The impact of external academic accreditation of undergraduate medical program on students’ satisfaction

Background The external academic accreditation is a quality assurance and auditing process that focuses on the structure, process, and outcome of the education. It is an interrupting and highly demanding process in terms of effort, time, financial, and human resources. However, it is unclear in the literature how much of these external quality assurance practices impeded in the accreditation processes would reflect on the other end of the learning pathway, including student satisfaction. Methods A retrospective quantitative secondary data analysis, with a before-after comparison research design, was performed to evaluate external accreditation’s impact on students’ mean satisfaction score within two accreditation cycles at King Saud University (KSU)-Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) program. Results The overall average students’ satisfaction scores pre-and-post the first accreditation cycle were 3.46/5 (±0.35), 3.71 (±0.39), respectively, with a P-value of < 0.001. The effect of post first accreditation cycle was sustainable for a couple of years, then maintained above the baseline of the pre-first accreditation cycle until the pre-second accreditation cycle. Similarly, the overall average students’ satisfaction scores pre-and-post the second accreditation cycles were 3.57/5 (±0.30) and 3.70 (±0.34), respectively, with a P-value of 0.04. Compared to the first accreditation cycle, the improvement of the mean score of students’ satisfaction rates was not sustained beyond the year corresponding to the post-second accreditation cycle. Conclusion Both accreditation cycles were associated with an increased score in students’ satisfaction. The preparatory phase activities and navigation through the self-study assessment while challenging the program’s competencies are essential triggers for quality improvement practices associated with accreditation.

Development of an instrument to measure opportunities for imagination, creativity, and innovation (ICI) in schools

This article describes the development of an instrument for examining schools as institutions where teaching practices and school structures provide opportunities and support for student imagination, creativity, and innovation, as well as initial comparisons using the instrument, using a sample of n = 5020 students and n = 268 teachers ( n = 161 classes of students nested within teachers). The three five-item subscales show acceptable reliability across groups (.73–.90). Paired sample t tests indicate that, on average, students reported significantly more opportunities for creativity as compared to imagination or innovation. There were also significant differences between actual student reports and teachers’ predictions only for creativity and innovation. Students reported more opportunities for creativity and innovation than their teachers predicted. However, students reported significantly less opportunity for imagination, creativity, and innovation than their teachers’ ideals. Implications for subsequent research and practice are also discussed.

The Implementation of Adaptive Physical Education Program for Blind Students at SMP Modern Islamic School Surakarta

In the era of the Covid-19 pandemic, the government implemented a distance learning system for students at all levels of education. This has an impact on various changes in learning methods, including for the subjects of Physical Education, Sports, and Health. The importance of learning sports during the pandemic is the right of every student, including students with special needs. In fact, children who need special services are often excluded from teaching and learning activities in physical education. So adaptive physical education is needed so that it can serve the learning needs of blind students and lead students to achieve excellent health. To overcome the persistence of the above problem, the authors implemented an adaptive physical education program aimed at blind students at Junior High School Modern Islamic School (SMP MIS) Surakarta. The main program is train students to do an adaptive rhythmic gymnastics. This program consisting of Ayo Pahami (Lets Understand), Ayo Praktikkan (Lets Practice), and Ayo Lanjutkan (Lets Continue) which are carried out online through the WhatsApp Group. In general, this program implementation activities can run well. This is evidenced by the results of written test and also performance test. Quantitatively, the average students score is 60 while the average teachers score is 84 for the written test, and the average students score for performance test is 71,2 which is considered as skilled. Qualitatively, all students understand and can memorize the whole movements of the rhythmic gymnastics. Habituation and parental/teacher guidance is needed to boost students’ ability in practicing the movements so that their motor skills can improve progressively. We also arrange ETAS organizational structure that aims to encourage students to continue their rhythmic gymnastics habits and is expected new extracurricular in the future.

Konsep Adab Siswa menurut Ibn Jama’ah (Telaah kitab Tadzkirah Al-Sami’ Wa Al-Mutakallim Fi Adab Al-‘Alim Wa Almuta’allim)

