scholarly journals Multilevel modeling of persistence in higher education

2018 ◽  
Vol 26 (100) ◽  
pp. 664-683 ◽  
Author(s):  
Maria Eugénia Ferrão ◽  
Leandro S. Almeida
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Basic Education ◽  
Male Students ◽  
Lower Probability ◽  
Logistic Regression Models ◽  
Long Term Effect ◽  
Gender And Age ◽  
Relevant Variables ◽  
Academic Year ◽  
Persistence In Higher Education

Abstract The dropout or evasion rates in higher education are now a social and institutional concern, justifying the implementation of public policies to prevent this phenomenon. These policies need studies on the most determinant variables of the risk of dropout. The main objective of this study is to analyze the student’s persistence in undergraduate courses, and the relationship with the student’s previous school trajectory and with the conditions of entrance into higher education, controlling for students’ sociodemographic characteristics, such as gender and age. We applied multilevel logistic regression models to data of 2.697 freshmen enrolled in a Portuguese public university in the academic year 2015/16. The results suggest that failure in basic education (ISCED 2) has a long-term effect. According to the estimates obtained, students who declare not having failed in basic education have odds ratio of persistence 2.7 times higher than students who declare having failed in basic education. The conditions of student’s admission to the course he/she attends are relevant variables to persistence in Higher Education, for example, whether s/he was admitted to her/his first option course and the student’s university entrance score. The results also show that older and male students have lower probability of persistence.

scholarly journals Level of inductive thinking among the Students of Mathematic Department in Basic Education College at AL Mustansiriyah University

2018 ◽  
Vol 223 (2) ◽  
pp. 357-378
Author(s):  
M. Baidaa Ahmed Ahmed
Keyword(s):  
Basic Education ◽  
Female Students ◽  
Male Students ◽  
Fourth Stage ◽  
Mathematic Department ◽  
Descriptive Research ◽  
Two Samples ◽  
Education College ◽  
Is Development ◽  
Academic Year

     The search aimed to know the level of inductive thinking among the students of mathematic department in Basic Education College at AL Mustansiriyah University , so if there are differences between both stages and know if there is development of inductive thinkin .The researcher has described four hypotheses  to construct  this ames . The sample of the research has consisted of ( 272 ) students divided to ( 127 ) male students – ( 145 ) female students from the mathematic department - morning study in Basic Education College at AL Mustansiriyah University for the academic year 2014 – 2015  and has been divided into the fourth stage . The researcher has used descriptive research . and adopted test to know  the level of inductive thinking , development consisted of ( 24 ) items multiple choices-four choices , the result ranges from (0.62– 0.85),and reliability  0.76). After applying the tests and processing the data statistically using (z,t) test and two samples , the result has showed :1- There is a reduction of  the level of inductive thinking among all the students of the research sample .2- The achievement of the male students is higher than that of the female students , in a inductive thinking in mathematical .3- There is statistically significant differences among all the students  in a inductive thinking in mathematical department according to stage variable .4- The achievement of the fourth stage (all , male and female) students is higher than that of the first stage students in a inductive thinking in mathematical department , this means that there is a development in the inductive thinking of the students.

scholarly journals EVALUASI PENYELENGGARAAN PROGRAM WAJIB BELAJAR PENDIDIKAN DASAR PADA PONDOK PESANTREN SALAFIYAH

2016 ◽  
Vol 14 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Iyoh Mastiyah
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Data Analysis ◽  
Education Program ◽  
Basic Education ◽  
Compulsory Education ◽  
Evaluation Approach ◽  
Central Java ◽  
Academic Year ◽  
Bahasa Indonesia ◽  
Mathematics And Science

abstractThis study describes the degree of adherence to compulsory education program (compulsory basic education) at Pondok Pesantren Salafi (PPS). This study was conducted in 2015 in four Provinces namely  Jakarta,  Central  Java,  East  Java  and Yogyakarta using evaluation approach. The results of data analysis showed that the Compulsory Basic Education program is seen from the dimensions of the context of having high readiness with a degree of fulfillment / suitability above 80% with regard to both Ula and Wustha, Likewise, the dimension of the product is quite successfully shown an increase in  value  and  the  uptake  of  education,  in  which there are many students graduating from Ula and Wustha continue to pursue higher education and in  terms  of  average  scores,  scores  of  Indonesian, mathematics and science increasedin the academic year 2014 compared to the previous academic year. However, input dimensions and process only reached the level of “sufficiently fulfilled”.Keywords:  evaluation, Program, Compulsory Basic Education, Pesantren SalafiyahabstrakPenelitian ini menjelaskan tingkat keterlaksanaan program wajib belajar pendidikan dasar (Wajar Dikdas) pada Ponpes Salafiyah (PPS). studi ini dilakukan tahun 2015 di empat Propinsi yaitu DKI Jakarta, Jawa tengah, Jawa timur dan yogyakarta dengan menggunakan pendekatan evaluasi. Hasil analisis data menunjukan bahwa program wajar dikdas dilihat dari dimensi konteks mempunyai kesiapan yang tinggi dengan tingkat keterpenuhan/kesesuaian diatas 80% baik Ula maupun Wustha, Demikian juga dimensi produk cukup berhasil yang ditunjukan adanya peningkatan nilai dan serapan pendidikan, dimana santri lulusan Ula dan Wustha banyak yang melanjutkan ke jenjang pendidikan yang lebih tinggi dan dari sisi rerata nilai Bahasa Indonesia, matematika dan IPA meningkat pada tahun ajaran 2014 dibandingkan tahun ajaran sebelumnya. Namun dari sisi dimensi input dan proses hanya mencapai tingkat cukup terpenuhi.Kata Kunci:  evaluasi, Program, Wajar Dikdas, Pesantren Salafiyah 

