{"title":"Development of Collaborative Skills Scale: Reliability and Validity","authors":"S. Chopra, A. Kauts","doi":"10.52634/mier/2023/v13/i1/2376","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.52634/mier/2023/v13/i1/2376","url":null,"abstract":"\u0000\u0000\u0000This study aims to develop a collaborative skills scale for pre-service teachers. A total of 308 pre-service teachers of three different colleges in Amritsar (Punjab) participated in the study. After preparing a pool of items, the researchers employed an exploratory factor analysis (EFA) and a principal component matrix (PCA) with varimax rotation. After performing EFA, 12 items were excluded out of 35. Three factors of Knowledge Negotiation, Social Interactions and Positive Interdependence were extracted. The final scale consists of 23 items. The overall Cronbach alpha coefficient for the scale was 0.73. Validity of the scale was determined using Face and Content validity. Thus, the total score for each item ranges from 1 to 5, whereas the total score of the collaborative skills scale ranges from 1 to 115. Higher scores reveal a higher degree of collaboration skills, whereas lower scores reveal a lower degree of collaboration skills.\u0000\u0000\u0000","PeriodicalId":52024,"journal":{"name":"MIER-Journal of Educational Studies Trends and Practices","volume":"28 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.3,"publicationDate":"2023-05-31","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"73769919","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":"Factors Influencing the E-Learning Experience: Evidence from Indian Education Sector During Covid-19","authors":"Sonika Jha, A. K. Singh, Janvee Garg","doi":"10.52634/mier/2023/v13/i1/2344","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.52634/mier/2023/v13/i1/2344","url":null,"abstract":"\u0000\u0000\u0000The COVID-19 pandemic forced the closure of educational institutions worldwide and put academic schedules in danger. Most educational institutions have turned to online learning platforms to maintain academic activities. But the issues surrounding the readiness, design, and effectiveness of e-learning remain unclear. It is still not precisely understood, especially for a developing nation like India, where technological challenges like device appropriateness and bandwidth availability present significant difficulties. Through an online survey of 152 students, this study aims to investigate how students perceive and enjoy online learning. To create an efficient online learning environment, we also investigated the variables affecting students' motivation levels for online classes. According to the students, while internet connectivity challenges in rural locations make it difficult to take advantage of online learning programs, the flexibility and convenience of online classes make them an appealing option. The insights from this article can help build the curriculum for the new normal in agricultural education systems, where switching totally to online mode may not be practical and a hybrid medium is advised.\u0000\u0000\u0000","PeriodicalId":52024,"journal":{"name":"MIER-Journal of Educational Studies Trends and Practices","volume":"253 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.3,"publicationDate":"2023-05-31","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"75241967","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":"Perceived 'Glass Ceiling' Dimensions of Women's Career Advancement at Higher Education Institutions: A Confirmatory Factor Analysis","authors":"Moon Moon Lahiri, Sankersan Sarkar, Monu Bhargava, Bhawna Chahar","doi":"10.52634/mier/2023/v13/i1/2352","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.52634/mier/2023/v13/i1/2352","url":null,"abstract":"\u0000\u0000\u0000Over the last few decades, the Indian higher education sector is witnessing a significant rise in the number of women in faculty positions. However, their career progression in the academic hierarchy appears to be slow. They tend to remain concentrated toward entry-level positions. The present study aims to identify the perceived 'Glass Ceiling' barriers hindering the career advancement of women faculty members at higher education institutions (HEIs). Secondly, this study attempts to find the impact of perceived 'Glass Ceiling' barriers on the career advancement of women faculty members at HEIs. Using a purposive sampling method, responses from 252 women faculty members designated as assistant professors, associate professors, and professors at HEIs of Jaipur City (Rajasthan, India) were collected through a structured questionnaire. Exploratory factor analysis has been applied to identify the 'Glass Ceiling' barriers, followed by a structural equation model using AMOS to study the impact of the barriers on career advancement. The findings of the study exhibit barriers recognized as gender stereotypes, attitudinal aversions, family and organizational factors which create a 'glass ceiling' effect for women and restrict them to rise in their career progression. The identification of multiple barriers offers a substantial contribution to the policymakers of Indian HEIs.\u0000\u0000\u0000","PeriodicalId":52024,"journal":{"name":"MIER-Journal of Educational Studies Trends and Practices","volume":"14 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.3,"publicationDate":"2023-05-31","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"76675887","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}
Dr. J. N. Baliya, Deep Shikha Research Scholar, Dr.RajinderKour, Dr.Mandeep Singh
