Student Interviews Research Articles

Historical Learning through Independent Strategies using LMS in the Merdeka Curriculum

This study aims to describe the process of learning history using independent learning strategies through the media learning management system in the Merdeka Curriculum. This research was conducted qualitatively by taking the background of research at SMA 1 Ceper and SMA N 1 Cawas. Research data obtained from observations of media implementation, student interviews, documentation, and audiovisual materials are then described descriptively. The research results show that first, students can perform independent learning through MERRDEKA learning activities with synchronous and asynchronous modes. So, learning history using self-learning strategies is appropriate when combined with LMS technology. Broadly speaking, this technology helps students to carry out independent activities such as finding information, processing, and disseminating in digital form. Students with independent behavior can be seen from the ability of students to formulate learning strategies, carry out management, and evaluate their achievements. However, the role of teachers is still needed, especially in providing views to students for problems they cannot solve independently. Both LMS have a role in learning strategies to help implement learning programs with the availability of various learning resources that have been systematically compiled.

Analyzing the associations between motivation and academic performance via the mediator variables of specific mathematic cognitive learning strategies in different subject domains of higher education

BackgroundThere are different teaching methods and learning content in the academic field of mathematics between school and university. Many students fail in their studies when the proportion of mathematics is high. Additionally, dropout rates, due to mathematical performance, are high. However, there are different strategies used to improve mathematical skills. Based on the process model of self-regulated learning, an analysis of the association between motivational aspects in the pre-action phase as well as seven special cognitive learning strategies for mathematics in the action phase was conducted. The variables were compared with student performance. The study drew on data from 548 retrospective interviews of cooperative students, using a cross-sectional research design.ResultsThe analysis via structural equation modeling shows a direct association between motivational aspects, such as academic self-concept and curiosity, and the seven learning strategies in mathematics. Furthermore, there is a direct effect of academic self-concept on performance. However, the learning strategy of practicing was the only variable with associations to performance. Additionally, the indirect effect of curiosity on performance via practicing is analyzed.ConclusionIt can be seen, that curiosity on its own is not enough to ensure a good level of performance in mathematics. The findings suggest student learning strategies focusing on harnessing their curiosity and on practicing. A high academic self-concept is also relevant to the performance level achieved. Lecturers should create a learning environment to support such student behavior.

The implied peer: thesis writers’ feedback activities and experiences in group supervision

ABSTRACT Due to growing pressures on universities, many master’s degree students are offered all or part of their thesis supervision in groups involving core feedback skills and engagement. Given that not all graduate students understand or are comfortable with the academic discourse and strategies for formative feedback engagement, the institutions cannot take group supervision for granted. This paper explores how 36 master’s thesis writers perform and experience different feedback activities in the role of peers during group supervision at two faculties at the University of Copenhagen. To examine what it ‘ideally’ means to ‘do’ feedback in group supervision, questionnaires were filled out at three selected points in the thesis-writing process, followed by 10 student interviews. The findings of the qualitative case study show that individual thesis writers engage more actively in feedback activities than do pairs/trios. The students also seem to be influenced by the type of supervision offered by the institution. Furthermore, mutual expectations of ‘help’ seem to underlie and influence student experiences and the group supervision outcome of the thesis-writing process. A new, complex student role – ‘the implied peer’ – is argued to be at play during group supervision. In conclusion, supervisors and institutions should make the peer role of thesis writers in group supervision more explicit. Vital feedback skills, however, must be trained and integrated in teaching long before students become thesis writers.

