health assessment and prevention (HAP) experiential learning activities. This was a quasi-experimental, pre- and posttest educational intervention study. Nursing students (n=160) attended multiple experiential learning activities as a required part of their HAP coursework and completed a pre and posttest survey to assess changes in their KSAs. Participation in experiential learning activities on care for PWD was associated with significant increases in perceived knowledge, skills and positive attitudes toward PWD. Experiential learning activities aligned with core competencies for health care providers caring for PWDs have the potential to change nursing care and address health inequities for this population.

PENERAPAN 4C SKILLS DALAM PEMBELAJARAN ABAD 21 DI SEKOLAH DASAR

Elementary schools play an important role in developing students' understanding and skills. Therefore, the transformation of elementary schools is very important to produce a critical, creative and innovative generation capable of facing the challenges of the 21st century. The purpose of this research is to determine the application of 4C skills (Critical Thinking Skills, Creativity and Innovation Skills, Communication Skills, Collaboration Skills) in teachers' teaching in 21st century learning at SD Negeri Serang 20. The research method uses qualitative methods by conducting structured interviews. The target respondents were all 10 teachers of SD Negeri Serang 20. The results of the research show that the respondents have integrated 4C skills into the curriculum and daily learning activities.

Hubungan Kecanduan Game Online dengan Keterampilan Sosial Siswa

This research is motivated by the low social skills of students caused by online game addiction. Ideally, the lower the addiction to online games in students who use online games, the higher the social skills. However, it can still be found that students experience online game addiction, which affects their social skills in interacting with others. This study aims to determine the relationship between online game addiction and the social skills of students who use online games. This research uses quantitative methods with correlational research types. The sample in this study was 65 students selected using purposive sampling technique. The data were processed using descriptive analysis techniques and Pearson product moment correlation analysis. The results showed that students' online game addiction was in the high category with a percentage (38.5%), the social skills of online game users were in the low category with a percentage (35.4%) and there was a significant and negative relationship between online game addiction and social skills in online game users with a correlation value of r count of -0.348 with a significance level of &lt;0.04 at a weak level of relationship.

Profil Keterampilan Komunikasi dan Kolaborasi Peserta Didik dalam Pembelaran IPA Materi Pengenalan Sel pada Siswa SMP

This study aims to determine the profile of communication and collaboration skills of students in science learning on cell recognition material in class VIII SMP Negeri 8 Medan based on indicators of communication and collaboration skills and also based on the results of observations in learning and the results of in-depth interviews with students. This research was conducted in April-August 2024 at SMP Negeri 8 Medan. This research is included in descriptive research with qualitative methods. Determination of subjects using purposive sampling technique. The subjects consisted of 1 science teacher of class VIII and 4 students of class VIII. The data analysis technique used in this research is descriptive qualitative. Data were collected through in-depth interviews with research subjects and also direct observation related to communication and collaboration skills of students in learning. The results showed that the communication and collaboration skills of students on cell recognition material showed diverse abilities. The observation showed that only some students were active in sharing their opinions during class discussions, while others were not able to explain the material well. Although students' enthusiasm was high, only a few were able to effectively discuss the material again. However, they showed good communication by asking and answering questions from the teacher and classmates. In addition, students' collaboration skills can be seen from active participation in discussions and group work, where they can work together to complete tasks in a timely and responsible manner.

Development of a Cognitive Assessment Checklist for First-Grade Mathematics: Utilizing Hierarchical Cognitive Diagnostic Modeling in Elementary Education

This study aimed to address the need for a comprehensive assessment tool to evaluate the mathematical abilities of first-grade students through cognitive diagnostic assessment (CDA). The primary challenge involved in this endeavor was to delineate the specific cognitive skills and sub-skills pertinent to first-grade mathematics (FG-M) and to determine the most suitable model for assessment. Employing a mixed-methods approach, the research identified nine cognitive attributes essential for FG-M and developed a Q-matrix delineating the relationship between these attributes. A preliminary version of the FG-M checklist comprising 74 items was formulated. Subsequently, the assessment tool was administered to 1018 first-grade students, with their teachers utilizing the FG-M checklist for evaluation. Results indicated a commendable accuracy in classifying the nine cognitive attributes, ranging from 0.68 to 0.92, with an average accuracy of 0.76. Furthermore, the validity of the scores was corroborated by a substantial correlation (r = 0.78) between scores from the FG-M checklist and the arithmetic subtest of the Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children, Fourth Edition (WISC-IV). Overall, the study concluded that the scores from the FG-M checklist are reliable for assessing the mathematical skills of first-grade students. The findings underscored the students’ proficiency in fundamental mathematical concepts such as cardinality, addition, subtraction, weight, and statistics. However, areas of weakness were identified in concepts related to multiplication, time, symmetry, and geometry. This research contributes significantly to the advancement of CDA in educational contexts, providing educators with a valuable tool for identifying students’ strengths and weaknesses in mathematical cognition.

Teaching Performance of Students of the Faculty of Education, Sohag University: "An Evaluative Study in Light of Teacher Preparation Standards"

This study aimed to evaluate the teaching performance of student teachers at the Faculty of Education, Sohag University, based on teacher preparation standards. The research employed a descriptive-analytical approach and developed a checklist comprising 64 sub-skills categorized under seven main standards: lesson planning, classroom management and student interaction, use of teaching strategies, integration of educational tools and technologies, personal traits and interpersonal skills, mastery of subject matter, and student learning assessment. The performance of 50 student teachers from scientific and literary disciplines was assessed using an observation checklist. The results revealed that teaching performance was moderate across six standards and good in the "personal traits and interpersonal skills" standard. Statistically significant differences (p ≤ 0.01) were found in favor of scientific students compared to their literary counterparts. The study emphasized the need to enhance student teachers' skills to improve the quality of teaching performance.

Methodology of Strengthening Students’ Media Literacy

In today’s digital age, media literacy has become an essential skill for students. The rise of social media, fake news, and information overload necessitates that students critically evaluate and understand media messages. Media literacy involves the ability to access, analyze, evaluate, create, and communicate using various forms of media. It is not merely about learning to use digital tools, but about understanding how media influences perceptions and behavior. The growing role of media in shaping political, social, and cultural realities makes it essential to adopt methodologies that strengthen students' media literacy skills. This article explores key methodologies that educators can implement to enhance media literacy in students.

Communicative Skills in Medical Students

Positive interaction between the doctor and the patient affects the treatment outcome, as well as the level of satisfaction with healthcare services. Many young doctors experience communicative issues that can lead to negative consequences for all stakeholders. The research featured various problems in shaping communicative skills in medical students. It involved a review of scientific publications, a survey of first-year medical students (n = 20), and an analysis of 40 negative feedbacks from patients. The communicative issues included: lack of eye contact / active listening, misleading mimics, inappropriate intonation / voice volume, violation of private space, insufficient or excessive amount of information, lack of bedside manners / respect for patients. The list of communication skills to be mastered by medical students in order to improve the quality of medical care included: eye contact, self-presentation, active listening, conflict management, strategies of delivering bad news, and conclusion phrases. The data obtained make it possible to identify key aspects that affect the formation of communicative skills in future doctors, as well as to propose methods for its improvement at university level. The authors emphasize the importance of developing communicative skills in future doctors to provide high-quality medical care and prevent emotional burnout in young professionals.