Students Of Department Research Articles

Exploring the Digital Maze: Unveiling Information Literacy within Moroccan English Department Students with a Focus on Developing a Research Strategy

This study explores the realm of information literacy amongst Moroccan English department students, unravelling the intricacies of their abilities in developing a research strategy. Getting data from the Standardized Assessment of Information Literacy Skills (SAILS) test, the research scrutinizes the performance of undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral students. The focus on the specific skill set of developing a research strategy sheds light on the students' competencies in areas such as conferring with instructors, identifying research topics, and understanding the role of desired end products in information retrieval. The findings reveal nuanced strengths and weaknesses among students at different academic levels. This exploration not only contributes to the understanding of information literacy within the Moroccan English departments' context but also provides insights for curriculum designers and faculty seeking to enhance students' proficiency in navigating the digital information landscape.

An Analysis of Writing Assignments Through The Critical Thinking Skills in The Sixth Semester of English Department UIN Sjech M. Djamil Djambek Bukittinggi

The purpose of the research was to find out the implementation of the indicators of critical thinking skills in the writing assignments of sixth-semester students in the English department. This analysis involved an in-depth understanding of writing structure, language choices, and students' ability to formulate arguments critically. The research proved useful for increasing knowledge about pedagogical writing and providing an in-depth analysis of students' writing assignments. This research was a quantitative descriptive analysis method research. The population of this research were all of the students in the Sixth semester of English Department UIN Sjech M. Djamil Djambek Bukittinggi year 2022/2023. According to the findings of the study, students showed inadequate critical thinking skills while creating 17 specific sub-indicators with scores below of 50%. It was found that students encountered difficulties when writing a thesis assignment. It means that the majority of students were unable to organize thoughts into thesis writing assignments.

The Impact of Artificial Intelligence on Computational Thinking in Education at University

This study aims to reveal the role of one of the artificial intelligence (AI) techniques, “ChatGPT,” in improving the educational process by following it as a teaching method for the subject of automatic analysis for students of the Chemistry Department and the subject of computer security for students of the Computer Science Department, from the fourth stage at the College of Education for Pure Science (Ibn Al-Haitham), and its impact on their computational thinking to have a good educational environment. The experimental approach was used, and the research samples were chosen intentionally by the research community. Research tools were prepared, which included a scale for CT that included 12 items and the achievement test in both scientific subjects for departments as the second tool. They reached a lot of conclusions. Accordingly, a set of recommendations were proposed.

Enhancing Theatrical Makeup Competency through Project-Based Learning, Tutorial Videos, and Adaptive Learning Styles

The competency of theatrical makeup is indispensable in the digital learning era, however achieving theatrical makeup competency is still facing barriers and challenges. This research aims to analyze variables influencing theatrical makeup competency achievement. A quantitative survey used as a research method and questionnaire used for collecting data. Respondents are 105 students of Makeup and Beauty Department. Data was analyzed using Structural Equation Model-Partial Least Square (SEM-PLS) with Smart PLS 4.0 software. The prerequisite analysis describe that the measurement model is valid and reliable. Study result describe that project-based learning has a positive and significant impact on theatrical makeup competency with the high effect category. Furthermore, tutorial videos exhibit a positive yet insignificant impact on theatrical makeup competency with low-effect category. Additionally, learning style has a positive and significant effect on theatrical makeup competency with the high-effect range. Learning style as mediator variable performs full mediation in both variable correlations. This result provides alternative factors supporting competency achievement.

Enhancing Vocabulary, Dialogue, and Writing Skills in Arabic through Communicative Language Teaching: An Experimental Study

This study aims to test the Communicative Language Teaching (CLT) approach in improving vocabulary memorization, conversation skills, and writing skills for non-native Arabic speakers. The research was conducted among 1st-semester students of the Islamic Primary Education (PGMI) at the Faculty of Education at IAIN Metro Lampung for the 2020/2021 academic year. This quantitative research uses quasi-experimental methods with control classes and experimental classes. Primary data were collected through student tests and interviews with Arabic lecturers, while secondary data were obtained through observation and documentation. The study population included all 1st-semester students of the PGMI Department, with the sample consisting of class B as an experimental group (33 students) and class C as a control group (19 students). Data analysis using the T-Test showed that the communicative approach was quite effective in learning Arabic, indicated by an N-Gain score of > 56% on vocabulary mastery, dialogue skills, and writing Arabic texts. The significant difference between the pre-test and post-test in the control and experimental groups with significance values of 0.000 < 0.005 supported the working hypothesis and rejected the null hypothesis. In conclusion, the communicative approach has proven effective in improving students' speaking skills (vocabulary mastery and dialogue skills) and writing (texts).

