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Teaching For Social Justice In Middle Grades Mathematics: Lessons From A Field Instructor/Preservice Teacher Partnership, Kelsey L. Benson, Ashley Conlon Dec 2023

Teaching For Social Justice In Middle Grades Mathematics: Lessons From A Field Instructor/Preservice Teacher Partnership, Kelsey L. Benson, Ashley Conlon

Middle Grades Review

This paper discusses the implementation of social justice lessons in middle grades mathematics by a preservice teacher enrolled in a social justice-oriented teacher education program during her practicum placements in 7th and 8th grade classrooms in a rural county in the southeastern United States. We begin with an overview of relevant literature on the importance of teaching for social justice in mathematics, particularly with/for young adolescents. Next we describe the social justice Math lessons Ashley designed and taught. We conclude with implications for both teachers and teacher education programs undertaking justice-oriented work in divisive and hostile political contexts.

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Developing Proportional Reasoning Via Lego Robotics: Experiences Of A 7th Grade Mathematics Class, Shelli L. Casler-Failing, Leah C. Swann Dec 2023

Developing Proportional Reasoning Via Lego Robotics: Experiences Of A 7th Grade Mathematics Class, Shelli L. Casler-Failing, Leah C. Swann

Middle Grades Review

A qualitatively oriented mixed methods case study was conducted to investigate the effects of incorporating LEGO robotics into a seventh-grade mathematics curriculum. Using the lenses of Social Constructivist Theory and the Five Stages of Technology Integration, this research focused on the development of proportional reasoning skills. The data show students experienced success in developing their proportional reasoning skills as they completed tasks using the robotics. The quantitative data shows evidence of growth in understanding and development of proportional reasoning. The qualitative analysis provides evidence that students developed their understanding through collaborative discussions as they worked through the different technology stages. …

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Engaged Pedagogies In The Middle Grades: A Case Study Of Justice-Oriented Teachers In Covid Times, Hilary E. Hughes, Rachel Ranschaert, Kelsey L. Benson Dec 2023

Engaged Pedagogies In The Middle Grades: A Case Study Of Justice-Oriented Teachers In Covid Times, Hilary E. Hughes, Rachel Ranschaert, Kelsey L. Benson

Middle Grades Review

Much of the extant literature regarding middle grades teachers centers on interventions to improve the quality or effectiveness of their teaching: studies that identify a particular instructional strategy, curricular support, or disposition, and conclude with recommendations that teachers improve their practice by adopting said thing. In contrast, the qualitative case study we present here contributes to the rising tide of research illustrating the powerful, transformative work that middle grades teachers oriented toward justice and equity are already doing in the classroom. Specifically, we draw on eight months of data to illuminate how teachers in a Title I middle school located …

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A Shared Vision? Exploring The Perceptions Of Principals And Teachers Regarding The Middle School Concept, Shawn A. Faulkner, Chris Cook, Ryan Alverson, Mike Dicicco Dec 2023

A Shared Vision? Exploring The Perceptions Of Principals And Teachers Regarding The Middle School Concept, Shawn A. Faulkner, Chris Cook, Ryan Alverson, Mike Dicicco

Middle Grades Review

From decades of recommendations, middle school advocates have recommended various organizational structures and instructional practices to meet the specific educational needs of young adolescents. Several notable national studies have sought to assess and report the status of implementation of these recommended practices, though largely from the perspective of the building principal. The purpose of this study was to examine both teachers’ and principals’ perceptions concerning the middle school concept. Based on responses of over 1,600 teachers and principals from all 50 states, findings indicate support for components of the middle school concept related to curriculum and instruction as well as …

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A Distributed Leadership Perspective For Critical Consciousness In Middle Grades, Kenneth M. Bond, Daniel P. Tulino Dec 2023

A Distributed Leadership Perspective For Critical Consciousness In Middle Grades, Kenneth M. Bond, Daniel P. Tulino

