International Journal of Evaluation and Research in Education (IJERE)
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Integrating project-based learning for enhancing higher education within an outcome-based education framework
Get PDFProject-based learning (PBL) has emerged as a powerful pedagogical approach within the outcome-based education (OBE) framework that is designed to align educational outcomes with the evolving demands of the 21st century. This research investigates the integration of PBL into an engineering course and focuses on its impact on the overall development of the students. Project-based approach was adapted in the artificial intelligence (AI) course, where 56 and 58 students applied AI concepts to real-world challenges in academic year 21-22 and 22-23, respectively. A structured PBL framework was implemented, systematically dividing the project into stages ensuring progressive learning. Feedback and statistical analysis, including a paired t-test, were conducted to evaluate students’ academic and interpersonal skill improvements. The statistical analysis proved a remarkable improvement in the course assessment marks. Students demonstrated improved problem-solving ability, algorithmic thinking and expertise in AI techniques. The findings exhibited enhanced communication skills, effective presentations, articulation of ideas and peer collaboration. These outcomes indicate the significance of PBL on the holistic development of higher education students, within technical disciplines by equipping students with the necessary skills, mindset, and experience to excel in their professional practice. PBL provides a comprehensive assessment of student’s abilities and fosters collaboration with industry partners thus strengthening ties between academia and industry
Understanding the nuances of virtual collaborative research writing among teacher-researchers in Asia-Pacific Region
Get PDFTechnological advancement in 21st century brought paradigm shift in research and professional development. Teachers engaged in cross-border and virtual collaborative undertakings. This study reports how teachers engaged in virtual collaborative research writing for professional development, particularly hindrances and potential of leveraging virtual collaborative platforms in Asia-Pacific Region. Utilizing hermeneutic phenomenological approach, insights and experiences of 200 purposively selected teacher-researchers from Afghanistan, India, Indonesia, Japan, Malaysia, Nepal, Philippines, South Korea, Thailand, and Vietnam were elicited through in-depth interviews with 10 open-ended questions. Findings revealed four major themes that expound dynamics of virtual collaborative research writing towards professional development among teacher-researchers, foregrounding convenience and accessibility experienced by teacher-researchers with collaborative research. Further, given the benefits of virtual collaborative platforms, results showed that professional skills, research productivity, and efficiency are developed as teacher-researchers continue to work with different people around the world virtually. While there are multiple advantages, challenges in virtual collaboration remain evidently, including technological obstacles, unreliable internet connectivity, and absence of nonverbal cues that impeded productivity and weakened human connections. With these findings affirming transformative potential of virtual collaboration in academic and professional development, it is crucial to emphasizing its importance in overcoming traditional barriers to research, innovation, and professional development
Parental awareness in early education fostering child development
Get PDFThis study analyzes early childhood education (ECE) parental knowledge and active participation across Bangladesh particularly looking at their effects on child intellectual and social and emotional progress. It conducted detailed interviews using a qualitative methodology to understand the opinions of 30 parents who had children between 4 and 6 years old within various socio-economic environments and geographic locations. The analysis showed that higher ECE awareness among parents led to better childhood development support but parent choices were mainly determined by their social background and educational level as well as their evaluation of institutional quality. Education awareness levels among urban families surpass rural families and most disadvantaged parents show little knowledge about pre-primary education. Parents chose ECE institutions based on child-focused settings and qualified educators as well as play-based learning methods. Research evidence shows the critical role which parents play in children’s early education success which requires specific interventions for broadening knowledge and accessibility. The recommendations endorse community-based pre-primary programs while improving educational training for teachers and expanding quality pre-primary education services for families without sufficient resources. The findings serve as a basis to create inclusive policies that will strengthen parental involvement in ECE so Bangladesh can achieve development equality for children
Resilience as a shield: protective and risk factors in a mediation model of cyberbullying among Thai secondary students
Get PDFThis study examined cyberbullying among 366 lower secondary studentsin Northern Thailand, confirming a four-component model (masquerade (MAS), exclusion (EXC), harassment (HAR), and outing (OUT)) with excellent empirical fit. Structural equation modeling revealed resilience as the strongest protective factor against cyberbullying behaviors (β=-0.282), while authoritarian parenting (AUT) emerged as a significant risk factor (β=0.195). AUT undermined self-esteem (β=-0.162) and social relationships (β=-0.267). Self-esteem proved to be a powerful resilience builder (β=0.578). Media influence showed a direct negative relationship with cyberbullying (β=-0.196) while diminishing resilience. Resilience functioned as a partial mediator between AUT and cyberbullying (variance accounted for (VAF)=0.201), demonstrating how harsh parenting indirectly increases cyberbullying risk by eroding psychological coping mechanisms. Resilience served as a complete mediator between self-esteem and cyberbullying (VAF=0.891), revealing that healthy self-perception primarily protects against cyberbullying by strengthening psychological resilience. Additionally, resilience operated as a competitive mediator in pathways involving social networks and media influence
Impact of hybrid education in higher education: a systematic review
Get PDFIn recent times, educational initiatives such as hybrid education have positioned themselves as important approaches to ensure the continuity of education during a period as complicated as the COVID-19 pandemic. In this context, the objective of this article is to explore the rise and development of hybrid education worldwide in recent years as a viable alternative within higher education institutions, through a systematic review of the literature applying the preferred reporting items for systematic reviews and meta-analyses (PRISMA) method. From this review, it is observed that hybrid education has experienced significant progress during the COVID-19 pandemic, given the transition to virtuality that was experienced and the rise of new digital technologies that prove useful for this approach. At the same time, the interest shown by both students and teachers in adopting this new approach instead of a purely face-to-face or virtual one has become evident, although there are still several challenges to overcome before it can be properly implemented
