scholarly journals Using Student Focus Groups to Support the Validation of Rubrics for Large Scale Undergraduate Independent Research Projects

2015 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lisa Romkey ◽  
Alan Chong ◽  
Lobna El Gammal
Keyword(s):  
Focus Group ◽  
Focus Groups ◽  
Focus Group Discussion ◽  
Large Scale ◽  
Group Discussion ◽  
Final Report ◽  
Research Projects ◽  
Independent Research ◽  
Student Focus

Finding methods of validating rubrics forsignificant “capstone” experiences, including fourth yeardesign projects and the research-oriented thesis, can bechallenging, given the large number of individualstypically involved in the assessment of studentdeliverables. This paper describes a methodology forusing student focus groups to support the validation of arubric for a fourth year thesis course in a largeEngineering Program, and the results from these focusgroups. Through focus group discussion and activitysheets used in the focus groups, a number of interestinginsights were raised about both the rubric, namely: a lackof consultation by the students with the rubric until thefinal stages of writing the final report; concerns andinconsistencies in the perception of how supervisors willuse the rubric; a perceived lack of focus on process andproject experience-related criteria and concerns with thelevel of expectation of the project experience-relatedcriteria that are present, and other concerns related toterminology and distance between rubric descriptors. Thefocus group provided a useful forum for discussion oncourse experience and assessment, effectively allowingstudents to both individually reflect, and build on eachother’s ideas and suggestions.

scholarly journals Desain Rancang Bangun Dapur Umum Portable dalam Penanggulangan Bencana Alam

Panggung ◽  
2017 ◽  
Vol 26 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Andi Farid Hidayanto ◽  
Anna - Rulia
Keyword(s):  
Focus Group ◽  
Natural Disasters ◽  
Natural Disaster ◽  
Focus Group Discussion ◽  
Disaster Management ◽  
Large Scale ◽  
Group Discussion ◽  
Soup Kitchen ◽  
Natural Disaster Management ◽  
Blue Print

ABSTRACT Indonesia is a disaster-prone areas. To meet the logistical  needs of the victim  and the officer needed a common kitchen. Common kitchen that is generally in the form of tents, buildings used as shelters, or modified car. Common kitchen there is an emergency nature,  improvise, and how far from the disaster site. These problems need to design a common kitchen for natural disaster management,  which can meet the needs, the officer and the victim. In designing  methods Pahl and Beitz with steps Planning and explanation  of the task,  design concept,  design forms, and design details. Collecting  data using methods Individual  Questionnaire  and Focus Group Dis- cussion the results obtained attributes  required in the design. Results of the research is a com- mon kitchen design for a natural disaster  are portable, easily assembled and disassembled, can be set  up in various  locations  condition,  easy to operate, able to accommodate facilities  and needs. Common  kitchen  design  produced in the form  of large-scale  three-dimensional   model, a blueprint  for the technical  specifications,  and the protoype. Keywords: natural disasters;  design; soup kitchen;  portable.   ABSTRAK Indonesia merupakan daerah rawan bencana. Memenuhi kebutuhan logistik korban dan petugas diperlukan dapur umum. Dapur umum yang ada umumnya berupa tenda peleton, bangunan yang dijadikan posko, atau mobil yang dimodifikasi. Dapur umum yang ada sifatnya darurat, seadanya dan lokasinya jauh dari lokasi bencana. Dari masalah tersebut perlu desain dapur umum untuk penanggulangan bencana alam, yang bisa memenuhi kebutuhan, baik petugas maupun korban. Dalam mendesain menggunakan metode Pahl dan Beitz dengan langkah-langkah Perencanaan dan penjelasan tugas, Perancangan konsep, Perancangan bentuk, dan Perancangan detail. Pengumpulan data menggunakan metode Individual Questionnaire dan Focus Group Discussion yang hasilnya didapatkan atribut yang diperlukan dalam desain. Hasil dari penelitian berupa desain dapur umum untuk penanggulangan bencana alam yang portable, mudah dirakit dan dibongkar, dan dapat didirikan di lokasi yang beraneka kondisi, mudah dioperasikan, mampu menampung fasilitas dan kebutuhan. Desain dapur umum yang dihasilkan dalam bentuk model tiga dimensi berskala, blue print spesifikasi teknis, dan protoype. Kata kunci: bencana alam, desain, dapur umum, portable.

