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{"title":"Investigating Factors that Affect Reading Literacy Skills in PISA Turkey Sample","authors":"Vildan Özdemir","doi":"10.2478/atd-2024-0002","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.2478/atd-2024-0002","url":null,"abstract":"\u0000 \u0000 \u0000 Introduction:\u0000 In this study, it was aimed to examine the relationships between the variables that related the reading skills of the students and the variables related to the opportunities that the student, family, and the school have. Variables related to students’ reading skills (reading skills scores/PV1READ, perception of competence in reading/SCREADCOMP and perception of difficulty in reading/SCREADDIFF) comprised the criterion variable set, and variables related to students’ socio-economic and cultural characteristics (cultural possessions/CULTPOS, home educational resources/HEDRES, index of economic, social, and cultural status/ESCS, joy/like reading/JOYREAD, teacher’s stimulation of reading engagement perceived by student/STIMREAD, subjective well-being: Sense of belonging to school/BELONG, student-teacher ratio/STRATIO, shortage of educational material/EDUSHORT, student behavior hindering learning/STUBEHA, teacher behavior hindering learning/TEACHBEHA) comprised the predictive variable set.\u0000 \u0000 \u0000 Methods:\u0000 Between two sets of variables, used canonical correlation analysis to examine, simultaneously, the relationship between these two sets and the contribution of the variables to each set. Turkey data of the PISA 2018 organized by OECD was used as the sample. PISA 2018 Turkey data consisted of 6890 Turkish students from the 15-year-old age group. The variables PV1READ, SCREADCOMP, SCREADCOMP, SCREADDIFF, CULTPOS, HEDRES, ESCS, BELONG, STIMREAD and JOYREAD in the student survey and the variables STRATIO, STUBEHA, TEACHBEHA, EDUSHORT in the school survey in the PISA 2018 were used as data collection tools.\u0000 \u0000 \u0000 Results:\u0000 A summary of the results of the canonical correlation analysis revealed that the most important factor in the predictive variable set was liking/enjoying reading, followed by the student behaviours that hinder learning, economic and socio-cultural status, cultural position, sense of belonging to the school, and teacher behaviours that hinder learning, respectively. In the criterion variable set consisting of students’ reading skills, the most important factor was the perception of reading competence, followed by reading scores and perception of reading difficulty, respectively. In this context, it can be said that the variable that had the most relationship with the reading literacy skills of the students was the variable of like/enjoy reading.\u0000 \u0000 \u0000 Discussion:\u0000 It is important for teachers to include additional materials that students can enjoy in the teaching process. Positive school climate is one of the factors that help increase student achievement.\u0000 \u0000 \u0000 Limitations:\u0000 This study focused on variables related to students’ socio-economic and cultural characteristics and school-related variables as predictors of reading literacy. In addition to the variables, studies can examine the effect of the categorical variables such as gender and school type.\u0000 \u0000 \u0000 Conclusions:\u0000 The results of the study showed that the variable ","PeriodicalId":484494,"journal":{"name":"Acta educationis generalis","volume":"162 4","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-02-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139886091","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 Dual Role of a Reflective Future Teacher during School Practise","authors":"Małgorzata Krzeczkowska, Agata Augustinovič","doi":"10.2478/atd-2024-0001","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.2478/atd-2024-0001","url":null,"abstract":"\u0000 \u0000 \u0000 Introduction:\u0000 Teaching and learning are processes that significantly impact one’s future. Active participation in school practises serves as a strong foundation for future educators. This paper aims to present the viewpoints and feedback of university students on chemistry lessons conducted in schools by fellow university students as part of their training. The study explores how these prospective teachers perceive lessons while simultaneously playing the roles of both the teacher and an observer. It also investigates their ability to identify areas in need of support and those that require further development during their subsequent pre-service teacher training courses.\u0000 \u0000 \u0000 Methods: \u0000 Quantitative data was collected through formal documents, specifically observation sheets. The study’s participants were university students enrolled in pre-service teacher training programs who conducted chemistry lessons in school settings. These participants assumed the dual roles of instructors and observers during the lessons they taught.\u0000 \u0000 \u0000 Results:\u0000 Analysis of the observation sheets revealed that the experience of assuming both teaching and observing roles contributed to the enhancement of the pre-service teachers’ reflective attitudes. This finding suggests the positive impact of this dual role on their professional development.\u0000 \u0000 \u0000 Discussion:\u0000 Teaching demands a blend of pedagogical knowledge and the ability to reflect, as evidenced by a study at Jagiellonian University’s Faculty of Chemistry. This research, aimed at understanding the effectiveness of trainee teachers, highlighted the importance of creativity, proper communication, and skills in interpersonal relations for educators. While the research provided valuable insights, there’s a call for more extensive studies to gain deeper understandings and address challenges such as classroom management and student engagement.\u0000 \u0000 \u0000 Limitations: \u0000 It is important to acknowledge certain limitations within this study. The scope of the investigation was restricted by the size and composition of the sample of participants. Consequently, the outcomes cannot be generalised to the broader population of pre-service teachers.