The Promotion of Microteaching Practicum to Enhance Thai-Teaching Major Students’ Readiness in Organizing Instruction During the Spread of COVID-19 Virus Situation

This research was aimed at: 1) enhancing practice of microteaching for Thai-teaching major students to assure their readiness in organizing instruction during the spread of COVID-19 virus situation, and, 2) providing guideline for carrying out microteaching for students majoring Thai teaching to assure their readiness in organizing instruction in the midst of the spread of COVID-19 virus situation. This research had utilized qualitative research methodology for the study. The sample subject used were selectively selected from Thai-teaching major 4th year undergraduate students (61 code number) who had registered in the course 100488 MICRO TEACHING PRACTICE, in 2nd semester, 2021 academic year, totaling 8 subjects. The research instruments included 1) plans and schedule for instructional organization on microteaching, 2) worksheet for organizing microteaching learning plans, 3) form for recording the instructional preparation for each skill, 4) self-assessment form, 5) student’s feedback form, 6) teaching observation form, 7) post-instruction reflection form, 8) group discussion, 9) individual student interview, and, 10) reflection form to be responded by students at the end of the course. The qualitative data were analyzed via content analysis on the findings obtained from observation, interviews, focus group discussion, student’s instructional practice and their performance outcomes.
 
 Outcomes of the research are as follows. Firstly, actions to help enable students could come in form of: 1) enhancing new knowledge and learning experience, 2) comparing what occurring to the students between pre-instruction and post-instruction to see if and how students changed, improved, developed, themselves, 3) promoting microteaching practicum to enable students to train themselves on communication skills, skill in constructing instructional media, teaching skills, and thinking skills, and, 4) As the results of utilizing microteaching practicum, students had gained knowledge and readiness in carrying out online instruction. Secondly, the researcher had proposed the guideline called “9 pinciples for facilitating microteaching practice for Thai-teaching major students to gain readiness in organizing instruction in the spread of COVID-19 virus situation.”

PENGEMBANGAN PERANGKAT PEMBELAJARAN MATEMATIKA BERBASIS PENDEKATAN GUIDED NOTE TAKING

This study aims to develop lesson plans and handouts based on Guided Note Taking on Algebraic Operations material. This type of research is development research with a 4-D model proposed by S. Thiagarajaan (1974) which consists of four stages of development, namely definition, design, development and dissemination. The define stage consists of: a) educator analysis b) student analysis c) concept analysis d) curriculum/syllabus analysis and learning objectives. The design phase consists of: a) device design b) instrument design and validation of learning device assessment instruments. The develop stage consists of: a) validity stage b) practicality stage. The results of this study indicate that based on the assessment of 5 validators, the learning tool, namely the RPP developed, meets the criteria of being very valid with an average of 90% and the Handout meets the criteria of "very valid" with an average of 88%. Based on the results of filling out practicality questionnaires for educators, student response questionnaires and interviews with students, it shows that the Handout developed is very practical to use in learning mathematics in algebraic operations with an average of 90% by educators and 92% by students. Thus, it can be concluded that this research produces a mathematics learning device based on the Guided Note Taking approach with very valid and practical criteria.

EFL STUDENTS’ PERCEPTIONS AND PRACTICES ON LEARNING STRATEGIES TOWARDS ESP FOR TOURISM AT SCHOOL OF SOCIAL SCIENCES AND HUMANITIES, CAN THO UNIVERSITY, VIETNAM

<p>Learning strategies are determined as an effective approach to learning ESP. To implement more useful learning strategies, it is essential to understand the extent of practice toward learning strategies. The study focused on six (6) learning strategies, including (1) Memorization, (2) Cognitive, (3) Metacognitive, (4) Compensation, (5) Affective, and (6) Social, which were applied in four English skills belonging to English for Tourism courses. A hundred-item questionnaire was administered to investigate the perception and practice of learning strategies and interviews for students and teachers were employed to examine students’ practice of their involvement in learning strategies activities and discover teachers’ observations of students’ practice in their class. The study sample consists of 70 EFL (English as a foreign language) students who have taken the three courses of English for Tourism 1, 2, and 3 in their curriculum. The findings revealed that students had a positive attitude to a significant extent and students had positive perception toward their learning strategies performances. There found a medium correlation between the extent of perception impacts on students' practice that points out two hypotheses: (1) The higher the student's perception, the higher the extent of practice; (2) Students have good perception but the extent of practice does not depend on their perception. The findings may contribute to the discipline of ESP (English for Specific Purposes) since they not only help students understand the significance of learning strategies in learning ESP but also help ESP teachers understand students’ perceptions, from which teachers can generate more effective and appropriate learning strategies in classes for enhancing students’ productivity in learning ESP for Tourism.</p><p> </p><p><strong> Article visualizations:</strong></p><p><img src="/-counters-/soc/0009/a.php" alt="Hit counter" /></p>

