Talented Students Research Articles

TEACHING PERFORMANCE OF TEACHERS IN ENGLISH: TECHNIQUES AND APPROACHES IN CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT

Knowledge and education are the basis for all things that can be accomplished in life. Teachers provide the power of education to today’s youth, thereby giving them the possibility for a better future. Teachers simplify the complex, and make abstract concepts accessible to students. Teachers also expose children to ideas and topics that they might otherwise not have come into contact with. They can expand on interests and push their students to do better. Teachers don’t accept failure, and therefore, students are more likely to succeed. Teachers know when to push students, when to give a gentle nudge in the right direction, and when to let students figure it out on their own. But they won’t let a student give up. Teachers can act as a support system that is lacking elsewhere in students’ lives. They can be a role model and an inspiration to go further and to dream bigger. They hold students accountable for their successes and failures and good teachers won’t let their talented students get away with not living up to their full potential. In conducting qualitative case study research, the sample is usually purposeful and small, and the researcher spends a considerable amount of time with the participants in the setting (Merriam, 2009). With this in mind, utilizing a smaller participant case study provides adequate opportunity for the researcher to, “identify themes of the cases as well as conduct cross-case theme analysis” (Creswell, 2018). KEYWORDS: Teaching, performance, teachers, English, technique, approach, curriculum, development

Teacher Pedagogical Competence in Independent Learning Curriculum Management at MTS Takhashush Tahfidhul Qur'an and MTS Negeri 1 Banyumas

This study examines the management of PAI clump teachers' expertise in independent curriculum management at MTs TTQ Cilacap and MTs Negeri 1 Banyumas. The research, descriptive qualitative, used observation, interviews, and documentation. The results showed that Islamic religious education teachers did not fully understand how to implement the independent curriculum and its substance. The implementation of the independent curriculum is carried out through a differentiation system, adjusting learning to each student's talents and interests. Obstacles to the implementation include inadequacy of facilities and infrastructure, and the need for teachers to increase information about the curriculum. To improve the implementation, there needs to be efforts to complete infrastructure and motivation from the madrasah head, providing teachers with training or workshops on the independent curriculum.

Validity Evidence of the HOPE Teacher Rating Scale-Arabic Version for Identifying Gifted Refugee Students

Exceptionally talented refugee students are often underrepresented in allocating to gifted programs because of inadequate identification methods in Arab countries. This study investigates the Arabic version of the Having Opportunities Promotes Excellence (HOPE) Scale for identifying gifted refugee students. Students ( n = 13,598) from refugee camp schools in Jordan were surveyed in the 2020/2021 academic year. Elementary, middle, and high school teachers ( n = 423) completed the translated Arabic version of the HOPE Scale, measuring 11 items on the academic and social construct of giftedness. Confirmatory factor analysis indicated an excellent fit; however, multigroup confirmatory factor analysis results revealed that the scale needed more invariance across groups. The results suggest that although the HOPE Scale-Arabic version has sufficient validation evidence, careful consideration is required when applying it to different subgroups of refugee students. Constructs of cultural relevance may need to be added to better assess the item’s validity.

AR Technology Potential for Facilitating Access to Advanced Education for Students with ASD

Abstract Facilitating access to advanced education and research is the mission of a proactive and future-oriented university. The university must also direct its attention to categories with disabilities such as students with ASD (Autism Spectrum Disorders). For this purpose, Augmented Reality (AR) can be used through applications that offer different types of support, as well as learning robotization processes. Students with ASD have diverse intellectual potential and can significantly contribute to scientific progress. It is important that universities recognize the intellectual potential and talent of students with ASD and provide appropriate support and accessibility to develop their skills and achieve their academic and research performance. Throughout this paper, we aimed to point out aspects of critical importance from these categories: conceptual and practical evolution, influencing factors, advantages and difficulties, perspectives but also risks regarding the lack of action in this direction. This work integrates qualitative literature review research with empirical research. The literature analysis section highlights the extent to which universities provide adaptation and orientation facilities in new spaces, taking into account the difficulty of people with ASD to adjust to unfamiliar spaces. We will present, both based on the literature and from the practice of the field at a global level, the technologies and platforms used in the development of AR applications for orientation in space. The research conclusions have an impact towards at least three directions: 1. Scientific impact, respectively enriching the specialized literature with new perspectives transmitted in a clear, concise and targeted manner; 2. Applicative impact, increasing the potential of implementing innovations in this field; as well as 3. Informative impact on the general public, which contributes to broadening the spectrum of knowledge but also to strengthening the image in the local community of the efforts made by researchers in this revolutionary field of AR.

