The quality of quality

Learning Tech ◽

10.7146/lt.v5i8.120896 ◽

2020 ◽

pp. 40-61

Author(s):

Thomas Illum Hansen

Keyword(s):

Basic Assumption ◽

Focal Point ◽

Dynamic Processes ◽

Learning Materials ◽

Good For ◽

Good Learning ◽

Quality Theory

The conception of good learning materials is an abstraction. Learning materials are always good for something and for someone and less good for other things and for someone else depending on the situated interaction between actors and materials. This article attempts to frame and understand the basic normativity in design, use and research of learning materials as a privileged example of how to understand complex and dynamic processes in teaching. The basic assumption is that research in learning materials has a certain prerogative as the focal point for a study of quality in teaching that the analysis will elaborate as a semiotic of quality. This semiotics of quality will be elaborated and exemplified through an analysis of the problem of representation in teaching, a multidimensional quality theory, a sketch of a meta-language on quality in learning materials, and finally an analysis of the quality of two paradigmatic learning materials.

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Sistem Evaluasi Bahan Pembelajaran Menggunakan Metode DEMATEL dan ANP

JURNAL SISTEM INFORMASI BISNIS ◽

10.21456/vol9iss2pp228-235 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 9 (2) ◽

pp. 228

Author(s):

Ginanjar Setyo Permadi ◽

Tanhella Zein Vitadiar ◽

Terdy Kistofer

Keyword(s):

Evaluation System ◽

Learning Material ◽

Process Data ◽

Learning Materials ◽

Good Learning ◽

Alternative Ranking ◽

Evaluation Of Learning ◽

Interdependent Relationships ◽

Pair Level

Evaluation of learning that will be given or is being given to diagnose success and failure in understanding teaching material. The failure to provide learning can be caused by the use of teaching methods or inappropriate media, and the delivery language that is difficult to understand. By applying information technology in evaluating learning materials, an evaluation system can be developed to assess and improve the quality of learning materials with certain criteria. So the problem of failure in the learning process can be known based on the learning material used. This study uses the DEMATEL and ANP methods as a basis for decision making by evaluating lecturer learning materials with a sample of 12 teachers. The DEMATEL method helps process data which is then forwarded by the ANP method in identifying interdependent relationships between criteria. With the use of the DEMATEL and ANP methods, it is expected to be able to assist in evaluating learning materials with the aim of always trying to provide good learning material based on factors or criteria that should be. The results of the study obtained a pair-level matrix Consistency Ratio (CR) value of 0.0661. Furthermore, calculating alternative ranking weights can be seen in Table 5. Furthermore, the results of the evaluation are used as further improvement efforts and to find out where there are unsuccessful outcomes in learning. Thus can be continuous between the objectives and the final results of teaching

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LEARNING MATERIALS: THE “NUCLEUS” OF LANGUAGE TEACHING

Journal of English Education ◽

10.31327/jee.v3i1.417 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 3 (1) ◽

pp. 1-8

Author(s):

Desy Damayanti ◽

Adin Fauzi ◽

Azizatul Mahfida Inayati

Keyword(s):

Language Teaching ◽

Language Teachers ◽

Learning Materials ◽

Authentic Materials ◽

Authentic Texts ◽

Radio Broadcasting ◽

Language Classroom ◽

Level Of Understanding

Among some components of effective language classroom, learning materials indisputably play a focal role. They improve the quality of language teaching; facilitate teachers in doing their duties, and lead students to a higher level of understanding in learning. This research aims to discuss the notion of materials in language teaching. It made use of works of literature to outline the importance of materials in language teaching, and to analyze kinds of materials, which are relevant to language teaching. The analysis resulted in the classification of materials into two broad categories namely (1) created materials, which include course book, audio materials, and video materials; and (2) authentic materials, which cover authentic texts, movie/film, radio broadcasting, television program, graphs, maps, tables, and charts. This paper serves as an invaluable resource to facilitate language teachers in selecting appropriate materials for effective language teaching.

