Teaching Program Research Articles

Eğitim Yönetiminde Analitik Düşünme Öğretim Yöntemi Stratejilerinin Değerlendirilmesi

When the general objectives, national educational vision and educational programs that guide the Turkish education system are examined, it is seen that analytical thinking is one of the main skills that are aimed to be developed and will be taken more seriously in the coming period. Although the teaching programs and learning environments are well prepared, it is an obligation for teachers to have the necessary competencies in order to successfully achieve the goals of the program. Teachers who use analytical thinking skills effectively and are expected to train analytical thinking individuals should have analytical thinking knowledge, skills and tendencies, be able to apply methods and techniques that will lead students to analytical thinking. As a result of the radical innovations made in education in Turkey since 2004, the dissemination of analytical thinking skills and attitudes has become one of the priority issues. Teacher competencies, primary and secondary education programs, as well as teacher training programs at the higher education level are structured on the basis of thinking education. During their education, prospective teachers should gain awareness, knowledge and understanding of analytical thinking, learn how to apply methods, techniques and measurement tools that will lead students to analytical thinking. However, studies show that few faculty members and students in teacher education have the necessary knowledge, understanding or experience in teaching analytical thinking. In order to ensure the integration of analytical thinking into the teaching of teachers in pre-service or in-service training, the development of analytical thinking skills and tendencies, metacognitive skills involving monitoring and reflection, comprehension of problems and arguments require many areas to be addressed. Professional knowledge about analytical thinking, teaching competence and teaching behaviors are considered important for the design of teaching that develops analytical thinking. Key Words: Educational Management, Analytical Thinking, Teaching Strategies

Self-concept in first grade and academic performance trajectories: roles of gender and dual-language immersion versus English-medium program enrollment

ABSTRACT This longitudinal study examined the latent structure of self-concept and its association with academic performance for elementary-aged students enrolled in dual-language immersion (DLI) and English-medium instruction (EMI) programs. Participants were 30 students in a Spanish-English DLI program and 40 peers in the same school’s EMI classrooms. The present study used confirmatory factor analysis to examine the structure of self-concept and multilevel growth modeling to investigate the effect of self-concept on academic performance tested in English. Results confirmed a three-factor self-concept construct and differences in several factors by program enrollment. Gender moderated the association between different factors of self-concept and academic performance. These findings suggest important educational implications: more attention to students’ early self-concept may be required as it plays a prominent role in students’ on-going academic achievement.

Effectiveness of Structured teaching program on Knowledge and Practice of Blood and Blood components Transfusion among Staff Nurses

Background: Blood is a collection of cells that have been specialized to perform a set oftasks within an organism. It is described as the fluid connective tissue that carriesoxygen and nutrients to the body. It is straw in colour, the average volume of blood inthe human body is 5 litres generally, the PH of blood is 7.4, which is slightly alkaline. The blood comprises 8% of our total body weight. It is composed of plasma, about 55% and 45% cells, respectively. Blood transfusion is when apatient receives a blood product through an intravenous line or the introduction of newmatching blood into the bloodstream or/and of any specific blood components. Objectives: The study aimed to assess the knowledge and practice of a structured teaching programme on blood and blood components among staff nurses. Methods: 50 Staff nurses were selected by a non-probabilityconvenient sampling technique. Quasi-experimental design with one grouppre-test and post-test design was used. The tools used to collect the data consisted of a structuredknowledge questionnaireand structured practice scale on blood and blood component transfusion. The reliability was checked using test-retest method showed that the tools were highly reliable. Results: The good knowledge score was increased from pretest (12%) to posttest (32%). Moderate practice score was increased from pretest (50%) to posttest (78%). There was a significant difference (p<0.05) between mean pretest knowledge and practice scores with mean post test knowledge and practice scores. So, the structured teaching program was effective in improving the knowledge and practice of staff nurses regarding blood and blood components. The Chi-square test showed that there was a significant association with knowledge and gender, practice and marital status, education. The other variables are not showing association. Conclusion: The findings revealed thatstaff nurses’ knowledge and practice regarding bloodand blood components transfusion wasimproved after the teaching program.

