Critical Classrooms

2012 ◽  
Vol 47 (4) ◽  
pp. 776-800 ◽  
Author(s):  
Janelle M. Silva
Keyword(s):  
Classroom Teacher ◽  
Social Groups ◽  
School Level ◽  
Critical Spaces ◽  
Critical Dialogue ◽  
Multicultural Curriculum ◽  
Approach To Learning ◽  
Classroom Conversations ◽  
Level Student ◽  
Development Of Students

This article uses data from a 9-month ethnography in California to illustrate how elementary teacher’s decision to reenact Jane Elliott’s “A Class Divided” experiment, in conjunction with an artist-centered multicultural curriculum, shifted classroom conversations to a more critical dialogue of social groups, power, and privilege. Data illustrate how this approach to learning about diversity and difference can facilitate development of students’ critical consciousness at the elementary school level. Student interviews and an interview with the classroom teacher are also used to triangulate findings. The article concludes with suggestions as to how teachers can create critical spaces in their own classrooms.

scholarly journals Implementasi Standar Pengelolaan Pendidikan Dalam Mencapai Tujuan Pendidikan Islam

2020 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Palahudin Palahudin ◽  
Muhammad Eri Hadiana ◽  
Hasan Basri
Keyword(s):  
Research Method ◽  
Social Groups ◽  
Physical Development ◽  
Islamic Education ◽  
Good Education ◽  
Education Management ◽  
Descriptive Research ◽  
Management Standards ◽  
Qualitative Descriptive ◽  
Development Of Students

Abstract. Islamic education is tasked with guiding and directing the development of students from one stage to another until it reaches optimal levels. Islamic education aims to create a perfect human (al-insanul kamil) and a good human being (al-insan al-shalih). Other tasks are in accordance with the vision and mission of the Prophet, namely perfecting human morals. A good education is certainly well managed. Therefore it is necessary to manage according to Islamic teachings. By using a qualitative descriptive research method, this study will try to dig deeper into the extent to which the achievement of education management standards in accordance with Islamic teachings and solutions to solve problems faced. The management of education in achieving the goals of Islamic education is education that is capable of making people who are faithful and devout, educating pious individuals by paying attention to spiritual, emotional, social, intellectual, physical development, educating members of pious social groups, both in the Muslim family and community.

scholarly journals THE DEVELOPMENT OF STUDENTS’ MATHEMATICAL LITERACY PROFICIENCY

2019 ◽  
Vol 77 (4) ◽  
pp. 502-514 ◽  
Author(s):  
Heri Retnawati ◽  
Nidya F. Wulandari
Keyword(s):  
Item Parameter ◽  
School Level ◽  
Developmental Study ◽  
Theory Approach ◽  
Mathematical Literacy ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Study Item ◽  
Literacy Proficiency ◽  
10Th Grade ◽  
Development Of Students

Improving the proficiency in mathematical literacy is one of the efforts to improve the human resources quality. Its development describes the students’ strengths and weaknesses to support the improvement. The research tried to describe the development of students’ proficiency in mathematical literacy, based on the school level and the students’ gender. The research was a cross-sectional developmental study. The population was all of students ranging between 13 and 16 years old in the Province of Yogyakarta Special Region, Indonesia. In the sample were 1,001 students in the 8th, 9th and 10th grade, determined to use the combination of stratified and the cluster random sampling technique. The data were collected using 30 items. The data analysis was conducted by estimating students’ ability through the item-response theory approach under the Rasch model and by using the parameters that had been adjusted to the international study item parameter under the concordance model for the linking score to interpret the students’ development. The research results showed that there has been improvement of literacy proficiency among the 8th, 9th and 10th grade students. The development would generate higher scores utilizing multiple choice test items. There was a tendency that the school level, gender, the form of items, content, context, and process literacy would influence the mathematical literacy score. The efforts for improving proficiency in mathematical literacy were discussed. Keywords: ability development, mathematical literacy, PISA released items, cross-sectional developmental study

scholarly journals LEARNING AND TEACHING IN THE CONTEXT OF THE VALUE-BASED APPROACH AT THE YOUNGER SCHOOL LEVEL

2013 ◽  
Vol 57 (1) ◽  
pp. 142-152
Author(s):  
Leida Talts ◽  
Airi Kukk
Keyword(s):  
Primary School ◽  
Five Factor Model ◽  
Teaching Style ◽  
Social Constructivist ◽  
School Level ◽  
Constructivist Approach ◽  
School Teachers ◽  
Primary School Teachers ◽  
Approach To Learning ◽  
Learning And Teaching

