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Enhancing Student Engagement And Cognitive Development Through Game-Based Learning (Gbl), Kusuma Rani, Putri Dwi Lestari, Saenab Ka-Lupae Aug 2025

Enhancing Student Engagement And Cognitive Development Through Game-Based Learning (Gbl), Kusuma Rani, Putri Dwi Lestari, Saenab Ka-Lupae

Jurnal Pendidikan: Teori, Penelitian, dan Pengembangan

Elementary school students are classified as playing-age children, they like to do activities while playing. This research aims to determine the influence of the Game-Based Learning (GBL) learning model on students' cognitive activities and abilities. This type of research is quasi-experimental, one-group pre-test and post-test design. The population of this study were Madrasah Ibtidaiyah students at Darussalam Seuksa School, Thepa, Southern Thailand. The research sample for grade 5 students was 28 students. Student activity is measured using an observation sheet with indicators measured using a 1-5 Likert scale. Cognitive abilities are measured by tests. The results of data analysis showed …


Pembelajaran Berbasis Proyek Dalam Pembelajaran Ilmu Pengetahuan Alam Untuk Meningkatkan Hasil Belajar Siswa, Agustinus Tanggu Daga, Matias Hota Heli, Petrus Lende Aug 2025

Pembelajaran Berbasis Proyek Dalam Pembelajaran Ilmu Pengetahuan Alam Untuk Meningkatkan Hasil Belajar Siswa, Agustinus Tanggu Daga, Matias Hota Heli, Petrus Lende

Jurnal Pendidikan: Teori, Penelitian, dan Pengembangan

Penerapan Ilmu Pengetahuan Alam di sekolah dasar sebagai salah satu mata pelajaran mendukung pelaksanaan pendidikan abad 21. Masalah yang sering ditemui adalah pengetahuan yang kirang pada siswa tentang esensi keilmuan Ilmu Pengetahuan Alam yang berdampak pada kinerja, baik dalam proses pembelajaran maupun dalam hasil belajar. Penelitian ini mengkaji secara ilmiah dampak terhadap hasil belajar dalam pembelajaran berbasis proyek (PjBL). Untuk itu diambil 18 siswa kelas V sebagai subyek penelitian. Penelitian ini menggunakan pendekatan kuantitatif dan metode kuasi eksperimen. Tes hasil belajar digunakan sebagai instrument pengumpulan data yang diterapkan sebelum dan sesudah intervensi. Analisis data mencakup beberapa pendekatan yaitu analisis deskriptif, …


Analyzing The Necessities For Blended Learning In Higher Education: A Pathway To Flexible Learning, Faznah Faznah, Khaerudin Khaerudin, Indina Tarjiah Aug 2025

Analyzing The Necessities For Blended Learning In Higher Education: A Pathway To Flexible Learning, Faznah Faznah, Khaerudin Khaerudin, Indina Tarjiah

Jurnal Pendidikan: Teori, Penelitian, dan Pengembangan

Rapidly developing educational technology innovations require educational institutions to provide innovation in creating effective and efficient learning to achieve optimal educational goals. Blended learning is an alternative for institutions that still implement conventional learning to integrate technology into learning and overcome the problem of learning duration so that students can learn actively and flexibly. This study aims to collect information about student needs in designing a flexible blended learning model to optimize learning in learning media courses. Needs analysis is used to explore information about gaps, student needs, and the readiness of lecturers and institutions in creating a blended learning …


Students' Attitudes Towards Cooperative Learning In Offline And Online Language Cl, Muhammad Bayu Aji Putra Harianto, Suharyadi Suharyadi, Shinta Tresnadewi Aug 2025

Students' Attitudes Towards Cooperative Learning In Offline And Online Language Cl, Muhammad Bayu Aji Putra Harianto, Suharyadi Suharyadi, Shinta Tresnadewi

