Student-centered Research Articles

Validating the questionnaire of achievement of developmental task (QADT) to measure achieving mental wellness in school-aged children.

This article presents a verification of the factor structure and validation of the Questionnaire of Achievement of Developmental Task (QADT), designed to measure children's social expectations in early childhood. Three tasks, important from the point of view of both children's functioning at a given life stage and preparation for the next developmental phase, were selected. These are school skills, cooperation with others and a sense of competence. The research aimed to verify the tool's psychometric validity and establish relationships between developmental tasks and indicators of children's mental health. The study was conducted in primary school's 4th, 5th and 6th grades (N = 453). The QADT, Brief Multidimensional Students' Life Satisfaction Scale and Center for Epidemiological Studies Depression Scale for Children were used. The tool shows sufficient validity and reliability. The hypothesis regarding associations between the level of developmental task completion and life satisfaction and depressive symptoms was also confirmed. The QADT tool can be used in scientific research. This work contributes to the growing body of literature on factors influencing children's mental health and underscores the importance of measuring social expectations of children in early childhood. It also highlights the need to consider developmental tasks in clinical practice and interventions to improve children's mental health. Ultimately, the findings of this study can inform the development of effective preventive and intervention strategies to promote children's mental health and well-being.

Perspectives on the infringement of criminal laws by adolescents following the use of drugs or hallucinogenic substances in Puerto Maldonado, Peru

The purpose of the research is to determine and describe the influence of drug use in adolescents to infringe and commit criminal offenses in the province of Tambopata. The design used in this research is quantitative, descriptive and analytical to perform a critical analysis and a non-experimental design was used. The methodology used are direct interviews with the officials who handle these cases of infractions such a judges and lawyers, a multiple choice survey interview was used for the dimension of drug use and a dichotomous option survey was used for the dimension of criminal infractions. The surveys were conducted directly with an interview in which the answers on drug use and criminal offenses were filled in. As main result it was found that there are significant effects before and after drug use in adolescents, and as preferred places for consumption are squares or parks, and the main instigators are friends or classmates, family abandonment and others who promote drug use. It was concluded that there should be more control in educational institutions as student tutoring centers. One of the limitations was not having direct access to interviews with those involved.

상담 전공 학부생들의 내담자 경험 실습의 의미: 학생상담센터에서의 비대면 개인상담을 위주로

Objectives This study explores the essence and significance of client experience practice among undergraduate counseling majors during a period when face-to-face counseling was limited due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Methods Undergraduate students majoring in counseling at a metropolitan university were offered non-face-to-face individual psychological counseling by professional counselors at the university’s student counseling center. During the counseling period, students submitted client experience reports, and individual in-depth video inter views were conducted after the semester concluded. Of the 24 participants, 23 received five or more counseling sessions and submitted at least five client experience reports; 14 of these students voluntarily participated in in-depth interviews. A total of 117 practice reports and 14 interview transcripts were analyzed using Colaizzi’s phenomenological methodology. Results The analysis yielded 89 significant statements, 23 themes, 10 theme clusters, and 4 categories: (1) use fulness of client experience practice, (2) burden of client experience, (3) benefits of client experience, and (4) ef fectiveness of individual counseling. Conclusions Undergraduate counseling majors actively engaged in client experience practice even in non-face- to-face settings, effectively bridging theory and practice while fostering holistic growth pertinent to early adult hood development. Their experiences with the usefulness, benefits, and effectiveness of the practice provided clearer direction for their future careers in counseling. This study offers valuable insights into major-related prac tice utilizing university student counseling centers in non-face-to-face contexts.

University Support and Prevention Needs for Sexual Harassment: What Do European Students and Doctoral Students Ask For?

