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RESEARCH ON SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT OF INNOVATION AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP EDUCATION FOR COLLEGE STUDENTS / 大学生创新创业教育可持续发展研究
Authors: Huang Xuefei 
Published: July 2023

This article mainly discusses the significance, practice, innovative models, and improvements of innovation and entrepreneurship education for college students. Firstly, it introduces the background and significance of innovation and entrepreneurship education, and analyzes its role in the cultivation of college students' comprehensive quality. Secondly, it analyzes the current situation and experience of promoting innovation and entrepreneurship education in domestic and foreign universities, as well as the specific practices and achievements of innovation and entrepreneurship education in a certain domestic university. Based on the exploration of innovative models and development trends in double-creation education, it puts forward suggestions and ideas for constructing an innovation and entrepreneurship education model suitable for the national conditions of China. At the same time, it introduces the evaluation indicators and methods of innovation and entrepreneurship education, and proposes strategies and suggestions for improving innovation and entrepreneurship education, as well as future development directions and suggestions for innovation and entrepreneurship education. 本文主要探讨了大学生创新创业教育的意义、实践、模式创新和改进。首先，介绍了创新创业教育的背景和意义，并分析了其对大学生综合素质的培养作用。其次，分析了国内外高校推进创新创业教育的现状和经验，以及国内某高校创新创业教育的具体实践和成效。在探讨双创教育模式创新和发展趋势的基础上，提出了构建适合中国国情的创新创业教育模式的思考和建议。同时介绍了创新创业教育的评价指标和方法，并提出了改进创新创业教育的策略和建议及未来创新创业教育的发展方向和建议。<p> </p><p><strong> Article visualizations:</strong></p><p><img src="/-counters-/soc/0500/a.php" alt="Hit counter" /></p>
LEVEL OF PARENTAL INVOLVEMENT, JOB SATISFACTION OF PARENTS IN KINGDOM OF SAUDI ARABIA (KSA) AND ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE OF THEIR CHILDREN: BASIS FOR A PROPOSED LEARNER’S KEY TO SUCCESS- PARENTING MATTERS PROGRAM
Authors: Perocho Sharon P. , Bantulo Johnny S. 
Published: July 2023

The purpose of this study was to find out the significant relationship between parental involvement, job satisfaction of parents and the academic performance of their children in Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in the school year 2021-2022. The respondents of this study were 67 parents and 67 learners from three different Philippine schools in KSA. The descriptive-correlational research methodology was employed in this study. The result revealed that the level of parental attention and guidance was very high. In terms of parental decision-making and parental care to the physical fitness of the child, the level of parental involvement was high. On the other hand, parental encouragement was moderate. In terms of encouragement, the level of job satisfaction was very high. In terms of the nature of work and praise and recognition, the level of job satisfaction of respondents was moderate. There was a significant relationship between parental involvement and learner’s academic performance, job satisfaction and learner’s academic performance, and parental involvement and job satisfaction.<p> </p><p><strong> Article visualizations:</strong></p><p><img src="/-counters-/soc/0001/a.php" alt="Hit counter" /></p>
EXAMINATION OF THE ENVIRONMENTAL AWARENESS PRIMARY SCHOOL STUDENTS AND THEIR ATTITUDES TOWARDS THE ENVIRONMENT
Authors: Hastürk Gamze , Urhanoğlu Merve , Gökbulut Yasin 
Published: July 2023

