International Journal of Academic Studies in Science and Education
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description: The International Journal of Academic Studies in Science and Education (IJASSE) is a double-blind peer-reviewed scholarly online journal. It is published twice a year in Winter and Summer. There is no publication fee in the IJASSE. IJASSE is affiliated with the International Society for Academic Research in Science, Technology, and Education (ARSTE): www.arste.org The journal accepts research papers on science and education across various technical knowledge domains, including theoretical works, literature reviews, research reports, social and psychological issues, curricula, learning environments, book reviews, and review articles. Submitted articles should be original, unpublished, and not under consideration elsewhere. It is important to note that withdrawing a submission without the approval of the editorial office is not permitted during the review, revision, production, or publication process, as the editor and reviewers dedicate significant time to each submission. The initial review, conducted by the editorial team, typically takes two weeks. If the submission passes this stage, it proceeds to a double-blind peer review process, which usually takes about 6 months. IJASSE employs a double-blind peer review process, wherein at least two international reviewers with expertise in the relevant subject area evaluate each manuscript submitted for publication consideration. Papers must adhere to language and APA 7 style standards. Failure to meet these standards at any stage of the review or publication process will result in rejection. So don't forget to take a look at the author guidelines section before submitting.
publisher: Güleser M. Hebebci
language: en
publication name: International Journal of Academic Studies in Science and Education
issn: 3023-5510
items: A Comparative Analysis of Turkey and the US National Artificial Intelligence Strategies in the Context of Strategic Priorities
items: Thinking about Thinking, from Searching to Evaluating: Students’ Metacognitive Strategy in Digital Literacy Practices
items: Empowering Mathematics Teachers Through Geogebra Training On Solids And Nets: A Community Engagement Approach
items: Investigation of Preservice Elementary Teachers’ Conceptual Understanding of Integrated Science Concepts
items: Patterns Of LLM Weaponization: A Comparative Analysis of Exploitation Incidents Across Commercial AI Systems
items: Artificial Intelligence in Higher Education: A Case Study of Faculty Teaching Methodologies at a Private University
items: Examining EFL Learners' Motivation in Vocabulary App Usage: The Moderating Role of Fundamental Drives
items: Investigation of the Effect of Writing Activities for Learning Purposes on Metacognitive Awareness in the Context of Mathematics Course
items: Bibliometric Analysis of EEG and Eye Tracking Techniques in Executive Function Research
items: Effect of Peer Tutoring on Biology Achievement Among Secondary School Students
items: An Examination of Middle School Students' Mathematical Bullying Victimization Levels in Relation to Socio-Demographic Variables
items: Measure of online indices among tertiary institution students in Lagos, Nigeria
items: Post-traumatic Growth and Reconstruction of Values in The Shack Film
items: Bibliometric Analysis of Spatial Ability Studies Based on Scopus Data
items: A Four-Tier Diagnostic Test to Determine Pre-Service Science Teacher’s Misconception About Solution
items: Impacts of ICT as Tools in Teaching Biology in Senior Secondary Schools
items: A Qualitative Study on Digital Citizenship Education in Primary Schools
items: Optimising Educational Outcomes: Data and Process Analysis Approaches with Attention to Self-Directed Learning
items: Paints of the Artist’s Palette in STEAM Teaching
items: Social Media and the Reshaping of Religious Identity in Youth
items: Stressors and Coping Mechanism Strategies of Islamic Boarding School Students
items: An Analysis Of The 5th Grade Social Sciences Questions In The Non-Paid Boarding Scholarship Exam According To Value Classification
items: Preparing for Life Beyond School. A Moderated Mediation Approach from the Perspective of Self-Determination, Self-Concept, Student Transition Planning, and Life Skills Development
items: Canvases of Professional Erudition in STEAM Education
items: The Attitudes of EFL Teachers in Kazakhstan towards Continuous Professional Development

A Comparative Analysis of Turkey and the US National Artificial Intelligence Strategies in the Context of Strategic Priorities
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description: Artificial Intelligence (AI), whose foundations date back to the 1950s, has attracted intense interest, particularly since 2000, and significant financial investments have been made in this field. Developments in AI are profoundly affecting all sectors, turning this field into a center of competition and power between states. It is not surprising that governments are considering how to address AI's current and future developments, applications, opportunities, micro and macro impacts, and the technical, social, political, and economic issues that will arise with its widespread adoption in society. A national AI strategy represents a country's thoughts, expectations, and goals regarding AI. The national AI strategy document is the decision text that guides the responsible and effective adoption, development, and use of AI. The fact that each country's perspective on the concept of AI and its strategy differs makes the published strategy documents distinct and country specific. The aim of this study is to provide a general assessment of Turkey's strategic priorities regarding AI. A review of the Turkish literature reveals that no study has examined national AI strategies. The study comparatively analyzes the national AI strategies of Turkey and the US in the context of strategic priorities. In this regard, the US's "National Artificial Intelligence R&D Strategic Plan" (2023) and Turkey's "National Artificial Intelligence Strategy 2021–2025" documents were used as a basis. The analysis examines the strategic priorities of both countries in terms of investment, human-AI collaboration, ethical-legal-social impacts, security, data management, and international collaborations. The findings show that the US strategy focuses more on advanced R&D, standard development, and international coordination, while Turkey's strategy focuses on ecosystem building, competency development, and national capacity building. From this perspective, it can be said that Turkey has a strategy in …
subject: Articles
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subject: Strategic plans
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subject: National policies
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subject: Artificial Intelligence governance
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subject: Artificial Intelligence policies
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creator: H. Buluthan Çetintaş
rights: Copyright (c) 2025 International Journal of Academic Studies in Science and Education
date: 2025-12-31
publication date: 2025-12-31
starting page: 161
ending page: 184
doi: 10.55549/ijasse.55

