University Education Faculty Research Articles

Reform and innovation of saxophone teaching mode in colleges and universities based on Bayesian model

Abstract To improve the teaching level of saxophone performance in colleges and universities, this paper constructs a saxophone performance education optimization platform based on Bayesian theory. Bayesian clustering is used to informally cluster the saxophone performance education situation in colleges and universities, and the maximum likelihood algorithm is used to calculate the student behavior parameters. The Bayesian network tracking technique analyzes all learning behavior indicators to serve as a reference to obtain labels of learner motivation. To ensure the validity of the feedback metrics, the Bayesian stochastic calculation method was invoked to calculate the AUC (metric) mean ratio of the three feedback metrics. A practical teaching analysis was conducted to verify the platform’s timeliness. The results show that: The response time of login and resource search of the platform constructed in this paper is less than 2.5s and 1.2s, respectively, and the AUC mean ratio of three feedback metrics, namely, download rate, registration rate, and click rate, has improved by about 0.75%. Moreover, the positive attitude of university students towards learning has reached 88%. This shows the reliability of the educational platform constructed in this paper in optimizing higher education saxophone performance education, which can effectively improve the teaching level of saxophone performance education.

Investigation of academic success, psychological flexibility and self-efficacy in teacher candidates

In this study, it was aimed to examine the predictive role of psychological flexibility and self-efficacy variables on academic success in teacher candidates studying at education faculties of different universities in Turkey. The research was based on the "relational screening model". The research group consisted of 398 teacher candidates (167 boys, 42%; 231 girls, 58%) studying at the education faculties of different universities in Turkey in the 2022-2023 academic year. “Psychological Flexibility Scale”, “General Self-Efficacy Scale” and “Personal Information Form” were used as data collection tools in the research. In this research, data were collected via Google Form online method. As a result of the examination of the data obtained in the research, it was determined that the data were suitable for "multiple linear regression analysis (stepwise)". In the first step of the stepwise regression analysis, the beta coefficient of the psychological flexibility variable in predicting academic success was determined as .391 and it was seen that the “t-test” result was also at a significant level (t=8.44, p

Optimizing Strategy of Computer Teaching Mode in Universities Based on Continuous Discrete Method

Abstract To improve the teaching effect of computer courses, make students master computer knowledge, and improve computer operation skills, this paper proposes a computer teaching model of continuous, discrete methods in colleges and universities. This paper investigates the teaching mode of traditional computer teaching methods in colleges and universities and proposes a continuous, discrete computer teaching model for the drawbacks of traditional computer teaching methods. The discrete learning teaching matrix and teaching process are constructed using the information entropy-based rough set discretization algorithm. Moreover, the teaching effects are compared with traditional methods regarding students’ learning interests, homework completion, and test scores. In terms of homework completion rate: the correct homework rate of the class using the discrete learning method was 20% higher than that of the class using the traditional teaching method. Regarding skill and overall test scores, the number of students who excelled in the classes using discrete learning reached about 50%, 20% more than the conventional teaching method. 20% fewer students scored below 60 than in the classes using the conventional teaching method. Moreover, after implementing discrete learning concept teaching, students’ interest in learning increased by more than 40%. Therefore, it can be seen that the teaching mode of the discrete learning concept is beneficial to the teaching of computer courses.

Optimization of computer-assisted teaching mode in universities based on Dijkstra’s algorithm

Abstract In the context of digitalizing big data and information, optimizing the teaching model of colleges and universities is a key concern in the education sector. This paper optimizes the shortest path planning of the Dijkstra algorithm around the Floyd algorithm and ant colony algorithm, constructs the model of a computer-aided teaching system in colleges and universities through the Dijkstra algorithm, and constructs the system model indexes from three aspects: students’ cognitive ability, students’ learning performance, and students’ learning interest. A sample of 100 college students was randomly selected, and the accuracy performance of the samples was compared by the Dijkstra algorithm and improved Dijkstra, respectively. The accuracy rate of the improved Dijkstra algorithm fluctuated from 83% to 90%, with a variable rate of 7%, which was relatively small. Then the Dijkstra algorithm was used to analyze the weighting of the cognitive ability index, learning achievement index, and learning interest index. In the cognitive ability index, the memory ability weight of 34% performed better compared with the other five, the good weight in the learning achievement index performed better compared with the other categories, and the more interesting weight in the learning interest index performed better overall compared with the other five categories. This study has guiding reference value for optimizing computer-assisted teaching mode in colleges and universities to improve teaching quality and efficiency of colleges and universities.

