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Full-Text Articles in Curriculum and Instruction
Perbedaan Pemahaman Konsep Pemrograman Dengan Penerapan Ctl Dan Pbl Berbantuan Classroom Blogging Pada Siswa Smk, Siti Kurniawati, Setiadi Cahyono Putro, M. Zainal Arifin
Perbedaan Pemahaman Konsep Pemrograman Dengan Penerapan Ctl Dan Pbl Berbantuan Classroom Blogging Pada Siswa Smk, Siti Kurniawati, Setiadi Cahyono Putro, M. Zainal Arifin
Jurnal Pendidikan: Teori, Penelitian, dan Pengembangan
This research aims to reveal differences in understanding of basic programming consepts in class A with the application of CTL model and class B with PBL model assited classroom blogging. The research design used Quasi Experimental Design. The research subject is class X TKJ SMK Darut Taqwa Purwosari. From test of hypotheses can be concluded that there is a difference in understanding of basic programming consepts in class A with the application of CTL model and class B with PBL model assited classroom blogging. The difference can be seen from several aspects such as: (1) mean, class A (79,4) has …
Proses Koneksi Matematis Siswa Smp Dalam Menyelesaikan Soal Cerita, Fadhila Kartika Sari, Sudirman Sudirman, Tjang Daniel Chandra
Proses Koneksi Matematis Siswa Smp Dalam Menyelesaikan Soal Cerita, Fadhila Kartika Sari, Sudirman Sudirman, Tjang Daniel Chandra
Jurnal Pendidikan: Teori, Penelitian, dan Pengembangan
Mathematical connection is used for problem solving. Students’ mathematical connection can be viewed while solving word problems. This study aims to describe mathematical connection process of junior high school student in solving word problems. The type of this study is a case study. Student’s connection data was collected by using test and interview. Furthermore, students’ mathematical connection process was analyzed based on three types of connection; modelling connection, concept connection, and procedure connection. The result of this study indicated that student utilizes all known information and connects all of the given information, therefore the relevant answer is obtained. This study …
Pengembangan Pembelajaran Sistem Blended Berbasis Universal Design For Learning Untuk Kelas Inklusif, Mujiono Mujiono, I Nyoman Sudana Degeng, Henry Praherdhiono
Pengembangan Pembelajaran Sistem Blended Berbasis Universal Design For Learning Untuk Kelas Inklusif, Mujiono Mujiono, I Nyoman Sudana Degeng, Henry Praherdhiono
Jurnal Pendidikan: Teori, Penelitian, dan Pengembangan
This research intends to develop blended learning system based on Universal Design for Learning (UDL) for inclusive classrooms. Development of blended learning system to generate valid media and instructional design in accordance with the principle of Universal Design for Learning (UDL) and effectively used by diverse students in inclusive classrooms. For students who do not have special needs, as well as students with special needs. The media can be used to facilitate learning in traditional classrooms and online learning.
Bahan Ajar Pendidikan Agama Kristen Untuk Siswa Kelas 1—3 Sd, Yatmini Yatmini, Anselmus J. E. Toenlioe, Sulthoni Sulthoni
Bahan Ajar Pendidikan Agama Kristen Untuk Siswa Kelas 1—3 Sd, Yatmini Yatmini, Anselmus J. E. Toenlioe, Sulthoni Sulthoni
Jurnal Pendidikan: Teori, Penelitian, dan Pengembangan
Teaching materials are the most integral in the learning process. BSE Christian Religion Education (Pendidikan Agama Kristen - PAK) is a teaching material that can be used to achieve the standard of competence set by the government. However, it does not work effectively because of the reality in the PAK learning process in state schools or non-Christian based schools, students are not getting the proper learning. In the implementation of the learning is often PAK done by way of multigrade learning, where students from first grade to sixth grade into one class at a time. This right is caused by …
Keefektifan Model Experiential Learning Untuk Meningkatkan Eksplorasi Dan Komitmen Karier Pada Siswa Sma, Aji Prasetyo Wicaksono, Adi Atmoko, Nur Hidayah
Keefektifan Model Experiential Learning Untuk Meningkatkan Eksplorasi Dan Komitmen Karier Pada Siswa Sma, Aji Prasetyo Wicaksono, Adi Atmoko, Nur Hidayah
Jurnal Pendidikan: Teori, Penelitian, dan Pengembangan
This study is based on phenomena exploration and commitment career of students who are in the low category and causing confusion and indecision in taking a career. This research uses research design equivalent time series.Subjects in this study amounted to 8 students. This research uses data analysis with Wilcoxon test. The result of this research is an increase of score after given intervention using Experiential Learning model.