Identifying and understanding how to address the gaps in care experienced by adolescent and young adult cancer patients at UIHC.

2017 ◽  
Vol 35 (15_suppl) ◽  
pp. e18238-e18238
Author(s):  
Erin Michele Mobley ◽  
Kristin Foster ◽  
William W. Terry
Keyword(s):  
Focus Group ◽  
Focus Groups ◽  
Focus Group Discussion ◽  
Group Discussion ◽  
Survival Rates ◽  
Adolescent And Young Adult ◽  
Comprehensive Cancer Center ◽  
Cancer Center ◽  
Services Research ◽  
Survey Questions

e18238 Background: Cancer survival rates for adolescents and young adults (AYAs) have not improved at the same rate as other age groups. According to the National Cancer Institute, these patients may fall into a gap between pediatric and adult practices. In an effort to counteract the decreased survival rates of AYAs, the Stead Family Children’s Hospital and the Holden Comprehensive Cancer Center joined forces to develop an AYA cancer program at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics. Methods: The target population included patients aged 13-31 treated for malignancy in one of the following diseases or disease sites: central nervous system, leukemia, lymphoma, neuroendocrine, sarcoma, thyroid, and other. Four focus groups were held to identify and describe gaps in care, as well as provide suggestions for program development. A convergent-parallel mixed-methods design was used. Qualitative data were derived from focus group discussion and selected free-response survey questions, while quantitative data were derived from objective survey questions. Both quantitative and qualitative analyses were conducted to gain targeted feedback from participants. Results: Across the four focus groups, the number of participants ranged from 8 – 19 (n = 24). Topics discussed included: communication, treatment experience, overall AYA program; finances, work, school, late effects; relationships, emotions, spirituality; and body image, infertility, sexuality, risky behavior, and suicide. The results of the analyses found three unique domains that are important to AYAs across the cancer continuum: autonomy, communication, and relationships. The three primary domains make the AYA population different from traditional adult or pediatric populations. The surveys corroborated the focus group discussion findings. Conclusions: Information obtained from these analyses have been used to inform specific projects within the development of the AYA program to address patient-identified gaps. For AYAs, the importance of autonomy, communication, and relationships should be considered when developing an AYA program, as well as for potential policy or health services research utilization in the future.

scholarly journals Using a Review Book to Improve Knowledge Retention

2016 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
pp. 12 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ridvan Elmas ◽  
Bulent Aydogdu ◽  
Yakup Saban
Keyword(s):  
Focus Group ◽  
Focus Group Discussion ◽  
Elementary Science ◽  
Group Discussion ◽  
Fourth Grade ◽  
Document Analysis ◽  
Knowledge Retention ◽  
Teacher Interview ◽  
Fifth Grade Students ◽  
Student Focus

This study has two primary objectives. The first one is preparation of an efficient review book including a series of activities, which will help fourth grade students exercise what they learned in the elementary science course in a year. The second objective is examination of the prepared book in the framework of student and teacher opinions. In this study, 10 classroom teachers are interviewed at the initial stage. As a result of these interviews, a significant need is determined for a review book for elementary science course, particularly. In the study, qualitative research methods, such as observation, interviews, document analysis and focus group discussion, are used. Data collection tools compose of review book for elementary science course, teacher interview forms, student focus group discussion form and forms, in which students evaluate all activities in the book. The review book prepared by the researchers consists of 38 activities. This book was applied to 25 fifth grade students. These interviews are supported with data of observation and document analysis. The obtained data are analyzed with the content analysis. The review book is considered efficient by teacher and students. This is because it can be applied within a short time and contains whole elementary science topics of fourth grade. Furthermore, teacher can specify students' prior knowledge at the beginning of the academic year and adjust the level and teaching methods in the course accordingly. It can also be used effectively throughout the term.

