scholarly journals A Study about Understanding the Concept of Force and Attitude towards Learning Physics on First-Year Students in the Course of General Physics; as Preliminary Investigation in Development Research

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Fatni Mufit
Keyword(s):  
Physics Education ◽  
Student Attitudes ◽  
Preliminary Investigation ◽  
Vertical Motion ◽  
Standard Test ◽  
First Year ◽  
Development Research ◽  
First Year Students ◽  
General Physics ◽  
Projectile Motion

The concepts of science, including physics should be understood by students, because science is supporting the advancement of technology. But most students assume that learning physics is difficult because it is associated with physics equations or formulas. Students also had difficulty in understanding the concepts of physics, and even common misconceptions. This study aims to investigate the students understanding of the concept of force and know the attitude of students towards learning physics. Samples or subjects in this study were 43 students of the first year of physics education who has taken the course of General Physics. The data collection of research done in two ways, namely test (quantitative) and questionnaire (qualitative). Instruments to collect data about the understanding of physics concept style is a standard test FCI (Force Concept Inventory), and supported by data from a questionnaire about the reasons for choosing an answer. Instruments to know the attitude of students towards learning physics is a standard questionnaire CLASS (Colorado Learning Attitude about Science Survey). Test data were analyzed using t-test and questionnaire data were analyzed descriptively. The results showed that the students understanding of the concept of force is very low (≤ 50%). The majority of college students have misconceptions about force, especially the force on the vertical motion, circular motion, parabolic/projectile motion and a simple pendulum motion. Based on the analysis of student attitudes, found that; the students find it difficult to resolve the problems of physics concepts although they have understood the topic in question. Students also felt that the equations of physics do not support their ideas in understanding concepts of physics equations required only for a matter of course.These findings are discussed, and made initial design of development research on learning materials.

Influence of Training on First-Year Nursing Department Students’ Attitudes on Death and Caring for Dying Patients: A Single-Group Pretest–Posttest Experimental Study

2017 ◽  
Vol 78 (4) ◽  
pp. 335-347 ◽  
Author(s):  
Birgül Cerit
Keyword(s):  
Student Attitudes ◽  
First Year ◽  
First Year Students ◽  
Attitudes Toward Death ◽  
Dying Patients ◽  
Study Results ◽  
Collection Data ◽  
The Difference ◽  
Students Attitudes ◽  
Nursing Department

The study examined the influence of training on first-year nursing department students’ attitudes on death and caring for dying patients. Utilizing the experimental model, the study sample consisted of 81 first-year students attending the nursing department of a university. Death Attitude Profile-Revised and Frommelt Attitude toward Care of the Dying Scale were used for data collection. Data analysis included means, standard deviation, and t test for related samples. Student attitudes toward death were measured as 146.43 (16.741) and 152.75 (15.132) for pre- and posttraining, respectively. Student attitudes toward caring for dying patients were established to be 103.02 (7.655) during pretraining period and 111.02 (10.359) at posttraining period. The difference between pre- and posttests for mean attitudes toward death and caring for the dying patient was statistically significant. Study results determined that training was effective in forming positive student attitudes toward death and caring for dying patients.

scholarly journals ANALYSIS OF THE TRAINING LEVEL FROM THE GENERAL COURSE OF PHYSICS OF THE FIRST COURSE STUDENTS BY ENTRANCE CONTROL RESULTS

2020 ◽  
Vol 1 (46) ◽  
pp. 128-135
Author(s):  
Ishchenko R ◽  
◽  
Isaienko G ◽  
Keyword(s):  
General Education ◽  
Academic Discipline ◽  
Educational Process ◽  
First Year ◽  
Training Level ◽  
First Year Students ◽  
General Physics ◽  
Object Of Study ◽  
In The Beginning ◽  
Forecast Assumptions