The Assessment of Teaching Programme Regarding Prevention and Management of Helminthic Infections among School Children in Selected Schools of Alappuzha District

Background: Intestinal worm infestation is a global health problem. Soil-transmitted helminth (STH) infections form the most important group of intestinal worms affecting two billion people worldwide, causing considerable morbidity and suffering, though entirely preventable. Worm infestation is the common but neglected problem especially among school children especially between the age group of 5to 14 years. The poor standard of living includes improper disposal of faecal and other wastes, overcrowding, unhygienic health practices and poor environmental sanitation are the reasons for the worm infestation among the children. Objectives: To evaluate the impact of teaching programme regarding prevention and management of worm infestation among school children in selected schools of Alappuzha District. Materials and Methods: The research method adopted for this study was a quantitative research approach with an experimental research design. The sample consists of 75 school children of age 10 to 12 years. Systematic random sample and convenient sampling technique were adapted to choose the students. The knowledge about worm infestation was assessed through pre-test and after providing the health education the Post-test was done using the same questionnaire for the same participants convenient sampling technique. Results: The study revealed that majority of the children, 35 (46%) had average knowledge, 10 (14%) had good knowledge and 30(40%) had below average knowledge scores in pre-test, whereas in the post test 42samples (56%) had good knowledge, 30(40%) had average knowledge scores and only 3(4%) had below average knowledge. The t-value was computed to find the significant difference in the mean pre-test and Post-test knowledge scores was found to be significant (t= 10.44, P<0.05). Conclusion: The findings showed that school children had significantly gained the knowledge in the post test which implies that the structured teaching programme was effective in improving the knowledge of the subjects.

Effectiveness of Structured Teaching Programme on the Knowledge Regarding Health Services among Eligible Couples in Selected Community Area in Bangalore

Health services available to eligible couples in India are not only to aid in curtailing the ever-growing population of the country but also to improve the women’s and child health as well as their reproductive health. The need for continuing mass education and increase in awareness in this regard is thus of utmost priority. To assess the level of knowledge regarding the health services among eligible couples. To evaluate the effectiveness of structured teaching programme in terms of gain in for eligible couples regarding health care services. To find out an association between knowledge scores with selected socio-demographic variable. The research design adopted for the study was quantitative research design, quasi-experimental with one group pre-test and post-test research design. A total of 60 eligible couples were selected using simple random sampling technique. The tools used to collect the data consisted of structured questionnaire, the reliability score was obtained with the help of Spearman-Brown prophecy. During pretest out of 60 participants, 49 (81.67%) had inadequate knowledge and 11(18.33%) had moderately adequate knowledge. Whereas in post-test only 3 (5%) had inadequate knowledge scores, 10 (16.67%) had moderately adequate knowledge scores and rest 47 (78.33%) Participants had adequate knowledge scores. The null hypothesis stated was rejected and re-stating that there is a significant difference between pre-test and post-test level of knowledge regarding healthcare services available to the eligible couples. It was found statistically that there is no significant association between demographic variables and level of knowledge. The above results point out to the fact that the Structured Teaching Programme is highly effective in increasing the knowledge about healthcare services among eligible couples in the specific community area.

A Study to Assess the Effectiveness of Video Assisted Teaching Programme on Awareness and Attitude regarding Early Identification and Management of Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome among Adolescent Girls in selected Colleges, Bangalore

