Showing papers in "American Journal of Educational Research in 2019"
TL;DR: Findings, according to media experts, indicate that this product is in the excellent category based on the results of the feasibility test, obtaining a percentage of 93.4%.
Abstract: The general objective of this research is to introduce a product in the form of interactive electronic modules that provide many features and flexibility in their use. The specific objectives are to design products and conduct feasibility tests involving media experts. This study uses the Borg & Gall development procedure. Following the model, several steps are adapted as the direction of development of the product to be generated, namely as follows: (1) needs analysis, (2) manufacturing of products, (3) validation, and (4) final products. The scope of this study is a lecturer who is an expert in aspects of learning media. Data obtained using a questionnaire and analyzed using quantitative descriptive analysis techniques. The results of this study generally produce a module design consisting of a cover, preface, table of contents, module position map on learning, glossary, learning introduction, learning, evaluation, and closing. The learning material has several features, such as animation, links, text, audio, images, videos, and quizzes. To complete and assist the learning process. As well as other supporting features to help facilitate navigation in the form of buttons namely: thumbnails, go to the page, zoom, bookmarks, sound controller, search, print, share by email, share by social media, back to home screen, auto flip, select text, about, and help. Other findings, according to media experts, indicate that this product is in the excellent category based on the results of the feasibility test, obtaining a percentage of 93.4%.
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TL;DR: Wang et al. as mentioned in this paper constructed the STEAM curriculum design model and explained how the procedure of model is implemented in preschool education, and the case for providing rich learning experience and kids' problem-solving ability in the context of STEAM education is designed.
Abstract: Learning of science, technology, engineering, art and mathematics (STEAM) have been recognized as key levers in the progress toward high quality preschool education for all kids. STEAM activities can be an effective platform for providing rich learning experiences and cultivating problem-solving ability that are accessible to kids. Firstly, the characteristics of the STEAM curriculum design in kindergarten are analyzed. Then, this paper constructs the STEAM curriculum design model and explains how the procedure of model is implemented in preschool education. Finally, the case for providing rich learning experience and kids' problem-solving ability in the context of STEAM education is designed. The construction of the STEAM curriculum model in kindergarten is to promote the smooth development of STEAM education in China.
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TL;DR: In this article, the authors evaluated learning programs at the primary school level of SAI using countenance stake's evaluation model, and found that the process of implementing learning at SAI has been very in accordance with the standards of the learning process in the Minister of Education and Culture Regulation No. 22 of 2016, and at the stages of outcomes, it still must be a concern of the school especially in preparation for facing USBN.
Abstract: The purpose of this study was to evaluate learning programs at the primary school level of SAI using countenance Stake’s evaluation model. Data is obtained through the results of observations, interviews, and documentation with several stakeholders. The results revealed that: in congrruency, evaluation at the stage of antecedents obtained a percentage of 76% which means that education planning at SAI in the category is in accordance with the applicable education planning standards, at the stage of transactions it gets a percentage of 93%, which means that the process of implementing learning at SAI has been very in accordance with the standards of the learning process in the Minister of Education and Culture Regulation No. 22 of 2016, and at the stages of outcomes, it still must be a concern of the school especially in preparation for facing USBN. In contingency, the learning program in the "School of Nature Indonesia" in the category is in accordance with the learning standards in the national curriculum starting from planning, implementation, and school evaluation.
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TL;DR: In this paper, the authors describe the development of a 21st-century skills instrument for high school students using four rubrics to assess communication, collaboration, critical thinking, and creativity within project-based learning activities.
Abstract: This article describes the development of a 21st century skills instrument for high school students. The first round of development of the instrument was crafted from four rubrics created to assess communication, collaboration, critical thinking, and creativity within project-based learning (PBL) activities. After an exploratory factor analysis, the pilot study results revealed multiple survey items loading across multiple factors requiring a revised instrument. The research team revised the instrument and added more items by using language from P21 standards documents. The revised 21st century skills instrument of 50 items was administered to 276 high school students participating in a STEM program. The final Exploratory Factor Analysis yielded a total of 30 survey items loaded across the four subscales with strong internal consistency within the constructs. This instrument can be used as a baseline and achievement measure for high school students’ 21st century skills.
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TL;DR: Given the importance of research to the future quality of patient care, efforts should be made to protect health science faculty members’ time and to provide the resources necessary to conduct meaningful research.
