scholarly journals Issues and Concerns of Teachers in Mindanao State University-Sulu Towards Modular Distance Learning Approach: An Analysis

2021 ◽  
Vol 1 (2) ◽  
pp. 38-55
Author(s):  
Michelle Y. Alvarez
Keyword(s):  
Distance Learning ◽  
Media Literacy ◽  
Teaching Strategy ◽  
Research Question ◽  
Literacy Skills ◽  
Survey Method ◽  
Learning Approach ◽  
State University ◽  
Teacher Guidance ◽  
Significant Difference

The purpose of this study is to determine the demographic profiles of the respondents which are the teachers in Mindanao State University–Sulu according to gender and college, to identify the issues encountered by the MSU-Sulu Teacher towards modular distance learning approach, to distinguish the concerns of the MSU-Sulu Teacher towards modular distance learning approach, to investigate the teaching preparations on the adaptation of modular distance learning approach, and to identify the significant difference of issues and concern of the MSU-Sulu Teacher towards modular distance learning approach when they are grouped according gender and college. Frequency and percentage distribution, weighted arithmetic mean and independent t-test and chi-square are the statistical tools used to answer the entire research question. The data gathered was computed using SPSS analyzed and interpreted with the aide of the statistician. Descriptive survey method was used as the research method. This study utilizes 40 teachers from different colleges/department. Convenience sampling was used to It is the recommended number of which it is the 30% from the total population of all the faculty of Mindanao State University-Sulu.; questionnaire is used by the researcher as a research instrument of the study. The findings of the study were: 1) There is no significant difference of issues and concern of the MSU-Sulu teacher towards modular distance learning approach when grouped according gender but in contrary; and 2) There is significant difference on the issues and concern among MSU-Sulu teacher towards modular distance learning approach when grouped according colleges. The issues encountered towards modular distance learning approach were communication failure like that of instructions or confusion of students on the modules, limited teacher guidance, student’s in discourteous approach to teachers, complaints on not understanding the module, and all of which results to misbehavior on students and failure to pass worksheet on time. In addition, the concerns of the MSU-Sulu teacher towards modular distance learning approach were; first, hidden expenses on modules; second, teacher’s lack of media literacy; third, poor internet connection which intercepts communication between teacher and students; fourth, time constraint among teachers due to overload paperwork; fifth, equipment problem and complexity of the discussion as well as measurement of student’s performance; sixth,  managing student’s responses from time to time; seventh, teacher’s unavailability  and lastly, difficulties of studying among slow learners. Moreover, on teaching preparations on the adaptation of modular distance learning approach, the issues were cater and set time for student’s inquiries and be flexible to allow extension in terms of passing worksheets as well as allow parents, relative or even friends to pass worksheets in their behalf to lessen transportation expenses. Teachers must appreciate/ recognize his/her students to boost their confidence and avoid favouritism while being considerate to students who are attention seeker or may have ADHD. Correspondingly, the concerns were. Teachers must encourage handwritten answers to lessen plagiarism, on the absence of teacher, the parents and elders must guide the students in their learning at home. Teacher and parent’s guidance must go hand and hand in today’s learning. Teachers must likewise be flexible in finding solutions on printing shortage. And lastly, alternative teaching strategies like modular learning should be hone to aid lack of media literacy of both teacher and students In view of the findings and analysis, the following are recommended: Teachers must be flexible with the present kind of teaching strategy at all cost and at all aspects, Set guidelines as to establish proper communication among students and teachers, learning materials must be affordable as well as easy to understand content, teachers must develop their media literacy skills and encourage teachers to be available to their students on allotted time and cater all their inquiries with patience at all times. Furthermore, the following are the recommended research agenda: Teacher’s training on media literacy and module development programs to allow teamwork in the making process.