Poly Cystic Ovarian Syndrome is the most common endocrine disorder in women of reproductive age. The disease affecting as many as 7 to 10 out of 100 women of child bearing age (15-45 years).To assess the level of awareness regarding early identification and management of polycystic ovarian syndrome in experimental and control group.To evaluate the effectiveness of the video assisted teaching programme on awareness and attitude regarding early identification and management of polycystic ovarian syndrome in experimental group.To find out the association between the pretest level of awareness and attitude regarding polycystic ovarian syndrome with their selected demographic variable in experimental and control group.Quasi- experimental pretest-posttest control group design was used to collect the data. A total of 60 students in were selected as control group (n=30) and experimental group (n=30) through non-probability convenience sampling technique. Structured questionnaire and modified attitude scale regarding early identification and management of PCOS were used as the tool. Video teaching was telecasted to the experimental group. After seven days, posttest was done by using structured questionnaire and modified attitude scale. The obtained data was analyzed by using descriptive and inferential statistics. In control group, pretest mean score of awareness was 11.43±3.07 the posttest mean score was 12.27±SD 2.65, the mean difference was 0.84. The obtained “t” value was 1.85, which was not statistically significant. In experimental group, pretest mean score of awareness was 11.70±2.48 the posttest mean score was 21.03±SD 1.42, the mean difference was 9.33. The obtained “t” value was 29.90, which was statistically highly significant at p<0.001***level. In control group posttest mean score of awareness was 12.26±2.65. In experimental group posttest mean score was 21.03±1.42, the mean difference was8.77. The obtained “t” value was 15.95, which was statistically highly significant at p<0.001***level. In control group, pretest mean score of attitudes was 52.00±5.87 the posttest mean score was 53.27±SD 5.48, the mean difference was 1.26. The obtained “t” value was 1.92, which was not statistically significant. In experimental group, pretest mean score of attitude was 52.83±6.93 the posttest mean score was 73.77±SD 4.94, the mean difference was 20.93. The obtained “t” value was 15.35 which was statistically highly significant at p<0.001***level. In control group posttest mean score of attitude was 53.27±5.48. In experimental group posttest mean score was 73.77±4.94, the mean difference was 20.50. The obtained “t” value was 15.20, which was statistically highly significant at p<0.001***level. The present study findings concluded that, video teaching is effective by improving the awareness and attitude among adolescent girls.

A Study to Assess the Effectiveness of Structured Teaching Programme on Knowledge Regarding Risk Factors and Prevention of Suicidal Behaviour Among Adolescents in a Selected College at Bangalore

The Quantitative evaluative approach with pre- experimental one group pre test and post test design was used in the study to determine the effectiveness of structured teaching programme on knowledge regarding Risk factors and Prevention of Suicidal Behaviour among Adolescents. The conceptual framework for the study was based on Modified Imogene king’s goal attainment theory. The tool used in this study consists of three sections. Section one was demographic variables and section two was structured self administered questionnaire to assess the pretest and post test knowledge and section three was structured teaching programme regarding risk factors and prevention of suicidal behavior. Systematic purposive sampling technique was used to select the samples, and data were collected from 60 adolescents of AVK College, Bangalore.The paired ‘t’ test value is 7.35 which is significantly higher than the table value of 2.0009 at p≤0.05 level. Thus the structured teaching programme is effective in improving the knowledge regarding Risk factors and Preventive measures for Suicidal Behavior among Adolescents.The results of the tests conducted using chi-square tests show that the significant association between the levels of knowledge of the adolescent with their selected demographic variables with sex (χ 2 = 0.886), Monthly income of family (χ 2 = 10.69) were statistically significant and there no significant association between other variables like age, education of mother, occupation of family, type of family, has any family member/ friend attempted or committed suicide, History of mental illness in your family and Source of information.There is a significant increase in knowledge score of adolescents after structured teaching programme. Therefore, it is concluded that the structured teaching programme is highly effective in increasing the knowledge of adolescents on Risk factors and Preventive measures for Suicidal Behavior.

