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MORAL COMPASS AND UNETHICAL PRACTICES IN ACADEMICS AMONG SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS IN BARINGO COUNTY, KENYA
Authors: Kemei Daniel Kimutai , Wawire Chrispus Koinange , Ndambuki Philomena Wavinya 
Published: December 2023

Academic honesty is a critical aspect of an education system as it ensures learners have the necessary knowledge, skills, and competencies. However, there have been reported incidences where learners have engaged in unethical practices. This study sought to establish whether moral compass is related to the enactment of ethical practices in academics among 396 systematic sample of secondary school students aged between 16 to 21 years. Data was analyzed using descriptive and correlational approaches. The results showed that the majority of the respondents had a high moral compass. Also, very few (12%) had never engaged in unethical practices in academics. In addition, moral compass was inverse and significantly related to involvement in unethical behaviours in academics. It was recommended that further studies should be conducted on why there is incongruence between student’s beliefs and values and ethical practices in academics.<p> </p><p><strong> Article visualizations:</strong></p><p><img src="/-counters-/soc/0061/a.php" alt="Hit counter" /></p>
LEARNING INDIGENOUS LANGUAGES IN PUBLIC PRIMARY SCHOOLS IN KENYA: OVERVIEW, PROBLEMS AND THE WAY FORWARD
Authors: Omusonga Tony Okwach , Simiyu Pius , Chesaro Daniel K. 
Published: December 2023

<p>Indigenous languages face extinction in the near future despite the important role they play in communication, cultural preservation, and identity of indigenous people. The threat is the direct consequence of colonialism and colonial practices and is currently exacerbated by globalization. Article 13 of the United Nations Declaration on Rights of Indigenous Peoples guarantees rights to these peoples to revitalize, use, develop, and transmit to future generations their languages, oral traditions, writing systems, and literatures. Further, it provides that states shall take effective measures to protect this right, including through interpretation in political, legal, and administrative proceedings. Consequently, Kenya’s language-in-education policy dating from the colonial period has been supportive of the teaching of indigenous languages in schools. For example, in the more recent curriculum reforms of 2017, Kenya set out to offer indigenous languages both as a medium of instruction and as a subject right from pre-primary to lower secondary levels of education as spelled out in the Basic Education Curriculum Framework. However, weak enforcement of the language policy coupled with a myriad of implementation challenges have been major drawbacks to the success of indigenous language instruction in schools. Hence the discussions about the importance of the use of indigenous languages in schools are still hotly debated. Therefore, the focus of this paper is to present an overview of and problems of learning indigenous languages in public primary schools in Kenya. Finally, relevant suggestions have been put forward to overcome the problems.</p><p> </p><p><strong> Article visualizations:</strong></p><p><img src="/-counters-/soc/0073/a.php" alt="Hit counter" /></p>
UTILIZATION OF VISUAL AND REALIA INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS IN ENHANCING ACQUISITION OF PRE-READING SKILLS AMONG PRESCHOOL LEARNERS IN NAROK COUNTY, KENYA
Authors: Kesuna Martha Naisiae , Manyasi Beatrice N., , Maina Anne W. 
Published: December 2023

Early childhood education, also referred to as preschool education is essential to children’s social, physical, emotional, and cognitive growth. Learning can be made more effective when the teachers have the right instructional materials. The study was guided by the following research questions: how were visual instructional materials utilized in teaching pre-reading skills among preschool children? and how were realia instructional materials utilized in the teaching of pre-reading skills among preschool learners? The study adopted a descriptive survey design and data was collected using questionnaires, interviews, and observation schedules. The findings of the study revealed that visual instructional materials for teaching pre-reading skills were available but not adequate in most of the schools, hence affecting the effective teaching of pre-reading skills among the learners. The study further established that most preschools lacked adequate realia materials for teaching pre-reading skills. It was concluded that Preschool teachers should attend relevant workshops, seminars, vocational and teacher professional development courses, to acquire pedagogical skills, besides effective utilization of Visual and Realia instructional materials in teaching pre-reading skills to preschool learners. Emphasis should be on pedagogical content knowledge.<p> </p><p><strong> Article visualizations:</strong></p><p><img src="/-counters-/soc/0245/a.php" alt="Hit counter" /></p>
AN EXAMINATION OF SPORTS SUCCESS IN SCHOOLS AND AMATEUR SPORTS CLUBS IN AFYONKARAHISAR, TURKEY
Authors: Yiğit Bora , Şahin Mehmet 
Published: December 2023

