Teacher-centered Teaching Method Research Articles

Enhancing programming learning performance through a Jigsaw collaborative learning method in a metaverse virtual space

BackgroundComputational thinking (CT) is crucial to fostering critical thinking and problem-solving skills. Many elementary schools have been cultivating students’ CT through block-based programming languages such as Scratch using traditional teacher-centered teaching methods. However, the approach excessively relies on teacher lectures, so the teacher’s teaching load is hefty, and most students cannot receive timely assistance from teachers, thus reducing students’ programming learning performance, interest, and confidence. Therefore, this study designs a Jigsaw collaborative learning method implemented in a metaverse virtual space (JCLM-MVS) for peer-to-peer Scratch programming learning to promote learners’ programming learning performance, CT, and learning attitudes. This study used a quasi-experimental research method, with 48 fifth-grade students from two classes in Taiwan’s elementary school as the research participants. One class of 24 students was randomly assigned to the experimental group using JCLM-MVS to conduct Scratch programming learning, whereas the other class of 24 students was assigned to the control group using the traditional teacher-centered teaching method.Main findingsThe study found that the experimental group of learners showed significantly better Scratch programming learning performance and attitude than the control group, and there was no statistically significant difference in CT between both groups, but both learning approaches effectively promoted CT. Additionally, the interview results showed that most interviewees stated that using JCLM-MVS for Scratch programming learning could receive timely assistance from peers, make collaborative learning more efficient and learning more enjoyable, and more intend to use JCLM-MVS for Scratch programming learning than using traditional teacher-centered teaching method due to the effective collaborative interaction mechanisms and realistic learning space provided in the metaverse virtual space.Conclusions/potential implicationsThis study presents a novel and engaging learning approach by integrating a metaverse virtual space with the Jigsaw collaborative learning method, referred to as JCLM-MVS, which enhances the effectiveness of the Jigsaw collaborative learning method in promoting Scratch programming learning performance, CT, and attitudes.

Pre-service music teachers’ satisfaction with the teacher education curriculum in northern China

Pre-service music teachers’ satisfaction with the curriculum has implications for student learning and curriculum development. It is necessary to investigate pre-service music teachers’ satisfaction with the curriculum to help universities respond to changing social needs. However, there is lack of empirical studies on this topic in China. This study aims to explore the degree of satisfaction of pre-service music teachers in northern China with the curriculum to reveal the current challenges and issues in music teacher education. For this, a quantitative statistical method was adopted to conduct a questionnaire survey among 421 pre-service music teachers who major in music education in four different universities in northern China. The satisfaction survey regarding curriculum content and curriculum design was conducted to identify challenges and issues in the current music teacher education curriculum. The results show that pre-service music teachers are moderately satisfied with the curriculum. The findings indicate the following: 1. Teaching methods are monotonous; 2. There is some ambiguity concerning teaching objectives and training standards; 3. Practical courses and practice mentors need to improve; and 4. Pre-service music teachers lack confidence in the preparation for teaching in the future. Universities can significantly contribute to improving curriculum satisfaction and students’ confidence in teaching preparation by actively providing teaching-related knowledge, skills, policies and goals. Universities should consider the learning needs of pre-service music teachers and improve traditional teacher-centered teaching methods to improve teaching quality.

Influence of Cooperative Learning on Foreign Language Anxiety and Intrinsic Motivation of English Major Freshmen in China

