Views Of Students Research Articles

The Role of Higher Education in Building Religious Tolerance: A Study on the Implementation of Moderation Attitudes among PTKIN Aceh Students

Fostering an attitude of religious moderation among students can be achievable when all stakeholders collaborate to create a cohesive understanding of moderation. This study examines the role of universities in promoting religious moderation among students at PTKIN Aceh. Utilizing a qualitative approach, data were collected through interviews, focus group discussions (FGDs), and observations. Interviews involved academics focused on religious moderation at PTKIN, while FGDs included students from five state Islamic universities in Aceh, selected purposively to provide insights on students' attitudes and views on religious moderation. Observations were conducted to assess students' attitudes and behaviors. The findings reveal that students exhibit moderate attitudes in daily life, are willing to collaborate socially, and respect others' rights and obligations in worship. Challenges in instilling religious moderation values include the need for acceptance of the term within the context of local wisdom and avoiding the perception of moderation as a new religious project. Solutions involve preparing a curriculum based on Islamic tolerance and strengthening the role of religious moderation houses to promote Islamic washatiyah values among students, facilitating easier understanding and implementation in daily life.

Apa yang Mahasiswa Pikirkan tentang Statistika?

This study aims to describe the views of PGSD students of Mataram University regarding statistics and its teaching. This type of research is a survey given to 142 PGSD students who have taken educational statistics courses as a sample. The research instrument is a questionnaire distributed via Google Forms. The data analysis used is descriptive statistics with the help of SPSS software. The study results are divided into two aspects: views on statistics and teaching statistics. The results obtained from the aspect of views on statistics are (1) The understanding of statistics as the development of science and a branch of statistical science is an understanding that has been agreed upon by most students; (2) Regarding the objectives of the statistics course at the University of Mataram which is mandatory, students stated that they agree that the objective is to draw valid conclusions in research. Furthermore, the results obtained in terms of views on statistics teaching are: (1) Most students have the main motivation to study statistics to fulfill semester credit units and want to master and apply the main lecture material; (2) The hope of most respondents after taking the statistics course is to be able to apply statistics in research/final assignments; (3) if they have difficulty understanding the material, students will ask their colleagues.

Образ школы сегодня и завтра в контексте системы ценностей российских школьников

The image of the modern and future school in perception of high school students is examined in the context of understanding the system of their values and life views. Empirically the paper is based on the results of the field research undertaken by the author in September-October 2021 among the 9–11 grade students of St. Petersburg schools, followed by further investigation among the same target audience in January-February 2023. New questioning of the students was accompanied by the questioning of teachers, which allows us now not only to analyze the data in dynamics, but also to compare the views of students and teachers. Theoretical background of the research is based on the current sociological and psychological academic discussion about the concepts of happiness and meaningful life. We argue, that during the recent year and a half the image of modern and future school has significantly changed and this change bears the value-oriented character. First, the move from the values of life stability and comfort towards the values of personal and professional growth and achievements has been identified, i.e. from the consumer values to the values of development. Second, high school students demonstrate almost entire indifference towards the values of common good. And, third, the teachers’ perception of the teenagers’ values is significantly different from the reality in two important aspects: firstly, according to the teachers the students are much more oriented on consumer values, than it takes place in fact. And secondly, in the teachers’ perception students prioritize successful learning of curriculum disciplines much less than they actually do. According to teachers’ opinion friendship and communication are much more important to students than studies as such. This in fact may mean the attribution to the students the system of values, spread among the teachers, which causes major difficulties in identifying the optimal combination of teaching and upbringing.

Does an Attendance Policy Positively Impact Staff and Student Wellbeing? A Case Study Exploring Attitudes Toward a University of Surrey Attendance Policy

ABSTRACT This investigation reviews the University of Surrey’s School of Hospitality and Tourism Management (SHTM) attendance policy, requiring students to meet the Senior Personal Tutor (SPT) to determine reasons for absences and to provide support for the student. Research was conducted to achieve four objectives; to understand student and staff attitudes toward the attendance policy, to identify reasons for student absence, to evaluate the effectiveness of registers as a tool for wellbeing intervention and to evaluate the impact of the policy on staff wellbeing. A qualitative approach assessed staff and student views of the policy and findings connect student absences with staff and student wellbeing, indicating that attendance monitoring can improve a student’s sense of belonging. The study provides a framework for using learning analytics to support student and staff wellbeing, draws attention to the role of the SPT and contributes to literature connecting student attendance with staff and student wellbeing.