Middle Grades Review

In middle-grades settings, students are cultivating critical consciousness to apply general knowledge of equity to their local context(s) (Nojan, 2020). As educators work to foster environments that allow middle-grade students to cultivate critical consciousness, expectations have shifted in the area of leading for equity. We have outlined a leadership framework we believe will advance the collective critical consciousness with examples for middle-grade contexts. Our focus is working toward equitable outcomes through one’s sociopolitical development and creating ways to further the collective critical consciousness of the entire school community through a distributed leadership perspective. Through this lens, our hope is to …

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“Always A Place To Start” In Middle Grades Education: Editorial Remarks, Penny A. Bishop, James F. Nagle Dec 2023

“Always A Place To Start” In Middle Grades Education: Editorial Remarks, Penny A. Bishop, James F. Nagle

Middle Grades Review

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Influence Of Beta And Theta Waves As Predictors Of Simple And Complex Reaction Times In Examined Groups Of Judo Athletes During The Vienna Test, Magdalena Pronczuk, Tomasz Chamera, Alicja Markiel, Jerzy Markowski, Jan Pilch, Piotr Żmijewski, Adam Maszczyk Dec 2023

Influence Of Beta And Theta Waves As Predictors Of Simple And Complex Reaction Times In Examined Groups Of Judo Athletes During The Vienna Test, Magdalena Pronczuk, Tomasz Chamera, Alicja Markiel, Jerzy Markowski, Jan Pilch, Piotr Żmijewski, Adam Maszczyk

Baltic Journal of Health and Physical Activity

Introduction: This research aimed to investigate which waves, Theta or Beta, are significant predictors of visual simple and complex reaction times during the Vienna test, using regression modeling. The research material comprised the test results of male judo athletes (n = 24), selected through mixed sampling (purposive and random). The study was conducted in two cycles, differentiated by frequency but with the same duration of EEG biofeedback sessions, in both the control and experimental groups. The first cycle of the study consisted of 15 sessions held every other day. Each training session lasted for 4 minutes. The second series …

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The Effectiveness Of Resistance Exercises Performed On Stable And Unstable Surfaces In Relation To Torso Activation, Radim Jebavy, Dusan Blazek, Helena Vomackova, Jan Vavra, Jan Busta, Anna Pisz, Petr Stastny Dec 2023

The Effectiveness Of Resistance Exercises Performed On Stable And Unstable Surfaces In Relation To Torso Activation, Radim Jebavy, Dusan Blazek, Helena Vomackova, Jan Vavra, Jan Busta, Anna Pisz, Petr Stastny

Baltic Journal of Health and Physical Activity

Introduction: Deep stabilization system (DSS) strength and endurance are crucial for injury prevention and athletic performance. Training surfaces can influence training outcomes; therefore, this study aimed to compare the impact of performing strength trunk exercises on unstable and stable surfaces with conventional trunk exercises. Materials and Methods: DSS and trunk stability were assessed before and after 10 weeks of three different training interventions among twenty elite futsal players. Each intervention included 25 strength training sessions. Pre- and post-tests encompassed various measurements, including diaphragm, trunk flexion, trunk back extension, hip flexion, intraabdominal pressure, side plank, pronation, and supination tests. Results: Conventional …

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A Digital Qualitative Ethnographic Study Of Preservice Teachers’ Perspectives And Experiences Of Teaching From To-Be Teachers, Mohamed Abdullahi Ali Dec 2023

A Digital Qualitative Ethnographic Study Of Preservice Teachers’ Perspectives And Experiences Of Teaching From To-Be Teachers, Mohamed Abdullahi Ali

Journal of Research Initiatives

This digital ethnographic study aimed to understand how and why college students decide to be teachers while many trained teachers leave the profession every year in the United States. A purposive sampling technique enabled 30 prospective teachers in a college of education to participate in this study. The research questions that guided the study were: 1) How and why did preservice teachers choose teaching as a career? 2) How did preservice teachers' perception of the drawbacks of teaching and the opportunities to support them in becoming teachers influence their decisions? The conceptual framework to understand the phenomena came from educational …

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First-Year Engineering Students’ Motivation To Participate In Virtual International Collaborative Experiential Program (Vicep): An Expectancy-Value-Cost Approach, Cedrick Kwuimy, So Yoon Yoon Dec 2023

