Elementary Education Students Research Articles

UTILIZATION OF SCHOOLOGY: ITS RELATIONSHIP TO SELF-ASSESSMENT OF FIRST YEAR BEED STUDENTS

Central to this research is the utilization of Schoology as a learning modality and its relationship to self-assessment. This study employed the descriptive-correlational research design to determine the nature and magnitude by which these variables are related to each other. It included as respondents thirty first-year Bachelor of Elementary Education students who were enrolled in Notre Dame of Midsayap College during the second semester of Academic Year 2021-2022. Findings of the study revealed that the respondents had always utilized the learning management system (LMS) for uploading and notification, and monitoring and evaluation, and had oftentimes utilized it for activities and submission. However, they had only occasionally utilized it for the timely submission of their tasks. Meanwhile, the respondents were very good in performing their reflection papers, taking multiple choice types of exams and engaging in class discussions. Nevertheless, they were merely fair in doing poem/song compositions. Results bared that there is a moderately strong direct relationship between utilization of Schoology and self-assessment, and that relationship is highly significant, signifying that the LMS via Schoology had promoted effective learning among the respondents.<p> </p><p><strong> Article visualizations:</strong></p><p><img src="/-counters-/edu_01/0597/a.php" alt="Hit counter" /></p>

Development Writing Text Module Based on Project Based Learning Through Exploring Local Wisdom of Kediri Residency for Elementary School Teacher Education’s Students

Writing is the way to express the idea according to the author knowledge, By writing, students can exercise their writing ability according to their interest in educational themes but Pre eliminary research on elementary school teacher education student in a university of Kediri show that students in the Language Studies course have obstacles in understanding various text materials like difficulty mentioning the variety of texts and difficulty identifying the structure of each variety of text.The purpose of developing the various type of text module is first to describe the module development procedure based on the ADDIE development model, second to describe the validity of the module based on the assessment of Indonesian language experts, and third to find out whether the module is practical for use by elementary school teacher education program students. The development method uses the ADDIE model, the research subjects are elementary school teacher education students at the University in Kediri class of 2020. The data analysis technique used is descriptive quantitative to describe the data in the form of questionnaire scores of validity and practicality, and descriptive qualitative to describe the data in the form of suggestions and comments and observations during the implementation process. The results showed that the module developed was declared very valid by Indonesian language experts with a score of 95.6% and was stated to be very practical according to the results of the practicality questionnaire distributed to students with a score of 86.7%.

THE RELATIONSHIP OF SELF-CONCEPT AND LOGICAL THINKING PATTERNS WITH DIGITAL LITERACY ABILITY

This study discusses the relationship between self-concept, logical thinking patterns, and digital literacy ability. The research respondents were elementary school teacher education students at the Se University of West Java from initial to final levels without distinguishing gender. Respondents were selected randomly using the proportional random sampling technique. The research data was obtained through a questionnaire on a scale of 0-1 for logical thinking patterns and 1-5 for self-concept and digital literacy ability. The results of this study indicate: that first, there is a positive relationship between self-concept and digital literacy ability of 0.563. Second, a positive relationship exists between logical thinking patterns and digital literacy ability of 0.234. Third, a positive relationship exists between self-concept and logical thinking patterns and digital literacy ability of 0.595. This study put forward some suggestions as follows: (1) prospective teacher students can develop self-concept by focusing on themselves, loving themselves, being responsible, having goals, and being able to interact with the social environment to improve digital literacy ability, (2 ) student teacher candidates must have logical thinking patterns by continuing to train themselves through being able to think with logical rules, be able to determine valid conclusions, think systematically in digital literacy ability, (3) prospective teacher students must be able to control self-concept and logical thinking patterns to improve digital literacy ability as a support in the learning process and for improving academic achievement.

