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OCCUPATIONAL STRESS AMONG TEACHER EDUCATORS IN RELATION TO ORGANIZATIONAL CLIMATE
Authors: Mehta Anju
Published: August 2018

In the present age of science and technology, teachers are under stress due to increasing complexities of work and its divergent demands. Organizational climate is the important factor in contributing best work from teachers and students. If organizational climate is good then teachers will freely enjoy their work and can give their best to students. Congenial atmosphere of institutionÂ Â  and good relationships can minimize their occupational stress. Teacher who isÂ  source of shaping destiny ofÂ  country, in the form of Â making educated and well adjustment students in the class rooms, can be a best productive source only if he is getting teaching environment with no occupational stress. The Â Â present paper deal with the relationship between organizational climate and occupational stress of teachers.
ACCEPTANCE AND READINESS 0F USING SMART PHONES BY EDUCATORS TO PROMOTE LEARNING ACTIVITY
Authors: Kavuri Annapurna Devi K , H Khan M. M.
Published: August 2018

Mobile technology is providing a new frontier for the application of educational technology within the academia. However, aswith any relatively new technology, much has to be understood about the concept of mobile learning before it can be employedeffectively. One of the most logical early steps is to understand the perception of the stakeholders, including lecturersâ€™ andstudents. This is the angle of approach taken by INTI International University, Malaysia. This paper presents the results of a surveyat INTI International University, the lecturers about their perception on mobile learning and training. The findings will help in formulating a well-plannedand user-centric approach on application of mobile technology forthe purpose of learning and training within the institution.The results of the survey showed that76.5% of the respondents is owners of smart or mobile phones. The respondents also indicateda favorable perception of m-learning although 64% of them have never used it. The majority (76.5%) of respondersalso believes that m-learning would be useful for their students, and 86.4%of responders wereagreed toattempt to tap on the potential of using the networks and smartphones for educational purposes.The results showed positive potentials and capabilities of the smart phones use in the education. This indicates that teaching & learning could advantage from utilizing these new technological tools. Despite this positive acceptance of technology, educatorsâ€™ readiness for the use of mobile phone in teaching and learning was found to be at a considerably low level. However, the study identified a significant correlation between respondentsâ€™ awareness and motivation towards mobile technology with their readiness for the pedagogical usage of mobile phone.
On L1 Interference and â€˜Reverse Transferâ€™: Special Reference to the Concept of â€œMulticompetenceâ€
Authors: El-dali Hosni Mostafa
Published: August 2018

As well as the first language influences the second, the second language influences the first.Â  Therefore, researchers have to focus not only on the L1â†’ L2, but also on the L2â†’ L1 effect.Â  There has been extensive research into how L1 affects L2, commonly known as â€˜negative influenceâ€™, but a lot less about the opposite direction, commonly known as â€˜Reverse or Backwardâ€™ transfer.The present study attempts to examine and critically review pertinent research into the question of bidirectional influence between languages.Â  First, it traces the conceptual framework of the notion L1â†’L2 effect.Â  Second, it attempts to demonstrate how an emerging new language (L2) affects the existing L1.Â  Although there are several ways of conceptualizing L2 influence on L1, the focus, in the present study, is on the concept of â€œMulti-Competenceâ€ proposed by Cook (1991; 1999; 2006; 2007; 2011) and how it shifts the evaluation angle of the interlanguage system.Â  Third, it examines the pedagogical aspects of both directions, as manifested in L2 classroom.Â  Special focus will be given to how the concept of â€œmulticompetenceâ€ sees the goal of L2 learning and how language teaching should reflect such a goal.Â  In addition, the advantages and disadvantages of using learnersâ€™ first language in L2 classroom will be highlighted and specific methodological recommendations will be made.
Measuring Teachers' Instruction with Multilevel Item Response Theory
Authors: Kelcey Ben
Published: August 2018

The purpose of this study was to describe an approach for measuring teachers' uses of instruction as it relates to students' achievement through classroom observations. Despite significant work on the substantive content of observation systems chronicling teachers' instruction, literature has largely relied on simple counts of instructional features or the average of quality indicators to describe teachers' instruction. However, such coarse summaries generally do not reflect current theories of instruction, prior empirical evidence, and the framework of most observation systems. The approach presented in this paper builds on evidence that teachers' instruction varies across lessons and that instructional features or quality indicators do not necessarily contribute equally to our understanding of effective instruction. To align theory, data and methods, this study applied multilevel item response theory to the study of early literacy instruction as it relates to students' achievement. This model provided a more complex, but more precise and theoretically grounded, view of instruction by linking components of instruction theory to model parameters. Empirical results suggested that multilevel item response models encouraged precision in the specification of theory, data collection, and models that is absent in simpler models.
A TRACKING SURVEY OF RESOURCE FLOW FROM UBEC TO PUBLIC PRIMARY SCHOOLS IN IBADAN NORTH LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA OF OYO STATE, NIGERIA
Authors: Gbenro Abisola Abodunrin , Babalola Joel Babatunde
Published: August 2018

