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Peer Instruction: Assisting Active Learning in Science Education
Get PDFPeer instruction is an interactive teaching method advanced by Harvard University professor Eric Mazur. It is a form of active learning meant to increase students’ engagement and collaboration in the classroom, using conceptual tests (or ConcepTests) and teaching aids like the clicker (Zhu & Dong, 2018). Research demonstrates that it assists with students’ grasp and application of disciplinary knowledge (Zheng et al, 2020)
Is Long COVID a Syndrome from Mitochondrial Dysfunction?
Get PDFLong COVID, a condition characterized by persistent symptoms following acute COVID-19 infection, has emerged as a significant health concern affecting a growing number of individuals worldwide. As researchers delve deeper into the complexities of long COVID, a potential link between mitochondrial dysfunction and the prolonged symptoms experienced by patients is being explored. Mitochondria, known as the powerhouse of the cell, play a crucial role in energy production and cellular function. Understanding the interplay between long COVID and mitochondrial dysfunction could provide valuable insights into the underlying mechanisms of this condition and find the way for novel therapeutic approaches
The Impact of Long-COVID on Mental Health: A Systematic Review
Get PDFLong-COVID, a chronic disease, poses threats not just to the patient’s physical health but also their mental well-being. This study seeks to examine the impact of long-COVID on mental health in COVID-19 survivors through a literature review of 38 studies from 19 countries. The analysis results reveal that depression and anxiety disorders are the most pronounced mental health issues in this population, and that personal factors like gender, age, and economic status and environmental factors can all influence long-COVID’s effects on their mental well-being. The study highlights the concerning prevalence and severity of mental health issues associated with long-COVID and the importance of increasing psychological support services for individuals with the post-COVID-19 syndrome and bolstering public knowledge about the condition
E-Cigarettes in the Young Population: A Severe Social Issue
Get PDFE-cigarettes have gained notable popularity among youth in recent years, posing a serious societal issue that has elicited much concern from public health professionals and legislators. The increase in e-cigarette consumption among adolescents can be ascribed to assertive marketing strategies employed by corporations that focus on appealing to young consumers through flavored offerings and aesthetically pleasing designs. This rise is concerning because of the possible long-term health ramifications linked to vaping, such as nicotine addiction and exposure to hazardous chemicals found in numerous e-cigarette formulations. The normalization of e-cigarette usage in social contexts may result in heightened peer pressure and the endorsement of detrimental conduct. To properly address this issue, government agencies must enforce stronger rules on e-cigarette sales and marketing directed at minors, while schools and community organizations should educate youth about the risks of vaping
Does the Double Reduction Policy Alleviate Parental Education Anxiety? An Empirical Study Based on a Survey of 29 Provincial Administrative Regions in China
Get PDFParental education anxiety has long been a pervasive social issue in China. To shape a legitimate educational ecology to alleviate parental education anxiety, the Chinese government released the “Double Reduction Policy” in 2021. Effective governance of education anxiety necessitates a thorough understanding of the status quo of parental education anxiety and its contributing factors. This article is an in-depth investigation of the effects of various factors on parental education anxiety including policy-related factors at the macro level, school-related factors at the meso level, and parent- and student-related factors at the micro level
A Comparison of Labor Competence of College Students in Different Educational Tracks: A Study Based on a Survey in Guangxi University of Foreign Languages
Get PDFThis article is a case study of students' labor competence in two different educational tracks from the Guangxi University of Foreign Languages. According to research findings, there was no significant difference in the overall level of labor competence between ordinary undergraduates and vocational students, and there were disparities in labor competence in specific dimensions, including labor consciousness, labor knowledge, labor qualities, and labor creativity, between the two groups. Ordinary undergraduates significantly outperformed vocational college students in the dimension of labor consciousness, whereas the latter scored higher in the dimension of labor knowledge. Both groups scored poorly in terms of labor creativity. Also discussed is the importance of cultivating innovation ability, building labor knowledge, shaping labor values, and improving off-campus labor education participation among college students
Screen Exposure, Parental Mediation and Media Addiction in Preschool Children
Get PDFThe intensifying medialization of society has exacerbated the issue of child media addiction. Research has shown that media addiction can cause a variety of physical and mental problems such as obesity, myopia, sleep difficulty, and anxiety. Media addiction in preschool children is likely to impose a persistent negative impact on their lifetime development. Early intervention in child media behavior proves to be more effective than that occurs in later stages of their lives. This study conducted an online questionnaire survey of 2046 parents of preschool children aged between three and six to investigate the relations between child screen exposure, parental mediation, and child media addiction
Can Artificial Intelligence Only be a Helper Writer for Science?
Get PDFThe advent of artificial intelligence (AI) has brought about a profound transformation in numerous areas, including the field of science writing. With the rising complexity and data-driven nature of scientific research, effective communication of findings and ideas becomes ever more vital. AI has become a potent technology that may aid in producing scientific material, conducting data analysis, and optimizing literature reviews. Nevertheless, it is crucial to acknowledge the constraints of AI in generating scientific material and to comprehend its optimal integration with human expertise. We herein prospectively examined the role of AI in science writing, discussing its possible advantages and difficulties, and emphasizing the significance of upholding human subjectivity in this developing field
Alternative Assessment and Evaluation in Science Education: Mind Maps and Concept Maps
Get PDFIn this study, concept maps and mind maps, which are alternative assessment and evaluation tools used in science education, were examined. The study aimed to quantitatively evaluate the concept maps and mind maps prepared by pre-service science teachers dealing with the concept of atoms. Thus, it was aimed to describe the concept of atom in the minds of pre-service teachers with different assessment tools. A case study approach was used in the study, which is one of the quantitative research designs. The study group consisted of 15 pre-service teachers teaching science in the fourth grade. Criterion sampling method was used in the study. Attention was paid to ensure that the participating pre-service teachers had undertaken all the relevant courses regarding the subject of atoms. The concept maps and mind maps created by the participants were used to describe their cognitive structures about the atom concept. The concept maps and mind maps created by the pre-service teachers were examined using quantitative analysis. It was concluded that the scores obtained by the pre-service teachers from both the alternative assessment and evaluation tools were close to their total mean scores. It was determined that the pre-service teachers could not advance as the structure grew in both concept maps and mind maps, and they had difficulties in establishing relationships between levels and hierarchies
Development of an Achievement Test for the 6th Grade Sound and its Properties Unit
Get PDFIn this study, it was aimed to develop an achievement test taking into account the subject acquisitions of the sound and properties unit in the sixth-grade science course. In the test development phase, firstly, literature review for the study was conducted. Then, 30 multiple choice questions in align with the subject acquisition in the 2018 science curriculum. This 30-question test was presented to opinion of three academicians and a science teacher for the validity of the test. Necessary adjustments were made in line with the opinions of the experts. Subsequently, the draft test, modified according to the experts’ feedback, was applied to a total of 300 seventh-grade students. After the analysis, the number of questions in the test was reduced to 27. As a result of item analysis, mean difficulty index value of the test was 0.41, and item discrimination indexwas 0.49. The reliability analysis for the developed test was found 0.92 by calculating the KR-20 reliability coefficient value. By considering, the validity and reliability analysis results, it was concluded that the final version of the developed test, grounded in Bloom’s Taxonomy, is a valid and reliable test with different difficulty levels