Intrinsic and Extrinsic Factors Affecting Student Motivation in Completing Thesis

This study aims to determine the intrinsic and extrinsic factors that influence students' motivation to complete their thesis by using self-efficacy variables, the need for achievement, campus environment, and lecturer learning methods to the motivation to complete their thesis at the Indonesian College of Economics. This research method is a questionnaire survey method. The population in this study were morning regular students and evening regular students of the Indonesian College of Economics who graduated in 2019 by 311 people and the study sample was 164 people. The analysis used is SEM- PLS and SmartPLS 3.0 software. The results of this study indicate 3 variables that affect regular morning students: (1) Self-efficacy affects the motivation to complete a thesis of 29.1%. (2) The need for achievement influences the motivation to complete the thesis by 31.9%. (3) Campus environment towards motivation to complete the thesis is 37.5%. And there are 2 variables that affect regular night students: (1) The need for achievement influences the motivation to complete the thesis by 55.5%. (2) The campus environment influences the motivation to complete the thesis by 40.3%.

Pengaruh Permainan Mobile Edukasi Terhadap Proses Pembelajaran Berhitung Anak Tunagrahita Ringan

The difficulty of learning to count for Mentally Disabled Students (MDS) is not only because their intelligence is below the average of regular students and difficult to concentrate, but also because the material presented is less exciting and theoretical. The purpose of this study was to see the effect of the snake and ladder mobile game on the ability and speed of counting mentally disabled students in the process of count-learning. Data collection techniques in this study were interviews with teachers, User Accepted Test (UAT) questionnaires for measuring games, and research instruments in the form of summation essay questions. The research method used is an experiment with a one-group pre-test and post-test. The research subjects are four mentally disabled students at Pelita Hati Special School (SLB PH). Data analysis compares the score acquisition, the time it takes students to work on the questions during the pre-test and post-test, and UAT data analysis. The Results showed that this game made MDS interested in count-learning, improving learning outcomes, and increasing students' speed in learning counting at SLB PH compared with before playing this educational-game. Thus, the snake and ladder educational mobile game positively influences the count learning process of MDS.

Self-Efficacy, Self-Regulation and Mathematics Performance of Competitive Junior Rowers vs. Regular Students

Young athletes face mental challenges both in competitive sports and in school. High self-efficacy and self-regulation competence contribute to an individual’s ability to successfully master these challenges. The present study links the domains of competitive sports and academic education by investigating the relationships of self-efficacy and self-regulation to performance in mathematics lessons. Here, we compare competitive rowers ( n = 239) and “regular” students ( n = 171; total N = 410). The competitive rowers showed a higher subjective expectation of self-efficacy, which in both groups had a positive effect on mathematics grades. While self-regulation had a mediating effect on the competitive rowers in this context, we observed no significant effect for the regular students. The study provides evidence that competitive athletes are apt to use psychosocial resources fostered by professional sports training across domains.

Assessing the Cell Phone Behaviours of Undergraduate Regular University Students: Implications for Counselling

The use of mobile phones has become increasingly popular in recent years and it is more prevalent among university students. The widespread usage of cell phones has attracted the attention of many students, thereby increasing their rate of cell phone dependency. This study aimed to describe cell phone behaviours among undergraduate regular students at the University of Cape Coast. A survey research design was adopted for the study. Through the use of the stratified sampling technique, a sample of 2,061 undergraduate regular students participated in the study. Questionnaire adapted from Choliz’s (2012) Test of Mobile-phone Dependence (TMD) was used. The internal consistency, estimated using McDonald’s omega coefficient, ranged from .84 to .95. Means and standard deviations were used in analyzing the data for the study. The findings of the study revealed that students were prevalent in the use of cell phones in sending text messages, followed by surfing of the internet, length of time spent on the cell phone, and use of cell phone as a source of entertainment. It was recommended among other things that students should consciously regulate their use of cell phones so that it does not jeopardize their academic work.

THE LEVEL OF EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE OF ENGLISH LANGUAGE STUDENTS WITH LEARNING DISABILITIES FROM THE POINT OF VIEW OF THEIR PARENTS

Emotional intelligence is an important factor in the well-being of students, whether regular students or students with learning disabilities. The category of students with LDs always face challenges to adapt and adjust in society and in the school environment. This study aimed at revealing the emotional intelligence of English language students with learning disabilities in Aseer region. The study sample consisted of (140) students with learning difficulties. To achieve the objectives of the study, the emotional intelligence questionnaire was developed and consisted of (45) items, divided into five areas: knowledge of emotions, emotional management, sympathy, empathy, and social competence. The validity and reliability of the questionnaire was ensured before application and data analysis. The results showed that the overall degree of emotional intelligence among students with learning disabilities was low. The results also found that regular students have higher emotional intelligence than students with LDs. The study recommended developing training programs to develop emotional intelligence for students with learning difficulties, and conducting a descriptive and experimental study dealing with other types of intelligence among students with learning disabilities and other special education categories and comparing them with regular students.