The tracking of public spending on education has gradually become a fashionable practice because of the general view that public expenditure may not reach the publicly run schools due to leakages triggered by corruption, mismanagement and weak monitoring mechanisms. This has increased the fear that the expenditure on primary education might not translate into improved learning. Consequently, this research tracked the flow of instructional materials from the Federal Government Agency through the State Government Agency and the Local Government Agency to the primary school level, assessed the efficiency of public spending and determined the location and scale of anomaly by adopting Public Expenditure Tracking Survey (PETS) to address issues of public accountability in the management of the Universal Basic Education funds in Oyo state. Descriptive survey research design was adopted for the study using the quantitative and qualitative multi-angular data collection strategy which blended primary survey-based data with secondary information from documentary sources. The population of the study consisted of all seventy four (74) primary schools in Ibadan North Local Government area of Oyo State, Nigeria. The results indicated a significant evidence of resource leakage, existence of lobbying, hoarding of textbooks by some schools and lack of information to the stakeholders on funds released and allocation to schools. Based on the findings, the study recommended that necessary information on public allocations be made readily available to all stakeholders and that policy reforms be made to improve and enforce public accountability in the process of basic education delivery especially in Oyo State, Nigeria.
Challenges to conducting a 12-month longitudinal qualitative study on Chinese primary care physicians
Authors: POON Man Kay , LAM Tai Pong
Published: August 2018

Background: Qualitative approach is commonly adopted in medical education research. However, it is difficult to conduct research studies on primary care physicians (PCPs). Conducting longitudinal qualitative studies is even more challenging. No studies on Chinese PCPs in this area are identified. Methods: We invited 14 Chinese PCPs to participate in a 12-month longitudinal qualitative study which explored their continuing professional learning experiences and viewpoints. They reported their learning activities by questionnaires in which the findings served as a guide for subsequent interviews. Each of them took part in four individual interviews spanning 12 months. We detailed the conduction process and challenges in a research diary and analyzed these data by thematic content analysis. Results: The major challenges were identification and recruitment of eligible PCPs. We tackled these challenges with the assistance of our professional networks and opinion leaders. We offered the participants an intellectual incentive by designing our study relevant to their profession. Flexibility and convenience of data collection could minimize the heavy burden on them. Conclusions: With appropriate recruitment strategies and planning of the research methods, researchers can successfully conduct longitudinal qualitative studies on Chinese PCPs about their learning experiences.
EFFECTIVE TEACHING TECHNIQUES AT THE TERTIARY LEVEL
Authors: Shannon Anthony G , Bernotas Zofia Krawczyk-
Published: August 2018

It is always useful and timely for teachers to go back to basic principles and to revise their teaching plans. It is important to remind yourself what you are doing, and why you are doing it. What do you hope to achieve? With these ideas in mind, teachers can then set specific goals for their teaching plans. This article will look at some basic teaching methods that can be applied to help achieve specific educational goals at the tertiary level. The implementation of ideas for improvement can often be lost if the teaching climate in which they are tried is not simple, structured and appropriate.
On the contextualization of mathematical problems
Authors: Bahena S C. Dr. AmÃ­n , Dolores F. Dr. CrisÃ³logo , MarÃ­a Sigarreta A. Dr. JosÃ© , G. Yero Dr. Ismael
Published: August 2018

In this work the treatment of the cognitive interests of students is revealed, it is a way that allows the stratification of the group students according to their tastes and aspirations, and from that position by contextualizing problems pay tribute to the work of problem solving.
A HYBRID MODEL OF SOLAR-WIND - BIOMASS POWER GENERATION SYSTEM
Authors: Sharma Rahul , Goyal Varinder
Published: August 2018

Renewable energy technologies offer the promise of clean, abundant energy gathered from self-renewing resources such as the sun, wind, water, earth, and plants. In this thesis a detailed modeling of hybrid power generation system of solar, wind and biomass has been developed in Matlab. The simulation includes all realistic components of the system. In this thesis, the power delivered by the combine system component is compared with each other and various conclusions are drawn. The various advantages and disadvantages of the system are compared, and a cost analysis of the system is carried on with the present system.
FOLLOWERS RESPONSES ON THE INFLUENCE OF FEEDBACK CREDIBILITY AS A MODERATOR ON THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN CONSTRUCTIVE FEEDBACK AND SELF-EFFICACY OF TEACHING
Authors: Ling Ying-Leh
Published: August 2018

