International Journal of Evaluation and Research in Education (IJERE)
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Exploring teacher perceptions, commitment, and beliefs in STEM education: a systematic literature review analysis
Get PDFIn recent times, science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) education has gained interest in preparing students to face the challenges of the modern world. STEM fields are important for nurturing and shaping a wide range of skills in society. Therefore, to ensure students acquire the necessary skills and knowledge, STEM education has become a priority in education systems around the world, with teachers playing an important role in ensuring the success of STEM education. Therefore, teachers’ perceptions, commitments and beliefs need to be explored to gain understanding, needs and challenges for teachers to implement STEM education. This study analyzed past research findings through the systematic literature review (SLR) method with the findings of 28 articles. The findings of this past study reveal the challenges, and opportunities faced by educators through their perceptions, commitments, and beliefs in STEM education for the actions of policymakers and school leaders
GeneXPress card: development and evaluation of educational card game for DNA transcription subtopics in genetics
Get PDFUnderstanding deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) transcription poses a substantial challenge in studying genetics, often due to lack of understanding and traditional teaching methods that fail to engage students. This study introduces GeneXPress, an innovative card game, aimed at enhancing the learning experience of DNA transcription for higher education biology students. Using the ADDIE model, this preliminary study assessed the usability of the GeneXPress card game through a survey of 169 biology education students at Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris, Malaysia. A quantitative approach was employed to analyze the survey data, evaluating the game’s usability using descriptive statistics, including mean scores and standard deviations. The findings reveal high usability and positive views of GeneXPress, covering various aspects such as goals, design, components and organization, playability and usefulness, with average scores of above 3.79. The positive perception of GeneXPress among students highlights its ability to engage and motivate learners, making the study of complex genetic concepts more accessible and enjoyable. In conclusion, it underscores the vital role of innovative teaching aids in enhancing student engagement and understanding, paving the way for future explorations into educational tools that cater to the evolving needs of learners and educators alike
Strategies for students’ well-being development: the task-oriented classroom approach
Get PDFPromoting students’ well-being is a vital aspect of education. Creating a conducive classroom learning environment is essential, and task orientation plays a significant role. This paper aims to explore three research objectives related to the influence of the learning environment on student well-being by focusing on creating a task-oriented learning environment. The study employs a quantitative approach with a cross-sectional study design. The study analyzed 1,698 students (676 male and 994 female students) from nine cities in East Java, Indonesia. The results of the simultaneous regression analysis showed that R=.578, R2=.334, and p<.10. The learning environment was found to predict student well-being by 33.4% significantly. At the same time, task orientation was identified as the most dominant factor affecting student well-being. The study’s findings suggest that task orientation could be a solution to enhance student well-being in classroom learning practices. This study suggests the need for teacher development to improve teachers’ professional ability to facilitate learning in the classroom. Future research should consider using central variables, including moderating and intervening variables, to explore the relationship between the learning environment and student well-being
Malay essay writing module based on thematic approach for non-native speaker: a need analysis in primary schools
Get PDFThe challenges faced by non-native speaking pupils in primary schools, characterized by diverse backgrounds, highlight the difficulty in teaching and learning essay writing. This study was conducted to identify the needs for the development of a Malay language essay writing module based on a thematic approach through the needs analysis phase. This qualitative study was conducted among Malay language teachers in Sarawak. Eight teachers were purposively sampled, and thematic analysis was employed for data analysis. The findings found that there are six themes that have been identified, namely: i) relevant form of teaching and learning in essay writing; ii) relevant teaching and learning resources; iii) relevant teaching and learning activities; iv) relevant teaching and learning strategies; and v) the needs of the thematic approach in essay writing; vi) the needs for the development of thematic-based essay writing module. The findings underscore the imperative development of a Malay essay writing module based on a thematic approach to enhance the essay writing proficiency of non-native-speaking pupils. Furthermore, the study's insights offer valuable guidance for researchers in designing and developing modules during the subsequent phases, contributing to the refinement of essay writing pedagogy in primary schools
Influence of high school grade point average on university performance: a case study from Albania
Get PDFThis study aimed to investigate the impact of high school grade point average (GPA), as an admission criterion, on university performance using administrative data from a non-profit private university in Albania. This paper also examines additional variables that may influence the final degree outcome at Catholic University Our Lady of Good Counsel (Tirana). An ordinal regression analysis was conducted to forecast university performance based on selected university characteristics across various degree courses for 1,485 graduates. The study indicates that the high school GPA, which serves as an entrance requirement for Albanian universities, has a partially insignificant impact on the final university degree. Other factors, such as nationality, gender, university grade point average, and time required for graduation, directly and significantly affect the degree outcome. This result has implications for the efficiency of high school GPA as a mandatory university access criterion. At the same time, the negative impact of high school GPA as a mere barrier to university access is highlighted
