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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Semantic Agents for Learning Style Recognition in an e-Learning Environment
George Abraham;
Balasubramanian V.;
RA. K. Saravanaguru
International Journal of Evaluation and Research in Education (IJERE) Vol 2, No 1: March 2013
Publisher : Institute of Advanced Engineering and Science
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This paper aims to provide a survey of the major research works done in the domain of learning style recognition in an e-learning environment and proposes a Semantic Agent Framework for the e-Learning environment to detect individual differences existing among individuals, using their learning styles. Automatic detection of learning styles of an individual in an e-learning environment is an important problem that have been researched upon by many, as it proves beneficial to the learners to be provided with materials based on their individual preferences. To achieve this dynamic adaptability, we propose to use a mix of data-driven approach and literature-based approach. Out of the 71 models of learning styles that are described by different researchers, we consider the Felder-Silverman Learning Style Model (FSLSM) for our analysis.DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.11591/ijere.v2i1.2517
Parameter estimation bias of dichotomous logistic item response theory models using different variables
Alper Köse;
C. Deha Doğan
International Journal of Evaluation and Research in Education (IJERE) Vol 8, No 3: September 2019
Publisher : Institute of Advanced Engineering and Science
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DOI: 10.11591/ijere.v8i3.19807
The aim of this study was to examine the precision of item parameter estimation in different sample sizes and test lengths under three parameter logistic model (3PL) item response theory (IRT) model, where the trait measured by a test was not normally distributed or had a skewed distribution.In the study, number of categories (1-0), and item response model were identified as fixed conditions, and sample size, test length variables, and the ability distributions were selected as manipulated conditions. This is a simulation study. So data simulation and data analysis were done via packages in the R programming language. Results of the study showed that item parameter estimations performed under normal distribution were much stronger and bias-free compared to non-normal distribution. Moreover, the sample size had some limited positive effect on parameter estimation. However, the test length had no effect parameter estimation. As a result the importance of normality assumptions for IRT models were highlighted and findings were discussed based on relevant literature.
Cultural Literacy Based Critical Reading Teaching Material with Active Readerstrategy for Junior High School
Vismaia S Damaianti;
Lira Fessia Damaianti;
Yeti Mulyati
International Journal of Evaluation and Research in Education (IJERE) Vol 6, No 4: December 2017
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DOI: 10.11591/ijere.v6i4.10775
This article describes the findings of a study aimed at producing a set of cultural literacy-oriented critical reading teaching material. This material is developed as a countermeasure to the increasingly thin sensitivity of society, especially the students toward noble values of religion, custom, and culture. With this material student get a significant critical understanding of the discourse with the content of noble value of Indonesian culture. The understanding is attained by students through active reader strategy. There are four important principles developed in understanding the text through this strategy, namely 1) building basic understanding of the text, 2) conducting reading activities in chronological order of the text, 3) identifying the style and language of the text, and 4) critically deepening the understanding of the text. The emphasis on cultural critical understanding became the focus of this research. Thus, critical reading question technique 501 is required. With this technique student can predict causation, establish logical and emotive understanding, and predict the implications of ideas. The implementation of development of this teaching material is based on the stages of Design Based Research. Data is obtained through expert scales and trials to junior high school students in Bandung. The result of this research is a critical reading textbook based on cultural literacy with active reader strategy that is effective to be used for junior high school students. The implication of this research is the acquisition of students' sensitivity toward noble values of religion, custom, and culture that can be internalized in their lives.
An Evaluation of language Ontology Web Based Assessment System
Taurayi Rupere
International Journal of Evaluation and Research in Education (IJERE) Vol 2, No 3: September 2013
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The field of e-learning has improved tremendously in the past decade with the invention of all kinds of e-leaning systems contributing to the quality of education. The undertaken research seek to improve web assessment systems which are limited to multiple choice type of assessment which is summative assessment that does not have a feedback section to students hence promote limited learning. The proposed system uses ontologies to promote formative assessment with a feedback loop to the students. The structured type of questions are now implemented in web assessment systems instead of using multiple choice type of questions which have limitations in terms of functionality when it comes to marking textual answers due to wide variety of words that can mean the same thing. The designed system was implemented using an ontology based dictionary which generates all possible solution for a particular question and uses aspects of artificial intelligence. The system was applied to two primary schools students doing grade 4 levels. Students wrote a test that was marked by both the system and teacher. Results from the study showed that the system marks as close to the human examiner and is the ideal assessment and marking if implemented well.DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.11591/ijere.v2i3.2257
Gender and educational background: Influence on entrepreneurial intention (EI) in economics learning
Jun Surjanti;
Tony Seno Aji;
Zainur Rahman;
Heny Musfidah
International Journal of Evaluation and Research in Education (IJERE) Vol 8, No 4: December 2019
Publisher : Institute of Advanced Engineering and Science
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DOI: 10.11591/ijere.v8i4.20337
Student behavior is one of important aspects to determine both direction and process in the Economic Theory learning. This study aims to draw how those two factors, gender and educational background, support the emergence and development of student entrepreneurial intention. This study is a quantitative study using explanatory survey. Data were analyzed by two-way ANOVA design to find the relationship/influence of gender and educational background on student entrepreneurial intention. The population was 111 students. Saturated samples were used as sampling technique. The results indicate that both gender and educational background had no significant influence on student entrepreneurial intention. Therefore, lecturers can override both when preparing learning strategies and design for Economics Theory courses.
