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International Journal of Evaluation and Research in Education (IJERE)
ISSN : 22528822     EISSN : 26205440     DOI : -
Core Subject : Education,
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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Bug safari: promoting ecological awareness in early childhood through nature-based learning Kazım Biber; Caner Börekci
International Journal of Evaluation and Research in Education (IJERE) Vol 15, No 3: June 2026
Publisher : Institute of Advanced Engineering and Science

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.11591/ijere.v15i3.38526

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This study examines the effectiveness of a nature-based educational program called bug safari, designed to enhance preschool children’s attitudes toward small creatures, particularly bugs, and to foster their ecological awareness. Developed within the framework of the Reggio Emilia approach, the program integrates multi-sensory and interdisciplinary learning methods, including observation, drama, storytelling, art activities, and parental involvement. The study was conducted in two preschool classrooms in Balıkesir, Türkiye. In the experimental group, bug safari activities were implemented once a week for six weeks, while the control group continued with the existing preschool curriculum. Data were collected using the 22-item bug awareness and ecological awareness questionnaire, developed by the researcher, and administered as both a pre-test and post-test. A mixed-design analysis of variance (ANOVA) revealed that the experimental group showed statistically significant improvements in bug awareness, understanding of the role of bugs in the ecosystem, and ecological consciousness, whereas no significant changes were observed in the control group. The findings indicated that nature-based programs involving direct experiences and active participation effectively promoted positive environmental attitudes and ecological awareness in early childhood. This study underscores the importance of integrating child centered, experiential, and nature-oriented approaches into preschool education to support cognitive, emotional, and behavioral development.
Psychometric validation of the humor styles questionnaire among Indonesian pre-service teachers Ali Rachman; Noorhapizah Noorhapizah; Yogi Prihandoko; Nahdia Fitri Rahmaniah
International Journal of Evaluation and Research in Education (IJERE) Vol 15, No 3: June 2026
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.11591/ijere.v15i3.38732

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This study aimed to develop and validate the Indonesian version of the humor styles questionnaire (HSQ-ID) for use in pre-service teacher education. A cross-sectional psychometric design was applied to a sample of 729 Indonesian pre-service teachers, using systematic translation, content validation, exploratory factor analysis (EFA), and confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) with the robust maximum likelihood (ML) estimator. HSQ-ID showed a stable four-factor structure, strong model fit (comparative fit index (CFI)=0.97, root mean square error of approximation (RMSEA)=0.045, standardized root mean square residual (SRMR)=0.040), and acceptable internal consistency across all subscales (Cronbach α=0.72–0.89). One-way analysis of variance (ANOVA) indicated significant differences in humor styles across 10 teacher specialization fields, suggesting that humor use is shaped by disciplinary and professional training contexts. These findings confirm that the HSQ-ID is a valid and reliable instrument for evaluating humor styles in Indonesian teacher education and can support future assessment-based pedagogical interventions.
Academic engagement and artificial intelligence platform behaviors in grammar achievement Wang Yadan; Soon Singh Bikar Singh; Connie Shin; Zheng Juncai; Zhang Qianqian
International Journal of Evaluation and Research in Education (IJERE) Vol 15, No 3: June 2026
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.11591/ijere.v15i3.37822

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This study is among the first to use archival institutional records to test the incremental validity of artificial intelligence platform behaviors (AI_index) in predicting grammar achievement (GA). Using data from 405 non–English-major freshmen enrolled in a compulsory grammar course at a private Chinese university, we examined whether AI_index predicts end-of-semester grammar exam performance beyond course-embedded behavioral academic engagement (AE_index). AE_index was derived from grade-book quizzes and class interactions, whereas AI_index was constructed from institutional platform logs capturing coursework completion and assigned video viewing. Indices were scaled to a 0–100 range, and GA was measured by a unified final exam. Descriptive statistics, correlations, and hierarchical regression analyses showed that AE_index was a small but significant predictor of exam performance, whereas AI_index was weak and non-significant and added no incremental predictive value beyond AE_index. Together, the two indices explained a modest proportion of variance in GA. These findings suggest that completion-based platform metrics are unlikely to reflect effortful learning unless platform tasks align with summative assessment demands (e.g., translation and proofreading). The findings caution against using completion-based AI metrics as high-stakes indicators without demonstrated task–assessment alignment.
Instructional and learning needs in evolution education: a multi-stakeholder needs assessment Vanjoreeh A. Madale; Monera A. Salic-Hairulla
International Journal of Evaluation and Research in Education (IJERE) Vol 15, No 3: June 2026
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.11591/ijere.v15i3.38972

