scholarly journals A Simple Survey on Attitude of Computer Science Diploma Students towards STEM

2019 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
pp. 76-88
Author(s):  
Azniah Ismail
Keyword(s):  
Computer Science ◽  
Descriptive Analysis ◽  
Likert Scale ◽  
Stem Fields ◽  
Response Scale ◽  
Students Attitudes ◽  
And Mathematics ◽  
Strongly Agree ◽  
The University ◽  
Diploma Program

This article reported a simple survey on diploma students’ attitudes towards science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) objectively to get an initial impression of students taking a STEM-related diploma program. The targeted respondents were diploma students pursuing computer science programs in a Malaysian public university. A quantitative approach using a quantitative survey was used in which data were systematically elicited from 16 male and 17 female students using a questionnaire containing Likert-scale items. The questionnaire consists of three constructs: attitude toward science (8 items), attitude toward technology and engineering (8 items), and attitude toward mathematics (8 items). All constructs use a 5-point Likert scale for the response scale (1 = strongly disagree to 5 = strongly agree). Descriptive analysis showed that the respondents’ attitude ranged between moderately to highly positive towards STEM with no significance different variation between genders across the STEM fields. Interestingly, they also had, generally, moderate consideration for careers in STEM fields (the average values ranged between 27.2% and 42.4%) with male respondents had very low agreements (18.7%) to consider careers related to technology and engineering fields. Such results were a bit discouraging as the respondents were all pursuing a diploma in computer science. Thus, more efforts are needed by the university to give more exposures and experiences to refine the students’ attitude during their study, to boost their confidence and interest to pursue a career suitable with their diploma certificates.

Preparing Students to Engage the Arts in the 21st Century

2015 ◽  
pp. 188-204
Author(s):  
Jeffrey M. Morris
Keyword(s):  
21St Century ◽  
Performance Studies ◽  
Interdisciplinary Collaboration ◽  
Stem Fields ◽  
Public Performance ◽  
Human Element ◽  
Science Technology ◽  
The Arts ◽  
And Mathematics ◽  
The University

The Department of Performance Studies at Texas A&M University is building a culture of innovation through strategic facility development, a focus on students sharing work through public performance, and interdisciplinary collaboration. The department has embraced the celebrated strengths of our university in STEM fields (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) by developing interdisciplinary experiences and inspiring facilities (through technology and curriculum grants). These experiences contribute to the university at large by demonstrating how technology can connect with the human element and how technology impacts human expression. Students benefit by joining faculty in exploring the new and also rediscovering the traditional.

A fraction activity to understand sorting algorithms

2017 ◽  
Vol 23 (9) ◽  
pp. 560-563
Author(s):  
Barbara King ◽  
Carmen Petrick Smith
Keyword(s):  
Computer Science ◽  
Student Interest ◽  
Science Students ◽  
Stem Fields ◽  
Link Type ◽  
Integrated Stem ◽  
Sorting Algorithms ◽  
Science Technology ◽  
And Mathematics ◽  
Mathematics Department

In an activity integrating mathematics and computer science, students order fractions from least to greatest, reflect on the process they used, and make connections to sorting algorithms. Contributors to the iSTEM (Integrating Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) department share ideas and activities that stimulate student interest in the integrated STEM fields in K–grade 6 classrooms. Send submissions of no more than 1500 words to this department by accessing http://tcm.msubmit.net. See detailed submission guidelines for all departments at http://www.nctm.org/WriteForTCM.

Do Female and Male Role Models Who Embody STEM Stereotypes Hinder Women’s Anticipated Success in STEM?

2011 ◽  
Vol 2 (6) ◽  
pp. 656-664 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sapna Cheryan ◽  
John Oliver Siy ◽  
Marissa Vichayapai ◽  
Benjamin J. Drury ◽  
Saenam Kim
Keyword(s):  
Computer Science ◽  
Role Models ◽  
Role Model ◽  
Current Work ◽  
Stem Fields ◽  
Male Role ◽  
Female Role ◽  
Science Technology ◽  
And Mathematics

Women who have not yet entered science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) fields underestimate how well they will perform in those fields (e.g., Correll, 2001 ; Meece, Parsons, Kaczala, & Goff, 1982). It is commonly assumed that female role models improve women’s beliefs that they can be successful in STEM. The current work tests this assumption. Two experiments varied role model gender and whether role models embody computer science stereotypes. Role model gender had no effect on success beliefs. However, women who interacted with nonstereotypical role models believed they would be more successful in computer science than those who interacted with stereotypical role models. Differences in women’s success beliefs were mediated by their perceived dissimilarity from stereotypical role models. When attempting to convey to women that they can be successful in STEM fields, role model gender may be less important than the extent to which role models embody current STEM stereotypes.