According to the results of the entrance control, the training level from the general course of physics of the first year students studying in technical specialties was analyzed. The object of the study - the training level of the general course of physics of the first year students, studying in technical specialties. Purpose of the study - analyze the level of general education in physics of the first year students, studying in technical specialties with the help of entrance control, whose tasks represented the problems of the specified academic discipline. Method of the study - for the purpose of the study, the following methods were used: analysis, synthesis, generalization, formulation of conclusions. In this paper, the results of entrance control of knowledge from the physics of the first year students studying in technical specialties that was carried out in the beginning of 2018-2019 academic year are presented. The tasks of the entrance control were the problems, the complexity of which did not go beyond the limits of the program of physics for general-education institutions of the standard level. The analysis of the entrance control results revealed a rather low level of general education from the physics in most students. On the basis of the performed analysis of the entrance control results, it was concluded that the existing level of general education on the physics in most of the first-year students is not sufficient for the successful study of the specified academic discipline of the technical university level. The results of the article can be introduced into the educational process while teaching the general physics course to students of technical and pedagogical universities. Forecast assumptions about the object of study - consideration of scientific methods that enhance the motivation of students of technical universities to study the course of general physics. KEY WORDS: ENTRANCE CONTROL OF PHYSICS, PROBLEMS OF PHYSICS, TRAINING LEVEL OF STUDENTS, GENERAL COURSE OF PHYSICS, TECHNICAL SPECIALTIES.

scholarly journals Investigating Determinants of Student Satisfaction in the First Year of College in a Public University in the State of Qatar

2018 ◽  
Vol 2018 ◽  
pp. 1-14 ◽  
Author(s):  
Bothaina Al-Sheeb ◽  
Abdel Magid Hamouda ◽  
Galal M. Abdella
Keyword(s):  
Student Satisfaction ◽  
Student Attitudes ◽  
Current System ◽  
College Experience ◽  
Binary Logistic Regression ◽  
First Year Experience ◽  
First Year ◽  
First Year Students ◽  
Social Engagements ◽  
First Year Student

Purpose. A first-year student’s life is a web of interrelated academic and social experiences. Most universities have rigorous processes to achieve excellence or reach high-quality standards, with “Student Satisfaction” being the central focus of all of higher education aims for excellence. This study examined the influence of various academic, social, and environmental aspects on the overall satisfaction of first-year students. Design. A questionnaire was designed and administered to first-year students, and the resulting data were analyzed using correlation, linear regression, binary logistic regression, and artificial neural networks. Findings. The findings suggested that three of the five factors explored—100-level course satisfaction, a sense of belonging, and citizenship knowledge and skills—were the best determinants of the level of first-year student satisfaction. Originality. This study examined the influence of academic, social, and environmental factors on overall student satisfaction with the college experience. Many studies have focused on how factors such as student attitudes, perceptions, and academic and social engagements impact first-year student success and retention; however, few studies have attempted to explore the influence these factors have on student satisfaction and their overall perceptions of the college experience. Discussion and Conclusion. This study has provided a snapshot of some of the key determinants of the overall student satisfaction of the first-year experience. This study can assist college administrators and instructors in their quality assurance initiatives which may include reviewing the current system, setting college priorities, and planning and allocation of future resources to better achieve higher levels of student satisfaction.

scholarly journals The Relationship Between Method of Viewing Lectures, Course Ratings, and Course Timing

2017 ◽  
Vol 4 ◽  
pp. 238212051772021 ◽  
Author(s):  
William B Burton ◽  
Terence P Ma ◽  
Martha S Grayson
Keyword(s):  
Student Attitudes ◽  
Medical Schools ◽  
First Year ◽  
First Year Students ◽  
Video Recordings ◽  
Lecture Video ◽  
The Impact ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Academic Year ◽  
Over Time

