scholarly journals An Evaluation of an Intervention Programme in Teacher Training for Geography and History: A Reliability and Validity Analysis

2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (8) ◽  
pp. 3124 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jairo Rodríguez-Medina ◽  
Cosme J. Gómez-Carrasco ◽  
Pedro Miralles-Martínez ◽  
Inmaculada Aznar-Díaz
Keyword(s):  
Teacher Training ◽  
Learning Strategies ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Teaching Practice ◽  
Methodological Approach ◽  
Reliability And Validity ◽  
Equation Model ◽  
Intervention Programme ◽  
Quasi Experimental

We evaluated a teacher training intervention programme aimed at improving the teaching and learning process relating to history in the secondary classroom. This was carried out via the implementation of several teaching units during the period of teaching practice of trainee teachers specialising in geography and history. The design of the teaching units was based on historical thinking competencies and on the introduction of active learning strategies. The programme was evaluated via a quasi-experimental A-B type methodological approach employing a pretest and a post-test. Both tools were designed on the basis of four dimensions (methodology, motivation, satisfaction and perception). The content of the tools was validated using the interjudge process via a discussion group in the first round and with a Likert scale questionnaire (1–4) with seven experts in the second round. The reliability of the tools has been estimated via three indices (Cronbach’s alpha, composite reliability and omega), and the validity of the construct via an exploratory (EFA) and confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) with the structural equation model. The results regarding reliability and validity have been adequate. Furthermore, the descriptive results show an improvement in all of the dimensions following the implementation of the teaching units, particularly with regard to group work, the use of digital resources and work with primary sources.

Tyfu i Fyny/Growing Up interactive bi-lingual resources to support the delivery of sex and relationships education for students aged 5 to 12 years

2015 ◽  
Vol 115 (1) ◽  
pp. 38-55 ◽  
Author(s):  
Judith Roberts
Keyword(s):  
Teacher Training ◽  
Primary Schools ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Teaching Practice ◽  
Learning Experiences ◽  
Initial Evaluation ◽  
Growing Up ◽  
Web Based ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Teachers And Students

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to describe the development of new interactive, bi-lingual Sex and Relationships Education (SRE) resources called Tyfu i Fyny/Growing Up, suitable for students aged between five and 12 years. It also discusses the evidence used to support the development of the resources, the support provided for teachers and parents and an initial evaluation following their use. Design/methodology/approach – Tyfu i Fyny/Growing Up are interactive bi-lingual (Welsh and English) SRE teaching resources for primary schools suitable for students aged five to 12 years. These resources comprise of two components, an interactive electronic web-based programme and a floor mat illustrating a naked boy and girl. The electronic web-based programme is used to introduce puberty changes, loving relationships, conception, pregnancy and birth and is suitable for students aged nine to 12 years. The floor mat is suitable to be used with students aged between five and 12 years. Teaching activities can include naming body parts, discussing gender differences, personal safety, distinguishing between appropriate and inappropriate touching, discussing puberty changes and other health promotion activities as well as delivering aspects of the National Curriculum for Wales. Findings – The results from the initial evaluation undertaken with year six students and teachers demonstrates how the resources have impacted on the teaching and learning experiences of primary teachers and students. It also demonstrates how the teacher training sessions and using the Tyfu i Fyny/Growing Up resources have increased teachers’ confidence in delivering SRE. Practical implications – The learning experiences of students and their enjoyment of using the Tyfu i Fyny/Growing Up resources were significantly high. The implementation of teacher training improved teaching practice and increased teachers’ confidence in the subject. The resources have facilitated the delivery of effective whole school comprehensive SRE programmes for primary schools. These factors confirm the value of the investment given to their development. The resources could easily be customised in line with diverse ethnic, cultural, linguistic and religious requirements. Originality/value – This paper demonstrates how the Tyfu i Fyny/Growing Up interactive SRE resources have influenced the teaching and learning experiences of primary school teachers and students.

scholarly journals Efektivitas Pembelajaran Kooperatif Tipe STAD Pada Materi Pokok Perbandingan Di SMPN II Megaluh Jombang

