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Grit among college students: social or personal?
Get PDFGrit, the personal characteristic of perseverance and passion for long-term goals, plays a vital role in college students' success and well-being. This study aimed to investigate the contribution of optimism (a personal factor) and college mattering (a social factor), as well as their underlying mechanism on grit among college students. Data was collected from 186 participants from Selangor, Malaysia, who voluntarily responded to the college mattering scale (CMS), life orientation test-revised (LOT-R), and grit scale (Grit-S) Scale. The Bootstrap method with 5,000 resamples at a 95% confidence interval was employed for analysis. Our findings suggested that while college mattering and optimism did not significantly predict grit when controlling for each other, both social and personal factors are similarly important in predicting the development of grit, and that any intervention program or module to improve the students’ grit must encompass both social development and the improvement of social dynamics in the academic institutions
The scale of sincerity based on Kyai Haji Ahmad Dahlan's version for Islamic students: the Rasch analysis
Get PDFThe students are urged to do something without expecting anything in return and only in the name of God. Every islamic student becomes something ideal if they can internalize and implement sincerity. Many people are willing to do something because of an ulterior motive. The importance of sincerity in humans is the background for developing a sincerity scale that measures personal sincerity. One of the figures who gave an example of sincere behavior was Kyai Haji (KH) Ahmad Dahlan, so the sincerity scale was adjusted to the character's sincere behavior. This scale consists of four indicators: having transcendental motives, the ability to control emotions, the absence of a sense of superiority, and being a servant of God. Two experts in Islamic psychometry tested KH Ahmad Dahlan's version of the sincerity scale. Besides that, construct validity involved 252 students. We employed Cohen's Kappa inter-rater reliability (IRR) coefficient and Rasch analysis as data analysis methods. The findings from Cohen's Kappa indicate that both experts concurred on the accuracy of the instrument's statement items. Additionally, the Rasch analysis reveals that the sincerity scale, based on KH Ahmad Dahlan’s version, is reliable, accurate, and fits well with the model
The anxiety in English for foreign language speaking class: the case of university students in Lampung context
Get PDFTo date there have been a lot of currently emerging studies focusing on English speaking anxiety experienced by Indonesian university students. Nevertheless, particularly the studies have not investigated university students in Lampung region as the new context. This study aims to describe the level, attitude and perception, and the causes of speaking anxiety in English among university students in the Lampung context. Descriptive research combining quantitative and qualitative approach was performed to conduct this study. 64 new state university students from the English department were involved as participants in this study. A questionnaire and interview form related to speaking anxiety were used to collect the data whereby quantitative data was analyzed by using descriptive statistics while qualitative data was analyzed via content analysis. Results of this study showed that students experienced low anxiety level when speaking English as a foreign language, but mostly they provided the perception that speaking ability was a trigger for anxiety. Even though students' positive attitude towards English used in the classroom was reflected, their speaking skill in English was negative. Additionally, some main sources such as the limited of vocabulary, self-confident, and speaking opportunity were the causes of speaking anxiety
The battle of learning modes: hybrid vs online learning in higher education
Get PDFThis study aims to compare the impact of hybrid learning and online learning on students' understanding of concepts at the college level. The type of research used in this study was a quasi-experimental control group design. This research data collection technique was obtained from 100 students who attended civic education lectures. The number of research samples was 100 students consisting of various study programs from the results of random sampling. Data was analyzed using independent sample t-test and paired sample t-test analysis techniques. The results indicate that hybrid learning is more effective in increasing students' understanding of material concepts. However, both types of learning have a significant impact on improving students' understanding of concepts. The findings of this research can be utilized to optimize Pancasila learning in higher education and provide comprehensive insights into the benefits of hybrid and online learning. The study concludes that hybrid learning, which combines face-to-face and online learning, is a highly effective form of learning in educational institutions. This is particularly relevant in the current global context, where educational institutions worldwide are grappling with the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic
The correlation between total quality management with teacher performance in special education
Get PDFTotal quality management (TQM) in education is a management theory that directs service providers to carry out quality improvement programs on an ongoing basis that focuses on achieving customer satisfaction in improving the quality of learning. This aim study analyzed the relationship between total quality management and teacher performance in special education. This research used correlational research with a quantitative methodology. Data analysis techniques in this study were instrument tests (validity and reliability). The sample consisted of 132 respondents, including school principals and teachers. Data collection used questionnaires. The quantitative descriptive analysis technique was then applied to the data. The product-moment correlation was used in the hypothesis testing. The findings demonstrated a strong and favorable correlation between teacher effectiveness and overall quality management
Correlates of ChatGPT use intention among freshmen health sciences students
