Views Of Students Research Articles

Large-Scale Assessments for Learning: A Human-Centred AI Approach to Contextualizing Test Performance

Large-scale assessments play a key role in education: educators and stakeholders need to know what students know and can do, so that they can be prepared for education policies and interventions in teaching and learning. However, a score from the assessment may not be enough—educators need to know why students got low scores, how students engaged with the tasks and the assessment, and how students with different levels of skills worked through the assessment. Process data, combined with response data, reflect students’ test-taking processes and can provide educators such rich information, but manually labelling the complex data is hard to scale for large-scale assessments. From scratch, we leveraged machine learning techniques (including supervised, unsupervised, and active learning) and experimented with a general human-centred AI approach to help subject matter experts efficiently and effectively make sense of big data (including students’ interaction sequences with the digital assessment platform, such as response, timing, and tool use sequences) to provide process profiles, that is, a holistic view of students’ entire test-taking processes on the assessment, so that performance can be viewed in context. Process profiles may help identify different sources for low performance and help generate rich feedback to educators and policy makers. The released National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) Grade 8 mathematics data were used to illustrate our proposed approach.

Система практико-ориентированных образовательных технологий формирования культуры финансового поведения студенческой молодежи

The purpose of the study is to substantiate the need to implement a system of practice-oriented educational technologies during university studies aimed at creating a culture of financial behavior among students. Students of higher educational institutions of Russia, representing one of the target groups of the population and representing the potential for the future development of Russia, were selected as the object of the study. The information base for the study is scientific publications by scientists in the field of financial literacy and the culture of financial behavior of students, as well as the results of a questionnaire survey of 565 students from 29 Russian universities. The results of the study indicate that students have elements of a culture of consumption and savings. At the same time, many components of the culture of financial behavior (lending, investing, insurance, etc.) remain outside the field of view of students. At the same time, with an increase in the course of study at a university, the range of structural elements of financial literacy that are of interest to students expands, and the proportion of students who want to develop and improve the culture of their financial behavior increases. The proposed intra-university system of practice-oriented educational technologies for the formation of financial literacy and a culture of financial behavior of students can contribute to improving the culture of financial behavior of students.

Palliative care in a Graduate Entry Medical Curriculum: exploring students' attitudes on the importance of receiving teaching in palliative care.

As people live longer with life-limiting illnesses, there is greater need for skills and knowledge in palliative care (PC). Medical students should acquire the knowledge, attitudes, and confidence during training for future decision-making. However, most graduates across Europe feel unprepared to provide PC. To develop PC training for medical students, we must gain perspective on their understanding of PC and their learning needs. The aim was to investigate graduate entry medical students' views on the importance of education in PC and how well PC topics were covered within their curriculum. The objective was to highlight areas that could be reviewed for future PC curricula. In this prospective quantitative study, penultimate and final-year students were recruited from a graduate entry medical school. Ethical approval was granted. Students completed an online questionnaire. From 281 recruited students, 82 responded. Ninety-five percent of respondents felt everyone should have a PC rotation. The aspects of education perceived to be most important were knowledge of symptom control, communication, ethical issues, self-care, and grief. The only aspect considered well covered within the curriculum was ethical issues. Ninety-six percent of penultimate and 75% of final years wanted more teaching in PC. Graduate entry medical students view PC as a vital subject within their medical school training. The study highlights challenges in providing education and sufficient placement in PC to correlate with the respondents' perceived needs. The findings contribute to the growing literature surrounding the importance of PC education within the medical school curriculum.

EFFECTS OF ENTREPRENEURSHIP SKILLS ON CAREER PROSPECTS OF PUBLIC SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS IN RWANDA, A CASE OF MUHANGA DISTRICT

With the changing dynamics of the global economy and the increasing importance of entrepreneurial skills, there is a growing need to understand the effectiveness of entrepreneurship education in shaping students career paths. This thesis investigated the impact of entrepreneurship skills on the career prospects of secondary school students. It had three specific objectives such as to examine the effectiveness of components of entrepreneurship education among secondary school students, to explore students career prospects, to determine the relationship between Entrepreneurship skills and Entrepreneurial Career prospects among secondary school students in Muhanga District. As the significant of the study, this supplied crucial information to the education officers and planners on how entrepreneurship education should be improved by revealing the weaknesses and strengths. The target population of this study was 280 population, from which a sample size of 165 participants were chosen as respondents of the study who were from public schools. The study used a questionnaire to gather quantitative information on the views of secondary school students regarding entrepreneurship, as well as their perceived levels of ability and career goals. This research was supported by Human Capital Theory and Dyers(1994) Model of Entrepreneurship Career. In the analysis process,Statistical Packages for Social Sciences(SPSS) 21.0 was used to examine the data. After data have been gathered, findings were summarized, general conclusions were drawn and recommendations formulated.

