Teaching Methods In Education Research Articles

Development of Pancasila monopoly learning media based on SAVI to improve Pancasila education learning outcomes

The low learning outcomes of students in interpreting the rules in the school and home environment need attention. This is caused by the teacher's teaching methods, which are less varied and interesting. This study aims to develop Pancasila monopoly media to improve PPKn learning outcomes. The study applies the 4D development model, which stands for Define, Design, Development, and Dissemination. This model was chosen because the stages of implementation are divided in detail and systematically. The analysis is descriptive of quantitative and qualitative data obtained through observation, interviews, and direct measurements in the field. The results of the media expert assessment obtained a score of 93.7% with very good criteria, and the material expert obtained a score of 96.2% with very decent criteria. Student learning outcomes increased to 82.32 from the previous score of 42.50. The increase was 39.8%. While the control class that did not use media increased its score from 49.05 to 75.48. The results of the N-Gain test obtained an average difference in the experimental class of 39.8 with an n-gain of 0.76 and a moderate criterion, and the effectiveness interpretation obtained a score of 76.50 with a fairly effective criterion. While the control class with an average difference of 26 obtained an N-Gain score of 0.52 on the moderate criterion and an effectiveness level of 52.35, a less effective.

A Study on Veterinary Faculty Students' Opinions on Ethics Education and Career Choices: A Case of Ondokuz Mayıs University.

Veterinary ethics is a multifaceted element of the veterinary profession as it deals with various ethical issues related to medical practice, animal welfare, professional behaviour and societal expectations. By focusing on teaching ethics in veterinary medicine education, it will be possible to guide future veterinarians through the ethical dilemmas and conflicts they may encounter in their careers. To evaluate the opinions of the Ondokuz Mayıs University Faculty of Veterinary Medicine intern students about ethics education in veterinary medicine. Evaluation and comparison of the perspective on ethics education and career choice. A cross-sectional descriptive survey design was used to collect data via a questionnaire. Data obtained from 87 out of 119 students in the intern programme were evaluated. Responses were analysed by statistical methods. In the study, it was determined that pet veterinary services (private sector) and government veterinary services (public sector) were the leading career choices of intern veterinary students; female and male students wanted to turn to different fields of work; and the difference in career preferences did not change the views on ethics education. It was observed that students needed applied teaching and measurement-evaluation methods in ethics education and sought role models in developing ethical attitudes and behaviours. In addition to gaining ethical knowledge in veterinary education, it was observed that they attach importance to professional and legal obligations. This study is one of the few studies on veterinary ethics education and career choice in Turkey. The study results provide information to guide the development of veterinary ethics education to prepare future veterinarians for the complex ethical issues they will face in their careers.

AI-Enhanced Epidemiology Education: Bridging Technology and Conceptual Understanding

This article explores the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) and innovative teaching methods in epidemiology education, emphasizing a balanced approach to enhance learning outcomes. While traditional teaching focuses on core concepts and rubric-based evaluation offers consistency, overreliance on these methods can lead to superficial understanding. Creative and experiential learning activities, such as poems, cartoons, and ungrading, foster deeper engagement and mastery. Technological tools such as simulated outbreak investigations, virtual epidemiology games, and augmented reality programs provide hands-on experience and inspire motivated learning. Emphasizing critical thinking and practical skills, a balanced approach leveraging rubrics, AI, and innovative methods is essential for comprehensive and effective epidemiology education.

The Effect of Project-Based Stem Education Approach on Academic Achievement and Stem Career Interests in Science

The aim of this study is to determine the effect of the project-based STEM learning method prepared in accordance with the Science and Technology course curriculum on academic achievement and STEM Career Interest levels. Pre-test post-test control group experimental design was used in the study. In this context, the sample of the study consisted of 52 (n=26 experimental and n=27 control) volunteer 6th grade students studying in two different branches at Karatay Secondary School in Karatay district of Konya province in the second semester of 2021-2022 academic year. A placement test was administered in order to determine the branches in which the study would be conducted. According to the results of the exam, volunteer students studying in the closest level branches were included in the study. The students in the experimental group were taught according to the project-based STEM learning method prepared according to the outcomes of the Support and Motion System, Force and Motion, Sound Insulation, Thermal Insulation units for 64 lesson hours. The students in the control group were taught the above-mentioned units by the same instructor according to the existing program for 64 class hours. Both experimental and control group students were administered the skills-based academic achievement and STEM Career Interest Scale prepared by the Ministry of National Education as pre-test and post-test. The data obtained from the pre-test and post-test applications were evaluated in SPSS 26.0 package program. In the statistical analysis, it was found that there was a statistically significant difference between the students in the experimental and control groups in favor of the students in the experimental group (p<0.05). According to the findings obtained from the statistical analysis, it was concluded that the project-based STEM teaching method in science education increased the level of academic achievement and interest in STEM professions. Based on this result, it is predicted that students' academic achievement levels can increase with the more frequent use of project-based STEM learning method in science education by teachers

