Perspectives Of Teachers Research Articles

Artificial intelligence (AI) -integrated educational applications and college students’ creativity and academic emotions: students and teachers’ perceptions and attitudes

BackgroundIntegrating Artificial Intelligence (AI) in educational applications is becoming increasingly prevalent, bringing opportunities and challenges to the learning environment. While AI applications have the potential to enhance structured learning, they may also significantly impact students’ creativity and academic emotions.ObjectivesThis study aims to explore the effects of AI-integrated educational applications on college students’ creativity and academic emotions from the perspectives of both students and teachers. It also assessed undergraduate students’ and faculty’s attitudes to AI-integrated applications.MethodologyA mixed-method research design was used. In the first phase, a qualitative research approach was employed, utilizing theoretical sampling to select informants. Data were collected through in-depth interviews with undergraduate students and university lecturers to gain comprehensive insights into their experiences and perceptions. A scale was developed, validated, and administered to 120 students and faculty in the quantitative phase. Descriptive statistics was used to analyze the data.FindingsThe study revealed that AI applications often impose rigid frameworks that constrain creative thinking and innovation, leading to emotional disengagement due to AI interactions’ repetitive and impersonal nature. Additionally, constant AI assessments heightened performance anxiety, and technical frustrations disrupted the learning process. Conversely, AI applications stimulated creativity by introducing new ideas and problem-solving techniques, enhanced engagement through interactive elements, provided personalized feedback, and supported emotional well-being with gamified elements and constant availability. Quantitative data also verified that teachers and students have positive attitudes toward the benefits and challenges of these applications.ConclusionsAI integration in educational applications has a dual-edged impact on college students’ creativity and academic emotions. While there are notable benefits in stimulating creativity and enhancing engagement, significant challenges such as creativity constraints, emotional disengagement, and performance anxiety must be addressed. Balancing these factors requires thoughtful implementation and continuous evaluation to optimize the role of AI in education.

Redefining Higher Education Institutions With Artificial Intelligence: A Teacher's Perspective

Redefining Higher Education Institutions With Artificial Intelligence: A Teacher's Perspective

Teacher Disappointments from Teacher's Perspective

The psychological aspect of teachers in the context of the field of education has attracted significant scholarly attention in recent years due to its potential to enhance the academic achievements of students, teachers, and school leaders, as well as to cultivate a positive learning environment amidst modern uncertainties. Nonetheless, the disappointments experienced by teachers, who hold a crucial position within educational institutions, have been somewhat overlooked. The principal aim of this paper is to gain a comprehensive understanding of teachers' encounters with disappointment, specifically focusing on their daily experiences in school settings. By employing a qualitative research methodology, this investigation adopts a phenomenological framework. The application of thematic analysis enabled an in-depth exploration of teachers' experiences in relation to the phenomenon of disappointment. The analysis was rooted in data collected through semi-structured interviews with 28 teachers from schools in İzmir, Türkiye. The findings of the research reveal that the primary sources of teachers' disappointments include the education system, educational administrators, parents, students, the teaching profession, and colleagues. These key themes were meticulously examined in the study, and both the positive and negative impacts of disappointments on teachers were also deliberated.

Qualitative insights into the effectiveness of a targeted nursing research support program: Understanding and experiences of support recipients and providers

AimThe aims of this study were to examine the effectiveness of a targeted nursing research support program for clinical nurses. BackgroundNursing research capacity is increasingly essential to clinical nurses and currently relatively low. Therefore, effective and systematic nursing research training programs are urgently needed to improve the scientific research abilities of nurses. MethodsQualitative research was conducted to investigate the effectiveness of a targeted nursing research support program. The program was formulated by considering the research training requirements of nurses and standard nursing research procedures, through literature review and group deliberations. The program was implemented for 973 nurses using a “plan–action–observation–reflection” learning cycle. The research outcomes achieved by nurses were evaluated and thematic analysis conducted to assess the perspectives of nurses and teachers regarding the research support program. ResultsNurses participating in the targeted nursing research support program collectively accomplished 195 research proposals and authored 332 original research articles. Nurses shared their rich experience as “understanding my needs and achieving my potential”, including: (1) systematic procedures and coherence; (2) easy to learn, easy to use; (3) a sense of belonging and mutual support; (4) self-confidence growth; and (5) high expectations. Further, the experiences of teachers were summarized as “helping others is helping myself”, including: (1) teaching is learning; (2) the happiness of being needed; and (3) the importance of scientific teaching. ConclusionThis study evaluated the experiences of nurses and educators involved in a targeted nursing research support program and assessed its preliminary effectiveness. The findings revealed that the program, grounded in scientific and systematic research principles, was beneficial to both nurses and teachers. Based on our findings, we recommend that nursing educators should prioritize comprehensive, practice-integrated research training programs and create supportive environments, to effectively enhance the research capacity of nurses.