Examination of Special Talent Students’ Immediate Emotions Regarding Music with Different Emotions

Gifted individuals are more advanced than their peers in cognitive, affective, psychomotor, or creative areas. This study aimed to find an answer to how gifted students’ immediate emotional states change by means of music containing different emotions. The sample of the study consisted of 122 students studying at Adana BİLSEM. Their moods were measured after listening to different pieces of music. The findings showed that there was a significant difference between the emotions that the students felt with different music, they felt more positive emotions, and the girls felt the emotion much more than the boys. The results of this study can be used to better understand gifted students and to develop musical activities to help them manage their emotions.

Investigating positive reading trajectories among children who experienced out-of-home care

BackgroundChildren who experience out-of-home care (OOHC) often have low academic achievement which subsequently negatively affects their adult life outcomes, yet a smaller proportion succeed in spite of adversity. Scant research has examined the trajectories of children who achieve well in school and factors associated with positive educational outcomes. Objectives(1) Describe the reading trajectories from Year 3 to Year 7 of school of children who experienced OOHC, with a focus on higher achievement and improving trajectories. (2) Identify child, carer and placement characteristics plus supports and services associated with positive reading trajectories among children who have experienced OOHC. Participants and settingThe study included 325 children from the Pathways of Care Longitudinal Study (POCLS) in New South Wales, Australia. MethodsThe POCLS is a prospective cohort study including linked survey data and administrative child protection and education data. Group based trajectory modeling (GBTM) was used to identify and describe common trajectories of reading achievement. Multinomial logistic regression was used to identify factors associated with different reading trajectories. ResultsGBTM revealed three reading trajectories among non-Aboriginal children, and two among Aboriginal children. A high achieving group (12% of non-Aboriginal children) were the only trajectory group to maintain their level of achievement across the study. Improving achievement was rare, while falling behind over time was common across achievement levels. ConclusionsResults point to the need for early intervention supporting school readiness and catch-up growth, with ongoing interventions for children who experience OOHC to prevent declining student outcomes across achievement levels and extend talented students.

BAGAIMANA MENINGKATKAN MOTIVASI UNTUK MEMPERBAIKI HASIL BELAJAR SISWA?

Education in Indonesia is organized by taking into account the different characteristics and needs of learners. The education process prioritizes the interests and talents of students. At SMA Dewi Sartika, SMA Muhammadiyah 5, and SMA 17 Agustus 45, the learning outcomes of economics subjects show low completeness, namely 34%, 37%, and 35%. The contributing factors include students' lack of self-efficacy and self-regulation, as well as low learning motivation. This study aims to determine the effect of self-efficacy and self-regulation on economic learning outcomes with learning motivation as an intervening variable. The study population was grade X students in the 2022/2023 school year in the three high schools, with a sample of 225 students. Data were collected through questionnaires and analyzed using path analysis with the IBM SPSS 25.0 program. The results showed a positive and significant influence between self-efficacy and self-regulation on economic learning outcomes through learning motivation.

