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ONLINE LEARNING AND ITS POTENTIAL IN DEVELOPING EFL LEARNER AUTONOMY: ENGLISH-MAJORED STUDENTS' PERCEPTIONS
Authors: Nhung Nguyen Thi Ngoc , Yen Phuong Hoang
Published: January 2023

Learner autonomy is now regarded as a desirable goal in tertiary education as it is found to comply with learner-centered approaches and enable students to pursue life-long learning (Sinclair, 2000a; Ciekanski, 2007). In the time of COVID-19 pandemic, the essential to conduct in-depth investigations into leaner autotomy and online learning has become more urgent, especially in the context of a university in Vietnam. This quantitative research responded to such a pressing call by exploring two aspects: (1) the students’ perception of online learning, and (3) the potentiality of online learning for developing learner autonomy. Quantitative data were collected through questionnaires administered to 199 English-majored students in the context of a university in Mekong Delta. The results revealed that the students possessed positive perceptions toward online learning. Furthermore, the potentiality of online learning was explored including the ability of (1) planning learning experience, (2) evaluating learning performance, (3) determining learning goals, (4) self-controlling learning process, (5) taking responsibility for learning decision. Last but not least, this study expected that the proposed pedagogical implications will contribute to the innovation of promoting learner autonomy in online learning in the context of a university in the Mekong Delta of Vietnam.
 

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EMBODIED COGNITION AND FOREIGN LANGUAGE LEARNING IN OUR CLASSES
Authors: Yagcioglu Ozlem
Published: January 2023

Learning and teaching second language skills requires many different techniques and approaches. In the modern world, students have many opportunities to learn many different languages with the help of technology and with the help of many different modern and traditional approaches. Embodied cognition approach plays a great role in second language acquisition. When foreign language teachers or professors develop embodied cognition in their classes students can learn many different languages easily. This study deals with embodied cognition in foreign language learning classes. The definitions of embodied cognition and the embodied approach in foreign language education will be given. General characteristics of embodied cognition will be told. Different views of embodied cognition will be shared. Sample classroom activities will also be shared.
 

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IMPACT OF ENTREPRENEUR PERSONALITY TRAITS ON THE PERFORMANCE OF SMALL AND MEDIUM ENTERPRISES (SMEs) IN EKITI STATE, NIGERIA
Authors: Godwin Onajite O. , Popoola O. Mary
Published: January 2023

The study examined the impact of entrepreneur personality traits on the performance of Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in Ekiti State. The study adopted descriptive research of the survey design. The population consisted of 16,058 operators of SMEs in Ekiti State. The sample consisted of 324 respondents, and the selection process was based on a multistage sampling procedure. The instrument for data collection was a structured questionnaire constructed by the researcher. The questionnaire was titled “Entrepreneurial Personalities and Performance of Small and Medium Enterprises” (EPPSMEs). Section A elicited information on the bio-data of the respondents; section B had 15 items that measured the performance level of SMEs in Ekiti State, while section C had 20 items on the information on the impact of entrepreneur personality traits on the performance of SMEs in Ekiti State. Sections B and C are structured on a four-point Likert scale, with the scoring range: Strongly Agree (4), Agree (3), Disagree (2) and Strongly Disagree (1). The instrument was subjected to the Cronbach Alpha method of testing reliability to obtain a coefficient of 0.82. Data collected were analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics. The finding of the study showed that the level of performance of SMEs in Ekiti State was moderate. Based on the findings, it was recommended that government should encourage entrepreneurs through the provision of enabling environment for businesses to strive. It is also recommended that entrepreneurs should see training and seminar workshops as avenues to improve their skills, thus, they are encouraged to attend regularly.
 

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CHALLENGES OF BEING A SECONDARY SCHOOL MATHEMATICS TEACHER
Authors: Güner Necdet , Çermik Hülya
Published: January 2023

This study was conducted to reveal the challenges experienced by mathematics teachers working in secondary schools. The study is a descriptive case study which was carried out in accordance with a qualitative understanding. The participants of the study consisted of 145 secondary school mathematics teachers. The participants reported the challenges they experienced by writing on a form developed by the researchers. The data obtained were analysed through the content analysis method, by considering the professional experiences of the participants. The findings of the study indicated that the challenges experienced by the participating mathematics teachers were based on four basic sources including learner, teaching process, parents, and curriculum. Learner-related challenges included students’ negative attitude towards mathematics, lack of prior knowledge, unwillingness to learn, lack of study habits and misconceptions. In terms of the challenges related to the teaching process, the participants stated that they experienced difficulties in the following areas: teaching according to student level, teaching abstract concepts, the pressure of high-stake tests, teaching with more effort compared to other courses, and limited technological infrastructure. Parent-based challenges, on the other hand, included parents’ prejudice against mathematics and unrealistic expectations from their children. As for the curriculum-related challenges, the mathematics teachers faced difficulties because of an excessive number of topics in the curriculum, abstract concepts, constantly changing curriculums and curriculum’s being above the student level.
 