scholarly journals RESPON PETANI TERHADAP PROGRAM ASURANSI USAHA TANI PADI (AUTP) DI KECAMATAN SAJOANGING, KABUPATEN WAJO, PROVINSI SULAWESI SELATAN

2019 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 17
Author(s):  
Dhesrianti Safitri ◽  
Mujahidin Fahmid ◽  
Pipi Diansari
Keyword(s):  
Data Analysis ◽  
Descriptive Analysis ◽  
Likert Scale ◽  
Form Perception ◽  
Guidance Document ◽  
Rice Farming ◽  
Purposive Sampling ◽  
South Sulawesi ◽  
Insurance Program ◽  
Strongly Agree

RESPON PETANI TERHADAP PROGRAM ASURANSI USAHA TANI PADI (AUTP) DI KECAMATAN SAJOANGING, KABUPATEN WAJO, PROVINSI SULAWESI SELATAN Farmer Responses Toward Rice Farming Insurance Program (AUTP) In Sajoanging District, Wajo Regency, South Sulawesi Dhesrianti Safitri*, Mujahidin Fahmid, Pipi DiansariProgram Studi Agribisnis, Departemen Sosial Ekonomi Pertanian,Fakultas Pertanian, Universitas Hasanuddin, Makassar*Kontak penulis: [email protected] ABSTRAKAsuransi Usaha Tani Padi (AUTP) dapat memberikan jaminan terhadap kerusakan tanaman akibat banjir, kekeringan, serta serangan organisme pengganggu tanaman (OPT), sehingga petani akan memperoleh ganti rugi sebagai modal kerja untuk keberlangsungan usahataninya. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk: 1) Mendeskripsikan bentuk pelaksanaan program Asuransi Usaha Tani Padi (AUTP) di Kecamatan Sajoanging, Kabupaten Wajo, 2) Menganalisis respon petani terhadap program Asuransi Usaha Tani Padi (AUTP) di Kecamatan Sajoanging, Kabupaten Wajo. Pemilihan lokasi dilakukan secara Purposive Sampling. Penentuan sampel menggunakan proportional sampling dengan mengambil sampel sebanyak 25% dari populasi berjumlah 214 orang, sehingga sampel dalam penelitian ini berjumlah 53 responden. Analisis data yang digunakan yaitu analisis deskriptif, dan untuk mengukur respon petani dalam hal ini persepsi, sikap, dan motif petani terhadap AUTP digunakan Skala Likert dengan 3 kategori yaitu: tidak setuju (TS), setuju (S), sangat setuju (SS). Hasil penelitian menunjukkan: 1) Pelaksanaan program AUTP di Kecamatan Sajonging tidak berjalan dengan lancar. Mekanisme pelaksanaan AUTP belum sepenuhnya berjalan sesuai dengan dokumen pedoman pelaksanaan AUTP yang ditetapkan oleh pemerintah, 2) Petani di Kecamatan Sajoanging memiliki respon yang baik terhadap program AUTP yang dilihat dari persepsi, sikap , dan motif petani terhadap program AUTP berada pada kategori baik yang menandakan bahwa program AUTP telah diterima dengan baik oleh petani di Kecamatan Sajoanging.Kata Kunci: Respon petani; persepsi; sikap; motif, asuransi usaha tani padi.ABSTRACTRice Farming Insurance Program (AUTP) can give assurance toward plant damages caused by flood, dryed, and organism attack as plant destroyer, so that farmer can get the replacement as work capital for the sustainability of this farmer works. This research aimed to: 1) Describe the form implementation of Rice Farming Insurance Program (AUTP) In Sajoanging District, Wajo Regency, 2) Analyze the farmer responses toward Rice Farming Insurance Program (AUTP) in Sajoanging District, Wajo Regency. Sample taken by using proportional sampling that it took 25% from population which has 214 persons, the sample in this study amounted was 53 respondent. Data analysis using was descriptive analysis and to determine the farmer responses in this case is perception, attitude, and motive toward AUTP is used Likert Scale with 3 categories: disagree(TS), agree (S), strongly agree (SS). The result of research shown that: 1) The Rice Farming Insurance Program (AUTP) In Sajoanging District was not run well. Mechanism of implementation AUTP has not fully run in accordance  with the AUTP implementation guidance document , 2) Farmer in Sajoanging District has a good response toward the AUTP program it can be seen form perception, attitude, and motive of farmer towards the program that in a good category so that it shown the AUTP program  was accepted by the farmer in Sajoanging District. Keyword: Farmer responses, perception, attitude, motive, Rice Farming Insurance Program (AUTP)

