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Improving Programming Learners’ Experience Through Interactive Computer Tutor Based Moocs, Ruiqi Shen Dec 2021

Improving Programming Learners’ Experience Through Interactive Computer Tutor Based Moocs, Ruiqi Shen

Dissertations

With the large demand for technology workers all around the world, more people are learning programming. Studies show that human tutoring is the most effective way to learn for novice programmers. However, problems such as the inaccessibility to physical classes, prohibitive costs, and the lack of educators may limit students' opportunities to learn from these resources. Additionally, because programming is a skill requiring continuous practice and immediate feedback, simply listening to lectures may not be sufficient to learn effectively. This increases the inconvenience of learners who use online learning tools such as Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs).

In recent years, …


Evaluation Of The Implementation Of Interactive Video-Based Online Learning In Practical Courses Using The Cipp Model, Sudaryono Sudaryono Dec 2021

Evaluation Of The Implementation Of Interactive Video-Based Online Learning In Practical Courses Using The Cipp Model, Sudaryono Sudaryono

Jurnal Penelitian dan Evaluasi Pendidikan

This study aims to examine the evaluation of the implementation of interactive video-based online learning for the 2020/2021 academic year at Raharja University, Tangerang City, Banten. The research design uses a quantitative approach. Techniques Data collection is done through questionnaires, interviews, and documentation studies. The item instrument validation was carried out using the validity and reliability test of the data with consistent results (0.880>0.60). The study involved 103 participants employing a descriptive data analysis technique using the CIPP evaluation model. The findings show that the average score for all aspects is 80.55%, in the very good category. First, the …


Evaluation Of Hybrid Learning In College Using Cipp Model, Aman Aman, Risky Setiawan, Lantip Diat Prasojo, Kunal Mehta Dec 2021

Evaluation Of Hybrid Learning In College Using Cipp Model, Aman Aman, Risky Setiawan, Lantip Diat Prasojo, Kunal Mehta

Jurnal Penelitian dan Evaluasi Pendidikan

Learning in the millennial era provides significant changes in technology and communication. The COVID pandemic period requires every educational institution, especially universities, to carry out online learning. This influences the performance of lecturers in the online learning process, especially the implementation of hybrid learning at Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta (UNY). The purpose of this study is to (1) describe the implementation of hybrid learning at UNY; (2) know the hybrid learning lecture model carried out at UNY; (3) describe the results of hybrid learning evaluation. This research is an evaluation study with a mixed-method approach that is a mixture of qualitative …


The Adaptation Of Scientific Reasoning Of Prospective Teachers For Primary Education In The Perspective Of Civic Science, Yayuk Hidayah, Dinie Anggraeni Dewi, Meiwatizal Trihastuti Dec 2021

The Adaptation Of Scientific Reasoning Of Prospective Teachers For Primary Education In The Perspective Of Civic Science, Yayuk Hidayah, Dinie Anggraeni Dewi, Meiwatizal Trihastuti

Jurnal Civics: Media Kajian Kewarganegaraan

This article aims to determine the adaptation of prospective elementary school teachers' scientific reasoning from a civic science perspective through seminar courses on elementary schools' educational problems. The issue of distance learning during the Corona Virus Disease (Covid) 19 pandemic in Indonesia has led to various highlights and analyzes. The learning scheme's quality and learning scheme are among the most popular questions in this learning scheme. This research uses a case study with a qualitative approach with data collection using interviews, observation, documentation, and literature studies. The results showed that the adaptation of the scientific reasoning of prospective elementary school …


The Relationship Between Education Level, Retirement Status, And Civic Engagement Among Older Adults In Indonesia, I Komang Winata Dec 2021

The Relationship Between Education Level, Retirement Status, And Civic Engagement Among Older Adults In Indonesia, I Komang Winata

Jurnal Civics: Media Kajian Kewarganegaraan

The Indonesian population is aging very rapidly and as the number of old people increases, the number of retirees increases as well. Many scholars have argued the benefits of civic engagement in old age, but there is lack of empirical evidence of the factors associated with civic engagement in Indonesia. The aim of this study was to investigate the association between education levels, retirement status, and civic engagement among older adults in Indonesia. The study used data from the fifth wave of the Indonesia Family and Life Survey which was held in late 2014 and early 2015. The study included …