Change management in higher education: unveiling employee responses at a regional state university in the Philippines
Get PDFThis study examines the perceptions and lived experiences of employees at Romblon State University (RSU) in response to organizational change and the influence of academic leadership. A hermeneutic phenomenological approach was applied involving 12 purposively selected employees from different campuses and academic ranks. Data collection methods included semi-structured interviews and focus group discussions (FGDs). Thematic analysis produced five themes: perceptions of change as a strategic necessity, areas identified for improvement, reactions to the rationalization plan, employee adaptation, and leadership’s central role in facilitating change. Findings point to both opportunities and challenges within institutional transformation, emphasizing the importance of effective communication, leadership engagement, and employee participation. Based on these results, the study proposes the framework consisting of resource optimization, adaptation, vision, enhancements, and the role of leadership to guide change processes (RAVER). The framework provides practical guidance for higher education leaders aiming to build a responsive and resilient organizational culture. This study contributes theoretical and practical insights by showing how phenomenological inquiry can enrich models of change management in Philippine higher education
Predicting student performance and identifying learning behaviors using decision trees and K-means clustering
Get PDFThe insufficiency of a strong mechanism to measure student performance and learning behavior has been pointed out as a result of the expansion of higher education in Bangladesh. The objectives of the study are to predict students’ performance and recognize unique learning behaviors in the Bangladeshi higher education contexts by applying decision trees and K-means clustering methods. Validity and reliability of the results are ensured by following methods: 10-fold cross-validation for the decision tree model and Silhouette score assessment for the K-means clustering model, thus improving the predictive accuracy and differentiation of clusters. The study is based on a dataset of student records numbering 1,200, researching factors such as attendance (91.22%), exam results (mean 83.54%), completed assignments (mean 80.54%), and age (mean 23.47). Learning analytics theory is used since it is crucial to apply data to enhance the understanding and effectiveness of learning processes. The decision tree model showed excellent performance with high rates in precision, recall, and F1-scores, which were all at 0.99 for the evaluated performance measures, hence increasing its good predictive power. K-means clustering analysis grouped the students into three distinct groups: active learners, passive learners, and at-risk students. This research urges the adaptation of data mining methodologies within the framework of higher education and strongly emphasizes the important role that an early identification of at-risk students can play. This research is a contribution to the learning analytics area, and it further proves the applicability of data mining methods in predicting academic performance and improving education outcomes in developing contexts
TawjihiNavigator: a novel hybrid information retrieval system for educational guidance in Morocco
Get PDFIn this paper, we propose a novel hybrid method for improving Arabic educational information retrieval (IR) in Moroccan high schools. Traditional search methods often struggle with Arabic’s rich morphology and educational terminology, hindering students’ access to accurate guidance information. The proposed method TawjihiNavigator that combines vector-based semantic search with lexical matching, enhanced by advanced Arabic natural language processing (NLP) techniques. Using a comprehensive dataset collected from official Ministry of education sources. To validate the IR-Abhato system, we integrate CAMeL Tools and Farasa stemmer for Arabic preprocessing, testing multiple embedding models including Word2Vec, FastText, and AraT5. The obtained results demonstrate that our hybrid method’s superiority over standalone vector and full-text search approaches, achieving a mean reciprocal rank (MRR) of 0.7987 and mean average precision (MAP) of 0.5628. The AraT5 model achieved the highest precision@5 score of 0.4500, specially in educational query processing. These findings indicate that our model enhances Arabic educational IR accuracy, that can be improve student decision-making processes
Acceptance of mobile English learning among college students in Henan
Get PDFThe portability of smartphones offers tremendous potential for language learning. However, the willingness to accept and the practical adoption of mobile learning in English study among college students from Henan, China requires deeper exploration, due to the lower digital competency and limited usage of digital tools of English teachers in Henan, China. Targeted at the college students from Henan, this research intends to investigate factors influencing their intention to adopt mobile apps in learning English by conducting a quantitative study within the framework of modified technology acceptance model (TAM) model. Purposive sampling method was used and online questionnaire was administered among 511 college students with mobile English learning experiences from one comprehensive university in Henan and data were analyzed via SPSS and structural equation modelling (SEM). The key findings include: i) social influences (SI), perceived usefulness (UF), and perceived enjoyment (PEEN) significantly impact students’ intention to adopt mobile English learning; ii) SI affect students’ intention via the mediator of UF; and iii) perceived ease of use (EOU) does not significantly impact students’ intention. This research highlights the role of teachers’ influences in students’ adoption of mobile English learning and emphasizes the need for further improvement in mobile apps design to facilitate the learning experiences
Assessing education students’ self-directed learning experiences for optimal online learning
Get PDFThe advancement of technology enabled the success implementation of online platforms and distance education. Despite its advantages, learners are faced with challenges in the implementation. The study focused on assessing the self-directed learning experiences of education students at Caraga State University Cabadbaran campus, Cabadbaran City, Philippines, in online learning environments. It aimed to assess the self-directed learning experiences concerning learners’ learning motivation, learning style, and technology preparedness. The participants of the study were 154 education students at the College of Industrial Technology and Teacher Education utilizing the descriptive survey research design. The study revealed that students are accountable for their learning, completing activities despite distractions and setting attainable goals. Further analysis showed that learners favor audio-visual learning modalities and have strong self-management skills. However, they may feel less motivated when instructors are not available online to supervise them and felt intimidated when using technological devices. It is suggested that the university should continue promoting and implementing self-directed learning approaches when necessary and offer support like training and resources that cater to learners’ preferences and needs, ensuring a consistent and inclusive application of self-directed learning methodologies for all the participants