Problematika Metode Pengajaran dalam Pendidikan Islam Modern

Teaching methods play an important role in achieving educational goals, including in modern Islamic education. However, in practice, there are a number of problems faced by educators. With a literature study approach, this paper aims to identify and analyze various challenges that arise in the application of teaching methods in modern Islamic education, such as the gap between the curriculum and social reality, the dominance of conventional teaching methods that are less interactive, and the limited use of technology. The influence of globalization and technological developments also affect student learning patterns and pose new challenges in maintaining Islamic identity and values. To overcome these problems, innovation is needed in teaching methods, integration of technology in learning, alignment of the curriculum with the needs of the times, and improvement of the quality of educators. Thus, modern Islamic education can be more relevant and effective in forming a generation of Muslims who are noble, intelligent, and able to compete in the global era.

Meningkatkan Kemampuan Berpikir Kritis pada PAKBP dengan Model PBL Berbantuan Media Audio-Visual Materi Allah Membimbing Umat Israel Fase B SDN 071096 Mandrehe

This study aims to improve students' critical thinking skills in Catholic Religious Education through the implementation of Project-Based Learning (PBL) models assisted by audio-visual media. The focus of this research is the material "God Leads the People of Israel" for Phase B at SDN 071096 Mandrehe. PBL was chosen for its ability to build 21st-century skills such as critical thinking, collaboration, and communication, as stated by Bell (2010). Audio-visual media was used to facilitate students' understanding of the historical and theological context of the material, supporting Mayer's (2009) assertion that this media helps students construct better knowledge. The research results show a significant improvement in students' critical thinking skills. These findings are expected to serve as a basis for developing teaching methods in religious education.

Using Murojaah Wheel Media to Aid Qur'an Memorization in Young Children

The ability to read and memorize the Qur'an is crucial for young children, providing long-term benefits for their spiritual and cognitive growth. However, there is a growing concern about children’s decreasing engagement with the Qur'an due to the influence of modern distractions. This study addresses this gap by exploring the use of Murojaah wheel media as a tool to facilitate Qur'an memorization among children aged 4-5 years at As-Shoffah Early Childhood Education. The aim is to evaluate the effectiveness of this media in enhancing memorization skills. Using a quantitative ex-post facto design, the study involved 12 students selected through a saturated sampling technique. A questionnaire administered to teachers served as the primary instrument for data collection. Data were analyzed using simple linear regression with JASP software version 18.0. The results revealed a significant positive correlation between the use of the Murojaah wheel media and the students' ability to memorize the Qur'an (F=8.943, p=0.014). The novelty of this research lies in its focus on the application of interactive learning media in Islamic education for young children. Implications of these findings suggest that incorporating Murojaah wheel media in early childhood education can effectively support Qur'an memorization, providing a foundation for future Islamic learning. Further research on its application in various educational settings is recommended. Highlights: Murojaah wheel media significantly improves young children's ability to memorize the Qur'an. Integrating interactive learning media supports Islamic education from an early age. The study fills a knowledge gap in the application of innovative teaching methods in religious education. Keywords: Murojaah Wheel Media, Quran Memorization, Early Childhood, Islamic Education, Learning Tools

Developing health-saving competence of pre-service teachers in Kazakhstan

This study's significance lies in the need for a perspective teacher who can solve educational objectives to preserve children's and teenagers’ health. In this context, it is crucial to cultivate the health-saving competence of pre-service teachers during the educational process at the university. The study has aimed to develop, implement and experimentally test educational conditions for developing health-saving competence of a pre-service teacher within the framework of the educational program of the pedagogical direction. The participants were 37 university teachers of physical education and 145 students from two universities in Kazakhstan. The proposed approaches and methods represent a process of future teacher training which includes the stages: initial, main and final. Instructional intervention was employed at the final stage: the authors developed and introduced a special course for prospective teachers titled "Development of Schoolchildren's Health and Modern Health-promoting Technologies”. Tests, surveys, and questionnaires have been used during the intervention to test the course efficiency. The majority of respondents (79%) consider it necessary to utilize health-promoting methods and techniques at different stages of the lesson in the process of teaching the discipline. The essential aspect in the study of the elective course was building upon students' existing knowledge in the fields of physical education, pedagogy, psychology, and subject-specific teaching methods, as well as enhancing their health-saving competencies. Keywords: health-saving, competence, physical education, teacher, activity.