Thinking about Thinking, from Searching to Evaluating: Students’ Metacognitive Strategy in Digital Literacy Practices
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description: This study investigated students’ metacognitive strategies in digital literacy practices with focus on how they plan, monitor and evaluate their digital reading practice. As digital learning environments demands higher levels of self-regulation, students’ understanding of metacognitive awareness becomes crucial to foster their effective understanding and critical engagement. By employing descriptive quantitative approach, this study distributed a questionnaire developed from Metacognitive Awareness of Reading Strategies Inventory (MARSI) to 122 vocational university students in a public university in Indonesia. Quantitative data analysis was accomplished to identify frequency and pattern of strategy, problem solving and support strategy. This study revealed that students often applied problem-solving strategy but show low engagement in evaluative and reflective practice, especially in evaluating credibility and online epistemic information. Although students reflected relative high awareness of surface-level strategies, their critical evaluation remained limited. This finding highlighted the fundamental of explicit instruction in metacognitive regulation in digital literacy curriculum. This study concludes that cultivating students’ evaluative and epistemological awareness are crucial to prepare them to navigate complex digital information environment.
subject: Articles
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subject: Digital Literacy
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subject: Metacognitive Strategies
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subject: Online Reading
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subject: Vocational Student
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creator: Ade Windiana Argina
rights: Copyright (c) 2025 International Journal of Academic Studies in Science and Education
date: 2025-12-31
publication date: 2025-12-31
starting page: 185
ending page: 208
doi: 10.55549/ijasse.54

Empowering Mathematics Teachers Through Geogebra Training On Solids And Nets: A Community Engagement Approach
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description: Integrating technology into mathematics instruction requires equipping teachers with both technical skills and pedagogical insight. As part of a broader community engagement initiative, a GeoGebra training program was designed to support mathematics teachers through dynamic modeling. This study focuses on a specific module in which participants constructed 3D cuboids and designed nets of square pyramids using GeoGebra. The training emphasized features such as sliders, surface area, volume visualization and nets to enhance conceptual understanding. Participants were guided through step-by-step demonstrations and documented their modeling processes in structured worksheets. To evaluate the impact of the training, pre-test and post-test were conducted to assess improvements in GeoGebra proficiency, along with worksheets that documented each participant's process and approach. The results revealed significant gains in both teacher’s technical competence and their confidence in applying GeoGebra in classroom instruction. This study highlights how focused modules within a community-based training program can meaningfully support teachers in integrating dynamic mathematics tools into classroom instruction.
subject: Articles
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subject: geogebra
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subject: Mathematics education
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subject: Teacher training
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subject: Geometry
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creator: Mufarrido Husnah
creator: Jarnawi Afgani Dahlan
creator: Tatang Herman
rights: Copyright (c) 2025 International Journal of Academic Studies in Science and Education
date: 2025-12-31
publication date: 2025-12-31
starting page: 147
ending page: 160
doi: 10.55549/ijasse.53

Investigation of Preservice Elementary Teachers’ Conceptual Understanding of Integrated Science Concepts
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description: Science education prepares learners to engage meaningfully with an increasingly complex and technology-driven world. Integrated science, as a multidisciplinary approach, supports the development of scientific literacy and responsible citizenship and fosters an appreciation for scientific inquiry and promotes collaboration in problem-solving from the early stages of learning. This study employed a cross-sectional survey design to investigate the conceptual understanding of selected integrated science concepts among 255 preservice elementary teachers. A two-tier diagnostic test was used to evaluate knowledge of basic electronics, chemical equations, and infectious and non-infectious diseases. Data were analysed using descriptive statistics and independent samples t-tests. Findings revealed generally limited conceptual understanding among participants. No statistically significant difference was observed between the overall mean scores of male participants (M = 14.84, SD = 6.45) and female participants (M = 14.68, SD = 6.23), t(253) = 2.21, p = .825. However, in the area of chemical equations, female participants (M = 17.99, SD = 2.59) performed significantly better than males (M = 15.78, SD = 3.21), t(253) = 5.93, p = .001. No significant gender differences were found in understanding basic electronics or infectious diseases. Subsequently, the study highlights persistent conceptual gaps in the preparation of preservice science teachers and recommends targeted instructional interventions to strengthen their content knowledge. Implications for science teacher education and curriculum development are discussed.
subject: Articles
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subject: Basic electronics
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subject: Chemical equations
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subject: Infectious diseases
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subject: Preservice teachers
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creator: Benjamin Anim-Eduful
creator: Godwin Kwame Aboagye
creator: Obed Baah-Yanney
rights: Copyright (c) 2025 International Journal of Academic Studies in Science and Education
date: 2025-12-31
publication date: 2025-12-31
starting page: 209
ending page: 233
doi: 10.55549/ijasse.52

