This study investigated the implementation of a gamified English for Specific Purposes (ESP) speaking instructional framework using spinning wheel media among nursing students. A qualitative case study approach was conducted involving 25 nursing students at STIKES Bina Usada Bali. Data were gathered over five instructional sessions through classroom observations, semi-structured interviews, and document analysis, followed by thematic analysis. The analysis revealed five themes: students’ engagement, speaking anxiety, speaking confidence, the relevance of nursing-based communication tasks, and classroom participation. The findings suggested that students perceived the randomized speaking prompts as engaging and considered nursing-related scenarios relevant to their prospective professional communication needs. Some participants further described feeling more comfortable and confident through repeated opportunities to practice speaking. Drawing on the classroom implementation, the study identified six related instructional components: context-based nursing tasks, randomized prompts, individual speaking performance, peer interaction, constructive feedback, and repeated practice. This study offers practical insights into the integration of gamification in ESP speaking instruction for nursing students. Nevertheless, the findings represent students’ experiences and perceptions; they do not demonstrate a causal improvement in speaking proficiency or establish the formal validity of the framework. Future research should investigate the framework in diverse educational contexts and explore its association with objectively assessed speaking outcomes.
ABSTRACT The cognitive dynamics of madrasah students demand profound pedagogical sensitivity to ensure that knowledge transfer proceeds inclusively and aligns with individual needs. This study maps and elaborates the learning style tendencies of eighty-six grade nine pupils at MTs Negeri 5 Bantul through the theoretical lens of Honey and Mumford. Employing a quantitative approach with a descriptive survey design, data were gathered via a short-version dichotomous questionnaire encompassing four core psychological dimensions. Descriptive statistical procedures were utilized to compute means, standard deviations, percentage proportions, and classifications. Empirical findings confirm that the reflective typology occupies the highest rank with a mean score of 8.26 and a dominance share of 28%, followed sequentially by the pragmatic (7.80; 27%), theoretical (7.52; 26%), and activist variants (5.47; 19%). Categorization mapping situates the first three styles within high qualifications and the latter at a moderate level. These numerical insights underscore the urgency for educators to engineer adaptive instructional strategies, such as optimizing observational sessions and critical discussions within the classroom. ABSTRAK Dinamika kognitif peserta didik madrasah menuntut kepekaan pedagogis yang mendalam agar proses transfer pengetahuan dapat berjalan secara inklusif dan selaras dengan kebutuhan personal mereka. Penelitian ini digerakkan untuk memetakan serta menguraikan kecenderungan orientasi belajar delapan puluh enam subjek didik kelas IX di MTs Negeri 5 Bantul melalui kerangka teoretis Honey and Mumford. Menggunakan pendekatan kuantitatif berdesain survei deskriptif, seluruh informasi dikumpulkan lewat instrumen angket dikotomis versi pendek yang mencakup empat dimensi psikologis utama. Prosedur analisis data bertumpu pada kalkulasi statistik deskriptif guna mengekstrak nilai rata-rata, simpangan baku, proporsi persentase, serta kategorisasi kelas. Temuan empiris mengonfirmasi bahwa tipologi reflektif menempati urutan teratas dengan perolehan rerata 8,26 dan porsi dominasi 28%, yang disusul secara berturut-turut oleh varian pragmatis (7,80; 27%), teoretis (7,52; 26%), serta aktivis (5,47; 19%). Pengelompokan kategori menempatkan tiga tipe awal pada kualifikasi tinggi dan tipe terakhir pada tingkat sedang. Konstelasi data ini menyaratkan urgensi bagi para pendidik untuk merancang strategi pembelajaran yang adaptif, seperti mengoptimalkan sesi observasi dan diskusi kritis di ruang kelas.
Speaking is an essential skill in English as a Foreign Language (EFL) learning. However, many EFL students experience difficulties in developing speaking proficiency due to limited opportunities for oral practice, speaking anxiety, low confidence, and insufficient interaction. Although previous studies have examined Digital Game-Based Learning (DGBL) in English language education, their findings are distributed across different platforms, learning contexts, and outcomes. Therefore, a systematic review is needed to provide a broader understanding of how DGBL contributes to EFL speaking development and how different platforms support this process. This study aims to examine the effects of DGBL on EFL students' speaking skills and identify the digital platforms used in speaking instruction. A Systematic Literature Review (SLR) was conducted by analyzing 20 selected studies through a systematic selection process based on predetermined inclusion and exclusion criteria. The findings indicate that DGBL can support speaking development by providing opportunities for oral practice, increasing motivation and participation, strengthening confidence, and reducing speaking anxiety. The review also identifies Kahoot!, Quizizz, Wordwall, Duolingo, mobile game-based applications, and other digital game environments as platforms used in EFL learning.
