Education Of College Students Research Articles

Results of a pilot study of the features of the development of valuesemantic foundations of the content of teacher education (on a sample of teachers of a pedagogical university)

Introduction. The article outlines the current problem of mastering by students of pedagogical universities the value-semantic foundations of the content of education in the context of the ongoing modernization of pedagogical education. Particular attention should be paid to teachers of pedagogical universities, who are for students – future teachers – carriers of a professional value system and the main source of information about the value-semantic foundations of the content of pedagogical education. We identified the need to develop a methodology that allows us to quickly and objectively assess the level of teachers’ mastery of the value-semantic foundations of the content of pedagogical education.Materials and Methods. The article presents the results of testing the author's methodology “Methodology for determining the features of the development of value-semantic foundations of the content of pedagogical education,” in which teachers from Yaroslavl State Pedagogical University named after K.D. Ushinsky. The purpose of the developed methodology is to identify the features of the development of the value-semantic foundations of the content of Russian pedagogical education. For meaningful validation of the developed methodology, the methodology “Diagnostics of the real structure of a person’s value orientation” by S.S. was used. Bubnova.Results. The results of testing the author’s methodology presented in the article proved its validity and reliability. In the process of content validation of the methodology, a partial correspondence between the degree of implementation of the value-semantic foundations of the content of pedagogical education and the value orientations of the individual in the conditions of real life activity is noted. At the same time, it seems important to emphasize that value positions acting as priorities are characterized by fairly high consistency and comparability. The existing inconsistencies are recorded according to those value positions that occupy relatively low places in the hierarchy of teachers’ values and in our case can be considered as manifestations of the diversity of personal meanings and their combinations in the individual consciousness.Discussion and Conclusions. The results of a pilot study of the author’s methodology using the analysis of correlations presented in the article confirm that the presented methodology can be used to study the development of the value-semantic foundations of the content of pedagogical education (on a sample of teachers at a pedagogical university).

The Views of Bachelor of Secondary Education Major in Values Education Students in Leyte Normal University on Values Education

The Views of Bachelor of Secondary Education Major in Values Education Students in Leyte Normal University on Values Education

An Analysis of the Path of Life and Death Education of College Students Under the Current Education System

An Analysis of the Path of Life and Death Education of College Students Under the Current Education System

Research on the Integration and Practice Path of English Teaching and Eco-Environmental Protection Education Under the Concept of Empowerment

The fundamentals of solving ecological and environmental problems lie in the problems of education, awareness and quality. Strengthening environmental education for college students can enhance their environmental awareness and motivate them to protect the environment. This study outperforms GA-SVR, PSO-SVR, DE-SVR and SVR in assessing the quality of ecological environment and English teaching by establishing SSA-SVR model. The study shows that the SSA-SVR model has higher assessment precision and accuracy in assessing the quality of university English language teaching. The study provides new methods and tools for university English education and offers valuable insights and guidance for exploring the intersection of ecological conservation and English education. In addition, the study offers suggestions for improvement that can help us gain a more comprehensive and in-depth understanding of the actual effects of university students' participation in English teaching practices and provide more convincing conclusions and recommendations for practice.

Application Of Social Media Technologies for Research by Final Year University Business Education Students in Universities in Nigeria