STUDENTS’ PERCEPTION OF PEER EVALUATION IN ORAL PRESENTATION AT THE UNIVERSITY OF INDONESIA

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Herland Franley Manalu
Keyword(s):  
Oral Presentation ◽  
Peer Assessment ◽  
Evaluation Process ◽  
English For Academic Purposes ◽  
Peer Evaluation ◽  
Spss Software ◽  
Students Attitudes ◽  
Strongly Agree ◽  
The University ◽  
Oral Presentations

This study aims at examining students’ perception of peer evaluation in a group oral presentation by English for Academic Purposes (EAP) students at the University of Indonesia. Questionnaires were administered after the peer evaluation process to 65 students studying EAP taught at the University of Indonesia. The peer assessment was incorporated into the course to seek out whether and to what extent their speaking skills may enhance and to investigate students’ attitudes towards this form of evaluation in oral presentations. Data were obtained through a Likert scale questionnaire of peer evaluation. Data were analyzed using SPSS Software. The results specified a statistically significant result of the use of peer evaluation in oral presentation. The findings of the present study suggest that, when assessment criteria are definitely established, peer assessment empowers students to evaluate the performance of their peers in a manner comparable to those of the teachers. The responses from the questionnaires show that the evaluation and comments given by students were considered fair, useful and sufficient. Results also suggest that students strongly agree to the use of this methodology because comments and evaluations given are useful for making improvements. Nevertheless, the students preferred teachers to peers to evaluate their performance in the discussion and they wanted to get more instructive comments from the teachers. As for its limitations, students highlight the responsibility that comes with it and a certain amount of distrust in fellow students’ abilities to peer-assess. The teacher’s possible roles in peer evaluation are presented at the conclusion of this study.

scholarly journals Inclusión, diversidad y equidad: diseño y validación de un cuestionario de opinión dirigido al profesorado de orientación educativa (IDEC-O)

2019 ◽  
Vol 37 (2) ◽  
pp. 505-524 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mirian Miranda Morais ◽  
Joaquín Lorenzo Burguera Condon ◽  
José Miguel Arias Blanco ◽  
Elsa Peña Suárez
Keyword(s):  
School Counselors ◽  
Delphi Study ◽  
Ad Hoc ◽  
Descriptive Analysis ◽  
Likert Scale ◽  
Open Questions ◽  
Response Alternatives ◽  
Strongly Agree ◽  
Two Stages ◽  
Educación Primaria

El propósito de este trabajo es presentar el estudio Delphi realizado para diseñar y validar el contenido de un cuestionario de opinión elaborado ad hoc para recoger la opinión de orientadores y orientadoras sobre cómo los centros asturianos responden a la diversidad en educación primaria y secundaria. Se partió de un instrumento elaborado ad hoc del que se realizó una aplicación piloto en la que participaron 51 orientadores y orientadoras de secundaria (N=51). Con objeto de adecuar la validez de contenido a ambas etapas se realizó un estudio Delphi de carácter cuantitativo y cualitativo en la que participaron 9 expertos. El estudio constó de dos rondas y distintas tareas con objeto de someter al criterio de expertos los bloques que componen el cuestionario y que recogen información sobre variables personales, profesionales, datos del centro, en una escala Likert de 48 ítems y preguntas abiertas. Se realizó un análisis de contenido de la información cualitativa y un análisis descriptivo, cálculo de la media, desviación típica y el porcentaje de acuerdo respecto a los criterios adoptados para considerar un ítem como válido. El resultado es un cuestionario de cinco bloques: tres recogen información sobre variables de identificación y clasificación (datos sociodemográficos; datos profesionales; datos referidos al centro). El cuarto es una escala Likert de 45 ítems y cinco alternativas de respuesta (1= muy en desacuerdo hasta 5= muy de acuerdo). El último consta de tres preguntas abiertas sobre barreras, facilitadores y propuestas de mejora. The aim of this paper focuses on the results of a Delphi study carried out to design and to validate the content of an “ad hoc” opinion questionnaire. The questionnaire has been developed to know the counselors’ opinion on how the Asturian centers attend to diversity in primary and secondary stages. It was based on an instrument previously carried out, which was submitted to a pilot test in which 51 secondary school counselors participated (N = 51). In order to adapt the validity of the content to the two stages (primary and secondary), a quantitative and qualitative Delphi study was carried out in which 9 experts participated. The study was developed in two rounds and through different tasks in order to submit the blocks in which the questionnaire is structured to expert judgment. These blocks collect information on personal and professional variables and center data, on a Likert scale of 48 items and open questions. A content analysis of the qualitative information was carried out and a descriptive analysis of the mean, standard deviation and percentage of agreement in relation to the criteria adopted to consider an item as valid. The result is a questionnaire composed of five blocks: three of them collect information on identification and classification variables (sociodemographic, professional and center data). The fourth block is a Likert scale of 45 items and five response alternatives (1 = strongly disagree to 5 = strongly agree).