The article substantiates the feasibility of adaptive foreign language phonetics teaching, enhanced by artificial intelligence technologies, as an alternative to traditional standardized methods that fail to account for higher education students' individual articulatory features and lead to persistent phonetic errors. The study is interdisciplinary, combining the methodology of specialties A4 Secondary Education (A4.021 English Language and Literature), A5 Vocational Education (A5.39 Digital Technologies), and F7 Computer Engineering. The purpose of the study is to develop and justify a model of an adaptive learning platform for improving higher education students' phonetic skills through the integration of speech formant synthesis with machine learning algorithms. A formant synthesizer model based on parallel digital filters has been developed, generating reference vowel sounds by simulating the resonant frequencies of the vocal tract. An approach to personalizing learning is proposed based on a Long Short-Term Memory (LSTM) neural network, which analyzes a student's error history and dynamically adjusts formant parameters in real time. Technical validation of the model demonstrated high accuracy of formant frequency correction, with a root-mean-square error of 45 Hz for the first formant and 78 Hz for the second, enabling objective assessment of pronunciation quality and adaptation of exercise difficulty to the individual student's level. A pilot quasi-experimental verification of the platform involving experimental and control groups of higher education students confirmed its pedagogical potential for implementing differentiated learning principles based on objective acoustic data. The conclusions confirm the platform's prospects for modernizing linguistic education. Further research directions include expanding empirical validation on a larger sample and conducting perceptual evaluation of synthesized speech quality by native speakers to confirm its naturalness and suitability for learning purposes.
Chemistry teaching is still based on traditional methods of memorization and repetition, a consequence of students' difficulty in understanding chemical models when contextualized pedagogical strategies are not employed. In this context, digital games emerge as a promising alternative to make teaching more dynamic, interactive, and accessible. This qualitative study aimed to analyze how digital games are perceived and used by undergraduate chemistry students during their training, understanding how this knowledge is articulated with academic productions on the subject. The research was conducted through a bibliographic survey, with a time frame from 2014 to 2024, using the Digital Library of Theses and Dissertations as a database. Additionally, a questionnaire was applied to 72 students of the Chemistry undergraduate course at a Federal University in the Northeast region of Brazil to understand their perceptions of digital games in the educational context. The results indicate that 98.6% of the students recognize the potential of digital games in chemistry learning. According to this result, 69.4% have already used these cultural artifacts to learn chemical concepts, which justifies 79.2% of respondents feeling familiar with this technology, emphasizing the emergence of a more connected society. Conversely, a significant lack of training on the use of Digital Games was identified, due to the absence of subjects addressing this topic in the curricula of Chemistry undergraduate courses that adhere to the Unified Selection System. It is concluded that this study highlights how Digital Games can significantly contribute to improving Chemistry teaching, provided there is adequate teacher training. Thus, it is essential that undergraduate courses include the pedagogical use of Digital Games in their curricula, promoting an educational practice aligned with contemporary demands and available technological possibilities.
ABSTRACT Dynamic shifts in the Society 5.0 era demand moral resilience in students starting from the primary school level, making educators the central pillar in transforming social values. This study deeply explores how the cultivation of religious, independent, and responsible character traits is implemented at SD Negeri 01 Margo Rejo, while mapping the various influencing factors. Utilizing a descriptive qualitative approach, data were gathered through semi-structured interviews, direct observations of daily activities, and document analysis involving the school principal, the fifth-grade teacher, and four students. Interactive data analysis and technical triangulation confirmed that ethical development is executed through a combination of spiritual routines, disciplinary guidance, and role modeling. Throughout this process, the teacher seamlessly integrates six core roles as an instructor, counselor, motivator, demonstrator, facilitator, and evaluator while equipping students with 21st-century 4C skills (critical thinking, creativity, communication, collaboration). Although character building is supported by strong teacher modeling and adequate school facilities, limited parental engagement and unmonitored digital device usage remain notable hurdles. These findings emphasize the necessity of strengthening collective synergy among schools, families, and communities to establish a solid foundation for children's character development. ABSTRAK Dinamika perubahan di era society 5.0 menuntut ketahanan moral peserta didik sejak jenjang sekolah dasar, sehingga keberadaan figur pendidik menjadi tumpuan utama dalam mentransformasikan nilai-nilai sosial. Riset ini mengurai secara mendalam bagaimana praktik pembentukan karakter religius, mandiri, dan tanggung jawab dijalankan di SD Negeri 01 Margo Rejo, sekaligus memetakan berbagai faktor yang memengaruhinya. Lewat pendekatan kualitatif deskriptif, informasi digali secara intensif dari kepala sekolah, guru kelas V, serta empat peserta didik melalui wawancara semi terstruktur, pengamatan aktivitas harian, dan telaah dokumen pendukung. Analisis data interaktif serta uji triangulasi teknik mengonfirmasi bahwa penanaman etika dilakukan melalui kombinasi pembiasaan ritus spiritual, pengarahan disiplin, dan pemberian contoh konkrit. Dalam proses tersebut, guru secara terpadu mengintegrasikan enam peran mendasar sebagai pengajar, pembimbing, motivator, demonstrator, fasilitator, hingga evaluator seraya membekali siswa dengan kecakapan 4C (critical thinking, creativity, communication, collaboration). Meskipun efektivitas pembinaan ini disokong oleh keteladanan pendidik serta sarana sekolah yang memadai, keterbatasan kepedulian sebagian orang tua dan penetrasi teknologi digital tanpa pengawasan ketat masih menjadi tantangan nyata. Temuan ini menggarisbawahi pentingnya penguatan sinergi kolektif antara pihak sekolah, keluarga, dan masyarakat demi membangun benteng karakter anak yang tangguh.