Abstract: Research in the health sciences is needed in order to continue to improve patient care. A survey was distributed to investigate barriers to research among Dentistry, Nursing and Allied Health Professionals academic faculty at a public health sciences university in the United States. Among the 86 faculty respondents, the majority (58%) of faculty identified “lack of time for me to do research” to be the single largest barrier to their own research activity and this item had a higher mean score than all other barriers to research examined. Lack of time was significantly more problematic among female faculty (p=0.006). Research resources were a greater barrier than relevance of research (p<0.001). Respondents noted that clinical duties are frequently a higher priority than research among health sciences faculty, presumably due to shortages in funding and resources. Given the importance of research to the future quality of patient care, efforts should be made to protect health science faculty members’ time and to provide the resources necessary to conduct meaningful research.
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TL;DR: In this paper, the authors illustrate the importance of the communities of practice for teaching and learning mathematics, especially for the developing countries, and present ideas and conclusions about the form, the role, and the usefulness of the community of practice.
Abstract: The target of the present study is to illustrate the importance of the communities of practice for teaching and learning mathematics. This is a composite subject that requires the discussion and analysis of several factors including a general introduction to the communities of practice, the status of mathematics education in the modern society, the desired learning skills of the 21st century, the profile of the competent teacher of mathematics, the socio-cultural views for the teaching and learning of mathematics, etc. All the above factors are combined here to present ideas and conclusions about the form, the role, and the usefulness of the communities of practice for teaching and learning mathematics, especially for the developing countries. Although this is not a new idea, it is believed that the analysis of the subject provided here is interesting and useful for the reader.
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TL;DR: In this article, a study was conducted to investigate the constraints likely to face successful implementation of the competency-based curriculum in Machakos County, Kenya, and the study adopted a descriptive survey design targeting all the 8,320 teachers in all the public primary schools in Machakaos County.
Abstract: Kenya is in the process of shifting from content-based to competency-based system of education. Teachers are likely to face challenges when implementing a new curriculum especially in relation to the content and subject demarcations, the underlying assumptions, goals, teaching approaches and assessment methods. In this regard, this study was conducted to investigate the constraints likely to face successful implementation of the competency based curriculum in Machakos County, Kenya. The study adopted a descriptive survey design targeting all the 8,320 teachers in all the 828 public primary schools in Machakos County, Kenya. Stratified random sampling was used to select 342 teachers in charge of grades one to three where competency based curriculum was being implemented. A questionnaire and an observation checklist were used as tools for data collection. The study established that teachers were not fully prepared for the implementation of new curriculum; infrastructures available in schools were not adequate for successful implementation of competency based curriculum; the government hurriedly implemented CBC in schools without first addressing challenges such as understaffing, inadequacy of teaching and learning material and unfriendly teaching and learning environment. The study recommends that the Ministry of Education should invest more on teacher training and involve teachers in curriculum change process to create a positive attitude among them for successful implementation of Competency Based Curriculum.
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TL;DR: In this paper, the effectiveness of the methodologies employed in delivery of VET to aid in integrating ex-prisoners to the society is evaluated in the context of rehabilitation and reformation of offenders.
Abstract: Rehabilitation and reformation of offenders is one of the core functions of the Kenya Prisons Service. Kenya Prisons service has various modules of training that make the staff more effective and professional in carrying out their mandate of securing prisoners for the purpose of rehabilitation and reintegration back into society. Learning strategies can open up opportunities for increase in participation in formal and vocational training, broaden prisoner’s academic horizons and provide a second chance to learn the skills and competences needed in order to reintegrate in society and hence reduce recidivism. Recidivism is still evidenced in Kenya and therefore there is need to keenly investigate and interrogate specifically the Vocational Education and training programmes offered and find out whether they really meet the needs and expectations in assisting integration of Ex-prisoners back to society. The purpose of this research study is to determine the effectiveness of the methodologies employed in delivery of VET to aid in integrating Ex-prisoners to the society. The objectives of the study are to establish; the learning strategies employed, the nature and types of VET programmes being delivered in Kenya Prison, the adequacy and appropriateness of resources used in Prison training programme delivery, the perceptions on Vocational Education Training and other training fields in Kenya Prisons, and challenges of VET trained Ex-prisoners in the field of work.The study is based on the assumption that the prison authorities would spare time for the inmates to be interviewed and fill questionnaires fearlessly, and that the in-charge will be ready to respond to questionnaires without fear or intimidation from prison authorities. Target population will be of 1700 prison trainees, 25 prison trainers and 10 prison administrators. The study population will be a total of 369 prison trainees, 25 prison trainers, 10 administrators and 50 ex-convicts. Further the Prison