Journalism Students Research Articles

Creating welcoming spaces: Indigenous journalism students' perspectives on programming and representation

Creating welcoming spaces: Indigenous journalism students' perspectives on programming and representation

Using nature journals to support students’ motivation for writing in an English as a foreign language classroom

ABSTRACT English as a Foreign Language teachers often look for ways to encourage students to practice writing and develop writing skills. In this study, an English teacher utilized nature journaling to motivate her students to write in the target language and develop nature writing skills. Through a reflexive notebook as part of action research, the researcher monitored her teaching efforts and student responses. A content analysis of the student journals provided insights into students’ nature writing skills. The outcomes revealed that nature journaling can motivate students to write and increase awareness of the natural world.

An Action Research on Basic Competence in Science and Technology in Social Studies Course

Social Studies course is one of the basic courses that prepare students for social life. Change and development have become important in science and technology in the present time. Social Studies course has found its place in the development and change in science and technology. Developments in science and technology are given in Social Studies course, considering the basic competences in science and technology. The aim of this research is to reveal the process of activities related to the basic competence area of social studies course regarding science and technology and to determine the views of students and teachers regarding this process. The research was designed in action research pattern which is one of the qualitative research methods. The research was conducted in the first and second semesters of 2022-2023 academic year. The participants of the research are 6th grade students and their social studies teacher. The data of the research, observation form, teacher and student diaries, student products, semi-structured interview forms were gathered via video recordings of the researcher in the process. Data analysis of the research was conducted using descriptive analysis method. In the research it was concluded that the activities conducted regarding basic competence in science and technology in social studies course entertained the students during the course, the course was better comprehended and the subjects were learned easily. In addition, it was concluded that the activities related to the basic competence in science and technology in Social Studies course improved students' ability to conduct research using scientific research process, and realized the importance of the scientific ethics concept, respect for labor and citing references. Considering the results of the research, recommendations for practitioners and researchers were made.

The Application and Training of News Interviewing Skills in Journalism Education

With the rapid development of the information age, the demand for professional interviewing skills in the news media industry continues to grow, making the training of interviewing skills in journalism education particularly important. This paper explores the application and training methods of news interviewing skills within journalism education. By analyzing the application of interviewing skills in classroom teaching and off-campus practices, it proposes specific methods for basic interviewing skills, advanced interviewing skills, and comprehensive quality enhancement training. The study finds that current journalism education faces issues such as the disconnection between theory and practice and a lack of diverse teaching content, and it offers corresponding improvement strategies. The aim is to provide a reference for journalism educators to enhance the interviewing skills and overall quality of journalism students, enabling them to adapt to the constantly changing media environment.

Revisiting resistance: student diaries and educational aspirations in Colonial Korea (1920–1945)

ABSTRACT This article examines the intricate interplay of educational enthusiasm, conformity, and resistance amongst Korean students during the Japanese colonial period (1920–1945). It explores how Japan’s governance shift in the 1920s, which extended schooling years and introduced co-education, elicited mixed responses from Korean students, ranging from compliance to various forms of resistance. By examining student diaries, this study unravels the complexities of educational aspirations and resistance and challenges traditional binary views of colonial educational history. The research highlights the heightened educational zeal in the 1920s and 1930s, characterised by increased school enrolment and fierce competition for admissions. The diaries provide insight into students’ reactions to colonial policies, blending aspirations for advancement with subtle forms of resistance. In analysing diary entries, this paper uncovers how increases in student enrolment and rising educational aspirations reflect both conformity with and resistance to colonial policies. Explicit resistance, more prominent in the 1920s, was replaced by implicit forms as militarism intensified in the 1930s. This study categorises resistance into organised (overt) and disorganised (covert) forms, with the latter including subtler forms of opposition, such as disquieting, indirect, and silent resistances. The diaries examined in this study reflect the dual life experiences of students, who adhered to public norms while nurturing private dissent. Manifestations of resistance ranged from disquieting actions to metaphorical defiance and strategic silence, which illustrates students’ complex navigation between external conformity and internal rebellion. This understanding of compliance and resistance, encompassing overt acts and subtle unspoken forms, underscores the need for a comprehensive view of educational aspirations during this historical period.