First-Year Engineering Students’ Motivation To Participate In Virtual International Collaborative Experiential Program (Vicep): An Expectancy-Value-Cost Approach, Cedrick Kwuimy, So Yoon Yoon

Journal of International Engineering Education

Changes in course delivery mechanisms necessitated by the COVID-19 pandemic created an opportunity to develop a Virtual International Collaborative Experiential Program (VICEP) as an alternative to traditional, travel-based study abroad programs. This paper presents the results of an investigation of engineering students’ motivation, perceived challenges, and preferred geographic areas for the VICEP. A sample of 116 first-year engineering students at the University of Cincinnati responded to survey items regarding their perceptions of motivation to participate in the VICEP, including in terms of expectancy, value, and cost, along with open-ended questions. Both male and female students scored the highest on value …

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Teachers’ Perceptions Of Autonomy Support, Kimberly Hannah Siacor, Betsy Ng, Woon Chia Liu Dec 2023

Teachers’ Perceptions Of Autonomy Support, Kimberly Hannah Siacor, Betsy Ng, Woon Chia Liu

Journal of Research Initiatives

This paper aimed to elucidate teachers' perceptions of using autonomy support in Singapore's classrooms. Science and mathematics teachers (N = 10) were gathered for semi-structured interviews after a 10-week autonomy support intervention. Interview transcripts were analyzed using thematic analysis with emerging themes pre-conceived from the literature. The qualitative data provides meaningful insights into the teachers' understanding of what autonomy support entails, to which relevant examples of what teachers said and did to be autonomy-supportive were illuminated. The findings present an in-depth description of teachers' experiences of autonomy support, suggesting the interconnected nature of the autonomy-supportive features. Teachers should practice …

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The Impact Of Teacher Preparedness And Professional Development On Fourth-Grade Students' Science Achievement, Craig L. Mayo, Faye Bradley Dec 2023

The Impact Of Teacher Preparedness And Professional Development On Fourth-Grade Students' Science Achievement, Craig L. Mayo, Faye Bradley

Journal of Research Initiatives

Science scores among US fourth-grade students have declined compared to their international counterparts in recent years. Recent results show that teachers are the most impactful influence on student success and accountability. Teacher preparedness and professional development are two key areas that serve as indicators of providing relevant and essential information for students' success. A correlational quantitative study was conducted to assess the relationship between teacher preparedness and professional development on fourth-grade students’ science achievement. The TIMSS 2019 data were secured from the Boston College, TIMSS, and PIRLS International websites. The data was evaluated using the SPSS 27 Hierarchical Linear Regression. …

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The Impact Of Opioids On Students And Schools In Appalachian And Non-Appalachian Ohio: Educational Leader Perspectives On The Crisis, Charles L. Lowery, Chetanath Gautam Dec 2023

The Impact Of Opioids On Students And Schools In Appalachian And Non-Appalachian Ohio: Educational Leader Perspectives On The Crisis, Charles L. Lowery, Chetanath Gautam

Journal of Research Initiatives

Over the last several decades, the opioid crisis has had an increasing impact on the educational environment of schools. The role that principals and superintendents have in leading schools that have been affected by opioids has been mostly overlooked in the research. The present study was conducted in Ohio, a state with areas that have some of the highest death rates due to opioid-related incidents in the nation. Purpose: This study collected data on the perspectives and perceptions of school leaders in Ohio to better understand how principals and superintendents frame their decisions regarding the opioid crisis. Design: We analyze …

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An Examination Of The Relationship Between Cheating In Online Classes And Technostress: Perceptions Of Business Faculty, Stacy Boyer-Davis, Kevin Berry, Amy Cooper Dec 2023

An Examination Of The Relationship Between Cheating In Online Classes And Technostress: Perceptions Of Business Faculty, Stacy Boyer-Davis, Kevin Berry, Amy Cooper

