scholarly journals Students’ Perceived Mathematics Teacher Competence: Longitudinal Associations with Learning Outcomes and Choice of College Major

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
pp. 18
Author(s):  
Dongjo Shin ◽  
Jaekwoun Shim

The quality of teaching and teacher plays a significant role in enhancing students’ cognitive and motivational development. The purpose of this study was to identify longitudinal trajectories of student perceptions of mathematics teachers’ professional competence, and to examine how these trajectories were related to students’ engagement and achievement in mathematics and their choice of college major. The data used for analysis were obtained from the Seoul Education Longitudinal Study, a study of 2714 secondary students who were followed up for five successive years. Results showed four heterogeneous trajectories of students’ perceptions of teacher competence, and these trajectories were associated with students’ engagement and achievement in mathematics. In addition, those who consistently perceived their mathematics teachers to be highly competent and whose perceptions of their teachers’ competence became more positive over time were more likely than other students to choose math-intensive majors. These findings imply longitudinal links between mathematics teachers’ professional competence as perceived by their students and students’ choice of college major as well as their engagement and achievement in mathematics.

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (2) ◽  
pp. 87
Author(s):  
Munyaradzi Chidarikire

This qualitative paper explored the Zimbabwe rural university lecturers’ experiences, challenges, and expectations in the execution of their duties, as they are highly de-motivated. The Zimbabwe Higher and Tertiary Education 5.0 thrust states the roles of universities as consisting of five critical issues: Teaching, Research, Community Engagement, Innovation, and Industrialization have been greatly affected by challenges cited in this article. There is a dearth of literature on the challenges faced by and there is a lack of solutions propagated by lecturers in universities located in rural areas in Zimbabwe. The quality of teaching and learning outcomes in Zimbabwe universities have been deteriorating due to financial, high workload among others. Hence, there is a need to engage in this study to find university lecturers’ views on how these challenges should be addressed to enhance the quality of teaching and learning outcomes. Abraham Maslow’s theoretical framework and narrative paradigm were used in this paper. A purposive sample was used to select nine knowledge-rich university lecturers from Faculty of Education. Data was generated through focus group discussions and content thematic analysis was used to analyze data. The participants responded to two critical questions: ‘what are the challenges faced by rural university lecturers and what should be done to mitigate challenges affecting lecturers in rural areas?’ This article found that highly qualified university lecturers in Zimbabwe are leaving rural universities to international universities seeking greener pastures. Therefore, the paper recommended that Zimbabwe university lecturers should receive salaries and other benefits at par with international universities.


2020 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
pp. 115-129
Author(s):  
Lisnamayanti Lisnamayanti ◽  
Imam Tholkhah ◽  
Amie Primarni

  ABSTRACT This study discusses "The Effect of the Scientific Learning Model on the 2013 Curriculum and Teacher Professional Competence on Student Learning Outcomes of Class VIII at MTsN Bogor. The purpose of this study is to find out whether there is a significant influence between the Scientific Learning Model in the 2013 curriculum and Teacher Competence Against Results Learning grade VIII students of MTsN 2 Bogor. This study uses a Quantitative Method in which the researcher processes the data with questionnaire distribution questionnaire technique with a Likert scale of variables X 1 (Scientific learning model in the 2013 curriculum) and X2 (Teacher Professional Competence) and Y (Student Learning Outcomes of Class VIII) given to students from the population of students in class VIII a total of 380, then a sample of 15% was taken in a total of 60 students. From the results of this study the significant value of the effect of X1 on Y is 0.996> 0.05 and the count-0.005 <ttable2.00247, so it can be stated that the scientific learning model in the 2013 curriculum (X1) can be accepted in other words there is the influence of the scientific learning model in the 2013 curriculum on the learning outcomes of students of class VIII at MTsN 2 Bogor. While the significant value of X2 against Y with a value of 0.162> 0.05 and the value of 1.415 <ttable2.00247, it can be concluded that X2 is accepted in other words there is no effect of teacher professional competence on student learning outcomes at MTsN 2 Bogor. That the significant value for the effect of X1 and X2 simultaneously on Y is 0.291 <0.05 and the value of Fcount is 1.263 <Ftable 3.16 so that it can be stated that X1 and X2 have no effect on Y. Significant value for the influence of X1 and X2 simultaneously to Y is 0.291> 0.05 and the value of Fcount is 1.263 <Ftable 3.16 so that it can be stated that X1 and X2 have an influence on Y. In the coefficient of determination the R square value of 0.42 this implies that the influence of variables X1 and X2 on Y by 42%. Keywords: learning model, curriculum, teacher competency, students


2018 ◽  
Vol 22 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Alicia Cundell ◽  
Emily Sheepy

The principal concern of this research was to learn more about effective designs of learning activities in blended courses. A questionnaire was administered in three sections of a not-for-credit intensive blended graduate seminar in university teaching.  The online activities included readings, videos, discussion forum activities and other activities using a range of web-based technologies. Students rated each of the activities on four target criteria: alignment with the course learning outcomes, deep learning, engagement, and value. Students also were asked to identify the most useful activities for each of the five modules and evaluate the course as a whole in terms of navigation, expectations, instructions, availability of materials, instructor presence, and technical quality of media. The results suggest that students’ perceptions of the activities followed very similar patterns across the four target criteria. The most highly-rated activities had four distinct design, which are discussed.


