UTAMAX : Journal of Ultimate Research and Trends in Education
Utamax: This is International journal publishing about education matters that covers a broad spectrum in education, aiming to build bridges between research and policy and to address issues of concern to the different levels and types of education, transversal topics and ‘big issues’ for policy agendas. This includes an active and on-going discussion of national and international education policy. The Journal welcomes cross-disciplinary approaches within the education sector and with other sectors. ULTIMAX is a triannual publication journal, published every March, July and November every year. It is a multidisciplinary journal, committed to no single approach, discipline, methodology or paradigm. It is concerned with teaching and teacher education in general and devoted to all concerned with Education.
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<![CDATA[Implementing Blended Learning in Bangladeshi Universities: Challenges and Opportunities from Student Perspectives ]]>
<![CDATA[Chowdhury, Md Khaled]]>;
<![CDATA[Behak, Fariza Binti Puteh]]>
<![CDATA[ Utamax : Journal of Ultimate Research and Trends in Education Vol. 4 No. 2 (2022): Utamax : Journal of Ultimate Research and Trends in Education ]]>
Publisher : <![CDATA[LPPM Universitas Lancang Kuning. Pekanbaru. Indonesia ]]>
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DOI: 10.31849/utamax.v4i2.8182
<![CDATA[Blended education has been used worldwide for the last two decades as an alternative to full online education but not in Bangladesh. There was never any significant attempt to investigate people’s perception or experience of blended learning in Bangladesh. Therefore, this study tries to investigate the people’s experiences with this new method, a three-month-long blended course in English Writing Skill was offered at a private university in Bangladesh, where eighteen students registered for the course. After completing the course, an open-ended interview protocol was used to collect primary data from 11 students. This qualitative research is based on an interview with 11 samples and other comments posted on Google classroom and Facebook. The interview contained 8 open-ended questions to elicit their experiences with the blended learning method, a new method for them on the one hand, and both face-to-face and online education. We also investigated the 4 essay scores of these 11 respondents to check whether their performance improved due to peer and teacher feedback on those essays in the blog created and used for posting student essays. The majority of respondents have a highly positive opinion about the blended method for its positive impacts such as peer interaction and peer support, teacher feedback, as is evident from their improved scores in the successive essays, and other advantages such as learning varieties, flexibility and self-paced learning and quality of education. However, they mention a number of challenges in its implementation. It seems that blended courses will effectively reduce session backlog and cost of higher education, increase student-student and student-teacher interaction and ensure flexibility and quality of higher education in comparison with face-to-face and online education. This study is important for Bangladeshi higher education institutions because it is expected to enlighten policymakers about the importance of blended education.]]>
<![CDATA[Dearth of Distinct Exam Centres in Bangladesh: Teaching and learning Disruptions for Closures during Public Examinations ]]>
<![CDATA[Qader, Md. Abdul]]>
<![CDATA[ Utamax : Journal of Ultimate Research and Trends in Education Vol. 4 No. 2 (2022): Utamax : Journal of Ultimate Research and Trends in Education ]]>
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DOI: 10.31849/utamax.v4i2.8432
<![CDATA[In the setting of education, examinations are generally well-thought-out of the method of assessment. These are not only the powerful ways of improving learning but also assessing whatever learners have learned. But when these examinations are disturbing to teaching and learning, what circumstance will be emerged in this educational setting? In Bangladesh, some schools and colleges are governmentally selected as the centres of various public examinations. During these examinations, teaching and learning activities of those educational institutions were closed down for imposing section 144 in 400 yards around the centres. For this reason, it is difficult to complete the syllabus of all subjects and the teaching and learning process of those institutions are hampered. The manuscript intended to focus on the degree of level of the problem created by interrupted teaching and learning of those center schools and colleges during public examinations in Bangladesh. It also aimed at finding out the actual solution of the problem. The research was conducted in mixed method prioritizing quantitative method. Three instruments of data collection were used: Questionnaire-survey among 157 participants concerned in teaching and learning directly and indirectly, Focus Group Discussion (FGD) among 8 educational administrators, and Content Analysis (CA) of existing knowledge or remaining relevant data from various local newspapers: daily star, daily observer, daily Prothom Alo, etc. The manuscript also recommend a solution that government should construct distinct exam-complex (multi-storied building) in each sub-district in the countries like Bangladesh. Finally, the research work is significant for examination management of Bangladesh and that of other countries like Bangladesh.]]>