Exploring ICT Integration Practices in STEM teaching of TVETMARA Malaysia

STEM education is gaining global recognition because of its crucial role in equipping students with the necessary skills for future professional opportunities. However, the proficiency and skill of educators, including their understanding of STEM disciplines and effective teaching methods, are key determinants of the success of STEM education. Therefore, ICT plays a crucial role in improving teaching and learning methods in STEM education within the TVET platform, ensuring the effectiveness of subject delivery and the relevance of STEM education. This study aims to explore TVETMARA educators' experiences in integrating ICT into STEM teaching through the lens of TPACK. Ten TVETMARA educators participated in semi-structured interviews. Thematic analysis generated five themes: ICT Selection, Organizational Support, Peer Collaboration, Pedagogical Practices, and Lesson Preparation. This study contributes valuable insights to STEM teaching with the inclusion of ICT in the context of TVET.

Exploring gender equality education teaching methods in practical arts education according to the 2022 revised practical arts curriculum

Exploring gender equality education teaching methods in practical arts education according to the 2022 revised practical arts curriculum

The Impact of Contextual Teaching Method on Sichuan Folk Song Education and Students’ Musical Expressiveness

This study explores the application of the contextual teaching method in Sichuan folk song education and its impact on students’ musical expressiveness. By incorporating contextual teaching methods in music classes, this research investigates the effectiveness of this approach in enhancing students’ understanding of Sichuan folk songs and improving their musical expressiveness and emotional expression. A mixed-method research approach is employed, utilizing classroom observations, questionnaires, interviews, and statistical analysis to assess the practical outcomes of contextual teaching in folk song education.

Importance and Didactic Conditions of Teaching the Pedagogical Heritage of Beyimbet Maylin

The article analyzes the pedagogical heritage of Beyimbet Maylin, which has not yet entered scientific circulation, and has not been noticed by methodologists-scientists, and their importance in the development of domestic science is evaluated. For the first time, four educational books written by Beyimbet Maylin, a prominent writer, who have their own place in Kazakh literature, are being studied. In the study, the ways of studying the history of the writing of textbooks left behind by the writer, introducing their content-structural system to future philology teachers were differentiated. Providing information about the history of the formation of domestic textbook science, the possibilities of forming professional-cognitive and research competences of students are analyzed. The main idea in the research work is that students need to effectively use new educational technologies and interactive teaching methods during the analysis of historical heritage, because this, in turn, expands the opportunities for improving the quality of professional education of students. The scientific importance of the article is demonstrated by the unified methodological system of applied teaching and the analysis of educational materials and the effectiveness of using their selection criteria in the organization of students' project work, in the performance of complex text analysis tasks. This proves the innovativeness of the proposed research work, dedicated to a new topic. The article analyzes the effective ways of presenting textbooks written by Beyimbet Maylin to philology students, systematizes the technological conditions. During the pedagogical experiment, it is planned to develop students' professional qualifications related to theoretical and historical-pedagogical heritage, critical thinking skills related to educational materials. They are followed by analyzing the progress and results of work included in one module of a special elective subject. Such complexity ensures the integrity of the research results presented in the article and the reliability of the proposed principles. Historical-pedagogical, system-typological, genre-style analyzes were used in the research work in conjunction with teaching technologies in accordance with modern requirements. The results of the study fully demonstrated the effectiveness of this unit.

A study on cultural education curriculum and teaching methods in overseas Korean studies majors -Focusing on the Korean studies major at La Sapienza University-

A study on cultural education curriculum and teaching methods in overseas Korean studies majors -Focusing on the Korean studies major at La Sapienza University-

Pathways to inclusive early childhood computational thinking education: unveiling young students’ strategies with multiple representations

This study investigates the integration of computational thinking (CT) into early elementary literacy, focusing on kindergarten to second grade students, using multiple representations to understand their ideas of CT. Through clinical task-based interviews with 12 students, we found that concrete manipulatives, pictorial/graphical representations, and language-based strategies were key to facilitating CT comprehension. The findings indicate no significant gender differences in CT engagement, and instead we need to emphasize the need for inclusive, multi-representational teaching methods in early education. By using multiple representations, we may be able to nurture early STEM interest and confidence in computer science and related fields.

