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Pengembangan Model Penilaian Keterampilan Intrapribadi Dan Antarpribadi Dalam Pendidikan Karakter Di Sekolah Dasar, Na Na
Jurnal Penelitian dan Evaluasi Pendidikan
Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengembangkan model penilaian keterampilan intrapribadi dan antarpribadi dalam pendidikan karakter di SD yang valid, reliabel, dan cocok secara statistik. Penelitian ini menggunakan model research and development dari Plomp dengan lima fase, yaitu: investigasi, desain, realisasi, tes, dan implementasi. Subjek penelitian yaitu siswa kelas V SD di DI Yogyakarta. Pengumpulan data menggunakan kuesioner, dokumentasi, wawancara, FGD, dan observasi. Analisis data menggunakan analisis deskriptif, formula Aiken's V, EFA dan CFA. Simpulan penelitian ini yaitu konstruk penilaian keterampilan intrapribadi dan antarpribadi dalam pendidikan karakter telah memenuhi syarat validitas, reliabilitas, dan goodness of fit statistic; dan panduan penilaian keterampilan …
Model Authentic Self-Assessment Dalam Pengembangan Employability Skills Mahasiswa Pendidikan Tinggi Vokasi, I Made Suarta, Nyoman Sentosa Hardika, I Gusti Sanjay Ngurah, I Wayan Basi Arjana
Model Authentic Self-Assessment Dalam Pengembangan Employability Skills Mahasiswa Pendidikan Tinggi Vokasi, I Made Suarta, Nyoman Sentosa Hardika, I Gusti Sanjay Ngurah, I Wayan Basi Arjana
Jurnal Penelitian dan Evaluasi Pendidikan
Tujuan penelitian ini adalah mengembangkan perangkat penilaian guna mengevaluasi capaian employability skills yang diintegrasikan dalam pembelajaran aplikasi basis data. Model penilaian yang dikembangkan merupakan kombinasi dari penilaian diri sendiri dan penilaian otentik, diusulkan dengan sebutan model authentic self-assessment. Langkah-langkah pengembangan model authentic self-assessment meliputi penentuan standar, penentuan tugas otentik, pembuatan kriteria, dan pembuatan rubrik. Hasil pengembangan perangkat penilaian terdiri atas: (1) model penilaian kemampuan pemecahan masalah; (2) model penilaian kemampuan mengelola diri sendiri; dan (3) model penilaian capaian pembelajaran aplikasi basis data. Model ini dapat digunakan untuk menilai aspek kognitif, afektif, dan psikomotorik. Hasil uji coba meng-indikasikan capaian kemampuan …
Pengembangan Instrumen Diagnosis Kesulitan Belajar Pada Pembelajaran Kimia Di Sma, Sri Yamtinah, Budiyono Budiyono
Pengembangan Instrumen Diagnosis Kesulitan Belajar Pada Pembelajaran Kimia Di Sma, Sri Yamtinah, Budiyono Budiyono
Jurnal Penelitian dan Evaluasi Pendidikan
Tujuan penelitian ini untuk: (1) mengembangkan instrumen ordered multiple-choice untuk diagnosis kesulitan belajar Stoikiometri kelas X, (2) menetapkan karakteristik dari instrumen, dan (3) membuat profil diagnostik peserta didik sebagai laporan yang informatif. Penelitian pengembangan ini menggunakan model Borg & Gall. Preliminary study menghasilkan pokok bahasan tersulit Stoikiometri. Penetapan atribut dan hierarki atribut dengan focus group discussion dilanjutkan dua putaran teknik Delphi. Indikator dan rumusan butir soal ditelaah expert untuk membuktikan validasi isi dengan rumus Aiken. Ujicoba terbatas dan ujicoba menengah pada sekolah kategori tinggi, sedang dan rendah. Ujicoba kelayakan dilakukan pada sekolah-sekolah di wilayah Surakarta, Karanganyar, Boyolali, dan Sragen. …
The Effectiveness Of English Teaching Program In Senior High School: A Case Study, Alfred Irambona, Kumaidi Kumaidi
The Effectiveness Of English Teaching Program In Senior High School: A Case Study, Alfred Irambona, Kumaidi Kumaidi
REID (Research and Evaluation in Education)
This research seeks to evaluate the effectiveness of the English teaching program in senior high school: Case of SMAN3 Yogyakarta, grade eleven. This study was a summative case study using a mixed-method. Descriptive statistics were used to analyze quantitative data and qualitative data followed a descriptive analysis following the CIPP model. The informants were 43 students of SMAN3 and two English teachers. The context findings showed that program objectives, classroom condition, students' needs and barriers were in effective category. In input component, it is found that both teachers were qualified and experienced. The teaching training was not enough; students' textbooks …
Front Matters, The Editors
Front Matters, The Editors
REID (Research and Evaluation in Education)
No abstract provided.
