International Journal Corner of Educational Research

The Epistemic Modality in the Inaugural Speeches of Philippine Presidents

2024-03-29T04:47:20+00:00

This qualitative corpus-based study employing epistemic analysis uncovered the epistemic modality (EM) markers used and their communicative functions in the seven inaugural speeches of the seven Philippine 5th Republic presidents. The findings revealed the preponderant use of epistemic modal verbs with 152 occurrences (81.72%), followed by epistemic lexical verbs with 20 occurrences (10.75%), epistemic modal adverbs with 9 occurrences (4.84%), and epistemic modal adjectives with 5 occurrences (2.69%). Moreover, the top-five modal verbs operated in the presidential inaugurals are will with 97 instances (66.9%), can with 28 instances (19.31%), shall with 9 instances (6.21%), would with 6 instances (4.14%), and could with 5 instances (3.44%). Meanwhile, should and might were never used by any president. In this regard, the presidents are confident, committed, bold, and certain with their statements; some are tentative and quite confident but still communicatively sensitive and polite; and few are uncertain but still diplomatic. Further, the communicative functions of the EM markers were categorized to high-intermediate-low modality values, certain-probable-possible semantic meanings, and close-near-distant epistemic distances.

The Qur’anic Methods in Instilling Characters in a family: An Educational Perspective

2024-06-19T01:45:45+00:00

Characters are closely related to morality which is underpinned on the moral strength based on the value system instilled as early as possible in a family. The study aims to discuss the Qur’anic methods used to instill the early childhood’s characters in a family. To gain the data, the researchers employ qualitative method under descriptive approach. In addition, to analyse the data, it is used content analysis technique. The results of the study assert that characters education needs to be taught and instilled as early as possible to early childhood at home. Through the education, the parents need an enormous efforts to instill characters education to the early childhood. One of the efforts is using the Qur’anic methods used to instill the early childhood’s characters in a family. The Qur’anic methods consist of the Amtsal method, the Kisah (story) method, the Ibrah Mauidzah method, the Targhib wa Tarhib method, the Tajribi method, the Uswah Hasanah method, and the Hiwar method. In conclusion, instilling characters to early childhood in a family needs the suitable methods, so that its implementation is going to be in harmony with planning and achieve the goal to create early childhood to be ‘Insan Kamil’.

Implications of the Communication Technology Revolution in Education and Society of Indonesia

2024-08-13T14:59:04+00:00

The communication revolution is growing in the assumption that communication is a vital element in human life. The problem that emerges in the use of communication technology is the perception of the Indonesian people that the social, educational, and economic spheres of technology are regarded as tools that can solve the problems of this world of life easily without paying attention to the effects of these three areas. Industry implications in the field of communications technology are significant for social life, economic growth, and educational dynamics in Indonesia, but also have a threat of negative impacts that are difficult to avoid. The industrialization of the media is increasingly demonstrating how much society and all aspects connected with it, including social, economic, and educational aspects, are in need of information through mass media technology that is growing so rapidly in the age of globalization.

The Lived Experiences of Senior High School Teachers in Teaching English and Language Arts during Pandemic Times

2023-11-30T07:01:09+00:00

This transcendental or psychological phenomenological study aimed to unravel the lived experiences of senior high school teachers teaching English and Language Arts during pandemic times. Utilizing in-depth interviews, several themes emerged, encompassing effective online engagement strategies, innovative teaching approaches, empathetic teaching practices, student engagement challenges, technological and connectivity issues, and curriculum implementation struggles. The results imply that despite the teachers' challenges, they still see the silver lining in the advent of the new mode of teaching and learning, viewing it as a means of personal and professional growth. Additionally, this study contributes valuable insights that can pave the way for educational sectors to identify both progress and deficiencies in the educational process during these unprecedented times.

Teaching of Language Skills to Students with Autism Spectrum Disorder during the COVID-19 Pandemic

2024-07-03T07:54:58+00:00

This phenomenological study aimed to describe the teaching experiences, coping mechanisms, insights, and new teaching techniques of teachers in teaching language skills to students with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) amidst pandemic. This study used a qualitative research design and the Colaizzi analysis strategy in analyzing the results. The five licensed Special Education teachers in both elementary and high school levels were selected through purposive sampling. The researchers constructed an interview guide and conducted semi-structured in-depth interviews. Findings and analyses of the study showed that the sudden shift of the programs and the intensified difficulty in getting the attention of the students with ASD were the challenges these teachers experienced. Consequently, the teachers motivated themselves to continue teaching, but sometimes the support from various support systems was inadequate. Further, they adapted a medical strategy and modified some traditional techniques to ensure the effectiveness of the instruction. The teachers can take advantage of the impairments with their teaching techniques.

Curriculum and Learning System Adapted at the Khalaf Islamic Boarding Schools: An Educational Perspective

2025-01-05T05:44:42+00:00

Islamic boarding schools are Islamic educational institutions that have a significant role in character formation and intellectual development of the young generation of Muslims in Indonesia. Today, Islamic boarding schools are divided into two main categories: Salaf (traditional) Islamic boarding schools and Khalaf (modern) Islamic boarding schools. This study aims to identify the curriculum and learning system at the Khalaf Islamic boarding school, which combines religious education with general education in order to prepare students to face the challenges of the globalization era. The results of the study show that Khalaf Islamic boarding schools not only maintain religious learning through traditional methods such as sorogan and bandongan, but also adopt modern learning systems, including formal classes and technology integration. The Khalaf Islamic boarding school curriculum consists of religious and general curriculums, which are designed in balance between religious knowledge and contemporary science. In conclusion, the Khalaf Islamic boarding schools offer an adaptive educational model in line with the demands of the era and needs of society in the digital era without losing the noble characters as the identity of Islam.