The Practical Reform in Basic Courses under the Educational Philosophy of CDIO-the Course of “Digital Circuits and Logic Design” as an Example

In order to promote the curriculum reform of our university and further expand the digital informatization in higher education, this paper targets several teaching reforming issues in the electronic information discipline of our university. Guided by the CDIO-OBE teaching philosophy, multifaceted teaching strategies are proposed for the major, such as overall planning of talent cultivation, teaching methods of teachers, and advanced evaluations of core basic courses. Starting from the compulsory course of 'Digital Circuits and Logic Design', the top-down implementation of practical reforms and the effects of updating teaching team, and continuously improvement on setting experiments are analyzed. Based on the feedback from students’ survey, it is confirmed as well that only through the effective integrations of digital technology and the higher-level blended teaching methods, and continuously optimized experiment reforms together can fundamentally promote the discipline construction and talent cultivation in the major of electronic information. Furthermore, through the closed-loop feedback of quantitative data from students’ questionnaires, the practical reforms facilitate the digitization transformation of basic courses in our university.

Research on the Strategy of Improving the Informatization Teaching Level of College Teachers in the “Internet +” Era

Under the background of the “Internet +” era, the teaching concept and method of higher education are undergoing significant changes. The integration of modern information technology has far-reaching significance in improving the level of information education, which puts forward higher standards for teachers’ ability in information teaching. This paper discusses various factors that affect the level of information-based teaching of college teachers in the era of “Internet +”, as well as the ability that teachers need to have in information-based teaching, and also explores various strategies to improve the level of information-based teaching of college teachers, to further optimize the teaching quality of colleges and universities.

Approaching Multi-Sensory Education Methods for Preschool Children

Currently, Vietnam's early childhood education system is implementing a child-centered educational approach, aiming to optimize the potential and capabilities of children. To achieve this goal, preschool teachers need to employ appropriate and effective teaching methods. Therefore, researching, updating, and innovating teaching methods in preschool education is crucial. This article discusses aspects of multi-sensory education methods and provides suggestions to help preschool teachers apply these methods in the education of preschool children.

Positive Emotion in Ideological and Political Education Teaching Positive Function and Method Path

Positive emotions and emotions play a key role in improving the cognitive effectiveness of ideological and political education, promoting the harmony of teaching relations and creating a good psychological environment. In addition, positive emotions and emotions play a positive role in the cognitive drive, will enhancement, belief strengthening and behavior activation of ideological and political course teachers and students. Therefore, we should properly use the "emotional resonance" teaching method, create teaching situations, and innovate theoretical teaching models to tell the story of ideological and political education.

Linking Traditional Teaching to Innovative Approaches: Student Conceptions in Kinematics

This study delves into the problem-solving approaches of students who attend classes with traditional teaching methods in university physics education with innovative curriculum materials. This research, conducted with university physics and engineering students, focused on applying research-based curriculum materials in solving kinematic problems. The study analyzes the impact of student knowledge and the distinction between rote learning and scientific practices on conceptual understanding. Student responses are categorized based on the depth of knowledge demonstrated, the skill type utilized, and the degree to which responses indicate a logical progression. These, together with demographic data, are analyzed to determine any patterns. Findings reveal that students use intuitive and mathematical skills to solve a graphical question. However, students employ qualitative and mathematical skill types when they are required to design an experiment. Notably, gender disparity appears to influence the approach to graphical questions, but the design-based question shows no significant relationship between males and females. Gender was likely to contribute to knowledge and logical progression levels, but grades might not show a positive relationship with knowledge level. This study aims to contribute to developing physics education at the university level by highlighting the gap between innovative course materials and their enactment.

A Guide to the Application of Modern Information Technology in Higher Vocational Colleges: A Case Study of China Chongqing Wanzhou Vocational Education Center

Background and Aims: With the development of information technology, flipped classrooms, micro-courses, MOOCs, and other educational means have been gradually applied to education and teaching, which not only changes the teaching methods of teachers but also promotes the transformation of teaching management means. This study aims to investigate and analyze the use of new ICT and provide suggestions for guiding the development and use of modern information technology in Chongqing Wanzhou Vocational Education Center. Methodology: Using random sampling, 90 respondents were selected from 30 students, teachers, and administrators of the Chongqing Vocational Education Center. Interviews were conducted according to the outline, and detailed interview answers were recorded with the consent of the respondents. After the interview, valid information was extracted for follow-up analysis. Results: It is found that there are some problems in the application of modern information technology in Chongqing Vocational Education Center. The use of modern information technology in schools is hampered by issues including passive teaching techniques, poorly designed curricula, and a lack of educational resources. These issues prevent talent development programs from being tailored to the needs of the job market and impede students' overall growth. These problems are further compounded by traditional teaching evaluation techniques, which impede the transition to a more objective and data-driven educational approach by lacking thorough student feedback. Conclusion: The Chongqing Vocational Education Center's use of contemporary information technology has exposed challenges like poor curriculum design, passive teaching approaches, and a lack of educational resources, which hinder talent development and impede students' overall development. Furthermore, by not offering comprehensive student feedback, traditional teaching evaluation methods exacerbate these issues and impede the shift to a more objective and data-driven educational paradigm.