International Journal of Evaluation and Research in Education (IJERE)
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Augmented reality board game in promoting financial literacy among Malaysia secondary school students
Get PDFAbout two third of working millennials have not saved and only 5% of millennials have enough saving. This study aimed the aim of the study is to promote financial literacy among secondary students using board games. Besides that, this study also focuses to enhance students’ financial planning skills after using the board game. On the other hand, this study also investigates whether there is any gender difference between male and female students. The study employs the survey design. A total of 235 secondary school students aged between 15-16 years old from three different states in Malaysia was taken as samples in this study. A board game with augmented reality named FinPlan was used in this study. The study found that there was no difference between test score of financial literacy among male and female. However, there were significant between personal financial planning, practices, and interest towards financial literacy. Female students were outperformed than male students in each criteria. Conceptually, this study contributes to the development of the board game in financial literacy and give insight to the potential of mobile application with augmented reality. This learning method allows students to learn the daily situation that happen such as rewards, penalties and life event. It also brings a message to students, many daily activities that we need to spend money rather than saving the money; therefore, the students must plan the money properly
Psychometric properties of emotional intelligent scale: the application for university students in Indonesia
Get PDFThe current research aims to assess the psychometric properties of the emotional intelligence scale among university students in Indonesia. This research used a survey design. The current research participants were 288 university students in Palembang, West Nusa Tenggara, Kupang, Yogyakarta, and Jakarta, Indonesia. Two procedures were used to analyze the data: exploratory factor analysis (EFA) and confirmatory factor analysis (CFA). The results showed that EFA with comprehensive techniques that compromise parallel analysis yielded a 5-factor solution: empathy with five items, handling relationships with five items, motivation for oneself with six items, self-awareness with seven items, and managing emotion with eight items. The five factors solution was confirmed through CFA with the value: Chi square=2.631, Tucker-Lewis’s index (TLI)=.804, comparative fit index (CFI)=.823, root mean square error of approximation (RMSEA)=.075, and standardized root mean residual (SRMR)=.743. The scale validation and reliability were tested through average variance extracted (AVE) with the value ranged from 0.271 to 0.594, construct reliability (CR) with the value ranged from 0.706 to 0.879, and Cronbach’s alpha with the value ranged from 0.706 to 0.879. Therefore, based on psychometric analysis, the scale is valid and reliable to be used in measuring emotional intelligence among university students in Indonesia
Impact of self-esteem and overall life satisfaction on perceived social competence in university students
Get PDFPositive psychology is transformative in developing individuals’ self-esteem, life satisfaction, subjective happiness, and social competence. The objectives of the present study were to investigate the impact of self-esteem and overall life satisfaction on perceived social competence in university students while measuring subjective happiness as a mediator and gender differences across variables. A sample of 1,168 participants was selected using purposive and random sampling techniques across universities in Pakistan. The study design was correlational with a quantitative method. Four scales, the Rosenberg self-esteem scale (RSE), satisfaction with life scale (SWLS), subjective happiness scale (SHS), and perceived social competence scale (PSCS), were administered to measure the variables. Pearson correlation and mediation models were used to test the hypotheses. The analysis indicated that subjective happiness mediated the relationship between self-esteem, perceived social competence, life satisfaction, and perceived social competence. Moreover, the results showed that males scored higher than females in terms of levels of self-esteem. No significant gender difference existed in life satisfaction, subjective happiness, and perceived social competence. These findings may significantly enrich the literature on positive psychology in Pakistani university students and can assist universities in their mental health programs and sustain students’ healthier well-being
Students’ perspectives on application of AI-powered technology in learning English pronunciation: a case of reading progress
Get PDFArtificial intelligence (AI) is increasingly dominating several aspects of human existence, including the realm of English pronunciation instruction. Reading progress is an AI-driven application created by Microsoft in Microsoft Teams to aid language learners in honing their pronunciation skills. Nevertheless, there is a scarcity of research accessible about this use. The objective of this research is to examine students’ assessments of the tool’s effectiveness in facilitating the acquisition of English pronunciation. This study used a questionnaire consisting of five questions, created using Google Forms, to collect data from 123 students who are enrolled in different English classes at a university located in northern Vietnam. The focus of the research is on the students’ pronunciation skills. The study results suggest that learners have a favorable opinion of and see reading progress as a valuable tool for honing their pronunciation skills. This outcome enhances the body of research on the implementation of reading progress in the context of teaching English pronunciation in Vietnam and globally. Thus, learners and English instructors may consult and implement it in order to enhance the efficiency of learning and teaching
Organizational management improvement factors in the novice principal induction program
Get PDFThe need for effective principal in every school is critical and the demand for leadership talent is increasing especially among novice principals. Therefore, an effective induction program would be crucial to support novice principals in improving their knowledge and leadership skills. This quantitative study aims to determine the level of implementation of the novice principal induction program regarding professional development course, coaching, and mentoring; and to identify the main components that contribute to the improvement of organizational management among novice principals. A total of 417 novice principals who participated in the induction program in Malaysia provided their feedback in a questionnaire consisting of 44 items. The items include three components in the induction program, encompassing the professional development course, coaching, and mentoring in improving organizational management. The study found that the professional development course is the main component followed by coaching in improving the management skills of novice principals. Hence, novice principals’ learning in induction should be directly linked to their own professional development to increase the effectiveness of school operations and student achievement