2018 ◽  
Vol 1 (2) ◽  
pp. 182
Author(s):  
Amiruddin Amiruddin

Improving the quality of education is the responsibility of all stake holders, especially teachers during the process of learning in the classroom. Therefore, there is a need for teacher competence development that is influenced by various factors such as the principal's efforts. Based on this, the author wants to conduct a research entitled efforts of the principal school in developing teacher competence to improve the quality of education in the Public Senior High School in Banda Aceh which aims to determine the factors that can affect, the constraints faced and the efforts of principals in developing teachers’competency to improve the quality of education at SMA Negeri Kota Banda Aceh. Population and sample in this study were all principals of Public Senior High School in Banda Aceh as many as 16 headmaster are taken as sample (total sample). This is a descriptive research method with qualitative approach. data were collected through observation, interviews, and documentaries. Data was analyzed using simple statistics that is by tabulating the data in the table, calculating frequency and percentage then drawing conclusion. The results showed that the factors that affect teachers’ competence and the quality of education is the effort of the principal, training attended by teachers; learning facilities; teaching experience, health condition and educational background. Constraints faced against pedagogical and professional competence. The principal's efforts to develop highly effective and efficient teacher competencies can be done through MGMP empowerment, academic and clinical supervision and workshops or training with peers in schools. Students’ learning achievement can be increased by giving extra class in the afternoon, enrichment, remedial, and regular try out.


2019 ◽  
Vol 3 (3) ◽  
pp. 334-341
Author(s):  
Ulfa Auliyah ◽  
M. Nawawiy Loebis

Space cannot be separated from human life, both psychologically emotional (perception) and dimensional. Humans are moving and living, thinking, and also creating space to express the shape of their world and formed when people react to the environment in giving meaning to their environment. It can be said that environmental evaluation, furthermore, is a response to the overall influence of a detailed analysis of specific aspects, and more of a compared to the manifest function and is strongly influenced by images. This paper explains the results of the study, which intends to find out student perceptions of the meaning of space in the Architectural building of the Faculty of Engineering, University of North Sumatra. The study uses data analysis methods. The results of the study show that students' perceptions of space use are not by the allocation of the Department of Architecture, Faculty of Engineering, University of North Sumatra, because it is influenced by culture, space settings, and accessibility. The benefits of this study as a reference to the Department of Architecture of the University of North Sumatra to be able to improve the quality of teaching and to learn in supporting the comfort of student learning.


2021 ◽  
Vol 1 (2) ◽  
pp. 146-155
Author(s):  
Amrullah Amrullah ◽  
Nilza Humaira Salsabila ◽  
Junaidi Junaidi ◽  
Hapipi Hapipi ◽  
Sudi Prayitno

In the 2019 survey, 82.2% of teachers never participated in media training, especially learning media based on geogebra technology. Meanwhile, 92.8% of teachers stated that mathematics requires learning media. The low quality of education in NTB requires special attention from both the government and the private sector, so it is important to conduct technology-based learning media training in order to improve the quality of education, especially improving the quality of teachers. The training was carried out using offline and online methods for two days, 19 and 20 August 2021 at SMPN 16 Mataram. The training was attended by 22 participants from junior high school mathematics teachers in the city of Mataram. In the implementation of the training, an evaluation was carried out using questionnaires and observations. The conclusions from the results of the service were as follows: Geogebra training as a medium for learning mathematics for SMP teachers in the city of Mataram in 2021 received a very good response and was well received by the teachers. Geogebra training as a medium for learning mathematics for junior high school teachers in the city of Mataram in 2021 is very in line with what is expected by mathematics teachers in the City of Mataram and increases teacher competence in the context of applying technology in learning to develop technology-based mathematics learning media.


2021 ◽  
Vol 54 (1) ◽  
pp. 38
Author(s):  
Restu Yanuar Ula ◽  
Sarkadi Sarkadi ◽  
Aip Badrujaman

Improving the quality of education is based on the formation of the quality of learning through teacher competence in managing the classroom. However, the problem is that the learning outcomes of history are still relatively low because the competence of teachers in applying the method is still monotonous. On the other hand, the VCT learning model can provide creative-critical power, foster positive attitudes, interests, and values in students in learning history. Therefore, this study aims to determine the effect of the Value Clarification Technique learning model on student learning outcomes of history. The research method used quantitative methods with a quasi-experimental design. The research design used was the Non-Equivalent Pretest-Posttest Design. The population in this study was all students of grade XI. At the same time, the sampling technique is purposive sampling which is divided into two classes into the experimental group and the control group. The results of this study indicate that the VCT learning model affects student learning outcomes in history learning.


