scholarly journals A Survey-Based Study of Students’ Expectations vs. Experience of Sustainability Issues in Architectural Education at Wroclaw University of Science and Technology, Poland

2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (19) ◽  
pp. 10960
Author(s):  
Marcin Brzezicki ◽  
Agata Jasiolek
Keyword(s):  
Urban Planning ◽  
Negative Answer ◽  
Positive Answer ◽  
Architectural Education ◽  
Ecological Design ◽  
Education Students ◽  
Online Questionnaire ◽  
Open Questions ◽  
Green Areas ◽  
Academic Year

Sustainability is currently one of the biggest concerns in the field of architecture and civil engineering. The presented study elaborates on the students’ expectations vs. experience of sustainable and ecological design in their architectural education. Students were surveyed after the interdisciplinary Hybrid Factory Design (HFD) course carried out at the Faculty of Architecture WUST, Poland. Respondents were asked to anonymously fill in a two-part online questionnaire in the last week of the summer semester of the academic year 2020/2021. The questionnaire was composed of 30 compulsory single-choice questions and 8 optional open questions. The single-choice questions were prepared using a five-point Likert scale, ranging from 1 (negative answer) to 5 (positive answer). Additionally, the Expectation Fulfilment Rate (EFR)—an original tool developed by the authors—was used to assess students’ expectations. The conducted survey revealed a significant disproportion between students’ expectations and experience regarding sustainable and ecological design aspects. There are also knowledge gaps in certain areas that should be addressed. Topics related to urban planning, green areas design, renovation and adaptation are not sufficiently represented in the curriculum. Moreover, it is essential to provide students with a broad, cross-disciplinary overview of sustainable architecture to deepen their understanding of different design aspects.

scholarly journals Knowledge, attitudes and preventive behaviors toward COVID-19: a study among higher education students in Portugal

2020 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Regina Ferreira Alves ◽  
Catarina Samorinha ◽  
José Precioso
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Preventive Behavior ◽  
Education Students ◽  
Preventive Behaviors ◽  
Online Questionnaire ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Predictive Variables ◽  
Positive Attitudes ◽  
Portuguese Higher Education ◽  
Academic Year

PurposeThe purpose of this study was to assess knowledge, attitudes and behaviors about COVID-19 among Portuguese higher education students.Design/methodology/approachIn May 2020, all students from a Portuguese University were invited to participate in completing an online questionnaire. A total of 262 students participated. COVID-19 related knowledge, attitudes toward COVID-19 and preventive behaviors were assessed. Differences between outcomes and sociodemographics were analyzed through independent t-tests and the ANOVA. A generalized linear model was calculated to determine the predictive variables of preventive behaviors.FindingsStudents revealed good knowledge about COVID-19, correctly answering 13.06 (SD = 1.25) questions in a total of 14 and favorable attitudes toward preventive behaviors (M = 32.73, SD = 2.88). Students reported always engaging in, on average, 5.81 (SD = 2.61) of the 12 behavior analyzed. Females presented higher levels of knowledge, more positive attitudes and engaged in more preventive behaviors than males. Being a bachelor's (Exp (β) = 8.213, 95% CI: 1.791–37.670, p < 0.01) or a master's degree student (Exp (β) = 7.568, 95% CI: 1.598–35.835, p < 0.05) and having positive attitudes toward preventive behavior of COVID-19 predicted the adoption of those preventive behavior (Exp (β) = 1.340, 95% CI: 1.189–1.510, p < 0.001).Originality/valueThis study provides useful data to plan health education programs about COVID-19 among higher education students. The continuous investment by universities in preventive campaigns is essential to promote good preventive behaviors in the next academic year.

scholarly journals The study of urban climate and traffic: Considerations from the Araraquara case, SP

2019 ◽  
Vol 111 ◽  
pp. 02070
Author(s):  
Clélia Mendonça de Moraes ◽  
Edson Melanda ◽  
Nilson Roberto de Barros Carneiro
Keyword(s):  
Urban Planning ◽  
Solar Radiation ◽  
Traffic Accident ◽  
Urban Climate ◽  
Urban Sustainability ◽  
Climatic Variables ◽  
Urban Mobility ◽  
Urban Geometry ◽  
Green Areas ◽  
Urban Microclimates