2018 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
pp. 141-152
Author(s):  
Rifa Nurmilah
Keyword(s):  
Cooperative Learning ◽  
Learning Process ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Teaching Practice ◽  
Descriptive Analysis ◽  
Learning Outcome ◽  
Cooperative Teaching ◽  
Conventional Teaching ◽  
Quasi Experimental ◽  
Better Than

The aims of this research are: 1) to investigate the effectiveness of cooperative teaching practice using STAD type in the topic of comparison; 2). investigate whether the learning outcome of the students who were involved in cooperative learning process is better than those who were involved in conventional learning process in the topic of comparison. This research was quasi experimental research. The samples of this research were the students of VIIA as the experimental classroom and the students of VIIB as the control classroom. Based on the descriptive analysis, it was concluded that the use of cooperative learning using STAD type in the topic of comparison in SMPN II Megaluh was proven effective with criteria 1) students mastery reach 87.09%, 2) the students active participation is effective, 3) the teachers capability in managing classroom is effective, 4) the students response of the teaching and learning practice are positive. Based on the analysis by using inferential t-test, it was gained ttest= 2.197 and ttest > ttable,. It means the students learning outcome using cooperative teaching and learning process was better than those using conventional teaching and learning process in SMPN II Megaluh Jombang, academic year 2013/2014.

Teaching digital natives to acquire competences for sustainable development

2020 ◽  
Vol 21 (6) ◽  
pp. 1053-1069
Author(s):  
Llorenç Bagur-Femenías ◽  
Marian Buil-Fabrega ◽  
Juan Pedro Aznar
Keyword(s):  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Dynamic Capabilities ◽  
Digital Natives ◽  
Equation Model ◽  
Development Education ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Research Findings ◽  
Development Goals

Purpose The purpose of this research is to analyse how to adapt teaching and learning methodologies to new generations of digital natives to promote their commitment to sustainable development. The research explores the existence of a relationship between digital natives’ characteristics, individual dynamic capabilities and their commitment to innovation and therefore to sustainability. Design/methodology/approach A structural equation model is used to test the proposed hypothesis by a survey conducted with 532 digital-native higher education students. Findings The results show the existence of a significant relationship between digital natives’ competences, individual dynamic capabilities and a better approach to managing situations with regard to relationships with key stakeholders and the fostering of innovation and commitment to the social and environmental issues demanded by society. Research limitations/implications The limitations of this study are that it is based on a sample from a specific Spanish university that cannot be representative of all digital natives from all universities and different cultural contexts. The variables measuring the characteristics of digital natives have only recently been used in the academic literature. Practical implications The research proposes including individual dynamic capabilities and innovation courses in sustainable development education to accelerate the implementation of sustainable development goals. These research findings can be used as insights into the development of university programmes and courses. Originality/value This research is one of the first attempts at understanding how to promote education for sustainable development among digital natives and at identifying them as future change makers for sustainable development.

The User Acceptance Behavior to Mobile Digital Libraries

2020 ◽  
Vol 16 (2) ◽  
pp. 38-53 ◽  
Author(s):  
Li Liu ◽  
Xin Su ◽  
Umair Akram ◽  
Muhammad Abrar
Keyword(s):  
Digital Libraries ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Rapid Development ◽  
Reliability And Validity ◽  
Equation Model ◽  
Library Services ◽  
Digital Service ◽  
Library Users ◽  
Effort Expectancy ◽  
Online Library

The rapid development of mobile digital libraries is an inevitable trend in online library services in recent years. The effect of the new digital service is closely related to the continuous improvements and innovation of online library, as well as users' experiences and acceptance behaviors. Based on the UTAUT model, we conducted a standardized questionnaire survey and collected a dataset with a sample of digital library users. Then, we use SPSS to analyze the dataset and demonstrate the reliability and validity of the sample. Besides, we also use AMOS to conduct structural equation model, examine the fitting degree, and provide theoretical contributions and practical implications for both academia and practice. The results show that the factors influencing a user's behavior include social influence, user innovation, payment value, performance expectancy, facilitating condition, and intention to use, which are all positive. However, effort expectancy and service mobility had no effect on reception behavior.

scholarly journals The study on value co-creation behaviour of shared bicycle users

