Analysing the sentiments about the education system trough Twitter

Area of Science:

• Social Sciences
• Education Technology
• Computational Social Science

Background:

• Public perception significantly influences educational policy and reform.
• Understanding societal views on education is crucial for system improvement.
• Digital platforms offer vast datasets for analyzing public opinion on education.

Purpose of the Study:

• To analyze global public perception of education systems using social media data.
• To identify key themes and sentiments expressed about education online.
• To explore demographic and national variations in educational perception.

Main Methods:

• Downloaded and processed 45,278 tweets related to education.
• Employed a lexicon-based approach for sentiment analysis.
• Analyzed word frequencies and term similarities to gauge perception.

Main Results:

• A predominantly negative perception of education systems was detected across most analyzed countries.
• Positive perceptions were identified in certain low-income nations.
• Men expressed more positive sentiment and higher subjectivity than women in some regions.

Conclusions:

• Social media data provides valuable insights into public perception of education.
• Sentiment towards education systems varies significantly by country and demographics.
• Targeted interventions may be needed to address negative perceptions and enhance educational experiences.