authorities have sufficient data of the trained reconvicts already integrated in the society. Purposive sampling will be employed to reach out to the aforementioned key informants. Systematic random sampling will be used to identify the trainees to be interviewed. Reliability of the research instrument will be done by carrying out a pilot study and the items found to be inconsistent with objectives of the study will be left out so as to increase reliability. During the pilot study, the split half Pearson’s product moment correlation (r) formulae will be used to establish the extent to which items were consistent. Validity of research instruments will be done by consulting Vocational Education experts at the University of Eldoret and the pilot study will be used to test the content validity of the instruments. Document analysis, observation and semi-structured interviews will be conducted to gather the data. The proposed study will utilize content analysis approach in analyzing qualitative data and will involve quantitating where numbers will articulate the message clearer than words. In this study the quantitative data collected using questionnaires will be coded, entered, cleaned and analysed using the Statistical Package for Social sciences (SPSS 22) computer software. Basic features of the data will be explained by descriptive statistics such as frequencies, Mean and percentages. The Chi-Square test statistic (χ2) will be used to evaluate tests of Independence, whether association exists between Independent and dependent variables. The qualitative data obtained from the interviews will be transcribed, coded and interpreted thematically. Results of the proposed study will be discussed extensively and recommendations of the proposed situation analyses will seek to contribute to the information in aiding in the integration of trained ex-prisoners back to the society through the VET training.
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TL;DR: This article conducted a three-year project that involved multiple stakeholders in the FSL teacher supply pipeline collaborating to implement workable solutions to the long-standing issue of teacher recruitment, hiring and retention.
Abstract: Satisfying the demand for qualified French as a Second Language (FSL) teachers has been a persistent challenge in Ontario schools for many years. This article reports on research conducted with all publicly funded English-language school boards and hundreds of FSL teachers to better understand the recruitment, hiring and retention of such teachers. This research is part of a three-year project that involves multiple stakeholders in the FSL teacher supply pipeline collaborating to implement workable solutions to this long-standing issue.
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TL;DR: The SHP in Nigeria has largely remained at policy level with minimal implementation and there is a need to re-establish or strengthen the program in the country.
Abstract: Background: The School Health Program (SHP) contributes to overall goals and purposes of health and education of the school-age children who constitute about 23% of Nigerian population. Its effective implementation is enhanced by school health policy which provides the standards/guidelines for its practices and procedures. The National School Health Policy (NSHPo) in Nigeria was adopted in 2006 to achieve these purposes. Several studies had reviewed different components of the program in different aspectsparts of the country with varying findings but no countrywide report exists. It is essential to ascertain the present state of the SHP implementation in Nigeria by pooling available relevant studies for evidence-based decision making. The purpose of this review paper is to synthesize available information on implementation of the program across Nigeria for the purpose of policy review and program improvement. Methods: A comprehensive review of relevant literature was done to identify the implementation of the SHP across the country. Relevant implementation drivers were also reviewed. Results: The implementation of SHP across the country was sub-optimal. Conclusion: The SHP in Nigeria has largely remained at policy level with minimal implementation. Recommendation: There is a need to re-establish or strengthen the program in the country. There is also a need to review and redefine stakeholders’ participation for effective coordination. This may call for policy review and/or change.
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TL;DR: In this article, the authors assessed the impact of the inquiry method on students' academic achievement in biology in a secondary school in Ho Municipality using quasi-experimental pre-test and post-test non-equivalent control group design.
Abstract: The study assessed the inquiry method on students’ academic achievement in biology in Mawuko Girls School in Ho Municipality using quasi-experimental pre-test and post-test non-equivalent control group design. It employed lecture teaching method as a control to established the variation between the lecture teaching method and that of inquiry. Second-year students offering biology were used for the study. Two research questions and two hypotheses were tested at 5% level of significance. The sample size of the study was 101 second-year biology students drawn by purposive sampling technique from the school. The classes used for the study were selected by simple random sampling using the ballot method. Mean, grand mean, standard deviation and t-test statistic were used to analyze data from the result of a Researcher Made Biology Test (RMBT) used for data collection. The results show that there was a significant difference between the achievements of students taught with the inquiry method and those taught with lecture method in favour of inquiry (p ≤ 0.05). There was, however, no statistically significant difference between the mean pretest scores of the experimental and control groups used for the study (p>0.05). The mean post-test scores show a wide difference. Inquiry method proved more effective than lecture method in enhancing students’ academic achievement in biology. Workshops, seminars and refresher courses on inquiry teaching and learning are therefore recommended for teachers and educational instructors to build their competency levels. Also, laboratories, as well as other infrastructure that supports inquiry learning, should be made available to the school.
