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International Education Studies
Number of Followers: 7  Open Access journalISSN (Print) 1913-9020 - ISSN (Online) 1913-9039 Published by CCSE  [43 journals]
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- Reviewer Acknowledgements for International Education Studies, Vol. 15,
No. 2
Authors: Chris Lee
Abstract: Reviewer acknowledgements for International Education Studies, Vol. 15, No. 2, 2022.
PubDate: Tue, 29 Mar 2022 09:24:16 +000
- Problems Experienced by Science and Art Center Teachers in the Project
Consultancy Process and Suggestions for Solutions: A Phenomenological
Research
Authors: Emin Yaşar
Abstract: In this research, the problems experienced by the teachers in Science and Art Centers (BILSEM) during their consultancy processes of projects and the suggestions for these problems were examined. 15 teachers working in Nuray Tuncay Kara and Şahinbey Municipality BILSEMs Gaziantep Province participated in this study, which was designed in the qualitative research method and case study pattern. Criterion sampling, maximum variation sampling and easily accessible sampling were used together to determine the participants of the study. The research data were gathered with a semi-structured interview form prepared by the research group and the gathered data were analyzed through content analysis and descriptive analysis. According to the results of the research, a significant part of the participants stated that the project consultancy process provides maximum job satisfaction, that financial and cooperation problems are experienced mostly in the process in which colleague support is important in solving the problems, that a budget for projects should be planned. The findings of the research were discussed regarding the relevant literature and some suggestions were made based on the research results.In this research, the problems experienced by the teachers in Science and Art Centers (BILSEM) during their consultancy processes of projects and the suggestions for these problems were examined. 15 teachers working in Nuray Tuncay Kara and Şahinbey Municipality BILSEMs Gaziantep Province participated in this study, which was designed in the qualitative research method and case study pattern. Criterion sampling, maximum variation sampling and easily accessible sampling were used together to determine the participants of the study. The research data were gathered with a semi-structured interview form prepared by the research group and the gathered data were analyzed through content analysis and descriptive analysis. According to the results of the research, a significant part of the participants stated that the project consultancy process provides maximum job satisfaction, that financial and cooperation problems are experienced mostly in the process in which colleague support is important in solving the problems, that a budget for projects should be planned. The findings of the research were discussed regarding the relevant literature and some suggestions were made based on the research results.
PubDate: Tue, 22 Mar 2022 14:57:24 +000
- Problems of Internship of Professional Experience in Teaching Mathematics
Authors: Apantee Poonputta
Abstract: The purposes of the research were (1) to study the problems of internship of teachers in teaching mathematics programs and (2) to compare the problems internship of teachers regarding the classes and educational level. Mixed method research was employed for the study. Quantitative data from 242 sample teachers and interview data from 12 teachers. The research instruments were a questionnaire and an interview form. The statistics used were percentage, mean, standard deviation and t-test. Results of the research were as follows. 1. The research findings showed that the average problem of the teachers about teaching Mathematics was the total and five domains at a moderate level. Whereas, assessment and evaluation at a low level. 2. The findings indicated that the problems of the teachers about teaching Mathematics regarding the secondary school teachers about teaching Mathematics was more than that of the primary school teachers at the .05 level of the statistical significance. Whereas, bachelor degree and post graduate degree was not different.
PubDate: Mon, 21 Mar 2022 13:19:50 +000
- Reverberations of a Previous Career as Reflected in Personal Blogs of
Career Switchers into Teaching
Authors: Liat Biberman-Shalev
Abstract: Those who choose teaching as a second career bring with them a “dowry” from their former career including: work experience, distinctive organizational culture, professional knowledge, competences and skills, and experience working under managers. These skills and competences may play a distinctive role in the professional socialization process of second career teachers. Qualitative research was used to perform content analysis of 1,298 reflective blogs’ posts written by 98 second career teachers during their first year of teaching in secondary education in Israel. The findings yielded two main themes: (1) Reverberations of the former career in the second career including two sub-categories: (a) Former career as a teaching benefactor and (b) Former career as a hindrance to successful shift to teaching; and (2) Expressions of parenting as a former career. The discussion section presents some practical implication for teacher educators and high-schools’ principals for a quality professional integration of second career teachers in to teaching.
