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The 21st-century competency demands, namely creativity, critical thinking and problem solving, communication, and collaboration. The learning outcomes of the independent curriculum in Indonesia emphasize the importance of students adopting attitudes that support the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Therefore, this research is necessary to produce a valid e-book for facilitating students' bioentrepreneurship skills by incorporating Bojonegoro's local wisdom and supporting SDG 15. The method used in developing the e-book was the 4D model (define, design, develop, and disseminate). Validation which covered content feasibility, presentation feasibility, and language feasibility was carried out by two expert lecturers in the fields of content and instructional media and one biology teacher. Reliability testing was conducted to ensure that the data is trustworthy and consistent. Data analysis was obtained quantitatively and descriptively. The result reveal that content and presentation feasibility are the same, with a score of 3.76 in the very valid category, and the reliability categories are very high at 95% and 93%, respectively. In addition, the language feasibility shows a score of 4, indicating a very valid category with 100% reliability. This result demonstrates that the developed e-book is highly valid for facilitating students' bioentrepreneurship skills.

The lack of scientific documentation on the ethnobotany of Dayak medicinal plants makes this knowledge vulnerable to disappearing. Ethnobotany as a learning resource is one very effective step to make students more familiar with and love the knowledge of their ancestors. The purpose of this study was to determine the kinds of drugs and plants used by the community in Kayu Ara village and also the potential of ethnobotany of Dayak medicinal plants as a learning resource. This research uses a qualitative method where researchers divide 2 stages of research from collecting medicinal plant data by interview and observation. Interviews were conducted using snowball sampling technique. Further data collection is in the form of questionnaire results of potential biology learning resources. The results of the study found 21 types of medicinal plants which are divided into 16 families. The most widely used part is the leaves 45% and the least part of the fruit is only 3%. Potential learning resources obtained Clarity of Potential 88.89%, Suitability with Purpose 100%, Clarity of Target 91.67%, Clarity of Information Revealed 88.89%, Clarity of Exploration Guidelines 100%, Clarity of Expected Gain 100%. These results indicate that the ethnobotany of Dayak medicinal plants in kayu ara village, jelimpo sub-district, landak district is very effective in being used as a biology learning resource, especially in class X on biodiversity subject matter.

Abstract Background Efficient learning strategies and resource utilization are critical in medical education, especially for complex subjects like renal physiology. This is increasingly important given the rise in chronic renal diseases and the decline in nephrology fellowships. However, the correlations between study time, perceived utility of learning resources, and academic performance are not well-explored, which led to this study. Methods A cross-sectional survey was conducted with second-year medical students at the University of Bergen, Norway, to assess their preferred learning resources and study time dedicated to renal physiology. Responses were correlated with end-of-term exam scores. Results The study revealed no significant correlation between time spent studying and overall academic performance, highlighting the importance of study quality over quantity. Preferences for active learning resources, such as Team-Based Learning, interactive lessons and formative assignments, were positively correlated with better academic performance. A notable correlation was found between students’ valuation of teachers’ professional competence and their total academic scores. Conversely, perceived difficulty across the curriculum and reliance on self-found online resources in renal physiology correlated negatively with academic performance. ‘The Renal Pod’, a locally produced renal physiology podcast, was popular across grades. Interestingly, students who listened to all episodes once achieved higher exam scores compared to those who listened to only some episodes, reflecting a strategic approach to podcast use. Textbooks, while less popular, did not correlate with higher exam scores. Despite the specific focus on renal physiology, learning preferences are systematically correlated with broader academic outcomes, reflecting the interconnected nature of medical education. Conclusion The study suggests that the quality and strategic approaches to learning significantly impact academic performance. Successful learners tend to be proactive, engaged, and strategic, valuing expert instruction and active participation. These findings support the integration of student-activating teaching methods and assignments that reward deep learning.