Teacher and Student Opinions on Teaching Four Operations with Integer Numbers in 7th Grade with Counting Stamps

The study examines the views of middle school mathematics teachers and 7th-grade students on using counting stamps to teach four operations with integers. The study was conducted with ten mathematics teachers with different professional seniority and ten 7th-grade students studying in these schools. The teachers were asked six open-ended opinion form questions, and the students were simultaneously asked five open-ended opinion form questions. In this qualitative study, the interview technique was used to analyze the views of teachers and students. A structured interview form was preferred as a data collection tool. A qualitative research method was adopted in collecting, analyzing, and interpreting the data of this study. Content analysis was used to analyze and interpret the data. According to the study results, it was determined that teachers and students did not find counting stamps functional and that they needed to be more adequate in operations with integers. Therefore, there is a need for new models that can replace counting stamps.

Social Studies Integrated STEM (SSTEM): A Mixed Method Research

This study is the evaluation of the social studies course taught with SSTEM implementations on the attitudes of the 4th grade primary school students towards Social Studies discipline, on the 21st century learning and renewal skills, as well as the evaluation of the social studies lessons conducted with SSTEM based on the views of elementary school students. Embedded design, one of the mixed research methods, was used in the research. In the quantitative dimension of the study, the pretest-posttest experimental design with control group was used, and in the qualitative dimension, the basic qualitative research design was used. The study group of the research consists of 40 primary school 4th grade students. The data in the quantitative part of the study were obtained by using the “Social Studies Attitude Scale” and the “21st Century Learning and Renewal Skills Scale”. In the qualitative aspect of the research, data were collected with a semi-structured interview form, student diaries, engineering design diaries and researcher diaries. For the interviews, data were collected through a semi-structured interview form from 9 students with good-medium-low academic achievement, selected from the experimental group, with maximum variation sampling, one of the purposive sampling methods. Experimental application lasted for 6 weeks, and lessons were carried out with SSTEM implementations in the experimental group of the research. Mann Whitney U in comparisons between groups in the analysis of quantitative data; Wilcoxon signed-rank test was used for intragroup comparisons, and descriptive analysis was used in the analysis of qualitative data. As a result of the research, it was concluded that SSTEM education approach implementations affected their attitudes towards social studies lesson positively, and 21st century skills such as creative thinking, cooperation, communication and problem solving changed positively while students were doing SSTEM implementations. In line with the results obtained from the research, it has been suggested that similar studies can be carried out not only with the science, technology, engineering and mathematics disciplines that make up the STEM disciplines, but also in all disciplines and all education levels, in order to use the SSTEM education approach more widely and efficiently.

A Comprehensive Analysis of Spiritual Interventions in the Prevention and Management of Student Suicide: A Three Stage Study

Background: Suicide is one of the most common high-risk behaviors in teenagers and young adults. In this regard, various solutions are implemented to prevent and treat this social concern. In the field of spiritual health and spiritual interventions in societies like Iran, which are generally mixed with religious values and beliefs, it is considered one of the most important priorities. Objectives: The main purpose of this study is an analysis of spiritual interventions in the prevention and management of student suicide and to propose practical national suggestions. Materials and Methods: Present investigation was conducted in three stages; through the first step, a systematic review of the texts was done. The second stage includes explaining the strengths, weaknesses, challenges, and suggestions for improving the interventions from the point of view of key informants and students. In the third stage, an expert panel was coordinated in order to consolidate the findings. Results: After checking the overlap and removing the duplicates, finally, thematic connection was made based on the titles, abstracts, and full texts of the articles and information was extracted from 15 papers. Generally, based on published documents, factors related to youth and adolescent suicide are classified into three categories: Demographic, environmental, and psychological factors. Studies have shown that people who have one or more risk factors are more likely to engage in suicidal behaviors. The categories related to causal conditions, background conditions, intervening factors, and common coping strategies were determined through content analysis. Following the panel of experts, the empowerment of at-risk groups and the provision of training needs assessment for the target groups was the most important priority. Conclusions: Vast advocacy, in youth and student groups, regarding the deep concepts of spiritual health plays an important role in the prevention of suicide. The main interventional priorities include: Emphasizing the role of spirituality in giving meaning to life, creating hope and motivation, and improving the individual in all aspects of health.