Evaluasi Program Pembelajaran Ipa Smp Menggunakan Model Countenance Stake, Astin Lukum
Evaluasi Program Pembelajaran Ipa Smp Menggunakan Model Countenance Stake, Astin Lukum
Jurnal Penelitian dan Evaluasi Pendidikan
Tujuan penelitian ini adalah mengevaluasi program pembelajaran IPA SMP di Kabupaten Bone Bolango berdasarkan Peraturan Menteri Pendidikan dan Kebudayaan Republik Indonesia Nomor 65 Tahun 2013 tentang Standar Proses Pendidikan Dasar dan Menengah. Penelitian ini merupakan penelitian evaluasi dengan model Countenace Stake. Pengumpulan data menggunakan teknik, observasi, wawancara dan dokumentasi. Teknik analisis yang digunakan adalah deskriptif kualitatif. Kesimpulan hasil penelitian sebagai berikut: (1) perencanaan pembelajaran IPA termasuk kategori cukup (68%), ditemukan belum adanya kesesuaian antara RPP dengan standar proses pembelajaran; (2) pelaksanaan pembelajaran IPA termasuk kategori cukup (57%), belum adanya kesesuaian antara pelaksanaan pembelajaran dengan standar proses pelaksanan pembelajaran; dan (3) …
The Effectiveness Of Web-Based Interactive Blended Learning Model In Electrical Engineering Courses, Hansi Effendi, Soenarto Soenarto, Herminarto Sofyan
The Effectiveness Of Web-Based Interactive Blended Learning Model In Electrical Engineering Courses, Hansi Effendi, Soenarto Soenarto, Herminarto Sofyan
REID (Research and Evaluation in Education)
The study was to test the effectiveness of the Web-Based Interactive Blended Learning Model (BLIBW) for subjects in the Department of Electrical Engineering, Padang State University. The design that the researcher employed was a quasi-experimental design with one group pretest-posttest, which was conducted on a group of students consisting of 30 people and the test was conducted for two times. The effectiveness of BLIBW Model was tested by comparing the average pretest scores and the average posttest scores both in the first trial and the second trial. The average prestest and posttest scores in the first trial were 14.13 and …
The Implementation Of E-Learning With Team Builder At Vocational High Schools, Mahmud Al Haq Patwary, Herman Dwi Surjono
The Implementation Of E-Learning With Team Builder At Vocational High Schools, Mahmud Al Haq Patwary, Herman Dwi Surjono
REID (Research and Evaluation in Education)
This research is aimed at: (1) producing an appropriate e-learning for English language studies in vocational high school, (2) evaluating the suitability of the developed e-learning in terms of appropriateness, accuracy and clarity, screen presentation and design, and appropriateness of the team builder module aspect, and (3) evaluating the effectiveness of the e-learning in practical application. This research and development (R&D) study used Alessi and Trollip's model rearranged following ADDIE model, where the development of instruction followed Dick and Carey's model and the need assessment procedures were adapted from Lee & Owens. Overall appropriateness and quality of the e-learning from …
Back Matters, The Editors
Back Matters, The Editors
REID (Research and Evaluation in Education)
No abstract provided.