Relationship between knowledge of energy concepts, lifestyle and personal norms with energy saving behavior

The main objective of this study is to present the relationship between knowledge of energy concepts, lifestyle and personal norms with energy-saving behavior in elementary school teacher education students in Banten Province, Indonesia. The method opposed is quantitative research and correlational method with a sample of 447 students of Muhammadiyah University of Jakarta Elementary School Teacher Education Study Program, Indonesia. The validation results show that the relationship between knowledge of energy-saving concepts and energy-saving behavior shows a high significance value and the relationship between lifestyle and energy-saving behavior shows a high significance value. Furthermore, the relationship between personal norms and energy-saving behavior shows a high significance value. Finally, the relationship between knowledge of energy concepts, lifestyle and personal norms together with energy-saving behavior shows a high significance value. The relationship between knowledge of energy-saving concepts, lifestyle and personal norms either partially or jointly has a high significance value with energy-saving behavior. For further research, we recommend examining other variables that can relate or influence the formation of wise behavior towards the environment such as gender and environmental sensitivity.

The Challenges of Modular Learning in the Wake of COVID-19: A Digital Divide in the Philippine Countryside Revealed

The coronavirus pandemic (COVID-19) is a global health crisis that has affected educational systems worldwide. North Eastern Mindanao State University (NEMSU), a typical countryside academic institution in the Southern Philippines, did not escape this dilemma. The advent of remote learning to continue the students’ learning process has caused difficulties for both the students and the educational institutions. Thus, we conducted this study to assess the students’ level of submission of assigned tasks from printed remote learning modular materials under the College of Teacher Education of NEMSU. We evaluated whether the distance of students’ residences to the campus or the nearest online learning facilities affects the level of modular task retrievals. We also determined the current situation, challenges, and struggles of the students with remote learning. Our results showed that out of 392 printed learning modules sent to Bachelor of Elementary Education (BEED) students, 299 or 76% were retrieved. There were also 292 Bachelor of Secondary Education (BSED) students who received the learning modules, and 237, or 81%, complied with their tasks. We found that 68% of the total number of students reside within a <30 km radius, while 32% were within a 30–40 km radius. We also found that the distance of their residences from the NEMSU campus slightly affected the percentage of modular learning material retrievals for both the BEED and BSED students, with R2 = 0.38 and R2 = 0.07, respectively. Nonstructured interview results showed that most students were constrained by many challenges and struggles in complying with the tasks. These include internet connectivity problems, inadequate learning resources, difficulty understanding the module contents and assessment instructions, overloaded remote learning tasks, poor learning environment, and mental health problems. This study also revealed that the country’s digital divide became more apparent as we navigated this new mode of the remote learning system.

Building bridges between science and society: new approaches to increase public understanding of Nuclear Technology / Construção de pontes entre ciência e sociedade: novas abordagens para aumentar a compreensão pública da Tecnologia Nuclear

There is still great misinformation about the beneficial uses of radiation and the issue divides public opinion in Brazil and worldwide. Education and communication are crucial to increase public knowledge and understanding of the benefits of nuclear technology. Therefore, this paper presents two initiatives to reach teachers and students throughout Brazil, educating educators, combating misinformation and encouraging scientific and technological research. Taking advantage of the growing impact of Internet, the web-based educational project RadioAtividades (RadioActivities) aims the dissemination of nuclear technology contents for teachers and students of Elementary and Secondary Education. The content includes curiosities, interactive exercises and short courses that comprise the various aspects of the beneficial applications of nuclear technology. Furthermore, the website offers pedagogical support for teachers to enhance educators understanding of Nuclear Technology issues. The Nuclear Energy Museum of Federal University of Pernambuco is an educational initiative to teach nuclear energy applications in medicine, industry, agriculture and electric power generation. Moreover, the museum offers an interactive space that invites teachers and students to learn and search through exhibitions, interactive experiments, courses and participation in science fairs. Making use of modern educational concepts, the museum aims to improve public understanding of nuclear science, demystifying paradigms and prejudices and encouraging the development of critical thinking. These educational initiatives aim to provide trustworthy information, reaching children and teenagers, as well as their parents and teachers, who are most often unaware of the matter. Both projects have been carefully monitored, collecting important reference data about visitors’ profile, suggesting new possibilities to approach society to nuclear technology.

