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To Improve Student Engagement in Vocational Education: An Action Research of Beijing Polytechnic in China
Get PDFThis action research aimed to enhance student engagement by fostering students’ interest, attention, relevance, confidence, and interaction. There were three objectives of this research: to investigate the current situation of major of art and design student engagement at Beijing Polytechnic (BP); to design and implement appropriate ODIs (Organization Development Interventions) to develop student engagement; to determine the differences in students’ interest, attention, relevance, confidence, interaction, and student engagement between pre-ODI and post-ODI. The sample was 68 students from the School of Art and Design majoring in media design at BP. The quasi-experiment group was exposed to ODIs. The same questionnaire was administered before and after ODI to determine the change level. A mixed methods research was adopted to analyze the data and test the hypotheses. The paired-sample t-test demonstrated whether there was a statistically significant difference in five variables between pre-ODI and post-ODI. The ODIs implemented in this current research included appreciative inquiry (AI), goal setting (GS), differentiated instruction (DI), and team building (TB). The qualitative analysis was conducted to analyzing AI, TB, DI, GS reflection report, and classroom observations used ATLAS.ti software program. Findings from qualitative research methods proved improvement in all variables between the pre-and post-ODI. Based on the findings, critical recommendations concerning the enhancement of student’s interest, attention, relevance, confidence, interaction, and engagement in the BP were put forward to sustain the momentum. Also, recommendations for future research were discusse
A Model for Developing Teacher Leadership Skills for the University Teachers in Application-Oriented Universities in Taiyuan, Shanxi Province, China
Get PDFThe key to the success of educational reform in universities is the teachers, who are the critical factor in driving school reform, realizing mutual skill enhancement among colleagues, and promoting the growth and success of university students. This study aimed to develop a model to enhance teachers' leadership skills in Application-Oriented Universities in Taiyuan, Shanxi Province, China. The main theories that comprise the conceptual framework of this study are teacher leadership and distributed leadership. This study used a mixed methods research and utilized both qualitative and quantitative research methods. Qualitative data were collected through a systematic literature review and analyzed to integrate the skills needed for teacher leadership and the factors influencing teacher leadership. A questionnaire was developed and distributed to 366 teachers in three Application-Oriented Universities in Taiyuan for quantitative data collection. The findings showed high levels of teacher leadership in the three targeted schools. At the same time, the factors that influence teacher leadership development were found to include collaboration, shared responsibility, empowerment, trust and communication, adaptive and responsive. The survey results also showed that the above five factors positively correlate with improving teachers' leadership skills. Based on these results, experts proposed and validated a model that provides three activities for Application-Oriented University teachers to enhance their teacher leadership skills
Critical Discourse Analysis and Its Implication in English Language Teaching: A Case Study of Environmental News Text
Get PDFEnglish learners are usually taught English in university by focusing on improving learners’ language skills instead of critical aspects of language use. However, critical reading is crucial in English language learning. Critical discourse analysis (CDA) is an approach to deal with the analysis of linguistic features, and the deployment of these linguistic features in the texts can dramatically influence how humans perceive social changes. Accordingly, this study employs CDA in English Language Teaching (ELT), which aims to cultivate students’ critical thinking (CT) and critical language awareness (CLA). The present study integrated CDA into the English reading of English and Translation majors to enhance students’ critical learning. Eighteen students were chosen to attend the training workshops. Six news items were purposively selected as the reading materials for students. After the training, the study found students’ CLA increased, and students were interested in analyzing and criticizing the English language. Furthermore, students were motivated to learn English and equipped with critical thinking skills. The findings imply that deploying CDA for authentic texts (e.g., news outlets) in ELT is effective, and English language teachers can integrate it into daily teaching
The Role of Organizational Innovation Capability in The Relationship Between Disruptive Innovation and Organizational Performance of Thai Listed Firms