Chinese Modernization in the Eyes of African Students

This article explores the perceptions and experiences of African students studying in China regarding Chinese modernization efforts. Through qualitative interviews and surveys conducted among African students in Chinese universities, the study examines how these students perceive China’s rapid development and modernization initiatives. The findings reveal that African students view China as a model for economic growth, technological advancement, and infrastructure development. Many students appreciate China’s emphasis on innovation, entrepreneurship, and scientific research, which have contributed to its transformation into a global economic powerhouse. They admire China’s progress in key sectors such as telecommunications, transportation, renewable energy, and artificial intelligence, highlighting the country’s achievements in bridging the digital divide and fostering sustainable development. Moreover, African student’s express admiration for China’s commitment to poverty alleviation, social welfare, and environmental sustainability. They note China’s efforts to lift millions of people out of poverty, improve living standards, and promote ecological conservation through green initiatives and clean technology. Many students commend China’s Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) for promoting connectivity, trade, and cultural exchange between China and Africa, thereby fostering mutual benefits and cooperation. In conclusion, the article highlights the significance of Chinese modernization in shaping the perceptions and experiences of African students in China. It calls for continued dialogue, collaboration, and partnership building to foster a deeper understanding of Chinese modernization and its implications for Africa’s development trajectory. The voices of African students serve as a catalyst for meaningful engagement, exchange of ideas, and building a shared future of prosperity and cooperation between China and Africa.

Implementing purpose‐studies: A humanising approach for bridging the spaces between writers, their worlds and the test

AbstractTeachers of young writers often feel pressure to focus on narrow, tested conventions, forms and processes of writing. These pressures can contribute to instruction that does not consider students' interests, experiences, language or cultures, but rather can further deficit views of students whose backgrounds do not closely align with those making decisions about what counts as writing in schools. This paper explores purpose‐studies—an alternative to genre‐studies—Barbara, a fourth‐grade teacher, and Alison, a ninth‐grade teacher, used to help balance the needs of their students, position students as strong and capable writers and prepare students to write for the test and the world beyond the school walls.

Investigating Gender and Gender Identity; Views of Undergraduate Students on Gender Roles and their Value System

Investigating Gender and Gender Identity; Views of Undergraduate Students on Gender Roles and their Value System

Teachers' and Students' Opinions Regarding the Effects of Climbing and Escalation in Sports Activities

The aim of the study is to highlight the views of teachers and students on the impact of wall climbing in secondary school sports activities. The results of the study are based on the analysis of the answers given by 114 teachers to a 12-item questionnaire and by 234 students to a 6-item questionnaire, completed online during the first half of the school year 2022-2023. Both categories of respondents belong to schools in the counties of Bacau, Vaslui and Suceava. In order to conduct the study, the following methods were used: documentation, survey, analysis and statistical data processing. The analysis of the answers recorded in the two questionnaires revealed that the interviewed respondents believe that climbing and escalation exercises contribute to the development of courage, self-confidence and selfesteem, and that teachers and students are willing to perform such exercises in Physical Education lessons and extracurricular activities.

Peran Guru Dalam Mendorong Inovasi Siswa Melalui Metode Pembelajaran Berbasis Proyek

This study aims to explore the role of teachers in encouraging student innovation through project-based learning methods in junior high school. This study uses a descriptive research approach to understand the experiences and views of teachers and students. The data used is qualitative data. The subjects of this research are Madrasah teachers, namely junior high schools, namely MTsS SA Al-Mukarrim. Data collection techniques and instruments through interviews, observations, and document studies. Based on the research, the findings show that teachers have an important role as facilitators, mentors and supervisors in the learning process. Teachers encourage students to experiment, identify problems, and design problem solving. The application of learning approaches is very effective for teachers in developing students' creativity, critical thinking, and innovation through project-based learning methods.

