Production Skills Research Articles

AI-Powered Training Program for Enhancing Teachers’ Skills in Creating Educational Digital Games

This research aimed to investigate the effectiveness of an artificial intelligence (AI)-based training program in developing electronic educational game production skills for teachers of students with learning disabilities. Data were collected using research tools, including an achievement test designed to measure cognitive skills and an observation checklist aimed at assessing performance in the production of electronic educational games. Using a quasi-experimental design with a single group, the research tools were applied and then the AI-based training program was implemented, with the tools being applied again afterwards. The research sample included all 50 teachers from public and private schools for students with learning disabilities in the Jazan region during the third semester of the academic year 1444 AH / 2023 AD. The results demonstrated that the AI-based training program helped teachers of students with learning disabilities improve their cognitive and performance skills in creating electronic educational games. In light of these findings, the researcher recommends employing AI-based programs in education and encourages collaboration between teachers and educational technology experts to achieve effective educational training methods and the continual development of technical skills among these teachers. KEYWORDS Chatbots, ChatGPT, e-learning, special education, learning disabilities, Make It

AUTHENTIC ASSESSMENT IN ACTION: ENGLISH TEACHERS’ PERCEPTION AND PRACTICES FOR ASSESSING STUDENTS’ PRODUCTIVE SKILLS AT SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL

This study explores how English teachers’ perceptions and practices of authentic assessment for assessing students’ productive skills at Senior High School 2 Kuta. Using Qualitative research aims to explore in-depth information on various responses. This research is the result of expressing a person's various thoughts about a topic (McCarthy, 2017). The result revealed teachers believe that the design and implementation of authentic assessments are critical for effectively improving students' productive skills and that these assessments should fit with the Merdeka Curriculum's learning objectives. Teachers acknowledge that authentic assessments have a beneficial impact on student's ability to apply skills in real-life circumstances, and they emphasize the importance of planning and implementation in achieving good assessment outcomes.

The Correlation between Metacognition, Self-correction, and Writing Learning Outcomes of Students in the German Language Study Program

As one of the productive skills in learning a foreign language, writing plays a significant role in supporting the development of other language skills. To enhance writing skills, it is essential to have the ability to self-assess. This study aims to examine the correlation between metacognition and self-correction in relation to the writing learning outcomes of students enrolled in the German Language Education study program, while also assessing their capacity for self-correction in their writing skills. The research employed a correlational design, using a pre- and post-test nonequivalent control group approach. The sample consists of students enrolled in writing courses, selected through proportional sampling. Data collection involves the administration of tests, questionnaires, and interviews. The findings reveal a significant correlation between self-correction, metacognition, and writing learning outcomes among students in the German Language Education study program. The pretest Mean score was 56.9, while the post-test Mean score showed improvement at 72.6, indicating a difference of 15.7. Furthermore, the calculated correlation coefficient (r = 0.686) exceeds the tabulated correlation coefficient (r = 0.553). Comparing the results of students’ self-correction in the pre-test and post-test with the lecturer’s correction, an increase in self-correction ability was observed. In conclusion, this research contributed in enhancing German writing skills among students in the German Language Education study program. Keywords: German language, learning outcomes, metacognition, self-correction, writing

A critical overview of Zainichi Korean films since 1945

ABSTRACT This paper gives an overview of the history of Zainichi Korean films from 1945 to the present and explores the historical environment and popular demands that drove the production of major works. After World War II, the Zainichi Korean community took on the challenge of film production for the first time on the strength of GHQ’s favorable policies and cultural solidarity with the Japanese socialists. This challenge, which began with newsreels and documentary films, soon entered a long period of stagnation due to the political upheaval of the time, a conflict with GHQ, and deteriorating relations with the Japanese Communist Party. In the 1970s, Zainichi films gradually began to revive, centering on the documentary genre, thanks to Zainichi Korean directors who had learned production skills under progressive Japanese filmmakers. As the mini-theater boom in the 1980s created an environment in which small-scale, non-mainstream films could be distributed and consumed in Japan, Zainichi films gradually expanded their scope through the production of various drama films. At last, the Zainichi Korean film genre finally began to establish itself firmly in Japanese film history. In particular, after the 2000s when the Korean Wave (Hallyu) phenomenon became noticeable in Japan, female directors and South Korean directors emerged to capture minor and workaday issues from multifaceted perspectives, and the general public in Japan enthusiastically consumed their works. Zainichi Korean films continue to strive to embrace both social issues and mass appeal.

