Lecture Support Research Articles

Student Expectations in Hebrew Teacher Training: On the First Cohort of Palestinian Female Students from East Jerusalem

The study focused on the first cohort of Palestinian female students from East Jerusalem to enroll in a “Hebrew for Arabic speakers” teacher training program at the Hebrew University in Jerusalem. This novel curriculum is designed for Hebrew teachers in Arab schools, particularly in East Jerusalem. The research examined the students’ expectations from the curriculum and instructional staff. The study’s main argument was that students’ expectations from the program were impacted by a variety of historical, sociocultural, and political factors specific to the context of Jerusalem, as was their ability to become Hebrew teachers in East Jerusalem schools in accordance with the Israeli curriculum. Analysis according to Bronfenbrenner’s Ecological Theory indicated that students’ expectations pertained to: the development of personal and professional identity; the need for lecture support on academic and occupational issues; command of the Hebrew language as a stimulus for academic, occupational, and social development; integration in the Jerusalem employment market; and social mobility. The findings contribute to the little existing research on Palestinian Jerusalemites’ academic integration by conceptualizing a minority population’s aspirations in Israeli higher education. In this way, they may help policymakers in Israeli academic institutions to develop training programs targeted at specific populations.

Pelatihan Identifikasi Cepat Fitokimia pada Mahasiswa STIFI BP Palembang

Identification of phytochemicals is an important preliminary test that pharmacy students need to know and understand. As is known, that natural ingredients are an important aspect that plays a role in herbal medicine. One of the most prominent uses of plants is as a medicinal ingredient. In determining the traditional use of natural materials, it is necessary to know which groups of chemical compounds are contained in natural materials. Chemical compounds contained in natural products are grouped into alkaloids, phenolics, flavonoids, saponins, steroids and terpenoids. To determine the class of compounds in natural products, it is necessary to carry out preliminary tests quickly, namely by testing phytochemicals. Phytochemical identification training is aimed at STIFI Bhakti Pertiwi Palembang students who conduct field studies at Anai Land, Padang Pariaman Regency, Padang, West Sumatra. This field study activity is held as a support for natural product chemistry lectures. Phytochemical testing was carried out in groups guided by each. Students who have received training can carry out phytochemical testing of natural ingredients as a provision for final project research.

The relationship of university student’s proactive behaviour with demands, resources and outcomes

AbstractOrientation: This study investigated the presence and significance of the relationships between proactive behaviour towards strengths use (PBSU) and proactive behaviour towards deficit improvement (PBDI) and study demands, study resources and important student outcomes.Research purpose: To determine how students’ PBSU and PBDI relate to study demands, study resources, and student outcomes.Motivation for the study: This study aims to provide universities with insights into how study demands and resources affect students’ proactive behaviour to use their strengths and deficits, as well as the impact of these behaviours on student outcomes.Research approach/design and method: This study used a cross-sectional quantitative research approach with 511 participants from three campuses in a South African university. Correlation coefficients were calculated, and structural equation modelling was used to examine regression weights in the structural model.Main findings: PBSU and PBDI showed significant relationships with most study-related demands, resources, and outcomes. Overall, strengths use was stronger related to pace and amount of work, cognitive demands and family support, whereas deficit improvement had a stronger relationship with lecturer support, life satisfaction, satisfaction with studies and intention to drop out.Practical/managerial implications: Knowledge of the relationship between PBSU and PBDI and important student variables may aid HEIs in incorporating these behaviours into student support initiatives as a strategic imperative to enhance student success and graduate employability.Contribution/value-add: This study contributes to limited research on PBSU and PBDI among first-year students in South African universities and the Human Resource Management field in general.

Psychosocial study environment characteristics associated with exposure to sexual harassment at a large public university in southern Sweden: a cross-sectional study

ABSTRACT Background Universities can be understood as work-like environments for students, with similar risks and expectations regarding psychosocial environment. Limited research has examined this study environment from a Demand-Control-Support perspective with regard to sexual harassment. Understanding this environment is key to designing protective measures. This study aimed to examine the association between individual and psychosocial study environment characteristics and exposure to sexual harassment among students at Lund University, Sweden. Methods This cross-sectional study utilised data from an online survey conducted among students. Questions on background characteristics, exposure to sexual harassment while at university and psychosocial study environment as measured by a Demand-Control-Support-instrument were used. Bivariate, and multivariable logistic regressions were used, together with Population Attributable Fractions (PAF), and synergy indexes (SI). Results High demands and low control were independently associated with higher odds of being exposed to sexual harassment among both females and males (OR 1.41, OR 1.26 and OR 1.55, OR1.34, respectively). When adjusting for background characteristics, high study strain (combination of high demands and low control) was associated with exposure to sexual harassment among both female and male respondents (aOR 1.67 and 1.98 respectively) and could account for PAF of 14% and 15% of study environment sexual harassment for females and males, respectively. Low lecturer support was associated with higher odds for sexual harassment among females (aOR 1.19) but not males. Little evidence was found for a buffering effect of student support on high strain and sexual harassment (SI 0.7). Conclusion Working to reduce situations of high strain study environments could be an effective strategy for reducing sexual harassment in university settings. Improving support from lecturers could also modify this relationship, but more research is required to identify causal pathways underlying this result.