Midwifery Students' Views on NANDA-I Diagnoses and Care Plans Used in Clinical Practice.

Developing a care plan for patients is not specific to nursing or midwifery; it is the case in every situation where patients seek help from care providers. Midwifery students draw upon NANDA-I diagnoses while developing care plans (CPs) in clinical practices, and plan and apply their care accordingly. This study aims to identify the views of midwifery students on the NANDA-I diagnoses and CPs that they use in clinical practice. This descriptive and cross-sectional study was conducted with 222 students between September and December 2022. The research data were collected through face-to-face interviews using a questionnaire based on NANDA-I diagnoses and CPs. In line with the existing literature, the questionnaire was designed by two academicians who specialized in nursing fundamentals and midwifery. The questionnaire consisted of closed-ended (8 questions) and open-ended (7 questions) questions. Data analysis was performed with descriptive statistics and Pearson's chi-square test. Of 222 students, 57.7% stated that they did not know the definition of a CP. It was found that 46.8% of the students felt inadequate at developing CPs. Furthermore, the students stated that they found the CP training provided during their undergraduate study partially sufficient, with a rate of 52.7%, and 16.7% of midwifery students offered suggestions about CP teaching. The number of midwifery-related diagnoses of which the students were aware was 19. The study was beneficial in terms of identifying the deficiencies of the students related to NANDA-I diagnoses and developing CPs that might be overcome through education and observing the midwifery-related diagnoses that they used. It is of critical importance to educate midwifery students about midwifery-related NANDA-I diagnoses in order that they embrace midwifery diagnoses and CP learning.

The Phenomenon of Domestic Violence from the Point of View of Secondary School Students after the Corona Pandemic in Jazan Region

The research examines the phenomenon of domestic violence from the perspective of secondary school students and teachers in Jazan Region. The sample comprised 1,264 students, with 585 males and 679 females. Two scales were developed: one to measure family violence among students and another to assess teachers' evaluations of domestic violence. Both scales were psychometrically validated and deemed suitable for application. Using a descriptive method and statistical analysis with SPSS-28, the study found that psychological violence is the most prevalent form of domestic violence among secondary school students in Jazan Region, followed by verbal violence. Specifically, students reported experiencing command language, reprimands, criticism of their behavior, lack of attention, invasion of privacy, and unmet financial needs from their parents. Furthermore, the analysis indicated no statistically significant differences in domestic violence experiences between students from Jazan and Sebya Education Departments. However, significant gender differences were observed, with male students reporting higher levels of domestic violence than female students. Additionally, students specializing in theoretical subjects reported higher instances of domestic violence compared to those in scientific specializations. Lastly, differences were noted among the three grades of secondary school students, indicating that domestic violence experiences varied across different academic levels. These findings underscore the need for targeted interventions and support systems to address domestic violence in Jazan Region, particularly focusing on psychological and verbal abuse and the varying experiences of different student demographics.

Analisis Kesalahan Penggunaan Bahasa Indonesia Dalam Pembelajaran Ppkn Pada Mahasiswa Hukum UIN Stambuk 2022

Analysis of errors in the use of Indonesian in the learning of UIN Law Students is an important study that focuses on how students use written and spoken Indonesian in academic and learning contexts. Indonesian is the official language and language of instruction in education in Indonesia. Good and correct mastery of Indonesian is very important for students to be able to convey ideas, arguments and analyzes clearly and effectively, especially in fields of study such as those that require a deep understanding of citizenship concepts and Pancasila values. This research uses qualitative methods with a case study approach. The focus of this research is to explore the perspectives, experiences and views of UIN Law students. Analysis of errors in the use of Indonesian in the context of higher education, especially in learning Pancasila and Citizenship Education (PPKn), is an important topic for identifying and improving the quality of students' language.