Analisis Kegiatan Ekstrakurikuler Dalam Pengembangan Potensi Peserta Didik Di MTS Negari 4 Mandailing Natal

In the realm of education, which prioritizes the holistic development of students' potential, extracurricular activities play an indispensable role. They not only complement the academic curriculum but also serve as effective avenues for shaping character, honing skills, and unearthing students' talents beyond the classroom. Through in-depth analysis of extracurricular activities, we can gain a better understanding of their contributions to students' potential development. This research aims to provide insights into how extracurricular activities play a crucial role in shaping the character, skills, and talents of students at MTs Negeri 4 Mandailing Natal.This study employs a qualitative approach with a focus on phenomenology. The research location is at MTs Negari 4 Mandailing Natal, located in Sumatra Utara. Data were obtained through interviews with the school principal, teachers, and members of the change agents. The implementation of extracurricular activities in developing students' interests and talents requires careful planning. Discussions on the analysis of extracurricular activities at MTs Negari 4 Mandailing Natal encompass various aspects, ranging from the types of activities, student participation, influence on character formation, to skills and talent development.Extracurricular activity supervisors play a vital role in planning activities and ensuring their implementation aligns with the intended goals. The success of extracurricular activities heavily relies on collaboration among the school principal, activity supervisors, and students. With extracurricular activities in place, MTs Negari 4 Mandailing Natal has witnessed significant developments in students' interests and talents, providing positive impacts not only for the students themselves but also for the educational institution and the surrounding community. Keywords: , , ,

Career paths of the International Mathematics Olympiad (IMO) medalists

Each year, six exceptionally talented high school students from each country participate in the International Mathematics Olympiad (IMO). We thoroughly searched the internet to find the career paths of 2785 IMO medalists who participated in the competition from 1986 to 2005. We have found that the career paths of IMO medalists depend on their home country, despite their similar levels of mathematical talent. For example, the extent to which medalists studied abroad varies significantly among countries in the same geographical region and with comparable income levels. We also found that there is a high concentration in medalists’ foreign education. For example, MIT educated more foreign medalists than any country except for the United States both at the undergraduate and Ph.D. levels. Roughly half of the medalists ended up working abroad. Education is found to be an important channel for the migrant medalists. Although majority of the medalists were educated in mathematics, more than three quarters of their non-academic jobs are either software or economics-finance related jobs. Most medalists who became academics are specialized in mathematics. While the rate of becoming a mathematician academic is not dependent on the income level of the medalists' home country, those from higher-income countries tend to have higher academic performance.

Planning Program for Gifted and Talented Students in Madrasa

Planning Program for Gifted and Talented Students in Madrasa

The Role of School Administration in Empowering Educational Consultants and its Relationship with Providing the Incubating Environment for Student Talents in Arab Schools within the Green Line

The study aimed to determine the role of school administration in empowering educational consultants and its relationship with providing the incubating environment for student talents within the Green Line. A descriptive correlational design using a questionnaire was applied. The sample consisted of (1239) individuals, including (250) educational consultants and (989) teachers. Results indicated that the degree of the role of school administration in empowering educational consultants were moderate, and the degree of providing the incubating empowering for student talents were moderate; A statistically significant positive correlation between the degree of the role of school administration in empowering of educational consultants and providing the incubating environment for student talents. The study recommended that the Ministry of Education adopt a developmental training program to motivate school administrations to empower educational Consultant, and to support the school environment and its requirements that provide an appropriate environment incubating student talents.

Relationship between learning styles and clinical competency in nursing students

BackgroundThe acquisition of clinical competence is considered the ultimate goal of nursing education programs. This study explored the relationship between learning styles and clinical competency in undergraduate nursing students.MethodsA descriptive-correlational study was conducted in 2023 with 276 nursing students from the second to sixth semesters at Abhar School of Nursing, Zanjan University of Medical Sciences, Iran. Data were collected using demographic questionnaires, Kolb’s learning styles, and Meretoja’s clinical competence assessments completed online by participants. Data were analyzed using SPSS version 16, employing descriptive statistics and inferential tests (independent T-test, ANOVA, Pearson correlation) at a significance level 0.05.ResultsThe predominant learning styles among nursing students were divergent (31.2%), and the least common was convergent (18.4%). The overall clinical competency score was 77.25 ± 12.65. Also, there was a significant relationship between learning styles and clinical competency, so the clinical competency of students with accommodative and converging learning styles was higher. (P < 0.05).ConclusionThe results of this study showed the association between learning styles and clinical competence in nursing students. It is recommended that educational programs identify talented students and provide workshops tailored to strengthen various learning styles associated with enhanced clinical competence.

