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Instructional leadership as a catalyst for organizational commitment: insights from a systematic literature review
Get PDFThis research intends to provide insight on the relationship between instructional leadership and organizational commitment, with a specific emphasis on the timeframe spanning from 2009 to 2023. Using the preferred reporting items for systematic reviews and meta-analyses (PRISMA) approach, this study conducted a systematic search of academic databases, including Web of Science (WoS), Scopus, and ERIC. The search produced a large selection of papers, reviews, and articles about organizational commitment and instructional leadership. The analysis demonstrated the critical role that the impact of instructional leadership on organizational commitment played by using an advanced search strategy involving keywords, such as “instructional leadership,” “educational leadership,” “school leadership,” “organizational commitment,” “employee commitment,” and “workplace commitment.” The review identified three main themes from the final dataset, which included 33 items. These themes were: i) instructional leadership and teachers; ii) organizational commitment and school leadership styles; and iii) leadership in diverse educational contexts. The key themes were then validated by experts. The analysis reveals school leaders’ potential contributions to organizational commitment, which has consequences for educational leadership and management
Higher order thinking skills research trends: a bibliometric analysis in selected journals (2014 to 2023)
Get PDFThis article aims to analyze the trend of higher order thinking skills (HOTS) research in selected journals, namely Journal of Research in Science Teaching (JRST), International Journal of Science Education (IJSE) and Review of Educational Research (RER) through bibliometrics on the Scopus database from 2014 to 2023. The articles consist of a total of 947, then divided into 333 articles analyzed, with details of JRST 113 articles, IJSE 130 articles and RER 90 articles. The method used in this research is article analysis using bibliometric stages, followed by keyword search, initial search results, correction of search results, initial data compilation and data analysis. The results showed that the publication of scientific articles in selected journals on HOTS varied from year to year. The results of this study are expected to help other researchers who are interested in reviewing and researching research trends related to HOTS in selected journals and to recommend further research directions
Opportunities and challenges while conducting field trips to the museum: a narrative review
Get PDFThe museum visit field trip engages and motivates the children in various activities. Field trips to the museum provide the students with a constructivist and experiential learning environment as they construct knowledge through observing the artifacts. The present study describes the possible opportunities and challenges for school children while conducting field trips to the museum. The study employed a narrative review technique to address the research question raised. The study selected the literature reviews from 2012-2023, including studies on field trips to the museum for the academic engagement of school children. The data includes 50 peer-reviewed journal articles categorized into five categories: students’ overall development, experiential learning opportunities, the museum as a resource, the role of teachers, the school, and museum authority. Results revealed that the museum is a resource for learning and is perfect for improving students’ cognitive and affective development towards the various school subjects and helping them enhance their participatory learning opportunities. However, teachers’ knowledge, infrastructure, parental consent, and legitimization with the school authority are some challenges in conducting museum visit field trips. Future research may focus on conducting empirical studies, which include school-museum collaboration, to enhance the horizon of school and community knowledge
High school students’ 21st-century learning skills in organic chemistry group learning
Get PDFChildren with 21st-century learning abilities thrive in today’s globalized world, underscoring the importance of early skill development by both schools and parents. This study aims to evaluate high school students’ grasp of organic chemistry in relation to critical thinking, creativity, communication, and collaboration skills. Conducted with 15 groups of grade 12 students in science-mathematics, the research employed a mixed-methods approach, combining written surveys and observations. Statistical tools such as averages, standard deviations, and correlation coefficients were utilized for data analysis, followed by specific statistical tests to ensure validity and significance. Correlation analysis was used to examine the relationships between each 21st-century learning skill. Findings indicate that in organic chemistry, students hone critical thinking through data evaluation, and problem-solving, while fostering creativity in molecule synthesis and solution-finding. Effective communication fosters collaboration and teamwork, essential for achieving common goals. Average scores from writing surveys for critical thinking, creativity, and communication were 1.62, 1.65, and 1.68, respectively, with collaboration evaluated through observation scoring 2.03. Notably, a significant positive correlation was found between each skill, indicating that enhancing one skill often leads to improvements in the others. This highlights the importance of a holistic approach to developing 21st-century educational abilities
Exploring the development of front office instructional module from the experts’ opinions
Get PDFIn the world of hospitality, the front office plays a crucial role as it is the first point of contact for guests entering a hotel. This makes front office operation (FOO) a vital subject in hospitality education programs, especially at community colleges. While there is a growing body of research on FOO, there's a lack of instructional modules designed specifically for community college students. To address this gap, a study was conducted to understand the need for developing a FOO module based on expert opinions. Using the analyze, design, develop, implement, and evaluate (ADDIE) framework, data from three experts were analyzed. Educators cited issues such as limited practice time, communication skill hesitancy, and struggles with term comprehension and pronunciation. Meanwhile, students encountered obstacles like inadequate practical equipment, unsupportive learning environments, and overwhelming syllabi. Nonetheless, educators acknowledged the potential of a FOO instructional module to enhance student learning experiences. This study emphasizes the significance of crafting a tailored module for community college students, paving the way for advancements in hospitality education