Pengaruh Dukungan Industri Terhadap Keberhasilan Siswa Melaksanakan Teaching Factory, Dyah Ayu Fladya Rizky, Marji Marji, Tuwoso Tuwoso
Pengaruh Dukungan Industri Terhadap Keberhasilan Siswa Melaksanakan Teaching Factory, Dyah Ayu Fladya Rizky, Marji Marji, Tuwoso Tuwoso
Jurnal Pendidikan: Teori, Penelitian, dan Pengembangan
This aims of the research to examine the effect of industry support to the success of students performing in teaching factory. Teaching factory is a production-based on learning that brings the industry atmosphere into learning. This learning is expected to make students ready to work, so that unemployment SMK graduates can be reduced. Data analysis in this research use descriptive and regression analysis. The results showed that industry support influenced to the successful implementation of teaching factory with 39.2% of effective contribution.
Hubungan Motivasi Belajar Dan Tindakan Guru Dengan Prestasi Belajar Siswa Dengan Latar Belakang Broken Home Kelas V Sekolah Dasar, Astriyani Astriyani, Triyono Triyono, Imanuel Hitipeuw
Hubungan Motivasi Belajar Dan Tindakan Guru Dengan Prestasi Belajar Siswa Dengan Latar Belakang Broken Home Kelas V Sekolah Dasar, Astriyani Astriyani, Triyono Triyono, Imanuel Hitipeuw
Jurnal Pendidikan: Teori, Penelitian, dan Pengembangan
Motivation to learn is the driving or moving of someone to learn. Motivation to learn can come from within from the stimulation of the surrounding environment. Master’s actions are one of the forms of learning that comes from environmental stimuli. This study aims to determine the relationship of learning with learning achievement, teacher learning with learning achievement, and learning with teachers and learning achievement at SDN 029 Tarakan. This type of research is a quantitative research. The result showed there was a very strong relationship between learning motivation and teacher action with learning achievement.
Pengembangan Potensi Lokal Kerajinan Bambu Melalui Pendidikan Ekonomi Kreatif, Yufika Furi Larassita, Wahjoedi Wahjoedi, Agus Hermawan
Pengembangan Potensi Lokal Kerajinan Bambu Melalui Pendidikan Ekonomi Kreatif, Yufika Furi Larassita, Wahjoedi Wahjoedi, Agus Hermawan
Jurnal Pendidikan: Teori, Penelitian, dan Pengembangan
To improve the economy of the villagers, one of them is through village development. The issuance of Law number 6 year 2014 on the Village then this becomes a huge opportunity for every village in Indonesia to be able to develop the potential that is owned independently and tailored to the needs of each in realizing the welfare of the community. Utilization of local potential must use the appropriate way or technique according to the correct environmental rules, therefore the utilization of local potential requires quality human resources. One way to improve the quality of human resources is through creative …
Pengembangan Media Pembelajaran Multimedia Interaktif Pada Matakuliah Aplikasi Software, Fadil Firdian, Ilham Tri Maulana
Pengembangan Media Pembelajaran Multimedia Interaktif Pada Matakuliah Aplikasi Software, Fadil Firdian, Ilham Tri Maulana
Jurnal Pendidikan: Teori, Penelitian, dan Pengembangan
This research aims to produces an interactive multimedia valid, practical and effective on the subjects application software in STMIK Indonesia Padang. The method used in this research is the Research and Development (R & D) by using a model of the development of Instructional Development Institute (IDI). The results of this study indicate that the validity of multimedia contents and design categorized by valid (79,4%). While the practicalities of the test, students provide practical category quite practical (78,65%). While the effectiveness of the test, an interactive multimedia considered very effective as many as 37 of the 48 students (77,08%) reached …
Sertifikasi Asesor Kompetensi Guru Produktif Program Keahlian Tata Boga Dalam Pelaksanaan Uji Sertifikasi Kompetensi, Nurul Farikhatir Rizkiyah, Rina Rifqie Mariana, Soenar Soekopitojo
Sertifikasi Asesor Kompetensi Guru Produktif Program Keahlian Tata Boga Dalam Pelaksanaan Uji Sertifikasi Kompetensi, Nurul Farikhatir Rizkiyah, Rina Rifqie Mariana, Soenar Soekopitojo
Jurnal Pendidikan: Teori, Penelitian, dan Pengembangan
This study aims to describe certification of assessors and the suitability of assessors in SMKN 3 Malang in conducting competency certification tests. Source of data obtained from teachers productive culinary skills program as many as 14 people. Data collection techniques are questionnaires, interviews and documentation. Data processing technique using descriptive with qualitative and quantitative approach. The assessors of the Culinary skill program at SMKN 3 Malang from productive teachers are in compliance with the requirements as competence assessors in providing assessment to test participants on the implementation of competency certification tests. The competency assessors of Culinary skill program at SMKN …