In China, the English major freshmen can be easily influenced by anxiety, and the major choosing of higher education is made by students, for the learning of English speaking, whether it is stimulated by intrinsic motivation and its effect on learning is worth to explore. In foreign language learning field, the foreign language anxiety (FLA) and intrinsic motivation (IM) are extensively researched, but studies focus on English major students are few, methods to reduce the foreign language anxiety and promote the intrinsic motivation are also limited. Cooperative learning is widely used in foreign language teaching and learning, but few research focus on its influence on the affective factors of learners. As it is proved that the foreign language anxiety have negative influence on English learning and the intrinsic motivation is of positive effects, for Chinese students, the English speaking is the most difficult practical ability for them to learn. Therefore, helping them to reduce the foreign language anxiety and promote the intrinsic motivation is of significance. The current study involved a total of all 100 English major freshmen (from 2 classes, each 50 students) from one public university in China. Using a questionnaire aimed to explore their level of foreign language anxiety and intrinsic motivation and a cooperative learning course construction as research instruments. All students will be asked to do the questionnaire before and after a 10-weeks’ English speaking course, and all the 100 students will be divided into two group---experimental group (Group A) and control group (Group B), with the experimental group using the cooperative learning course construction in the English speaking course and the control group using the traditional teacher-centered teaching method. The main finding of this study is that the cooperative learning method can reduce the foreign language anxiety and promote the intrinsic motivation in the English speaking learning.

The Effect of Mathematics Teacher’s Teaching Method on Form Two Students’ Mathematics Achievement

The teaching methods used by teachers will determine the extent of student’s performance in their academic. Teaching methods of mathematics include lecture, inductive, deductive, disclosure, problem solving and many more. Teacher may apply any strategies agreeing to unit of syllabus, accessible resource, and understudies in a course. When the teacher’s teaching method is not clear, the student feels that mathematics is a difficult subject in school. This will affect not only their liking of mathematics, but their diligence, intrigue, boredom, and self-efficacy beliefs related to mathematics. Students who think mathematics is a hard subject tend to have low interest in learning mathematics. They will feel that mathematics is a boring subject and will not push themselves to understand it. This study examines the effects of teaching method used by mathematics teachers on the achievements of Form 2 student. Quantitative research design was used to collect data, selection of sample was carried using simple random sampling whereas questionnaire was applied as the research instrument. The respondents comprised of 240 students and 150 were chosen as the sample. There were three main concerns involved in this study, which are to identify any relationships between the teachers’ student-centered teaching method and the students’ interests in learning mathematics, the students’ perception towards mathematics subject and the significant differences between the mean score of teacher-centered teaching method and student-centered teaching method for Form 2 students. The findings from this study revealed that teaching methods significantly affect student’s achievements. Additionally, student-centered teaching methods and teacher-centered teaching methods were still relevant to improve student’ academic performance.

A Preliminary Analysis of Engineering Bidding Practical Training Software Applied to Problem-based Teaching Methods

Under the traditional teacher-centered teaching method, the knowledge of the bidding course mastered by the students mostly belongs to inert knowledge, which with poor transfer elasticity, low migration level and other problems.as a result school teaching does not match well with practical work. Problem-based teaching, on the other hand, is student-centered, with students exploring and learning in situations close to real work, which will reduce the generation of inert knowledge, improve the elasticity of knowledge transfer, and contribute to the smooth interface between school teaching and real work. In this teaching process, the series of bidding software for practical education developed by Glodon Co. may play an important role. It is explored that relevant role of the software series in enhancing teaching context and providing scaffolding in the context of problem-based teaching in bidding courses in the paper.

Penerapan Pendekatan Saintifik pada Pembelajaran Tematik Terpadu di Kelas II Sekolah Dasar (Studi Literatur)

Writing this literature study is motivated by the low learning outcomes of students in elementary schools due to the less optimal application of the learning approach and the lack of visible application of the characteristics of integrated thematic learning. In the learning process the teacher still uses conventional teacher-centered teaching methods so that students become passive and the potential in students does not develop. This study aims to analyze the application of a scientific approach to integrated thematic learning in grade II elementary schools. The scientific approach is an approach in the learning process that is designed in such a way that students actively construct concepts, laws or principles through observing stages (to identify or find problems), formulate problems, propose or formulate hypotheses, collect data with various techniques, analyze data, draw conclusions and communicate the concepts, laws or principles found. The method of writing scientific papers is to use literature studies, first the researcher formulates a research problem, then continues by tracing existing and relevant research for analysis. The technique of collecting data using non-tests is by searching for accredited electronic journals through Google Scholar. By collecting 15 accredited journals that are relevant to the topic, then analyzed the extent to which the improvement of student learning outcomes with the application of a scientific approach in learning.