The contribution of vocabulary breadth and depth to narrative writing ability: A partial least squares structural equation modelling approach

Despite the well-established role of lexis in proficiency in the four skills, a great deal of research has focused on the importance of vocabulary breadth and depth in reading. Therefore, the neglect of productive skills has motivated recent calls to inspect the impact of lexical dimensions on writing ability. Using Partial Least Squares Structural Equation Modelling (PLS SEM), this study examines the contributions of vocabulary breadth and depth aspects to EFL learners’ narrative writing ability. For this purpose, the researchers administered the Updated Vocabulary Levels Test (the UVLT), the Productive Vocabulary Levels Test (the PVLT), the Word Associates Test (the WAT), and a narrative writing task to 77 EFL undergraduate students. The participants’ scripts were scored, following IELTS analytical band descriptors. Results of the PLS SEM disclosed that vocabulary size and depth explained around 45% of the variance in the writing scores of the subjects. They also revealed that, among the variables examined, receptive vocabulary size was the only statistically significant factor that contributed the most to writing ability. The implications for writing assessment and instruction are discussed.

Akselerasi Kemampuan Sumber Daya Manusia Sebagai Upaya Diversifikasi Produk Unggulan Sentra Industri Tape Desa Banjarsari Melalui Pelatihan Diversifikasi Produksi Pancake Tape

Accelerating human resource capabilities as an effort to diversify flagship products of the Tape Industry Center in Banjarsari Village through Pancake Tape production training aims to enhance local producers' skills and knowledge in developing new products. This program involves technical training and recipe development for Pancake Tape, integrating tape as the main ingredient with modern pancake-making techniques. Methods include workshops, live demonstrations, and production outcome evaluations. Results indicate a significant improvement in production skills and innovation capabilities of local producers. The implementation of this program is expected to support product diversification, increase competitiveness, and expand the market of the Tape Industry Center in Banjarsari Village.

Pola Penerapan FRAGGLE dalam Produksi dan Pelatihan Produksi Boardgame sebagai Strategi Peningkatan Wisata Edukasi di Sanan

The application of the FRAGGLE model in boardgame production and production training as a strategy to enhance educational tourism in Sanan aims to integrate education and entertainment through boardgame media. This program utilizes the FRAGGLE model to develop educational and engaging boardgames while involving production training for the local community. Methods include boardgame design and development, technical production training, and effectiveness evaluation through user feedback. Results show significant improvement in production skills and visitor interest in boardgame-based educational tourism. The implementation of this strategy is expected to support the development of innovative educational tourism and empower the local community in Sanan.

Development of the transfer of short story vehicles to short films as a learning innovation for digital literature courses

This research aims to examine the development of transferring short stories to short films as an innovation in learning Digital Literature courses. The method used is the Research and Development (R&D) model with the ADDIE approach which consists of five stages: analysis, design, development, implementation, and evaluation. At the analysis stage, needs identification is carried out through literature studies, observations, and interviews with lecturers and students to determine current needs and problems in literature learning. The design stage includes material planning, making storyboards and short film scripts, and evaluation design. The development stage includes short film production, the creation of learning materials, initial trials, and revisions based on feedback. Implementation is carried out by involving students in the learning process using short films as a learning medium. The research results show that switching from short stories to short films can increase students' understanding of literary works and provide practical skills in digital media production. This research is expected to offer new insights for teachers and students about the potential for integrating technology in literature learning, as well as motivating the development of more creative and interactive learning methods in the future.