scholarly journals FOCUS GROUP DISCUSSION: A TOOL FOR QUALITATIVE INQUIRY

2018 ◽  
Vol 3 (3) ◽  
pp. 81-88
Author(s):  
Hom Bahadur Basnet
Keyword(s):  
Focus Group ◽  
Focus Groups ◽  
Focus Group Discussion ◽  
Group Discussion ◽  
Social Process ◽  
Qualitative Inquiry ◽  
Theory Building ◽  
Qualitative Information ◽  
Research Journal ◽  
Field Setting

This article focused on to explore the concept, use, strengths and weakness of focus groups discussion. It also provides the ideas about searching qualitative information in field setting. This tool has the potential to become a central approach in sociological and educational research, whether focused on the pragmatic end of evaluation or the abstract goal of theory building. Moreover, focus group discussion is an efficient and effective way to gain insights into social process. During focus group discussion, the moderator facilitates all informants in active participation and dig out the richer information.Researcher: A Research Journal of Culture and Society Vol. 3, No. 3, January 2018, Page: 81-88

scholarly journals DESAIN DAPUR UMUM PORTABLE UNTUK PENANGGULANGAN BENCANA ALAM

2020 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 8
Author(s):  
Andi Farid Hidayanto ◽  
Anna Rulia
Keyword(s):  
Focus Group ◽  
Product Design ◽  
Natural Disaster ◽  
Focus Group Discussion ◽  
Large Scale ◽  
Group Discussion ◽  
Three Dimensional ◽  
Three Dimensional Model ◽  
Soup Kitchen ◽  
Technical Specifications

Indonesia is prone to disaster. In dealing with disasters, especially in meeting the needs of the logistics required for the victims eating soup kitchen. Common kitchen that exist today are generally in the form of tents, houses are used as shelters, or modified cars. Common kitchen there was an emergency, sober, and its location can not approach the scene. Of this problem is in the design of a common kitchen for natural disaster relief, which can meet the needs of officers, as well as victims. The resulting soup kitchen design can accommodate logistics taste, giving space for officers, protected from external environmental conditions, and can be placed in a location close to the scene. In general kitchen design is done by Pahl and Beitz method in the design of products with the steps that Planning andexplanation task, the concept of product design, product design shape, and design details. For data collection using the Individual Questionnaire and Focus Group Discussion This result will be obtained attributes required in the design. The results of the research is a common kitchen design for a portable natural disaster easily assembled and disassembled, can be established at the site of diverse, easy to operate, and is able to accommodate facilities and needs. Common kitchen designs produced in the form of large-scale three-dimensional model, a blueprint for technical specifications, which can proceed to the production phase. Indonesia merupakan daerah rawan bencana. Dalam menangani bencana, utamanya dalam pemenuhan kebutuhan logistik makan untuk para korban diperlukan dapur umum. Dapur umum yang ada saat ini umumnya berupa tenda peleton, rumah (bangunan) yang dijadikan posko, atau mobil yang dimodifikasi. Dapur umum yang ada sifatnya darurat, seadanya dan lokasinya tidak bisa mendekati tempat kejadian. Dari masalah tersebut perlu didesain dapur umum untuk penanggulangan bencana alam, yang bisa memenuhi kebutuhan, petugas maupun korban. Desain dapur umum yang dihasilkan mampu menampung logistik secukupnya, memberi ruang untuk petugas, terlindungi dari kondisi lingkungan luar, dan bisa ditempatkan di lokasi dekat kejadian. Dalam mendesain dapur umum ini dilakukan dengan metode Pahl dan Beitz dalam perancangan produk dengan langkah-langkah yaitu Perencanaan dan penjelasan tugas, Perancangan konsep produk, Perancangan bentuk produk, dan Perancangan detail. Untuk pengumpulan data menggunakan metode Individual Questionnaire dan Focus Group Discussion yang hasilnya ini akan didapatkan atribut yang diperlukan dalam desain. Hasil dari penelitian berupa desain dapur umum untuk penanggulangan bencana alam yang portable mudah dirakit dan dibongkar, bisa didirikan di lokasi yang beraneka ragam, mudah dioperasikan, serta mampu  menampung fasilitas dan kebutuhan. Desain dapur umum yang dihasilkan dalam bentuk model tiga dimensi berskala, blue print spesifikasi teknis, yang bisa dilanjutkan ke tahap produksi.