Upaya meningkatkan hasil belajar IPA pada materi struktur dan fungsi jaringan tumbuhan melalui penerapan model pembelajaran mind mapping Siswa kelas VIII MTsN 2 Aceh Besar

2020 ◽  
Vol 1 (3) ◽  
pp. 299-306
Author(s):  
Nurdahri Nurdahri
Keyword(s):  
Learning Outcomes ◽  
Learning Model ◽  
Male Students ◽  
Observation Data ◽  
Mind Mapping ◽  
Planning Cycle ◽  
Class Viii ◽  
And Function ◽  
The Mind ◽  
Academic Year

he purpose of this study was to improve science learning outcomes on the structure and function of plant networks in class VIII students of MTsN 2 Aceh Besar in the 2017/2018 academic year. The learning model used in this study is the Mind Mapping Learning Model. The subjects of this study were students of class VIII MTsN 2 Aceh Besar with a total of 33 students consisting of 13 male students and 20 fe-male students. This research was conducted in the 2017/2018 Academic Year within a period of 3 months, namely from August 2017 to October 2017 in Odd Semester. The research methodology is Classroom Action Research (CAR) consisting of two cycles and each cycle consisting of two meetings. Each cycle consists of planning, implementing, observing and reflecting. The research procedure con-sisted of pre-research, planning cycle one, implementing action cycle one, observing cycle one, reflect-ing cycle one, planning cycle two, implementing action cycle two, observing cycle two and reflecting cycle two. The data collection technique is to collect test scores that are carried out at the end of each lesson in each cycle using a question instrument (written test). Observation data was carried out by look-ing at the activeness of teachers and students during the learning process. The learning outcome data were analyzed by means of percentage statistics, while the observation data were analyzed by means of a Likert scale. The results showed that there was an increase in the completeness of student learning outcomes from 39.39% in the pre-cycle increased to 60.60% in Cycle I and increased to 87.87% in Cy-cle II. Observation of teacher activity during PBM has increased from a total score of 88 good categories in Cycle I, increasing to a total score of 93 good categories in Cycle II. The application of the Mind Mapping learning model can improve science learning outcomes on the structure and function of plant tissue for class VIII students of MTsN 2 Aceh Besar for the 2017/2018 academic year.

From Teen Parent to Student Parent: Latina Mothers’ Persistence in Higher Education

2020 ◽  
pp. 153819272098030
Author(s):  
Giselle Emilia Navarro-Cruz ◽  
Brianne A. Dávila ◽  
Claudia Kouyoumdjian
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Adolescent Mothers ◽  
Transition To Parenthood ◽  
Social Experiences ◽  
Latina Mothers ◽  
Post Secondary ◽  
Teen Parent ◽  
Academic And Social Experiences ◽  
Depth Interviews ◽  
Persistence In Higher Education

Less than half of adolescent mothers graduate from high school and fewer obtain a post-secondary degree. The purpose of this study is to understand how Latina mothers who experienced childbirth during adolescence transition to parenthood and higher education. We conducted 13 in-depth interviews with Latina mothers enrolled in higher education. We found that Latina mothers’ persistence in higher education is influenced by psychosocial factors, initial commitments, academic and social experiences in college, and final commitments.

scholarly journals Remote learning among students with and without reading difficulties during the initial stages of the COVID-19 pandemic

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Joanna Zawadka ◽  
Aneta Miękisz ◽  
Iwona Nowakowska ◽  
Joanna Plewko ◽  
Magdalena Kochańska ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Reading Difficulties ◽  
Learning Difficulties ◽  
Living Conditions ◽  
Demographic Information ◽  
Academic Achievements ◽  
Initial Stage ◽  
Additional Support ◽  
Academic Year ◽  
Remote Learning

AbstractThis article presents the results of a survey on yet under-researched aspects of remote learning and learning difficulties in higher education during the initial stage (March – June 2020) of the COVID-19 pandemic. A total of 2182 students from University of Warsaw in Poland completed a two-part questionnaire regarding academic achievements in the academic year 2019/2020, living conditions and stress related to learning and pandemic, as well as basic demographic information, and Dyslexia Diagnosis Questionnaire (DDQ). The analyses were carried out in three sub-groups of students: who self-reported having a formal diagnosis of dyslexia (CDYS), self-reported reading difficulties, but had no formal diagnosis of dyslexia (SIDYS), and who reported no reading difficulties (CON). The results of the survey revealed that compared with the CON group, more students from CDYS and SIDYS groups did not pass at least one exam in the summer semester. CDYS and SIDYS groups experienced higher stress due to epidemiological restrictions, they had more difficulties than CON with the organisation of learning and obtaining credit during the COVID-19 pandemic. The results indicate a need for special consideration of additional support for students experiencing reading difficulties (whether or not they have a formal diagnosis).

