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Demystifying the Indigenous College Students’ Learning of English as Determined by Their Language Learning Motivation: A Convergent Parallel Approach
Full text linkThe study aimed to assess the motivation and proficiency of English language learning among indigenous college students at Kapalong College of Agriculture, Sciences and Technology in the Municipality of Kapalong, Davao del Norte. It employed a mixed-method approach using a convergent parallel design. The quantitative phase involved 202 students selected through complete enumeration, while the qualitative phase included 17 participants. Standardized questionnaires were used for the quantitative phase, and researcher-made questionnaires were utilized for the qualitative phase. The findings revealed a high level of motivation for language learning and proficiency in English among the respondents. Furthermore, the study found that language learning motivation significantly influences the English proficiency of indigenous college students. The qualitative analysis identified six themes related to the respondents' experiences in learning English, including enhancing communicative competence, various strategies, challenges encountered, intrinsic and extrinsic motivation, and barriers to learning English. Additionally, five themes emerged from participants' insights on the impact of English language learning motivation on their English proficiency, including external factors, benefits of motivation, aspirations, obstacles to growth and development, and facilitation of growth and development. Integrating quantitative and qualitative data resulted in a convergence of variables and phenomena describing students' English language learning experiences
An Investigation on University Physics Education in Bangladesh
Full text linkThe present work has revealed an inside story of university physics education in Bangladesh. The four large autonomous universities in the country were chosen to get the real reflection of physics education to perform this investigation. Sophomores, juniors, seniors, and master’s students were the participants randomly selected from these four universities at the same time of education years 2013-2014. The number of participants from each year of each university was twenty physics students, and the sample size was 320. The same questionnaire about academic resources and activities in the physics departments was used in the survey. The investigation has revealed that the theoretical results of the secondary and higher secondary students were very good but obtained without complete understanding. About 64% of students study physics against their intention as they were interested in engineering or medical courses, though the interests were not their own in every case. Many of the physics students were not attentive enough to the academic activities in the department. Many students were interested in physics research without proper awareness and induction about research. In addition, teachers were not fully engaged in the department to make the students capable of understanding and learning physics independently. As a result, only 14% of the students were consistent in their opinions and had good confidence about the promising future for physics education and research in Bangladesh. However, devoted quality teachers, students with a substantial interest in physics, and the necessary resources are required to improve physics education
Identification of New College Students' Problems in Riverbank
Full text linkThe city of Banjarmasin is one of the riverbank areas, which every year accepts new college students from various regions every day. Adjustment to the new learning environment and system creates problems for new college students. This study describes the problems new college students face from the class of 2021 at Lambung Mangkurat University. This research was conducted using mixed methods with an explanatory sequential design. The research sample was selected by purposive sampling technique. Quantitative data was collected using DCM, and qualitative data were obtained using counseling interviews. Quantitative data shows that in group analysis, new college students face problems in personal 44.9%, social 59.5%, career 59.5%, and academic 60.3%. Qualitative data collected using counseling showed that these students experienced personal and social problems. The social issues are 1) difficulty managing time; (2) lack of confidence; (3) harboring issues on their own, so they get stressed quickly, (4) overthinking, (5) relationships with parents that are not good; (6) unhealthy friendships or toxic relationship; (7) there is a misunderstanding with peers; and (8) difficulty adapting to the class schedule and new environment. Problems in these two fields have an impact on the academic field, making students less motivated to learn because of the mismatch between the desires and the majors studied, difficulty dividing time, and difficulty adapting to a new environment, coupled with problems that make new students feel stressed and depressed with their study activitie
Is Coronavirus-19 Phobia of Sports Science Students a Barrier to Their Levels of Physical Activity in "Controlled Normalization"? A Cross-Sectional Study
Full text linkCOVID-19, which affects the world, undoubtedly seems to have affected university students who receive applied education. Sports Science students continue their sports training within the mask and distance rules by switching to face-to-face teaching during the normalization period. This study aimed to reveal whether the physical activity levels of Sports Science students were affected by Coronavirus-19 phobia after switching to face-to-face training. 432 (female; 152, male; 280) university students from Sports Sciences attended the research. Data from the participants were collected using the Coronavirus-19 Phobia Scale and the International Physical Activity Questionnaire-Short Form (IPAQ-SF). The independent sample and Mann-Whitney U test, One-Way, and two-way ANOVA test (Post hoc Tukey) were used in the data analysis. According to the results, the 'psychological' sub-dimension scores of the participants, an increase in body mass index, not doing sports, reducing the vaccine dose, spending COVID-19 in the hospital, and wearing a mask in practical classes increase. In addition, those who wear masks in applied lessons have higher ‘somatic,’ ‘social,’ and ‘economic’ sub-dimension scores. Females' coronavirus-19 phobia, ‘psychological’ and ‘economic’ sub-dimensions, and total scale scores are higher than males. Consequently, with the increased physical activity levels of Sports Science students, coronavirus-19 decreases phobia score
Enhancing Students' Character Development through a Point-Based Violation System
Full text linkThis study aims to analyze the effectiveness of a point-based violation system in fostering students' character development at SMAN 7 Luwu Timur. The primary purpose is to examine how structured disciplinary measures shape student behavior, enhance responsibility, and promote ethical values within the school environment. A qualitative research method was employed, utilizing observations, structured interviews with teachers and students, and document analysis. The data were collected over an academic year to assess changes in student behavior and disciplinary trends. Findings reveal that the point-based system positively influences student discipline and moral growth. Teachers report a significant decline in behavioral infractions and an improvement in students’ awareness of ethical conduct. The system fosters accountability and self-regulation, encouraging students to take responsibility for their actions. However, challenges persist, particularly in ensuring consistent enforcement and securing parental involvement. Variations in disciplinary application sometimes undermine effectiveness, highlighting the need for comprehensive teacher training and structured implementation guidelines. The study implies that a well-structured point-based violation system can be an effective character education tool when integrated with a supportive and fair disciplinary framework. Future research should explore long-term behavioral impacts and adaptations across diverse educational settings for better sustainability and effectiveness. Policymakers and educators must collaborate to refine disciplinary approaches to balance strict enforcement with character-building strategies