TL;DR: In this article, the authors aimed to know the validity, effectiveness and practicality of Macromedia Flash development in learning media so that it can improve the students' spatial ability.
Abstract: This research was aimed to know the validity, effectiveness and practicality of Macromedia Flash development in learning media so that it can improve the students’ spatial ability. This research subject was eighth grade students of SMP Negeri 1 Batang Kuis 2019/2020. This research object was Macromedia Flash application in Mathematic subject of solid geometry (cube and cuboids) using Problem-Based Learning. This research instrument was testing the spatial ability. This is a development research which used 4-D development model. The result of this research is valid known from the learning media validity score with the average of 4.55 from the media expert and 4.64 from learning material expert, then the validity score total of lesson plan is 4.48; worksheet is 4.62; the spatial ability test and Mathematic learning motivation survey are also valid. The mathematic learning media which was developed is effective, known from students’ learning mastery calcically reached 91.99%. The improving of students’ spatial ability used learning media which was developed on solid geometry subject (cube and cuboids), shows the increasing in average score from 67.93 to 84.13 .The average score of each spatial ability indicator is also increasing.
TL;DR: In this paper, the authors investigate the level of financial literacy of high school students, especially graduate students of general high school, in a constantly evolving world people need to manage a variety of daily financial statements.
Abstract: The purpose of this study is to investigate the level of financial literacy of high school students, especially graduate students of general high school. In a constantly evolving world people need to manage a variety of daily financial statements. The requirements deriving from the financial environment makes it necessary to have basic financial knowledge. The transmission of such knowledge through teaching financial lessons and performing respective educational programs, as part of basic and especially secondary education, aimed at financial literacy of students. The aim of the financial literacy is for the students to be able to address adequately the financial challenges while improving their standard of living at present and in the future.
TL;DR: In this paper, the role of central limit theorem in dealing with populations that are not normally distributed was discussed. But the authors employed a compiler to explain the role and role of the central limit in dealing the population that is far from normality.
Abstract: This simulation employed a compiler which explains the role of central limit theorem in dealing with populations that are not normally distributed. A group of 10000-data-point populations were simulated according to five different kinds of distribution: uniform, platykurtic normal, positively-skewed exponential, negatively-skewed triangular, and bimodal. Three 500-data-point sampling distributions of sample sizes of 2, 10, and 30 were created from each population. All populations and sampling distributions were displayed in histograms for analysis along with their means and standard deviations. The results verified the principles of the central limit theorem and indicated that if the population is close to normality, a smaller sample size is needed so that the central limit theorem can take effect. But if the population is far from normality, a large sample size might be required. A proportion of population was proposed for a sample size based on the simulation results. Further studies and implications are discussed.
TL;DR: A new cognitive taxonomy is proposed which is so-called the PCK taxonomy (based on Procedural and Conceptual Knowledge) and this taxonomy to the multi-dimensional approach SPUR (Skills, Properties, Uses, Representations) in analyzing the written mathematics assessments given at some high schools located in Binh Dinh province, Vietnam.
Abstract: In this paper we propose a new cognitive taxonomy which is so-called the PCK taxonomy (based on Procedural and Conceptual Knowledge) and adapt this taxonomy to the multi-dimensional approach SPUR (Skills, Properties, Uses, Representations) in analyzing the written mathematics assessments given at some high schools located in Binh Dinh province, Vietnam. Base on the findings we discuss and propose methods to establish the written mathematics assessments in order to assess students’ understanding mathematics more accurately.
TL;DR: In this article, a discovery-based learning with SAVI approach assisted by GeoGebra (DLSG) that meet validity, practicality, and effectiveness criteria is presented.
