International Journal of Evaluation and Research in Education (IJERE)
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Assessing the effectiveness of the adaptation learning model for dyslexic students’ engagement: a quasi-experimental study
Get PDFStudents with dyslexia require individual learning approaches due todifferent mastery and engagement levels. The conventional approach couldnot adjust the learning style automatically and burdened the teacher,especially in bigger class sizes. We proposed an adaptive learning model forstudents with dyslexia (ALMo-DML) that personalized the learning basedon the mastery level and behavior. ALMo-DML can retain the studentslonger using adaptive elements. This paper examines the effectiveness of theALMo-DML prototype in increasing student engagement by comparing itwith MyLexic, non-adaptive learning using a quasi-experiment. Theparameters involve on-task/off-task behavior, time spent, and usability test.Descriptive statistics, hypothesis testing, software usability scale (SUS), andobservation forms were used to measure the engagement parameters. Theresult shows a longer on-task time with an average of 22 minutes when usingthe ALMo-DML prototype compared to the non-adaptive application withonly 12 minutes (p-value<0.05) using the Mann-Whitney U test. Besides,observation data support the finding indicating engagement from gestures,keyboard, and mouse clicks. This study proved that ALMo-DML showed apositive effect on the engagement of students with dyslexia compared withnon-adaptive learning. Hence, ALMo-DML is highly recommended as asupporting material in helping students with dyslexia
Exploring university students’ engagement and motivation: critical factors
Get PDFThe study aimed to investigate the critical factors for success students' motivation and their engagement in their learning of Jordan's universities. The quantitative method was employed using a survey questionnaire as the research method to measure students' evaluation of factors. Simple sampling was used to obtain a group of university students. The questionnaire was distributed to 265 university students in Jordan. Data analysis was performed using several analyses such as descriptive analysis, Pearson correlation and regression analysis. The results of the study partially supported several factors influencing students' motivation. The results evidenced that assessment, teaching/learning strategy and students attitudes significantly influenced students learning motivation. The results of this have implications to literature, academicians and decision makers to review and discover the proper methods to invest the necessary tools that can enhance the quality of students learning in the higher education institutions
Emotional education in post-pandemic times: emerging needs and educational response
Get PDFCOVID-19 has provoked a rapid adaptation in the post-pandemic period, posing a great challenge for all areas, particularly education. This paper presents an action-research study in a Spanish educational institution, aiming to determine the emotional impact that COVID-19 has left on primary school students, with special attention to students with specific educational needs (SEN). In addition, the aim was to articulate a proposal for improving emotional education addressed at school. As a result of this study, the socio-affective needs of the pupils and the benefits of psychomotricity and artistic education for strengthening emotional development have been discovered. As a result, an innovative project has also been proposed for educational guidance and tutoring at CPEIPS La Salle La Laguna, based on the programming of cross-cutting units in various subjects to optimize the socio-emotional and psychomotor development of the students
Learning competencies in the electrical installations laboratory for engineering students
Get PDFThe research addresses the lack of practical competencies in the electrical installations-I (IE-1) course at the School of Mechanical and Electrical Engineering (EPIME) at the National Technological University of Lima Sur, where the current content is mostly theoretical. To solve this problem, the course was moved to the Electrical Installations Laboratory (LABIE) and the conceive, design, implement, and operate (CDIO) methodology was applied, combining theory with practice to develop competencies in knowledge, skills, and attitudes. The laboratory guides were aligned with the new IE-1 syllabus, including single-phase and three-phase systems of 220 V at 60 Hz, which were not previously covered. Two groups of 15 students were compared: an experimental group (EG) and a control group (CG). Both took a pre-test with similar results. The CG followed traditional classes, while the EG worked in the LABIE with CDIO. At the end, a post-test showed significant improvements in the EG, validating the effectiveness of CDIO in enhancing practical training in IE-1. It is concluded that this methodology should be implemented in the new EPIME curriculum
A new protist literacy assessment for university students
Get PDFProtists are organisms that have close involvement with student life, especially in maintaining the balance of ecosystems on earth. Literacy instruments about protists are important to develop because students need to know the relationship between protists and life. This instrument was developed because there is no specific instrument to measure student protist literacy. The purpose of this study is to develop a new protist literacy assessment (N-PLA) for university students. The N-PLA development process consists of three stages, namely, i) dimension development, item development, and expert validation; ii) exploratory factor analysis (EFA), content validity, and data reduction; iii) internal consistency through confirmatory factor analysis (CFA). The results of the study found seven dimensions of protist literacy with a total of 36 items: conceptual knowledge (CnK) (7 item), relation information (RlI) (6 item), fact evaluation (FcE) (5 item), real solution (RlS) (5 item), argument identification (ArI) (3 item), self-confidence (S-C) (4 item), and scientific value (ScV) (6 item). The developed N-PLA has a relationship between dimensions and items based on EFA and CFA test results. N-PLA has two types of instruments, namely by using tests and questionnaires to be able to measure the cognitive and affective of students. N-PLA is recommended as a measuring tool that can measure the protist literacy of university students. The results of measuring student’s protist literacy become a reference in empowering students protist literacy in the learning process in university
The mediating effect of study habits between parental involvement and algebraic problem-solving achievement