MATHEMATICS LEARNING STRATEGY BOOK ON PEDAGOGICAL CONTENT KNOWLEDGE FOR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL PRE-SERVICE TEACHERS

The goal of this study is to describe the impact of a mathematics learning strategy book on elementary school pre-service teacher' pedagogical content knowledge. The research method used is experimental research with poor experimental methods. A one-group pretest-posttest design was used. This study's sample size is 94 pre-service teachers or elementary school teacher education students. Tests and assessment sheets are data collection instruments for measuring PCK. The test is used to determine PK and CK levels. The Quizizz application is used to administer the test, which is in the form of multiple choice questions. PCK is measured using a score sheet. The data is analyzed using descriptive statistics and inferential statistics. To explain the distribution of PCK data, descriptive statistics are used. To test the research hypotheses, inferential statistics are used. The paired sample t-test was used to test the hypothesis. The results show that pre-service teachers' PCK is in the high range. The hypothesis test results show that the mathematics learning strategy book used in learning is effective against pre-service teachers' PCK. Mathematics learning strategy books used in elementary schools not only contain theory and material, but also provide examples of student worksheets based on specific strategies/methods. This is what helps pre-service teachers understand so that it has an impact on increasing PCK.

Analysis of Difficulty of PGSD Students in Making Research Instruments

The research aims to identify students difficulties in making research instruments and analyzing the factors of the students difficulties in making research instruments. This type of research is descriptive with a qualitative approach. The study was conducted on 41 students of elementary school teacher Education (PGSD) semester seven year 2019/2020 Faculty of Training and Education science of Mataram University. Data collection techniques using interviews and documentation. Data analysis techniques include data reduction, data presentation, and conclusions. The results showed, the biggest difficulties experienced by students when arranging instrument items and testing and analyzing the validity and reliability of the instruments to be worth using. As much as 40% of research instruments compiled by PGSD students deserve to be used, 40% of instruments still require revision, and 20% of unworthy instruments in meaning need to be proven validity and reliability. The factors that led to students of PGSD Mataram University have difficulty in making research instruments, among others: the lack of interest in reading thus experiencing confusion in distinguishing the conceptual definition and operational definition, the unknowing to ask if there are things that are less understandable, the lack of understanding the substance in each process they do so that there is often a discrepancy between the processes that one with the other, the students are less thorough, and they have their own views on the research.

Science Teaching Efficacy Beliefs of Palestinian Elementary Education Students

To assess elementary education students’ self-efficacy beliefs in science teaching, the Science Teaching Efficacy Belief Instrument developed by Enochs and Riggs was used. The instrument consisted of two scales, Personal Science Teaching Efficacy Belief Scale and the Outcome Expectancy Scale. It was administered to 90 undergraduate university students majoring in elementary education at a large public Palestinian university. Results indicated that students’ self-efficacy beliefs in science teaching were comparable to those reported in the original study by Enochs and Riggs. Overall, the participants presented moderate to high self-efficacy in science teaching.

The Impact of Problem-Based Learning Model Assisted by Mentimeter Media in Science Learning on Students’ Critical Thinking and Collaboration Skills

This research is motivated by the ability of students who are still lacking to identify, understand, state, find solutions, and draw conclusions to the problems. In addition, students also tend to be passive in learning. This study aims to analyze the effect of the problem-based learning model with the aid of the mentometer on elementary school teacher education students' critical thinking and collaboration skills. The method used in this study is a quasi-experimental design with a non-equivalent control group. Critical thinking skills were collected with critical thinking skills tests in the form of essay tests and observation sheets to determine collaboration skills. The results show significant differences in critical thinking and collaboration skills between students who study using problem-based learning with the aid of a mentimeter and students who learn without using problem-based learning with the aid of a mentimeter. So, it can be concluded that the problem-based learning model assisted by a mentimeter influences elementary school teacher education students' critical thinking and collaboration skills.

The Impact of the Discovery Learning Model on Problem-Solving Ability and Scientific Attitude of Elementary School Teacher Education Students

The abilities or skills that should be possessed in science learning have become less than optimal due to the Covid-19 pandemic. This study aims to analyze the effect of the application of the Discovery Learning model on the problem-solving abilities and scientific attitudes of elementary school teacher education students in science learning. This type of research is quasi-experimental with a non-equivalent control group design. The population used in this study were students of the even semester Elementary School Teacher Education Study Program, totaling 78 students and collecting data using the test method, with instruments in the form of test questions in the form of essay tests to test problem-solving skills and observation sheets to determine scientific attitudes. The data analysis technique used descriptive, normality, homogeneity, hypothesis, and Manova tests. The results showed that the average score of the scientific attitude of the experimental class students was higher than the average score for problem-solving skills and the average score of the control class. Thus, it can be concluded that the Discovery Learning model influences problem-solving abilities and scientific attitudes of elementary school teacher education students in science learning.

