Proceedings of the International Conference on Education

ATTITUDES OF SCIENCE TEACHERS TOWARDS CHALLENGES AND BENEFITS OF USING E-LEARNING AS A LEARNING TOOL

2024-06-15T16:21:51+0530

This study aims to identify the attitudes of science teachers in relation to the challenges and benefits of using e-learning as a means of acquiring knowledge. The survey was conducted in May and June 2023. The sample included teachers of chemistry, biology, mathematics and physics from Split-Dalmatia County, Croatia (N=117). A questionnaire containing general questions and respondents' attitudes towards the advantages and obstacles of using e-learning was used for this study. Respondents primarily exhibit a positive outlook on e-learning, regardless of gender, age, the subject they teach or the institution where they teach. Male teachers gave a slightly greater advantage to the use of computers for lesson preparation compared to female teachers, while older teachers were less confident about using computers compared to younger colleagues. Chemistry and biology teachers favoured the use of computers in preparing lesson material in contrast to their colleagues who teach mathematics and physics. This research has also shown that primary school teachers find e-learning challenging. In fact, this research has revealed that respondents generally believe that e-learning offers numerous benefits compared to traditional teaching methods, but they also believe that there are certain challenges that could be overcome with additional training in the use of computer technologies. In conclusion, a positive attitude towards e-learning prevails regardless of gender, age, the subject they teach or the institution where they teach.

CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT IN MULTICULTURAL EDUCATION THROUGH CCU (CROSS CULTURAL UNDERSTANDING)

2024-06-15T20:25:23+0530

This study investigates the influence of project-based learning (PBL) on the development of student character within the Cross Cultural Understanding (CCU) framework in Indonesia, using a qualitative research design. PBL is useful in fostering proactive skills, contextual understanding, and technical language competency in a research-focused learning setting. Moreover, engaging in external research and consultancy projects as part of PBL has given students direct academic advantages and improved their behavioral skills and talents, such as communication, confidence, planning, thinking, and time management. In general, PBL provides a distinct set of skills that differ from those normally obtained in traditional teaching and learning settings, making it a viable method for preparing students for success in the modern world. The research includes 15 individuals, including students, instructors, and administrators, chosen by purposive sampling. Data gathering involves conducting interviews with a loose format, observing classrooms, and analyzing documents using NVIVO. Thematic analysis uncovers three main themes: improved teamwork and communication abilities for students, cultural assimilation in PBL for instructors, and comprehensive personal growth for administrators. The results highlight the transforming power of PBL in CCU, promoting inclusive learning settings, cultural relevance, and holistic character development. The study provides valuable information for teachers, government officials, and scholars looking for creative methods to improve education in different cultural settings.

TREND OF INQUIRY ORIENTED COLLABORATIVE LEARNING IN CHEMISTRY: FROM RESEARCH DESIGN TO DATA ANALYSIS

2024-06-13T10:04:53+0530

Inquiry-oriented collaborative learning is the development of an inquiry learning model where the learning process is centered on students by involving students in the learning process in improve their understanding of the material taught, especially in chemistry learning. The purpose of this study is to analyze the trend of collaborative inquiry research in chemistry learning through bibliometric analysis using Vos Viewer and Excel applications program. The source of the data base used comes from Scopus, a mapping technique for enquiry-oriented collaborative chemistry learning. This research uses content analysis of articles published from 2015 to 2023, which consists of four stages: collecting data, filtering, selecting, and providing conclusions from the results of the analysis of trends in collaborative inquiry research. The results showed that 2020 was the period with the highest number of publications. Among these publications, the least type of research conducted was R&D research. In addition, the application of collaborative inquiry-oriented learning is mostly done in undergraduate programs that emphasize student involvement in carrying out learning. Questionnaires, tests, and t-tests are also the most dominant data collection and data analysis techniques used in this study, with different syntax from collaborative inquiry-oriented learning. The syntax of this learning model emphasizes the experimental stage, which supports student involvement in conducting investigations. In the context of this research, some recommendations on chemistry learning with inquiry oriented collaborative learning include the number of studies on this learning model, the selection of appropriate data analysis techniques, and its application to elementary and secondary school students.

MODEL DEVELOPMENT FOR THE FUTURE OF DISTANCE LEARNING

2024-08-15T13:06:03+0530

This article deals with distance learning. Especially since the coronavirus pandemic, the boundaries between face-to-face and distance learning universities have become blurred. Technical developments and the changing legal framework have made it necessary to change the distance learning model. The aim of this article is to develop a model for the future of distance learning in Germany. To this end, the theoretical principles of synchronous and asynchronous teaching are first discussed and various tools that can be used in these forms of teaching are presented. A selected flipped classroom model was further developed and, among other things, the possible use of various tools in this model was demonstrated. The aim was to identify new possibilities for distance learning universities and to develop a new model for them.