Application and Practice of CBI Teaching Mode in “Professional English” for Materials Science and Engineering

In order to change the traditional teacher-centered teaching method in the "Professional English" and improve the students' application ability of "Professional English", CBI (Content Based Instruction) teaching method is introduced into the "Professional English" course for undergraduates majoring in materials. This method emphasizes the autonomous learning method based on the content of materials science and engineering, so as to strengthen the cultivation of students' comprehensive quality, improve students' ability to apply English in the professional field, and stimulate students' autonomous learning initiative and learning efficiency. Using the literature search method, students can choose their own professional knowledge and preview before class. Using the flipped classroom method, students are encouraged to carry out teaching activities in the class, such as trial lectures and classroom discussions. A process assessment based on classroom performance has been established. The results show that students' ability to express themselves in professional English has been strengthened and their learning efficiency has been generally improved. The course assessment process is more reasonable. Compared with the results of the previous school year, the average score has been significantly improved.

Pemberdayakan Kompetensi Guru dalam Penguatan Model Pembelajaran Cooperative Learning Siswa di SDN Kenari 07 Pagi

Cooperative Learning is a model of logic regarding the form, arrangement, magnitude and concepts related to each other. The concept is always related to everyday human life. Cooperative Learning in the form of Empowering Teacher Competencies in Strengthening Cooperative Learning Models Students not only increase curiosity but always develop according to the times, Cooperative Learning is a model that aims to instill and develop the learning process in teachers. Based on the results of observations at SDN Kenari 07 Pagi in the learning process, teachers still use conventional or teacher-centered teaching methods as information providers, with the literacy movement students are expected to improve the good quality of each problem-solving concept in the form of application questions. The purpose of this community service activity for PKM is Empowering Teacher Competence in Strengthening Cooperative Learning Learning Models is to increase knowledge which changes from time to time. The subjects of this community service are all students at SDN Kenari 07 Pagi.

Pemberdayakan Kompetensi Guru Dalam Penguatan Model Pembelajaran Cooperative Learning Siswa di SDN Kenari 07 Pagi

Cooperative Learning is a model of logic regarding the form, arrangement, magnitude and concepts related to each other. The concept is always related to everyday human life. Cooperative Learning in the form of Empowering Teacher Competencies in Strengthening Cooperative Learning Models Students not only increase curiosity but always develop according to the times, Cooperative Learning is a model that aims to instill and develop the learning process in teachers. Based on the results of observations at SDN Kenari 07 Pagi in the learning process, teachers still use conventional or teacher-centered teaching methods as information providers, with the literacy movement students are expected to improve the good quality of each problem-solving concept in the form of application questions. The purpose of this community service activity for PKM is Empowering Teacher Competence in Strengthening Cooperative Learning Learning Models is to increase knowledge which changes from time to time. The subjects of this community service are all students at SDN Kenari 07 Pagi.

A systematic literature review on developing students’ statistical literacy skills

Statistical literacy is crucial for preparing students to become part of a modern society that is continuously bombarded with arguments that are derived from data-based decisions. In this regard, the teaching of statistics is a fundamental aspect of the mathematics curriculum at any educational level. Therefore, this study presents a systematic literature review of 36 articles that examine statistical literacy skills among students. Specifically, this study focused on identifying teaching methods that influence the development of statistical literacy among students. It was found that four dominant factors influence the development of statistical literacy among students: the learning environment, students’ attitude, teaching method, and students’ basic knowledge. Some studies have focused on students’ demographic factors, including their age, gender, and grade level; however, there are no conclusive findings on their role in influencing the development of statistical literacy. The study also revealed the three most common teaching methods in statistical literacy studies were teacher-centered teaching methods, student-centered teaching methods, and materials-based teaching. Out of these methods, materials-based teaching was the most commonly used to develop statistical literacy among students. Based on the findings, implications for teaching and learning statistics were discussed.

