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The Art of Questioning Used in CED Departmental Examination: An Analysis
Full text linkAssessment plays a vital role in the development and improvement of quality education. In addition, assessment refers to anything that diagnoses the student’s learning and monitors their level of understanding. It is also considered to be the key to evaluating the effectiveness of teaching strategies (Hans, 2015). Traditionally, the most common way to measure achievement and proficiency in language learning has been the paper and pen test. However, various forms of assessment and the design of classroom tests have also undergone some changes in line with the latest development in foreign language teaching specifically the communicative language teaching method. At Rizal Technological University, the College of Education devised a departmental examination program. This program is initiated to determine the capacity of the learners to answer test-item questions patterned after the licensure examination for teachers which aims to eventually prepare them in taking the said examination. Utilizing the quantitative descriptive method, the researchers tried to analyze the levels of questions used in the Departmental Examination. Specifically, this paper sought to identify the types of questions given in the CED departmental examination, determine the level of questions given in the CED departmental examination in terms of the Revised Blooms Taxonomy and Webb’s Depth Knowledge (DOK) model and evaluate the overall distribution of cognitive rigor present in the CED departmental examination
Students’ Learning through Online Platform and Academic Performance in Mathematics
Full text linkThe research was conducted to determine the students' learning through an online platform and academic performance in mathematics. The respondents included 192 students sampled using the proportional stratification technique. A three-part questionnaire was administered to the students. The instrument underwent validation and reliability testing using Cronbach's alpha. The test showed that the instrument was highly reliable for the selected population. The majority of responses were 15 to 19 years old, female, and Grade 12. Additionally, most of the students utilized Google Meet with at least two different learning platforms to learn mathematics. Moreover, the students used an online learning platform very often. The study found out that regardless of learners’ profiles, they had similar perceptions toward online learning platforms. However, some specific indicators differed. On average, the students had a very satisfactory performance. Furthermore, the learners' perceptions of online learning platforms were not significantly correlated with their academic performance. However, some specific indicators were significantly correlated, but it had an indirect connection, particularly on their confidence while using online learning content and in using online learning services that could simplify the learning process
Phonological Awareness among Japanese Senior High School Students of a Japanese High School: Basis for a Proposed Reading Intervention Program
Full text linkThe purpose of this study is to assess the phonological awareness of Japanese senior high school students as a basis for developing a reading intervention program. This study collects data through an interview to determine the participants’ demographic profile as well as to conduct the phonological awareness test adopted from Hastings and Prince Edwards District School Board which consists of ten parts to assess the phonological awareness skills of the students. The participants in this study are ten (10) Japanese senior high school students from Japanese High School. The researchers also had an adult translator for participants who did not fully understand English, and the participants were able to understand the test through the translator. All of the participants demonstrated different phonological awareness skills as they responded to the activities. The researchers found that Japanese students struggled with phonological awareness skills such as initial, medial, and final sound identification, sound segmentation, and syllable awareness. Apart from the phonological awareness skills mentioned, the participants also had difficulty pronouncing some English words and producing rhymes. The researchers discovered that orthographic influence is the main factor affecting their ability to recognize, produce and manipulate sounds. Based on the findings, the researchers proposed a reading intervention program. This program addressed the problem identified in the findings
Level of Condition and Extent of Adequacy of Resources in Secondary Schools in Taguig City and Their Effects on the National Achievement Test Performance
Full text linkThe results of the National Achievement Test (NAT) are used to evaluate and track how schools carry out their tasks and responsibilities. Other elements that may affect schools'/students' academic performance were the study's objectives. The state and adequacy of instructional and non-instructional materials and facilities, as well as the placement of schools that are prone to floods, were investigated. Teachers and students were given the opportunity to assess the state of their schools' physical resources and compare the information gathered to see whether there were any significant differences in their assessments. The majority of the data in this study was limited to the TAPAT division's selected flooded and non-flooded public secondary schools, and it used the independent-dependent-variable framework to determine how one variable influences the other. The findings of this study serve as a guide for concerned individuals in developing a policy framework to address this rising problem in the country, as well as reaffirming and supporting the demands of the perennially and non-perennially flooded public secondary schools. The results are difficult for the teachers since they may not be able to use their creativity and passion to help the pupils reach their goals. These will be demonstrated by their sincere implementation of a variety of alternative delivery schemes, instructional programs, curricula and materials, strategies and approaches, including policy changes and shifts, goal and objective formulation, and organized structuring in order to find quality education
Digital Citizenship among Saudi Community Colleges’ Undergraduates: Reality and Requirements for Enablement
Full text linkThis mixed mode study aims at examining digital citizenship among Saudi university undergraduates at the community college at the University of Tabuk. The objective of the study is manifested in three main axes; first, measuring the Saudi university undergraduates' perceptions of four categories of digital citizenship: Ethics, Media and Information Literacy, Engagement, and Critical Resistance. Second, investigate points of similarities and differences between male and female participants concerning the aforementioned categories. Lastly, the study explores the potential avenues for digital citizenship enablement within the selected context. 560 (280 females & 280 males) undergraduates participated in the study. Their age varied from 21 to 24 years old. The researchers designed a scale based on Ribble’s (2015) and Siemens’ (2005) theory of connectivism theoretical framework of digital citizenship. Two research instruments were used to collect data from participants in this study including an online questionnaire survey and an interview for 10 undergraduates (5 males & 5 females). Conducting exploratory factor analysis showed that the questionnaire had discriminant and convergent validity. 72.50% total variance was discussed by the nine applied digital citizenship factors. The findings of the study showed no statistical differences between undergraduates’ digital citizenship uses related to gender, educational level, and age. In addition, the results indicated there was a statistical difference between undergraduates’ digital citizenship uses credited to their regular practices with electronic devices