The article traces and examines the history of some of the specimens used in teaching in Swedish secondary grammar schools from the mid-nineteenth century up until today. Previous research has focused on empirical analyses of teaching materials and school collections, while this paper adds new knowledge to the history of education using an object-biographic approach. Whilst focusing on the history of two distinct specimens, a bird and a small collection of butterflies, and how these were circulated and recontextualised, the paper raises wider questions about how different actors are involved as meanings and knowledge content change. Through the object-biographic approach, we show that the use of natural history objects was multifaceted and had several purposes at the same time, ranging from research to education to providing status or being a hobby. The use of natural history specimens changed with reforms of the Swedish educational system. New teaching materials and new educational ideals were developed, and from 1960 onwards the importance of these objects decreased. We show how the specimens have taken on new meanings today as selected and displayed museum objects. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The 21st-century competency demands, namely creativity, critical thinking and problem solving, communication, and collaboration. The learning outcomes of the independent curriculum in Indonesia emphasize the importance of students adopting attitudes that support the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Therefore, this research is necessary to produce a valid e-book for facilitating students' bioentrepreneurship skills by incorporating Bojonegoro's local wisdom and supporting SDG 15. The method used in developing the e-book was the 4D model (define, design, develop, and disseminate). Validation which covered content feasibility, presentation feasibility, and language feasibility was carried out by two expert lecturers in the fields of content and instructional media and one biology teacher. Reliability testing was conducted to ensure that the data is trustworthy and consistent. Data analysis was obtained quantitatively and descriptively. The result reveal that content and presentation feasibility are the same, with a score of 3.76 in the very valid category, and the reliability categories are very high at 95% and 93%, respectively. In addition, the language feasibility shows a score of 4, indicating a very valid category with 100% reliability. This result demonstrates that the developed e-book is highly valid for facilitating students' bioentrepreneurship skills. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Problem-Based Learning (PBL) is a widely used educational method in medical education aimed at fostering active student participation in tutorials. The primary objective of the tutor is to facilitate discussions and encourage every student to contribute. This study aims to understand the association between different learning resources and the tutor's role in the effectiveness of PBL among UGJ medical students. The study utilized an observational, cross-sectional design with a sample of 233 students selected through proportional stratified random sampling. Primary data was collected via questionnaires. The analysis was conducted using the Kruskal-Wallis and Spearman hypothesis tests. The results indicate that 52% of respondents preferred textbooks as their primary learning resource. The Kruskal-Wallis test revealed significant differences in the selection of learning resources concerning the effectiveness of PBL, specifically in motivational aspects (p = 0.020) and demotivational aspects (p = 0.000). However, no significant differences were found in cognitive aspects (p = 0.188). Furthermore, the Spearman test results showed no significant relationship between the tutor's role and the effectiveness of PBL in cognitive aspects (p = 0.058), motivational aspects (p = 0.343), or demotivational aspects (p = 0.797). In conclusion, while differences in the selection of learning resources affect the motivational and demotivational aspects of PBL, the tutor's role does not seem to impact its effectiveness in UGJ medical students significantly. These findings suggest that enhancing the variety and quality of learning resources could further improve student engagement and motivation in PBL settings. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Learning resources are available information and arranged in various forms of media to support the student learning process as an implementation of the curriculum. Problem-based learning (PBL) is an important aspect of the SPICES educational strategy model, which consists of student-centred, problem-based learning, integrated teaching, community-based, elective, and systematic teaching. The application of PBL cannot be separated from the role of scenarios containing patient problems as a trigger for student learning. To know the influence of learning resource selection and the effectiveness of scenarios on assessment in problem-based learning (PBL). This research uses an observational analytical research design with a crosssectional design using a questionnaire. A comparison test was performed using a non-parametric test method, namely Kruskal-Wallis (bivariate). The results of this research show that the majority of Swadaya Gunung Jati University Medical Education students chose to study using textbooks (52.4%), considered that the scenario given had high effectiveness (57.5%), and had a PBL assessment with a median of 67.0. (0.0-100.0). The results of the analysis also found that there was no influence between the selection of learning resources and the effectiveness of scenarios with the Problem-Based Learning (PBL) assessment (p-value> 0.05). There is no influence between the selection of learning resources and the effectiveness of scenarios with Problem-Based Learning (PBL) assessments for UGJ Medical Education students. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Amidst the myriad challenges that threaten Nigeria's educational system is the declining learning outcomes of students across schools in Nigeria. Identifying and mitigating the challenges and deploying global innovative best practices into Nigeria's educational system may provide the needed solution. Therefore, the impact of climate change (CC) on teachers' efficiency, educational resources and students' learning optimization in Lagos State was examined. A mixed research method, involving quantitative and qualitative methods, was adopted for the study. CC learning optimizations (CCLO) questionnaire was used as an instrument for data collection. Random sampling technique was used to select 480 respondents for the study. Frequency counts with percentages and a t-test statistical analysis were used to analyses the data. Result showed that CC effects like heat waves, high rainfall and flooding can threaten teachers' classroom efficiency, and learning resources and thus negatively influence students' learning outcomes. Excessive heat due to global warming could affect students' comprehension and retention. Extreme temperature and rainfall experienced in early school year can cause few years of schooling later in life. There was no significant difference in perception of impact of CC on student learning optimization based on gender (t-test). It was concluded that CC affects teachers' efficiency, learning resources, and students' learning optimization. Addressing the problem of CC can support teachers' efficiency and improve students' learning outcomes. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Background: Efficient learning strategies and resource utilization are critical in medical education, especially for complex subjects like renal physiology. This is increasingly important given the rise in chronic renal diseases and the decline in nephrology fellowships. However, the correlations between study time, perceived utility of learning resources, and academic performance are not well-explored, which led to this study. Methods: A cross-sectional survey was conducted with second-year medical students at the University of Bergen, Norway, to assess their preferred learning resources and study time dedicated to renal physiology. Responses were correlated with end-of-term exam scores. Results: The study revealed no significant correlation between time spent studying and overall academic performance, highlighting the importance of study quality over quantity. Preferences for active learning resources, such as Team-Based Learning, interactive lessons and formative assignments, were positively correlated with better academic performance. A notable correlation was found between students' valuation of teachers' professional competence and their total academic scores. Conversely, perceived difficulty across the curriculum and reliance on self-found online resources in renal physiology correlated negatively with academic performance. 'The Renal Pod', a locally produced renal physiology podcast, was popular across grades. Interestingly, students who listened to all episodes once achieved higher exam scores compared to those who listened to only some episodes, reflecting a strategic approach to podcast use. Textbooks, while less popular, did not correlate with higher exam scores. Despite the specific focus on renal physiology, learning preferences are systematically correlated with broader academic outcomes, reflecting the interconnected nature of medical education. Conclusion: The study suggests that the quality and strategic approaches to learning significantly impact academic performance. Successful learners tend to be proactive, engaged, and strategic, valuing expert instruction and active participation. These findings support the integration of student-activating teaching methods and assignments that reward deep learning. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The advancement of technology has both positive and negative impacts on the character of the younger generation, who are the future leaders of the nation. To ensure that local cultural values remain strong, it is necessary to instill a love for local culture in the younger generation. One of the local cultures in the village of Teunbaun, West Amarasi, Kupang Regency, is the tradition of weaving ikat textiles. The indigenous people of Amarasi have a variety of patterns and motifs. Incorporating local wisdom values in schools can be achieved by integrating these values into the learning process. Social studies learning resources will be more engaging and have the potential to foster active involvement of students if the socio-cultural environment around the students is included in the learning process. One aspect of local wisdom that intrigued the researcher to study it as a source for social studies learning is the Amarasi ikat weaving. This research aims to 1) examine the values of local wisdom in the decorative patterns of Amarasi ikat weaving, and 2) describe the local wisdom values of Amarasi ikat weaving as a source for social studies learning. This research was conducted in Teunbaun Village, West Amarasi District, Kupang Regency, East Nusa Tenggara, using a qualitative descriptive approach with data collection techniques including observation, interviews, and documentation. Based on the research findings, the local wisdom values in the decorative patterns of Amarasi ikat weaving can be used as a source for social studies learning, providing a positive impact on shaping students' character, fostering a strong sense of identity, and forming students into a younger generation that is proud of and loves their cultural heritage