Blended Learning to Enhance Productive Skills

Blended learning, an educational strategy that blends traditional face-to-face teaching with online learning components, provides a dynamic way to improve productive skills like speaking and writing. This hybrid model takes advantage of the qualities of both in-person interactions and digital resources, allowing students to benefit from the rapid feedback and personal engagement of classroom settings while having access to various flexible online tools. Blended learning promotes more personalized and effective communication skill development by incorporating interactive digital platforms, virtual practice opportunities, and automated feedback mechanisms. This technique fits various learning styles and paces and gives a more comprehensive, adaptable educational experience. Finally, blended learning fosters enhanced mastery of productive skills, giving learners the confidence and aptitude to communicate in varied circumstances successfully.

Study of pragmatic analysis of literature on the development of ELT students’ receptive and productive skills: A case of North Cyprus

Language serves as a mirror reflecting our understanding of the world and mirrors the world of literature. Pragmatics extends beyond mere literal interpretation, delving into comprehending subtle implications, varying expressions and lexical ambiguities. This deepens our exploration and appreciation of the world of literature. It is worth investigating whether pragmatic instruction can improve students' language awareness and competence. To this end, a quasi-experimental study involving the students of two English language teaching (ELT) classes was conducted to determine whether pragmatic treatment could enhance students' comprehension skills and to identify how effectively the pragmatic understanding of literature through Shakespeare's language could aid the development of receptive and productive skills in ELT students. Participants took two pre-tests: multiple-choice discourse completion task (MCDCT) and discourse completion task (DCT) based on Othello. After the treatment, the same tests were administered as post-tests. Results showed that the experimental group outperformed the control group in comprehension skills. Cohen's D effect size calculation confirmed the practical usefulness of the treatment and the significant difference between the two groups. The study concludes that pragmatic training using literary texts contributes to developing ELT students' pragmatic competence.

AI and work in the creative industries: digital continuity or discontinuity?

There is current uncertainty about the effects of generative AI technologies on labour markets and conditions of work in creative industries. Previous scholarship identifies the potential for both replacement and displacement of human labour due to AI adoption. This article examines potential effects of AI adoption by drawing on case studies of 6 commercial products using AI, investigating conditions of work and mechanisms by which human creative labour might be replaced or displaced by AI technology. The main findings are that AI products were more labour intensive than traditional media products because they combined traditional production skills and new computational expertise. Paradoxically, contributions by human workers tended to be invisibilised in final products that foregrounded AI technology. There was potential for displacement of human labour in the ideation phase, with AI enabling producers to explore different creative possibilities. Some AI products had the potential to compete with earlier production methods (e.g. AI-generated imagery vs. stock photography). Overall, case study findings were consistent with ongoing challenges from digitalisation: conditions of deskilling, re-skilling, flexible employment and uncertainty remain intense for small firms engaged in AI-assisted creative production.

The Effect of Using Error Analysis as a Remedial Teaching Strategy on English Major Students’ Productive Skills

The objective of this study was to examine the impact of employing Error Analysis as a remedial teaching method on the productive skills of English Major Students. The study included thirty-six students enrolled in the Department of English Language and Literature at Al-Isra University during the first semester of the academic year 2022/2023. The study participants were initially divided into two sections: section A, comprising thirty students who registered for the Syntax Course, which was assigned as the experimental group. The material was taught using Error Analysis as a remedial teaching method. Section B comprised sixteen students who enrolled in the Applied Linguistics Course. The control group was chosen and instructed using conventional teaching methods. A pre/post-test was administered to evaluate the impact of utilizing error analysis as a remedial teaching method on enhancing the productive skills of English as a Foreign Language (EFL) students. Both groups of students took a pre-test to determine their equivalence prior to commencing the experiment. Following a duration of eight weeks, the identical test was administered to both groups as a post-test in order to evaluate their progress in the Productive skills. The statistical analysis employed included measures, standard deviation, T-test, One-way ANOVA, and Scheffe. The study's findings demonstrated that implementing Error Analysis as a method of Remedial Teaching had a notable impact on enhancing students' Productive skills. The findings also demonstrated a clear advantage for the experimental group. This could be attributed to the impact of employing Error Analysis as a method of Remedial Teaching. Consequently, a set of recommendations was given at the conclusion of the study to promote the use of Error Analysis as a strategy for Remedial Teaching in order to enhance the development of productive skills in English Major students.