scholarly journals MODEL EVALUASI LAYANAN AIR MINUM DI DKI JAKARTA

2016 ◽  
Vol 16 (2) ◽  
pp. 10-20
Author(s):  
Samadi Samadi ◽  
Suhardjo Suhardjo
Keyword(s):  
Focus Group ◽  
Focus Groups ◽  
Focus Group Discussion ◽  
Group Discussion

ABSTRAK Tujuan penelitian adalah mengkonstruksi model layanan air bersih (air minum) di DKI Jakarta khususnya untuk parameter kontinuitas pelayanan 24 jam. Metode penelitian menggunakan metode kualitatif. Populasi dan sampel penelitian terdiri dari masyarakat pelanggan air PAM di wilayah Timur Jakarta sebanyak 499 responden serta pihak pengelola (perusahaan) air bersih PT. AETRA. Sampel dipilih berdasarkan teknik purpossive sampling. Teknik pengumpulan data melalui wawancara langsung dengan bantuan panduan wawancara. Disamping itu, data primer juga diperoleh melalui proses FGD (focus groups discussion). Instrumen penelitian menggunakan panduan wawancara dan panduan umum diskusi untuk pelaksanaan Focus Group Discussion. Data terolah dianalisis melalui system dinamik. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa : (1) Faktor-faktor yang berpengaruh terhadap peningkatan kontinuitas layanan air minum di DKI Jakarta adalah jumlah penduduk, tarif air bersih, kapasitas terpasang, tingkat kehilangan air, dan kuantitas air baku. (2) Model dinamika kontinuitas layanan air minum di DKI Jakarta dapat disusun dari tiga aspek, yaitu aspek-aspek pelanggan, kapasitas pengolahan, danpasokan air. Faktor-faktor penduduk dan tarif dapat digolongkan kedalam sub model pelanggan. Faktor-faktor kapasitas terpasang dan tingkat kehilangan air dapat digolongkan kedalam sub model kapasitas pengolahan. Sementara faktor kuantitas air baku dapat digolongkan kedalam sub model pasokan air. Kata kunci : Model Evaluasi, Kontinuitas layanan air minum, DKI Jakarta.

scholarly journals Focus Group Discussion (Diskusi Kelompok Terfokus) sebagai Metode Pengumpulan Data Penelitian Kualitatif

2008 ◽  
Vol 12 (1) ◽  
pp. 58-62 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yati Afiyanti
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Research ◽  
Focus Group ◽  
Focus Group Discussion ◽  
Group Discussion ◽  
Valuable Insight ◽  
Interaction Data ◽  
Research Projects ◽  
Group Discussions ◽  
Optimal Execution ◽  
Rich Data

AbstrakMetode Focus Group Discussion (FGD) merupakan pendekatan yang umum digunakan untuk mengumpulkan data/informasi pada penelitian kualitatif, tidak terkecuali penelitian keperawatan yang saat ini semakin populer menggunakan metode FGD sebagai metode pengumpulan data. Metode ini memiliki karakteristik utama yaitu menggunakan data interaksi yang dihasilkan dari diskusi diantara para partisipannya. Kekuatan utama metode FGD terbukti dapat memberikan data yang lebih mendalam, lebih informatif, dan lebih bernilai dibanding metode lainnya. Namun, pelaksanaan yang optimal dari metode ini masih menjadi perdebatan yang dilaporkan pada banyak literatur dan konsensus metode FGD sebagai metode yang ideal untuk pengumpulan data belum disepakati oleh banyak ahli penelitian. AbstractFocus Group Discussions (FGD) method is a common approach for data collection in qualitative research projects, without exception in nursing research in recent years. The primary characteristic of this method is to use interaction data resulting from discussion among participants. The primary strength of the FGD method is that it can provide rich data, more informative, and valuable insight which can not be discovered through other methods. However, the optimal execution of the FGD method has been debated in the literatures, and consensus related to ideal methodology has not been achieved by researchers.