Socioscientific Issues and COVID-19: Responding to Curriculum Reform through Action Research

This collaborative action research project documents the exploration and student learning outcomes of COVID-19 socioscientific issue-based lessons. Analysis of student interviews, surveys, and work, combined with classroom observations, revealed that COVID-19 socioscientific issue-based lessons improved students’ conceptual understanding of the science behind pandemic control measures, increased their feelings of personal responsibility in responding to COVID-19, and broadened their perspectives on the impacts of COVID-19 on diverse populations. The framework used to design the lesson series—Three Visions of Scientific Literacy—facilitated the authors' response to curriculum reform. Future use of the framework and implications for socioscientific issue-based teaching are discussed.

Motivation as an Axiological Factor in Learning Chinese.

Motivation and a positive attitude play a decisive role in learning any foreign language. This study aims to investigate the motivation behind learning Chinese language in Central Asia and Russia and to identify the main problems related to mastering this language in those countries. The study draws on an anonymous questionnaire survey involving students and multiple oral interviews with Chinese language learners and teachers. The information was collected and analyzed manually by the researchers. The resulting statistical data was generated in Microsoft Excel and then presented as charts and tables. Through a student survey and teacher interviews, the study identified the long-term and short-term motivators for learning Chinese language, namely study (5%), cultural interest (7%), friendship (15%), cross-border communication (20%), travel intentions (25%), and greater employment opportunities (28%). The most common reason for learning the language was a desire to work in China (28%), and the least popular one was to study there (5%). Teachers defined motivation as a major challenge in teaching Chinese language (79%). According to teachers, learners with low motivation and unmotivated individuals are hardly responding to what happens in the classroom. The results of the study may be used as a platform for further research in education, teaching, psychology and linguistics.

Role of Social Media in Developing English Language Skills: Writing in Context

The present research is propelled to utilize indistinguishable social media as an innovative and creative tool for language learning as Darekshan and Aliabbasi, (2015) state, “Social network platforms are mentioned as innovative and creative ways to learn English as a second language” (p.1092). The research aims to assess, investigate, and rationalize the role of social media in developing writing skills. It analyses participants’ opinions on the use of social media in language learning. As part of the methodology, the research uses a triangulation: a survey questionnaire, a semi-structured interview (for students), and a WhatsApp messages thread (for students). The study offers recommendations to integrate social media as a formal tool in classroom teaching.

Efektivitas Pembelajaran Daring (online) terhadap Pembentukan Karakter Disiplin Siswa Kelas XI DKV. 1 SMKN 7 Bone

This research is a qualitative research with a qualitative descriptive method. The data collection techniques used were observation, interview and documentation techniques with the research subjects being Civics teachers and four class XI DKV students. To find out the effectiveness of online learning for class XI DKV students in the even semester of 2022/2023, it can be said that online learning is less effective because from the data obtained from teacher and student interviews, the application system for online learning using online media, namely the WhatsApp and Google form applications still exists some students have difficulty accessing learning applications due to several obstacles that occur but also some students and teachers have been greatly assisted in the online learning process.

Analyzing Students' Learning Obstacles on Distance Material in Three Dimensional

This study was intended to identify learning obstacles faced by students on the distance between two points and the distance between point-to-line materials. The data in this study was obtained through a test, interview, and documentation of students who have learned the materials. The research method used was the qualitative method with a case study approach. This study involved 33 students of class XII and a teacher as a participant. Learning obstacles found in this study were ontogenical, didactical, and epistemological obstacles. The ontogenical obstacles were the students' lack of basic geometry ability and counting operations of the square root which caused the students to make mistakes in applying the Pythagoras formula, determining the position of perpendicular lines, as well as completing arithmetic operations of the square root. The didactical obstacle was the fact that students were only emphasized on using a quick formula to solve three-dimensional problems. This fact resulted in the uncompleted concept received by students. Consequently, the students forget the proper procedure for solving the problems easily, and they tend to make mistakes in applying the quick formula. The epistemological obstacle was the lack of students' comprehension of a concept to determine the distance between a point to a line if the triangle which is formed is not a right triangle. This lack of comprehension caused the students can’t solve a mathematics problem. The implication of this study is learning materials used by students should be arranged based on students' needs which consider the analysis of learning obstacles so that the learning objectives can be achieved