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Musical shape and feeling

10.1093/oso/9780199351411.003.0028 ◽

2017 ◽

Author(s):

Daniel Leech-Wilkinson

Keyword(s):

Everyday Life ◽

Recent Work ◽

Sensory Perception ◽

Dynamic Processes ◽

Sensorimotor System ◽

Musical Sound ◽

Sensory Mode ◽

Daniel Stern

The concept of shape is widely used by musicians in talking and thinking about performance, yet the mechanisms that afford links between music and shape are little understood. Work on the psychodynamics of everyday life by Daniel Stern and on embodiment by Mark Johnson suggests relationships between the multiple dynamics of musical sound and the dynamics of feeling and motion. Recent work on multisensory and precognitive sensory perception and on the role of bimodal neurons in the sensorimotor system helps to explain how shape, as a percept representing changing quantity in any sensory mode, may be invoked by dynamic processes at many stages of perception and cognition. These processes enable ‘shape’ to do flexible and useful work for musicians needing to describe the quality of musical phenomena that are fundamental to everyday musical practice and yet too complex to calculate during performance.

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Development and assessment of a telesonography system for musculoskeletal imaging

European Radiology Experimental ◽

10.1186/s41747-021-00227-z ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 5 (1) ◽

Author(s):

Mohammed Obaid ◽

Qianwei Zhang ◽

Scott J. Adams ◽

Reza Fotouhi ◽

Haron Obaid

Keyword(s):

Degrees Of Freedom ◽

Ultrasound Images ◽

Ultrasound Probe ◽

Rural And Remote ◽

Significant Delay ◽

Remote Communities ◽

Internet Connection ◽

Good For ◽

4 Degrees Of Freedom

Abstract Background Telesonography systems have been developed to overcome barriers to accessing diagnostic ultrasound for patients in rural and remote communities. However, most previous telesonography systems have been designed for performing only abdominal and obstetrical exams. In this paper, we describe the development and assessment of a musculoskeletal (MSK) telesonography system. Methods We developed a 4-degrees-of-freedom (DOF) robot to manipulate an ultrasound probe. The robot was remotely controlled by a radiologist operating a joystick at the master site. The telesonography system was used to scan participants’ forearms, and all participants were conventionally scanned for comparison. Participants and radiologists were surveyed regarding their experience. Images from both scanning methods were independently assessed by an MSK radiologist. Results All ten ultrasound exams were successfully performed using our developed MSK telesonography system, with no significant delay in movement. The duration (mean ± standard deviation) of telerobotic and conventional exams was 4.6 ± 0.9 and 1.4 ± 0.5 min, respectively (p = 0.039). An MSK radiologist rated quality of real-time ultrasound images transmitted over an internet connection as “very good” for all telesonography exams, and participants rated communication with the radiologist as “very good” or “good” for all exams. Visualisation of anatomic structures was similar between telerobotic and conventional methods, with no statistically significant differences. Conclusions The MSK telesonography system developed in this study is feasible for performing soft tissue ultrasound exams. The advancement of this system may allow MSK ultrasound exams to be performed over long distances, increasing access to ultrasound for patients in rural and remote communities.

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Problematizing Olympic Nationality

AJIL Unbound ◽

10.1017/aju.2020.73 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 114 ◽

pp. 374-379

Author(s):

Peter J. Spiro

Keyword(s):