Keberhasilan Siswa Dalam Menyelesaikan Soal Cerita Berdasarkan Kemampuan Membuat Berbagai Representasi Matematis, Gusti Firda Khairunnisa, Abdur Rahman As’Ari, Hery Susanto
Keberhasilan Siswa Dalam Menyelesaikan Soal Cerita Berdasarkan Kemampuan Membuat Berbagai Representasi Matematis, Gusti Firda Khairunnisa, Abdur Rahman As’Ari, Hery Susanto
Jurnal Pendidikan: Teori, Penelitian, dan Pengembangan
This research aims to describe students’ achievement in solving word problem based on the students’ ability to make multiple representations. This research conducted by give two word problems to 29 students in XII SMA. In each problem, students asked to make visual and symbolic representation which is represents the story given, and then solve the problem with the procedure to solve it as detail as possible. The research result shows that (1) students’ ability to make a symbolic representation is better than the students’ ability to make a visual representation, (2) the students’ inability to make a visual representation doesn’t …
Miskonsepsi Siswa Smp Kelas Ix Pada Materi Bentuk Akar, Ayu Dwi Setyaningtyas, Dwiyana Dwiyana, Makbul Muksar
Miskonsepsi Siswa Smp Kelas Ix Pada Materi Bentuk Akar, Ayu Dwi Setyaningtyas, Dwiyana Dwiyana, Makbul Muksar
Jurnal Pendidikan: Teori, Penelitian, dan Pengembangan
Mathematics is a science that is rich concept, where the concept of one another have relevance. In connection with the concept, there is a common mistake made by students are misconceptions. The misconception is that most fatal errors compared to other errors. Because he tends to defend himself when he was given awarning. So the study has the aim to describe misconception that occurs in radical numbers. Subjects in this study were junior high school students of class IX who have misconceptions on radical numbers based on the results of diagnostic tests misconception comes with a confidence level of students …
Efektivitas Gdl (Guided Discovery Learning) Dan Problem Solving Terhadap Kbk (Keterampilan Berpikir Kritis) Dan Hots (Higher Order Thingking Skills), Bina Aulia Mahfuzah, Munzil Munzil, Yudhi Utomo
Efektivitas Gdl (Guided Discovery Learning) Dan Problem Solving Terhadap Kbk (Keterampilan Berpikir Kritis) Dan Hots (Higher Order Thingking Skills), Bina Aulia Mahfuzah, Munzil Munzil, Yudhi Utomo
Jurnal Pendidikan: Teori, Penelitian, dan Pengembangan
The objective of this study is to ascertain the effectiveness of ctitical thingking skills (KBK) dan Higher Order Thingking Skills (HOTS) students taught using GDL (Guided Discovery Learning) dan Problem Solving on acid base material. The samples of the study were two classes of eleventh grade at SMAN 5 Banjarmasin. Two tests, Watson-Glases critical thingking test and HOTS test developed by the reasercher were empolyed on those classes as the instruments to obtain the data needed. These instruments considered feasible as it had realibility value of 0,62 and 0,71 with medium categories. The result showed that there were differences in …
Penguasaan Konsep Pada Hukum Archimedes Siswa Sma, Lestari Widodo, Lia Yuliati, Parno Parno
Penguasaan Konsep Pada Hukum Archimedes Siswa Sma, Lestari Widodo, Lia Yuliati, Parno Parno
Jurnal Pendidikan: Teori, Penelitian, dan Pengembangan
The purpose of this study was to describe students’ concept mastery on Archimedes’ principle. The method of this study was descriptive method. The instrument of concept mastery test of this study was consisted of 4 essay questions with reliability Cronbach’s alpha 0.67. This study was the study case in one of class in SMAN 8 Muaro Jambi. The subjects of this study were 27 students. The result shows that the average of students’ concept mastery is 33,00 with scale 0 to 100. It was low category. The students found difficulties to be applied the concept of Archimedes principle toward a …
Mobile Learning Berbasis Game Based Learning Pelajaran Matematika Pokok Bahasan Bangun Ruang Sisi Datar, Ramadhana Agung Pratama, Saida Ulfa, Dedi Kuswandi
Mobile Learning Berbasis Game Based Learning Pelajaran Matematika Pokok Bahasan Bangun Ruang Sisi Datar, Ramadhana Agung Pratama, Saida Ulfa, Dedi Kuswandi
Jurnal Pendidikan: Teori, Penelitian, dan Pengembangan
The technology that has evolved can not be denied in fact has entered in every line of life. Not many of us are not familiar with a technology let alone which has been the topic of conversation since the last few years, call it with information tools such as smartphones. These tools can help in classroom learning activities. The problems that arise in learning how students need to use some new learning techniques and can visualize and can be taken anywhere. Students have difficulties in learning the mathematics of geometry a flat side room and this media is needed. The …
