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The Contribution of Using Cooperative Learning Methods on Students’ Achievement and Retention in Secondary Schools during Chemistry Lesson Education Research International Pub Date : 2024-4-16 Melkamu Duguma Simesso, Tariku Sime Gutu, Wudu Melese Tarekegn
This investigation was made necessary as a result of the inconsistently poor achievement that secondary school students have repeatedly achieved on chemistry exams in Nekemte Administration Town throughout the years. These poor results can be credited with the reality that the majority of secondary school teachers use ineffective teaching strategies that do not encourage students’ active learning through
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Competence Assessment of Team of Specialists under the Organization and Personnel Department at Public Universities in Vietnam Education Research International Pub Date : 2024-4-16 Nguyen Thi Xuan Loc, Phan Hung Thu, Thai Van Thanh, Nguyen Như An
A study was conducted to identify the components of competency in general that are considered important in improving the work efficiency of team of specialists under the organization and personnel department at public universities in Vietnam. Data have been collected through a management questionnaire to team of specialists under the organization and personnel department (n = 106) managerial staff
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Effects of Process-Genre Approach on Students’ Writing Strategy Use in Paragraphs: Second-Year Wachemo University Students Education Research International Pub Date : 2024-3-26 Amanuel Kidane Albore, Getachew Seyoum Woldemariam, Gemechis Teshome Chali
This study investigated the effects of a process-genre approach on EFL students’ use of writing strategies when writing paragraphs. To ensure the reliability of the writing strategy inventory questionnaire, Cronbach’s alpha was calculated. A quasi-experimental research design was used, and strategy questionnaires were used to collect data. The experimental and control groups were assigned using the
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Exploring Attitudes toward Communication Skills Training and Their Impact on Patient-Centeredness among Medical Students in Sri Lanka: A Cross-Sectional Study Education Research International Pub Date : 2024-3-13 S. A. C. Dalpatadu, L. T. D. S. Amaratunga, R. M. Mudiyanse, K. C. S. Dalpatadu
Introduction. Communication skills (CS) play a paramount role in medical students’ (MS) interaction with patients. They are essential when approaching a patient holistically to provide comprehensive care with the aim of both treating an illness and improving patient satisfaction. However, there seems to be a deficiency in communication skills training (CST) for students in Sri Lanka. Enhancing CS at
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The Effect of Research and Development on Economic Growth in Ethiopia: The Untapped Potential for Prosperity Education Research International Pub Date : 2024-2-27 Birhanu Haile Agezew
This research measured the links between R&D and economic growth in Ethiopia employing multiple regression models. Citable journal articles, patents, technology exports, and research expenditures are the four predictor variables that are the focus of the study. GDP per capita growth is the outcome variable of the study, which serves as a proxy indicator for economic growth. The study used a panel dataset
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Students’ Satisfaction in Online Class during COVID-19: An Empirical Study in Bangladesh Context Education Research International Pub Date : 2024-2-26 Shanjida Chowdhury, Md. Fouad Hossain Sarker, Niaz Ahmed Khan, Md Kabirul Islam, Maruf Ahmed Tamal, Md. Hasan Imam Bijoy
The COVID-19 pandemic caused higher education institutions to switch to online learning. This unique endeavor is being investigated to protect high-quality education. Due to its hasty and emergency implementation, students may have different opinions about this new education system. The primary objective of this study is to investigate the relationships between constructs such as students’ perceived
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Effect of Phonological and Phonetic Interventions on Proficiency in English Pronunciation and Oral Reading Education Research International Pub Date : 2024-2-6 Diwakar Prahaladaiah, Kennedy Andrew Thomas
The current research aimed to know the effect of phonological and phonetic interventions in enhancing proficiency in English pronunciation and oral reading among teacher trainees. This study was of single-group pretest and posttest intervention designs. The sample size was selected through a stratified random sampling technique from teacher training colleges in Bengaluru. Two hundred and seven teacher
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An Estimation of Digital Learning Culture Index of Secondary Education in Nigeria Education Research International Pub Date : 2024-1-31 Frank Enoruomwanse Guobadia, Godspower Osaretin Ekuobase