<![CDATA[The Students’ ICT Skills in Producing Infographic Media and Video: Guidance and Counselling E-Project Tasks ]]>
<![CDATA[Kurniawan, Dydik]]>;
<![CDATA[Wahyuningsih , Tri]]>
<![CDATA[ Utamax : Journal of Ultimate Research and Trends in Education Vol. 4 No. 2 (2022): Utamax : Journal of Ultimate Research and Trends in Education ]]>
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DOI: 10.31849/utamax.v4i2.9293
<![CDATA[The study sees, there is still a lack of student ICT skills in producing a multimedia platform to support guidance and counselling services. This mixed method aimed to analyze the ICT skills of students from the department dept. of Guidance and Counselling in producing interesting, effective, and efficient infographic media and video as well as evaluation materials for lecturers in correcting the shortcomings of the lecture process. Using saturated total sampling technique of 76 students’ from class of 2020 this present study focuses on Infographic Design, Video, and Material. Data collection were based in the form of documentation include e-infographic project tasks, video tasks, infographic assessment sheets, and video assessment sheets which analyzed using descriptive statistics in the form of average values and percentages, which are then converted to qualitative data. The results of the assessment obtained for infographic design (3.53 ), materials in the appropriate category (3.78), and for video (4.00). Media that has been created by students in the form of Infographics and videos provides one of the solutions in providing guidance and counselling services during the Covid-19 pandemic or in the new normal situation. Therefore this study highlighted the excellence in-making skills of students or candidates for Guidance and counseling of Mulawarman University in creating infographic media and videos are very important in supporting and providing guidance and counselling services as their career path in the future.]]>
<![CDATA[Further insight into Student Learning Outcomes of Derivative Materials: Numbered Head Together and Expository Learning Model ]]>
<![CDATA[Lumbantoruan, Jitu Halomoan]]>
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DOI: 10.31849/utamax.v4i2.9918
<![CDATA[This study aims to determine the effect of the Numbered Head Together (NHT) and Expository Learning Model (ELM) learning models on student learning outcomes in derived mathematics. The method used in this research is a quasi-experimental method, namely the Nonequaivalent Control Group Design. The experimental class was given a Numbered Head Together (NHT) The NHT model for class XI SMA IPA 5 and XI SMA IPA 1 as conventional classes is given in the form of the ELM model. Data analysis used the t test, where the results showed: 1) there was a significant increase in student learning outcomes in derived material using the Learning Numbered Head Together (NHT) model, 2) student learning outcomes in mathematics were higher using the Learning Numbered Head Together model. (NHT) than the learning outcomes obtained with the Expository Learning Model (ELM) model. This can be seen from the test results with the t. Test, mark Tcount = 89,12 And value ofT’ table = 1,67 so that TCount>T’table = 89,2>1,67, so rejected and accepted. In conclusion, students who are taught mathematics using the NHT model understand much more and have very good results compared to the ELM model. Suggestions, in implementing mathematics material, it is expected that educators use the NTH learning model to improve learning outcomes and produce good thinking concepts in mathematics.]]>
<![CDATA[Experience and Expectation During E-Learning of Islamic Religion Education: The Students’ Response ]]>
<![CDATA[Rabbanie, Muhammad Dahlan]]>;
<![CDATA[Katni, Katni]]>;
<![CDATA[Fadil , Khaidir]]>
<![CDATA[ Utamax : Journal of Ultimate Research and Trends in Education Vol. 4 No. 2 (2022): Utamax : Journal of Ultimate Research and Trends in Education ]]>
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DOI: 10.31849/utamax.v4i2.10031