The Impact of the Problem-Solving Model in Social Studies Learning on Social Sensitivity of Elementary School Teacher Education Students

Students and students as student statuses should have sensitivity to problems that arise in society, especially those related to their chosen field. This study aims to analyze the effect of problem-solving models on social sensitivity in elementary school teacher education students. This study uses a quantitative descriptive approach. Data was collected using an instrument in the form of a questionnaire. The questionnaire uses a Likert Likert scale of 1-5. Subjects in this study amounted to 61 people. The data analysis process was carried out using multiple linear regression analysis, which was preceded by a prerequisite analysis test. According to the findings of this study, not all proxies of problem-solving skills affect the social problem sensitivity of social studies students. Only focus, reason, situation, and overview affect the sensitivity to social problems, while the inference and clarity variables partially do not affect the problem of social sensitivity. However, simultaneously all of these variables affect the sensitivity to social problems of social studies students. Based on this, it is recommended for further research to examine the components that affect sensitivity to social problems so that other variables that affect sensitivity to social problems can be identified.

異文化経験が英語コミュニケーション能力と動機づけへ及ぼす影響―小学生への縦断的調査― Effects of Intercultural Experiences on English Communicative Competence and Learning Motivation: A Longitudinal Study of Elementary School Children

本研究は、子どもの異文化経験が英語コミュニケーション能力と動機づけへ及ぼす影響を検討した。公立小学校3校の262名（海外滞在経験32名・海外旅行経験132名・海外経験なし98名）を対象に、5年次に英検ジュニア・シルバーテストと動機づけの質問紙調査を行い、1年後に追跡調査をおこなった。本結果から、海外滞在経験は、英語コミュニケーション能力と内発的動機づけを向上させることが分かった。また、海外旅行経験は、内発的動機づけを向上させることが明らかになった。6年次には群別のコミュニケーション能力の影響は変化しないが、異文化経験による内発的動機づけへの影響は消えていた。しかし、同時期の外発的動機づけの変化も考察した結果から、子どもの異文化経験（海外滞在経験・海外旅行経験）は、内発的動機づけを高めることを基盤に、6年次には、英語学習と将来性を繋げる同一視的調整を高め、複数の動機によって動機づけを強化すると結論づけられた。 This study examined the effects of intercultural experiences on English communicative competence and learning motivation of students studying at three public elementary schools in the Kanto region of Japan. The participants of this study were 262 fifth-grade students with and without intercultural experiences. The students were divided into the following groups: those with experience of living overseas (n = 32), those with experience of travel overseas (n = 132), and those with no overseas experience (n = 98). The Eiken Junior Silver Test was administered to the participants to assess their English communicative competence. In order to assess their intrinsic motivation and extrinsic motivation including the constituent regulations (identified, introjected, and external), a questionnaire was administered. The study also included an identical follow-up procedure conducted after one year, when the participants were sixth graders. The results of the study suggest that regardless of school grade, students living overseas for a mean period of two and a half years showed a greater gain in English communicative competence than students without such experience. Specifically, the group of participants who had lived overseas for the abovementioned mean period showed statistically higher mean scores on the Eiken Junior Silver Test than the other two groups. Although an improvement in test scores was recognized from grades five to six in all groups, there was no difference in the mean levels of test score improvement attributable to exposure to intercultural experience. Regarding intrinsic motivation, the findings suggest that in the fifth grade, students with intercultural experiences (living and traveling overseas) had stronger intrinsic motivation as compared to those without such intercultural experiences; however, this difference disappeared in the sixth grade. Thus, it can be inferred that the effects of intercultural experiences on intrinsic motivation do not last long. The effects of intercultural experiences on extrinsic motivation also show that such experiences (living and traveling overseas) increase identified regulation from grades five to six. It can be inferred from this that intercultural experiences ultimately enable students to envisage more clearly how to relate their English learning to their future goals. These results also suggest that intercultural experiences stimulate the development of children, as identified regulation becomes strong after adequate intrinsic motivation is cultivated at an early age. Effects on introjected and external regulations differed based on the extent of the participants’ intercultural experiences. Only the group who had traveled overseas showed an increase in introjected regulation from grades five to six. Thus, it can be inferred that the experience of traveling overseas promotes learners’ self-motivation by leading them to compare their English competence to that of others who have achieved higher levels. This inference is reasonable as the experience of traveling overseas provides high intrinsic motivation similar to that of the living overseas experience, but unlike the latter, it does not increase English competence simultaneously. Regarding external regulation, this study found that the experience of living overseas increased the external regulation from grades five to grade six, whereas the experience of traveling overseas decreased the external regulation in the same period. The difference in these results may be due to differences in the degree to which students are also engaged in supplementary education. Finally, the present study further provides examples of the effects of intercultural experiences on the participants’ English communicative competence and learning motivation from their parents’ viewpoint, using the questionnaire responses of the parents (e.g., concerning what the participants said or did after intercultural experiences). Based on the findings from the responses of the participants and their parents, three implications relating to potential use of the intercultural experiences of students in elementary school English education are discussed.

