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An overview of research literature on the management of development of university teacher training programs in the education field
Get PDFThis paper focuses on researching issues related to the management and development of teacher education programs at the university level. In the context of an ever-changing and complex society, the development of university teacher education programs becomes of utmost importance. These programs not only ensure a solid foundation of subject matter expertise but also aim to foster pedagogical skills, refine teaching abilities, and concurrently address the practical demands of the education sector. However, during the process of managing and advancing university teacher education programs, various issues and challenges have emerged. These encompass but are not limited to, updating teaching content in alignment with emerging trends, ensuring the applicability and practicality of knowledge, developing modern teaching methodologies, and integrating information technology into the learning process. Furthermore, establishing a dynamic learning environment and actively encouraging student participation are also noteworthy challenges. Additionally, ensuring that education programs meet the highest standards of quality and international benchmarks is a critical consideration. Hence, the research into issues related to the management and development of university teacher education programs becomes imperative. This endeavour seeks to examine deficiencies and gaps in the management process, thereby proposing specific and progressive solutions
Critical discourse study of youth texts in Sasak Language
Get PDFThe conversation is often used as a medium to transfer the ideology of the speakers. Therefore, the purpose of this study is to: describe the representation of the role of Sasak men or women in vocabulary choices, in carrying out interactional control, in syntactic structures, and the use of metaphors in Sasak conversation. The theory used is the critical discourse theory model of Norman Fairclough and is complemented by Teun A. Van Dijk's theory. The collection was carried out using the listening and speaking method (interviews) as well as basic techniques and their derivatives, observation methods, and documentation methods. Sources of data were obtained from young Sasak youths and women who were communicating. The collected data were analyzed using a qualitative descriptive method which aims to make a systematic description, categorization, and patterning. Data is presented formally and informally. In the end, this research resulted in the reality of the motives or ideology of the communicator's attitude that sided with the role of Sasak men or women in a gender perspective, which often led to physical-psychological intersections, such as; sexual harassment, domestic violence, and even in the culture of divorce and marriage
Using communicative games to improve speaking in English as a second language
Get PDFThis study aimed to examine whether the use of communicative games can improve the students’ speaking ability in the learning process and how it influences them. In doing so, the participants were fifty-eight students (23 females and 35 males) between 16 and 18 years of twelfth grade at a public rural school in Manabí. They had an English beginner's level. Then they were divided into two equal experimental and control groups. This study used a descriptive quantitative method whereas pre-test and post-test were administrated to collect data. The experimental group was taught speaking using two communicative games “guess who” and “gossip”, whereas the control group used conventional classes. Analyzing the data through the independent sample revealed the effectiveness of games application, the experimental group outperformed the control group in the four speaking components. Furthermore, students had a positive attitude toward utilization of communicative games
L2 learners’ pronunciation of English phonetic sounds: An acoustic analysis with software Praat
Get PDFPronouncing English sounds correctly is not an easy task for second language (L2) learners because of the influence of their mother tongue. Empirical studies, based on first language (L1) interference, have investigated L2 learners’ pronunciation problems. However, these studies rarely focused on students’ development in pronunciation, and their results lack validity and reliability because of their mere employment of L2 English teachers as pronunciation assessors. The present study, using the acoustic software Praat as the instrument and taking a native speaker as the comparison, investigated Chinese L2 English learners’ problems and improvement in pronouncing the English sounds that do not have exact counterparts in Chinese. Data analysis revealed that the participants manifested different degrees of pronunciation accuracy with the target English sounds; their mispronunciations of consonants were mainly due to lacking voicing, wrong manners, and wrong places of articulation, while their mispronunciations of vowels were attributed to their improper tongue position, mouth opening, and diphthongization; and that higher-proficiency students tended to have greater pronunciation accuracy. The findings were discussed with reference to the literature, and pedagogical implications were provided at the end
Antecedents of entrepreneurial intention among university students
Get PDFThe number of entrepreneurs in Indonesia is still lagging behind several other countries. This shows a lack of entrepreneurship intention among youth. This research was conducted based on the gap in the results of previous research and differences in the focus of discussion on several factors that affect the entrepreneurial intention of university students. This study analyzes and determines the effect of motivation, family environment, entrepreneurship education, and income expectations on student entrepreneurship intention. This study's population was all university students in Bali, with a research sample of 250 respondents. Data were analyzed using multiple linear regression. The results showed that motivation, family environment, entrepreneurship education, and income expectations positively and significantly influenced student entrepreneurship intention. To increase motivation, students must believe that entrepreneurship can deliver the desired standard of living. To improve the family environment, students must feel their parents will always support and help them in entrepreneurship. To increase income expectations, students must be sure that by becoming an entrepreneur, they will earn greater and even unlimited income than being an employee. Aspects that need to be considered to improve entrepreneurship education are that students must take entrepreneurship courses, seminars, and entrepreneurship education well