In this study, it is aimed to determine the environmental awareness of primary school students and their attitudes towards the environment. The environmental awareness and attitudes towards the environment of 4th grade primary school students have been examined according to the variables of gender, mother's education level, and father's education level. Relational survey model, one of the quantitative research methods, was used in the research. The study group of the research consists of 90 primary school students (54 girls, 36 boys) studying in a public school in the Central Black Sea Region in the 2020-2021 academic year. The research data has been collected using the "Primary School Environmental Awareness Scale" developed by Yıldız Yılmaz and Mentiş Taş (2017) and the "Primary School Environmental Attitude Scale" developed by Artvinli and Demir (2018). Pearson Correlation Analysis was used to find the relationship between students' environmental awareness and attitudes towards the environment in the data obtained in the study. In order to determine whether primary school students' environmental awareness and attitudes towards the environment change according to the determined variables, the distribution of the data was examined and Pearson Product-Moment Correlation, Two-Factor ANOVA for Unrelated Samples, Mann-Whitney U Tests from Non-Parametric Test methods were applied. According to the research findings, it was determined that the general averages of environmental awareness and the environmental responsibility in the sub-dimension of primary school students were at a high level, the sub-dimensions of life in nature and the recyclable energy sources and their usage were at a very high level, and the sub-dimension of the continuity of living things was at a moderate level. It has been found out that the environmental awareness of primary school students has not changed according to the variables of gender, mother's education level, and father's education level. It has been determined that the attitudes and sub-dimensions of primary school students towards the environment are at a moderate level. There was no statistically significant difference in the attitudes towards the environment and its sub-dimensions according to the educational status of the mother. A significant difference has been found in the positive environmental behaviors sub-dimension, which is one of the environmental attitude sub-dimensions, according to the educational status of the father. There was no statistically significant difference between primary school students' environmental awareness and their attitudes towards the environment. In order to increase students' environmental awareness and attitudes towards the environment, it is recommended to plan theoretical and applied activities by associating them with different courses.<p> </p><p><strong> Article visualizations:</strong></p><p><img src="/-counters-/soc/0005/a.php" alt="Hit counter" /></p>
THE EFFECTIVENESS OF EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING MODELS IN TEACHER TRAINING: A CASE STUDY IN THAI NGUYEN PROVINCE, VIETNAM
Authors: Ha Nguyen Thi Thu , Khoa Cao Tien , Huong Le Thi Thu , Linh Nguyen Quang , Bich Nguyen Thi 
Published: July 2023

The quality of education may be raised in large part by investing in teacher training. It contributes to the expansion and updating of professional knowledge, teaching abilities, and new and improved methods of approaching students. Teachers can also continue to grow individually via the refresher process, reflect on their teaching methods, and adjust to shifts in the educational landscape and the needs of their students. The purpose of the project is to identify an experiential learning-based teacher training paradigm that is efficient and workable. A pedagogical experiment using this model was conducted with two classes and 35 high school teachers in Thai Nguyen Province, Vietnam. The findings of the research, which used the document research approach together with expert opinion, demonstrate that learning via experience in teacher training has accomplished the desired objective in 5 key stages: (1) (1) Choosing a few standard lessons to organize to teach illustrations; (2) preparing to organize the illustration teaching after the standard lesson has been chosen; (3) practicing demonstration teaching; (4) organizing the discussion after attending the demonstration lesson; and (5) making personal plans to organize the lesson in accordance with the training's content.<p> </p><p><strong> Article visualizations:</strong></p><p><img src="/-counters-/soc/0111/a.php" alt="Hit counter" /></p>
EXTENT OF UTILIZATION OF PAPERLESS TECHNOLOGY: BASIS FOR A PROPOSED INTERVENTION PROGRAM
Authors: Fredeluces Shiela May A. , Garcia Noe P. , Quines Lyndon A. 
Published: July 2023

The purpose of this study was to assess the extent of utilization of paperless technology by the teachers in Bula District. The respondents of this study were the 204 teachers in the five different schools in Bula District namely: Bula Central Elementary School, Jose Divinagracia Elementary School, Dadiangas East Elementary School, Bula National School of Fisheries and Baluan National High School. A descriptive evaluative research design was utilized in this study. Based on the results of this study, it was revealed that the teachers have perceived that the utilization of paperless technology has been highly useful in grade management and test bank management; however, they found it moderately useful in user management. Nevertheless, the utilization of paperless technology by the teachers was highly recommended to utilized by the teachers. Finally, this study shows educators how paperless technology can reduce teacher workload, save money, and protect the environment while improving the teaching and learning process.<p> </p><p><strong> Article visualizations:</strong></p><p><img src="/-counters-/soc/0041/a.php" alt="Hit counter" /></p>
ASSESSING THE EFFECT OF OJT TRAINING QUALITY FACTORS ON TVET STUDENTS’ SATISFACTION IN PREPARING FOR EMPLOYMENT IN OMAN
Authors: Al Barwani Ali , Azam S. M. Ferdous 
Published: July 2023