Jurnal Pendidikan: Teori, Penelitian, dan Pengembangan

This research investigated the perspectives of English as a Foreign Language (EFL) students on their experiences with group work (GW) in both online and offline environments. The results indicated that most students who participated in GW in both settings held a positive perception. Implementing a Collaborative Learning (CL) approach can enhance students’ self-confidence, motivation, engagement in a studentcentered environment, and sense of responsibility. However, some students reported negative experiences with online GW due to issues such as unstable internet connections, limited prior experience with GW, and unfamiliarity with relevant applications and software. Consequently, the findings of this study offer valuable …


The Role Of Ai In Language Learning: Teachers' And Students' Experiences In Vocational High Schools, Cyntia Wahyu Khafidah, Ahmad Faruk Aug 2025

The Role Of Ai In Language Learning: Teachers' And Students' Experiences In Vocational High Schools, Cyntia Wahyu Khafidah, Ahmad Faruk

Jurnal Pendidikan: Teori, Penelitian, dan Pengembangan

This study aims to analyze the role of artificial intelligence (AI) in language learning in vocational high schools, focusing on the experiences of teachers and students. This study uses a qualitative approach with a case study method, where data are collected through observation and interviews. Vygotsky's constructivism theory is used as a basis for understanding how AI supports independent and interactive learning. The results show that AI improves students' speaking and listening skills through automated feedback and enables personalized learning. However, limited infrastructure and lack of training for teachers are major obstacles in implementing AI in the classroom. In addition, …


Analisis Tingkat Adopsi Artificial Intelligence Di Universitas Terbuka Dalam Kurva Inovasi Teknologi, Thesa Kandaga, Sugilar Sugilar, Suci Nurhayati, Zahir Osman Aug 2025

Analisis Tingkat Adopsi Artificial Intelligence Di Universitas Terbuka Dalam Kurva Inovasi Teknologi, Thesa Kandaga, Sugilar Sugilar, Suci Nurhayati, Zahir Osman

Jurnal Pendidikan: Teori, Penelitian, dan Pengembangan

Penelitian ini mengevaluasi tingkat adopsi Artificial Intelligence (AI) di kalangan dosen Universitas Terbuka (UT) menggunakan pendekatan mix method dengan analisis deskriptif. Populasi penelitian meliputi seluruh dosen UT, dengan 172 responden yang dipilih berdasarkan kesediaan berpartisipasi. Mengacu pada teori Diffusion of Innovations dari Rogers (2003), dosen dikelompokkan dalam kategori Innovators, Early Adopters, Early Majority, Late Majority, dan Laggards berdasarkan skor adoption rate. Hasil menunjukkan mayoritas dosen UT berada dalam kategori Early Majority (37%) dan Late Majority (32%), menunjukkan adopsi yang moderat terhadap AI. Sebagian kecil dosen masuk dalam kategori Innovators (1%) dan Early Adopters (15%), sementara 16% berada dalam kategori Laggards. …


Penerapan Model Pembelajaran Kooperatif Tipe Talking Stick Untuk Meningkatkan Hasil Belajar Siswa Pada Pelajaran Ipas, Yusdin Bin M. Gagaramusu, Wildani Wildani, Rizal Rizal, Sisriawan Lapasere Aug 2025

Penerapan Model Pembelajaran Kooperatif Tipe Talking Stick Untuk Meningkatkan Hasil Belajar Siswa Pada Pelajaran Ipas, Yusdin Bin M. Gagaramusu, Wildani Wildani, Rizal Rizal, Sisriawan Lapasere

Jurnal Pendidikan: Teori, Penelitian, dan Pengembangan

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk memberikan wawasan mengenai penerapan model pembelajaran kooperatif tipe talking stick sebagai upaya meningkatkan hasil belajar siswa pada mata pelajaran IPAS kelas IV SD Negeri 9 Mamboro. Jenis penelitian yang dilakukan adalah Penelitian Tindakan Kelas (Classroom Action Research) yang dikembangkan oleh Kemmis dan Mc Taggart yang terdiri dari empat tahapan, yaitu: (1) Perencanaan, (2) Tindakan, (3) Observasi, dan (4) Refleksi. Penelitian ini dilaksanakan di SD Negeri 9 Mamboro, pada tahun ajaran 2024/2025 dengan subjek penelitian berjumlah 23 siswa kelas IV. Dalam penelitian ini, teknik pengumpulan data meliputi tes dan non-tes. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa selama proses pembelajaran …