This study aimed to identify the effect of feedback on the credibility of the source towards constructive feedback and self-efficacy of teaching. Specifically, the objective of this study was to determine whether the credibility of the source of feedback be the moderator of the relationship between the constructive feedback and self-efficacy of teaching. In this study, a total of 411 lecturers from three premier polytechnics and two polytechnics which achieved excellent recognition through polyrate took part. Data for this study were collected through a questionnaire which was adapted from previous researchersâ€™ questionnaire. Finding shows that higher academic qualification does have an effect on feedback credibility. Hypothesis testing is done by using multiple regression analysis and hierarchical multiple regression analysis. Findings have shown the constructive feedback and credibility of feedback have an influence on self-efficacy of teaching. In addition, the findings also indicate the credibility of the feedback was moderator of the relationship between the constructive feedback and self-efficacy of teaching. In terms of implications, middle leaders in educational organizations should enhance the skills, knowledge, and credibility in giving constructive feedback to shape and improve self-efficacy among his followers.Â
INTEGRATION OF ICT IN ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION â€“ CASE STUDY ON THE GREENHOUSE EFFECT AMONG SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS
Authors: Anouar Alami
Published: August 2018

This article deals with methods for teaching secondary school students about the greenhouse effect. The research question is addressed in a didactic context using ICT. Our experiment used a pre-test and post-test methodology, in which we compared the learning outcomes of two groups of students: experimental group (EG) and control group (CG). Both groups followed the same teaching on the greenhouse effect during a Life and Earth Sciences (LES) class. Our study involved introduction of the following differentiation for the two groups of students: CG received explanations, accompanied by a theoretical presentation of the experiment to demonstrate the greenhouse effect. The students were then presented with the theoretical results. EG used a computer simulation of the same experiment on the greenhouse effect and interpreted the results. At post-test, the experimental group (EG) demonstrated a better understanding of the mechanisms of the greenhouse effect than the control group (CG), and scored better on questions related to infrared radiation as a result of global warming. This has been confirmed by a statistical test of homogeneity. However, on the other questions about the nature and consequences of the greenhouse effect, including on behavior advocated for the protection of the environment, we found no significant differences. Moreover, the students in both groups only proposed actions in response to the consequences of human activity and did not propose actions to respond to the consequences of natural origin. We therefore conclude that computer simulation of the greenhouse effect experiment, accompanied by further scientific interpretation, constitutes a "good didactic situation" to instill a more global understanding of the greenhouse effect.
FOREIGN DIRECT INVESTMENT (FDI) IN RETAIL IN INDIA: RAISON DETRE OF GROWTH
Authors: Kumar Srivastava Dr. Sachin , Bhadauria Dr. Arun
Published: August 2018

According to the Investment Commission of India, the retail sector is expected to grow almost three times its current levels to $660 billion by 2015. Investments are sought by Indian Retailers also to get necessary push for evolution of organized retailing in India, which has been much slower as compared to rest of the world. This is significant to mention that despite of the on-going wave of incessant liberalization and globalization the absence of political will to attract advanced technology and to adopt new retail format is holding retail revolution. FDI in Indian Economy is present since ages, though it is revealed from the chart that there are some states and cities where FDI inflows are larger in comparison of rest of the India. Maharashtra, Tamilnadu, Delhi, Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh are attracting two third of the total investment being the main centers of IT development in last 15 years. Moreover, on city to city basis, it is revealed that there is huge segregation in the inflows as more than 50 percent inflows are dropping in few cities Bangloru, Mumbai and National Capital Region (NCR).
Redesign the school yard using Google SketchUp: a pilot project
Authors: Galani Lia
Published: August 2018

The educational project involving the design of a school yard using Google SketchUp, presented in this paper, was originally designed and implemented by undergraduate students at the Department of Primary Education of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens (UoA) in the context of their studies in the â€œTeaching Geography with ICTâ€ course. The aim of the project was to create awareness of spaces and their functions, and to redesign those spaces using Google Sketch up according to criteria relating both to the environment and the needs of pupils and their education. The assessment of this initiative, carried out by the undergraduate students during the pilot study showed that there is a distinct need for connecting real spaces with technology and for familiarity with the tools that help pupils visualise the space and that Google SketchUp could be an effective tool that is easily applied to this project and can enrich geography lessons for pupils in upper primary and lower secondary education.
The Effect of Explanatory Captions on Understanding a Scientific Explanation
Authors: Christidou Vasilia
Published: August 2018

This study examined the effect of explanatory captions of a multimedia summary on understanding the explanation of ozone depletion by primary school pupils. Participants were 54 eleven-year-old pupils of two share-sheltered primary schools in a medium-sized city in central Greece, who lacked adequate prior knowledge of ozone depletion, as they had not been systematically instructed about this phenomenon. Participants were randomly given one of the two versions of a printed material which concerned ozone depletion and were individually interviewed in an empty classroom. The first version of the printed material consisted of a main verbal text and a multimedia summary â€“namely a concise, coherent and coordinated presentation of ozone depletion explanation using words and images- with explanatory captions. The second version was identical to the first, except that it did not include explanatory captions. Each student was invited to answer to 8 questions aiming at assessing their understanding of the explanation of ozone depletion. Participants who read the printed material with explanatory captions in the multimedia summary exhibited higher performance on understanding the explanation of ozone depletion than participants who read the printed material without explanatory captions. These results support the Cognitive Theory of Multimedia Learning, according to which educational material that promotes the connection between visual and verbal representations enhance understanding of scientific explanations. The findings may have implications in the design of science educational material.
Prediction of early neonatal infection in pregnancies with prelabour rupture of membranes
Authors: Ademi Ibishi Vlora , Dusan Isjanovska Rozalinda
Published: August 2018