The socioeconomic vulnerability of youths in developing economies is a challenge that can be mitigated by quality education and digital learning skills. However, it is increasingly demanding for developing economies still struggling with universal access to preadult education to provide their youths with quality education. Mitigating this challenge, therefore, will require a social reengineering of
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Predicting Students’ Academic Achievement through Teaching and Parenting Styles: Self-Concept as a Mediator Education Research International Pub Date : 2024-1-29 Marwa Nasser Alrajhi, Said Suliman Aldhafri
Understanding how individual, school, and social factors interact to shape students’ academic achievement gives a better insight into the relative effects of these factors in the presence of other variables. The current study (N = 604) utilized a mediation model to examine the mediation role of two dimensions of students’ self-concept (academic and social) in the relationships between teaching and
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Exploring (Im)Politeness Strategies in Indirect Reports in Persian across Genders Education Research International Pub Date : 2024-1-20 Iman Nikpoo, Hamid Allami
Politeness and impoliteness strategies create a vital social practice in our daily and professional interactions. Being once an issue in the code of conduct protocols, (im)politeness nowadays marks an interdisciplinary scientific field. Regarding this importance, this study explored the politeness and impoliteness strategies used in changing direct speech to indirect speech among male and female Persian
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Reading Aloud and the Use of CAS-2 Battery to Assess Cognitive Skills Improvement Education Research International Pub Date : 2024-1-3 Federico Batini, Benedetta D’Autilia, Giulia Barbisoni, Giulia Toti
Background. Research has suggested that exposure to reading can act positively on vocabulary development and other cognitive skills required in the early-school years. This paper presents the results of a quasi-experimental study that analyses the relationship between exposure to reading aloud to children and the development of basic cognitive skills, which are essential from the first days of school
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Predicting Computational Thinking in Elementary Science Lessons Using a Multilevel Model Approach Education Research International Pub Date : 2023-12-30 Jennifer Pietros, Minsuk Shim, Sara Sweetman
Computational thinking (CT) is an essential problem-solving skill that students need to successfully live and work with developing technologies. There is an increasing call in the literature by researchers and policy leaders to integrate CT at the elementary level into core subjects to provide early and equitable access for all students. While some critics may claim the concepts and skills of CT are
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Recognizing Stakeholders and Factors Mediating Washback in Language Testing Education Research International Pub Date : 2023-12-20 Kh. Atikur Rahman, Mohammad Rukanuddin, Mst. Sabrina Yasmin Chowdhury, Shaila Ahmed, Prodhan Mahbub Ibna Seraj
Any test or assessment’s effect on teaching and learning is termed as “washback”. Empirical studies conducted in this area are relatively recent, starting with the remarkable work of Alderson and Wall in 1993. Studies conducted thereafter inquired into different aspects of washback. In light of these studies, this critical review would explore the stakeholders of washback and the factors outside of
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Online Student Team Learning in a Flipped Classroom Education Research International Pub Date : 2023-12-11 Gregory Kaplan
Collaboration among students working in groups to master new material has been defined as “student team learning.” While past research has focused on student team learning in the classroom, this study presents evidence of student team learning by students working in groups online in a flipped learning environment. An online group activity conducted during a classroom offering of an upper-level university
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Written Retelling Strategy in Improving Reading Skill among ESL Students in Malaysia Education Research International Pub Date : 2023-11-16 Hema Vanita Kesevan, Nur Dzaliffa Riza Ridzwan, Revathi Gopal, Charanjit Kaur Swaran Singh
Skills of reading and comprehending in English are crucial for academic success in schools. Pupils with low reading ability skill may result in obtaining low grades and poor test scores. Traditionally pupils are taught to lift specific information as a reading strategy to answer comprehension questions, comparatively, this study uses retelling strategy to evaluate pupils’ understanding. Past research
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Quantifying the Dynamic Factors Influencing New-Age Users’ Adoption of 5G Using TAM and UTAUT Models in Emerging Country: A Multistage PLS-SEM Approach Education Research International Pub Date : 2023-11-14 Manish Dadhich, Sumangla Rathore, Bright Akwasi Gyamfi, Samuel-Soma M. Ajibade, Divine Q. Agozie