Role of Socio-Economic and Personal Factors in Dropping of the Children in Jammu: A Case Study
Full text linkThis study aimed to seek the personal and socio-economic causes for dropping of the children at the primary level in Jammu District of Jammu and Kashmir. The main objectives of the study were: 1) To investigate the causes of high dropout at primary level. 2) To determine the socio-economic and personal factors that causes children to drop out. 3) To determine the attitude of parents towards education as a factor that causes children to dropout. 4) To determine strategies of reducing the dropout among pupils. Random sampling technique was used. The research study is descriptive in its nature. For conducting the study two types of questionnaires were prepared - one for children, and one for parents. After collection of data the data was analyzed using percentage method. Results of the study showed that majority of the parents were illiterate, belonged to low caste, unemployed, having very low socio-economic status and have poor attitude towards education
The Revitalization of Oral Traditional Ngendau Dayak Kenyah Based on Creative Industries
Full text linkNgendau is an oral song from the Dayak Kenyah ethnic group in East Kalimantan. Ngendau is sung simultaneously by the performers in a performance of traditional events and daily life. The existence of the oral tradition began to be unknown to the younger generation of the Dayak Kenyah community. Therefore, there is a need for efforts to revive the oral tradition of ngendau so that it does not become extinct. This study aimed to revitalize the oral tradition of ngendau of the Dayak Kenyah community based on creative industries, namely by making documentary films. The creative industry in Indonesia has begun to be echoed to create the creativity of the creative young generation. The method used in this research was ethnography. Field data were obtained using observation techniques and in-depth interviews with informants. This research aimed to revitalize the Dayak Kenyah oral tradition in a documentary by empowering indigenous Dayak Kenyah women in Rindang Benua Hamlet, East Kalimantan, and creative actors in the form of a documentary East Kalimantan as a form of creative industry process. Revitalizing the ngendau oral tradition by making documentary films is one of the best efforts and provides benefits for the Dayak Kenyah community so that the younger generation can see and understand the oral tradition
An Empirical Approach on Online Radec Learning Model: Does it Affect on Elementary Students’ Creative Thinking Skills?
Full text linkCreative thinking is one of the essential skills that need to be provided to students. However, many teachers do not fully understand how to train creative thinking skills well in the learning process in the classroom, primarily online. This study aims to comprehensively understand how the online Read-Answer-Discuss-Explain-Create (RADEC) learning model affects students' creative thinking skills in elementary schools. Study using a quantitative approach with a one-shot case study design that looked at the opinions before and before treatment. As many as 63 students were selected as samples. Data was collected using a non-test instrument in a questionnaire with a Likert scale. The results showed that the online RADEC learning model could help the creative thinking skills of elementary school students in the medium category. Several obstacles were found, such as the seriousness of students in learning online, an unstable internet network, and the packaging of digital teaching materials prepared by the teacher, so this needs to be considered for further research
Faculty and Student Perspectives in Online Learning: Basis for Developing an Innovative Modality for Student Engagement in the College of Dentistry
Full text linkThe current research identified the perspective of students and faculty in an online learning approach and measured the quality of online teaching and learning modalities which supported students’ engagement of the pre-clinical dental students taking up didactic courses at Lyceum of the Philippines University-Batangas during the 2nd semester of academic year 2020-2021.The researcher utilized a mixed methodology approach and employed online surveys through google forms due to the observance of the guidelines of the quarantine protocols. The respondents of the study were chosen based on the Wi-Fi accessibility and availability of schedule. Based on the findings of the study, the proposed innovative learning modality that can be developed for dental medicine education is the: Flipped classroom learning is the innovative and sustainable learning engagement model which can stand the test of time and an applicable pedagogical approach to enhance student engagement. The student participants recognized that active learning is a key component of engagement in online learning specifically how they solve problems and employ thinking skills as they develop deep learning and engagement in a course. The level of cognitive engagement perceived by the students has been related to the learning strategies put forth by the faculty and how active the learning environment is in an online pedagogical approach. One approach which was brought up by the students is the flipped classroom learning, they viewed this approach based on the findings of the study, the proposed innovative learning modality that can be developed for dental medicine education is the: Flipped classroom learning in an online course to be engaging. The faculty participants unanimously agreed they utilized the social networking sites, communication web tools and student responses systems. They were using the content management system of the university as an instructional technology in online learning. The faculty participants rated blended learning as the most preferred learning modality than just mere face-to-face
Understanding the Motivation of Medical Technology Students in Manila in Pursuing Careers in Healthcare Amid Covid-19 Pandemic
Full text linkMedical technologists played a critical role in response to the COVID-19 pandemic risking their health as they are constantly exposed to the virus. The researchers wanted to determine if Medical Technology students still want to pursue a healthcare career despite the risks and challenges brought by the current public health crisis. The main objective was to assess the factors that affect the intention and willingness of students to continue a career in the medical field. A quantitative correlational design was used to determine the relationship between the intention and willingness of Medical Technology students in pursuing a healthcare career. An online questionnaire was deployed to gather data from 328 respondents from all year levels of the Medical Technology department currently enrolled for AY 2021-2022 in a selected university in Manila. The data was analyzed using descriptive statistics using Pearson’s correlation coefficient in the SPSS software. Majority of the respondents were willing to pursue a career in medical technology. The Adjusted R Squared revealed that 10% of the variability in the motivation is caused by factors of knowledge, perception, and attitude. Only perception had a significant impact. Pearson Correlation indicated a direct relationship with perception. The findings of this study showed that a high perception will result in a high motivation in pursuing a career in healthcare, and vice versa. Expanding the sample size will increase the reliability of results. Furthermore, utilization of other variables not employed in the study, as well as the use of other methods of analysis is recommended