Effectiveness of Planned Teaching Programme on Knowledge regarding Blood Donation among Degree students

A study to evaluate the effectiveness of planned teaching programme on knowledge regarding blood donation among students studying in Selected Degree Colleges, Aurangabad. OBJECTIVES OF THE STUDY: To assess the knowledge regarding blood donation among students before planned teaching programme. To prepare and administer planned teaching programme regarding blood donation among students. To assess the knowledge regarding blood donation among students after planned teaching programme. To evaluate the effectiveness of planned teaching programme regarding blood donation among students. To find out the association between post test knowledge scores with selected demographic variables. MATERIAL AND METHODS: This pre experimental one group pre test post test study was conducted to evaluate the effectiveness of planned teaching programme on knowledge regarding blood donation among the students studying in selected degree colleges. Non – probability convenient sampling technique was used for the sample collection of 50 students studying in Maharashtra Institute of Technology college, Aurangabad. Structured knowledge questionnaire was used to evaluate effectiveness of planned teaching programme. The present study was evaluative in nature. The conceptual framework used for the study was based on ‘MODIFIED VON BERTTLANFFY’S’ theory. RESULT: In the comparison between pre test and post test the knowledge score of students was more in post test than pre test. In pre test 3[6%] subjects had good knowledge regarding blood donation, 5[10%] subjects had poor knowledge and 42[84%] subjects had average knowledge regarding blood donation. Whereas in post test, 49[98%] subject had good knowledge and only 01[2%] subject had average knowledge regarding blood donation. The mean difference of pre test and post test was 10.22 and paired t value was 55.72. CONCLUSION: This study revealed that planned teaching program was helpful to increase knowledge regarding blood donation among degree students.

A Study to assess the Effectiveness of planned Teaching Programme on knowledge regarding specific Learning Disabilities in children among Primary School Teachers at selected Schools, Dharwad District Karnataka, India

Nowadays children are day after today’s citizens. they're in a non-stop system of growth and improvement. Any alteration in its direction leads to developmental problems. specific studying incapacity plays a considerable position as silent handicap amongst children. it is expected that four-5% of college students in primary faculty have unique mastering disability. unique studying disability is “A disorder that affect people’s potential to either interpret what they see and listen or to link records from exceptional components of the brain. Such problems volume to high school work and may impend learning to study, write or mathematic’’. As there aren't any precise test to discover kids with precise studying incapacity, fitness specialists must rely mainly on number one faculty teachers report for its prognosis. preceding research have proved that trainer’s understanding towards such youngsters have exquisite influence closer to their restoration. An evaluative study turned into carried out 60 primary faculty teachers at decided on schools, Dharwad district. opportunity; simple random sampling method become used to choose the pattern and become collected through based know-how questionnaire. The studies design used for the look at quasi-experimental: unmarried organization pre-check put up-test design. records evaluation changed into achieved by means of using descriptive and inferential information. universal result of the observe revealed that the extent of knowledge on unique mastering disabilities in youngsters in pre-test revealed that the pre-take a look at suggests that Majority 30(50%) of the respondents had insufficient level of expertise and followed by 18(30%) of the respondents had moderate level of information and Minority 12(20%) had adequate expertise. all through the publish-take a look at indicates that Majority 36 (60%) of the respondents had good enough degree of knowledge and accompanied through 14(23.33%) of the respondents had mild degree of know-how and Minority 10(16.66%) had insufficient knowledge. calculated paired ‘t’ fee (t cal = 20.91) is more than tabulated price (t tab= 2.0096). there may be no considerable affiliation between selected socio-demographic variables. The look at concluded that the deliberate coaching programme was powerful in enhancing know-how concerning specific studying disabilities.

A study to assess the effectiveness of video assisted teaching on knowledge regarding Insulin administration among students of selected College of Nursing, Lucknow

The prevalence of type 2 Diabetes in India is 74.2 million adults in 2021 and it is growing rapidly in India than in any other developing nation. The WHO has expected that approximately 366 million people in the world will suffer from Diabetes by the year 2030. Considering the risk involved in inappropriate insulin use and so as to ensure proper administration of insulin, this study was conducted to evaluate the effectiveness of video assisted teaching program regarding insulin administration among the nursing students. In this study pre-experimental research design was chosen and a total of 60 students from B.Sc nursing 2nd year and General nursing and midwifery 2nd year were selected through consecutive sampling technique. On assessment it was found that the post test score was more than the pretest score which proved that the video assisted teaching was effective in enhancing the knowledge. Hence the investigators recommended that the student nurses should be adequately educated about insulin administration, its types, sites of injection and methods of administration.

