International Journal of Evaluation and Research in Education (IJERE)
The International Journal of Evaluation and Research in Education (IJERE) is an interdisciplinary publication of original research and writing on education which publishes papers to international audiences of educational researchers. The IJERE aims to provide a forum for scholarly understanding of the field of education and plays an important role in promoting the process that accumulated knowledge, values, and skills are transmitted from one generation to another; and to make methods and contents of evaluation and research in education available to teachers, administrators and research workers. The journal encompasses a variety of topics, including child development, curriculum, reading comprehension, philosophies of education and educational approaches, etc.
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A Study of the Apology Strategies Used by Iraqi EFL University Students
Raed Latif Ugla;
Mohamad Jafre Zainol Abidin
International Journal of Evaluation and Research in Education (IJERE) Vol 5, No 1: March 2016
Publisher : Institute of Advanced Engineering and Science
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DOI: 10.11591/ijere.v5i1.4519
This study was aimed at exploring apology strategies of English used by Iraqi EFL students, apology strategies in Iraqi Arabic and the pragmatic strategies of Iraqi EFL students in relation to the use of apology as a speech act. The data analyzed in this study were collected in Al-Yarmouk University College and University of Diyala. The study was mixed method in nature using a questionnaire and an interview adapted from previous studies. The quantitative data was obtained from fifty-five Iraqi EFL students using Discourse Completion Task Questionnaires (DCTQ) while the qualitative data obtained from individual interviews carried out with twelve Iraqi EFL students. The results were showed different kinds of apology strategies used by Iraqi EFL students. A new classification of apology strategies was provided in this study. Results of the study showed that Iraqi EFL students used a variation of apology strategies, they were well aware of how to use adequate apology forms to meet the requirements of specific situations and relationships, and they felt the need for explaining and avoiding interpretation of their response as an apology.
The Potential Impact of Online/Distance Education for Students with Disabilities in Higher Education: Results from a Meta-Analytic Investigation and Existing Research
Matthew J. Erickson;
Karen H. Larwin
International Journal of Evaluation and Research in Education (IJERE) Vol 5, No 1: March 2016
Publisher : Institute of Advanced Engineering and Science
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DOI: 10.11591/ijere.v5i1.4525
The current investigation sought to understand if online and distance course offerings were providing a needed bridge to a post-secondary degree for students with disabilities. The results of this investigation suggest that there is an absence of empirical research on this topic in the existing published research. Results presented include findings from the K-12 data examining this impact, and the results from federal investigations on the prevalence of individuals with disabilities attending post-secondary institutions.
The Roles of Teachers’ Work Motivation and Teachers’ Job Satisfaction in the Organizational Commitment in Extraordinary Schools
Fatwa Tentama;
Dessy Pranungsari
International Journal of Evaluation and Research in Education (IJERE) Vol 5, No 1: March 2016
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DOI: 10.11591/ijere.v5i1.4520
Teachers’ work motivation and teachers’ job satisfaction are the factors influencing the organizational commitment. This research is aimed to empirically examine the roles of teachers’ work motivation and teachers’ job satisfaction in the commitment of the organization in extraordinary schools. The subjects of the research are the teachers in Extraordinary School 1 Bantul Yogyakarta. The sample was taken by employing non-randomized technique. The scales of work motivation, job satisfaction and organizational commitment are used in collecting the data. The data were analyzed by using multiple linear regression technique. The results of the research show that 1) simultaneously, teachers’ work motivation and teachers’ job satisfaction are highly significant positive correlated with organizational commitment, by reaching the score of Rx1x2v=0,621 with the probability p=0,002 (p<0,01); 2) teachers’ work motivation are highly significant correlated with the organizational commitment, by reaching the score of (rx1v))=0,614 and the probability p=0,000 (p<0,01); 3) teachers’ job satisfaction is highly significant positive correlated with organizational commitment, by reaching the score of (rx2v))=0,570 and probability p=0,001 (p<0,01). Teachers’ job motivation more dominantly influence organizational commitment compared to teachers’ job satisfaction
The Retention of Women in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics: A Framework for Persistence
Jeffry L. White;
G.H. Massiha
International Journal of Evaluation and Research in Education (IJERE) Vol 5, No 1: March 2016
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DOI: 10.11591/ijere.v5i1.4515
Women make up 47% of the total U.S. workforce, but are less represented in engineering, computer sciences, and the physical sciences. In addition, race and ethnicity are salient factors and minority women comprise fewer than 1 in 10 scientist or engineer. In this paper, a review of the literature is under taken that explores the many challenges women encounter when pursing a career in the sciences. It includes a review of the national landscape and discussion of the guiding general retention theories. Finally it proposes a conceptual framework for persistence and proffers a number of research questions designed to delve deeper into the under representation phenomenon.