Professional competencies and graduates employability in Oman
Get PDFThe unemployment crisis among graduates is a global issue that receives considerable attention from countries. However, in the Omani context, employers and policymakers argue that it stems from a lack of professional competencies rather than a shortage of jobs. Therefore, this paper focuses on studying the impact of graduates’ professional competencies on employability from the perspective of graduates of the University of Technology and Applied Sciences (UTAS) in Oman. The study examines graduates’ perceptions of professional competencies that directly affect employability within the context of the Omani labor market. It explores the relationship between Omani graduates’ professional competence and the skills gap between graduates and the requirements of the labor market in Oman. The study employed a quantitative approach, with data collected via a questionnaire distributed to 100 graduates from the UTAS in Oman. The study applied exploratory factor analysis using SPSS to test the factors influencing graduates’ employability. The main findings concluded that graduates believe they are professionally competent but cannot identify a consensus on the competence barrier preventing them from being employed. Based on these findings, the study recommends a unified guideline of competencies required by Oman’s labor market
Enhancing teachers’ digital literacy for security: a systematic review of frameworks and analytical methods in education
Get PDFThe rising use of digital tools in education emphasizes the crucial need of teachers’ digital security, which relies on strong digital literacy. This study assesses teachers’ digital literacy on digital security literature to meet the urgent need for safe practices in schools due to increased security breaches. A total of 30 studies were reviewed using preferred reporting items for systematic reviews and meta-analyses (PRISMA) criteria to build frameworks and data analysis methodologies in this field. Five research areas were identified: teacher perspectives, security-related issues, educational impacts, pedagogical approaches, and instrument validation. The predominant framework used was the digital competence framework for citizens (DigComp), however hybrid frameworks that integrate other theoretical perspectives were highly commended for their comprehensive approach. The 30% of the studies focused on security issues, including cyberbullying and data protection, while 70% incorporated security dimensions into digital literacy frameworks. Quantitative approaches comprising 60%, including t-tests, analysis of variance (ANOVA), and regression analysis. Structural equation modeling (SEM) was used in several studies to examine complex relationships. Although current research predominantly emphasizes quantitative methods, future investigations could enhance knowledge of teachers’ digital literacy and security by integrating SEM with artificial neural networks (ANN). This review emphasizes the necessity for hybrid frameworks and sophisticated approaches to enhance research
Pre-service teachers’ demographics, cultural competence, and culturally responsive teaching practices
Get PDFThis study examines the influence of cultural competence (CC) on culturally responsive teaching (CRT) practices among pre-service teachers (PSTs) in a state university in Laguna, Philippines. Despite the emphasis on education, the impact of cultural awareness, knowledge, and skills on CRT remains underexplored. Using a cross-sectional quantitative research design, data from 633 PSTs were collected through a validated web-based survey. Multiple regression analysis showed that cultural knowledge (B=0.373, p<0.05) and cultural skills (B=0.511, p<0.05) significantly predict CRT practices, while cultural awareness (B=0.003, p>0.05) does not. Demographic factors such as age, gender, and year level do not moderate this relationship. These findings highlight the need for prioritizing cultural knowledge and skills in teacher education curricula. Institutions should integrate structured training to equip PSTs for diverse classrooms. Future research should explore the long-term effects of these competencies in an actual teaching environment and assess targeted training interventions. Strengthening CC through curriculum enhancement can better prepare educators to meet the challenges of an increasingly diverse educational landscape
Team assisted individualization: enhancing students’ conjecturing skills in statistics and probability
Get PDFMany students struggle to understand mathematical concepts, leading to inadequate conjecturing skills. This study investigates the effectiveness of team assisted individualization (TAI), a cooperative learning approach, in improving these skills in mathematics. Utilizing a pre-test-post-test control group design, the research involved matched groups from two senior high school sections. Data were collected through tests and interviews conducted before and after the intervention, and analyzed using means, standard deviations, paired samples t-tests, analysis of covariance (ANCOVA), and content analysis. The findings indicate a significant enhancement in students’ conjecturing abilities following the implementation of TAI, even when controlling for their numerical reasoning skills. These results demonstrate that TAI is more effective than traditional lecture-discussion methods (LDM) in promoting conjecturing skills. Consequently, this study encourages educators to explore and adopt TAI strategies to better facilitate the development of students’ mathematical reasoning and conjecturing capabilities
The underlying physics concept of a soccer game as a catalyst for enhancing creative thinking skills
Get PDFTeachers need to improve students’ creative thinking skills by incorporating relevant everyday contexts. Soccer, as a familiar part of daily life, has not been widely used in education, and its impact on creative thinking requires further study. This research aimed to develop a contextual physics e-module centered on soccer to enhance creative thinking in physics learning. The study followed Rowntree's development model, including planning, development, and evaluation, with Tessmer’s formative evaluation through expert reviews, one-on-one assessments, small-group evaluations, and field tests. The creative thinking indicators used in the research are fluency, flexibility, originality, and elaboration. Data were collected from 346 high school students in Palembang via walkthroughs, questionnaires, and written tests, then analyzed using SPSS version 16. The results showed that the soccer-based physics e-module is valid (Sig. 0.00), practical (one-to-one: 82.75%; small group: 91.00%), and in the moderate category for improving creative thinking (N-gain: 0.59). These findings highlight the need to explore other everyday contexts and assess the long-term impact of the e-module across different educational settings