Penerapan Time Banking Dalam Interaksi Ekonomi Kekeluargaan, Silky Roudhotus Sa’Adah, Mit Witjaksono, Agung Haryono
Penerapan Time Banking Dalam Interaksi Ekonomi Kekeluargaan, Silky Roudhotus Sa’Adah, Mit Witjaksono, Agung Haryono
Jurnal Pendidikan: Teori, Penelitian, dan Pengembangan
The purpose of this study is how to apply time banking in the interaction of brotherhood economy. This research uses action research (action reseach) that is research oriented to problem solving. That is done as much as 2 cycles. In this research, the procedure of action research is a cycle or recycling of spiral form which each step consists of four stages, namely planning, action, observation and reflection. This research uses qualitative approach of experiment to perform document analysis, observation, interview, and Focus Group Discussion (FGD) and Focus Group Interview (FGI). This activity changed the mindset of people who previously …
Kemampuan Siswa Field Dependent Level Multistructural Dalam Menyelesaikan Soal Pythagoras Dan Pemberian Scaffolding, Siti Na’Imah, I Made Sulandra, Rustanto Rahardi
Kemampuan Siswa Field Dependent Level Multistructural Dalam Menyelesaikan Soal Pythagoras Dan Pemberian Scaffolding, Siti Na’Imah, I Made Sulandra, Rustanto Rahardi
Jurnal Pendidikan: Teori, Penelitian, dan Pengembangan
This study aimed to describe the ability of multilateral FD students to solve the problem of Pythagoras and its scaffolding. The data collection begins with GEFT and test 1. The subject's examination process is analyzed based on the SOLO taxonomy to see its level of ability. The results showed that the ability of multistructural level FD subjects could use some of the information provided for problem solving, but the answer given was not accurate. Scaffolding efforts to increase the level of FD students' ability from multistructural level to relational level consist of reviewing, restructuring, and developing contextual thinking.
Gerakan Literasi Sekolah Di Sekolah Dasar, Muhammad Hilal Hidayat, Imam Agus Basuki, Sa’Dun Akbar
Gerakan Literasi Sekolah Di Sekolah Dasar, Muhammad Hilal Hidayat, Imam Agus Basuki, Sa’Dun Akbar
Jurnal Pendidikan: Teori, Penelitian, dan Pengembangan
This research describes the implementation of school literacy action in SDN 2 Sitirejo and SDN 4 Panggungrejo. Type of research used is qualitative approach to case study research design. Instruments used in this research are interview, observation, and documentation study guidences. The result of the research shows that the implementation of school literacy action in both of the schools has not been implemented optimally because it still has some inhibiting factors that are still less resolved so it does not have a positive impact on the passion of reading students, it is indicated from the less visible reading activity reading …
Pre-Service Teachers’ Perspectives On How The Use Of Toon Comic Books During Guided Reading Influenced Learning By Struggling Readers, Ewa Mcgrail, Alicja Rieger, Gina M. Doepker, Samantha Mcgeorge
Pre-Service Teachers’ Perspectives On How The Use Of Toon Comic Books During Guided Reading Influenced Learning By Struggling Readers, Ewa Mcgrail, Alicja Rieger, Gina M. Doepker, Samantha Mcgeorge
SANE journal: Sequential Art Narrative in Education
The study presented in this article examines the use of comic books, specifically the TOON comic books during guided reading instruction. The instruction was provided to struggling readers by the Literacy Center at a comprehensive university in southeastern United States. What most pre-service teachers in this study agreed upon was that comic books served as an effective tool for getting their students interested in reading. Reading comic books with tutors as partners in conversation with the struggling readers in this study was also a powerful medium for facilitating students’ literacy skills development, particularly in the areas of reading fluency and …
Middle School Classroom Teacher Perceptions Of The Impact Of Formative Assessments On The Needs Of At-Risk Students: A Phenomenological Study, Gaye Walk
Doctoral Dissertations and Projects
The purpose of this phenomenological study was to explore the perceptions of middle school classroom teachers regarding the impact of formative assessments on the needs of at-risk students. A phenomenological approach was used to gain understanding of how the teacher works with at-risk students and how the steps of formative assessments meets the needs of at-risk students. The theory framing this study was Albert Bandura’s (1977) social cognitive theory and the self-efficacy belief system. Data collection took place with 12 middle school teachers and included a questionnaire, individual interviews, and a focus group. The study was guided by three research …
