Resilient and Sustainable Education Futures, Insights from Malaysia and Indonesia's COVID-19 Experience
Zainuddin, Z., Sumintono, B. & Perera, C.J. (2025). Resilient and Sustainable Education Futures, Insights from Malaysia and Indonesia's COVID-19 Experience. Springer. https://link.springer.com/book/9789819649709
Overview
- Provides empirical insights into teaching and learning approaches using immersive technologies
- Suggests pedagogical strategies and support for curriculum development and realignment assessment methods
- Serves as a guide for remedial learning solutions and learning continuity relevant to sustainability education
About this book
This book creates awareness about effective and innovative learning using technology tools that can induce more fun and engagement in our present-day learning communities. It explores the post-pandemic educational practices of two countries, Malaysia and Indonesia, and presents reports of empirical evidence concerning the challenges and opportunities that have arisen due to the pandemic. This book also serves as a guide to provide educational practitioners, learners, and researchers with the knowledge required for curriculum development and realignment assessment methods, particularly in post-pandemic education. It provides further insights into advancing post-pandemic education, namely digital learning solutions for sustainable education, alternative assessments for remote education settings, continuous professional development for teachers in the COVID-19 recovery phase, learner engagement in virtual learning environments, and qualitative evidence of teaching and learning during the pandemic. This book serves as a point of reference and a useful resource for developing and underdeveloped countries that need to lean on alternative pedagogies that cater to the group of marginalized learners affected by the pandemic, and aligns with the goals of sustainable education worldwide.
Academic Motivation Scale’s psychometric attribute: analysis using Rasch measurement model
Julianto, V., Sumintono, B., Almakhi, N.P.Z. et al. Academic Motivation Scale’s psychometric attribute: analysis using Rasch measurement model. (2025). Current Psychology 44, 114-124. https://doi.org/10.1007/s12144-024-07142-7
Abstract
In an academic context, it is important to measure students’ academic motivation, which is closely related to learning improvement. One popular and widely used instrument to measure academic motivation is the 28-items Academic Motivation Scale (AMS) from Vallerand et al. (1989). This study aimed to evaluate the psychometric properties of the Indonesian version of AMS using the Rasch model measurement approach. A total of 1,193 Indonesian secondary school students participated in the study, and their self-reports were used to check instrument quality, including reliability, validity at the instrument level as well as at the item level. The findings showed that AMS Indonesia has adequate psychometric properties. However, four unfavorable items in one construct detected that they came from other dimensions, the rating scale used needs to be shortened, and a few items need to be revised because they have different item functioning. Further testing and refinement of the scale should be conducted
Local Wisdom-Based Multicultural Education: Muhammadiyah Experience
Mu’ti, A., & Amirrachman, A. (2025). Local Wisdom-Based Multicultural Education: Muhammadiyah Experience. Intellectual Discourse, 33(Special Issue 1). https://doi.org/10.31436/id.v33iSpecial Issue 1.2241
Local Wisdom-Based Multicultural Education: Muhammadiyah Experience
Abstract
Local wisdom plays a role in helping to face every day challenges. Indonesia’s society is multicultural and has a variety of local wisdom. Local wisdom is a product of thoughts, views of life, behavior, habits, and other elements produced by certain communities that show the identity and uniqueness of that community. The diversity of local wisdom can be accessed and cultivated through education because education is a place for the nation's future generations to learn and be guided as citizens and leaders. Through its network of members spread across various parts of the country, Muhammadiyah has established a large number of educational institutions from early childhood to tertiary institutions spread across the archipelago. The motivation is the da'wah of Islam through educational institutions. At the same time, Muhammadiyah carries the spirit of inclusivity as it has organised education for all. It can be said that Muhammadiyah adjusts itself to the local wisdom by accepting students regardless of religious, ethnic, citizenship and economic background. This inclusivity of Muhammadiyah educational institutions is proven by the fact that it is mostly Christian students who attend many Muhammadiyah schools and universities in the eastern parts of Indonesia. The teachers play the most important role in ensuring that a democratic, peaceful and enriching schooling eco-system comes into existence. The training of the teachers and support staff can be perceived as emphasising on three major parts: awareness, knowledge, and skills.
Keywords: local wisdom, multicultural education, inclusivity, teachers
Examining Educational Equity in Indonesia through Student Performance in the Certified Emancipated Learning Internship Program
Hakim, L., Winarti, D., Kayen, H., Numan, M., Buana, I., & Barliana, D. (2024). Examining Educational Equity in Indonesia through Student Performance in the Certified Emancipated Learning Internship Program. Aspirasi: Jurnal Masalah-masalah Sosial, 15(2), 143–157. doi:https://doi.org/10.46807/aspirasi.v15i2.4389
Changes in Students’ Socioscientific Reasoning in an Environmental Chemistry Class: Application of Multi-Facet Rasch Model
Laliyo, L., Sumintono, B., La Kilo, J., and Panigoro, C.. (2024). Changes in Students’ Socioscientific Reasoning in an Environmental Chemistry Class: Application of Multi-Facet Rasch Model. The International Journal of Assessment and Evaluation 32 (1): 49-75. doi:10.18848/2327-7920/CGP/v32i01/49-75. URL: https://cgscholar.com/bookstore/works/changes-in-students-socioscientific-reasoning-in-an-environmental-chemistry-class?category_id=cgrn
Abstract
The primary aim of this research is to evaluate the quality of change in socioscientific reasoning (SSR) among students through the application of the multi-facet Rasch model (MFRM) within a quasi-experimental quantitative research design. The study involved thirty-one students. All participants completed a ten-item test with open-ended questions. Student responses were assessed by five raters using a rubric, and the data were analyzed using the MFRM stacking technique. The analysis revealed that the data aligned with the MFRM measurements, and there were variations in students’ SSR scores between T1, T2, and T3. The postintervention change (T1–T2) demonstrated a positive shift, indicating the effectiveness of the intervention. However, postretention changes (T2–T3) showed a negative trend, suggesting a weakening of the intervention’s meaningfulness. When examining the nature of postintervention and postretention changes together, it became apparent that a significant proportion of students (71%) exhibited weak and inconsistent changes in their SSR, with some students experiencing anomalous shifts. Importantly for the accuracy of the MFRM measure, although the intervention initially resulted in positive changes, these changes did not persist in the postretention period. This suggests there is room for improvement in the long-term impact of the intervention on students’ SSR.