Learning in the World of Information and Communication Technology through Online Videos: Developing the Ability to Edit videos for Teaching of Lecturers at Souphanouvong University

The purpose of this research study is to improve the basic skills of teaching video media production of teachers, to find problems in the production of teaching video media of Lecturers and to find factors that can motivate Lecturers to produce more of their own teaching video media. Findings revealed that lecturers significantly improved their basic skills in recording, editing, and website creation, achieving nearly 100% proficiency post-training. The Problems found that inadequate computer specifications (66.66%), slow internet connections (38.88%), and a lack of foundational computer knowledge (55.55%). These issues hindered effective practice, highlighting the need for better resources. The research also identified key motivational factors for lecturers, including access to fast, high-quality internet, the requirement for subject-specific teaching videos, and financial support for video production. These factors demonstrated a statistically significant correlation with lecturers' motivation to create and share educational content. Overall, the study underscores the importance of training and resource availability in fostering digital education and identifies specific barriers and motivators that can enhance lecturers' engagement with technology in teaching.

Integration of indigenous and formal knowledge in the assessment of soil quality performance assessment using multiple factor analysis in Alborz central mountains

Despite the data gap between researchers and farmers in soil fertility assessment, there are similarities and coincidences between the achievements of scientific versus local assessments. Farmers’ land management practices are a function of perceived soil fertility assessment in day-to-day management decisions. Despite the efforts made, studies have yielded different results when comparing soil fertility assessments in terms of indigenous and scientific knowledge, thus calling for closer assessments using extensive creative and systematic approaches. The current study uses Multiple Factor Analysis (MFA) to propose efficiency indicators based on the weighting of familiar, organizational, or productive variables in groups evaluating indigenous, scientific, and data variability. The end goal is to help identify the decision-makers’ training needs and decide on future institutional endeavors for developing productive skills and adopting better measures to evaluate soil fertility. By combining indigenous knowledge with innovations and improving the relationship between scientists and indigenous peoples and also promoting collaboration, thinking, and knowledge acquisition of farmers on how to maintain soil fertility and health, we hope to move towards sustainable agriculture as an institutional reform.

IRANIAN EFL TEACHERS AND CHALLENGES OF MANAGEMENT IN WRITING CLASSES

Classroom management is one of the most significant yet challenging issues in EFL settings, mainly when L2 writing, as a productive skill, is in focus. The present qualitative study explored EFL teachers’ challenges in managing their classes when instructing writing. Twelve Iranian university instructors selected based on purposive sampling volunteered to participate in the study. The data were collected through semi-structured interviews and thematically analyzed, resulting in four main themes in response to the study’s research questions. Two themes were related to teachers’ challenges: instructional challenges and students’ misbehavior challenges. One theme was associated with the participants’ negative feelings about managing writing classes, and the last theme included suggestions for better management of writing classes. The study highlights the problems EFL teachers encounter in their writing classes, hoping to attract policymakers’ and administrators’ attention to the teaching profession in EFL settings. The study has implications for teachers, teacher trainers, and educators.<p> </p><p><strong> Article visualizations:</strong></p><p><img src="/-counters-/soc/0765/a.php" alt="Hit counter" /></p>

Participating in the Production of Silk Handicrafts in Phonxay Village, Luangprabang City

