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MANAGEMENT OF TEACHING ENGLISH ACTIVITIES OF GRADE 10 OF HIGH SCHOOLS IN NINH KIEU DISTRICT, CAN THO CITY, VIETNAM
Authors: Huong Nguyen Phuoc Thu , Dan Thai Cong
Published: September 2023

Managing English teaching activities for Grade 10 in high schools is one of the most important tasks and activities because it plays a decisive role in the success of teaching and the improvement of teaching quality for Grade 10 in high schools. This activity shows not only the results and quality of the students’ study but also the education management of managers and teaching activities of teachers in Ninh Kieu District, Can Tho City, Vietnam. The study was conducted at 4 high schools in Ninh Kieu District, Can Tho City, namely Phan Ngoc Hien High School, Chau Van Liem High School, An Khanh High School, and Nguyen Viet Hong High School. Participants in the survey by questionnaires were school managers (n = 4), English teachers (n = 17) and 10th Graders (n = 456). And the findings showed that to achieve the desired effect in the management of teaching activities of 10th Grade English at a high school in Ninh Kieu District, Can Tho City, the administrator or the school leader needs to have appropriate management measures and implement those measures in a synchronous and unified manner. Besides, through the use of measures, school leaders can recognize the positive aspects as well as the limitations of the situation. From there, management staff can continue to promote strengths and overcome existing weaknesses and limitations, and make adjustments in a timely manner. Some measures can be mentioned as follows: organizing activities to raise awareness about the importance of teaching 10th Grade English; organizing professional and professional training activities for 10th Grade English teachers; strengthening the management of the content and curriculum development of 10th Grade English subjects; directing the renewal of teaching methods and forms of organization of teaching activities in Grade 10 English; directing the renewal of forms and methods of studying English for 10th Grade students; directing the renewal of the form of examination and assessment of students' learning results in English 10; strengthening facilities and equipment to serve the teaching of 10th Grade English in high schools.
 

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ANALYSIS OF CENTERS FOR TEACHING AND LEARNING MISSION STATEMENTS
Authors: Asimakopoulos George , Karalis Thanassis , Raikou Natassa
Published: September 2023

The purpose of this article is to analyse the mission statements content of the 100 top universities’ Centers for Teaching and Learning (CTL). The study covers universities all over the world and the CTL’s mission statements were collected out of their official websites or brochures. Analysis showed that CTLs try to meet contemporary requirements and aim to support the academic community in several areas, such as: promoting a culture of continuous improvement, delivering several services, providing support to teaching staff, students, faculties of departments, creating a culture of collaboration, networks and connections, fostering innovation and excellence, establishing a student-centered approach, setting inclusion as a priority, forming a research-based and evidence-informed approach, integrating ICT and innovative teaching methods, investing in assessment and reflection, development of educational resources and quality assurance. Furthermore, a large proportion of CTL through their mission promote the overall educational vision of the institution they serve.
 

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ELECTRONIC OR PRINTED BOOKS FOR READING: THE PREFERENCES OF TERTIARY-LEVEL STUDENTS IN BANGLADESH
Authors: Sadaf Maisha
Published: September 2023

This study deals with the preferences of electronic or printed books for reading by tertiary-level students in Bangladesh. The development of ICT has significantly influenced students’ reading habits with electronic books. Given this context, this study aims at explaining the preferences of tertiary-level students’ reading habits for electronic or traditional books in the context of Bangladesh. This study is important for understanding the contributions of electronic books in the educational field of Bangladesh. The researcher followed mixed methods for this study. The researcher took semi-structured interviews with the participants all from the public and private universities of Bangladesh and also did a questionnaire survey. Moreover, both electronic and printed books have merits as well as demerits. However, findings inform us that young students tend to use e-books more than printed books. Students suffering from health problems use printed books more. On the contrary, more students use e-books as they can be read anytime, anywhere. Based on the findings, the researcher argues that e-books have not completely taken over the place of printed books yet. However, the use of technology has been increasing in the academic as well as professional fields of Bangladesh. Finally, some recommendations have been proposed in light of the research findings.
 

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EFL TEACHERS’ USE OF MOTIVATIONAL STRATEGIES IN TEACHING VSTEP SPEAKING TO STUDENTS LEARNING TO REACH LEVEL 3 OF VSTEP (B1) AND FACTORS INFLUENCING THEIR PRACTICES
Authors: Nguyen Sang Ngoc , Nguyen Huan Buu
Published: September 2023

Motivation plays a vital role in English language teaching and learning, especially in the development of speaking skills. This study, therefore, aims to examine teachers' use of motivational strategies (MS) in teaching VSTEP speaking to students learning to reach level 3 of VSTEP (B1) and the factors influencing their practices. Data were collected through observations and questionnaires with two and 54 teachers respectively. The findings reveal that teachers in the private sector demonstrated a range of motivational strategies in teaching VSTEP speaking to students who aspired to reach Level 3 (B1) in VSTEP. This study also reports five factors influencing the use of MS including teacher-related, student-related, school-related, MS-related and testing factors. This study contributes to the understanding of EFL teachers' use of motivational strategies in teaching speaking skills within the context of VSTEP Level 3 (B1). The findings offer insightful views for teachers and administrators, informing the development of effective teaching practices that foster motivation and enhance English language proficiency.
 