Objective: The overabundance of health misinformation has undermined people's capacity to make evidence-based, informed choices about their health. Using the Informed Health Choices (IHC) Key Concepts (KCs), we are developing a two-stage education programme, Informed Health Choices-Cancer (IHC-C), to provide those impacted by cancer with the knowledge and skills necessary to think critically about the reliability of health information and claims and make well-informed choices. Stage 1 seeks to prioritise the most relevant Key Concepts. Methods: A project group and a patient and carer participation group completed a two-round prioritisation process. The process involved disseminating pre-reading materials, training sessions, and a structured judgement form to evaluate concepts for inclusion. Data from each round were analysed to reach a consensus on the concepts to include. Results: Fourteen participants were recruited and completed the first-round prioritisation. Fifteen participants undertook the second-round prioritisation. Nine Key Concepts were selected for the programme across five training sessions and two consensus meetings. Conclusion: The prioritised concepts identified represent the most pertinent aspects of cancer-related information for those impacted by the disease. By incorporating these concepts into educational materials and communication strategies, healthcare providers and organisations can potentially help cancer patients, survivors, and their loved ones to recognise and combat cancer-related misinformation more effectively. Innovation: This study introduces a participatory prioritisation process, which integrates the expertise of healthcare professionals with the insights of patients and carers, thereby enhancing the programme's relevance and applicability.

This study analyzed the current state of education for gifted students in Ecuador using the Educational and Learning Capital Model (ELCM) to propose improvements in the development of programs and services. A mixed research approach was employed, addressing two key questions: (a) How is the education of gifted students currently managed in Ecuador? (b) What is the perception of teachers regarding gifted education based on the ELCM? Data sources, such as official documents, primary studies conducted in the country and a survey involving specialized personnel and schoolteachers, were analyzed, focusing on evaluating the Ecuadorian educational system’s strengths and weaknesses concerning gifted students’ education. The results indicated the following: gifted students’ education in Ecuador faces significant challenges due to the lack of adequate teacher training and insufficient infrastructure. Furthermore, existing policies and regulations are poorly implemented, and reliable data on identified students are lacking. Most teachers perceive a lack of training and adequate resources. Only 8.26% believe there is a clear mechanism in the Ministry of Education. Most are dissatisfied with the current programs, which are more recreational than geared toward talent development. The study recommended improvement in the education quality and support for gifted students in Ecuador.

This paper presents a qualitative descriptive study on the Uruguayan reality concerning the High Ability/Gifted (HA/GT) education. Fifty-five participants have answered an online anonymous 40-question survey randomly sent which investigated the endogenous and exogenous learning resources according to the Actiotope Model of Giftedness (Ziegler & Baker, 2013). Documental analysis of the educational laws, regulations, and websites of the governmental authorities complements the data, supported by the literature. Results have shown the country has scarce research on giftedness, an almost complete lack of teachers’ training both in private and public schools, inexistent public policy contemplating these students, no government investments to serve this population, lack of information among people not related to HA/GT students, and only two voluntary organizations offering some services and support to them and their families. Legislation and documents concerning special education and HA/GT students are also almost nonexistent or just exclusively devoted to disabled students. Educational authorities should consider the urgent need to train teachers to identify and serve gifted students and encourage academic research to help understand and improve these services. Gifted students’ families and gifted persons themselves should enhance their participation in civil organizations to make a public policy for gifted persons to become real and denounce when students are rejected, expelled, discriminated or bullied.

This study aims to analyze the learning resources of Islamic boarding schools written by kyai and santri (teacher and student of Islamic boarding school in Indonesia). This study uses a qualitative approach with a literature study design. The literature sources come from (limited by) seven books written by Kai and Santri at the Lirboyo Islamic Boarding School Kediri Indonesia that discuss the caliphate in the democratic era. The findings of this study indicate that Islamic boarding school learning resources contain materials or teachings related to the chalipate and nasionalism, including: (a) the concept of the caliphate as in the early days of Islam is no longer an ideal model of government today. Therefore, the concept of a democratic state is one of the ideal models in a pluralistic society; (b) The concept of choosing a leader based on the concept of the caliphate is no longer suitable for today. The election of leaders through a democratic model that hands over the election of state leaders (government) to the people is one of the ideal models; and (c) Obedience to the leader (government) elected by the people is an obligation for every citizen. Therefore, leaders who are not in accordance with Islamic law do not have to be fought or rebelled against but rather faced democratically, legally, constitutionally in accordance with applicable laws and regulations for the sake of the integrity of the nation and to avoid fraternal conflict and division.