Does Selective Secondary Schools Make a Difference? A Quasi-Experimental Study in Chilean Public Schools

This study utilizes longitudinal data from two 10th-grade student cohorts in Chile to investigate the effects of selective secondary schools. Employing propensity scores and difference-in-difference methods, we find significant and positive short-term effects, ranging from 0.2 to 0.3 SD, with minor variations across subjects and cohorts studied. Likewise, these schools are not a viable alternative for vulnerable students, even though the greatest measured effect is on students with lower socioeconomic status. Our findings suggest that the additional value of selective schools may not be directly linked to standardized test performance but rather related to the interactions among equally talented students.

University brand building and recognition: experiences of a selected young university in China

ABSTRACT With increased competition for talented students and academic staff, many universities have recognised the importance of brand building to better position in the field. This study selected a recently founded public university in China as the case to explore in what way a young university’s brand is constructed and to what extent such a brand is recognised by different stakeholder groups. Multiple sources of both quantitative and qualitative data were collected and analysed, informed by the theoretical lens of Bourdieu’s symbolic capital. Findings of this study show that a university’s brand conveys symbolic meaning and serves the function of distinguishing oneself from competitors in a non-market field. This study also suggests that the value of a particular university’s brand is not equally recognised by different stakeholders. A properly managed brand can generate advantages for universities, particularly young ones, to occupy their position in the field.

Cross‐border university choice in China's Greater Bay Area

AbstractThis study explored Chinese students' motivations for selecting a cross‐border university in China's Guangdong‐Hong Kong‐Macau Greater Bay Area (GBA) and how they perceive their undergraduate experiences. The GBA was developed as an international economic cluster in China. Despite the vitality of the GBA's international education sector, few studies have focused on individual students' perspectives on cross‐border higher education choices and experiences. We interviewed twenty students and two academics in charge of university admissions about their opinions and reflections concerning a GBA cross‐border university. Students' university choices were linked to different admission profiles, parental influences, institutional features and interactions between students and the institutions. Our study has significant implications for leaders and policymakers in higher education seeking to attract talented university students, improve enrolment and promote students' learning experiences in cross‐border higher education institutions.

Efektifitas Pembelajaran dalam Pengembangan Bakat dan Minat Peserta Didik

In essence, students' talents, abilities and capacities need to be developed and trained in order to produce the desired results, including talented students. The aim of this research is to analyze Class Teacher Strategies in Developing Students' Talents and Interests at MIN 5 Labuhanbatu. This type of research is qualitative research by developing concepts based on inductive data and collecting data and being scientific in nature. The data collection techniques used were observation, interviews and documentation. Data analysis is carried out by organizing data, describing it into units, synthesizing it, arranging it into patterns, choosing what is important and what will be studied and making conclusions. The results of this research are that support, direction, motivation from parents and educators, availability of facilities and infrastructure, as well as the use of digital media such as Power Point and YouTube, are the keys to developing the talents and interests of students at MIN 5 Labuhanbatu.

Exploring sports interest-talent compatibility among elementary school students

Background Problems: Every child has interests and talents, but are children’s interests and talents, especially in sports, compatible or similar? This research used scientific selection using the Sports Search test to determine the subject’s sports talent. Research Objectives: This research aims to assess the level of sports interest and talent of elementary school students and identify the suitability of elementary school students’ sports interests and talents. Methods: This type of research is quantitative descriptive research with a survey method. Twenty-two elementary school students were involved as subjects in this research using a purposive sampling technique. Data was collected using surveys, tests, and measurements using instruments like questionnaires and sports search tests. Descriptive statistical analysis was used in this study, and data were expressed in percentages. Findings and Results: The research results were that 95.45% of elementary school students had a high interest in sports, and 4.5.5% had a low interest. As many as 100% of elementary school students have talent in sports. As many as 100% of elementary school students do not have a match between their interests and talents. Conclusion: More in-depth and structured research needs to be carried out in the future to be able to improve students’ performance. Most importantly, it is very important to identify interests and talents from an early age so that there is no mismatch between students’ interests and talents when sports achievement development takes place.

