International Journal of Evaluation and Research in Education (IJERE)
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Emotional intelligence and personality traits in high school students: a survey study
Get PDFThe capacity to regulate our emotions in unusual circumstances is known as emotional intelligence (EI). EI is now commonly acknowledged as a significant barrier to the performance of students as well as to the big five personality (BFP) of them. In order to find out the effect of EI on individual’s personality, this study was conducted quantitatively to determine i) the level of EI of students in form 2 and 4; ii) gender differences in EI among students in form 2 and 4; and iii) the possibility whether there is a significant relationship between aspects of emotional intelligence and BFP towards form 2 and form 4 students. This study was conducted quantitatively at a Malaysian Secondary School located in Pahang, Malaysia. A set of questionnaires was distributed to 108 respondents at the school. For ethical consideration, the researcher informed the responsible behalf such as regional education department and school and distributed each sample an informed consent form. The findings indicate that self-regulation is the highest level of personality dimension achieved which is m=3.54. On the other hand, there is no significant difference between genders among students in form 2 and 4 affected by EI. Besides, there is a significant relationship between aspects of EI and BFP where the Pearson coefficient, or r-value is 0.674. Future research on interventions that are more appropriate for developing students’ personalities to enhance their EI should be undertaken, according to the implications of this study
Information overload, anxiety, stress, and depression of online distance learners
Get PDFIn the ever-expanding landscape of online education, the mental well-being of online distant learners has emerged as a critical concern. This study delves into the complex interplay between information overload, stress, anxiety, and depression among online distant learners in Malaysian universities. Using a survey research method and utilizing perceptual measures, we explored the psychological states of online distant learners in Malaysia. Based on the analysis of 384 responses, the results showed that online distant learners did not report experiencing information overload, stress, anxiety, or depression. Despite this absence, the study identified significant positive associations between information overload and stress, information overload and anxiety, as well as between stress and anxiety, and anxiety and depression. The implications of this study resonate profoundly in the realm of online education policy-making and implementation
Empowering teachers: implementing the Tut Wuri Handayani supervision model to enhance teacher competence
Get PDFAn inspiring supervision model based on the Tut Wuri Handayani concept, with a research and development (R&D) approach that refers to the Borg and Gall model, has been successfully developed. Through a comprehensive investigation, this study aims to bolster the competence and effectiveness of teachers. Model feasibility evaluation was carried out by two model design experts, with an average ideal percentage value of 86.2% (outstanding assessment and feasibility categories). Model feasibility evaluation was carried out by two model design experts and two content design experts. The average ideal percentage value given by model design experts was 86.2% (outstanding assessment and feasibility categories), while that given by content design experts was 76.64% (outstanding service and feasibility categories). Based on the test for model users three times, t-test data was obtained for a small group between commitment and competence, fighting power and competence, and religion and competence, showing tcount>ttable, respectively. The t-test results for the medium and large groups also show tcount>ttable. The dataset analysis shows that the inspiring supervision model based on Tut Wuri Handayani is practical and feasible. This research sheds light on the positive impact of implementing the Tut Wuri Handayani supervision model for enhancing teacher competence and, consequently, improving the quality of the learning process
Leadership and its impact on educational institutions: a systematic review
Get PDFLeadership, in the educational field, is an important tool to improve the functioning of an educational institution and student learning. For this, trained leaders are required to exercise the most appropriate changes and manage the joint work of workers, in order to meet the proposed goals. In this context, this work had the objective of this article was to explore the role of directors and teachers in achieving the objectives of educational institutions, identify the most recommended leadership style for educational institutions, and identify the importance of having strong leadership within them. With this aim in mind, a systematic review of the literature based on the PRISMA method was carried out, selecting 50 publications. As a result, it was concluded that good leadership is fundamental for the academic development of institutions at any educational level, and that much of this responsibility falls on managers. In addition, the transformational leadership style is highlighted as the most effective to be used within schools and universities, and to provide a better educational experience for students
Assessing students’ mathematical reasoning in problem-based learning: a gender perspective
Get PDFMathematical reasoning (MR) in problem-solving is still relatively low, but students need it. Previous studies have shown that problem-based learning (PBL) can improve MR. Meanwhile, differences in MR are also influenced by gender. This study assesses MR quantitatively and qualitatively by reviewing gender differences when given PBL intervention. The research participants involved were fifth-grade primary students. The sampling techniques used were convenience and purposive sampling. This study design uses an explanatory sequential mixed method with quantitative data collection followed by qualitative data. Instruments like MR tests, interview guides, and questionnaires were used to collect data. Analysis techniques used for quantitative data are descriptive statistics, n-gain, and Wilcoxon signed-rank test, while qualitative data is thematic analysis. The study found that quantitatively, PBL significantly affects the MR of students with different gender perspectives. Meanwhile, qualitative findings in MR varied among students of different genders (masculine, feminine, and neutral) in the implication of PBL. Another finding is that students’ MR is inadequate in generalizing the statement. The study results provide comprehensive findings regarding the differences in MR of students with gender differences in the implications of PBL, which can contribute practical, theoretical, or methodological to teachers, practitioners, researchers, and scholarship
Effects of environmental art perception on students’ creativity and emotional development