The Use Of Malcolm Baldridge Method For Formulating Strategic Planning In The Technological And Vocational Education, Suharno Suharno, Sukamto Sukamto, Sutarto Sutarto
The Use Of Malcolm Baldridge Method For Formulating Strategic Planning In The Technological And Vocational Education, Suharno Suharno, Sukamto Sukamto, Sutarto Sutarto
REID (Research and Evaluation in Education)
The article described the results of a study evaluating the performance of Technological and Vocational Education (TVE) by means of Malcolm Baldrige method. The data on the performance was used in order to know its excellence and weakness. Based on the performance excellence and weakness, a competitive strategy could be formulated in order to improve the TVE quality. First, performance measurements by means of Malcolm Baldrige criteria were done on seven study programs from different universities. Second, results of the performance measurements were analyzed and described. With the data resulting from the performance measurements as the basis of the analysis, …
Developing A Model Of Competency And Expertise Certification Tests For Vocational High School Students, Pardjono Pardjono, Sugiyono Sugiyono, Aris Budiyono
Developing A Model Of Competency And Expertise Certification Tests For Vocational High School Students, Pardjono Pardjono, Sugiyono Sugiyono, Aris Budiyono
REID (Research and Evaluation in Education)
This study aims to: (1) develop, produce, and investigate the appropriateness model of competency and expertise certification tests for vocational high school (VHS) students of the Mechanical Engineering expertise competency.To attain the objectives, the researcher conducted a research and development study consisting of 10 steps. The research product was validated by experts, VHS teachers, and lecturers at Mechanical Engineering Education through Focus Group Discussion (FGD), and the field tryout conducted at SMK Warga Surakarta and SMK Bhineka Karya Simo, Boyolali, Central Java. The results of the study are. (1) The study produces a model of Competency and Expertise Certification Tests …
Strengthening Vocational Character For Polytechnic Education Which Has Non-Production-Based Curriculum, Peni Handayani, Satryo Soemantri Brodjonegoro
Strengthening Vocational Character For Polytechnic Education Which Has Non-Production-Based Curriculum, Peni Handayani, Satryo Soemantri Brodjonegoro
REID (Research and Evaluation in Education)
The vocational character of polytechnic education has declined in the last ten years, especially for polytechnic which has non-production-based curriculum. This research aims to reveal factors which have contribution in the devocationalization of polytechnic education, and to find out the alternative solution to revocationalize by considering the current condition and the future demand. This study applied qualitative approach supported by quantitative data that involved three polytechnics in Bandung and Malang, three industries in Bandung, one industry in Yogyakarta, and an expert as representative from the Department of Industrial and Cooperation Yogyakarta. Interpretational inductive analysis was used to analyze qualitative data. …
The Implementation Of Total Quality Management At Vocational High Schools In Indonesia, Felestin Felestin, Mochamad Bruri Triyono
The Implementation Of Total Quality Management At Vocational High Schools In Indonesia, Felestin Felestin, Mochamad Bruri Triyono
REID (Research and Evaluation in Education)
This study aims to determine the implementation of Total Quality Management (TQM) in public and private vocational high schools in the city of Yogyakarta, as well as to compare the level of implementation between public and private vocational high schools. The TQM aspects observed include infrastructures and facilities, quality of improvement, quality of teachers, quality of examination system and academic background of teachers graduated from vocational high schools. This exploratory study is descriptive in which the result can be used as an input as well as improvements in reflection of the future. These subjects were teachers and students. The primary …