Use Of Ict In South African Schools And The Plight Of Marginalized Learners During The Covid-19 Pandemic, Chinegbonkpa Hope Nwakanma, Maryam Chinasa Adewunmi Aug 2025

Use Of Ict In South African Schools And The Plight Of Marginalized Learners During The Covid-19 Pandemic, Chinegbonkpa Hope Nwakanma, Maryam Chinasa Adewunmi

Jurnal Pendidikan: Teori, Penelitian, dan Pengembangan

Given that information and communication technology is still a luxury for poor students, especially in developing countries like South Africa. It is crucial to examine the extent of the inequalities and social marginalisation learners face due to lack of access to ICT, as well as the impact on their learning. This study, therefore, explores the use of ICT in public schools by synthesising existing literature on its effect on the teaching and learning of socially and economically marginalised learners. Using the qualitative research approach involving document analysis and literature review, this study reveals that lack of resources, skills and the …


Analysis Of Students’ Spatial Ability Using Geogebra In The Spatial Geometry Course, Nurma Izzati, Reo Al Farizi Aug 2025

Analysis Of Students’ Spatial Ability Using Geogebra In The Spatial Geometry Course, Nurma Izzati, Reo Al Farizi

Jurnal Pendidikan: Teori, Penelitian, dan Pengembangan

This study aims to analyze the spatial ability of students using GeoGebra in solving students' spatial ability problems in the spatial geometry course. The research method used is a descriptive qualitative method. The instrument used is a spatial ability test of spatial geometry which is arranged based on spatial ability indicators, namely visualization, spatial perception, mental rotation, spatial relation, and spatial orientation. The research subjects were all students of the Mathematics Department of the Faculty of Tarbiyah and Teacher Training (FITK) semester 3 classes A and B of the State Islamic University of Cyber Syekh Nurjati Cirebon (UIN SSC) totaling …


Assessing University Students’ Self-Reported Vocabulary Learning Strategy Use, Yirgalem Girma Aug 2025

Assessing University Students’ Self-Reported Vocabulary Learning Strategy Use, Yirgalem Girma

Jurnal Pendidikan: Teori, Penelitian, dan Pengembangan

Learning vocabulary is certainly a vital component of language learning and without this integral component of language communication becomes hardly meaningful. Thus, students are expected to have rich vocabulary power that enables them to communicate successfully via listening, speaking, reading, and writing; it assists students in expressing a range of meanings in various communicative situations for various purposes. This demands students to learn vocabulary using diverse vocabulary learning strategies that assist them in learning (internalizing, storing, recalling, and using) words properly. However, several students barely manage vocabulary learning tasks and/or use appropriate and diverse vocabulary in English classes. Consequently, this …


Teachers' Difficulty Factors In Implementing Differentiated Learning In Geography Subjects, Aulia Nindy Fadila Gastama Aug 2025

Teachers' Difficulty Factors In Implementing Differentiated Learning In Geography Subjects, Aulia Nindy Fadila Gastama

Jurnal Pendidikan: Teori, Penelitian, dan Pengembangan

The implementation of differentiated learning in geography subjects provides benefits for teachers and students. On the other hand, teachers still have difficulty implementing differentiated learning elements. This research aims to analyze the factors related to teacher difficulties in implementing differentiated learning in geography subjects. The research method used descriptive qualitative research with semi-structured interviews. The informants used were geography teachers of SMAN Malang City. Data analysis was conducted by 1) data reduction, 2) data presentation, and 3) conclusion drawing. The results showed that geography teachers in Malang City State Senior High School faced difficulties in implementing differentiated learning. In content …


Integrasi Accera Pare Bagi Kehidupan Masyarakat Parigi Dalam Membangun Solidaritas Peserta Didik, Inas Tahirah, I Komang Astina, Yuswanti Ariani Wirahayu Aug 2025

Integrasi Accera Pare Bagi Kehidupan Masyarakat Parigi Dalam Membangun Solidaritas Peserta Didik, Inas Tahirah, I Komang Astina, Yuswanti Ariani Wirahayu

