Implementation of project-based learning (PjBL) model to increase students’ creativity and critical thinking skill in vocational creative product subjects

The primary goal of education was the development of an individual's potential to foster intellectual, emotional, social, creative, and critical ways of thinking. It was important to remember that the concept and purpose of education can vary across cultures and contexts, and attitudes about education can also change over time as social, technological, and human developments occur. This research aimed to solve problems that arise in the classroom to improve students' creativity and critical thinking. This type of research used classroom action research that focuses on improving classroom learning in a practical manner pursued by a teacher by developing activities that can improve the quality of the learning process in the classroom. The data analysis results of the student product creativity assessment were 75% in the excellent creativity category and 25% at the excellent creativity level. Implementation of PjBL model had an effect on increasing student creativity as evidenced by the results of hypothesis testing, namely by testing with the Gain Score method, which there were N-gain results of 0.53 and showed a moderate increase in creativity compared to student scores before the implementation of the PjBL model, which there was an increase in the value before the model was implemented

Blended learning as an effective method for school and university teachers of Kazakhstan

In this article, the author compares different definitions of the term blended learning given by foreign and local scientists and gives his interpretation. The article analyzes world scholars' works on blended learning, determining the advantages and disadvantages of this method. The online survey method was used to find out how far Kazakhstani teachers are familiar with the blended learning method, whether they use it or not, and understand if it is effective. The survey results showed that school and university teachers use blended learning in their lessons and will use it in the future. According to the questionnaire, the benefits of this method are that it encourages teachers to be creative, increases students' interest, and helps them to study independently. Significant shortcomings of blended learning are technical problems and poor Internet connection. Also, teachers need more time to prepare for their lessons. It is challenging for them. Although there are disadvantages to blended learning, the benefits outweigh the disadvantages. Therefore, today this method is effective

Computer Assisted Instruction (CAI) Integrated Case Method-Flipped Classroom: Innovative Instructional Model to Improve Problem-Solving Skill and Learning Outcome of TVET Students

The post-pandemic has affected all educational institutions, including TVET. The situation has shifted fully online learning into a blended one, conducted online through e-learning and onsite through face-to-face learning. In this learning, students must do self-directed learning before coming to the class, known as the flipped classroom method. On the other hand, to trigger their effort to do so, applying the case method is valuable to improve their problem-solving skill. Therefore, the flipped classroom and case method integration needs to be implemented. In the flipped classroom method, students must use CAI media to optimise the learning outcome. This study aims to see the effectiveness of integrating CAI into case method-flipped classrooms in improving the problem-solving skills and learning outcomes of TVET students. This study used a quasi-experiment with a pre-test and post-test control group design. The research instruments were a questionnaire and an achievement test with 62 participants. Based on the results, it was found that there was a significant difference in students’ problem-solving skills and learning outcomes between control and experimental groups. Research findings showed substantial improvements in students’ material understanding and problem-solving skills. Students reported high engagement and satisfaction with the proposed interactive learning model. Thus, it can be concluded that the CAI-integrated Case Method-Flipped Classroom effectively improves TVET students’ problem-solving skills and learning outcomes. The novelty of this research is that it offers an innovation from various learning models in TVET that TVET educators can implement. The model provides time efficiency availability of such a lead-in that bridges the initial material to the primary material. Hence, the investigation results in this study provide a new knowledge reference for the TVET education curriculum

E-learning in higher education and social development

The paper deals with digital education. Currently, digital education is getting popular, particularly in current pandemic event COVID 19 which has been emerged in China recently. Authors discussed online education issues. Authors reviewed different literature on e-learning and online education worldwide, as well as highlighted the online problems emerged in different countries. Now, when in many countries distance learning is actively imposed on people who do not have not only teaching aids and methodological competence for digital learning, when some people do not even have access to digital devices, there are no conditions for learning outside the classroom and there are many other problems, the problem digital inequality becomes its one channel for increasing general social inequality. Our research, which contributes to the study of current and likely future problems of digital education, its role and interaction with other spheres of society, including science and industry, is a contribution to solving the problem of social well-being, including sustainable development. Sustainable development is a controversial concept that combines two leading lines: the line of harmonization of the development of society in all its separate spheres and the harmonization of relations between spheres, and the line of achievements, evolution of each of the spheres and relations of spheres

Teaching Collaborations in Elementary Schools: Teachers' Understanding, Strategies, and Obstacles