2018 ◽  
Vol 232 ◽  
pp. 01057
Author(s):  
Yashun Zhang
Keyword(s):  
Structural Equation ◽  
Quantitative Methods ◽  
Positive Impact ◽  
Peer Acceptance ◽  
Reliability And Validity ◽  
Equation Model ◽  
Qualitative And Quantitative ◽  
Qualitative And Quantitative Methods ◽  
The Past ◽  
Shared Bicycle

In the past few years, shared bicycles without piles developed so fast, they also experienced problems such as unregulated bicycle parking and unrepaired damaged bicycles. This article’s study about users’ consciously participating in the reporting damaged or illegal vehicles, encourages shared bicycle users’ value co-creation behaviours, and strengthens the interaction between companies and users. This paper uses the combination of qualitative and quantitative methods to analyse the reliability and validity of the collected questionnaires, and uses the structural equation model to test the relevant hypotheses. It draws the conclusion that sense of responsibility, sense of accomplishment, expected revenue, peer acceptance, and self-efficacy have positive impacts on the value co-creation behaviour of shared bicycle users. The value creation behaviour of users has a positive impact on process satisfaction and result satisfaction.

Application of Computational Statistics in the Assessment of University Students

2014 ◽  
Vol 543-547 ◽  
pp. 4308-4311
Author(s):  
Zhi Fang He
Keyword(s):  
Factor Analysis ◽  
University Students ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Career Planning ◽  
Reliability And Validity ◽  
Equation Model ◽  
Learning Ability ◽  
Computational Statistics ◽  
Five Factors ◽  
Planning Ability

We explored the methods of computational statistics in the application of ability assessment for university students. This paper used both exploratory factor analysis and confirmatory factor analysis carried out by statistical analysis software SPSS18.0 and lisrel 8.7, aimed to study a questionnaire which could be used to assess the comprehensive ability of university students. The retest reliability and the Cronbach reliability of the questionnaire were 0.88 and 0.90 respectively. And the structural equation model of university students ability suggested there were five factors: learning ability, innovation, career planning ability, communicative skills and psychological qualities. The indexes of RMSEA, GFI, AGFI, NNFI, NFI and CFI of the model were 0.075, 0.91, 0.91, 0.90, 0.93, and 0.92 respectively. The indexes of reliability and validity met the statistical criteria. The results can provide a guide for the ability assessment of university students.

scholarly journals Testing the Reliability and Validity of the Nursing Activities Score in Critical Care Nursing

2018 ◽  
Vol 26 (1) ◽  
pp. 142-162 ◽  
Author(s):  
Siv K. Stafseth ◽  
Tor Inge Tønnessen ◽  
Lien My Diep ◽  
Lisbeth Fagerstrøm
Keyword(s):  
Factor Analysis ◽  
Critical Care ◽  
Conceptual Model ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Factor Model ◽  
Reliability And Validity ◽  
Equation Model ◽  
Critical Care Nursing ◽  
Measurement Models ◽  
Care Nursing

Background and Purpose:The purpose of this study was to test the reliability and validity of the conceptual model of critical care nursing using the Nursing Activities Score (NAS) for intensive care unit (ICU) patients.Methods:An observational study conducted in 2011 using the NAS scores of 219 patients in Norway. The inter-rater reliability (IRR) was tested by parallel classifications. The validity was explored by an exploratory factor analysis (EFA) and a confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) as the measurement models in the structural equation model.Results:Within the paired ratings the Spearman's correlation coefficient was 0.39. The EFA results explained 77% of the variance with six factors. The reduced CFA model resulted in a three-factor model: relationship, prevention and treatment. Conclusion: The findings supported the IRR and construct validity of the conceptual model of the NAS.

scholarly journals Assessment of Body Size by Structural Equation Model Using Anthropometric Traits of Fishermen Community: A Methodological Approach

2020 ◽  
Vol 2 (3) ◽  
pp. 10-22
Author(s):  
Baidyanath Pal
Keyword(s):  
Body Size ◽  
Structural Equation Model ◽  
Latent Variables ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Methodological Approach ◽  
Equation Model ◽  
Size Category ◽  
Model Estimate ◽  
Composite Body ◽  
Body Sizes