Background: The uncertainty of predicting which pregnancies will have early onset neonatal infection (EONI) with prelabour rupture of membranes (PROM) is a challenge to obstetricians because presence of this condition impacts the decision to do expectant or active management of the case. The most common maternal markers of infection used in our practice are C-reactive protein, white blood cell count, and amniotic fluid glucose concentration. Objective: The primary objective of the study is to evaluate the accuracy of measuring C-reactive protein and leukocytes in maternal serum and amniotic fluid glucose concentration to predict early onset neonatal infection. The secondary objective of the study is to determine maternal fetal outcome in pregnancies with prelabour rupture of membranes. Material and methods: This prospective cross-sectional study enrolled 170 pregnant patients who experienced prelabour rupture of chorioamniotic membranes.. The maternal serum and amniotic fluid samples were taken at admission and later used to analyze whether/how the test results were a predictor of early onset neonatal infection. Results: Â C-reactive protein concentrations were significantly associated with early onset neonatal infection. Maternal CRP had 92.0% sensitivity and specificity of 62.8 % for predicting early onset neonatal infection. Maternal serum white blood cell count and amniotic fluid glucose concentrations estimation after pre-labour rupture of membranes showed poor predictive value in neonatal early onset infection. Conclusion: C-reactive protein was more sensitive in predicting Early Onset Neonatal Infection than either white blood cell count or amniotic fluid glucose concentration.
GRADUATE FOLIO PRESENTATIONS IN THE CREATIVE & PERFORMING ARTS
Authors: Shannona Anthony G. , Galeazzi Michael , Krawczyk-Bernotas Zofia
Published: August 2018

This paper considers the issues in advising, supervising and presenting graduate level work in the creative and performing arts in general, and music performance in particular. It outlines the qualities needed in the mentoring team in the monitoring of folio presentations and their place in the graduate school spectrum. Though some of the examples are in the context of a specific discipline in a particular institution, readers will be able to relate to the problems and to translate the proposed solutions to a more general context.
Arterial stiffness evaluation by pulse wave velocity in hypertension and diabetes mellitus subjects
Authors: Wang Hongyu , Wang Jiyun , Liu Jinbo , Zhou Yingyan , Liu Huan
Published: August 2018

Â Background: Arterial stiffness is an independent predictor for vascular diseases. Carotid-femoral pulse wave velocity (CFPWV) is a reliable index of arterial stiffness. In the present study, we investigated the possible risk factors involving CFPWV in hypertension and diabetes mellitus (DM) subjects.Methods: 425 subjects (M/F 168/257) from Shougang Corporation Examination Center were divided into four groups: healthy group (n=185), hypertension group (n=135), DM group (n=32), hypertension with DM group (n=73). CFPWV was measured by Complior apparatus.Results: Our results showed that CFPWV was significantly higher in hypertension subjects with DM than in healthy and hypertension group, respectively (12.00+2.57 vs 10.12+2.28 m/s; 12.00+2.57 vs 10.78+2.07 m/s, both p<0.05). CFPWV was positively correlated with age, systolic blood pressure (SBP), diastolic blood pressure (DBP), pulse pressure (PP), fasting plasma glucose ( FBG), HbA1c, uric acid, Log NT-proBNP and Log Urine Albumin (microalbumin) Excretion [Log UAE] in the entire group(r=0.437, 0.410, 0.206, 0.423, 0.210, 0.275, 0.130, 0.135, 0.166, all p<0.05, respectively). Multivariate analysis showed that age, body mass index, SBP, PP, FBG were independent associating factors of CFPWV in all subjects (Î²=0.287, p<0.001; Î²= -0.194, p=0.003; Î²=0.223, p=0.001; Î²=0.293, p<0.001; Î²=0.161, p=0.008; respectively).Conclusions: Our present study suggested that CFPWV was significantly higher in hypertension subjects with DM compared to healthy and hypertension groups.Keywords: Carotid-femoral pulse wave velocity; Hypertension; Diabetes mellitus
THE IMPLEMENTATION OF PHYSICAL AND HEALTH EDUCATION IN SCHOOL
Authors: Firdaus Kamal -
Published: August 2018