Objectives. The 5G has ushered in a new age of life-changing breakthroughs and advancements due to faster speeds, greater bandwidth, and ultra-high expectancy. The study proposes a multistage approach for quantifying the dynamic factors affecting users’ adoption of 5G in emerging countries. Method. This study integrated the technology acceptance model (TAM) and unified theory of acceptance and use
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The Relationship between Oral Corrective Feedback Beliefs, Practices, and Influence of Prior Language Learning Experience of EFL Teachers: Multiple Case Studies Education Research International Pub Date : 2023-11-11 Mohammad Mosiur Rahman, Manjet Kaur Mehar Singh
Teacher cognition research has been the subject of scholarly investigation since the 1970s, but there has been a significant increase in research interest in this field in recent years. The beliefs of the language teacher are important factors in any specific classroom instructional decision, including the role and provision of oral corrective feedback (OCF). It is critical to comprehend the teacher’s
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The Influence of High-Stakes English Examinations on Students’ Out-of-Classroom English Learning Practices: A Comparative Study Education Research International Pub Date : 2023-10-30 Getachew Desalegn, Rufael Disassa, Tamene Kitila
Exams with high stakes may affect test takers’ learning endeavors. Given the students’ different academic backgrounds, it is not yet clear how much of an effect the tests will have on their out-of-classroom learning practices. This study, thus, aimed to close the knowledge gap by employing a mixed method of embedded research design and collecting data via questionnaire, focused group discussion (FGD)
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Gender-Based Violence: Implications for Girl-Child Education in Some Selected Displaced Persons Camps in Maiduguri Education Research International Pub Date : 2023-10-28 Adam Gana Bawa, Supreet Kaur
Factors other than economic development account for disparities between rich and poor countries’ levels of educational achievement. Gender-based violence includes brittleness and hostility that have widened the achievement gap between boys and girls. The intersectionality of violence against women and girls made it to be a multifaceted and multidimensional phenomenon that affects almost every aspect
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Students’ Satisfaction of Blended Problem-Based Learning: An Academic Experience at Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology Education Research International Pub Date : 2023-10-26 Gabriel A. Okyere, Albert A. Saah, William Oduro, James B. Achamfour, Samuel Amoako
Implementation of problem-based learning has been a challenge in most African institutions of higher learning including Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) due to deficiencies in the secondary education system. This article seeks to investigate the effect of blended problem-based learning (BPBL) practices on students’ satisfaction at KNUST during the Enhancing Entrepreneurship
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Enhancing Learners’ EFL Writing Performance through Extensive Reading Strategy Training into the Writing Process Education Research International Pub Date : 2023-10-23 Yenenesh Yerukneh, Tamiru Olana, Mekuria Zewdie
It is logical to anticipate that teaching one will lead to the student’s proficiency in the other because the reading and writing processes are correlated and, in many cases, combined. The goal was to find out how extended reading strategy training (ERST) affected first-year undergraduate students’ writing abilities. Thirty-one of the 61 undergraduate participants from Wollega University were placed
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Self-Regulated Learning Diary Interventions and the Implications for Health Professions Education Education Research International Pub Date : 2023-10-18 Zahra Zarei Hajiabadi, Roghayeh Gandomkar, Houra Ashrafifard, John Sandars
Background. There is increasing interest in the application of self-regulated learning (SRL) to improve academic and clinical performance in health professions education. SRL-learning diary (SRL-LD) interventions have become popular in non-health professions contexts to develop students’ SRL and academic performance. The aim of this systematic review was to identify how SRL-LD interventions have been
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Peculiarities of the Formation of Students’ Business Communication Skills within the Distance Learning Education Research International Pub Date : 2023-10-16 Irina Nagay, Oksana Khalabuzar, Hanna Alieksieieva, Oleksandr Antonenko, Oleksandr Ovsyannikov
