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Surveying high school graduates’ interest in physics studies
Full text linkSocioeconomic growth is largely influenced by education, which promotes equality and creativity. Recent trends show a sharp drop in high school graduates’ enthusiasm in pursuing the natural sciences, particularly physics, despite past and present dedications to high-quality education. With an emphasis on physics, this study explores the choices and views of Kosovan high school students on their future education. An online survey was conducted among 3144 high school graduates across three cities in Kosovo. The poll looked at the students’ experiences with physics in elementary and secondary school, their future educational goals, and how satisfied they were with the physics instructors and lab settings. The results reveal a strong preference for studying any engineering sciences over physics, with only a small percentage considering physics as a viable field of study. The findings highlight significant dissatisfaction with the difficulty and monotony of physics courses from primary and secondary schools, inadequate laboratory conditions, and lack of engaging teaching methods. Several recommendations have been made to address these issues. By focusing on these improvements, educational institutions, and policymakers in Kosovo can better support students, enhance the overall quality of higher education, and align with global trends where interest in exact sciences is similar
Training early childhood teachers integrating project approach with multicultural education in the classroom
Full text linkThis research aimed to examine the improvement of teachers’ abilities to integrate the project approach with multicultural education. A total of three female teachers from a kindergarten in the northeastern region of Thailand participated in this research. The research procedure began with the three teachers developing lesson plans. This was followed by each teacher teaching the lesson to their peers who played the role of learners in an early childhood classroom. The researchers utilized field notes as an instrument to collect data during the lesson plan workshop and peer teaching. Finally, the researchers used a conservation guide as another instrument to collect verbal data through reflections upon the workshop and peer teaching. The results revealed that teachers faced challenges in developing lesson plans including defining objectives, creating content maps, designing learning activities, and finding materials and resources. On top of that, the results regarding peer teaching indicated that teachers are not familiar with project approach thus they are facing difficulties in facilitating learning activities and classroom management. The overall results have contributed to the field of early childhood teacher professional development
Evaluation of school facility management: the case of a high school context in Indonesia
Full text linkThis study employed the context, input, process, and product (CIPP) model to evaluate the facilities management of a private high school in Jakarta, Indonesia. Participants included teachers, staff, parents, students, and vice principals. Data collection methods encompassed interviews and checklist observations, with participant triangulation used for data validation and verification. Findings indicated a moderate alignment between the context and the objectives of facilities management. While the input, processes, and outputs somewhat addressed stakeholders' educational needs, the school principal effectively facilitated the teaching and learning environment through her roles as a planner, implementer, and supervisor of facilities management. Nevertheless, the school encounters several challenges, such as adapting to the digital era, securing funding, competition, the necessity for a qualified facilities manager, and the need for repairs in several facilities. By identifying the strengths and challenges in the current management practices, including the role of the principal and the impact of digital transformation, the study provides valuable insights for improving facility management. The study recommended the development of a digital facility management system to enhance accessibility for both educators and students
Enhancing hybrid learning through effective facilities management in remote settings
Full text linkIn the unpredictable digital age, it is imperative to guarantee the availability and use of learning facilities to maximize the success of hybrid-based learning, particularly for schools located in remote places. This research aims to find in-depth information about the management of learning facilities in assisting remote areas hybrid-based learning success. This study used a qualitative approach and a case study design. While in-depth interview and documentation studies were used in data collection, the study was conducted in three schools in remote areas with participants in this study including principals, teachers, students, and parents. The data obtained were also checked for credibility and data validity. The findings showed that the learning facilities management (LFM) in encouraging the successful application of hybrid learning in schools located in remote areas, showed the adequacy of the management of adequate facilities, but not on the management of facilities at home with some specificities found. This limitation is caused by economic and geographical factors, where many families in remote areas cannot afford the necessary learning devices or do not have stable internet access. This study has contributed to the literature on management of learning facilities in the post-pandemic period which can form the basis for further research in related fields
Mapping the scholarly landscape: a bibliometric exploration of school head leadership competency
Full text linkThis bibliometric study examines the trends and contributions in school head leadership competencies from 2015 to 2024, using data from Scopus and employing VOSviewer. The research aims to provide a comprehensive overview of the scholarly literature on leadership competencies in the range of a school head. The methodology involves a thorough bibliometric process, including the organization, coordination, and analysis of bibliographic data from peer-reviewed academic journals. The specific methods used to define the research area are mapping of important contributors and co-authorship patterns, document co-citation analysis, and keyword frequency analysis. Preliminary results indicate a peak in publications up to 2023, with a notable decline in 2024. The study highlights significant international collaborations, with the United States at the core of a global network involving countries like Canada, Australia, and Turkey. Keywords such as "transformational leadership," "equity," and "school climate" are prominent, reflecting a broad approach to exploring effective leadership. In conclusion, the field of school head leadership competencies is dynamic, driven by global collaboration and evolving educational challenges. The recent decline in publications signals a need for new research directions. Future studies should explore unexplored areas and integrate technological advancements to enhance school head leadership competencies effectively