Chinese students in the global south: a case study of mobility to Chile

PurposeThe following article Chinese students' migration projects to the global south. Little work has sought to deepen the understanding of Chinese students' mobility to developing countries. This is key to determining a more complete profile of Chinese students and whether they fit into the categories of foreign students described by mainstream literature.Design/methodology/approachIn order to understand the respective experiences and points of view of foreign students in on the process of choosing the country of study, we proceeded to identify different students of Chinese origin who have made their trip to Chile during the last decade. In addition, documents on China's international student mobility policy were reviewed, mainly focusing on documents dealing with Chinese students going abroad.FindingsChinese students are increasingly looking to travel to countries in the Global South as an opportunity to differentiate themselves. Chile emerges as an attractive destination as it is seen as a stable country in Latin America. It is a place where China has several strategic interests that may allow future professional development.Originality/valueThis article focuses on this aspect, mainly on how Chinese students perceive Chile as a place to pursue higher education. There is strong evidence of Chinese student flows to developed countries, but there are still insufficient studies on South-South mobility.

Development of a Hybrid Training Package of Narrative Counseling Based on Parebhasan Culture to Improve Counselor Skills in Madura

Multicultural counseling is an essential approach for counseling services in Indonesia, with thousands of cultures and local wisdom. Multicultural Counselling is one of the keys to understanding the student's views, characteristics, and values based on their cultural background. One of the multicultural counseling developments is integrating Madhura's Parebhasan into the narrative counseling model. This research aims to develop a hybrid training design to improve counselor skills using narrative counseling based on Madhura's Parebhasan. This research used ADDIE's model to develop the training program. Data collection from 20 counselors in Madura used the reflection and training test and performance observation form. Data analysis uses descriptive, graphical, correlation, and regression analysis. The research results show that mastery of the material and practices in training affect the counselor's performance. Five Madhura's Parebhasans are integrated and suitable for escalating the effect of the narrative counseling procedure. The hybrid training package of Narrative Counseling based on Parebhasan has been developed and validated in practice. This research suggests testing the effectiveness and evaluating the implementation for the specific needs and problems of the students.

A Comparative Analysis of English Language Student and Teacher Training in Inclusive Education and Specific Learning Difficulties in Canton Sarajevo in Bosnia and Herzegovina

The aim of this study was to conduct a comparative analysis of topics on inclusive education and Specific Learning Difficulties (SpLDs) provided in initial and continuing training opportunities for English language students and teachers in Canton Sarajevo in Bosnia and Herzegovina. The study follows a convergent mixed methods design with an explanatory nature. A questionnaire was used to gather both quantitative and qualitative data on student and teacher views about training in inclusive education and SpLDs at the English Department of the University of Sarajevo and the formal English language teacher professional development programs in Canton Sarajevo. The results suggest that teachers are exposed to more topics on inclusion and SpLDs in their professional training compared to students and potential future English language teachers in their initial training, with a focus on strategies of reflective practice to inclusive language teaching and language learning processes of students with SpLDs.

Assessing law students in a GenAI world to create knowledgeable future lawyers

ABSTRACT Assessing law students has always been a challenging task, but the introduction of Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI), such as ChatGPT, compounds the problems already caused by increased student numbers, contract cheating and budget cuts in universities. As GenAI rapidly develops, legal educators must find ways to accommodate, and even incorporate, GenAI into their curricula and assessments so that law graduates can understand its capabilities and limitations within legal practice. Simultaneously, many jurisdictions, including Australia, have legislative obligations to deliver law graduates who satisfy legal knowledge-based “eligibility” requirements for admission into practice. This article introduces a knowledge framework for managing GenAI in legal education consisting of three pillars: Substantive Legal Knowledge, GenAI Ethics Knowledge, and GenAI System Knowledge. The authors argue this framework can assist legal educators in designing optimal assessments in an AI-disrupted world. The article employs the knowledge framework to examine the experiences and views of Australian law students’ engagement with GenAI outputs in completing a compulsory legal ethics assessment in 2023. This empirical case study demonstrates that effective assessment design incorporating GenAI can enhance law student and graduate outcomes despite the ongoing challenges for legal educators and the profession associated with GenAI.

