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Steam Education Afterschool And Summer Learning, Tracey Hunter-Doniger

The STEAM Journal

This article discusses the potential of STEAM education in afterschool and summer learning programs. The author suggests artistic methods and pedagogies that can be implemented in the programs, such as TAB (teaching artistic abilities), art infusion, and Studio Thinking. Challenges are brought forward and essential factors are suggested for STEAM programs. This article outlines STEAM afterschool and summer programs as spaces that invite, encourage and provide a safe learning environment where the students have more freedom to explore and get a deeper understanding of the arts and other disciplines.

Lessons In Process: Similarities Between Scientific And Artistic Creative Practice, Emily Prengaman

The STEAM Journal

This paper describes the similarities between scientific and artistic processes and explains why both are valuable in the STEAM classroom. This is important because students who understand that struggle is an inherent part of process develop growth mindsets and become better learners. The paper explores the connections between STEM and art. STEAM educators use the experiences of great scientists and artists, along with students personal experiences working through creative process to guide students to understand that learning is an experience. The best learning happens when we persist through challenges.

A Spider's Approach To Steam, Stefan Haesen

The STEAM Journal

In this paper we present an overview of different approaches towards STEAM education, including the choices in methodology and pedagogy. From these various viewpoints we build up a framework for STEAM education and relate it to a real-world problem, namely, how a small spider can catch a prey.

Steam Education Initiatives In Nepal, Shashidhar Belbase

The STEAM Journal

The purpose of this paper is to highlight the status of STEAM education in Nepal. I conducted a literature review focusing on document analysis for generating themes/categories of STEAM initiatives in Nepal from various sources such as websites, brochures, reports, and government publications. The major themes emerged from the analysis of documents were-- focus on integrated education, STEAM projects, STEAM-challenge, awareness to STEAM education, and academic program in STEAM education. I discussed the challenges of STEAM education followed by the conclusion.

Designing An Educational Program In Mathematics Based On Steam And Its Impact On Multiple Intelligences Of Fifth Grade Students, Mohammed Abdullah Aljazaeri, Prof Dr Faiza Abdulqader Alchalabee

The STEAM Journal

This study aims to designing an educational program in mathematics based on STEAM, and determining its impact on multiple intelligences of fifth grade students (Linguistic, Logical- Mathematical, Spatial, Bodily- kinesthetic, Musical, Interpersonal, Intrapersonal, Natural).

The educational program designed by four steps (Analysis, Design, Implementation, Evaluation)

Multiple Intelligences scale prepared according to Gardner theory, contained of (40) item applied on both of group's sample (experimental and control) that shows the result:

An educational program based on STEAM has positive Affected on the intelligences of experimental group students that (Spatial, Bodily- kinesthetic, Interpersonal, Logical- Mathematical, Natural) without different in sex (males and …

Case Studies On The Transfer Of Knowledge Within The Interdisciplinary Steam Curricula Construct, Laura Rachel Fattal

The STEAM Journal

Sharing anecdotal case study research documents the vibrancy of personal communication to reveal both spontaneous reactions and profound thinking on the transfer of knowledge in the interdisciplinary STEAM curricula construct. With the growing research and attention to arts-integration and STEAM curricula development, a critical assignment in a graduate course in Arts-integration: Interactive Strategies for (STEAM) teaching and learning required the in-service teachers, who were the students in the course, to be teacher/researchers. In a two-to-three page case study, the students documented evidence of one or two K-12 students’ transfer of knowledge between two or more disciplines – science, technology, engineering, …

Advancing Health Behavior Research And Scholarship Through Mentorship Of First Generation, Underrepresented Undergraduate Students, Daphne C. Hernandez, Lorraine R. Reitzel, Isabel M. Leal

Health Behavior Research

This article provides perspectives about mentorship of undergraduate mentees from directors of formal, externally funded training programs within the context of one of the most ethnically diverse national universities. The authors reflect about their mentorship of first generation and underrepresented undergraduate students and offer recommendations for others training similar students.