PubDate: Mon, 21 Mar 2022 13:13:18 +000
- Through the “Camera Lens”: How Do Students Grasp the Future of
Learning via Online Platforms'
Authors: Nitza Davidoivitch
Abstract: During the COVID-19 pandemic, the academic world came into contact with a virtual learning environment that allows students and educators to leave the boundaries of space and time and maintain academic interactions at unrestricted times and sites. After three semesters of remote learning, there is a feeling that the return to universities and to closed spaces will deter students and that they will prefer remote learning. Studying from home spares valuable time, time otherwise wasted in traffic jams, as well as petrol and other expenses. Remote learning gives a feeling of freedom, comfort, flexible time, and a better sense of control over one’s studies than in the classroom. The current study, conducted about one year after the outbreak of the pandemic, examined students’ background variables: gender, years of schooling, marital status, financial and employment status – with the goal of exploring the association between these variables and students’ preference for either face-to-face or digital teaching. It is evident from the research findings that after this experience of e-Learning neither of these two methods shows a clear advantage over the other. Was the e-Learning experience during the crisis a one-time, incidental event' Or perhaps, in light of the crisis, academic institutions should prepare for a different type of learning, one that combines face-to-face with digital learning' The study illuminates an issue that is confronting educational institutions in general and academic institutions in particular, i.e., preparations for teaching and learning in the post-crisis world, after the considerable upheaval to which we were subjected.
PubDate: Mon, 21 Mar 2022 13:11:07 +000
- An Experimental Study Related to School Adjustment of Children in the
Preschool Period
Authors: Omer Karaman
Abstract: The study aimed to support the resolution of problems experienced due to preschool children not adjusting to school at the start of first schooling. Thus, problems leading to school rejection and many other probable issues will be prevented. The experimental study about orientation problems occurring in students newly starting preschool used a semi-experimental method with implementations to ensure school adjustment. The study included 53 students with ages between 60-72 months with frequent school absenteeism due to a variety of reasons. Parents of selected students were given information and the general lines of the Designed Adjustment Program (DAP) were explained. The study applied to the students who could not adapt to the school and have experienced school refusal included a preparation phase for a maximum of 1 week. Afterwards, it covers a minimum of 8 and a maximum of 12 days of application. Accordingly, all students in the experimental group to whom DAP implemented adjusted to school, while 66.7% of students in the placebo group and 61.5% of students in the control group were identified to adjust to school. In conclusion, it was identified that the parental training about duties falling to parents during school adjustment provided positive results, individual studies actively including parents, school and teachers were more effective, peer acceptance was important for adjustment to school, there was a need to use social skill acquirements, and girls were more successful at adjustment to school compared to boys.
PubDate: Mon, 21 Mar 2022 13:01:14 +000
- Pedagogical Differentiation in Primary Education: Conceptual Determinants
and Definitions
Authors: Eurydice-Maria Kanellopoulou
Abstract: The purpose of this paper is, through content analysis of 30 publications in the Greek and international literature in scientific texts, books, journal articles and conferences to analyze the conceptual content of pedagogical differentiation in primary education as it emerges from the descriptions and discussion of authors, researchers and experts. From the analysis, twelve dimensions or characteristics of pedagogical differentiation emerged that presented the highest frequency of occurrence in four broad categories. These are: a. “processes”, b. “context”, c. the “learning outcomes” and d. “assessment”. The results of the research show that in primary education the dimension with the highest frequency is the modification of the supportive learning context, followed by the order of frequency of meeting the needs of the students and student-centered teaching and learning. Furthermore, the dimensions with the lowest frequency of occurrence include the possibility of learning option/multiple options, the development of procedural knowledge skills, and finally, the lowest is the continuous assessment.