The article discusses the interface between the influence of the urban climate and the traffic accident, there are as reference the results of the research carried out for the Araraquara case, SP, Brazil. Initially presented a brief analysis of urban mobility, geoprocessing (GIS) and the climatic importance in relation to urban sustainability. The article analyzes the urban climate of Araraquara, especially with regard to solar radiation on city streets and green areas. It was based on the premise that there is a correlation between the urban microclimates and the variables related to the traffic accident. Thus, a georeferenced mapping of the urban geometry was carried out by associating the climatic variables such as solar radiation, temperature and humidity of the air, to three parameters related to the traffic accident were chosen from the a) traffic accident with victim, b) without victim and c) motorcycle. At the end, the article proposes how the results found can reduce traffic accident and contribute to urban planning

scholarly journals The Role of English Songs in Saudi Students’ Self-Learning of English

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (11) ◽  
pp. 1405-1415
Author(s):  
Omar Jabak
Keyword(s):  
Foreign Language ◽  
Large Scale ◽  
Online Questionnaire ◽  
King Saud University ◽  
Saudi Students ◽  
Self Study ◽  
Speaking Skill ◽  
Self Learning ◽  
Academic Year

The present study aimed to explore the role of English songs in Saudi students’ self-learning of English as a foreign language. The study employed one data collection tool which was an online questionnaire. The questionnaire was completed by 38 Saudi students at the Community College of King Saud University in the second semester of the academic year 2020. The examination and analysis of the data showed that listening to English songs motivated the Saudi students to learn English in a self-study mode, augmented their English vocabulary, improved their speaking skill and developed their spelling or writing skill to a considerable extent. It is, therefore, recommended that more large-scale quantitative or qualitative studies on the role of English songs in Saudi students’ self-learning of English as a foreign language be conducted to confirm the findings of the present study, challenge them or yield new ones.

scholarly journals ‘Learning ENT’ by YouTube videos: perceptions of third professional MBBS students

2020 ◽  
Vol 6 (6) ◽  
pp. 1120
Author(s):  
Ajeet Kumar Khilnani ◽  
Rekha Thaddanee ◽  
Gurudas Khilnani
Keyword(s):  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Smart Phones ◽  
Online Questionnaire ◽  
Perceptions Of Students ◽  
Subject Specific ◽  
The Subject ◽  
Youtube Videos ◽  
Teaching Learning ◽  
A Prospective Study ◽  
Academic Year

<p class="abstract"><strong>Background:</strong> Advancement in technology has revolutionized the concept of teaching and learning medicine. YouTube is a popular and easily accessible tool to teach medical subjects. This study was done to evaluate the students’ perception of YouTube learning in ENT.</p><p class="abstract"><strong>Methods:</strong> This was a prospective study where a subject specific YouTube channel, ‘Learning ENT’, created by 1st author, was used to upload videos on selected topics in ENT for third professional MBBS part-1 students (n=145). Students were instructed to access the said videos from time to time throughout the year. At the end of the academic year the perceptions of students were taken and analyzed.  </p><p class="abstract"><strong>Results:</strong> 124 students responded to the online questionnaire. 123 (99.2%) watched YouTube videos on their smart phones. 70 students (56.5%) accessed the YouTube videos for ENT topics very often. 122 (98.4%) students felt that these videos made them understand the topics better. Similarly, 115 (92.7%) students felt that these videos enhanced their interest in the subject. 114 (91.9%) students felt that these videos were more beneficial for practical topics in ENT. 61 students (49.2%) perceived that the duration of videos should be 5-10 minutes. Almost equal number (47.6%) students felt that 10-15 minutes duration is appropriate. 79 students (63.7%) perceived that watching videos made the topic easy to understand and also interesting. 71 students (57.2 %) felt that there were no limitations of the said channel.</p><p class="abstract"><strong>Conclusions:</strong> When integrated with other teaching learning methods, YouTube can be an effective tool to facilitate ENT learning.</p>

scholarly journals Pengaruh Kematangan Emosi terhadap Sikap Tasamuh

2015 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
pp. 59
Author(s):  
Aris Sofyan
Keyword(s):  
Religious Education ◽  
Quantitative Methods ◽  
Education Students ◽  
Test Analysis ◽  
Emotional Maturity ◽  
Significance Level ◽  
Level 1 ◽  
Academic Year ◽  
Year 2013