The Job Training has been utilised to provide work skills to TVET students in order to meet the labour market in Oman. It is important to determine whether the quality of the training is meeting to what TVET students’ needs. Therefore, this study examines the effect of the On-the Job-Training (OJT) quality factors on TVET students’ satisfaction. The internship is financed by Ministry of Manpower for TVET candidates in Oman and is meant to obtain employability skills. The study looked at the OJT training quality factors in relation to Trainer Quality, Effective assessment, Clear expectation, Learning Stimulation, Training Relevancy, Competence Development, Training Resources, Effective Support and Active Learning as found to have a direct link to students’ satisfaction. The pilot study of 30 samples was carried out and a random sampling method was used. Nevertheless, this study used a quantitative method of research. In addition, a descriptive method was used to analyse the data and the study results are provided in the form of explanatory notes. However, the reliability test was done i.e. Alpha Cronbach’s shows the range between 0.80 to 0.9 and this confirms the study results. The instrument of the survey of this study used the Coates (2009) AQTF quality indicator; using a five-point Likert scale. The literature review focused on Total Quality Management (TQM model) associated with 5-C TQM Model of Academic Excellence and Service Quality (SERVQUAL Model). Finally, the OJT training quality was measured against students’ satisfaction and the P-value was found to be statistically highly significant.<p> </p><p><strong> Article visualizations:</strong></p><p><img src="/-counters-/soc/0081/a.php" alt="Hit counter" /></p>
EXPLORING THE BENEFITS OF ACTIVITY-BASED LEARNING IN ENHANCING COGNITIVE SKILLS OF SECONDARY SCHOOL SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY STUDENTS IN SOUTH-SOUTH, NIGERIA
Authors: Nwosu Stella N. , Etiubon Rebecca U. , Ofem Ijeoma B. 
Published: July 2023

Improving the quality of Science and Technology education requires effective teaching techniques, which largely depend on the development of teachers' pedagogical skills. This study examines how the application of the Activity-Based Learning (ABL) approach influences Secondary School Science and Technology students' cognitive learning abilities. These skills are examined based on Bloom's Taxonomy, and are evaluated by their teachers. The study also investigated the teachers' ability to effectively apply the ABL approach after receiving training. The study formulated two research questions and a hypothesis; and focused on Basic Science and Technology (BST) students in three districts of the State of Akwa Ibom in South-South Nigeria. The fifty-six teachers who taught these students were trained in the ABL approach, and 308 students of 20 teachers were randomly selected to form the sample for the study. The teachers completed the "Basic Science and Technology Teachers Activity-Based Learning Evaluation Scale” (BSTTABLES) which elicited their response to items on their ability to apply the ABL approach and their evaluation of their students' cognitive learning ability as they apply the ABL approach in teaching BST subjects. Analysis of the data generated revealed that the teachers were highly able to apply the ABL approach and the students responded favorably to it, although their scarcity of resources for class activities. According to the teachers’ evaluation, their students improved in the cognitive learning outcomes of Recall, Comprehension, and Application, which were high when ABL was applied. While there was only slight improvement in the higher-order cognitive skills. The study concludes that the application of ABL leads to significant enhancement in the cognitive learning outcomes of BST students. It recommends continuous training, retraining and support of teachers to ensure the effective application of the ABL approach.<p> </p><p><strong> Article visualizations:</strong></p><p><img src="/-counters-/soc/0091/a.php" alt="Hit counter" /></p>
MATURED STUDENTS IN GREEK UNIVERSITY: DIFFICULTIES IN ATTENDING UNIVERSITY AND STRATEGIES TO OVERCOME THEM (A QUALITATIVE APPROACH)
Authors: Sakkoulis Dimitris , Vergidis Dimitris 
Published: July 2023