Estimation Of Ability And Item Parameters In Mathematics Testing By Using The Combination Of 3plm/ Grm And Mcm/ Gpcm Scoring Model, Abadyo Abadyo, Bastari Bastari
Estimation Of Ability And Item Parameters In Mathematics Testing By Using The Combination Of 3plm/ Grm And Mcm/ Gpcm Scoring Model, Abadyo Abadyo, Bastari Bastari
REID (Research and Evaluation in Education)
The main purpose of the study was to investigate the superiority of scoring by utilizing the combination of MCM/GPCM model in comparison to 3PLM/GRM model within a mixed-item format of Mathematics tests. To achieve the purpose, the impact of two scoring models was investigated based on the test length, the sample size, and the M-C item proportion within the mixed-item format test and the investigation was conducted on the aspects of: (1) estimation of ability and item parameters, (2) optimalization of TIF, (3) standard error rates, and (4) model fitness on the data. The investigation made use of simulated data …
The Effectiveness Of Microcontroller Instructional System Through Simulation Program Method By Using Trainer Kit, Edidas Edidas, Jalius Jama
The Effectiveness Of Microcontroller Instructional System Through Simulation Program Method By Using Trainer Kit, Edidas Edidas, Jalius Jama
REID (Research and Evaluation in Education)
The study was to test the learning effectiveness of program simulation method by using the trainer kit in Microcontroller System courses. The study was conducted to the students who took the microcontroller system courses in the academic year of 2013/2014. The students who took the course were divided into three groups and each of the group served as: (1) the experimental group; (2) control group; and (3) test instrument group. The learning outcome variables (Y2) and the awareness of thinkings (Y1) served as the dependent variable; on the other hand, the motivation (X1) and the creativity (X2) served as independent …
Implementation Of Digital Learning Using Interactive Multimedia In Excretory System With Virtual Laboratory, Heru Setiawan, Wiwi Isnaeni, F. Putut Martin Herry Budijantoro, Aditya Marianti
Implementation Of Digital Learning Using Interactive Multimedia In Excretory System With Virtual Laboratory, Heru Setiawan, Wiwi Isnaeni, F. Putut Martin Herry Budijantoro, Aditya Marianti
REID (Research and Evaluation in Education)
The aim of this study are (1) Developing an interactive multimedia with virtual laboratory in excretory system for senior high school students (2) determine the eligibility of digital multimedia of excretory system (3) determine the effectivity of digital learning using interactive multimedia to improve student's achievement and student activities of excretory system. This research was conducted in senior high school in Indonesia at SMA 1 Jepon, Blora for 2 month. The research approach using Educational Research and development including: (1)research and information collecting (2)planning (3) develop a preliminary form of product (4) preliminary field testing, validation of media by experts. …
Analyzing Mathematics And Ap Statistics Assessment Items In Terms Of The Levels Of Thinking Skills They Assess, Shadreck S. Chitsonga
Analyzing Mathematics And Ap Statistics Assessment Items In Terms Of The Levels Of Thinking Skills They Assess, Shadreck S. Chitsonga
Georgia Educational Researcher
This study is a part of a large study that investigated the Assessment Practices of Mathematics Teachers who also teach AP Statistics. In this paper I investigate the thinking skills that assessment items used mathematics and AP Statistics classroom assess. Two teachers who were teaching mathematics and AP Statistics participated in this study. Each teacher was observed 12 times in class. Artifacts were also collected from each teacher, mainly oral questions and written questions. A mathematics taxonomy framework was used to analyze the characteristics of the assessment items. The results of the study indicated that assessment questions (oral and written) …
Meeting Of Divergent Realities In Met : A Synergistic Approach To Quality Standards, Katrina Marie Gravador
Meeting Of Divergent Realities In Met : A Synergistic Approach To Quality Standards, Katrina Marie Gravador
World Maritime University Dissertations
No abstract provided.