Patterns Of LLM Weaponization: A Comparative Analysis of Exploitation Incidents Across Commercial AI Systems
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description: This comparative study examines patterns of Large Language Model (LLM) weaponization through systematic analysis of four major exploitation incidents spanning from 2023-2025. While existing research focuses on isolated incidents or theoretical vulnerabilities, this study provides one of the first comprehensive comparative framework analyzing exploitation patterns across state-sponsored cyber-espionage (Anthropic Claude incident), academic security research (GPT-4 autonomous privilege escalation), social engineering platforms (SpearBot phishing framework), and underground criminal commoditization (WormGPT/FraudGPT ecosystem). Through comparative analysis across eight dimensions, adversary sophistication, target selection, exploitation techniques, autonomy levels, detection evasion, attribution challenges, defensive gaps, and capability democratization, this research identifies critical cross-case patterns informing defensive prioritization. Findings reveal three universal exploitation mechanisms transcending adversary types: autonomous goal decomposition via chain-of-thought reasoning (present in all four cases), dynamic tool invocation and code generation (3/4 cases), and adaptive social engineering (4/4 cases). Analysis demonstrates progressive capability democratization: state-level sophistication (Claude: 80-90% autonomy) transitioning to academic accessibility (GPT-4: 33-83% success rates), specialized criminal tooling (SpearBot: generative-critique architecture), and mass commoditization (WormGPT: $200-1700/year subscriptions). Comparative findings identify four cross-cutting defensive imperatives applicable regardless of adversary type: multi-turn conversational context monitoring, behavioral fingerprinting distinguishing legitimate from malicious complex workflows, federated threat intelligence enabling rapid cross-organizational learning, and capability-based access controls proportional to LLM reasoning sophistication.
subject: Articles
  topic: section
subject: Large language models
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subject: Comparative analysis
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subject: Cyber exploitation patterns
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subject: LLM weaponization
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subject: Autonomous agents
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subject: Capability democratization
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subject: Underground AI
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subject: Defensive frameworks
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creator: George Antoniou
rights: Copyright (c) 2025 International Journal of Academic Studies in Science and Education
date: 2025-12-31
publication date: 2025-12-31
starting page: 125
ending page: 146
doi: 10.55549/ijasse.50

Artificial Intelligence in Higher Education: A Case Study of Faculty Teaching Methodologies at a Private University
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description: This qualitative case study investigates faculty perspectives on artificial intelligence (AI) integration within a private university context, examining pedagogical, administrative, and ethical implications. Data collected through semi-structured interviews with faculty across four disciplines revealed ambivalent yet cautiously optimistic attitudes. Participants acknowledged AI’s potential to enhance personalized learning and reduce bureaucratic burdens through automation. However, three critical barriers emerged: (1) insufficient institutional technological infrastructure, (2) lack of systematic faculty training programs, and (3) unresolved ethical dilemmas surrounding data privacy, algorithmic bias, and academic integrity. Notably, while faculty welcomed AI as a supplemental tool, they unanimously emphasized the irreplaceable role of human judgment in pedagogy. The study contributes to emerging scholarship on educational technology by proposing an ethical implementation framework that reconciles efficiency gains with core academic values. Practical recommendations address policy development and targeted professional training to support responsible adoption. These findings offer timely insights for higher education institutions navigating AI integration while preserving pedagogical integrity and equity considerations.
subject: Articles
  topic: section
subject: AI in higher education
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subject: Teaching methodologies
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subject: Ethics and privacy
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subject: Learning effectiveness
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creator: Ellen Ramsey
creator: George Antoniou
creator: Matteo Peroni
creator: Brent Muckridge
creator: Raouf Ghattas
creator: Philip Fazio
creator: Wendy Wallberg
creator: Saidi Porta
creator: Gary Solomon
creator: Mary Smith
creator: Kristen Migliano
creator: Karima Lanfranco
creator: Lianfen Qian
creator: David Wolf
rights: Copyright (c) 2025 International Journal of Academic Studies in Science and Education
date: 2025-06-30
publication date: 2025-06-30
starting page: 1
ending page: 30
doi: 10.55549/ijasse.43

Examining EFL Learners' Motivation in Vocabulary App Usage: The Moderating Role of Fundamental Drives
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description: This study examines the relationship between vocabulary testing app usage frequency and motivation enhancement among adult EFL learners, with a focus on the moderating role of primal motivation (conceptualized as fundamental learning drives distinct from initial engagement factors). Analyzing data from 43 Chinese EFL learners, results revealed no direct correlation between usage frequency and motivation enhancement (r = -0.069, p > 0.05), challenging the assumption that increased app exposure inherently boosts motivation. However, primal motivation significantly moderated this relationship (p = 0.002), suggesting that learners with strong fundamental drives sustain engagement regardless of usage patterns. Additionally, English proficiency positively correlated with app usage (r = 0.366, p = 0.016), indicating advanced learners may utilize apps more strategically. The findings offer critical implications for theory and practice. Theoretically, they extend motivation frameworks to digital contexts by introducing primal motivation as a key sustainer of engagement, bridging gaps in MALL literature. Practically, they highlight the need for: (1) app developers to move beyond MCQ-dominated designs toward hybrid formats that stimulate deeper cognitive engagement; (2) educators to assess and nurture primal motivation (e.g., through goal-setting interventions) before app implementation; and (3) institutions to integrate apps as supplementary tools, particularly for proficient learners. This study calls for a paradigm shift in MALL design—from frequency-focused metrics to motivation-sustaining ecosystems—to optimize long-term language learning outcomes.
subject: Articles
  topic: section
subject: Vocabulary Application
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subject: Primal Motivation
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subject: EFL learners
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subject: Technology-assisted language learning
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creator: Caixia Lai
rights: Copyright (c) 2025 International Journal of Academic Studies in Science and Education
date: 2025-06-30
publication date: 2025-06-30
starting page: 31
ending page: 42
doi: 10.55549/ijasse.42

