{"title":"Savoir-Faire: Challenges with Leading Learning in IB Authorized Schools in Japan","authors":"","doi":"10.24018/ejedu.2023.4.2.631","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.24018/ejedu.2023.4.2.631","url":null,"abstract":"The study explores the reception of the new IB evaluation process by several IB authorized Article 1 schools in Japan, and how they responded to the challenges they faced during the implementation of their respective program development plans. The study examines the nature of the learning process that took place during implementation, focusing on the strategies that the schools came up with to overcome the challenges they encountered. The evaluation process introduced by the IB likely presented new and complex challenges to the schools, such as adapting to new evaluation criteria or meeting the expectations of the IB. By examining the responses of the schools to these challenges, the study may offer insights into effective strategies for managing complex educational programs and for implementing new evaluation processes. This information could be useful not only to other IB authorized schools in Japan, but also to educational institutions around the world facing similar challenges.","PeriodicalId":162221,"journal":{"name":"European Journal of Education and Pedagogy","volume":"92 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-04-10","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"125983160","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Educational Robotics in Primary Education in Greece: Methodological Approaches and Attitudes of Teachers. A Bibliographic Review","authors":"","doi":"10.24018/ejedu.2023.4.2.629","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.24018/ejedu.2023.4.2.629","url":null,"abstract":"This study aims to highlight the methodological approaches of STEM in primary education, as well as practices that have been implemented in Greece. Initially, a brief theoretical framework of the teaching approach of STEM education is presented. Then the various methodological approaches that have been adopted at an international level are presented first, and then those applied in Greece for Primary Education. Finally, the attitudes of Primary Education teachers towards Robotics are listed.","PeriodicalId":162221,"journal":{"name":"European Journal of Education and Pedagogy","volume":"56 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-04-10","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"115648429","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"The Effect of Mathematics Anxiety on Cognitive Failures Among High School Students","authors":"","doi":"10.24018/ejedu.2023.4.2.632","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.24018/ejedu.2023.4.2.632","url":null,"abstract":"The present study examined the effect of mathematics anxiety on cognitive failure among the high school students at Altrincham Grammar School for Boys (AGSB), a selective school in Greater Manchester, UK. A sample of 211 students studying in year 7 to year 11 completed the questionnaires. Regression analyses on the cross-sectional data generated a β value of 0.111 (p=0.031) between mathematics anxiety and the lack of concentration dimension of cognitive failure, demonstrating a mild relationship. The effect of mathematics anxiety on other three cognitive failure dimensions of disrupted motor function, memory loss, and high distractibility were not supported at a significance level of 0.05.","PeriodicalId":162221,"journal":{"name":"European Journal of Education and Pedagogy","volume":"1 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-04-10","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"130262176","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Experiences of Filipino Secondary Science Teachers in Assessing Students in Flexible Learning during the COVID-19 Pandemic","authors":"R. V. Lansangan, A. Orleans","doi":"10.24018/ejedu.2023.4.2.630","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.24018/ejedu.2023.4.2.630","url":null,"abstract":"The COVID-19 pandemic changed the educational landscape in the Philippines as schools transitioned to flexible instruction delivery far from the default face-to-face platform. This calls for adjustment and recalibration in the instructional practices and, more importantly, in assessing the student’s learning outcomes. The current study is a qualitative inquiry exploring the experiences of Junior High School secondary science teachers in the execution of the four facets of assessment in the context of flexible instruction: their assessment obligations; expected outcomes in assessing science learners; obstacles hindering assessment practices; and opportunities brought by the new platform of assessing science learning. Findings from this study uncovered that continuity of teaching and learning during the health crisis brought new expectations from the teachers as assessors of learning while adhering to the essential core learning outcomes. At the same time, though direct and indirect challenges were perceived to complicate the assessment process, various opportunities emerged, highlighting new practices that can be applied in the context. The results offered implications for policy, research, and practice.","PeriodicalId":162221,"journal":{"name":"European Journal of Education and Pedagogy","volume":"21 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-04-10","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"124827258","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Chartered Professional