Asian Pendidikan

Development of Student Worksheets Assisted by Flipbook Based on the Scientific Approach for Systems of Linear Equations with Two Variables Material

Deny Hadi Siswanto — 2024-11-24

The teaching material plays a crucial role in learning, namely by sparking interest so that participants can grasp the material effectively. Students still face difficulties in understanding the teaching material presented in the textbook. This research aims to develop Worksheets Assisted by Flipbook Based on the Scientific Approach to the topic of Systems of Linear Equations with Two Variables for grade VIII C, at Muhammadiyah 9 Yogyakarta Junior High School. The research method used is development, employing the ADDIE model. The research subjects involve two content experts, two media experts, and 30 student respondents. Data collection in this study was carried out through interviews, qualitative observations, and tests, utilizing interview guidelines, rating scales, and tests as data collection methods. Data analysis techniques include qualitative, quantitative, and inferential statistical descriptive analysis. The research results show that the content expert's validity score is 94.23% (very valid), while the media expert gives a rating of 90.00% (very valid), and the student response results in a score of 73 (very interested). Data analysis indicates a two-tailed significance value of 0.000 < 0.05, indicating a significant difference in scores between the pretest and posttest groups. Therefore, it can be concluded that there is a significant difference in mathematics learning outcomes for students after participating in learning using Worksheets Assisted by Flipbook Based on the Scientific Approach to the topic of Systems of Linear Equations with Two Variables, and it has been proven to improve mathematics learning outcomes.

Pembangunan dan Kebolehgunaan Permainan Catterpillar Bond bagi Topik Ikatan Kimia Terhadap Pelajar Tingkatan 4

Nurul Shafieka Mohd Zainudin — 2024-11-24

Ikatan Kimia merupakan salah satu topik dalam mata pelajaran Kimia Tingkatan 4. Kajian ini bertujuan untuk membangunan permainan Catterpillar Bond bagi topik ikatan kimia, serta mengkaji kebolehgunaan permainan terhadap pelajar Tingkatan Empat daripada aspek reka bentuk, kebergunaan dan kepuasan pelajar. Model ADDIE digunakan untuk membangunkan permainan ini manakala instrumen penilaian yang digunakan adalah kesahan permainan dan soal selidik. Instrumen penilaian telah mendapat kesahan daripada dua orang pakar dalam bidang Kimia. Kajian rintis telah dilaksanakan kepada 30 orang pelajar (nilai kebolehpercayaan: 0.871), manakala kajian sebenar dilaksanakan kepada 28 orang pelajar di sebuah sekolah menengah di daerah Port Dickson. Dapatan kajian memberikan skor yang sangat baik bagi konstruk reka bentuk (min 3.54, sisihan piawai 0.57), konstruk kebergunaan (min 3.68, sisihan piawai 0.53), dan konstruk kepuasan (min 3.59, sisihan piawai 0.58). Kesimpulannya, permainan Catterpillar Bond mempunyai nilai kesahan dan interpretasi min yang tinggi. Permainan ini memberikan implikasi yang positif kepada guru dan pelajar terutamanya semasa pelaksanaan pengajaran dan pembelajaran.

Working Memory and Mathematics Performance

Raul Rifaie Ronney — 2024-11-25

This study investigated the relationship between working memory and mathematics performance. It is a correlational study utilising experimental tasks to investigate the relationship, using backwards digit span task to test working memory and a simple maths quiz for maths performance. Thirty (30) participants from psychology undergraduates were involved. The result showed a positive relationship between working memory and maths performance based on total correct recall, whilst a negative relationship was found between working memory and maths performance based on total time taken. This indicates the existence of a significant relationship between verbal working memory and maths. Working memory is related to the mathematical aspects of manipulation of numerical value and the procedures involved in solving maths problems, thus more correct answers and lesser time taken with the increase of working memory level. Further study is recommended to explore the role of attention in working memory in retrieval speed of information as it is implied from the non-normal distribution of the data.

