{"title":"Preservation and Promotion of Literacy through Performing Arts Education of Chuanjiang Haozi in Chongqing Province, China","authors":"Lulei Yang, Jarernchai Chonpairot","doi":"10.7575/aiac.ijels.v.12n.1p.155","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.7575/aiac.ijels.v.12n.1p.155","url":null,"abstract":"Chuanjiang Haozi, a distinctive form of folk music originating from the Yangtze River Basin in Chongqing, China, serves as a unique cultural treasure, blending utility with artistic expression. This study aims to investigate the preservation and promotion of literacy through performing arts education in Chuanjiang Haozi in Chongqing Province, China. Through a comprehensive research approach, including interviews with key informants who are inheritors of this art form, this study delves into the preservation and promotion strategies for Chuanjiang Haozi. The research site encompasses the Chuanjiang River system, spanning Chongqing and Sichuan, where this art form has deep historical roots. The two key informants were interviewed to gather essential information for this study, including prominent inheritors of Chuanjiang Haozi, providing valuable insights into its cultural significance and preservation challenges. The data analysis process involves transcription, coding, categorization, and theme identification, enabling a comprehensive understanding of the research topic. The research results advocate for a multifaceted approach, including the establishment of digital museums, festival tourism, legal support, and funding for inheritors, to ensure the continued preservation and promotion of Chuanjiang Haozi. These strategies aim to integrate tradition with modernity, safeguarding this intangible cultural heritage for future generations.","PeriodicalId":429306,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Education and Literacy Studies","volume":"16 10","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-01-27","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140492215","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":"Strengthening Education and Literacy through the Transmission Process of Suzhou Pingtan Chinese Opera in Jiangsu, China","authors":"Quan Zhang, Khomkrich Karin","doi":"10.7575/aiac.ijels.v.12n.1p.86","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.7575/aiac.ijels.v.12n.1p.86","url":null,"abstract":"Suzhou Pingtan is a traditional Chinese opera originating from Suzhou, Jiangsu Province, known for its melodic tunes, storytelling, and expressive performances. The objective of this study was to explore the transmission process of Suzhou Pingtan Chinese Opera in Jiangsu, China, and its impact on education and literacy. This study utilizes a combination of fieldwork, interviews, and questionnaires as research tools were used to gather data from three key informants, two main informants, and three general informants. The data collected are analyzed through qualitative methods, including content analysis and thematic analysis. The research findings reveal ten main modes of transmission, including the inclusion of Suzhou Pingtan in the national intangible cultural heritage list, the establishment of inheritors, the Suzhou Pingtan Art Festival, the enhancement of performance level and frequency, the development of Suzhou Pingtan School, the establishment of Suzhou Pingtan Museum, the expansion of performance venues, the integration into primary and secondary schools and universities, international transmission, and strong government support. The study suggests the importance of continued support for educational initiatives, the preservation of performance venues, and the cultivation of young audiences to ensure the sustainability and wider appreciation of Suzhou Pingtan.","PeriodicalId":429306,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Education and Literacy Studies","volume":"36 3","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-01-27","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140492845","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":"Preservation and Literacy Transmission of Pipa and Guzheng Duets in Pu Dong Style","authors":"Dongmei Li, Sarawut Choatchamrat","doi":"10.7575/aiac.ijels.v.12n.1p.133","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.7575/aiac.ijels.v.12n.1p.133","url":null,"abstract":"The research focuses on the preservation and transmission of Pipa and Guzheng duets in the Pu Dong style. Qualitative research methods such as interviews, observations, and questionnaires were used. Fu Huaqiang and Sha Lijing are the study’s key informants, both of whom have great skill and experience in Pipa and Guzheng duets in the Pu Dong style. The following findings were obtained: These duets have played an important role in the preservation of cultural heritage by conserving age-old customs and conveying cultural information. The Pu Dong-style Pipa and Guzheng Duet, in particular, demonstrate the dedication to both maintaining traditional music and expanding the genre via creativity. These duets’ growth demonstrates their adaptability in contemporary circumstances, representing the growing tapestry of Chinese cultural expressions while keeping their classical foundations. Furthermore, the incorporation of traditional Chinese and Western musical components in works such as “Dao Chui Lian” indicates the tenacity of cultural preservation and the critical function of creative transmission in keeping traditions active and relevant. Furthermore, the Pipa and Guzheng duets play significant roles in Chinese folk festival rituals, highlighting their contributions to cultural legacy preservation and musical literacy transmission within the context of Chinese ritual culture.","PeriodicalId":429306,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Education and Literacy Studies","volume":"172 2","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-01-27","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140492776","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":"Integration of Concepts for the Learning Process of Textile Weaving at Lan Khoi Village, Phatthalung Province, Thailand","authors":"Duangrat Wongsawangsiri, Thitisak Wechk","doi":"10.7575/aiac.ijels.v.12n.1p.140","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.7575/aiac.ijels.v.12n.1p.140","url":null,"abstract":"This research seeks to study (i) the local wisdom about the textile weaving production at Lan Khoi village and (ii) the pattern of integrating learning concepts and transferring knowledge in weaving at Lan Khoi village. Data from documents and fieldwork were analyzed and presented through descriptive analysis. The results indicated that the local knowledge about textile weaving at Lan Khoi village reveals that it encompasses a body of knowledge, capabilities, experiences, and traditions. The textiles and patterns found are predominantly hand-woven cotton with distinct patterns. Notably, there exists a design pattern rooted in tradition that has been handed down through generations. As the research revolved around teaching and learning, twenty participants were engaged in the weaving process to acquire weaving skills. The results also showed that the model for learning concepts to transfer knowledge about textile weaving in Lan Khoi village employs three key concepts: (1) crafting and utilizing a diverse range of products that cater to consumers’ needs and preferences, ensuring suitability for use, (2) enhancing value through product development by drawing on ideas and local knowledge to assist in weaving and pattern design during the product creation phase, and (3) facilitating product entry into the commercial market by establishing business networks, including collaboration with fellow entrepreneurs and leveraging online media for advertising. In summary, knowledge transfer serves as a means of preserving cultural wisdom, while learning the creative economy concept entails designing products that fulfill consumer needs, thereby adding value to the products and generating increased income for the community.","PeriodicalId":429306,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Education and Literacy Studies","volume":"41 2","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-01-27","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140493038","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":"Literature and Media: A Closer Look at Literature through a Social Networking Application","authors":"Ayşe Derya Eskimen","doi":"10.7575/aiac.ijels.v.12n.1p.37","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.7575/aiac.ijels.v.12n.1p.37","url":null,"abstract":"Today, traditional literacy habits are changing with various technological tools in digital environments. Social reading platforms are one of these innovations and changes. These networks are widely used in the world and in Turkey. The application 1000Kitap, the largest book reader network in Turkey, is one of these social networks. In this study, the opinions of pre-service teachers who review the books they read on this application, their attitudes towards reading and writing, and the contributions of this application to pre-service teachers were examined. The study was conducted with fifty-five Turkish pre-service teachers within the scope of the world literature course in the spring semester of the 2022-2023 academic year. In the study, it was aimed to examine in detail the views of pre-service Turkish teachers on the 1000Kitap application by using mixed method. The quantitative dimension of the research is a survey model that tries to describe the existing situation as it is. In the quantitative dimension of the study, survey technique, one of the data collection techniques of this model, was used. In the qualitative dimension of the study, a case study, one of the qualitative research methods, was conducted. The qualitative data used in the study were obtained from a semi-structured interview form. It was found that the attitudes of the pre-service teachers who examined the work they read in the 1000Kitap application, made quotations, and shared their opinions were at a high level; their opinions about the application were very motivating and useful in terms of interaction and sharing; the application increased their reading motivation and contributed to the opportunity to see different perspectives.","PeriodicalId":429306,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Education and Literacy Studies","volume":"66 6","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-01-27","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140491961","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":"Cultural