Wellbeing integrated learning design framework: a multi-layered approach to facilitating wellbeing education through learning design and educational practice

The interest in wellbeing education has risen dramatically as we emerge from a global pandemic and examine what is needed to address the lingering impacts in education. Of course, the need for wellbeing education was apparent long before this, driven by a need to mitigate the growing mental health challenges faced by our youth. Indeed, there is a substantial body of evidence for the impact of such education on students in primary through to tertiary settings. However, little is known about how we are “educating the educators” to facilitate wellbeing through their curriculum and educational practices. This goes beyond the topics or content of wellbeing education to focus more on how we create enabling environments for wellbeing to emerge in our educational practices. This article proposes a Wellbeing Integrated Learning Design (WILD) Framework to address this gap. We outline the central tenets of the WILD framework, including the underpinning theoretical principles and systems approach that guided the development. Practical examples are provided to demonstrate how the framework can be applied in preparing experienced educators to build enabling environments in their own context. We reflect on the insights gained in trialing the approach in an education faculty in a large Australian university and explore the opportunities to refine the framework further to support its replication in other educational settings.

Examination on Readiness of Social Studies Pre-Service Teachers for Online Learning

In this research, it was purposed to examine the readiness of social studies pre-service teachers for online learning. For this purpose, it was examined whether the readiness of social studies pre-service teachers for online learning differs by the variables of gender, grade, type of internet access, the device they use in online learning, and the level of computer use. The sample of the research consists of 94 social studies pre-service teachers studying at a public university education faculty in Eastern Black Sea region of Turkey in the 2021-2022 academic year. The data were collected by using the “Readiness Scale for Online Learning” adapted into Turkish. Survey model, one of the quantitative research designs, was applied for the analysis of the data obtained within the scope of the study. The SPSS program was used to analyze the data. The obtained data were tabulated and interpreted. As a result of the research, it was concluded that the readiness of social studies pre-service teachers for online learning was above the average.

Disabilities in Higher Education: Beyond ‘Accommodation’

Abstract Institutions of higher learning have seen considerable improvements in opportunities for students with disabilities to participate and learn. Despite these improvements, challenges remain within this movement. Students with disabilities continue to face disadvantages as a result of ‘attitudinal barriers’ or discriminatory perceptions. This paper offers a diagnosis of such attitudinal barriers and proposes a correction in the form of what disability scholars christen the ‘social model’ of disability. This research ends with several implications that will be relevant to university administrators, staff and teaching faculty in their attempt to promote greater inclusion.

Requirements for the Application of Governance Standards in Faculties of Education in Arab Universities

This study aimed to identify the requirements for applying the dimensions of governance in the faculties of education in Arab universities. The descriptive analytical method was used, analyzing the content of previous studies related to the topic. The most important results are that the faculties of education in Arab universities actually apply, to a moderate degree, the dimensions of governance in their management, as well as for some instances of self-monitoring, development and sustainability. It also came out with a number of recommendations, the most important of which are: issuing regulations and legislation related to governance standards in the faculties of education in Arab universities, establishing independent committees within the faculties of education to follow up and evaluate the implementation of governance standards, adopting unified and declared standards for the various faculties of education in Arab universities, strengthening the role of the Union of Arab Universities, and consolidating the bonds of partnership between the union and the faculties of education. Keywords: Implementation of governance; Governance Standards; Faculties of Education; Arab universities; Descriptive Analythical Method.