Get PDF This research aims to examine the mediating effect of organizational innovation capability on the relationship between disruptive innovation and organizational performance. Data collection was implemented through a mail survey method via questionnaires completed by the executive managers of Thai-listed firms. Of the returned and completed surveys, 148 questionnaires were deemed usable. Statistical analysis was performed by means of structural equation modelling, to test the hypothesized relationships. Results indicated that organizational innovation capability plays a vital role through its mediating effect on the relationship between disruptive innovation (technological disruption and market disruption) and organizational performance. The findings contribute insights for current and large firms regarding the influence of disruptive innovation, indicating that this ensures enhanced organizational performance via organizational innovation capability. More importantly, the study also increases the knowledge of disruptive innovation, informing predictions and assisting decision-makers involved in generating firms’ competitive advantages
AI- and Employee-Based Customer Services in Restaurants: Customer Engagement Leading to Loyalty During the Covid-19 Pandemic
Get PDFThis study aims to examine the extent to which customers’ perceptions of AI and employee services evaluations, influence their engagement with restaurant service delivery, which in turn drives customer loyalty during the COVID-19 pandemic. Data were gathered from 527 respondents via an onsite survey from restaurants providing both AI and human staff services. A partial least squares structural equation modelling (PLS-SEM) technique was used to formulate hypotheses and develop the model. The results of this study contrast with previous research which states that customers tend to appreciate AI services rather than human staff. The AI-based service performance value and trust in the AI-based service and system had a strong effect on customer engagement, whereas employee-based service support significantly explained substantial variance in customer engagement. Interestingly, customer engagement with AI-based services had a negative impact on loyalty. While customer engagement with employee-based services had a positive impact, this impact was not significant with regard to loyalty. One possible explanation for this result is that restaurant businesses preferred to use AI-based services that replaced human-based services in order to provide contactless options during the COVID-19 outbreak. Additionally, restaurant image positively moderates the link between service evaluation and customer engagement with AI service and negatively moderates the effects of service evaluation on customer engagement with employee services
Systematic Literature Review: The Use of SEM in Journal of Travel & Tourism Marketing (JTTM) Between 2020 – 2022
Get PDFThe aim of this study was to categorize and analyze the patterns of structural equation modeling (SEM) used in research in the travel and tourism industry, published in the journal of travel & tourism marketing (JTTM) between 2020 and 2022. This review seeks to provide an updated literature overview and identify gaps in the literature relevant to future research by employing the systematic literature review (SLR) method. The findings of the study indicate that factor-based SEM has been more frequently used compared to composite-based SEM. However, for future research, there should be more emphasis on composite-based SEM, particularly utilizing techniques such as integrated generalized structured component analysis (IGSCA) and partial least square consistent structural equation modeling (PLSc-SEM). These methods are hybrid techniques that can analyze both factor and composite variables within the same model. Additionally, this study has categorized research in the travel and tourism industry into eight major themes: 1) destination, 2) attraction, 3) hotel/resort, 4) airline, 5) restaurant, 6) social media, 7) festival/event, and 8) travel agency. For future research, there should be a focus on the festival/event and travel agency themes, as there is a relatively limited body of research within these themes
Assessing the Influence of Differentiated Instruction on Enhancing Reading Comprehension Skills among Learners: A Quasi-Experimental Study
Get PDFThis quasi-experimental study aimed to investigate the impact of Differentiated Instruction (DI) on the reading comprehension skills of 30 Grade Eleven Academic Strand Learners. Using a pretest-posttest design, the research assessed the effects of DI on reading comprehension levels before and after treatment. The experimental group, comprising 30 participants, received DI, while the control group of 30 participants underwent traditional classroom instruction. It is essential to note that participants primarily used English as their second language (L2), and the research was conducted in the Philippines. The quasi-experimental design involved the pretest-posttest control group with matched subjects, utilizing reading comprehension passages with corresponding difficulty levels. Assessment tools included the Informal Reading Inventory (IRI) standardized test, adapted from Jerry Johns Basic Inventory (2008), and the Checklist