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Route towards certification: a path analysis on licensure performance of new teacher education curriculum graduates

10.11591/ijere.v14i5.33552
Tedric Dave E. Senosa , Jr., Roberto G. Sagge
The board licensure examination for professional teachers (BLEPT) is a critical assessment for aspiring educators in the Philippines. Despite its vital importance, limited research has explored the comprehensive influence of the education graduates’ demographic background, psychological state, and achievement in the institutional parameters on the BLEPT performance. This study examined these influences on the licensure performance among 101 bachelor of secondary education (BSEd) mathematics and science graduates under the new teacher education curriculum. The researchers collected data using validated researcher-made questionnaires and educational metrics. Using structural equation modeling (SEM), results showed that the path model highlights the multifaceted nature of BLEPT performance, which shows that an intrinsic commitment towards the teaching profession and a supportive network create a cycle of positive experiences that fuels the graduates’ academic performance and self-efficacy, leading to a notable licensure performance. Likewise, the model emphasizes the vital effect of graduates’ education-related employment on their licensure examination performance. Taking these factors into account, teacher education institutions (TEIs) and key educational stakeholder should create targeted interventions, investigate unforeseen factors, and restructure curricula implementation to address the shortage of competent Filipino educators in these critical educational disciplines which are mathematics and science education.
Volume: 14
Issue: 5
Page: 3379-3389
Publish at: 2025-10-01

Pilot study on the use of art therapy techniques to improve the psycho-emotional state of educational psychologists

10.11591/ijere.v14i5.30603
Tatigul Samuratova , Gulnar Khazhgaliyeva , Oksana Makarova , Nikolay Pronkin
The aim of this study is to investigate the impact of art therapy on the psycho-emotional state of educational psychologists. The issue at hand is the prevalence of depression, anxiety, and emotional burnout among future educational psychologists, which can negatively affect their professional performance. To address this problem, the application of art therapy was proposed as a tool to improve the emotional health of students. The experiment involved 107 students aged 20-22 from the Yelabuga Institute of Kazan Federal University. The assessment of emotional state was conducted using the Beck Depression Inventory, the Spielberger-Hanin Anxiety Scale, and the Schreiner, Rosenberg, and Boyko tests. The results indicated that after three months of art therapy, the average level of depression decreased by 15%, anxiety levels decreased by 20%, and emotional burnout was reduced by 15%. Additionally, students’ stress resistance increased by 20%. Thus, art therapy is an effective means for reducing the emotional burden on students. It is recommended to incorporate art therapy techniques into the curricula of universities, colleges, and secondary schools. Further research is necessary to confirm the effectiveness of art therapy among students of various specializations.
Volume: 14
Issue: 5
Page: 4129-4139
Publish at: 2025-10-01

Empowering professional learning communities: the role of middle leadership and teacher participation in decision-making

10.11591/ijere.v14i5.34392
Sock Beei Yeap , Nurul Jawahir Md Ali
Professional learning communities (PLCs) are essential for fostering collaboration and continuous school improvement. However, their implementation faces significant challenges, including passive teacher attitudes, limited understanding of PLCs, increased workloads, and ineffective execution by school communities. Addressing these challenges requires a supportive organizational structure that enhances PLCs effectiveness. This study aims to examine the effect of middle leadership (MLT) on PLCs. Specifically, this study also examines the mediating effect of teacher participation in decision-making (TM) on the relationship between MLT and PLCs. Data were collected from 284 secondary school teachers in Penang and analyzed using partial least squares structural equation modeling (PLS-SEM). The findings revealed that MLT had a significant effect on PLCs, and TM mediates the relationship between MLT and PLCs. This study provides valuable insights for policymakers and school leaders on fostering a collaborative school culture through effective MLT practices, ultimately strengthening PLCs implementation in Malaysian secondary schools. Furthermore, these findings underscore the significance of empowering teachers participation in decision-making to enhance PLCs effectiveness.
Volume: 14
Issue: 5
Page: 3461-3468
Publish at: 2025-10-01

Educational application of virtual reality in English education in vocational colleges: a bibliometric analysis