scholarly journals ACTITUDES HACIA LAS MATEMÁTICAS EN LA ENSEÑANZA UNIVERSITARIA Y SU RELACIÓN CON LAS VARIABLES GÉNERO Y ETNIA

2018 ◽  
Vol 22 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
William Oswaldo Flores López ◽  
Elena Auzmendi Escribano
Keyword(s):  
University Students ◽  
Descriptive Analysis ◽  
Positive Element ◽  
University Education ◽  
High Tendency ◽  
Men And Women ◽  
Attitudinal Factors ◽  
Attitudes Towards Mathematics ◽  
Students Attitudes ◽  
The University

Resumen:Esta investigación ha analizado las actitudes hacia las matemáticas en la enseñanza universitaria y su relación con las variables género y etnia. Se trata de un estudio cuantitativo sustentado en un diseño descriptivo donde se suministró una escala de actitud hacia las matemáticas a 876 hombres y mujeres, estudiantes universitarios de la Universidad de las Regiones Autónomas de la Costa Caribe Nicaragüense. Se realizó un análisis descriptivo de los datos, un análisis de correlaciones, pruebas t de student y análisis de varianza con prueba HSD-Tukey con el paquete estadístico para las ciencias sociales SPSS. Los resultados confirman que las actitudes del estudiantado hacia las matemáticas son moderadas con tendencia alta; el factor utilidad presenta un coeficiente de correlación más elevado con respecto al agrado, la confianza y la motivación, lo que puede explicar que la ansiedad hacia las matemáticas sea menor en el estudiantado; hombres y mujeres muestran el mismo grado de actitud hacia las matemáticas; y finalmente, las actitudes hacia las matemáticas es un elemento positivo en la variable etnia, caracterizado por factores actitudinales diferenciados en las etnias Miskito, Mayangna, Creole y Mestizo, esto se debe a la forma de aprender y hacer matemáticas por cada grupo étnico. Se concluye, a través de este estudio, que las actitudes hacia las matemáticas y su relación con la variable género y etnia están presentes en el estudiantado universitario. Abstract:This research has analyzed the attitudes towards mathematics in university education and its relationship with the variables gender and ethnicity. This is a quantitative study based on a descriptive design that provided a scale of attitude towards mathematics to 876 men and women, university students of the University of the Autonomous Regions of the Nicaraguan Caribbean Coast. A descriptive analysis of the data, a correlation analysis, student t-tests and analysis of variance with the HSD-Tukey test were carried out with the statistical package for the social sciences SPSS. The results confirm that students' attitudes towards mathematics are moderate with a high tendency; the utility factor presents a higher coefficient of correlation with respect to the pleasure, the confidence and the motivation, which can explain that the anxiety towards the mathematics is smaller in the student's; men and women show the same degree of attitude toward mathematics; and finally, attitudes towards mathematics is a positive element in the ethnicity variable, characterized by different attitudinal factors in the Miskito, Mayangna, Creole and Mestizo ethnic groups, this is due to the way of learning and doing mathematics by each ethnic group. It is concluded, through this study, that the attitudes towards mathematics and its relationship with the variable gender and ethnicity are present in university students.

scholarly journals Influence of Fieldwork on the Preparedness of Food Technology and Bioengineering students for the Job Market: A Case study of EAPI Student Skills Enhancement Program

2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (3) ◽  
pp. 22
Author(s):  
Julia Kigozi ◽  
Emmanuel Baidhe ◽  
Ivan Muzira Mukisa ◽  
Charles Muyanja ◽  
Leatitiah Namubiru ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Personal Growth ◽  
Descriptive Analysis ◽  
Likert Scale ◽  
Food Technology ◽  
Theoretical Concepts ◽  
Makerere University ◽  
Agricultural Engineering ◽  
Study Results ◽  
Personal Skills ◽  
Strongly Agree