In Pursuit Of Transformative Learning: Exploring The Stimulation Of Curiosity Through Critical Reflection In The College Classroom, Bo Y. Bae
Dissertations
Educators in higher education are faced with growing pressures to shift pedagogical practices in order to accommodate the growing population of learners and improve student learning outcomes. While the acquisition of knowledge and skills are important to the learning process, they are insufficient in preparing students to function in rapidly changing environments. Curiosity is a vital component in the learning process that, when stimulated, has the potential to increase students’ capacity to think critically. Implementing teaching practices that intentionally focus on how curiosity can be stimulated and enhanced develops students’ abilities to access higher levels of thinking that are essential …
Bullies And Allies Near The Playground: Mothers' Experiences Of Aggression In Their Children's Schools, Mara Vicente Robinson
Bullies And Allies Near The Playground: Mothers' Experiences Of Aggression In Their Children's Schools, Mara Vicente Robinson
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Despite an increasing understanding of the importance of both parent-involvement and aggression among women, there appears to be little understanding of how these two areas influence each other; specifically, the lack of literature examining the extent to which female guardians experienced aggression from other female guardians and the effect it had on their involvement in their children’s schools. In an effort to investigate the extent to which aggression was prevalent among female guardians, the factors that influenced the aggression, and the effects of that aggression on women’s involvement in their children’s education, a convergent parallel mixed methods design was used …
Einstein Or Columbine: Impact Of School Environment On The Socioaffective Development Of Gifted And Talented Adolescents, Rebekah Granger-Ellis
Einstein Or Columbine: Impact Of School Environment On The Socioaffective Development Of Gifted And Talented Adolescents, Rebekah Granger-Ellis
LSU New Orleans Theses and Dissertations
Why do some gifted minds thrive in life while others fail to fulfill their potential? The spotlight on violence perpetrated by bright individuals questions what went wrong, could it have been prevented, and whether schools are meeting the needs of gifted individuals. Thus, it is important to examine the impact of participation in various gifted and talented programs on the socioaffective development of gifted adolescents. The purpose of this study was to understand (1) if gifted individuals’ social and emotional development were similarly developed as their academic and creative abilities, and (2) if a particular school environment led to differences …
Self-Determination And Its Relationship With Intrinsic Motivation Among Tenth-Grade Students In Karak, Jordan, Wejdan Abd Al-Aziz Karki
Self-Determination And Its Relationship With Intrinsic Motivation Among Tenth-Grade Students In Karak, Jordan, Wejdan Abd Al-Aziz Karki
International Journal for Research in Education
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This study attempts to identify self-determination and intrinsic motivation amongst tenth-grade students in Karak. The study sample consisted of 724 students selected according to the stratified random sampling. In order to achieve the study objectives, the author used Self-Determination Scale (SDS) and the Intrinsic Motivation Scale (IMS) after verifying their validity and reliability. The results showed that the level of self-determination among tenth-grade students in Karak was medium with a mean of 3.33 and standard deviation of 0.71. The level of intrinsic academic motivation among tenth-grade students in Karak was medium with a mean of 3.66 and standard deviation …
A Phenomenological Exploration Of Secondary Teachers' Perceptions Of The Flipped Classroom Model, Jami Weidmann
A Phenomenological Exploration Of Secondary Teachers' Perceptions Of The Flipped Classroom Model, Jami Weidmann
Doctoral Dissertations and Projects
The purpose of this qualitative transcendental phenomenological study was to describe secondary teachers’ experiences implementing a secondary flipped classroom model (FCM) in the United States. A FCM is a framework wherein students work at their own pace and use in-class time for active learning activities. The following questions were researched: (a) How do secondary FCM teachers describe their lived experiences from implementing the FCM? (b) What benefits, if any, do secondary teachers describe from implementing the FCM? (c) What challenges, if any, do secondary teachers describe from implementing the FCM? (d) What necessary resources do teachers perceive important for successful …