Issues And Concerns Of Teachers In Mindanao State University-Sulu Towards Modular Distance Learning Approach: An Analysis

2021 ◽  
Vol 1 (2) ◽  
pp. 51-69
Author(s):  
Michelle Y. Alvarez
Keyword(s):  
Distance Learning ◽  
Media Literacy ◽  
Teaching Strategy ◽  
Research Question ◽  
Literacy Skills ◽  
Survey Method ◽  
Learning Approach ◽  
State University ◽  
Teacher Guidance ◽  
Significant Difference

The purpose of this study is to determine the demographic profiles of the respondents which are the teachers in Mindanao State University–Sulu according to gender and college, to identify the issues encountered by the MSU-Sulu Teacher towards modular distance learning approach, to distinguish the concerns of the MSU-Sulu Teacher towards modular distance learning approach, to investigate the teaching preparations on the adaptation of modular distance learning approach, and to identify the significant difference of issues and concern of the MSU-Sulu Teacher towards modular distance learning approach when they are grouped according gender and college. Frequency and percentage distribution, weighted arithmetic mean and independent t-test and chi-square are the statistical tools used to answer the entire research question. The data gathered was computed using SPSS analyzed and interpreted with the aide of the statistician. Descriptive survey method was used as the research method. This study utilizes 40 teachers from different colleges/department. Convenience sampling was used to It is the recommended number of which it is the 30% from the total population of all the faculty of Mindanao State University-Sulu.; questionnaire is used by the researcher as a research instrument of the study. The findings of the study were: 1) There is no significant difference of issues and concern of the MSU-Sulu teacher towards modular distance learning approach when grouped according gender but in contrary; and 2) There is significant difference on the issues and concern among MSU-Sulu teacher towards modular distance learning approach when grouped according colleges. The issues encountered towards modular distance learning approach were communication failure like that of instructions or confusion of students on the modules, limited teacher guidance, student’s in discourteous approach to teachers, complaints on not understanding the module, and all of which results to misbehavior on students and failure to pass worksheet on time. In addition, the concerns of the MSU-Sulu teacher towards modular distance learning approach were; first, hidden expenses on modules; second, teacher’s lack of media literacy; third, poor internet connection which intercepts communication between teacher and students; fourth, time constraint among teachers due to overload paperwork; fifth, equipment problem and complexity of the discussion as well as measurement of student’s performance; sixth,  managing student’s responses from time to time; seventh, teacher’s unavailability  and lastly, difficulties of studying among slow learners. Moreover, on teaching preparations on the adaptation of modular distance learning approach, the issues were cater and set time for student’s inquiries and be flexible to allow extension in terms of passing worksheets as well as allow parents, relative or even friends to pass worksheets in their behalf to lessen transportation expenses. Teachers must appreciate/ recognize his/her students to boost their confidence and avoid favouritism while being considerate to students who are attention seeker or may have ADHD. Correspondingly, the concerns were. Teachers must encourage handwritten answers to lessen plagiarism, on the absence of teacher, the parents and elders must guide the students in their learning at home. Teacher and parent’s guidance must go hand and hand in today’s learning. Teachers must likewise be flexible in finding solutions on printing shortage. And lastly, alternative teaching strategies like modular learning should be hone to aid lack of media literacy of both teacher and students In view of the findings and analysis, the following are recommended: Teachers must be flexible with the present kind of teaching strategy at all cost and at all aspects, Set guidelines as to establish proper communication among students and teachers, learning materials must be affordable as well as easy to understand content, teachers must develop their media literacy skills and encourage teachers to be available to their students on allotted time and cater all their inquiries with patience at all times. Furthermore, the following are the recommended research agenda: Teacher’s training on media literacy and module development programs to allow teamwork in the making process.

scholarly journals Teachers’ Perception On Modular Distance Learning Approach At Mindanao State University-Sulu: Its Readiness And Challenges

2021 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
pp. 440-460
Author(s):  
Padzmahal G. Jayani
Keyword(s):  
Distance Learning ◽  
Null Hypothesis ◽  
Transactional Distance ◽  
Temporal Distance ◽  
Survey Method ◽  
Learning Approach ◽  
State University ◽  
Learning Situation ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
E Learning