The article deals with the problems of the formation of students’ business communications skills at higher educational institutions. The authors ground the hypothesis that the implementation of nonstandard ways and forms of teaching foreign language provides the increasing of effectiveness of formation of students’ business communicative skills. The goal of research work deals with the theoretical
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Instructional Leadership Practices and Challenges: The Case of Primary School Principals in Liban Jawi Woreda of West Shoa Zone Education Research International Pub Date : 2023-10-12 Lucho Begi Feyisa, Kitessa Chemeda Edosa
This study was conducted to assess the practices and challenges of instructional leadership in primary schools of Liban Jawi Woreda of the West Shoa Zone. In order to address this objective of the study, a descriptive survey design was employed. About 114 teachers, seven principals, six vice principals, and one vice head of Woreda Education Office (WEO) participated in the study. Questionnaires, interviews
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Reflective Teaching in English Language Classrooms: Perception and Practice of English Language Instructors at Wachemo University Education Research International Pub Date : 2023-9-28 Nigatu Habtamu, Badima Belay
This study aimed at examining how university English language instructors perceive reflection in teaching and the extent to which their perceptions were realized in reflective teaching. Adopting a convergent case study method, the study was conducted utilizing both qualitative and quantitative data sources. Quantitative data were elicited using a questionnaire from 41 English language instructors selected
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Language Teacher’s Experience and Preference toward Online Learning Platforms during the COVID-19 Pandemic Education Research International Pub Date : 2023-9-16 Hailay Tesfay Gebremariam
The COVID-19 pandemic compelled the educational sector to act quickly, resulting in the adoption of replacement online learning platforms (OLPs) to keep the educational system running throughout the crisis. This study explored how language teachers in Ethiopia are prepared in terms of their experience and preference toward OLPs. To achieve this goal, data were collected from 203 participants (aged
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Revisiting Gendered ICT Attitude and Self-Efficacy: A Study of Technical University Students in Ghana Education Research International Pub Date : 2023-9-15 Christopher Mensah, Edem M. Azila-Gbettor, Mawufemor A. Kugbonu, Fati Tahiru
The existence of gender differences in the use of information and communication technology (ICT) impedes the attainment of gender equality and female empowerment. It is therefore essential to provide up-to-date knowledge on the gender ICT divide given that insight into ICT use by gender is often limited and not regularly updated, particularly for low- and lower-middle-income countries. Consequently
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Conception, Features, and Framework of Curriculum and Instruction Integration Education Research International Pub Date : 2023-9-11 Linglan Zhao, Wei Fan
Experience shows that the separation of curriculum and instruction can seriously block the process of curriculum reform. In the context of the new round of elementary education reform, curriculum and instruction plans should involve developing in an integrated way to implement the goal of students’ key competencies. Therefore, there is great value to resist one-size-fits-all thinking and reassess the
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Perception and Challenges of Virtual Classes with Gender Digital Divide amidst and Post-COVID-19 Pandemic in Iraq: An Empirical Analysis Education Research International Pub Date : 2023-9-5 Tuba Kamal, Mohammed Arshad Khan, Zubair Hamad, Asheref Illiyan, Alok Kumar Das, Abdulaziz Alkhuraydili
The COVID-19 epidemic has forced the closure of educational institutions all over the globe since it put academic schedules in peril. To maintain academic activity, the majority of academic institutions have turned to online instruction platforms, which immensely affected instructors’ and pupils’ one-on-one interactions, among other things, causing a paradigm change in the teaching–learning approach
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The Effect of Explicit Strategy Instruction on Students’ Reading Comprehension Performance of Ethiopian Secondary School Students Education Research International Pub Date : 2023-9-2 Desta Wendaferew, Abebe Damtew
Despite the importance of strategy instruction in improving learners’ reading ability, several issues remain unresolved in literature. This study investigated the effect of explicit reading strategy instruction on improving grade 11 English as a foreign language (EFL) learners’ reading comprehension performance. Additionally, it attempted to see whether male or female students performed better in reading
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Hypothetical Approach to the Teaching of Trigonometric Concepts Using Cooperative Learning Education Research International Pub Date : 2023-8-31 Richard Kyere Asomah, Douglas Darko Agyei, Forster D. Ntow, Isaac Benning