‘One day I will make it to university’: Students from Refugee Backgrounds in University Pathway Programs

Australian universities have received an increasing number of students from refugee backgrounds (SfRBs) over the last few decades. However, programs adapted for the successful transition of this cohort remain relatively scarce. Therefore, there is a critical need for programs and strategies supporting SfRBs meaningful participation and success in their studies. This empirical paper reports on a project conducted at UniSA College. The research explores cultural and learning experiences of SfRBs in a university pathway program. This paper utilises data from a student survey, focus group, and interviews conducted with Peer Support Officers to explore students' aspirations, challenges they face and recommendations for the university and the enabling pathway program. The findings highlight that despite aspiring to obtain university qualifications, SfRBs encounter serious barriers including challenges associated with English language proficiency, as well as with navigating university and academic culture, managing family and work commitments whilst facing social exclusion and racism. For successful engagement of SfRBs education institutions need an all-encompassing approach consisting of culturally responsive efforts and peer-led support systems for students.

KECERDASAN EKOLOGIS SISWA SEKOLAH DASAR MELALUI MODEL PEMBELAJARAN PROBLEM BASED LEARNING (PBL) PADA PEMBELAJARAN TEMATIK

Ecological intelligence is very important for elementary school students to have as a provision to be able to utilize nature for their survival today and in the future. Elementary school teachers play an important role in instilling ecological intelligence in students through the application of appropriate and contextual learning models. One of the appropriate learning models is the problem-based learning model. This study aims to (1) describe the application of the Problem Based Learning (PBL) learning model to increase students' ecological intelligence. (2) describe the improvement of students' ecological intelligence with the application of the Problem Based Learning (PBL) learning model in thematic learning. (3) describe students' responses to the application of the Problem Based Learning (PBL) learning model. This research uses a quantitative approach with a form of classroom action research (PTK). The subjects of this study were fifth grade students at SD Negeri Keberak, Belimbing Hulu District, Melawi Regency, totaling 23 people. The data collection tools used consisted of test questions, teacher observation sheets, student observation sheets, as well as teacher interview sheets and student interview sheets. The data analysis technique used was descriptive qualitative analysis and descriptive statistics. Descriptive statistical analysis is used to analyze quantitative data, while qualitative descriptive analysis is used to analyze qualitative data. The results of this study showed that: (1) cycle I student activity with an average of 66.5% (good category) and cycle II of 96.5% (very good category). (2) the percentage of classical completeness of ecological intelligence in cycle I was 73.91% (good category) the percentage of classical completeness in cycle II was 95.65% (very good category). The conclusion of this study is that the increase in ecological intelligence of students in thematic learning increases with the use of problem-based learning models.

Penerapan Media Pembelajaran 2 Dimensi Berbasis Montessori Untuk Meningkatkan Hasil Belajar Mata Pelajaran IPA Kelas 3 Di SDN Kalisalam 1 Kabupaten Probolinggo