A Study to Assess the Effectiveness of Structured Teaching Programme on Knowledge Regarding Effect of Caffeinated Food on Fetus among Primigravida Women in Selected Hospitals, Bangalore

A Study was conducted to assess the effectiveness of structured teaching program on knowledge regarding effect of caffeinated food on fetus among primary gravida women in selected hospital, Bangalore. Quasi experimental one group pre-test post-test design (O1 X O2) was adopted for this study. Purposive sampling technique was used to select 60 samples. Structured teaching program was implemented to the primary gravida women for 21 days. Post-test was done after a week of intervention. The data were gathered and analyzed by descriptive and inferential statistical method. The findings revealed that During pretest 17(28.33%) and 43(71.66%) of the samples had inadequate and moderate knowledge respectively. During post-test 48(80%) and 05(8.33%) and 7(11.66%) of samples had moderate, inadequate and adequate knowledge. The paired ‘t’ value for knowledge was 5.25 Which was greater than the table value 1.67 at P ≤ 0.05 level indicating the difference in mean was true difference and structured teaching program was effective in increasing knowledge regarding caffeinated food on fetus among primigravida women. Significant association was found on only family’s annual income hence research hypothesis are retained. Eating a well-balanced diet is crucial for a pregnant women and caffeine has been shown to increase epinephrine concentrations in mother and fetus resulting in decreased placental blood flow and hypoxia.

Olena Kasyanova1, Olga Kvasnyk2, Igor Bodnia3, Iryna Rudnyeva4, Olena Bespartochna5, Tamara Poyasok6 1Doctor of Pedago

This study elucidates the theoretical underpinnings and underscores the imperative of enhancing master's training programs for higher education teachers within the educational digitalization landscape on the public health education example. The research elucidates that at the core of this evolution lies the technological concept, necessitating the development of a meticulously grounded model for the purposeful and well-organized training of higher education faculty within a digitally transformed educational framework. This model delineates a meticulously outlined structure, content framework, a judicious selection of methodologies and techniques, and a methodical integration of technological advancements to ensure the realization of desired educational outcomes. The structural-functional model encompasses integral components such as the methodological-objective facet (incorporating societal demands, educational objectives, conceptual approaches to professional development, and digitalization elements), the constructive-procedural dimension (comprising educational directions, organizational forms in the digital paradigm), the profession-specific aspect (encompassing content, technologies, methods, pedagogical tools), and the analytical-effective domain (defining criteria, process metrics, diagnostic tools), in conjunction with organizational-pedagogical parameters. Emphasis is placed on nurturing a tailored educational milieu and fostering educational innovations to augment the efficacy of training enhancements with a specific lens toward public health implications. The article substantiates the criteria and metrics for bolstering master's training initiatives for higher education instructors, underlining the distinct facets of national educational digitalization and the unique dynamics among higher education stakeholders. The contemporary relevance of revamping master's programs for teachers is underscored through exploring diverse digital learning formats employing information technologies, digital resources, and cloud-based tools. Initiatives aimed at reshaping the master's educational landscape to align with the digital era will entail validating the proposed model's efficacy through experimental validation across domestic and international educational realms.