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Evolution is a foundational concept in biology, yet it remains challenging for learners and teachers alike. This study conducted a descriptive convergent mixed-methods needs assessment to examine instructional and learning needs in evolution education from the perspectives of students, teachers, and administrators. A total of 50 participants (35 students, 10 teachers, and 5 administrators) from a public senior high school completed researcher-developed questionnaires containing Likert-scale and open-ended items. Quantitative data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, while qualitative responses underwent thematic analysis, with integration occurring at interpretation. Findings indicate that students possess moderate conceptual understanding but struggle with abstract processes such as natural selection, long-term species change, and evidence interpretation, alongside gaps in science process skills. Teachers report difficulties addressing misconceptions, integrating inquiry-based practices, and accessing contextualized instructional materials. Administrators emphasize the need for laboratory resources, curriculum-aligned materials, and sustained professional development. Overall, results highlight that strengthening evolution education requires coordinated strategies that integrate structured science process skills, targeted teacher training, and institutional support systems. The study provides a multi-stakeholder framework to guide evidence-based instructional and systemic improvement in evolution education.
Equations of the heart and mind: a path analysis of psychological factors influencing mathematics performance Nestor L. Gicaraya; Tedric Dave E. Senosa; Dolly Rose F. Temelo; Roberto G. Sagge, Jr.; Salvador P. Bacio, Jr.; Sybel Joy Farillon-Labis; Cheryl Lyn C. Delgado; Peter Ernie D. Paris
International Journal of Evaluation and Research in Education (IJERE) Vol 15, No 3: June 2026
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.11591/ijere.v15i3.37353

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Mathematics performance remains a significant concern in higher education, as learners’ affective and motivational factors critically shape their achievement outcomes. In this context, the present study explored how anxiety, attitude, motivation, and academic well-being influence students’ performance in mathematics using a quantitative descriptive-correlational design with path analysis. Using a validated researcher-made questionnaire, data were gathered from 369 undergraduate students. The instrument demonstrated sound reliability and validity. Statistical analyses comprising descriptive measures and structural equation modeling (SEM) were conducted to identify both direct and mediated relationships among variables. Findings showed that students generally experienced moderate levels of mathematics anxiety and favorable levels of motivation and academic well-being. Correlation results revealed that anxiety was negatively linked to all other factors, whereas attitude, motivation, and academic well-being were positively associated with mathematics performance. Path analyses further indicated that motivation and academic well-being directly enhanced performance, while anxiety negatively affected achievement indirectly by lowering students’ attitudes and motivation. The final model demonstrated an excellent fit, suggesting that emotional and motivational mechanisms play a vital role in determining mathematics success. These results underscore the need for educational strategies that help students manage anxiety and strengthen their motivation and well-being to support sustained academic achievement.
Evaluation of oral tradition-based reading instruction on secondary students reading competence Teófilo Félix Valentín Melgarejo; Clodoaldo Ramos Pando; Pablo Lolo Valentín Melgarejo; Fidel Alberto García Yale; William Cesar Santos Hinostroza; Rober Wesmel Sánchez Trinidad; Ulises Espinoza Apolinario; Rosa Luz Gómez Segura; Tito Armando Rivera Espinoza; José Rovino Alvarez López; Julio César Carhuaricra Meza; Flaviano Armando Zenteno Ruiz
International Journal of Evaluation and Research in Education (IJERE) Vol 15, No 3: June 2026
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.11591/ijere.v15i3.38722

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Reading competence is a developmental and multidimensional construct that is often evaluated through mean score comparisons that may obscure structural learning changes. This study examined the effectiveness of a culturally grounded oral tradition–based intervention on primary students’ reading competence in Pasco, Peru. A quantitative quasi-experimental pretest–posttest design with a control group was implemented using intact classrooms (experimental n=19; control n=14; N=33). The eight-week intervention integrated local myths, legends, and folktales into guided reading, inferential questioning, and evaluative discussion activities. Reading competence was assessed using narrative texts scored with an analytic rubric classifying students into four ordered achievement levels (initial, in process, expected, and outstanding). Data were analyzed using ordinal mobility analysis, distributional dominance testing, and dynamic-systems indicators. Results showed complete structural stability in the control group, whereas 89.5% of students in the experimental group demonstrated upward mobility and all reached expected or outstanding levels at posttest. These findings indicate that culturally responsive oral-tradition instruction can produce substantial structural improvements in reading competence. This study contributes to educational evaluation by demonstrating how ordinal mobility and dynamic-systems indicators reveal instructional effects that may remain hidden in traditional mean-based analyses.
Educational support for disadvantaged students in Vietnamese higher education Quoc Cuong Nguyen Dinh; Van Vu Hong
International Journal of Evaluation and Research in Education (IJERE) Vol 15, No 3: June 2026
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.11591/ijere.v15i3.38585