Anti-Corruption Education As An Effort To Form Students With Character Humanist And Law-Compliant, Jagad Aditya Dewantara, Yudi Hermawan, Dadang Yunus, Wibowo Heru Prasetiyo, Efriani Efriani, Fitria Arifiyanti, T Heru Nurgiansah Dec 2021

Anti-Corruption Education As An Effort To Form Students With Character Humanist And Law-Compliant, Jagad Aditya Dewantara, Yudi Hermawan, Dadang Yunus, Wibowo Heru Prasetiyo, Efriani Efriani, Fitria Arifiyanti, T Heru Nurgiansah

Jurnal Civics: Media Kajian Kewarganegaraan

Anti-corruption education has a role in solving the problem of corruption. We can see from the increasing number of corruption cases that display on various social media. This phenomenon must prevent and eradicate the country's economy, country's economy, national values and state ideology. This article examines anti-corruption education as character building that emphasizes free will, individual behaviour through student potential. This study conducted using qualitative methods and literature study with the object of analysis from various references to books, articles and other media. The approach to this research uses normative-empirical methods as the basis for analyzing primary and secondary data. …


Realizing Multiculturalism And Social Integration In Banuroja Community, Wahyudin Noe, Novia Wahyu Wardhani, Sitirahia Hi Umar, Rasid Yunus Dec 2021

Realizing Multiculturalism And Social Integration In Banuroja Community, Wahyudin Noe, Novia Wahyu Wardhani, Sitirahia Hi Umar, Rasid Yunus

Jurnal Civics: Media Kajian Kewarganegaraan

There have been many studies concerning Banuroja; however, there is always something novelty in creating a role model for village-based character education where the aim is to create a multicultural society into a multicultural community. This study examines community activities related to the national character values that embody multiculturalism and social integration in the Banuroja community. The method was qualitative with an ethnographic approach. Data were obtained from observations, interviews, and documentation carried out during 2019-2020. The validity of the data used triangulation, member checks, prolonged time, and peer debriefing. While the data analysis technique used ethnographic data analysis, namely …


Project Citizen Model To Develop Student's Pro-Social Awareness, Oom Yomi Romlah, Khaerul Syobar Dec 2021

Project Citizen Model To Develop Student's Pro-Social Awareness, Oom Yomi Romlah, Khaerul Syobar

Jurnal Civics: Media Kajian Kewarganegaraan

Students' learning activities cannot be separated from various factors. The purpose of this study was to determine how project citizen model developed students' pro-social awareness. This study was motivated by diminishing pro- social awareness among students. This study was conducted qualitatively by using case study. The results showed that through project citizen model, students' pro-social awareness could develop. Besides, project citizen model could help students think critically about social reality. This study recommended to maximize the use of project citizen as a learning model that could develop various potencies of students.


Civic And Nationalism Education For Young Indonesian Generation In The Globalization Era, Mukhamad Murdiono, Wuri Wuryandani Dec 2021

Civic And Nationalism Education For Young Indonesian Generation In The Globalization Era, Mukhamad Murdiono, Wuri Wuryandani

Jurnal Civics: Media Kajian Kewarganegaraan

This study aims to describe nationalism education for young Indonesian generation in the globalization era. This is descriptive qualitative research conducted in several Senior High Schools. The data were collected through interviews, observation, and documentation. The research subjects were Civic Education teachers in Yogyakarta Province and students who attended the Civic Education classes. The collected data were then analyzed with the inductive analysis technique. The results revealed two nationalism education models for the young generation in the globalization era: promoting nationalism through Civic Education and extracurricular activities. Teachers promote nationalism by developing learning methods, learning materials, learning media, and student …


A Psychometric Evaluation Of The Career Decision Making Self-Efficacy Scale, Chandra Yudistira Purnama, Linda Ernawati Dec 2021

A Psychometric Evaluation Of The Career Decision Making Self-Efficacy Scale, Chandra Yudistira Purnama, Linda Ernawati

Jurnal Penelitian dan Evaluasi Pendidikan

The assessment tool for a career currently being developed requires special treatment from a psychologist/psychometrist. The measurements are conducted when students are confused about career options. However, for students who have decided, it is uncommon for them to seek professional help. Psychological tools that focus on capturing information about students' maturity in relation to their ability to make career decisions can help them choose a major that is suitable for their career. This study concerns adapting the career decision-making self-efficacy (CDMSE) that can predict one's confidence in his/her ability to make career choices. The adaptation of this instrument went through …


