Interactive Computing Technology in Anti-Bullying Education: The Effects of Conversation-Bot’s Role on K-12 Students’ Attitude Change Toward Bullying Problems

2019 ◽  
Vol 58 (1) ◽  
pp. 200-219 ◽  
Author(s):  
Eun Young Oh ◽  
Donggil Song ◽  
Hyeonmi Hong
Keyword(s):  
Attitude Change ◽  
Fifth Grade ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Virtual Agents ◽  
Group Setting ◽  
Fifth Grade Students ◽  
Interactive Computing ◽  
Attitude Test ◽  
Students Attitudes ◽  
K 12

The aim of this study was to examine the effects of an anti-bullying activity that utilizes conversational virtual agents (called conversation-bots or chatbots) on students’ attitudes toward bullying problems. An experimental pre- or posttest design with a three-group setting was used. Eighty-nine fifth-grade students were assigned to one of three groups: Conversation with a virtual agent of (a) bully’s role, (b) victim’s role, and (c) teacher’s role. All agents are conversation-bots designed to support learner–computer interactions. The bully agent defends the notion that bullying behaviors are acceptable whereas the victim agent argues that bullying behavior cannot be tolerated. The teacher agent teaches students the types of bullying and its negative aspects. The participants completed an anti-bullying attitude test at pre- and posttest, which included students’ anti-bully, intention, pro-victim, behavior, and self-efficacy factors. The results show that students’ attitudes toward bullying problems changed to more positive responses after the implementation that used the conversation-bot. In addition, the results revealed that the agent’s role had an impact on the students’ attitudes toward the anti-bully factor. Implications and future research regarding the use of conversation-bots in education are discussed.

Semantic Differential for Third through Fifth Grade Students

1973 ◽  
Vol 33 (1) ◽  
pp. 24-26 ◽  
Author(s):  
Henry J. Oles
Keyword(s):  
Semantic Differential ◽  
Attitude Scale ◽  
Instructional Program ◽  
Coefficient Alpha ◽  
Fifth Grade ◽  
Term Stability ◽  
Long Term Stability ◽  
Fifth Grade Students ◽  
Students Attitudes

A semantic differential attitude scale was administered to 238 third through fifth grade students in an individualized instructional program. None of the students had any difficulty using the instrument with the directions provided. Coefficient alpha reliabilities ranged from .86 to .92 for the nine basic scales. There was little difference in the reliability between the grades. The scale was again, 7 mo. later, administered to the same students to assess the long-term stability of the scale and students' attitudes. The coefficients ranged from .35 to .44 for those scales expected to have some consistency while it was near zero for those scales not expected to maintain consistency. Properly constructed and presented, the semantic differential is both usable and internally reliable with students as young as third grade. Selected questions show reasonable long-term stability.

scholarly journals Can an Educational Program on the Nutritional Benefits of Citrus Fruit Positively Influence the Nutritional Attitudes of Children?

2005 ◽  
Vol 15 (3) ◽  
pp. 468-471
Author(s):  
Shari Koch ◽  
Sarah Lineberger ◽  
J.M. Zajicek
Keyword(s):  
Nutrition Education ◽  
Educational Program ◽  
Citrus Fruit ◽  
Female Students ◽  
Fifth Grade ◽  
Fifth Grade Students ◽  
Positive Attitudes ◽  
Fruit Preference ◽  
Students Attitudes ◽  
Nutritional Benefits

The Citrus Guide, Teaching Healthy Living Through Horticulture (Citrus Guide) is an activity guide designed to help teachers integrate nutrition education into their classrooms. The objectives of this research project were to: 1) help teachers integrate nutrition education, specifically as it relates to citrus fruit, into their curricula by using the Citrus Guide; and 2) evaluate whether students developed more positive attitudes towards citrus fruit by participating in activities from the Citrus Guide. The nutritional attitudes of 157 second through fifth grade students were measured with a citrus fruit preference questionnaire divided into two sections: one targeting citrus fruit and the other targeting citrus snacks. After participating in the activities, no differences were detected in attitudes towards citrus fruit. However, students did have more positive attitudes towards citrus snacks after participating in the activities, with female students and younger students having the greatest improvement in citrus snack attitude scores. Also, there was a direct positive correlation between more grapefruit and oranges consumed daily and students' attitudes towards citrus fruit.

Supporting Young Writers through the Writing Process in a Paperless Classroom

2014 ◽  
pp. 337-362 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rebecca S. Anderson ◽  
Jessica S. Mitchell ◽  
Rachael F. Thompson ◽  
Kim D. Trefz
Keyword(s):  
Writing Instruction ◽  
Writing Process ◽  
Process Approach ◽  
Digital Tools ◽  
Fifth Grade ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Digital Writing ◽  
Student Centered ◽  
Fifth Grade Students ◽  
Writing Tools

In this chapter, the authors describe fifth-grade students' perceptions of how digital tools support writing instruction in a paperless classroom. Extending a constructivist paradigm that embraces student-centered pedagogies, this study explores both the teacher's approach as well as the students' perceptions of the digital process approach to writing. An overview of each stage of the writing process is provided that includes research supporting digital writing tools for that stage. This is followed by the findings from each section which includes: 1) how the teacher implemented the digital writing tools, and 2) the students' perceptions of the digital tools. The chapter concludes by offering areas of future research as well as offering the limitations of the study.

