{"title":"Exploration of the Perception of Elementary and Secondary Pre-Service Teachers About “Novelty Space” in Learning in Geological Field Trip — A Secondary Publication","authors":"Yoon-Sung Choi","doi":"10.26689/ief.v2i3.6882","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.26689/ief.v2i3.6882","url":null,"abstract":"The purpose of this study was to examine the perceptions of novelty space among pre-service elementary and secondary earth science teachers. We conducted a survey to explore the perceptions of 38 pre-service elementary school teachers at the National University of Education and 31 pre-service secondary earth science teachers at the Department of Earth Science Education at B University. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with 12 participants, including three pre-service elementary teachers and nine pre-service secondary science teachers. In addition to the elements of novelty space, prior knowledge (cognition), prior outdoor learning experience (psychology), familiarity (geography) with outdoor field learning, and social and technical elements were added. When classified based on elementary and secondary levels, there were statistically significant differences in cognitive, psychological, geographic, and social areas for the elements of novelty space. Statistical differences indicated that the experience or capital related to outdoor learning may have resulted from more pre-service secondary earth science teachers than pre-service elementary teachers. In additional interviews, both elementary and secondary pre-service teachers reported that competencies in the technical domain would be emphasized in the future owing to the necessity and the technical development of virtual-reality-based outdoor field learning programs. This study emphasizes the academic significance of novelty space that should be considered to conduct geological field learning for elementary and secondary earth science pre-service teachers while considering the current post-pandemic educational context.","PeriodicalId":365917,"journal":{"name":"International Education Forum","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-05-20","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141120902","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":"Exploration of the Blended Learning Model in English Major Education at Private Applied Universities","authors":"Wei He","doi":"10.26689/ief.v2i3.6858","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.26689/ief.v2i3.6858","url":null,"abstract":"The integration of the blended learning model in the curriculum of English majors at private applied universities is a strategic response to the evolving demands of higher education. This study explores the potential of blended learning to augment learning outcomes and the overall educational experience. By combining traditional classroom instruction with online learning tools, the model seeks to offer a more flexible and resource-rich environment that can foster student engagement and initiative, thereby promoting a well-rounded development of English language skills and cultural competencies. The research delves into the practical implementation of the blended learning model, examining how it can be tailored to meet the specific needs of English majors. It discusses the integration of technology into the curriculum, the importance of faculty training, and the creation of an interactive and personalized learning experience. The study also emphasizes the need for continuous assessment and feedback mechanisms to ensure the model’s effectiveness. Furthermore, the research highlights the importance of cultivating English talents with practical capabilities, innovative abilities, and an international perspective. It underscores the role of blended learning in preparing students for the global job market by providing them with the necessary language proficiency and cultural understanding.","PeriodicalId":365917,"journal":{"name":"International Education Forum","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-05-20","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141121566","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":"Research on the Development Path of Shenzhen Elderly Education from the Perspective of Positive Aging","authors":"Nan Zhou","doi":"10.26689/ief.v2i3.6859","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.26689/ief.v2i3.6859","url":null,"abstract":"With the increase in China’s aging population, elderly education as an important social policy is gradually receiving attention. This article takes the perspective of positive aging as the theoretical framework and takes Shenzhen as the research object to explore the development path of elderly education in Shenzhen under the background of positive aging. Through literature review and field research, the current situation and problems of the development of elderly education in Shenzhen were analyzed, and corresponding development strategies and suggestions were proposed. Research has found that the development of elderly education in Shenzhen has made certain achievements, but still faces many challenges. It requires the joint efforts of the government, society, and families to build a comprehensive elderly education system, promote the comprehensive development of the elderly, and achieve the goal of positive aging.","PeriodicalId":365917,"journal":{"name":"International Education Forum","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-05-17","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141127201","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":"Countermeasures of Teaching English Reading in High Schools in Response to the English Reform of the College Entrance Examination","authors":"Ruohan Xu","doi":"10.26689/ief.v2i3.6806","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.26689/ief.v2i3.6806","url":null,"abstract":"By analyzing the countermeasures taken in high school reading lessons to realize Gaokao English reform, this paper describes the design of two reading teaching activities aimed at improving students’ reading, critical thinking, and communication skills. Activity 1 activates students’ foreknowledge through prediction and verification, develops their prediction ability, and improves the purposefulness and interactivity of reading. Activity 2 deepens students’ understanding of the text through detailed comprehension and discussion and hones their critical thinking and cooperative communication skills. Both activities focus on students’ subjectivity and participation and emphasize the teacher’s guiding and facilitating role in the process.","PeriodicalId":365917,"journal":{"name":"International Education Forum","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-05-17","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141126526","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 Relationship Between Learner Beliefs and Foreign Language Anxiety of Chinese EFL International Students","authors":"Shan Wang","doi":"10.26689/ief.v2i2.6746","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.26689/ief.v2i2.6746","url":null,"abstract":"The research purpose of this study is to measure Chinese EFL (English as a Foreign Language) international students’ learner beliefs and foreign language anxiety and explore the underlying relationship between their beliefs and foreign language anxiety. The study found that learners’ beliefs about the difficulty of language learning are positively related to confidence about their English proficiency, and the more learners pay attention to linguistic accuracy, the higher their foreign language anxiety. When learners believe they can learn English well, their anxiety level could be low, and if they are anxious about English learning, they will adopt practicing methods to deal with their anxiety.","PeriodicalId":365917,"journal":{"name":"International Education Forum","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-05-09","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140997406","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":"Improvement