Abstract: This study aims to: 1) Obtain discovery-based learning with SAVI approach assisted by GeoGebra (DLSG) that meet validity, practicality, and effectiveness criteria; (2) Describe the improvement of mathematical communication skills (MCS) of the students taught through DLSG; (3) Describe learning motivation of the students taught through DLSG. This research is a development research conducted in two stages, the first stage is developing a DLSG based learning device, the second stage is implementing a DLSG based learning device at grade IX senior high school students MTs Aisyiyah Medan. The learning devices produced from this research are: Learning Implementation Plan (LIP), Teacher's Book (TB), Student's Book (SB), Student Worksheet (SW) and MCS test. The results of the research are: (1) the DLSG-based learning devices developed have met the validity, practicality, and effectiveness criteria; (2) there is the improvement in MCS of the students taught through DLSG. The average MCS score in trials I and II were 81.82 and 94.12; (3) there is the improvement in learning motivation of the students taught through DLSG, the motivation score increased from 85.97 to 86.20.
TL;DR: Data of the study shows that learning media developed has met the level of validity, practicality and effectiveness, and the student learning independence questionnaire after the learning process using media is increasing.
Abstract: Problem root of this research is the low students Mathematic learning outcome and Mathematic learning orientation happened recently did not emphasize students to have appropriate conceptual understanding. This causes the decrease of students’ conceptual understanding, so they are not able to complete Mathematic problems given and tend not to study independently. To overcome this problem in this research Macromedia Flash learning media Is developed which is implemented by using discovery learning model which aims at increasing students conceptual understanding and grow students’ independent learning. Process of developing learning media in this study is conducted to find out validity, practicality and effectiveness of that media. Data of the study shows that learning media developed has met the level of validity, practicality and effectiveness. The results of validity are at a valid level; practicality seen from the implementation of learning media is at high level and the effectiveness seen from students’ response shows positive result, time management of students is ideal, and students’ learning outcomes are good. The student learning independence questionnaire after the learning process using media is increasing.
TL;DR: In this article, a qualitative study was conducted using semi-structured interview questions to collect data from twelve teachers purposively selected from three technical colleges in Botswana, and relevant documentary analysis was used to augment the data that was collected through semistructured interviews.
Abstract: Teaching and learning in contemporary education systems are experiencing a paradigm shift. There is a move from the traditional teacher-centred teaching, to student-centred education. Outcome-based education is a process of curriculum design that starts with a clear picture of what is important for students to be able to do, then organizing curriculum, instruction, and assessment to make sure that learning ultimately takes place. At the centre of outcome-based education is the learner. How best can the learner learn? What is the role of the teacher in making sure that learning takes place? How do we prepare teachers for the successful implementation of outcome-based education? How do we take care of every learner’s needs? These are pertinent questions that this paper addresses. The study was carried out in Botswana using a qualitative research approach. Semi-structured interview questions were adopted to collect data from twelve teachers purposively selected from three technical colleges in Botswana. Relevant documentary analysis was used to augment the data that was collected through semi-structured interviews. Findings of the study revealed that different stakeholders understand the role of teachers in the implementation of outcome-based education differently and that teachers should be adequately prepared if outcomes-based education is to be implemented successfully in Botswana. The study concludes that the teacher recruitment exercise in the 21st century should be geared towards hiring teachers who are equipped with the necessary skills needed for teaching 21st century learners.
TL;DR: In this article, the authors describe the outcome of the Vocational High Schools (VHSs) in the field of machining expertise in the labor market, and the efforts of VHSs in increasing the distribution of graduates.
Abstract: The objectives of this study were: (1) to describe the outcome of the Vocational High Schools (VHSs) in the field of machining expertise in the labor market, and (2) the efforts of VHSs in increasing the distribution of graduates. The location of this study was in four VHSs in the field of nationally accredited machining expertise in the Yogyakarta. The technique of data collecting used interviews and documentation. The data analysis of this study used descriptive statistics. The results of this study are: (1) Outcomes of VHSs in machining expertise in the category of work with an average of 66% (unsuccessful), in the category of entrepreneurship with an average of 9% (above standard), in the category of continuous studies with an average of 14.5% (stable), and graduates work according to expertise with 45% (good), (2) The efforts of VHSs in increasing the distribution of graduates include workshop activities, collaboration in the business and world industry, strengthen alumni associations, counseling guidance, jobs vacancies in schools, and Professional Certification Institutions. Constraints faced by VHSs in the distribution of graduates, namely: the low work motivation of graduates to work, the amount of labor needed by the labor was small compared to the number of prospective workers, and personal ability in the office of school work market was still lacking in graduate management.
TL;DR: Teaching IM at CMTU is promising, welcomed by medical students, expected to gain better patients preference and should be generalized in other Saudi and international medical schools.