An Evaluation Of Musyawarah Guru Mata Pelajaran (Mgmp) Program Of Indonesian Language Subject In Vocational School, Sigit Pambudi, Istiana Hermawati Dec 2021

An Evaluation Of Musyawarah Guru Mata Pelajaran (Mgmp) Program Of Indonesian Language Subject In Vocational School, Sigit Pambudi, Istiana Hermawati

Jurnal Penelitian dan Evaluasi Pendidikan

This study aims to evaluate the administrative program for Indonesian MGMP teachers, one of which is the Rencana Pelaksanaan Pembelajaran (RPP). This research is evaluation research with the CIPP model. The research population was 59 members of the Indonesian Language MGMP of vocational school at the Sleman Regency Vocational and all students whom the members of the MGMP taught. The teacher sample was selected using the total sampling technique involving 59 members, while the student sample was selected using the proportionate random sampling technique involving 375 students. The validity in this study uses content validity and construct validity, while the …


The Implication Of Organizational Culture For Building Organizational Identity Strategy (Case Study Of Ppid Ministry Of Finance), Reinaldy Ferdiansyah, Andre Noevi Rahmanto, Yulius Slamet Dec 2021

The Implication Of Organizational Culture For Building Organizational Identity Strategy (Case Study Of Ppid Ministry Of Finance), Reinaldy Ferdiansyah, Andre Noevi Rahmanto, Yulius Slamet

Informasi

This article was made based on the changing needs of the community for information in the era of information and communication technology. To be able to communicate policies in the field of public information disclosure, the government must be able to realize transparently, effectively, efficiently and accountably. The communication process must be supported by a good and reliable organizational identity. This research was conducted to see the implications of how organizational culture changes in the digital era in the Ministry of Finance's public information service process since 2018. The organizational communication process is used as a liaison for the creation …


Discovering The Lived Experiences Of Graduate Students In The Virtual Space: Reflections And Lessons From A Phenomenological Inquiry, Ernesto Cordero Collo Dec 2021

Discovering The Lived Experiences Of Graduate Students In The Virtual Space: Reflections And Lessons From A Phenomenological Inquiry, Ernesto Cordero Collo

Informasi

The COVID-19 pandemic has radically reshaped the academic life of graduate students and revealed the inequities in the traditional education system in the Philippines. This study is a qualitative navigation of the lived accounts of development communication (devcom) graduate students at the University of the Philippines Los Baños. It foregrounds devcom as a field of theory and practice in honor of its pioneer Professor Emeritus Nora C. Quebral and her contribution to the ferment of the field. The credence of phenomenology informed the direction of this research in addressing a paucity of literature that examines the experiences of graduate students …


The Determinant Factors In Fostering Student Anti-Corruption Behavior Through Citizenship Education, Rizal Fahmi, Tubagus Saputra, Imam Solehudin, Intan Indah Megasari, Ari Febrian Dec 2021

The Determinant Factors In Fostering Student Anti-Corruption Behavior Through Citizenship Education, Rizal Fahmi, Tubagus Saputra, Imam Solehudin, Intan Indah Megasari, Ari Febrian

Jurnal Civics: Media Kajian Kewarganegaraan

Anti-corruption behavior is an excellent thing to get used to students. Efforts in this direction can be made through Citizenship Education. It is found that the determinant factors that determine the success of these efforts, therefore, why and how these factors can be the key to fostering anti-corruption behavior through Citizenship Education. The researcher's approach in this research is qualitative with a case study method to obtain in-depth answers to the problems above. Data collection techniques in this study were interviews, observations, documentation studies, and field notes. The findings of this study are that the approach as a friend and …


From An International English Language Assessment Framework To A Teacher-Based Assessment: A Study Of Primary English Teachers' Agentive Perspectives And Projections, Santi Farmasari Dec 2021

From An International English Language Assessment Framework To A Teacher-Based Assessment: A Study Of Primary English Teachers' Agentive Perspectives And Projections, Santi Farmasari

REID (Research and Evaluation in Education)