This study investigated the application of social media technologies for research by final year university business education students in universities in Nigeria. Four research questions and eight hypotheses guided the study. The study adopted descriptive survey design. The population which served as sample comprised 4,059 final year business education students. A Questionnaire was instrument used for data collection. The questionnaire contained two parts: Part A had 4 items of demographic variables of respondents – name of university, sex, university type (Federal or State), mode of entry. Part B contained 50 items based on the Four Research Questions: Research Question 1 contained 10 items, Research Question 2 contained 11 items, Research Question 3 contained 12 items and Research Question 4 contained 17 items. The questionnaire was structured on a 4-point scale of responses: Very High Extent 4-points, High Extent 3-points, Low Extent 2-points, Very Low Extent 1-point. There was face and content validity of the instrument. The instrument was validated by experts in Computer Science and Measurement and Evaluation at the Delta State University, Abraka. The instrument was subjected to reliability through Cronbach Apha and the result of the four Research Questions are – r=0.82, r=0.87, r=0.89 and r=0.80. A total of 4,059 copies of the questionnaire were administered to 4,059 university final year Business Education students in all universities offering Business Education programmes. 3,896 copies were fully completed and returned indicating a return rate of 95.98%. The data collected were analyzed using mean and standard deviations. The findings were on four major social media websites: web 2.0, WhatsApp, YouTube and Facebook. The study revealed that there is a low extent of use of social media sites for students’ research. It was only Facebook that was established as being used to a high extent for students’ research. It was therefore recommended that University authorities should train students on adequate use of social media for research, social media should be included in the curriculum of universities, Government should provide internet facilities in schools and students should be encouraged to use the school internet facilities for research rather than their own smart phones that could easily lead to distraction.

Analysis of the Communication Path of Ideological and Political Education for College Students Empowered by Smart Media

As a crucial part of the entire education system, the dissemination of ideological and political education determines the success or failure of educational quality through its actual effectiveness. The arrival of the new media era has changed the way information is disseminated, reshaped the communication path and mode, and had a profound impact on the value choices and ideological behavior of college student audiences. Facing the group of young college students, the communication environment in the era of intelligent media is a new development space, creating opportunities for the dissemination of ideological and political education. In the face of changes in information dissemination methods and behavioral characteristics of college students, it is of great significance to explore innovative paths for the dissemination of ideological and political education in universities through the empowerment advantages of intelligent media.

An Analysis of the Path to Boost the Sense of Gain in Online Ideological and Political Education for College Students in the New

With the arrival of the new era and the rapid development of information technology, it has brought opportunities for the development of online ideological and political education for college students, and also put forward higher requirements. The measurement of the effectiveness of ideological and political education in universities mainly depends on the degree of satisfaction of college students in ideological and political education. The article analyzes the new opportunities and challenges faced by college students in terms of their sense of gain in online ideological and political education, and proposes a path to enhance their sense of gain in online ideological and political education from a practical perspective.

Improving the cross-cultural consciousness and self-efficacy of college students through STEM education / Mejorar la concienciación transcultural y la autoeficacia de los estudiantes universitarios mediante la educación STEM

The research purpose is to analyse the importance of STEM education for college students and its influence on their intercultural self-awareness and self-efficacy. The study used analytical, statistical, psychodiagnostic research methods. The methodological framework was based on the understanding of STEM as an integrative educational approach within socio-cultural and cross-cultural contexts, as well as considering social-cognitive theory and Albert Bandura’s concept of self-efficacy. The research used the following methods: research methodology for measuring individual self-efficacy (Schwarzer, Yerusalem, Romek); test to measure the level of self-efficacy (Maddux, Scheer, revised by Boyarintseva and Krichevsky); Integrative Questionnaire of Intercultural Competence (Khukhlaev, Gritsenko, Makarchuk, etc.); and Transcultural Self-Efficacy Tool (TSET). Both STEM education and foreign language teaching are important aspects which help to improve the students’ self-awareness and self-efficacy in intercultural communication, as well as increasing intercultural stability and cross-border interests and managing intercultural relations. The indicator of the interpersonal communication scale (Student’s t-test = 4.89898, p < .05) was statistically significantly different in the repeated test. The score increased more significantly in the control than in the experimental group. The practical significance of the results of the study lies in the possibility of their application for the development of intercultural self-awareness and increasing the self-efficacy of college students. Prospective research is planned to be directed to the study of racial and gender characteristics of the impact of STEM education on intercultural self-awareness and self-efficacy of students.