This study examines the historical development of pesantren in Ogan Ilir Regency, South Sumatra, focusing on institutional diversity and the formation of its socio-religious identity as a City of Santri. Using a qualitative-historical approach, the study investigates 22 pesantren through in-depth interviews with 75 informants, participant observation, and document analysis. Historical source criticism and thematic analysis are employed to reconstruct institutional trajectories and identify patterns of institutional differentiation. The findings reveal three historical phases: initial institutionalization (1932–1967), consolidation and diversification (1983–1996), and institutional expansion and integration (2003–2023). Across these phases, three overlapping institutional orientations emerge: scholarly tradition, educational modernization, and self-reliance and community empowerment. These orientations demonstrate that pesantren development involves the coexistence of Islamic scholarly continuity, educational transformation, and expanding social functions rather than a linear transition from traditional to modern institutions. The study interprets these developments through the perspectives of continuity and change, ideal typology, and social construction, highlighting how institutional practices may reproduce socio-religious meanings. It offers an integrated historical and institutional account of pesantren development in Ogan Ilir while recognizing that the extent to which the City of Santri identity is collectively accepted requires further empirical investigation.
Abstract Faculty development (FD) and the preparation of future faculty are central to university teaching quality, yet in Japan they are studied separately and remain underexamined in English. Pre-faculty development (pre-FD), a term coined within Japanese higher education, exclusively denotes the pre-service teaching preparation of doctoral students and other prospective academics, broadly corresponding to the American “Preparing Future Faculty” movement. Treating the two as tracks of a single academic-development continuum, this article asks how each has been institutionalized and localized in Japan, and what constrains the translation of policy into teaching improvement. The study is a narrative, document-based conceptual review of policy documents, statutory standards, national surveys, and Japanese- and English-language scholarship, using the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SoTL) as an analytical lens. Three findings emerge. First, both tracks advanced through top-down policy-driven and policy-induced reform: In-service FD became a legal mandate in 2008, whereas pre-FD remains a best-effort obligation. Second, in-service FD has developed a distinctive cluster of locally grounded practices: inter-university networks, mutual FD, the collegial model, and student-engaged FD. Third, national survey data show participation rising while collegial formats and dedicated provision declined over the same period, indicating that participation rates are a poor proxy for teaching-development quality. Reading the tracks together reveals what single-track accounts obscure: shared organizational carriers and a common ceiling set by the absence of a continuing professional role in academic development. The article argues, as a proposition derived from the analysis, that sustainable development depends on connecting the two tracks into a continuous career pathway framed by SoTL.
Student diversity poses a continuing challenge in higher education, particularly when common learning objectives must be maintained while providing flexibility in learning resources, activities, interaction, support, and assessment. This study examined students’ perceptions and acceptance of digitally supported differentiated learning in Information Technology Education. A quantitative cross-sectional descriptive survey was conducted with 35 students at Universitas Lampung, Indonesia, after the learning experience. Data were collected using a 31-item questionnaire rated on a four-point Likert scale, with reported high internal consistency (Cronbach’s α = 0.985), and were analyzed using means, standard deviations, and normalized mean scores. Students rated the five implementation dimensions favorably (M = 3.28, 81.88%). Digital pedagogical design received the highest rating (M = 3.34, 83.45%), whereas product and assessment differentiation received the lowest (M = 3.18, 79.57%). Technology-supported collaboration was the highest-rated individual item (M = 3.49, 87.14%), whereas choices in presentation formats and the timeliness of digital feedback received lower ratings. The secondary acceptance summary was similarly favorable (M = 3.31, 82.74%), with increased learning motivation receiving the highest rating. These findings identify digital support and collaboration as perceived strengths of the learning design, while flexibility in student products and the timeliness of feedback warrant further attention. Given the single-cohort, post-only design and absence of objective learning-outcome measures, the findings should be interpreted as context-specific evidence of students’ perceptions of implementation rather than evidence of causal effects on learning.