Comparison of E-Health Literacy, Digital Health and Physical Activity Levels Of University Students In Different Fields

Background and Purpose: This study aimed to compare the health literacy, e-health literacy, digital health, and physical activity levels of undergraduate students in different departments. Methods: Undergraduate students 307 of whom were studying in the Physiotherapy department (PT), and 228 in the Faculty of Economics and Administrative Sciences (FEAS) participated in the study. Health literacy (HL) (European Health Literacy Scale), e-health literacy (E-Health Literacy Scale), digital literacy (Digital Literacy Scale), and physical activity level (International Physical Activity Questionnaire-Short Form (IPAQ-SF)) were assessed. Scales were applied to the participants electronically via Google Forms. Results: There was no difference between the e-HL, digital, and health literacy levels of both department students(p>0.05). 70.1% of all students did not have enough HL. PT department students' IPAQ-SF total score, severe physical activity, and walking activities were lower than FEAS students(p0.05). 79.6% of all students did not have sufficient physical activity levels (PALs). Conclusions: This study showed that HL and PALs were low in the majority of university students. HL education programs for university students before graduation and awareness studies to develop healthy behavior habits should be included in undergraduate education programs.

NFT 교육 프로그램 개발 및 효과 분석 : 특성화고등학교 디자인과 학생들을 중심으로

NFT 교육 프로그램 개발 및 효과 분석 : 특성화고등학교 디자인과 학생들을 중심으로

The Effectiveness of Speech-Ace Website on Students’ Pronunciation

Effective communication is the core of an EFL program. Therefore, having good pronunciation is crucial to achieve effective communication and to avoid misunderstanding. Speech-Ace is a tool that helps to enhance pronunciation in the form of a website. This study aims to discover the effectiveness of Speech-Ace on English Education Department student's pronunciation. Qualitative approach with case study method was used in this study, the data were gathered through pronunciation tests and interviews. The result showed that there was improvement in student's pronunciation after the implementation of Speech-Ace website. Students were helped by the feedback from the Speech-Ace website in enhancing their pronunciation skills. However, the study's generalizability is limited by the small sample size of 30 students. Further research with a larger and more representative population could strengthen the validity of the findings.

Undergraduate students’ perceptions toward writing Instagram captions in English

Nowadays, young people significantly are writing online productively. In social media, people offer access to more authentic and engaging writing occasions. One social media platform that provides a writing facility is Instagram. Aside from using Instagram just for entertainment, people have started to use Instagram as a learning medium for many courses, including writing skills. This research aims to describe the students’ perceptions of Instagram as a learning medium and writing Instagram captions in English. The methodology of this research was qualitative research. The participants were ten English Education Department students from the 8th semester at a public Islamic university in Medan, North Sumatra, Indonesia. The data were collected through interviews and analyzed in three ways, i.e. data reduction, data display, and conclusion drawing. The study findings demonstrate that the university students perceived that writing Instagram captions in English could improve their skills in English, make them comfortable, practice their writing skills, and give them chances to reach a wider audience. This study concludes with empirical insights into how EFL educators provide best practices for engaging their students with integrating the advancement of social media platforms in their teaching and learning process.

Social media influences the process of vocabulary learning in Kurdish EFL university students

This study aimed to investigate the role of social media in vocabulary development and language acquisition among Kurdish EFL university students. It sought to demonstrate the benefits of using social media to increase vocabulary and acquire new languages while also providing evidence of the significance of social media platforms in this process. A legitimate market research approach was employed to determine the level of language acquisition among English language department students at Halabja University and the role of social media in this context. The quantitative method was used, and a survey questionnaire was designed after getting validity and reliability; 120 participants were selected from Halabja University through Google Forms. The findings suggest that social media is a powerful tool for vocabulary learning among Kurdish EFL university students. However, further research is necessary to explore the specific features of social media that facilitate vocabulary learning and investigate the effectiveness of different social media platforms. Additionally, future studies should consider incorporating qualitative methods to provide a more nuanced understanding of the impact of social media on language acquisition among Kurdish EFL university students.