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PRINCIPALS’ LEADERSHIP STYLES AND THEIR RELATIONSHIP WITH TEACHERS’ JOB SATISFACTION IN SIAYA, KISUMU AND KAJIADO COUNTIES, KENYA
Authors: Muga Obonyo Paul
Published: January 2023

While there is a general agreement the world over, that the principal’s leadership style has a remarkable effect on teachers’ job satisfaction, little is known about Kenya, particularly in the area of full-range leadership. The purpose of this study was to examine principals’ leadership styles and their relationship with teachers’ job satisfaction in public secondary schools in Siaya, Kisumu, and Kajiado counties, Kenya. The study was guided by the Full Range Leadership theory and Herzberg’s two-factor theory. The study adopted a correlation research design. The target population comprised of all the 397 principals, 389 deputy principals, 1,190 heads of departments, and 2,208 teachers in public secondary schools in Siaya, Kisumu, and Kajiado counties who had served for at least two years in the same school. Proportional stratified and simple random sampling was used to sample 39 secondary school principals, 35 deputy principals, 97 heads of departments, and 181 secondary school teachers giving a total of 352 respondents. The data for this study was collected using Teacher Job Satisfaction Survey Questionnaire which assessed the intrinsic and extrinsic factors of job satisfaction. The Multifactor Leadership Questionnaire Form 5X was used to classify the leadership styles of principals as laissez-faire, transformational and transactional. The data was condensed and summarized before being analyzed using Pearson Product Moment Correlation Coefficient. The findings of the study established a positive and significant correlation between transformational leadership style and teachers’ job satisfaction, no significant correlation between transactional leadership style and teachers’ job satisfaction, and a negative significant correlation between laissez-faire leadership style and teachers’ job satisfaction. The study concluded that the leadership style practiced by a principal has a significant effect on teachers’ job satisfaction. It was recommended that Teachers’ Service Commission should organize regular teacher professional development programs to train principals on the importance of using transformational leadership styles as opposed to transactional and laissez-faire leadership styles.
 

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AN INVESTIGATION INTO THE COMMON ERRORS OF WORD FORM USED IN WRITING OF THE FRESHMEN: A CASE STUDY
Authors: Vy Nguyen Ngoc Thao , Van Doan Thien , Nhu Nguyen Thi Huynh , Tien Nguyen Thi Thuy , Long Tang Ngoc , Tuyet Nguyen Thi Nguyen
Published: January 2023

English has been used all across the world, including in Vietnam. From middle school to high school and even university, Vietnamese students have numerous opportunities to engage with English grammar, but there is still a significant gap between their understanding and the correct application of English grammar. In fact, Grammar has a significant impact on the writing skills of Vietnamese students in general, and especially the first-year students of English majors who were not much exposed to writing in high school, so they are not yet used to writing at a higher level. The majority of errors in their writings are due to the influence of their mother tongue and a lack of frequent practice and their misuse of word forms, as a matter of fact, the expected results have not been satisfactory. Based on the general insight into the writing competence of the freshmen, the study titled “An investigation into the common errors of word forms made in the writings of the freshmen: A case study” was done with the English-major students. A close survey was deliberately done with 142 paragraphs written by the first-year students to investigate the common errors of word forms made in their writings. From what was collected, the study subsequently offered some suggestions for helping the students improve their writing skills.
 

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TYPES OF POLITENESS STRATEGIES AND DEGREES OF POLITENESS PERFORMED BY ENGLISH MAJOR STUDENTS IN REQUESTING FOR HELP
Authors: Thanh Phan Thi Kim , Ngoc Dang Thien , An Luong Truong , Thu Nguyen Thi Trung , Huong Lo Do Thien
Published: January 2023

In social interaction, people need to pay attention to the face of others to maintain relationships and avoid losing their faces. To do this, people should use politeness strategies in communication. This study aims to investigate which type of politeness strategies are mostly used and the level of politeness shown by English major students in the High Quality Program in requesting help. This study is based on the theory of Brown and Levinson (1987). Based on the analysis of the data obtained from the questionnaire, negative politeness strategies were applied the most. This also performs a high degree of politeness. It shows that students majoring in English studies (High Quality Program) had an awareness of using politeness strategies in requesting help.