AbstractThis study explores experiences of and reflections on sexual harassment in academia among students and doctoral students from Belgium, Croatia, Germany, and Sweden. Prevalence studies show that sexual harassment is a common occurrence and has negative consequences not only on mental health in general but also on academic performance. However, little is known about what kinds of support and prevention are needed. Therefore, the aim of this study has been to develop in-depth knowledge about students’ and doctoral students’ reflections on how victims of sexual harassment in academia should be supported, and how sexual harassment in academia could be prevented. To achieve this aim, 54 individual interviews, and 6 focus group interviews with 18 participants, were conducted between 2020 and 2022 with a total of 72 participants at the bachelors, masters, doctoral level or state exam level. Based on a thematic analysis three themes emerged: (a) Information on sexual harassment, (b) Prerequisites for reporting and intervening, and (c) Support as a preventive activity. The results show an urgent need for information, since this is perceived as lacking by students and doctoral students, and suggested strategies for information provision are presented. Further, there are challenges related to reporting, and ignorance about how to intervene when sexual harassment is witnessed. Professional support is described as important, along with support from peers, mentors, family, and friends. These findings are relevant for researchers and for clinicians at university student health centres, to develop relevant preventive and supportive interventions in the context of academia.

Assessment of practices and attitudes of undergraduate students toward family violence in the University of Baghdad

Objectives: The aim of this study was to assess undergraduate student's practices and attitudes toward family violence in the University of Baghdad. Methods: This was a descriptive study on non-probability (purposive) sample of 100 undergraduate students from different colleges at the University of Baghdad from November 15, 2022 to May 20, 2023. A validated questionnaire was prepared with 43 questions, which consisted of three parts: eight items related to students’ demographic data, 13 items related to students’ attitudes, and 22 items related to students’ practices. Results: Positive attitudes toward family violence were used by the parents, and with respect to the total relative sufficiency (86.18%), the attitude level was moderate. Undergraduate students reported low levels of family violence practices from their parents with respect to the total mean scores (1.43) and the relative sufficiency (47.5). There was a significant relationship between students’ practices and their parents’ perception of family violence (p < 0.05). Conclusion: This study concludes that students in the University of Baghdad had positive, moderate attitudes toward parents’ violence. They also experienced a low level of practice toward family violence, as well as parents’ level of education has an impact on students’ violence practices. Recommendations: There is a need to raise community awareness about the consequences of family violence and mistreatment of the family members through mass media, and to establish family violence counseling centers for students.

System of Dental Care Services For Children at The Community Health Center in Lawang Gintung Bogor

Dental and oral health is a vital aspect of overall health that supports functions such as digestion, speech, chewing, and enhancing an individual's self-esteem and quality of life. Currently, the rate of follow-up visits by elementary school students in the Lawanggintung Health Center area remains low, leading to unmet indicators for dental services. The main issue is that students do not adhere to their scheduled dental care appointments and are permitted to seek treatment at other healthcare facilities. This study aims to analyze the role of the health center in addressing dental health issues among children in schools and to investigate the efforts made by the health center for elementary school students who have not received dental treatment. The research method employed is qualitative with a descriptive approach, utilizing interviews, observations, and documentation. The findings indicate that the health center's role in managing children's dental health issues at schools is reasonably effective through promotive, preventive, and curative efforts. The initiatives for elementary school students who have not received dental treatment mainly include referrals, providing feedback to parents and school authorities, as well as health education.

FOREIGN EXPERIENCE OF STUDENT SUPPORT CENTERS

The article presents the best foreign practices of supporting students with disabilities on their way to higher education and summarizes the conditions for implementing such experience in Ukrainian higher education institutions, taking into account the national context and educational traditions. The author analyzes Ukrainian regulatory documents: The Procedure for the Organization of Inclusive Education in Higher Education Institutions (2019) defines the organizational principles of inclusive education in higher education institutions; the Action Plan for 2023–2024 for the Implementation of the National Strategy for Creating a Barrier-Free Space in Ukraine for the Period up to 2030 (approved by the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine on April 25, 2023, No. 373-p) provides for paragraph 109. Establishment of student support centers in higher education institutions; the National Strategy for Creating a Barrier-Free Space in Ukraine until 2030 (2021) defines the direction «Educational Barrier-Free»; the National Strategy for the Development of Inclusive Education until 2029 (2024).The experience of the structural units of Ukrainian higher education institutions that provide organizational support to students with disabilities is studied.The best foreign experience of functioning of student support centers is summarized, on the basis of which the following recommendations are identified: creation of student support centers; availability of a separate area of activity of the center for social support and psychological support; development of platforms for non-formal education; functioning of a mentoring service; ensuring accessibility in compliance with universal design of products.