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The study assessed the Alternative Learning System (ALS) in Bulacan, focusing on learning delivery, resources, environment, and assessment to propose a professional development plan for teachers. Utilizing a mixed-methods approach, data were collected from 342 ALS implementers and learners through surveys and interviews. Findings revealed a diverse teacher demographic, predominantly female and single, with most having less than five years of experience and no recent seminar attendance. Most teachers held Bachelor's degrees, with some possessing Master's degrees, and a majority had passed the LET exam. Respondents rated ALS implementation as “fully implemented,” except for learners who rated the learning delivery and learning resources as “implemented”. As for significant differences among the respondents, ALS implementation has no significant differences among the four learning domains. Challenges included limited interaction, ineffective communication, curriculum mismatches, resource constraints, and high workloads. Overall, there was consensus on ALS implementation across respondent groups, highlighting strengths and areas needing improvement to enhance the program's effectiveness and teacher support. To effectively address the challenges the ALS program faces, it is essential to enhance instructional delivery through increased face-to-face interaction between students and teachers, alongside providing targeted training on ALS pedagogy for educators. Developing effective learning materials, ensuring adequate facilities, creating a separate ALS curriculum, and establishing clear assessment policies will help minimize distractions, support student engagement, and improve overall learning outcomes.

This study aims to determine the potential utilization of cultural heritage in SMA Negeri 7 Purworejo, strengthening the six dimensions of the Pancasila Student Profile. This research uses a qualitative approach and a type of field study research. Data was obtained through observation, interviews and literature studies. This research was conducted at SMA Negeri 7 Purworejo, the Ex Hoogere Kweekschool (HKS) Purworejo. The investigation results show that the utilization of the former HKS Purworejo building can be a medium to strengthen the six dimensions of the Pancasila Student Profile because it contains harmonious historical values and moral messages regarding the matters contained in Pancasila. The selection of learning resources around the student's environment provides real experience in delivering historical material, so students have a sociocultural and emotional connection with the material presented. It can also enrich local history learning resources in Purworejo Regency.

The learning of languages in online classrooms has been revolutionized by the introduction of innovative learning resources such as digital texts, videos, applications, and interactive software. Analysis of how these tools affected students' critical thinking, participation, and linguistic competence is the focus of this article. The quantitative analysis is based on data collected from second-year B.Tech students at The Apollo University. Results demonstrate that students' language acquisition is significantly improved, with increased engagement and a noticeable improvement in their critical thinking ability. This research underscores the game-changing impact of cutting-edge digital tools on language acquisition and offers educators practical advice for fostering more engaging, student-focused classrooms. Learning Resources tools help students get a better grasp of a topic and cultivate their critical thinking skills. The time investment required to complete them in class is fair, and they provide long-term value in addition to excellent physical and technical quality. There is a wide variety of media available for use as a learning tool, including but not limited to: websites, downloadable apps for tablets and smartphones, books, audio recordings, video recordings, periodicals, journals, magazines, and more. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The study assessed the Alternative Learning System (ALS) in Bulacan, focusing on learning delivery, resources, environment, and assessment to propose a professional development plan for teachers. Utilizing a mixed-methods approach, data were collected from 342 ALS implementers and learners through surveys and interviews. Findings revealed a diverse teacher demographic, predominantly female and single, with most having less than five years of experience and no recent seminar attendance. Most teachers held Bachelor's degrees, with some possessing Master's degrees, and a majority had passed the LET exam. Respondents rated ALS implementation as "fully implemented," except for learners who rated the learning delivery and learning resources as "implemented". As for significant differences among the respondents, ALS implementation has no significant differences among the four learning domains. Challenges included limited interaction, ineffective communication, curriculum mismatches, resource constraints, and high workloads. Overall, there was consensus on ALS implementation across respondent groups, highlighting strengths and areas needing improvement to enhance the program's effectiveness and teacher support. To effectively address the challenges the ALS program faces, it is essential to enhance instructional delivery through increased face-to-face interaction between students and teachers, alongside providing targeted training on ALS pedagogy for educators. Developing effective learning materials, ensuring adequate facilities, creating a separate ALS curriculum, and establishing clear assessment policies will help minimize distractions, support student engagement, and improve overall learning outcomes. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Abstract Background The United States Medical Licensing Examination (USMLE) step 1 is one of the two examinations written after completion of the first two years (basic science stage) of medical school to be eligible to apply for residency training in the USA. A huge number and types of study materials are available to prepare for the exam which might confuse students choosing a resource. We investigated learning resources being used by the third and fifth-semester medical students and their association with academic performance. We also compared learning resources and exam scores of high-performing and low-performing students. Methods Data collection was done using structured (quantitative study) and semi-structured (qualitative study) questionnaires during a face-to-face interview. This article is about the quantitative part which was designed as a correlational study. Single factor one-way analysis of variance (ANOVA), Pearson correlation coefficient test, T-test, and Fisher’s exact test were used to analyze the data. Results About half of all students used three or more commercial resources dealing with the same content. A weak negative correlation was observed between the number of commercial resources and the exam scores, especially when the number of these resources was three or more (r = -0.26). The mean exam score of textbook users was statistically significantly higher than the mean score of textbook non-users (p = 0.01). The usage of textbooks was statistically significantly higher in the cohort of top performers in comparison to the rest of the students (p = 0.006). In addition to less usage of textbooks, the mean number of review books was higher in the group of weakest students (2.84 versus 3.7; p = 0.75). Conclusions Most students did not use professional textbooks and about half used too many commercial review resources. While the former fact was significantly associated with poor academic performance, the later fact had weak negative correlation with exam score. Pedagogical interventions are urgently needed to make the right type of learning resources available by making professional textbooks more USMLE-oriented and helping the students choose the best and right number of resources for optimum academic performance. By fulfilling the observed needs of the students in this way, they might feel empowered because of self-determination which will motivate studies.