Jurnal Pendidikan: Teori, Penelitian, dan Pengembangan

Accera pare is a harvest party of the Parigi Village community which is held as a form of gratitude of the farmers for the gifts given by God for being given a smooth harvest. The purpose of this research is to explore the meaning of the accera pare ceremony for the people of Parigi Village and the integration of accera pare in building students' sense of solidarity. The research method used descriptive qualitative with ethnographic approach where the data were analyzed by domain analysis, taxonomy, components and cultural themes. Data sources were obtained through participant observation and in-depth interviews. The …


Geometry Math Problem-Solving Ability In Grade Iv Elementary School Students Based On Learning Style, Mutiara Intan Lestari, Arinta Rezty Wijayaningputri, Ichsan Anshory Aug 2025

Geometry Math Problem-Solving Ability In Grade Iv Elementary School Students Based On Learning Style, Mutiara Intan Lestari, Arinta Rezty Wijayaningputri, Ichsan Anshory

Jurnal Pendidikan: Teori, Penelitian, dan Pengembangan

According to Miles and Huberman, this research uses a descriptive qualitative method with three steps of data analysis: data reduction, data presentation, and conclusion drawing. Data collection techniques included observation, interviews, and documentation. The study aimed to analyze the relationship between students' learning styles and how they solve geometry math problems. Initial observations in class IV SDN Pulorejo III showed that students' literacy skills were low, especially in understanding story problems, obstacles in solving geometry problems such as memorizing formulas, and ignorance of students' learning styles. The results revealed that 54% of students have a visual learning style, 18% auditory, …


Asset And Deficit Thinking: Ed.D. Students’ Perceptions And Preferences Around Their Instructors’ Feedback, Rebecca R. Simataa, Jordan O'Connell, Kateri Johnson, Christopher Dufault Aug 2025

Asset And Deficit Thinking: Ed.D. Students’ Perceptions And Preferences Around Their Instructors’ Feedback, Rebecca R. Simataa, Jordan O'Connell, Kateri Johnson, Christopher Dufault

Essays in Education

This study investigated cohort-based Ed.D. students’ perceptions and preferences related to deficit and asset-based instructor feedback. The researchers collected data from 28 current Ed.D. students through a survey based on Henderson et al.'s (2016) Feedback for Learning questions. While students generally perceived feedback as asset-focused, they expressed a need for more growth-oriented, individualized responses. Additionally, male participants significantly perceived more asset-based feedback than females, suggesting that demographic alignment between instructors and students may influence perceptions around feedback. Implications suggest that Ed. D. faculty can enhance feedback practices by choosing transactional or transformative approaches based on students' needs and preferences, offering …


Evaluation Of The Impact Of Project-Based Vocational Learning Programs At Vocational Schools, Muhammad Sadam Rizkylillah, Soeprijanto Soeprijanto, Muksin Muksin Aug 2025

Evaluation Of The Impact Of Project-Based Vocational Learning Programs At Vocational Schools, Muhammad Sadam Rizkylillah, Soeprijanto Soeprijanto, Muksin Muksin

Jurnal Pendidikan: Teori, Penelitian, dan Pengembangan

This study evaluates the impact (effectiveness and outcome) of project-based vocational learning program in Electrical Power Installation programs (TITL) at vocational schools in Tangerang, Indonesia. Using the Goal Free Evaluation model and a mixed-methods approach, quantitatively, the study found that 93,93% of the program ran well. It identified 33 positive impacts that matched the program's goals, 2 negative impacts, and 6 unexpected positive outcomes for students such as curiosity, confidence, safety awareness, entrepreneurship, responsibility, and honesty. Addressing high vocational graduate unemployment, this research fills a gap by focusing on real impacts rather than predefined goals. The program is recommended to …


Effectiveness Of Geo Fun Thinkers Digital Learning Media On Student Understanding, Nur Halimah Silviatus Zahra, Budi Handoyo, I Komang Astina, Wan Ibrahim Wan Ahmad Aug 2025