This study aimed to know the “Teachers’ Perception on Modular Distance Learning Approach at Mindanao State University-Sulu: Its Readiness and Challenges”. This study contained five (5) objevtives:1) to determine the profile of the respondents; 2) to determine the perceptions of the teachers towards the modular distance learning approach; 3) to find out the challenges encountered by the teachers with modular distance learning approach; 4) to determine the level of readiness on modular distance learning approach as perceived by the teachers; and 5) to find out if there is a significant difference between perception of readiness and challenges in terms of age. This study is supported by Michael G. Moore’s Transactional Distance Theory developed by Daniel Bornt (completed August 22, 2011) and Constructivist Theory by Saul McLeod, published 2019. Moore’s theory has a direct bearing on e-learning. It explains and quantifies the learning relationship between instructor and student in the e-learning situation, where there is a substantial physical or temporal distance between the two. First formulated in 1997, it considered the many different forms of distance learning as part of a group which could similarly analyzed. Transactional distance as distinguished from physical or temporal distance – refers to the psychological or communicative space that separates instructor from learner in the transaction between them, occurring in the structured or planned learning situation (Moore, 1997, p.1) and the constructivist learning theory underpins a variety of student-centered teaching methods and techniques which contrast with traditional education, whereby knowledge is simply passively transmitted by teachers to students. This study used convenient sampling technique. This sampling is also known as availability sampling. There were forty eight (48) teachers who served as the respondents from different colleges and department of Mindanao State University-Sulu, they were chosen depending on their availability at school. To gather data the researcher used survey questionnaire or the descriptive survey method.  The questionnaire is guided by the objectives of the study. It consist of twenty five (25) items. This research instrument helped the researcher to determine the readiness and challenges of teachers’ perception on modular distance learning approach at Mindanao State University-Sulu. When the questionnaire were collected, the researcher made tabulations of the gathered data and subjected them to analysis. SSPS was used in computing and analyzing the data.  Frequency and standard deviation were used to analyze the SOP1 which were the profile of the respondents. Weighted arithmetic mean for the SOP 2, 3 and 4, then the one-way ANOVA for the SOP 5. Based on the findings of the study, the distribution of first category which is age starts in 30 below has the frequency of 26, 31-40 and 41 above have the same frequency of 11, second category which is gender; there are more female respondents with 31 while male respondents have a frequency of 17 and the third category which is college. 9 respondents were from College of Arts and Sciences, both 7 respondents were from College of Education and College of Agriculture. Similarly, 6 respondents were from College of Fisheries and Senior High school Department, College of Computer Studies has frequency of 5 and 4 respondents came from College of Public Affair and College of Public. The study also revealed that the respondents agreed on teacher’s perception on modular distance learning approach with its grand mean of 3.00 with a description of Moderately Agree. The respondents also agreed on the challenges encountered with modular distance learning approach with its grand mean of 3.97 and a description of Agree. The result also concluded that the respondents have high level of readiness on modular distance learning approach with its grand mean of 3.51 with a description of High Readiness. The data indicated that there is no significant difference between perceptions on the level of readiness when the data are grouped according to age. Thus, the data suggest that the null hypothesis is accepted. The data also indicated that there is no significant difference between the perceptions on the challenges encountered during modular distance learning approach when the data are grouped according to age. Thus, the data suggests that the null hypothesis is accepted.

scholarly journals Comparative Analysis Of Students’ Perceptions In Modular Distance Learning Approach Versus Face-To-Face Learning Approach Of Mindanao State University – Sulu

2021 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
pp. 331-344
Author(s):  
Altamir Salamuddin
Keyword(s):  
Distance Learning ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Teaching Approach ◽  
Learning Approach ◽  
Primary Role ◽  
State University ◽  
Face To Face ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Teachers And Students ◽  
Face To Face Learning

Teaching approach gives significant to the teaching-learning process for both teachers and students. Thus, the students’ learning depends on what the school’s application of most effective and attainable teaching approach especially in the time of covid-19 pandemic.  With the implementation of the new normal education, the difficulties encountered among stakeholders because of an alternative learning delivery – modular distance learning being applied in order to facilitate and to continue to serve the good education in different schools in the country Philippines. With this, the study sought to determine the perceptions of the students in Mindanao State University –Sulu regarding their experiences during face-to-face learning approach and modular distance learning approach, to ascertain the factors that can affect face-to-face learning and modular learning as perceived by the students of Mindanao State University-Sulu. This also aimed to find out the significant difference of students’ perceptions in the two learning approach. This study utilized random sampling technique through launching a survey questionnaire in assessing the perceptions of the students in Mindanao State University –Sulu by at least ten percent of the total number of enrollees from the seven departments existing in the university campus academic year 2020-2021. The findings of this study revealed that students agreed that face-to-face learning approach gives significant and had much contribution to their learning while they have disagreed on modular distance learning approach. They also believed that there are factors can affect their learning either in face-to-face and during modular learning. There is a significant difference of students’ perceptions in face-to-face learning approach and modular distance learning approach that resulted to the rejection of the null hypothesis. This study recommended that principal/director should encourage and motivate the subordinates to achieve a certain task for the good of their school. He/she should conduct an orientation program to inform parents that they are partners of teachers in education in time of crisis. Principal/director should also be responsible for interacting with teachers, representative of other school, and other stakeholders to acquire the various materials and resources for the teachers and students. There should be a training/seminar programs for the benefits of his/her subordinates in achieving school’s goals. He/she should also give clear instructions to the teachers, parents that their primary role during Modular is to establish a connection and guide the students. Lastly, he/she should encourage teachers to adopt modular even during face-to-face classes.