This study aimed at evaluating the influence of fieldwork on the professional and personal skills among Food Technology and Bioengineering (FTB) students of Makerere University. The data was obtained from 40 respondents from three FTB programs (Food Science and Technology, Human Nutrition, and Agricultural Engineering). A semi-structured electronic questionnaire was used to collect the data. The questionnaire comprised of Part 1: Student biography, Part II: Participation in the EAPI student skills enhancement program, Part III: Professional skills, and Part IV: Personal growth. Part I and II consisted of closed-ended questions while Part III and Part IV were evaluated on a 5-point Likert scale (1- Strongly disagree and 5 – Strongly Agree). Descriptive analysis was used to evaluate the student demographic information and participation in the student enhancement program. The reliability of the Likert scale for professional development and personal growth was determined using the Cronbach’s alpha index. The study results indicated that 60% (n=40) of the respondents better understood their career goals through fieldwork, 83% (n=40) increased their skills and knowledge in performing particular tasks, 55% (n=40) changed their attitude and feelings about self and others, while 75% (n=40) had the opportunity to apply theoretical concepts to the actual work environment. Fieldwork stimulated the FTB students’ interest in the field of food processing, mindset change especially concerning job creation, conduct, and prospects. The study findings explain the need to adjust the mode of knowledge delivery and dispensation at the Higher Education Institutions to reduce the rate of unemployment and improve the employability of students.

Penglibatan Ahli Akademik Terhadap Pengajaran Hadith di Institusi Pengajian

2018 ◽  
pp. 47-52
Author(s):  
Amran Abdul Halim ◽  
Abdulloh Salaeh
Keyword(s):  
Public Universities ◽  
Academic Staff ◽  
Descriptive Analysis ◽  
Good Knowledge ◽  
Islamic Studies ◽  
National University ◽  
Islamic Science ◽  
The University

This study is to identify the involvement of academicians on the teaching of the hadith. The contribution of the academicians to the teaching of the hadith is also very much needed so that Muslims can acknowledge al-Sunnah closely. The academicians were selected from Academic of Islamic Studies, University of Malaya Islamic Studies Academy, the National University of Malaysia, the Islamic Science University of Malaysia and the International Islamic University which they are all from various fields of Islamic Studies. The methodology used in this study is a questionnaire which is group sampling. The researcher distributes the questionnaire to the academic staff at the university involved. Based on this descriptive analysis of the questionnaire, it can be concluded that academic practitioners either in the field of hadith or other fields are involved and contribute to the teaching of hadith such as in public universities and other institutions. This shows that most academicians have good knowledge related to the field of hadith. Therefore, they are among the most suitable as references to the community in solving Sunnah and bidaah issues, especially the academicians who are experts in the field of hadith. Abstrak Kajian ini adalah untuk mengenalpasti penglibatan ahli akademik terhadap pengajaran hadith. Sumbangan ahli akademik terhadap pengajaran hadith juga amat diperlukan agar umat Islam dapat mengenali al-Sunnahsecara  lebih  dekat.  Ahli-ahli  akademik  yang  dipilih  adalah  dari  Akademi  Pengajian  Islam  Universiti Malaya,   Universiti   Kebangsaan   Malaysia,   Universiti   Sains   Islam   Malaysia   dan   Universiti   Islam Antarabangsa  yang  mana  kesemuanya  dalam  pelbagai  bidang  Pengajian  Islam.  Kaedah yang  digunakan dalam kajian ini adalah soal selidik iaitu persampelan berkelompok. Penyelidikmengedarkan borang soal selidik tersebut kepada ahli akademik di universiti tersebut. Berdasarkan, analisis deskriptif soal selidik ini, dapat dirumuskan bahawa ahli akademik sama ada dalam bidang hadith atau lain-lain bidang adalah terlibat dan turut memberi sumbangan dalam pengajaran hadith seperti di universiti-universiti awam dan lain-lain institusi  pengajian.  Ini  menunjukkan  bahawa  kebanyakan  ahli  akademik  mempunyai  pengetahuan  yang baik  berkaitan  dengan  bidang  hadith.  Oleh  itu,  mereka  adalah  antara  golongan  sangat  sesuai  dijadikan sebagai rujukan masyarakat dalam menyelesaikan permasalahan Sunnah dan bidaah, terutama sekali ahli akademik yang pakar dalam bidang hadith.

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