Innovative Strategies for Cultivating Journalism and Communication Talents in the All-Media Era Based on the Light GBM Model

Abstract Under the development background of digitalization of big data and information, artificial intelligence and the Internet of Things are rising like mushrooms. It is difficult for the traditional journalism communication teaching mode in colleges and universities to keep pace with the development of the times, and there are several problems in the traditional teaching methods, such as teaching being too rigid, lack of personalized teaching, and teaching means being too backward. This paper focuses on the innovative strategy of journalism communication talents training in the era of full media based on Light GBM model. Firstly, we understand the principle and construction idea of Light GBM model by viewing the information, comparing the difference between XG Boost algorithm and Light GBM two algorithms, analyzing the advantages and limitations of Light GBM, optimizing the algorithm by establishing the hyperparameters of Light GBM model under grid search algorithm, understand the teaching status of college journalism broadcasting majors through survey and analysis, based on Light model under the analysis of feedback to propose targeted innovation strategies, 30 times ten-fold hierarchical cross-validation study of the three algorithms. The mean and standard deviation results of 11 dichotomous classification models accuracy and F1 values under the three algorithms were compared. The results show that in 11 sets of dichotomous data sets, the optimized Light GBM algorithm has 9 sets of experimental accuracy wins and 7 sets of experimental F1 values wins, with 81.8% accuracy and 63.6% of F1 values wins. The optimized Light GBM algorithm had seven experiments that beat the other two groups of algorithms in comparing the accuracy and F1 value. This study can accurately predict students’ learning behaviors to improve the professional performance of journalism and communication students in a targeted manner and has a reference value for the innovation of journalism and communication teaching mode in colleges and universities in the context of big data and all-media era, and this study has great historical significance for the development of Chinese journalism industry.

RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN STUDENT DIFFERENTIAL AND INTEGRAL CALCULUS LEARNING OUTCOMES TO STUDENT DIFFERENTIAL EQUATIONS LEARNING OUTCOMES

Differential calculus and integral calculus courses are the foundations of mathematics that are important in understanding and applying differential equations. Students can take the Differential Equation course on condition that they have graduated from the Differential Calculus and Integral Calculus courses. This study aims to determine the relationship between the understanding of differential and integral calculus with students' learning outcomes of differential equations. The population in this study were all 2020 Pattimura University Teaching and Teacher Training Faculty Mathematics Education students who had taken differential calculus, integral calculus, and differential equations courses with a total sample of 33 people. The research method used is quantitative research with correlational methods. This study uses multiple regression analysis which has the aim of finding the form and influence between the independent variables and the dependent variable. Data analysis technique using multiple regression test. Based on the results of the data analysis, it was concluded that there was a significant contribution between learning outcomes of differential calculus on learning outcomes of differential equations seen in the relative contribution of learning outcomes of differential calculus on learning outcomes of differential equations based on the calculation results obtained 56.45% while the relative contribution of learning outcomes of integral calculus 43 .54% of the learning outcomes of differential equations. So it shows that there is a big influence between learning outcomes of differential calculus and integral calculus on learning outcomes of differential equation.

Issues of Basic Education in Nigeria: Need for Inclusion of Multigrade Instructional Strategy in School Curriculum for Effective Teaching and Learning

The paper attempts to discuss the issue of the quality of education in the Nigerian basic school system. It looks into the global yarning for provision and acquisition of quality education for all in societies of the world. Jomtien declaration on Education for All and Sustainable Development Goal 4 which centres on provision of quality education for all are some of the global protocols and agreements reached by societies of the world for improvement in provision of quality education. The paper therefore explores the need for classroom teachers to effectively use multigrade instructional strategy for achievement of global educational aspiration. It discussed the concept multigrade as an instructional strategy which equips a teacher with necessary teaching skills and techniques that enables him or her to effectively teach two or more classes at the same time. Also examined are the relationships between the use of multigrade instructional strategy and cost of education. Considering the vital roles teachers play in implementation of school program, the paper examined their preparation and its effect on school curriculum. The paper concludes that due to complexities in developing societies arising from population explosion resulting to scarcity of resources which affects provision of education to populace, there is need for teachers to be well equipped with up-to-date instructional strategies to cope with the challenges. It therefore recommends that: basic school teachers should be trained on the use of modern instructional strategies that could enhance effective classroom activities in multigrade schools; multigrade instructional strategy should be adequately taught and also its values be exposed to students at colleges of education and faculties of education in universities; and that flesh colleges of education graduates who are employed in rural schools should expose the ideas and benefits of multigrade instructional strategy to the schools’ administrators.