Intolerance of Uncertainty Predicts Happiness of Young Adults in Post COVID-19 Pandemic
Sriyanto, A.S., Hakim, L.N. Intolerance of Uncertainty Predicts Happiness of Young Adults in Post COVID-19 Pandemic. Biopsikososial: Jurnal Ilmiah Psikologi Fakultas Psikologi Universitas Mercubuana Jakarta, v. 8, n. 2, p. 95-104, oct. 2024. ISSN 2598-4918. Available at: https://publikasi.mercubuana.ac.id/index.php/biopsikososial/article/view/30945/8969. doi: http://dx.doi.org/10.22441/biopsikososial.v8i2.30945.
Debunking disinformation on YouTube: a fact check on the 2024 Indonesian election
Alamsyah, P., Hakim, L. N., Wijaya, G., & Wicaksono, A. (2024). Debunking disinformation on YouTube: a fact check on the 2024 Indonesian election. Jurnal Studi Komunikasi, 8(3), 547 – 560. https://doi.org/10.25139/jsk.v8i3.8348
University Student Readiness and Academic Integrity in Using ChatGPT and AI Tools for Assessments.
Chuah, K.M. and Sumintono, B. (2024). University Student Readiness and Academic Integrity in Using ChatGPT and AI Tools for Assessments. In: Grosseck, G., Sava, S., Ion, G. and Malita, L. (eds). Digital Assessment in Higher Education, Navigating and Researching Challenges and Opportunities. https://link.springer.com/chapter/10.1007/978-981-97-6136-4_4
Abstract
This chapter explores the use of ChatGPT for academic support in higher education, concentrating on students’ readiness, perception of its usefulness, and understanding of academic integrity issues. A quantitative approach with a non-experimental design was employed. The study involved 374 university students as participants, with data cleaning and validation carried out using WINSTEPS software and further analysis was conducted using Rasch Rating Scale Model. The key findings highlight varied levels of student readiness and awareness concerning the use of ChatGPT and adherence to academic integrity. The study points to the urgent need for universities to provide more explicit guidelines on using artificial intelligence (AI) tools within academic contexts. The results reveal that while students see the potential benefits of ChatGPT in aiding their studies, many lack full preparedness for its incorporation into their academic routines. The analysis of variance indicated significant differences in the readiness and perceived usefulness of ChatGPT among students based on the frequency of its usage. However, there were no significant differences in terms of academic integrity across different demographic groups. This research contributes to the understanding of how students perceive and engage with AI tools in higher education. It also provides insights on the future of digital assessments in higher education, particularly how AI tools like ChatGPT might reshape assessment methods, particularly in upholding academic integrity and honesty.
Longitudinal Study of School Climate Instrument with Secondary School Students: Validity and Reliability Analysis with the Rasch Model
Zynuddin, S.N. & Sumintono, B. (2024).Longitudinal Study of School Climate Instrument with Secondary School Students: Validity and Reliability Analysis with the Rasch Model. Malaysian Online Journal of Educational Management, 12(4), 24-41. https://mojem.um.edu.my/index.php/MOJEM/article/view/55629
Abstract
The school climate plays a pivotal role in students’ outcomes. Previous literature has highlighted several methodological approaches employed in the school climate domain, including longitudinal studies. However, little is known about the validity and reliability of school climate instruments for longitudinal studies using Rasch analysis. Rasch model is a powerful approach to validate assessment on both item and test levels. Rasch model is coined from the probability of each response and includes item difficulty parameters to characterize the measured items. Moreover, the score represents the item and the person involved with the assessment. Thus, the current study aimed to validate school climate instruments for longitudinal studies with a six-month gap within the context of secondary school students by utilising Rasch analysis. This study evaluated aspects of reliability and validity, such as unidimensionality, rating scale analysis, item fit statistics, item targeting, and differential item functioning. A total of 1,495 secondary school students from public schools in Selangor, Malaysia, completed a 28-item Malay version of the school climate survey at Time-1 and Time-2, with a six-month gap. The results of the Rasch analysis indicated that the instrument had excellent reliability and separation indices, excellent unidimensionality and construct validity, a functional rating scale, good item-person targeting, and good item fit statistics. The current findings provided valid and reliable insights pertinent for policymakers to strategise interventions and initiatives to enhance the quality of school climate and overall education, particularly in the Asian context.
Exploring Interactive Read Aloud Literacy Learning and Quality Books in the Merdeka Curriculum
Durriyah, T. L., Niasari, C., & Afriyanti , I. (2024). Exploring Interactive Read Aloud Literacy Learning and Quality Books in the Merdeka Curriculum. Pedagogia: Jurnal Pendidikan, 13(2), 306-319. https://pedagogia.umsida.ac.id/index.php/pedagogia/article/view/1718