Visual Warm-Ups in the Classroom: Student Reflections on Video-Based Learning in Higher Education

Thu, 01 May 2025 00:00:00 +0000

This study investigates student perceptions of short video warm-ups used at the beginning of classroom sessions in a higher education English for Professional Purposes (ESP) course. A total of 65 first-semester undergraduate students from seven academic disciplines participated in the study. Using a convergent mixed methods design, both quantitative data from Likert-scale evaluations and qualitative data from open-ended responses were analyzed. Quantitative findings indicated high levels of agreement that the videos increased motivation (M = 4.26), were relevant to the lesson topics (M = 4.26), and aided comprehension (M = 4.23). Thematic analysis of qualitative data revealed six key themes: emotional activation and improved learning atmosphere; cognitive orientation and topic relevance; preferences for engaging media formats; enhanced engagement through real-world connections; technical and language barriers; and suggestions for pedagogical improvement. Students emphasized that short, engaging, and relatable videos helped them transition into learning mode, made the class atmosphere more enjoyable, and supported their understanding of the material. They also expressed a desire for more consistent and interactive integration of video content. The study concludes that short video warm-ups, when well designed and pedagogically aligned, can serve as effective tools for enhancing both cognitive and affective dimensions of learning. The findings offer practical implications for instructors, curriculum designers, and institutions seeking to foster active and student-centered learning environments through digital media.

Enhancing the Quality of Education through Innovative Educational Practices at Kalidawir Public Elementary School

Satunggale Kurniawan, Muhammad Afifi Rahman — Thu, 01 May 2025 00:00:00 +0000

Study This aiming For increase quality education at Kalidawir Elementary School through implementation practice education innovative. Background study This is low quality learning consequence domination method conventional which focuses on memorization and theory. For answer challenge said, the approach innovative like learning based on project, integration technology, and methods collaborative applied in the learning process. Research This use approach qualitative with method observation, interviews, and documentation For dig understanding deep to implementation and impact from practice innovative in class. Research results show that education innovative in a way significant increase involvement students, results Study academic, as well as skills social and collaborative they. Learning based on project make student more active and contextual in understand material. While integration technology strengthen interest learn and enrich experience learn. However Thus, the limitations means infrastructure as well as lack of teacher competence in utilise technology Still become obstacle main. In overall, research This show that practice education innovative can be an effective strategy For increase quality learning at school Basic. Success implementation is highly dependent on support teacher training, provision infrastructure adequate, and involvement all over element school. Findings This expected become reference in development policy education adaptive basis to development of the times and needs student.

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Visual Warm-Ups in the Classroom: Student Reflections on Video-Based Learning in Higher Education

Enhancing the Quality of Education through Innovative Educational Practices at Kalidawir Public Elementary School