Kamal Firdaus, December 2012. The Aplication Learning in General School.Â The problem of this paper is about the facilities, utilities, teacherâ€™s quality and quantity, participation and extra work as well as the future is pledge of application of physical and healt education learning in general school.The aims of this paper are physical domain, psychomotor, cognittif and affectif.The conslusions of this paper are :Training program developing sports is a part of an effort in increasing physical and spintual of human a quality.The aim of physical education is oriented to the curriculum.The aplication of physical education in school is an effort of athleteâ€™s talentskoting.Suggestions of this paper are:To keep balance between learning in one side and an effort of sport achievement increasing in another side.The quantity and the quality of teachers is the main support to the process of teaching and learning.There is the need inereasl the school facilities in quantity a well as the quality
On the Intuitive Geometry
Authors: Rojas Osvaldo , GarcÃ­a Mauro , GonzÃ¡lez Javier
Published: August 2018

In this paper the origin of the concepts of geometry and the way and the reason for systematization is analyzed. A first approach to the analysis of the processes involved in the development of geometry determines its target and leads us to clarify what is meant by a mathematical object and, further, what is meant by geometric object, and leads into the structure essential geometry.
A Three-Wave Validation of A Tool Measuring Teacher Identity
Authors: Li Bing
Published: August 2018

Teacher identity has received recent attention, yet instruments assessing it lack in agreed constructs and repeated reliabilities. The present study thus accommodated the need for a comprehensive and replicable measure of teacher identity. A teacher identity inventory (TII) was constructed entailing three core components (teacher self-efficacy, organizational commitment, and job satisfaction). To validate it, three independent samples partook in three waves of study. Study 1 ( N=236 year-3 prospective teachers) generated a three-factor structure entailing seven scales through an exploratory analysis. Study 2 (N=1,102 year-4 prospective teachers) cross-validated the factor structure between a calibration sample (N=539) and a validation sample (N=563). A 34-item factor structure was finalized. Study 3 ( N=232 beginning teachers) tested and verified the utility of the TII by examining how it was correlated with and regressed on the Job Demands-Resources Inventory (JD-RI). Limitations and implications for future research are discussed.
THE CONTRIBUTION OF GRIP STRENGTH AND WAIST FLEXIBILITY ON THE ACCURACY OF FLAT SERVICE FOR TENNIS PLAYERS OF PTL UNP
Authors: Firdaus Kamal
Published: August 2018

Problem of this research was derived from the observation which the researcher found in the field whether in training or competition. There are still many tennis players not able to do the flat service well and properly. This can be seen from theresult of flat service done less maximum. The purpose of the research was to find out how big the contribution of the grip strength and waist flexibility on the accuracy of flat service for tennis players of PTL UNP. Type of the research was correlational research. The population of the research was all tennis players of PTL UNP which consisted of 35 people. The sample in this research was taken by using purposive sampling in which it was taken based on the purpose or the research need. Therefore, the sampel of the research was male players who followed a training in the tennis training club of UNP. They are around 18-24 years old that totaled 20 people. This research was done at PTL UNP club. The grip strength data of PTL UNP tennis players were taken by using hand grip dynamometer test. The waist flexibility data were taken by flexiometer test and the accuracy of flat service data were taken from the playersâ€™ accuracy o f flat service.Based on the data analysis, some results were obtained: (1) there was a contribution between the grip strength and the accuracy of flat service , in which the contribution was 62.1%. (2) there was a contribution between the waist flexibility an d the accuracy of flat service , in which the contribution was 62.1%. (3) there was a contribution between the grip strength and waist flexibility on the accuracy of flat service, in which the contribution was 68.3%. It can be concluded that the gripstrength and waist flexibility contribute on the accuracy of flat service.
CURBING THE MENACE OF HUMAN TRAFFICKING IN NIGERIAN COMMUNITIES
Authors: MARY OLUFUNKE ADEDOKUN
Published: August 2018

This paper examined the menace of human trafficking in the Nigerian Communities with emphasis on two local Government areas, one in Ekiti and one in Oyo State. Three research questions and three hypotheses were formulated to guide the study. The study was a descriptive survey research design and the population consisted of all the wards in the two chosen local government areas in Ekiti and Oyo States. Stratified random sampling technique was used to collect data rated on a four point Likert scale and on the items related to the study. The instrument was tested for reliability using Pearsonâ€™s Product Moment Correlation coefficient which yielded an index of 0.79 which was adjudged good enough for measuring the consistency of the items. Mean and Standard Deviation were used to answer the research questions while t-test was used to test the hypotheses at 0.05 level of significance. The study revealed that people both, young ,men and women are victims of human trafficking, it also revealed that poverty, greed and materialism are the main causes for falling victim of human trafficking. It was also found that traffickers use violence, threat, deception and debt bondage to trap victims. It was then recommended that community education should be embarked upon to make people aware of the menace of human trafficking, job opportunities should be created for the Nigerian youth and laws should be effectively enforced on human traffickers while rehabilitaive services should be adequately provided for the victims..
Towards a good governance system : The implementation of a system of management control in a public institution: Case of a Regional Academy for Education and Training.
Authors: KARIMA TOUILI , MERIAM DEKRI
Published: August 2018