Background: The United States Medical Licensing Examination (USMLE) step 1 is one of the two examinations written after completion of the first two years (basic science stage) of medical school to be eligible to apply for residency training in the USA. A huge number and types of study materials are available to prepare for the exam which might confuse students choosing a resource. We investigated learning resources being used by the third and fifth-semester medical students and their association with academic performance. We also compared learning resources and exam scores of high-performing and low-performing students. Methods: Data collection was done using structured (quantitative study) and semi-structured (qualitative study) questionnaires during a face-to-face interview. This article is about the quantitative part which was designed as a correlational study. Single factor one-way analysis of variance (ANOVA), Pearson correlation coefficient test, T-test, and Fisher's exact test were used to analyze the data. Results: About half of all students used three or more commercial resources dealing with the same content. A weak negative correlation was observed between the number of commercial resources and the exam scores, especially when the number of these resources was three or more (r = -0.26). The mean exam score of textbook users was statistically significantly higher than the mean score of textbook non-users (p = 0.01). The usage of textbooks was statistically significantly higher in the cohort of top performers in comparison to the rest of the students (p = 0.006). In addition to less usage of textbooks, the mean number of review books was higher in the group of weakest students (2.84 versus 3.7; p = 0.75). Conclusions: Most students did not use professional textbooks and about half used too many commercial review resources. While the former fact was significantly associated with poor academic performance, the later fact had weak negative correlation with exam score. Pedagogical interventions are urgently needed to make the right type of learning resources available by making professional textbooks more USMLE-oriented and helping the students choose the best and right number of resources for optimum academic performance. By fulfilling the observed needs of the students in this way, they might feel empowered because of self-determination which will motivate studies. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Learners are confronted with an ever-growing array of diverse and complex educational resources as music education increasingly moves to online platforms. Traditional resource curation methods, which rely heavily on educators, fall short of meeting the dynamic needs of modern students. To address this issue, we present a novel recommendation system for music e-learning resources that combines the power of blockchain technology with a hybrid deep learning model. Our model combines blockchain's robust security and transparency features with advanced deep learning algorithms, enhancing the personalization and efficiency of resource recommendations. A backpropagation neural network with K nearest neighbor classification, traditional collaborative filtering (CF), and an improved CF algorithm are used in the hybrid approach. For the back propagation neural network algorithm, K nearest neighbor classification algorithm, traditional collaborative filtering (CF) and improved CF algorithm, the accuracy rate of improved CF algorithm is higher, reaching 95%. Comparing the proposed model with the association rule-based recommendation model and the content-based recommendation model, the model constructed in this study received high evaluation from experts, with an average score of 98, and more than 97% of them gave a high score of 95 or more, and the evaluation of experts tended to be consistent. Overall, the model proposed in this study can make better recommendations for music education learning resources and bring users a good learning experience, so this study has some practical application value. This research demonstrates a highly effective, blockchain-enhanced recommendation system for music e-learning resources. Our model has significant practical value and potential for adoption in online music education platforms because it provides tailored educational content and an enhanced learning experience. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Reading lists have been described as a stalwart of the academic environment. This article explores the role of reading lists as a pedagogical tool and describes how reading lists contribute to an immersive block teaching model at an Australian university. Little has been written about the application of reading lists in block teaching models. This narrative case study explores how prescribed learning resources and reading lists were reframed as an enabling element of a student-centred, university-wide curriculum renewal project. With a limited number of readings permitted for each unit, a manageable volume of learning was fostered, reducing students' cognitive load. This article builds on existing knowledge about the use and experience of reading lists in higher education and demonstrates how reading lists contribute to constructively aligned pedagogy in immersive block teaching models. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The purpose of this study is to identify the difference between elementary pupils' higher order thinking skill (HOTS) in an environment learning using a variety of resources in a local culture-based learning. HOTS differences between those who use printed and electronic learning resources after controlling self-regulated learning pupil. This is an experimental quasi-research. Four groups of elementary school pupils from Ngada, Nusa Tenggara Timur, Indonesia, are the subject of the study. A three-dimensional self-reliance feature and 20 item of variable indicator descriptions are used to collect data, as is a high-level cognitive ability exam at the level of analysis, assessment, and invention of 10 item. To test the research hypothesis, the data was then examined using covariate analysis. A qualitative and descriptive analysis follows. A descriptive analysis is used to characterize the student's (high-level thinking) and deviation standards, whilst a qualitative analysis is used to explain high levels of thought profiles on elementary school thematic study. The results show a significant difference between students who are participating in incubation studies that draw on printed study resources and electronic study sources in terms of their high level of thinking capacity. Once the free learning variable was taken into account, the outcome indicated substance differences. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This article provides an overview of science, technology, engineering, mathematics, and medical sciences (STEMM) talent development from first exposure to a STEMM domain to achieving eminence and innovation. To this end, a resource‐oriented model of STEMM talent development is proposed as a framework. It includes a three‐stage phase model based on Bloom (1985), with the main focus on interest development in the first stage, skill acquisition toward expertise and excellence in the second stage, and style formation toward eminence and innovation in the final stage. A literature review shows that from an educational perspective, each phase is mainly characterized by the focus that Bloom postulated. However, it is important that all three stages (i.e., interest development, skill acquisition, and style formation) occur in a stage‐typical manner. To explain how these primary objectives of STEMM development can be supported through STEMM talent education, Ziegler and Stoeger's (2011) educational and learning capital framework is used in the proposed resource‐based model. A literature review shows that consistent provisioning of the resources specified in the model is necessary for individuals to complete a learning pathway to STEMM eminence and innovation. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Since the dawn of the digital web era, web-based learning resources have become more and more significant in the field of education. To a certain extent, the visual communication design of these resources influences how well students learn. In view of this, the study proposes a deep learning-based approach to visual communication design. Convolutional neural networks are introduced to automatically construct the visual communication interface, a recommendation algorithm is used to develop the system's recommendation function, and machine translation is used to translate the language description text. The study method's efficacy was evaluated. According to the experimental results, the research method's runtime in a color environment was only about 37.7 seconds at 4k resolution; in a non-color environment, the method's F1 value was 0.87 at a recommended list length of 35, which was higher than that of other methods; and when it came to the interface solutions in real terms, the research method produced 526 at 30 buttons. The aforementioned findings demonstrate that the suggested approach can successfully increase the visual communication's design speed and performance in online learning materials and offer a suitable answer to the needs of real-world applications. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Drawing on the methodology and preliminary observations of a Heritage Lottery-funded project, we evidence how community heritage can promote global learning. Migration Stories North West (2021) is led by an interdisciplinary team of global education practitioners, artists and academic historians, and shaped by the interests and contributions of the adult and youth participants who have sought out stories of over a hundred individuals who have moved in or out of North West England from ancient to contemporary times. These stories, documented on an interactive online map, give migration a human face and a local connection. They capture the multiple drivers that influence relocation, reflect the contributions individuals made to their host societies, both mundane and exceptional, and reveal the impact of legislation in shaping migration patterns and migrants' lives. Researching the stories led participants from the local to the global, and from the past to the present to the future, fostering a sense of solidarity that stretches not only across space and place but across time. In this way, it helps to respond to the call by the Gesturing Towards Decolonial Futures Collective to challenge '(delusions of) separation' (n.d. a). Participants have uncovered for themselves narratives that challenge anti-migration rhetoric such as the longstanding hybridity of their localities. The temporal span has also encouraged both reflective distance and contemporary comparison (Santisteban, Pagès and Bravo, 2018). Presenting the stories on the interactive map enables viewers to explore the data following their own interests, but they cannot help but encounter a sum greater than its parts. Our methodology fosters perspective consciousness, crosscultural awareness, and appreciation of individual choice and agency (Bentall, 2020), and is readily replicable. These qualities illustrate the alignment between heritage work and the values of global education, inviting new ways of conceptualising migration - of self and other in the world - with hope, inspiration and learning (Bourn, 2021). [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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Purpose: With the continuous development of the global COVID-19 epidemic, mobile learning has become one of the most significant learning approaches. The mobile learning resource is the basis of mobile learning; it may directly affect the effectiveness of mobile learning. However, the current learning resources cannot meet users' needs. This study aims to analyze the influencing factors of accepting open data as learning resources among users. Design/methodology/approach: Based on the technology acceptance model (TAM) and the unified theory of acceptance and use of technology (UTAUT), this study proposed a comprehensive theoretical research model. Data were obtained from 398 postgraduates from several universities in central China. Confirmatory factor analysis was used to determine the reliability and validity of the measurement model. Data has been analyzed using SPSS and AMOS software. Findings: The results suggested that perceived usefulness, performance expectancy, social influence and facilitating conditions have a positive influence on accepting open data as learning resources. Perceived ease of use was not found significant. Moreover, it was further shown in the study that behavioural intention significantly influenced the acceptance of open data as learning resources. Originality/value: There is a lack of research on open data as learning resources in developing countries, especially in China. This study addresses the gap and helps us understand the acceptance of open data as learning resources in higher education. This study also pays attention to postgraduates' choice of learning resources, which has been little noticed before. Additionally, this study offers opportunities for further studies on the continuous usage of open data in higher education. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Introduction. The aim of the paper is to understand the efforts of Islamic education teachers in utilizing the library as one of the school's facilities and infrastructure, at State Elementary School of Tosanan Ponorogo by using the approach of the Association for Education Communication Technology (AECT). Data Collection Methods. This was a qualitative descriptive with by observations and, structured interviews. Data Analysis. The interview data was transcribed for analysis. Results and Discussion. The efforts showing by teacher’s to utilize the school library as a learning resource are shown by improving their quality. These Include how to absorb information from the library as teaching, to increase the intensity of visits to the library, to increase the collection/number of books and to make the best use of the existing library facilities. Conclusions and Recommendations. The library at State Elementary School of Tosanan Ponorogo has not been maximally utilized as a learning resource in every lesson. This library should increase the number of books, support facilities for users and manage library base on standards. For further research it is hoped that it can be expanded, so that it is not limited to Islamic religious education teachers but to teachers of other subjects.

