scholarly journals Assessments on Vocational Knowledge and Skills: A Content Validity Analysis

2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (3) ◽  
pp. 1529-1540
Author(s):  
Mazlili Suhaini ◽  
Adnan Ahmad ◽  
Normila Mohd
Keyword(s):  
Content Validity ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Empirical Studies ◽  
Item Analysis ◽  
Education Institution ◽  
Content Validation ◽  
Knowledge And Skills ◽  
Validity Analysis ◽  
Item Development ◽  
Alternative Research

<p style="text-align: justify;">While previous studies on assessments focused on measurement of principles and constructs, existing attention is given to content validation involving vocational education and skills. The emphasis on content validation has prompted a holistic perspective of teaching and learning to demand alternative research approaches. Using evidence of content validity based on expert judgment and assessment items, this paper argues that vocational knowledge and skills could be determined via constructs and construct functions. Content validity analysis was studied in two major phases, namely, through an assessment of an electrical technology course at a Malaysian higher education institution and expert panels’ examination of items. It was found that to increase confidence in providing reliable instruments for future empirical studies, a careful process in item development and content validity analysis was considered important. Therefore, applying these findings on item analysis and expert panels to reflect content validity can enhance the validity of assessment items.</p>

scholarly journals Use of ICT in Teacher Education

2015 ◽  
Vol 2 (4) ◽  
Author(s):  
Mr. Parmanand Barodiya ◽  
Mr. Saurveer Singh ◽  
Mrs. Anupam Choudhary
Keyword(s):  
Professional Development ◽  
Teacher Education ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Technical Assistance ◽  
Education Institution ◽  
School Curriculum ◽  
Knowledge And Skills ◽  
Integration Of Technology ◽  
Teacher Education Institution ◽  
Do So

Professional development to incorporate ICTs into teaching and learning is an ongoing process. Teacher education curriculum needs to update this knowledge and skills as the school curriculum change. The teachers need to learn to teach with digital technologies, even though many of them have not been taught to do so. The aim of teacher training in this regard can be either teacher education in ICTs or teacher education through ICTs. A teacher‘s professional development is central to the overall change process in education. In planning the integration of technology in Teacher education it is important for teacher education, Institution to understand the knowledge and skills necessary for teachers to effectively use ICT in their instructions. Teachers need technical assistance to use and maintain technology. In this paper discuses to study of Teacher education, to know the Significance of ICT in teacher education and to provide the some Suggestions of teacher education.

scholarly journals E-content module for Chemistry Massive Open Online Course (MOOC): Development and students’ perceptions

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
pp. 67
Author(s):  
Siti Nurshuhada Mohd Hamid ◽  
Tien Tien Lee ◽  
Hafsah Taha ◽  
Nurulsaidah Abdul Rahim ◽  
Aisyah Mohamad Sharif
Keyword(s):  
Content Validity ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Education Institution ◽  
Online Course ◽  
Massive Open Online ◽  
Good Reliability ◽  
Massive Open Online Course ◽  
Online Resource ◽  
Module Development ◽  
Student's Perceptions

This study aimed to develop an e-content module for Chemistry Massive Open Online Course (MOOC). It examined the validity, reliability and student’s perceptions on content, usability, design and effectiveness of the module. This is a design and development study and the e-content module was developed based on ADDIE instructional design model. Collaborative learning, Connectivism theory and Interaction Equivalency Theorem are the pillars for the module development. The content validity of the module was estimated by three experts using content validity evaluation form. Questionnaires were distributed to the students in order to determine the reliability (n = 23) and students’ perceptions on the module (n = 129). Findings revealed the e-content module has high content validity (CVI = 1.00) and good reliability index (α = 0.94). The mean scores for students’ perception on module content (M = 3.66, SD = 0.55), usability (M = 3.43, SD = 0.56), design (M = 3.41, SD = 0.59) and effectiveness (M = 3.47, SD = 0.56) constructs were high. This e-content module in Chemistry MOOC is hoped to be a good and useful online resource for both students and lecturers in the teaching and learning of Chemistry in higher education institution.