Preservice Teachers Experiences with Mindful Awareness Practices: An Exploration of Archival Journals

Traditionally teachers have experienced higher rates of stress, burnout and attrition than most other professions. In the midst of a teacher shortage and child mental health crisis, teacher preparation programs must look at new, proactive ways to prepare teachers to meet the increasing demands of the profession. Teacher training programs have the opportunity and obligation to help preservice teachers learn how to manage stress, increase their social emotional competence and improve their wellbeing early on. Mindful awareness practices have been shown to reduce stress, increase wellbeing, and improve teacher efficacy in the classroom. Using archival student journals, this study explored pre-service teachers’ experiences with mindful awareness practices embedded in their courses. Findings include; positive experiences with mindfulness practices, challenges with mindfulness practices, struggles with mental health challenges, the importance of social emotional competence, and the interconnection between these factors and teacher wellbeing.

Barriers and Opportunities in the Discoverability and Indexing of Student-Led Academic Journals

Introduction: Student-led journals are not commonly included in academic indexes and databases. This study explores the barriers that indexing requirements may present for student journals, as well as editors’ attitudes toward discoverability strategies and opportunities. Methods: An environmental scan of select eight indexes looks at potential barriers to inclusion and at indexing rates among Canadian student-led journals (n = 202). A survey of Canadian student editors (n = 47) and follow-up interviews (n = 7) focus on editors’ attitudes toward discoverability, indexing challenges, and opportunities. Results: Only 15% (n = 30) of Canadian student journals are indexed in at least one of the seven indexes included in this study, and 74% (n = 146) of open-access journals appear in Google Scholar, with Open Journal Systems (OJS) having the highest Google Scholar indexing rate (97%) as a platform. Student editors generally prioritize reaching their audiences via social media, word of mouth, and targeted promotion. For editors who seek indexing, the biggest challenges come from confusing inclusion criteria and processes, lack of knowledge and comfort, and lack of capacity for such projects. Discussion: Most reviewed indexes have some requirements that may be challenging, but not exclusively to student journals. The main challenge comes from editors’ self-perception of not belonging in academic indexes, lack of understanding about the process, and insufficient capacity for discoverability and promotional activities. Conclusion: The lack of discoverability puts student journals at risk of being invisible to readers and potential authors. Although academic indexing may not be a high priority for student editors, regular outreach and support from libraries and faculty advisors could help editors better use various discoverability opportunities.

The Effect of Quantum Learning Model on Attitude, Anxiety, and Achievement of Middle School Students Towards Mathematics

We conducted this research to investigate the impact of the Quantum Learning Model (QLM) on the academic achievement, attitudes toward mathematics, and anxiety levels of seventh-grade middle school students. A total of fifty-six 7th-grade students participated in the research. The research used a quasi-experimental model with a pretest-posttest control group. The experimental group used QLM during the research process, while the control group used the current learning approach. We conducted the research for 28 lesson hours. We collected data using attitude, anxiety scale, and academic achievement tests. We applied tests to both groups before and after the experimental procedure. We used independent-samples-T-tests and paired-samples-T tests in the analyses. We also evaluated the journals of students and the researcher. Accordingly, QLM had a positive effect on middle school students' academic achievement in mathematics. The posttest mean scores of attitudes decreased significantly in the control group. The experimental group experienced a decrease in post-test mean scores of anxiety, which was not statistically significant, whereas the control group experienced a statistically significant increase in post-test scores. Students and teachers have expressed positive opinions about the use of note-taking and mind maps, which enhance the durability of learning, the establishment of a classroom environment and atmosphere conducive to QLM, and the implementation of celebration activities.

Investigation of STEM Supported Engineering and Design Experiences of Students Participating in Design and Innovation Workshop in the Context of Situational Interest Theory

This study aims to examine the engineering and design-supported STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) experiences of students who participated in the "Design and Innovation Workshop" organized at the Science and Art Center (SAC) during the semester break. The experiences and perceptions of 17 students (10 males and 7 females) were analyzed in depth in this study, which was conducted using a phenomenology design from qualitative research methods. Semi-structured interview form, student diaries, field notes and STEM product drawing form were used as data collection tools. The research findings showed that students' participation in design and engineering-based STEM activities enhanced their problem-solving skills, creativity and teamwork. The theory accompanying the research suggests that these activities increase students' interest and motivation in STEM disciplines. The research results suggest that design and innovation workshops can positively influence students' attitudes and skills towards STEM fields.

