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Factors influencing the digital transformation skills of primary school teachers in the southern border province, Vietnam
Get PDFThe study aims to explore the factors affecting the digital transformation skills of primary school teachers in the southern border province of Vietnam. A descriptive study design was used to collect data from primary school teachers in An Giang province. The survey consists of 25 questions on a 5-level Likert scale designed to collect information on many factors. The primary factor in the digital transformation of teachers is their intention. These findings make practical contributions to the research on the skill development of primary school teachers in the context of digital transformation to improve the quality of education in primary schools. At the same time, the study also provides five factors affecting the digital transformation capacity of primary school teachers, adding additional reference sources to support educational managers in the southern border region of Vietnam in building school development strategies according to the priority levels of each factor
Proposing a process for training online teaching competence for lecturers at higher education institutions
Get PDFOnline teaching has become an inevitable trend in education as technology and engineering advance. It is necessary to train and foster online teaching competence for lecturers at higher education institutions. This article uses the literature review and the theoretical method to analyze the existing proposals on models and frameworks of online teaching competency by many different authors worldwide. Based on the discovery of the commonalities and gaps between these perspectives combined with analyzing the characteristics of online teaching at the university level, the article proposes a framework of online teaching competencies for the higher education faculty along with relevant knowledge related to these competencies. This framework includes eight competencies with specific performance criteria. This article also builds a process for training online teaching competence for lecturers at higher education institutions. According to the PDCA deeming cycle, this process consists of three stages: planning, implementation and improvement to support lecturers in adapting to the virtual teaching environment.
Students' behavior and intention to use e-learning during the COVID-19 pandemic: A case of TAM through SEM analysis in Albania
Get PDFHigher education institutions in developing countries encountered several challenges and barriers when attempting to transition to e-learning during the COVID-19 pandemic. The objective of this study is to ascertain the perspectives of students regarding e-learning by examining the many aspects that impact their inclination to adopt e-learning in the Albanian setting during the COVID-19 pandemic. The researchers chose to utilize the Technology Acceptance Model (TAM) to examine the behavioural intentions of a total of 482 students who were currently enrolled at "Fan S. Noli'' University. The utilization of Structural Equation Modelling (SEM) has been employed for the purpose of data elaboration. The research discovered that the variable "Attitude towards Use" had a direct influence on students' Behavioural Intention towards e-learning during the COVID-19 epidemic. The variable "Perceived Usefulness" did not have a statistically significant impact on the students' Behaviour Intention. Additionally, the results showed that the students have adapted quickly to the online platform, which has led to a wide acceptance of its usefulness, and this was reflected in a favorable attitude towards its use. The conclusions of this research are important indicators for the enhancement and perspective of the e-learning process in Albanian high education institutions, as they emphasize the importance of identifying and comprehending various factors related to e-learning in Albania. The findings of this study have the potential to provide universities and policymakers with useful insights into the e-learning process, particularly in developing contexts
No need to renew: The end of Japan’s teacher license renewal system and the future
Get PDFIn 2007, the Japanese Ministry of Education revised the Education Law to pave the way for the introduction of a teaching license renewal system in 2009. The reform required all teachers to complete at least 30 hours of training in specially tailored university courses as a prerequisite for renewal of their teaching licenses every 10 years. In late 2021, however, the government abruptly announced it was ending the scheme in 2022 in a policy about face reminiscent of the abolition of yutori kyōiku (“education without pressure”) in 2007. This qualitative study aims to examine the background, outline and issues of Japan’s license renewal system in order to understand the reasons for its demise and illustrate the similarities with the yutori kyōiku experiment. Drawing on interview data and reflections from the author’s experiences with the system over 12 years, it looks at some of Japan’s unique training opportunities and, employing examples from other countries, examines what kind of ‘training’ is needed moving forward. It concludes by calling for a widening of the interpretation of ‘training,’ and indeed, the license itself, so as to increase diversity in what is a considerably restrictive employment sector
The development of digital tools to assess and enhance the ethic children development in early childhood development centers
Get PDFThe research aimed to study the effects of digital tools on ethnic children in child development centers from four districts of Lamphun Province, Thailand. The samples were teachers, parents and health promoting hospital staff from the early childhood development centers 57 people in total from cluster sampling and randomized pretest-post-test control group design. The research instruments were interviewing form, focus group discussion recording form, questionnaire, and child development evaluation form. All digital tool assessment items were qualified with higher accuracy than the specified criterion of 0.50. Its correlation coefficient was higher than 0.85 at 0.05 significantly level. Conditions and needs for context analysis of digital tools had been conducted to develop and use it for evaluating the development of ethnic children in the centers. The data were analyzed using descriptive statistics and T-test. The results revealed that the digital tools compared with documents was different in use between the experimental and the control group of the study with statistically significant at 0.05 and teachers’ satisfactions of using the digital tools were also in high level. The study outcomes demonstrated that the development of digital tools in early childhood could enhance the ethical development of young children and provide educators and parents with valuable insights into a child's progress
Technology Readiness Among Future Accountants Towards Digitalization of Accounting Profession
Get PDFAs the digital world evolves, accounting professionals must embrace the digital shift to remain relevant. Future accountants must be equipped with the most up-to-date technological knowledge. Thus, this study investigates the link between optimism, innovativeness, discomfort, and insecurity about technology with technology readiness for the digitalization of the accounting profession among future accountants. This study employs a non-probability purposive sampling approach with future accountants as the research unit. Online surveys are used to gather data for this study, delivered to interns from the top six public universities in Malaysia for accounting and finance. The findings of this study show a moderate technology readiness level among the respondents. Despite respondents being optimistic about technology, they indicate feelings of discomfort towards technology. As a result, adequate focus must be given to establishing accounting expert qualifications alongside professional degrees. Their tertiary education should include more exposure to and practice technology readiness
Antecedents of Indian Green Consumer Behavior – A PLS-SEM Analysis Approach
Get PDFThis study aims to determine the factors affecting the Indian green purchase intention (GPI) and examine the causal relationships between the identified determinants. The SPSS software has been used for the descriptive analysis, and the two-step analysis approach of the measurement and structural model is conducted in the SmartPLS. The results imply that multiple determinants influence the Indian consumers’ GPI, from the strongest to the weakest – green awareness, environmental attitude, green behavior, altruism, and interpersonal influence act as better predictors. The perceived environmental knowledge does not necessarily translate to the GPI. This study’s results will facilitate the industries in identifying the future purchasing factors scenario and incorporating the equivalent in their new product offerings. It also indicates that Indian consumers are more likely to indulge in green purchases if marketers in their product promotions and advertisements illustrate the consequences of their impact on the environment and the benefits of various green activities. This study is exclusive as it is the only study that has incorporated green awareness and green behavior as mediators along with the environmental attitude in studying the GPI
Do Smallholder Farmers Need Paddy Microtakaful Scheme?