Investigation of the Effect of Writing Activities for Learning Purposes on Metacognitive Awareness in the Context of Mathematics Course
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description: In this study, the effect of writing for learning activities on metacognitive awareness was investigated in the context of mathematics course. The study group of this research, which was conducted with a pretest-posttest control group quasi-experimental design method, consisted of 39 students (4th grade) selected by convenience sampling method. Data were collected using the “Metacognitive Awareness Scale for Children (MCAS-C) A form and writing for learning activities. The data were analyzed using SPSS. 26 program. As a result of the study, it was determined that writing for learning activities positively affected the knowledge of cognition sub-dimension and total metacognitive awareness in mathematics lesson, although not significantly, but did not cause any effect on the organization of cognition sub-dimension. This result makes the study different in terms of the fact that no significant difference was obtained in metacognitive awareness and all its sub-dimensions. As a result of the comparison of the ÜBFÖ-A form scores between the groups, no significant difference was found in all sub-dimensions of metacognitive awareness and total metacognitive awareness between the pre-test and post-test scores of the groups.
subject: Articles
  topic: section
subject: Mathematics
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subject: Primary school
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subject: Writing for learning purposes
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subject: Metacognition
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creator: Mehmet Emin Durmuş
creator: Yusuf Ergen
rights: Copyright (c) 2025 International Journal of Academic Studies in Science and Education
date: 2025-06-30
publication date: 2025-06-30
starting page: 43
ending page: 71
doi: 10.55549/ijasse.41

Bibliometric Analysis of EEG and Eye Tracking Techniques in Executive Function Research
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description: Neuropsychology explores the link between brain function and behavior, emphasizing executive function (EF) components such as attention, decision-making, and working memory. Tools like EEG (Electroencephalography) and Eye-Tracker (ET) are instrumental in measuring neural signals and visual actions tied to cognitive abilities. This study presents a bibliometric analysis of EEG and ET applications in EF and cognitive performance research, reviewing 212 articles from major databases. The analysis highlights literature distribution among authors, institutions, countries, research trends, and thematic developments in this dynamic field. Key findings include identification of influential authors, prominent institutions, country contributions, and emerging research topics. Additionally, historical trends and significant concepts related to EEG and ET applications are discussed. The results showcase global collaboration patterns and underscore the importance of these technologies in advancing interdisciplinary research on EF. EEG and ET are pivotal in cognitive studies, particularly in education, marketing, and neuropsychology. This study suggests that integrating EEG and ET could revolutionize the investigation of complex cognitive processes and expand their practical applications across diverse fields.
subject: Articles
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subject: Bibliometric analysis
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subject: Cognitive performance
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subject: Electroencephalography (EEG)
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subject: Executive function
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subject: Eye-tracking (ET)
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creator: Muh. Nur Haq I. S. Mannesa
creator: Aldinda Najib Nur Fathoni
creator: Sri Kusrohamaniah
rights: Copyright (c) 2025 International Journal of Academic Studies in Science and Education
date: 2025-06-30
publication date: 2025-06-30
starting page: 72
ending page: 112
doi: 10.55549/ijasse.38

Effect of Peer Tutoring on Biology Achievement Among Secondary School Students
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description: This study investigated the effect of peer tutoring on the biology achievement of secondary school students in Epe Local Government Area (LGA) of Lagos, Nigeria. A quasi-experimental pretest-posttest control group design was adopted for the research. Two research questions and two hypotheses were formulated to guide the study. The sample consisted of two intact classes selected through simple random sampling, comprising 160 Senior Secondary II students. Data were collected using a 30-item multiple-choice Biology Achievement Test (BAT), with a reliability coefficient of 0.75, as determined by the Kuder-Richardson Formula 21 (KR-21). Mean and standard deviation were used to answer the research questions, while ANCOVA and t-test were employed to test the null hypotheses at a 0.05 level of significance. The findings revealed that peer tutoring significantly improved students’ biology achievement, with students taught using peer tutoring outperforming those taught through conventional methods. Furthermore, the study found no significant difference in the effect of peer tutoring based on gender, indicating that both male and female students benefited equally from the method. It is recommended that peer tutoring be integrated into biology instruction, alongside other active learning strategies, to enhance students' academic achievement in the subject.
subject: Articles
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subject: Peer tutoring
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subject: Biology
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subject: Biology achievement
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creator: Sakirat Balogun
rights: Copyright (c) 2025 International Journal of Academic Studies in Science and Education
date: 2025-06-30
publication date: 2025-06-30
starting page: 113
ending page: 124
doi: 10.55549/ijasse.37