International Journal for Business Education

This research study investigated the relationship between technostress creators (techno-complexity, techno-insecurity, techno-invasion, techno-overload, and techno-uncertainty) and faculty perceptions of student cheating in online classes. Data were collected from faculty members of the Management and Organizational Behavior Teaching Society (MOBTS), a member of the AACSB Business Education Alliance, the American Society of Business and Behavioral Sciences (ASBBS), an interdisciplinary professional organization comprised of faculty teaching in accounting, finance, management, marketing, organizational behavior, and computer information systems, and other research panels during 2021 (N = 94). Findings from regression analysis indicated that the techno-complexity subconstruct is positively related to a faculty’s perception …

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Successful Implementation Of Teaching Factory In Machining Expertise In Vocational High Schools, Bernardus Sentot Wijanarka, Fendy Wijarwanto, Patterson Nji Mbakwa Dec 2023

Successful Implementation Of Teaching Factory In Machining Expertise In Vocational High Schools, Bernardus Sentot Wijanarka, Fendy Wijarwanto, Patterson Nji Mbakwa

Jurnal Pendidikan Vokasi

This research aims to (1) evaluate the application of the teaching factory (Tefa) in the field of machining expertise in Vocational High Schools (VHSs) and (2) identify the obstacles to the implementation of Tefa. The research uses the CIPP (Content, Input, Process, and Product) evaluation method. This research was carried out in four vocational schools on the competence of machining expertise with the criteria of having implemented Tefa for more than five years and as a pioneer in implementing Tefa. The four schools are Vocational High School (VHS) Mikael Surakarta, State Vocational High School (SVHS) 1 Magelang, SMK Warga Surakarta, …

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The Influence Of Digital And Vocational Information Literacy On Student Learning Outcomes, Heru Setiyawan, Suharno Suharno, Nugroho Agung Pambudi Dec 2023

The Influence Of Digital And Vocational Information Literacy On Student Learning Outcomes, Heru Setiyawan, Suharno Suharno, Nugroho Agung Pambudi

Jurnal Pendidikan Vokasi

Vocational students are confronted by intricate demands once they graduate. Despite the considerable need for vocational graduates in the workforce, most students have a limited understanding of digital and vocational information. This study used a descriptive quantitative method to determine the influence of digital and vocational information literacy on students' learning outcomes in three vocational schools in the Sragen Regency. Cluster Random Sampling was used to select a sample of 111 students. Data on digital and vocational information literacy were collected using a questionnaire, while those on the learning outcomes were obtained from the student's grades. The results showed that …

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Application Of Augmented Reality (Ar) In Vocational Education: A Systematic Literature Review, Supriyanto Supriyanto, Quienera Joshua, Ade Gafar Abdullah, Emmanuel Obobi Tettehfio, Sulaeman Deni Ramdani Dec 2023

Application Of Augmented Reality (Ar) In Vocational Education: A Systematic Literature Review, Supriyanto Supriyanto, Quienera Joshua, Ade Gafar Abdullah, Emmanuel Obobi Tettehfio, Sulaeman Deni Ramdani

Jurnal Pendidikan Vokasi

Augmented Reality (AR) is a technology that combines two-dimensional and or three-dimensional virtual objects into a real environment and then projects these virtual objects in reality in real time. Through this AR technology, users can see virtual objects added to the real world with contextual information. In education, AR has been widely used to complement the standard curriculum. Text, graphics, video, and audio can be superimposed into the student's real-time environment. This article aims to examine how the application and impact of the use of AR in vocational education. The Systematic Literature Review (SLR) method is used to identify, study, …

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Android-Based Learning Media Development With Ispring Suite Application In Pastry Course, Febri Ananda, Elida Elida, Kasmita Kasmita, Dedy Irfan Dec 2023

Android-Based Learning Media Development With Ispring Suite Application In Pastry Course, Febri Ananda, Elida Elida, Kasmita Kasmita, Dedy Irfan

Jurnal Pendidikan Vokasi

The utilization of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) is one of the things needed in the education era for effective learning. This study aims to produce Android application-based media using iSpring Suite in feasible pastry courses based on the values and tests of validity, practicality, and effectiveness. The development research used the 4D model (Define, Design, Develop, and Disseminate). The limited trial of Android application media was conducted on 30 Department of Family Welfare Science, Concentration of Catering students at Universitas Negeri Padang who were taking pastry courses. Data collection instruments used validation sheets, evaluation questions, and student response questionnaires. …