{"title":"Implementing Blended Learning Approach for Enhancement of Scientific Attitude of Undergraduate Students","authors":"Dr. J. N. Baliya, Deep Shikha Research Scholar, Dr.RajinderKour, Dr.Mandeep Singh","doi":"10.52634/mier/2023/v12/i1/2275","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.52634/mier/2023/v12/i1/2275","url":null,"abstract":"\u0000\u0000\u0000COVID-19 has changed the teaching-learning scenario all around the globe as educational institutions are functioning in a hybrid mode. Blended Learning or Hybrid Learning approach has been a great boon during the pandemic. The blended learning approach mixes online teaching with traditional offline teaching methods to get the best of both approaches. Scientific attitude is a requirement of today's multicultural society for a peaceful and meaningful living. The present research determines the scientific attitude of undergraduate students in blended learning situations. A module of one week duration for the course 'Assessment of Learning' was prepared and implemented for the students of Integrated BA-B.Ed. programme using the Blended Learning approach. The findings indicate a significant enhancement in the scientific attitude of undergraduate students after implementing the blended learning approach. The present research recommends the blended learning approach in the classroom to maximize learning outcomes. The results also provide an idea to implement flexible teaching methods to cater to the diverse learning needs of learners.\u0000\u0000\u0000","PeriodicalId":52024,"journal":{"name":"MIER-Journal of Educational Studies Trends and Practices","volume":"8 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.3,"publicationDate":"2023-05-31","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"79152892","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":"Study Engagement Among Secondary School Students During Covid-19 Pandemic","authors":"P. Ponnusany, R. Bagdha, Vatchala Perumal","doi":"10.52634/mier/2023/v13/i1/2161","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.52634/mier/2023/v13/i1/2161","url":null,"abstract":"\u0000\u0000\u0000Quality concerns, inculcating moral values, and developing life skills among young learners are the motto of an educational institution. In these processes, every individual learner expects to engage with their curricular and co-curricular activities in a positive manner. Due to the global challenge of the COVID-19 pandemic, the academic processes in all educational systems are getting collapsed. Students and teachers are missing face-to-face interactions, getting a lot of hurdles in connectivity, and planning their academic engagements on online platforms. Apart from these, many other factors influence the student's academic engagement and getting subject knowledge during this pandemic period. Students' involvement and engagement in the virtual mode might vary with the variables like school types, gender, and locality. Therefore, in this study, the investigators attempt to elicit secondary school students' perceptions of their study engagements during the pandemic. The study reveals that most students engaged in the academic activities at an average level during the pandemic. There is a significant difference between the male and female students study engagements.\u0000\u0000\u0000","PeriodicalId":52024,"journal":{"name":"MIER-Journal of Educational Studies Trends and Practices","volume":"54 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.3,"publicationDate":"2023-05-31","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"73788763","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 Use of Virtual Reality, Augmented Reality, and the Metaverse in Education: The Views of Preservice Biology and Mathematics Teachers","authors":"M. Yılmaz, Meltem Coskun Simsek","doi":"10.52634/mier/2023/v13/i1/2422","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.52634/mier/2023/v13/i1/2422","url":null,"abstract":"\u0000\u0000\u0000This research aims to analyse the views of preservice biology and mathematics teachers regarding the use of virtual reality (VR), augmented reality (AR), and the metaverse in education. The participants of the research consist of 24 pre-service biology and mathematics teachers. The views of preservice teachers on the use of VR, AR, and the metaverse in education were analysed on the benefits of using VR, AR, and the metaverse in education, with what subjects/modules they can be best associated, and what would be needed to make it most effective. The preservice biology and mathematics teachers demonstrate that the utility of VR, AR, and the metaverse in education is beneficial for increasing the quality of learning and improving the existing teaching methodologies. Preservice teachers believe that these technologies are effective for teaching subjects that require more visual material, such as organs, cells, ecosystems, geometry, and the geometry of space or solid bodies. Moreover, the preservice teachers draw attention to the need for infrastructure and well-informed individuals (students, preservice teachers, teachers) for VR, AR and the metaverse. The results provide value for pre-and in-service training, teacher training and designing the teaching environments for the future.\u0000\u0000\u0000","PeriodicalId":52024,"journal":{"name":"MIER-Journal of Educational Studies Trends and Practices","volume":"76 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.3,"publicationDate":"2023-05-31","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"88112402","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 Preparing Lesson Plans in Online Flipped Learning Model on Pre-Service Teachers' Self-Efficacy Levels of TPACK","authors":"Nagihan Kadıoğlu, Ozge Özyalçın Oskay","doi":"10.52634/mier/2023/v13/i1/2408","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.52634/mier/2023/v13/i1/2408","url":null,"abstract":"\u0000\u0000\u0000This study aims to investigate the effects of developing lesson plans in flipped learning model on pre-service chemistry teachers' self-efficacy beliefs in technological pedagogical content knowledge (TPACK) and to obtain their views on flipped learning. The study adopts a pre-test and post-test design with one group. Twenty-five pre-service chemistry teachers joined the classes in subjects such as teaching methods and techniques, materials development and curriculum development. Teaching was done using the flipped learning model. The students also prepared their own lesson plans using the flipped learning approach. Results show that the participants progress in TPACK in general and in the sub-factors of technological knowledge, pedagogical knowledge, technological content knowledge, pedagogical content knowledge, and technological pedagogical content knowledge. Results reveal no statistically significant difference in the content knowledge sub-factor of TPACK. Pre-service teachers have positive thoughts about flipped learning model.