Executive Ability of Online Learning of Educational Masters: Findings from 249 Postgraduates in Northeast China

The purpose of this study is to describe the Chinese postgraduate students of education major on their learning executive ability in the process of online teaching, especially with the circumstance of COVID-19 spreading around the world, resulting in the temporary fully online learning to almost all the universities. The study does not involve the use of teachers' network teaching, the management of schools' network teaching, the network or technology or platform. Based on the data, this analysis aims to objectively reflect the comprehensive views of first-year students of the Ed.M on their own learning execution in the current online teaching process.

Students’ Attitudes Towards E-learning: BA Students at the University of Belgrade as a Case Study

The Republic of Serbia has undergone several transformations within its educational system, which resulted in significant improvements over time. The current study investigates Serbian BA students’ perceptions of distance education at the University of Belgrade and their attitudes towards their teachers during online classes. Quantitative and qualitative research designs have been relied on, hence using a questionnaire and an interview to collect data. Furthermore, findings highlight how students view distance learning positively and how a good student-teacher relationship affects learning outcomes. These results provide valuable insights for policymakers, educators and educational institutions seeking to reinvent Serbia’s online learning experience.

Bangladesh’s Rankings in Global Governance and Justice Indexes: University Students’ Perception Analysis

Identifying specific areas of concern in Bangladesh such as the independence and effectiveness of the judiciary, protection of human rights, freedom of speech and press, government influence on the legal system, transparency and accountability of law enforcement agencies, corruption, efficiency of the legal system, and accessibility of justice for marginalized communities, contributes to a better understanding of the challenges faced by the country in these domains. The research primarily examines the relationship between Bangladesh’s low rankings in international indexes and the perceptions of 200 university students. Data from three global indexes and a survey with students highlight a significant alignment between their perceptions and the country’s poor rankings, revealing concerns regarding the mentioned areas. Despite these concerns, positive student views on the importance of an effective judiciary for economic growth and public awareness about the legal system are noted. Using a mixed-method approach, the research combines secondary data from international indexes with primary data from student questionnaires among university students in Bangladesh, shedding light on critical governance, justice, and legal system issues. The findings underscore the need for further research to gain deeper insights, incorporating perspectives from experts and stakeholders. This study contributes to understanding the challenges faced by Bangladesh in these domains.

Navigating challenges and opportunities: Nursing student's views on generative AI in higher education

AimThis qualitative study aims to explore the perspectives of nursing students regarding the application and integration of generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools in their studies. BackgroundWith the increasing prevalence of generative AI tools in academic settings, there is a growing interest in their use among students for learning and assessments. DesignEmploying a qualitative descriptive design, this study used semi-structured interviews with nursing students to capture the nuanced insights of the participants. MethodsSemi-structured interviews were digitally recorded and then transcribed verbatim. The research team reviewed all the data independently and then convened to discuss and reach a consensus on the identified themes. ResultsThis study was conducted within the discipline of nursing at a regional Australian university. Thirteen nursing students, from both first and second year of the programme, were interviewed as part of this study. Six distinct themes emerged from the data analysis, including the educational impact of AI tools, equitable learning environment, ethical considerations of AI use, technology integration, safe and practical utility and generational differences. ConclusionsThis initial exploration sheds light on the diverse perspectives of nursing students concerning the incorporation of generative AI tools in their education. It underscores the potential for both positive contributions and challenges associated with the integration of generative AI in nursing education and practice.

Views of veterinary faculty students on the concept of Artificial Intelligence and its use in Veterinary Medicine practices: An example of Ankara University Faculty of Veterinary Medicine

The study was carried out to determine the knowledge levels of the students of Ankara University Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, on the concept of artificial intelligence and its use in veterinary practices. For this purpose, an online questionnaire was applied to a total of 529 students in the study, covering all grades of the faculty. The questionnaire consists of two parts. In the first part, there are 10 questions including demographics, knowledge about the concept of artificial intelligence, etc. The second part consists of 26 5-point Likert-type questions to determine students' thoughts on artificial intelligence applications. Data were analyzed using statistical tests. Consequently, the students participating in the study are partially knowledgeable about artificial intelligence (52.9%). They know the importance of following the developments in artificial intelligence for the profession (45.2%). They think that artificial intelligence applications will improve their professional skills (53.5%). They have the opinion that a robot cannot replace a veterinary surgeon (36.7%) and artificial intelligence cannot cause unemployment in veterinary medicine in the future (35.3%). In addition, they believe that artificial intelligence can cause ethical problems (39.3%) and that applications made with this technology should be developed in an ethical sense (42.4%). As a result, while the students think that artificial intelligence will have positive effects in the field of veterinary medicine, they also think that artificial intelligence can bring negative ethical implications. It can be concluded that including elective courses on artificial intelligence applications in veterinary faculties and conducting further research on the subject would be beneficial.