This study aims to determine the effectiveness of learning mathematics using ancient sites as a source of learning and to raise students' awareness of protecting and preserving ancient sites. The research design used was the pre and post-test group design with two groups. The experimental and control groups will be given a pretest before treatment and a posttest after treatment. The population used was 148 grade IV elementary school students, and the sample used was 120 people consisting of 60 experimental class students and 60 control class students. Data analysis in this study used statistical data processing software IBM SPSS version 27. Based on the summary of the independent t-test results, the value of Sig. (2-tailed) on the post-test data is 0.001. This value is smaller than the specified significance level of 0.05. This means that the averages of the experimental and control groups at the post-test were significantly different. The results showed that the archaeological site of Singosari temple can be used as a source of learning mathematics for elementary schools and can increase students' understanding of the preservation of ancient sites as a form of strengthening the Profil Pelajar Pancasila. Abstrak Penelitian ini mengungkap keefektifan pembelajaran matematika dengan menggunakan situs purbakala sebagai sumber belajar serta meningkatkan kesadaran siswa untuk menjaga dan melestarikan situs purbakala. Desain penelitian yang digunakan adalah pre and posttest group design dengan dua kelompok. Kelompok eksperimen dan kontrol akan diberikan pretest sebelum perlakuan dan posttest setelah perlakuan design dengan dua kelompok. Kelompok eksperimen dan kontrol akan diberikan pretest sebelum perlakuan dan posttest setelah perlakuan. Populasi yang digunakan sebanyak 148 siswa sekolah dasar kelas IV dan sampel yang digunakan sebanyak 120 orang yang terdiri dari 60 siswa kelas eksperimen dan 60 siswa kelas kontrol. Analisis data pada penelitian ini menggunakan software pengolah data statistik IBM SPSS versi 27. Berdasarkan rangkuman hasil uji t independen diperoleh nilai Sig. (2-tailed) pada data posttest 0,001. Nilai ini lebih kecil dari tingkat signifikansi yang ditentukan yaitu 0,05. Artinya rata-rata kelompok eksperimen dan kontrol pada saat posttest berbeda secara signifikan. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa situs arkeologi Candi Singosari dapat dijadikan sebagai sumber pembelajaran matematika untuk sekolah dasar dan dapat meningkatkan pemahaman siswa terhadap pelestarian situs purbakala sebagai bentuk penguatan profil siswa Pancasila. Kata Kunci: Ethnomathematic; Profil Pelajar Pancasila; situs purbakala; sumber belajar