EFFECTIVENESS TEACHER-CENTERED METHOD OF TEACHING CHRISTIAN RELIGIOUS EDUCATION IN INSTILLING RESPECT AMONG STUDENTS IN PUBLIC SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN RACHUONYO NORTH SUB-COUNTY, KENYA

Purpose: This study evaluated the effectiveness of teacher-centered method of teaching Christian Religious Education in instilling respect among students in public secondary schools in Rachuonyo North Sub-County, Kenya.
 Methodology: The study was guided by the Bandura’s social learning theory. A descriptive survey design was adopted. The study population comprised 50 CRE teachers and 1,615 Form Four students taking CRE in 49 public secondary schools. Simple random sampling technique was used to select 15 teachers, and 485 Form Four students from the accessible population. Face to face interviews were conducted to collect data from teachers while questionnaires were administered to collect data from students. Quantitative data from questionnaire were analyzed with the aid of Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) Version 20.0 using descriptive statistics as well as inferential statistics and presented in tabular form. Data from interviews was analyzed qualitatively and presentation was done in narrative form.
 Findings: Majority of the interviewed students were male and were in the age category of 17-21 years of age while nearly two thirds of the interviewed teachers were males with different levels of education ranging from bachelors to PhD. Majority of the students reported that the use of school assignments, lectures, homework, game based approach, mental modeling approach, classroom instructions, and role play enhanced acquisition of virtue of respect. The Pearson’s product moment correlation coefficient showed that there existed a positive, strong and statistically significant association between teacher-centered methods and instilling virtue of respect in students (r = 0.876; p < 0.05).
 Contribution to theory, practice and policy: The study concludes that strategic use of classroom approach through assignments, homework, and talk’s is essential in acquisition of virtue of respect among students. Furthermore, teacher-centered methods play critical roles in instilling the virtue of respect among students. Therefore, teachers should be assisted to acquire competence in correct C.R.E syllabus interpretation in order to enable them to adapt varied methods of teaching, policies should ensure systematic implementation of inclusive teaching methods for every student and creation of knowledge on teacher centered teaching methods.

Assessing the outcome of implementation of jigsaw technique as a learning tool and its effect on performance of 1st year medical students in anatomy

Introduction: Multiple factors in the contemporaneous trends in curriculum and medical education demand changes in teaching–learning methods with a dramatic change in the paradigm of teacher-centered teaching methods to student-centered learning methods. The jigsaw technique is an active learning methodology that involves active participation by the students in the learning process where they learn by teaching one another. It is an excellent potential tool to grasp an outsized load of information in a brief period or shorter time frame. The objective of the present study was to assess the effectiveness of the implementation of the jigsaw method as a learning tool during a graduate medical education setting. Methodology: The study was conducted among 150 phase I MBBS students during dissection in the department of anatomy. Two topics were decided and taught by didactic lecture. After taking the pretest, the topics were again taught by the jigsaw technique. After completion of the topic with this technique, students' knowledge regarding the topics was judged by taking a posttest. Pre- and postjigsaw technique assessment scores were calculated. The difference in the mean of pre- and posttests was estimated and compared by applying a paired-t-test to know the effectiveness of teaching methods. Results: The difference in the performance of the students in pre- and postjigsaw technique assessment scores test was calculated by applying paired-t-test which was found to be statistically significant (P < 0.001). About 100% of faculty members readily accepted the suggestion of implementing the jigsaw method. About 88% (132) of students showed enthusiasm and interest to take up the activity. Conclusion: There was an eloquent difference in the performance of the students in pretest and posttest knowledge scores. The results indicate a better performance by the students when they are involved actively in learning and found this method very helpful, interesting, and motivating.