The issue of reforming the Moroccan educational system has become an important national topic. The government is looking forward to achieve the objectives that have been defined forward for this system and contribute to let it be performant.Effectively, the Moroccan educational system is the second national priority. All the national speeches of his majesty king of Morocco are focalized in reorganizing this system by detecting the problems and developing pertinent solutions and tools able to make the difference in the future. The Moroccan context is characterized by the will of government to establish the notion of governance and performance in the public services in general and in the national educational system especially. The aim of our paper is to study how can we introduce the concept of performance in the educational system by integrating a system of management control in the system of education?The hypothesis that the three habitual summits of management control namely- means â€“objectives and realizations arenot enough for studying the complexity and the missions of such a sector like the educational system where the satisfactions of users is an important factor that must be took into consideration.
PREVENTION OF BULLYING EMERGING DUE TO LEARNING DIFFERENCES, APPLYING â€œLEARNING FOR LIFEâ€ SYSTEM GROUNDED ON SELF-DIRECTED LEARNING (LIHUANIAN COUNTRY CASE)
Authors: KAZLAUSKIENE Ausra , GAUCAITE Ramute , POCEVICIENE Rasa , MASILIAUSKIENE Erika
Published: August 2018

Necessity, timeliness and significance of thelearning and teaching system â€œLearning for Lifeâ€, grounded on self-directed learning, are actualised by the lack of systematic approach to bullying prevention in Lithuania, lack of prevention of bullying due to learning differences and experience and situation of bullying prevention in the country that has formed in this context. Currently bullying cases are increasingly often spoken of but it has to be acknowledged that interest in this problems is taken more episodically, quite often reacting to resonant bullying cases. This demonstrates that the systemic approach is still missing, that the real scope of spread of bullying, its reasons, consequences have not yet been perceived and this aggravates possibilities to manage the situation. Prevention of bulling arising at school due to learning differences should be based on the learning and teaching system â€œLearning for Lifeâ€, grounded on self-directed learning and acknowledgement of the learnerâ€™s learning differences, characteristic to it, and not on the perception of differences as stigmatising shortcoming. In the article by using the method of content analysis, abstraction actualised necessity, timeliness and significance of selfdirected learning framework for the prevention of school bullying of these criteria : links of the system "Learning for Lifeâ€with European and national education documents on education; the education system "Learning for Lifeâ€ interface with methodological approaches; pronciples of the system "Learning for life" as fundamental approaches; the aspects of manifestation of the education system "Learning for life"concept in the educational practice.
A DISTRIBUTED HYBRID MODEL OF SOLAR-WIND-SMALL HYDRO FOR POWER GENERATION SYSTEM
Authors: Bahel Shammi , Singh Harinder
Published: August 2018

Renewable energy technologies offer the promise of clean, abundant energy gathered from self-renewing resources such as the sun, wind, water, earth, and plants. In this thesis a detailed modeling of hybrid power generation system of solar, wind and small hydro has been developed in Matlab. The simulation includes all realistic components of the system. In this thesis, the power delivered by the combine system component is compa red with each other and various conclusions are drawn. We have proposed a model of 5MW that contains 3MW of small hydro plant, 1 MW of solar plant and 1 MW of wind plant. We have prepared a cost analysis report that indicates it is profitable to go for such model as it satisfies our current and future energy demands. Moreover the electricity generated by the proposed model is available at a very lesser rate as compared to our current electricity tariff rates.
COST ANALYSIS OF HYBRID MODEL OF SOLAR-WIND-BIOGAS PLANT
Authors: Singh Khushwinder , Singh Harinder
Published: August 2018

In this paper, the power delivered by the combined system component is compared with each other and various conclusions are drawn. The various advantages and disadvantages of the system are compared, and a cost analysis of the system is carried on with the present system. The power delivered by hybrid model of PV/WIND/biogas is much higher than the PV/WIND. The system is more reliable, environmental friendly and the waste products of this sys tem do not contain any harmful gases and acids. This model uses all the renewable energy sources for electric generations which are the need of the time. With the use of energy from wind, solar, biogas plant it will help to reduce our dependency on fossil fuels. Thus, as future development of the present work, it could be very useful to set up flexible tool to model and to simplify the task of evaluating design solutions for stand-alone and distributed generationâ€™s applications. We have proposed a model of 3KW that contains 1 KW of biogas plant, 1 KW of solar plant and 1 KW of wind plant. We have prepared a cost analysis report that indicates it is profitable to go for such model as it satisfies our current and future energy demands. Moreover the electricity generated by the proposed model is available at a very lesser rate as compared to our current electricity tariff rates.
Î‘n innovative approach to the teaching of Homerâ€™s Odyssey at Aâ€™ class of Greek Gymnasium based on the educational material â€œSeafaring and civilizations of the Odysseyâ€ 1 and â€œOdysseus raftâ€ 2
Authors: Kamarinou Dimitra
Published: August 2018