Abstract: Background: Patients prefer treatments that are safe, curative and cheap. Integrative medicine (IM) gathers the best of modern medicine and other types of human medicine e.g. prophetic medicine and others. College of Medicine at Taibah University (CMTU, Saudi Arabia) is the first pioneering medical school in Saudi Arabia and the Middle East in introducing IM education. Patients' needs to IM increase in case of treatment failure e.g. cancer patients who can't afford chemotherapy and radiotherapy. Unfortunately, lack of teaching IM at medical schools deprives both physicians and patients from many therapeutic benefits e.g. Al-hijamah (wet cupping therapy of prophetic medicine), nigella sativa and others depriving. Objectives: to investigate medical students' satisfaction with IM medical education for better health benefits. Design: A prospective cross-sectional study. Settings: College of Medicine at Taibah University (CMTU, Saudi Arabia). Subjects and Methods: CMTU introduced IM education in its medical curriculum to enhance patients and physicians medical knowledge. Taking ethical committee approval and agreements of participating students, this study was done in CMTU over the past ten years (2007-2016). 650 students (out of 1000 students) shared in the study questionnaire. Sample size: 650 medical students. Main Outcome Measures: Vast majority of the investigated students (611/650, 94%) were satisfied with IM course. RESULTS: 320 students (49%) considered the IM course to be excellent to very good for both physicians and patients' medical knowledge. 93.8% (610/650) gave a positive evaluation. 55% (360/650) evaluated the course knowledge as good to very good for benefiting patients in the future. 47% (305/650) liked to take IM as a future minor while 38% (247/650) of the investigated students already decided their future IM subspecialties. 91% (591/650) accepted Arabic language (student' mother tongue) to be the main language of studying IM. Conclusion: Teaching IM at CMTU is promising, welcomed by medical students, expected to gain better patients preference and should be generalized in other Saudi and international medical schools.
TL;DR: The results showed that there was a difference in problem-solving skills between students who were given learning-based blended learning and students who was given conventional learning.
Abstract: There are five mathematical skills that students must have in one of them is problem-solving. The implementation of problem-based blended learning is expected to demonstrate differences in problem-solving skills that are given problem-based learning blended learning and students who are given conventional learning. It is also known that there are interactions between the initial mathematical ability (KAM) and the learning model of problem-solving capabilities so that this is the purpose of this research. The research was conducted in the private junior high school Imelda Medan with the total population of students in the junior high school. And the research samples amounted to 60 students consisting of two classes, the experimental class and the control class. The results showed that there was a difference in problem-solving skills between students who were given learning-based blended learning and students who were given conventional learning. The student problem-solving capability in the experimental class has a higher average of 78,53, compared to an average control class of 71,56. Then there is the KAM interaction and learning model of problem-solving capability with Fhitung value of 3,766 and its significance of 0,029 < 0,05.
TL;DR: In this paper, the efficacy of metacognitive instructional strategy in the improvement of the knowledge of cognition among junior secondary students with Mathematics Disability (MD) in everyday arithmetic in Port Harcourt Local Government Area (LGA) of Rivers State, Nigeria was investigated.
Abstract: This study investigated the efficacy of metacognitive instructional strategy in the improvement of the knowledge of cognition among junior secondary students with Mathematics Disability (MD) in everyday arithmetic in Port Harcourt Local Government Area (LGA) of Rivers State, Nigeria. Pre-test, post-test quasi-experimental design was used. A total of 60 Junior Secondary Class 3 (JSC3) students with MD participated in the study. A diagnostic instrument, teacher judgment, and the internal examination results were used as criteria for the identification and selection of JSC3 students with MD for participation. Three instruments were used for data collection, viz: Everyday Arithmetic Problem-Solving Achievement Test (EAPSAT), Mathematics Disability Diagnostic Test (M2DT), and Metacognitive Strategy Assessment (MSA). The instruments were respectively used to measure everyday arithmetic achievement, diagnosis and metacognitive knowledge of cognition. The Cronbach alpha was used to determine the reliability of each section of MSA (declarative knowledge, =0.81, conditional knowledge, =0.84, procedural knowledge =0.78). The test-retest method was used to determine the reliability of EAPSAT and M2DT to obtain indices of 0.83 and 0.80 respectively. The research questions were answered using mean and standard deviation whereas the hypotheses were tested using Analysis of Covariance (ANCOVA). The findings among others established that the metacognitive knowledge of students improved over time; there were significant main effects of metacognitive strategy on student procedural, declarative and conditional knowledge respectively. A recommendation of the study is that teachers should adopt the metacognitive strategy while teaching everyday arithmetic.