scholarly journals Construção e validação do conteúdo do questionário dos conhecimentos e competências do treinador - QCCT

2018 ◽  
Vol 20 (3) ◽  
pp. 318-331
Author(s):  
Ricardo Teixeira Quinaud ◽  
Ana Flávia Backes ◽  
Daiane Cardoso da Silva ◽  
Juarez Vieira do Nascimento ◽  
Valmor Ramos ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Content Validity ◽  
Cutoff Point ◽  
Academic Experience ◽  
Content Validation ◽  
Validation Process ◽  
Doctorate Degree ◽  
Knowledge And Skills ◽  
Validity Coefficient ◽  
Relevance Criteria ◽  
Sports Coaches

The validation of this questionnaire is an important tool for analyzing the knowledge and skills of coaches, as well as a better understanding of their practice context. Therefore, the aim of the present study was to establish the content validity of the Coaches’ Knowledge and Competence Questionnaire (CKCQ). Five specialists with doctorate degree for at least 10 years, academic experience and periodicity of publications with the theme in national and international journals participated in the validation process. Specialists evaluated 38 items of the questionnaire and assigned a score on a 1-5 point likert scale for each item in the language clarity, practical pertinence and theoretical relevance criteria. The content validity coefficient (CVC) was used to determine the CVCI of items and the CVCt of the total instrument of each criterion, adopting cutoff point of 0.81. The approximate results found for language clarity (0.92), practical pertinence (0.99) and theoretical relevance (0.98) presented values considered almost perfect and appropriate for validation. The content validation of the CKCQ is an important alternative for the evaluation of the knowledge and competences of sports coaches. 

scholarly journals THE VALIDATION OF GAMIFICATION BASED MODULE (Bio-GamyX) FOR TEACHING AND LEARNING BIOLOGY

2020 ◽  
Vol 5 (35) ◽  
pp. 21-30
Author(s):  
Nur Izwani Mohd Shapri ◽  
Che Nidzam Che Ahmad
Keyword(s):  
Chemical Composition ◽  
Pilot Study ◽  
Content Validity ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Threshold Value ◽  
Content Validation ◽  
Validation Process ◽  
Need Analysis ◽  
Time Restriction ◽  
Modular Instruction

This study aims to obtain the value of content validity for the Bio-GamyX module draft. This module was developed based on the use of gamification elements in teaching and learning Biology specifically for topic Chemical Composition of the Cell. Gamification elements such as points, badges, leader board, levels/stages, storyline, and time restriction have been integrated into this module to engage students in teaching and learning, thus, making learning fun. As to validate this module draft, the process comprises of two main validation steps, namely 1. module content validation and 2. module activities validation. This study involves nine subject matters experts consist of academicians and practitioners in modular instruction, teaching and learning Biology, and gamification area. Before the validation process takes place, the Bio-GamyX module draft was developed after going through the process of literature review and need analysis. The module draft consists of eight sessions and eight activities. The results indicate that the Bio-GamyX module gained a high content validity value (84%) and a high validity of sessions and activities (88%) which is above the threshold value of 70% as advocates by Tuckman and Waheed, (1981). The implication of this study shows that the Bio-GamyX module has high content validity before it can be tested for its reliability in a pilot study.

scholarly journals Changing the narrative on COVID-19: Shifting mindsets and teaching practices in higher education

2021 ◽  
pp. 147821032110551
Author(s):  
Fatima Bailey ◽  
Amir Kavani ◽  
Jason D. Johnson ◽  
Jenny Eppard ◽  
Hasan Johnson
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
United Arab Emirates ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Education Institution ◽  
Research Approach ◽  
Self Reflection ◽  
Face To Face ◽  
Effective Learning ◽  
Alternative Research ◽  
The Moment