IMPLEMENTASI MEDIA DAKON-MATIKA PADA MATA KULIAH MATEMATIKA KELAS TINGGI MAHASISWA PGSD UNIVERSITAS HKBP NOMENSEN PEMATANGSIANTAR

The study carried out on the cognitive development of students, found that the ability of elementary school teacher education students at Universitas HKBP Nomensen Pematangsiantar in involving learning media still needs to be improved. Elementary school teacher education students must have the ability to use concrete objects in learning mathematics, including things related to their daily experiences. The purpose of this study was to find out how to implement the use of Dakon-matika media in high-class mathematics courses for students at the Universitas HKBP Nomensen Pematangsiantar. This research is a qualitative research with a descriptive approach with a sample of 40 students who take high grade mathematics courses. The data collection instrument used was an observation sheet on student activities in making and using Dakon-matika media. The assessment used uses a benchmark reference scoring system. As for analyzing the data obtained and answering the research questions, univariate statistical tests were used. Students are declared to have passed in the manufacture and use of Dakon-matika media if at least the student gets a score of 75. The results show that the ability of students to create and use Dakon-matika media still needs to be improved in order to meet the specified graduate learning outcomes.

Analysis of Difficulties in Logical Thinking Ability in Learning Natural Science Faced by Students of Elementary Education

Logical thinking is analyzing a situation and coming up with a reasonable solution. It is crucial because it can help a person reason through crucial decisions, solve problems, generate creative ideas, and set goals to be achieved, all of which are needed to develop self-competence. This study aims to explain students' difficulties in logical thinking ability in elementary education on a natural science course. This study is qualitative using the literature review technique about students' difficulties in logical thinking. The results of the analysis have shown that the difficulties faced by students in developing logical thinking ability are in determining alternatives for the problems given; choosing and solving problems in natural science given by lecturers, and in students to understand. The causes of students having difficulties in developing logical thinking are not used to solving problems in natural science that need logical thinking. In addition, students are less creative in choosing or looking for the right strategy for the problems given. Finally, students are less thorough in solving problems in natural science

Analysis of students' initial scientific literacy of science in elementary school teacher education student

This study aimed to determine the level of scientific literacy possessed by prospective elementary school teachers at Yogyakarta State University. The method used in this research is a qualitative description. The research design used is descriptive quantitative research. The number of subjects in this study was 44 students of PGSD UNY. Data was collected through an online questionnaire survey. Questionnaire data were obtained through question items distributed to respondents in Google Form. The data collection was analyzed using Microsoft Excel and explained as a descriptive explanation. The results of this study indicate that the average scientific literacy ability in scientific competence as a whole is 66.08%, with the achievement category being "good." The percentage of scientific literacy skills achievement on the indicator of identifying scientific problems is 58.33% with the "enough" category. The percentage of achievement on the indicator explaining scientific phenomena is 71.60% with the "good" category. In contrast, the percentage of scientific literacy achievement on scientific evidence indicators is 69.17% in the "good" category. Overall, the literacy level of PGSD UNY students is in the "good" category.