Teaching Arabic In The Era Of Industrial Revolution 4.0 In Indonesia: Challenges And Opportunities, Azkia Muharom Albantani, Ahmad Madkur

ASEAN Journal of Community Engagement

Teaching Arabic as a foreign language (TAFL) in Indonesia has been interest of many scholars, but studies on TAFL in the context of industrial revolution (IR) 4.0 have been rarely conducted. This qualitative study was aimed at investigating the challenges and opportunities in accelerating the quality of Arabic language instruction in the IR 4.0 era. Qualitative data analysis consisting of four steps, namely, data collection, data reduction, data presentation, and data verification was applied to analyze the gathered data. According to the research results, the challenges are the following: Arabic language teachers’ limited adaptation to technology, students’ low motivation to …

Psychoeducation “Aku Peduli” For Parent With Typically Developing Children At An Inclusive Kindergarten, Andi Nur Zamzam Arman, Farida Kurniawati

ASEAN Journal of Community Engagement

This study examined the effectiveness of “AKU PEDULI” psychoeducation in helping the parents of typically developing children to increase their knowledge of special needs children and inclusive education at an inclusive kindergarten. “AKU PEDULI” is abbreviated from Anak Berkebutuhan Khusus dan Pendidikan Inklusif (Special Needs Children & Inclusive Education). Quantitative methods were used in both the pre-test and post-test parts of the research. Six mothers aged 28–34 years, of typically developing children were selected to participate in the study through accidental sampling. Participants were required to be parents of typically developing children who attend an inclusive kindergarten and who have …

Learning Assessment Training Based On Curriculum 2013 By Using Vocational High School E-Report In South Tangerang, Aulia Nursyifa, E. Nurzaman, Alinurdin Alinurdin

ASEAN Journal of Community Engagement

Curriculum 2013 changes require teachers to be able to use technology the learning process until the stage of reporting learning outcomes, E-Report is one of the technologies used presenting learning outcomes. However, the problems today are that not all teachers can use the E-Report application. The purpose of this community service is to improve teacher’s ability to perform learning assessments based on the 2013 curriculum using the E-Report application. The method of community devotion activities is a method of instruction by providing training to teachers about E-Report application. Data retrieval is conducted using observations, tests, and questionnaires to participants. The …

Applying Positive Language In Mindful Parenting: A Means Of Building Positive Character In Children, Amrina Rosyada, Agustina Ramadhianti

ASEAN Journal of Community Engagement

Positive language is a crucial communication tool, both within the family environment and in external circumstances. Previous research endeavors have evidenced that the inculcation of positive language by parents is effective in building positive character in their children. Thus, language is not merely a communication tool; it is also a means of personality development. However, this application cannot be realized if parents are unaware. Therefore, the community service activity proposed in this paper aims to broaden and strengthen mindful parenting, and to enhance the discernment of positive language in parents to help them build positive character in their children. To …

Maksi For Ict-Based Accounting Learning At Vocational High Schools, Vivi Pratiwi, Moh. Danang Bahtiar, Han Tantri Hardini

Jurnal Pendidikan Vokasi

This study aims to produce ICT-based learning media for Vocational High Schools (VHS) in the form of ICT-based accounting multimedia application, named "Multimedia Akuntansi" (MAKSI) on bank reconciliation material. The development of learning media is done because of the limited number of innovative learning media available for VHS students, especially in the accounting field. The condition is influential on the students' low level of understanding. This research was research and development using the ADDIE (Analysis, Design, Development, Implementation, Evaluation) model. The use of the ADDIE model is because the model is flexible, so it can be used for learning instrument …

The Impact Of Independent Learning On Students' Accounting Learning Outcomes At Vocational High School, Ery Novita Sari, Zamroni Zamroni

Jurnal Pendidikan Vokasi

The independence of student learning in recent years was discussed in several articles. Through the development of an independent attitude in learning, students can diagnose learning difficulties and find the right solution to solve them. This study was aimed at finding out how the influence of learning independence on students' accounting learning outcomes. The type of research used is ex-post facto quantitative research. The population of the research is all students of class XI of Public Middle School in the city of Yogyakarta, with a total of 156 students. The instruments used were questionnaires and multiple-choice questions (MCQs). Validity and …

The Implementation Of Attitude Assessment In Curriculum 2013 At Elementary Schools, Ikhya Ulumudin, Sisca Fujianita

Jurnal Penelitian dan Evaluasi Pendidikan

This study is aimed at describing the implementation of attitude assessment conducted by teachers starting from the assessment planning, implementation, results processing, its utilization, and the follow-up. This study employed a qualitative and quantitative method. The subject was elementary school teachers in Bekasi city who had taught in classes applying Curriculum 2013. The data were collected using questionnaires and focus group discussions. The result shows that the implementation of attitude assessment had not been done optimally because of teachers' lack of understanding. Besides, too many techniques of attitude assessment cause teachers to need a lot of time to learn and …

