Quality Of Teacher Education Research Articles

The Relationship between Teacher Teaching Quality and the Independent Character and Discipline of Kindergarten Group B Children in Taman District Madiun City

The Relationship between Teacher Teaching Quality and the Independent Character and Discipline of Kindergarten Group B Children in Taman District Madiun City

Initial teacher education is not the problem: retaining teachers in regional, rural, and remote schools

ABSTRACT This abstract presents an analysis of federal policies concerning rural, regional, and remote (RRR) teaching, focusing on initial teacher education and teaching quality within these areas. The study utilises Bacchi’s ‘What’s the Problem Represented to Be?’ (WPR) approach to interrogate the framing of RRR teaching issues within policy discourse. Through a comprehensive review of two federal policies, this analysis explores how the design and implementation of teacher education programmes are placed to address the challenges in providing quality education in RRR areas. We underscore the importance of critically examining policy representations to better understand and address the complex issues surrounding RRR teachers and teaching.

Retraction Note: Simulation of optical image enhancement algorithm based on reinforcement learning in evaluating the quality of physical education teaching for college students

Retraction Note: Simulation of optical image enhancement algorithm based on reinforcement learning in evaluating the quality of physical education teaching for college students

The Application of Classical Conditioning Theory in Elementary Education

As an important part of China's basic education, elementary education is the first stage of China's compulsory education, which plays an important role in laying the foundation and guiding students' academic development and personal growth. How to improve the teaching quality of elementary education, help students develop good learning habits, and better promote students' academic development is very worthy of deep thinking. Pavlov's classical conditioning theory originated from the dog saliva secretion experiment, and its rich connotation and characteristics have important revelation significance for elementary school teaching and behavioral therapy. Therefore, based on the connotation and main features of Pavlov's classical conditioning theory, it is of great research value to explore its application strategies in elementary school classroom teaching and elementary school students' adverse behavior modification, so as to better promote the sound growth of elementary school students.

Evaluation Policy Study of the Second Round of the Taiwan Teacher Preparation Program Evaluation.

This study focuses on the second round of Taiwanese teacher preparation program (TPP) evaluation (2012-2017) to analyze how evaluation policy shapes TPPs. In-depth interviews were conducted with 13 stakeholders, which included professors, administrators, researchers, and staff involved in TPP evaluation. First, the findings revealed that neoliberalism influences evaluation policy and restricts the diversity of TPP development. Second, different evaluation approaches may be used to bring more inclusiveness and flexibility to evaluation standards. Third, evaluation plays an important role in TPP development, and a professional organization responsible for evaluation should be established in Taiwan in the future. To conclude, it is significant for TPP evaluation policy to consider policy ideology, evaluation standards, and program diversity to aid in improving the quality of teacher education not only in Taiwan but also internationally.

Physical Education and Sport (PES) For Quality Teacher Education

Physical Education and Sport (PES) For Quality Teacher Education

Educational Experiences and Teacher Faith Integration Self-Efficacy in PreK–12 Mennonite Schools in North America

Educators at religious preK–12 schools attempt to integrate their faith into their teaching. Yet there is limited empirical study about how faith integration self-efficacy may develop. This study examines the relationships between the faith integration self-efficacy of educators at Mennonite preK–12 schools and their past educational experiences and initial teacher education. Regression analysis of survey responses indicates that the quality of initial teacher education is associated with educators’ faith integration self-efficacy. However, having attended a Mennonite preK–12 school or a Christian undergraduate institution were not predictive of faith integration self-efficacy. Discussion of results highlights implications for educators and future research.

Research on the effect of mixed teaching strategies on students' ambidextrous innovation

Mixed teaching strategies have caused a fierce debate about teaching quality in China's higher education. Based on theories of constructivism and self-regulation, we examine the impact of mixed teaching strategies on learners' ambidextrous innovation capacities. Utilizing a questionnaire survey of 412 undergraduate and graduate students from 36 Chinese higher education institutions, this research demonstrates that combining metacognitive strategies with motivational and collaborative approaches enhances exploratory innovation ability, while the pairing of metacognitive and collaborative strategies promotes exploitative innovation. Furthermore, the study identifies significant differences in the effectiveness of mixed teaching strategies based on students' self-efficacy and teaching acceptance levels. These findings highlight the importance of tailoring mixed teaching strategies to individual characteristics for optimal learning outcomes and fostering students' innovative potential. This research contributes to the discourse on effective teaching practices in Chinese higher education by proposing a mixed teaching strategies matrix informed by self-efficacy and teaching acceptance, offering valuable guidance for educators seeking to cultivate students' innovative abilities.