Background: In recent years, medical schools have provided students access to video recordings of course lectures, but few studies have investigated the impact of this on ratings of courses and teachers. This study investigated whether the method of viewing lectures was related to student ratings of the course and its components and whether the method used changed over time. Methods: Preclinical medical students indicated whether ratings of course lectures were based primarily on lecture attendance, video capture, or both. Students were categorized into Lecture, Video, or Both groups based on their responses to this question. The data consisted of 7584 student evaluations collected over 2 years. Results: Students who attended live lectures rated the course and its components higher than students who only viewed the video or used both methods, although these differences were very small. Students increasingly watched lectures exclusively by video over time: in comparison with first-year students, second-year students were more likely to watch lectures exclusively by video; in comparison with students in the first half of the academic year, students in the second half of the academic year were more likely to watch lectures exclusively by video. Conclusions: With the increase in use of lecture video recordings across medical schools, attention must be paid to student attitudes regarding these methods.

scholarly journals Student Attitudes Towards Cooperative Construction Education Experiences

2012 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. 31-42 ◽  
Author(s):  
Theo Haupt
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
South Africa ◽  
Student Attitudes ◽  
Cooperative Education ◽  
First Year ◽  
Predominantly Black ◽  
First Year Students ◽  
Construction Education ◽  
The Past ◽  
Real Value

This paper reports on the findings of a study that examined the attitudes of students at a historically disadvantaged institution (HOI) compared with those at a previously advantaged institution (PAl) in South Africa. PAis in South Africa have been almost exclusively white in the past while HOls have been predominantly black-both with respect to their academic staffing and student population. It is argued that higher education institutions have given students in general too little that will be of real value beyond a credential that will help them get their first jobs. The opinions of first year students were surveyed before, and third and final year students after, their practical periods of employment in construction. The study concludes that all the cooperative partners in cooperative education can do much more to improve this approach to construction education.

scholarly journals 13. Linking Academic Integrity and Classroom Civility: Student Attitudes and Institutional Response

2011 ◽  
Vol 4 ◽  
pp. 81
Author(s):  
Troy Brooks ◽  
Zopito Marini ◽  
Jon Radue
Keyword(s):  
High School ◽  
Academic Dishonesty ◽  
Academic Integrity ◽  
Student Attitudes ◽  
First Year ◽  
First Year Students ◽  
Student Behaviour ◽  
Human Interactions ◽  
Perceptions And Attitudes ◽  
Transition From High School

This paper explores the notion that student behaviour regarding academic integrity and classroom civility are linked, and that intervention methods used to resolve classroom incivility may be used as a response to academic dishonesty. We advance the view that academic integrity and classroom civility refer to a student’s willingness to respect the rules and regulations of the institution; and that, acts of academic dishonesty and incivility refer to student behaviour in breach of institutional policy and/or not consistent with the social norms of the institutional culture (e.g., inappropriate human interactions). The perceptions and attitudes of first-year students toward academic integrity as they transition from high school to university are examined. Two hundred and thirty-nine first-year students volunteered to participate in this study. The preliminary findings of the open ended response regarding their observations and experiences with cheating and plagiarism in high school and in university are reported with a view to offer suggestions regarding institutional intervention strategies.

They’re Here, Now How Do You Keep Them?

2013 ◽  
pp. 84-102
Author(s):  
Ruth Gannon Cook
Keyword(s):  
Time Management ◽  
Student Attitudes ◽  
Good Time ◽  
First Year ◽  
First Year Students ◽  
First Semester ◽  
College Age ◽  
New Students ◽  
Students Attitudes ◽  
The University

This is a case study of a class of first year traditional college-age students enrolled in a class that assessed measures to orient new students and enlist them in becoming committed to completing their degrees. The motivation of the university that designed the course was two-fold: to help students develop good time management and study skills; and to nurture student loyalty to retain them through graduation at this university. The study followed a small class of 18-20 year old first year students through their first semester at a mid-sized western public university. The results of the study indicated that while many factors affect students’ attitudes and retention throughout their college years, simple measures of enlistment and peer-mentoring fared best to positively influence student attitudes and responses in the college-orientation class; and, peer involvement offered the most promise of future brand commitment to student retention at the university.