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BLENDING DIFFERENT METHODOLOGIES IN THE ACTION-ORIENTED APPROACH
Authors: Ipek Ismail , Acar Ahmet
Published: September 2023

The goal of training social actors in language teaching set by CEFR (CoE, 2001) (Common European Framework of Reference for Languages) has shifted the ultimate goal of language teaching from training successful communicators to training social actors who have the ability to carry out social actions in and/or outside the classroom, which gave rise to a new approach called the action-oriented approach (AoA) in language teaching. One of the unique characteristics of the AoA is that it combines or blends the previous methodological matrices in coherence and synergy. While there are different definitions of blended learning in the literature, this article focuses on one version of blended learning, which is combining or blending different methodologies within the framework of the action-oriented approach (AoA).
 

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PERCEIVED CHALLENGES OF ICT AS AN EXAMINABLE CURRICULUM SUBJECT IN RURAL SECONDARY SCHOOLS: VOICES OF TEACHERS AND LEARNERS IN SOUTHERN ZAMBIA
Authors: Kalimaposo Kalisto , Moono Siana , Daka Harrison , Mulubale Sanny , Kaumba Chivunda , Mphande Fumbani
Published: September 2023

The study interrogated teachers’ and pupils’ perceptions of Information Communication Technology (ICT) as an examinable curriculum subject in secondary schools of Mazabuka district in Southern Zambia. In 2013 Ministry of Education (MoE) reviewed the National School Curriculum introducing ICT as an examinable subject at the junior secondary school level. This development was, however, received with mixed feelings among different stakeholders across the nation. The study employed Davis’ (1989) Technology Acceptance Model (TAM) as a theoretical framework to establish the teachers’ and pupils’ perceptions of ICT as an examinable curriculum subject. A descriptive research design was used to collect qualitative data from a sample size of 36 participants which included school administrators, ICT teachers, and pupils. Purposive and quota sampling was applied to select the participants. Data were collected using unstructured questionnaires, interviews, and focus group discussions. The data were analysed thematically by categorization of major and sub-themes that emerged from the study. The study showed that both teachers and pupils had positive perceptions towards ICT as an examinable curriculum subject. The majority of the participants strongly felt that the current times demanded for ICT knowledge in order for learners to fit well in the world of technology. The study also identified challenges faced in the teaching and learning of ICT such as; a lack of trained teachers, inadequate computer hardware and software, and irregular power supply. Various measures were employed in mitigating the challenges such as community engagement, voluntary teaching, class splitting, use of alternative sources of power, and explorations of online resources. The study recommended that the Ministry of Education should revert to its earlier policy position where all schools were to offer ICT as a compulsory examinable subject at the junior secondary school level. The government also should consider the reduction of taxes and tariffs on end-user consumer ICT products such as desktops computers, iPads, projectors, and others.
 

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REASONS OF EMPLOYEES’ PARTICIPATION IN CONTINUING PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION PROGRAMS
Authors: Liodaki Niki , Karalis Thanassis
Published: September 2023

The aim of this study was to highlight the reasons that motivate employees to participate in Continuing Professional Education (CPE) programs and, also, aims to identify the factors that contribute to their reasons for participation. The research tool was the questionnaire which contains a list of 28 reasons for participation. The results of the present study showed that the most important reasons that motivate employees to participate in CPE programs were, “to cultivate my skills and abilities”, “to be informed about new technologies and developments in my field”, and “to be a more accomplished as a professional”. Additionally, six categories of reasons for participation reasons have emerged from the statistical analysis: Efficiency at work, Professional advancement, Enhancement/acquisition of qualifications, Network/environment, Instrumental use of education, and Escape.

 

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OPINIONS OF MATHEMATICS TEACHERS AND PRE-SERVICE TEACHERS ABOUT THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN MATHEMATICS AND CULTURE
Authors: Özcan Özge , Bahadır Elif
Published: September 2023

When the studies aimed at determining the relationship between 'mathematics' and 'culture' are scanned, although there are many researches carried out worldwide, the researches carried out in our country are quite few. The research aims to determine the perspectives of mathematics teachers and teacher candidates on the relationship between 'Mathematics' and 'Culture' and is important in terms of making a contribution to the field literature on ethnomathematics and cultural mathematics. The participants are 34 mathematics teacher candidates who have taken the "Mathematics and Culture" course and 32 mathematics teachers who are actively working at various. A form consisting of 4 open-ended questions was used. The qualitative data obtained from the answers to these questions were evaluated through content analysis. At the end of the application, it shows that teachers and teacher candidates know the ways to recognize culture and intercultural situations and that the teacher candidates who are not aware of these situations are more than the teachers. Both teachers and teacher candidates see cultural diversity as a privilege that is positive, useful and can develop people both socially and individually. When asked about the contributions of cultural diversity to mathematics education, they agreed that both teachers and teacher candidates will develop students socially, increase course efficiency and provide permanent and meaningful learning, and develop the mind individually and create a rich perspective. However, teachers had more negative ideas about the reflection of cultural diversity in their classrooms on mathematics education than teacher candidates and stated that students would have problems with adaptation, disagreements, and communication problems would increase.
 