An Examination of Middle School Students' Mathematical Bullying Victimization Levels in Relation to Socio-Demographic Variables
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description: This study aimed to examine mathematical bullying victimization among middle school students and its relationship with socio-demographic variables using the Mathematical Bullying Victimization Scale (MBV-S). The sample consisted of 493 middle school students selected using a disproportionate stratified sampling method from five different schools in Konya, Türkiye, during the spring semester of the 2021-2022 academic year.Data were collected using the relational screening model and analyzed with nonparametric statistical methods. The results showed that female students were more frequently subjected to mathematical bullying compared to males. No significant differences were found in MBV-S scores based on grade levels. However, the analysis of school types revealed that students in girls-only religious middle schools experienced higher levels of mathematical bullying than students in other types of schools. Additionally, students with below-average mathematics achievement were more likely to be victims of mathematical bullying, whereas students with above-average achievement reported lower levels of victimization. The findings highlight the importance of developing strategies to address mathematical bullying that consider students' mathematical abilities and social dynamics. Supportive and inclusive environments should be prioritized, particularly for students with low achievement and those in specific school settings.
subject: Articles
  topic: section
subject: Mathematical bullying
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subject: Middle school students
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subject: Mathematical Bullying Victimization Scale
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creator: Naci Kucukgencay
creator: Bilge Peker
rights: Copyright (c) 2024 International Journal of Academic Studies in Science and Education
date: 2024-12-30
publication date: 2024-12-30
starting page: 106
ending page: 126
doi: 10.55549/ijasse.35

Measure of online indices among tertiary institution students in Lagos, Nigeria
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description: Online indices can serve as a gauge of students' digital readiness and proficiency in navigating digital learning environments. Assessing students' familiarity with digital tools, online communication platforms, and information literacy skills can help institutions tailor support services and training programs to meet students’ needs. Hopefully, it is expected that data generated can inform instructional design and course delivery strategies that would enhance the online learning experience and promote student success. Hence, this research work assesses the extent of undergraduate students’ response to ten online indices such as attendance, attention, regularity, distraction and so on, using an adapted questionnaire. Answers were provided to three research questions raised in the study. Data generated was analysed using descriptive statistics of frequency counts, percentages, mean and Standard deviation. Findings revealed that undergraduate students are ready to navigate digital learning as seen in their engagement in online learning and agreement to convenience in attending online classes among others, though it is established that they face technical issues during online classes. It is therefore recommended that tertiary institutions can leverage on undergraduates digital literacy and accept the change for effective technological integration.
subject: Articles
  topic: section
subject: Measure
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subject: Online
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subject: Indices
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subject: Tertiary institution
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subject: Students
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creator: Olufunmilola Yekinni
rights: Copyright (c) 2024 International Journal of Academic Studies in Science and Education
date: 2024-12-31
publication date: 2024-12-31
starting page: 127
ending page: 138
doi: 10.55549/ijasse.33

Post-traumatic Growth and Reconstruction of Values in The Shack Film
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description: Trauma is used to name all kinds of events that leave deep scars in the mental and physical being of a person. It is a deep emotional and psychological wound experienced by the individual after an unexpected and shocking event or in the face of a situation involving physical and psychological threat. Such profound events can lead to the decline or complete breakdown of personal beliefs, values and social bonds. Cinema is one of the powerful artistic tools that can read individual and social changes. Thanks to its audiovisual effects, cinema offers the opportunity to analyze the mental state of the characters. The Shack, based on the novel by Paul Young, deals with the effects of the trauma of loss and how the individual emerges from this process and how values are rebuilt with spiritual guidance centering on the experiences of a father. The aim of the study is to reveal how the protagonist Mack's deep spiritual journey after the loss of his daughter leads him to re-establish family ties and core values such as love, justice, faith and forgiveness. This study is limited to the film The Shack (2017) and will be analyzed with the semiotics method.
subject: Articles
  topic: section
subject: Post-traumatic growth
  topic: keywords
subject: Values forgiveness
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subject: Spiritual guidance
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subject: Cinema
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creator: Ayşe Şahin
rights: Copyright (c) 2024 International Journal of Academic Studies in Science and Education
date: 2024-12-31
publication date: 2024-12-31
starting page: 153
ending page: 173
doi: 10.55549/ijasse.27

Bibliometric Analysis of Spatial Ability Studies Based on Scopus Data
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description: The aim of this study was to conduct a bibliometric analysis of all studies related to spatial ability available in the Scopus database. It is expected that this research will make a significant contribution to the literature on spatial ability and serve as an important resource. In this way, researchers can gain a better understanding of the topic, evaluate the current research landscape, and use this information to plan their own studies. A bibliometric analysis method was employed in this study. Through this method, the Scopus database was searched, and 7,345 studies published from 1939 to the present were examined. We categorized the selected studies by publication year, source, authors, institutions, countries, types, subject areas, and the most highly cited works. Additionally, network maps illustrating co-authorship relationships by author and country, common keyword networks, bibliographic coupling by institution, and co-citation networks based on cited studies, journals, and authors are presented in detail in the findings section. The results indicate that numerous studies on various aspects of spatial ability have been conducted in different countries over time.
subject: Articles
  topic: section
subject: Spatial ability
  topic: keywords
subject: Spatial thinking
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subject: Spatial visualization
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subject: Spatial thinking skill
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subject: Bibliometric analysis
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creator: Saliha Nur Kabul
creator: Fatih Kaleci
rights: Copyright (c) 2024 International Journal of Academic Studies in Science and Education
date: 2024-12-04
publication date: 2024-12-04
starting page: 82
ending page: 105
doi: 10.55549/ijasse.23