Optimizing the Role of Committees in School Facilities and Infrastructure Management
Full text linkThis research utilizes a qualitative approach to investigate the role of committees in infrastructure management at SDN 8 Salobulo, Palopo City. Adequate facilities and infrastructure are crucial for enhancing the quality of learning, but challenges related to coordination and management are often encountered. The study incorporates interviews, observations, and document analysis to explore (1) strategies employed by the committee in managing facilities and infrastructure, (2) specific actions taken by the committee, and (3) challenges encountered throughout the process. The findings indicate that enhanced communication, effective planning, and increased transparency have positively influenced the school's reputation, resulting in higher student enrollments and a more conducive learning environment. These results provide insights for other schools seeking to improve their infrastructure management to facilitate effective learning
Work Motivation and Principal Supervision Perception: Effects on Teacher Performance
Full text linkTeachers are a key element in the education system. Other components, such as curriculum, infrastructure, and funding, become meaningless without quality teachers. This study aims to analyze the influence of teachers' work motivation and their perception of school principal supervision on teacher performance at SMPN 1 Bone-Bone. The research employs an ex-post facto design with a population of 49 teachers. All are included as samples (total sampling). Data were collected via a questionnaire covering work motivation, perception of supervision, and teacher performance and analyzed using multiple linear regression. The results show that teachers' work motivation and perception of school principal supervision are in the medium category, with average scores of 90.531 and 71.571, respectively. Teacher performance varies more widely, with an average score of 142.367. Regression analysis indicates a significant influence of work motivation and perception of school principal supervision on teacher performance. These findings highlight the importance of enhancing teachers' work motivation and the quality of school principal supervision to improve teacher performance, suggesting strategies such as professional development, recognition, and support from school principals
Reflecting on the Implementation of Online English Learning in Islamic Higher Education: Lecturers and Students’ Perspectives
Full text linkThe penetration of technology into education has rebounded since the emergence of the COVID-19 pandemic era, especially in bridging the practice of online learning in schools and universities. Reflecting on the practice of online learning, teachers and students give various perceptions. Some benefits and obstacles are mentioned. This descriptive study focused on investigating the perception of lecturers and students toward online language learning in Islamic higher education. The data were collected from teachers and students in three Islamic Higher Education, namely the State Islamic Institute of Palopo, the State Islamic Institute of Bone, and the State Islamic University of Makassar. The questionnaire was used to collect data from 12 lecturers and 86 students participating. In contrast, the interview was used to gain more profound information about the lecturers’ experience and opinions about implementing online learning. From both the questionnaire and the interview, the writers concluded that Lecturers and students in Islamic higher education in South Sulawesi have a positive view of online EFL learning. They value the flexibility, access to resources, and networking opportunities it provides. Students appreciate the ability to manage their learning independently, connect with diverse learners, and engage with various language aspects. However, there's a need for improvements in technology familiarity, stable internet access, access to online learning equipment, and pedagogical training for lecturers to enhance the online learning experience further
Community and Quality of Education: A Study on Perception and Motivation Towards Islamic Elementary School
Full text linkThis research examines the community’s perception and motivation regarding the Darussalam Integrated Islamic Elementary School in Palopo City. The objectives are: 1) to explore the community's perception of the school, 2) to identify factors motivating families to choose the school, and 3) to evaluate the quality of education provided. Using a qualitative, descriptive field study approach, data was collected through observations, interviews, and documentation from parents and teachers. The analysis included data condensation, presentation, and conclusion drawing, with credibility ensured through extended observations, triangulation, and accuracy checks. The findings reveal that the community holds a highly positive perception of the school, valuing its ability to develop students' character and morals in line with Islamic teachings, alongside a strong focus on Qur’an literacy. The school’s comprehensive facilities and balanced integration of the Merdeka Curriculum and the Integrated Islamic School Network (JSIT) curriculum, combining general and Islamic studies, also contribute to this favorable view. Factors like parents’ educational background, economic status, and the school's location further influence their perceptions and decisions
A Contextual Analysis on Social Media Updates: Genderlect in Focus
Full text linkThis qualitative, corpus-based, and contextual analysis approach aimed to give and provide the linguistic features and functions in male and female social media updates. The purpose of this study was to help the students assess the posts of social media users and to find out if there are linguistic features or linguistic functions found in their social media updates. In this study, there were a total of sixty-two (62) corpora taken from both male and female social media updates that are categorized into five linguistic features, including the intensifiers, tag questions, questions on declarations, lexical hedges, empty adjectives and six linguistic functions including the referential function, poetic function, emotive function, conative function, phatic function and metalingual function. Results revealed that in social media updates of males and females, linguistic features and functions are found by contextualizing their posts in the adopted linguistic frame of analysis. Also, it helps future English students know the linguistic features and linguistic functions as their basis, using other platforms for them to be responsible for posting online. It serves as their point of reference for the students and English instructors to unearth the linguistic aspect in social media, particularly in males and females