This study explores four primary English teachers' agentive perspectives about assessment in their schools. Given the challenges brought by the abolition of International Standard School (ISS), the changed status of the school, and the exclusion of English from the 2013 National Education Curriculum (NEC), a teacher-based assessment was the only solution to the unavailability of assessment guidelines and the unsuitability of assessment materials and methods. Employing teacher agency theory, this study examines the agentive sides of the teachers' perspectives as they would represent the teachers' strategic solutions toward the school's emerging problems. The teacher-based assessment was expected to accommodate the …


The Sociocultural Basis Of Indonesian Philanthropy: Keeping Citizens Willing To Share Amid A Pandemic, Iqbal Arpannudin, Karim Suryadi, Elly Malihah, Leni Anggraeni Dec 2021

The Sociocultural Basis Of Indonesian Philanthropy: Keeping Citizens Willing To Share Amid A Pandemic, Iqbal Arpannudin, Karim Suryadi, Elly Malihah, Leni Anggraeni

Jurnal Civics: Media Kajian Kewarganegaraan

This article aims to dig deeper into the concept of Indonesian philanthropy in dealing with the pandemic seen from the social base of the Indonesian people. This study uses a qualitative approach with the grounded theory method. This research results show a collective awareness of Durkheim's understanding that characterizes mechanical solidarity; in the case of philanthropy in Indonesia, it is at the intersection of mechanical and organic solidarity. The strengthening of generosity can be explained from the theory of social facts that there are non-material social facts that shape the spirit of the Indonesian people's philanthropic movement, namely generosity and …


Civic Engagement: Digital Activism Of University Students In Malang Amidst Covid-19 Pandemic, Nurbani Yusuf, Arif Prasetyo Wibowo Dec 2021

Civic Engagement: Digital Activism Of University Students In Malang Amidst Covid-19 Pandemic, Nurbani Yusuf, Arif Prasetyo Wibowo

Jurnal Civics: Media Kajian Kewarganegaraan

This research discusses: a) The digital activism of university students in Malang amidst COVID-19 pandemic, b) The media used by the students to run the digital activism amidst the COVID-19 pandemic, and c) Political movements carried out by the students amidst the COVID-19 pandemic. This present research implemented qualitative approach using case study to describe the findings of phenomena that occur in the field. Taking concern on the discussed issue in the research, the case study method required a number of field data that are contextual and actual. Meanwhile, the results of this research found that the use of digital …


In The Name Of Diversity: Why Mandatory Diversity Statements Violate The First Amendment And Reduce Intellectual Diversity In Academia, Daniel M. Ortner Dec 2021

In The Name Of Diversity: Why Mandatory Diversity Statements Violate The First Amendment And Reduce Intellectual Diversity In Academia, Daniel M. Ortner

Catholic University Law Review

In the 1950s and 1960s in many parts of the country, a professor could be fired or never hired if he refused to denounce communism or declare loyalty to the United States Constitution. The University of California system took the lead in enforcing these loyalty oaths. These loyalty oaths were challenged all the way up to the United States Supreme Court and were soundly rejected, establishing the centrality of academic freedom and open inquiry on the university campus. So why are loyalty oaths making their resurgence in the form of mandatory diversity statements? Universities have begun requiring faculty members to …


Islamic Vigilantism And Women In Social Media, Md. Sayeed Al Zaman Dec 2021

Islamic Vigilantism And Women In Social Media, Md. Sayeed Al Zaman

Informasi

In Bangladesh, the number of cyber-citizens has been skyrocketing since the 2010s. Violence against women is also proliferating along with the presence of Islam in public spheres and discourses. Using thematic analysis, this study analyzes the discourse data collected from Facebook, the dominant social media of Bangladesh. The key aim of the research is to find out the bedrock of Islamic vigilantism and verbal aggressiveness against women in social media. Subsequently, three interlinked themes have been explored: women's religiosity, women's attire, and women's virtue. The findings have shown that men mainly capitalize on these three conventional and stereotyped ideas of …


A Critical Study On Female Roles In Television Commercials Of Bangladesh, Moriom Begum Mim, Maliha Tabassum Dec 2021

A Critical Study On Female Roles In Television Commercials Of Bangladesh, Moriom Begum Mim, Maliha Tabassum