This study investigates the alignment between teacher allocation and learner enrolment patterns in Eswatini high schools following the 2023 teacher allocation policy, assessing whether deployment corresponds to learner demand and to the policy goals of equity and efficiency. Guided by the Theory of Compensating Differences, it analysed disparities in enrolment and teacher distribution using documentary evidence from enrolment records, class registers, staffing information, and policy documents from 23 high schools, supplemented by contextual observations. Findings revealed substantial variation: some schools faced overcrowded classrooms, while others had enrolments far below the advised threshold of 400 students required for certain staffing provisions, with several reporting between 172 and 286 students. This raised concerns about the effective use of human and financial resources, particularly in high-density communities where staffing levels did not consistently reflect student numbers. The study concludes that reallocating teachers is necessary but complex, requiring a more responsive and context-sensitive model that goes beyond fixed enrolment thresholds to incorporate regular monitoring, redistribution mechanisms, and consideration of demographic and school-specific conditions. Such an approach would better balance educational equity, resource efficiency, and sustainability of teaching provision. Limitations include reliance on documentary and administrative records from a convenience sample of 23 schools, restricting generalisation to all Eswatini high schools. Nonetheless, the study provides valuable evidence to inform refinement of teacher allocation policy and offers lessons for other resource-constrained education systems experiencing uneven teacher distribution and shifting enrolment patterns.
Digital technologies can expand opportunities for language practice, feedback, and access to learning materials, but their educational value depends on how they are integrated into instruction. This conceptual article draws on a selective narrative review to examine automatic speech recognition, conversational agents, machine translation, and virtual environments in language learning. It distinguishes the functions of these technologies from the learning outcomes that teachers must evaluate. The discussion identifies opportunities for pronunciation practice, sustained interaction, reflective revision, and contextualized communication, alongside problems involving unreliable feedback, cognitive demands, unequal access, and personal data. Alpha School is considered briefly as an institutional illustration of adaptive learning and human guidance, rather than as evidence of foreign-language learning effectiveness. Four proposed classroom applications show how teachers can connect digital activity to observable language performance. The article argues that responsible integration requires clear learning objectives, appropriate scaffolding, human review of feedback, and opportunities to demonstrate learning beyond the original tool. Its contribution is a practical framework for evaluating instructional use; the proposed applications require subsequent classroom investigation.
Rural-origin students in South African higher education face multiple, overlapping forms of marginalisation that collectively hinder their academic access and success. Despite significant policy reforms aimed at expanding access and addressing historical injustices, the educational paths of these learners are still disproportionately affected by a combination of socio-economic deprivation, linguistic exclusion, gendered vulnerabilities, and technological marginalisation. This systematic review synthesises current empirical evidence to clarify how these intersectional barriers merge to obstruct the educational journeys of rural-origin students in South African higher education. It also critically examines how institutional policies and technological interventions may unintentionally reinforce or potentially alleviate these inequities. The study followed the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) guidelines, conducting a comprehensive search across multiple academic databases for studies published between 2018 and 2026. After a rigorous screening and eligibility process, 52 studies met the inclusion criteria and underwent thematic analysis guided by Nancy Fraser's trivalent social justice framework. Five overarching themes emerged: The multidimensional digital divide; linguistic exclusion and the devaluation of vernacular knowledge; gendered vulnerabilities and the burden of social reproduction; algorithmic bias and the risks associated with technological solutionism; and governance gaps alongside the failure of participatory parity. The findings revealed that existing equity frameworks inadequately address the structural dimensions of rural marginalisation. Achieving educational equity necessitates a fundamental shift towards intersectionality-aware, context-sensitive institutional policies that prioritise resource redistribution, cultural recognition, and the meaningful representation of students from rural backgrounds in decision-making processes.
Students’ learning outcomes in Informatics remain a challenge when conventional instructional media offer limited interaction, contributing to passive engagement and difficulties understanding learning materials. This study examined changes in Grade X students’ learning outcomes after the implementation of Wordwall-assisted interactive learning media for the Computer Systems topic at SMAN 1 Sawahlunto, Indonesia. A quantitative approach was employed using a pre-experimental one-group pretest–posttest design involving 30 students from class X E4. Students completed a multiple-choice achievement test before instruction, participated in Computer Systems learning activities supported by Wordwall, and completed a posttest afterward. The intervention incorporated game-based activities to support practice and engagement; however, the research records did not specify its duration. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics and a paired-samples t-test, with normalized gain (N-Gain) used to assess the level of improvement. The mean score increased from 53.67 on the pretest to 77.67 on the posttest, a difference of 24.00 points. The paired-samples t-test identified a statistically significant difference between scores (t = 8.664, df = 29, p < 0.001). The mean N-Gain was 0.538, indicating moderate improvement. These results show that students’ scores were higher after the Wordwall-assisted learning intervention. Nevertheless, the study did not include a control group, the observed change cannot be attributed to Wordwall alone; instructional or testing-related factors may also have contributed. Wordwall therefore be considered a useful supplementary medium for Informatics instruction, while further studies using control groups, larger samples, and documented intervention durations are needed to strengthen conclusions about its effectiveness.