PubDate: Mon, 21 Mar 2022 12:57:50 +000
- The Impact of Gaming on Fear of Missing Out: The Case of Bahcesehir
University E-Sports Team
Authors: Ayse Demir
Abstract: The presents study sought the impact of gaming on the fear of missing out on social media and compared these variables by the participants’ demographic characteristics. A total of 94 e-Sports players, 9 females (9.6%) and 85 males (90.4%), participated in the research. The data were collected using a demographic information form, the Digital Game Addiction Scale, and the Fear of Missing out Scale. Demographic characteristics of the participants were shown as frequencies and percentages. The Kolmogorov-Smirnov and Shapiro-Wilks tests revealed the data showed a normal distribution. Therefore, an independent samples t-test, a one-way analysis of variance (ANOVA), and a linear regression analysis were utilized to examine the relationships between the variables. All analyses were performed on SPSS 20.0 at a 95% confidence level. The findings suggested that the young engaging in gaming for a long time may have several problems such as a decline in academic achievement, normalization of violent behaviors in games, decrease in communication with family members, disruptions in social relations, and deteriorated vision.
PubDate: Sat, 19 Mar 2022 08:50:23 +000
- Research on China’s Higher Education Delivery Offshore in the
Post-Pandemic Era
Authors: Feng Guo
Abstract: Offshore education, as an effective way to enhance the international flow of education service and an efficient platform for the higher education interconnection and knowledge sharing all around the world, is a significant part of the “opening-up” strategy of education made by China’s Ministry of Education. However, Chinese universities and colleges which plan to run school offshore are currently facing challenges such as the great changes of global governance, the spread of Covid-19 pandemic, the changes in domestic laws and policies and the greater participation of vocational colleges. This should be attached more importance by researchers and policy makers in order to find an innovative and appropriate mode of international cooperation and exchange in the post-pandemic era. Based on the analysis of definitions of higher education delivery offshore and the theoretical and practical causes of the challenges, Chinese universities should clarify the orientation and direction, attach importance to the development of vocational schools offshore, promote overseas schools to become offshore platform for innovation and international exchange, and enhance the international competitiveness of oversea schools by full advantages of government, universities, enterprises and industry organizations.
PubDate: Fri, 18 Mar 2022 13:47:02 +000
- A Study on the Usage of Verb’s Complements with Cases by French
Bilingual Somalian Students Learning Turkish as a Foreign Language
Authors: Sercan Alabay
Abstract: An important part of the grammatical proficiency of students learning Turkish as a foreign language is the use of verb complements in terms of case suffixes used with verbs. The suffixes that determine the relations between nouns and verbs that make up the two main word categories of Turkish are case suffixes. Noun case suffixes, whose main function is to connect nouns to verbs, are one of the most difficult subjects for students learning Turkish as a foreign language. However, there are few studies on teaching noun case suffixes to foreign students. The aim of this study, which was prepared based on the deficiency in the relevant literature, is to determine the usage levels of noun case suffixes in the oral expressions of French bilingual Somalian students learning Turkish. The study group of the research consists of 25 Somalian Somali students studying at the B1, B2 and C1 levels at Bursa Uludag University Turkish Teaching Center in the 2019-2020 academic year and voluntarily participated in this research. The data obtained within the scope of this research, which was designed as a qualitative case study, were analyzed according to the suffix category that provides the relationship between the noun case suffixes and the verbs in the sentence. Other functions of the noun case suffix that provide the connection between nouns and nouns, nouns and prepositions are excluded from the scope of the study. The research data obtained by the semi-structured interview technique were analyzed using frequency analysis, which is one of the sub-techniques of content analysis. As a result of the study, it was determined that 25 French bilingual Somalian students learning Turkish made mistakes at a rate of about half when using the verbs with case suffixes, and they used the nominative case with the least mistakes.
PubDate: Fri, 18 Mar 2022 13:43:15 +000
- A Scoping Review of Teacher Training During COVID-19 Pandemic
Authors: Abd Razak Zakaria
Abstract: In comparison with other sectors, the education sector was most visibly impacted by the negative effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, necessitating the adoption of effective strategies by teachers and teacher educators in order to minimize the negative effects of school closure on student learning within in a short period of time. This paper attempts to review the literature on the training of in-service and pre-service teachers during the COVID-19 pandemic in order to help guide relevant researchers in conducting more in-depth academic research, and to remind educational institutions and individuals of the need to take the most recent social issues into account when designing teacher training programs.