scholarly journals Effect Of Modular Distance Learning Approach To Academic Performance In Mathematics Of Students In Mindanao State University-Sulu Senior High School Amidst Covid-19 Pandemic

2021 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
pp. 407-430
Author(s):  
Jainalyn Annong Aksan
Keyword(s):  
High School ◽  
Academic Performance ◽  
Distance Learning ◽  
Senior High School ◽  
Learning Approach ◽  
Gender And Age ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Stem Students ◽  
Relationship Of ◽  
Grade 11

The existence of COVID-19 pandemic brought extraordinary challenges to the stakeholders, teachers, parents, and students. Thus, the researcher believed that there is an effect of teaching-learning process in new normal education to students’ performance most especially using modular type of learning in Mathematics. With this, the study sought to determine the perception of the students regarding modular distance learning approach (MDLA) in Mathematics, identify the challenges of the students, examine the effect of MDLA to academic performance of students in Mathematics, determine the level of academic performance of students, determine the significant difference on perceptions when they grouped according to their gender and age, and determine the relationship of students’ perceptions regarding MDLA to their academic performance in Mathematics. The descriptive research design was utilized in this study. The researcher gathered one hundred seventy eight (178) grade 11 STEM students currently enrolled in MSU-Sulu Senior High School through the use of purposive random sampling. The survey questionnaire was applied in the study. Mean, frequency counts and percentage, t-test for independent samples, one-way analysis of variance (ANOVA), and person product-moment correlation were used to analyze and interpret the data. Based on the result, the study revealed that students’ perceptions agreed on using modular distance learning approach (MDLA). It means the students had positive perceptions regarding MDLA in Mathematics. The study also revealed that students agreed on using modular distance learning approach (MDLA) in Math have little challenges. It had also a positive effect to students’ performance in which students performed very satisfactory in Mathematics which means they had good quality performance. However, the study also revealed that it has no significant difference on their perceptions when they are grouped by gender and age which means the students had the same perceptions. Moreover, the findings revealed that there is no enough evidence to conclude that there is significant relationship of the students’ perceptions to the academic performance of the STEM grade 11 students using the new method of teaching modular distance learning approach (MDLA) amid COVID-19 pandemic. Therefore, the researcher concluded that the academic performances of STEM students were not affected by their perceptions in MDLA. This means that the quality of performance did not depend on their perceptions. And the researcher also concluded that this approach helped students to improve their math performance. Since it proved that this approach improved the mathematical understanding and helped the students to have good performance then the researcher recommended that MDLA must be continued in face-to-face instruction and highly recommended to use modules. Teachers guided those who need special attention and need to prepare easy type of modules in Mathematics to understand well. Any member of the family can help to guide and serve as para-teachers. Trainings, workshops, and seminars should be provided to the teachers to improve themselves and academic performances of the students.

scholarly journals Exploring Instructional Competencies of Mindanao State University-Sulu Teachers in The Age of COVID-19 Pandemic

2021 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
pp. 294-311
Author(s):  
Allen I Talikan
Keyword(s):  
Instructional Strategies ◽  
Text Messages ◽  
Survey Method ◽  
State University ◽  
Delivery Methods ◽  
Alternative Learning ◽  
Phone Calls ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Instructional Competencies ◽  
The Common