Influence of Teacher-Centered and Student-Centered Teaching Methods on the Academic Achievement of Post-Basic Students in Biology in Delta State, Nigeria

Teaching methods are essential for effective teaching and learning and to a great extent influence academic achievement of students. The objective of this study therefore was to examine the influence of teaching methods on the academic achievement of senior secondary school students in Biology in Oshimili South Local Government Area of Delta State. The descriptive survey research method was adopted in the study. Two research questions were formulated to guide the study. The population of the study comprised 1,550 biology students in public schools in Oshimili South Local Government Area of Delta State. Simple random sampling technique was used to select forty biology students from five randomly selected schools making it a total of two hundred (200) students. A questionnaire titled “Influence of Teaching Methods on Students' Academic Achievement in Biology Questionnaire (ITMSAABQ) was the main instrument for data collection. Cronbach Alpha analysis was used to test for the reliability of the instrument and it was found reliable with a reliability co-efficient of 0.75. Data collected was analyzed using descriptive statistics of frequency counts, percentages, mean, and standard deviation. Findings from the study revealed that student-centered teaching method increases students’ academic achievement while teacher-centered teaching methods decreases students' academic achievement in biology. The study recommended that teachers should create an environment that will enable students participate fully in the teaching-learning process of biology. Also, State Education Boards should organize seminars to educate biology teachers on the need for and how to use innovative methods in teaching biology.

Design of Digital Map based on Hand Gesture as a Preservation of West Java History Sites for Elementary School

Social science study of historical content at present does not seem to be directly proportional to the development of the industrial revolution 4.0. it is because of rote learning styles, text-based, teacher-centered teaching methods without technologicalaided modifications. With these problems, it is necessary to have design innovations and media for learning models, one of them is to design a hand gesture-based map equipped with a leap motion controller. This study aims to design a digital hand gesture-based map design as the preservation of West Java historical sites for elementary school children. The method used in the study is Design and Development (D&amp;D). The results of this study are the design of an interactive map as a teaching media innovation and the configuration response of the tool with the results of 13 ms / FPS 33 ms / 60 FPS tap gesture responses.

The Research on Cooperative Learning in English Reading Teaching in College

There are four basic skills in English learning, namely, listening, speaking, reading and writing, while reading is the most fundamental and important skill. It is also the main and effective way to learn English, so improving the quality of reading teaching is the key to improve the quality of foreign language teaching. However, in traditional teacher-centered teaching method, students gain knowledge passively and cannot effectively show their personality and abilities.Cooperative learning is a new strategy in English teaching, which can make improvement by the application of interactive teaching dynamic factors, so cooperative learning is an effective way to solve the problems in education. Data analysis points out that cooperative learning strongly promotes the efficiency and has good prospects for development. The study also finds out the problems in the application of cooperative learning in English reading practice.

Interpersonal Realizations of Pedagogic Discourse in Indonesian EFL Classrooms

This paper describes the lexicogrammatical realizations of interpersonal meaning in English as a Foreign Language (EFL) classrooms in Indonesian university context. The realizational grammatical patterns are presented using MOOD system in systemic functional linguistics (SFL). The data of this study were three EFL classrooms taken from three English departments in Indonesian universities in Semarang City. Data analyses were done by transcribing the lectures and then divided them into clauses from which the lexicogrammatical realizations of pedagogic MOOD were identified and classified based on MOOD System as suggested by Halliday &amp; Matthiessen in SFL perspectives. The results of the study show that interpersonally, the clauses used in the EFL classrooms are predominated by declarative clause, interrogative clause, and imperative clause. The predominance of declarative clause is influenced by the teacher-centered teaching method used in the classrooms. This method poses lecturer as an expert and students as novice. In this situation, lecturer dominates in giving information about the learning materials. Besides, interrogative clause is also used by lecturer to know the students’ understanding of the learning materials. Finally, imperative clause is also used to ask students to do something relating to the understanding of the learning materials.