Effectiveness Of Geo Fun Thinkers Digital Learning Media On Student Understanding, Nur Halimah Silviatus Zahra, Budi Handoyo, I Komang Astina, Wan Ibrahim Wan Ahmad

Jurnal Pendidikan: Teori, Penelitian, dan Pengembangan

This study aims to develop and test the effectiveness of Digital Geo Fun Thinkers learning media on student understanding of the material on the utilization of natural resources and their problems. The research used the Research and Development (R&D) method with the ADDIE model (Analysis-Design-Development-Implementation-Evaluation) which was carried out at Almaarif Singosari Islamic High School with the subject of 27 students in class XI IPS 1. Digital Geo Fun Thinkers media was developed based on digital technology by raising the contextual phenomenon of natural resources at the foot of Mount Arjuno, especially in Sumber Brantas and Toyomarto villages. This media …


Augmented Reality Based Cultural Heritage In Improving Students' Literacy Culture In History Learning At Smk Muhammadiyah I Pekanbaru, Suroyo Suroyo, Novena Ade Fredyarini Soedjiwo, Derinta Entas, Antonio Constantino Soares Aug 2025

Augmented Reality Based Cultural Heritage In Improving Students' Literacy Culture In History Learning At Smk Muhammadiyah I Pekanbaru, Suroyo Suroyo, Novena Ade Fredyarini Soedjiwo, Derinta Entas, Antonio Constantino Soares

Jurnal Pendidikan: Teori, Penelitian, dan Pengembangan

History learning in vocational high schools (SMK) is often faced with challenges in increasing students' interest and understanding of culture and history. The application of Cultural Heritage-based Augmented Reality (AR) technology as an innovative solution in improving students' literacy culture in history learning at SMK Muhammadiyah I Pekanbaru. This study aims to evaluate the impact of using Cultural Heritage-based AR on historical understanding, cultural appreciation, and student interest at SMK Muhammadiyah I Pekanbaru. Experimental research method was used with one experimental group engaged in learning using Cultural Heritage-based AR and one control group following conventional learning. Data were collected through …


Digital Media In Teaching & Learning Reading Comprehension: The View Of The Efl Pre-Service Teachers In An Indonesian Higher Education, Mistang Mistang, Ruslin Ruslin, Zul Aini Rengur, Hijrah Syam, Siti Wirana Aug 2025

Digital Media In Teaching & Learning Reading Comprehension: The View Of The Efl Pre-Service Teachers In An Indonesian Higher Education, Mistang Mistang, Ruslin Ruslin, Zul Aini Rengur, Hijrah Syam, Siti Wirana

Jurnal Pendidikan: Teori, Penelitian, dan Pengembangan

The rapid advancement of digital technology has transformed the dynamics of reading comprehension instruction, particularly in the context of English as a Foreign Language (EFL) learning. This study aims to explore the perspectives of EFL pre-service teachers regarding the teaching and learning of reading comprehension in digital-based learning environments. Additionally, the research seeks to understand the challenges these preservice teachers face in teaching reading skills and to investigate the effectiveness of current digital media in enhancing EFL pre-service teachers’ reading comprehension abilities. Employing a mixed-methods approach, quantitative data were collected through online questionnaires distributed to 26 respondents, while qualitative data …


Engaging Minds: The Impact Of Multimodal Instruction On Multiplication Facts, Ashleigh Cobey Aug 2025

Engaging Minds: The Impact Of Multimodal Instruction On Multiplication Facts, Ashleigh Cobey

All Dissertations

This dissertation examined the impact of a multimodal, station-based instructional approach on student engagement and multiplication fact fluency among third-grade students at Hopeful Elementary School (HES), a Title I, high-poverty school. Traditional methods of rote memorization have not consistently met the needs of all learners, particularly those from under-resourced backgrounds or with disabilities. This study explored how structured opportunities to practice multiplication through music-based, game-based, and technology-enhanced learning experiences influenced student engagement and fluency.

Using a multimethod design, the intervention group participated in the Multimodal Multiplication Intervention, rotating through three stations Monday through Wednesday and selecting a preferred station on …


Journal Of Communication Pedagogy, Complete Volume, 2025 Aug 2025

Journal Of Communication Pedagogy, Complete Volume, 2025

Journal of Communication Pedagogy

No abstract provided.