Abstract Online education in Japanese universities expanded rapidly during the COVID-19 pandemic, exposing both the genuine value of flexible learning formats and the structural conditions required to make them effective. While students consistently appreciated the temporal and spatial autonomy of online study, research has identified persistent challenges including isolation, physical and psychological fatigue, assignment overload, declining motivation, and inequities in digital access and ICT literacy. This paper presents a narrative synthesis of recent empirical studies on online learning in Japanese higher education, arguing that student success is associated with the coordinated integration of three interdependent dimensions. Drawing on national surveys, institutional reports, and case-based research, the paper proposes the Flexibility–Structure–Support (FSS) Model, in which flexibility without adequate pedagogical structure may increase the risk of disengagement, while structure without sufficient institutional support may contribute to uneven and inequitable learning experiences. Effective instructional design—integrating active learning, motivating assignments, meaningful feedback, and blended formats—must be accompanied by investment in infrastructure, systematic faculty development, and explicit support for student self-regulated learning. Implications for course design, program coordination, and institutional policy are discussed, along with limitations and directions for future research.
The article highlights the use of a Venn diagram in military education as a tool for comparing close concepts and substantiating their general and distinctive features. Based on methodical sources related to graphic organization, a conditional training session designed to study command and leadership activities is developed. Pre-defining comparison criteria, placing features with evidence, and formulating a written conclusion based on the diagram are proposed. The importance of the method is revealed in avoiding the strict antithesis of concepts and demonstrating their mutual relationship.
This study investigated the relationships between students’ metacognitive skills, scientific reasoning ability, learning motivation, and achievement in Physics among secondary school students in Nigeria. A correlational research design was adopted for the study. The population comprised 894 Senior Secondary School II (SS II) students offering Physics in public secondary schools in Mbaitoli Local Government Area of Imo State, Nigeria, while a sample of 312 students was selected using simple random sampling. Data were collected using four instruments: Physics Achievement Test (PAT), Metacognitive Skills Questionnaire (MSQ), Scientific Reasoning Ability Test (SRAT), and Physics Learning Motivation Questionnaire (PLMQ). The instruments were validated by experts in Physics Education and Measurement and Evaluation, while reliability coefficients ranged from 0.75 to 0.83. Data were analyzed using Pearson Product-Moment Correlation at the 0.05 level of significance. The findings revealed significant positive relationships between metacognitive skills and Physics achievement, r(310) = 0.482, p< .001; scientific reasoning ability and Physics achievement, r(310) = .526, p< .001; and learning motivation and Physics achievement, r(310) = .587, p< .001. The findings indicate that students with higher levels of metacognitive skills, scientific reasoning ability, and learning motivation tended to demonstrate higher achievement in Physics. The study concludes that these learner-related characteristics are important factors associated with students’ Physics achievement. It is recommended that Physics teachers integrate metacognitive strategies, scientific reasoning activities, and motivational approaches into classroom instruction to support students’ engagement and achievement in Physics.
این پژوهش به بررسی روابط بین مهارتهای فراشناختی، توانایی استدلال علمی، انگیزش یادگیری و پیشرفت در فیزیک میان دانشآموزان دبیرستانی در نیجریه پرداخت. برای این مطالعه از طرح پژوهشی همبستگی استفاده شد. جامعه آماری شامل ۸۹۴ نفر از دانشآموزان پایه دهم (SS II) بود که دروس فیزیک را در مدارس دولتی ناحیه محلی Mbaitoli ایالت Imo نیجریه میگذراندند، در حالی که نمونهای به حجم ۳۱۲ نفر با استفاده از نمونهگیری تصادفی ساده انتخاب شد. دادهها با استفاده از چهار ابزار گردآوری شدند: آزمون پیشرفت فیزیک (PAT)، پرسشنامه مهارتهای فراشناختی (MSQ)، آزمون توانایی استدلال علمی (SRAT) و پرسشنامه انگیزش یادگیری فیزیک (PLMQ). روایی ابزارها توسط متخصصان آموزش فیزیک و سنجش و اندازهگیری تأیید شد و ضرایب پایایی آنها بین ۰.۷۵ تا ۰.۸۳ متغیر بود. دادهها با استفاده از همبستگی حاصلضرب-مoment پیرسون در سطح معناداری ۰.۰۵ تحلیل شدند. یافتهها نشاندهنده روابط مثبت معنادار بین مهارتهای فراشناختی و پیشرفت فیزیک، r(310) = 0.482, p< .001؛ توانایی استدلال علمی و پیشرفت فیزیک، r(310) = .526, p< .001؛ و انگیزش یادگیری و پیشرفت فیزیک، r(310) = .587, p< .001 بود. یافتهها نشان میدهند که دانشآموزانی که سطوح بالاتری از مهارتهای فراشناختی، توانایی استدلال علمی و انگیزش یادگیری دارند، تمایل به کسب پیشرفت بالاتر در فیزیک دارند. این مطالعه نتیجه میگیرد که این ویژگیهای مرتبط با فراگیران، عوامل مهمی هستند که با پیشرفت فیزیک دانشآموزان مرتبطاند. توصیه میشود معلمان فیزیک راهبردهای فراشناختی، فعالیتهای استدلال علمی و رویکردهای انگیزشی را در تدریس کلاسی برای حمایت از مشارکت و پیشرفت دانشآموزان در فیزیک ادغام کنند.