Exploring the Influence of Teacher Self-Efficacy on Teaching Quality in Higher Vocational Education

Exploring the Influence of Teacher Self-Efficacy on Teaching Quality in Higher Vocational Education

Study of Mentor Guidance Behavior and Learning Motivation on Master's Students' Innovation Capability

Innovation capability is a crucial indicator for assessing the quality of graduate education, with mentor guidance behavior and learning motivation playing pivotal roles in its enhancement. Based on survey data from 221 graduate students, this study employs correlation and regression analyses, combined with the AMO theory, to investigate comprehensively the effects of mentor guidance behavior and learning motivation on the development of graduate students' innovation capability, as well as the mediating role of learning engagement. The results indicate that both mentor guidance behavior and learning motivation significantly promote graduate students' innovation capability. Particularly, learning engagement serves as a critical mediator between mentor guidance behavior and learning motivation. These findings not only deepen our understanding of the mechanisms behind graduate students' innovation capability but also provide theoretical support and practical guidance for improving the quality of higher education teaching.

Special Education: An Important Field of Aesthetic Education Infiltration Action

In order to deepen the study and implementation of the spirit of the 20th National Congress of the Communist Party of China, further strengthen the work of school aesthetic education, and enhance the educational function of school aesthetic education, in December 2023, the Ministry of Education issued a “Notice on the Comprehensive Implementation of the Infiltration Action of School Aesthetic Education,” which proposed that by 2027, the quality of aesthetic education courses and teaching will be comprehensively improved and the aesthetic and humanistic literacy of students will be generally improved. In recent years, significant progress has been made in the reform and development of school aesthetic education in China. However, aesthetic education is still a weak link in its development compared to special education, and there is an urgent need to understand further and deepen its value, role and function.

Physical Education Teaching Quality Assessment Model Based on Gaussian Process Machine Learning Algorithm

Physical education is an integral component of academic curricula focused on promoting overall health and well-being through physical activity and exercise. It encompasses a range of activities designed to enhance students' physical fitness, motor skills, and knowledge of healthy lifestyle habits. In addition to fostering physical development, physical education contributes to the development of social skills, teamwork, and discipline. Students engage in various sports, fitness routines, and educational modules that encourage a lifelong commitment to an active and healthy lifestyle. This demand for improvement in the teaching quality assessment of physical education among the students. Hence, this paper proposed a novel Gaussian Hidden Chain Probabilistic Machine Learning (GHCP-ML). The proposed GHCP-ML model estimates the features for the teaching quality assessment using the Gaussian Hidden Chain model. With the proposed GHCP-ML model features related to the teaching assessment of the physical education are computed. The proposed GHCP-ML model uses the machine learning model for the assessment and computation of the factors related to the teaching quality of students in physical education. With the Gaussian Chain model, the factors related to physical education are evaluated for the classification of the relationship between physical education and teaching quality assessment. Simulation analysis demonstrated that with the proposed GHCP-ML model physical education is improved significantly with teaching quality by ~12% than the conventional techniques. The student physical education performance is improved by more than 80% with the proposed GHCP-ML model compared with the conventional techniques.

Promoting Gender Equity through Teacher Education: A Comparison of Turkish and American Preservice Teachers’ Perspectives

Gender perception and beliefs of teachers constitute a significant dimension of gender inequities in education. Even in societies that have made significant progress in achieving gender equity, the structure and content of teacher education remains insufficient to create gender awareness among teacher trainees and to develop an egalitarian understanding of education. Utilizing a multiple case study design, the present study examines the extent to which the teacher education programs in two different countries, Türkiye and the USA, prepare pre-service teachers to be gender sensitive in their practices as teachers. Data were collected through semi-structured interviews with 22 student teachers from two countries. Student teachers talked about their experiences inside the teacher education programs and their views regarding how issues surrounding gender were embedded into the teacher education curriculum. Interviews revealed the nature and quality of teacher education, social mechanisms and relations within the teacher education programs in shaping the gender norms of prospective teachers. The study has important implications for educational policies, school practices, and teacher education programs.

Impact of job satisfaction on teacher well-being and education quality

The occupational well-being of teachers and their job satisfaction are interconnected, both influencing teacher performance and student well-being. After several years of ongoing economic and financial crises, this cross-sectional descriptive study highlighted several factors that impact the quality of education in relation to these concepts. To achieve this, a scale created through principal component analysis was distributed online. The responses of 297 school teachers, from both the public and private sectors were subjected to analysis using descriptive and logistic regression tests. The findings revealed a strong sense of self-efficacy among teachers, indicating their dedication to providing quality instruction to students on the one hand and helping them overcome challenges on the other. Additionally, the factor of income and financial security emerged as the primary concern for teachers, with approximately 80% of respondents expressing this sentiment. Similarly, collegiality, working conditions, and attitudes towards teaching itself were also sources of concern.