Examinations: Different Universities, Similar Degrees","authors":"David Magumba","doi":"10.24018/ejedu.2023.4.2.625","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.24018/ejedu.2023.4.2.625","url":null,"abstract":"Higher education globally is characterized by numerous universities producing millions of graduates with slightly differentiated professional degrees. Graduates later race for common professional certification as the normal requirement of the job market. The motivation for many private universities is to breakeven even, remain profitable and sustain their positions in the market place. Public universities with science orientations focus more on scientific competence, research, innovation, and professionalism. A new system of Chartered Professional Examinations for non-business degrees is proposed and discussed in this article. The objective is to promote professionalism, develop and test competence and create an equivalence of all similar degree programs awarded by universities. Universities reserve the right and autonomy to function and award degrees as independent institutions of higher learning. Harmonization of examinations improves university education and standardize degrees across universities. PhD programs and master’s degrees are exempt from these examinations since many PhDs are research focused, therefore the contribution of a PhD degree is evaluated by the value of its scientific output.","PeriodicalId":162221,"journal":{"name":"European Journal of Education and Pedagogy","volume":"1 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-04-05","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"131113528","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
S. Rejeki, M. Adnan, Che Nidzam Che Ahmad, B. Murtiyasa
{"title":"An Integrated RME and PIL Mathematics Module for Technical Vocational High School Learning: A Need Analysis","authors":"S. Rejeki, M. Adnan, Che Nidzam Che Ahmad, B. Murtiyasa","doi":"10.24018/ejedu.2023.4.2.485","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.24018/ejedu.2023.4.2.485","url":null,"abstract":"Text-based learning resources play an essential role in supporting students’ mathematics learning. However, there are still limited studies about developing mathematics modules as one of text-based learning resources for Technical Vocational High School (TVHS) students. Therefore, this study investigates the need to develop an integrated Realistic Mathematics Education (RME) and Project-based Inquiry Learning (PIL) mathematics module for TVHS learning. This study is a descriptive survey involving 66 tenth grade TVHS students and 21 TVHS mathematics teachers in a sub-urban area of Central Java, Indonesia. Moreover, it also involves ten mathematics lecturers who teach “teaching mathematics for secondary school learning” courses from public and private universities in Indonesia. The data collection was conducted using printed questionnaires (for students) and online questionnaires (for teachers and lecturers). The data was summarized and analyzed descriptively. Based on the data analysis, it can be concluded that there are still limited realistic problems in Indonesian mathematics textbooks for TVHS students. Therefore, developing an integrated RME and PIL mathematics module is necessary. The characteristics of the integrated RME and PIL mathematics module are: (1) The module’s content should be presented in Bahasa Indonesia, providing realistic contexts by the area of expertise of the TVHS students and contexts across fields; (2) The learning activities should be carried out in groups, inside classrooms, involves creating projects not only by the area of expertise of the TVHS students, and the project results are displayed directly in an exhibition gallery; (3) The learning media can use both manual and Information and Communication Technology (ICT)-based tools; (4) The assessment can be conducted in both written and authentic assessments.","PeriodicalId":162221,"journal":{"name":"European Journal of Education and Pedagogy","volume":"25 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-04-04","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"125212598","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"The Challenge of Accessibility and Inaccessibility of Guidance and Counseling Services in Schools based on Recent Studies: Improving Accessibility","authors":"Marlon Luz","doi":"10.24018/ejedu.2023.4.2.613","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.24018/ejedu.2023.4.2.613","url":null,"abstract":"This paper examined recent global studies on the accessibility of guidance and counseling services to provide an understanding on what we know about the nature of accessibility and inaccessibility of guidance and counseling services in schools. The insights from this study are meant to provide some solutions to improve the accessibility of guidance and counseling services in schools to meet the needs of the students in the era of 24/7 with emphasis on client perspective.","PeriodicalId":162221,"journal":{"name":"European Journal of Education and Pedagogy","volume":"344 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-04-04","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"122761121","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Online but Disconnected: Student Connectedness in Online Remote Learning i n Higher Education in New Zealand","authors":"Stephen Brown","doi":"10.24018/ejedu.2023.4.2.622","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.24018/ejedu.2023.4.2.622","url":null,"abstract":"New Zealand university students