Mental Illnesses and Stigma among Medical Undergraduates in India.

The current Medical Education system of India, with its enormous workload and academic demands tend to cause the medical students stress. There is evidence showing medical students at a higher risk of depression, anxiety and burnout compared to other Indian students. Despite, the huge reported numbers, the proportion of students and doctors who seek help for their problems is alarmingly low. One of the reasons provided for the same is stigma towards mental health and an apprehension regarding labels and treatment history on the careers of the students. Increased awareness and with a National Health Programme catered towards mental health, there has been a boost in the utilization and provision of mental health services but it rarely translates into better mental health facilities for the healthcare providers. The special set of challenges faced by a medical students are gradually being recognized and efforts are being made to address them. Curriculum guidelines, teaching methods, student welfare centres and helplines have been the areas of intervention. There should also be changes in approaches towards the students who face problems and providing a safe environment for them to discuss their problems, including encouraging peer support. Thus, a fine balance needs to be present between ensuring the protection of the mental health of a medical student and ensuring a quality medical education for them. Further exploration to address stigma and building empathy among the students and evaluation of the intervention methods devised to address the same becomes very necessary to ensure fruitful interventions. It is the need of the hour to help Indian Medical students overcome their struggles with mental health.

Design of Contextual-Collaborative Assure-Based Learning Program Development in Improving Reading Skills and Bilingual Communication Skills of Early Childhood Children

This article aims to describe the design for developing and evaluating the media for learning with a collaborative-contextual model in improving the reading skills and bilingual abilities of early childhood in the Sukorambi Islamic Kindergarten (TK), Jember Regency. This research uses a qualitative type with a descriptive exploratory approach—data collection techniques using in-depth interviews, participatory observation, and documentation studies. The data were then analyzed using the stages of domain analysis, taxonomic analysis, componential analysis, and cultural theme analysis with the validity of the data, the credibility of the triangulation method and sources, and confirmability. Based on the research findings, it was concluded that the six stages in the design of contextual-collaborative assured-based learning program development in improving reading skills and bilingual communication skills are as follows: Analysis of early-age learners and as digital natives; determining learning objectives; choosing methods, media, and materials (including the use of the student center method, compiling the Outline of the Contents of the Podcast Media, Podcast Media Scripts, and Bilingual Learning Implementation Plans), Utilization of media, and teaching materials (including reviewing materials, preparing materials, learning environments, and learners and ensuring learner learning experiences), Learner involvement, and Evaluatievaluationision.

“Don’t just be ordinary”: Understanding the Resilience of College Students of Color at a Predominantly White Institution

Despite the prevalence of student multicultural centers providing support to students of Color across higher education institutions in the United States, experiences related to marginalization and discrimination remain present on college campuses. Using an ecological systems framework, researchers interviewed seven undergraduates active with their university’s student multicultural center to explore their experiences of resilience more deeply at a Predominantly White Institution (PWI). Findings indicate a need for expanding support for students who experience frequent microaggressions and stereotyping related to their marginalized identities. Systemic recommendations for working with college students of Color are presented.