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INTRODUCING THE COORDINATE SYSTEM TO KINDERGARTEN CHILDREN: A DEVELOPMENTAL APPROACH
Authors: Koç Kevser , Arı Ayşe Arzu , Koç Yusuf
Published: September 2023

The coordinate system is a fundamental tool for many daily activities, yet it is usually taught to children in middle school. Research suggests that children should be exposed to the coordinate system at a younger age, using methods appropriate to their developmental level. This paper presents a set of instructional activities designed to teach kindergarten children the basic concepts and principles of the coordinate system. The activities were implemented in two early childhood institutions in Istanbul, Türkiye. Arranged in a developmental progression from simple to complex and from concrete to abstract, they align with the children's developmental levels. We discussed what we learned from our implementations of the activities. Detailed suggestions are presented for teachers introducing young children to the coordinate system.
 

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EFFECTIVENESS OF GROUP GUIDANCE SERVICES WITH DISCUSSION TECHNIQUES IN REDUCING ACADEMIC PROCRASTINATION OF CLASS X STUDENTS OF SHS 4 SAMARINDA, INDONESIA
Authors: Arutmayanti Novita , Astuti Budi
Published: September 2023

This research is based on the results of the distribution of problem expression tools and observations made on students at State Senior High School 4 Samarinda, which turned out to have many academic procrastination problems, namely students who have not been able to make good use of time to do assignments and prioritize other activities that are considered fun but do not provide benefits. This study aims to determine the effectiveness of treatment in the form of group guidance services and discussion techniques in reducing academic procrastination. The research approach used is quantitative with experimental research. The experimental design used is a pre-experimental, one-group pretest-posttest design. The sample used was 8 students. The data collection techniques used were academic procrastination questionnaires, observation, and problem expression tools. Discussion technique group guidance services were conducted for 8 meetings. The average score on the pre-test questionnaire 157 after being given treatment decreased with an average score on the post-test questionnaire 113. Based on data analysis using the t-test obtained tcount = 13.410 at degrees of freedom (df) = 7, then compared with ttable at the 0.05 significance level of 2.365, then tcount> ttable (13.410 > 2.365), then Ho is rejected and Ha is accepted, thus indicating that group guidance services with discussion techniques are effective for reducing academic procrastination of class X students of State Senior High School 4 Samarinda.
 

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MIXED-METHOD ANALYSIS OF PREDISPOSING FACTORS ASSOCIATED WITH THESIS-WRITING BURNOUT AMONGST CHINESE POSTGRADUATES
Authors: Wei Li-Wei
Published: September 2023

This mixed-method analysis investigates thesis-writing burnout among 117 Chinese postgraduates, probing the patterns, magnitude, and influencing factors. A measurable burnout trend emerges across thesis-writing stages - Thesis-Writing Proposal (TTP), Thesis-Writing 3-Chapter (TW3C), and Thesis-Writing 5-Chapter (TW5C) - peaking (X=4.41) during TW3C, reflecting heightened exhaustion and cynicism. Notably, burnout varies with demographic attributes, specifically gender and marital status. Concurrently, exhaustion and cynicism levels fluctuate with thesis-writing progression, while professional efficacy gradually escalates. Participants convey a shift from profound exhaustion and cynicism in TTP and TW3C stages to resilience, manageable fatigue, and self-assuredness during TW5C. Predisposing factors encompass uncertainty, anxiety, and advisory attributes, spanning styles, diligence, and personality traits. These aspects, especially autocratic and laissez-faire approaches, exacerbate stress and impact motivation and research methods. These findings underscore the multifaceted nature of academic burnout during thesis-writing among Chinese postgraduates, necessitating stage-specific interventions. Such tailored strategies facilitate burnout prevention, promote thesis completion, and yield profound implications for Chinese conventional postgraduate education. The research also establishes the vital role of advisors in modulating stress levels, underscoring the need for proactive support measures and fostering a conducive academic environment. This study augments understanding of academic burnout, offering valuable insights to counteract its detrimental effects and bolster postgraduate students' academic journey.
 