Ontological model of the process of intensification of teachers’ competencies

Ontological model of the process of intensification of teachers’ competencies

Enhancing Early Childhood Educator's Digital Competencies through AI-Powered Learning Modules (AI-PEL) Training Program

Purpose – Digital skills among educators are becoming increasingly important and essential for creating interactive and relevant learning experiences. However, many teachers are still unprepared to fully integrate technology into their teaching and need to improve their understanding of AI technology to support the learning process. This study aims to determine the effectiveness of improving the digital skills of early childhood education (ECE) teachers through AI-Powered Learning Modules (AI-PEL) training. Design/methods/approach – This research employs a quantitative approach with a quasi-experimental method to evaluate the effectiveness of AI-Powered Learning Modules (AI-PEL) training for Early Childhood Education (ECE) teachers in the Tumpang Sub-district. Purposive sampling was used to select 80 ECE teachers who participated in the training. Data were collected through pre-tests and post-tests. Data analysis involved descriptive statistics using SPSS 17.0, including the Kolmogorov-Smirnov test for normality, Cronbach's Alpha for reliability, and Independent t-tests to compare group means. Findings – This study found a significant improvement in the digital skills of ECE teachers in the Tumpang Sub-district after the AI-PEL training. Initially, the teachers struggled with technology integration, but after the training, their skills and understanding of digital tools improved. Evidence shows that 68 out of 80 participants successfully created teaching modules and picture stories using AI technologies such as Chat GPT, Gemini, DeepL, and Bing Image Creator within the specified deadline. Research implications/limitations – This finding highlights the importance of improving digital skills among teachers, as it enhances their teaching effectiveness and positively impacts students' learning experiences and outcomes. This fosters an engaging, interactive, and effective learning environment in the 21st century. Practical implications – This research emphasizes the importance of supporting strategies such as developing digital learning modules, continuous mentoring, and integrating technology into the ECE curriculum. Partnerships with stakeholders are also crucial to ensuring the sustainability and effectiveness of the AI-Powered Learning Modules (AI-PEL) Training Program. These measures are essential for improving teachers' digital skills and the overall quality of teacher education in the 21st century. Originality/value – This research highlights that early childhood teachers can develop more creative and effective teaching methods with good digital skills. Ultimately, this will improve the quality of early childhood education for the 21st century. Paper type Research paper

Peran Mata Kuliah Etika Profesi Keguruan dalam Pembentukan Karakter dan Praktik Profesional Mahasiswa Calon Guru di Indonesia

Education has a crucial role in forming individual character and morality, and the role of teachers as educational agents is very important in this process. This research method is a qualitative research method with a library approach, namely a research approach that uses written or literary sources of information, whether from books, journal articles, magazines and other sources as a basis for gaining an in-depth understanding of the role of the Teaching Professional Ethics course in character formation. and Professional Practices of Prospective Teacher Students in Indonesia. By better understanding its impact, we can identify learning strategies that are more effective and relevant to local contexts, thereby improving the quality of teacher education and, in turn, the quality of national education as a whole.

Professional Learning Communities Supporting Professional Development of Teacher Educators in Myanmar Education Colleges

Teachers need to improve their teaching skills to increase the learning benefits of their students. Professional learning communities not only cater to the needs of individual teachers and the whole staff, but also improve the quality of their teaching, and through this, boost their students’ achievement. In a professional teaching community, the key toimproved learning for students is the continuous learning of teachers (Bryk, Camburn & Louis, 2009). The professional learning community (PLC) is becoming a popular techniquefor teachers' professional development, and, as a result, there is a need for research that explores their impact. This study aims to map the effects of the implementation of professional learning communities at a Myanmar Education College, how they impact on the quality of teacher educators’ work, and, hopefully, in turn, on their student teachers’ achievements. Methodically, the study used a qualitative approach and a random sample to obtain data from teacher educators at Monywa Education College, who answered open-ended interview questions. The data revealed that there is a need for more PLCs of teacher educators to nurture their professional development and for the provision of extensive pedagogical support for the operation of PLCs in the current situation.

Dampak Teknologi Informasi Terhadap Pendidikan Karakter Di Indonesia

This study aims to determine the impact of information technology on character education in Indonesia. As well as knowing the ethical values of students in Indonesia and also knowing how the government improves the values of character education caused by current information technology. The method used in this research is descriptive qualitative method. The development of technology in modern times is increasingly rapid and we cannot avoid it, the development of technology today not only has a positive impact on people's lives, but also has a negative impact, one of which is in character education, the importance of the role of parents and teachers in character education. From the results of the study it was found that there are students now who are still very lacking in having character education caused by technology.

Model of Synergy Parents and Teachers in Character Education of High School Students

Model of Synergy Parents and Teachers in Character Education of High School Students