2020 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
pp. 65
Author(s):  
Sigit Tri Utomo

<p><em>Educators are human resources who contribute in the exploration of students at an educational institution. In general, educators should have four competencies such as professional competence, paedagogik competence, personality competence, and social competence.</em><strong><em></em></strong></p><p><em>As an educator who has the task of developing the potential of learners, it is clear that a teacher should improve his ability with various efforts, including by writing, discussing, following scientific activities, following seminars, and other activities that are able to hone his noble duty as an educator. Because some competencies to be developed are social competence, competence, pedagogy, and professional competence. A good teacher is those who meet the requirements of professional skills either as educators. Herein lies the importance of teachers' professional quality standards to ensure the quality of teaching and learning process</em><em>.</em><em>In addition to being a professional educator, with the certification of teachers is expected to be an economically prosperous educator. In addition to the economic welfare it will obviously increase the motivation of teachers to develop their professional tasks through several activities such as delegation of subject teachers work (MGMP), KKG, seminars, discussion activities and even motivation to continue higher education. Because of the cost of functional allowance to teachers who have passed a certified teacher can really focus on the task of becoming an educator in an effort to educate the nation by no longer thinking about the family economy that has been the burden of teachers in Indonesia. Because we know there are still many teachers who are still far from welfare. Many who have a double profession other than to be a teacher like a buyer of used goods, public transportation drivers, newspaper delivery, fried sellers, and so forth. So ultimately the dignity of a teacher can occupy at the highest social stratification through this certification program</em><em>.</em><strong><em></em></strong></p><p><em>                   Methods of data collection in this study using literature study. In this stage, the researchers try to select the data (books) that have relevance to the professional policy of madrasah teachers through certification program in improving the quality of Islamic education. Then the authors also use the synthesis analysis that is by handling of certain scientific objects by combining the understanding of one with another understanding, which ultimately can be obtained by the new knowledge of professional policy of madrasah teachers through certification program in improving the quality of Islamic education. The author also uses content analysis that is research conducted on the information documented in the recording, good pictures, sounds, writings and others. </em></p><p><em>                   With this method will be done data analysis and processing scientifically about the content of writing policy of the profession of madrasah teachers through certification program in improving the quality of Islamic education research results indicate that the government certification to teachers intended as an effort to project teachers into educators who are actually able to do their duties with good and professional who have a predetermined standard of competence. Specifically, the objectives of teacher certification are: To improve the competence of madrasah teachers in their field of knowledge, to strengthen the teaching ability of madrasah teachers, to develop madrasah teacher competence holistically so as to be able to act professionally and improve the ability of Madrasah teachers in scientific research and activity activities, information communication technology for learning purposes</em></p><p><em> </em></p><p><em>Keywords: Profession Policy of Madrasah Teachers, Certification, Quality of Islamic Education</em></p><p><strong> </strong></p>


DINAMIKA ILMU ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 20 (1) ◽  
pp. 147-164
Author(s):  
Mustamin Fattah

This research was conducted to determine the professional competence level of Arabic language teachers who are in Islamic educational institutions, especially in senior high schools (MAN) East Borneo. In addition, other important cases in this study are about teaching Arabic, including strategies to improve the quality of professional teacher competence and Arabic learning. The research design is quantitative descriptive. The population is all of MAN in East Borneo, and the type of sample is cluster random sampling. Data collection techniques are observation, questionnaires, and documentation, while data analysis is a Likert scale and Mean formula to show the general results obtained. The results are based on an assessment of Arabic language skills, evaluation of teaching and learning implementation, professional awareness and teacher performance, and professional consistency that showed the successful of professional competence in Arabic language teachers by using the supported strategies of entire academic community in MAN East Borneo.


2015 ◽  
Vol 23 ◽  
pp. 46 ◽  
Author(s):  
Belen Cumsille R. ◽  
Ariel Fiszbein

This paper analyzes the experience of Teach For All partners in different countries around the globe in three areas: (a) Recruitment and Selection; (b) Training and Development; and (c) Placement. Using information from semi-structured interviews with Teach For All staff members and national partners, we analyze the key elements of the Teach For All approach in these areas. Based on that analysis we argue that Teach For All’s active recruitment and rigorous selection of candidates, emphasis of quality over length in training, the continued support offered to teachers and the heavy emphasis on data and evaluation constitute practices that, if pursued at the systems level, could enhance the quality of teaching and, consequently, learning outcomes in Latin America.


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