Polimarlish.id, a game-based learning website to meet the standard marine communication phrases proficiency
Full text linkPrevious studies suggested that game learning method could assist students in improving English proficiency. However, Gen Z students in a semi-military maritime vocational school had a lack of motivation to enrich their maritime English mastery because of their many non-academic activities. The goal of this study was to present polimarlish.id as an alternative game learning medium to enhance maritime English phrases, vocabulary, and idioms through interactive game-learning such as matching pictures, matching sounds, jumbled words, and fill-in-the-blank. This website was developed by considering various types of games and details of the user experience, such as giving clear instructions, attaching real pictures, and using a native sound speaker. Therefore, in order to evolve this game-based learning website, the researcher also gained data by taking observations, conducting interviews, and delivering questionnaires. The data was analyzed using a Likert scale. A total of 85.71% of 28 participants agreed that polimarlish.id could enhance their maritime English standard marine communication phrases (SMCP) proficiency
Proving content validity of android-based higher order thinking skill assessment for science and mathematics preservice teacher
Full text linkAssessing preservice' higher order thinking skills (HOTS) in science and mathematics is essential. Teachers' HOTS ability is closely related to their ability to create HOTS-type science and mathematics problems. Among various types of HOTS, one is Bloomian HOTS. To facilitate the preservice teacher to create problems in those subjects, an Android app called EduAssess was developed as a Bloomian HOTS test for junior high school preservice teachers. This study aims to validate the problems in the EduAssess app through content validity. Content validity was analyzed using Aiken's V formula and expanded Gregory formula. EduAssess comprised three test sets for science and mathematics, each comprising 9 items. The instrument validated by three experts in each subject. The study results demonstrate that EduAssess, for both mathematics and science, has achieved content validity. Expert judgments confirmed the validity of EduAssess items, with Aiken's V index ranging from 0.67 to 1.00, meanwhile expanded Gregory index ranging from 0.78-1.00. The results showed that EduAssess includes analysis, evaluation, and creation. The findings highlight that the application instrument in facilitating pre-service teachers by measuring their ability to analyze, evaluate and create HOTS problems in science and mathematics subjects was proven valid and ready for data collection
A literature review of flexibility in interactive mathematics classrooms: the role of teachers and students
Full text linkThe significance of flexibility in mathematics classrooms, particularly in interactive mathematics classrooms where students learn through hands-on experience, cannot be overstated. Teachers play a pivotal role in fostering students’ mathematical understanding by selecting appropriate tasks and providing expert guidance. Additionally, the patterns of interactions between teachers and students, such as elicitation and discussion patterns, and their relationship with teacher flexibility are examined. Developing adaptive expertise in mathematics involves the ability to think flexibly about mathematical concepts, which can be enhanced by teaching math in a way that promotes the development of expertise. Mathematical flexibility, a crucial aspect of mathematical competence, involves the creative and innovative use of mathematical concepts, numerical relations, and strategies. It requires a combination of procedural and conceptual knowledge, skills, and understanding, as well as motivational and affective dispositions. Pedagogical flexibility can significantly contribute to innovating classroom teaching and learning, and exploring the relationships between teachers’ pedagogical flexibility and students’ potential and actual mathematical flexibility development. The article also emphasizes the importance of developing adaptive competencies in mathematics education to prepare students for an uncertain future, with creativity being considered a key competency and flexibility being viewed as a vital element of creativity
Critical thinking and creativity in STEAM-based collaborative learning on renewable energy issues
Full text linkRenewable energy is a global concern and should be incorporated into education to raise awareness among younger generations, including in physics education. Educators have made various efforts to raise awareness of the importance of pursuing renewable energy. A breakthrough sought in this research is to incorporate collaborative learning into the science-technology-engineering-art-mathematics (STEAM) approach. Integrating STEAM into collaborative learning can simultaneously develop critical and creative thinking skills by exploring local resources to become renewable energy sources. The research involved 36 high school students who met the criteria for having a smartphone and accessing a reliable internet connection. These conditions are designed to facilitate students' producing essays and posters exploring renewable energy sources in their local area. The research design employs a one-group pretest-posttest approach to assess the effectiveness of this STEAM-based collaborative learning process. The data collected from tests that have undergone t-tests and N-gain analysis, triangulated with observation data and questionnaires, illustrates the progress made in improving students' critical and creative thinking abilities. In conclusion, the implementation of STEAM-based collaborative learning demonstrates the highest level of achievement in creative thinking. It enables the production of innovative mini-projects that critically analyze local resources available for national energy sources
Psychometric properties of the adapted critical language awareness instrument
Full text linkConcerning the Indonesian government's endeavors to safeguard Indonesia's standardized language and national language, numerous initiatives have been undertaken to uphold the disposition and consciousness of the Indonesian youth towards the language since they are the future custodians of the nation. This paper aims to present the psychometric features of the modified instrument to assess the extent of critical language awareness among undergraduate Indonesian students majoring in English. The adaptation process has six steps: translation, synthesis within the target culture, back translation, committee review, pretesting using 202 undergraduate students, and the final version of reviewers. The revised measure retains three variables: factor 1, which encompasses language variance, language prejudice, and language hegemony; factor 2, which includes bilingualism (Bil), Indonesia-English (Ind-Eng), and code-switching (CS); and factor 3, which pertains to language maintenance (LM). The customized critical language awareness measure for English students has been determined to possess both content and construct validity, establishing its validity and reliability. As mentioned earlier, this instrument can assess the level of students’ critical language awareness in English as foreign language (EFL) countries