PubDate: Fri, 18 Mar 2022 13:35:17 +000
- Early Childhood Imagineering: A Model for Developing Digital Storytelling
Authors: Nualsri Songsom
Abstract: The objectives of this research were 1) to synthesize the model of early childhood Imagineering for developing digital storytelling; 2) to establish the model of early childhood Imagineering for developing digital storytelling; 3) to evaluate the model of early childhood Imagineering for developing digital storytelling. The research methodology was divided into three phases: 1) the documents in the Imagineering process, including the LA-OR model process and the stop motion animation process, were synthesized to establish the model of early childhood Imagineering for developing digital storytelling; 2) a model of early childhood Imagineering was established in order to develop digital storytelling; 3) the suitability of the model of early childhood Imagineering for developing digital storytelling was evaluated. The results showed that the model of early childhood Imagineering for developing digital storytelling consisted of the four following steps: 1) L: Leading to Learn consisted of imagination; 2) A: Active Learning consisted of two factors: Designing and Development; 3) O: Opinion Sharing consisted of Presentation; and 4) R: Reflective Thinking consisted of two factors: Improvement and Evaluation. According to an evaluation from experts, it was shown that the experts strongly agreed on the development model of early childhood Imagineering for developing digital storytelling.
PubDate: Fri, 18 Mar 2022 13:22:56 +000
- Virtual Commerce Management Using Design Thinking Process to Promote
Digital Entrepreneurship for Education Studies
Authors: Sajeewan Pratsri
Abstract: The objectives of this research were to (1) develop virtual commerce using the design thinking process to promote modern entrepreneurship, (2) carry out a suitability assessment of this process, and (3) evaluate digital entrepreneurship competency (DEC). The research process was therefore divided into 3 phases in accordance with these aims. The evaluation of the developed model was carried out by 7 experts in related fields, and the implementation of the model was carried using a sample of 50 users. Evaluation was measured on a Likert scale and implementation on a scoring rubric from the data in terms of arithmetic means and standard deviations. The results showed that: (1) the DEC model consists of 6 dimensions: 1. design thinking process, 2. entrepreneurship skills, 3. digital platform, 4. eCommerce Platform, 5. 7Cs, 6. Digital User Citizenship; (2) the DEC model was evaluated as being highly appropriate (X
=4.80, S.D.=0.21) and (3) the DEC was rated as being at the highest appropriate level.
PubDate: Thu, 17 Mar 2022 13:59:38 +000
- Learning About Autonomous Self-Regulation from Global Professionals: A
Mixed Methods Study
Authors: Fumiko Masaki
Abstract: Adapting to rapid globalization, Japan struggles to change its education from enforcing conformity to enhancing autonomy. To find solutions, the author interviewed Japanese global professionals (GPs) who daringly worked abroad and developed autonomous self-regulation when others still believed in naturally following the tradition of lifetime employment. According to previous research, coping is a form of self-regulation, and one’s coping process strongly influences one’s autonomy. Thus, using the Process Model of Coping by Skinner & Edge, this study examined GPs’ coping processes by a qualitative method, Trajectory Equifinality Approach (TEA). In addition to the coping styles mentioned by Skinner & Edge, this study revealed qualities that contributed to GPs’ coping processes, and the base of all of their adaptations was a growth mindset. The qualitative results led to develop a survey instrument to gather quantitative data. The mixed methods results suggest that GPs’ autonomous self-regulation starts from a growth mindset that helps them take on challenges out of their comfort zones, or even countries of origin, and that multicultural environments with novel ideas and conflicts enhance the autonomous self-regulatory practice.
PubDate: Thu, 17 Mar 2022 13:51:57 +000
- Pre-Service Teachers’ Self-Efficacy Support Systems Resulting in a
Desire to Become Teachers
Authors: Nongluck Manowaluilou
Abstract: This study focused on changes in the self-efficacy of 48 men and women pre-service teachers in a Thai computer Teacher Education program. Their self-efficacy levels were measured before and after attending the Pre-service Teacher Support System (PTSS). A shorter version of the Teacher Sense of Efficacy Scale and assessment of the desire to become a teacher were used to collect self-efficacy, PTSS questionnaires, logbooks, and interviews. PTSS is a program developed to assist students with self-efficacy, motivation, and the desire to become teachers. The results show a statistical increase in self-efficacy. The PTSS program designed for pre-service teachers to exchange teaching experiences and techniques they gained during practicum training. The PTSS has resulted in an increase in self-efficacy after attending PTSS sessions with personalized implications, which indicated the support system could help student teachers.