Principals’ Use of Leadership Metaphors in Three Urban Junior High Schools in Taiwan

Principals utilize leadership metaphors to guide teachers in implementing educational, curriculum, and institutional/structural change. This study explores how principals employ metaphors to drive school change and presents a two-year qualitative case study of three urban junior high schools in Taiwan. During the first year, the researcher observed and participated in school meetings, collecting documents and data from the perspectives of principals, teachers, and parents. In the subsequent year, in-depth interviews were conducted with three principals. The findings demonstrate that principals who incorporate metaphors into their collective sense-making processes in leadership can facilitate social change and foster innovation in education.

Bridging Humanities and Science Education : The SCISSORS Project

As a reader, interested in education, you know that science education is more than just teaching scientific concepts and theories. It is about nurturing the students’ curiosity, motivation, and critical thinking skills. However, have you ever considered the connection between science and social competencies? This is where our innovative approach comes in. The purpose of this ebook is to lay the pedagogical foundation for an educational framework combining the sciences and the humanities, and achieve impact through collaborative research and educational activities. Designed for educators, principals of educational institutions and decision-makers seeking to implement a novel pedagogical program, this resource presents valuable materials. Through exploring research-based insights and good practices from Hungary, and Finland, the primary goal is to influence the perspective of teachers regarding the instruction of sciences combined with humanities. This ebook advocates for a paradigm shift where soft skills and critical, analytical thinking are not seen in contrast but as interdependent, fostering a symbiotic relationship for a more impactful and holistic education. Our educational framework offers a pathway for integrating the development of social competencies into the existing structures of diverse school systems, eliminating the necessity for additional staff. Implementing our approach is a preventative measure against burnout for science teachers and other educators and fosters creativity and self-reflection throughout the teaching and learning journey. This method empowers teachers to link natural scientific discoveries with social occurrences, rendering them tangible and comprehensible for students.

Perspectives of ELT Teachers in Enhancing Writing Skills through Immediate Feedback

Immediate feedback is crucial for enhancing students’ writing skills as it provides timely guidance, allowing them to identify and rectify errors promptly, thereby fostering continuous improvement and proficiency in writing. This paper investigates the perspectives of secondary level English teachers on immediate feedback and the techniques they use while giving immediate feedback. The study was conducted on sixty English language teachers who have been teaching English at secondary level institutional schools of Nepalgunj Sub-metropolitan city of Banke district. The researcher used simple random sampling method to select the sample. The instrument used for data collection was a questionnaire. The obtained data were analyzed descriptively and interpreted using simple statistical tools. The majority of teachers (i.e. 86.66%) viewed that immediate feedback plays the role of scaffolding in their writing, while only a minority of teachers (i.e. 13.33%) viewed it negatively. The study revealed that almost all the teachers showed a positive reaction towards the role of immediate feedback to enhance writing proficiency. It was also found that most of the teachers used correction codes to correct student’s mistakes and errors. Thus, the English language teachers are recommended to use immediate feedback as a scaffolding tool to enhance writing students’ proficiency of secondary level students.

Perspectives of ELF-informed teachers in Taiwan

Abstract English as a lingua franca (ELF) represents a substantial paradigm shift in ELT because it challenges the traditional norm of standard English. Despite this changing trend, there is a gap in research on incorporating ELF into in-service teachers’ professional development (PD). Given the backdrop that (trans)disciplinary courses are expected to be taught in English in compulsory K-12 education due to the Bilingual 2030 Policy in Taiwan, this paper proposes an ELF-informed PD model and specifically examines English teachers’ perspectives before, during, and after their participation in the first nationwide bilingual in-service teachers’ PD programme. We observe a growing recognition of ELF concepts among teachers, which is evident in their understanding of the pedagogic challenges and implicit tensions in ELF practice, their validating senses of being ELF teachers, and their critical reflection on ELF-informed pedagogy. The enhanced understanding highlights an alternative approach to transforming the ‘E’ in EFL.

