Common Issues in Music Lab Lessons

This chapter describes several common problems encountered by teachers and students in project-based electronic music classes. The issues addressed include weak student engagement, excessively fast or slow project pacing, and students’ reluctance to participate or share their work with their peers. Also discussed are broader issues teachers face when teaching music technology: how they can overcome creative blocks in their own project design, how they can maintain relevance in the face of rapid cultural change, and how they can adapt their ensemble-based training to leading lab-based technology programs. The chapter outlines strategies for supporting students’ intrinsic motivation and creative confidence through differentiated instruction, and through rewarding effort and risk-taking rather than outcomes. The chapter is as much a psychological resource as it is a technical and pedagogical one, by design. Teaching and practicing creativity are inescapably emotional, and the advice is therefore couched in terms of interpersonal dynamics.

Comparative Study and Analysis of Students results using Clustering Techniques

In this paper using clustering method for student’s school academic performance are measured from same district. By using data clustering technique we can predict which school is best. And try to identify the weak student of particular school and will identify the result of best school. This will show which school is better for observing the techniques in disrict.The best school will be help us to making the quality education.

Reimagining the Role of School Management Teams in Curriculum Delivery in the COVID-19 Pandemic

This chapter explored the role of SMT in curriculum delivery in the midst of the pandemic, the impact of the pandemic on curriculum delivery, and support systems most useful during the coronavirus outbreak. The objectives were examined under the lens of the transformational leadership theory. The study was positioned in the interpretivist paradigm and informed by an exploratory case study design. Fifteen SMT members from six schools were conveniently sampled and interviewed to understand their experiences, perceptions, and expectations of curriculum delivery during the pandemic. The findings largely showed good practices in curriculum management during the pandemic, knowledge of curriculum delivery roles, and expanded support structures. On the other hand, challenges, such as increased absenteeism and weak student accountability resulting from recurring community transmissions, were noted. This chapter, therefore, calls for enhancing the role of SMTs in schools to make them better prepared for and responsive to interconnected global challenges such as this pandemic.

The Internet Era and the Innovation of Higher Vocational English Education

Because of the relatively weak student foundation, English education has always been a difficult point in higher vocational education. In the Internet age, teachers should keep up with the trend of the times, grasp the convenience brought by the Internet, and strive to apply excellent online teaching resources to actual English teaching, so as to increase students’ interest in learning and stimulate their enthusiasm for learning. This article combines the current situation of higher vocational English teaching and analyzes innovative strategies to improve the quality of higher vocational English education, hoping to provide some useful suggestions for the reform of higher vocational English education.

Structural Model of Principals’ Innovative Leadership Attributes on Managerial Creativity

UAE educational institutions had being underpinned and characterized by a series of challenges such as weak student achievement, inadequate levels of education, insufficient number of teachers, poor school management and lack of professionalism. Also the schools in the UAE continue to be plagued with poor infrastructure and organizational culture. This research was conducted to determine factors affecting the principals’ innovative leadership attributes on managerial creativity in UAE. A total of 230 questionnaires were distributed out of which 167 (72.3%) were successfully retrieved. The data collected were Analysis of Moment Structures Equation Modelling (AMOS-SEM). The structural model was developed based on 8 groups of factors that affecting the managerial creativity of the educational institutions which are: innovative leadership attributes; risk tolerance; domain expertise; openness; emotional stability; confidence; action oriented and professional development. The developed model was statistically validated as it achieved all the criteria of goodness of fit. Beside that all the hypotheses are significant meaning that the eight groups have significant impact to the managerial creativity. Hopefully if the model is implemented persistently, it is believed to be able to improve the managerial creativity in the UAE. Any attempt to improve professional development in the relationship between the creative leadership qualities of principals and managerial innovation in the UAE it good to refer to this model.

Does It Really Help? Merits and Demerits of CALL Implementation as Perceived by Jordanian Primary-Stage EFL Teachers

This research examines the merits and demerits of CALL implementation in Jordanian primary education as perceived by 200 primary-stage EFL teachers. A questionnaire was constructed and used to collect the data. The findings reveal that the most frequently perceived merits are immediate feedback, motivating students learning, initiating more interaction, excitement and enjoyment, and language skills integration. On the other hand, the most frequently perceived demerits of CALL implementation were found to be insufficient number of computers, technical problems, student view of the computer as an entertainment tool, weak student computer skills, and cost. The study concludes with a number of pedagogical implications and recommendations for further research.