In light of the COVID-19 pandemic, universities around the world urgently suspended face-to-face classes halted practicum field experiences, mandated temporary closures of campuses, and directed faculty to convert face-to-face courses to a hybrid format, all with very little time to prepare. This crisis created unsettled feelings. Varied perceptions along with a narrative of uncertainty, panic, fear, doubt, and dread emerged. Faculty were expected to provide effective learning opportunities and continuous learning experiences with little to no disruption. However, the processes involved in making this happen are elusive and complex. Five faculty from a higher education institution in the United Arab Emirates explored challenges and mechanisms, especially through the process of reflective vignettes. In order to collect and analyze data, collaborative autoethnography was employed as it is a fitting and timely research design and methodology. Collaborative autoethnography is a self-reflection alternative research approach that researchers use during global pandemics. Each vignette offers a first-hand account and experience. The five vignettes highlight tangible solutions and offer salient recommendations that may make the end result of this process smoother and the outcomes more favorable for both faculty and students. Ultimately, the faculty implemented a mindset for the moment and reflexively transformed how they engaged in teaching and learning. Consequently, the faculty moved past negative rhetoric and perception of fear, panic, and chaos, and as such, they changed the narrative on COVID-19.

MODELING USING PHET SIMULATIONS IN TEACHING PHYSICS AT SECONDARY SCHOOL

2020 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
pp. 199-203
Author(s):  
Hristina Petrova ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Secondary School ◽  
Group Work ◽  
Physics Education ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Education Technology ◽  
Cognitive Activity ◽  
Student Group ◽  
Knowledge And Skills ◽  
Demonstration Experiment ◽  
Teaching Physics

A particularly important aspect of learning physics is using models of physical objects, processes and phenomena. Modeling is an important component of learning and cognitive activity. This determines its importance for the formation and development of students’ knowledge and skills. The Physics Education Technology (PhET) project creates useful simulations for teaching and learning physics and makes them freely available on the PhET web site: http://phet.colorado.edu The simulations are interactive, animated and visual. Some ideas for their using in physics education are presented. They can be used in various of ways, including demonstration experiment as part of lecture, student group work or individual worksheets, homework assignments or labs. The possibility for using simulations in remote education is considered. Students are given interactive assignments. They include interactive problems in the form of computer simulation and questions related to it. The students work with data which they analyze and present tabular and graphically. This approach suggest activities based on enquiry. In result their motivation and interest in physics increases.

scholarly journals Perspectives of organizational identity in a health higher education institution: a mixed-method analysis

2021 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Ubirajara José Picanço de Miranda Junior ◽  
Maria Rita Carvalho Garbi Novaes ◽  
Henrique Batista Araújo Santos ◽  
João Fellipe Santos Tatsch ◽  
Rafael Sanches Ferreira ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Focus Groups ◽  
Organizational Identity ◽  
Mixed Method ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Education Institution ◽  
Early Years ◽  
Common Interest ◽  
Public Higher Education ◽  
Higher Education Institution

Abstract Background Among the processes to be experienced by any organization during its establishment is the formation of an organizational identity. This process can be understood as the activity and event through which an organization becomes unique in the mind of its members. An organizational identity leads to an identification and both are directly associated with the success of an institution. This study is about a public higher education institution in health in its early years, with distinctive characteristics in the country where it is situated. In spite of having been successful in the graduation of its students it has fragile institutional bases, lack of autonomy and internal problems common to other institutions of this type. Thus, this study was conducted to understand how this institution defined itself among its own members, the elements of its identity and what justified its relative success despite its weaknesses. Methods A mixed-method approach was used to evaluate how a representative portion of this organization identifies with it. For the qualitative study two focus groups were conducted with transcripts submitted to content analysis proposed by Bardin, culminating in results from which a Likert scale-based questionnaire was elaborated and applied to 297 subjects. Results There were six central elements of the organizational identity made evident by the focus groups: political / ideological conflict; active teaching and learning methodologies; location / separation of campuses; time of existence; teaching career; political-administrative transformations. The quantitative analysis revealed in more detail the general impressions raised in the focus groups. Most results were able to demonstrate distinct identifications of the same identity with its exposed weaknesses. Conclusions Lack of autonomy, administrative and structural shortcomings and ideological or political conflicts presented themselves as problems capable of destabilizing the identity of a public higher education institution. On the other hand, one way to combat such problems is through the development of the institution itself, particularly by becoming more active and useful to the community and seeking in a common interest to the higher administration agencies.