Self-Regulated Learning Level of University Students and Educational Revelation

Self-regulated learning is a crucial component of students' competitiveness and is strongly linked to their academic achievement and performance. The study, which involved polling 309 Chinese university students, revealed that their level of self-regulated learning fell within the average range. Specifically, the analysis of the average scores for several self-regulated learning components revealed that participants exhibited the greatest requirement for social and environmental resources. In contrast, their motivation to learn scored the lowest. To enhance student support and guidance, the teacher's perspective offers educational recommendations to improve students' self-regulated learning skills and foster their overall development in the learning journey.

Building Resilience: A Qualitative Analysis of Bullying Among Children with Disabilities on Parental and Teacher's Perspective [Letter

Building Resilience: A Qualitative Analysis of Bullying Among Children with Disabilities on Parental and Teacher's Perspective [Letter

Nurturing Growth: Challenges and Strategies of Paternalistic Leadership in Facilitating Teacher Development in Qingdao, Shandong Province

This research explores paternalistic leadership in educational settings in Qingdao, Shandong Province, and its impact on teacher development. Paternalistic leadership, defined by authoritarian, benevolent, and moral elements, is firmly ingrained in Chinese cultural practices and has a substantial influence on organizational dynamics and individual behaviours in Chinese educational institutions. The purpose of this study is to investigate the issues and techniques connected with paternalistic leadership from the perspectives of principals and teachers in Qingdao, with an emphasis on their implications on professional development and educational results. Using a qualitative case study technique, the research conducts in-depth interviews with a senior principal and twenty teachers from a chosen school, as well as purposive sampling, to better understand the intricacies of paternalistic leadership. As findings, the data show that authoritarian characteristics of paternalistic leadership have a detrimental impact on teacher creativity and work satisfaction, but benign practices may improve engagement and professional development. The discussions emphasize the need of a balanced leadership strategy that combines classic paternalistic attitudes with current educational objectives, providing an atmosphere that encourages teacher autonomy and creativity. As implications this study reveals that adopting more benevolent and supportive leadership styles may considerably enhance educational environments and results. This study indicates that, although paternalistic leadership has a solid cultural base, there is much room to improve these practices to better accord with modern educational philosophies and teacher demands.

Fast Forward to Freedom: Unveiling the Realities of Early Retirement of Teachers

Early retirement among teachers is on the rise, creating a shortage of experienced educators and potentially hindering the quality of education. This trend requires investigation into the reasons behind it and the development of effective strategies to retain teachers in the workforce. This qualitative study aims to explore the phenomenon of early retirement among teachers in primary schools, employing a case study approach and drawing upon theories such as Conservation of Resources (COR) theory, Social Identity Theory (SIT), and the Beehr Retirement Model. Through purposive selection of a resourceful participant and qualitative data synthesis, the study uncovers the multifaceted nature of factors influencing teachers' decisions to retire early. Key findings reveal that organizational challenges, including administrative burdens, workload, and dissatisfaction with school management, significantly impact teachers' retirement intentions. Personal considerations such as health concerns, work-life balance, and career satisfaction also play pivotal roles in shaping early retirement decisions. Proposed interventions to address these challenges include fostering a positive organizational culture, providing career advancement opportunities, and prioritizing health and safety measures to mitigate the adverse effects of early retirement on the education field. The study advocates for collaborative approaches involving policymakers, educational stakeholders, and teachers to formulate and implement policies that value teacher perspectives and expertise, ultimately improving educational outcomes. In conclusion, this study provides valuable insights into the complexities of early retirement among primary school teachers, emphasizing the necessity for comprehensive strategies to address organizational, personal, and systemic factors influencing early retirement intentions. Recommendations for further research suggest involving participants from diverse backgrounds to generate a more comprehensive understanding of teacher early retirement dynamics.

The school strategy from the teacher's perspective in building a profile of Pancasila students

Character crisis is experienced by elementary school students, and forming a student profile of Pancasila is a challenge in shaping the character of the nation of Indonesia. This study aimed to identify the problems faced by schools in building student profiles of Pancasila and to find school strategies for building student profiles of Pancasila students in elementary schools. This study used a phenomenological approach. The participants of this study were 12 elementary school teachers who teach fourth grade in Yogyakarta. A total of 4 teachers from public elementary schools and 8 teachers from private elementary schools. The data of this study were sourced from the selected school research subjects, namely SD Muhammadiyah Sapen and SD Negeri Ungaran 1 because the school had succeeded in character education. Data were collected through observation, in-depth interviews, and FGDs with respondents. Data analysis was performed using Cresswell. The results of this study addressed teacher knowledge about the Pancasila student profile and school strategies for building the Pancasila student profile. Keywords: Pancasila; national character; primary school; student profile

Strategies to enhance the inclusion of culturally and linguistically diverse learners in Gauteng schools: Teachers’ perspectives