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An Analysis Of Interaction Patterns In Students' Research Essay Guidance To Build Six Main Parameters Of The Indonesian National Qualification Framework: Covid-19 Pandemic Period, Undang Rosidin, M. Setyarini, Widyastuti Widyastuti Dec 2023

An Analysis Of Interaction Patterns In Students' Research Essay Guidance To Build Six Main Parameters Of The Indonesian National Qualification Framework: Covid-19 Pandemic Period, Undang Rosidin, M. Setyarini, Widyastuti Widyastuti

Jurnal Penelitian dan Evaluasi Pendidikan

This study aims to reveal the interaction patterns and inhibiting factors for the final project guidance in the Mathematics and Natural Sciences Education Department, Universitas Lampung, to develop the six main parameters of the Indonesian National Qualifications Framework (INQF). The study employed a mixed method involving 67 students who composed the final project for the 2021/2022 academic year selected from 314 final project students using the cluster random sampling technique. The data in this study were primary and secondary data obtained by questionnaires, interviews, and documents, analyzed qualitatively, quantitatively, and descriptively. The closed-response questionnaire was used regarding the interaction pattern, …

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Measuring Students' Generic Skills Through National Assessment, Toha Makhshun, Bassam Abul A'La, Kusaeri Kusaeri Dec 2023

Measuring Students' Generic Skills Through National Assessment, Toha Makhshun, Bassam Abul A'La, Kusaeri Kusaeri

Jurnal Penelitian dan Evaluasi Pendidikan

This study aims to measure the generic skills (GS) of Madrasah Aliyah (MA) students in Indonesia. Respondents who participated in this study were madrasah students scattered in East Java and Central Java as representatives of MAs in Indonesia. The method used in this research is a survey distributed via Google Form. Three dimensions are mentioned in the research instrument for measuring GS: religious moderation, critical and creative thinking skills, and interpersonal skills. Using SPPS version 16 software, a descriptive analysis was employed as the data analysis technique. The results of this study showed that the GS of students with religious …

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Development Of A Scientific Attitude Measurement Instrument For Dharmacariya Department Students At Stabn Using The Fishbein And Ajzen Model, Rahmat Syah, Daddy Darmawan, Syaiful Syamsuddin Dec 2023

Development Of A Scientific Attitude Measurement Instrument For Dharmacariya Department Students At Stabn Using The Fishbein And Ajzen Model, Rahmat Syah, Daddy Darmawan, Syaiful Syamsuddin

Jurnal Penelitian dan Evaluasi Pendidikan

This study applies the Fishbein and Ajzen model to develop a Scientific Attitude Measurement Instrument for Students, focusing on attitudes, beliefs, and intentions towards scientific behaviors. The quantitative research employs an instrument development method, initially constructing dimensions reflecting various scientific attitudes such as attitudes towards the scientific method, collaboration, openness to knowledge, criticality, respect, honesty, independence, and interest in data analysis. The instrument measures students' scientific attitudes across three main dimensions: attitude, subjective norms, and behavioral control, aligning with the Fishbein and Ajzen model. It covers key aspects like attitudes towards the scientific method, emphasizing rigorous approaches like Popper's Falsification …

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Pre-Service Teachers' Agentive Projections Toward Innovation In Online English Language Teaching (Elt) Classes, Santi Farmasari, Lalu Ali Wardana, Baharuddin Baharuddin, Amrullah Amrullah, Mh Isnaeni, Husnul Lail Dec 2023

Pre-Service Teachers' Agentive Projections Toward Innovation In Online English Language Teaching (Elt) Classes, Santi Farmasari, Lalu Ali Wardana, Baharuddin Baharuddin, Amrullah Amrullah, Mh Isnaeni, Husnul Lail

REID (Research and Evaluation in Education)