The roles and ethics of journalism: A comparative study of journalistic cultures in two student cohorts

This study uses journalistic instrumental-value surveys to compare how two cohorts of postgraduate journalism students, one of which completed undergraduate studies in Australia and the other in the People’s Republic of China (PRC), weigh the importance of journalistic ethics and roles. It finds that the students who previously studied in Australia consistently value the adversarial and interpretative functions of the press as more important, while the students who studied in China rate the mobilizer and disseminator function of journalists as more significant. While the differences surrounding perception of ethical issues are not pronounced, the students who had studied in China perceive greater difficulty resolving issues of taste and decency. Drawing on a schema used by Hanusch and Hanitzsch in 2019, the study analyses the results in respect of differing journalistic cultures and notes the implications for an Australian journalistic education system that increasingly services international students.

Подкасты в информационном пространстве московских студентов-журналистов: материалы эмпирического исследования

In recent years, there has been a significant increase in interest in podcasting. Young people are becoming not only media consumers of this type of media, but also active producers of it. This is especially true for journalism students who are involved in the process of mass communication both as an audience and as media professionals. Their life-world turns out to be closely connected with the process of media socialization, which is typical for other groups of “digital youth”. The article presents the materials of a representative survey of students of the Faculty of Journalism at Lomonosov Moscow State University. The study was conducted at the stage of modeling an artistic and educational podcast about science and considers students as media consumers and active participants in the process of mass communication. Based on the data obtained, the authors reflect on the possibilities of using elements of expressive techniques and elements of radio drama in the creation of popular science podcasts, the use of non-verbal components of media content to convey more information and meanings, taking into account the preferences of students. The results show that journalism students “care” about their own lifeworlds, but have an extramural respect for others' lifeworlds and the bigger picture of the world. The characteristics of the scientific and educational podcast for representatives of the “digital youth” presented in the article, compiled on the basis of the opinions of this socio-demographic group, can be used in the implementation of projects related to youth policy to promote youth education and career guidance. The local nature of the study does not allow us to draw conclusions about the opinions and moods of the student body as a whole, but gives grounds to formulate assumptions about the situation in the community of holders of special knowledge in the field of journalism and mass communications.

The severity of emotional burnout syndrome among regional journalists

INTRODUCTION. The relevance of the topic is justified by the attention of society to the mental health of journalists in connection with the tense geopolitical situation: in 2022, UNESCO released a policy document “Safety of Journalists Covering Traumatic and Suffering Events”. The purpose of this study is to identify symptoms of emotional burnout syndrome in young journalists of the Penza region and correlate them with job satisfaction indicators in the editorial office.MATERIALS AND METHODS. The leading method was an anonymous survey of regional journalists (based on the media of the Penza region) aged 20–30 years using psychological methods for diagnosing the level of emotional burnout syndrome and job satisfaction.RESULTS AND DISCUSSION. In editorial offices, there is a priority of collective work over individual achievements: this is showed by high indicators on the scale of reduction of personal achievements. However, orientation towards collective work increases self-satisfaction. Compared with those subjects who had high indicators of emotional exhaustion and depersonalization, the severity of BS in the group of subjects with reduction of personal achievements is almost two times lower.CONCLUSION. It is possible to talk about a fairly high level of loyalty of Penza journalists to their editorial office – about 65 %. However, the rest of the young journalists do not receive moral or material support to the required extent. The diagnostic data obtained can be used in media psychology classes for journalism students and for developing trainings.

Classroom to Clinic: Universities Need to Support The Next Generation of Clinical Academics