10.11591/ijere.v14i5.32186
Ling Yao , Mohamad Sattar Rasul , Marilssa Omar
Virtual reality (VR) technology has been widely adopted in education field for a period and its application keeps developing continuously. The bibliometric analysis was conducted to provide a comprehensive understanding of VR technology application about research strengths, research theme, scope, hot topics and evolution to enrich further study on VR technology adoption in English education in vocational colleges. The search of literature over the past decade in the Web of Science (WoS) database and 930 articles remained based on inclusion and exclusion criteria. Subsequently, VOSviewer used to analyze data from selected articles. The study finds out that research on VR technology shows an upward trend. The influential country is China, while most research institutions and authors are also from China. Research topics were identified using keyword co-occurrence analysis and four thematic clusters emerged: i) positive impact of VR on English education; ii) VR used in English education for special purpose; iii) VR is used in actual situation with the consideration of its’ features and positive effect; and iv) users’ acceptance of VR. The findings highlight current developments and offer guidance for promoting VR technology utilization in English education. Furthermore, educators could use the findings to design more effective VR-integrated curricula.
Volume: 14
Issue: 5
Page: 3812-3823
Publish at: 2025-10-01

Leadership and management in early childhood: navigating contradictions and pedagogical practices to foster inclusivity

10.11591/ijere.v14i5.33061
Manoharan Nalliah , Shorouk Aboudahr , Lim Wei Huan , Esayas Teshome Taddese
Early years’ education is an important foundation for a child’s life-long learning, and leaders and managers in early childhood work settings have an important role in creating a nurturing environment that supports and enables children to learn regardless of their needs. This study investigates the challenges and contradictions leaders and managers face in early childhood education (ECE) settings. It examines how pedagogical praxis can be leveraged to foster inclusivity focusing on the tension between the intrinsic value of play and the pressure of child performativity meeting performance benchmarks. This qualitative study offers a constructive discussion on leadership practices in ECE and inclusion in Malaysia. The thematic analysis of nine interviews analyzed by N-VIVO software and showed the important considerations for enhancing leadership and management approaches, creating more inclusive spaces, and supporting the holistic development of early childhood curricula. The result offers a rich description of how leading practices are increasingly influenced by dominant trends in educational policies and society, including neoliberal agendas and narrowly conceived accountability systems that focus on measurable outcomes. It underlines the centrality of supporting the ongoing professional development of educators.
Volume: 14
Issue: 5
Page: 3765-3773
Publish at: 2025-10-01

The educational accomplishments scale: development and validation in the context of education institutions

10.11591/ijere.v14i5.34224
Anil DCosta , Joseph Chacko Chennattuserry , Kennedy Andrew Thomas
Educational institutions play a significant role in fostering academic growth and personal development. However, there is a lack of standardized tools to assess the impact of educational accomplishments (EA), particularly integrating dimensions such as quality, value-based, integrated, and culture-enhanced education. This paper aims to create and validate a measurement tool that assesses how EA impacts students and institutions to foster academic growth, personal development, and institutional effectiveness, contributing to the overall quality of education. The data was collected from 120 participants, including religious heads, directors, principals, and coordinators of ten schools run by a specific religious congregation. The study implemented a three-stage systematic procedure in the development of the scale. Stage one consisted of item generation, literature review, and expert judgment. The second stage validated the scale and was followed by an item analysis, principal component with varimax rotation (exploratory factor analysis) using Kaiser normalization on IBM SPSS 26. The third step resulted in the final reliability and validity of the scale. A final 19-item educational accomplishments scale (EAS) is psychometrically reliable and of potential use to policymakers globally, comparing student and teacher perceptions, especially with religious congregational affiliations. This scale can particularly be used by each institution to evaluate the EA and can also be used by other researchers for further research.
Volume: 14
Issue: 5
Page: 3882-3890
Publish at: 2025-10-01

Development of a counselling-based self-wellbeing model for informal caregivers of childhood cancer patients in Malaysia