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IRAN-TURKEY COMPARISON IN CONCERNING THE RIGHTS AND NEEDS OF CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES
Authors: Hassani Fahimeh , Seker Faruk Salih , Malekabadizadeh Zahra
Published: January 2023

Raising a child with a lifelong disability requires time, attention, and the development of skills to assist the child to be healthy and participate in usual childhood activities. Caring needs may include providing medical care, education, and support. The study aimed to determine the educational system and support systems for children with disorders in Iran and Turkey and to establish the similarities and differences between these two countries. The research is a descriptive method that consonant with the nature and type of study, which a comparative study is, has been done in four stages description, interpretation, proximity, and comparison. This study analyzed the national education system of Turkey and the Iranian educational system. The data was collected through a checklist that included different data on various dimensions studied. The researchers collected the data via correspondence, the Internet, and books. Data collection was in line with the designed questions. The results of this study are as follows: the two countries are somewhat similar in terms of various financial, cultural, and educational support. But the crucial point of this research is to identify people with the disorder and the educational method. In Turkey, children are identified and referred to the relevant organization from birth and are monitored and controlled from then on. The children would be recognized from delivery in Iran, but screening children before joining the school is at the age of six. The study approved that Turkey's education system is more coordinated than Iran, as once a child is diagnosed with a disorder, the children's education initiates and, the children take re-assessment tests every year, and based on the results of these tests, skills which there is a defect and what needs to be done is written. 

 

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EXPLORING APPROACHES TO COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT TOWARDS NATIONAL DEVELOPMENT IN NIGERIA
Authors: Adekola G. , Uzoagu I. F.
Published: January 2023

Community development practitioners had evolved various approaches to achieve the desired level of development and improvement in human lives. In Nigeria, governmental and non-governmental organizations have adopted various approaches in the process of national development. However, many development efforts had failed to achieve desired goals due to the usage of wrong approaches. This paper, therefore, discussed various approaches to community development towards national development. In doing this the authors identified two major approaches relevant to national development in Nigeria. Based on the available knowledge from the use of the approaches and the methods, this paper concluded that community development and its approaches possess the potential for the effective achievement of national development goals.
 

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LE DEVELOPPEMENT DU E-LEARNING DANS L’ENSEIGNEMENT SUPERIEUR AU BENIN : L’EXPERIENCE DE LA HAUTE ECOLE DE COMMERCE ET DE MANAGEMENT (HECM) / E-LEARNING DEVELOPMENT IN HIGH EDUCATION IN BENIN REPUBLIC: THE EXPERIENCE OF THE “HAUTE ECOLE DE COMMERCE ET DE MANAGEMENT (HECM) / E-LEARNING DEVELOPMENT IN HIGH EDUCATION IN BENIN REPUBLIC: THE EXPERIENCE OF THE “HAUTE ECOLE DE COMMERCE ET DE MANAGEMENT (HECM)
Authors: Zanou Kouassi Valentin
Published: January 2023

La digitalisation de l’enseignement supérieur au Bénin n’est qu’une entreprise nouvelle qui s’est accentuée avec l’avènement de la pandémie de Covid-19 qui n’a épargné aucune région du monde. C’est dans ce contexte que la communauté universitaire a pris conscience de l’enjeu que constituent l’enseignement et l’apprentissage à distance. On a donc assisté à un développement fulgurant du E-learning dans les universités aussi publiques que privées. Cet article tente de décrire l’expérience de HECM (établissement d’enseignement supérieur privé) en matière de E-learning. Ainsi, la présente recherche qui se veut descriptive a été menée auprès des acteurs clés du E-learning que sont les apprenants, les enseignants et les membres de la Coordination à travers des entretiens pour les uns et l’enquête par questionnaire pour les autres. Les données recueillies laissent entrevoir que l’expérience de HECM en matière de E-learning est concluante avec des résultats probants. Toutefois, cette expérience est marquée par des obstacles qui constituent autant de difficultés qu’il convient de surmonter avec des mesures concrètes pour parvenir à une perfection.

 
The digitalisation of high education in Benin is a new strategy which has been improved with the outbreak of Covid -19 pandemic that affects regions worldwide. It is in this context that the university community has become aware of the challenge of distance teaching and learning. This has brought about a rapid development of e-learning in both public and private universities. The present article attempts to account for the experience of HECM (a private higher education institution) with E-learning. A descriptive research was carried out with the key actors of E-learning, including learners, lecturers and members of the administration, through interviews for some and a questionnaire survey for others. The collected data suggest that HECM's experience with E-learning is conclusive with good results. Nevertheless, this experience is marked by obstacles that must be overcome through concrete and outstanding methods in order to reach perfection.
 

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CHALLENGES OF THE INTERNAL EFFICIENCY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION TRAINING PROGRAMS IN THE TVET INSTITUTIONS IN NYANZA REGION, KENYA
Authors: Onyango Nelson Otieno , Sika James Ochieng , Gogo Julius Otieno
Published: January 2023