Instilling a sense of responsibility is a fundamental component of character education, particularly when the values taught at school are not fully reflected in students behavior. This issue has been observed at SMP Sepuluh Nopember Sidoarjo, specifically regarding the fulfillment of academic tasks and obligations, adherence to school rules, and students’ awareness of their own actions. This study aims to describe and analyze how a sense of responsibility is fostered through learning contracts and morning routines. A descriptive qualitative approach was employed. Data were collected via non-participant observation, in-depth interviews, and document analysis. Participants were selected through purposive sampling and included the vice-principal for academic affairs, the vice-principal for student affairs, social studies teachers, and eighth-grade students. Data analysis followed the Miles and Huberman model, encompassing data collection, reduction, presentation, conclusion drawing, and verification. Data credibility was ensured through triangulation and participant validation. The findings indicate that learning contracts instill academic responsibility by establishing agreements regarding rules, assignment deadlines, and the consequences of non-compliance. Simultaneously, morning routines provide students with opportunities to develop a sense of responsibility through structured activities, such as morning prayers (duha), morning prayes, Quran recitation review and calisthenics. These two strategies complement each other in promoting the fulfillment of obligations and commitments, as well as enhancing student self-awareness. Because the development of a sense of responsibility varies among students, it requires ongoing support and encouragement. ABSTRAK Penanaman karakter tanggung jawab merupakan bagian penting dalam pendidikan karakter, terutama nilai-nilai yang ditanamkan di sekolah belum sepenuhnya tercermin dalam perilaku peserta didik. Permasalahan tersebut ditemukan di SMP Sepuluh Nopember Sidoarjo, khususnya dalam pelaksanaan tugas dan kewajiban pembelajaran, kepatuhan terhadap aturan, serta kesadaran peserta didik dalam bertindak. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mendeskripsikan dan menganalisis implementasi penanaman karakter tanggung jawab melalui kontrak belajar dan pembiasaan pagi. Penelitian menggunakan pendekatan kualitatif dengan jenis deskriptif. Data diperoleh melalui observasi non-partisipatif, wawancara mendalam, dan dokumentasi. Informasi dipilih menggunakan teknik purposive sampling, meliputi Wakil Kepala Sekolah bidang Kurikulum, Wakil Kepala Sekolah bidang Kesiswaan, guru mata pelajaran IPS dan peserta didik kelas VIII. Analisis data menggunakan model Miles dan Huberman melalui tahapan pengumpulan data, reduksi data, penyajian data, serta penarikan kesimpulan dan verifikasi. Kredibilitas data diperiksa melalui triangulasi dan member check. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa kontrak belajar menanamkan tanggung jawab akademik melalui kesepakatan mengenai aturan, batas waktu pengumpulan tugas dan konsekuensi pelanggaran. Sementara itu pembiasaan pagi memberikan kesempatan kepada peserta didik untuk mempraktikkan tanggung jawab melalui kegiatan terjadwal, seperti salat duha, doa pagi, murajaah, dan senam. Kedua strategi tersebut saling melengkapi dalam mendukung pelaksanaan kewajiban, kepatuhan terhadap kesepakatan, serta kesadaran peserta didik. Perkembangan karakter tanggung jawab belum merata sehingga memerlukan pendampingan dan penguatan secara berkelanjutan.
ایجاد حس مسئولیتپذیری، بهویژه زمانی که ارزشهای آموزشدادهشده در مدرسه بهطور کامل در رفتار دانشآموزان منعکس نمیشود، جزء اساسی آموزش شخصیت است. این مسئله در مدرسه متوسطه اول ده نوامبر سیدوارجو، بهویژه در زمینه انجام تکالیف و وظایف تحصیلی، پایبندی به قوانین مدرسه و آگاهی دانشآموزان از اعمال خود مشاهده شده است. هدف این مطالعه توصیف و تحلیل چگونگی پرورش حس مسئولیتپذیری از طریق قراردادهای یادگیری و روتینهای صبحگاهی است. از یک رویکرد توصیفی-کیفی استفاده شد. دادهها از طریق مشاهده غیرمشارکتی، مصاحبههای عمیق و تحلیل اسناد جمعآوری شدند. شرکتکنندگان با استفاده از نمونهگیری هدفمند انتخاب شدند و شامل معاون آموزشی، معاون پرورشی، معلمان علوم اجتماعی و دانشآموزان پایه هشتم بودند. تحلیل دادهها بر اساس مدل مایلز و هیبرمن، شامل جمعآوری دادهها، کاهش دادهها، ارائه دادهها، نتیجهگیری و اعتبارسنجی بود. اعتبار دادهها از طریق سهگانهسازی و اعتبارسنجی با مشارکتکنندگان تضمین شد. یافتهها نشان میدهد که قراردادهای یادگیری با ایجاد توافقهایی در مورد قوانین، مهلت تحویل تکالیف و پیامدهای عدم پایبندی، مسئولیتپذیری تحصیلی را در دانشآموزان تقویت میکنند. همزمان، روتینهای صبحگاهی فرصتهایی را برای پرورش حس مسئولیتپذیری از طریق فعالیتهای ساختاریافته مانند نماز صبح، اذان صبح، مرور قرآن و ورزش صبحگاهی در اختیار دانشآموزان قرار میدهند. این دو استراتژی در ترویج انجام وظایف و تعهدات و همچنین افزایش خودآگاهی دانشآموزان مکمل یکدیگر هستند. از آنجا که توسعه حس مسئولیتپذیری در میان دانشآموزان متفاوت است، نیاز به حمایت و تشویق مستمر دارد.