Paps Predictive Validity In Predicting The Learning Success Of Master Of Professional Psychology Students, Flaviana Rinta Ferdian, Saifuddin Azwar

Jurnal Penelitian dan Evaluasi Pendidikan

This study aims to determine the ability of Tes Potensi Akademik Pascasarjana (PAPS Test) in predicting the grade point average (GPA) of the graduate students of the Master of Professional Psychology. PAPS test is the graduate entry requirement test in UGM. Graduate students' GPA includes semester grade point average (semester GPA), cumulative grade point average (cumulative GPA), grade point average of master courses, and grade point average of professional courses. The data were obtained in the form of PAPS test scores (verbal subtest, reasoning subtest, quantitative subtest, and total score) and the GPA of the graduate students of Master of …

The Application Of The Generalized Lord's Chi-Square Method In Identifying Biased Items, Herwin Herwin, Sophak Phonn

Jurnal Penelitian dan Evaluasi Pendidikan

This study aims to find out the results of the analysis of item bias by using Generalized Lord's Chi-square test method on the test instrument of elementary school examination in a sub-district of Gowa Regency, Indonesia. This research is explorative research using quantitative approach. This research was conducted in the second semester of the academic year of 2017/2018 at the Bontomarannu District Elementary School in Gowa Regency. Data collection technique used is documentation. The data in this study were analyzed using the DIF method of Generalized Lord Chi-Square test. The results show that in using the Generalized Lord Chi-square method, …

Development Of Self-Rating Scale Instrument Of Self-Directed Learning Skills For High School Students, Intan Febry Sulasiwi, Supriyono Koes Handayanto, Wartono Wartono

Jurnal Penelitian dan Evaluasi Pendidikan

This study aims to develop a valid and reliable self-rating scale instrument for measuring Self-Directed Learning (SDL) skills. This DDI study follows the steps of Hinkin's development (1995) which consists of five stages: creating an item pool, expert conclusion, implementation, confirmatory factor analysis, and reliability analysis. The self-rating scale developed in this study consisted of sixty statements accompanied by a 1-5 Likert scale. Based on the factors analysis, 16 items were still in the draft and 44 items were declared valid and reliable. Five factors that are determined are: awareness (8 items,α = 0.717), learning strategies (9 items,α = 0.806), …

The Effectiveness And Constraints Of Learning In Polytechnic Education, I Nyoman Gunung, I Ketut Darma

Jurnal Penelitian dan Evaluasi Pendidikan

This study is aimed at finding out: (1) the level of effectiveness of the teaching implementation at a polytechnic education institution viewed from the interrelatedness of the components of context, input, process, and product, and (2) the constraints in the teaching implementation at the institution. This study used the Contex Input Process Product (CIPP) model from Stufflebeam. The data were collected using a questionnaire, interview guide, and related docu-ments. The subjects of the evaluation were the students, lecturers, and the top management staff of the departments at the polytechnic. The data were analyzed using a quantitative descriptive method. The effectiveness …

Evaluating The Implementation Of English Communication Therapy (Ect): An Objective Structured Clinical Assessment (Osca) Approach, Nursanti Dwi Yogawati, W. Widihastuti

Jurnal Penelitian dan Evaluasi Pendidikan

This study is aimed at evaluating the implementation of the English Communication Therapy (ECT) instructional program oriented to the Objective Structured Clinical Assessment (OSCA) for the students of the D-3 Nursing Study Program at STIKES Al-Irsyad Al-Islamiyyah, Cilacap. Three research problems are put forward concerning (1) the fit of the program in terms of the variables context, input, process, and product; (2) obstacles faced by students; and (3) attainment of the ECT learning objectives. The study is evaluation research using the qualitative and quantitative CIPP model. The research subjects are 168 students of the Nursing Study Program of STIKES Al-Irsyad …

Evaluation Of Islam Education Teachers Training Implementation, Helen Sabera Adib, Djemari Mardapi, Zamroni Zamroni, Adam Jait