Pre-service teacher’s perceptions about the difficult nature of physics as a mathematics embedded course in a college of education

Despite the great importance attached to physics as a core science course that aids the learning of other subjects like mathematics, chemistry, agriculture, biology, computer, geography, and other vocational subjects in high schools to upgrade their knowledge on the physical world, some pre-service teachers still see physics as a very difficult subject that only exist in an abstract form. As a result of this, some pre-service physics teachers find it a challenge when offering or teaching physics as a course in colleges of education and high schools during their teaching practice. The reasons contributing to this is not far from; poor teaching and learning approach, lack of modern practical equipment, and incompetent lecturers among many others. As a result of this, this study finds it necessary to investigate the preserve teachers’ perceptions about the difficult nature of physics as a field of study in a college of education. In achieving this, the study was conducted among some college of education students taking physics as a major or minor field of study in a college of education. And this study was carried out using a quantitative approach of data collection among the 46 students taking physics as a course in a college of education in Nigeria. The result of the finding confirmed that there is a high percentage of the participants taking physics who reported that the teaching process, adopted when learning it, lacks some vital resources, such as motivation, good practical tools, and competent lecturers among many other. As a result of this, some students have taken physics as a difficult subject

Research on Mental Health Education of Students in Higher Vocational Colleges Based on Positive Psychology Perspective

Research on Mental Health Education of Students in Higher Vocational Colleges Based on Positive Psychology Perspective

Exploring the path of improving career adaptability education for college students

Exploring the path of improving career adaptability education for college students

Research on the Group Characteristics and Ideological and Political Education Strategies of College Students Born After 2000

At present, the college students born after 2000 have gradually become the main group of college students and the main force of the young generation. The college students born after 2000 are in the golden period of the rapid development of China’s politics, economy, culture, and science and technology in the new era, and have formed their unique group characteristics. The unique characteristics of college students born after 2000 bring new challenges and opportunities to carry out ideological and political education for college students in the new era.

The Influence of Fieldtrip as a Practical Skill Acquisition Technique in Biology Education

Field trips are integral to biology education, providing students with hands-on experiences that bridge theoretical knowledge with real-world applications. This study explores the impact of field trips on practical skill acquisition among biology students in Colleges of Education in Anambra State, Nigeria. Grounded in Piaget's developmental theory, the research examines how field trips enhance observational skills, critical thinking abilities, and environmental stewardship. Surveys conducted with 330 second-year biology education students reveal that field trips positively influence students' ability to recall facts, understand concepts, and excel in practicals. However, challenges such as financial constraints, large class sizes, and teacher commitment hinder the effectiveness of field trips. Strategies like subsidizing trip costs and encouraging small group activities are recommended to optimize field trip experiences. The study revealed several key findings regarding the role and challenges of field trips in biology education. Respondents highlighted that engaging in field activities aids students in recalling facts, learning through observation, and developing a deep understanding of concepts. These activities also help students improve their ability to evaluate scientific inquiries and excel in practical aspects of their education, indicating a positive influence of field trips on practical skill acquisition. The findings underscore the significance of field trips in biology education and advocate for greater institutional support to make these excursions more accessible and impactful for students.

Strategy analysis of psychological health education for college students from the perspective of integrated media

Strategy analysis of psychological health education for college students from the perspective of integrated media

Exploring the Relationship between Student Mental Health and Social Trust: A Case Study of Kabul Education University