Informasi

Media representation of female gender roles in advertising are relentlessly contested themes in a traditional society. Stereotypical representation not only limits the socially accepted traditional roles of gender, but also has an impact on how people perceive women. This study has focused on how women characters are constructed in order to understand reflection of stereotypical gender norms in Bangladeshi television commercials. Stuart Hall's representation theory has adapted as the framework for conceptualizing the context of this study and scrutinizing the data. Using qualitative and quantitative methods, this paper has explored how such representations constitute unequal gender identities, traditional norms and …


The Effectiveness Of Policy Communication In Promoting #Kangpisman Program Among University Students, Heni Nuraeni Zaenudin, Rika Sartika, Muhammad Endriski Agraenzopati Haryanegara Dec 2021

The Effectiveness Of Policy Communication In Promoting #Kangpisman Program Among University Students, Heni Nuraeni Zaenudin, Rika Sartika, Muhammad Endriski Agraenzopati Haryanegara

Informasi

This study is aimed at measuring the effectiveness of policy communication in promoting #KangPisMan program among university students. #KangPisMan is a top priority program of Bandung Municipal Government to tackle waste management problem. In this sense, the problem of plastic waste has become a global concern about environment, therefore it is a hope that, by promoting #KangPisMan, a new lifestyle will make people more aware of environmental sustainability. The program was established in 2018, so it is necessary to measure the effectiveness of its communicating strategy. In terms of public communication, the realization of promoting the program should be measured …


English As A Foreign Language (Efl) Learning Assessment In Single-Sex And Co-Educational Classrooms, Umi Farisiyah, Badrun Kartowagiran, Aminuddin Bin Hassan Dec 2021

English As A Foreign Language (Efl) Learning Assessment In Single-Sex And Co-Educational Classrooms, Umi Farisiyah, Badrun Kartowagiran, Aminuddin Bin Hassan

REID (Research and Evaluation in Education)

This study investigates the effects of Single-Sex and Co-educational classrooms on English learning outcomes. This study is a causal-comparative study in ex post facto design. The sample is three classes consisting of 73 students (boy and girl-single-sex classes and a co-educational class) from a private secondary school in Central Java, Indonesia. An integrated English test was used, equating the 2013 curriculum and CEFR for English. It tested four skills in English consisting of Listening, Speaking, Reading, and Writing. Expert judgments have already checked the instrument through face validity. Item internal consistency from all skills was good, and the reliability was …


Citizenship Education In The Covid-19 Era: How To Become A Digital Citizen?, Abdul Azis, Maftuhin Maftuhin, Dadi Mulyadi Nugraha Dec 2021

Citizenship Education In The Covid-19 Era: How To Become A Digital Citizen?, Abdul Azis, Maftuhin Maftuhin, Dadi Mulyadi Nugraha

Jurnal Civics: Media Kajian Kewarganegaraan

Online learning that is applied to the Citizenship Education course as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic presents quite a challenge for the character development of students. With this, of course, raises a question, how can student character development be carried out only through online learning? By using the Research and Development (R&D) research design, this study seeks to reveal an effort to develop student character so that they can become digital citizens in the midst of the Covid-19 virus pandemic through Citizenship Education learning. The results show that the development of student character through the application of the concept …


Gamit Ng Wikang Filipino Sa Proseso Ng Paglilitis: Kaso Ng Children In Conflict With The Law Sa Makati City Hall–Rtc Sangay 3, 136, 140, At 144, Pherese Sulit, Gerard Concepcion Dec 2021

Gamit Ng Wikang Filipino Sa Proseso Ng Paglilitis: Kaso Ng Children In Conflict With The Law Sa Makati City Hall–Rtc Sangay 3, 136, 140, At 144, Pherese Sulit, Gerard Concepcion

Malay Journal

Problemang maituturing dahil Ingles ang wikang ginagamit sa mga korte ng Pilipinas. Kung hindi sanay o maalam ang nasasakdal sa wikang ginagamit ng hukuman partikular sa kabuuang proseso ng paglilitis, malaki ang posibilidad na magdulot ito ng hindi pagkakaunawaan. Natatangi ang sitwasyon ng Children in Conflict with the Law (CICL) sa sistemang legal ng bansa. Liban sa ipinagkakaloob sa kanila ang alternatibong pagpataw ng kaparusahan na kaiba sa mga kadalasang sumasailalim sa prosesong legal, sila rin ang sektor na kadalasang hindi sanay gumamit ng wikang Ingles. Bunsod ng kanilang sitwasyon, mahalaga ang nagiging gamit ng wikang Filipino sa kabuuang proseso …