Abstract Collaborative skills are becoming mandatory in the 21st century. There have been many studies that show the effectiveness of the collaborative learning (CL) approach on students' collaboration and interaction abilities. In Indonesia, through the implementation of 2013 curriculum, group learning is encouraged. This study aims to describe the implementation of collaborative learning by describing the teachers' understanding of collaborative skills and collaborative learning models, the strategies teachers use to teach collaborative skills, and the constraints that prevent teachers from using collaborative learning models. This qualitative research involved 13 elementary school teachers in the Special Region of Yogyakarta Province. Data collection was carried out through in-depth interviews. Data were analyzed using the Bogdan and Biklen models. The results show that 1) the teachers' understanding of collaborative skills still needs to be improved, especially in the collaboration aspect, 2) the teachers' knowledge about collaborative learning models is still lacking, 3) the obstacles that cause teachers not to use CL are teachers' lack of knowledge, teachers’ lack of motivation to improve their knowledge, teachers’ hesitance to try new learning models, and teachers' concerns that it will be difficult for students to use CL. Therefore, the teachers need to increase their understanding and open themselves to new learning models. This can be a concern for principals and teacher education managers to provide intensive education and training related to collaborative learning approach.Keyword: collaborative learning, teachers’ understanding, elementary schools. AbstractKeterampilan kolaboratif menjadi keterampilan wajib di abad ke-21. Telah banyak penelitian yang menunjukkan efektivitas pendekatan pembelajaran kolaboratif terhadap kemampuan kolaborasi dan interaksi siswa. Di Indonesia, melalui penerapan kurikulum 2013, pembelajaran kelompok digalakkan. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mendeskripsikan pelaksanaan pembelajaran kolaboratif dengan mendeskripsikan pemahaman guru tentang keterampilan kolaboratif dan model pembelajaran kolaboratif, strategi yang digunakan guru untuk mengajarkan keterampilan kolaboratif, dan kendala yang menghalangi guru menggunakan model pembelajaran kolaboratif. Penelitian kualitatif ini melibatkan 13 guru SD di Daerah Istimewa Yogyakarta. Pengumpulan data dilakukan melalui wawancara mendalam. Data dianalisis menggunakan model Bogdan dan Biklen. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa 1) pemahaman guru tentang keterampilan kolaboratif masih perlu ditingkatkan terutama pada aspek kolaborasi, 2) pengetahuan guru tentang model pembelajaran kolaboratif masih kurang, 3) kendala yang menyebabkan guru tidak menggunakan pembelajaran kolaboratif adalah kurangnya pengetahuan guru, kurangnya motivasi guru untuk meningkatkan pengetahuannya, keengganan guru untuk mencoba model pembelajaran baru, dan kekhawatiran guru akan kesulitan siswa dalam menggunakan pembelajaran kolaboratif. Oleh karena itu, guru perlu meningkatkan pemahaman dan membuka diri terhadap model pembelajaran baru. Hal ini dapat menjadi perhatian bagi kepala sekolah dan pengelola pendidikan guru untuk memberikan pendidikan dan pelatihan secara intensif terkait dengan pendekatan pembelajaran kolaboratif.Kata kunci: pembelajaran kolaborasi, pemahaman guru, sekolah dasar

Prediction model of teacher candidate student graduation status: Decision Tree C4.5, Naive Bayes, and k-NN

This study aims to determine the prediction model of the graduation status of prospective teacher students at IAIN Bone in terms of attributes, accuracy levels, and differences in the level of accuracy produced in the attributes of decision tree C4.5, Naïve Bayes, and k-NN data mining algorithms. This research uses a quantitative approach by adopting the Data Mining method. This research was conducted at IAIN Bone. The data collection process in this study used documentation techniques in the form of data on alumni of the Tarbiyah Faculty of IAIN Bone. The data analysis used was a descriptive analysis using decision tree C4.5, Naive Bayes, and k-NN data mining algorithms assisted by the RapidMiner application.  The results of this study show that (1) model prediction of the graduation status of prospective teacher students in IAIN Bone in terms of attributes generated in the Decision Tree C4.5 and Naïve Bayes data mining algorithms  consist of gender, age, Semester 1 IP, Semester 2 IP, Semester 3 IP, Semester 4 IP, and GPA, while the attributes produced in   k-NN data mining algorithm  consists of gender, regional origin, number of siblings, age, IP Semester 1, IP Semester 2, IP Semester 3, IP Semester 4, and GPA; (2) model prediction of graduation status of iain bone teacher candidate students in terms of the accuracy rate generated in the Decision Tree C4.5 data mining algorithm  of 93.90%, Naïve Bayes by 90.24%, and k-NN of 92.07%; and (3) there was no significant difference between the accuracy rate produced by decision tree's data mining algorithm.  C4.5 and Naïve Bayes (p-value = 1.00); Decision Tree C4.5 and k-NN (p-value = 1.00); as well as Naïve Bayes and k-NN (p-value = 1.00) in predicting the graduation status of iain bone teacher candidate students