The importance of diversity and inclusion within the research supervision relationship: The views of research students and supervisors

AbstractIntroductionResearch supervisors are uniquely positioned to recognise student abilities and needs. This mixed methods study explores how research supervision can support counselling, psychotherapy and counselling psychology doctoral students in their development of new knowledge, with diversity‐related opportunities and challenges in mind.MethodsGuided by ‘dialectical pragmatism’, we used a semi‐qualitative online survey, Reflective Online Practitioner Survey (ROPS; McBeath, 2020), with closed and open questions disseminated across learning institutes in the UK, Europe and North America.ResultsThe survey received 105 responses, with 45 coming from research supervisors and 60 from research students. Only a minority considered their own research supervision team to be diverse, and two‐thirds of respondents did not see matters relating to diversity and inclusion receiving sufficient emphasis in published research.ConclusionsBoth our quantitative and qualitative data addressed unequal representations in terms of gender and sexuality, ethnicity and heritage, (dis‐)ability and social class—several referring to a ‘history of domination by white, cis, non‐disabled male perspectives’. Many described ‘diversity being left out of research’ with consequences on the capacity to meet clients' need in clinical practice. As one said: ‘we need to decolonise the training material by critically analysing and situating knowledge and calling out missing voices’. Another stated: ‘If the research we conduct and draw on as practitioners cannot actively reckon with oppression within…we risk furthering the violence that marginalised clients, practitioners, and researchers face’. Support and training of supervisors to address diversity and power in research from the start of supervision were argued as essential, with both the supervisory relationship and innovative epistemological angles to knowledge and ‘reality’ in the field of mental health in mind.

Success factors and obstacles in the implementation of competence-oriented teaching in surgery

For successful competence-oriented teaching at the medical faculties it is important to identify the factors that influence its implementation in order to benefit from the strengths and balance out weaknesses. The present study examined the success factors and obstacles of the implementation of competence-oriented teaching in the surgical discipline from the point of view of students and lecturers. After implementation of competence-oriented teaching based on the teaching goals of the NKLM, in clinical examination courses (bedside teaching and block internship, BP) at two hospitals, aqualitative content analysis and quantification of the answers were performed using focus group interviews and questionnaires with students (S)and lecturers(D). During the summer semester 2022 a total of 31students and 14lecturers were interviewed in focus groups and 143 questionnaires (123S, 20D) were analyzed. For the students the presence of concrete competences/teaching goals, guidelines for the lesson, transparent goals and ability to demand teaching goals as well as structured lessons and mentoring were the main success factors. Lecturers on the other hand reported the presence of concrete goals, assistance for the lesson preparation and the activity of the students as success factors. The results of the questionnaires showed that the majority (88%S, 75%D) were informed about the teaching goals and considered them to be followed (84%S, 95%D). Obstacles were the factors "time", "mentoring" and "information". Factors that were between negative and positive (indifferent factors) were "uncertainty about competence-orientation" and "uncertainty how to examine the teaching success". Transparent structure and teaching goals as well as amentoring system are the success factors for the implementation of competence-oriented lessons and should be used as strengths. Indifferent factors represent weaknesses and need to be addressed by training and instruction. Restricted time and personnel resources are the immanent problems that hamper the implementation and require fulminant structural changes.

PROSPECTIVE ACCOUNTING TEACHERS' VIEWS ON THE POST-COVID-19 LEARNING PROCESS AT SURAKARTA MUHAMMADIYAH UNIVERSITY

This research was conducted to examine how prospective teachers view the post-Covid-19 learning process and how various variables (Optimization of Learning, Optimization of Student Participation) affect post-Covid-19 pandemic learning conducted with IT-based Teaching and Learning Activities. Partial least squares structural equation modeling (PLS-SEM) is the method used for data analysis in this study to analyze the data obtained after withdrawing data. This study involved Accounting Education students at Universitas Muhammadiyah Surakarta, vulnerable class of 2018-2022 where these students experienced the learning process during the pandemic and post-pandemic. Data were collected using a questionnaire distributed to students online. The results showed that based on the views of prospective teacher students that learning optimization factors, optimizing student participation can positively and significantly influence IT-based Teaching and Learning Activities at Universitas Muhammadiyah Surakarta after the Covid-19 pandemic.