Globally technical training institutions have been established to promote quality academic and technical-oriented programs. This study was motivated by persistent low enrolment in most TVET programs despite reforms being undertaken by the government to support TVET. The purpose of the study was to analyze the challenges facing leaner’s demand for the science and technology courses in Nyanza Region. The results show that the average teaching workload in the TVET institutions is high at 24 hours per week against the recommended 15hour per week and this has compromised the quality and internal efficiency. The highest teacher/ student ratio was 1:50. This indicated that teachers were overburdened in most cases. In terms of dropout rate; 187 (52.8%) students consider the inability to pay college fees and low entry behavior as the most common challenge causing students to drop out of their training programs in the TVET institutions; more than three-quarters of the training programs have shown moderate average pass-rate and above for the last seven years (2010 to 2016) under study, the highest average pass-rate of 69.0876% was attained by the Institutional Management; with Building and Civil Engineering with an average pass-rate of 54.9487%, Automotive Engineering with an average pass-rate of 42.0523%, Electrical and Electronics Engineering with an average pass-rate of 41.2465% and Mechanical Engineering with the lowest average pass-rate of 33.9714%. Factors affecting academic performance included inadequate teaching staff, inadequate training facilities; low entry behavior. Strategies to improve internal efficiency included hiring more staff and the use of HELB to finance education programmes. The study concluded that there exists inefficiency in the TVET sector and recommends that the government should provide additional resources to the TVET sector.
 

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THE EXPECTATIONS OF ENGLISH AS FOREIGN LANGUAGE LEARNERS IN SLA THEORIES COURSES
Authors: Alamri Hani, E.
Published: January 2023

This study investigated the expectations of English as foreign language students in second language acquisition (SLA) theories courses. Foreign language learners expected that all second language acquisition courses would assist them in their foreign language learning or acquisition process. This research attempts to reveal the application of these SLA theories in real-life situations when learning and acquiring English as a foreign language. This qualitative and quantitative study included 40 participants studying Languages and translation at the University of Tabuk in Saudi Arabia. This study used Brown’s (2000) framework and principles of language learning. The researcher used three research instruments; questionnaires, an observation checklist, and a semi-structured interview. The findings of the study showed that Many learners were interested and concerned with the relevance of the SLA theories course to their foreign language learning process within the classroom setting and in real-life situations (natural and unnatural settings). In addition, they expected these theories to be supportive and helpful in assisting them to learn the English language as a foreign or second language, which is almost not possible in reality and is not merely practical but rather theoretical. The study recommends that educationists and decision-makers be concerned with developing and designing materials relevant to the application of SLA theories in teaching and learning English as a foreign language.
 

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STUDENTS' PERCEPTION OF THE INFLUENCE OF INTONATION IN ENGLISH ON CONVEYING THE MEANING OF SPEECH IN COMMUNICATION
Authors: Duong Nguyen Hoang , Tram Tran Thi Mai , Oanh Bui Thi Kim , Hop Nguyen Bach , Vy Le Thao
Published: January 2023

In communication, intonation plays an important role in conveying the meaning of a speech. In this article, we study students' perception of the influence of intonation in conveying the meaning of speech in communication to propose solutions to help students overcome intonation errors when communicating, as well as, help teachers have appropriate intonation teaching methods. Our data and analysis are based on research documents, surveys, and in-depth interviews with students. According to the study results, most students are well aware of the importance of intonation and of the factors affecting intonation, and they are also aware of the causes of intonation errors. However, students do not apply their knowledge of intonation to speech, they stop at the cognitive level. The study indicates that students often make intonation mistakes in Tag-question, Wh-question, and Imperative sentence in communication.
 

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AN INVESTIGATION INTO QUANG TRI PRIMARY SCHOOL ENGLISH LANGUAGE TEACHER’S PERSPECTIVE OF ICT INTEGRATION DURING THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC
Authors: Trang Le Thi Thuy , Le Truong Bach , Huy Pham Anh
Published: January 2023

With the transition from face-to-face classes to online classes during Covid-19 epidemic, teachers in Quang Tri have no choice but to integrate ICT into their teaching. At this time ICT has become the most essential tool in educational settings and the subject of many researchers. This study aims to investigate how English teachers perceived ICT integration in terms of the benefits, difficulties as well as challenges of incorporating ICT. The study adopted both quantitative and qualitative methods of data collection, i.e., questionnaires and interviews. The findings revealed that the majority of English teachers had a positive perception of integrating ICT due to its effectiveness. However, it was also reported that lack of technical support from schools, and limited knowledge and training in ICT discouraged teachers from using ICT. The study offers useful implications for teachers to integrate ICT in teaching English during the pandemic time.
 

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TEACHING COFFEE CULTURE AND THE COFFEE MUSEUMS IN ESL AND ESP CLASSES
Authors: Yagcioglu Ozlem
Published: January 2023

Turkish coffee is accepted as a Turkish cultural heritage. It was placed on the Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity in 2013 by the United Nations. Drinking coffee is one of the oldest traditions and customs in most countries in the world. Every country in the world has its own coffee culture and tradition. In Turkey, drinking coffee and welcoming guests with coffee have been a very well-known tradition for a very long time. Even in small villages and small towns in Turkey, Turkish people love drinking coffee and preparing coffee for their guests and neighbours in their houses or in their gardens. Employers also enjoy drinking coffee with their staff or with their customers. This tradition and custom have been going on in our country and in our hometowns for ages. Drinking coffee makes people more sociable and talkative while spending time with their relatives, friends, neighbours, or colleagues. There are also health benefits of drinking coffee and Turkish coffee. This study deals with teaching coffee culture and the coffee museums in the world. Students can learn many different kinds of adjectives, adverbs, nouns, idioms, and proverbs that are related to these museums in the world. Some of these words, idioms, and proverbs will be given. Sample classroom activities will be shared.
 