Learning resources refer to the tools, materials, and approaches that are employed to support teaching and facilitate learning in terms of acquisition of knowledge and skills. The purpose of the current review is to explore the importance of learning resources, understand the role of teachers as a learning resource developer, and identify the challenges and propose potential solutions to overcome them. An extensive search of all materials related to the topic was carried out on the PubMed and Google Scholar search engines, and a total of 34 articles were selected based on their suitability with the current review objectives and analyzed. Keywords used in the search include learning resources in the title alone only. Medical teachers play a key role in the development of learning resources for different cohorts of medical students. In today's era, as teachers are involved in the development of learning resources, technology plays a significant role in augmenting the quality, improving the accessibility, and effectiveness of learning materials by making them more engaging. In conclusion, the role of medical teachers as learning resource developers is crucial and has far-reaching implications for both educators and medical students. Teachers while designing learning resources can pay specific attention to their alignment with curriculum objectives, meet the needs of students with different learning styles, and also embrace technology. However, we must understand that this process is dynamic and continues to evolve in a rapidly changing world.

The Merti Desa tradition is local wisdom carried out by the people of Boja Village. Behind the implementation of the Merti Desa tradition are values and deep meanings for the community. However, in this modern era, more and more people need to learn the values contained in the Merti Desa. The purpose of this study is to examine the values of local wisdom of the Merti Desa tradition and analyze the application of the Merti Desa tradition and the obstacles that arise in the application of the Merti Desa tradition as a source of social studies learning. This study used qualitative methods. Data were collected using interviews and data analysis using interactive models. The results showed that there are values in the Merti Desa tradition, namely religious, mutual aid, and cultural values. The strategy teachers use in its application is through learning media in the form of photos and videos and direct observation in the field. The obstacles that arise are more technical in the form of limited time in delivering material, mastery of the material, and limitations of facilities and infrastructure.