<p>The purpose of this research is to examine the success of the sport in schools and amateur sports clubs in Afyonkarahisar. This study aims to determine the rankings of students' achievements in amateur sports clubs and school sports, considering various variables. A total of 80 amateur sports clubs in Afyonkarahisar city center and 184 school teams participating in sports competitions were examined, and their success statuses were ranked. This research used a descriptive research model that aims to describe existing facts as they are. A descriptive research model is an approach that aims to describe a situation as it currently exists (Karasar, 2012). For the study, statistics from the Ministry of Youth and Sports (GSİM) and the Ministry of National Education (MEM) for the years 2015-2020 were collected. This included data on the number of amateur sports clubs, the number of athletes, sports branches, the number of athletes going to national teams, student numbers from the Ministry of National Education, facility numbers, and success statistics. Descriptive statistics of the data were collected, and a descriptive data analysis was performed. The normality of distribution was checked in data analysis, and a normality test was conducted. Descriptive statistics (frequency distribution) were used in the statistical analysis of the obtained data. At the end of the research, reasons for the lower-than-expected sports success in schools and amateur sports clubs in Afyonkarahisar were identified, and descriptive findings on solutions were provided.</p><p> </p><p><strong> Article visualizations:</strong></p><p><img src="/-counters-/soc/0044/a.php" alt="Hit counter" /></p>
THE EDUCATIONAL ROLE OF HARMONICS IN PLATO’S REPUBLIC VII
Authors: Nikolaou Eirini 
Published: December 2023

<p>The purpose of this study is to discuss Plato's views concerning the mathematical aspects of music and its educational role, through the science of harmonics in <em>Republic</em> VII. Plato in his <em>Republic</em> includes harmonics as the fifth of the courses in a program of mathematical sciences (arithmetic, geometry, stereometry, astronomy, and harmonics) to be studied by the future philosopher-rulers, who are to become the best guardians and govern the ideal State. These mathematical sciences constitute the preparatory courses of the highest of all, which is dialectics. Τhe prominent place that mathematical sciences occupy in Plato's educational system, as that stage of education which helps the soul to turn towards true philosophy, is based on the fact that they contribute to the cultivation of cognitive skills, teach people how to think and help in the exercise of abstract thought. Harmonics have an equal, if not superior position, among the other mathematical sciences. Τhey are all connected with each other in terms of the result achieved by their study, that is, the conversion of the soul from the visible world to the intelligible world. This happens due to their mathematical way of thinking and their intelligible character, excluding their practical use and their involvement with empirical objects.</p><p> </p><p><strong> Article visualizations:</strong></p><p><img src="/-counters-/soc/0014/a.php" alt="Hit counter" /></p>
PRATIQUES REEDUCATIVES COERCITIVES EN CONTEXTE DE PREGNANCE CARCERALE ET PERSPECTIVES DE REINSERTION SOCIOPROFESSIONNELLE DES EX-DETENUS MINEURS DE LA PRISON CENTRALE DE YAOUNDE, CAMEROUN / COERCIVE EDUCATIONAL PRACTICES IN THE CONTEXT OF PRISON PREGNANCY AND PROSPECTS OF SOCIO-PROFESSIONAL REINTEGRATION OF EX-MINOR DETAINEES OF THE CENTRAL PRISON OF YAOUNDE, CAMEROON
Authors: Banen John Thierry , Chaffi Cyrille Ivan 
Published: December 2023