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EFFECTS OF INTRA-FAMILY COMMUNICATION DYNAMICS ON EXAM ANXIETY
Authors: Başaslan Zaim
Published: January 2023

Exams, which are one of the main determinants of the arguments affecting the academic success of the individual in the school period and therefore his future in the construction of the family institution, affect the future views of young people who live with the suggestion of always having better due to the culture of "syllogism" and comparison in the global world. In this context, in terms of future building, social pressures, family pressures, family pressures, future concerns, future concerns shape the perspective on exams, which are important elements in shaping academic life. In the individuation processes of adolescent children, situations that reduce or make problematic behavioral family and child communication in family institutions whose basic dynamics are shaken by the social corruptions of the modern age may arise. In this study, the effects of intra-family communication dynamics on exam anxiety parameters are discussed.
 

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READINESS OF TEACHERS TO ONLINE TEACHING: A PRECURSOR TO ADOPTING ONLINE EDUCATION MODALITY
Authors: Mahinay, Jr. Sergio D. , Domingo Jonathan R. , Mahinay Honeylyn M. , Labio Ronniel D.
Published: January 2023

The gist of this research is the readiness of the teachers of Notre Dame of Midsayap College for online teaching. The participants were full-time and part-time faculty members of the college who were variably apportioned among its three hierarchical units: grade school, college, and graduate school. It made use of the descriptive-survey research design to determine how much ready the participants are for imparting instructions to the learners via a virtual platform as a precursor to the adoption of online teaching-learning modality. The findings of the study revealed that the participants were ready to carry-out online teaching. They were sufficient in terms of basic resources suitable for online teaching including devices, network connections, and familiarity with virtual platforms. They strongly agreed on the relevant values underlying online teachings such as effectiveness, efficiency, responsiveness, flexibility, necessity, and relevance. They agreed on the applicability of online teaching to curriculum and assessment specifically to teaching strategies, learning experiences, meaningful materials, monitoring, assessment, and summary reports. They could perform well the basic skills needed to carry-out online teaching pertaining to technical, communication, interpersonal, academic, and organizational facets. They had evident positive attitudes towards online teaching expressed in terms of their interest, willingness, comfortableness, and confidence. However, they knew just a lot of essential knowledge about online teaching, particularly on its nature, purpose, advantages, and workings.
 

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MODELO INTEGRAL PLE: RESPUESTA A NECESIDADES DOCENTES ACTUALES / INTEGRATED PLE MODEL: ANSWER TO CURRENT TEACHING NEEDS
Authors: Mejía Elena Tzetzángary Aguirre , Morado Lilia Parada
Published: January 2023

El Personal Learning Environment es un conjunto de herramientas que facilitan el proceso de enseñanza y aprendizaje, docentes en la actualidad deben elegir adecuadamente dichas herramientas para eficientizar, mejorar e innovar procesos educativos. La presente propuesta de investigación tiene como Objetivo: analizar las dimensiones, propósitos y parámetros que integran un PLE e identificar el grado de aplicación y utilización de herramientas tecnológicas para configurar un PLE docente que dé respuesta a las necesidades generadas en la actualidad. Metodología: es descriptiva comparativa, con una muestra de 121 sujetos, se aplica instrumento validado por Alfa de Cronbach α=0.930, con 47 items en 5 dimensiones. Resultados: se diseñan tres enfoques teóricos (tecnológico, didáctico-pedagógico y social comunicativo) y se presenta la orientación, sentido y finalidad como referencia y apoyo para la construcción. Conclusiones: Se observó diferencia significativa entre hombres y mujeres con respecto al uso de dispositivos móviles para crear y editar de contenidos. Se presenta una propuesta para la construcción de un PLE integral inteligente que satisface las necesidades actuales.

 

The Personal Learning Environment is a set of tools that facilitate the teaching and learning process, teachers today must adequately choose these tools to streamline, improve and innovate educational processes. The objective of this research proposal is to analyze the dimensions, purposes and parameters that make up a PLE and to identify the degree of application and use of technological tools to configure a teaching PLE that responds to the needs generated today. Methodology: it is descriptive and comparative, with a sample of 121 subjects, an instrument validated by Cronbach's Alpha α=0.930 is applied, with 47 items in 5 dimensions. Results: three theoretical approaches are designed (technological, didactic-pedagogical and social communicative) and the orientation, sense and purpose are presented as reference and support for the construction. Conclusions: Significant difference was observed between men and women regarding the use of mobile devices to create and edit content. A proposal for the construction of an intelligent integral PLE that meets current needs is presented.