POLA INTERAKSI GURU DAN SISWA KELAS X SMAN 1 JORONG

The Interaction Pattern of Teachers and Students of Class X of SMAN 1 Jorong. This study aims to describe (1) the pattern of intervention, (2) the pattern of adjacent pairs, and (3) the pattern of preference in the interaction discourse of teachers and students of class X at Jorong 1 Public High School during the teaching and learning process. The approach used in this study is a qualitative approach with descriptive methods. Sources of data collected in the form of oral speeches that occur during teaching-learning interactions. Data collection uses documentation techniques. Data analysis techniques use qualitative analysis techniques. From the results of data analysis and research conclusions, the findings are as follows: Interruptive patterns in teacher discourse and class x students at Jorong 1 State Senior High School during the teaching and learning process. The teacher's interruption pattern to students is due to weak student volume and to stop doubts or reinforce the answers to the teacher's questions. The pattern of contiguous pairs occurs normally or naturally according to the stimulus-response process and meets the structure of adjacent pairs which creates habits and regularity. This pattern of well-implemented preferences can be seen from the structure of the preferred action expected to be in the next action and not to be expected to be expected in the next action. Key words: teacher and student interaction, interrupt pattern, contiguous pair pattern, preference pattern … Pola Interaksi Guru dan Siswa Kelas X SMAN 1 Jorong. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mendeskripsikan (1), pola interupsi (2),pola pasangan berdekatan, dan (3), pola preferensi dalam wacana interaksi guru dan siswa dalam kelas X di SMA Negeri 1 Jorong pada waktu proses belajar-mengajar. Pendekatan yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah pendekatan kualitatif dengan metode deskriptif. Sumber data yang dikumpulkan berupa tuturan-tuturan lisan yang terjadi saat interaksi belajar-mengajar. Pengumpulan data menggunakan teknik dokumentasi. Teknik analisis data menggunakan teknik analisis kualitatif. Dari hasil analisis data dan kesimpulan penelitian, diperoleh temuan antara lain sebagai berikut: Pola interupsi dalam wacana guru dan siswa kelas X di SMA Negeri 1 Jorong pada waktu proses belajar-mengajar. Pola interupsi guru kepada siswa dikarenakan volume suara siswa lemah dan untuk menghentikan keraguan atau mempertegas jawaban atas pertanyaan guru. Pola pasangan berdekatan terjadi dengan normal atau alamiah sesuai dengan proses stimulus-respon dan memenuhi struktur pasangan berdekatan yang menimbulkan kebiasaan dan keteraturan.Pola preferensi terlaksana dengan baik ini bisa dilihat dari adanya struktur tindakan yang disukai diharapkan ada pada tindakan berikutnya dan tidak disukai diharapkan tidak ada pada tindakan berikutnya. Kata-kata kunci: interaksi guru dan siswa, pola interupsi, pola pasangan berdekatan, pola preferensi

ARGUMENTASI ILMIAH DAN KETERAMPILAN BERPIKIR KRITIS MELALUI METODE DEBAT

SCIENTIFIC ARGUMENTATION AND CRITICAL THINKING SKILLS TROUGH DEBATE METHODS AbstractLack of self-confidence and weak student reasoning in biology learning are related to scientific argumentation skills and critical thinking skills. This study aims to examine scientific argumentation and critical thinking skills of class X students in MAN 1 Natuna through debate methods on biodiversity material. This study uses a qualitative approach with descriptive methods. Data collection using observation, interviews, and documentation. Assessment of scientific argumentation and critical thinking was done oral and written. Scientific argumentation skills refer to Toulmin's Argument Pattern (TAP) and critical thinking skills are categorized in Strong, Acceptable, Unacceptable, & Weak. The results showed that student' scientific argumentation skills were at levels 2, 3, and 4. None of the students were at levels 1 and 5. Students' critical thinking skills were in the Unacceptable (62.06%) and Acceptable (37.94% ) category. Scientific arguments and critical thinking of class X students at MAN 1 Natuna are low. AbstrakKurangnya kepercayaan diri serta lemahnya penalaran siswa pada pembelajaran biologi berkaitan dengan keterampilan argumentasi ilmiah dan keterampilan berpikir kritis. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menguji keterampilan argumentasi ilmiah dan keterampilan berpikir kritis siswa kelas X di MAN 1 Natuna melalui metode debat pada materi keanekaragaman hayati. Penelitian ini menggunakan pendekatan kualitatif dengan metode deskriptif. Teknik pengumpulan data menggunakan observasi, wawancara, dan dokumentasi. Penilaian keterampilan argumentasi ilmiah dan berpikir kritis dilakukan secara lisan & tulisan. Keterampilan argumentasi ilmiah siswa mengacu pada Toulmin’s Argument Pattern (TAP), sedangkan keterampilan berpikir kritis dikategorikan dalam Strong, Acceptable, Unacceptable, & Weak. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan, keterampilan argumentasi ilmiah siswa berada pada level 2, 3, dan 4. Tidak ada satupun siswa yang berada pada level 1 dan 5. Keterampilan berpikir kritis siswa pada kategori Unacceptable (62.06%) dan Acceptable (37.94%). Argumentasi ilmiah dan berpikir kritis siswa kelas X di MAN 1 Natuna tergolong masih rendah.