Penelitian ini berusaha untuk mengetahui pengaruh kematangan emosi terhadap sikap tasamuh dari mahasiswa semester delapan Pendidikan Agama Islam STAIN Salatiga pada tahun akademik 2013/2014. Penelitian ini ingin menjawab: 1) Bagaimana kematangan emosi siswa; 2) Bagaimana sikap dari tasamuh siswa; 3) Apakah ada pengaruh pada sikap tasamuh menuju kedewasaan emosional dari siswa. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode kuantitatif dengan populasi 45 responden. Data X dan Y dikumpulkan dengan menggunakan kuesioner. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan: 1) Kematangan emosi mahasiswa tergolong sedang dengan prosentase (53,33%); 2) Sikap tasamuh siswa dengan persentase yang relatif tinggi (48,89%). Data dianalisis menggunakan korelasi product moment. nilai R-xy diperoleh 0,528 lebih besar dari nilai r-tabel dengan tingkat signifikansi 5% dari 0,294. Sementara di tingkat signifikansi 1%, r-hitung adalah 0,380. Dari hasil tersebut terlihat bahwa r-hitung lebih besar dari r-tabel maka Ha diterima, sehingga hasil 0,528 adalah signifikan. Dapat disimpulkan bahwa hipotesis; 3) "Ada pengaruh kematangan emosi terhadap sikap tasamuh siswa" diterima berdasarkan analisis uji. This study sought to determine the effect of emotional maturity toward the attitudes of tasamuh of eight semester Islamic Religious Education students of STAIN Salatiga in the academic year 2013/2014. This research wants to answer: 1) How is the emotional maturity of the students; 2) What is the attitude of tasamuh of the students; 3) Is there any influence on the attitudes of tasamuh toward emotional maturity of the students. This study uses quantitative methods. The population is 45 respondents. The data X and Y are collected using questionnaires. The results showed: 1) Emotional maturity of the students are classified as moderate by percentage (53.33%); 2) The attitude of tasamuh of the students with relatively high percentage (48.89%). The data is analyzed using product moment correlation. R-xy values obtained 0.528 greater than the value of r-table with significance level 5% of 0.294. While in significance level 1%, r-count is 0.380. From the results it appears that r-count larger than r-table so Ha is received, thus the results of .528 is significant. It can be concluded that the hypothesis; 3) "There is the influence of emotional maturity toward attitude of tasamuh of the students" are accepted based on test analysis. Kata kunci: emosi, tasamuh, mahasiswa

scholarly journals Development of Basic Physics Practicum Guide 2 for Physics Education Students of the Muslim University of Maros

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
pp. 46-55
Author(s):  
Irma Sakti ◽  
Reski Idamayanti
Keyword(s):  
Physics Education ◽  
Development Stage ◽  
Design Development ◽  
Education Students ◽  
Study Program ◽  
Stage Design ◽  
Planning Stage ◽  
Model Research ◽  
Basic Physics ◽  
Academic Year

This research aims to develop a valid, practical and effective basic physics  practicum guide 2 used for students of the Physics Education Study Program of the Muslim University of Maros. This research employs a 4-D development model research with 4 stages, namely: Define Phase (Define), Planning Stage (Design), Development Stage (Develop), Dissemination Stage (Disseminate). The practicum guide was tested to 10 students of Physics Education in the even semester, the Academic Year of 2019/2020. The research instruments include validation sheets, observation sheets, and practicum assessment documentation. The results showed that the basic physics practicum guide 2 that was developed had met the valid criteria with a validity value of 0.93. Besides, the practices with the implementation of the device was mostly in category 3 and was found effective as 83% of the students reached scores above 70.

scholarly journals Prospective preschool and primary school teachers’ knowledge and opinion about gamification