The General Medical Council’s current version of Outcomes for Doctors sets out three key areas of expertise for tomorrow’s doctors: professional values & behaviours, professional skills, and professional knowledge. (1) Each of these competencies further develops into numerous core skills every student should attain at medical school. While the learning outcomes set under Clinical Research & Scholarship (part of Outcome 3: Professional Knowledge) could usually be attained through numerous instances across a typical medical school curriculum, opportunities to put research skills into practice have remained relatively competitive and scarce. This represents an emerging challenge across the career spectrum, particularly in the UK as the Medical Schools Council warns that the NHS Long Term Workforce Plan 2031-32 could be jeopardised if the number of clinical academics is not maintained.(2) Facilitated by the impacts of an aging workforce alongside years of underinvestment – NHS trusts and medical schools need to work quickly to address barriers in training and retaining the next generation of clinical academics.(3) Clinical Academics are the foundation of the future of medical schools. However, much more must be done to introduce, facilitate, and encourage medical students to consider the option of training as a clinical academic. Investing in opportunities for medical students to get involved in research and teaching early on in their medical career, could be a solution not just to tackle this future workforce challenge but also to offer better career prospects. This is supported by evidence from research on matched-cohort studies conducted in Australia & New Zealand demonstrating an encouraging statistic independent of academic confounding variables. (4,5) Medical students who published research in medical student journals were significantly more likely to be associated with higher degree attainment, PubMed® indexed publications and in some cases, more likely to enter surgical training or their chosen specialty. However, getting involved in clinical research as a medical student remains challenging. Lack of opportunities, competitive funding calls, and fewer supervisors willing to take on the burden of training students are only some of the many barriers students currently face in getting involved. Recent results from a survey by the University of Glasgow’s Medical School demonstrated reassuring enthusiasm for a career in clinical research/teaching among a small sample size of 55 students. Commenting on these findings, Professor Iain McInnes, Head of the College of Medical, Veterinary and Life Sciences, said ‘.... supporting clinical academics at all stages of their career is a top priority for our college and this survey shows that the pipeline for the future of academia is in good health indeed!’. On the balance, the need of the hour must now focus on retaining this enthusiasm by investing in opportunities and offering pathways to ensure medical students can actively engage in academia. Several steps including enhancing funding, fostering stronger mentorship and networking opportunities, promoting interdisciplinary collaboration, and recognizing research efforts by medical students can go a long way in pursuing students to consider a rewarding career in clinical academia.

Investigating Students' Problem Solving Achievements, the Modeling Steps reached and Modeler Types in the Process of Mathematical Modeling Activities

The aim of this study is to identify the effect of mathematical modeling activities applied as action plans on the development of students' achievement in solving algebraic verbal problems, as well as to investigate the mathematical modeling competencies they use during these mathematical modeling activities and the modeling steps they reach. Moreover, the types of mathematical modelers that the students demonstrated during this application process were examined in the study. The study was conducted as an action research with a total of 15 7th grade students in rural areas. It was aimed to reveal the mathematical modeling competencies that students achieved during mathematical modeling activities through observations, researcher and student diaries, as well as interviews conducted with students. Content analysis was implemented to analyze the data. During the study, the mathematical modeling competencies demonstrated by the students in each mathematical modeling activity and the mathematical modeling steps they reached were identified. As a result of the study, it was confirmed that students' mathematical modeling competencies were related to competencies such as general mathematical knowledge or verbal comprehension, and it was also revealed that students' mathematical knowledge competence could be examined in more detail. It was also observed that students could achieve competencies through group work and it was found that students' success in solving the verbal algebraic problems generally improved based on their mathematical modeling competencies.

Journalism’s Ethos and the Future of the Field: Student Motivations and Role Conceptions

Investigating the degree motivations and role conceptions of journalism students may shed light on the industry’s trajectory. This study analyzes the motivations and perceptions of journalism students from two U.S. universities. Results show that students were motivated to pursue journalism for a mix of reasons, including civic engagement, a prestigious career, creativity in multimedia and writing, and an independent and nonroutine lifestyle. Respondents suggest that students view journalism’s role as providing political accountability, delivering content that connects with audiences, telling stories, and setting the political agenda.