This study investigated the instructional competencies of teachers in Mindanao State University-Sulu in the transition to alternative learning delivery methods in the age of COVID-19 pandemic. The descriptive survey method was used in this study. The researcher used two sets of standardized questionnaires to obtain the necessary data including the respondents’ profiles. The profile of the teacher-respondents was determined using frequency count and percentage. Mean was used to analyze research questions. T-test for independent samples and analysis of variance were used to test the stated hypotheses at 0.05 level of significance. The following were the highlights of the study: (1) The common alternative learning delivery methods used by teachers were modules, Facebook and Messenger; (2) The common instructional strategies of teachers were using Messenger for sending additional instructions of the lessons and other activities; entertaining questions from students through phone calls and text messages; and distributing printed module to students; (3) The level of instructional competencies of teachers is satisfactory; (4) There is no significant difference on teachers’ instructional strategies when they are classified according to their profile; (5) There is no significant difference on the level of teachers’ instructional competencies when they are classified according to gender and the college or high school where they teach; and (6) There is a significant difference on the level of teachers’ instructional competencies when they are classified according age. The study recommended that the school administration should conduct intervention programs and policies on improving teachers’ competencies especially in times of pandemic.

scholarly journals EFEKTIVITAS PENERAPAN MODEL PEMBELAJARAN MULTILITERASI TERHADAP PENGEMBANGAN KETERAMPILAN LITERASI MEDIA PESERTA DIDIK PADA PROGRAM BK-TIK

EDUTECH ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 17 (1) ◽  
pp. 1
Author(s):  
Deuis Pramida ◽  
Riche Cynthia Johan ◽  
Deni Darmawan
Keyword(s):  
High School ◽  
Media Literacy ◽  
Junior High School ◽  
Junior High ◽  
Interrupted Time Series ◽  
Literacy Skills ◽  
Series Design ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Before And After ◽  
Interrupted Time Series Design

Abstract. The study reviewing issues about " the effectiveness application of learning multiliteracy model in development media literacy skills of student in BK-TIK program at Indonesia university of education pilot laboratories junior high school (Lab. School) at Cibiru Bandung”, while the general purpose of this study was to describe the effectiveness application of learning multiliteracy model in development media literacy skills of student in BK-TIK program at Indonesia university of education pilot laboratories junior high school (Lab. School) at Cibiru Bandung. The method used in this study is a quasi-experimental, with single group interrupted time series design, while the population of student class VII in BK-TIK program at Indonesia university of education pilot laboratories junior high school (Lab. School) at Cibiru Bandung as many as 60 people with a sample of 30 people. Data processing hypothesis test with two-sample t-test (paired sample test) aided SPSS Statistics 20 and then drawing conclusions. Based on the research results obtained in the field, in general it can be concluded that the application of learning models multiliterasi effectively to the development of media literacy skills of students in BK-TIK program. In particular, the research conclusions can be described as follows, concluding the first, there is a significant difference before and after applying the learning model multiliterasi to the development of media literacy skills aspect critical understanding. The second conclusion, there is a significant difference before and after applying the learning model multiliterasi on media literacy skills development aspect of social competence. Abstrak. Penelitian ini mengkaji tentang permasalahan “efektivitas penerapan model pembelajaran multiliterasi terhadap pengembangan keterampilan literasi media peserta didik pada program BK-TIK di SMP Laboratorium Percontohan UPI Kampus Cibiru Bandung”, sedangkan tujuan umum dilakukannya penelitian ini adalah untuk mendeskripsikan efektivitas penerapan model pembelajaran multiliterasi terhadap pengembangan keterampilan literasi media peserta didik pada program BK-TIK di SMP Laboratorium Percontohan UPI Kampus Cibiru Bandung. Metode penelitian yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah metode kuasi eksperimen, dengan desain penelitian yang digunakan Single group interrupted time series design, sedangkan populasi peserta didiknya kelas VII Program BK-TIK di SMP Laboratorium Percontohan UPI Kampus Cibiru Bandung, sebanyak 60 orang dengan sampel 30 orang. Pengolahan data uji hipotesis dilakukan dengan uji t-dua sampel (sampel paired test) berbantuan SPSS Statistics 20 dan selanjutnya penarikan simpulan. Berdasarkan hasil penelitian yang diperoleh di lapangan, secara umum dapat disimpulkan bahwa penerapan model pembelajaran multiliterasi efektif terhadap pengembangan keterampilan literasi media peserta didik pada program BK-TIK. Secara khusus, simpulan penelitian dapat diuraikan sebagai berikut, simpulan yang pertama, penggunaan model pembelajaran multiliterasi secara signifikan efektif terhadap pengembangan keterampilan literasi media peserta didik aspek critical understanding sebelum dan sesudah menerapkan model pembelajaran multiliterasi. Simpulan yang kedua, penggunaan model pembelajaran multiliterasi secara signifikan efektif terhadap pengembangan keterampilan literasi media peserta didik aspek social competence sebelum dan sesudah menerapkan model pembelajaran multiliterasi.