Collaborative spaces: investigating the relationships between students’ group-based learning and lecturers’ approaches

ABSTRACT Background Enabling teaching approaches that promote active learning can require a certain amount of organisational reorientation. For example, structural and cultural shifts may be needed to accommodate moves towards student-centred learning. In higher education environments, lecturers can play a significant role in supporting students’ collaborative learning. More needs to be understood about the connections between lecturers’ pedagogical approaches and the enhancement of student learning through group-based activities. Purpose With the context of a journey towards active learning in mind, this qualitative study sought to explore the relationship between lecturers’ pedagogical approaches and students’ group-based learning, and consider how student learning may be enriched through collaborative activities. Method Data were collected through semi-structured interviews with 12 lecturers who were teaching a range of subjects in a higher education institution in Malaysia. Observations of teaching were also undertaken. Data were analysed thematically. Findings The in-depth analysis of rich data identified the many different ways in which lecturers enabled and promoted students’ group-based learning, through the design and delivery of appropriate and engaging collaborative tasks. Some challenges in the journey towards active learning development were identified in terms of supportive and procedural information provision. Conclusion Findings offer insight into how group activities may enhance student learning, when supported with carefully designed learning tasks which help students acquire the necessary collaborative skills. More broadly, they also highlight the need for institutional professional development support for higher education lecturers in order to engender a sustained culture of collaborative teaching and learning.

Curriculum Delivery Through Learning Technologies in Online Classrooms: Challenges and Prospects in Higher Education

Higher education institutions in most developing African nations have been classroom-based. This practice has been in place for decades in African countries, with many benefits for stakeholders. Lessons from the COVID-19 pandemic experiences in the global space brought a new approach to curriculum delivery. Universities in most developed countries have expanded, using various digital technologies for teaching and learning. However, the case was a severe challenge in Africa, where many were cut off from teaching and learning activities for months. The study explored the transition from conventional classroom curriculum delivery to online learning as the only alternative approach during the pandemic. Although online learning encourages self-directed learning in students, the study explains the self-determination theory as it underpins online learning. A content analysis of various literature sources on the phenomenon was employed for this systematic review. Findings revealed that many universities in South Africa encountered severe challenges in fully adopting online classes for curriculum delivery. Teaching and learning activities were grounded for months until the Department of Higher Education and Training compelled all to embrace learning technologies to salvage the academic calendar. Rural-based students were reported to be significantly challenged in accessing online learning activities. affirmExtant literature sources affirmed that higher education institutions were unprepared for the sudden transition from conventional classrooms to online learning. Hence, they needed help to take rapid measures to integrate online learning into the system. Many challenges have been encountered in this technological transformation of the teaching and learning approach; the study, therefore, recommends, among others, adequate provision of learning technologies, provision of intense technical know-how support for lecturers for effective use of online learning.

Teaching EFL Students in Post-Pandemic Era: ICT Tools and Obstacles

This research discovered how the Information and Communication Technology (hereinafter, ICT) tools were used and the obstacles faced in English language teaching after the pandemic. This research used quantitative methods to gather the data. The data was obtained by administering a questionnaire and sharing via Google form with 40 students of the English Department at the State Islamic Institute in Papua. The results of this study indicate that students majoring in English at the Papua State Islamic Institute use two categories of ICT in the learning process, namely web-based learning and non-web-based learning. Web-based learning ICT Tools used are the Internet as the connection as well, YouTube, ZOOM Meeting, WhatsApp, Mobile Phones, and Computer or Laptop. Meanwhile, non-web-based learning ICT Tools used are language Lab, Overhead Projectors, and Films. The ICT Tools used are language lab and overhead projectors. The obstacles faced by the students are Lack of Effective Training, Limited accessibility, and network connection, a school with limited technical support, limited time, and lack of lecturers' competency. The biggest problem reached 59.30% with limited accessibility and network connection and school with limited technical support. This means English Department at State Islamic Institute in Papua has a low internet connection and insufficient computer and software to access.

THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC: SHIFTING FROM CONVENTIONAL CLASSROOM LEARNING TO ONLINE LEARNING IN SOUTH AFRICA’S HIGHER EDUCATION

The advent of the COVID-19 pandemic on a global scale has had a significant impact on all aspects of human activities. The integration of digital technologies has led to a substantial transformation of the worldwide education system. The primary objective of this investigation was to examine the transition from traditional face-to-face instruction to virtual instruction in South African institutions of higher learning amidst the COVID-19 pandemic. The research utilised content analysis to conduct a scoping review of existing literature pertaining to the COVID-19 pandemic. The research investigated the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on tertiary education establishments in the Republic of South Africa. The study reviewed journal articles and book chapters focused on the shift from conventional classroom learning to online learning in South Africa’s Higher Education to answer two research questions raised in the study. To ensure an in-depth search, the researcher searched 67 journals articles and identified 58 reports/studies satisfying the inclusion criteria. The findings of the analysis of these studies highlighted that the educational establishments were not adequately equipped for the abrupt shift from traditional face-to-face instruction to remote digital learning. Despite the expeditious efforts made by numerous institutions of higher education to incorporate online learning into their curricula, several obstacles were encountered during this technological shift towards the perpetuation of educational instruction. Consequently, it is recommended that institutions provide sufficient learning technologies, consistent internet data subscriptions for students, and technical support for lecturers to improve the effectiveness of online learning. On the other hand, the research has demonstrated that educational establishments have undergone a significant transformation from traditional in-person instructional settings to virtual learning environments.

Pemenuhan Kebutuhan Psikologis Dasar sebagai Mediator antara Dukungan Dosen dan Academic Buoyancy

While adapting to the hybrid learning system, students often encounter various obstacles. It takes the ability to overcome it, or what is known as academic buoyancy. This study aims to analyze the role of essential psychological fulfillment as a mediator in the relationship between lecturer support and student academic buoyancy when carrying out hybrid learning. This type of research is quantitative research using an explanatory research approach. Data was collected through survey techniques carried out online using a Google form for two weeks. This study uses statistical analysis of mediation using the Heyes Process Macro. The results of the mediation analysis of 115 participants show that fulfillment of basic psychological needs partially mediates the relationship between lecturer support and academic buoyancy. Lecturer support is proven to have a direct influence on academic buoyancy. Partial mediation also shows that the fulfillment of basic psychological needs is also confirmed to play a psychological factor in explaining how lecturer support can affect academic buoyancy. Completion of these psychological needs will then affect the increase in academic buoyancy. It was concluded that the role of fulfilling basic psychological needs in bridging the relationship between lecturer support and academic buoyancy. Therefore, the implication of this research is the development of interventions with the target of manipulating support from lecturers to meet students' basic psychological needs.

The Use of Usability Testing in Usability Testing the SIKULI Website Based on ISO 9241-11

The daily use of websites aims to facilitate humans in their activities. The creation of a website must pay attention to factors related to user usability. Usability on a website must be considered because so that users who use the website feel comfortable in using the website and easily obtain the desired information. One of the websites supporting lecture activities is SIKULI UMRI. SIKULI is a lecture support system in the form of an e-learning website, but there are still several errors that cause discomfort to its users. Services or features available on SIKULI include home pages, course schedules, course pages, authorization details, course outcomes and descriptions, meetings, and grade data. This research aims to see and analyze usability based on ISO 9241-11. The three aspects of Usability measurement according to IS0 9241-11, namely Effectiveness, Efficiency, and Satisfaction are latent variables so that they cannot be calculated directly so that they require analysis that can connect these variables. Data collection was carried out by distributing research questionnaires to SIKULI website users and continued by testing the validity and reliability of the data. The results of this study indicate that SIKULI has been said to be quite good with the value of the Usability variable R-Square relationship of 66.8%.

Students’ Perception Towards Teaching Practices Among Lecturers With Professional Engineer Certification: A Qualitative Approach

Engineering bachelor’s degree programmes in Malaysia require up to thirty percent (30%) of lecturers in their faculty to have professional engineering certificates. However, the teaching approach by these professionally certified lecturers, compared to those who were not certified engineers has not yet been fully investigated. This study utilised a qualitative approach and selected eight (8) engineering students from the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering and the Faculty of Civil Engineering in a local university. The aim is to explore these students’ perception of the teaching approaches implemented by the senior lecturers with professional engineer certification, each having vast experience and skills in engineering. The university students were interviewed using an online video conferencing service. The results of this study were then thematically analysed. The results revealed that their lecturers’ mode of teaching usually involves the formation of groups for assignments or projects in the class, besides daily teaching using slides. By doing assignments in groups, it is believed that students will have a better understanding of the subjects. However, most of the students revealed that they have problems performing the assignments, despite realising the importance and advantages of these group assignments. Working together on an assignment would create good team spirit and instill good communication skills. They understood the purpose of pursuing their bachelor’s degree at the university and hope that they could secure their lecturer support and other platforms like YouTube to increase their knowledge in the respective subjects. The students also suggested that the university and their faculty could provide sharing sessions from other experts in engineering as well as improve the facilities, and Wi-Fi connection on the university campus.