Ensuring mental health is one of the basic issues of any organization. On the other hand, social trust is one of the foundations of social participation between society members. Therefore, this research was conducted with the aim of investigating the role of mental health dimensions in predicting the social trust of Kabul Education University students. The research method was descriptive and correlational. The statistical population included all the male students of Kabul Education University, whose total number reached (2054), and out of them, using Cochran's formula, a sample size of (324) was considered. To select the samples, systematic random sampling and stratified sampling methods were used. Required data were collected using two standardized questionnaires: a general health questionnaire and a social trust questionnaire. The validity of the questionnaires was calculated using the item analysis method and their reliability was calculated using Cronbach's alpha scale, and the alpha coefficient was obtained (0.793) for the questionnaire of general health and (0.803) for the questionnaire of social trust. The questionnaires were sent to (324) people, of whom (311) responded. The collected data were analyzed using one-sample t-test and multiple regression analysis and IBM SPSS 23 statistical software. The results of data analysis showed that; 1) The level of mental health of students is lower than the low level (Q1=2). 2) The prevalence of social trust among students has been obtained slightly lower than average level (Q2=3) with mean of (2.87). 3) Students' mental health in dimensions of "physical symptoms" and "social function" is a positive and significant predictor of their social trust. Therefore, it can be concluded that enhancing the level of mental health of students, especially in terms of "physical symptoms" and "social function" can be a suitable strategy to improve their social trust.

Examination of undergraduate students’ physics expectations

A body of beliefs based on previous knowledge, attitudes, and experiences creates physics expectations of students about what they will learn and which skills they will use in physics lessons. Previous research indicated these views about knowledge and learning influenced physics learning by affecting their learning approaches. This research aims to investigate the physics expectations of undergraduate engineering and education students, who take various and different numbers of physics courses in Türkiye. The physics expectations of students were examined due to certain variables and they were compared with experts' ideas. In the study, the Turkish version of the Maryland Physics Expectations Survey II (MPEX II) was given to 831 engineering and education students in different universities. The results indicated the statistical differences in the physics expectations scores according to the department that was registered, the number of physics courses taken, and the reading of popular physics books. However, no significant difference was observed in the physics expectations scores according to gender, being an engineering student or education student, the year of the program, and the instructional approach of physics courses. The mean of the percentages of students who thought like experts in item by item was around 2/5; however, when expert-like thinking was considered for the overall scores, almost 12% of students answered at least half of the items like experts.

Assessment of knowledge on emergency contraceptives and factors associated with utilization among female students in Bonga College of Education, Southwest Region, Ethiopia: cross-sectional study

BackgroundUnintended pregnancy is a major public health problem in sexually active female students in Ethiopia. In higher education, female students are exposed to unprotected sex and are at risk of pregnancy, abortion, and its associated problems.ObjectiveThe objective of this study was to assess knowledge of female students about emergency contraceptives and determine factors associated with utilization among college female students at Bonga College of Education, Southwest Ethiopia.MethodsThe study was conducted from November 10, 2022 to May 30, 2023. All female students of Bonga College of education in all departments were included in this study purposively. Data were collected using Amharic version pretested questionnaire. Data obtained from the survey was entered into Microsoft Excel 2010 and analysed with SPSS version 20.0. Data summary was done with descriptive statistics. Logistic regression was used to measure associations between dependent and independent variables. Odds ratio was used to measure strengths of association between variables. Statistical significance was considered at 95% confidence level (CL). P-value less than 0.05 was considered significant during the analysis.ResultsIn this study a total of 103 College female students were involved. The mean age of the respondents was 20.6 (SD ± 2.06) years. The finding showed that 31 (31.1%) female students had started sexual intercourse and among them 58.1% faced pregnancy. Among the total sexually experienced respondents, 93.5% use contraceptive methods while others 6.5% do not use. Among the total 31 study participants, 27(87.1%) started using EC. The majority of pregnancy (83.3%) was intended type whereas 16.7% was unwanted pregnancy. Regarding the general knowledge about contraceptive methods, 19(18.4%) had poor knowledge. Among the total 103 female college students, 66(64.1%) heard about emergency contraceptives. Forced sex and unprotected free sex are predicting factors that induces female students to use emergency contraceptives. Fear of discontinuing school was the main inducing factor to commit abortion. Logistic regression analysis showed that college female students whose age category above 25 years were more likely to use emergency contraceptives. Students who came from urban area are more likely to use EC than rural areas. Married female students (AOR = 2.5, 95% CI: 0.76, 8.7) were two times likely to use EC as contraceptive method.ConclusionsFemale students who came from urban area use EC better than who came from rural areas. Majority of sexually active female students had good practice and knowledge of using EC but some had poor knowledge. Forced sex and free sexual practice are key determinant factors that induces to use EC. Abortion was mainly done in private clinic. Fear of discontinuing school was determinant factors identified to commit abortion. Therefore, responsible bodies should develop strategies to improve female students’ reproductive health related to emergency contraceptives.