of Comprehension Skills of Alternative Learning System (ALS) Learners Through Reading-Focused Session","authors":"Brenda C. Gregorio","doi":"10.26689/ief.v2i2.6820","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.26689/ief.v2i2.6820","url":null,"abstract":"Reading comprehension skills among Alternative Learning System (ALS) learners play a vital role in educational development, enabling individuals to understand various forms of written information. This study shed light on the profile of ALS Accreditation and Equivalency (A&E) learners and their reading comprehension skills. It highlighted the significant differences based on profile variables and identified their challenges in developing reading comprehension skills. The proposed project offered a comprehensive approach to enhance reading comprehension among ALS A&E learners. This study utilized a descriptive method, involving a sample of 90 ALS A&E learners from various ALS centers. Data were collected through survey questionnaires and interviews. Descriptive statistics were employed to provide statistical descriptions of the variables and indicators studied. Based on the findings, it was concluded that the study’s respondents were predominantly teenagers and young adults, with a noticeable lack of middle-aged adults. Moreover, female respondents exceeded male respondents, and most of the respondents came from low-income households. The respondents agreed on the importance of further enhancing reading comprehension skills among ALS learners. Furthermore, the study indicated that factors such as age, sex, and socioeconomic status had minimal or insignificant influence on the reading comprehension skills of ALS learners. The research also identified challenges faced by ALS learners in their pursuit of improved reading comprehension skills, emphasizing the necessity for specialized reading-focused sessions to effectively address the challenges and enhance these skills.","PeriodicalId":365917,"journal":{"name":"International Education Forum","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-05-09","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140996582","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":"Intrinsic Teacher Practice to Holistic Public School Reform – SDGs Project 1 Report","authors":"O. Sasaki, Naoki Sakurai","doi":"10.26689/ief.v1i1.5111","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.26689/ief.v1i1.5111","url":null,"abstract":"This article is a report on the development of a model for public school organization and curriculum as a foundation for Education for Sustainable Development (ESD) practice, undertaken as part of the “Project to Promote ESD” commissioned by the National Commission for UNESCO of the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT). The project, led by Shizuoka University, is carried out by the ESD Hooripu, a framework study group that links public schools to holistic reform through intrinsic teacher practice for ESD. The project aims to construct a theoretical framework to support educational and school reform in local authorities from an ESD perspective, using Social Impact Management/Logic Model as a perspective for change. It also focuses on developing teachers’ Ecological Teacher Agency (ETA) through workshops, training sessions, and evaluation support. The outcomes of these efforts are validated through a comprehensive evaluation. Overall, this article highlights the importance of intervention in the project, aiming to empower teachers to enhance their expertise and actively engage in educational reforms. The utilization of a logic model approach is crucial for sharing and aligning visions and aspirations for education in schools and communities, transcending mere outcome evaluation and leveraging it as a tool for educational policy.","PeriodicalId":365917,"journal":{"name":"International Education Forum","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-07-18","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"114684935","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":"Planning and Furnishing of School Facilities to Support Learning Transformation","authors":"Shunsuke Yokoyama","doi":"10.26689/ief.v1i1.5089","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.26689/ief.v1i1.5089","url":null,"abstract":"Recently Japanese schools are returning to hands-on experiences, project-based learning, and authentic educational opportunities for children while cultivating environments that encourage students to be innovative and critically thinking through science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics (STEAM) education. Given that schools are one of the key learning media, it is crucial to consider the construction and design of the school space in response to the learning transformation in Japan. This paper outlines the preconditions for nurturing a ubiquitous environmental strategy that permits learning at anytime, anywhere, by anybody, and about anything.","PeriodicalId":365917,"journal":{"name":"International Education Forum","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-07-18","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"132491127","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":"When Students Produce and Receive Peer Feedback at University: Emotions for Learning","authors":"Céline Girardet","doi":"10.26689/ief.v1i1.5087","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.26689/ief.v1i1.5087","url":null,"abstract":"The aim of this paper is to study students’ perceptions of their learning in relation to feelings/emotions when producing and receiving peer-to-peer feedback as part of a continuous assessment for learning scenario. Results show that producing and receiving peer feedback create positive emotions that can increase motivation and involvement in the tasks, deactivating negative emotions that can decrease motivation and involvement, and activating negative emotions that can promote learning. Emotions of doubt and destabilization regarding content mastery can generate a need to learn, which, combined with some degree of evaluative pressure and sense of responsibility, seem to represent a real trigger for learning. This study shows that it is particularly important to consider the emotional dimensions when implementing peer assessment at university.","PeriodicalId":365917,"journal":{"name":"International Education Forum","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-07-18","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"125254104","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":"History of Professional Education in Minas Gerais: A School Institution That Educates for Work","authors":"S. Siquelli","doi":"10.26689/ief.v1i1.5088","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.26689/ief.v1i1.5088","url":null,"abstract":"The focus of this paper is to study school institutions, specifically the campus of Inconfidentes, of the Instituto Federal de Educação, Ciência e Tecnologia do Sul de Minas Gerais (IFSULDEMINAS), Brazil. The aim was to investigate the transformations that occurred in this institution with Law No. 11.892/2008, which transformed it into the campus IFSULDEMINAS. Through bibliographic research and the study of primary and secondary sources organized in inventories, the significant transformation of expansion is highlighted, and the ongoing field of dispute between integral education and technical education is highlighted. This dispute, which has emerged within the institution itself, is also reflected in today’s society, where individuals face the choice between the desire for integral/complete education or a purely technical/competent education in their relationship with work.","PeriodicalId":365917,"journal":{"name":"International Education Forum","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-07-18","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"129030983","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}