The Effects of “I Can Problem Solve Program” on Children’s Perspective Taking Abilities
Ceren Yağmur Aras;
Durmuş Aslan
International Journal of Evaluation and Research in Education (IJERE) Vol 7, No 2: June 2018
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DOI: 10.11591/ijere.v7i2.11945
This study was conducted to determine the effects of I Can Problem Solve Program on preschool children’s perspective taking skills. Participants were 51 children who were attending two public preschool. In the study, pretest – posttest – permanence test control group desing was used. There were an experimental group and two control groups in the study. As data collection tool, “Perspective Taking Test for Children (PTC)” which was developed by Aslan and Köksal-Akyol [1] were utilized. Firstly, PTC was applied to children as pretest. Then “I Can Problem Solve Program” which was developed by Shure [2] and adapted to Turkish by Öğülmüş [3] was applied to children in experimental group. Children in control groups were attend the regular program. After the completing the program application PTC was implemented to experimental group and control groups as posttest. Finally, PTC was applied to experimental group as permanence test after a month of posttest. At the end of the study, it was determined that I Can Problem Solve Program had a significant impact on children’s perspective taking skills. There was a statistically significant difference between experimental group and control groups in posttest, while there was no difference between the groups in prettest. Children in experimental group performed better than children in control groups in posttest. Moreover, there was no significant difference in experimental group’s scores between posttest and permanence test scores.
Critical Analysis of the Problems of Education in Pakistan: Possible Solutions
Iqbal Ahmad;
Kahil ur Rehman;
Asghar Ali;
Itbar Khan;
Fazal Akber Khan
International Journal of Evaluation and Research in Education (IJERE) Vol 3, No 2: June 2014
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Education lays the foundation for political, social and economic development of any country. A viable education system enables the nation to achieve its national goals. Pakistan as a developing country has faced critical problems of education since its inception and therefore, the system of education has failed to deliver according to the aspirations of the nation. There are various factors responsible for this situation. This paper explores some of the critical problems that have so far plagued the education system of Pakistan. On the basis of critical review of available literature, the paper presents solutions to the existing problems of the education system of Pakistan.DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.11591/ijere.v3i2.1805
Integration of Syrian Refugees and Turkish Students by Non Formal Education Activities
Rüyam Küçüksüleymanoğlu
International Journal of Evaluation and Research in Education (IJERE) Vol 7, No 3: September 2018
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DOI: 10.11591/ijere.v7i3.14118
While 80 percent of Syrian refugee children living in camps have chance to attend formal education, only small number of children are attending Turkish schools. The purpose of this research is to investigate the opinions of the Syrian refugee children before and after non formal education (NFE) activities about refugees’ integration at school. For this purpose, certain activities were created and organized by the researcher. The research was conducted in the selected public school with 73 Syrian children and lasted for 28 weeks. Semi-structured interview and observation methods were used in this study. The data were analysed using content analysis. The findings obtained from the study have been organized into 3 main themes. These themes are “language”, “coping and resolving conflict” and “joining a group and sustaining friendship”. As a result of the study, it has been determined that Syrian children can cope with the problems they are experiencing and integrate into the school life and Turkish students being more helpful and tolerant towards the refugees are influenced by non formal education activities conducted in school. It is hoped that it will be a good example for each school in designing educational programs for Syrian refugee children with NFE activities.
Internationalization of Higher Education: Potential Benefits and Costs
Tahira Jibeen;
Masha Asad Khan
International Journal of Evaluation and Research in Education (IJERE) Vol 4, No 4: December 2015
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DOI: 10.11591/ijere.v4i4.4511
AbstractInternationalization of higher education is the top stage of international relations among universities and it is no longer regarded as a goal in itself, but as a means to improve the quality of education. The knowledge translation and acquisition, mobilization of talent in support of global research and enchantment of the curriculum with international content are considered to be the benefits of internationalization of higher education. Though, internationalization holds many positives to higher education, there are grave risks associated with this multifaceted and growing phenomenon. Negative aspects include commercial profit, academic colonization and difficulty in ensuring quality education. The current review has implications for educational policy makers to ensure positive and reciprocal benefits to the higher education institutions and the countries concerned.
The level of STEM knowledge, skills, and values among the students of bachelor’s degree of education in geography
Sumayyah Aimi Mohd Najib;
Hanifah Mahat;
Nur Hidayah Baharudin
International Journal of Evaluation and Research in Education (IJERE) Vol 9, No 1: March 2020
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DOI: 10.11591/ijere.v9i1.20416
The demand for individuals with educational background in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) fields has been rapidly growing. This paper presents the level of STEM education knowledge, skills and values among the students of Bachelor’s Degree of Education (B.Ed.) in Geography at Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris. Research on STEM education study in geography involves assessing the STEM knowledge, skills and values. This article reports the findings from the survey conducted on 400 students of ISMP in Geography in the first to the eighth semester in 2018. The research instrument involves variables such as knowledge, skills and value. The items for each variable were constructed and modified based on the STEM implementation guide set by the Ministry of Education Malaysia and the Academy of Sciences Malaysia, and validated by the experts. Descriptive analysis was selected to evaluate the level of STEM knowledge, skills and values among the students. The findings show that the students indeed possess high level of STEM knowledge, skills and values. Overall, this study is important to examine the variables that influence the development in Geography and STEM. In a nutshell, this study will help the departments and faculties to further improve the development in Geography field at both national and international levels.