The aim of our study is to highlight the characteristics of mature students who study in person in Greek universities , the difficulties they face and the strategies they use to overcome them. The research was conducted through semi-structured interviews with a sample of 10 students of the Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities of a regional Greek university and the data were analyzed using Pierre Bourdieu's theoretical framework. The results of the research showed that the characteristics that differentiate mature students from university students of typical age (18 - 22 years old) are related to adulthood. They enroll at university mainly to increase their institutional and symbolic capital, while the obstacles they face are mainly related to their family and professional obligations. They also develop specific strategies to achieve their goals. Finally, the Greek university needs to focus on this particular group of students and formulate a specific policy to contribute to addressing their problems.<p> </p><p><strong> Article visualizations:</strong></p><p><img src="/-counters-/soc/0071/a.php" alt="Hit counter" /></p>
INCLUSIVE EDUCATION AND CREATIVE LEARNING STYLES. INTERNATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES AND CHALLENGES
Authors: Ioannidi Vasiliki , Malafantis Konstantinos D. 
Published: July 2023

“Creative thinking skills can be considered one of the key competencies for the twenty-first century—they allow us to remain flexible and provide us with the capacity to deal with the opportunities and challenges that are part of our complex and fast-changing world” (Ritter &amp; Mostert, 2017). This paper concerns the research area of "Inclusive Education" and focuses on a combined approach regarding inclusivity and creativity through interdisciplinary connections. Three creative abilities that can be exercised are the ability to produce a large number of ideas, the ability to produce diverse ideas with an emphasis on solving a real or hypothetical problem and the ability to produce innovative ideas (Paraskevopoulos &amp; Paraskevopoulou, 2009). This paper aims through a review of literature sources to highlight creative learning styles as a contemporary sustainable dynamic of inclusive education (Ioannidi &amp; Malafantis, 2022a) and school improvement for all learning differences (Ioannidi &amp; Malafantis, 2022b) according to WEF 2023 “Defining Education 4.0: A taxonomy for the Future of Learning”.<p> </p><p><strong> Article visualizations:</strong></p><p><img src="/-counters-/soc/0003/a.php" alt="Hit counter" /></p>
FOLKLORE AND CULTURAL IDENTITY: A STUDY IN CHINUA ACHEBE’S THINGS FALL APART
Authors: Bawa Kammampoal , Essobiyou Siro , Likambantién Kombate 
Published: July 2023

Studies on folklore as the art, narratives, epistemology, and practices of a particular ethnic population (human society) are gaining much scholarly attention as an academic discipline in the humanities today and have subsequently drawn much attention to the unquestionable indigenous ethical and moral episteme it carries up within the oral (or written) medium in Africa. Despite all these, it does not seem to receive the attention it deserves from Eurocentric discourse as the recurring characteristics that enable the recognition of a group by others or themselves from their own perspectives or paradigm. In this regard, identity is seen as a characteristic of the self that is determined by the social and historical context within which that self operates. This strongly suggests that identity is necessarily generated and constructed through some form of dialectic-internal and external-within a particular environment. Logically, it therefore, follows that identity is constructed and developed through social interaction to showcase that it is not an innate quality of an individual. This study seeks to draw attention to the richness as well as the uniqueness of cultural norms and values which indigenous knowledge entails by exploring conceptual frameworks suggested by postcolonial studies in an attempt to show that African literature-oral or written-is not a series of reversals, inversions as well as subversions of European forms. In fact, this validates the significance of folklore in African literature because of its sole expression of the creative writer’s socio-cultural ethos. The hypothesis of the study is that art and literature offer an analogical mirror to cultural processes in an attempt to show that African novelists rely heavily on the lore of their people. This involves textual analysis of some aspects of folklore viz. myths, legends, folktales, proverbs, riddles, superstitions and the art of story-telling as can be found in Chinua Achebe’s Things Fall Apart in an effort to show that folklore is not only bound up in memory and histories; but it is also tied to vibrant living traditions and creative expression due to its incentive, didactic and aesthetic concerns. It is passed down from one generation to another through word of mouth as it is unconditionally kept active by the people in the culture. It concludes that though actual forms of folklore have varied intricate functions, it has become one of the many ways Africans communicate who they are; though the culture of today is much more polycentric or pluralistic.<p> </p><p><strong> Article visualizations:</strong></p><p><img src="/-counters-/soc/0091/a.php" alt="Hit counter" /></p>
SUSTAINABLE FIRM PERFORMANCE THROUGH PRODUCT DIFFERENTIATION STRATEGIES; THE HIDDEN TREASURE OF CUSTOMER LOYALTY
Authors: Mwazuna Alice Ngele , Museve Elijah 
Published: July 2023