The inclusion of culturally and linguistically diverse learners in schools remains a global challenge and South African schools are no exception. The increasing number of national and international immigrants and refugees contributes to cultural and linguistic diversity (CLD) in classrooms. Teachers thus grapple with the inclusion of CLD learners. In this study we explored the perspectives of teachers on strategies that could enhance the inclusion of CLD learners in secondary schools. We contend that the inclusion of CLD learners has not been fully addressed in South African schools. A qualitative phenomenological design located within the interpretivism paradigm was used. We employed culturally responsive pedagogy as theoretical framework for the study. From a population of South African teachers in Gauteng, South Africa, 12 secondary school teachers were sampled through critical case sampling. Data were generated through interviews. Research findings identify the need for amendment of government policies, in-service training, and workshops for teachers, incorporating ethnically and culturally diverse content during instruction. Within this study, we extend awareness of the strategies that teachers in CLD classrooms can use to enhance inclusive education and propose further strategies that can also be considered in teaching in CLD classrooms. It is concluded that there is a great need to incorporate inclusive education in the higher education curriculum to capacitate pre-service teachers on the inclusion of learners – CLD learners included.

Estimating Children's Language Development from The Perspective of Kindergarten Teacher’s of The Shahrazor District.

This study aims to identify the level of the language development among preschool children in Shahrazor district from the perspective of teachers, and it is relationship to some of the variables: Gender, social status of the child's family, birth sequence, family size and economic status. Used A measure from the study (Al-Dardir et al., 2016) consisting of (58) items, and it was applied to (89) children male and female from the kindergarten, the measure was answered by kindergarten teachers which is the number of the all teachers in the Shahrazor District. The study used the descriptive analytical approach and the study tool were consisted of language development. The study result showed that the level of language development among the children of Shahrazour district is weak in the total degree, and was there area of language development, the field of verbal communication has received the first grade,Then followed by the field of readiness for reading (pre-reading skills) ranked second, and followed by the field of comprehension ranked third, then readiness for writing (pre-writing skills) came in the fourth rank. In addition, the study results indicated that there were no statistically significant differences between the average degrees of the level of language development in due to the variables: gender of the child, the social status of the child’s family, the birth sequence and the economic status of the family. In addition to a set of recommendations and two suggestions for language development of pre-school children.

Pedagogical decisions in lesson planning and making use of the planning: Perspective of both experienced and novice teachers

The differences between experienced and novice teachers can be observed in how they plan and implement lesson plans in the classroom. Understanding these strategies can aid teacher education programs in refining their curricula to better develop teachers' competencies. This research explores the perspectives and practices of both experienced and novice teachers regarding lesson planning and its actual use. A qualitative case study was conducted, involving two rounds of interviews with one experienced teacher and two novice teachers. Using qualitative data analysis techniques, the data were categorized into several themes. The findings reveal that all teachers recognize the importance of lesson planning. They unanimously agree that written lesson plans, referred to as lesson plan pro forma, are essential for guiding teaching and fulfilling administrative functions. However, differences emerged in how they planned their lessons, responded to policy changes and regulations, and made pedagogical decisions when addressing critical incidents in the classroom. The experienced teacher demonstrated greater readiness and adaptability to changes in the curriculum, classroom dynamics, students' needs, and school regulations. Conversely, the novice teacher, due to a lack of knowledge and skills in lesson planning, tended to rely on the school-selected workbook as the primary resource for teaching directions. Implications for teacher professional development programs and recommendations for further research are discussed.

Pre-Service Teachers’ Perceptions of Their Digital Competencies and Ways to Acquire Those through Their Studies and Self-Organized Learning

Rapid digitalization and the fast rise of generative AI tools pose fresh challenges to educational institutions, teachers, and students. Teachers of all subjects are expected to pass on key digital competencies along with subject-related knowledge to facilitate students’ employability and navigation in a society characterized by the impact of digital technology in all areas of life. However, several studies have shown that there is still a lack of integration of digital competencies in teacher training programs. Hence, to add to these previous studies, this paper aims to find and explore strategies and measures to equip secondary-level pre-service teachers with digital competencies and support them in professionally promoting their students’ digital skills. This happens by investigating what advanced pre-service teachers at a large European university miss and suggest changing to become more confident in promoting digital competencies at secondary school levels (K5–K12). In this context, the authors deepened a previously conducted university-wide survey among advanced secondary-level pre-service teachers through two focus groups to sharpen insights into challenges and good practices from the perspective of pre-service teachers. A thematic analysis of these focus groups confirmed the presumption that most pre-service teachers are keen on actively acquiring relevant digital competencies and gave insights into how they wish to have digital skills integrated into their studies. Additionally, it became evident that even though pre-service teachers can acquire several digital skills through self-study, they longed for collaboration and guidance to reach a professional level for “teaching” them to their students.