The Evolution Of Schooling: From Industrial Obedience To Techno-Autonomy, Seb Taylor, Ron Roberts Ii Jul 2025

The Evolution Of Schooling: From Industrial Obedience To Techno-Autonomy, Seb Taylor, Ron Roberts Ii

Digital Laboratory: Publisher of Internet Journal

This paper examines the enduring architecture of the American education system as a mechanism designed for compliance, not creativity. Rooted in 19th-century industrial logic, the structure of schooling, its physical design, time constraints, and assessment methods, has remained largely static despite seismic cultural and technological shifts. Through historical analysis and contemporary critique, this work interrogates the persistence of standardized methods, institutional prestige, and top-down instruction as barriers to meaningful learning and value creation. Drawing from interdisciplinary research and live case studies, including Alpha School’s AI-powered, mastery-based model, the paper advances the concept of techno-education: a student-centered paradigm informed by feedback …


Artificial Intelligence And Transformative Curricula Practices In Africa For Educational Development, Ibiwumi Abiodun Alade, P Mthetwa Jul 2025

Artificial Intelligence And Transformative Curricula Practices In Africa For Educational Development, Ibiwumi Abiodun Alade, P Mthetwa

International Journal of Emerging and Disruptive Innovation in Education : VISIONARIUM

Industrial revolutions in the world have orchestrated numerous innovations, and the impact on educational landscape in different countries do not leave the society to remain static. However, with the emergence of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the fourth era of industrial revolution, the structural shift and the effect it might significantly cause in transformative educational and curricula practices deserve attention. This paper therefore, explored “artificial intelligence and transformative curricula practices in Africa for educational development” In the paper, a review of the transformative era of the Four Industrial Revolutions (4IR) within which artificial intelligence emerges has been explored, Also, an …


Teaching Learning Newsletter Vol 5 Issue 1, Sastra Deemed To Be University Jul 2025

Teaching Learning Newsletter Vol 5 Issue 1, Sastra Deemed To Be University

TLC Newsletter

No abstract provided.


Enhancing Educational Outcomes For English Learners: The Role Of Culturally Responsive Teaching And Professional Development In Texas, Elisa Garcia, Kristi L. Santi Jun 2025

Enhancing Educational Outcomes For English Learners: The Role Of Culturally Responsive Teaching And Professional Development In Texas, Elisa Garcia, Kristi L. Santi

Journal of English Learner Education

The increasing population of English learners (ELs) in Texas public schools requires a focused approach to their education. This article explores the challenges faced by ELs, including the risk of misplacement in educational programs and the need for culturally and linguistically responsive teaching practices. Drawing on recent research, the article highlights the importance of professional development (PD) tailored to the unique needs of ELs. Effective PD programs should prioritize cultural and linguistic awareness, collaborative learning opportunities, and strategies for differentiated instruction. The article also discusses the significance of engaging parents and the community in supporting ELs. By implementing these recommendations, …


Teaching Cultural Awareness To Dental Hygiene Students Through Project Based Learning, Jennifer Fehrenbacher Jun 2025

Teaching Cultural Awareness To Dental Hygiene Students Through Project Based Learning, Jennifer Fehrenbacher

Journal of Educational Research and Practice

I implemented a cultural awareness project (CAP) to enhance dental hygiene students’ understanding of diverse cultural needs and beliefs related to oral health. This 2-year quality assurance project aimed to assess student perceptions of the CAP.