Islamic Religious Education Learning Strategies in Improving Student’s Communication Skills

This study aims to find out what learning strategies for Islamic Religious Education (PAI) teachers use in improving students' communication skills, the extent of the effectiveness of PAI learning strategies in improving students' communication skills, and how students respond to the use of PAI learning strategies used in improving students' communication skills. This research was conducted at Al-Hijrah IT Junior High School Deli Serdang, using a qualitative method with a descriptive design. The informants in this study consisted of 2 Islamic Religious Education teachers, school principals, curriculum representatives, and eight students. The data will be gathered through observations, interviews, and document studies. The data analysis used is data reduction, data presentation, and drawing of a conclusion. The results of this study show that the PAI learning strategy is used to improve students' communication skills by using a student-centered learning approach (Student Centered Learning) or a scientific approach, as well as presentation and discussion learning methods. The use of PAI learning strategies in improving students' communication skills from this study shows that the PAI learning strategies used are effective, which can be seen from students' responses to PAI learning strategies used in improving students' communication skills.

Meningkatkan Hasil Belajar Pak Materi Yesus Mengajarkan Pengampunan Melalui Model PBL Fase C Kelas V di SDN 046413 Barung Kersap

Improving learning outcomes is a certain competency or ability achieved by students after following the teaching and learning process and includes cognitive, affective and psychomotor skills, which is one of the hopes for every teacher towards their students, the ability to improve the learning outcomes of students at SD Negeri 046413 Barung Kersap is still relatively low, so that linearly student learning outcomes are low, therefore the existing problems will be tried to be overcome with a more interesting learning model, namely PBL. This research aims to find out whether the application of the problem based learning model can improve student learning outcomes in the Catholic Religion Learning process and whether the use of this model can also improve student learning outcomes in Catholic religious learning. The method used is classroom action research with the variable being PBL learning to improve learning outcomes. Data collection techniques using observation, written tests, interviews and documentation were carried out on 11 children. The findings in this research were that in cycle 1 the average score was 36.36% or 45.45%, there were still 2 students who were still at the Eligible stage. In the second cycle the average score was 94.54 or 100% completion of learning outcomes for all students. The increase in learning outcomes increased from 83.63 to 94.54. The implication of this research is that the PBL method can be used by teachers creatively, the teacher's creativity in using the student center learning method brings the completeness of learning outcomes to an increase.

VISUAL TREE ASSESSMENT AND ESTIMATION OF TREE CARBON SEQUESTRATION FOR OUTDOOR STUDENT CENTRE

Environmental assessment is crucial for every project development, especially when the space is surrounded by many mature trees. Failing to understand the existing character and conditions of the site can result in design failures that may lead to the loss of ecosystem benefits. Many developments are constructed without consulting experts, leading to unstructured development. Therefore, this research aims to investigate the potential of a proposed outdoor space towards a better teaching and learning environment. This study analyses Visual Tree Assessment (VTA) and estimates the carbon sequestration of trees using qualitative and quantitative data. The objectives are to create a topographic layout map by assessing site conditions, examining tree species and their condition through limited VTA, and estimating the net carbon sequestration of the on-site trees. 59 trees were analysed, and a map was developed for overlay purposes. A composite map illustrates the correlation of comfort, movement, aesthetics, and social relations criteria for the Outdoor Student Centres. In conclusion, 82% of Pongamia pinnata trees are deemed unsuitable for the site and may be considered for removal for OSC development. The site's net tree carbon sequestration is estimated to sequester a minimum of 611 kg of carbon. Effective site planning is a crucial factor in this process to ensure optimal outcomes.

Future-Readiness and Islamic Education: Perspectives from Singapore

Abstract: This article explores the relation between future-readiness and Islamic education from the perspectives of Islamic learning centers in Singapore. The main research objective is to examine how the concept of future-readiness and related terms are interpreted, framed, and facilitated in Islamic textbooks. Based on a content analysis of the textbooks used at Islamic learning centers for primary students in Singapore, two research findings are reported. First, the Islamic textbooks interpret future-readiness as equipping Muslim learners with Islamic knowledge and values as well as application and learnercenteredness in the modern world. Second, the Islamic textbooks promote information and communications technology (ICT) as part of preparing students for future-readiness. A major implication from this study is that Islamic curricula evolve in tandem with changing times to support the development of future-ready students. In addition, the advancement of future-readiness is situated within an Islamic worldview that emphasizes religious beliefs and values. A significant limitation of this study is that its research method centered on an analysis of textbooks; hence, empirical research is recommended to corroborate the research findings and implications.