A Need Analysis on English Teaching Materials for Midwifery Department Students at the Muslim University of Indonesia (UMI)

There are two research objectives in this research, they are to find out the target needs of the Midwifery department at the Muslim University of Indonesia (UMI); and to find out the obstacles faced by the students of midwifery department of Muslim University of Indonesia (UMI) in learning English. The research design is mixed-method research. There was 1 lecturer and 27 students at the Muslim University of Indonesia (UMI) that was taken as the subject of the research. The researcher used a questionnaire as the research instrument. The result of the research revealed that emphasizing midwifery terminology, effective communication skills, and written proficiency, the findings underscore the necessity of adjusted English language education for this group. Challenges identified include difficulties in vocabulary acquisition, comprehension, pronunciation, and confidence in speaking and writing. Addressing these obstacles requires targeted interventions such as refined instructional methods, confidence-building measures, vocabulary-focused interventions, and effective reading strategies. These findings align with the theory's emphasis on understanding learners' needs and implementing tailored solutions to facilitate language acquisition.

Fa'ālῑyat istikhdām 'ard al-suwar fῑ tadrῑs al-mufradāt ladā tullāb qism al i'dād al-lughawῑ bῑ jāmi’ati al- rāyah

this study aims to assess the effectiveness of one visual teaching method, namely the use of picture presentation, among students in the Language Preparation Department at Al-Raya University. This research adopts a field study approach, utilizing a quantitative method with an experimental design involving a single group, including pretest and posttest evaluations. The study's findings indicate that the statistical results of the Wilcoxon test reveal an Asymp.Sig (2-tailed) value of 0.001, which is smaller than <0.05. Consequently, it can be concluded that the hypothesis is accepted, suggesting a difference between the results of vocabulary learning in the pretest and posttest. Additionally, the study reveals that the average standardized progress score is 0.75, implying a high level of standardized progress for the proposed hypothesis. Therefore, it can be inferred that the use of picture presentation as a teaching method has an impact on the results of vocabulary learning among students in the Language Preparation Department at Stiba Al-Râyah, indicating the effectiveness of teaching vocabulary through picture presentation.

Predictors of mentoring relationship quality in a college peer mentoring program: associations with mentors’ and mentees’ perceptions of family relationships

PurposePeer mentoring programs in higher education settings support incoming students in their transition and adaptation to college life. Mentoring program evaluation research primarily focuses on student outcomes and documents mentoring relationship quality (MRQ) as an important component of programs that facilitate change. The current study examines MRQ in a college peer mentoring program and explores its association with mentors’ and mentees’ perceptions of family relationships.Design/methodology/approachThe sample included 629 first-year students (Mage = 18.4 and 54.2% female) and 88 mentors (Mage = 20.6 and 65.9% female). Each mentor was matched with eight to 10 incoming students in the same department. Dyadic data were collected prior to the program (pre-test) and at the end of the fall semester (mid-program) and spring semester (post-test). At pre-test assessment, mentors and mentees rated their family relationships, perceived trust, loyalty, and fairness in their families. At follow-up assessments, mentees reported their MRQ, mentoring duration, and mentoring activities.FindingsA multilevel modeling analysis revealed that mentees’ and mentors’ perceptions of loyalty in their families predicted higher levels of MRQ at the end of the program. However, mentors’ perceived trust in their families was negatively associated with MRQ.Originality/valueThis study adds to the youth mentoring literature by focusing on family-of-origin experiences of both mentors and mentees from a dyadic and relational perspective. These findings have implications for future research and the practice of formal mentoring programs in college settings.

