Enhancing student engagement through instructional STEAM learning activities and self-explanation effect
Eurasia Journal of Mathematics Science and Technology Education,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
21(1), С. em2560 - em2560
Опубликована: Янв. 2, 2025
The
self-explanation
effect
(SEE)
has
great
potential
in
strengthening
student
learning
outcomes.
With
adequate
instructional
guidance,
this
is
even
higher.
Our
study
aimed
to
examine
what
extent
direct
instruction
(DI)
and
indirect
(II)
science,
technology,
engineering,
arts,
mathematics
(STEAM)
education
can
strengthen
different
types
of
engagement,
as
well
whether
the
SEE
support
STEAM
enhance
engagement.
research
was
conducted
through
a
quasi-experimental
design.
data
were
collected
using
an
instrument–the
engagement
scale
analyzed
confirmatory
factor
analysis
(CFA),
one-way
ANOVA
analysis,
paired
sample
t-test.
involved
103
students
aged
9-10
years.
results
CFA
showed
that
adapted
version
instrument
for
measuring
four
engagement–emotional,
behavioral,
cognitive,
agentic–represents
valid
reliable
measure
these
purposes
primary
education.
In
addition
t-test
revealed
usage
DI
II
proved
be
successful
enhancing
all
performance
activities,
whereby
combination
with
singled
out
most
strategy.
As
significant
practical
implication,
underlines
need
create
appropriate
conditions
introducing
teaching
STEAM.
Язык: Английский
The Application of Item Response Theory for Development Tests of High Order Thinking Skills on Chemical Learning: Partial Credit Models Study
International Journal of Educational Reform,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
unknown
Опубликована: Апрель 4, 2025
Purpose:
This
research
aimed
to
develop
testing
instruments
for
the
ability
think
of
high
level
chemicals
that
are
valid,
relay,
and
have
quality
problem
items
in
good
category.
Design/Approach/Methods:
The
study
used
a
quantitative
approach
with
modifications
Wilson,
Oriondo,
Antonio
models.
Stratified
random
sampling
techniques
275
sample
students.
Polytomous
data
were
analyzed
using
Partial
Credit
Models.
Findings:
results
analysis
showed
validity
reliability
by
0.9
0.854,
16
points
questions
having
fit
category
79%.
difficulty
index
20
question
was
1
item
“Difficult”
19
“Medium.”
test
takers
(Ɵ)
range
−2
+2,
which
relatively
good.
development
qualified
be
measure
thinking
levels
chemistry.
Originality/Value:
discusses
on
application
Item
Response
Theory
developing
higher
order
skills
chemistry
learning.
We
hope
this
can
trigger
other
role
teachers
measuring
students’
abilities
21st-century
Язык: Английский
Technology and innovation in shaping the future of education
Smart Learning Environments,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
11(1)
Опубликована: Ноя. 20, 2024
Abstract
This
paper
highlights
the
potential
of
technology
and
innovation
in
advancing
education.
We
discuss
how
emerging
technologies
can
enhance
teaching
learning
experiences.
underscore
challenges
opportunities
integrating
into
educational
practices
through
an
overview
current
trends
practices.
A
balanced
approach
emphasizing
technological
integration
pedagogical
is
essential
for
preparing
students
to
succeed
increasingly
demanding
world.
Thus,
this
importance
fostering
a
environment
that
prioritizes
learner-centered
approaches
encourages
educators
innovate
by
utilizing
power
create
meaningful
Язык: Английский
The exploration of continuous teaching intention in emerging-technology environments through perceived cognitive load, usability, and teacher’s attitudes
Education and Information Technologies,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
unknown
Опубликована: Дек. 2, 2024
Abstract
According
to
the
theoretical
frameworks
and
teaching
practice,
constructs
of
Technology
acceptance
model
-
TAM
Cognitive
load
theory
CLT
are
in
a
close
cause-and-effect
relationship,
gaining
insights
into
this
issue
is
essential
for
educators.
Our
study
aimed
examine
continuous
intention
(CTI)
with
emerging
technologies
(ET)
through
perceived
usability
(PUS),
attitudes
towards
(ATT)
cognitive
(PCL)
from
aspect
teachers’
perceptions.
A
survey
research
design
using
cross-sectional
technique
was
applied.
The
involved
801
primary
lower
secondary
school
teachers.
Results
showed
that
TAM-CLT
scale
aligned
fits
overall
sample
well.
In
addition,
PUS
can
be
crucial
factor
shaping
ATT
CTI
ET
because
construct
positively
influences
these
variables
underlining
importance
designing
user-friendly
ET.
However,
our
reveals
lack
significant
negative
relationship
between
PCL
PUS,
absence
mediation
PUS.