In this paper, we propose a teaching strategy to enhance the teaching and learning of trigonometry, called cooperative teaching and learning (CTL). The proposed method stems from the need of developing a pedagogical approach that promotes understanding and interest in the learning of trigonometry based on the cooperative learning (CL). This study therefore sought to explore the features of CTL that
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A Study of Learning Achievement Using a Flipped-Classroom Model Combined with Online Cooperative Learning in Soil Mechanics Laboratory Education Research International Pub Date : 2023-8-28 Surawut Saekram, Prasit Pramongudomrat, Sakda Katawaethwarag, Siriphat Maneekeaw
The objectives of this research were (1) to assess the appropriateness, (2) to study the learning achievement, and (3) to study the satisfaction of learners of the flipped-classroom model combined with online cooperative learning in the Soil Mechanics Laboratory. The research sample are 56 students enrolled in Soil Mechanics Laboratory, semester 1/2021, Civil Engineering and Education Program; Department
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Influence of Work Motivation, Interpersonal Skills, and Knowledge Construction on the Work Readiness of Vocational Students Education Research International Pub Date : 2023-8-28 Cicilia Dyah Sulistyaningrum Indrawati, Anton Subarno, Winarno Winarno, Sigit Permansah, Arif Wahyu Wirawan, Dede Rusmana
Vocational high schools play an important role in connecting graduates to industry to provide professional workforce input. However, modern times demand an increase in the quality of complex human resources to effectively prepare them to work in the industry. This study examined the relationship between the effects of interpersonal skills and constructive knowledge on work readiness through work motivation
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New Teachers’ Awareness of Mathematical Misconceptions in Elementary Students and Their Solution Provision Capabilities Education Research International Pub Date : 2023-7-27 Mansooreh Moosapoor
Misconceptions are among the barriers that prevent students from mastering mathematics. Since teachers are essential in student education, their awareness of misconceptions helps students to learn effectively. Therefore, it is crucial to know whether teachers, especially new teachers, are capable of identifying and resolving misconceptions. The purpose of this study is to determine the degree of mathematical
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Effect of Undergraduate Business Students’ Entry Characteristics on Academic Success Education Research International Pub Date : 2023-7-4 Justice Kojo Gabriel Agyenim Boateng, Joseph Tufuor Kwarteng
The purpose of this study is to explore the effects of undergraduate business students’ entry characteristics (West African Senior Secondary Certificate Examination (WASSCE), Senior Secondary School Certificate Examination (SSSCE), General Certificate of Education (GCE) ordinary level certificate, and matured entry) on academic success in terms of cumulative grade point average (CGPA), competencies
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Teachers’ Emotions: Validation of the Teacher Emotions Scales in Albanian Education Research International Pub Date : 2023-6-26 Arian Musliu, Anne C. Frenzel
The topic of teacher emotions has gained increasing research attention over the past years. Initial predominantly qualitative inquiry methods have been complemented by quantitative ones, and different instruments to measure teacher emotions have been developed. These instruments mainly stem from Western, educated, industrialized, rich, and democratic (WEIRD) countries, and yet it is still unknown if
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Early-Grade Reading: The Challenges That Affect Teachers’ Practice of Phonological Awareness: The Case of Koorete Language Education Research International Pub Date : 2023-5-31 Samuel Zinabu Haile, Binyam Sisay Mendisu
This study aimed to identify the challenges affecting teacher practice of phonological awareness (PA) in the first-grade classrooms of the teaching of the Koorete language. The study adopted the descriptive research design using the survey method and exploratory case study technique, and it was conducted in selected schools in Amaro in the Southern part of Ethiopia. The qualitative method was used
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“You Are Essentially Just a Number”: Discourse Elaboration and Devaluation among Natural Science Students Education Research International Pub Date : 2023-5-16 Oscar Eybers, Emma Paulet, Natasha van der Schyff
This article analyzes first-year natural science students’ experiences of discourse and devaluation as new members of the Natural and Agricultural Sciences Faculty at the University of Pretoria (UP). This study aims to highlight students’ perspectives on navigating digital learning during COVID-19. Second, the analysis aims to highlight how intersections between languages, digital learning tools, and