The benefits of inclusive education programs on character development of regular students in elementary schools

The implementation of inclusive education does not only have a positive impact on children with special needs. Moreover, the presence of children with special needs in inclusive education can also be a means to develope character education for regular students. This study uses a qualitative approach. Data collection techniques using interviews, observation, documentation and triangulation then analyzed using an interactive model from Miles and Huberman. The results of the research show that: (1) regular students are able to appreciate the differences. (2) regular students are willing to invite students with special needs to participate in every class activity. (3) the great curiosity of regular students encourages them to ask questions, especially to special assistant teachers regarding the actual condition of students with special needs. (4) regular students give good appreciation to students with special needs when they show their talents and abilities in public. (5) regular students are willing to be invited to make friends and lend their belongings to help students with special needs (6) if something happens that is considered difficult for students with special needs, regular students will immediately help. (7) regular students are able to look after and protect students with special needs.

Living with Uncertainty in Times of Pandemic: The View of Working Students in Higher Education

Today we live in times of real uncertainty. All of us, young, old, adults or children, experience new ways of facing daily challenges. The education and health sectors are naturally the most affected and deserve to be assessed for the impacts of this pandemic. This chapter aims to focus its analysis on a specific group of students in higher education: working students. In fact, this population group has a distinct profile from “regular” students in higher education. Typically, the student role is not the predominant one in their lives, competing with their roles as active workers and as heads of their families. Choosing a quantitative scientific methodology, about a hundred working student were the target of a survey exploring not only their greatest anxieties and fears, but also the ways they choose to deal with it, namely their exposure to media coverage of the COVID-19. It is expected that the results will contribute to a critical reflection on the challenges that this pandemic poses to us, identifying clues to better manage and overcome them.

Studi Deskriptif Adversity Quotient pada Guru PG/TK X Bandung

One of the formal education is kindergarten. PG/TK X Bandung is one of the regular schools that has several students with Special Needs and toddler students. Teachers are faced with situations where students with special needs often experience tantrums and not taking part in class activities. The teacher should pay more attention to students who have special needs and students who are still toddlers. In addition to students with special needs and students who are toddlers, there are also regular students who often annoy their friends and not obey the rules that the teacher has given. Infrastructure facilities owned by schools are still very limited. Teachers get they salary below standard minimum regional. These conditions cause teachers to be able to face the adversities and obstacles that exist. This research is intended to get the description of Adversity Quotient. The measurement tool used is Stoltz’s Adversity Response Profile (ARP) (2000). The result is 60% of teachers having high Adversity Quotient, called by Climbers and 40% teachers having moderate Adversity Quotient, called by Campers. It means, teachers are able to face adversities and obstacles that exist in the teaching process at school. Abstrak. Salah satu jalur pendidikan formal yaitu Taman Kanak-Kanak. PG/TK X Bandung merupakan salah satu sekolah reguler yang memiliki beberapa siswa ABK dan memiliki siswa dengan usia batita (Bawah Tiga Tahun). Para guru dihadapkan pada situasi dimana siswa dengan kebutuhan khusus sering mengalami tantrum dan sulit mengikuti kegiatan kelas. Guru harus memberikan perhatian lebih pada siswanya yang memiliki kebutuhan khusus dan siswa yang masih batita. Selain siswa dengan kebutuhan khusus dan siswa yang berusia batita, terdapat juga siswa normal yang sering mengganggu temannya, dan tidak patuh pada aturan yang telah guru berikan. Fasilitas sarana prasarana yang dimiliki sekolah masih sangat terbata. Para guru mendapatkan upah yang masih di bawah UMR dan guru sering mendapatkan upahnya tidak sesuai dengan seharusnya. Kondisi tersebut menyebabkan guru harus mampu menghadapi kesulitan dan hambatan yang ada. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mendapatkan gambaran mengenai Adversity Quotient pada guru. Pengukuran pada penelitian ini menggunakan Adversity Response Profile (ARP) dari Paul G. Stoltz (2000). Hasil dari penelitian ini menunjukkan sebanyak 60% (6 guru) memiliki Adversity Quotient tinggi atau disebut dengan Climbers dan 40% (4 guru) memiliki Adversity Quotient sedang atau disebut dengan Campers. Artinya, guru mampu menghadapi kesulitan dan hambatan-hambatan yang ada dalam proses mengajar di sekolah.

Covert-overt prejudices towards the intellectual disabilities at school: A study on teachers and non-teachers of southern Italy

Intellectual Disabilities (ID) is a neurodevelopmental disorder with considerable individual variability in type and severity. Due to overt and covert prejudices around ID, however, society tends to generalize this condition. Also, in schools, teachers’ attitudes toward students with IDs often differ from those toward regular students. The purpose of this study is to examine the levels of overt and covert prejudices toward ID of curricular and support teachers and non-teachers, in a sample of Southern Italian citizens, by evaluating age, gender and socioeconomic differences, as well as the associations of prejudice with education about and contact with ID. Six hundred and sixty-four participants (484 F; 38% teachers), 18–70 years old (M = 38.72; SD = 14.79) participated in the study. The Modern and Classical Prejudices Scale was administered in paper and online forms. Sociodemographic measures, as well as measures around ID education and contact with people with ID were collected. The results show that teachers had higher levels of classical prejudices compared to non-teacher participants. Teachers of primary schools showed higher levels of classical and modern prejudices. No gender and socioeconomic status (SES) differences were found in the whole sample. The entry of children with Intellectual Disabilities into primary school can be strongly influenced by teachers’ prejudices. Therefore, the need for teachers’ information and training on Intellectual Disabilities is evident.