Get PDFAddressing the gap in understanding how environmental art perception (EAP) and emotional development (ED) influence creativity among fine arts college students, this study focuses on their interrelations in China’s Henan Province. The objective is to investigate the effects of EAP and ED on creativity within this demographic. Employing a survey method, the study gathered data from 585 students across comprehensive art colleges in Henan Province, analyzing the impact of campus art design on creativity and the mediating role of ED. The findings reveal that EAP significantly enhances creativity, with campus art design playing a crucial role. Furthermore, ED serves as an essential mediator, fostering creativity through improved emotional awareness, expression, and management. Based on these insights, the study recommends educational strategies that integrate ED with the cultivation of creative thinking. Such approaches aim to nurture art professionals who not only excel in creativity but also in emotional intelligence, emphasizing the need to optimize environmental art exposure and focus on emotional skills in art education
Critically evaluating university mission and vision statements
Get PDFThe purpose of this article is to better understand the nature of mission and vision statements issued by universities and whether these statements reflect the values of the institution’s leaders, faculties, and students. The researchers, being employed as professors in a Japanese science university, sought to analyze their own institution’s mission statement using open, axial, and selective (OAS) coding as an evaluation methodology. The themes that emerged were those of the great man, elite education, and alumni exclusivity. The overarching theme of the mission statement was elite serving the elite. Although presented as a mission statement, the prominence of the theme of a visionary man suggests this document stylistically adheres as much to the characteristics of a vision statement as it does to a mission statement. This paper may assist teachers in deriving meaning from their institution’s mission or vision statements, and critically assessing whether the institution’s mission or vision comports with the beliefs, standards, and educational philosophies evidenced by their institution in practice
Principal decision-making in implementing Merdeka Curriculum in elementary schools: a review
Get PDFThis research uses a literature review that examines current articles on principals’ decision-making in implementing the Merdeka Curriculum in elementary schools. The literature review method is assisted by Open Knowledge Maps (OKM) and literature searches using Google Scholar, ERIC, ScienceDirect, and PubMed databases. The findings of this research suggest that principals’ decision-making in curriculum implementation has a significant impact on the quality of education in schools. By considering these aspects, principals can ensure that the curriculum implemented in their schools meets the needs of students and contributes to the achievement of broader educational goals. Principals’ decision-making in implementing the Merdeka Curriculum requires a deep understanding of education, leadership skills, and the ability to collaborate. The implementation of the Merdeka Curriculum is a significant change in Indonesia’s education system that aims to tailor education to local needs better, develop students’ character, and promote competency-based learning. However, successful implementation requires adequate support, training, and resources for schools and educators. This research is limited to a literature review only. So, in the future, it is necessary to carry out field research in order to reveal the principal’s decision-making in implementing the Merdeka Curriculum with various new methods and adapted to current issues
Multiliteracies-translanguaging conceptual model framework for student agency in English as foreign language contexts
Get PDFDeveloping student agency in formal education leads to favorable impacts on cognitive development as well as learning experiences that culminate in a strong foundation for lifelong learning, which is crucial for employability. However, theoretical grounded pedagogical approaches for student agency are still at the nascent level of conception. Assuming that student agency can be developed in the English classroom, this article aims to propose a conceptual model framework based on multiliteracies and translanguaging to address the pedagogical gaps in student agency with examples from the English as foreign language educational contexts. The first objective is to identify pedagogical guidelines for student agency from multiliteracies and the second objective is to identify pedagogical guidelines for student agency from translanguaging. Jaakola’s model approach guided the analytical review of literature to address the knowledge gap in pedagogy. Findings underline the affordances of multiliteracies for scaffolding multimodal meaning-making and the affordances of translanguaging for motivating active participation and expanding linguistic repertoire of students. These affordances can guide the developments of context-bound resources and relational resources of student agency. The proposed framework can be a reference point for curriculum designers or teachers to develop approaches for student agency
English teachers’ practices and beliefs towards instructional media in Indonesia
Get PDFTeachers’ practices and beliefs about instructional media are crucial in teaching English, as they can motivate students’ enthusiasm if teachers use them engagingly. Despite their importance, teachers’ practices and beliefs regarding instructional media in Islamic secondary schools in Indonesia have received less attention. The purpose of this qualitative study was to discover how teachers used instructional media and their beliefs towards employing it to teach English. We gathered information from two female English teachers at selected Islamic junior high schools in Aceh, Indonesia through observations and interviews. The results revealed that teachers utilized photos, whiteboards, overhead projectors, and flashcards to teach English. In their English foreign language classrooms, they used instructional media to facilitate students’ learning by explaining the materials, and giving exercises. Teachers believed that instructional media could help boost students’ interest, facilitate the learning process, and promote the achievement of teaching and learning objectives. They specified that curriculum and topic lessons are essential factors to consider when selecting instructional media for teaching English. They alleged that students’ feedback, participation in seminars or workshops, self-discovery, and new curricula could all have an impact on their beliefs. Future research should look into potentially more comprehensive accounts of teachers’ practices and beliefs about instructional media in varied secondary school contexts as well as how engaged students in more interactive classroom activities