Investigation of midwifery students' opinions on the digital storytelling method in midwifery education and assessment of their digital stories

BackgroundIn today's digitalized world the use of innovative technologies in education systems is very important. In midwifery education, where learning by researching, applying, and experiencing is important, research on the effects of digital storytelling, which involves the use of innovative technology, is limited. AimThe aim of this study was to investigate midwifery students' views on the digital storytelling method in midwifery education and to assess the digital stories they produced. DesignThis is a qualitative descriptive study. ParticipantsThe research was conducted with senior students of the midwifery department of a state university. A total of 26 students participated in in-depth, semi-structured interviews. MethodsInterview data were evaluated using content analysis and the Digital Storytelling Evaluation Scale was used to evaluate the digital stories produced by the students. FindingsStudents' opinions about the digital storytelling method in midwifery education reflected three main themes: “benefits of the digital storytelling method,” “difficulties in preparing digital stories,” and “the place of digital storytelling technique in midwifery education.” At commencement, students did not think that the digital storytelling method would have an effect, but they found this method quite effective. The digital stories prepared by the students were evaluated by the researchers between 28 and 36 points and it was determined that the content of the digital stories was sufficient. ConclusionStudents reported that the digital storytelling method was very effective, encouraged creativity and supported learning through fun activities. However, they also stated that this method was time-consuming and they had difficulties. It is recommended that the use of this innovative teaching method in midwifery education should be expanded and its effect should be evaluated.

An Analysis Student’s Intonation in Reading English Newspaper

Intonation learning is necessary for everybody in variety of purposes and needs. Students still have difficulties in pronouncing the words with right intonation. They were still shy to pronounce the words in English well. They were afraid their friends will laugh them when they pronounce the words. This research come from the research with the aim is to analyze students’ intonation ability by reading a paragraph and to find the difficulties students’ intonation. The subject of this study is third grade English education department by reading a paragraph in newspaper. This study uses a descriptive qualitative method. The data collection method was taken from test and it was recorded. The result was found that students’ rising intonation by reading a paragraph of the third grade English education department was still low score 56.5. The students got difficult in rising intonation and the dominantly wrong when intonated the text. It is concluded that students’ rising intonation by reading a paragraph students of the Third Grade English Education Department was still low.

College peer effects on learning behaviors in synchronous online courses

This study contributes to the growing body of research on peer effects in educational contexts by examining the peer effects on learning behaviors, which are pivotal in understanding how peers impact academic achievements, especially in online education. Drawing upon an administrative dataset and a learning behavior dataset from an online education platform at a Chinese research university in 2020, we employ fixed effects and dynamic models to investigate the peer effects on undergraduates' class absence. Notably, we further consider partially overlapping networks of peers and utilize the class absence of “classmates of classmates” (who are not one's own classmates) as instrumental variables for peers' absence to address potential estimation biases. Our findings reveal significantly positive effects of classmates' class absence on individuals' both full-class and part-class absence in synchronous online courses. Additionally, heterogeneity analyses show that males, freshmen and sophomore students are more susceptible to peer influence and exhibit greater influence on their peers, and peer effects are stronger in subject required courses, courses with larger class sizes, courses with mandatory attendance policies, and among students in the same department or grade level.

Technology-Mediated Task-based Instruction During COVID-19: A Case Study from Higher Education in Morocco

Background: Two interests come together in this article, both from the perspectives of teachers and students from the Department of English Studies at Mohamed First University, Morocco. One is the extent to which Task-Based Learning (TBL) can inform educational technology. The other related issue is the need to capitalise on the interactive connectivity of online learning in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic so as to reconsider the teacher-fronted classes that have long dominated higher education. It is noticed that the sudden shift into online learning has been accompanied by a respective perpetuation of the lecturing style; in-class lecture notes were transferred into PDF documents to be downloaded and memorized by students. background: Two interests come together in this article, both from the perspectives of teachers and students from the department of English Studies at Mohamed First University, Morocco. One is the extent to which Task Based Learning TBL can inform educational technology. The other related issue is the need to capitalize on the interactive connectivity of online learning in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic so as to reconsider the teacher-frontedness that has long dominated higher education. Methods: After reviewing the relevant literature, we carried out a curriculum observation of the university’s e-learning platform, where professors and students of the English department undertook all their instructional and learning activities. In parallel, two questionnaires were administered. One questionnaire was addressed to (18) professors, and the other one targeted (155) students. In their totality, the contents of the questionnaires aim to investigate the participants’ perceptions of the unexpected move to e-learning, including questions of affordability, usability and methodology of presentation and application. The resultant quantitative data were used to test the major hypothesis that online instruction in the present context lacks a methodological framework that organizes the process of presenting and practising the assigned contents on the university’s elearning platform. Results: While results come as a mixture of the encouraging, the discouraging and, occasionally, the puzzling, teacher-centeredness is certainly the unchanged aspect of this online transitioning. With the absence of a methodological framework that informs online instruction, both students and teachers are found to miss the interactive prospects afforded by the existing e-learning platform. Thus, there is an imperative to reconsider the lecturing style and teacher-centredness in post-pandemic higher education in Morocco. Conclusion: Technology-mediated TBL methodology is proposed as a working alternative to the lecturing style dominant in the e-learning platform in the case under research and in similar universities elsewhere. conclusion: Technology-mediated TBL methodology is proposed as a working alternative to the lecturing style in e-learning platforms in the case under research and in similar universities elsewhere.