A Four-Tier Diagnostic Test to Determine Pre-Service Science Teacher’s Misconception About Solution
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description: In the study, a misconception diagnosis test was developed for the subject of solutions. The validity and reliability studies of the misconception diagnostic test developed by the researchers were carried out with 203 pre-service science teachers. The analyses indicate that the developed diagnostic test satisfies the validity and reliability criteria essential for identifying misconceptions within the group of pre-service science teachers concerning the topic of solution. The developed test consists of eight questions in four stages. The test showed a two-factor structure. The reliability coefficient of the test was calculated as KR-20, .704 for scientific knowledge and KR-20, .741 for misconceptions. Researchers believe that the conceptual misconception diagnosis test they have developed will serve as a guide for efforts to identify and eliminate existing misconceptions about solutions in prospective science teacher candidates. A four-stage misconception diagnostic test for the subject of solutions was not found in the literature. In this respect, the study is considered to be unique and powerful.
subject: Articles
  topic: section
subject: Misconceptions
  topic: keywords
subject: Four-tier diagnostic test
  topic: keywords
subject: Science education
  topic: keywords
subject: Pre-service science teachers
  topic: keywords
creator: Ayse Ceren Atmaca Aksoy
creator: Hayriye Nevin Genç
rights: Copyright (c) 2024 International Journal of Academic Studies in Science and Education
date: 2024-12-31
publication date: 2024-12-31
starting page: 139
ending page: 152
doi: 10.55549/ijasse.21

Impacts of ICT as Tools in Teaching Biology in Senior Secondary Schools
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description: Information and Communication Technology (ICT) has been pivotal in training across the world. Due to the abstractness of Biology in schools, it is essential to develop an effective strategy of ICT tools to improve student’s learning process. Similarly, biology helps people understand how organisms adapt to their environment and the importance of biodiversity in sustaining our planet's delicate balance. Therefore, this study investigates the impacts of ICT as instructional material in teaching and learning biology and its gender dimension in senior secondary school at Ado-Odo Ota local government area of Ogun State, Nigeria. The sample size for this research was 240 which consisted of 180 Biology students and 60 Biology teachers. The research questions were investigated with descriptive statistics; Frequency and percentage with the Statistical Package for Social Science (SPSS). The results show a sizable correlation between information communication and technology and the performance of students offering biology in senior secondary school at Ado Odo Ota local government area of Ogun State. It also showed a notable difference in the performance of male students taught with information and communication technology-related facilities and female students taught with ICT-related facilities in Ado-Odo Ota local government area of Ogun State. It was concluded that ICT tools in Biology class can make students more interested in learning Biology. Therefore, Biology concepts should be incorporated into ICT tools to make learning Biology worthwhile, seamless, and entertaining.
subject: Articles
  topic: section
subject: Academic Performance
  topic: keywords
subject: Information and Communication Technology
  topic: keywords
subject: ict
  topic: keywords
subject: Student’s Performance
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subject: Biology
  topic: keywords
creator: Simeon Oluwatoba Ogunlowo
creator: Gokben Ozbey
creator: Dorcas Titilope Ogunlowo
rights: Copyright (c) 2024 International Journal of Academic Studies in Science and Education
date: 2024-05-28
publication date: 2024-05-28
starting page: 42
ending page: 52
doi: 10.55549/ijasse.15

A Qualitative Study on Digital Citizenship Education in Primary Schools
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description: In recent years, the number of studies related to digital citizenship has increased amidst the intense use of digital media. The literature, rich in theoretical and empirical examples related to this topic, provides a clear picture of contemporary society. There is little empirical research on digital citizenship education in the early school years. Thus, through this investigation, we aimed to collect qualitative data on the development of specific digital competencies and digital citizenship in primary school students. Therefore, the authors considered it appropriate to use the observation method in its participatory version. Over a year, a group of 29 pupils, aged between 6 and 7, formed the sample to identify how they would develop digital competencies and digital citizenship in the context of formal and non-formal learning experiences. To collect the necessary information, we used the observation protocol, conducted in the form of open-ended questions described by Gay, Mills & Airasian (2006). The results of the study showed that parental educational attainment, family structure, time spent online, and the type of device have an important impact on the development of digital competencies and digital citizenship in young learners.
subject: Articles
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subject: Digital citizenship
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subject: Primary school
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subject: Qualitative study
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creator: Stefana Opria
creator: Mariana Momanu
rights: Copyright (c) 2024 International Journal of Academic Studies in Science and Education
date: 2024-05-28
publication date: 2024-05-28
starting page: 53
ending page: 65
doi: 10.55549/ijasse.14

Optimising Educational Outcomes: Data and Process Analysis Approaches with Attention to Self-Directed Learning
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description: The swift advancements in technology and the corresponding job market impose increasingly challenging and dynamic requirements on workers. This is a significant obstacle for higher education institutions in adequately preparing their students for contemporary expectations and equipping them to tackle future difficulties. Today's students are "digital natives", and they distinctly absorb knowledge and employ new strategies to learn compared to earlier generations. Hence, it is of utmost significance for higher education institutions to comprehend the student learning process. Learning management systems (LMS) can offer substantial assistance in this endeavor, as they facilitate comprehension of students' learning process, while log files also offer unbiased insights into individual adaptation. This study aims to investigate the learning mechanisms of Business Informatics students at Corvinus University of Budapest by analyzing Moodle's educational data. The objective of the study was to acquire a more comprehensive understanding of the learning patterns exhibited by students in higher education through the utilization of an extensive collection of log files. The central idea revolved around examining the behavioral, motivational, and interest-related dimensions of learning as indicators of self-directed learning. These were examined using two primary methodologies: data analysis and process analysis. The findings indicate that distinct learning patterns exist regarding data and learning processes. Additionally, there are variations in time management and information consumption habits. The results of this study have practical implications for identifying learning patterns and developing tailored interventions to enhance educational achievements.
subject: Articles
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subject: Learning analytics
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subject: Educational process mining
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subject: Higher education
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subject: Self-directed learning
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creator: Bernadett Sarró-Oláh
creator: Szabina Fodor
rights: Copyright (c) 2024 International Journal of Academic Studies in Science and Education
date: 2024-05-28
publication date: 2024-05-28
starting page: 1
ending page: 19
doi: 10.55549/ijasse.12