Грантовая деятельность социально ориентированных некоммерческих организаций в Волгоградской области

In the Russian Federation, the development of socially oriented non-profit organizations, the expansion of the non-governmental segment of social services and the introduction of innovations in the provision of social services are supported at the state level. The third sector continues to develop actively in the Volgograd region; organizations cooperate quite successfully with government agencies, businesses, and each other; this improves the quality of life of socially vulnerable categories of citizens and leads to a decrease in social tension in the city and the region. The heads of non-profit organizations are interested in the practices of their colleagues' grant activity and strive to increase the level of literacy in this direction. Experienced specialists understand that in addition to the benefits, there may be risks and barriers to grant support. The authors of the article consider the practices of participation of socially oriented non-profit organizations in competitions for grant support. In 2023, a study was conducted on the basis of the student center for the development of socially oriented non-profit organizations of Volgograd State University, the purpose of which was to determine the most successful strategies for the activities of SO NPOs, allowing them to receive the support of grantors. The empirical basis of the study was 73 projects of SO NPOs (Volgograd region) applying for grant support in 2020–2023. Projects that have received development funding from the main and unique grant operator, the Presidential Grants Fund, have been highlighted. The paper presents the main characteristics of the content of the projects that have received funding. The projects that have received the maximum and minimum funding in three years are analyzed. The conducted research allowed the authors to determine the basic requirements for obtaining grant support. The authors conclude that the involvement of socially oriented non-profit organizations in the provision of social services allows expanding the boundaries and improving the quality of social services.

The Relevance of Character Education in Tafsir Al-Azhar to Education in Indonesia

This research aims to analyze Buya Hamka's character education in Tafsir Al Azhar and the relevance of Buya Hamka's character education concept through Tafsir Al Azhar on character education in Indonesia. This research uses a qualitative approach. The research method applied is the Maudhu'i (Thematic) interpretation method. This research data is divided into two sources, namely primary and secondary sources. Primary and secondary data were collected from Al-Azhar tafsir, books, and articles relevant to Buya Hamka's education, focusing on character education. Data in library studies can be collected and managed in editing, organizing, and resulting ways. The next step is data analysis if all the data has been collected. Researchers used several methods to analyze data in this study: reduction, data display, verification, and conclusion drawing. The relevance of Buya Hamka's character education concept in tafsir Al Azhar is related to: a) strengthening the Religious Moderation Ecosystem such as tawassuth (simplicity), tidal (justice), tawazun (balance), and tasamuh (tolerance); b) strengthening MBKM (Blended Learning) which includes a graduate profile with characteristics such as spiritual integrity, insight into diversity, independence, cooperation, critical thinking, and creativity; c) strengthening SCL (Student Centered Learning) which is active in building independent knowledge, attitudes, and behavior; d) Pancasila Youth Profile.