\u0000\u0000\u0000","PeriodicalId":52024,"journal":{"name":"MIER-Journal of Educational Studies Trends and Practices","volume":"83 4","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.3,"publicationDate":"2023-05-31","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"72480019","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":"Application Of Theatre In Digital Space For Mental Health Care During Covid-19 Pandemic","authors":"Farideh Alizadeh, Lulu Jiang","doi":"10.52634/mier/2022/v12/i2/2249","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.52634/mier/2022/v12/i2/2249","url":null,"abstract":"\u0000\u0000\u0000During the COVID-19 pandemic, psychological problems have increased due to social distancing under lockdown. Theatre in the digital space, as a healing approach for mental health, is playing a role in helping people adapt to a new environment and confront mental issues, such as isolation and oppression. The nature of theatre online provides a safe environment for individuals to play, act and express themselves. Online meeting platforms allow people to connect and interact through video and audio calls. Based on the theatre workshop online sessions through electronic devices, such as internet-connected smartphones and computers, the researcher, as the facilitator with theatre acting and directing background, carried out theatre training in the digital space in partnership with the Cultural Affairs Bureau. The workshop provided a safe space for theatre education, communication, self-development, challenge acceptance and coping with life in the pandemic. Being aware of the strengths and weaknesses of the theatre online, this study investigated it in the digital space as a viable tool for enhancing individuals’ capacity to accept the challenge and satisfy the need for mental health during the pandemic and post-pandemic period.\u0000\u0000\u0000","PeriodicalId":52024,"journal":{"name":"MIER-Journal of Educational Studies Trends and Practices","volume":"92 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.3,"publicationDate":"2022-11-09","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"80343467","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}
Justice Kofi Armah, Emmanuel Arthur-Nyarko, Alexander Asante
{"title":"COVID-19 Emergency Remote Teaching: The Perceptions, Challenges And Coping Strategies Of Higher Education Students In Ghana.","authors":"Justice Kofi Armah, Emmanuel Arthur-Nyarko, Alexander Asante","doi":"10.52634/mier/2022/v12/i2/2311","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.52634/mier/2022/v12/i2/2311","url":null,"abstract":"\u0000\u0000\u0000Emergency Remote Teaching (ERT) is a mode of teaching usually triggered by disasters and pandemics such as the deadly Coronavirus. This study used a self-reported questionnaire to investigate student perceptions, challenges, and coping strategies during ERT at a public university in Ghana. Using a randomly selected sample of 80 students, the study established the relationships between student perceptions and coping strategies, perceptions, and challenges. Out of the 80 respondents, 76 questionnaires were duly completed and were analysed using partial least square structural equation modelling (PLS-SEM). The bootstrapping results indicate that student perceptions of ERT have a significantly positive relationship with their coping strategies, and the challenges have a significant negative relationship with coping strategies. However, student perceptions did not significantly correlate with students’ challenges. Results recommend that the university put appropriate measures in place to reduce the challenges associated with ERT, which will improve students’ perceptions since the pandemic is still raging with a series of waves. Challenges such as lack of access to digital devices and high-speed internet should also be addressed urgently.\u0000\u0000\u0000","PeriodicalId":52024,"journal":{"name":"MIER-Journal of Educational Studies Trends and Practices","volume":"145 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.3,"publicationDate":"2022-11-09","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"86213212","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":"Why I Don’t Need Private Tuition?","authors":"Pooja Tomar","doi":"10.52634/mier/2022/v12/i2/2213","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.52634/mier/2022/v12/i2/2213","url":null,"abstract":"\u0000\u0000\u0000The study attempts to assess the way choice of the stream (Science, Commerce and Humanities) influences the demand for private tutoring among senior secondary school students. This paper also explores the reasons for seeking private tuition. Results draw out why students of some streams do not go for private tuition while private tuition has become a necessity for students in other streams. Data is collected from 150 participants to assess the nature of private tutoring. Student interviews from different streams were conducted to determine the reasons behind attending private tuition. The findings reveal a huge demand for private tuition among science and commerce students. On the other hand, negligible demand for tutoring among humanities students was found. Highly competitive examinations as the selection criteria for admission to institutes of higher education and complex as well as lengthy syllabi in the science stream came out as important factors for the high prevalence of tutoring among science stream participants. Apart from this, parents’ influence, social trends, and achievements of seniors and elders are also reasons for the steep difference in tutoring rates among participants of the science and humanities stream.\u0000\u0000\u0000","PeriodicalId":52024,"journal":{"name":"MIER-Journal of Educational Studies Trends and Practices","volume":"1 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.3,"publicationDate":"2022-11-09","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"87280063","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}