Objectives Aim of the study was to develop a ‘composite body size score’ (CBSS) using anthropometric traits to estimate body size and to assess the nutritional status of each study individual on the basis of CBSS. Materials and Methods Data on seventeen anthropometric traits were collected from 710 individuals (Male, Female) from fishermen community inhabiting coastal villages of West Bengal, India. For estimating body sizes, Structural Equation Model (SEM) was constructed with Path Analysis (PA). Later, second order Confirmatory Factor Analysis (CFA) was applied on SEM to determine CBSS. It was hypothesized in the models that CBSS is composed with three sets of latent variables viz., linear, circular and skinfold, constructed from anthropometric traits. Applying new derived optimal cut off points of CBSS was used to determine lean, normal and robust body sizes. Individuals with negative values of CBSS were categorised as lean body size,. Positive values of CBSS were categorised into two categories- normal and robust body size. Results On the basis of CBSS, result showed that 50.6%, 48.8% and 0.6% of the individuals were categorised under lean, normal and robust body size respectively. Females showed relatively higher percent of lean body size i.e. under nutrition (73.8%) compared to males (26.2%). Conclusion The hypothesized model estimate more accurate composite body size score, based on anthropometric traits. All the traits are highly significant on the model. The lean body size category can be use in predicting ‘Undernutrition’.

scholarly journals MODEL EVALUASI PEMBELAJARAN MATA KULIAH STRATEGI PEMBELAJARAN PAI

2014 ◽  
Vol 9 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Miftahurrohmah Miftahurrohmah
Keyword(s):  
Structural Equation Model ◽  
Learning Process ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Evaluation Model ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Equation Model ◽  
Teaching Evaluation ◽  
Islamic Education ◽  
Learning And Teaching

<p>Model  evaluasi pembelajaran  harus  senantiasa ditingkatkan kualitasnya, tidak hanya pada proses belajar mengajar di kelas saja. Model  evaluasi pembelajaran  akan meningkatkan kualitas belajar mengajar. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menguji model pembelajaran yang dipakai dalam proses belajar mengajar mata kuliah Model  Belajar  Mengajar Pendidikan Islam dan untuk mengetahui peran antar  variabel yaitu   proses  pembelajaran mata kuliah strategi pembelajaran  pendidikan Agama Islam (PAI) terhadap output pembelajaran mata mata kuliah Strategi Pembelajaran  pendidikan Agama Islam (PAI). Subjek dalam penelitian ini adalah mahasiswa  Tarbiyah Jurusan Pendidikan Islam, STAIN  Kudus  yang  berjumlah 152  orang.  Subjek penelitian diambil dengan menggunakan teknik <em>random </em><em>sampling</em>. Pengumpulan data  dilakukan   dengan  menyebarkan angket dan analisis menggunakan   <em>Structural  Equation  Model </em>(SEM). Hasil  penelitian   ini  menunjukkan bahwa pengaruh  proses pembelajaran  mata kuliah Strategi Pembelajaran  PAI terhadap output  pembelajaran  mata kuliah strategi pembelajaran  PAI dapat diterima. Dan proses pembelajaran mata  kuliah strategi pembelajaran  pendidikan  Agama Islam (PAI) memiliki pengaruh besar terhadap output pembelajaran mata mata kuliah Strategi Pembelajaran pendidikan Agama Islam (PAI).</p><p><strong>Kata kunci: model, evaluasi, pembelajaran, pendidikan,  PAI.</strong></p><p><em>E</em><em>V</em><em>A</em><em>L</em><em>U</em><em>A</em><em>TION MODEL ON  “STRATEGI  PEMBELAJARAN PAI” TEACHING. Teaching evaluation model should be improved, not only its teaching and learning process. Teaching evaluation model improve the teaching and learning quality. This research aims to test the process of learning and teaching subject lesson of process of learning and teaching Islamic Education model and to know the analysis result of variables. They are teaching and learning process of subject ‘Strategi Pembelajaran PAI’ (Learning Strategy of Islamic Education).  The subjects in this research were Tarbiyah Department students on Islamic Education  Major of Kudus State Islamic College. The subjects in this study taken by using random  sampling  technique. They were 152 students. The data collection conducted by disseminating questionare. The analisis used Structural Equation Model (SEM). Then, the result of research showed that the influence of teaching and learning process to the output  was received and the process of learning and teaching had good influence to the learning and teaching output.</em></p><p><strong><strong><em>Keywords</em></strong><em>: model, evaluation, learning , education islam</em><br /></strong></p>

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