The Policy of Reducing Study Places in Communist Romania Case Study of the Academic Year 1982-1983

2014 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
pp. 97-110
Author(s):  
Matei Gheboianu
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Education System ◽  
Higher Education System ◽  
Academic Year

Abstract: In the Romanian education system, the 1980s were a time of big constraints. The most severe decline in the number of places in the higher education system occurred in the preparation of the academic year 1982/1983. This trend continued during the following years, albeit it was less drastic. In this paper I try to answer the following questions: Which was the overall significance of the cuts? How were the cuts distributed among forms of higher education – daytime courses, evening courses and extramural courses? Which were the reasons behind these cuts? Were the cuts motivated by the employers’ demand of graduates?

scholarly journals Revenue efficiency in higher education institutions under imperfect competition

2016 ◽  
Vol 32 (4) ◽  
pp. 282-295 ◽  
Author(s):  
Geraint Johnes ◽  
John Ruggiero
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Imperfect Competition ◽  
Monopolistic Competition ◽  
Higher Education Institutions ◽  
Institutions Of Higher Education ◽  
Revenue Efficiency ◽  
Academic Year ◽  
Modelling Process ◽  
Selection Of

A number of studies have considered the evaluation of efficiency in higher education institutions. In this paper, we focus on the issue of revenue efficiency, in particular ascertaining the extent to which, given output prices, producers choose the revenue maximising vector of outputs. We then relax the price taking assumption to consider the case in which the market for some outputs is characterised by monopolistic competition. We evaluate efficiencies for English institutions of higher education for the academic year 2012–13 and find considerable variation across institutions in revenue efficiency. The relaxation of the price-taking assumption leads to relatively small changes, in either direction, to the estimated revenue efficiency scores. A number of issues surrounding the modelling process are raised and discussed, including the determination of the demand function for each type of output and the selection of inputs and outputs to be used in the model.

scholarly journals Creating World-Class Universities in Japan: Policy and Initiatives

2008 ◽  
Vol 6 (5) ◽  
pp. 629-640 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jun Oba
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Education Reform ◽  
Basic Education ◽  
Higher Education Reform ◽  
Develop World ◽  
Funding Policy ◽  
Higher Education System ◽  
World Class ◽  
The Government ◽  
World Class Universities

For a very long time the Japanese government concentrated its higher education investment on a handful of national institutions, until the policy came to be called into question in the late 1980s in the face of globalisation and other factors. Higher education reform was significantly accelerated in the 1990s: the government has continuously deregulated the higher education system including the incorporation of national universities, and has brought more and more competition through diverse competitive funding schemes. Some policies – not only higher education policies but also science and technology ones – were explicitly designed to develop ‘world-class’ education and research centres, such as the 21st COE programme. This article suggests that although a funding policy based on competition, with a strict evaluation, seems to be a move in the right direction, a right balance of budget allocation between competitive funds and basic education-research funds should be sought. Furthermore, the programmes of the government have to be offered in a more consistent manner, and more concerted and integrated efforts will be required, to address the critical problem of building world-class universities.

scholarly journals Para um perfil do conhecimento gramatical da geração do milénio

2020 ◽  
pp. 37-54
Author(s):  
Joana Batalha ◽  
Ana Luísa Costa
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Comparative Analysis ◽  
Secondary Education ◽  
Empirical Study ◽  
School Teachers ◽  
Grammatical Knowledge ◽  
Grammar Learning ◽  
European Portuguese ◽  
Prescribed Curriculum ◽  
Academic Year

The academic year 2019/20 is marked by the arrival at university of students born in the new millennium. When this generation of students began to ‘learn grammar’ at school, teachers and other specialists were debating the terminology for basic and secondary education and the place of grammar in the curriculum was changing. In this article, we propose to contribute to a description of the knowledge about language to which millennials had access, more than a decade after the Terminological Dictionary (DT) became official (DGE, 2008). Assuming that there is a prescribed curriculum and a real curriculum, we start from the question what is the place of grammar in the curriculum to offer a comparative analysis of the discourse prescribed for the teaching of grammar in official curricular documents approved between 2000/01 and 2019/20. From this analysis, we present an empirical study assessing the grammatical knowledge in European Portuguese of 65 students entering higher education in 2019/20. For this study, we used a diagnostic instrument, assessing knowledge of different grammatical topics, mainly in the domains of morphology and syntax. The results obtained, which update data from previous studies on students’ difficulties in grammar learning, suggest that terminological standardization and changes in the prescribed curriculum have not solved all the problems in the teaching of grammar.

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