Paints of the Artist’s Palette in STEAM Teaching
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description: This qualitative study was an emergent phenomenological study based in the tradition of portraiture, which shares many of its features with ethnography, case study, and narrative inquiry. The purpose of this study was to identify the most engaging cooperative learning methodologies for students to actively participate in home-school learning with parents during scientific inquiry investigations and supportive strategies for teachers to employ for Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Mathematics (STEAM) education. The conditions identified motivated students and their parents to take ownership of the learning in which they became self-managed, self-responsible, and self-directed. Data indicated the increased success of students were the result of students participating in teacher-designed experiential, constructivist learning activities that utilized a facet of involvement strategies and provided students with authentic and socially constructive learning. Providing a guided inquiry-based learning environment also promoted student achievement and empowered students to assess their learning for developing self-responsibility, acquiring self-management skills, and raising student efficacy. As a result, students were empowered to develop scientific inquiry and literacy skills and were enabled to take control of the learning through cooperative learning that included interactive homework, collaborative inquiry-based activities, metacognitive questioning, self-assessments, and dialogue journaling.
subject: Articles
  topic: section
subject: STEAM
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subject: Constructivism
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subject: Collaborative inquiry
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subject: Metacognitive questioning
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subject: Self-efficacy
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creator: Christopher Dignam
rights: Copyright (c) 2024 International Journal of Academic Studies in Science and Education
date: 2024-05-28
publication date: 2024-05-28
starting page: 20
ending page: 41
doi: 10.55549/ijasse.11

Social Media and the Reshaping of Religious Identity in Youth
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description: In recent years, much research has shed light on social structure and interpretation concerns that have highlighted problems with religious tolerance and intolerance. Social constructions have changed as a result of Internet-based connections and social media platforms like Facebook, Twitter Instagram, etc. which have reopened old discussions about paradigms of peace from a fresh viewpoint. To understand the correlations between social media usage and attitudes impacting religious tolerance and intolerance, this study evaluated previously published data regarding attitudes and stereotype modifications via research on the Muslim-Hindu interaction in Nepal. An online and offline survey is used to assess the research hypothesis about online platform usage frequency, relationship-bridging attitudes and actions, religion, life happiness, and social trust among youngsters. The findings revealed a statistically significant positive association between Facebook and YouTube usage frequency and views toward religious intolerance especially after being influenced by Indian Islamaphobic media as it is the neighboring country of Nepal, with an enhanced relationship bridging both online and off. Additionally, the paper aims to show the correlations between heavy social media users and individuals who cited social media as the cause of their eventual offline intolerance. The findings of this study are beneficial to individuals trying to comprehend and take part in peacemaking in a society that is continuously changing, always linked, and mediated by the Internet.
subject: Articles
  topic: section
subject: Social Media
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subject: Religious tolerance
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subject: Changing Attitude
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subject: Nepal
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subject: Sociology
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creator: Saemah Shamim
rights: Copyright (c) 2024 International Journal of Academic Studies in Science and Education
date: 2024-05-28
publication date: 2024-05-28
starting page: 66
ending page: 81
doi: 10.55549/ijasse.9

Stressors and Coping Mechanism Strategies of Islamic Boarding School Students
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description: The study aimed to explore how students at an Islamic boarding school in Tangerang, Indonesia perceived various pressures and the strategies they employed to deal with them. It included the sample of 150 students from the first, second, and third grades enrolled in the school. The data were analyzed using Lazarus and Folkman's (1984) theory to identify recurring themes related to students' stress-coping strategies. The findings indicated that the majority of stressors stemmed from non-academic sources, encompassing issues such as interpersonal relationships, environmental factors, and health-related concerns. Interestingly, despite a substantial female representation in the sample, exceeding 60% of the total participants, a significant proportion of students employed problem-based coping strategies to address these stressors. The study suggests further exploration of coping strategies within the framework of human development theories and their potential contributions to future educational interventions, policies, and practices.
subject: Articles
  topic: section
subject: Pressures
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subject: Coping strategies
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subject: Adolescents
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subject: Islamic boarding school
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creator: Maroof Ahmed
creator: Iin Afriyanti Umar
creator: Rahayu Azkiya
creator: Salsabila Abdul Ghofur
rights: Copyright (c) 2023 International Journal of Academic Studies in Science and Education
date: 2023-12-25
publication date: 2023-12-25
starting page: 56
ending page: 70
doi: 10.55549/ijasse.8