Decriminalize Drugs Now: A Dire Situation Becomes Much More Urgent, Miki Saito Dec 2021

Decriminalize Drugs Now: A Dire Situation Becomes Much More Urgent, Miki Saito

Seattle Journal for Social Justice

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American Surrogacy: Babies For Sale?, Madison Edwards Dec 2021

American Surrogacy: Babies For Sale?, Madison Edwards

Honors Projects

More surrogacy contracts are fulfilled in the United States than in any other country (Bromfield, 2016, p. 193). In 2014, there were approximately 2,000 surrogacy arrangements in the U.S., yet the market is totally unregulated (Shellnutt and Grizzle, 2018, p. 31). Given that 1 in 6 American couples face infertility, there will continue to be a demand for alternative and assisted reproductive options (Shellnutt and Grizzle, 2018, p. 34). This paper seeks to explore several areas of surrogacy, including contract enforcement, potential problems parties in surrogacy agreements face, current legislation, the role of religion in surrogacy, and specific case studies. …


Race, Rallies, And Rhetoric: How Trump’S Political Discourse Contributed To The Capitol Riot, Heather Alaniz, Kimberly D. Dodson, Jared R. Dmello Dec 2021

Race, Rallies, And Rhetoric: How Trump’S Political Discourse Contributed To The Capitol Riot, Heather Alaniz, Kimberly D. Dodson, Jared R. Dmello

Journal of Criminal Justice and Law

The January 6, 2021, Capitol riot in Washington D.C. reflects one of the worst moments for democracy in U.S. History. Estimates indicate 10% of the individuals arrested following the Capitol riot had connections to far right militias and other right-wing extremist groups. To investigate the events that led up to the Capitol riot, this study provides a descriptive analysis of Trump’s public rhetoric between 2015-2020 citing tweets, speeches, and news interviews where his words created an environment for violence among his supporters prior to and throughout his presidency.


Police Officer Political Identity And Their Opinions Of Public Protests, Lois V. Woods, Kimberly K. Blackmon Dec 2021

Police Officer Political Identity And Their Opinions Of Public Protests, Lois V. Woods, Kimberly K. Blackmon

Journal of Criminal Justice and Law

Purpose: Controversy surrounding the BLM movement and the insurrection at the US Capitol on January 6, 2021, has been felt even within the ranks of policing. Participation of police officers in the Capitol riot seemed to be at odds with the duty and responsibility of those officers who sustained serious injuries that day. Method: Using data collected from active law enforcement officers, the current study examines how political identity may play a role in a police officer’s perceptions of law enforcement engagement in political protests. Results: The only significant difference found was police refraining from engaging in or participating with …


Perkembangan Pengaturan Tindakan Afirmasi Perempuan Pada Dewan Perwakilan Rakyat Republik Indonesia, Ishmah Naqiyyah Dec 2021

Perkembangan Pengaturan Tindakan Afirmasi Perempuan Pada Dewan Perwakilan Rakyat Republik Indonesia, Ishmah Naqiyyah

Jurnal Konstitusi & Demokrasi

This research discusses the development of affirmative action arrangements to increase women's representation in the DPR RI and how the implementation of these arrangements since the beginning of affirmative action was applied in 2004 until the last time affirmative action for the DPR was applied, namely in 2014. The research method used is normative juridical with a legal history approach. The discussion begins by analyzing affirmative action in the Political Party Law, the General Election Law for Members of the DPR, DPD, and DPRD, and the Law on the People's Consultative Assembly, the House of Representatives, the Regional Representatives Council, …


Foreword From Handling Editor – 10th Edition, Salfia Rahmawati Dec 2021

Foreword From Handling Editor – 10th Edition, Salfia Rahmawati

ASEAN Journal of Community Engagement

We are delighted to present the 10th edition of AJCE, published in December 2021. We have selected eight of the best articles for this edition, consisted of Research Articles.