Jurnal Penelitian dan Evaluasi Pendidikan

The purpose of this study is to evaluate the implementation of the Islam education teachers' training in the Religion Education and Training Center in Palembang. This study is an evaluation research conducted using the Islam Education Teachers Training model, which consists of Context, Input, Process, and Product aspects. Sources of information in this study include the training organizers, Widyaiswara (civil servants assigned as instructors), and the participants of the training. Data collection was conducted using questionnaires, observation, and documentation. The data analysis technique used in this study was quantitative descriptive. The results of the study conclude that the implementation of …

Hubungan Kemampuan Koneksi Matematika, Rasa Ingin Tahu Dan Self-Efficacy Dengan Kemampuan Penalaran Matematika, Hanifah Latifah Hadiat, Karyati Karyati

Jurnal Riset Pendidikan Matematika

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mendeskripsikan hubungan kemampuan koneksi matematika, rasa ingin tahu, dan self-efficacy dengan kemampuan penalaran matematis siswa SMA. Penelitian ini merupakan penelitian kuantitatif dengan jenis penelitian ex post facto. Populasi penelitian mencakup seluruh siswa kelas X di Kabupaten Brebes. Sampel adalah 362 siswa yang berasal dari enam sekolah di Kabupaten Brebes ditentukan dengan stratified propotional random sampling technique. Pengumpulan data dilakukan menggunakan tes dan angket dengan skala likert. Teknik analisis data yang digunakan adalah analisis linier ganda dan analisis korelasi parsial. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa kemampuan koneksi matematis, rasa ingin tahu, dan self-efficacy secara bersama-sama berhubungan dengan …

Level Penalaran Proporsional Siswa Dalam Memecahkan Missing Value Problem, Anton Prayitno, Alvia Rossa, Febi Dwi Widayanti

Jurnal Riset Pendidikan Matematika

Tujuan penelitian deskriptif kualitatif ini adalah untuk mendeskripsikan level penalaran proporsional siswa kelas VIII SMP dalam memecahkan masalah satu nilai yang tidak diketahui (missing value problem). Instrumen penelitian ini berupa lembar tugas tentang masalah satu nilai yang tidak diketahui yang telah di validasi. Subjek penelitian ini adalah siswa kelas VIII SMP Negeri 1 Kalipare Malang dengan jumlah 33 siswa. Prosedur pengambilan data diawali dengan siswa diminta mengerjakan instrumen penelitian. Setelah mendapat data hasil pekerjaan siswa, dipilih tiga siswa sebagai subjek penelitian untuk dilakukan wawancara dengan tingkat penalaran proporsional yang berbeda. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa penalaran proporsional siswa berada pada …

Profil Kemampuan Berpikir Kreatif Matematis Ditinjau Dari Gaya Kognitif Reflective Dan Impulsive, Asih Miatun, Nurafni Nurafni

Jurnal Riset Pendidikan Matematika

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mendeskripsikan profil kemampuan berpikir kreatif matematis mahasiswa calon guru dalam menyelesaikan masalah open-ended ditinjau dari gaya kognitif reflective dan impulsive. Penelitian ini adalah penelitian deskriptif kualitatif. Subjek penelitian ini adalah mahasiswa calon guru pada Program Studi Pendidikan matematika, Universitas Muhammadiyah Prof. DR. HAMKA yang diambil menggunakan teknik purposive sampling. Validasi data menggunakan teknik triangulasi waktu. Data dianalisis menggunakan metode perbandingan tetap (constant comparative method) dengan langkah (1) reduksi data dan kategorisasi, (2) penyajian data; dan (3) penarikan kesimpulan dan verifikasi. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa dari empat indikator kemampuan berpikir kreatif matematis, mahasiswa dengan …

Keefektifan Pembelajaran Berbasis Proyek Ditinjau Dari Prestasi Belajar, Kemampuan Berpikir Kritis, Dan Kepercayaan Diri Siswa, Isnaini Nur Azizah, Djamilah Bondan Widjajanti

Jurnal Riset Pendidikan Matematika

Tujuan penelitian ini untuk mendeskripsikan keefektifan pembelajaran berbasis proyek pada materi statistika ditinjau dari prestasi belajar, kemampuan berpikir kritis, dan kepercayaan diri siswa SMP kelas VII. Pembelajaran berbasis proyek terdiri dari enam langkah yaitu: (1) penentuan proyek; (2) perancangan langkah-langkah penyelesaian proyek; (3) penyusunan jadwal pelaksanaan proyek; (4) penyelesaian proyek dengan fasilitasi dan monitoring guru; (5) penyusunan laporan dan presentasi/publikasi hasil proyek; dan (6) evaluasi dan hasil proyek. Populasi dalam penelitian ini adalah siswa kelas VII SMPN 1 Yogyakarta. Instrumen yang digunakan adalah tes prestasi belajar, tes kemampuan berpikir kritis, angket kepercayaan diri, dan lembar observasi keterlaksanaan pembelajaran. Uji hipotesis …