This study aims to ascertain primary school teachers’ views on learning and teaching in the context of the value-based approach and to explore the values teachers rely on in their daily work. The theoretical framework of the study draws on the principles of social constructivist approach to learning, which also constitutes the basis of the new National Curriculum for Basic Schools of the Republic of Estonia. The study is based on the survey of 359 primary school teachers. The analysis produced a five-factor model, showing satisfactory factor loadings for each. The study revealed that teachers’ beliefs about traditional and constructivist teaching styles are somewhat contradictory, expressing on the one hand support to the constructivist approach to learning, but admitting at the same time that for both themselves and their students the traditional teaching style is more convenient. However, the majority of teachers believe that adherence to social constructivist learning principles yields better knowledge and practical skills. In primary school teachers’ approach to learning and teaching the most important key point is the acquisition of knowledge and useful skills, implemented through cooperation and favourable learning environment. Key words: social constructivist and traditional approach to learning, value-centeredness, views on learning and teaching.

scholarly journals Efficacy of Gender and Age on Self-concept of School Level Student

2017 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Jignesh Jani
Keyword(s):  
Age Groups ◽  
Psychological Research ◽  
School Level ◽  
Self Concept ◽  
School Students ◽  
Gender And Age ◽  
Academic Assignments ◽  
Effect Of Age ◽  
One Way Anova ◽  
Level Student

School students have to deal with a range of tasks, responsibilities, duties and academic assignments. In order to accomplish their individual, social and academic objectives successfully, students required possessing a set of competencies and a required level of intelligence and efficiency. Self concept of school students have become some of the most influential phenomenon in the management of educational and environmental stress. The present research attempt has been made (1) to study the effect of gender on self-concept of school level children (2) to study the effect of age on self-concept of school level students. It was hypothesized that gender and age have no impact on self concept of school students. To measure self-concept, self concept scale for children developed by Singh, H and Singh, S. published by Agra Psychological Research Cell was used. Statics like student ‘t’ and one way ANOVA tests were calculated Results: Self concept of girls were higher than the boys where as age has no impact on self concept of school level student. All the three age groups of school level student have more or less similar self concept.

scholarly journals Analysis of Factors Influencing Students’ Access to Mathematics Education in the Form of MOOC

Mathematics ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (8) ◽  
pp. 1229 ◽  
Author(s):  
Dalibor Gonda ◽  
Viliam Ďuriš ◽  
Gabriela Pavlovičová ◽  
Anna Tirpáková
Keyword(s):  
Mathematics Education ◽  
Online Education ◽  
Secondary Schools ◽  
Strong Correlation ◽  
Social Competencies ◽  
Approach To Learning ◽  
Factors Influencing ◽  
Preparatory Course ◽  
Development Of Students ◽  
The Way

Restricting the movement of students because of COVID-19 requires expanding the offer of online education. Online education should reflect the principles of pedagogical constructivism to ensure the development of students’ cognitive and social competencies. The paper describes the preparatory course of mathematics, realized in the form of MOOC. This course was created and implemented based on the principles of pedagogical constructivism. The analysis of the respondents’ approach to MOOC revealed a difference between bachelor and master students in the use of MOOC. Bachelors found a strong correlation between their approach to MOOCs and the way they are educated in secondary schools. The results of the research point to the need of more emphasis should be placed on advancing the learner’s skills in navigating and analysing information. The questionnaire filled in by the participants also monitored the students’ access to learning. The results of the experiment confirmed the connection between the preferred approach to learning and students’ activities within the MOOC.

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