Twentieth Century ◽

National Identity ◽

Focal Point ◽

Professional Sports ◽

Sports Teams ◽

Olympic Athletes ◽

Nation States ◽

International Solidarity

One can hope that the convening of the Tokyo Olympics will be a cause for global celebration. Tokyo could prove a focal point for international solidarity, a moment of relief and release after all of humanity faced down an insidious, invisible, and largely indiscriminate attacker. Unified as we otherwise may be, athletes will still come to the Games as representatives of nation-states. That may be an unavoidable organizing principle. Less justifiable will be the requirement that athletes be nationals of the states they play for. Under the Olympic Charter and the rules of particular sporting federations, athletes are subject to a non-state nationality regime that restricts the capacity of individuals to compete for countries for whose delegations they would otherwise qualify. This regime looks to maintain the putative integrity of Olympic competition by maintaining the unity of sporting and sociological national identity. But that legacy of the twentieth century no longer works in the twenty first. Nationality and associated criteria for participant eligibility undermine the autonomy of athletes and the quality of participation. The rules can no longer guarantee any affective tie between athlete and nation, instead arbitrarily enabling some, but not all, to compete on the basis of citizenship decoupled from identity. We don't require that athletes playing for our professional sports teams hale from the cities they represent. There's no reason why we need to require more of our Olympic athletes.

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KEPEMIMPINAN PEMBELAJARAN KEPALA SEKOLAH DALAM MENINGKATKAN HASIL BELAJAR SISWA

Jurnal VARIDIKA ◽

10.23917/varidika.v31i2.10218 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 31 (2) ◽

pp. 47-55

Author(s):

Ahmad Wahyudi ◽

Sabar Narimo ◽

Wafroturohmah Wafroturohmah Wafroturohmah

Keyword(s):

School Climate ◽

Learning Outcomes ◽

Student Learning Outcomes ◽

Three Dimensions ◽

Quality Of Education ◽

Descriptive Data ◽

Leadership Model ◽

Improving Student Learning ◽

Good Learning

This study has two objectives, namely to describe the implementation of learning leadership by principals in improving student learning outcomes. This is a qualitative research that produces descriptive data in the form of written or oral words from people and observable behavior. This research applied interview, observation and documentation in collecting the data. For analyzing the data, this research used a nonstatistic method, namely descriptive data analysis. It means that the data obtained through research on the implementation of learning leadership by principals and is reported as it is. Then, the data were analyzed descriptively to get an overview of the facts. Based on the results of research conducted in SMK Pelita Bangsa Sumberlawang, it can be concluded that the principal is the most important element in improving the quality of education. To be able to improve the quality of education, principals must conduct good learning leadership. The implementation of learning leadership in SMK Pelita Bangsa Sumberlawang in terms of the learning leadership model expressed by Hallinger and Murphy is divided into three dimensions, namely through the formulation of school missions, management of good learning and creating a conducive school climate. These three dimensions are then specified into eleven descriptors.

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Identifikasi Kesulitan Guru PAI Kota Medan dalam Implementasi Kurikulum 2013

At-Tafkir ◽

10.32505/at.v14i2.2456 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 14 (2) ◽

pp. 190-203

Author(s):

Muhammad Alpin Hascan ◽

Tasman Hamami

Keyword(s):

Data Collection ◽

Learning Strategies ◽

Religious Education ◽

Time Allocation ◽

Qualitative Approach ◽

Learning Materials ◽

Interview Techniques ◽

Good Learning ◽

Intellectual Activities ◽

The City

The implementation of the 2013 Curriculum until now is increasingly reaping problems. Although this curriculum has been running for seven years, it seems that this curriculum still has obstacles in some schools, especially in the field of Islamic religious education studies. This research aims to find out and examine the difficulties experienced by PAI teachers in implementing the 2013 Curriculum in the city of Medan. This research uses a descriptive qualitative approach that is studied through literature studies. Data collection was obtained through interview techniques with PAI teachers in Medan. The results of this study show that there are several difficulties experienced by PAI teachers in the implementation of the 2013 Curriculum, including lack of understanding of the teacher itself with the content of the 2013 curriculum as a whole, inadequate facilities as a means of support in supporting learning. Some learning materials require a time allocation that is more than the specified time. The solution offered in this case first; increased knowledge and application of the 2013 curriculum for teachers. It can be done by following open discussions, training and other intellectual activities. In addition, teachers are required to be creative in designing learning through innovative media and good learning strategies and methods.