scholarly journals Media Literacy Skills and Social Media: A Portray of Teenagers in Urban Area

2018 ◽  
Vol 7 (3.7) ◽  
pp. 236
Author(s):  
Ragil Tri Atmi ◽  
Iswanda F. Satibi ◽  
Indah R. Cahyani
Keyword(s):  
Social Media ◽  
Urban Area ◽  
Media Literacy ◽  
Literacy Skills ◽  
Media Analysis ◽  
Digital Environment ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
The Media ◽  
Use Of Social Media ◽  
High Level

What we know about association between social media and media literacy is largely based upon case studies that investigate how teenagers’ behavior in digital environment. Although studies focusing on the level of media literacy skills towards social media have been conducted in recent years, much uncertainty still exists about the relationship between the media literacy skills and the use of social media among teenagers. This study aims to contribute to this growing area of research by exploring the level of media literacy skills and motivations among the teenagers towards social media in urban area. A quantitative descriptive survey research design was used to identify, analyze, and describe the media literacy skills of teenagers towards social media. The purposive sampling method was taken to appropriately select an evenly balanced group of participants. In total, 34 students participated, of which 83% living in the rural-urban fringe area, the intersection area between urban and farming field. It is evidently clear from the findings that the average level of media literacy skills among teenagers in urban area is at medium level. There is a high level of information dimension among teenagers, whereas other dimensions are fractionally less popular. On average, the level of dimensional motivations is medium. Teenagers seem to use social media to support their study and socially engage with friends. The result of this study confirm previous studies that focused on the level of media literacy among teenagers towards social media. Analysis of data shows that teenagers acknowledged the benefits of social media. However, no statistically significant difference between the mean sores of four sets of media literacy skills was evident. Media literacy is maturing, as evidenced by the significant understanding of social media in the digital environment.  

scholarly journals A Comparison of the Sensory Experience, Health Values, and Environmental Values of Plant-Based Meal Choosers vs Meat-Based Meal Choosers

2021 ◽  
Vol 5 (Supplement_2) ◽  
pp. 566-566
Author(s):  
Elizabeth Rogers ◽  
Johnathan Kershaw
Keyword(s):  
Health Behavior ◽  
Healthy Eating ◽  
Food Choice ◽  
Undergraduate Research ◽  
Research Question ◽  
State University ◽  
Green State ◽  
Starting Point ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Bowling Green State University

Abstract Objectives Our research question is: is there a difference in food choice values of those who choose plant-based dining options vs those who choose meat-based dining options? Our hypothesis is; sustainability/health involvement and self-reported sustainability/health behavior positively effects plant-based food choice. Methods Consumer panels were recruited from BGSU's campus and were incentivized for their participation. Sample preparation and pick up was conducted at the Oaks Dining Hall at Bowling Green State University. Consumers were served two sample tacos, one vegan and one meat-based. Panelists were provided a QR code containing the survey. Each survey included a prompt indicating what sample to consume, followed by four sensory questions about the sample, presented in a 9-point likert scale. The survey then directed participants to a page with a 30 second timer count down before prompting them to evaluate the other sample, followed by the same four sensory questions. After the samples are evaluated, the panelists are directed to an additional survey about food-choice motives, regarding sustainability/health involvement or sustainability/health self-reported behavior. This survey consisted of eight self-reported health behavior statement, seven sustainability self-reported behavior statements, four health involvement statements, and four sustainability involvement statements. Each statement was presented in a 5-point hedonic scale. Results We did not find differences in the characteristics of sustainability/health involvement or sustainability/health self-reported behaviors between those that chose vegan and those that chose meat. Among both groups, vegan choosers and meat choosers, involvement in healthy eating was higher than involvement in sustainable eating, but there was no difference in self-reported healthy eating and sustainable eating. Conclusions The student demographic we chose is more homogenous than the general population so we didn't see a significant difference in the food choice values of vegan choosers and meat choosers. Among both groups, involvement in healthy eating was significantly higher than involvement in sustainable eating. This provides a beneficial starting point for discussion and further research. Funding Sources Bowling Green State University Center for Undergraduate Research and Scholarship.