English Teachers Classroom Assessment Practices
Saefurrohman Saefurrohman;
Elvira S. Balinas
International Journal of Evaluation and Research in Education (IJERE) Vol 5, No 1: March 2016
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DOI: 10.11591/ijere.v5i1.4526
The new language assessment policies in the Philippines and in Indonesia have impact on English teachers’ assessment practices. Classroom assessment; as mandated in the current curriculum of both countries swifts from sources of information to the inseparable process of teaching and learning. This study describes Filipino and Indonesian high school English teachers’ classroom assessment practices in ELL classes.This study was conducted using a mix method design with 48 Filipino and Indonesian junior high school English teachers as respondents who completed the questionnaire on classroom assessment practices. Twelve respondents participated in an interview and observation to further clarify their practices on classroom assessment. The study found that both Filipino and Indonesian junior high school English teachers used assessment for learning as the main purpose of assessment. The majority of Filipino Junior High school English teachers prepared and made their own assessment, while Indonesian junior high school English teachers used items from published textbooks as their primary sources for constructing assessment items. Both Filipino and Indonesian junior high school English teachers used written comments as their primary method for providing feedback. Total score test and a letter grade were the highest percentage methods for providing a final report for both Filipino and Indonesian junior high school English teachers.
System Thinking Scales and Learning Environment of Family Planning Field Workers in East Java
Dwi Listyawardani;
Iswari Hariastuti
International Journal of Evaluation and Research in Education (IJERE) Vol 5, No 1: March 2016
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DOI: 10.11591/ijere.v5i1.4521
Systems thinking is needed due to the growing complexity of the problems faced family planning field workers in the external environment that is constantly changing. System thinking ability could not be separated from efforts to develop learning for the workers, both learning at the individual, group, or organization level. The design of the study was quantitative study using cross-sectional study. There is a relationship between the scale of field worker’s system thinking with the learning environment at organization level (p 0.017<α). The characteristic factors; individual, team/group learning environment; are unrelated to the system thinking scales. There are also relationship among learning environments. Individuals learning on systems thinking for field workers are highly needed as a basic capital in the development of human resources. The training/learning done so far needs to be revitalized, that is reconstructing the learning materials or modules taught so as learning can be run more effectively and leads to increase the ability of systems thinking. Organizationrelated to the implementation of field worker tasks lies in the central, provincial and districts/municipalities level, need to facilitate the learning; both at the individual, group/team, and organizational level itself. Learning and guidance need to be developed into a useful integrated mechanism, not only for individuals but also for the organization.