USE OF TEACHING METHODS AT HIGHER EDUCATION INSTITUTIONS

To facilitate the process of knowledge transmission, teachers should apply appropriate teaching methods that best suit specific objectives and level exit outcomes. In the traditional teaching-learning mode many practitioners applied teacher-centered teaching methods to impart knowledge to students comparatively student-centered methods. The subject information produced by the learners is remembered better than the same information presented to the learners by the lecturer. The present study has been attempted by the researcher to explore the teaching methods adopted by teachers in formal mode teaching processes. The methods inputs, its operation and utility have been studied with teaching specificity in the Indian context. In formal education system attendance of students in a classroom is a major task. All teacher tries to accept this challenge and work hard to maintain this task. Adunola, 2011 added quite remarkably, regular poor academic performance by the majority students is fundamentally linked to application of ineffective teaching methods by teachers to impart knowledge to learners. This study revealed that even though 20 teaching methods were to be adopted by teachers of four faculties only vert less number of teaching methods practiced. As a whole, a large majority of teacher of art faculty (96.25 percent) adopted lecture method, 78.75 percent teacher of art faculty adopt discussion method. Hand-on-teaching method adopted by science teacher and teacher educators (25.00 percent).

A decade of reform in medical education: Experiences and challenges at Tehran University of Medical Sciences

Purpose: In this paper, we present the major curricular reform in MD program of Tehran University of Medical Sciences, the oldest and the largest medical university in Iran, initiated about a decade ago.Materials and methods: Following a comprehensive program evaluation, many of the basic challenges of the traditional curriculum were revealed, namely, lack of pre-defined competencies for graduates, over-reliance on teacher-centered teaching methods, over-emphasis on knowledge base in student assessments, and focusing solely on biomedical aspects of patient care. In 2010, a vision statement for reform was created and approved by the University Council. The new curriculum was launched in 2011.Results: The changes included: revising the content of the courses, assimilating horizontal and vertical integration, emphasizing clinical skills, encouraging active involvement in patient management, providing more opportunity for supervised practice, integrating behavioral and psychosocial topics into the curriculum, incorporating interactive teaching methods, assessing students’ higher levels of cognition, and strengthening workplace assessments. To evaluate the changes, data were continuously collected and analyzed from the beginning.Conclusions: Changing the curriculum of an MD program is a laborious task which should be planned and undertaken carefully and cautiously. It is an endless, yet invaluable and satisfying endeavor toward better future.

KEMAMPUAN PEMAHAMAN KONSEP MATEMATIKA DENGAN MENERAPKAN PENDEKATAN PEMBELAJARAN KONTEKSTUAL MELALUI MODEL PEMBELAJARAN KOOPERATIF THINK–PAIR–SHARE BEREMPAT DAN KEMUNCULAN KOMPONEN PEMBELAJARAN KONTEKSTUAL

One of the causes of students’ low in comprehending concepts in learning mathematics is the teacher centered teaching method. One alternative that can be proposed to solve the problem is by employing contextual learning approach through TPS-Berempat cooperative learning. This study therefore aimed at figuring out whether the students’ concept which was taught by TPS-Berempat cooperative learning model is better than that by the conventional one and whether the components of the model existed. The participants of the research were the seventh grade students of SMP N 20 Padang in 2009/2010 academic year. Quasi Experimental method using Posttest Control Group Design was employed. Experimental group was treated by using contextual learning approach while the control one by using conventional. The data was taken from achievement test. The result of the analysis showed that the components of the contextual learning appeared well and students’ comprehension toward the concept which was taught by contextual learning in mathematics was better than that of by the conventional one. Kata kunci: pemahaman konsep, pendekatan kontekstual, kooperatif TPS-berempat

Possibilities and limitations of integrating peer instruction into technical creativity education

The effects of active peer–peer interaction on the generation of new hypotheses or models and the increase of new solutions have attracted widespread attention. Therefore, the peer discussion portion of peer instruction is supposedly effective in developing students’ creativity. However, few empirical research involves how to adapt peer instruction to concrete subject areas to increase different-level students’ creativity. This study aimed to assess the possibilities and limitations of peer instruction in teaching technical creativity to different-level students through empirical teachings in authentic high school classrooms. The results showed that peer discussion was effective in improving the creative performances of all (higher-, medium-, and lower-level) students when they have already had original ideas. However, in facilitating lower-level students to generate their own ideas from nothing, peer instruction was not as good as a teacher-centered teaching method—explicit technical creativity teaching. To develop different-level students’ creativity, a hybrid-type of peer instruction, i.e., the combination of peer instruction and explicit technical creativity teaching, was suggested.