These
unexpected
findings
highlight
complexity
users’
experiences
need
more
nuanced
understanding
interplay
constructs.
One
implications
refers
further
investigation
underlying
mechanisms
PCL,
CTI.
Other
recommendations
stated
discussion.
Язык: Английский
Investigating the Effectiveness of Using Corpus-Based Developed Materials in Vocabulary Learning for Saudi EFL Students
Forum for Linguistic Studies,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
6(3), С. 721 - 745
Опубликована: Авг. 20, 2024
Many
studies
have
employed
corpus
linguistics
methodologies
to
gain
insights
into
L2
learning
and
teaching.
While
these
contributed
a
comprehensive
theoretical
understanding
of
use
in
instruction,
particularly
vocabulary
learning,
there
remains
gap
practical
application,
especially
within
the
context
English
as
Foreign/Second
Language
(EFL/ESL).
Therefore,
this
paper
empirically
examined
effectiveness
using
approach
for
EFL
students’
development
explored
attitudes
toward
develop
their
vocabulary.
In
five-week
experimental
study,
involving
24
Saudi
female
students,
participants
were
evenly
divided
two
groups:
control
groups.
These
objectives
investigated
mixed-method
design,
comprising
both
quantitative
qualitative
approaches,
which
included
pretests,
posttests,
questionnaires,
diaries
group
only.
Data
statistically
analyzed
SPSS
program
(v.25),
incorporating
T-tests
descriptive
statistical
analysis,
alongside
analysis
learners’
corroborate
questionnaire
findings.
The
findings
showed
that
groups
revealed
improved
during
study
period
based
on
post-test
results,
but
favored
received
corpus-based
approach.
Furthermore,
questionnaire’s
results
most
students
held
positive
COCA
despite
facing
some
difficulties,
which,
described
weekly
diaries,
could
be
overcome
over
time
through
practice
training.
Язык: Английский
Educational robotics for science and mathematics teaching: analysis of pre-service teachers' perceptions and self-confidence
Heliyon,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
10(21), С. e40032 - e40032
Опубликована: Ноя. 1, 2024
Educational
Robotics
has
had
an
important
impact
in
recent
years
as
it
offers
a
number
of
advantages
for
students.
The
inclusion
robotics
any
educational
stage
requires
teachers
with
adequate
predisposition
and
training,
making
necessary
to
know
the
opinions
pre-service
teachers.
aim
our
study
is
analyze
perceptions
self-confidence
109
primary
education
before
after
intervention
based
on
challenge-based
learning
teach
scientific
mathematical
content,
their
third
academic
year.
A
quasi-experimental
design
was
used
involving
pretest
posttest,
using
nonparametric
Mann-Whitney
Wilcoxon
U
tests.
results
showed
significant
improvement
overall
mean
self-confidence.
In
addition,
led
more
positive
perception
benefits
possibilities
teaching
although
also
increased
difficulties
implementation
due
lack
training
this
digital
resource.
It
concluded
that
interventions
are
required
allow
gain
facilitate
its
introduction
content.
Язык: Английский
Evaluating the quality of technology integration across seven European countries with the ICAP Technology Scale
Journal of Computers in Education,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
unknown
Опубликована: Дек. 18, 2024
Abstract
Interactive,
constructive,
active
and
passive
technology
scale
(ICAP-TS)
is
a
relatively
new
developed
instrument
representing
an
essential
literature
need.
Through
this
cross-cultural
study,
we
strived
to
accomplish
three-fold
aim.
Firstly,
aspired
verify
the
scale's
construct
validity
reliability
on
large
sample
of
teachers
across
seven
European
countries.
Secondly,
aimed
evaluate
quality
integration
(TI)
heterogeneous
with
ICAP-TS
explore
for
which
learning
activities
use
technologies,
within
ICAP
learning/engaging
modes
how
often.
Thirdly,
examine
relationships
between
different
types
(TT)
TI
in
modes.
The
research
involved
2277
primary
lower
secondary
school
teachers.
Confirmatory
factor
analysis
revealed
that
internal
structure
corresponds
well
overall
sample,
but
some
countries,
model
fit
should
be
further
refined.
Exploratory
extracted
two
basic
components
TT—
.
On
general
level
most
often
integrate
into
mode
usage
TT,
if
these
results
are
observed
each
country
separately,
not
case
everywhere.
Passive
TT
predicts
passive,
active,
constructive
more,
while
interactive,
This
study
has
several
implications.
For
example
future
topics
can
include
reviewing,
revising,
or
adding
items
related
theory
improve
its
validity.
Other
recommendations
stated
discussion.
Язык: Английский