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ANALYSIS OF CHARACTER VALUES THROUGH ITP AND ATP TECHNOLOGY AS ONE OF THE INNOVATIONS IN LEARNING ELEMENTARY SCHOOL EDUCATION TO OVERCOME DEGRADATION

Social, Humanities, and Educational Studies (SHEs): Conference Series ◽

10.20961/shes.v1i2.26784 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 1 (2) ◽

pp. 91

Author(s):

Cut Nurul Zara Vonna ◽

Fenti Retnoningrum ◽

Indah Novita Sari ◽

Muhamad Chamdani

Keyword(s):

Software Development ◽

Character Education ◽

Character Development ◽

Basic Education ◽

School Based ◽

Elementary School Education ◽

Task Inventory ◽

Good Learning ◽

Development Task

The development of time because of the existence of globalization led to moral degradation in children. To overcome the moral degradation of the child, it is necessary to have learning innovations in improving the quality of basic education which requires an analysis of character education using methods of observation and questionnaire by entering the results of analysis into ITP software (Development Task Inventory) and ATP (Analysis of Development Task). The existence of ITP and ATP can identify the level of development of aspects related to character education in primary school. Based on preliminary observations, it was found that many teachers did not know the level of children's character development. The article aims to: (1) educators can identify the level of students character (2) educators can design good learning based on the results of each student's character analysis. The conclusion of this study is that educators can develop children's character levels.

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SINERGI ORANG TUA DAN PERGURUAN TINGGI HINDU DALAM MENINGKATKAN MUTU PERGURUAN TINGGI HINDU

Jurnal Penjaminan Mutu ◽

10.25078/jpm.v1i2.44 ◽

2016 ◽

Vol 1 (2) ◽

pp. 1

Author(s):

Ketut Bali Sastrawan

Keyword(s):

Higher Education ◽

Education Institution ◽

National Character ◽

Font Size ◽

Good Communication ◽

Second Homes ◽

Good Learning

National character and civilization building cannot be separated from the education institution. As a place for producing intellectuals, education institutions might be regarded as the “second homes” in which students study to develop their competencies. They are the places in which the collaboration from the students’ parents is needed in order to create a good learning atmosphere. So far the Hindu education institutions receive lack of this kind of collaboration. As a solution, it is necessary to provide more space for the students’ parents to contribute to the Hindu higher education improvement. Such a place is necessary for a good communication as in a particular situation students’ parents should be involved in improving the quality of the education and avoiding opposition.

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COMPARISON BETWEEN STANDARD AND MOBILE DENTAL PHOTOGRAPHY

International Journal of Advanced Research ◽

10.21474/ijar01/11858 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 8 (10) ◽

pp. 305-315

Author(s):

Martin Mariyanov ◽

Keyword(s):

Mobile Phone ◽

Everyday Life ◽

Mobile Phones ◽

Dental Practice ◽

First Choice ◽

Good For ◽

Dental Photography ◽

Constant Improvement

Introduction:With the constant improvement of technology in recent years, mobile dental photography is gaining more and more popularity. Mobile phones have almost completely replaced compact cameras in everyday life. Aim:The aim is to determine whether a mobile phone can be used to take standard pictures of patients in daily dental practice. Material and methods:A total of 330extraoral photographs were taken of 33 patients. 10 photos were taken of each of them (5 extraoral and 5 intraoral).From the five photos there were one taken with a DSLR camera and four with a mobile phone with different magnification x2, x3, x4 and x5 and respectively from different distances. Eleven linear parameters were measured and compared. Results: In the photos taken with a mobile phone there is a deformation of the image compared to the photos taken with a DSLR camera at all magnifications. The largest deformation is at twice the magnification. The image is close to the photos taken with a DSLR camera at four and five times the magnification. Conclusion:The mobile phone is applicable for the extraoral dental photography. At four times magnification(x4) and distance of 110 cm the deformation of the image is negligible and the quality of the photos is good. For the intraoral photos if there is a need for an image with the correct and as close as possible to the actual proportions of the teeth, the first choice is the DSLR camera.

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