Strategic Learning in Philosophy through Managing Unorganized Information using CTU552-EAC

Globalisation is experiencing the development of a modern educational system, which poses significant challenges to today's generation. With the spread of technology, digital information storage was introduced, especially in the COVID-19 period, as opposed to the early environment of face-to-face education. In addition, the Covid-19 epidemic, which struck at the end of 2019, has hampered the country's education system. This situation allows the dissemination and reception of knowledge to be carried out virtually. Without proper planning, it will be difficult to present information because of the constraints allowing students to learn face-to-face. The purpose of the study is (1) to investigate the relationship between content and learning (LC), from the management of unorganised information to websites CTU552-EAC (WC), course information (CI), slides and videos (SV), and online games (OG); and (2) To examine students' perceptions of managing unorganised information on the CTU552-EAC website for philosophy courses. This quantitative study was conducted using questionnaire-based surveys. Google Forms is used to conduct online surveys with research participants. Quantitative research investigated students' perceptions of asynchronous learning. A survey of CTU552 students at the Universiti Teknologi MARA Cawangan Johor Kampus Segamat received 287 responses. The researchers themselves created a questionnaire. There are 27 items with five dimensions: a student's view of the EAC-CTU552 website, course information, learning engagement, course information, slides and videos. The study tested the correlations of course information (CI), slides and videos (SV), online games (OG), CTU552-EAC (WC), and learners to content (LC) using Spearman correlations. There is a positive correlation between each variable. Students will react positively to the course information, slides and videos, online games and the CTU552-EAC website provided by the lecturer on the central platform CTU552.

Teaching Mathematics in Hybrid Learning and Distance Learning: Student's View

Teaching Mathematics in Hybrid Learning and Distance Learning: Student's View

Professional skill priorities: Comparison views of osteopathy industry professionals and osteopathy students

ObjectiveThis paper investigates the perceptions, attitudes and experiences of osteopathy students who had opportunity to engage with differing curriculum interventions focused on patient communication, and compare these with those of industry professionals. MethodThree different osteopathy student cohorts had opportunity to engage with different communication curriculum interventions. Using focus group discussions, perceptions, attitudes, and experiences about patient centred care were gathered and thematically analysed using a realist lens. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with industry professionals to capture their perceptions, attitudes and experiences about patient centred care and compared with the students. ResultsCohorts with zero or one semester of advanced communication curriculum displayed underdeveloped concepts about the professional skill sets needed of an osteopath, patient-centred care and confidence and readiness for supervised clinical practise. In stark contrast, the one cohort who had opportunity to engage with the full communication curriculum i.e. introductory and advanced displayed views about patient centred care closely aligned with the views of industry professionals, demonstrated advanced ideas about skill sets of an osteopath, and were eager to commence supervised clinical practise. ConclusionAn explicit and appropriately integrated curriculum appears to expedite student confidence and maturity to align more closely with industry professional views regarding the skill priorities needed of an osteopath.

Entrepreneurship as career choice of Russian students: the role of university education, cultural traditions, and gender stereotypes

In this paper, based on our own recent sociological survey of more than 800 students of 15 Russian universities, we explore the views of Russian students regarding entrepreneurship as their possible choice of a future career. We are interested above all in the role of university education in shaping these views. However, in order to scrutinize this role to full extent, we place our study in the broader framework of national cultural traditions which constitute an integral contributing factor and underlying influence not only in educational, but also in the general existential realm. In this context, we argue that a substantial impact on the students’ future career choice is made by existing gender differences based on the stereotypes of the ‘typically male’ and ‘female’ employment fields. Our study demonstrates, in particular, that Russian students display—notably, just as the older generation of educated Russians too—a noticeable conservatism in their career choices (including entrepreneurial aspirations), by adhering to the traditional cultural values and gender perceptions. We also provide a nuanced analysis of the motivations and expectations associated with choosing an entrepreneurial career by our respondents. Our method of collecting information is chosen to be questionnaire-based—as most effective for descriptive research—which is then complemented by further qualitative analytics intended to reveal hidden causal connections. Our approach is interdisciplinary, as it combines sociological research methods with socio-economic and culturological analysis.

The reality of blended learning in public schools in Ramallah and Al-Bireh Governorate from the point of view of tenth grade students

The reality of blended learning in public schools in Ramallah and Al-Bireh Governorate from the point of view of tenth grade students