PubDate: Thu, 17 Mar 2022 13:38:44 +000
- An Evaluation of the Secondary School Intensive Foreign Language Education
Authors: İsmail Gelen
Abstract: This study aims to investigate English teachers’, students’ and parents’ opinions about the secondary schools’ intensive foreign language education program in Turkey focusing on four skills, content, learning objectives, teaching/learning process and assessment/evaluation. To this end, instruments consisting of three questionnaires and one academic test were developed by the researcher. These instruments were applied to 305 English teachers, 189 students and 288 parents. Cronbach alpha results were found above 0,80 for all the questionnaires indicating the high reliability of the data collection tools. Descriptive statistics (frequency and mean), Oneway ANOVA and post hoc tests were used to describe and compare the opinions between the groups. The results of this study show that in terms of four skills, teachers, as opposed to students and parents, think that reading and writing skills develop more than listening and speaking skills. Teachers also think that they can partially achieve learning objectives for speaking skills. Regarding the content, teachers state that the content is partially prepared with a focus on communication while students and parents have quite positive opinions. The students and parents expressed partially positive opinions about the intensive foreign language education encouraging hands-on activities during the lesson while teachers think otherwise. Briefly, parents and students have more positive opinions than teachers. Overall, the results of this study show the discrepancy between teachers, students and parents’ thoughts about intensive foreign language education, in which is worth investing.
PubDate: Thu, 17 Mar 2022 13:32:12 +000
- 21st Century Skills for Higher Education Students in EU Countries:
Perception of Academicians and HR Managers
Abstract: The main objective of the study is to analyze the EU labor market needs and expectations in 21st Century skills in five countries from the point of view of academicians and HR managers. The meta-analysis research method was used to analyze the current reports of Turkey, the Czech Republic, Italy, Bulgaria, and Spain. The research results and findings of each country report have been comparatively analyzed. The research sample consists of five national reports. All views obtained from 28 human resources managers and 14 academicians were examined. According to research results, HR managers have more practical and pragmatist expectations from graduates such as business intelligence, knowledge of foreign languages, and continuous learning. Academicians emphasize graduates’ data mining ability, which refers to critical thinking. While academicians give high priority to communication and problem-solving, HR managers prioritize collaboration/team working skills. Agility skills defined as the ability to adapt to the changing conditions, are put in the second place by HR managers. According to academicians and HR managers, the most important 21st Century skills, in five countries, are communication, collaboration, and self-direction. There exists a need for innovative teaching materials to teach aforementioned skills to higher education students.
PubDate: Fri, 25 Feb 2022 12:49:51 +000
- Formative E-Assessment: A Qualitative Study Based on Master’s
Degrees
Authors: Paz Prendes-Espinosa
Abstract: Formative assessment is a strategy that optimizes the learning process at any educational level, however its use is not very frequent as literature revision shows. In this paper, we analyse the use of formative assessment in online postgraduate studies (masters) in Spanish universities. Our sample was 31 online master’s degrees coordinators and we analyse the results obtained from a questionnaire with open questions using NVIVO software. Through qualitative analysis of the information supported by cross-queries of codes and attributes, we have considered formative assessment according to fields of knowledge, the type of digital tools used and the main difficulties identified. In this type of online masters, our data show that most of the teachers use this type of formative e-assessment to provide feedback to their students and as part of the final marks of the courses, too. So these results are relevant to understand the E-assessment strategies for master’s degrees. Finally, the main limitation of the study is the fact that it uses a sample limited to the geographical context of Spain. Nevertheless, these data are representative of E-assessment in Spanish master’s degrees and may be of interest for future research, for comparative studies in other contexts and even with face-to-face or blended-learning master’s degrees.
PubDate: Fri, 25 Feb 2022 12:41:41 +000