Based on the results of the research data, it shows that the learning activities of students in class 3 at the beginning of the meeting can be categorized as low and the teaching materials used by class 3 teachers are very conventional, less effective and the teacher still uses lecture, discussion and assignment methods. based on some of the problems that occurred in the research, the researchers decided to make observations at Kalisalam 1 Elementary School regarding the Application of Montessori-based 2-dimensional learning media with the aim of knowing how Montessori-based 2-dimensional learning media can improve learning outcomes in science learning in class 3 students of Kalisalam Elementary School 1 Probolinggo Regency. The type of research used was Classroom Action Research (CAR) with the subjects in this study being grade 3 students at SDN Kalisalam 1, Probolinggo Regency, consisting of 28 students, namely 10 male students and 18 female students. The data collected in this study were student activities, student learning outcomes, observation, interview, test, and documentation during learning activities. Data analysis used by researchers is descriptive qualitative, namely data obtained from an analysis of student activities during teaching and learning activities and comparing student learning outcomes in the initial conditions before improvement with learning outcomes obtained after taking action in the first cycle. Based on the details of the results of the implementation of the action as much as 2 cycles in science learning. It can be concluded that learning science on the subject of weather, climate, season and its influence on the lives of living things using 2-dimensional montessori-based learning media can improve learning outcomes with mastery learning by 79.00% in cycle 2 where this figure is very significant when compared to the level of learning completeness in cycle 2. 1 which is 66.6%.

Learner Uptake with Automated Feedback and Teacher Feedback in an Online EFL Writing Context

The Automated Writing Evaluation (AWE) system has garnered growing attention in recent years. It is a powerful complement to traditional teacher feedback. Drawing on the data collected from student written texts, AWE feedback, teacher feedback and student interviews in a Chinese university, this study aims to investigates the impact of man-machine feedback on the practice of teaching English writing in an online English as a foreign language (EFL) context as well as students’ engagement with it. The results show that compared with teacher, AWE provides more feedback items and focuses on surface-level such as vocabulary, mechanics and grammar, while teacher pays attention to both surface-level and meaning-level, including organization, content, coherence, etc. Although there is not much difference in the uptake rate between teacher feedback and AWE feedback, the uptake rate of meaning-level feedback is much higher than surface-level feedback. Furthermore, students believe that uptake rate is influenced by various factors such as English competence, feedback quality, score, available time, personal preference, motivation, interest in English learning, and so on. Additionally, students deem that the combination of AWE feedback and teacher feedback has a positive impact on stimulating their writing enthusiasm and improving their writing abilities.

Dyskurs o wizualności w epoce cyfrowej

Introduction: The widespread availability of mobile technologies has resulted in changes in interpersonal communication in favor of a significant increase in visual communication. The growing role of the visual representation in communication processes gives rise to, e.g. questions: about the assessment of its effectiveness in comparison with the verbal message, about the chances of intercultural understanding beyond the language, as well as about the effects of language marginalization for the development of culture, in particular language culture. The text below is a voice in the discussion on the contemporary meaning of visuality and raises issues that are important especially for educators. Research Aim: The subject of consideration is to indicate various contexts related to visuality, with particular emphasis on the understanding of graphic messages in education. The aim of the undertaken research was to check the thesis whether a work of painterly art can be a plane of common meanings. In a broader perspective, we ask whether verbal and visual communication can be treated alternatively. Method: The methods used for the research are: semiotic analysis of the “open work” and discourse analysis. Results: In addition to individual semiotic analyzes of student interviews, tables of differences and similarities were developed. The semantic and discursive analyzes show the similarities and differences in the perception of images by the surveyed female students, as well as the discourses that arose in the course of visual communication through images. Conclusion: Based on the individual and semantic analysis of student interviews, it can be concluded that both the signs in the images and the meanings created by the respondents are a kind of communication carriers. Visual discourses of images become a platform on the basis of which communication and understanding between the subjects is possible.

Entrustment decision-making in genetic counseling supervision: Exploring supervisor and student perspectives to enhance training practices.