10.11591/ijere.v14i5.32468
Nurul Hasyimah Mat Rani , Nurul ‘Ain Mohd Daud , Hapsah Md Yusof , Syaza Hazwani Zaini , Pau Kee , Mazuki Mohd Yasim , Wan Faizatul Azirah Ismayatim , Nur Shuhana Mohd Sansuddin
Cancer is a chronic disease that causes patients and their caregivers to face various challenges throughout treatment and care. This study aimed to develop a counselling-based self-wellbeing model for informal caregivers of childhood cancer patients in Malaysia. This study employed the design and development research (DDR). The first phase involved needs analysis using a systematic literature review and semi-structured interviews of nine caregivers of childhood cancer. The second phase involved two methods: nominal group technique (NGT) and interpretive structural modeling (ISM). The third phase involved evaluating the usability of the model through the Fuzzy Delphi method (FDM) with the agreement of seven experts. This study successfully developed a counselling-based self-wellbeing model for informal caregivers of childhood cancer patients in Malaysia. This model has 12 components consisting of: i) financial; ii) career; iii) knowledge related to management and care of child cancer patients; iv) emotional management and care; v) spiritual; vi) cognitive and rationalization; vii) social relationships; viii) roles of counsellors in helping parents; ix) spouse and family relationships; x) physical; xi) communication; and xii) facilities. This model is proposed to be used by counsellors, especially who serve in health institutions to help parents who have children with cancer.
Volume: 14
Issue: 5
Page: 4222-4230
Publish at: 2025-10-01

Determinants of undergraduate recycling behavior: an extended model of the theory of planned behavior

10.11591/ijere.v14i5.32391
Tan Owee Kowang , Lim Kim Yew , Ong Choon Hee , Goh Chin Fei
Promoting positive recycling behavior should be part of the higher educational objectives. The main purpose of this research is to identify the determinants of recycling behavior among undergraduates, to assess the differences in undergraduates’ recycling behavior based on their demographic, and to explore the relationship between the determinants and behavior of recycling. The research extended the theory of planned behaviors (TPB) by adding environmental awareness as a determinant of recycling behavior in addition to attitude toward recycling, subjective norm of recycling, and perceived behavioral control over recycling. The research population comprises management programs undergraduates from a public university in Malaysia. A total of 259 responses were collected via structured questionnaire. Descriptive and Pearson correlation analysis results suggested that respondents strongly agreed that undergraduates’ attitudes and environmental awareness are the most important determinants of recycling behavior, and both determinants are strongly correlated with recycle behavior. The analysis of variance (ANOVA) analysis result also reveals that there is significant difference on recycle behaviors among undergraduates based on year of study, with year 4 undergraduates exhibiting the highest recycling behavior. This finding suggests that the green campus initiatives taken by the university are effective. Additionally, extending the TPB model by adding awareness implies a theoretical contribution of this research.
Volume: 14
Issue: 5
Page: 3727-3734
Publish at: 2025-10-01

Maintenance management of physical infrastructure in educational institutions: a systematic review

10.11591/ijere.v14i5.33130
Julisa del Rosario Quispe Vilca , Dennys Geovanni Calderón Paniagua , Grisely Rosalie Quispe Vilca , Isabel Evelyna Choque Siguairo , Alexander Nicolás Vilcanqui Alarcón
The physical infrastructure of education in Latin America (LATAM) requires actions to ensure its conservation and maintenance in the different systems and levels. This is due to the absence of a maintenance programmed proposed by the State and the lack of trained personnel to implement it. The objective of this study was to analyze the importance of maintenance management of physical infrastructure in educational institutions. A systematic review was conducted following the guidelines of the preferred reporting items for systematic reviews and meta-analyses (PRISMA) methodology. The search process was carried out in the Scopus, ERIC, and Web of Science (WoS) databases, and eligibility criteria were established. The review covered the time interval between 2015 and 2023, and 16 English-language papers were selected. The results indicate that the lack of adequate and sustained investment, together with the lack of scheduled maintenance of educational infrastructure and the absence of structured maintenance plans, have a negative impact on student achievement. It is necessary for national and local governments to develop public policies focused on the conservation and improvement of educational infrastructure, incorporating modern management tools to facilitate this process.
Volume: 14
Issue: 5
Page: 3490-3501
Publish at: 2025-10-01

Designing cyber safety and security literacy programs to enhance cyber security competency of prospective teachers