Research on the Intelligent System of English Teaching from the Perspective of Intercultural Education Based on Deep Learning

In today’s globalized world, cross-cultural communication skills are crucial for English learners. However, traditional English teaching often overlooks cultural differences among students, leading to difficulties in practical communication. The development of deep learning technology has provided new possibilities for English teaching, which can analyze students’ cultural background and learning needs through intelligent systems, and provide more personalized teaching plans. This study focuses on the application of intelligent system in English teaching from the perspective of intercultural education. By analyzing the characteristics of cross-cultural education and the advantages of deep learning technology, an intelligent system model of English teaching based on deep learning is proposed. The model can provide individualized English teaching programs according to students’ cultural backgrounds, learning needs and learning progress. A recommendation algorithm based on a cross-cultural education model comparison is proposed. For each student, retrieve similar teaching cases from the database based on their cultural background and learning needs. Compare the similarity between current students and cases in the database using similarity calculation algorithms. Based on the sustainable development teaching model of college English, the MAP algorithm is analyzed. The experimental results show that the intelligent English teaching system based on deep learning has a remarkable effect on improving students’ English achievement and intercultural communication ability. The model is trained and tested by the measured data. The error of the test results is less than 5%. The results of the experiment prove that the construction of a Chinese college English sustainable development education model can effectively enhance China’s cultural soft power.

Roles of science and research in vocational teacher preparation: A case study from a Norwegian VET teacher programme

Bridging vocational skills and scientific principles can pose challenges in vocational education and training (VET) teacher programmes. This study aims to enhance such programmes by exploring the potential of reflective practices among students and educators on the nature of science and research in VET contexts. Engaging VET teacher students with multidisciplinary backgrounds in a learning community, the study explores how to further develop research-based teacher training by ‘nudging’ student cooperation. A pedagogical course designed to appreciate students’ prior experiences aimed at preparing them to reflect upon their own professional development from a scientific perspective. Using five focus group interviews with 19 first-year students, the study identifies and explains four key factors for quality in VET teacher training: relevance of pedagogical theory, the value of a multidisciplinary approach, recognition of students’ VET backgrounds, and the importance of community in learning. The findings emphasise the significance of creating coherence between research, vocational skills, educational theory, and real-world applications to develop quality in VET teacher training. This study has implications for educators and policymakers, underlining the need for a comprehensive approach to research-based VET teacher competence that integrates personal, academic, and professional elements.

Development and Evaluation of an Internet of Things Project for Preservice Elementary School Teachers

Programming education is gaining more attention in elementary schools, especially through the use of visual programming tools and development boards. However, the elementary school teacher education in Taiwan allows only limited time periods for training in visual programming and the use of development boards. Development boards are ideal for creating internet of things (IoT) projects, and project-based learning (PBL) is an effective teaching strategy in programming education to promote active learning. Therefore, to sustainably cultivate 21st-century teachers, this study developed an IoT PBL activity for preservice elementary school teachers in Taiwan, so as to improve their attitude toward programming and to enhance their content knowledge of programming teaching, including in computational thinking concepts and knowledge concerning the micro:bit and IoT. This project aimed to engage preservice elementary school teachers in using the micro:bit and electronic modules to create cardboard games with IoT features. A preliminary evaluation was conducted within a teacher education course to verify the project’s feasibility. Consequently, the preservice elementary school teachers participating in this project could develop various IoT cardboard games through teamwork. Their scores on the assessments of computational thinking concepts, development board knowledge, and attitude toward programming showed significant improvement after the project activity. They also expressed highly positive feedback on the project. These findings verify that the proposed PBL activity could be feasible for elementary teacher education.

Technology Integration in Foreign Language Teacher Training Programs: Exploring Cutting-Edge Tools and Applications for Professional Development

The incorporation of technology into the training of foreign language teachers has garnered considerable interest among educators, who have increasingly acknowledged the inherent possibilities of innovative tools and applications in augmenting their professional growth. Notwithstanding, these tools allow educators to remain abreast of the most current pedagogical methodologies, augment their instructional expertise, and proficiently cater to the varied requirements of students. This study investigates the incorporation of these tools within the instructional program of educators specializing in foreign languages; with the ultimate aim of unveiling the views of relevant stakeholders on how these tools aid in strengthening their professional growth. The study involved the participation of 107 individuals, comprising both foreign language university lecturers and teacher trainers. Furthermore, a quantitative method of analysis was adopted in analyzing the research data that was collated through the use of an online questionnaire. Several significant findings were made from the research data which were presented and analyzed. The research findings revealed that technology integration seamlessly paves the way for the professional development of foreign language educators. Also, a comprehensive training program, provision of ongoing professional development opportunities, peer collaboration, and establishment of feedback and evaluation mechanisms can aid in countering major limitations of the implementation of technology integration.