Get PDFThe proliferation of ChatGPT in educational contexts and incorporating such technology into students’ academic lives raise intriguing questions. Understanding the factors influencing the intention to adopt this novel technology is necessary for better integration and utilization. This study determined the correlates of intention to use ChatGPT among undergraduate health sciences students. Data for this correlational study was gathered through an online survey and was answered by 153 students of health sciences programs at a private school in the Philippines. Spearman’s correlational analysis demonstrated that perceived credibility, perceived usefulness, perceived social influence, attitude, perceived usefulness, and perceived ease of use significantly correlated with intention to use ChatGPT among health sciences students. These findings are crucial for educational practitioners looking for ways to enhance students’ learning outcomes and experiences. By leveraging technology like ChatGPT, they can potentially enrich educational experiences and better prepare students for the advanced technological landscape of healthcare, ultimately improving the quality of health sciences education
Improving learning outcomes through discovery learning on the human respiratory system material
Get PDFBased on the results of observations at Madrasah Aliyah Negeri (State Islamic Senior High School) 1 Palembang, it was found that there were problems in learning biology; namely, the daily test scores for class XI science 2, semester 1 for the 2021/2022 around 30% of students have scored above the minimum completeness criteria (MCC) and the learning outcomes of school year 2020/2021 it shows only 29% or nine students out of 31 students achieve scores above the MCC. This research aims to improve student's learning outcomes in class XI science 2 using the discovery learning model. This type of research is called classroom action research (CAR) and consists of two cycles. The results showed that applying the discovery learning model can improve students' learning outcomes. The learning outcomes of the knowledge domain in the first cycle obtained a percentage of students' completeness of 53.33% (average value was 68). In contrast, in the second cycle, there was an increase in students' completeness of 83.33% (average value was 81). Applying the discovery learning model implemented at Madrasah Aliyah Negeri 1 Palembang, can improve learning outcomes. The increased learning outcomes were accompanied by increased student activity in asking, answering, and discussing. The percentage of learning outcomes in the first cycle of cognitive aspects from 53.33% of students who obtained a score above the MCC with an average score of 68 increased by 83.33% with an average score of 81 in Cycle II
Mathematics teachers’ perspectives on distance education in Turkey
Get PDFThe aim of the study is to examine in detail the perspectives of mathematics teachers towards distance education, their positive, and negative experiences in the process and their views on the development of the process. Phenomenological design, one of the qualitative research methods, was used in the study. The sample of the study consisted of 32 mathematics teachers working in different parts of Turkey who were selected through convenience sampling method. A semi-structured interview form was used as a data collection tool. Descriptive analysis and content analysis methods were used to analyze the data. It was found that mathematics teachers mostly used Education Information Network (EBA) live lesson and Zoom platforms in distance education, more than half of the teachers considered themselves technologically competent for distance education, and they generally did not have any problems in accessing and using web-based teaching materials. In addition, teachers rated distance education positively in terms of access to information and ease of time and space, and negatively for reasons such as lack of face-to-face communication
Predicting integrated biology-technical-vocational skills through self-regulation in career-oriented pedagogy
Get PDFThis study addresses the critical issue of enhancing students’ integrated biology-technical-vocational skills, essential for career readiness, by investigating the predictive role of self-regulation within a career-oriented pedagogical framework. Self-regulation, encompassing decision-making, goal orientation, impulse control, and self-direction, is recognized as vital for both academic achievement and career preparedness. Despite its importance, there is a gap in the literature regarding its influence on the development of integrated skills. To bridge this gap, the study employs a quasi-experimental design, utilizing analysis of variance (ANOVA) and simple linear regression on data from a representative sample. The findings reveal that self-regulation significantly predicts the acquisition of these integrated skills. The study concludes that enhancing self-regulation through targeted educational interventions is crucial for fostering students’ career-oriented skills. These insights contribute to educational psychology by highlighting the importance of self-regulation in skill development, offering practical implications for improving academic and vocational outcomes. Future research should further explore these relationships and their practical applications in educational settings
Development of a web-based interactive infographic module for learning Arabic grammar at a Malaysian university
Get PDFArabic grammar textbooks often contain complex and detailed explanations that can make them challenging for students to master and understand. The utilization of technology can now help resolve this issue through web-based infographic innovations. Infographics are a method of presenting information that is easy and quick to comprehend, which suits the conveyance of complex information for Arabic grammar learning. Accordingly, this study aims to develop a web-based interactive infographic module for Arabic grammar learning. The design and development research (DDR) approach was adopted to design and develop the module, grounded in the Sidek module construction model, infographics design model (IDM), and constructivism theory. The module’s development process involved a needs analysis phase, a design and development phase, and a usability evaluation phase. The creation of module components and elements involved the consensus of ten experts through the Fuzzy Delphi technique. The content validity of the developed module was assessed by five experts based on a modified version of Russell’s module content validity questionnaire. The study’s findings suggest that the developed module has high content validity. In conclusion, this module has the potential to be utilized by students for self-learning Arabic grammar and is also apt for online learning, offering a more engaging and efficient experience