ICT (Information and Communications Technology) in Education: Change brings Challenges

The history of use of ICT in Education goes back to the era of introduction of calculators, usage of overhead projectors, video projectors, and interactive boards and so on. Our current education system promotes usage of Computer and Mobile technologies for providing education. The Covid-19 pandemic situation has made us all dependent in a positive way on ICT to continue imparting education. It has also helped in providing a platform for interaction between students, teachers, parents and educational institutions. But as with any new change there are challenges. And to understand the challenges, one needs to ask the beneficiaries and check on their experiences. It will help to get the answer of whether we are able to achieve what we intend to or is the reality very different. This paper explores the role of ICT in education and touches upon reality by analyzing the views of students and parents in rural area of Gujarat. The paper also highlights areas of concern and need for change to make ICT more effective in Education. Keywords: Covid-19, challenges, education, ICT, Information Technology, online learning, rural area.

The Learners’ View About The Use Of Digital Technologies In Learning

Digital technology has completely changed how students access and interact with instructional information in today's schools. Digital tools are becoming more commonplace in the learning environment, which calls for a critical analysis of how students view and use these resources. This article seeks to explore how learners view the application of digital technologies to learning. Investigate the advantages that students feel they receive from using digital devices in the classroom and Determine the issues and worries students have with the inclusion of digital tools. A mixed-methods strategy was used to complete the study's goals, using quantitative and qualitative research techniques, there are survey, interview and literature review. The following are some of the major findings: Learners appreciate the advantages of digital technologies, including improved engagement, easy access to a plethora of knowledge, and individualized learning experiences. Effective educational practices have a favourable effect on students' experiences, and educators play a crucial role in influencing students' attitudes towards technology. The significance of a balanced strategy that takes advantage of technology's benefits while tackling its downsides is emphasised by learners. This study emphasises how important it is to take learners' opinions into account when creating digital learning environments. To maintain the relevance, engagement, and inclusivity of educational experiences, learner voices should be actively considered when making decisions on technology integration. Collaboration between academics, organisations, and politicians is required to strike this balance between utilising digital technologies' advantages and solving the problems they present. In the end, the study's findings provide insightful information for those involved in education, emphasising the necessity for a learner-centric strategy for integrating digital technology.

Improving the Learning Experience of Chinese Masters’ students in UK higher education

ABSTRACT Both challenges and opportunities are inherent with a growth in Chinese international students in UK Higher Education. However, teachers from the West may not understand the differences in Chinese educational practices, which can lead to negative stereotyping of these students as passive and problematic. This paper rejects this deficit perspective, focusing on the views of Chinese students as to what might need to change about the UK teaching and campus environment to improve their learning experience. Two focus groups were held with Chinese social science Masters’ students in a UK university. Some of their key requests included to reduce class sizes; to provide more guidance around study skills; to offer more timely and accessible information; to provide a more flexible range of services and learning support; and to create more social time with staff and other students. The discussions particularly brought out the importance of ‘relational pedagogy’. These requirements will need more staff time and institutional flexibility which will necessitate adequate funding. The authors conclude that, despite Chinese students’ significant contribution to the local economy and to University finances, there does not seem to be a commensurate investment in protecting their wellbeing and ensuring they receive a quality education. We consider it is important to listen to and act on the students’ suggestions outlined here if UK Higher Education is to remain the destination of choice for many Chinese and other international students.

Implementasi Google Form dalam Mengevaluasi Pembelajaran Akidah Akhlak Kelas XI MAN 10 Jombang

Implementation of Google Forms as an assessment medium for learning moral beliefs in class XI MAN 10 Jombang. Targeting the views of teachers and students, the research carried out aims to determine the efficiency and effectiveness, challenges, benefits, and advantages and disadvantages of using Google Forms in assessing the learning of Aqidah Akhlak. Qualitative methods are used to gain in-depth understanding through observation, documentation and interview data collection techniques with teachers involved in the evaluation as well as students who take part in the assessment process using Google Form. The results of the data analysis provide a detailed picture of the application of this tool, increasing understanding of how Google Forms can make the benefits of an efficient and effective solution for evaluating learning in the field of moral belief studies in the classroom. The findings of this research can contribute to the development of technology-based learning practices which were previously manual using paper answer sheets (LJK). The implications of this research are that it can provide practical guidance for developing evaluation methods that are effective and responsive to the needs of students at the educational level.