in the online learning environment may have feelings of disconnectedness, isolation, and suffer a lack of personal attention. Perhaps these universities are at a junction, where they can choose to offer students immersion into a virtual learning environment devoid of a physical presence, or a pathway which nurtures students’ learning in a hands-on, face-to-face, physical space. Understanding student online connectedness, or their sense of belonging with the online virtual learning environment, may help navigate a path through this junction as the emergence of online remote learning becomes commonplace in New Zealand. This article suggests that universities should foster a virtual place of learning by developing an online social presence and promote open communication between faculty and students, and between students and their peers. Students are more likely to value online courses that foster a high degree of connectedness, and they are more likely to complete these courses. In this article, online student connectedness is defined and tools to measure it are described. Strategies to promote student connectedness in the online learning environment are suggested, for example, comprising social media and social networking sites which facilitate communication and increase social presence.","PeriodicalId":162221,"journal":{"name":"European Journal of Education and Pedagogy","volume":"31 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-03-31","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"121532220","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"An Essay about Intercultural Sensitivity and Competence in Higher Education","authors":"Jonathan Van Melle, Marco Maia Ferreira","doi":"10.24018/ejedu.2023.4.2.624","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.24018/ejedu.2023.4.2.624","url":null,"abstract":"Intercultural sensitivity is one of the more influential fields of intercultural communication, engagement, equity, and inclusion. It describes the standard ways in which people experience, interpret, and interact across cultural differences. Intercultural sensitivity starts with the awareness that there are genuine differences between cultures and that these variations are commonly mirrored in the approaches by which people communicate and relate to one another. By recognizing how one experiences cultural predictions about one’s effectiveness of intercultural communication can be made. Educational interventions can be tailored to facilitate intercultural sensitivity development. Generally, this development signifies a move from an ethnocentric view to an ethnorelative view. Researchers have undertaken several approaches, not only to understand ethnocentrism but also to attempt to reduce it in Higher Education Institutions. In this essay, we first discuss the concepts of intercultural sensitivity and intercultural competence and how these are connected. Then, we present several studies focused on internationalisation practices to develop students’ intercultural sensitivity and/or competence, finalising with an alternative pedagogical approach to intercultural sensitivity development -The Creative Action Methodology (CAM).","PeriodicalId":162221,"journal":{"name":"European Journal of Education and Pedagogy","volume":"22 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-03-31","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"129920214","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"A Meta-Analysis Study: The Effect of Problem Based Learning Integrated with STEM on Learning Outcomes","authors":"Dola Suciana, Hartinawati, Inas Sausan, Meliza","doi":"10.24018/ejedu.2023.4.2.619","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.24018/ejedu.2023.4.2.619","url":null,"abstract":"The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of problem-based learning integrated with STEM on learning outcome. In this study, reanalysis of the data from previous studies regarding the effect of the problem-based learning integrated with STEM on learning outcomes. This research used a systematic review method with quantitative techniques (meta-analysis). The results of previous studies related to the effect of the PBL integrated with STEM on learning outcomes that have been published in a journal were analyzed using meta-analysis techniques. The data were collected using an instrument in the form of a meta-analysis coding sheet. There are 21 articles analyzed. The technique used is to measure the value of the effect size from experimental results in these scientific articles. Based on the research that has been done, it is known that the PBL integrated with STEM has an effect on improving learning outcomes. This can be seen from the average effect size value of 1.28 with a high effect category. In addition, from the acquisition of this effect size value, it is known that PBL with STEM also has an effect on improving learning outcomes in terms of education levels (elementary school, junior high school, senior high school or college levels) and subjects (mathematics, chemistry, physics biology, science for elementary and junior high school). Based on this research, it can be concluded that the PBL integrated with STEM has an effect on improving student learning outcomes at various levels of education and various subjects.","PeriodicalId":162221,"journal":{"name":"European Journal of Education and Pedagogy","volume":"3 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-03-29","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"117248129","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}