<p>Le milieu carcéral est multidimensionnel et multifonctionnel ; donc, sa compréhension nécessite une analyse systémique afin de dégager ses fonctions transformationnelles, opaques et scopiques puis réflexives. Il est ainsi perçu comme un environnement coercitif, social, et par ricochet un service public. L’objectif de cette recherche est d’analyser la corrélation entre les pratiques rééducatives coercitives en contexte de prégnance carcérale et les perspectives de réinsertion socioprofessionnelle des ex-détenus mineurs de la prison centrale de Yaoundé. Les résultats obtenus après enquête de terrain auprès de 79 participants stratifiés indiquent que l’excès de punition et sanctions dans les pratiques rééducatives constituent un risque pour la réinsertion socioprofessionnelle, les ressources sont inadéquates à l’objectif visé, nécessitant un aménagement structurel comme opportunité de réinsertion à saisir. Une modernisation de ce service public induit par le nouveau management public est donc capitale et primordiale à l’atteinte de l’objectif de réinsertion socioprofessionnelle des ex-détenus. </p><p> </p><p>The prison environment is multidimensional and multifunctional; therefore, its understanding requires a systemic analysis in order to identify its transformational, opaque, scopic and the reflexive functions. It is thus perceived as a coercive social environment and by extension, a public service. The objective of this study is to analyze the correlation between coercive educational practices in a prison context and the prospects for socio-professional reintegration of ex minor inmates of the Yaoundé central prison. The results obtained after a field survey with 79 stratified participants, indicate that excess punishment and sanctions in rehabilitative practices constitute a risk for socio-professional reintegration, resources are inadequate for the intended objective, requiring structural adjustment as an opportunity to reintegration to be apprehended. A modernization of this public service induced by the new public management is therefore crucial and essential in achieving the objective of socio-professional reintegration of ex minors prisoners.</p><p> </p><p><strong> Article visualizations:</strong></p><p><img src="/-counters-/soc/0089/a.php" alt="Hit counter" /></p>
EXAMINING THE JOINT PREDICTIVE EFFECTS OF PERCEIVED TEACHER ENJOYMENT, ANXIETY, BOREDOM ON STUDENTS’ ATTITUDES: A MULTI-DIMENSIONAL APPROACH
Authors: Amiri Elmakki , El Karfa Abderrahim , Jabbouri Abi-bakr 
Published: December 2023

The current study sought to investigate the link between student-perceived teacher enjoyment (PTE), anxiety (PTA), and boredom (PTB) and students’ attitudes towards the teacher (ATT). Furthermore, how the three teachers’ emotions jointly predict ATT was also examined. A sample of 760 Moroccan university students aged 17–50 years was involved in the study. Statistical analyses showed that PTE and PTB were found to be the significant predictors of students ATT. They contributed uniquely and significantly to the overall model, which explained 21% (R2 = .21) of the variance in the outcome variable (ATT). As such, PTA, unexpectedly, offered nothing uniquely in terms of predicting students’ ATT. Students were found to show a strong preference for teachers who feel a sense of enjoyment over those who experience anxiety and boredom. Theoretical and practical implications for future research and educational practice are discussed.<p> </p><p><strong> Article visualizations:</strong></p><p><img src="/-counters-/soc/0058/a.php" alt="Hit counter" /></p>
IMPACT OF SMASSE INSET ON STUDENTS' ATTITUDE AND PERFORMANCE IN MATHEMATICS IN SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN BOMET COUNTY, KENYA
Authors: Kipng’etich Langat Richard , Kiprop Too Jackson 
Published: December 2023