Innovation of the Teaching Mode of History Courses in Colleges and Universities Based on Digital Technology

There are some problems in the teaching reform of history majors in some colleges. Not only are there deviations in teaching level and teaching methods, but there are also limitations in the implementation of reform methods that meet the reform objectives, which are closely related to the reform methods of each college and the characteristics of history major itself. On the one hand, with the complete integration and application of information technology and communication technology, history teaching is facing the upgrade from information-based teaching to digital teaching. This paper selects the innovation of history teaching mode in colleges and universities based on digital technology as the research topic, summarizes the present situation of history teaching from the current situation of history education and the problems in the process of digitalization, and analyzes the significance of the innovation of history teaching mode.

Multimedia Teaching Mode in Colleges and Universities Based on Psychology-Based Human-Computer Interaction Interface Design

In order to adapt to the development of teaching informatization and meet the needs of students, teachers and parents, it is necessary to strengthen the active participation of students and integrate various curriculum resources, and improve teaching quality and the modes. Comprehensive multimedia software should be produced, including audiovisual and other sensory experiences. This is a concentrated expression of media diversity and networking, which not only breaks the traditional single-source education model, but also improves students’ interest and enthusiasm for learning. As a new teaching tool, multimedia teaching uses the latest computer, multimedia and network technologies to make the presentation of teaching materials more dynamic. This is because it can break through the constraints of time and space and show a high degree of flexibility and interactivity. However, most multimedia teaching and learning in China are faced with problems such as poor interactivity, insufficient programming, product personalization, intellectual property rights and insufficient knowledge of software automation. Therefore, this paper designed the multimedia teaching system from the perspective of psychology through human-computer interaction, so as to improve the teaching quality and promote the diversified development of teaching. The results showed that the multimedia teaching improved by about 9% compared with the traditional model, and the students’ learning effect also improved by about 11% compared with the traditional model.

Effects of ATDE Teaching Mode during Online Teaching on Creative Thinking Ability of Learners

Abstract: Online teaching based on computer and network technology has become a vital teaching mode under the current situation of the overwhelming COVID-19 epidemic. Teachers and students who fully understand and master basic knowledge and skills of various information technologies in online learning can stimulate students’ interest in learning information technology and train their ability in information collection, processing, and use. Given the lack of face-to-face communication and deep emotional exchange, online teaching has poor performance in improving the creative thinking ability of learners. During online teaching, teachers train the innovation consciousness quality of students in online courses successfully and improve the creative thinking ability of learners by using “asking,” “thinking,” “doing,” and “evaluation,” that is, the ATDE teaching mode. In this study, a teaching experiment was carried out on 41 undergraduates admitted in 2018 who majored in civil engineering at Zhengzhou University of Industrial Technology, Henan Province, China. Students were divided into the experimental group and the control group. The experimental group adopted the ATDE teaching mode for the course Design of concrete structure, while the control group applied the traditional teaching mode. A questionnaire survey of students’ creative thinking ability was conducted for both groups. Results showed that university students’ creative, emotional attitude under the ATDE teaching mode was far higher than that under the traditional (F=6.490, p=0.015). The creative thinking performance of university students under the ATDE teaching mode was higher than that under the traditional teaching mode (F=7.468, p=0.009). The Pearson correlation coefficient between creative, emotional attitude and creative thinking performance was 0.985 in the late test stage, which was higher than in the early test stage (0.480), which reveals that the ATDE teaching mode was conducive to improving abstract course learning effect of students majoring in civil engineering. Research conclusions can provide some references to investigate the feasibility of ATDE teaching mode in universities and offer a new choice and feasible path to train students’ creative thinking ability.

The need of listening comprehension in the teacher training programme in the faculty of education, Hodeidah Universit

Listening has long been the neglected skill in second language acquisition, research, teaching and assessment. However, in recent years there has been an increased focus on L2 listening ability because of its perceived importance in language learning and acquisition. The present study has explored the need of listening comprehension courses in the teacher training programme in the faculty of education in Hodeidah university. After one semester training in listening, the researcher used an IELTS test as an authentic speech to test the level of second year students in the faculty of education. The statistical analysis of the results provided some evidence in support of the need of listening comprehension in the training courses of teachers in the English department of the faculty of education in Hodeidah university.