2021 ◽  
Vol 14 (1) ◽  
pp. 104-114
Author(s):  
Edina-Tímea OPRIȘ ◽  
Éva BÁLINT-SVELLA ◽  
Iuliana ZSOLDOS-MARCHIȘ
Keyword(s):  
Preservice Teachers ◽  
Primary School ◽  
Time Allocation ◽  
Negative Attitude ◽  
Point Of View ◽  
School Teachers ◽  
Online Questionnaire ◽  
Primary School Teachers ◽  
Open Questions ◽  
High Level

Abstract. Gamification is a rather new method in education and unfortunately is not a widely known method among Hungarian primary school teachers in Romania. This paper presents the knowledge and opinion of pre-service preschool and primary school teachers about gamification and its use in education. In this study 81 Primary and Preschool Pedagogy students from BabeșBolyai University were participated, 80 of them were female and 1 male. 40 students are in first year and 41 in second year of their studies. The research was carried out during February-March 2020 at Babeș-Bolyai University, Romania. To get to know their point of view and knowledge about gamification, an online questionnaire was developed by the authors. The obtained data was quantitatively (closed questions) and qualitatively (open questions) analyzed. According to the results, half of the students think that there is no difference between gamification and game-based learning and for three quarter it is difficult to see the differences. This is surprising as students were taught about gamification before filling in the questionnaire. Students perceive a high level of utility of gamification in education. The most frequently mentioned benefits by the participants are that gamification motivates and actively involves students. Even if participants gave many advantages of integrating gamification in education, the biggest disadvantage is related with the time necessary for preparation of a gamified lesson and for the time-allocation during the lesson. As obstacles of using gamification, they mentioned the negative attitude or/and lack of methodological knowledge of some teachers and the constrains of the curriculum. Most of the preservice teachers prefer both paper-pencil based and technology-aid gamification. They consider solving exercises the most suitable for gamification.

scholarly journals Language Teachers’ Emergency Remote Teaching Experiences During the COVID-19 Confinement

2021 ◽  
Vol 23 (2) ◽  
pp. 121-135
Author(s):  
Catalina Juárez-Díaz ◽  
Moisés Perales
Keyword(s):  
Online Education ◽  
English Language ◽  
Faculty Members ◽  
Language Teachers ◽  
English Language Teaching ◽  
Online Questionnaire ◽  
Teaching Experiences ◽  
Open Questions ◽  
Digital Gap ◽  
Negative Feelings

This study describes 26 English language teaching faculty members’ and 32 preservice English as a foreign language teachers’ emergency remote teaching experiences and emotions. Verbal data gathered through an online questionnaire with open questions were analyzed using semidirected content analysis. Most faculty and all students reported negative feelings, which were connected with some faculty members’ focus on delivering content without interaction and with insufficient Internet access. Some students’ autonomy allowed them to overcome the first of these challenges. Teachers with online education training reported better experiences. Thus, universities and the State must provide more training and equipment to close the digital gap and ensure effective emergency remote teaching.

scholarly journals SUBJECT-VERB AGREEMENT ERRORS MADE BY SIXTH SEMESTER ENGLISH EDUCATION STUDENTS

2017 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 21-34
Author(s):  
Eki Putra Hidayatullah ◽  
Syarial . . ◽  
Gita Mutiara Hati
Keyword(s):  
Quantitative Method ◽  
English Education ◽  
Education Students ◽  
Verb Agreement ◽  
Causes Of Errors ◽  
Academic Year

This resarch used descriptive quantitative method. This research aimed to find out subject- verb agreement errors made by sixth semester Engllish Education students of Universitas Bengkulu and to find out the possible causes of the errors. The samples of this research were sixth semester English Education students of Universitas Bengkulu in 2016/2017 academic year. The data were collected by conducting writing. The results of the data were analyzed descriptively by using Surface Strategy Taxonomy by Dulay et al (1982) to analyze the types of errors and theory of causes of errors by Richards (1974) to analyze the causes of errors. The result shows that there were 3 types of subject-verb agreement errors found in students’ essays. The errors were omission (49 %), addition (25 %) and misinformation (26 %). Another result shows that there were 2 possible causes of subject-verb agreement errors in this research. They were interlingual errors (2 %) and intralingual & developmental errors (98 %).

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