The meanings of professional development: Perspectives of Malaysian piano teachers

In Malaysia, the work of music studio teachers outside of schools and in private settings is unregulated and teachers have limited access to professional development opportunities. Globally, research on the professional development of music teachers has mostly focused on classroom music teachers, where professional development is often mandated and official support provided. However, little is known about how music studio teachers view professionalism and how they access professional development in this context, nor what this development means for them. For this interpretative phenomenological analysis, we interviewed 12 piano teachers who work in Malaysia to understand the meanings of professionalism and professional development for them. Individual themes that arose from within-case analysis were conceptually combined to form eight superordinate themes. The first four superordinate themes relate to understandings of professionalism. Participants described a professional pride which involves not only a love and enjoyment of music and of teaching, but also manifests flexibility and responsiveness; it entails both teacher and student performing and understanding music, and demonstrates relationality, communication skills, and a positive character. The remaining four superordinate themes relate to understandings of professional development, including the ideas that professional development requires proactivity, that professional development opportunities are affected by environmental and material factors, that professional connections affect development, and finally that training, experience, and mentorship support professional development. In this article, we posit that the lack of formal structures in Malaysia means that professionalism is self-determined by the teacher, while professional development relies on the individual commitment and motivation of teachers. Teachers need greater access to support systems or learning opportunities, and the move to online teacher support sessions due to the COVID disruptions offers some opportunities for supporting professional development more effectively.

Empirical Research on AI Technology-Supported Precision Teaching in High School Science Subjects

The empowerment of educational reform and innovation through AI technology has become a topic of increasing interest in the field of education. The advent of AI technology has made comprehensive and in-depth teaching evaluation possible, serving as a significant driving force for efficient and precise teaching. There were few empirical studies on the application of high-quality precision teaching models in the field of compulsory education, and the learning difficulty of technology and the teaching burden on teachers have become significant factors hindering the use of technology to support education. This study analyzed teaching models from the perspectives of teachers’ teaching burdens and students’ learning obstacles, and was committed to relying on intelligent technology to construct a new precision teaching model, an educational diagnosis–feedback–intervention path that covered the entire teaching process, from the dimensions of teacher behavior, student behavior, and parent behavior, aiming to assist teachers in efficient teaching and students in personalized learning. This study was conducted with nine science classes, including about 540 people in the second year of high school at a Middle School in China; six classes were the intervention groups while the last three classes were control groups, and a survey of 19 teachers from the intervention classes was carried out. The results showed that this model can significantly improve students’ academic performance in science subjects, especially in mathematics and chemistry. It has increased the proportion of high-achieving students, reduced the proportion of low-achieving students, stimulated students’ self-directed learning ability, cultivated a positive attitude towards science learning, and explained the key points of using a precision teaching model in different disciplines. It has achieved a deep integration of education and technology, helping to increase the efficiency and reduce the burden of teaching.

Translator Praxis: An Investigation into the Practical Component in BA Translation Programs at Yemeni Universities

This study aimed to investigate the concept of translation praxis by assessing practical components of BA Translation Programs at Yemeni Universities and exploring the perspectives of instructors, senior students and alumni. A mixed-methods approach was adopted to collect and analyze relevant data from 61 instructors and 111 students at public and private universities and alumni through questionnaires and a checklist for analyzing BA Program Specification Documents (PSDs). The study instruments were developed and checked for psychometric features. Descriptive and inferential statistics were conducted to answer the study questions. The results revealed that the practical components total degree of availability in Translation PSDs was Moderate (m=2.01) in favor of public universities. Students' satisfaction overall degree fell within Satisfied (m=3.72). The t-test analysis of alumni and students' responses showed a statistically significant difference P-value=(.041) in favor of alumni. Furthermore, instructors’ assessment of the effectiveness of the practical components was placed in the Agree rank (m=3.67). Moreover, ANOVA and Scheffé tests indicated statistically significant differences at the significance level (<0.05) between instructors’ responses, attributed to the academic degree in favor of PhD holders compared to MA and BA and in favor of MA compered to BA. Based on the study findings, it is imperative to activate the concept of translation praxis which combines theory with practice, by employing differentiated instruction so as to better prepare students the translation industry.