An Intended or Alternative Profession?: ELL Undergraduates’ Attitudes towards Being an English Teacher

Purpose: Prospective teachers are trained with essential knowledge and skills in teacher education programs of all teaching fields at education faculties of universities in Turkiye. In addition, graduates of specific departments at faculties also have a chance to become a teacher by successfully completing pedagogical formation certificate programs. Thus, it is a matter of question what the main purpose of undergraduate students when beginning to study or studying at these departments is: becoming a teacher or not. Along with this inquiry, this paper presents a quantitative study focusing on reasons for department choice of undergraduates studying at English Language and Literature (ELL) department and their attitudes towards being a language teacher within the scope of teacher self-efficacy beliefs.
 Design/Methodology/Approach: Data of this quantitative study were collected from 220 undergraduates studying at English Language and Literature department of a state university in Turkiye by administering scales on the research purpose.
 Findings: The findings suggested that the primary reason reported was an interest in the department with knowledge and skills to be gained, which was followed by becoming an English language teacher with high level of teacher self-efficacy.
 Highlights: Even though there is no explicit focus on becoming an English teacher as part of curricula of non-ELT departments, undergraduates studying at these programs consider being an English teacher as the primary career option, which could lead to a need to evaluate curricula of these programs and teacher education.

Retracted: VR-Based Innovation of the Ideological and Political Teaching Mode in Colleges.

[This retracts the article DOI: 10.1155/2022/5845818.].

Research on assessment of hybrid teaching mode in colleges stems from deep learning algorithm

Research on assessment of hybrid teaching mode in colleges stems from deep learning algorithm

OKUL ÖNCESİ ÖĞRETMENLİĞİ ÖĞRETMEN ADAYLARININ ÇOCUKLARLA FELSEFE EĞİTİMİ UYGULAM

Philosophy education practices with children are one of the popular new approaches in which students actively participate, engage in the questioning process, and that they are encouraged to improve their discussion skills. High-level thinking skills such as questioning, critical thinking, problem solving, decision making, and creativity are assessed within framework of the qualities that philosophy education for children seeks to instill in students. When the pre-school period, when students begin to gain their first school experience and basic skills are attempted to be instilled, is considered, it serves as a foundation for their subsequent school life and periods. In this regard, the pre-school period and any qualifications obtained during this time are critical in the development of students. When the teachers of the future, who will provide these qualifications to their students, gain experience and raise awareness on this subject, this would also mean that the teacher candites would also bring professional contribution. In this sense, the aim of this study is to examine the views of pre-school teacher candidates on philosophy education practices with children in detail. The study method was developed in a qualitative pattern within the framework of this purpose. The study group consists of 15 second and third grade students from Karamanolu Mehmetbey University's Education Faculty, Preschool Education Department of the Primary Education Department. A semi-structured interview form was used in the study to obtain teacher candidates' opinions on the practices. The data was analyzed using the content analysis method. When the results were examined, pre-school teacher candidates stated that they had no prior knowledge about the practices of philosophy education with children and that they wanted to apply it with their students when they started the profession. The pre-service teachers also stated that the practices of philosophy education with children aided them and had a positive impact on them. Again, the pre-service teachers emphasized that the practices were beneficial to their personal and professional development, and provided positive contribution to them.

FLEXIBLE CLASSROOMS AND THEIR TEACHERS IN PRIMARY EDUCATION

The aim of this research was to get the opinions of primary school teacher candidates about flexible classrooms in which technology is integrated, the flexibility in the physical arrangement of the classrooms and the modern approach to classroom structuring, as opposed to the traditional classroom structure, and the role of teachers in these classrooms. The research study group consisted of 3rd-year pre-service teachers studying at a state university education faculty from 2021-2022. In the research, the data were obtained with a semi-structured interview form. For the analysis of the obtained data, the MAXQDA 2022 program and a content analysis technique were used. One of the main conclusions of the research was that the participants associated their definitions of the flexible classroom with the physical arrangement the most. According to their drawings, they preferred a u-shaped seating arrangement, and they defined the teachers of the flexible classrooms sociologically.