The Design and Development of a Gamification Teaching Methods Based on a Focus Group Interview

Caixia Xu — 2024-11-25

This article aims to explore the practical and theoretical basis of teaching Chinese folk songs through gamification teaching methods. This is a qualitative study that includes a focus group interview consisting of five experts with over ten years of experience in the field of music education. To determine the effectiveness of teaching methods, three experts evaluated teaching strategies in the fields of education, linguistics, and qualitative research. Use Cohen's kappa analysis to evaluate the consistency between evaluators. Research has found that a series of teaching projects have been developed based on six teaching constructs, which are feedback, competition, goals, collaboration, challenge, and fun. After the focus group interview, a new construction also emerged, cognitive reaction. This study suggests that teachers can use this teaching checklist for early identification and appropriate intervention of students, which has significant benefits for the education sector, teachers, and students themselves. Although this study was conducted in China, its results have broader significance as gamification teaching methods have the potential to be applied globally.

A Literature Review of Outdoor Education Program on Mental Health and Well-Being

Peng Wang — 2024-11-25

In the contemporary era, outdoor education programmes have become integral across various educational levels, with the Ministry of Education emphasizing physical health as a means to enhance learning outcomes. Mental health and well-being, however, also emerge as critical aspects linked to these programmes. This study aimed to explore the theories underpinning outdoor education programmes on mental health and well-being, also, drawing insights from selected past studies. Employing a qualitative approach, this literature review utilized Google Scholar as the primary data collection tool. The findings revealed that the most commonly applied theories in outdoor education programmes related to mental health and well-being include social constructivism learning theory, Kolb's experiential learning theory, the outward-bound educational process model, health promotion theory, and social cognitive theory. From the past studies, several main themes emerged. Outdoor education programmes significantly enhance social interactions, self-esteem, and emotional regulation, promoting physical health, which in turn supports mental well-being. Engagement with natural environments has therapeutic effects, reducing symptoms of anxiety and depression. Given these findings, outdoor education programmes should be integrated more extensively into educational curricula to leverage their benefits for mental health and well-being. Schools and educational policymakers should consider training educators in the application of these theories to maximize programme effectiveness. Future research should focus on longitudinal studies to further validate the long-term benefits of outdoor education on mental health and explore the mechanisms through which these benefits are achieved. In conclusion, outdoor education programmes have a multifaceted impact on mental health and well-being, supported by various educational and psychological theories. These programmes offer valuable opportunities for experiential learning, social interaction, and connection with nature, contributing to enhanced mental and physical health.

Artificial Intelligence in Academic Writing: A Literature Review

Hui Guo — 2024-11-25

Artificial intelligence (AI) has emerged as a transformative technology in education. This review focused on the intersection of AI tools and academic writing, addressing challenges such as plagiarism, language barriers, and feedback processes. The problem statement revolved around the increasing integration of AI in academic contexts, which offered opportunities for improved student learning but raised concerns over ethical issues such as plagiarism and over-dependence on AI-generated content. The purpose of this review was to critically review highly cited studies on the use of AI in academic writing, identifying AI tools and key findings. Research questions guiding this review included: 1) Which highly cited studies related to AI and academic writing, published since 2020, were identified as relevant? 2) Which AI had been utilised for academic writing? and 3) What findings had been reported in these previous studies? Methodologically, the review employed keyword searches in Google and Scopus databases to identify highly cited, open-access articles published since 2020. This resulted in the selection of 11 studies that spanned various AI tools in academic writing. Findings indicated that ChatGPT was the most frequently used AI tool, employed for tasks such as academic text generation, plagiarism detection, and language learning support. The review also highlighted ethical concerns, particularly regarding plagiarism, content accuracy, and the risk of over-reliance on AI. The implications were both theoretical and practical. Theoretically, this review demonstrated AI’s expanding influence in educational theory, especially in scaffolding learning for non-native English speakers. Practically, AI tools offered personalised feedback and enhance writing outcomes, though educators must implement these tools responsibly to prevent over-reliance. In conclusion, while AI tools showed great promise in improving academic writing, future research should address ethical concerns, enhance the accuracy of AI-generated content, and develop frameworks that balance AI assistance with the promotion of critical thinking skills.

Development of Neoteric Learning Modules for Year 3 Mathematical Geometry Topic: A Systematic Literature Review

Muhamad Fakhrul Afiz Md Fauzi — 2024-11-25

The Neoteric Approach Curriculum is an experience and systematic educational plan based on a national curriculum that is more integrative and dynamic, covering knowledge, skills and values that are in line with local and global cultural norms and communities. (Academic of Laboratory School Education, 2020). The developed Year 3 Neoteric Learning Module integrates the subjects of Mathematics, Music and Physical Education. This study produced a year 3 mathematics learning module that has expert validity and applicability that achieves its effectiveness. Study design involved descriptive study design and quasi-experimental design. The sample for this study consists of Year 3 students of underserved schools (SKM) around Selangor and Perak. This study uses three research instruments, namely a questionnaire to test the reliability and validity of experts for the 3rd year mathematics module that has been built. The effectiveness of the module, pre-post-test will be conducted and requires pre-post-test study instrument. At the end of the study, the researcher hopes that this mathematics learning module, is able to help improve education in Malaysia by creating integrated learning to be more interesting and less burdened by a large syllabus. In addition, the researcher hopes that the findings of this study can provide a new perspective on the integrated education system that uses this neoteric approach.