This study examines the pre-service teachers' agentive projections toward innovation in online English Language Teaching (ELT) classes. Employing teacher agency theory, this instrumental case study views projections as agentive when they are informed by the students' ecological aspects (past and present), oriented to solve potential learning problems and improve learning outcomes. The study involved 84 pre-service teachers who were voluntarily asked to fill in a questionnaire, submit a lesson plan, and be interviewed. nVivo Pro was used to organize themes. The study indicates that the pre-service teachers, M=3.81, SD=.590, perceive that innovation in online ELT classes is closely related to …

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Analysis Of Critical Thinking Skills, Cognitive Learning Outcomes, And Student Activities In Learning The Human Excretory System Using An Interactive Flipbook, Novita Hawsari Aswanti, Wiwi Isnaeni Dec 2023

Analysis Of Critical Thinking Skills, Cognitive Learning Outcomes, And Student Activities In Learning The Human Excretory System Using An Interactive Flipbook, Novita Hawsari Aswanti, Wiwi Isnaeni

REID (Research and Evaluation in Education)

This study aims to: (1) analyze the achievement of critical thinking skills, (2) analyze the achievement of cognitive learning outcomes, (3) determine the learning activities carried out, and (4) determine student responses to the use of interactive flipbook media. This study is Quasi Experiment research with a posttest-only control design employing a purposive sampling technique. The data in this study are (1) data on the achievement of critical thinking ability indicators, (2) data on achievement of cognitive levels (C4, C5, and C6), (3) data on student learning activities carried out, and (4) data on student responses to use of interactive …

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Smartphone Application For Assessing Teacher Performance, Hesty Marlianawati, Suranto Suranto, Badrun Kartowagiran Dec 2023

Smartphone Application For Assessing Teacher Performance, Hesty Marlianawati, Suranto Suranto, Badrun Kartowagiran

REID (Research and Evaluation in Education)

This work seeks to design a smartphone application for assessing teacher performance utilizing a 4D development model modified with the Mardapi instrument development model of (1) define (defining); (2) design (deciding instrument requirements, determi­ning application media specifications, creating flowcharts, and creating storyboards); (3) develop (assemble instruments, code, execute tests, evaluate test results, and interpret measurement findings); and (4) disseminate (spread). Proof of the application's viability was established through product testing with 26 principals acting as application users and evaluations by material and media specialists. The content validity of the acquired results was evaluated using the Aiken method, and the construct …

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Evaluation Of Music Learning During The Covid-19 Pandemic In Senior High Schools, Putra Andino Nugrahhu Dec 2023

Evaluation Of Music Learning During The Covid-19 Pandemic In Senior High Schools, Putra Andino Nugrahhu

REID (Research and Evaluation in Education)

The purpose of this study is to see the extent to which the implementation of teaching and learning activities for Cultural Arts subjects, especially in the field of Music Arts at high schools in Palangka Raya, was carried out during the COVID-19 pandemic. This research is evaluation research with a descriptive qualitative approach that uses a discre­pancy evaluation model that measures the gaps in the learning process. Data was collec­ted through observation, interview, and documentation techniques and validated using triangulation and source triangulation. The results of the study found that in the evalua­tion of input, music art learning consisting of …

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Development And Validation Of A Self-Assessment-Based Instrument To Measure Elementary School Students' Attitudes In Online Learning, Ari Setiawan, Wiputra Cendana, Mark Ayres, Azim Abdurakhmanovich Yuldashev, Sri Panca Setyawati Dec 2023

Development And Validation Of A Self-Assessment-Based Instrument To Measure Elementary School Students' Attitudes In Online Learning, Ari Setiawan, Wiputra Cendana, Mark Ayres, Azim Abdurakhmanovich Yuldashev, Sri Panca Setyawati

REID (Research and Evaluation in Education)

Online learning during the COVID-19 pandemic makes it difficult for teachers to assess student learning attitudes. Limited availability of instruments to measure attitudes of students when they are engaged in online learning leads to difficulty of teachers to conduct appropriate assessments on that measure. The current study, therefore, mainly was intended to produce a self-assessment-based instrument that is feasible to use to measure students' attitudes in online learning. In order to produce such instrument, we used developmental research method by following steps in the instrument design that is proposed by McCoach, Gable, and Madura. Furthermore, in order to provide feasibility …