This research attempts to investigate qualitatively and within the context of teaching of students of Aâ€™class of Gymnasium in the Odyssey and teachers who teach the Odyssey, the relationship between cognitive performance with teaching materials "Seafaring and civilizations of the Odyssey" and "Odysseus raft". The survey involved both students and teachers of the Aâ€™class of Gymnasium of a public School. The students attended a course which was constructed diversified as to course material teaching. The selected research tools included a questionnaire for teachers, a questionnaire (assessment tests) for students, studentsâ€™ worksheets and observation of students and the research was carried out by the researcher. The analysis of the obtained data shows that the implementation of teaching with specific teaching materials had a positive effect on performance and student learning.
ANALYSIS OF THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE EVALUATION OF GUIDANCE AND COUNSELLING PROGRAM AT STATE SENIOR HIGH SCHOOLS OF SINGKAWANG
Authors: Basith Abd.
Published: August 2018

The objectives of this research are: (1) to describe and analyze the implementation of the guidance and counsellingprogram at State Senior High School of Singkawang, and (2) to find some factors inhibiting the implementation of the guidance and counselling program at State Senior High School of Singkawang. This study uses qualitative methods; usinginterview data collecting technique, tested its validity through triangulation. The subjects in this study are all teachers of guidance and counselling in the Senior High School of Singkawang as many as 10 people as well as principals and supervisors as the informants with the total of 11 people. The data analysis techniques are in form of data reduction, presentation and conclusion. The results show that: (1) the implementation of evaluation of guidance and counselling program by the teachers still has many weaknesses on each phase of the evaluation, such as not understanding the evaluation models of the guidance and counselling program, how to apply them, and monitoring process that is not done in deeply and in detail (just what it is), (2) Some factors inhibiting the implementation of the evaluation of guidance and counselling program are lack of knowledge and understanding of the evaluation of guidance and counselling program in the schools, lack of interest in developing professional competencies, and lack of guidance to the teachers in implementing the guidance and counselling evaluation program.
Experience with Nursing Students using Interactive Video Conferencing
Authors: Haoses-Gorases Lischen
Published: August 2018

Interactive video conferencing is a means of communication that has revolutionised opportunities for reaching students over a vast distance as opposed to past practices when students or lecturers had to travel long distances for contact sessions. It is imperative in current challenging educational systems that each lecturer be acquainted with the modern technology in transmitting of knowledge and skills. The purpose of this article is to share my personal experience with Interactive videoconferencing with Nursing students. This method was challenging to me in the beginning, but as lecturers progressed it went well and students enjoyed the lectures according the statements made by themselves. This method, despite many challenges this teaching method has far reaching and long lasting effects with good and effective planning that will result in success.
Not Computers, Only Teachers Can Make Education Exciting.
Authors: GRASEDIECK DIETER
Published: August 2018

The advantage of presence learning is the ability to spontaneously discuss issues and problems with students face to face. Individual learning can be improved by changing teaching methods, for example through project work or tele -tutoring. by combining presence learning with phases of e-learning and also intensive telephone counselling. The following question is the focus of the report: What guiding principles for learning should the teachers at schools or universities stri ve for in the digital age and how can they implement these guidelines in the work assignments? "The belief that education can, in any case, be replaced by a computer program is a myth. Human contact and mentoring make a significant difference in the learning outcomes", says Sebastian Thrun (Professor at Stanford University and vice president of Google). He looks at both educational traditions, which see the trust and the relationship between the teachers and the pupils or students as the basis of learning, as well as at the results of empirical research on learning. "Even for the digital technology and new media the educational primacy applies: Man is and remains the teacher of man" (Lankau, 2014).
The influence of visual and hearing stimuli on the performance of young tennis athletes aged 12 â€“ 15 years
Authors: Aggelos Stamboulis , A Mavvidis , V Dimitriou , A Giampanidou
Published: August 2018

The purpose of the study was to examine the effects of visual and hearing influences on the performance of young tennis players aged between 12 â€“ 15 years old. The sample comprised 60 athletes, 30 males and 30 females respectively with the average age of 13,61 ( + 1,48 ) years and previous competitive experience in local and/or peripheral levels. The method used during the study was completed in two sessions. Firstly, all participants were measured according to two variables (precision, score) while performing a forehand and a backhand drive test where competence was being registered. The measurings during the performance of these two strikes were imitially realized with the insertion of visual and later of hearing stimuli. A week later, the measurings were repeated using the same sample (reliability control). The results proved that the values of the second measuring were clearly better than the values of the first one. However, the measuring`s reliability ranges within satisfactory levels (r=.83). Moreover, the negative effects of visual and hearing influences upon the athlete`s performance proved to be mainly visual and secondly hearing. In conclusion, the present study showed that the visual and hearing influences have negative effects on the performance of young tennis players between 12 â€“ 15 years of age, who should be trained accordingly, so as to overcome successfully those influences and perform their best!
Build on Learnersâ€™ Schema to Teach Mathematics Better
Authors: Muzangwa Jonatan
Published: August 2018