The Achievement Gap: A Dual Nation Perspective, Myka Chavez
The Achievement Gap: A Dual Nation Perspective, Myka Chavez
Honors Projects
This essay seeks to explore the achievement gap, which is a disparity in educational achievement between certain economic and racial groups, by taking a unique approach and bringing a fresh perspective. Specifically, this research focuses on how this gap is manifested in two countries: the U.S. and England. This dual nation perspective opens the door for more information and a better understanding of the gap as a whole. Analysis will be done regarding the various issues surrounding the gap in each country such as its causes, effects, and past/present solutions. Based on how these issues occur in each country and …
Rn-Bsn Program: On-Demand, Online, Competency-Based Modules, Ladonna Michelle Mcclave
Rn-Bsn Program: On-Demand, Online, Competency-Based Modules, Ladonna Michelle Mcclave
Morehead State Theses and Dissertations
A capstone submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Doctor of Education in the College of Education at Morehead State University by Ladonna Michelle McClave on December 10, 2015.
Motivating Factors And Barriers To The Online Faculty Professional Development, Kathryn L. Miller
Motivating Factors And Barriers To The Online Faculty Professional Development, Kathryn L. Miller
Morehead State Theses and Dissertations
A capstone submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Doctor of Education in the College of Education at Morehead State University by Kathryn L. Miller on April 16, 2015.
Web Based Cyber Forensics Training For Law Enforcement, Nick Sturgeon
Web Based Cyber Forensics Training For Law Enforcement, Nick Sturgeon
Purdue Polytechnic Masters Theses
Training and education are two of the most important aspects within cyber forensics. These topics have been of concern since the inception of the field. Training law enforcement is particularly important to ensure proper execution of the digital forensics process. It is also important because the proliferation of technology in to society continues to grow at an exponential rate. Just as technology is used for good there are those that will choose to use it for criminal gains. It is critical that Law Enforcement have the tools and training in cyber forensics. This research looked to determine if web based …
Examining Student Course Outcomes In First Year Anatomy And Physiology Using E-Books Versus Traditional Textbooks, Howard Marquise
Examining Student Course Outcomes In First Year Anatomy And Physiology Using E-Books Versus Traditional Textbooks, Howard Marquise
Theses & Dissertations
Over the last several years, use of e-books in higher education has increased significantly and is projected to continue through the next decade. Institutions of higher learning have implemented use of e-books without any data that verified the impact on student learning outcomes. The purpose of this ex post facto, quantitative study was to compare student learning outcomes in Human Anatomy and Physiology I courses using e-books versus using traditional textbooks at a two-year public community college in South Texas. With a participant population of 686 students, data were analyzed by their final grades comparing the differences between those who …
How Did The Students Cross The Stage? The Relationship Of Demographic Factors On Early Selection Of College Major, Christy Riddle
How Did The Students Cross The Stage? The Relationship Of Demographic Factors On Early Selection Of College Major, Christy Riddle
Dissertations
Student retention is a highly researched topic studied for many decades, but low retention of college students still exists today. As more states move to success-based funding formulas, it is more important than ever for higher education institutions to increase retention efforts (Swecker, 2011). Colleges and universities launch programs trying to combat and improve retention deficits. Research reveals that student engagement, academic advising, demographics, socioeconomic factors, and early selection of major within the first academic year play a role in retention.
The purpose of this study is to determine if early selection of major relates to the demographic factors of …
Intramural Activity Report Fy 2015, Yolanda Carr
Intramural Activity Report Fy 2015, Yolanda Carr
Intramural Activity Reports
The Sponsored Programs Annual Reports collection contains reports for the Extramural and Intramural Activities of the Southwestern Oklahoma State University faculty and students. The collection currently covers the years 2014 - 2017. More reports will be included as they are available.
Extramural activities mean they were funded by organizations independent of SWOSU.
Intramural activities mean they were funded by SWOSU.