TL;DR: In this paper, the authors studied the effect of Think Talk Write learning model with Batak Toba culture context on student mathematical communication skill and found that there is no interaction between (TTW, Conventional) learning model and mathematical beginning skill (High, Medium, Low) toward student's mathematical communication skills.
Abstract: The aim of this study are to, know the effect of Think Talk Write learning model with Batak Toba culture context toward student mathematical communication skill significantly, know the effect of beginning mathematical skill (High, Medium, Low) toward student mathematical communication skill, know whether there is interaction between (TTW, Conventional) learning model and beginning mathematical skill (High, Medium, Low) toward student mathematical communication skill significantly. The data analysis is done by two way of analysis variance (ANAVA). The result of study shows, there is effect of Think Talk Write learning model with Batak Toba culture context toward student mathematical communication skill significantly, there is effect of mathematical beginning skill (High, Medium, Low) toward student mathematical communication skill, there is no interaction between (TTW, Conventional) learning model and mathematical beginning skill (High, Medium, Low) toward student mathematical communication skill significantly. The test instrument of this study is student mathematical communication skill.
TL;DR: The objective of this work is to demonstrate the reflective properties of the hyperbola and the parabola and its relationship with the conceptual study of a Cassegrain telescope from the perspective of Geometry Optics.
Abstract: The study of conics has to get applications in science, particularly in Astronomy. So the objective of this work is to demonstrate the reflective properties of the hyperbola and the parabola and its relationship with the conceptual study of a Cassegrain telescope from the perspective of Geometry Optics. For this purpose, an optical prototype was designed using low-cost materials. An instructional guide will also be provided to prove that the reflective proprieties of these conics are fulfilled by light rays.
TL;DR: In this article, the authors employed a survey design approach using a structured questionnaire titled "Impact and Challenges of Youths in Sustaining Democracy" (ICYSD) for data collection and was guided by three research questions.
Abstract: The crux of democracy is dependent on the desires of the population which such government serves. The Youths have been identified as an essential section of any country’s population because of their contribution to economic and democratic development. In the case of Nigeria, youths have participated in politics, engineer agitation for environmental protection, electoral process and civil justice which constitute aspects of the democratic experience. However, in recent times the democratic experience in the country has been threatened by violence and insecurity which have been perpetuated by youths. This study is therefore informed by the need to analyse the challenges faced in sustaining democracy in Nigeria, the impact youths have on the sustenance of democracy in Nigeria as well as solutions that can be adopted to sustain democracy in the country. The study employs a survey design approach using a structured questionnaire titled “Impact and Challenges of Youths in Sustaining Democracy” (ICYSD) for data collection and was guided by three research questions. A total of 200 youths residing in Cross rives state were sampled from 1200 youths in the Niger delta region. Data was analysed employing frequencies and percentages. The findings indicates that the primary challenge faced in sustaining democracy is illiteracy, ethnic sentiment, unemployment, poverty amongst others and that the impact of youths on the sustenance of democracy include manpower provision, voter strength, electoral violence and disruption of economic activities to mention a few. This study further reveals that through empowerment programmes, access to education, religious and ethnic tolerance and job creation, democracy can be sustained in Nigeria.
TL;DR: In this paper, the authors evaluated the effect of the competency-based learning strategy supported by the Web on academic performance and motivation variables, in a Pre-calculus distance course. But the results showed that the students who participated under the instructional strategy of CBL in the Pre-Calculus course obtained higher academic performance than those obtained by their peers in the traditional group.
Abstract: This research evaluated the effect of the Competency-Based Learning strategy supported by the Web on academic performance and motivation variables, in a Pre-calculus distance course. Moodle was used as the management platform for the course. The participants in the study were students of recent entry to the university in the careers of Engineering in Teleinformatics and Engineering in Works and Services at the University Center of the South Coast of The University of Guadalajara. The Motivated Strategies for Learning Questionnaire (MSLQ) was applied at the beginning and at the end of the instruction to evaluate the significance of the Competency-Based Learning (CBL). Two groups were formed, the experimental group composed of students who participated under the Competency-Based Learning strategy, and the control group, who completed the pre-calculus course in a face-to-face fashion. The data provided in the present study was analyzed using the Statistical Analysis System (SAS), version 9.4. t-tests were performed for independent and paired samples. Parametric Analysis of Variance (ANOVA) was used to evaluate the significance of the academic performance variables and motivation of the students submitted to the CBL strategy. The Motivation variable was evaluated through a pre-test and a post-test. The results showed that the students who participated under the instructional strategy of CBL in the Pre-calculus course obtained higher academic performance than those obtained by their peers in the traditional group. The students who took the course under the CBL showed the same levels of intrinsic motivation throughout the course. The target levels of extrinsic orientation of the students who participated in the experimental group suffered changes in their levels. The results of the analysis supported the hypothesis and showed that the experimental group reached levels of intrinsic motivation superior to those achieved by the participants in the control group.