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This study aims to examine how social inequality is shaped; to determine the scope and evaluate the effectiveness of educational support programs for disadvantaged students in Vietnamese higher education. The study employs a mixed-methods design, combining document analysis, a questionnaire survey with 227 participants from 10 universities, and semi-structured interviews with 16 administrators, faculty members, and students. Quantitative data were processed using descriptive statistics, while qualitative data were analyzed thematically to clarify educational institutions’ practices and implementation gaps. The results show that support activities remain primarily focused on scholarships and financial aid, while academic support, psychological counseling, and capacity-building services are fragmented and not fully integrated into the management systems of higher education institutions. The study also indicates that inequality exists not only through economic disadvantage but also through deficiencies in cultural capital, learning skills, social support, and access to educational resources. From a theoretical perspective, the findings further clarify the theory of social reproduction and equity-oriented educational governance by showing that inequality is also reproduced through fragmented support governance. The conclusion is that support for disadvantaged students needs to be managed as an integrated, multidimensional, and systemic equity mechanism, rather than as isolated welfare interventions.
Illuminative evaluation of mathematics curriculum implementation in improving students’ numeracy achievement Jose Bonatua Hasibuan; Deni Darmawan; Suhendra Suhendra; Deni Kurniawan
International Journal of Evaluation and Research in Education (IJERE) Vol 15, No 3: June 2026
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.11591/ijere.v15i3.39078

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Persistent evidence from national and international assessments indicates that students’ numeracy achievement remains low, suggesting a gap between intended curriculum goals and classroom implementation. This study conducts an illuminative evaluation of secondary mathematics curriculum implementation as an instructional system, examining how curriculum enactment relates to students’ numeracy achievement in the Indonesian secondary context. Employing a sequential explanatory mixed-methods design, the quantitative phase assessed the numeracy performance of 288 secondary students across content domains, cognitive levels, and item formats, while the qualitative phase investigated instructional practices, assessment culture, and the school learning milieu to explain the observed achievement patterns. The findings indicate uneven numeracy achievement, with performance concentrated at procedural levels and declining from knowing to applying and reasoning. Students perform relatively better on objective formats but demonstrate a limited ability to justify solutions in open-ended tasks. Qualitative evidence further indicates a misalignment between reasoning-oriented curriculum intentions and efficiency-driven classroom practices that emphasize procedural accuracy. These findings provide evidence-based insights into aligning curriculum design, classroom instruction, and assessment practices to strengthen reasoning-oriented numeracy learning.
Cognitive and metacognitive learning strategies as correlates of university students’ mathematics proficiency Polemer M. Cuarto; Enya Marie D. Apostol
International Journal of Evaluation and Research in Education (IJERE) Vol 15, No 3: June 2026
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.11591/ijere.v15i3.36934

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Mathematics remains one of the most difficult disciplines in the school curriculum. As such, strategies to address these difficulties are being implemented by educators over the years. This study aimed to determine the influence of the cognitive and metacognitive learning strategies on the mathematics proficiency of university freshmen. Specifically, it sought to assess how students’ use of various cognitive and metacognitive strategies relates to their performance in mathematics. A descriptive-correlational research design was employed to describe the prevailing levels of these learning strategies and examine their association with mathematics proficiency. Data were gathered from 80 randomly selected freshmen students through a validated researcher-made questionnaire and record analysis of their mathematics grades. Results revealed significant positive correlations between control, elaboration, rehearsal, planning, monitoring, and evaluation strategies with mathematics proficiency. The study recommends providing additional mathematics support to struggling students such as remedial and tutorial classes and integrating cognitive and metacognitive learning strategies into the mathematics syllabi. These findings imply that strengthening students’ cognitive and metacognitive awareness can significantly improve their ability to learn and perform in mathematics. Furthermore, integrating these strategies into instructional design may help develop more independent, reflective, and effective learners, leading to higher mathematics achievement.
Assessing integrated social-emotional and cognitive competencies in pre-service teachers: scale development Joy D. Talens
International Journal of Evaluation and Research in Education (IJERE) Vol 15, No 3: June 2026
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.11591/ijere.v15i3.38305

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Developing integrated social-emotional and cognitive (ISEC) competencies is essential for pre-service teachers (PST), yet these competencies are often underemphasized in teacher education programs. This study aimed to develop and provide preliminary evidence for a reliable, structurally sound instrument to measure ISEC competencies among PST. Using a design and development research approach, PST-ISEC learning competency scale was developed and examined for internal structure and reliability. An initial pool of 74 items, refined through literature review, and expert validation, was administered to purposively selected PST from higher education institutions in one Philippine region (n=370 for exploratory factor analysis (EFA); n=405 for confirmatory factor analysis (CFA)). EFA with Varimax rotation reduced the scale to 22 items across five dimensions: collaborative spirit (CS), hopeful mindset (HM), mindful confidence (MC), emotional resilience (ER), and responsible decision-making and accountability (RD). CFA confirmed five-factor structure with acceptable fit, and internal consistency indices indicated adequate reliability. Convergent and discriminant validity analyses supported construct distinctiveness. The PST-ISEC scale provides a theoretically grounded tool for formative assessment, program evaluation, and targeted interventions. Future studies should examine criterion-related and predictive validity, measurement invariance, and cross-context applicability to strengthen its utility.

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