KARAKTERISTIK SOSIAL EKONOMI DAN KEBIJAKAN MITIGASI KONFLIK MANUSIA-GAJAH DI RESORT BESITANG, TAMAN NASIONAL GUNUNG LEUSER (SOCIAL-ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS AND POLICY FOR MITIGATION HUMAN-ELEPHANT CONFLICT AT BESITANG RESORT OF GUNUNG LEUSER NATIONAL P

Inovasi ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 15 (2) ◽  
pp. 153-162 ◽  
Author(s):  
Wanda Kuswanda
Keyword(s):  
Focus Group ◽  
Focus Group Discussion ◽  
Social Economic ◽  
Group Discussion ◽  
Response Unit

Salah satu habitat gajah yang masih tersisa adalah Kawasan Taman Nasional Gunung Leuser (TNGL), terutama di wilayah Besitang. Penelitian ini bertujuan mengidentifikasi karakteristik sosial ekonomi, kepemilikan lahan, pemetaan wilayah dan mitigasi konflik manusia dengan gajah di Resort Besitang, TNGL. Metode pengumpulan data dilakukan dengan penyebaran kuesioner, wawancara dan Focus Group Discussion (FGD). Analisis data menggunakan tabel frekuensi dan analisa deskriptif. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa wilayah yang memiliki potensi konflik gajah di Resort Besitang adalah Daerah Halaban, Aras Senapal, Sekundur, Bukit Selamat dan Bukit Mas dengan intensitas konflik rendah sampai tinggi. Penyebab utama konflik manusia dengan gajah adalah fragmentasi kawasan hutan,  ketidakpastian status lahan di daerah penyangga, pertumbuhan penduduk yang tinggi dan meningkatnya pendatang di wilayah Besitang, perambahan dan ilegal logging yang terus terjadi, minimnya kesadaran masyarakat dan peranan lembaga desa dalam mendukung konservasi gajah. Rekomendasi resolusi mitigasi konflik gajah diantaranya: 1) memperbaiki habitat gajah yang sudah terfragmentasi di dalam kawasan TNGL; 2) meningkatkan peran Tim CRU (Conservation Response Unit); 3) membentuk unit reaksi cepat penanganan konflik gajah dengan melibatkan para pihak; 4) menanam jenis tanaman yang tidak disukai dan dijauhi oleh gajah; 5) mereduksi ketergantungan masyarakat akan sistem pertanian yang membutuhkan lahan yang luas; 6) mengembangkan program untuk membantu peningkatan hasil panen; dan,  7) penyuluhan untuk meningkatkan pemahaman bahwa gajah merupakan bagian dari ekosistem yang harus lestari.   Kata kunci: gajah, konflik, habitat, Besitang, Taman Nasional Gunung Leuser

Komunikasi Pembangunan di Era Digital melalui e-Government dalam Pelayanan Publik dan Pemberdayaan

2019 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 14-21
Author(s):  
Rili Windiasih
Keyword(s):  
Civil Society ◽  
Focus Group ◽  
Focus Group Discussion ◽  
Group Discussion