Student Service Members/Veterans Programs In Erie County Colleges And Universities: Analyzing Programs For Removing Barriers And Facilitating Identity Transitioning, William E. Langer
Student Service Members/Veterans Programs In Erie County Colleges And Universities: Analyzing Programs For Removing Barriers And Facilitating Identity Transitioning, William E. Langer
Public Administration Master’s Projects
Student Service Members/Veterans (SSM/Vs) served their nation in times of peace and in war and in doing so, are eligible for various educational benefits. To assist the SSM/V in adapting to their new role as a student and civilian, most postsecondary educational institutions offer services specifically tailored to the SSM/V population in order to support and assist them in completing their academic program. These services could include navigating benefit programs, financial aid, orientation programs and disability services as needed. In this transformative mixed methods study, a content analysis of the public websites of the schools was first conducted to determine …
Leveraging Resources Across Units And Universities To Address Academic Literacies And Research Skills In Ontario Graduate Students, Melanie Mills, Elan Paulson
Leveraging Resources Across Units And Universities To Address Academic Literacies And Research Skills In Ontario Graduate Students, Melanie Mills, Elan Paulson
Western Libraries Presentations
Student2Scholar (S2S) is a fully online and open course that aims to teach academic literacies and research skills to social science graduate students. Set to launch in December 2015, S2S was conceived of and created by a diverse and distributed team of academic librarians, university staff, and graduate students from three Ontario Universities: Western, the University of Toronto, and Queen’s. Members of the project team brought with them varying degrees of experience and expertise across a range of disciplinary and teaching and learning backgrounds, including: adult education, information literacy, and online learning (to name only a few).
S2S serves as …
The Effects Of Preparedness On Career And Technical Education Student’S Program Performance And Vocational Attainment, Walter Warren
The Effects Of Preparedness On Career And Technical Education Student’S Program Performance And Vocational Attainment, Walter Warren
Doctoral Dissertations and Projects
The purpose of this quantitative correlational study was to consider the effects that academic and vocational preparedness have on postsecondary students’ performance in a Career and Technical Education (CTE) or apprenticeship program, and the relationship between their in-program performance and vocational attainment after program completion. The study was conducted using archival data from a postsecondary CTE institution with a proven track record for administering apprentice programs. The findings from this study are an indication that academic and vocational preparedness are relevant factors when considering students’ ability to complete a postsecondary CTE program, level of performance in a CTE program, and …
A Phenomenological Study Of The Impact On Collaboration As Perceived By Educators While Using Software To Manage Individualized Education Programs, Vaughn Hammond
Doctoral Dissertations and Projects
The purpose of this qualitative phenomenological study was to gain a deeper, richer understanding of how educators’ use of software to manage individualized education programs (IEPs) impact collaboration in the IEP process. Research questions included: (a) What are the challenges identified by educators when using software to manage IEPs? (b) What are the benefits identified by educators when using software to manage IEPs? (c) What are educators’ perceptions on the impact using software to manage IEPs has on the collaboration among the IEP team? (d) What are educators’ perceptions of the use of software on increasing collaboration skills? Educators from …
Job Satisfaction, Organizational Commitment, And Turnover Intention Of Online Teachers In The K-12 Setting, Ingle M. Larkin
Job Satisfaction, Organizational Commitment, And Turnover Intention Of Online Teachers In The K-12 Setting, Ingle M. Larkin
Doctor of Education in Instructional Technology Dissertations
The purpose of this study was to measure and explore factors influencing K-12 online teacher job satisfaction, organizational commitment, and turnover intentions K-12 online education. Using Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs (1954), Herzberg’s Two-Factor Theory of Satisfaction (1959, 1968), Meyer and Allen’s measure of Organizational Commitment (1997), and Fishbein and Ajzen’s Theory of Reasoned Action and Planned Behavior (1975), this mixed-methods study was conducted in public, private, charter, for-profit, and not-for-profit K-12 online schools in a single Southeastern state. The researcher used a sequential explanatory design by collecting and analyzing quantitative data and then qualitative data in two consecutive phases. Using …