10.11591/ijere.v14i5.32359
Santhosh Thangan , Thiyagu Kaliappan , Vrinda Vijayan , Venukanti Sai Abhinav , Ashalatha Shanthipalla
This study examines the design, development, and evaluation of a cyber safety and security literacy program (CSLP) aimed at enhancing cyber security competency (CSC) among prospective teachers. Utilizing a research and development (R&D) method, the program was structured using the analysis, design, development, implementation, evaluation (ADDIE) model to create instructional modules covering key cyber safety topics. The validity of the program was ensured through expert evaluations, and its effectiveness was tested via a pre-experimental research design with a single group of 50 prospective teachers from training colleges in Kerala, India. Pre- and post-test assessments were conducted using a standardized CSC scale. Statistical analysis, including t-tests and Cohen’s d, revealed a significant improvement in participants’ CSC, with a large effect size (Cohen’s d=4.32), indicating the program’s substantial impact. This study emphasizes the importance of incorporating structured cyber safety education into teacher training programs to bridge the gap between digital engagement and online safety. The findings also highlight the broader need for integrating cyber security literacy in professional contexts to foster responsible digital behavior.
Volume: 14
Issue: 5
Page: 4088-4098
Publish at: 2025-10-01

Integrating project-based learning for enhancing higher education within an outcome-based education framework

10.11591/ijere.v14i5.31957
Radhika Bhagwat , Anagha Kulkarni
Project-based learning (PBL) has emerged as a powerful pedagogical approach within the outcome-based education (OBE) framework that is designed to align educational outcomes with the evolving demands of the 21st century. This research investigates the integration of PBL into an engineering course and focuses on its impact on the overall development of the students. Project-based approach was adapted in the artificial intelligence (AI) course, where 56 and 58 students applied AI concepts to real-world challenges in academic year 21-22 and 22-23, respectively. A structured PBL framework was implemented, systematically dividing the project into stages ensuring progressive learning. Feedback and statistical analysis, including a paired t-test, were conducted to evaluate students’ academic and interpersonal skill improvements. The statistical analysis proved a remarkable improvement in the course assessment marks. Students demonstrated improved problem-solving ability, algorithmic thinking and expertise in AI techniques. The findings exhibited enhanced communication skills, effective presentations, articulation of ideas and peer collaboration. These outcomes indicate the significance of PBL on the holistic development of higher education students, within technical disciplines by equipping students with the necessary skills, mindset, and experience to excel in their professional practice. PBL provides a comprehensive assessment of student’s abilities and fosters collaboration with industry partners thus strengthening ties between academia and industry.
Volume: 14
Issue: 5
Page: 4099-4108
Publish at: 2025-10-01

Plagiarism knowledge, practice, reasons, and consequences: a cross-sectional study among Filipino nursing students

10.11591/ijere.v14i5.31435
Trixie Camille R. Ferrariz , Francis John P. Gargarita , Mary Bless G. Debuque , John Bernard A. Dofitas , Dorothy Arlene Paz P. Espia , Ryan Michael F. Oducado
Plagiarism is pervasive in academic environments and undermines nursing education’s integrity. Despite efforts to combat plagiarism, the problem persists, highlighting the need for a deeper investigation. This study determined the knowledge, practice, reasons, and perceived consequences of plagiarism among nursing students. A descriptive-correlational design was employed in a public nursing school in Iloilo, Philippines. An online survey using valid and reliable research instruments was administered among nursing students. Results revealed that while nursing students generally had high knowledge and low practice of plagiarism, one-fourth of students sometimes used tables, graphs, or pictures and copied information directly or in a slightly modified form without citing the sources. There was no significant relationship between the knowledge and practice variables. Common reasons cited by students for committing plagiarism were that many assignments had to be submitted quickly, the assignment to be done was very complicated, and there was a lack of time. Facing severe setbacks, serious consequences, and the risk of getting caught were viewed as potential consequences of plagiarism. This study underscores a possible gap between understanding the concept of plagiarism and implementing ethical academic practices, emphasizing the importance of institutions not just teaching about plagiarism but also revisiting some academic practices to identify the root causes of unethical behavior.
Volume: 14
Issue: 5
Page: 3622-3630
Publish at: 2025-10-01

Context-based learning in higher education 1992-2023: trends and outstanding research areas from Scopus database