Transmission of Dazu Vocal Music in Chongqing","authors":"Yu Sun, Arsenio Nicolas, Yilin Jiang","doi":"10.7575/aiac.ijels.v.12n.1p.221","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.7575/aiac.ijels.v.12n.1p.221","url":null,"abstract":"Dazu vocal music, a unique and cherished intangible cultural heritage, serves as the focal point of this research conducted in Chongqing, China. The study’s objective is to investigate the contribution of cultural transmission of Dazu vocal music in Chongqing through education and literacy. The research site, Dazu City, is the epicenter of this cultural treasure, encompassing various educational institutions from primary to tertiary levels that engage with this art form. Two key informants, comprising experienced instructors and cultural representatives, offer valuable insights into the educational initiatives and literacy practices supporting Dazu vocal music. Research tools, including observation and interview forms, are employed for data collection, culminating in a detailed analysis of the cultural transmission process. The study’s results underscore education’s pivotal role in preserving Dazu vocal music, fostering hands-on learning, and promoting cultural documentation, with literacy facilitating accessibility beyond oral traditions. These efforts positively impact the local community by enhancing cultural identity and pride. Despite challenges such as an aging practitioner population and shifting cultural dynamics, collaboration among stakeholders emerges as a promising strategy for ensuring the tradition’s continuity. In conclusion, this research highlights the importance of education and literacy in preserving intangible cultural heritage, offering insights applicable to similar endeavors worldwide.","PeriodicalId":429306,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Education and Literacy Studies","volume":"177 6","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-01-27","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140492711","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":"Relationships between Digital Reading Motivation, Turkish Lesson Attitude, Reading Anxiety and Reading Comprehension of Fourth Grade Primary School Students","authors":"Selva Bakkaloglu","doi":"10.7575/aiac.ijels.v.11n.4p.31","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.7575/aiac.ijels.v.11n.4p.31","url":null,"abstract":"The aim of this study is to examine the relationship between reading anxiety, digital reading motivation, Turkish lesson attitude and reading comprehension levels of fourth grade primary school students. The design of the research is relational research model. The study group consists of 123 students studying in the fourth grade of primary school. Digital reading motivation scale, reading anxiety scale, Turkish lesson attitude scale and reading comprehension tests were used as data collection tools. SPSS 26 program was used in the analysis of the data. According to the results of the research; there is a significant negative relationship between reading anxiety and reading comprehension and a significant positive relationship between Turkish lesson attitude and digital reading motivation. There is no significant relationship between Turkish lesson attitude and reading comprehension and between digital reading motivation and reading comprehension. Relational analyses can be expanded by studying the psychological factors that affect students’ reading with different study groups. Thus, arrangements can be made to improve students’ reading regardless of grade level.","PeriodicalId":429306,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Education and Literacy Studies","volume":"1 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-10-20","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"135619402","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":"Effect of using Culture-Themed Documentaries on Guided Writing Skills in Teaching Turkish to Foreigners","authors":"Mine Özçelik, Zekerya Batur","doi":"10.7575/aiac.ijels.v.11n.4p.98","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.7575/aiac.ijels.v.11n.4p.98","url":null,"abstract":"The present study aimed to determine whether using culture-themed documentaries in Turkish teaching of B2 level international students has effects on the development of guided writing skills. The study had an action-research design, which is one of the qualitative study approaches. The study group consisted of 12 international students at the B2 level who learned Turkish in the 2022-2023 academic year at the Turkish Teaching Application and Research Center of a state university in Turkey. The data collection process was performed under two headings as “developing an action plan” and “implementing the action plan”. During the developing an action plan stage, the themes and documentaries to be used in the activities were determined by receiving the opinions of the experts. In the next step, guided writing activities were prepared in line with the writing acquisitions by consulting experts. The pilot applications of the activities were performed at the Turkish Teaching Application and Research Center of a state university in Turkey. Quantitative and qualitative data collection tools were used and the developmental status of the