An Intrinsic Case Study Examining Adaptive Recreation Instructors Who Address The Needs Of Athletes With Disabilities In Northwestern Colorado, Jenna Jordan
Doctoral Dissertations and Projects
The purpose of this intrinsic case study was to understand the experience and pathway to becoming an adaptive recreation instructor at Oscar’s School Center for Adaptive Recreation (pseudonym). Knowledge is often missing in the preparation and training of instructors via non-traditional certification programs, on-the-job training, and background education and experience of persons working in adaptive recreation, adaptive physical education, and adaptive health education. I used an intrinsic case study to examine the perspectives of 17 participants including the executive director, program director, marketing director, and adaptive recreation instructors at Oscar’s School Center for Adaptive Recreation in Colorado, to obtain the …
Understanding High School Students' Motivation And Amotivation To Read In And Outside Of School: A Phenomenology, Matthew Deibler
Understanding High School Students' Motivation And Amotivation To Read In And Outside Of School: A Phenomenology, Matthew Deibler
Doctoral Dissertations and Projects
The purpose of this phenomenological study was to describe the motivation and amotivation to read of 9th-12th grade adolescents in a large semi-urban high school in southwestern North Carolina. The principal theory guiding this study is Self-Determination Theory (Deci & Ryan, 1985, 1991, 1994, 2000) as it explicates three universal human needs underpinning adolescent motivation to read. This investigation was guided by the following principal research question: How do high school students in southern North Carolina describe their motivation to read? General education high school students (n=12), balanced for gender, ethnicity, race, socioeconomic status, and initial reading motivation, were observed, …
The Impact Of Computer-Based Programs On Middle School Math Achievement, Kenyatta Gilmore
The Impact Of Computer-Based Programs On Middle School Math Achievement, Kenyatta Gilmore
Doctoral Dissertations and Projects
The purpose of this correlation research study was to investigate the impact of computer-based learning on middle school math achievement of at-risk students. The participants for this study were drawn from a convenience sample of 83 middle school students located in southeastern Georgia. At-risk middle school students were achieving below their grade equivalent and failing to meet local and state proficiency standards. Computer-based instruction was implemented as an intervention to increase student achievement in mathematics. The study used a pretest-posttest control group design and used SPSS software to conduct the statistical analyses using an ANCOVA and t-test. The results indicated …
Video Composition, Creative Discourse, And Facilitated Freedom: A Teacher's Journey To Reveal Student Potential, Michael A. Brinkmeyer
Video Composition, Creative Discourse, And Facilitated Freedom: A Teacher's Journey To Reveal Student Potential, Michael A. Brinkmeyer
Graduate Theses/Dissertations
This research project was conducted in response to students’ lack of engagement in traditional modes of instruction and composition in a high school English Language Arts course. In order to better understand students as creative composers of knowledge, this research project asked students to engage in the video production process in collaborative groups. The research was conducted over the course of eight class periods in three different sections of Junior-level English Language Arts courses. Analysis of the data from this study reveals three important findings: 1) students respond well to creative and relevant performance assessments; 2) students’ collaborative conversations, or …
The Effect Of Peer Practice On Communication Apprehension In High School Students: A Quantitative, Quasi-Experimental, Static-Group Study, Ashley Bowman
Doctoral Dissertations and Projects
Curricula nationwide is trending toward mandating mastery and assessment of communication skills; however, little research exists to provide insight on how to support students suffering from communication apprehension. This quantitative, quasi-experimental, static-group comparison study examines the impact of peer practice on communication apprehension, public speaking anxiety, group discussion, meeting, and interpersonal communication among high school students. This study utilized a convenience sampling with a control and a treatment group; the sample consisted of 275 participants enrolled in grades nine through 12 at a large, public high school in South Carolina. McCroskey’s Personal Report of Communication Apprehension 24 (PRCA-24) (1982b) was …