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Dynamics of Content Knowledge: Learned from Indonesian Arabic Teachers Education Research International Pub Date : 2023-5-15 Mohammad Samsul Ulum, Wahyu Indah Mala Rohmana, Melly Elvira
The dynamics of content knowledge among Indonesian Arabic teachers is a critical area of research due to the increasing demand for Arabic language education. This study aims to investigate the content knowledge of Arabic teachers in Teacher Professional Education Programs at UIN Malang, Indonesia. The research utilized factor analysis and exploratory factor analysis to explore the structure of the
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Students’ Perception toward Teaching Strategies of Native and Nonnative English-Speaking Teachers: A Case Study in Indonesia Education Research International Pub Date : 2023-5-13 Fathor Rasyid, Prodhan Mahbub Ibna Seraj, Abd. Ghofur, Andi Asrifan
This study aimed to investigate the students’ insights toward native English-speaking teachers’ (NESTs) and nonnative English-speaking teachers’ (NNEST) teaching strategies and to examine the reasons for their insights. Fifty-eight English students, 30 females, and 20 males, with prior experience of learning from both NESTs and NNESTs in East Java, Indonesia, participated in the study. They were purposively
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The Impact of In-Service Education and Training on Teachers’ Learning: Perspectives from English Foreign Language Teachers in Tanzania Education Research International Pub Date : 2023-5-12 Enitha M. Msamba, Erasmus A. Msuya, William A. L. Anangisye
This study evaluates the impact of in-service education and training on Tanzanian foreign language teachers learning. The in-service training focused on equipping teachers with knowledge and skills in competency-based language teaching. The qualitative research approach and the Most Significant Change (MSC) technique were used to guide the research process. The data were collected from Manyara and
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Personality Traits Mediating Sense of Belonging and Academic Curiosity among Students in Ghana Education Research International Pub Date : 2023-5-11 Mark Owusu Amponsah
The sense of being part of a learning community is a known explanatory variable for learners’ explorative behaviors, but the extent to which this explanation interferes with stable characteristics appears inconclusive. Therefore, this study examined the mediating roles of personality traits in the relationship between sense of belonging and academic curiosity. A sample of 400 high school students was
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Effect of Tacit Knowledge on Student Self-Determination in Indonesia: A Mixed-Methods Study Education Research International Pub Date : 2023-5-10 Dadang Suwanda, Dodi Suryana, Uman Suherman, Nadia Aulia Nadhirah, Tina Hayati Dahlan, Aslina Binti Ahmad
This study was initiated in response to the condition of students’ low self-determination, which results in an inability to complete tasks well, a low achievement index, and even congestion and dropout. The research employed a mixed methodology with a concurrent embedded design and a selection without random assignment. The participants of this study were 406 undergraduate students in Indonesia, with
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Exploring the Effectiveness of Native and Non-Native English Teachers on EFL Learners’ Accuracy, Fluency, and Complexity in Speaking Education Research International Pub Date : 2023-5-8 Mohammad Hossein Ghane, Mohammad Hasan Razmi
This study aimed to investigate the impact of teacher type (native vs. non-native) on the oral performance of male intermediate English as a foreign language learners between the ages of 14 and 20 who possessed similar language proficiency levels. The participants were selected based on the results of a written test and an oral interview and were divided into two classes: one taught by a native speaker
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Factors of Spreading the Aggressive Behavior among Kindergarteners from the Perspective of Their Teachers in East Jerusalem Education Research International Pub Date : 2023-4-27 Dua Shanti, Eliana M. Moreno
This research aims to investigate the factors behind the spread of aggressive behavior in kindergartens from the point of view of educators in East Jerusalem. The descriptive analytical approach and quantitative research methods were used, which included t-test, independent sample t-test, and analysis of variance. Before collecting data, the reliability and validity of the questionnaire were checked
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Future Teachers’ Spiritual Worldview Formation Factors Education Research International Pub Date : 2023-4-24 Botagoz Paridinova, Lazzat Sapartayeva, Nurgul Tungatova, Ardak Tulepbergenova, Marzhan Kassymbekova