The study sort to establish the mediating effect of customer loyalty on the relationship between product differentiation strategies and the performance of selected edible oils manufacturing firms in Kenya. Using the Baron &amp; Kenny (1986) four-step approach for conducting mediation analysis, the study hypothesized the relationship between product differentiation strategies and firm performance, product differentiation strategies and customer loyalty, customer loyalty and firm performance and finally the mediation relationship between product differentiation strategies, customer loyalty and firm performance. The study employed an explanatory research design and was guided by the discrete choice theory of competitive advantage and the customer loyalty business model. The target population was 535,840 of which 104 were top and middle-level employees from the sales and marketing departments of the three selected edible oils manufacturing firms and 535,736 were consumers of the products within the middle-class estates in Nairobi. A sample size of 504 respondents was used for the study. Structured questionnaires were used to collect primary data and a document analysis guide was used to collect secondary data which was then analysed using descriptive statistics, linear regression and correlation analysis. The results revealed that customer loyalty (R-square change = .028 had a p-value = .005) has a positive mediating effect on the relationship between product differentiation strategies and the performance of the selected edible oils manufacturing firms in Kenya.<p> </p><p><strong> Article visualizations:</strong></p><p><img src="/-counters-/soc/0071/a.php" alt="Hit counter" /></p>
EFFECT OF TOKEN ECONOMY ON LOW ACADEMIC SELF-CONCEPT OF SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS IN ENUGU NORTH, ENUGU STATE, NIGERIA
Authors: Chigbu Eberechukwu Francisca , Vita-Agundu Uche , Nwobodo Patience 
Published: July 2023

The researchers investigated the effect of the token economy on low academic self- concept of secondary school students in Enugu North, Enugu state, Nigeria. The pre test, post test, control group quasi-experimental design was adopted for this study. Two research questions and two null hypothesis tested at a 0.05 level of significance guided the study. The population of this study comprised 10,032 senior secondary school students II in Enugu North, Nigeria. The researchers sampled 60 students using purposive and cluster sampling techniques. Two instruments developed by the researchers were used for data collections, namely Students Low Academic Self- concept Identification Scale (SLASCS) and Low Academic Self-Concept Dictating Scale (LASCDS). The instruments were validated by experts in departments of measurement and valuation as well as Guidance and Counselling. The reliability of the instruments was ascertained through test-retest method using Cronbach Alpha Statistics which yielded reliability coefficients of 0.83 and 0.85 for SLASCS and LASCDS respectively. Data collected were analyzed using mean score and standard deviation to answer the research questions. The hypothesis was tested using the analysis of covariance (ANCOVA) at 5% level of significance. The findings revealed among others that TERS (Token Economy Reinforcement) is significantly effective in the reduction of low academic self- concept among students at post-test and follow-uptests. From the above findings, it was recommended among others, that Teachers, educators and instructors should make use of token economy reinforcement system in the reduction of low academic self- concept among students to enhance their academic performance for greater productivity.<p> </p><p><strong> Article visualizations:</strong></p><p><img src="/-counters-/soc/0041/a.php" alt="Hit counter" /></p>