students was monitored to interpret how the guided writing skill activities developed in the classroom environment progressed. The worksheets of the students were evaluated by using the “Guided Writing Scoring Key”, which was developed by the researchers. Students’ pre-test, application order, post-test, and permanency scores were determined with this key. Based on the findings obtained in the study, it was concluded that using culture-themed documentaries in Turkish teaching of international students improved the guided writing skill levels of the students.","PeriodicalId":429306,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Education and Literacy Studies","volume":"14 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-10-20","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"135619403","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":"Teacher! Please Light My Way: Effect of Providing Individual Feedback on Achievement in Social Studies Education","authors":"Mehmet Akpinar, M. Talha Özalp","doi":"10.7575/aiac.ijels.v.11n.4p.272","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.7575/aiac.ijels.v.11n.4p.272","url":null,"abstract":"Feedback in education is messages that contain information about how close the student’s current behavior in the learning process is to the expected behavior, what deficiencies and mistakes exist, and how they can be eliminated, and messages that contain information about the last level reached. Feedback guides students’ learning and is an important component of assessment. In this study, the type of individual feedback was discussed. The research aims to determine the effect of the individual feedback provided to the students from the social studies course on their exam success. The research was conducted with three different social studies teachers and their six different students at three different socio-economic levels. After the teachers were given effective feedback training, two students in their classes were asked to give individual feedback on their lessons. At the end of the process, the exam scores of the students before receiving feedback and the exam scores after receiving feedback were compared according to the class averages. In addition, the opinions of the teachers in this process were also taken in the research. As a result of the research, it was determined that the exam scores of the students who received individual feedback increased and there was a higher change in their scores compared to the class average. According to the teachers, individual feedback increased the students’ interest in the lesson. Finally, teachers suggested to their colleagues that they should receive training on feedback and emphasized that every teacher should be good feedback literacy. Based on these results of the study, it is suggested that teachers should be trained about feedback and that their feedback literacy levels should be increased.","PeriodicalId":429306,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Education and Literacy Studies","volume":"67 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-10-20","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"135619405","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":"Effect of Poems Read with Fluent Reading Strategies on Reading Comprehension Skills of Primary School Students With and Without Giftedness","authors":"Abdulkadir SAĞLAM","doi":"10.7575/aiac.ijels.v.11n.4p.13","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.7575/aiac.ijels.v.11n.4p.13","url":null,"abstract":"The aim of this research is to examine the effect of poems read by using chorus reading, repeated reading and echo (echoing) reading strategies, which are one of the fluent reading strategies, on the reading comprehension ability of primary school third grade students with and without gifted diagnosis. In accordance with this purpose, the study, which was carried out according to the experimental design with pretest-post-test control group, was carried out with a total of 39 students who attended the third grade, who were (18) gifted students and those who were not (21) as gifted. A total of 60 sessions of experimental applications lasting 20 minutes were carried out separately for both students with a diagnosis as gifted and for students without a diagnosis of as gifted. The False Analysis Inventory was used as a data collection tool. The obtained data were analysed in accordance with the Wrong Analysis Inventory evaluation criteria; Wilcoxon Signed Rank Test analysis was performed to decipher the significant difference between the pretest-post-test scores. As a result of the study, it was seen that reading poetry by using choir reading, repetitive reading and echo/echoing reading strategies from fluent reading strategies improved the reading comprehension skills of both students with a gifted and primary school third grade students without a diagnosis as gifted. This development was higher in students with a diagnosis as gifted than in students without a diagnosis as gifted.","PeriodicalId":429306,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Education and Literacy Studies","volume":"25 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-10-20","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"135619407","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}