Entrustment decisions are an essential part of genetic counseling supervision and have the potential to influence a student's progression toward autonomy. However, there is often uncertainty among supervisors regarding how and when to make these decisions and very few studies have examined the impact of these decisions on students. This study utilized a mixed methods approach including surveys of genetic counseling supervisors (n = 76) and students (n = 86) as well as qualitative interviews with genetic counseling supervisors (n = 20) and students (n = 20) that explored factors that influence the entrustment decisions of genetic counseling supervisors and their effect on genetic counseling students. Genetic counseling supervisors and students were recruited from various organizations across the United States and Canada and represented a range of geographic regions, hospital systems, and genetic counseling programs. A hybrid process of deductive and inductive coding and thematic analysis was used to evaluate and interpret transcripts from the supervisor and student interviews. All participants identified advantages of increased autonomy during training. However, many supervisors reported low entrustment, seldom allowing students to complete unsupervised sessions or supervised cases without interruption. Entrustment decisions were heavily influenced by student ability and confidence, as well as patient feedback. Students emphasized the negative impact of decreased entrustment on their confidence and described clear benefits to increased autonomy before, during, and after the genetic counseling appointment. Supervisors identified various barriers to entrustment pertaining to the student, clinical setting, and the patient, whereas students more often emphasized barriers pertaining to themselves. Our results highlight a tension between the clear advantages of increased entrustment and autonomy and various barriers to the provision of these opportunities. Additionally, our data suggest several ways to enhance the supervisor-student relationship and promote additional learning opportunities to support student-centered supervision.

English-Medium Instruction in Higher Education in Uzbekistan: Views on Effectiveness, Career Prospects and Challenges

Several higher educational institutions (HEI) have launched English-Medium programs in order to recruit foreign students and increase graduate qualification for better employability. The present study reports on the results of an online survey and semi-structured interviews of administrators, instructors and students towards the use of English as a medium of instruction in tertiary level in Uzbekistan, where Uzbek is the native language of the students and the pedagogical staff. The sample of the study consisted of 34 participants: 13 instructors, 15 students and 6 administrators at the universities of Uzbekistan. The results of the questionnaire and interviews show that implementing an EMI approach would attribute responsibility on the teaching staff and require very carefully designed curricula. The findings also suggest that EMI courses improve English proficiency, contribute to instructors’ professional development, career, and income and enhance students’ interaction with their international fellows. Such recommendations as motivating students, making classes more interesting and comfortable are made by both instructors and students pointing to the fact that English proficiency is crucial to the learning success of professional knowledge. EMI courses offer great opportunities to both students and instructors.

Independence of Deaf Students Through Mesatue Method Using Cartoon Media In Hindu Religious Learning

Deaf children face problems with independence. The attitude of independence has a very positive impact on their daily lives. This study aims to analyze the cartoon media mesatue method in the Hindu religious confidence of students with disabilities. This type of research is development. The research method of developing media uses the 4D model, including the define, design, development, and dissemination stages according to the characteristics of students with hearing impairments. The data collection used is the observation method, with the instrument aspects of student independence, interviews, and in-depth documentation. The analysis in this study uses a qualitative descriptive method that focuses on how to increase the independence of deaf students in learning Hinduism. This research was conducted with an initial evaluation before using cartoon media and a final evaluation after watching Hindu religious education. The research for the deaf category showed that the introduction of Hindu religious values by the mesatue method with cartoon media reached 72% for the elementary level, the junior high school increased by 58%, and high school by 97% with a total of 16 students. Interactive image displays can accommodate deaf students. It was concluded that the mesatue method with cartoon media could increase student independence according to the indicators formulated in the learning objectives.

MANAJEMEN SUMBER DAYA MANUSIA MELALUI PEMBIASAAN TADARUS AL-QUR’AN PADA SETIAP AWAL PEMBELAJARAN DALAM PERSPEKTIF PENDIDIKAN KARAKTER

Islamic learning in emphasizing the formation of character in each individual is the mission of the chosen human messenger ordered by God to improve human behavior. The purpose of this study was to find out the results of tadarus habituation (reading, studying, and understanding) of the Al-Qur’an for students which were carried out at the beginning of class learning. Is this habit also carried out at home? The method used in this study is a type of qualitative exploration. The source of the data is the results of student interviews regarding the habit of reciting the Koran applied in class, and whether it is also used at home. The results showed that many students did not practice reading the Koran as a habit in class when they were going to do learning. The value of character education in the habit of reading the Koran includes religious values, discipline, independence, communication, peace-loving, fondness of reading, and responsibility. These values function as the management of human resources in the framework of forming cultured human beings with a national character.