Abstract Cultural and civic literacy is very important in the era of globalization to maintain the local culture that becomes the identity of the nation. However, cultural and civic literacy is considered less competitive and studies are still minimal in its development. Bangunjiwo Village as a cultural village status is one example of the implementation of cultural and civic literacy. The type of research used is qualitative which uses data as material for analysis and is the narrative and descriptive approach. Data collection of observations, interviews, and documentation then triangulate techniques. The results of research on cultural and civic literacy strategies through increasing the variety of quality learning resources are as follows: 1) Access to library reading with facilities. 2) Digital media as a learning resource using websites, youtube, and instagram, 3) Site visits and history with traditional ceremonial activities and new ways of conveying historical stories through dances such as Ambangunjiwo Goa Wurung historical traces from Prince Diponegoro, 4) Traditional games and art exercises by means of children's dolanan festivals become unique events in conveying the diversity of traditional games packaged into dances. 5) Translation of supporting materials through spatial naming using Javanese script. --------------------------- Abstrak Literasi budaya dan kewargaan sangat penting untuk menghadapi era globalisasi untuk menjaga budaya lokal yang menjadi identitas bangsa. Akan tetapi, literasi budaya dan kewargaan dianggap kurang kompetitif serta kajian yang masih minim dalam pengembangannya. Desa Bangunjiwo sebagai status desa budaya menjadi salah satu contoh dalam implementasi literasi budaya dan kewargaan. Jenis penelitian yang digunakan adalah kualitatif yang menggunakan data sebagai bahan analisis dan bersifat naratif dan pendekatan deskriptif. Pengumpulan data cara observasi, wawancara, dan dokumentasi kemudian melakukan triangulasi teknik. Hasil penelitian strategi literasi budaya dan kewargaan melalui peningkatan variasi ragam sumber belajar bermutu, sebagai berikut: 1) Akses bacaan perpustakaan dengan fasilitas. 2) Media digital sebagai sumber belajar menggunakan website, youtube, dan instagram, 3) Kunjungan situs dan sejarah dengan kegiatan upacara adat dan cara baru menyampaikan kisah sejarah melalui tarian seperti Ambangunjiwo Goa Wurung jejak sejarah dari Pangeran Diponegoro, 4) Permainan tradisional dan latihan seni dengan cara festival dolanan anak menjadi acara yang unik dalam menyampaikan keberagaman permainan tradisional dikemas menjadi tarian. 5) Penerjemahan bahan penunjang melalui cara penamaan tata ruang menggunakan aksara jawa.

This research aims to analyze, evaluate, and assess history teachers in using the Balaputra Dewa Museum as a source of history learning. The research method used is qualitative with a descriptive analysis approach, which includes data condensation, data presentation, and conclusions from the results of data analysis which are strengthened through further verification. The results of this research show that the Balaputra Dewa Museum is a historical learning resource that is utilized by history teachers by inviting students to produce a learning process that makes it easier to understand history more effectively. Apart from that, students are more enthusiastic about learning because they feel less pressured and learn more freely. Through learning from the Balaputra Dewa Museum, students can enrich their knowledge, national insight, identity, and uphold a sense of nationalism. The benefits of learning history at the Balaputra Dewa Museum through historical remains have enabled students to recognize the history of their region so that the museum has become a very important learning place for the world of education.

Learning resources are crucial and strategic elements that impact the accessibility of easy, fast, accurate, and affordable information in the era of Society 5.0. Learning resources must be adaptable to technological advancements. The history laboratory is a learning resource that must be transformed and adapted to address the aforementioned needs and problems as a solution. The extensive collection of owned items has the potential to support this. This paper describes the creation of a digital laboratory by utilizing collections from the UM History Department. The research employed the Research and Development (R&D) method, utilizing the ADDIE model, which includes the stages of analysis, design, development, implementation, and evaluation. The study presents findings on the importance of digitizing laboratories as educational resources and digital laboratory products for the UM History Department. This digital laboratory product consists of several features, including an e-book (book catalog), an e-repository (final project catalog), an e-museum (museology collection catalog), tool lending, and graduate assessment. The results of the validation and implementation tests demonstrate that the criteria are highly valid and extremely effective. These results demonstrate that the digital laboratory serves as a more effective and efficient learning resource that is easily accessible and usable for civil society 5.0. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

People's lives tend to the outside world, leading to the waning of cultural preservation values due to the ease with which foreign cultural influences enter and threaten the existence of local culture. To avoid the decline of the younger generation's interest in traditional art, it is necessary to carry out an idea of preservation through education, in this case, social studies subjects at school. This study aims to analyze the relationship between traditional art and social studies as a learning resource. The traditional art discussed in this study is panting music which is traditional arts in South Kalimantan. This is done to get a pattern for preserving traditional arts through social studies subjects. The research method used is qualitative. Data collection is done through observation, interviews, and documentation. Informant this research panting music players, and social studies teachers. The various data obtained are then reduced, presented, and then concluded. The researcher triangulated and extended the observations. The study's results confirmed panting music performance activities could be packaged as social studies learning resources. This is done by integrating class VII textbooks on the theme of cultural and ethnic diversity in the Indonesian traditional musical. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The past with its various narratives and legacies is something that is very important as a reinforcement of national identity. Museum as a place to store objects from the past, can describe historical reality for current and future generations. Miniature of historical heritage whose form describes the reconstruction of the past as well as the original remains of the culture of the people will only be obtained and can be studied in museums as a place to collect the world of the past for the people in all aspects. Thus, the existence of the museum as a reinforcement for understanding the past more closely in this case should be an important thing in developing the character of today’s nation’s children. This study uses a qualitative approach by collecting data through interviews, observation, and literature studies. The data that has been collected was then analyzed and presented in the form of an analytical descriptive description. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The study determined the attainment of the learning objectives and utilization of resources for the Music, Arts, Physical Education and Health (MAPEH) course as assessed by the College of Teacher Education students in a university in Cebu City, Philippines. This study employed the descriptive-correlational method of research using a research-made questionnaire, which was subjected to content validation and pilot testing. All 3rd-year and 4th-year MAPEH majors of the Bachelor of Science in Secondary Education majors during the survey were the respondents of this study. There were 32 third-year BSED - MAPEH students and 21 fourth-year BSED - MAPEH students at the time of the study. The study's findings highlight the need for continuous improvement in MAPEH's teaching and learning experiences. Specifically, the need for progress through various stages for effective behavior change, the importance of providing adequate resources and support to enhance students' competence and motivation, and the significance of appropriate learning resources would support students' mastery of MAPEH course objectives and enhance their motivation and performance. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]