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SECONDARY EDUCATION TEACHERS' VIEWS ON ISSUES RELATED TO WASTEWATER AND SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT
Authors: Karachalios Ilias , Plakitsi Katerina , Hatzinikita Vassilia , Kalavrouziotis Ioannis , Gomatos Leonidas , Sakellariou Panagiota
Published: September 2023

This research investigated the views of secondary education teachers in Greece regarding waste management. A questionnaire was administered to 332 in-service secondary education teachers from various specialties to collect data on their views related to their ability and willingness to implement waste management topics, knowledge of waste management terms, and prioritization of waste management actions. The findings revealed that secondary education teachers expressed a moderate to low level of ability to implement educational activities related to waste management, with a wide distribution of views. They express that they felt more confident in implementing Environmental Education Programs (EEP) related to solid waste management than wastewater management. Teachers showed interest in participating in and organizing environmental programs, particularly for solid waste management. While teachers demonstrated a moderate level of basic knowledge of waste management, their understanding varied across different topics. Some terms were well-known, while others were less familiar. Teachers had a limited understanding of waste management principles and struggled to correctly prioritize waste management actions, with a significant percentage prioritizing recycling over waste minimization. These findings highlight the need for further education and training for secondary education teachers in Greece regarding waste management and environmental education. Improvements are necessary to bridge the gap between teachers' knowledge and understanding of waste management principles. This study emphasizes the importance of integrating waste management topics into teacher education programs and providing ongoing professional development opportunities. This research contributes to the literature by identifying areas for improvement in environmental education practices among secondary education teachers in Greece. The findings provide insights for curriculum development and teacher training programs. Future research should evaluate the effectiveness of environmental education initiatives aimed at enhancing teachers' knowledge and understanding of waste management principles.
 

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INVESTIGATION OF SCIENCE TEACHERS' VIEWS ON KAHOOT, SOCRATIVE, QUIZIZZ AND MY QUIZ APPLICATIONS, WHICH ARE WEB 2.0 BASED ASSESSMENT AND EVALUATION TOOLS
Authors: Otlu Hasan , Otlu Hediye Gülşah , Sönmez Derya
Published: September 2023

In this study, it is aimed to examine the views of Science teachers about Kahoot, Socrative, Quizizz and My Quiz applications, which are Web 2.0 based assessment-evaluation tools. The study group of the research consists of 5 science teachers working in public schools in Karapınar district of Konya province in the 2022-2023 academic year. The study group was selected by convenience sampling method, which is one of the purposive sampling methods. The phenomenology design, which is one of the qualitative research methods, was used in the research. The data were obtained with a semi-structured interview form. The pilot study of the questions in the interview form was carried out with a total of 3 science students who were outside the study group and volunteered for the interview. After the pilot study, it was checked whether the interview form was clear, understandable and suitable for examining the research problem, and the semi-structured interview form was given its final form. After the semi-structured interview form applied to the study group, the data were evaluated by content analysis and the findings obtained in this context; It is gathered under three main themes as Cognitive Competence, Affective Competence and Technological Competence. Each theme is grouped into sub-themes. Science teachers stated that the Web 2.0-based assessment and evaluation tools Socrative, Kahoot, Quizizz, and My Quiz applications mostly attract attention, contribute to meaningful and permanent learning, and help in collecting motivation. In addition, science teachers stated that they carry out technology-supported education activities using Web 2.0-based activities.
 

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SOURCES OF SELF-EFFICACY AND THEIR IMPLICATIONS ON SCIENCE TEACHER EDUCATION
Authors: Donkoh Sylvester
Published: September 2023

Bandura’s reaction to the depictions of human agency that were propagated by the trait, behaviorist, and psychodynamic theories yielded the social cognitive theory. Through the social cognitive theory emerged the concept of self-efficacy. Self-efficacy is one’s judgment of the capabilities to bring about desired outcomes. An understanding of the concept of self-efficacy and its sources has implications for the training of pre-service science teachers to effectively teach science. This article aims to use theoretical and empirical studies concerning Bandura’s theoretical sources of self-efficacy - Enactive Mastery Experience, Vicarious Experiences, Verbal Persuasion, and Physiological and Psychological State – to guide science teacher educators in determining effective approaches to developing a sense of self-efficacy in their pre-service science teachers. The article summarizes each of the sources of self-efficacy. It simultaneously provides suggestions to science teacher educators for inculcating a high sense of self-efficacy in their pre-service science teachers.

 

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ASSESSMENT OF THE PSYCHOMETRIC PROPERTIES OF ATTITUDE TOWARDS ASSESSMENT TEST (ATAT)
Authors: Megbele A. M. , Odili J. N. , Osadebe P. U.
Published: September 2023

This study is on the assessment of the psychometric properties of Attitude Towards Assessment Test (ATAT). Four research questions guided the study. An instrumentation research design was adopted. The population consisted of secondary school students in Delta State, Nigeria. The sample size comprised 1,000 students, selected through simple random and non-probability cluster sampling techniques. The test under assessment was developed by Megbele, et al. (2023). The Rasch Rating Scale Model was used to answer research 1, which assessed person and item reliability, item statistics, and ordering of response categories. Two fit indices including the infit and outfit mean square (MNSQ) statistics were used to answer research question 2. The data that were used to answer research questions 1 and 2 were analysed with the aid of the Jmetrik IRT software. The Categorical Confirmatory Factor Analysis (CCFA) was used to answer research question 3 while Chi-Square Goodness of Fit Statistics was used to answer research question 4 on construct validity, evidence of unidimensionality, and local independence respectively. The findings of this study revealed that the three components of the scale had high values of item separation index and reliability as well as an acceptable range of Person separation index and reliability; the difficulty index of items in the test was within an acceptable range; Each of the components of the Attitude Towards Assessment Test (ATAT) (Cognitive, affective and behavioural) had one construct each, which is evidence of unidimensionality for the different components of the Attitude Towards Assessment Test. Based on the findings of the study, it was concluded that all items in the different components that made up the test are reliable, have adequate item difficulty infit, and outfit MNSQ estimates, with evidence of unidimensionality and local independence assumptions. The study recommended that the test can be used by examination bodies for the assessment of students in the affective domain.
 