Get PDFSmallholder farmers play a crucial role in the agricultural sector of developing nations, but they are exposed to a number of risks that could result in sizable financial losses. As an alternative risksharing mechanism that can assist smallholder farmers in effectively managing their risks, microtakaful has been introduced. The article intends to propose the Paddy Microtakaful Scheme (PMTS) exclusively for smallholding farmers in Malaysia. This protection is significant for smallholder farmers to provide sustainable economic growth and food security. A few key areas must be observed to understand the necessity of having the scheme. An overview of Malaysia’s agriculture sector is presented focusing on land use, employment, and production of food crops among the smallholder farmers. Risks and perils in agriculture, including natural disasters, pests, and crop diseases, are also outlined. The role of PMTS is also discussed, highlighting its many benefits to smallholder farmers. A survey was carried out among 275 smallholder farmers to gain information on their demographic profiles, farming activities as well as their willingness to contribute to the PMTS. The information is vital in developing a suitable and well-accepted PMTS, specifically among smallholder farmers in Malaysia. The PMTS framework presented in this report is based on a hypothetical product that contains four main attributes: 1) types of crops to be insured, 2) type of coverage, 3) contribution or the price, and 4) sum assured/benefit. The scheme includes coverage for natural disasters, pests, and crop diseases with the ultimate objective to reduce the vulnerability of the global food system. Further research will consist of the execution of a pilot program formulated to evaluate the effectiveness of PMTS. With the government’s three-way coordination and active roles, the smallholder farmers and Takaful company will become the essential constituents in realizing the PMTS
Examining the Impact of Audit Quality and Financial Performance on Corporate Tax Avoidance: Empirical Evidence from Public Listed Companies in Malaysia
Get PDFThe global financial crises, including the one experienced in Malaysia, have raised concerns about the reliability of accounting reports prepared by Malaysian listed companies. In response, regulatory and professional institutions have advocated for reforms aimed at promoting transparency in accounting reports. To this end, this study provides empirical evidence on the direct impact of audit quality and financial performance on corporate tax avoidance among companies listed on Bursa Malaysia. The panel data approach was used to collect data from 276 listed companies on Bursa Malaysia, with 1,656 observations covering a six-year period from 2013 to 2018. Multiple regression analysis was used to examine the relationship between audit quality, financial performance, and tax avoidance. The findings of this study indicate that audit quality and financial performance have a significant negative association with tax avoidance among Malaysian listed companies. These results suggest that firms with high audit quality and strong financial performance are less likely to engage in tax avoidance practices. The study has implications for policymakers and regulators, as it highlights the need for continued efforts to improve audit quality and financial reporting practices. Additionally, the findings suggest that measures aimed at improving financial performance among Malaysian listed companies may help reduce the prevalence of tax avoidance practices. Therefore, this study contributes to the ongoing debate on the effectiveness of regulatory and professional reforms aimed at promoting transparency and accountability in the financial reporting practices of Malaysian listed companies
Comparing the effectiveness of online and onsite learning in English proficiency classes: Learners’ perspectives
Get PDFOnline education has significantly gained popularity due to new technology and more importantly, the growing impact of the digitalization of the economy. Despite its prominent advantages such as accessibility, affordability and flexibility, the effectiveness of online education is still a constant debate and needs extensive investigations in different research contexts. This study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of online learning in comparison to traditional learning in the context of English language teaching. This descriptive study was undertaken with learners of English as a foreign language (EFL) in English proficiency preparation classes, employing an online questionnaire together with final scores of proficiency tests. The results revealed that the participants had relatively positive perceptions towards online learning in all four aspects: course content, teachers, learning environment and course supports. The significant finding was that when comparing the final results of the VSTEP exams, the online learners generally were able to perform better than the learners in traditional classrooms, though the difference was not largely remarkable. Online education in the new normal will continue to excel and the effectiveness of this learning mode certainly needs further investigation from different perspectives