<![CDATA[The COVID-19 pandemic has set the stage for alterations to people life in all aspects, including the education aspect. There is a change from traditional learning to e-learning. The changes in learning occur fast and seem sudden in the midst of student mental pressure and lack of preparation. It may cause the expectations of their future learning experiences. The experiences of Islamic Religion Education (PAI) students using e-learning have been the focus of recent quantitative survey-based studies. This study was developed with two objectives: first, to learn about their experience with e-Learning-based Islamic Religion Education (PAI) and then, to reveal their expectations for e-learning. Both were approved using quantitative research that involved disseminating an online poll with 14 closed questions pertaining to 2 questions posed. The sample was purposively selected on 205 out of 1025 students from the Islamic Religious Education Study Program at Ibn Khaldun University Bogor (UIKA) Bogor as respondents by purposive sampling. Because it states the percentage of students participating in e-learning, the simple percentage approach was chosen as 153 respondents to examine the results. The results showed varied learning experiences in PAI-based e-learning, and they expressed the desire that this e-learning learning may continue even in everyday situations. This research can be used as a reference in improving e-learning to increase students' ability to understand the material taught and give convenience in following the learning process.]]>
<![CDATA[Developing Digital Entrepreneurship Learning Model: 4-D Competencies-Based for Millennial Generation in Higher Education ]]>
<![CDATA[Erdisna, Erdisna]]>;
<![CDATA[Ridwan, Muhammad]]>;
<![CDATA[Syahputra, Hadi]]>
<![CDATA[ Utamax : Journal of Ultimate Research and Trends in Education Vol. 4 No. 2 (2022): Utamax : Journal of Ultimate Research and Trends in Education ]]>
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DOI: 10.31849/utamax.v4i2.10081
<![CDATA[This present R&D study aims to develop a digital model of millennial entrepreneurship in universities attached to the Information System Design Analysis course with 4C competencies (Communication, Collaboration, Critical thinking, and Creativity). The problem is that students only make software to fulfill course assignments without thinking about the usefulness of the software they produce as a means of digital entrepreneurship. The research method used was a 4-D development model consisting of 4 stages: Definition, Design, Development, and Dissemination. The literacy model testing carried out showed that the average score was 0.840, which stated that the model was distributed as valid and doable to use. The average results of the practicality assessment of the operation of the Digital entrepreneurship literacy model grounded on the perception of the experimental class scholars were 87 in the practical order. The results show that the digital entrepreneurship model encourages students to open businesses using information technology. The development of this entrepreneurship digital learning model can train students to have an entrepreneurial spirit. In addition, it can improve students' skills in 21st-century literacy.]]>
<![CDATA[Online Learning Applications in Shaping Entrepreneurial Character: A Systematic Review ]]>
<![CDATA[Aniek Suryanti Kusuma]]>;
<![CDATA[Sutajaya, I Made]]>;
<![CDATA[Sudiarta, I Gusti Putu]]>
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DOI: 10.31849/utamax.v4i2.10108
<![CDATA[Currently, the challenges facing education include the quantity and quality development to globally competition, as well as producing human resources. Therefore, it is important to educate the younger generation, specifically high school students to become imaginative and creative. This systematic review aimed to focus on internet searching of entrepreneurship context related to character-in-making. The data were collected from three major databases i.e., google Scholar, Sinta, and Scopus database. The results showed that online learning help to shape students' character or behavior to promote entrepreneurial spirit. The results of this research also showed that institutional stakeholders easily select, sort, and compare the quality of applications. Nevertheless, the application or software is beneficial to children in terms of teaching and educating. From a commercial perspective, this software is beneficial because it provides income through purchase or rent. This qualitative descriptive study implies and highlights within its limitation that the emergence of entrepreneurs tends to improve the learning quality and the community economy. And there tend to be needed for educational facilities or software which affects the number of entrepreneurs engaged in teaching.]]>
<![CDATA[Computer Games Addiction and Class Performance of Selected Philippine Senior High School Students ]]>
<![CDATA[Farillon, Leah Mae Fancubila]]>;
<![CDATA[Farillon, Kathleen Seth Fancubila]]>;
<![CDATA[Farillon, Eulalia Fancubila]]>
<![CDATA[ Utamax : Journal of Ultimate Research and Trends in Education Vol. 4 No. 3 (2022): Utamax : Journal of Ultimate Research and Trends in Education ]]>
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DOI: 10.31849/utamax.v4i3.10292