Methods Used By Mathematics Teachers In Developing Parallel Multiple-Choice Test Items In School, Kartika Pramudita, R. Rosnawati, Socheath Mam

REID (Research and Evaluation in Education)

The study was aimed at describing five methods of the development of parallel test items of the multiple-choice type in mathematics at Yogyakarta (primary education level). The study was descriptive research involving 22 mathematics teachers as the respondents. Data collection was conducted through interviews and document reviews concerning the developed test packages. A questionnaire was used to gather data about the procedure the teachers employed in developing the tests. Findings show that the teachers used five methods in developing the test item; namely (1) randomizing the item numbers; (2) randomizing the sequences of response options; (3) writing items using the …

Multiple Intelligence Assessment In Teaching English For Young Learners, Ernawati Ernawati, Hana Tsurayya, Abdul Rahman A. Ghani

REID (Research and Evaluation in Education)

There are many schools in Indonesia that provide English as one of their subjects. English has been taught from elementary schools, even in Kindergarten. Ironically, teaching English in most rural schools still uses a conventional method such as memorizing and translating. Many teachers cannot afford to provide well-designed, meaningful exercises for students to use on a one-to-one learning basis. As a result, students seem not having interest in learning English. Based on this reason, this study was conducted to identify students' intelligence through Multiple Intelligence Assessment to get effective approach in teaching English for young learners. The participants are an …

Creative Thinking Ability And Cognitive Knowledge: Big Five Personality, Jonni Sitorus, Nirwana Anas, Ermaliana Waruhu

REID (Research and Evaluation in Education)

This research aims at describing the ability and level of student's creative thinking and student's cognitive knowledge. It is qualitative research to search for data and information. Operationally, this research was conducted with some steps namely: (1) giving a set of big five personality test to 215 students to determine their personality type, (2) giving a set of creative thinking test of 215 students to measure the ability and level of their creative thinking, and (3) choosing one student randomly from each student's personality type to be interviewed to search their cognitive knowledge. The results show that every student has …

Estimation Of College Students' Ability On Real Analysis Course Using Rasch Model, Isnani Isnani, Wikan Budi Utami, Purwo Susongko, Herani Tri Lestiani

REID (Research and Evaluation in Education)

This study is aimed at estimating the difficulty level of essay tests and the accuracy of students' ability in Real Analysis essay test using the Rasch model with the QUEST program and R 3.0.3 package eRm program. The population in this study was all students of the Department of Mathematics Education, Universitas Pancasakti Tegal in the academic year 2016/2017, who were enrolled in the Real Analysis course. The data were analyzed using the R 3.0.3 package eRm program and QUEST program. The students' ability was obtained from the result of the course final exam of the first Real Analysis course. …

Psychometric Characteristic Of Positive Affect Scale Within The Academic Setting, Kartika Nur Fathiyah, Asmadi Alsa, Diana Setiyawati

REID (Research and Evaluation in Education)

This analysis study is one of several stages that must be passed before testing the structural model. This study is initiated due to the limited information related to the measurement of the Positive Affect Scale within the academic settings. The research method used in this study was a quantitative method. It was done in among 724 students of state junior high schools in Sleman, Yogyakarta. The instrument development consisted of guideline arrangement, language feasibility testing, content validation through expert judgments, trials to measure the item discrimination index, item selection based on the item discrimination results, items representation for each indicator, …

Evaluation Of The Implementation Of Batik-Skills Training Program, Hendro Prasetyono, Dedeh Kurniasari, Laila Desnaranti

REID (Research and Evaluation in Education)

The purpose of this study is to evaluate the implementation of batik skills training program as a recommendation for program improvement. The method used in this research is a qualitative approach using Context, Input, Process, and Product evaluation model. Samples were taken from the Institute of Skills and Training in the areas of Jakarta, Bogor, Depok, Bekasi, and Tangerang. The results of the evaluation components that meet the evaluation criteria are all aspects of the context component, discipline and learning process, while the components of batik teachers' education qualifications, the use of educational facilities and infrastructure standards, curriculum components, program …