지방소멸 문제 해결을 위한 미국의 지역 장학금 운영 특징 및 시사점

[Purpose] The study aims to analyze the key features and issues of place-based promise programs in the United States to get implications for local government scholarships and national scholarships for talented local students.&#x0D; [Methods] To achieve this goal, a case study methodology targeting a single country was used, and 30 programs were targeted.&#x0D; [Results and Implications] Based on the results of the research, policy implications for local government scholarships are as follows. First, simple eligibility requirements should be provided and all those who meet the requirements should be able to receive the scholarship. Second, supporting the living expenses should be provided to students. Third, scholarships should be provided to students enrolled in local universities. Fourth, in addition to scholarships, additional support should be provided to achieve career planning for students below high school level, college success, and employment after graduation. Policy implications for national scholarships are as follows. First, the income criteria should be removed from the eligibility requirements so that high school students can know whether they will receive the scholarship before they apply for university. Second, in the case of specialized selection, clear criteria for eligibility should be set and posted on the website. Third, all students who meet the requirements should be able to receive the scholarship.

The Role University in Caring of Outstanding, Talented, and Creative Students: An Analytical Study

تهدف الدراسة إلى معرفة دور جامعة إب في رعاية الطلاب المتفوقين والموهوبين والمبدعين ومدى تقديم أوجه الرعاية المختلفة التي يحتاجونها سواء أكانت علمية أو تربوية أو نفسية أو اجتماعية أو غيرها، وذلك باستخدام المنهج الوصفي التحليلي، وتم تقسيم البحث على موضوعات تبعا لأوجه الرعاية التي يحتاجها الطلاب المتفوقون والموهوبون والمبدعون ومن ثم عرضها وتحليلها ومناقشتها، وتوصل البحث لعدة توصيات منها: أنه يجب على الجامعة حصر المتوقين والموهوبين والمبدعين فيها وتصنيفهم وتقديم الحوافز والجوائز التشجيعية لهم مع ضرورة توفير الامكانات المادية لرعايتهم، وأن تهتم بالكشف عن الطلاب الموهوبين والمبدعين ورعايتهم رعاية كاملة تمكنهم من أداء دورهم الريادي وإسهامهم في نمو المجتمع وتطوره.

TEACHING PERFORMANCE OF ELEMENTARY TEACHERS IN SELECTED PRIVATE SCHOOLS: METHODS AND STRATEGIES IN FOCUS

Knowledge and education are the basis for all things that can be accomplished in life. Teachers provide the power of education to todays youth, thereby giving them the possibility for a better future. Teachers simplify the complex, and make abstract concepts accessible to students. Teachers also expose children to ideas and topics that they might otherwise not have come into contact with. They can expand on interests and push their students to do better. Teachers do not accept failure, and therefore, students are more likely to succeed. Teachers know when to push students, when to give a gentle nudge in the right direction, and when to let students figure it out on their own. But they would not let a student give up. Teachers can act as a support system that is lacking elsewhere in students lives. They can be a role model and an inspiration to go further and to dream bigger. They hold students accountable for their successes and failures and good teachers would not let their talented students get away with not living up to their full potential. In conducting qualitative case study research, the sample is usually purposeful and small, and the researcher spends a considerable amount of time with the participants in the setting (Merriam, 2009). With this in mind, utilizing a smaller participant case study provides adequate opportunity for the researcher to, identify themes of the cases as well as conduct cross-case theme analysis (Creswell, 2007, p. 128). KEYWORDS: teaching, performance, elementary, teachers, private schools, methods, strategies, focus