scholarly journals The Effect of a Gender Course on the Gender Attitudes, Critical Thinking Dispositions, and Media Literacy Skills of University Students

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (2Pt2) ◽  
pp. 387-400
Author(s):  
Gülten Koç ◽  
Çiğdem Yücel Özçırpan ◽  
Füsun Terzioğlu ◽  
Şahika Şimşek Çetinkaya ◽  
Fatma Uslu-Şahan ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Critical Thinking ◽  
Media Literacy ◽  
Attitude Scale ◽  
Literacy Skills ◽  
Gender Attitudes ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Thinking Dispositions ◽  
Critical Thinking Dispositions ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Student Information

This study aims to determine the effect of a university elective course focusing on gender on students' gender attitudes, critical thinking dispositions, and media literacy skills. The research design was quasi-experimental, and the study was conducted with a pretest/posttest control group. The sample of the study consisted of 74 students who took a course on gender during the fall semester of the 2016-2017 academic year and 70 students who had similar characteristics but did not receive the course. In the pretest and posttest evaluation conducted in the first week and the last week of the semester, respectively, the Student Information Form, the Gender Roles Attitude Scale (GRAS), the Critical Thinking Dispositions Scale (CTDS), and the Media Literacy Scale (MLS) were administered to the students in both groups. The Course Satisfaction Assessment Form was administered at the end of the term to the students who enrolled for the gender course. The GRAS scores of the experimental group increased at the end of the course (p<0.05). The GRAS total mean scores of both the groups were similar in the pretest, but there was a statistically significant difference between their total mean scores in the posttest (p<0.05). This study recommends more comprehensive and long-term studies on integrating a gender course into the university curriculum, which will help develop students' critical thinking disposition and media literacy skills and raise awareness of gender equality among students.

Factors Influencing Students Reading Comprehension Difficulties Amidst The Use Of Modular Distance Learning Approach In Mindanao State University Sulu – Senior High School

2021 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
pp. 471-493
Author(s):  
Khar-Diya A. Abbas
Keyword(s):  
Reading Comprehension ◽  
Distance Learning ◽  
Learning Style ◽  
Sampling Design ◽  
School Administrators ◽  
Difficulty Level ◽  
Learning Approach ◽  
State University ◽  
Comprehension Difficulty ◽  
Selection Of

This research was conducted to determine the factors influencing students reading comprehension difficulties amidst the use of modular distance learning approach in Mindanao State University – Sulu Senior High School. It also aimed to understand reading comprehension and modular distance learning approach. It determines the reading comprehension difficulty level during modular distance learning approach as perceived by the students when they are classified in terms of strand. This study used mix – method. Data were gathered through the use of Focus Group Discussion and self-made survey questionnaire. Weighted mean and t-test were used. Purposive sampling design was utilized for the selection of the ten MSU – Sulu SHS Teachers and convenient sampling design was used for the selection of 25% population of MSU – Sulu SHS Students during the school year 2020 -  2021. The findings of this study revealed that reading comprehension is the ability of the students to analyze, decode, integrate prior knowledge, interpret and clearly understand the words, sentence, or compositions particularly the content and its contexts. The different strategies used in teaching reading comprehension as well as different strategies that can be used during the modular learning approach were presented. The emphasis on modular distance learning was found that it can be used as an alternative learning approach that uses self-learning modules. It was also revealed that both internal and external factors have influence students reading comprehension difficulties amidst the use of modular distance learning approach. Students’ perception on reading comprehension difficulty level during modular distance learning approach is difficult. There is no significant difference on students’ reading comprehension difficulty level amidst the use of modular distance learning approach as perceived by the students that resulted to the acceptance of the null hypothesis. The study recommended that the school administrators should initiate trainings, seminars and workshops about different strategies that is timely to help their faculty members improve the reading comprehension of the students. The school administrators should also supervise their teachers to use strategies that are appropriate and applicable on the type of learning style they are using. The teachers should use strategies and learning resources that suits the kind of learners and the type of learning style they have. The teachers should also exert extra effort in facilitating the students’ learning even in the absence of face-to-face interaction. The parents should guide and monitor their children’s learning at home.

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