The use of information and communication technologies in the process of teaching English after the COVID-19 pandemic
Get PDFThe research was carried out at Eloy Alfaro University, in the Chone extension. The objective was to analyze the use of information and communication technologies in teaching the English language after the Covid-19 pandemic. It was a difficult stage for schools, including universities, because students and teachers were not prepared for the change from face-to-face to virtual classes, so they had to take measures to continue with the planned programs. The English subject also changed; in this sense, it was necessary to adapt to the conditions. The quantitative and qualitative method was used to identify, analyze, and describe information and communication technologies in the English teaching process, in addition to desk research, which is based on searching for the published material in reliable reports and documents. Was obtained as results that the technologies used by teachers and students in the English language teaching process after the Covid-19 pandemic showed that teachers were able to respond positively and incorporate new technologies into the English language teaching process, demonstrating that new methodological schemes have evolved, strengthening and invigorating teaching: in addition to contextualizing the research before and after isolation
Playful activities in the learning process
Get PDFIn the field of education, the benefits of playfulness are widely known in the teaching-learning process, from where they contribute to the integral development of the student. As a problem in the Juan Montalvo Educational Unit No. 41, these activities have not been used as a strategic tool to facilitate the teaching-learning process, the objective of the research is to analyze the playful activities in the teaching-learning process, in its development the playful characterizes , its benefits in the teaching-learning process are identified, and activities are proposed to strengthen the teaching-learning process. This study is based on a qualitative type of research where the documentary analysis and interview techniques were used. The study population corresponds to two managers, to whom the interview was applied. It was obtained as a result that the playful are necessary in the teaching-learning process, having benefits that contribute to creative thinking
Firm size moderate the effect of audit quality and managerial ownership on investment efficiency
Get PDFThis study aims to examine the effect of audit quality and managerial ownership on firms' investment efficiency. In addition, this study also aims to investigate the effect of firm size in moderating the effects of audit quality and managerial ownership on investment efficiency. The population of this study is manufacturing sector companies listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange (IDX). Using a sample of 162 companies in 2019-2021, 486 observations were obtained. This study used logistic and moderated regression analyses (MRA) with Eviews 12 software for data analysis. The results show that audit quality does not affect investment efficiency. Managerial ownership affects investment efficiency. Firm size does not moderate the effect of audit quality on investment efficiency. Firm size can strengthen the effect of managerial ownership on investment efficiency
Influence of tax knowledge, socialization, and sanction on the decision to participate in the voluntary disclosure program with intention as an intervening variable: A case study at Palembang Ilir Timur tax office
Get PDFThis research investigates the influence of tax knowledge, tax socialization, and tax sanctions on the decision to participate in the Voluntary Disclosure Program with Interest as an intervening variable at the East Ilir Palembang Pratama Tax Service Office. One hundred respondents completed questionnaires at the East Ilir Palembang Pratama Tax Service Office. The Partial Least Square Structural Equation Model (SEM-PLS) was the analysis technique. The findings indicate that tax socialization positively and significantly impacts Interest and the decision to participate in the Voluntary Disclosure Program. Other variables, such as tax knowledge and tax sanctions, were found to have no significant influence on Interest and the decision to participate in the Voluntary Disclosure Program. Notably, Interest directly influences the decision to participate in the Voluntary Disclosure Program positively and significantly. It is hoped that this research can be a reference for future research in terms of using variables for similar research
Understanding the urgency of Da'wah of Islam in the context of peace in the nuances of pluralism in Indonesia
Get PDFThis article discussed the urgency of Da'wah in the context of peace and pluralism in Indonesia. The authors highlight the importance of Da'wah in promoting a peaceful and harmonious society in a diverse and pluralistic country like Indonesia. The article also analyzes the Muslim community's challenges in Indonesia, including the increasing misinterpretation of Islam and the threat of radicalism and extremism. The author also emphasizes the role of Da'wah in promoting tolerance and mutual understanding among different religions in Indonesia. We involve categorizing data into different themes or categories using software programs or manually, but the key is consistency in approach. While coding, we may see patterns and relationships between different themes. Next, we coded the data by starting to analyze it more deeply. This may involve looking for patterns and relationships between themes, comparing and contrasting responses, and identifying differences or outliers. Finally, we interpret the data to draw conclusions and insights. This may involve searching for underlying meanings or implications and considering how our findings relate to existing literature or theory. The article suggests that improving the understanding and skills of inclusive and responsive Da'wah can contribute to building a peaceful and tolerant society.