E-learning in higher education and social development

The paper deals with digital education. Currently, digital education is getting popular, particularly in current pandemic event COVID 19 which has been emerged in China recently. Authors discussed online education issues. Authors reviewed different literature on e-learning and online education worldwide, as well as highlighted the online problems emerged in different countries. Now, when in many countries distance learning is actively imposed on people who do not have not only teaching aids and methodological competence for digital learning, when some people do not even have access to digital devices, there are no conditions for learning outside the classroom and there are many other problems, the problem digital inequality becomes its one channel for increasing general social inequality. Our research, which contributes to the study of current and likely future problems of digital education, its role and interaction with other spheres of society, including science and industry, is a contribution to solving the problem of social well-being, including sustainable development. Sustainable development is a controversial concept that combines two leading lines: the line of harmonization of the development of society in all its separate spheres and the harmonization of relations between spheres, and the line of achievements, evolution of each of the spheres and relations of spheres

Reflection of individual cognitive load theories in digital learning from a pedagogical point of view:An empirical study of the impact of language skills in an e-Learning program for migrants and refugees

Abstract.Cognitive Load Theory (CLT) and the Cognitive Theory of Multimedia Learning (CTML) deal with the thesis that human working memories can only store and retain a limited number of items and address how to utilize individual capacity in the learning process without provoking cognitive overload. Based on these theoretical insights, traditional ways of non-digitalized learning are usually perceived to be more effective, asthere may be less cognitive overload due to digital multimedia design; however, with the use of modern technology, digital educational offerings such as e-Learning programs can be effective as modified and tailored to the learners’ needs. This article studies how language barriers can negatively impact the success of e-Learning programs for migrants and refugees from the perspective of CLT and a pedagogical point of view. The theoretical framework of CLT and CTML applied to interpret the findings from empirical data collected as part of the EU-funded project “Young Refugees AI Student Empowerment Program – RAISE.” The project aims to capture the participants´ experiences and cognitive skills by shaping pedagogical strategies thatadjust to the learner’s optimal pace and learning needs. The study explores the structural requirements of e-Learning programs for migrants and refugees based on Cognitive Load Theories. The baseline is that e-Learning is complex and demands significant working memory resources. This effect is significantly elevated toa point where it harms learning when the external demands vastly exceed the corresponding cognitive working memory resources

Virtual Laboratory Application of Direct Current Electric Motor: An Expert-Based Evaluation

This research aims to validate the virtual laboratory application of a direct current motor based on expert judgment. There are two aspects of the assessment. The first is the electrical machine content aspect, and the second is the computer-based media content aspect. The instrument was developed based on scientific studies related to multimedia quality criteria. The instrument was declared valid through a content validity test and evaluation by an evaluation expert. Evaluating the virtual laboratory application media was conducted by two groups of experts: the material content expert in electrical machinery and the computer-based media content expert. The assessment results showed that the virtual laboratory application media was declared Very Appropriate for all dimensions of the assessment of material and media content

The Profile Improvement of Vocational School Teachers’ Competencies

This study is aimed to reveal the improvement in the competency of productive teachers of both state and private vocational high schools in Sleman Regency after participating in a self-development program in terms of psychological maturity and socio-cultural aspects. This study was carried out in two state vocational high schools SMKN 1 Sedayu and SMKN 1 Seyegan, and one private vocational high school SMK Muhammadiyah Pakem. It was a qualitative study in nature using interview and documentation as the means of collecting the data. Fifteen productive teachers of the three vocational high schools with expertise in Building Engineering Drawing (BED) were purposively selected to be the research subjects. The obtained data in the form of interview tapescripts, photos, and documents were triangulated to ensure data validity. The data were then analyzed systematically through three main stages including open coding, axial coding, and selective coding. The results show that through self-development, the BED productive teachers in state vocational high schools can improve their pedagogical and professional competencies. In addition, this program also develops their knowledge and skills in the areas of curriculum, expertise, technology, as well as teaching strategies and methods. Even so, in the case of BED productive teachers in private vocational high schools, this self-development program does not significantly improve their competencies