Abstrak Tujuan utama pendidikan agama Islam adalah untuk mengubah akhlak mulia siswa. Pada kenyataannya banyak pelanggaran pada aspek sikap. Pelanggaran itu diantaranya rata-rata peserta didik terlambat datang ke sekolah, tidak masuk ke sekolah tanpa keterangan, dan masih banyak peserta didik yang tidak memasukan bajunya atau tidak rapi dalam memakai seragam sekolah, khususnya peserta didik putra, maka penelitian ini bertujuan untuk membahas Konsep Adab Siswa menurut Ibn Jama’ah dalam kitab Tadzkirah Al-Sami’ Wa Al-Mutakallim Fi Adab Al-‘Alim Wa Almuta’allim. Penelitian ini merupakan penelitian kualitatif dengan pendekatan studi kepustakaan (library research). Teknik pengumpulan data dilakukan melalui studi dokumentasi. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa Konsep adab siswa menurut Ibn Jama’ah dalam kitab Tadzkirah Al-Sami’ Wa Al-Mutakallim Fi Adab Al-‘Alim Wa Almuta’allim masing-masing diklasifikasikan ke dalam tiga macam, meliputi: adab siswa terhadap dirinya sendiri, adab siswa dalam pembelajaran, dan adab siswa bergaul dengan pendidik. Dari beberapa adab tersebut diketahui bahwa seorang siswa dalam menuntut ilmu hendaknya berniat ikhlas karena Allah swt., Zuhud, Wara', Tawadhu', Qana'ah, Senantiasa sabar, Istiqomah, Muhasabah, Berjiwa sosial yang tinggi, Saling menghargai dan menghormati, Kasih sayang, Mengatur dan memanfaatkan waktu dan Tidak malu/Gengsi. Abstract The main purpose of (PAI) is to change the noble character of students. In fact, there are many violations in the attitude aspect. These violations include the average students coming to school late, not entering school without information, and there are still many students who do not put their clothes on or are untidy in wearing school uniforms, so this study aims to discuss the concept of Adab students according to Ibn Jama'ah in the his book’s. This research is a qualitative research with a library research approach. The data collection technique is done through documentation study. The results showed that the concept of student adab according to Ibn Jama'ah in his book’s is each classified into three kinds, including: student behavior towards himself, in learning, and with educators. From some of the adab, it is known that a student in studying should be sincere because of Allah SWT, zuhud, wara', tawadhu', qana'ah, always patient, istiqomah, muhasabah, high social spirit, mutual respect, compassion , organize of time and are not prestigious.

The Development Of English For Beginner Through Pocketbook Media To Improve Student Learning Primary Results

Students' difficulty in understanding English language as a subject usually leads to poor learning outcomes. The problem is, however, observed to be getting worse due to the unavailability of suitable learning media for educators and students. This research was, therefore, conducted to develop an English for Beginner pocketbook media to improve student learning outcomes. Meanwhile, pocketbook media is an alternative packaging of information through the use of user efficiency elements. This research was developed based on the Borg & Gall model with the data collected using questionnaires, tests, and documentation and analyzed through Independent Sample T-test. The results showed the sig. (2-tailed) < sig. level (0,000 < 0.05), therefore, Ha was accepted while H0 was rejected. It was discovered that average students learning outcomes increased to 83,4 and learning completeness by 83.33% after receiving the treatment in the form of the English for Beginner pocketbook media. This shows this material is feasible to be implemented as a learning medium due to its effectiveness in improving the learning outcomes of fifth-grade students of MI Masaran 1 Trenggalek.

INTRAGROUP STRUCTURING OF STUDENT GROUPS AND PSYCHOLOGICAL SECURITY OF THE INDIVIDUAL IN THE EDUCATIONAL ENVIRONMENT

Изучалось интрагрупповое структурирование студенческих групп и психологическая безопасность личности в образовательной среде. Рассмотрены современные исследования по проблемам психологической безопасности и статусного структурирования. Проведен сравнительный анализ различий между 1, 3 и 5 курсами учащихся вуза. Выявлены достоверные различия в интрагрупповом структурировании между группами 1-го и 3-го курсов и 3-го курса и 5-го курса, что объясняется уровнем развития, на котором находятся каждая из исследуемых групп. Также был проведен сравнительный анализ оценки восприятия защищенности и удовлетворенности образовательной средой вуза у студентов разных статусных категорий. Обнаружены достоверные различия в оценке психологической безопасности между лидерами студенческих групп, среднестатусными студентами и аутсайдерами. Установлено, что среднестатусные учащиеся больше удовлетворены характеристиками образовательной среды, чем лидеры; низкостатусные студенты высоко оценивают удовлетворенность характеристиками образовательной среды, но при этом чувствуют себя менее защищенными в среде вуза. Выявлено, что при среднем уровне удовлетворенности образовательной средой высокостатусные студенты чувствуют себя более психологически защищенными, чем низкостатусные. Сделан вывод, что статусное структурирование студенческой группы может выступать как один из показателей, влияющих на оценку студентами психологической безопасности в вузе. Для повышения безопасности образовательной среды вуза необходимо проводить социально-психологическую работу в студенческих группах, нацеленную на повышение статуса студентов, особенно из числа аутсайдеров. Полученные данные могут быть полезными при выстраивании системы воспитательной работы в вузе. We studied the intragroup structuring of student groups and the psychological security of the individual in the educational environment. Modern research on the problems of psychological security and status structuring is considered. A comparative analysis of the differences between the 1st, 3rd and 5th courses was carried out. Significant differences in intragroup structuring between the 1st year and 3rd year groups, the 3rd year and 5th year groups were revealed, which is associated with the level of development at which each of the studied groups is located. A comparative analysis of the assessment of the perception of security and satisfaction with the educational environment of the university among students of different status categories was also carried out. Significant differences in the assessment of psychological safety between the leaders of student groups, average students and outsiders were found. It is established that the average students are more satisfied with the characteristics of the educational environment than the leaders; Low-status students highly assess their satisfaction with the characteristics of the educational environment, but at the same time they feel less protected in the university environment.It was revealed that with an average level of satisfaction with the educational environment, high-status students feel more psychologically protected than low-status students. It is concluded that the status structuring of the student group can act as one of the indicators that affect the students ' assessment of psychological security at the university. To increase the safety of the educational environment of the university, it is necessary to conduct socio-psychological work in student groups aimed at improving the status of students, especially from among outsiders. The obtained data can be useful in building a system of educational work in the university.