Get PDFAlgebra is the major branch of mathematics that deals with numbers, and symbols are mostly used in problem-solving. Students often struggle to learn mathematics due to the difficulties of solving algebraic problems at the secondary level. Several factors affect student problem-solving achievement (PSA). The present study aims to examine the mediating effect of study habits (SH) in the relationship between parental involvement (PI) and algebraic PSA. For this purpose, a study habits scale and a parental involvement scale are used, and a problem-solving test is done for algebraic problem-solving. In this correlational study, Baron and Kenny’s series of regression models is used to test the mediating effect of SH. The findings revealed that that PI, SH and algebraic PSA are positively correlated. Also, it is confirmed that SH mediates the relationship between PI and algebraic PSA because there is no longer any significant effect of PI on PSA after SH is included in the model. It is recommended that students’ problem-solving skills be developed through their better study habits. Increasing parental support may promote students better SH, which in turn better achievement in problem-solving. Parents and teachers should monitor and encourage students’ study habits for better performance in problem-solving and mathematics as a whole
Kazakhstan’s universities: global challenges and local duties improving education quality
Get PDFOver the years of independence, Kazakhstan has developed a higher education (HE) system that incorporates both national characteristics and international standards. However, the system still struggles to meet new challenges, and its scale, while comparable to global standards, does not yet reflect the growing requirements for quality education essential for ensuring competitiveness. The study aims to evaluate the extent of variability in Kazakhstan’s policies as they navigate between global challenges and local objectives in the pursuit of higher education quality. A quantitative method was utilized to collect and analyze the study data to identify relationships, test hypotheses, and draw generalizations. The study sample consists of a total of 1,200 educators from various universities. The study findings revealed that Kazakhstan is rapidly advancing to the third stage of HE internationalization, striking a balance between importing and aspiring to export HE. This study is important as it provides valuable insights into how Kazakhstan’s modern universities can effectively manage the intersection of global challenges and regional obligations to enhance the quality of HE
Determination of pedagogical principles for building functional science literacy of school children
Get PDFIn this study, it was aimed to determine the pedagogical principles for building functional science literacy of school children in line with the Program for International Student Assessment (PISA) by examining the performing countries in PISA. The statistical results of the PISA results reports of China, Singapore, Hong Kong and Estonia were compared with the results of Kazakhstan. It was concluded that students in the top-ranked countries actively participate in scientific activities, enjoy practicing scientific activities, exhibit high-level cognitive skills, test and monitor the results of scientific research, and compete in national and international activities. The economic status of the family, learning environment, discipline, school equipment, and the number of teachers in the school are among the factors affecting children’s science literacy. Teachers’ continuous participation in in-service trainings, keeping their motivation at a high level, choosing different teaching methods, encouraging students to conduct research and activating high-level cognitive skills were considered among the most important reasons for good results in science PISA research. It is recommended that countries that want to rank higher in an international platform such as PISA should implement student-centered activities in their educational reforms and create educational environments where students can test their high-level skills
Graduate students’ work status, perception, and online satisfaction predicting in-person instruction intention
Get PDFAlong with easing COVID-19 restrictions, schools are reopening and starting face-to-face classes. Intending in-person instruction after a relatively long period after off-campus and online learning requires exploration. This study determined the factors that predict students’ intention to attend in-person instruction among graduate students. The responses of 178 college of education graduate students were gathered electronically using valid and reliable survey instruments. Findings showed that graduate students are moderately to highly satisfied with online learning but also highly intend to attend in-person instruction. The majority of graduate students think that it is unsafe and possible to spread COVID-19, and felt worried to less worried when school reopens. Multiple regression revealed that work status, perceived safety and worry about school reopening, and online learning satisfaction predicted intention to attend in-person instruction. School administrators should ensure the safety operation of schools should students return to campuses, especially when there are threats to their health and security
Educational management in a digital age: boss phubbing and teacher motivation
Get PDFThe study aims to assess the level of phubbing behavior an antisocial common mobile phone using behavior of school principals and how it affects the motivation of the teachers working at Anatolian High Schools and Vocational High Schools. This relational screening modelled study was conducted in these schools in the 2nd term in 2022 to 2023 school year. For data collection purposes, Boss Phubbing Scale and Multidimensional Work Motivation Scale were used and 268 answers were collected from the whole population. The data was analyzed through descriptive statistics, exploratory factor analysis (EFA), Cronbach’s alpha reliability analysis, one-way analysis of variance (ANOVA), unpaired t test, Pearson correlation analysis and regression analysis. The data derived from these analyses indicates that while school principals phub teachers at a low level and their boss phubbing scores differentiate in accordance with the work experience of teachers; teachers’ motivation is high and there is a significant and positive relationship between boss phubbing of school principals and two factors of Multidimensional Work Motivation Scale, which were extrinsic motivation and amotivation. It may be suggested that school principals should alter their boss phubbing behavior or modify it to make the best of it