An Analysis Of The 5th Grade Social Sciences Questions In The Non-Paid Boarding Scholarship Exam According To Value Classification
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description: In this study, it was aimed to analyze the 5th grade social studies test items of the Ministry of National Education Non-Paid Boarding Scholarship Examination (PYBS) held between 2018-2023 according to the value classification by using the document analysis method. Within the scope of the research, 100 social studies test items asked at the 5th grade level in PYBS were analyzed by taking a 5-year section between 2018-2023. For the classification of the items, it was determined that the national and universal values within the purpose of the study were present in the test items. Accordingly, 33 of the 100 items included items with national and universal values (33%). Of these items, 22 were universal values (66%) and 11 were national values (33%). It was observed that national and universal values were not homogeneously distributed while preparing exam questions in central exams such as PYBS, whose results enable disadvantaged groups to receive a more equitable education, and that the items related to value education were homogeneously distributed in the test items according to the current social studies course curriculum. In the future PBYS exams, studies can be conducted to increase the items that include national values.
subject: Articles
  topic: section
subject: PBYS
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subject: 5th grade
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subject: Document analysis
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subject: Universal values
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subject: National values
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subject: Values education
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creator: Hasan Gökhan Can
rights: Copyright (c) 2023 International Journal of Academic Studies in Science and Education
date: 2023-12-25
publication date: 2023-12-25
starting page: 71
ending page: 82
doi: 10.55549/ijasse.7

Preparing for Life Beyond School. A Moderated Mediation Approach from the Perspective of Self-Determination, Self-Concept, Student Transition Planning, and Life Skills Development
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description: The link between self-determination and life skills development, a crucial ability for the vocational future and career advancement of students with mild and moderate intellectual disabilities, has been explored in limited research. The present study aims to examine the patterns of relationships in terms of direct and conditional indirect effects on self-determination, life skills development, self-concept, and student transition planning regarding students with intellectual disabilities. The data were collected using standardized instruments from 304 adolescents with mild and moderate intellectual disabilities. The outcomes showed that self-concept has a moderating role in the relationship between self-determination and student transition planning. The study findings indicated that student transition planning mediates the relationship between self-determination and life skills development. The value of the index of moderated mediation indicated that self-concept moderated the conditional indirect effect of student transition planning on the relationship between self-determination and life skills. Future research and implications for practice are discussed.
subject: Articles
  topic: section
subject: Self-determination
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subject: Life skills
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subject: Self-concept
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subject: Student transition planning
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subject: Mild and moderate intellectual disabilities
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creator: Mihaela Cristea
rights: Copyright (c) 2023 International Journal of Academic Studies in Science and Education
date: 2023-12-25
publication date: 2023-12-25
starting page: 22
ending page: 42
doi: 10.55549/ijasse.4

Canvases of Professional Erudition in STEAM Education
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description: The delivery of instruction in Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Mathematics (STEAM) requires layers upon layers of professional knowledge concerning STEAM pedagogy, methodologies, technology, and active involvement strategies to support student learning. A professional understanding of these critical areas is relevant for supporting student learning and is germane in actively involving parents in STEAM learning. While educators commonly engage in professional development opportunities, professional development is principally singular and typically ends without continuance or re-examination. Professional learning, on the other hand, is ongoing and revisits professional growth needs for educators. In this article, the researcher utilized targeted professional growth needs for STEAM educators that included qualities of site-based professional development and professional learning referred to as professional erudition. This study employed targeted professional erudition for providing high school science teachers skills related to constructivism, experiential learning, communications and dialogue, reflection and self-evaluation, and active parental involvement. Students and parents participating in the study maintained journals regarding their experiences during science inquiry learning and teachers maintained journals concerning their experiences and perceptions regarding targeted professional erudition. Qualitative data indicated providing professional erudition for STEAM teachers results in authentic professional growth, improved communications, and skills and strategies for supporting participatory science learning.
subject: Articles
  topic: section
subject: STEAM
  topic: keywords
subject: Secondary education
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subject: Professional learning
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subject: Scientific inquiry
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subject: Parental involvement
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creator: Christopher Dignam
rights: Copyright (c) 2023 International Journal of Academic Studies in Science and Education
date: 2023-12-25
publication date: 2023-12-25
starting page: 1
ending page: 21
doi: 10.55549/ijasse.3

The Attitudes of EFL Teachers in Kazakhstan towards Continuous Professional Development
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description: This research looks into Kazakhstani EFL teachers' attitudes towards continuous professional development (CPD). It looks at both the beneficial and challenging aspects of their CPD involvement. The study analyzed the attitudes of nine EFL teachers who participated in continuous professional training within the last year. The study aimed to understand teachers' perceptions of their ability to self-control their learning, their needs, and their relatedness to colleagues and course instructors. The qualitative method was utilized in the study, which implied thematic analysis and the interpretation of the findings. Overall, the participants have a positive attitude toward CPD, but they have trouble accessing a wider variety of professional development activities that suit their interests and specific professional needs. The study also highlights how crucial it is to develop and establish policies and programs that foster professional development and deal with these issues. The results can direct the creation and implementation of CPD initiatives in Kazakhstan and other comparable settings.
subject: Articles
  topic: section
subject: Professional development
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subject: Continuous development
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subject: EFL teachers’ attitudes
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subject: Secondary education
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subject: Teachers in Kazakhstan
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creator: Lazzat Karibayeva
creator: Akmarzhan A. Nogaibayeva
creator: Gulzhaina K. Kassymova
creator: Menkebanu Nursultan
rights: Copyright (c) 2023 International Journal of Academic Studies in Science and Education
date: 2023-12-25
publication date: 2023-12-25
starting page: 43
ending page: 55
doi: 10.55549/ijasse.2