IMPROVING STUDENTS’ VOCABULARY MASTERY TROUGH SNOWING BALL IN DESCRIPTIVE TEXT

The objective of this research study was to show how to improve the student’s vocabulary through snowing ball. Snowing ball is a way of presenting learning materials where students are formed in several heterogeneous groups to make a vocabulary. The data were obtained by the teaching and learning process, and analyze the student assessment results. The data collected were quantitative. The data analyzed from the control class value and experiment class value. The result of this research was showed the snowing ball method that used on this research will increase the average students’ score by 86%. It mean the snowing ball method on the control class is successful to improving the students’ vocabulary mastery. It also means the snowing ball method was successful to improve the student’s vocabulary. Keywords: Vocabulary, Snowing Ball, Improvement.

Correlation Between Reading Fondness and Attitude Toward Science at Middle School

This research was conducted to analyze the correlation between reading fondness and attitude toward science. The number of research samples was 145 students. The research method used is a mix of quantitative and qualitative instruments that are descriptive. Quantitative instrument data collection techniques in the form of questionnaires and observations, qualitative instruments in the form of documentation and interviews. The statistical results of the attitude toward science variable, the average student chooses neutral in all indicators. The reading fondness variable of indicators general attitude towards reading and students' reading preferences average students chose neutral, the effect of reading on the ability of students chose to agree, and negative views of students towards reading chose not to agree. Based on the significance of 0.048 <0.05. So it can be concluded that there is a weak correlation between the attitude and reading variables.

Kerangka Logika dan Keterampilan Inferensi Siswa dalam Kegiatan Praktikum Klasifikasi Tumbuhan

This research is an experimental study which aims to see the effect of plant classification practicum activities in improving student’s logical framework and inference skills. The subjects of the study is junior high school students who were randomly selected. The collected data was analyzed using Z and t tests to see the significance of the average student’s score. The criteria for the significance of practicum activities are achieved if the results of the Z and t test calculations differ significantly and the average students score is ≥ 75 students, as well as the number of students who get those score is > 65 students. The results showed that average students’ performance score were 78.2 and 83.1. While question score were 79.5 and 79.2. As well as the results of X and t test calculations show there were a significance in students' grades. Thus the practical activities of plant classification effectively develop the framework of logic and inference skills of students.

THE URGENCY OF FIQH SIYASAH IN ISLAMIC EDUCATION LEARNING AT MADRASAS AND SCHOOLS

This study aims to explain some material descriptions of fiqh siyasah covering four things, namely an explanation of the theory of fiqh siyasah in madrasas and schools, factors of fiqh siyasah, the urgency of fiqh siyasah in madrasas and schools and implementation of fiqh siyasah in madras and schools. Therefore, this study explores the theory of fiqh siyasah in madras and schools. The author describes the concept of fiqh siyasah in science, which discusses matters for the affairs of the State. The people of various forms of regulations, laws, and policies. That have been made by leaders who agree with or are in line with the basic teachings of the Sharia in order to realize the benefit of the people. In its implementation, the concept of fiqh can be seen in madrasas so that a comprehensive level of inculcating these fiqh values can be achieved. Therefore, this is very important to be taught to average students. If at the previous school level, students were only required to be able to understand the existing doctrines in fiqh. According to one or more schools, then in this madrasas an understanding of a difference of opinion or view in the prediction of fiqh learning is given. In addition, students must also be able to implement the science of fiqh. In everyday life so that, this becomes a form so that the goals of Islamic education are achieved.