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CORRELATION BETWEEN THE CARDIORESPIRATORY FITNESS LEVEL AND HABITUAL PHYSICAL ACTIVITY IN BRAZILIAN AIR FORCE RECRUITS
Authors: Damasceno Vinícius de Oliveira , Campos Fábio Angioluci Diniz , Da Silva Nádia Souza Lima , Mattos Shayne de Souza , Doimo Leonice Aparecida , Bomfim Alexander Barreiros Cardoso , De Resende Helder Guerra
Published: September 2023

Cardiorespiratory fitness is the ability to maintain moderate or high-intensity efforts for long periods of time and is highly related to physical activity habits and fitness levels. Analyzing habitual physical activity in military personnel and its relationship with cardiorespiratory fitness is consequently fundamental. Thus, the objective of this study was to verify the correlation between the cardiorespiratory fitness level and habitual physical activity in Brazilian Air Force recruits. The sample consisted of 86 recruits in the final phase of the soldier training course. Data was collected using the 12-minute cardiorespiratory fitness test and the Baecke questionnaire validated for the Portuguese language to assess the practice of habitual physical activity. Descriptive statistics were used for sample characterization and exploratory analysis. The distribution of data normality was analyzed using the Shapiro-Wilk test, followed by Pearson’s correlation test and the Mann-Whitney U test to compare the groups with lower and higher cardiorespiratory fitness. The significance level of p ≤ 0.05 was adopted. According to the results, 63.9% of the sample had satisfactory cardiorespiratory fitness levels (good and excellent). No significant correlations were observed between cardiorespiratory fitness and habitual physical activity indices, except for the physical exercise/sports index (p= 0.05). It was found that only the Body Mass Index showed a difference (p= 0.017, Effect Size= 0.637) between the cardiorespiratory fitness groups. It is concluded that most military recruits have adequate cardiorespiratory fitness levels, but these are not influenced by the habitual practice of physical activity.
 

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CORRELATION AMONG EXERCISE HABITS, STUDY HABITS, AND AVERAGE GRADE POINTS AMONG SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL AND COLLEGE STUDENTS / 運動習慣、學習習慣和平均績點之間的相關性 高中生和大學生
Authors: Ngangbam Shantikumar Meetei,
Published: September 2023

The present study is a quantitative, cross-sectional, synchronic, and descriptive research based on the hypothesis that sports and related physical activities help students’ academic performance. The study also investigated the correlation among students’ exercise habits (exercise, sports, physical activity), study habits, and their average grade points. For the present study, data were collected from 253 senior high school and college students who were studying at two vocational high schools, one non-vocational high school, and one university in New Taipei City areas, Taiwan. Results of exercise habits: Out of 253 students, 77 (30%) students did exercise 3 and above times per week, 136 (54%) students did sports and related physical activities 1-2 times per week, the remaining 40 (16%) students never did sports and physical activities. Regarding study habits, out of 253 students, 30% of students reviewed or studied 3 times and above at home. While 121 (48%) students reviewed or studied 1-2 times per week, 77 (30%) of students never studied at home. Another interesting finding was the difference in study habits between those students who did regular exercise (exercise, sports, related physical activities) and those who never did. Out of 253 students, 77 of them did regular exercise (3 times and above per week) and another 40 students never did any kind of exercise. Results of study habits: Among the 77 students who did regular sports or physical activities, 39% of students reviewed or studied above 3 times per week compared to only 10% who reviewed or studied 3-4 times per week among the 40 students. Another 39% of students among the 77 students reviewed or studied 1-2 times per week compared to 30% of students reviewing or studying among the 40 non-exercise students. Among the 77 exercise groups, the remaining 22% of them never reviewed or studied at home compared to a big 60% of students who never reviewed or studied among the non-exercise group.