 

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ORGANISATIONAL PRESSURE AND QUALITY OF WORK LIFE OF STAFF OF UNIVERSITIES IN DELTA NORTH SENATORIAL DISTRICT, NIGERIA
Authors: Ofili E. C. , Obiunu J. J.
Published: January 2023

This study examined the relationship between organisational pressure and quality of work life among the staff of universities in Delta North Senatorial District. Two research questions and two null hypotheses guided the study. The study adopted the correlational research design. The population comprised 1,445 staff in universities in Delta North Senatorial District. The sample of the study comprised 429 staff. The staff was selected through a multi-stage sampling procedure. The instrument that was used to collect data for this study is a questionnaire. The psychometric properties of the instrument were established and adjudged to be adequate. The research questions were answered with the aid of regression and Fisher-z statistics were used to test the null hypotheses at 0.05 level of significance. The findings of the study revealed that there is a significant relationship between organisational pressure and quality of work life of staff in universities; but that there is no significant moderating impact of sex on the relationship that exists between organisational pressure and quality of work life of staff in universities; and that there is a significant relationship among organisational pressure, self-efficacy, and quality of work life of staff in universities in Delta North Senatorial District. The study recommended that management of universities in Delta North Senatorial District should take note of the impact of organisational pressure on quality of work life of staff and ensure that such pressures are reduced to their barest minimum in order to give the staff a sense of job satisfaction and overall quality of work life.
 

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TEACHING COMPETENCY AND MUSIC PERFORMANCE AS MODERATED BY TEACHERS’ ICT SKILLS
Authors: Cañada Edessa Lou M. , Osorno Rodolfo II M.
Published: January 2023

The purpose of this study was to determine teaching competency and music performance as moderated by the ICT skills of teachers. Utilizing quantitative, non-experimental design via correlational technique, data were obtained from 300 MAPEH teachers of the public secondary schools who are teaching junior high school students (Grades 7, 8, 9 and 10) under the Division of Sarangani, Sarangani Province, Region XII. The researcher utilized total population sampling and an online survey mode of data collection. The researcher also utilized statistical tools such as mean, Pearson r, multiple regression and moderator analysis. From the results of the study, it was found that there are very high levels of mean scores of teaching competency, and high levels of music performance and teachers’ ICT skills. Furthermore, there is a significant relationship between teaching competency and music performance, a significant relationship between teaching competency and teachers’ ICT skills, and a significant relationship between teachers’ ICT skills and music performance. Moreover, there is no moderation in the effect of teachers’ ICT skills on the relationship between teaching competency and music performance.
 

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AN EXAMINATION OF ERCIYES MOUNTAIN SUMMIT CLIMBING ROUTES AND THE FORMATION OF ROUTE NAMES
Authors: Soygüden Aydoğan
Published: January 2023

This study was made to determine the advantages and disadvantages of the Erciyes mountain summit climbing routes and to obtain information about how the route names were formed. Erciyes Mountain has the title of the first mountain in the Central Anatolia Region and the 5th largest mountain in Türkiye. In terms of both winter tourism, mountain climbing, and highland tourism, it maintains its importance in every period of the year and is flooded with visitors. The study consists of interviews with 10 professional mountaineers, aged between 30 and 66, who carry out mountaineering activities in and around Erciyes Mountain. A questionnaire was prepared before the interview with professional mountaineers. In the survey questions, there are questions about the demographic information of professional mountaineers and the advantages and disadvantages of the Erciyes Mountain summit climbing routes. Telephone and face-to-face interviews were conducted with professional mountaineers. In the findings of the study, it is revealed that professional mountaineers have an emotional affinity with Erciyes Mountain. This emotional attachment is expressed as feelings for a lover. In the summit climb; 60% of the participants stated that they want to go out in the summer period. It has been determined that the most used route is the devil creek and the northern great ice routes. During the summer climbs, it has been stated that stone rupture poses a danger because Mount Erciyes is a volcanic mountain. In winter, there are difficulties due to weather conditions such as storms and avalanches. It was determined that 6 different routes were used by the participants in climbing the summit. These routes are indicated as the Devil Creek, the Devil's left lane (Nesrin Topkapi), the ridge, the northern glacier, the snow ice, and angel routes. As a result, Mount Erciyes is a mountain with a difficulty level above the medium level for experience purposes for people who have just started mountaineering. It is recommended that mountaineers with larger summit targets complete their high-altitude acclimation phase by climbing to the Erciyes summit.
 