Performance in mathematics has been steadily deteriorating over the last few years. This prompted the researcher to investigate the impact of SMASSE INSET on students’ attitudes and performance in mathematics. The objectives of the study were to investigate whether SMASSE INSET has changed the students’ attitudes, improved the performance and the teaching approaches and methodology in mathematics. This study was based on the theory of Reasoned action and the theory of Planned behaviour as proposed by Ajzen and Fishbein (1975 and 1980). This was a field study that was conducted in Bomet district. A descriptive survey design was adopted for the study. The respondents of the study were selected from the Form four students of the year 2008. A sample of 371 students, 20 mathematics Heads of Department and 20 Mathematics teachers were selected using both stratified and simple random sampling. Data was collected through the use of students’ questionnaires, HOD Mathematics Questionnaire and Teacher’s Questionnaire. Analysis of data was done using both descriptive and inferential statistics. For descriptive statistics, frequency tables, means and standard deviations were used. Analysis of variance (ANOVA) was employed for the inferential statistics. The study established that the students’ attitudes towards mathematics have greatly improved as a result of SMASSE INSET. The study also found out that teacher’s teaching approaches and methodology have greatly improved as a result of SMASSE INSET. However, the attitude and teaching approaches could not translate to good performance. In order to make SMASSE INSET more effective in schools and in the teaching of mathematics, it could be included in the programmes of Teacher Education at the level of teacher preparation.<p> </p><p><strong> Article visualizations:</strong></p><p><img src="/-counters-/soc/0045/a.php" alt="Hit counter" /></p>
INFLUENCE OF ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION ON UNDERGRADUATES’ PERCEPTIONS OF SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT
Authors: Odunyemi Morayo Janet , Olaoye Ajiboye Ojo , Ayodele Christian Junior 
Published: December 2023

The obvious environmental, social and economic crises across the globe are a reminder of the need for environmental education in institutions of higher learning to provide undergraduates with the competence to live sustainably and promote the quality of life for both present and future generations. The study examined the influence of environmental education on undergraduates’ perception of sustainable development. The study adopted the descriptive research design of the survey type. The population of the study comprised all the 2,892 undergraduates in 2017/2018-2020/2021 academic sessions in the Science Education Department, Faculty of Education, Ekiti State University, Ado Ekiti, Nigeria. The sample for this study was 120 undergraduates from the Department who were purposively selected for the study. The instrument used for the study was a questionnaire. The instrument was validated by experts in the Faculty of Education, Ekiti State University, Ado Ekiti. The reliability coefficient was determined using test-retest and a coefficient of 0.88 was obtained. Frequency counts, percentages and mean were used to answer the research questions while the inferential statistics involving Pearson Product Moment Correlation were used to test the hypothesis at a 0.05 level of significance. Based on the findings of the study, it was recommended that environmental education should be made compulsory for all students due to its potential to inculcate in students, environmental literacy for environmental quality and decision-making process to encourage a healthy society and sustainable future, and should be included in the curriculum in order to promote sustainable development. It was also recommended that parents should endeavour to inculcate moral values in their children for hard work, respect for nature, human diversity and gender equity so as to promote sustainable development in any environment they find themselves. It was also recommended that the university authorities need to embrace and intensify the learning of environmental education towards giving undergraduates the requisite environmental, social and economic literacy that promotes sustainable development.<p> </p><p><strong> Article visualizations:</strong></p><p><img src="/-counters-/soc/0056/a.php" alt="Hit counter" /></p>
CHALLENGES OF TEACHERS’ SUPERVISION TOWARDS THE SAFETY OF GHANAIAN KINDERGARTEN LEARNERS
Authors: Adu Justina , Awortwe Isaac 
Published: December 2023