189 Development of the Youth-Physical Activity Towards Health in Northern Ireland (Y-PATH NI) Study

Abstract Purpose The Youth-Physical Activity Towards Health (Y-PATH) programme is an evidence-based physical literacy intervention, aimed at enhancing provision of physical education (PE). Previous research has demonstrated the effectiveness of Y-PATH at increasing children’s physical activity levels and fundamental movement skills in Ireland. As Northern Ireland (NI) has different curricular provision, this study will consult with key stakeholders (pupils, teachers, parents) to test the acceptability of Y-PATH and adapt intervention content for delivery in NI post-primary schools. Methods The development phase involved reviewing the NI PE curriculum, a cross-sectional online survey with NI pupils (n = 1541, 11-14 years), focus groups (n = 17) with pupils aged 11-16 years, and interviews with parents and teachers (n = 15). In addition, 22 pupils participated in a Youth Advisory Group and were asked to provide feedback on intervention resources and proposed data collection measures for future feasibility testing. Descriptive statistics and chi-square analyses were run for quantitative data. Qualitative data were analysed using thematic analysis, data were summarised, and themes were generated. Results Participants reported wanting to take part in more physical activity with their friends, during school time and to be given a choice of activities in their PE classes. Parents in NI indicated that they thought the Y-PATH programme would be beneficial for children and reported that they would be willing to be involved with the parent component of the intervention, while teachers noted some concerns in relation to the additional workload the intervention might entail. Feedback from the Youth Advisory Group suggested proposed outcome measures were acceptable, with detailed feedback provided on the design and functionality of Y-PATH resources, for example, the student journal. Conclusions The findings from this study suggest that the Y-PATH intervention would be suitable for schools in NI. The adapted Y-PATH NI programme will be tested in a feasibility trial and a process evaluation will determine the fidelity and acceptability of the Y-PATH intervention within the NI setting. These findings will help policymakers and researchers develop interventions that will be effective in increasing physical activity levels amongst youth. Support/Funding Source This study is funded by Northern Ireland Chest Heart and Stroke.

Assessing the reliability of success predictors in English proficiency among journalism students

Assessing the reliability of success predictors in English proficiency among journalism students

Corrigendum to “where are the missing girls? Gender inequality, job precarity, and journalism students’ career choices in China”

Corrigendum to “where are the missing girls? Gender inequality, job precarity, and journalism students’ career choices in China”

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion on Editorial Boards of Medical Student Journals.

Ensuring diversity within the healthcare sector is essential for improving team dynamics and ultimately patient outcomes. Diversity among medical students is fundamental to embody this philosophy. With the demand for diversity in the admissions process gaining traction, the authors expanded this conversation to the editorial boards (EBs) of Medical Student Journals (MSJs). The authors designed a cross-sectional study to evaluate the diversity status of EBs of MSJs under gender, geographic, and socioeconomic parameters using the Journal Diversity Index (JDI). Relevant information regarding the journal characteristics and the editorial board members (EBMs) of systematically screened journals was sequentially extracted along with job roles, which were later categorized into eight categories. Chi-squared test was applied to study the association between gender of the editor and the global distributionof the journal. Out of 22 included journals, 90.9% were published by institutions based in high-income countries (HICs). On regional analysis, none of the journals originated from "South Asia," "Latin America and the Caribbean," and "Middle East and North Africa". Disparity in gender representation of EBMs became more prominent in senior roles. Additionally, 78.8% EBMs belonged to HICs. Regional analysis of EBMs revealed 83% belonging to the Global North. This disparity was seen across all editorial job roles. A greater disparity was seen among editors from the Global South with men comprising 66.4% of the total editors (p<0.001). On JDI, 95.5% journals demonstrated poor diversity. Moreover, 72.7% and 77.3% journals had all members of the EB belonging to the same region and the same country income level respectively. As EBs of MSJs offer opportunities for further advancement, networking, and promotion, a commitment to prioritizing diversity, equity, and inclusion accompanied by development and implementation of actionable plans and allocation of sufficient resources should be given precedence.

Using Göbeklitepe, the Zero Point of History, in Cultural Heritage Education

Cultural heritage education plays a crucial role in sparking curiosity about historical cultural elements, preserving and evolving cultural traditions, strengthening national identity, and cultivating engaged citizens. In light of this, this study aims to determine the educational outcomes of incorporating Göbeklitepe, a historical site, into the cultural heritage education component of the fifth grade Social Studies course. In this research, the most common type of qualitative research, the basic interpretive research approach, was preferred. The study group, comprising 22 fifth-grade students from a middle school, was selected through the use of criterion sampling, case sampling, and purposeful sampling. The data collection tools employed in the study included clay studies, talking object worksheets, student diaries, a Göbeklitepe newspaper, and a self-assessment form. The data were subjected to content analysis and descriptive statistical analysis. The findings of the study indicated that engagement in cultural heritage activities enhanced students' comprehension of the historical development of Göbeklitepe. They acquired knowledge about the historical trajectory of the site and were able to contextualize this process within the broader historical context of Şanlıurfa. In accordance with the nature of history, it was determined that students realized the impossibility of acquiring exhaustive knowledge about Göbeklitepe. In their diaries, students proposed the implementation of further research, excavations, and the utilization of knowledgeable individuals to elucidate the enigma of Göbeklitepe's history. However, it was determined that students encountered challenges in applying the skills of perceiving change and continuity.