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THE INFLUENCE ON PHYSICAL EDUCATION STATE ANXIETY AND LEISURE MOTIVATION ON PERCEIVED WELL-BEING OF STUDENTS
Authors: Barlizo Remie Joy E. , Osorno Rodolfo II M.
Published: January 2023

The purpose of this study was to determine the influence of Physical Education state anxiety and leisure motivation on the perceived well-being of students. Utilizing quantitative, non-experimental design via correlational technique, data were obtained from 300 respondents of the study who are Grade 11 students in Physical Education in 4 public schools in Jose Abad Santos-2, Davao Occidental. The researcher utilized stratified random sampling and an online survey mode of data collection. The researcher also utilized statistical tools such as mean, Pearson r, and regression analysis. From the results of the study, it was found that there are very high levels of mean scores for all variables of Physical Education state anxiety, leisure motivation, and perceived well-being of students. Also, results revealed that there are significant relationships between Physical Education state anxiety and leisure motivation, between Physical Education state anxiety and perceived well-being, and between leisure motivation and the perceived well-being of students. Further, it was revealed that physical education state anxiety and leisure motivation can influence the perceived well-being of students.
 

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INVESTIGATION OF CONSTRAINS TOWARD PARTICIPATION IN SPORTS AND LEISURE ACTIVITIES OF PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES
Authors: Georgiou Agapi , Kaprinis Stylianos
Published: January 2023

The purpose of the study is to investigate the factors that deter, inhibit and/or prevent the participation of people with disabilities in athletic activities, and also the investigation of possible differentiation of reasons that inhibit exercise in people with disabilities based on gender, age, educational level, congenital or acquired disability, the participation or not in athletic activities and the frequency of participation. For the needs of this study, the “Barrier to Physical Activity Questionnaire for People with Mobility Impairments – BPAQ-MI” (Vasudevan, Rimmer, & Kviz, 2015) was used. The results showed that the main intrapersonal inhibitors are the concerns for health and the attitudes regarding physical activity. Interpersonal factors that inhibit are physical inertia, the lack of encouragement, and the non-adoption of an active lifestyle in the familial and friendly environment. The lack of accessible infrastructures and programs, the lack of appropriate equipment for adapted exercise, the lack of marketing for people with disabilities, the lack of coverage of the cost of participation from health insurance, and the high cost of participation in athletic programs constitute basic organizational barriers. The lack of accessibility of the general environment, the means of transport to the place of exercise, and safety constitute social barriers. Statistically important differences are observed between the two genders, different age groups, different levels of education, and different frequency of participation in athletic activities. The understanding of the inhibitors and obstacles, will contribute to the obviation of the reasons of distance, to the reinforcement of participation in athletic programs and recreational movement. The designers of athletic policy, the managers of athletic and recreational centers ought to improve the infrastructure, the services, according to the needs of people with disabilities, and to eliminate possible obstacles that bar participation.
 

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THE EFFECT OF PLYOMETRIC TRAINING ON ATHLETIC PERFORMANCE AND OXYGEN SATURATION IN YOUNG MALE BASKETBALL PLAYERS
Authors: Türk Murşide , Dağlıoğlu Önder
Published: January 2023

The aim of the study is to examine the effect of plyometric training on athletic performance and oxygen saturation in young male basketball players. 22 male basketball players who regularly practice basketball participated in the study. Participants were divided into two different groups as the experimental group (n:11 age: 20.41±3.27) and the control group (n:11 age: 21.78±2.32). A plyometric training program was applied to the experimental group 3 days a week for 6 weeks. Both groups continued their normal basketball training. Exercises known as drop jump, box jump, squat jump, split squat jump and overhead slam were applied to the plyometric training group. Anaerobic power, speed (20 m), flexibility (sit and reach) and oxygen saturation (SpO2) values were measured before and after the plyometric training. SPSS 22.0 package program was used for statistical evaluation. Shapiro-Wilk test was used for the normality of the data. Paired Sample t-test was used for within-group comparisons for statistical analysis of the data. The significance level was applied as p<0.05. Anaerobic power, speed, flexibility, and SpO2 values of the experimental group were found to be significant at the p<0.05 level. The values of the control group were not significant (p>0.05). As a result, it can be said that the 6-week plyometric training program applied to young male basketball players has a positive effect on athletic performance and SpO2 values.
 

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EVALUATION OF THE CURRENT SITUATION OF PHYSICAL EDUCATION WORK AT CHU VAN AN HIGH SCHOOL, THAI NGUYEN PROVINCE, VIETNAM
Authors: Tu Tran Thi , Manh Truong Duc
Published: January 2023

Physical education is a pedagogical process aimed at educating and training young people, perfecting their bodies and personality, improving their working ability, and prolonging human life. It is a part of the sport of Vietnam, one of the basic activities with a clear orientation in society, an organizational process to transmit and absorb the values of physical training and sport in the system. general education and reformation system of the school. On the basis of the meaning and role of such physical education, the article aims to evaluate the current situation of physical education work at Chu Van An high school in Thai Nguyen province of Vietnam. The results of this study will serve as a basis for the development of solutions to improve the effectiveness of the school's physical education work, ensuring its scientific and practical value.
 