Analisis Hubungan Media Pembelajaran Berbasis Teknologi Informasi dengan Minat Belajar Siswa

<p align="center"><strong>ABSTRACT</strong></p><p><em>The sophistication of information technology now be utilized for various aspects, among them educational aspects. Where this technology is used for teachers and students. Which aims to provide other methods of learning, so that students are expected to be more interested in receiving learning materials. The purpose of this study is to analyze whether there is a relationship between the mediaof information technology-based learning with student interest by respondent teachers and students. This study is a research type of explanation, because this research is intended to explain the variables by testing the hypothesis that has been formulated previously. The study population was all teachers and students of class VI of the 75 teachers and 184 students, with the sample used by 43 teachers and 65 students. Data were analyzed using correlation analysis. The research proves the results of the partial test between the variables of Information Technology Based Learning Media (X) with Student Interests (Y) are as follows: partial results for the respondent teachers thitung of (0.020)&gt; ttable (0.05) and the value probability equal to 0.353. The conclusion that media information technology-based learning is positively related to the weak student interest by respondent teachers, partial results thitung for student respondents was (0.020)&gt; ttable (0.05) and a probability value of 0.288. The conclusion that media information technology-based learning is positively related to the weak interest in student learning based onstudent respondent.</em></p><p><strong><em>Keywords :</em></strong><em> Media Information, Information Technology , Interest Learning.</em></p><p align="center"><strong>ABSTRAK</strong></p><p><em>Kecanggihan teknologi informasi sekarang dapat dimanfaatkan untuk berbagai aspek, di antaranya aspek pendidikan. Dimana teknologi ini digunakan untuk guru dan siswa. Yang bertujuan untuk memberikan metode lain dalam belajar, sehingga diharapkan siswa lebih tertarik menerima materi belajar. Tujuan Penelitian ini adalah untuk menganalisis apakah terdapat hubungan antara media pembelajaran berbasis teknologi informasi dengan minat belajar siswa berdasarkan responden guru dan siswa. Penelitian ini merupakan tipe penelitian penjelasan, karena penelitian ini bermaksud menjelaskan variabel-variabel melalui pengujian hipotesis yang telah dirumuskan sebelumnya. Populasi penelitian ini adalah semua guru dan siswa kelas VI yang berjumlah 75 guru dan 184 siswa, dengan sampel yang digunakan sebanyak 43 guru dan 65 siswa. Data di analisa dengan menggunakan analisa korelasi. Hasil penelitian membuktikan hasil uji secara parsial antara variabel-variabel Media Pembelajaran Berbasis Teknologi Informasi (X) dengan Minat Belajar Siswa (Y) adalah sebagai berikut: secara parsial hasil thitung untuk responden guru sebesar (0,035) &lt; ttabel (1,683) dan nilai probabilitas sebesar 0,322. Kesimpulannya bahwa media pembelajaran berbasis teknologi informasi mempunyai hubunganyang cukup dengan minat belajar siswa berdasarkan responden guru, secara parsial hasil thitung untuk responden siswa sebesar (0,120) &lt; ttabel (1,6694) dan nilai probabilitas sebesar 0,195. Kesimpulannya bahwa media pembelajaran berbasis teknologi informasi mempunyai hubungan yang lemah dengan minat belajar siswa berdasarkan responden siswa.</em></p><strong><em>Kata kunci :</em></strong><em> media pembelajaran, teknologi informasi, minat belajar</em>

Studying the youth interests through the thematic repertoire of student communication: a case study of Vkontakte social network

The article substantiates the relevance of a sociological approach to the study of young students' interests in social networks. The authors analyze the results of a study involving young students who use the thematic communication repertoire in the Vkontakte network’s social groups. The study applies IT methods for processing and analyzing biographical data, analysis and statistics methods, and machine learning. The sample consists of 171,972 unique participants who joined the network’s social groups. The authors draw up a rating of groups on various topics based on the number of group participants, present the results of the analysis of student thematic repertoire and reveal the interests of the group participants. The article describes general and specific directions of student interests in different universities, explores the features of interactions between the participants in popular groups, and defines gender differences and various cognitive orientations depending on the place of studies. The authors provide insight into the nature of the cognitive orientation of student interests and the possibilities to influence the interests through certain content, and the weak student activity in the “corporate” social groups of the universities.