International Journal of Social Learning (IJSL)

Trends in Online Learning Research During the Covid-19 Pandemic in Higher Education: Bibliometric Studies

Apandi Apandi — 2023-12-23

In order to break the chain of the Covid-19 virus, the government recommends schools lockdown and implementing online learning. The research problem formulation is as follows: (1). How is the trend of online learning studies during the covid-19 pandemic at universities in Indonesia? (2). What topics have developed in studying online learning during the COVID-19 pandemic at universities in Indonesia? The research was carried out as a literature review using bibliometric analysis of several sources of scientific publication data. The data in this study were obtained through literature collection techniques and their references which were obtained directly from the Scopus and Google Scholar databases. The data was extracted using the Publish or Perish tool and then analyzed with the VosViewer tool. From the analysis that has been done, it can be concluded that the distribution of authors who study online learning topics during the pandemic has not yet appeared to form a polarization of authorship networks that explore these topics in depth. Meanwhile, the trends that have formed in online learning during the pandemic seem to condense into several topics.

Qualitative Analysis: Effective Practices in Inclusive and Special Needs Education in China

Cao Zongqing — 2023-12-23

The sphere of inclusive and special needs education has garnered significant attention in contemporary educational discourse. China, as an influential global actor, provides a pertinent case study due to its socio-cultural dynamics and rapid educational reforms. This qualitative analysis seeks to elucidate effective practices prevalent in China's special needs education system and examine their implications for further academic and policy-oriented discussions. A qualitative study method was chosen and in-depth interviews were used to obtain in-depth information. The study sample consisted of 4 teachers,3 students,1 parent and 1 school manager in China using purposive sampling technique. Data analysis was analyzed inductively and successively coded to generate emerging themes. The results of the study shows that special needs children enjoy equal educational access in China, however, there is a lack of systematic and comprehensive support at school level resulting in limited compensatory equity and differential equity. Also, the results of the study show that teachers’ professional ethics and professional level are the keys for implementing relevant policies and ideas and promoting the educational equity of children in regular classes.

Generative Learning Strategy is a Solution for Teaching Writing Skill

Ferri Susanto — 2023-12-23

The purpose of this research was to determine the implementation of the Generative Learning strategy model as a solution for teaching text writing skills in English and to develop meaning construction, associations between stimulus and knowledge, beliefs and experiences in the new normal in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic. This research discussedd the application of the Generative Learning Strategy Model which also aims to improve the ability to write texts for second semester students of the 2021/2022 academic year. This research was classroom action research that used 2 cycles. The research subjects consisted of 35 students, 25 female students and 10 male students. The instruments were developed by valid questionaires with significan 0,000 < 0,005 and reliability ststistic at the cronbach’s Alpha 0,782 > 0,73 so the data were realiable. For supporting these data, this reaserach also used observation sheets, interviews and documentations. This research was carried out in two cycles which included planning, action, observation and reflection. Based on the written test, there was a better improvement from pre-assessment 68.60, cycle I 72.60 increased to 79.92 cycle II. The increase obtained from testing is 4.54 points. This shows that the Generative Learning Model strategy can improve the ability to write texts.

Motivation to Work of Teacher Educators at Elementary Level of Teacher Education Institution

Savita Mishra — 2023-12-23

Motivation to work denotes the directs aptitude and persistence of an individual’s behaviour in understanding the task. The objective of the study was to compare teachers’ motivation to work in the elementary level teacher education institutions due to the categorical variables like gender (male and female), teaching experience (more than 5 years teaching experience & less than 5 years teaching experience), type of management (Government and Self-financed) and locale (urban & rural). Descriptive survey method has been adopted in the present study. A sample of 100 teacher educators were randomly selected of which 50 teachers were from Government and 50 teachers were from self-financed institutions. The major variable is motivation to work and categorical variables are gender, teaching experience, types of management and locale. The finding revealed that there is no significant difference in motivation to work of teacher educators in relation to gender variation but significant difference in relation to teaching experience, type of management and locale variations.

Elementary School Social Emotional Learning Status and Attendance, Discipline, and Achievement in the United States: A National Analysis

Oleavia Shaunté Morris — 2023-12-23

Ascertained in this investigation was the effect of social emotional learning training on student attendance, discipline problems and actions, students’ thoughts on the importance of academic achievement, and urbanicity in public elementary schools for the 2015-2016 and 2017-2018 school years. We analyzed data from two School Surveys on Crime and Safety conducted across the United States. Across the two years, social emotional learning training was determined to be unrelated to public elementary schools’ location (i.e., urban, suburban, rural), student attendance or discipline problems and actions. The presence of social emotional learning training, however, was determined to be related to the importance of academic achievement. Implications for policy and for practice, along with recommendations for future research, were made.

Assessing Emotional Intelligence as An Innovative Dimension in The Attainment of Quality Education: A Mauritian Insight

Panchoo Preeyamvada — 2023-12-23

This paper aims primarily to report the findings of the research project which attempted to explore the extent to which Emotional Intelligence (EI) influences the attainment of Quality Education (QE) within the public secondary educational setting in Mauritius. This paper is motivated by the fact that reason and emotions need to be aligned with a view of cultivating the integrated development of the powers of both the mind and the heart to ensure a sustainable education pathway. This study espoused an iterative approach to research design, subscribing to a mixed method while targeting a large population sample for generalisation of results. The perception of QE and EI were assessed through quantitative and qualitative data which were collected through survey questionnaires for educators and school leaders and discourses from regional directors following semi-structured interviews conducted. Analysis of results gathered from educators, school leaders and zone directors related to state-owned secondary schools indicated a positive impact of EI on QE in contemporary times.

An Emerging Leadership Model for Millennial Educators

Cinderella C. De La Cruz — 2023-12-23

The study unveiled perceptions of school leaders and their expectations of millennial educators in terms of Drivers, Fit, Leadership Style and Culture, and Unconscious Biases with the endview of discovering an emerging leadership model for millennial educators. This employed explanatory-sequential design with two-phased, mixed-method approach. Results revealed that Drivers, Fit, Leadership Style and Culture, and Unconscious Biases and other leadership principles, school heads’ consideration of these domains lead to better commitment and performance of their leadership roles, while millennial teachers’ expectations of their school head’s role can guide current and aspiring school heads in managing a growing millennial generation of educators. Hereafter, six key elements appeared include Professional Instigation, Personal Provocation, Leadership Direction, Cultural Condition, Self-Predilection, and Organizational Acclimation. These emerging leadership principles upheld by millennial educators may be considered priorities of Professional Development Programs across all levels.

Income, Expenses and Expenditure Patterns of Elementary Public-School Teachers: Inputs to a Proposed Financial Literacy Program

Generose C. Fernando — 2023-12-23

This study explored the income, expenses, and expenditure patterns of eight elementary public school teachers from urban areas. Using the case study method, it compared and analyzed teacher’s expenses before and during these times when financial distress hit the world, the COVID-19 pandemic. The results showed that most teachers tend to borrow more than what they were earning from different lending institutions. They engaged in different lending or pawning schemes in order to address their financial needs. Based on the findings, it can be concluded that the participants are financially challenged and continuously struggle to make both ends meet. A financial literacy program focusing on management of funds/resources, financial decision-making proficiency, planning, savings and investing, and financial responsibility was developed that can be provided to teachers. It is recommended that school heads may look into these financial concerns and a financial literacy program be integrated in in-service trainings.