It is necessary to define factors that affect the process of shaping future teachers’ spiritual worldview. The knowledge factors influencing the formation of a spiritual worldview allow us to elicit the most effective ways and means to shape future teachers’ professional self-awareness. Therefore, this paper is devoted to studying factors that play an important role in future teachers’ spiritual worldview
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The Effect of Mother Tongue Translation on Iranian Extroverted and Introverted EFL Learners’ Vocabulary Learning Education Research International Pub Date : 2023-4-23 Ali Khoshnood, Reza Kafipour
Vocabulary is an essential language component that will affect all four language skills. Therefore, any technique that can help promote vocabulary learning should be encouraged. The current study aimed to explore the effect of first-language translation on Iranian intermediate extroverted and introverted EFL learners’ vocabulary learning. The authors chose 80 Iranian EFL learners using convenience
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A Course-Based Undergraduate Research Experience (CURE) using Ocean Plastic Microbes as a Framework that Is Impactful for Both In-Person and Online Course Modalities Education Research International Pub Date : 2023-4-22 Ana Maria Barral, Rachel E. Simmons, Marie Boman-Davis, Emelia DeForce, Jeff S. Bowman
A course-based undergraduate research experience (CURE) is described, both in its original, field-based and in-person design, as well as its adaptation to online delivery during the COVID-19 pandemic. The CURE experience was centered around the topic of microbes attaching to ocean plastic debris, and included connecting nontraditional undergraduate students attending a primarily teaching institution
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Factors Affecting the Competence Level of Agricultural Extension Agents: A Comprehensive Analysis of Core Competencies in Northwestern Ethiopia Education Research International Pub Date : 2023-4-21 Yosef Getahun Aregaw, Emam Adem Endris, Elias Bojago
The participatory method is supported by the recent expansion of the Ethiopian agricultural extension system through technological scaling-up or the implementation of best practices for technology transfer at larger stages. Agricultural extension workers are active in a number of agricultural and rural development initiatives. This study was a thorough effort that intended to examine the competence
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How Primary School Teachers Perceive and Develop Students’ Future Skills? Education Research International Pub Date : 2023-4-7 Amani Abdullah Bin Jwair, Dalal Amer Hamad Al-Dosari
For each person, it is essential to learn new skills. Thus, this study aims to determine how primary school (K-12) teachers practiced “future skills” in the classroom and how they thought those skills could be improved. This study employed a questionnaire and semistructured interviews to collect quantitative and qualitative data from a sample of 329 male and female teachers in the Wadi Al-Dawasir school
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Transforming Learning to Online Education 4.0 during COVID-19: Stakeholder Perception, Attitude, and Experiences in Higher Education Institutions at a Tier-III City in India Education Research International Pub Date : 2023-4-7 Ankur Gupta, Sahil Sawhney, Ankita Nanda, Mohammad Shabaz, Isaac Ofori
Higher education institutions worldwide had to quickly pivot to delivering online classes as the COVID-19 pandemic set in. This disruption brought into focus institutional preparedness to ensure academic continuity, faculty proficiency in the use of ICT, and student readiness to adapt to an online-only model suggested in Education 4.0 framework. The Education 4.0 framework emphases to use advance technology
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Examining the Relationship between Antisocial Behavior and the Academic Performance of Teenagers: The Role of Schools and Causes of the Antisocial Behavior Education Research International Pub Date : 2023-4-7 Balachandran Vadivel, Sohaib Alam, Choiril Anwar, Habesha Teferi
This research paper aimed to examine the academic performance of teenagers, the role of schools, and causes of the antisocial behavior. Our relationship between antisocial behavior and the sample consisted of 127 participants from different schools in the USA aged 13–15. A cross-sectional research design was used. We used primary data to conduct our research. The results suggested that there is a negative
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A Bibliographic Review and Meta-Analysis of the Effect of Teaching Behaviors on Learners’ Performance in Videotaped Lectures Education Research International Pub Date : 2023-4-6 Qinghong Zhang, Zhonggen Yu
Although the discussion about the influence of the instructor-present videos has become a hot issue in recent years, the potential moderators on the effectiveness of an on-screen instructor have not been thoroughly synthesized. The present review systematically retrieves 47 empirical studies on how the instructors’ behaviors moderated online education quality as measured by learning performance via