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Item Analysis Of Reading Comprehension Questions For English Proficiency Test Using Rasch Model, Henda Harmantia Dewi, Siti Maftuhah Damio, Sukarno Sukarno Dec 2023

Item Analysis Of Reading Comprehension Questions For English Proficiency Test Using Rasch Model, Henda Harmantia Dewi, Siti Maftuhah Damio, Sukarno Sukarno

REID (Research and Evaluation in Education)

The need to take English as a foreign language proficiency test (known as TOEFL [Test of English Language Proficiency]) has been gaining popularity in Indonesia. The increasing demands for such a test and its expensive cost have reinforced many institutions to develop TOEFL instruments and administer the test internally. However, constructing a test instrument is a complex process that makes conducting item analysis become more challenging. Meanwhile, item analysis is crucial to assess the items' quality. Therefore, this study reported the results of statistically analyzing 20 questions of TOEFL reading comprehension that were analyzed in terms of the test reliability, …

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Evaluation Of English Language Improvement Program For Information System Graduates Using A Comparative Analysis Method, Ratih Purwasih, Rahimullaily Rahimullaily, Zikri Zikri Dec 2023

Evaluation Of English Language Improvement Program For Information System Graduates Using A Comparative Analysis Method, Ratih Purwasih, Rahimullaily Rahimullaily, Zikri Zikri

REID (Research and Evaluation in Education)

STMIK Indonesia Padang seeks to improve the quality of its graduates by providing several academic training in information systems science and soft skills. One of them is training to improve graduates' English skills, including English I and II, English for career, and TOEFL training. The purpose of the study was to evaluate the success of the English language improvement program given to graduates of STMIK Indonesia Padang by comparing the scores for all English programs. This research method is explanatory. Data processing and analysis used descriptive statistics and comparative mean analysis techniques with Friedman test statistics on 4 data groups …

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Developing A Religiosity Scale For Indonesian Muslim Youth, Shodiq Abdullah, Warsiyah Warsiyah, Ju'subaidi Ju'subaidi Dec 2023

Developing A Religiosity Scale For Indonesian Muslim Youth, Shodiq Abdullah, Warsiyah Warsiyah, Ju'subaidi Ju'subaidi

REID (Research and Evaluation in Education)

This study aims to construct and test the validity of the Islamic youth religiosity scale. The population in this study is Muslim students of senior high schools in Surakarta, Central Java, with a sample of 258 established using the random sampling technique. The data analysis used the Linear Structural Model. The result shows that the RMSEA (‰¤ 0.08) and GFI (‰¥ 0.09) values from the four dimensions (belief, ritual, social, commitment meet the standard values of compatibility with the respective values for RMSEA beliefs = 0.055 GFI = 0.94, RMSEA rituals = 0.026 GFI = 0.99, social RMSEA = 0.059 …

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Gaining A Deeper Understanding Of The Meaning Of The Carelessness Parameter In The 4pl Irt Model And Strategies For Estimating It, Timbul Pardede, Agus Santoso, Diki Diki, Heri Retnawati, Ibnu Rafi, Ezi Apino, Munaya Nikma Rosyada Dec 2023

Gaining A Deeper Understanding Of The Meaning Of The Carelessness Parameter In The 4pl Irt Model And Strategies For Estimating It, Timbul Pardede, Agus Santoso, Diki Diki, Heri Retnawati, Ibnu Rafi, Ezi Apino, Munaya Nikma Rosyada

REID (Research and Evaluation in Education)

Three popular models are used to describe the characteristics of the test items and estimate the ability of examinees under the dichotomous IRT model, namely the one-, two-, and three-parameter logistic models. The three-item parameters are discriminating power, difficulty, and pseudo-guessing. In the development of the dichotomous IRT model, carelessness or upper asymptote parameter was proposed, which forms a four-parameter logistic (4PL) model to accommodate a condition where a high-ability examinee gives an incorrect response to a test item when he/she should be able to respond to the test item correctly. However, the carelessness parameter and the 4PL model have …

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