The influence of perceive teacher support on high school students’ learning engagement in China
Get PDFThis study explores the influence of perceived teacher support on learning engagement and the mediating role played by psychological capital of senior high school students. There were 572 Chinese senior high school students from Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region in China completed a ranger of self-report questionnaires. The results of this study showed that perceived teacher support was significantly and positively related to learning engagement of senior high school students, and positively correlated with their psychological capital which consists of four dimensions: hope, self-efficacy, optimism, and resilience. The psychological capital was significantly and positively associated with learning engagement among senior high school students and mediated the relationships between perceived teacher support and learning engagement
Multivariate analysis: geography, demographics, and Texas’ post-COVID education
Get PDFThis study examines the impact of geographic locale on educational outcomes in Texas, focusing on the post-COVID-19 educational landscape. The study evaluates the impact of geographical location on the educational outcomes of eighth-grade students by analyzing STAAR test scores as indicators of academic achievement while adjusting for previous academic results and demographic factors. A sample of 1,145 public school districts across Texas was analyzed, encompassing city, suburban, town, and rural settings. The findings indicate that while geographic locale has a discernible impact on academic achievement, this effect is moderate and intertwined with demographic factors. The research found that rural students unexpectedly outperformed their urban counterpart’s post-pandemic, controlling for their pre-pandemic performance. However, the persistent lower performance in urban districts emphasizes the need to reevaluate educational dynamics. The integration of demographic variables reveals that while they mitigate the influence of geography, they emerge as strong influencers of academic performance on their own. This underscores the need for policies that address the complex interplay between geographic, demographic, and socio-economic factors to narrow educational disparities. The study suggests that targeted interventions are necessary to address the specific needs of different locales, considering the nuanced effects of the pandemic on educational equity
Correlation between learning style, gender, and university location toward environmental problem-solving skills
Get PDFEnvironmental degradation in technological development is accelerating. Therefore, it requires environmental problem-solving skills. This study is aimed to determine university students’ learning style and skill to solve environmental problems based on gender and university location. In addition, this study also aims to find the correlation between learning styles, gender, and university location towards environmental problem-solving skills. The population of this study was the university student in Indonesia. This study employed a descriptive and correlational study. The researchers used the VARK test to find out the learning style. Meanwhile, the data on the environmental problem-solving skills collected by using a validated and tried out test instrument that refers to indicators from Ridhwan. The results of this study showed that the students’ learning styles tended to be visual at 50.49%. The environmental problem-solving skill was in the low category with an average score of 41.47. There was no any correlation between learning styles and gender with the ability to solve environmental problems, but in variable of university location, there was a significant correlation. This is because university differences are closely related to location differences and have an impact on access to learning facilities
Development and validation of doctoral student social support perception scale
Get PDFThe perception of social support is crucial for doctoral students' academic careers, yet there is a notable absence of scales specifically designed to measure the social support that doctoral students receive. Consequently, there is a clear need for an effective tool to assess the level and nature of support perceived by these students. The Doctoral Students Social Support Perception Scale (DSSPS) is a multidimensional instrument developed to evaluate social support received by doctoral students from supervisors, family, and peers/friends. This scale operates in two phases: the first phase uses exploratory factor analysis to identify three potential dimensions of perceived social support: resource provision, emotional inspiration, and appropriate attention. The second phase employs confirmatory factor analysis to demonstrate the scale's robust overall fit. The results also indicate high internal consistency as well as convergent and discriminant validity. These findings suggest that the DSSPS is both an effective and reliable measure to assess the extent and nature of social support perceived by doctoral students
Using digital tools in STEM education and the impact on student creativity in the field of tribology
Get PDFFrom a preliminary analysis of the scientific literature, it can be seen that knowledge of science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) has a positive impact on the development of necessary skills in students’ professional activities. However, there are very few studies on the effectiveness of using STEM elements in developing the creativity of future physics teachers in specialized fields. The aim of this study was to develop digital resources as a basis for STEM knowledge and to assess their impact on the development of students’ creativity. Based on special principles of education, constructive method in teaching, modeling methods, digital educational resources were developed and an evaluation experiment was conducted. The experiment involved 86 students (40 in the control group and 46 in the experimental group), and compared the results of traditional learning and STEM learning by using digital resources. The results of the questionnaire assessment showed that STEM education can be very effective in developing students’ creativity. The pedagogical experiment was implemented during the teaching of the author’s course entitled “The physical foundations of tribology.” The results of the study contribute to finding solutions to scientific problems in the field of teaching tribology