Perkembangan Teknologi informasi dan komunikasi di era globalisasi, demokratisasi dan desentralisasi sudah menjadi kebutuhan sekaligus tantangan khususnya bagi pemerintah daerah dalam komunikasi pembangunan untuk pelayanan publik dan pemberdayaan masyarakat. Penelitian menggunakan metode kualitatif studi kasus, dengan pengumpulan data melalui dokumentasi, wawancara, pengamatan dan Focus Group Discussion (FGD). Subjek penelitian dipilih secara purposif yaitu pemerintah daerah di Eks-KaresidenanBanyumas Jawa Tengah, akademisi dan civil society. Penelitian dianalisis dengan analisis interaktif melalui reduksi data, penyajian data, penarikan kesimpuan dan verifikasi data. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa (1) Pentingnya komunikasi pembangunan dengan media teknologi informasi dan komunikasi melalui e-Government untuk meningkatkan pelayanan publik yang baik, cepat dan responsif, adanya partisipasi aktif dari publik dan transparansi baik anggaran serta program pembangunan. (2) Perlunya mengantisipasi adanya kesenjangan teknologi informasisehingga membutuhkan peningkatan kompetensi sumber daya manusia di pemerintahan daerah dan publik, serta memperluas fasilitas akses jaringan informasi.Kata kunci: komunikasi pembangunan, pelayanan publik, partisipasi, teknologi informasi, transparansi 

TINGKAT KEAKURATAN DAN KEBERTERIMAAN TERJEMAHAN KALIMAT YANG MENGAKOMODASI TINDAK TUTUR KOMISIF PADA NOVEL INSURGENT (THE ACCURACY AND ACCEPTABILITY OF TRANSLATION ON THE SENTENCES WHICH ACCOMODATE COMMISSIVE SPEECH ACT IN THE INSURGENT NOVEL)

Widyaparwa ◽  
2017 ◽  
Vol 45 (2) ◽  
pp. 151-164
Author(s):  
Novita Sumarlin Putri
Keyword(s):  
Focus Group ◽  
Focus Group Discussion ◽  
Speech Act ◽  
Group Discussion ◽  
Document Analysis ◽  
High Accuracy ◽  
Pragmatic Approach ◽  
Componential Analysis ◽  
Pragmatic Aspects

Tindak tutur komisif merupakan salah satu aspek pragmatik yang harus diperhatikan oleh penerjemah ketika menerjemahkan teks. Hal itu dilakukan agar menghasilkan terjemahan yang berkualitas dari aspek keakuratan dan keberterimaan. Berdasarkan alasan tersebut, penelitian ini bertujuan mendiskripsikan tingkat keakuratan dan keberterimaan terjemahan kalimat yang mengakomodasi tindak tutur komisif dengan pendekatan pragmatik. Data yang digunakan ialah tuturan komisif dan hasil penilaian kualitas terjemahan. Data bersumber dari novel Insurgent karya Veronica Roth dan informan. Data dikumpulkan dengan cara analisis dokumen, kuesioner dan Focus Group Discussion. Selanjutnya, data dianalisis dengan cara analisis domain, taksonomi, komponensial, dan tema budaya. Hasil penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa terjemahan dalam novel Insurgent mempunyai nilai keakuratan dan keberterimaan yang cukup tinggi. Berdasarkan penelitian ini, dapat disimpulkan bahwa tingkat keakuratan dan keberterimaan pada setiap jenis tindak tutur komisif memiliki dampak terhadap kualitas keseluruhan terjemahan kalimat yang mengandung tindak tutur komisif.Commissive speech act is one of the pragmatic aspects to regard by the translator in translating the text. It aims to produce a qualified translation in regarding accuracy and acceptability aspects. According to the aspects, this research aims to describe accuracy and acceptability of translation in sentences which accommodate commissive speech act using pragmatic approach. The data used is commissive speech and qualitative translation value result. The sources of the data are an Insurgent novel by Veronica Roth and informants. The data were collected through document analysis, questionnaire, and Focus Group Discussion then analyzed the domain, taxonomic, componential analysis, and cultural theme. The result shows that translation in the Insurgent novel has high accuracy and acceptability values. This research concludes that the accuracy and acceptability level in each commissive speech act has an impact on quality of whole translated sentences which contain commissive speech act.

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