scholarly journals STUDI TENTANG KONSEPSI (MAHA)SISWA DALAM MEMAHAMI FENOMENA PERGANTIAN SIANG DAN MALAM

Vidya Karya ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 34 (2) ◽  
pp. 79
Author(s):  
Theo Jhoni Hartanto ◽  
Susi Marcelina
Keyword(s):  
High School Students ◽  
Physics Education ◽  
Night Shift ◽  
Age Groups ◽  
Scientific Concept ◽  
Earth Model ◽  
First Year ◽  
School Students ◽  
Study Program ◽  
First Year Students

Abstract. Everyone must experience regular day and night changes. The question is: how could the day and night shift occur? It is often not all people's understanding of the event is in accordance with scientific concepts. This article describes the conceptions of a number of students about the day and night turnover events. This study was carried out through pictures and explanations from each participant's interview. Participants in this study consisted of 10 high school students and 16 first year students of Physics Education Study Program, all participants lived in Palangka Raya and its surroundings. Based on the results of the study, students still have many misconceptions about day-night shifts, for example the conception of revolving Earth models, rotation models, revolving sun-moon models, and blocking models. The conceptions found in this study have similarities with the results of studies abroad in various age groups and levels of education. Keywords: day and night, conception, scientific concept Abstrak. Setiap orang pasti mengalami pergantian siang dan malam secara beraturan. Pertanyaannya: bagaimana peristiwa pergantian siang dan malam itu bisa terjadi? Seringkali tidak semua pemahaman orang-orang terhadap peristiwa tersebut sesuai dengan konsep ilmiah. Artikel ini mendeskripsikan konsepsi dari beberapa siswa dan mahasiswa tentang peristiwa pergantian siang dan malam. Studi ini dilaksanakan melalui gambar dan penjelasan dari wawancara masing-masing partisipan. Partisipan dalam studi ini terdiri dari: 10 siswa sekolah menengah dan 16 mahasiswa tahun pertama Prodi Pendidikan Fisika, seluruh partisipan tinggal di Kota Palangka Raya dan sekitarnya. Berdasarkan hasil studi, pada siswa dan mahasiswa masih banyak konsepsi-konsepsi yang salah tentang pergantian siang-malam, misalnya konsepsi revolving Earth model, rotation model, revolving sun-moon model, dan blocking model. Konsepsi-konsepsi yang ditemukan dalam studi ini memiliki kemiripan dengan hasil-hasil studi di luar negeri pada berbagai kelompok umur dan jenjang pendidikan. Kata kunci: siang dan malam, konsepsi, konsep ilmiah

scholarly journals The Study of Misconceptions on Motion’s Concept and Remediate Using Real Experiment Video Analysis

2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
Fatni Mufit
Keyword(s):  
Video Analysis ◽  
Graphical Analysis ◽  
Standard Test ◽  
First Year ◽  
First Year Students ◽  
Real Experiment ◽  
Student Misconceptions ◽  
Experimental Video ◽  
Energy And Momentum ◽  
Force Concept

In physics, the concept of motion studied in the mechanics that studies the movement of an object. Many studies have revealed that the concepts of motion are common misconceptions, either by students and teachers. In general, misconception occurs because prior knowledge obtained by the students when interacting with nature before they enter school institutions. Misconceptions tend to be resistant until they are graduate if not done remediation through real experience. This study aims to analyze student misconceptions about the motions and provide solutions with real experimental video analysis. The method used is a survey and study of literature. Data were obtained from standard test FCI (Force Concept Inventory) with the reasons of answers and semester middle test. Seacrhing national and international journals and conducted workshops to explain the benefit of video analysis in real experiments in an effort to remediate misconceptions. The results of this study explains misconceptions occur in the first year students, especially in the matter of the motion. Students can't relate between the concepts of motion with the equation that explains the concept. Real experimental video analysis is required to remediate the student misconceptions about motion through Tracker program. The real experiment provides a real experience for students to conduct trials like a scientist. Video analysis through the Tracker program guided the students in analyzing each component of motion in detail, such as displacement, velocity, acceleration, energy, and momentum and relate it to the equation. The combination of visualization video and graphical analysis generated on every process of motion can enhance the understanding of the concept and is expected to remediate misconceptions students.

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