Two cohorts of 23 junior students each participated. I collected data via post-project surveys adapted from the Student Evaluation of Educational Quality (SEEQ) instrument after obtaining Institutional Review Board (IRB) approval and consent. Both cohorts (n = 23 each) demonstrated positive perceptions of the CAP, with mean scores of 4.9 and 4.8, respectively (p = .024). These data suggest that the CAP …


Reading Interventions In The Modern Era: Reconceptualizing The Utility Of Video Games, Senaida Mehmedovic Jun 2025

Reading Interventions In The Modern Era: Reconceptualizing The Utility Of Video Games, Senaida Mehmedovic

Electronic Theses and Dissertations

Youth in the United States continue to have difficulty developing reading skills, with only 31% of fourth graders reading at a “proficient level” (NAEP Reading: National Average Scores, 2024). Youth struggling to develop reading skills often have reading anxiety (Chow et al., 2021; Martinez, 2019; Ramirez et al., 2019), which impacts their reading skill development even more (Mohammadpur & Ghafournia, 2015); the interwoven and cyclical relationship between reading anxiety and reading comprehension requires interventions to address these needs concurrently (Francis et al., 2019; Francis et al., 2021; Grills et al., 2012). The increased avoidance and paired aversion of reading-related tasks …


Rethinking “Key-Chain Swap” And Other Decontextualized Algorithm Teaching Practices For Rational Number Learners, Connor B. Desai Jun 2025

Rethinking “Key-Chain Swap” And Other Decontextualized Algorithm Teaching Practices For Rational Number Learners, Connor B. Desai

Education Dissertations

Mathematical literacy is critical in an increasingly data-driven society, yet many students struggle with rational number concepts due to the prevalence of decontextualized algorithmic instruction. This study investigates the impact of targeted professional development (PD) on sixth-grade teachers’ instructional strategies and their students’ rational number achievement. The research examines whether explicit, conceptually grounded teaching of rational number operations improves student understanding compared to traditional algorithm-based instruction. Using a mixed-methods approach, the study collected quantitative and qualitative data from students at two middle schools. The intervention was statistically significant at School A, where students in the intervention group demonstrated greater achievement …


Creative Thinking: Skill Development Framework. 2nd Edition, Jonathan Heard, Dara Ramalingam, Claire Scoular, Prue Anderson, Daniel Duckworth Jun 2025

Creative Thinking: Skill Development Framework. 2nd Edition, Jonathan Heard, Dara Ramalingam, Claire Scoular, Prue Anderson, Daniel Duckworth

Assessment and Reporting

The Australian Council for Educational Research (ACER) has reviewed the extensive literature on creative thinking and developed both a definition and a framework that synthesises and harmonises existing theory and research on creative thinking. This framework has been developed to address the challenges associated with teaching and assessing creative thinking. It outlines creative thinking processes along prescribed strands and aspects informed by a sound evidentiary basis. The aspects contained within the framework are designed to provide foci for teaching and the basis of assessment. ACER’s creative thinking framework identifies key factors that underpin the development of creative thinking with a …


Beyond The Exam Score: An Examination Of The Kenyan Education System, Its Reforms, Inefficiencies, And Impact On Individuals And Society At Large, Olivia M. Pederson May 2025

Beyond The Exam Score: An Examination Of The Kenyan Education System, Its Reforms, Inefficiencies, And Impact On Individuals And Society At Large, Olivia M. Pederson

Honors Projects

In Kenya, secondary education plays a decisive role in shaping students’ university and career opportunities as well as their social mobility. The national exam, Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE), acts as a key gateway to higher education and employment. The quality and accessibility of education for Kenyan youth, however, has been impacted by systemic inefficiencies ranging from underfunding and disparities in resource allocation to an exam-centric curriculum. This study takes a qualitative approach, using both purposive and convenience sampling to gather data through a questionnaire sent to university students and adults that have graduated from a Kenyan secondary school. …


Teaching Engaging Grammar Instruction In The High School English Classroom, Emily A. Erlbacher May 2025

Teaching Engaging Grammar Instruction In The High School English Classroom, Emily A. Erlbacher

Journal of Curriculum, Teaching, Learning and Leadership in Education

Grammar is a fundamental component in the content area of English Language Arts. Having a strong foundation in grammar is a critical stepping stone to writing clearly and communicating with success. Despite its importance, grammar is historically not the most engaging topic for high school students. My study, consisting of a seven week action plan involving the ninth graders in an English Language Arts classroom, sought to recognize this disengagement and work to combat it in order to improve students’ writing capabilities. More specifically, the purpose of my action research was to evaluate different grammar instructional strategies recommended in existing …