A study comparing the flip classroom approach to the conventional classroom approach among undergraduate dental students in Oral Surgery department at Liaquat College of Medicine and Dentistry

Objective: The aim of the study was to assess the possibility of introducing a flipped classroom approach in our department and to compare undergraduate dental student's exposure to the flipped classroom approach to conventional classroom approach. Methodology: An interventional study spanning from 2022 to 2023 with a sample size of 150 undergraduate dental students utilized a simple randomized sampling technique. Participants were categorized into two groups: Group A and Group B. Inclusion criteria mandated that all undergraduate dental students with internet access could watch videos and access teaching resources before class. However, students who missed classes during the flipped activity were excluded from the study. Pre-validated organized feedback was collected using 5-point Likert scale questionnaires from undergraduate dental students. Results: The results of the paired t-test indicate that, for both groups, the flippedclassroom approach is statistically significant (P < 0.05) compared to the conventional classroom approach. According to student input, the flipped approach is more engaging and sparks interest in the subject matter, but faculty feedback indicates that it takes more staff, time, and resources. Conclusion: When compared to the typical passive teaching-learning approach, the flipped classroom approach is an active intervention that improves both the teachinglearning outcome and students overall academic performance.

The Effectiveness of Direct Instruction Model in Teaching Solfeggio for Beginners

The background of this study was rooting down from the students music learning circumstances, of which they have low skill and knowledge of solfeggio, low ability of transferring solfeggio automatically into a new context although they have learned it, unavailability of learning material, syllabus, and lesson plan, standardized method and media of learning. Based on the problems stated above, it is very important to design a research dealing with learning solfeggio which lasting and producing a complete, practical, reliable and valid curricula of solfeggio. The basis model of development is using ADDIE theory. This research belongs to R & D research. The subject of the research is the students of art and music department, FBS Padang State University. The instrumentation of data gathering was using interview, questionnaire, tryout, performance-test. To analyze the raw data to see the level of reliability and practicality the researcher used the formula of Rho Spearman Brown, and the result is that r-obtain 1.2 exceeds r-table within significance level of 95% (0.05) it is 0.349 or by (0,01) it is 0.449. To prove the effectiveness of the product of this research ( the model of learning solfeggio ), the writer distinguish the data of pre-test to post-test by accumulating the scores the students obtained by using match t-test, and the result is that t-obtain 9.311 exceeds t-table 1.697. It means that, the model of learning solfeggio as the product of this research is much more effective significantly since the result of the match t-test is so high exceeding the number of the t-tab. It can be concluded that this model is very useful for the lecturers and the students as well in learning solfeggio at the music department of FBS Padang State University.

The effect of motivation on self-efficacy of English department students with mediational effects of learning styles and learning strategies

This study aims to investigate the effect of motivation on self-efficacy among English department students with the mediating roles of learning styles and learning strategies. A 5-point Likert scale questionnaire has been adopted from the Attitude/Motivation Test Battery (AMTB), the Strategy Inventory for Language Learning (SILL) Version 7.0, the Perceptual Learning Style Preference Questionnaire (PLSPQ) and the Academic Self-Efficacy Scales were employed, and 109 students(N=109) took part in the current study. The sampling procedure adopted is voluntary sampling. The questionnaire showed excellent alpha Cronbach's reliability and KMO validity. The regression and mediation analysis conducted on the collected data show a statistically significant positive impact of motivation on self-efficacy through a meditation of learning styles and learning strategies. Therefore, it is highly recommended for students, teachers, and administrators to focus on motivation to increase self-efficacy.