MULTIMEDIA SYSTEMS IN TEACHING AND LEARNING AT THE DEPARTMENT OF HISTOLOGY, CYTOLOGY AND EMBRYOLOGY

Modern computer technologies are aimed at improving the quality of educational process, efficiency of providing educational information, structuring and systematization of theoretical and practical knowledge, enhancing students’ skills. Histology, cytology, and embryology are fundamental disciplines based on the deep understanding of structural organization of cells, tissues, and organs. A comprehensive innovative approach to teaching the discipline consists in using multimedia resources to support lectures and practical classes via the visualization of tissue and cellular structures on electron microscopic, light-optical and molecular levels; via the demonstration of microscopic preparations using video systems; by performing formative and summative assessment of knowledge through computer testing.
 The latest learning technologies are multimodal including graphic and audiovisual means that contributes to the better involvement of all organs of perception, thus making difference to the routine educational process in general. The digital database of histological preparations of the different magnification under the microscope, which can be used during lectures, at every practical session and during self-training, is very popular among students.
 Multimedia systems are aimed at improving teaching methods, improving the quality of delivering knowledge, fostering the personality, broadening students’ outlook and developing their intelligence. Multimedia systems include the support for lectures, practical classes and self-directed extracurricular work when preparing for classes, module test, and mastering practical skills.

DETERMINANT JOB INVOLVEMENT, AND CAREER DEVELOPMENT ON JOB SATISFACTION AND ITS IMPLICATIONS FOR ORGANIZATIONAL COMMITMENT

This study’s objective was to examine the impact of perceived organizational support, work participation, and career advancement on faculty lecturers’ job satisfaction and organizational commitment at Muhammadiyah Universities in Jabodetabek. This study employed a descriptive and verification survey with 1,402 faculty lecturers from Muhammadiyah Universities in Jabodetabek and a sample size of 420 respondents. SEM (Structural Equation Modeling) using Lisrel data analysis tools 8.80 is utilized to analyze the data. Based on the study’s results, the following conclusions were drawn: At Muhammadiyah Universities in Jabodetabek, perceived organizational support, work participation, and career advancement had a favorable and substantial influence on job satisfaction, with a contribution value (R2) of 60%. Partially, perceived organizational support has the greatest effect on lecturers’ work satisfaction, particularly those aspects of lecturer welfare that are indicated by caring characteristics. The perceived organizational support, job participation, career advancement, and work satisfaction of faculty lecturers at Muhammadiyah Universities in Jabodetabek have a positive and considerable influence on organizational commitment, with a contribution value (R2) of 86%. Partially, work satisfaction exerts the greatest effect on organizational commitment, as evidenced by the supervisor supervision dimension of job satisfaction. The results also demonstrated that work satisfaction mediates the influence of perceived organizational support, job participation, and career advancement on organizational commitment.

FORO DE DEBATE ASINCRÓNICO APOYADO POR PROFESORADO EN LA ENSEÑANZA DE MÉTODOS CUANTITATIVOS A ESTUDIANTES DE NEGOCIOS

While asynchronous discussion forums have been widely implemented across different learning environments, there have been mixed findings in terms of their impact on student performance. This study aims to investigate the impact of an asynchronous lecturer-supported discussion forum used to augment traditional Face-to-Face course delivery, on student performance in a Quantitative Methods course taught to business students in the Caribbean. An asynchronous support discussion forum was set up for a group project designed for students to apply quantitative techniques to solve real-world problems. The quantity and quality of student participation and lecturer participation in the discussion forum, represented by student questions and lecturer questions, were investigated to determine their impact on student performance, measured by group project marks for 109 student groups over three academic years. The results showed that neither student participation nor lecturer participation in the asynchronous support discussion forum led to significantly better student performance by way of group project mark. Possible reasons for this finding that is inconsistent with the literature include issues such as voluntary student participation in the forum, multiple other avenues to obtain lecturer support, and the use of questions to represent participation. The study’s conceptual framework points to the importance of specifying the learning environment, learning objective, discussion forum type and engagement type in examining the impact of a discussion forum.