In this paper, we present findings from an interactive workshop at the 2024 International Society for the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (ISSOTL) conference that aimed to develop a global roadmap to advance the awareness and appreciation of the scholarship of teaching and learning (SoTL). While some institutions have successfully embedded SoTL into their cultural fabric, challenges persist in many academic contexts where SoTL remains misunderstood as a cross-discipline field of scholarship and research as well as undervalued as a change-making enterprise. Through collaborative activities, workshop participants explored systemic barriers, misunderstandings, and effective strategies from diverse institutional perspectives. The findings highlight actionable steps for institutions, administrators, and faculty to align their efforts, bridge knowledge gaps, and further elevate SoTL as a recognized scholarly pursuit. We also propose practical suggestions to support SoTL initiatives, enhance institutional commitment, and foster cross-institutional collaborations.
در این مقاله، یافتههای حاصل از کارگاه تعاملی در کنفرانس بینالمللی انجمن دانشپژوهی تدریس و یادگیری (ISSOTL) سال ۲۰۲۴ را ارائه میدهیم که با هدف تدوین یک نقشه راه جهانی برای ارتقای آگاهی و قدردانی از دانشپژوهی تدریس و یادگیری (SoTL) برگزار شد. اگرچه برخی نهادهای آموزشی موفق به نهادینهسازی SoTL در بافت فرهنگی خود شدهاند، چالشهایی در بسیاری از زمینههای آکادمیک همچنان پابرجاست که در آنها SoTL بهعنوان یک حوزه دانشپژوهی و پژوهش میانرشتهای درک نادرستی شده و بهعنوان یک کوشش تغییرآفرین نیز دستکم گرفته میشود. شرکتکنندگان کارگاه از طریق فعالیتهای مشارکتی، موانع سیستمی، برداشتهای نادرست و راهبردهای مؤثر را از دیدگاههای نهادی متنوع بررسی کردند. یافتهها گامهای عملیاتی را برای نهادهای آموزشی، مدیران و اعضای هیئت علمی جهت همسوسازی تلاشها، پر کردن شکافهای دانشی و ارتقای بیشتر جایگاه SoTL بهعنوان یک پیگیری علمی شناختهشده برجسته میسازند. ما همچنین پیشنهادهای کاربردی را برای حمایت از ابتکارات SoTL، تقویت تعهد نهادی و ترویج همکاریهای میاننهادی ارائه میدهیم.
Objective: The objective of this study is to investigate the effect of an intervention based on Thessalian traditional music on the development of intercultural sensitivity among students, with the aim of examining whether culturally grounded music education can support intercultural learning. Theoretical Framework: The study is grounded in intercultural education, particularly the view that meaningful engagement with culturally diverse forms of expression can promote cultural awareness. Method: The methodology adopted for this research comprises literature review and research methodology. A quantitative pretest–posttest intervention study was conducted with 40 students aged 10–12 years attending a Music School in Greece. Data collection was carried out through administration of Intercultural Sensitivity Scale before and after a music-based intervention. Results and Discussion: The results obtained revealed a statistically significant increase in students’ overall intercultural sensitivity. A statistically significant improvement was observed among girls, whereas no statistically significant change was observed among boys. Research Implications: The practical and theoretical implications of this research are discussed, providing insights into how the results can be applied or influence practices in the field of intercultural education. These implications could encompass enhancement of intercultural sensitivity and promotion of the social inclusion of individuals from diverse cultural backgrounds. Originality/Value: This study contributes to the literature by providing empirical evidence on the use of Thessalian traditional music as an educational tool for enhancing intercultural sensitivity among students. The relevance and value of this research are evidenced by demonstrating how culturally grounded music interventions can support intercultural and inclusive education.