The Correlation between Sex, Age, Educational Background, and Hours of Service on Vigilance Level of ATC Officers in Air Nav Surabaya, Indonesia
Lalu Muhammad Saleh;
Tjipto Suwandi;
Hamidah Hamidah
International Journal of Evaluation and Research in Education (IJERE) Vol 5, No 1: March 2016
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DOI: 10.11591/ijere.v5i1.4516
The vigilance of an Air Traffic Control (ATC) officer determines aviation safety. The number of aviation accidents tends to be increasing in recent years. Aviation accidents may be caused by human errors (i.e. errors made by pilot or ATC officer) or unsafe work condition. Sex, age, educational background, and hours of service might affect vigilance level of an ATC officer. This study was conducted to analyze the effect of sex, age, educational background and hours of service on ATC officers in Air Nav Surabaya vigilance level. This study applied cross-sectional study design with the number of samples was 41 staffs at Air Nav Surabaya. The obtained data were analyzed by using chi-square test. The results of data analysis indicated that sex, age, and educational background variables did not significantly affect vigilance level of ATC officers in Air Nav Surabaya as indicated by chi-square values of sex variable (p= 0.790), age variable (p= 0.241), and educational background variable (p= 0.335). Meanwhile, hours of service variable significantly affected ATC officer vigilance level as indicated by chi-square value (p) as much as 0.035. Based on these findings, it can be concluded that sex, age, and educational background variables did not correlate with ATC officers’ vigilance level while hours of service variable significantly correlated with ATC officers’ vigilance level.
Correlation between Food Schemes and Children Nutrient Status at the Toddler’s Age
Tri Ratnaningsih;
Indah Lestari
International Journal of Evaluation and Research in Education (IJERE) Vol 5, No 1: March 2016
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DOI: 10.11591/ijere.v5i1.4522
The nutrient in the meal is very important, especially for the children at the toddler’s age. The aim of this research was to know the correlation between the food schemes with the children nutrient status at the toddler’s age (1-3 years). The research design was cross sectional. The population for this research was all of the mothers and the children at the toddler’s age (1-3 years). The sample was taken using purposive sampling method. Many respondents served in appropriate meal to their children. Many children suffered poor nutrition status.
The Roles of Organizational Commitment in Mediating the Effects of Big Five Personality on Worker’s Adherence to Occupational Safety SOPs
Hadi Prayitno;
Tjipto Suwandi;
Hamidah Hamidah
International Journal of Evaluation and Research in Education (IJERE) Vol 5, No 1: March 2016
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DOI: 10.11591/ijere.v5i1.4517
The incidence of work accidents in the construction industry particularly in Indonesia and generally in international shows an increasingly worrying trend given that either quantitatively or qualitatively the number of work accidents is very large compared to that of other industrial sectors. The main causing factors are mostly due to the workers’ behavior. This study aimed to determine the roles of organizational commitment in mediating the effects of Big Five Personality on workers’ adherence to occupational safety SOPs. The study belongs to observational analytic type with cross sectional study design. The study involved 140 samples taken randomly from workers at manufacturing department of PT. Boma Bisma Indra Pasuruan, East Java. The measurement of personality used five factor model (FFM) questionnaire of Costa & McRae. Hypothesis testing applied inferential statistical analysis. The statistical method used was Structural Equation Model (SEM). The results showed that Organizational Commitment had lower roles in mediating the effects of Big Five Personality on workers’ adherence to occupational safety SOPs compared to that Big Five Personality in directly influencing the workers’ adherence to occupational safety SOPs at PT. Boma Bisma Indra Pasuruan.
Development of Web-Based Learning Application for Generation Z
Bambang Hariadi;
M.J. Dewiyani Sunarto;
Pantjawati Sudarmaningtyas
International Journal of Evaluation and Research in Education (IJERE) Vol 5, No 1: March 2016
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DOI: 10.11591/ijere.v5i1.4523
This study aims to develop a web-based learning application as a form of learning revolution. The form of learning revolution includes the provision of unlimited teaching materials, real time class organization, and is not limited by time or place. The implementation of this application is in the form of hybrid learning by using Google Apps for Education (GAfE), called Brilian. Steps being taken in the study are: (1) requirements analysis, (2) interface design, (3) construction performance, and (4) testing and implementation. The subjects of this study were students of class 2014 and course lecturers for the student of class 2014. After the system testing that was conducted in the second semester of 2014, the collected data suggest that out of 1153 students who used this application, 79% of them were comfortable in using it. As for the lecturers, the data was obtained from 70 lecturers, 82% of them stated that this application helped their teaching process. From the evaluation results, it requires universities to further improve the network infrastructure, and applications must be developed to be more user friendly, including access to mobile learning.