Mediation Role of Work Life Balance on The Effect of Perceived Organization Support on Lecturer Job Satisfaction at Private University in Jakarta during Covid-19 Pandemic

The changes occurred during Covid-19 pandemic forced lecturers to be able to do their jobs well and to create a creative and innovative learning atmosphere. In order to make them continuing their duties properly during Covid-19 pandemic, they have to be able to feel job satisfaction. This study aims to examine the effect of perceived organizational support on job satisfaction in lecturers during Covid-19 pandemic through work life balance. The respondent consisted of 184 respondents with the criteria being lecturers who teach at private university in Jakarta and at least have a Master Degree. Data analysis used SPSS version 23 and SmartPLS version 3.2.9. The results of this study state that work life balance mediates the effect of perceived organization support on job satisfaction with a coefficient value of 0.055 and a t-statistic value of 3.136 > 1.96 with a p-value of 0.002 (ρ<0.05) and significant. This proves that work life balance plays role as a variable that mediates between perceptions of organizational support and job satisfaction in private university lecturers during Covid-19. These results have implications that need to develop a policy to create a good work life balance for lecturers by minimizing the role conflicts that occur and further improve support for lecturers so expectations of job for lectures are created.

New ways of learning, subject lecturer support, study engagement, and learning satisfaction: an empirical study of an online teaching experience in Hong Kong

New ways of learning, subject lecturer support, study engagement, and learning satisfaction: an empirical study of an online teaching experience in Hong Kong

Development of a medical lecture support system using Metaverse

Development of a medical lecture support system using Metaverse

Writing Fellows as Support for Digital Introductory Lectures: Advantages and Challenges

This teaching practice paper discusses the implementation of writing support into subject courses at an early stage of university students’ studies, with a particular focus on the courses’ digital transformation during the Covid-19 pandemic. The paper presents a pilot project in which the original concept of the German writing fellow-program was adapted to a digital introductory lecture series in winter term 2020/21. 12 subject teachers received support for developing writing tasks for the lecture session they taught asynchronously. Six peer tutors were trained to support the 60 freshmen through text feedback and video consultations. The learning platform Moodle was used to provide all project participants with materials and information. The project results show a reduction of anonymity in this large online course, leading to less loneliness felt among first-year students. Additionally, the lecturers’ workload was reduced, the freshmen felt more secure in mastering their first writing task that took place off-campus and the writing fellows gained expertise for online consultations including respective tools and procedures. Consequently, this paper argues that it is worth implementing writing fellow support not only in smaller groups of advanced learners but also in introductory subject courses.

Analysis Learning Adaptive Nursing Courses Medical Surgery

The research objective is to make adaptive learning for eye studying nursing medical surgery study program nursing diploma three. Lesson plan adaptive arranged for facilitating student nursing to increase mastery draft eye KMB college . Development learning adaptive using the ADDIE model. Procedure development consists of 5 steps, namely 1) Analyze, 2) Design, 3) Development 4) Implementation 5) Evaluate. Data collection is done with spread questionnaire to student nursing year to two semesters three already _ doing KMB learning later observation and interview to lecturer support. Results show the response from students to learning via zoom, result in observation, and interview with lecturer support produce recommendation platforms or media that can support learning and design learning adaptive for a pandemic or after, Thing that for support increase understanding student, miscellaneous source learning, and needs exam competence.

RANCANG BANGUN FUEL FLOW METER UNTUK MENGUKUR KONSUMSI BAHAN BAKAR MESIN SEPEDA MOTOR EMPAT LANGKAH

In general, in knowing the fuel consumption of a motorcycle, motorcycle owners do this by looking at the fuel indicator on the instrument panel marked "F" meaning full, and "E" emergency. However, in the context of learning, these conditions make it difficult for students to read how much vehicle fuel consumption is viewed at each engine rotation (RPM). Referring to these conditions, the need for a fuel consumption meter is absolute. Therefore, the main objective of this research is to produce a fuel flow meter that can function properly to measure motorcycle fuel consumption so that it can be used as a support for gasoline motorbike technology lectures at the Automotive Technology Vocational Education Study Program) Universitas Bhinneka PGRI. This type of research is experimental research. The research object is the 2005 Honda Supra Fit. The standard for measuring fuel consumption is based on SNI 7554:2010 standards. Data analysis used a quantitative descriptive method. Research equipment and instruments used are a fuel meter, stopwatch, tachometer, and blower. The results of this study indicate that the fuel flow meter functions well in measuring fuel consumption. When calculated, from idle to high speed, there is an average increase in fuel consumption of 0.11 liters/hour or 41% at every RPM. This shows that the fuel flow meter can be used as a support for gasoline engine technology lectures.