Digital learning models: experience of online learning during the pandemic
Get PDFDuring the global pandemic of COVID-19, the learning model has been “forced” to transition from conventional to distance learning. At the beginning of its implementation, digital-based learning received many complaints from teachers, parents, and students. Gradually, they can adapt to distance learning that utilizes many digital devices. Through quantitative and qualitative research approaches, this paper aims to describe the online learning model in schools and Islamic boarding school (pesantren) based on their experience during COVID-19. From these studies, several digital-based learning models can be identified. First, social media-based learning. Social media-based learning is carried out by optimizing the use of WhatsApp as the main media in learning. Second, learning through virtual classrooms, which is face-to-face learning between teachers and students in a digital space. Third, education platform-based learning, where the learning process is conducted through internal school or government platforms. Fourth is blended learning, which is learning partly online and offline. This fourth lesson aims to accommodate the learning needs of students or teachers who have obstacles such as signal difficulties and weak economies. The findings contribute to the availability of references for digital learning models that can be applied in the future
Development and validation of a scale measuring students’ use of generative artificial intelligence tools
Get PDFThe emergence of artificial intelligence (AI) in education, such as students’ use of generative artificial intelligence (GAI) tools in academic work, has profoundly transformed the learning ecosystem, offering both promising opportunities and potential challenges. Considering that such tools are still a developing area of study in education, this paper aimed to develop a scale that can assess and describe students’ practices and perspectives towards using GAI tools. Through an exploratory-sequential mixed methods design, an interview of 20 higher education students and a scoping literature review were used to generate scale items in the first phase of the study. In the second phase of the study, two pilot tests of the scale participated by 793 students were implemented. Exploratory and confirmatory factor analysis (CFA), internal consistency, and convergent validity tests were also carried out. The developed scale consists of 26 statements covering the following factors: i) research tool; ii) communication tool; iii) reliance; and iv) ethical use. The CFA model confirmed these factors, and all fit indices show that the overall structure of the scale has acceptable to good fit. The scale’s psychometric properties reveal that it is valid and reliable. This scale development study implicates schools to use a structured way of assessing how students engage with GAI tools in academic settings and rethink ways to support students’ learning through the responsible use of AI tools
New qualitative perspective in students’ English presentation skills in China-developing a student-based module
Get PDFSince English is the world’s lingua franca, English learners need to master communication skills to succeed in their respective fields. However, Chinese college students face the problem of separation between learning and using what they learned in the traditional English classrooms. This study aims to explore the university students’ needs of English presentation learning. The research questions are: i) What are the students’ language needs to improve an English presentation? ii) What are the skills needed when doing an English presentation? and iii) What are the students’ preferences in English presentation class? The researchers conducted focus-group interviews (FGI) which were participated by 30 students and semi-structured interview for five teachers to understand the students’ real needs and preferences in the process of learning English speaking. Three themes were generated by axial coding from the interview data: i) English language needs; ii) presentation skills’ needs; and iii) students’ preferences.The findings can help the teacher design the English-speaking class more effective and have adjustments according to students’ real productions using production-oriented approach in English presentation teaching
Classroom climate and absenteeism: modeling English achievement mediated by engagement
Get PDFThis study investigates the intricate relationships between positive classroom climate, student engagement, English as a second language (ESL) achievement, and absenteeism among 240 secondary school students in West Bengal, India. Addressing a significant research gap within the multilingual Indian ESL context, the study proposes and tests a novel multiple mediation structural model using structural equation modeling (SEM). Findings reveal that a positive classroom climate significantly predicts higher student engagement (β=.598, p<0.001) and ESL achievement (β=0.476, p<0.001). Crucially, both engagement (β=-0.250, p=0.002) and ESL achievement (β=-0.186, p=0.015) are negatively associated with absenteeism, with classroom climate exerting substantial indirect effects on attendance (total indirect effect β=-0.238, p<0.001). This research, aligned with sustainable development goal 4 (SDG 4): quality and inclusive education, provides empirical evidence for fostering supportive learning environments and engagement practices to simultaneously improve academic outcomes and reduce absenteeism, particularly for ESL learners in underserved contexts
Reflective writing skills among pre service teachers: a scoping review
Get PDFReflection is a soul-searching process. It is an innate ability to delve down the memory lane to judge a reaction to a particular situation as right or wrong as a response. The positive reactions are reinforced and the ineffective negative ones are relinquished. Developing reflective skills among preservice teachers include regular reflective practice sessions. They have to painstakingly record all their reflections after the delivery of each lesson as part of their curriculum along with other reflective practice opportunities. This effort should lead to evolution of professional practitioner in the long run. Although, there are factors affecting its development, preservice teachers seem to do it more monotonously without much reflective learning. Their reflective writing skills are way behind the expected level. This study adopts the research design outline advocated by Arksey and O’Malley. The study appraised the research studies conducted from 2015 to 2024 as a part of scoping review. The study throws light on the various aspects related to the teacher-trainees’ reflective writing skills. Future studies may focus on empirical validation of the reflective writing skills among preservice teachers