本研究是一項定量的、橫向的、同步的描述研究。基於的假設是：運動競賽（sports）和運動相關活動對於學生的在校成績會有幫助。本研究同時也調查學生運動習慣（包含訓練，任何型態的運動，或體能活動），唸書習慣，和他們學期平均成績三者之間的相關程度。關於本次研究的數據資料蒐集來自於台灣新北地區253名高中生與大學生，涵蓋2所技職學校，1所普通高中，以及1所大學。從運動習慣的結果顯示：253名學生中，77名（30%）學生每週鍛煉3次及以上，136名（54%）學生每週進行1-2次體育及相關體育活動，其餘40名（16% ）學生們從未參加過體育運動和體育活動。在讀書習慣方面：253名學生中，30%的學生在家複習或讀書3次及以上。雖然 121 名 (48%) 學生每周復習或讀書 1-2 次，但 77 名 (30%) 學生從未在家學習。另一個有趣的發現是那些經常運動（鍛煉、運動、相關體育活動）的學生和那些從不運動的學生之間的有念書習慣的差異。在 253 名學生中，77 名定期運動的學生（每週 3 次及以上），另外 40 名學生從未進行任何鍛煉。比較兩組學生之間學習習慣的結果發現：在經常參加體育活動的 77 名學生中，39% 的學生每周復習或學習 3 次以上，而在 40 名學生中，只有 10% 的學生每周復習或學習 3-4 次。 77 名學生中有 39% 的學生每周復習或學習 1-2 次，而 40 名不運動學生中這一比例為 30%。在77名運動組中，剩下22%的人從未在家複習或學習過，相比之下，非運動組中有60%的學生從未在家複習或學習過

 

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THERAPEUTIC SWIMMING PROGRAM IN SPORTS FOR ALL SETTINGS AND ITS EFFECT ON THE AQUATIC READINESS AND EMOTIONAL SATISFACTION OF CHILDREN WITH ID AND ASD
Authors: Tsolaki Christina , Kokaridas Dimitrios , Batsiou Sofia , Baxevani Maria , Kofou Georgia
Published: September 2023

Children with intellectual disability (ID) and autism spectrum disorder (ASD) are participating more and more actively in exercise programs, with swimming being one of the most popular ways to improve motor and psychosocial skills for these children. The Sports for All program, led internationally under the central responsibility of each Ministry through the General Secretariat for Sport in cooperation with Local Authorities, promotes the global effort to adopt this model of sport for citizens with and without disabilities of all ages. However, research has not yet been conducted to investigate the effect of exercise on Sports for All environments for people with disabilities, even more so on therapeutic swimming programs in Sports for All settings. The purpose of this study was to examine the effect of a therapeutic swimming program within the Sport for All Program setting on the aquatic readiness and emotional satisfaction of children with ID and ASD. The sample consisted of 13 children with ID and ASD, participating in a therapeutic swimming program for a duration of 10 weeks at a frequency of 3 sessions per week, 60 minutes per session. Instruments included the use of pre- and post-measures of HAAR and WOTA1 for aquatic readiness and the SSI questionnaire completed at the end of the program to assess children’s satisfaction. Non-parametric analyses (Wilcoxon and Mann-Whitney) that were used, identified statistically significant differences in aquatic readiness for both children with ID and ASD, whereas satisfaction of all children from their participation in the program was completely positive. In conclusion, the therapeutic swimming program produced significant improvements in aquatic readiness and emotional satisfaction for children with ΙD and ASD within a Sport for All setting that provides important services to children with disabilities and low socio-economic status, as in this case.
 

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THE IMPACT OF MOVEMENT GAMES ON MALE PHYSICAL FITNESS IN PHYSICAL EDUCATION COURSES AT SAIGON UNIVERSITY, VIETNAM
Authors: Cuong Tran Ngoc , Hai Huynh Duy
Published: September 2023

Movement games not only help students improve their general fitness but also help increase excitement during exercise. However, the impact of movement games on physical development has not been determined, especially for non-sports majors. The purpose of this study was to find out the impact of movement games on male physical fitness in Physical Education courses. 51 healthy male student volunteers were randomly divided into 3 groups (15w, 7w, and control). Movement games were selected and applied to the experimental group (15w and 7w), while the control group did not apply movement games and practice according to the preset 15-week training program. The results in this study indicated that the application of MG for male students at Saigon University during PE courses had a positive way to enhance general physical fitness (i.e., the explosive power of the legs, agility, speed, and maximal aerobic speed). Future studies should focus on the impact in the time of movement games application, specific characteristics to different schools, as well as the evolution of physical development at each age when using the movement games.
 

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THE EFFICACY OF THE DESIGNED INTERVENTION LEARNING MATERIALS FOR IMPROVING ENGLISH LANGUAGE COMPREHENSION ABILITY TO STUDENTS WITH HEARING IMPAIRMENT IN SELECTED TANZANIA INCLUSIVE SECONDARY SCHOOLS
Authors: Mtemi Philip Eugen , Kumburu Salvius
Published: September 2023

This study embarked on intervention research to establish the efficacy of the developed intervention learning materials in improving language comprehension ability among students with hearing impairment in inclusive classrooms in secondary schools in Tanzania. The study adopted a developmental design using pre-test, post-test quasi-experimental mixed approach in which the experimental group was subjected for intervention using designed intervention materials while the control group used a traditional approach in learning comprehension. The study employed questionnaires, interviews and documentary review as methods of data collection. The quantitative evaluation employed paired sample t-test and independent t-test to compare scores within the group and between the experimental and control groups. The qualitative evaluation used a phenomenographic approach. The findings revealed that the post-test mean scores of the students in the experimental group improved significantly in comparison with the control group.
 