The study sought to assess the challenges of teacher supervision towards the safety of learners in kindergarten schools within Komenda Edina Eguafo Abrem Municipality in the Central Region of Ghana. The study was situated in the interpretivist paradigm by employing a qualitative research approach. The instrumental case study design was adopted for this study. A semi-structured interview guide was utilized to collect data from 16 participants. A convenience sampling technique was used in selecting the participants for the study. The data were analyzed thematically with the help of an online qualitative analysis tool, Taguette. The findings of the study revealed that the majority of kindergarten teachers are overloaded with tasks that make them inefficient to supervise their learners for their safety. Again, this study emerged that poor maintenance culture in kindergarten schools contributes to the ineffective supervision of most kindergarten teachers. The study findings also suggest that most kindergarten teachers are challenged with inactive supervision because of the inequivalent teacher-learner ratio. It was recommended to the National School Inspectorate Authority (NaSIA), the Ministry of Education (MoE) and the Ghana Education Service (GES) to collaborate and make a policy criterion for inspecting all kindergarten schools for safety before certification of operation would be issued to them. It was also recommended to the National Teaching Council (NTC) to include teacher supervision and safety in their assessment modules for licensing kindergarten teachers and school administrators and heads.<p> </p><p><strong> Article visualizations:</strong></p><p><img src="/-counters-/soc/0059/a.php" alt="Hit counter" /></p>
IMPROVEMENT OF SENIOR HIGH STUDENTS’ PERFORMANCE IN HEAT TRANSFER USING PRACTICAL ACTIVITIES IN EFFUTU MUNICIPAL, GHANA
Authors: Addo-Wuver Fortune , Antwi Victor , Acquah Isaac Kwesi , Appiah Desmond , Gyan Michael , Jebuni-Adanu Cynthia , Opoku Peter 
Published: December 2023

This study investigated the integration of practical activities with theoretical lessons to improve students’ academic performance in the concept of heat transfer at A. M. E. Zion Girls’ Senior High School, Winneba, in the Central Region of Ghana. A sample of 50 female home economics students in SHS two was purposefully selected for the study. Questionnaires and test items were the main instruments used to collect data for the study. Students completed pre-intervention and post-intervention tests after using an interactive and hands-on instructional approach as an intervention. A descriptive statistical analysis was used to measure the trends in teaching and learning methods. Statistical differences between students' performance before and after the study were examined using the mean, standard deviation; t-test, mean gain, and effect size analysis to analyse the research questions. Student responses to the questionnaire revealed that 86% of the students understood the concept of heat transfer after the intervention and 94% of the study sample indicated that they would like to see physics lessons integrated with theory and hands-on activities. The average gain between pre- and post-intervention test scores was 3.74, with a p-value of 0.000** demonstrating the success of the intervention process. This study supports the use of instructional tools in the physics classroom and recommends the use of interactive hands-on activities to improve the student's academic performance.<p> </p><p><strong> Article visualizations:</strong></p><p><img src="/-counters-/soc/0035/a.php" alt="Hit counter" /></p>
INVESTIGATING THE ROLE OF AMERICAN AND BRITISH CULTURAL COMPETENCE IN IMPROVING EFL STUDENTS' INTERPRETATION SKILLS
Authors: Phat Nguyen Thanh Tan , Le Thach Son 
Published: December 2023

Culture and language are inseparable from each other. Consequently, the integration of cultural content into language education becomes highly valuable, promoting the embracement of diverse cultures and intercultural understanding. This research aimed to explore the viewpoints of English major students on the importance of acquiring competence in American and British cultural competence for interpretation skills. A survey with two sections was employed to gather data from 32 participants, and descriptive statistics were used for data analysis. Overall, the study's findings indicated that EFL students had positive attitudes towards American and British cultures and the integration of these factors in interpretation courses. However, challenges arise when interpreting between Vietnamese and English due to unfamiliar cultural terms and concepts, as well as the lack of equivalent idioms in Vietnamese-English and English-Vietnamese interpreting. In the light of findings, the study provides essential recommendations for students and educators, emphasizing the need to enhance students' academic performance and intercultural competence as well as foster positive perceptions of the target cultures.<p> </p><p><strong> Article visualizations:</strong></p><p><img src="/-counters-/soc/0012/a.php" alt="Hit counter" /></p>