This study aim to study the participation in the production of silk handicrafts in Phon Xai Village, Luangprabang District, as a quantitative research which used questionnaires to collect data from a sample group of 98 people and analyze the data with the statistical program SPSS version 20. The results of the study found that people are most involved in the production and service of silk products, participation in marketing, participation in skills in silk production, and participation in administration and management Production of silk with the average total value is between 0.36-0.42 and the standard deviation is between 0.10-0.65. People are involved in the medium level of participation in the use of information technology and participation in the use of internal potential in production and services, with an average

In-service teacher’s perceptions toward teaching collocation to intermediate EFL learner’s productive skills

Collocations play a crucial role in second language learning and teaching, especially in relation to writing and speaking skills. The existing studies examine teachers' more personal and subjective views in using collocations to teach productive skills. Moreover, previous studies have been limited to discovering possible teaching approaches to assist teachers in effectively teaching collocations at the intermediate level. The current study aims to investigate teachers' perceptions of the challenges of teaching collocations to enhance EFL learners’ productive skills at the intermediate level. To get optimal results, twenty in-service teachers who are pursuing master’s degrees in English linguistics contribute to answering the research questionnaire. The study’s findings indicate that collocations are important for students to generate the English language, and most teachers found it difficult to teach their learners to use collocations accurately in writing and speaking skills. Furthermore, the researchers found the limitations and suggestions to conduct in future research about teaching collocation.

Empowerment of Village Communities Through the Development of MSMES Based on Mosquito Spray Products

This research explores strategies for empowering village communities through the development of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) with a focus on anti-mosquito spray products. The aim of this research is to increase the economic capacity and production skills of village communities through sustainable MSME initiatives. The methods used include technical training on making anti-mosquito spray, providing equipment and raw materials, as well as marketing support to expand market reach. It is hoped that the results of this program will increase the income and welfare of village communities, as well as provide solutions to health problems caused by mosquitoes. By empowering village communities through the development of MSMEs, it is hoped that economic independence will be created and a sustainable quality of life will be improved.

Influence of Teacher Beliefs on Employing EBT (Evidence-Based Teaching) in Creative Writing Lessons

Children who do not master writing skills risk possible failure because they cannot complete written assignments on time. The complex nature of writing as a language production skill requires thorough planning and problem-solving. Research emphasises that children who struggle to write tend to remain behind in their writing skill development. Hence, it is necessary to strengthen writing instruction, such as by incorporating research-based methods. The purpose of this article was to explore teachers’ perceptions of and beliefs in teaching creative writing and employing evidence-based teaching (EBT) in their lessons. Data were generated through two focus group interviews, classroom observations, and document analysis. Purposive sampling was used to recruit Grade 3 teachers from two primary schools. The data revealed that teachers believed themselves to be inadequately trained to effectively teach creative writing. The findings suggest that teachers believe they have little time to explore the usefulness of evidence-based strategies as they already battle to complete the syllabus; there is little guidance on how to go about teaching creative writing; and how they currently teach is in line with the policy guidelines. This article recommends that the Ministry of Education and universities reinforce pre- and in-service teacher training programmes by teaching diverse evidence-based strategies, for example, self-regulated strategy development (SRSD), consolidate curriculum knowledge, and strengthen continuous professional development programmes to boost teachers as reflective practitioners.

A multi-smart agent-based training environment for enhancing 3D graphics production and design thinking skills among elementary computer teachers

This study introduces a multi-smart agent-based training environment aimed at enhancing the production of 3D graphics and fostering design-thinking skills among primary-stage computer teachers. This environment offers a collaborative and interactive learning experience using intelligent agents represented as animated characters. The research evaluates the effectiveness of this innovative training approach through experimental groups, demonstrating significant improvements in the cognitive and psychomotor domains of 3D graphics production skills and in developing design thinking. The results underscore the potential of smart agent technology in educational settings, offering a dynamic platform for teacher professional development by integrating modern technological tools and creative problem-solving methodologies. This study pioneers using multi-smart agent environments in primary education, providing a novel framework that significantly enhances educators' skills and prepares them for future technological advancements in teaching.