of Intelligence Strengths (Armstrong, 2009) for determining participants' learning preferences. Descriptive statistics, including means and standard deviations, evaluated comprehension levels. The researcher employed t-tests for independent and correlated samples to test the relationship between variables, with a significance level set at .05 alpha. Findings indicated that learners undergoing Differentiated Instruction achieved a Middle High School Level of comprehension, while those in Traditional Classroom Instruction reached only a Sixth-level comprehension. The study underscored DI's positive impact on developing learners' reading comprehension skills, enhancing their interests and enthusiasm for better understanding. Importantly, integrating learners' preferences in Differentiated Instruction proved effective in fostering motivation and performance, shaping competitive, skillful, and knowledgeable 21st-Century Learners
The Role of TikTok in Enhancing University Students’ Confidence and Self-Esteem
Get PDFThis study explores TikTok’s impact on enhancing university students’ confidence and self-esteem, utilizing a mixed-methods approach comprising quantitative surveys and qualitative interviews among 300 students from a public university in Northeast Thailand. The research investigates how TikTok’s unique features—such as challenges, duets, and personalized content—contribute to its potential as a transformative social media platform beyond mere entertainment. Findings suggest that active engagement, particularly content creation and social interaction, significantly boosts users’ self-esteem and confidence. Additionally, TikTok’s role in informal language learning emerges as a novel area for English Language Teaching (ELT), highlighting its capacity to empower users academically and socially. This study identifies both opportunities and challenges in using TikTok, offering insights into its balanced integration into educational frameworks
Determining Factors of Art Students’ Intention and Use Behavior Toward Online Art Exhibitions in Sichuan, China
Get PDFPurpose: This study aims to explore the factors impacting the use of online art exhibitions in Chengdu universities. The framework proposes seven variables of causal relationships, including subjective norms, perceived ease of use, perceived usefulness, behavioral intention, perceived behavioral control, social impact, and behavior. Research design, data, and Technology: The researcher collected sample data (n=506), using quantitative methods and questionnaires. Before issuing the questionnaire, the validity and reliability of the data were tested using the Index of item objective congruence (IOC) and Cronbach’s alpha for the pilot tests (n=50). The data are analyzed by confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) and structural equation model (SEM) to verify the model's goodness of fit and confirm the causal relationship between the hypothesis test variables. Results: The results show that subjective norms have a significant impact on perceived usefulness, perceived ease of use has a significant impact on perceived usefulness, perceived ease of use has a significant impact on behavioral intention, perceived usefulness has a significant impact on behavioral intention, perceived behavioral control has a significant impact on behavioral intention, social impact has a significant impact on behavioral intention toward behavior. Conclusion: The study of conceptual models can predict and explain the behavioral intention of using online art exhibitions in higher education
An Empirical Investigation of Elementary Art Teachers’ Satisfaction and Continuance Intention to Use E-Learning Systems in Chongqing, China
Get PDFPurpose: This essay aims to assess critical factors that significantly impact the satisfaction and continuance intention of art teachers from primary schools in Chongqing Province of China for online education. In the research framework, it presents the causal relationship between engagement, course structure, system quality, information quality, service quality, perceived usefulness, satisfaction, and continuance intention. Research design, data, and methodology: The researcher applied a quantitative method to distribute the quantitative questionnaire to 500 elementary art teachers at 20 schools. The sampling strategies are used to collect the data, including judgmental, quota and convenience sampling. Before the data collection, the expert rating of the item's index–objective congruence (IOC) and pilot test for 50 respondents have been tested. This study employed a structural equation model (SEM) and confirmatory factor analysis (CFA). Result: Six out of eight hypotheses were supported. Perceived usefulness and satisfaction significantly impact continuance intention. There are non-supported relationships between course structure, sytem quality and satisfaction. Conclusions: Administrators need to pay close attention to the elements that greatly influence satisfaction in order for primary school art teachers to acknowledge and recognize the effectiveness of online education. They should also consider the research's findings when adjusting or reforming correlated instruction