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DYNAMIC ASSESSMENT IN INCLUSIVE ELEMENTARY EDUCATION: A SYSTEMATIC LITERATURE REVIEW OF THE USABILITY, METHODS, AND CHALLENGES IN THE PAST DECADE
Authors: Le Hang , Ferreira Juliene Madureira , Kuusisto Elina
Published: September 2023

Dynamic Assessment (DA) provides alternative strategies for assessing children in inclusive education but hasn’t been widely incorporated in teacher education as a tool for mediating learning in special education. This systematic literature review investigates empirical studies reported in the last decade to provide a comprehensive overview of the applications DA in inclusive elementary education, reviewing common methodologies and tools, challenges, and recommended solutions to develop DA. In the final analysis, 24 articles published between 2010- 2021 met the study’s inclusion criteria. Results indicate that DA is mainly used to identify students’ educational needs, predict students’ future performance and responsiveness to intervention, and assess academic development, but rarely to guide intervention, inform instruction, or develop individual educational planning. DA is mainly used by trained researchers and their assistants, instead of teachers, despite its relevance to educational processes. Challenges employing DA and recommendations for developing its practice are critically discussed.
 

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Deaf students and the challenges they face in higher education
Authors: Batista Miguel Ángel Herrera , García Nicias Sejas
Published: September 2023

This paper highlights the problems that deaf students face in their inclusion and development in higher education. This research involved two stages: the first consisted of an analysis of academic publications focused on the subject. Based on Cooper’s (1998) taxonomy on the review of educational literature, the researchers selected 24 publications in English and 10 in Spanish.  The second stage of the research involved a series of in-depth interviews with a deaf student, based on the methodological perspective known as a life story.  The findings reveal the communicative, cognitive and social barriers faced by these students, but above all, it is clear that the main problem deaf students face is not the lack of human and material infrastructure to support their learning, or even the hearing impairment itself, but rather the inability of the hearing academic community to understand, comprehend and empathize with this student sector.
How Diversity Matters in Working Life: A Literature Review in a Finnish Context
Authors: Vanhanen Sari , Raunio Mika , Heikkilä Elli , Olegário Gabriel
Published: September 2023

Diversity in working life has numerous impacts, which are studied in different disciplines. This review article summarises the academic discussion of ethnic diversity in Finnish working life from three perspectives – of immigrant-background employees, their Finnish co-workers, and employers – intending to explore how cultural diversity matters and articulate its implications. This is achieved via a literature review with content analysis. In the corpus, diversity per se is not defined; instead, it is connected with issues of inclusion, cultural distances, or discrimination in the workplace. To find significant gaps in the up-to-date literature, the authors approach immigrants without any particular definition, despite the fact that migrants comprise such a diverse and heterogeneous group. In addition, the analysis revealed that interaction and relations with co-workers need further study. The primary outcomes identified that the employer perspective in the context of structural and societal interpretation is largely absent from Finnish research. Also, further research is needed on how the second generation of immigrants negotiates their transition from education to employment and on trust relations between minority groups in the Finnish labour market.
The Labour-Market Attachment and Well-Being of Immigrants in Sparsely Populated Regions of Finland
Authors: Heikkilä Elli , Pehkonen Aini
Published: September 2023

Our research aimed to explore community well-being and individual well-being of immigrants with a special view to economic integration. We are applying objective and subjective variables for well-being at both community and individual level in the counties, which represent regions outside the “growth centres” of Finland and are experiencing a decrease in population: Kymenlaakso, North Savo, and Kainuu. The study, utilising data from Statistics Finland and the country’s Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment, revealed that immigrants’ economic status and experiences at work and in their living area are important factors in the well-being of the community and individuals alike, as judged objectively and subjectively. These can get reflected in the level of community belongingness or lack of it. Feeling engaged with the region is a continuous process that affects interaction between individuals and their community.
Arrangement of Illegal Immigration at the Northern Borders of Finland
Authors: Kimpimäki Minna
Published: September 2023

The aim of this article is to evaluate the extent to which the 2015 migration crisis has led to criminal processes for arrangement of illegal immigration in northern Finland. Arrangement of illegal immigration refers to actions by which a person brings or attempts to bring to Finland a foreigner who does not meet the requirements for entry into the country. While acting on humanitarian motives does not meet the legal definition of arrangement of illegal immigration, not all acts of bringing asylum seekers to Finland are considered as being committed for humanitarian purposes. Even if, taken together, the acts of arrangement of illegal immigration committed at the abovementioned borders may seem quite minor in scope and unorganized by nature, they cannot be considered in complete isolation from organized, large-scale smuggling of migrants – which they may, either intentionally or unintentionally, promote.
Migration and Human Capital: The Effect of Education on the Qualified Employment of Venezuelan Immigrants in Peru
Authors: Melo-Vega-Angeles Oscar , Chuquillanqui-Lichardo Bryan , Gomes Haensel Schmitt Valentina
Published: September 2023