Students learn best when the teacher uses a variety of teaching methods. The aim of this conceptual paper is to highlight the need to move from traditional methods to methods which can bring life to the classroom. One way to improve your own teaching is to try to apply schematic learning theory building on learnersâ€™ schema to teach mathemat ics better and then think about how well the activity improved studentsâ€™ learning.
Hierarchical Linear Modeling of the relationship between Attitudinal and Instructional Variables and Mathematics Achievement
Authors: Kwame Butakor Paul
Published: August 2018

Studentsâ€™ achievement in mathematics is often considered necessary for the success of the future of a country. Therefore, the training and preparation of students to do well in mathematics has become fundamental goal of educat ion for most countries and more specifically in Ghana. Applying Hierarchical Linear Modeling on the Trends in International Mathematics and Science Study (TIMSS) 2007 data, the relationship between attitudinal and instructional variables and mathematics achievement among Ghanaâ€™s grade eight students was examined. Prior to the analyses, exploratory factor analyses were conducted for clusters of similar items to reduce the number of predictor variables. The results indicate that studentâ€™s gender, educational aspirations, self-confidence in mathematics, value for mathematics, and frequent use of some instructional variables were significant positive predictors at Level 1. Whiles amount of homework, years of teaching, major area of study were significant positive predictors, teaching license or certificate was a significant negative predictor at Level 2.
Building a Conceptual Framework for E-Learning Based on Cloud Computing In Egyptian Universities
Authors: Ahmed Baumey
Published: August 2018

In order to have an intelligent education, we have to make use of all modern education techniques. One of these techniques is the integration of information and communication technologies in education according to the global trend. In other words, to prepare a creative environment using means of existing web tools, techniques, and services to provide Browser-Based-Application. Nowadays Arab countries have a big interest in E-learning techniques and put it into the form of services within Services Oriented Architecture Technique (SOA), and mixing its input and outputs within the components of the Education Business Intelligence and enhance it to simulate reality by educational virtual worlds. This paper presents an idea about tools, instruments, techniques to enhance the educational process in the way that it could reach maximum uses of intelligent education modern technique.
Enabling Students with 21st Century Competency Skills for Delivering Innovation
Authors: Herald Sarvjeet , Philip Geo George , Sharma Archna , Ganguly Poulomi
Published: August 2018

In India, studentsâ€™ level of learning is measured through their reading, writing and arithmetic abilities. Although prerequisite, but these are not sufficient for excelling as individuals in the 21st century, for preparing future leaders within the nation and for expediting growth of a nation into an economic powerhouse. In our view, we need to equip students with a new extended skill set as identified by Partnership for 21st century skills (P21) so that they can apply their academic learning innovatively into new situations for overcoming day-to-today challenges in their lives and in the society. Therefore, a novel Conceptual Research Experience program was introduced at Indus World School in Indore(India), where selected secondary and higher secondary school students underwent research process and were encouraged to be creative, critically think, collaborate and communicate their research findings on a topic ranging from science and commerce to law and humanities. These students not only improved reading, writing and arithmetic abilities, but with better conceptual understanding were able to deliver an innovative solution for a practical problem and disseminate it at an international level, thus creating new opportunities for themselves and for their nation.
Written assignments in distance learning and communication with learners as part of the role of the lecturer in the distant education
Authors: KARAOULANIS ANDREAS , KOUKOUSOURI VASILIKI
Published: August 2018

In this paper the authors tried to underline the importance of distance learning as a means of distant education in the contemporary educational system. A literature review which explains why such a survey is very important in terms of this kind of modern learning was implemented.

A short revision of some very important past surveys around the topic of distance learning was carried out, especially in terms of the research questions and the methodological approach that past researchers used in order to dig deeper into the topic.

Finally, the results of such empirical researches were analyzed and some critical thoughts of the authors are presented.
The Effect of Customer Relationship Management on Customer retention in Private Higher Education Institute in Malaysia
Authors: MANOGHARAN MELISSA WANE , Varadarajan Soovendran
Published: August 2018

This research is conducted in order to evaluate the purpose of studying the customer relationship practices and customer satisfaction in PHEI that offers undergraduate degrees in Malaysia.  According to the results obtained, it proves that CRM practices contain more positive effect on its customer satisfaction. The sample size used was only focused on PHEI that offer undergraduate programmes in Malaysia.  According to the research conducted, there are few limitations that disclose the exact relationship between CRM and Customer Satisfaction. Education industry has become one of the major growing industries in Malaysia with various numbers of competitors. Thus, this study allows policy makers of PHEI to focus and implement CRM practices that would have an increase of direct positive impact of satisfaction for their customers.  The study conducted also helps to evaluate not only CRM and satisfaction but also evaluate the effect of the Gender and Age Group factors that reflects on the relationship.