Malnutrition in elementary rural schools in the municipality of Paso de Ovejas, Veracruz, Mexico

Objective: To assess malnutrition in elementary education students from four rural schools in the municipality of Paso de Ovejas, Veracruz, Mexico. Methodology: The study is based on the participatory action research process (PAR), a descriptive, analytical, non-experimental, and cross-sectional methodology. The body mass index (BMI) of 617 children and teenagers was measured through an anthropometric assessment. To determine malnutrition, the 2007 World Health Organization report which measures BMI according to gender and age was taken as reference. Results: Forty-seven percent of the students have a normal nutritional status. Among the rest of the student population, the problem of malnutrition is prevalent, with 43% being overweight or obese. Malnutrition in its three levels (mild, moderate, and severe) had an impact on 10% of the population, with girls being the most frequently affected. Implication: The study does not present dietary surveys nor students’ medical histories. Still, anthropometry is a method validated by WHO. Findings: Nutritional problems —such as overweight, obesity, and malnutrition— were observed in 53% of the students. Therefore, it is necessary to implement strategies that follow a participatory model and to develop a nutritional education program based on the “territorial food system”. This will foster respect for the local culture and encourage the co-design of school and/or family kitchen gardens through agro-ecopedagogy.

Development of Computer-Aided Media Operating Materials Calculate Integers

This study aims to develop computer-assisted learning media for integer arithmetic operations for fourth-grade students in elementary education. The research method used is the Luther-Sutopo version of the development method or better known as Research and Development (R&D). This research is limited to only 5 steps from stage 1 to stage 5, namely Concept, Design, Material Collecting, Assembly, and Testing (Validation, Revision, and Trial). Development of computer-assisted learning media on this integer arithmetic operation material in the form of instructional videos. After going through the process of testing media experts, material experts, and the revision process and field testing in class IVa SD Negeri 2 Tomohon, the average learning outcome was 83.84. Achievement of average learning outcomes is in the category of excellent learning outcomes. Then the results of the attractiveness trial showed the percentage of the mean value of the student's response was 91.35 with very attractive criteria. Thus it is concluded that the computer-assisted learning media on integer arithmetic operations are feasible.

Implementation of School Field Introduction (PLP) on Basic Teaching Skills for Prospective Elementary School Teacher Students

This study aims to determine the implementation and basic teaching skills of elementary school teacher education students, Faculty of Science, Technology, and Education, the University of Muhammadiyah Lamongan through school field introduction activities (PLP) in elementary schools. The approach used in this research is a quantitative form of One-Group Pretest-Posttest. Data collection techniques in this study using survey techniques. The results of the validity test of the PLP implementation instrument were declared valid and the reliability test was declared reliable with 0,746 > 0, 413 (r table)and the instrument for improving teaching skills is declared valid and the reliability test is declared reliable with 0,719 > 0, 413 (r table). The results of the PLP implementation test are 26.76, which means that the PLP implementation has gone very well following the hypothetical mean categorization value. While the results of the analysis of hypothesis testing using paired sample t-test obtained a significant value of 0.002 <0.05 so it can be concluded that there is an increase in students' basic teaching skills after carrying out School Field Introduction activities (PLP).

Pengembangan Bandicam Berbasis Power Point Sebagai Media Pembelajaran Seni Rupa PGSD

This study aims to develop a Power point-based Bandicam learning media in the fine arts subject for Elementary School Teacher Education at Darul Ulum University Islamic Center Sudirman. This study adapts the development model according to (Borg, W, R. & Gall, 1983) as well as (Sukmadinata, 2007) which includes three stages, namely (1) the preliminary study stage, (2) the product draft preparation stage and (3) the development stage. and evaluation In assessing validity involves two validators, namely material expert validator, media expert validator, and one language validator. The subjects of this study involved 10 elementary school teacher education students at the Darul Ulum Islamic Center Sudirman University as a practical test. For data collection using a questionnaire. The results of this study indicate that the media that the author has developed is stated to be very valid and very practical to use in fine arts courses. With an average validation of 90% with a very valid category, and an average practical of 86.75 with a very practical category.