빗속의 사람 그림 검사(PITR) 반응에 대한 대학생의 우울, 불안, 부정정서에 관한 연구

Objectives This study aims to identify the responses shown in the picture test and negative psychological aspects such as depression, anxiety, and negative emotions by using both the subjective responses shown in the People-in-the-Rain Picture Test(PITR), a projective test, and a multiple-choice self-report test. Methods The target was college students attending K University in Region P. 146 copies were distributed and 125 copies were collected. Of these, the data from 108 people, excluding 17 who responded insincerely, was analyzed. The collected data were subjected to frequency analysis, reliability analysis, descriptive statistics, and correlation analysis using the SPSS statics 26.0 program. An independent sample t-test was conducted to confirm gender differences in variables, and a simple regression analysis was conducted to determine the effect of the PITR re-sponse on depression, anxiety, and negative emotions. An independent samples t-test was conducted to confirm the differences in responses to the PITR according to the upper and lower levels of the average emotional score. Results First, as a result of checking the correlation between variables, the ‘stress’ response did not have a stat-istically significant relationship with depression, anxiety, and negative emotions in the PITR response, and the ‘coping resources’ response did not have a statistically significant relationship with depression, it was found to be negatively correlated with anxiety and negative emotions, and the ‘coping ability’ response was also found to be negatively correlated with depression, anxiety, and negative emotions. Second, differences in variables according to gender were confirmed in the ‘coping resources’ response and the ‘coping ability’ response among the PITR responses. Third, PITR response was found to affect depression, anxiety, and negative emotions. Fourth, as a re-sult of checking whether there was a difference in the response to the PITR depending on the average score of depression, anxiety, and negative emotions, it was found that there was no difference in the response to the PITR according to depression, the differences in responses to the PITR according to anxiety and negative emotions were verified to have statistically significant differences in both ‘coping ability’ responses. Conclusions Through the results of this study, it was confirmed that negative psychological aspects such as de-pression, anxiety, and negative emotions can vary depending on how one copes with the stress rather than the stress itself, and that the response to the PITR differs depending on gender in terms of coping with stress. It was confirmed that there was a difference. In addition, we were able to understand that depression, anxiety, and neg-ative emotions are different psychological characteristics, and it was confirmed that coping abilities vary accordingly. The significance of this study is that it provided evidence for early detection, appropriate treatment, and prevention education for college students with mental health difficulties.

An Analysis of the Role and Importance of Popular Music in College Music Education

This paper discusses the role and importance of popular music in college music education. With the change of the times, pop music has become a widely popular form of music among students, and its position in music education has become increasingly prominent. This paper first analyzes the basic situation of popular music education in Chinese universities, the characteristics of music education for college students, and the importance of music education in college education. The results show that this study can better meet and cater to the needs of college students, and can play a role in pleasuring the body and mind and relieving the learning pressure, and provide a certain reference for promoting the diversification and development of college students' music education.

Формирование профессиональных компетенций будущих учителей математики средствами курса теории и методики преподавания математики

The article is devoted to the implementation of the Federal state educational standard of higher education in teaching students of a pedagogical university the methodology of teaching mathematics at school. The tasks of laboratory work of the course of general methods of teaching mathematics, contributing to the formation of professional competencies and the development of labor functions of future teachers of mathematics, are considered. The article is addressed to teachers and students of pedagogical universities, methodologists, mathematics teachers.