Virtual Gathering Platforms in Academic Teaching: Potential and Applications

The COVID-19 pandemic resulted in a rapid shift towards online learning where educators and students had to quickly adapt to new digital formats. However, the core aspects of community building and social interaction that are essential to traditional classrooms became challenging to maintain. To address this issue, we were interested in testing Virtual Gathering Platforms (VGPs) Topia and WorkAdventure to see how effectively they could be adapted to various academic teaching and learning settings. These examples of Extended Realities (XR), adopted from the 2D metaverse, aim to improve communication and interactivity in a fun and engaging way, allowing users to create immersive worlds for socialising, and collaborating. Using Technological Pedagogical Content Knowledge (TPACK), Technological Self-Efficacy (TSE) and distributed scaffolding frameworks as a guide, we created adaptable templates of both platforms that not only introduced users to how they work, but also included features flexible enough to suit various academic disciplines and promote social engagement and collaborative learning. We then implemented a case study and invited university educators teaching international courses to adapt the templates and assess them within their own learning settings. In addition, it was important for us to use the on-boarding sessions as a focal point. Here, we introduced the templates through multiple resources and offered one-to-one support to develop their use within chosen learning scenarios which ranged from an icebreaker activity to an online student resource centre. Observations then documented the adapted templates being used with students in these settings, and feedback regarding user perceptions of the platforms and the support strategies used was gathered. The study reveals the complex interplay between user experiences, support strategies, and educational frameworks, emphasising the need for adaptable and collaborative approaches to optimise these platforms in higher education.

How materialities and space–time travellings in class can breathe new life into Swedish secondary school Natural Science sexuality education

In this study, we investigate the phenomenon of Swedish Natural Science sexuality education. These classes tend to provide factual knowledge, focus on the negative outcomes of sexuality, be heteronormative and include little time for discussion—like much school sexuality education across the world—and this study aims to contribute ideas about new becomings of Natural Science sexuality education. Baradian theorising was used to explore how materialities and space and time travels within the classroom can challenge often-dominant perspectives. Data were produced in a secondary school and consist of teacher-researcher discussions and participatory observations in class. A futuristic case introduced students to spaces, times and materialities that not only helped the group move beyond a medical focus but also made the sexuality education more student centred. The participating teachers suggested imaginary lust-oriented scenarios for the 15–16-year-old students as an entrance to more preventive messages in teaching. A taken-for-granted heterosexual premise was also challenged with gender-neutral words and pronouns, an exercise on how to use both condoms and dental dams, and a time travel into future possibilities for reproduction and parenting. The acknowledgement of spacetimematter intra-activity in teaching thereby enabled new becomings of Swedish Natural Science sexuality education. However, although this study suggests how dominant medical and heterosexual perspectives can be challenged, it also made visible the absence of cultural, religious, asexuality and disability perspectives in Swedish sexuality education.

The Implementation of Cash Waqf People’s Religious Schools (SAR)

Most People’s Religious Schools (Sekolah Agama Rakyat-SAR) face financial constraints in managing and administering schools. Therefore, SAR administrators strive to obtain funds through instruments such as waqf, for example, cash waqf. However, until now, the implementation of cash waqf instruments in SAR has not received much attention among SAR administrators. Nevertheless, Sekolah Rendah Islam Tahfiz Integrasi Al-Fateh, Raub, Pahang (SRITI, Al-Fateh) is one of the SARs that has implemented cash waqf and has had a positive impact on the school's development. The objective of this study is to identify the method of implementing cash waqf and to analyze the effectiveness of the implementation in sustaining the finances of Al-Fateh Integrated Tahfiz Islamic Primary School (SRITI), Raub, Pahang, Malaysia. This is a qualitative study. A face-to-face interview was carried out as a data collection method using semi-structured questions involving three respondents comprising the chairperson, a local officer, and a project manager of SRITI Al-Fateh. The study data was supported by secondary sources such as books, magazines, journals, articles, and others. The data obtained was analyzed using the content analysis method. The study outcome finds that SRITI Al-Fateh has collected waqf in the form of cash. The funds collected came from various groups of the society such as individuals and NGOs. From the funds, a two-story school building was successfully constructed, and a mosque (still being constructed), and they serve as an activity center for teachers and students. This study hopes that the method of implementation of cash waqf by SRITI Al-Fateh can serve as guidance for SAR in Malaysia and other educational institutions in the effort to sustain the school finances. Future work can be done by making comparisons with one or more other SARs to show the effectiveness of cash waqf implementation.

Design of a Therapeutic Student Centre in Covenant University, Ota, Nigeria: User-Centred Approach

Design of a Therapeutic Student Centre in Covenant University, Ota, Nigeria: User-Centred Approach