The effects of instruction on students’ argumentative scientific writing in a Basque medium of instruction setting

Abstract The present quasi-experimental study explores the effects of instruction on secondary students’ scientific argumentative writing in a Basque medium of instruction program. Secondary students (N = 105) completed written tasks before and after a unit on energy in their science class as part of this investigation. The experimental group (n = 61) additionally took part in three, one-hour sessions focused on scientific argumentation via instruction in cognitive discourse functions (Dalton-Puffer, 2013), while the control group (n = 44) completed the unit on energy without the additional instruction on argumentation. The final corpus of 210 texts was analysed using Toulmin’s Argumentation Pattern (1958). ANOVAs showed that the experimental group’s use of argumentation strategies increased significantly, while the control group’s use of such strategies did not increase. Thus, the results show that instruction on argumentation helps students to write better argumentative compositions. These findings suggest that instruction in the use of Cognitive Discourse Functions allows for academic language learning in bilingual education contexts. The pedagogical implications and future research directions of this study’s findings are discussed.

AI chatbots in programming education: Students’ use in a scientific computing course and consequences for learning

Teaching and learning in higher education require adaptation following students' inevitable use of AI chatbots. This study contributes to the empirical literature on students' use of AI chatbots and how they influence learning. The aim of this study is to identify how to adapt programming education in higher engineering education. A mixed-methods case study was conducted of a scientific computing course in a Mechanical Engineering Master's program at a Eindhoven University of Technology in the Netherlands. Data consisted of 29 student questionnaires, a semi-structured group interview with three students, a semi-structured interview with the teacher, and 29 students' grades. Results show that students used ChatGPT for error checking and debugging of code, increasing conceptual understanding, generating, and optimizing solution code, explaining code, and solving mathematical problems. While students reported advantages of using ChatGPT, the teacher expressed concerns over declining code quality and student learning. Furthermore, both students and teacher perceived a negative influence from ChatGPT usage on pair programming, and consequently on student collaboration. The findings suggest that learning objectives should be formulated in more detail, to highlight essential programming skills, and be expanded to include the use of AI tools. Complex programming assignments remain appropriate in programming education, but pair programming as a didactic approach should be reconsidered in light of the growing use of AI Chatbots.

Teaching in the Era of Artificial Intelligence: Reimagining Activities and Assignments in Preservice Special Education Teacher Education Programs

Artificial intelligence (AI) text generators, such as ChatGPT and Copilot, have been used for various purposes such as creating written content, writing or debugging computer code, answering questions, providing information, and improving written communication. This robust functionality of AI text generators along with the high rate of use reported by college students highlights the need for instructors in special education teacher preparation programs to contend with the impact of AI on teaching and learning. The purpose of this article is to provide examples of how teacher educators might reimagine assignments and activities in the era of AI text generators. Specifically, the authors explore ways that AI applications might be intentionally incorporated or, conversely, intentionally restricted in the design of course assignments and activities.

Peran Keterampilan Dasar Mengajar dalam Meningkatkan Prestasi Siswa di SD

This research aims to analyze the role of basic teaching skills in improving student achievement. Basic teaching skills include the teacher’s ability to plan learning, manage the class, deliver material, and provide constructive evaluation and feedback. The research method used is a qualitative research method. The research results show that teachers who have good basic teaching skills are able to create a conducive learning environment, motivate students, and increase understanding of subject matter. Apart from that, these skills also contribute to improving students’ academic scores. The conclusion of this research confirms that the development of basic teaching skills is a key factor in efforts to improve student achievement. Therefore, training and professional development programs for teachers must be more focused on improving basic teaching skills to achieve optimal educational results.