هدف: هدف این پژوهش بررسی تأثیر مداخلهای مبتنی بر موسیقی سنتی تسالی بر توسعه حساسیت بینفرهنگی در میان دانشجویان است و با هدف بررسی این موضوع انجام شده است که آیا آموزش موسیقی مبتنی بر فرهنگ میتواند از یادگیری بینفرهنگی حمایت کند. چارچوب نظری: این مطالعه بر پایه آموزش بینفرهنگی استوار است، بهویژه با این دیدگاه که مشارکت معنادار با اشکال بیان متنوع فرهنگی میتواند آگاهی فرهنگی را ارتقا دهد. روش: روششناسی بهکار رفته در این پژوهش شامل مرور ادبیات و روششناسی پژوهش است. یک مطالعه مداخلهای کمی پیشآزمون-پسآزمون با ۴۰ دانشآموز ۱۰ تا ۱۲ ساله که در یک مدرسه موسیقی در یونان تحصیل میکردند، انجام شد. گردآوری دادهها از طریق administering مقیاس حساسیت بینفرهنگی قبل و بعد از یک مداخله مبتنی بر موسیقی انجام گرفت. نتایج و بحث: نتایج بهدستآمده نشاندهنده افزایش معنادار آماری در حساسیت بینفرهنگی کلی دانشجویان بود. بهبود معنادار آماری در میان دختران مشاهده شد، در حالی که تغییر معنادار آماری در میان پسران مشاهده نشد. پیامدهای پژوهشی: پیامدهای عملی و نظری این پژوهش مورد بحث قرار گرفته است و بینشهایی درباره چگونگی کاربرد نتایج یا تأثیر آنها بر شیوهها در زمینه آموزش بینفرهنگی ارائه میدهد. این پیامدها میتوانند شامل ارتقای حساسیت بینفرهنگی و ترویج ادغام اجتماعی افراد با پیشینههای فرهنگی متنوع باشد. اصالت/ارزش: این مطالعه با ارائه شواهد تجربی درباره استفاده از موسیقی سنتی تسالی بهعنوان یک ابزار آموزشی برای ارتقای حساسیت بینفرهنگی در میان دانشجویان، به ادبیات موضوع کمک میکند. ارتباط و ارزش این پژوهش با نشان دادن چگونگی حمایت مداخلات موسیقی مبتنی بر فرهنگ از آموزش بینفرهنگی و فراگیر، اثبات میشود.
Arabic for Specific Purposes (ASP) connects language instruction with learners’ academic or occupational domains, but adapting specialized contexts for absolute beginners presents a design problem: disciplinary relevance may introduce linguistic demands that exceed the learners’ capacity. This conceptual paper proposes a curriculum-aligned procedure for contextualizing elementary Arabic conversation tasks for university accounting students without claiming to teach technical accounting discourse. Drawing on scholarship concerning ASP, needs analysis, task-based language teaching, constructive alignment, and beginner-level interaction, it develops a four-stage procedure: identify a communicative function, select a plausible accounting-related context, check linguistic and interactional demands, and specify observable evidence of performance. Six illustrative task adaptations demonstrate its application to introductions, occupations, locations, colleagues, appointments, and documents. These tasks are original, hypothetical designs rather than observed classroom activities or responses to empirically established learner needs. A proposed set of decision checks distinguishes contextual relevance from occupational authenticity, and genuine oral exchange from scripted reproduction. The framework offers a bounded starting point for needs analysis, expert review, and empirical evaluation.
عربی برای مقاصد خاص (ASP) آموزش زبان را با حوزههای آکادمیک یا شغلی زبانآموزان پیوند میدهد، اما تطبیق زمینههای تخصصی برای مبتدیان مطلق یک مسئله طراحی ایجاد میکند: ارتباط دیسیپلینمحور ممکن است الزامات زبانی را فراتر از ظرفیت زبانآموزان وارد کند. این مقاله مفهومی، رویهای همراستا با برنامه درسی را برای زمینهسازی تکالیف مکالمه عربی مقدماتی برای دانشجویان حسابداری دانشگاهی پیشنهاد میکند، بدون آنکه ادعای آموزش گفتمان حسابداری فنی را داشته باشد. با استناد به پژوهشهای مربوط به ASP، تحلیل نیازها، آموزش زبان مبتنی بر تکلیف، همسازگاری سازندهگرا و تعامل در سطح مبتدی، رویهای چهارمرحلهای توسعه مییابد: شناسایی یک کارکرد ارتباطی، انتخاب یک زمینه قابل قبول مرتبط با حسابداری، بررسی الزامات زبانی و تعاملی، و مشخص کردن شواهد قابل مشاهده از عملکرد. شش نمونه تطبیق تکلیف، کاربرد آن را در معرفیها، مشاغل، مکانها، همکاران، قرارها و اسناد نشان میدهد. این تکالیف طراحیهای اصیل و فرضی هستند، نه فعالیتهای کلاسی مشاهدهشده یا پاسخهایی به نیازهای زبانآموزان که از نظر تجربی ثابت شدهاند. مجموعهای از چکلیستهای تصمیمگیری پیشنهادی، ارتباط زمینهای را از اصالت شغلی، و تبادل شفاهی واقعی را از بازتولید سناریو-محور تمایز میدهد. این چارچوب یک نقطه شروع محدود برای تحلیل نیازها، بازبینی توسط متخصصان و ارزیابی تجربی ارائه میدهد.