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Predictive Abilities of Curiosity, Creativity, and Motivation on Academic Performance of High School Students in Ghana Education Research International Pub Date : 2023-2-22 Inuusah Mahama, Bakari Yusuf Dramanu, Kenneth Asamoah-Gyimah
The study looked at how learners innate possessions (motivation, curiosity, curiosity) affect their performance (science and mathematics). A total of 568 high school students were surveyed through a quantitative-correlational research design. Data for the study were gathered using an adapted curiosity measure, an adapted creativity measure, an adapted motivation measure, and an expert-developed academic
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The Components of the Spiritual Intelligence Predicting the Mental Toughness and Emotional Creativity for the University Students Education Research International Pub Date : 2023-2-20 Amany Abdultawab Saleh Hassan
The present study aims to investigate the components of spiritual intelligence that predict mental toughness and emotional creativity. It also reveals the statistically significant differences in spiritual intelligence, mental toughness, and emotional creativity in terms of the gender and academic specialization variables. The measurements of spiritual intelligence, mental toughness, and the measurement
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Sustainable Development and Saudi Vision 2030: Entrepreneurial Orientation of Students Toward E-Businesses and Proposed Model of “Virtual Business Incubator” for SEU Education Research International Pub Date : 2023-2-20 Alam Ahmad, Mansour Saleh Albarrak, Samreen Akhtar, Hafiz Wasim Akram
This study aims to explore Saudi students’ entrepreneurial orientation (EO) toward e-businesses in the line of achieving the strategic objectives of Saudi Vision 2030. Saudi Vision 2030 (hereafter, Vision 2030) is a strategic framework to attain the sustainable development of Saudi Arabia. It was first announced by Crown Prince Mohammad bin Salman in April 2016. Authors have proposed a Saudi Vision
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A Study of Electronic Dictionary Use and Attitudes among Iranian Students of Translation during COVID-19 Pandemic Education Research International Pub Date : 2023-2-16 Samaneh Karami, Mohammad Javad Riasati
Dictionaries are an integral part of language learning process to fulfill learners’ linguistic and academic needs. Recently, COVID-19 pandemic has had many effects on students’ life and learning styles, forcing them to switch to electronic learning during lockdown restrictions. As a result, electronic and Internet-based dictionaries became more available, altering learners’ attitudes in dealing with
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Effects of Teachers’ Written Corrective Feedback on the Writing Achievement of First-Year Ethiopian University Students Education Research International Pub Date : 2023-2-16 Baymot Mekuriaw Wondim, Kassie Shifere Bishaw, Yinager Teklesellassie Zeleke
An increasing number of studies have confirmed that written corrective feedback (hereafter WCF) is vital for improving learners’ L2 writing. However, many scholars could not agree whether this improvement was due to direct, indirect, or both forms of WCF. Thus, this study first investigated the role of WCF students’ writing achievement; it then investigated if there was a statistically significant
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Translating the Lampung Oral Literature into Music for Educational Purpose: A Case Study of Pisaan on the Indonesian Island of Sumatra Education Research International Pub Date : 2023-2-16 Farida Ariyani, Riyan Hidayatullah, Gede Eka Putrawan, Ryzal Perdana, Dedi Sulaeman, Hisham Dzakiria
A large body of data concerning oral literature around the globe have been reported. Moreover, in Indonesia, a country with multilingual and multicultural contexts, the study of oral literature has become an important aspect of investigation. One of the oral pieces of literature that exists in Indonesia is Pisaan, an oral tradition that can be found in Lampung, a province located on the southern tip
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Evaluation of Problem-Based Learning in College of Medicine: An Indicator of Quality Education in a Hybrid Curriculum Education Research International Pub Date : 2023-2-13 Sara Seraj Abed, Mubarak Al-Mansour, Sabina Nisar Ahmed, Muhammad Anwar Khan, Pedrito Nolasco Martin, Syed Waqas Shah, Syed Sameer Aga
Background. A culture of quality is believed to drive institutes toward excellence through feedback. Multiple surveys at educational institute help to get a deeper insight into institutional performance and curricular execution. Since problem-based learning (PBL) is an important component of the hybrid curriculum, thus stakeholders’ opinion on PBL satisfaction is worth discussing. This study intended