TL;DR: In this article, the authors investigate how primary school teachers assimilate the results of their internet research and which practical tools they use in the classroom and determine what first year primary teachers access in terms of websites and online resources when preparing their French language classes and sequences.
Abstract: Our study investigated how primary school teachers assimilate the results of their internet research and which practical tools they use in the classroom. We wanted to determine what first year primary teachers access in terms of websites and online resources when preparing their French language (as a first language) classes and sequences. We collated 95 questionnaire responses from students preparing for their primary school teaching examination and from trainees who had already passed this examination and are now teaching classes unsupervised throughout the academic year. The results showed both similarities and differences between the cohorts. This information is helping us to build the DIDACFRAN website, the goal of which is to reduce primary school pupil learning difficulties by proposing research results and tools for the class.
TL;DR: In this paper, the problems associated with school supervision at the basic school level in the Hohoe Municipality of the Volta Region in Ghana were examined using a descriptive survey method.
Abstract: This article examines the problems associated with school supervision at the basic school level in the Hohoe Municipality of the Volta Region in Ghana. The study employed a descriptive survey method. The sample size of the study was 200. The instrument used for data collection was questionnaire. Data were analyzed using frequencies and percentages. The study revealed that two types of supervision strategies (internal and external) were found to be in use in schools in the Hohoe Municipality but not concurrently. It was also revealed that Head teachers vetted lesson plans but never supervised lesson delivery. The study recommended that all supervisory strategies (internal and external) should be adopted inasmuch as both are necessary strategies for effective supervision. Secondly, it is recommended that headteachers should follow-up into the classrooms to supervise the lesson delivery, which forms a major part of the teaching and learning process.
TL;DR: In this article, a quantitative research with the respondents of teachers, students, and the industries in Tegal regency was conducted to evaluate the implementation of industrial internship program on the aspects of: 1) planning, 2) process and 3) results.
Abstract: This research aims to evaluate the implementation of industrial internship program on the aspects of: 1) planning, 2) process, and 3) results. In this study, the industrial internship is for the students of Vocational High School in Mechanical Engineering program. This research is a quantitative research with the respondents of teachers, students, and the industries in Tegal regency. The location of this research is in three Vocational High School (VHS) with an engineering program and the industries for students’ internship. The data in this research was collected using questionnaire and analysis of descriptive statistics. The result shows that: (1) the planning of the internship is in the suitability level of 55% for students, 100% for teachers, and 65% for the industries; (2) the process of the internship is in the suitability level of 54% for students, 72% for teachers, and 60% for the industries; and (3) the result of the internship is in the suitability level of 55% for students, 100% for teacher, and 55% for the industries. In conclusion, the execution of the internship program of the VHS in Tegal is suitable for the stakeholders.
TL;DR: In today's fast-changing and highly volatile world, improving the quality of education has become a universal goal as discussed by the authors, and the curriculum and content of higher education are all directed toward forming the personality and intellectual abilities of students to meet the job market.
Abstract: In today's fast-changing and highly volatile world, improving the quality of education has become a universal goal. The curriculum and content of higher education are all directed toward forming the personality and intellectual abilities of students to meet the job market. Striving to ensure the quality of education is an important goal for any country, especially for developing countries, because it has been proven that economic growth is determined by educational growth. If they ignore the quality of education or are not interested in accrediting the quality of education, universities in developing countries, including Vietnam, will face the risk of development being pushed back. Accreditation in education is a process by which agencies evaluate an educational institution or an educational program and recognize that it has met and satisfied, or exceeded, predetermined educational quality requirements and standards. However, instead of implementing effective activities to ensure the quality of teaching and learning, many universities in developing countries, including in Vietnam, are trying to seek external assessment and recognition though missing preparing records, documents, reports, and evaluations, quality assurance plans about policies, and community services.