Shared strategic reflection process by a higher education institution: A case study

2021 ◽  
pp. 089202062110309
Author(s):  
María García-Feijoo ◽  
Leire Alcaniz ◽  
Almudena Eizaguirre
Keyword(s):  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Business Schools ◽  
Education Institution ◽  
Theory U ◽  
Case Study Methodology ◽  
Process Implementation ◽  
Planning Models ◽  
Challenging Environment ◽  
The University

Business schools face social, economic, cultural, and technological changes that require constant rethinking not only of teaching and learning, but also of leadership and management. In contrast to traditional strategic planning models, this article proposes a new participatory approach for the university community, arriving at a common story and visualizing an exciting future for the school. Applying case study methodology, the paper describes a process of shared strategic reflection at a century-old European business school by following Otto Scharmer's Theory U. The process enabled achievement of shared definitions of vision, values, lines of progress, and strategic projects, and the study itself improved the participants’ perception of the process and its impact on a shared vision's generation. After process implementation, and as a general conclusion, Theory U contributed to promoting shared strategic reflection, with results that are very valuable in the highly uncertain, challenging environment in which business schools are immersed.

The Emergence of an Item-writing Technology

1980 ◽  
Vol 50 (2) ◽  
pp. 293-314 ◽  
Author(s):  
Gale Roid ◽  
Tom Haladyna
Keyword(s):  
Empirical Studies ◽  
Achievement Tests ◽  
Emerging Technology ◽  
Achievement Testing ◽  
Design Domain ◽  
Item Development ◽  
Item Writing ◽  
Writing Technology ◽  
Facet Design

The emerging technology of item writing for achievement tests is reviewed. Several different approaches to item development are discussed. A continuum of item-writing methods is proposed ranging from informal-subjective methods to algorithmic-objective methods. Examples of techniques include objective-based item writing, amplified objectives, item forms, facet design, domain-referenced concept testing, and computerized techniques. Each item-writing technique is critically reviewed, and empirical studies of methods are described. Recommendations for further research and for applications to achievement testing are presented.

scholarly journals “You would expect the successful person to be the man”

2015 ◽  
Vol 7 (3) ◽  
pp. 303-320 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sally Jones
Keyword(s):  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Entrepreneurship Education ◽  
Education Institution ◽  
Symbolic Violence ◽  
Cultural Norms ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Study Approach ◽  
Multiple Method ◽  
The Impact

Purpose – This paper aims to to explore power and legitimacy in the entrepreneurship education classroom by using Pierre Bourdieu’s sociological and educational theories. It highlights the pedagogic authority invested in educators and how this may be influenced by their assumptions about the nature of entrepreneurship. It questions the role of educators as disinterested experts, exploring how power and gendered legitimacy “play out” in staff–student relationships and female students’ responses to this. Design/methodology/approach – A multiple-method, qualitative case study approach is taken, concentrating on a depth of focus in one UK’s higher education institution (HEI) and on the experiences, attitudes and classroom practices of staff and students in that institution. The interviews, with an educator and two students, represent a self-contained story within the more complex story of the case study. Findings – The interviewees’ conceptualization of entrepreneurship is underpinned by acceptance of gendered norms, and both students and staff misrecognize the masculinization of entrepreneurship discourses that they encounter as natural and unquestionable. This increases our understanding of symbolic violence as a theoretical construct that can have real-world consequences. Originality/value – The paper makes a number of theoretical and empirical contributions. It addresses an important gap in the literature, as educators and the impact of their attitudes and perceptions on teaching and learning are rarely subjects of inquiry. It also addresses gaps and silences in understandings of the gendered implications of HE entrepreneurship education more generally and how students respond to the institutional arbitration of wider cultural norms surrounding entrepreneurship. In doing so, it challenges assertions that Bourdieu’s theories are too abstract to have any empirical value, by bridging the gap between symbolic violence as a theory and its manifestation in teaching and learning practices.

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