\u0000 \u0000 \u0000 Conclusions:\u0000 The findings of this research highlight the importance of adopting a dual-role methodology in teacher education. By assuming both teaching and observational roles, aspiring teachers acquire a more profound understanding of their pedagogical techniques and recognize potential enhancements. Engaging in such reflective practices promises to enhance their subsequent teaching experiences. This study emphasizes the advantages of weaving hands-on teaching experiences into teacher training, fostering a more introspective and effective teaching methodology.","PeriodicalId":484494,"journal":{"name":"Acta educationis generalis","volume":"91 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-02-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139884467","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":"Role of Community Resources in Education Planning and Delivery in Ghana","authors":"Emmanuel Kwame Ahasu, M. P. Kwao, Christian Lawerh Anim, Paulina Lamisi Zang","doi":"10.2478/atd-2024-0004","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.2478/atd-2024-0004","url":null,"abstract":"\u0000 \u0000 \u0000 Introduction:\u0000 This study explored the involvement of community resources in education planning and delivery in Ghana. It focused on how the involvement of community resources have had an impact on educational planning and development in the Ada East District of the Greater Accra Region of Ghana.\u0000 \u0000 \u0000 Methods:\u0000 A qualitative method was used, and data collected through structured interview from fifteen participants of parents, teachers, and education officers. The participants were selected by using purposive sampling technique. The data were analysed qualitatively as per the themes that emerged.\u0000 \u0000 \u0000 Results:\u0000 The findings indicated that communities contribute to the development of effective educational policies by providing insights and perspectives through various channels, such as community forums, advisory committees, and public hearings. Also, communities celebrate and embrace cultural diversity, fostering inclusivity within educational settings.\u0000 \u0000 \u0000 Discussion:\u0000 To maximize community involvement in education, it is essential to establish collaborative partnerships with community organizations, PTA, SMC, businesses, and institutions. Community organizations, businesses, and institutions can provide a wide range of resources, such as funding, expertise, facilities, and educational materials. These resources can greatly benefit schools and students, improving the quality of education.\u0000 \u0000 \u0000 Limitations:\u0000 With just 15 participants, it may be challenging to generalize the findings to the entire population of Ghana, or even a specific region. The small sample size may not adequately represent the diversity of experiences and perspectives within the country.\u0000 \u0000 \u0000 Conclusions:\u0000 It was recommended that there was a need to establish of strong partnerships between schools, parents, community leaders, and local organizations by the Ghana Education Service is crucial to promote collaboration and shared responsibility in education planning and delivery.","PeriodicalId":484494,"journal":{"name":"Acta educationis generalis","volume":"8 21","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-02-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139818939","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 Mediating Role of Mindfulness in the Relationship between Psychological Resilience and Test Anxiety in Adolescents","authors":"Özge Erduran Tekin, Ayşin Satan","doi":"10.2478/atd-2024-0005","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.2478/atd-2024-0005","url":null,"abstract":"\u0000 \u0000 \u0000 Introduction:\u0000 The examination of variables such as resilience and mindfulness, which may help adolescents who are enrolled in distance education cope with test anxiety, is important in terms of reducing test anxiety and increasing the efficiency of distance education. For this reason, it was aimed to examine the mediating role of mindfulness in the relationship between students’ psychological resilience and test anxiety.\u0000 \u0000 \u0000 Methods:\u0000 The study group included 840 high school students. Baron and Kenny’s causal steps approach was applied to investigate the mediating effect of conscious awareness on the relationship between psychological resilience and test anxiety. In addition, the bootstrapping method proposed by Hayes was used to determine the significance of the mediating effect of conscious awareness.\u0000 \u0000 \u0000 Results:\u0000 It was observed that there was a negative relationship between psychological resilience scores and test anxiety scores, a positive relationship between resilience and mindfulness scores, and a negative relationship between test anxiety scores and mindfulness scores. While psychological resilience had a negative effect on test anxiety, the indirect effect of psychological resilience on test anxiety was also found to be significant. Mindfulness provided partial mediation of the effect of resilience on test anxiety.\u0000 \u0000 \u0000 Discussion:\u0000 High levels of awareness and psychological resilience enable students to experience less stress. Conscious awareness, like psychological resilience, is therefore viewed as an important resource that enables a person to manage stressful situations, and it is believed to be effective in reducing one’s anxiety.\u0000 \u0000 \u0000 Limitations:\u0000 This study was limited to students enrolled in Anatolian high schools in Turkey who could be reached via convenience sampling, whose parents consented to their participation, and who were enrolled in distance education in 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Thus, a major limitation of the study is that data were only collected from students of Anatolian high schools, and the majority of the participating students were in their first or second years of high school.\u0000 \u0000 \u0000 Conclusions:\u0000 There is no prior direct research examining the mediating role of conscious awareness in the relationship between psychological resilience and test anxiety among high school students in the literature. In this regard, it is anticipated that this study will contribute to the literature. Within the scope of preventive guidance, educational guidance, and psychological counseling services, face-to-face and online psychoeducation programs based on conscious awareness can be designed by school psychological counselors to enhance psychological resilience, reduce students’ test anxiety, and support adolescents in coping with intensely stressful situations such as pandemics.","PeriodicalId":484494,"journal":{"name":"Acta educationis generalis","volume":"56 3","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-02-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139821604","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}