Fusion+SNA

2022 ◽  
pp. 196-225
Author(s):  
Gerald Ardito ◽  
Micah Shippee ◽  
Jesse Lubinsky
Keyword(s):  
Technological Innovation ◽  
Diffusion Of Innovation ◽  
Fifth Grade ◽  
Multiple Models ◽  
Technological Innovations ◽  
Innovation Research ◽  
Fifth Grade Students ◽  
K 12 ◽  
And Diffusion

Multiple models exist for understanding and predicting the adoption of technological innovations including SAMR, TPACK, and ADDIE. The authors have found these models are generally static, thus discounting the inherently iterative nature of adopting technological innovations. To address this gap, the authors have proposed a new model called Fusion+SNA which combines the dynamic nature of activity theory and diffusion of innovation research with an in-depth understanding of social networks. The authors employ the Fusion+SNA model in a case study that reported on a real attempt at an adoption of technological innovation in a K-12 context with a cohort of fifth-grade students and their teachers.

scholarly journals Efficacy of an educational intervention on students' attitudes regarding spirituality in healthcare: a cohort study in the USA

BMJ Open ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 9 (4) ◽  
pp. e026358 ◽  
Author(s):  
Zachary Paul Wargo Smothers ◽  
Jennifer Young Tu ◽  
Colleen Grochowski ◽  
Harold G Koenig
Keyword(s):  
Cohort Study ◽  
Medical Students ◽  
Educational Intervention ◽  
Medical Center ◽  
Academic Medical Center ◽  
Secondary Outcome ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Group Setting ◽  
The Usa ◽  
Students Attitudes

ObjectiveTo determine if an educational intervention focused on the role of spirituality in healthcare positively affects medical students' attitudes and perceptions relating to this topic.DesignA pre-post cohort study.SettingAn undergraduate medical institution affiliated with an academic medical center in the USA.ParticipantsA total of 110 medical students currently on their clinical rotations received the educational intervention, of whom 71 (65%) completed both the presurvey and postsurvey. Demographic variables did not significantly differ from the national average of medical students, or from a comparison group. All students who attended the intervention were given the opportunity to participate in the survey.InterventionsThe educational intervention consisted of a 60-minute lecture focusing on religion/spirituality (R/S) in healthcare, followed by a 90-minute case discussion in a small group setting.Primary and secondary outcome measuresAssessment consisted of 18-item preintervention and postintervention survey quantifying student’s attitudes towards, comfort with, and perceptions of R/S in healthcare.ResultsAttitudes towards, comfort with, and perceptions of R/S in healthcare were generally positive preintervention. Following the intervention, students expressed an increased willingness to include R/S competency in their future practice (p=0.001), were more comfortable sharing their own R/S beliefs with a patient when appropriate (p=0.02), and were more willing to approach a patient with R/S concern (p=0.04). The other surveyed attitudes demonstrated positive, but non-significant improvement.ConclusionAn educational intervention focusing on approaching patients with R/S concerns has the ability to improve the attitudes and comfort of medical students. By incorporating a total of 150 minutes of education about R/S, medical schools can help develop this particular area of cultural competence, preparing a generation of physicians to professionally approach R/S concerns of patients. Future research should move beyond quantifying attitudes and strive to understand changes in knowledge and student behaviour.

scholarly journals An Examination of Fifth Grade Students’ Attitudes Towards Social Studies Course in Terms of Severable Variables

2018 ◽  
Vol 7 (4) ◽  
pp. 154
Author(s):  
Selcuk Ilgaz
Keyword(s):  
Public Schools ◽  
Social Studies ◽  
Attitude Scale ◽  
Fifth Grade ◽  
Fifth Grade Students ◽  
Positive Attitudes ◽  
The Social ◽  
Students Attitudes ◽  
5Th Grade ◽  
Type Of School

The aim of this research is to investigate the 5th grade students’ attitude towards social studies course regarding several variables. The population of the study consisted of 4435 fifth grade students studying in public schools in Malatya, Yesilyurt. The sample group consisted of 362 students from 10 schools in the same district. The data used in this study were obtained from the social studies attitude scale and was analyzed with SPSS program. As a result of this research, 5th grade students have a positive attitudes towards social studies lesson and this attitudes are different according to 5th students’ teachers’ gender, type of school, fall semester points, but this attitudes is the same considering 5th grade students’ gender, parents’ level of education and taking social studies course.

scholarly journals Developing performance instruments assessment of 5th grade elementary school students in integrated thematic learning

2021 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-7
Author(s):  
Ifan Awanda ◽  
Alben Ambarita ◽  
Rochmiyati Rochmiyati ◽  
Dwi Yulianti
Keyword(s):  
Elementary Schools ◽  
Student Performance ◽  
Descriptive Analysis ◽  
Fifth Grade ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Validity And Reliability ◽  
School Students ◽  
Fifth Grade Students ◽  
Assessment Performance ◽  
Thematic Learning

This study aims to develop an instrument for assessing student performance in elementary schools. The type of research and development used refers to the R&D theory of Borg and Gall. This study was conducted in three schools in Bandar Lampung. The sample data of this research were taken from the fifth-grade students of SD Negeri 1 Perumnas Way Halim. For data collection, observation, questionnaires, and documentation were employed, with descriptive analysis of the percentage of expert and practitioner validation, followed by instrument analysis for validity and reliability. This finding indicates that the assessment performance instruments of students in elementary schools were developed with theoretical and practical feasibility. Suggestions and limitations for future research are also discussed.

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