<![CDATA[This study was conducted to determine the relationship of computer games addiction, and class performance of Adventist Academy Iloilo Senior High School students in online classes enrolled in School Year 2021-2022. The study employed a descriptive-correlational analysis utilizing 16 student-respondents by answering a researchers-made Google form survey as the research instrument and measured using the following statistical tools: standard deviation, mean, and Pearson's r correlation coefficient. The inferential tests were set at 0.05 alpha level. The findings of the study showed that the level of computer games addiction of the respondents when taken as a whole is “average” and when grouped according to gender, the male is “high” and the female is “low” ; their level of class performance when taken as a whole is “average” and when grouped according to gender, the male has “average” and the female has “high” level of class performance; and a significant relationship of computer games addiction, and class performance when taken as a whole and when grouped according to gender is noted. The correlation coefficient is negative meaning that if there is a higher level of computer games addiction, there will be a lower level of class performance. This study implies that learners are encouraged to control their time spent in playing computer games since it affects their class performance. Parents and teachers are asked to form a partnership and use different strategies to help in improving the students’ class performance.]]>
<![CDATA[Krashen's Monitor Model in L2 Acquisition: A Critical Review ]]>
<![CDATA[Mahmudul Hassan]]>
<![CDATA[ Utamax : Journal of Ultimate Research and Trends in Education Vol. 4 No. 3 (2022): Utamax : Journal of Ultimate Research and Trends in Education ]]>
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DOI: 10.31849/utamax.v4i3.11103
<![CDATA[Stephen Krashen is well-known for a set of theories collectively known as the Monitor Model, which have made substantial contributions to the fields of language learning and writing. It is likely the most often quoted second language acquisition theory and has frequently dominated education discourse. Originally published around forty years ago, the Monitor Model contains a series of ideas which have evolved and are still debated today. Despite widespread criticism, the theory has had far-reaching effects on second language research and instruction since its inception. Controversies surrounding the Monitor Model propelled the discussion on what a theory of L2 acquisition ought to be. This paper evaluates Krashen's Monitor Model critically. It gives a thorough analysis of the model's underlying assumptions, explains each of the five hypotheses, and addresses objections to the theory based on relevant empirical evidence. It also evaluates some of Krashen's rebuttals to some of the objections made to his theories. The study reveals that despite the theoretical flaws, some of Krashen's fundamental assumptions appear to be valid. The research also concludes that Krashen's monitor model is still legitimate and relevant because its core concepts have survived in some form despite years of scathing criticism.]]>
<![CDATA[The Effect of Government Teacher Certification on Teaching Performance: Certified vs Uncertified ]]>
<![CDATA[Limbong , Mesta]]>;
<![CDATA[Lumbantoruan, Jitu Halomoan]]>
<![CDATA[ Utamax : Journal of Ultimate Research and Trends in Education Vol. 4 No. 3 (2022): Utamax : Journal of Ultimate Research and Trends in Education ]]>
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DOI: 10.31849/utamax.v4i3.11353
<![CDATA[The Indonesian government encourages all teachers to be certified in the hope of improving teachers’ performance. The purpose of this study was to explore the effect of teacher certification on teacher performance in the northern Toraja region. Utilizing quantitative methods approach, this study randomly sampled 94 students and teachers. The students were subject to a distribution instrument to evaluate the performance of certified and uncertified teachers. To support the quantitative data a short interview was conducted to 10 randomly selected teachers regarding their perception of the relation between certification and teacher performance. The collected data were subjected to validation test, reliability test and simple linear regression test. The results show that there are 33.75% students strongly disagree with the performance of certified teachers who have been certified but there are 65.85% who agree and strongly agree with the performance of teachers who have been certified. While teachers who have not been certified 35.16% strongly disagree and disagree with the performance of teachers who have not been certified and only 53.88% agree and strongly agree. Conclusively, there is an effect of teacher certification on teaching performance although not very significant between certified and uncertified teachers. Some recommendations for the government regarding the current practice of teacher certification are included.]]>