Evaluation of Usability for Interdisciplinary Teaching Module for Enhancement of High-order Thinking Skills Among College Educators

Ding Zhenduo — 2024-11-25

The main purpose of this study was to evaluate an interdisciplinary teaching module (IHTM) that had been developed, and this evaluation determined the usability of the module and its instructional objectives in strengthening the higher-order thinking skills of Chinese university students. The evaluation process involved a total of 37 teachers in interdisciplinary fields; these participants included 27 young teachers and 10 expert teachers. Descriptive analyses, comparative analyses, and Fuzzy Delphi (FDM)-based expert consensus were used to derive results in terms of the module's usability. Findings indicated the module's usability and usefulness in strengthening higher-order thinking skills, and the 10-member expert panel reached a consensus on the evaluation of the module's usability.

Pembangunan Permainan Periodicard dan Kajian Persepsi Bagi Topik Jadual Berkala Unsur

Nur Afiqah Anua — 2024-11-25

Kajian ini dijalankan untuk membangunkan permainan PeriodiCard bagi topik Jadual Berkala Unsur serta mengenalpasti nilai kesahan kandungan dan konstruk soal selidik, kebolehpercayaan, dan persepsi guru pelatih terhadap kebolehgunaan permainan. Kajian ini menggunakan model ADDIE manakala instrument yang digunakan ialah borang penilaian kesahan kandungan permainan, borang penilaian kesahan konstruk soal selidik dan soal selidik persepsi kebolehgunaan permainan. Dua orang pakar telah dilantik sebagai penilai untuk menilai kesahan kandungan dan kesahan konstruk soal selidik. Responden bagi kajian rintis adalah 15 orang guru pelatih Ijazah Sarjana Muda Pendidikan (ISMP) Kimia Semester 7. Seramai 86 orang guru pelatih ISMP Kimia Semester 7 telah dipilih sebagai responden untuk mendapatkan persepsi terhadap kebolehgunaan permainan. Dapatan kajian bagi kesahan kandungan permainan ialah 77.8% manakala kesahan konstruk soal selidik ialah 94.1%. Nilai pekali Cronbach’s Alpha bagi kebolehpercayaan permainan ialah 0.914. Nilai min persepsi guru pelatih terhadap kebolehgunaan permainan bagi aspek reka bentuk adalah 3.81 (sisihan piawai 0.385), aspek kandungan adalah 3.81 (sisihan piawai 0.395) dan aspek kebolehgunaan adalah 3.78 (sisihan piawai 0.410). Kesimpulannya, permainan mempunyai nilai kesahan dan kebolehpercayaan yang tinggi termasuk nilai min bagi persepsi guru pelatih. Oleh itu, permainan PeriodiCard ini sesuai dan berguna semasa proses Pembelajaran dan Pemudahcaraan (PdPc).

Interactive Digital Media for Learning in Primary Schools

Nuke Lu’Lu Ul Chusna — 2024-11-25

Using learning media by teachers is one way to measure the quality of superior education. However, the reality that occurs in the field is that many teachers are not skilled in using digital technology and lack training for teachers in integrating digital media into learning. Learning media in addition to serving as a communication tool to make it easier to convey messages from the message carrier to the recipient, can also increase students' curiosity, increase their interest in the lesson, and provide additional information. The purpose of this study is to examine how digital interactive media can increase student engagement, personalize their learning experience, and support various learning styles in learning activities. The study looks at the latest studies on digital learning platforms, educational apps, and multimedia content created for young students. Discussed are the main advantages of incorporating these resources into the traditional curriculum, as well as suggestions for how to do it well. The method used in this study is a literature review, which analyzes various articles related to using digital interactive media in elementary school learning. These results show that interactive digital tools can significantly improve student learning outcomes and prepare students for the ever-evolving digital world.