10.11591/ijere.v14i5.33259
Hua Thi Toan , Nguyen Thi Thu Hang , Trinh Thanh Hai , Pham Nguyen Hong Ngu , Trinh Thi Phuong Thao
Context-based learning (CBL) has recently gained increasing attention as a pedagogical approach in higher education to enhance students’ understanding and problem-solving skills in real-world scenarios. This study aims to provide an overview of CBL-related issues in higher education as documented in publications from the Scopus database. A bibliometric analysis was employed to review 153 publications. The results show that articles on this topic have become more prevalent from 2009 to 2023, particularly in 2020 and 2022. A total of 443 authors from 160 institutions across 52 countries have contributed to research on this subject, with the USA being the most engaged nation in CBL studies in higher education, having the highest number of publications, citations, and research funding. The journal with the most publications on this topic is the International Journal of Science Education, classified in the Q1 category. Key research trends have been identified, focusing on applying CBL in engineering, software technology, teacher training, and nursing programs and its implementation in collaborative learning environments, distance learning, and online education. The findings are a critical resource for scholars interested in advancing research on CBL in higher education.
Volume: 14
Issue: 5
Page: 4050-4065
Publish at: 2025-10-01

Digital technology’s impact on senior high school students’ religious attitudes

10.11591/ijere.v14i5.30093
A. M. Wibowo , Nur Laili Noviani , Umi Muzayanah , Dwi Istiyani , Siti Muawanah , Mulyani Mudis Taruna , Wahab Wahab , Ahmad Muntakhib , Nugroho Eko Atmanto
The advancement of technology has revolutionized student learning, shifting from traditional textbooks to digital tools, reducing teacher-student interaction, and impacting students’ perspectives and attitudes. Students with extreme religious views sometimes rely more on digital resources than traditional ones. This study examines: i) the effect of learning resources on students’ religious attitudes; ii) the influence of social status on their attitudes; iii) the relationship between students’ motivation for religious learning and their attitudes; and iv) the interaction between diverse learning resources and social status on students’ religious attitudes. Using quantitative methods and multiple regression analysis on data from 1,020 students in Central Java, Indonesia, and employing partial least square (PLS) modeling, the study explores the influence of religious resources, social class, and motivation on students’ views. The findings show that diverse learning resources significantly foster moderate religious attitudes, with social class also playing a pivotal role. Notably, students’ motivation for religious learning mediates the relationship between learning resources and social class in shaping religious attitudes. This study contributes to educational theory by highlighting the role of learning resources in shaping outcomes, social theory by demonstrating how socioeconomic factors influence religious attitudes, and religious theory by exploring the role of digital tools in shaping religious views. These insights provide practical implications for educators in designing effective religious education strategies and promoting moderation in the digital era while emphasizing the importance of face-to-face learning for meaningful dialogue.
Volume: 14
Issue: 5
Page: 3960-3972
Publish at: 2025-10-01

Acceptance of mobile English learning among college students in Henan

10.11591/ijere.v14i5.32876
Qiong Xiao , Soo Ruey Shing , Yu Lv
The portability of smartphones offers tremendous potential for language learning. However, the willingness to accept and the practical adoption of mobile learning in English study among college students from Henan, China requires deeper exploration, due to the lower digital competency and limited usage of digital tools of English teachers in Henan, China. Targeted at the college students from Henan, this research intends to investigate factors influencing their intention to adopt mobile apps in learning English by conducting a quantitative study within the framework of modified technology acceptance model (TAM) model. Purposive sampling method was used and online questionnaire was administered among 511 college students with mobile English learning experiences from one comprehensive university in Henan and data were analyzed via SPSS and structural equation modelling (SEM). The key findings include: i) social influences (SI), perceived usefulness (UF), and perceived enjoyment (PEEN) significantly impact students’ intention to adopt mobile English learning; ii) SI affect students’ intention via the mediator of UF; and iii) perceived ease of use (EOU) does not significantly impact students’ intention. This research highlights the role of teachers’ influences in students’ adoption of mobile English learning and emphasizes the need for further improvement in mobile apps design to facilitate the learning experiences.
Volume: 14
Issue: 5
Page: 3546-3556
Publish at: 2025-10-01
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