This study analyzes the impact of Venezuelan immigrants’ human-capital on their occupational choice in Peru, in terms of job qualifications. Cross-sectional data were sourced from the National Survey to the Venezuelan Population in Peru, using ordered probit models for 2018 and 2022. The results show that immigrants with university education or previous job experience are overeducated for jobs requiring university education, in the Peruvian labor market, for both years, since they are more likely to obtain jobs with technical education requirements, the intensity of the phenomenon reduced in 2022. The study verifies the Venezuelan immigrants’ overeducation in the Peruvian labor market.
Factor Model for The Migration Processes Development in Kazakhstan
Authors: Tatibekov Bolat L. , Chulanova Zaure K. , Alzhanova Farida G.
Published: September 2023

Migration, being a reflection of socio-economic processes, processes in society, highlights issues related to the identification of the phenomena that cause it.
The purpose of the article is to build a multifactorial model for the development of infectious processes.
In the course of the study, the main factors affecting the interaction of processes in Kazakhstan in 1991-2021 were identified, a theoretical and methodological justification was given for the dependence (independence) of the regulation of processes on wages, formal and informal employment, assessment of the standard of living of the population, cultural and educational level development of the Kazakhstan population in their morbidity-temporal aspect.
Correlation coefficients were calculated and the degree of analysis of indicators was estimated based on calculations of pairwise regression between variables using the SPSS 23 program.
Managing Mental Health and Factors Related to Developing a Productive Workplace for Migrant Workers in Jakarta
Authors: Rachmatsyah Herry T , Raharjo Paiman
Published: September 2023

Mental illness or mental health has significantly increased nowadays, including and not limited to employees in Jakarta. If the factors that affect Mental Health can be identified, better treatment can be made. The aim of this study is to find the right treatment for people in the workplace who are mentally ill, by knowing the factor that mostly affect them and how to manage that in such a manner so that it will not cause more severe illness. Method employed in this study was two step clustering method and then analyzed with regression and classification tree. The variables that characterize the mental health illness are worry, anxiety, sadness, like solitude, swing emotion, crying without reason, live in fantasy, preferring to be alone, inferiority, passion, feel strange, anger, strange voices, lazy, desire to sleep, followed by shadow, and uselessness. By these variables, respondents are categorized into low and high level. The variables that thought affect are gender, parents’ marriage, family problems, using gadgets, disappointment, trauma, low economic, extrinsic and intrinsic factors, and smartphone addiction. This study has pointed out that the variable that most influences is disappointment and others are using gadgets, smartphone addiction, low economic, and parent marriage.
Does the Perception of Unemployment Risk Affect the Willingness of Urban Citizenship of Chinese New-Generation Migrant Workers?
Authors: Ai-Xiang Alan Zheng
Published: September 2023

Presently, the pace of transformation within traditional sectors of the Chinese economy is accelerating, resulting in the gradual demise of traditional occupations. Consequently, the emerging cohort of Chinese migrant workers confronts unprecedented challenges pertaining to their professional prospects and assimilation into urban society. In order to examine the impact of perceived unemployment risk on the inclination of new-generation migrant workers to embrace urban citizenship, we introduce the notions of environmental dynamism and active skill development as moderating variables. Employing multiple regression analysis, we construct a dual moderating model. The results of our study indicate that the perception of unemployment risk positively predicts the willingness of new-generation migrant workers to embrace urban citizenship. Moreover, we observe that environmental dynamism exerts a positive moderating influence on the relationship between unemployment risk perception and citizenship inclination. Additionally, active skill development serves to positively moderate the moderating effect of environmental dynamism. This study not only reveals the unique influence of subjective unemployment risk perception on the inclination towards urban citizenship but also sheds light on the role played by environmental dynamism and active skill development in this context. The findings of this research further enhance the theoretical framework pertaining to the study of urban citizenship inclination among new-generation Chinese migrant workers.
Nationality Law and Labor Migration: A Comparative Analysis of Legal Frameworks and Economic Outcomes in the United Arab Emirates and United Kingdom
Authors: Yan Cassadee Orinthia
Published: September 2023

This paper presents a comprehensive comparative analysis of the legal structures governing nationality laws and labour migration in the UAE and the UK, shedding light on their respective economic repercussions. In examining these legal systems, the study delves into the UAE’s distinctive kafala system, which tightly binds migrant workers to their sponsors, and holds it in contrast to the UK’s point-based immigration system based on rules and regulations. Despite these differences, both nations have witnessed tangible benefits from labour migration, including increased productivity, the creation of new jobs, and economic diversification. However, this study highlights the lack of discernible correlation between changes in GDP and alterations in immigration laws within the UAE and the UK. The implications of these findings are far-reaching, underscoring the imperative for effective legal frameworks to optimise the economic gains derived from labour migration. Policymakers stand to gain valuable insights for addressing wage disparities and promoting social integration through the knowledge derived from this research, enabling them to formulate policies that maximise the benefits of labour migration  while minimising its drawbacks. To fully understand the long-term effects of labour migration on economic growth, it is crucial to examine the experiences of various migrant groups and the efficacy of various policies and interventions. Informed by these examinations, policymakers can then develop legal frameworks that facilitate labour migration and contribute to sustainable economic development in the UAE and the UK.