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PARENTAL PARTICIPATION PRACTICES AS PRECURSORS OF PUPILS’ EARLY READING LITERACY SKILLS ACHIEVEMENT KIAMBAA SUB-COUNTY, KIAMBU COUNTY, KENYA
Authors: Osabinyi Dorinah Koli , Ouko Ong’ang’a
Published: January 2023

The purpose of this study was to investigate ways in which parents are involved in their children's education as precursors of early literacy acquisition of children. The study used the Hoover-Dempsey and Sandler Parental Model as its theoretical lens. The study employed a descriptive survey design. Data was collected through questionnaires and a reading assessment checklist for children. Public and private primary schools included in the study were selected through stratified sampling criteria comprising 12% of the total number of schools in the Kiambaa Sub-county. A stratified sample of pupils and purposeful samples of parents and teachers were then made comprising 12% lower primary students, 12% parents, and 12% teachers from each of the selected schools. A pilot study was conducted before the final study. Data collected was analyzed using Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS version 26.0). Pearson Chi-square test to establish whether there was a correlation between nuclear family structure, level of parents’ education, and parental involvement in early reading literacy skills achievement of lower primary school children. The results were presented in frequency tables, bar graphs, and bar charts. The findings of the study revealed that the majority of the children were aided in their reading literacy by their significant others and family members. Most parents always read with their children in their sitting room, parents seldom read with their children outside, some parents often read with their children in the kitchen, and fewer parents never read with children in the kitchen as well. The study concluded that family structure can have some impact on parental involvement in early reading literacy skills achievements for lower primary school children. The study recommended that parents and teachers must be aware of the significant contribution they can make to their children's learning by providing a stimulating environment around language, reading, and writing, as well as supporting the school's literacy agenda at home, both during the early years of schooling and later years. It can be concluded that parents are willing to engage when they believe the schools are open and eager to facilitate their engagement. Parental participation is difficult for teachers in particular, and both teachers and parents require particular help and clear instructions to promote engagement. The study recommends that parents and teachers must be aware of the significant contribution they can make to their children's learning by providing a stimulating environment around language, reading, and writing, as well as supporting the school's literacy agenda at home, both during the early years of schooling and later years.
 

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Risk Analysis on Foreign Exchange Using Value-at-Risk Parametric Approach
Authors: Susanto Sunarta , Riaman Riaman , Sukono Sukono
Published: January 2023

Foreign Exchange or usually known as Forex are one of the most famous investment objects. When investing in Forex, it is necessary to know the movements of the foreign exchange price as well as the risk that might happen. The purpose of this study is to predict the level of risk, seeing the characteristics of foreign exchange, and compare which foreign exchange is better to invest in. The Value-At-Risk (VaR) models used to predict the risk of the foreign exchange are VaR of standard normal distribution approach, VaR of Student-t distribution approach, and Modified VaR normal. Based on the research, the potential loss for AUD is Rp 9,445.26, CAD is Rp 7,972.62, CHF is Rp 7,073.74, EUR is Rp 6281.90, GBP is Rp 9,234.37, JPY is Rp 10,971.68, SGD is Rp 3,988.65, and USD is Rp 2,896.47 with an assumption that an investor invests as much as Rp 1,000,000.00 to each foreign exchange. USD is the best foreign exchange to choose because it has the lowest potential risk based on its VaR.
Volunteer Tourism: contradictions and dilemmas,
Authors: Rabinovici Andrea , Lenci Flávia Silveira
Published: January 2023

Este livro é um desdobramento de uma dissertação de mestrado que acompanhou uma expedição de turismo de voluntariado, promovida por uma agência de turismo a uma comunidade na Amazônia Brasileira e, por meio da observação desta atividade, da realização de entrevistas com envolvidos(as), além de pesquisas documentais e bibliográficas sobre o tema e do mapeamento de outras experiências, procurou contextualizar o assunto de forma didática, reflexiva e crítica.
The Effect of Gender Inequality on Job Satisfaction, Productivity, and Career Progression of Female IT and Software Professionals
Authors: Enriquez Katryn , Monique S. Hidalgo Andrea , Francis T. Quina Ryan , Julia L. Valencia Nicole , Romulus M. Buzon James
Published: January 2023

With technological advancement and the sudden shift in the need for a consistent online presence due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the IT and Software industry continues to grow as a valuable and competitive profession. Albeit this industry’s significant contribution to the country’s development, it continues to be dominated by men. Hence, a study involving a total of 204 female IT and software professionals in the Philippines aged 18-65 was conducted to examine the effects of gender inequality on their job satisfaction, productivity, and career progression. By using exploratory factor analysis and structural equation modeling (SEM), results show that the perception or experience of gender inequality leads to less satisfied and less productive employees, which further translates to the determination to grab the opportunity to progress in their careers. Notably, gender inequality creates a positive effect on one’s motivation for career progression. Despite this study’s limitations, its findings will provide significant insights for Human Resource practitioners on how to properly manage a growing workforce in a male-dominated industry and ensure that they are satisfied with their jobs, productive, and can pave the way for advancement in their careers.
Keywords: Gender Inequality, Job Satisfaction, Employee Productivity, Career Progression, IT and Software, Female Professionals, Minority, Social Exchange Theory