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A REVIEW OF CURRICULUM CHANGE AND INNOVATION FOR HIGHER EDUCATION IN SOMALIA
Authors: Mohamed Ali Abdi 
Published: May 2023

A solid curriculum is one of the most important components of education. Knowledge is advancing and society is changing as a result of science and technological growth. the purpose of this study was to review the curriculum change and innovation for higher education in Somalia. Curriculum change is both deliberate and unplanned changes in concepts, including invention, development, and adoption. Innovation is a planned part of the curriculum change. The study was guided by complexity theory since social systems sometimes require curriculum changes. most of Somalia’s higher education institutions lack formal curriculum plans due to the absence of a federal agency that could help regulate higher education or develop standards that could be shared. In Somalia, higher education is facing challenges, including a lack of effective curricula guidelines, quality standards, and other significant sources of support in the education sector. The study recommended among others the establishment of a National Commission for higher education with clear policy and independency to overview the curriculum in higher education institutions.<p> </p><p><strong> Article visualizations:</strong></p><p><img src="/-counters-/soc/0008/a.php" alt="Hit counter" /></p>
THE EXPECTATIONS OF THE LEARNERS IN LIFELONG LEARNING PROGRAMS PROVIDED BY LIFELONG LEARNING CENTERS IN GREECE
Authors: Balestravou Eleni , Pavlis-Korres Maria 
Published: May 2023

The objective of this research is to explore the expectations of adult learners who participate in Lifelong Learning programs provided by Centers for Education and Lifelong Learning (KEDIVIM) in Greece. The research was implemented using a qualitative approach, with the participation of 20 adult learners who attended or had completed educational programs during the research period; the research data were collected through interviews. The research explored the expectations of the learners regarding the outcomes of the program, the learning process, and the educator. The findings of the research revealed that expectations in relation to program outcomes prevailed over the other two expectation groups. Adult learners mainly expect to meet professional needs, followed by meeting personal needs, as well as financial and social expectations. Expectations in relation to the learning process were limited, while those regarding the educator were even more limited.<p> </p><p><strong> Article visualizations:</strong></p><p><img src="/-counters-/soc/0008/a.php" alt="Hit counter" /></p>
DESIGN AND IMPLEMENTATION OF A TEACHING SCENARIO FOR PRIMARY SCHOOL STUDENTS ON CREATING A SCHOOL GARDEN USING INQUIRY METHOD
Authors: Evangelou Filippos 
Published: May 2023

This paper analyses the design and implementation of a teaching scenario for the creation of a school garden using the inquiry method. It was implemented by students aged 6 to 12 years old at the 9th Primary School of Intercultural Education in Ioannina (Greece) during the teaching period: from September 2018 to June 2019. The main purpose of the implementation of the teaching scenario is the creation of the school garden - through a field of practical daily teaching and learning activities and through the inquiry approach - to form a culture among the students about sustainability and sustainable development. All students in the school - native, foreign, Roma, students with special educational needs - in the context of inclusive education are involved in the learning process with specific strategies such as group work, research work projects (project method), learning by experiment, learning with digital and collaborative learning tools, field research. Finally, through the use of Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) and in combination with playful activities, cooperation on the topic under study is sought between groups, classes, schools, and institutions within and outside the Region of Epirus (Greece).<p> </p><p><strong> Article visualizations:</strong></p><p><img src="/-counters-/soc/0007/a.php" alt="Hit counter" /></p>
MIXED-METHOD REPORT INTO CHINESE POSTGRADUATES’ PROCRASTINATION BEHAVIOR, ACADEMIC ENGAGEMENT AND SELF-CONFIDENCE
Authors: Wei Li-Wei , Jaisook Napawan , Zhao Fei , Li Manhua , Yang Chaoqiao , Zhang Lu 
Published: May 2023

In this mixed-method investigation, the researchers delved into the intricate dynamics underlying Chinese postgraduates' procrastination behavior, academic engagement, and self-confidence, unveiling a multifaceted interplay among these factors. Quantitative findings revealed an intermediate-high level of procrastination, particularly in relation to writing assignments, exam preparations, and weekly reading tasks, while attendance tasks and general school activities elicited lower procrastination levels. Further analysis elucidated a substantial negative correlation between procrastination behaviors and both academic engagement and self-confidence, indicating the pernicious influence of this pervasive phenomenon on students' academic experiences. Qualitative insights garnered through thematic analysis explicated the complex reasons behind procrastination, including being overwhelmed by intricate tasks, lack of genuine interest, competitive milieu, insecurities, distractions, cultural and familial pressures, and struggles with time management, prioritization, and perfectionism. Furthermore, inadequate mentorship and anxiety surrounding future career prospects emerged as significant contributors to procrastination. Evidently, this detrimental factor not only impeded postgraduates' academic immersion but also eroded their self-confidence, exacerbating the detrimental repercussions on their scholarly performance. Thus, the findings underscore the imperative for targeted interventions, encompassing mentorship, time management skills, and emotional support, to mitigate the deleterious effects of procrastination on Chinese postgraduates' academic engagement and self-confidence.<p> </p><p><strong> Article visualizations:</strong></p><p><img src="/-counters-/soc/0009/a.php" alt="Hit counter" /></p>
AN EMPIRICAL STUDY OF COLLABORATIVE CULTURE AS A MODEL OF ORGANIZATIONAL BEHAVIOR IN GREEK PRIMARY SCHOOLS
Authors: Tsipas Nikolaos , Zagkotas Vasileios , Tsipa Spyridoula 
Published: May 2023

The investigation of the collaborative culture in Greek primary schools with an emphasis put on Small rural and Urban all-day primary schools was the basis for conducting the study. The main purpose of the study is to highlight the ways in which teachers in everyday school practice act and shape school collaborative culture, so that if a redefinition of their role is required, feedback to focus their interest on the effectiveness of their schools of responsibility. The scope of the survey was the total number of teachers (N=782) in randomly selected primary schools in the country. The research tool used was the School Culture Survey - Teacher Form (S.C.S.-T.F.) questionnaire which evaluates and records the teachers' views on the six dimensions (collaborative leadership, teacher collaboration, professional development, unity of purpose, collegial support and learning partnership) that shape the model of collaborative school culture. The findings demonstrate that teachers adopt the model of collaborative culture to a relatively satisfactory degree, applying several forms of collaborative behavior, as illustrated by the descriptive analysis. The analysis of One-way variance (ANOVA), between the factors of the collaborative school culture in relation to the variable “Position in the school unit” revealed the existence of a significant difference for the “collaborative leadership”, “professional development”, “unity of purpose”, “collegial support” and “learning partnership” factors, while, there was no significant differentiation for the “teacher collaboration” factor. In addition, the analysis of ANOVA between collaborative school culture in relation to the variable "geographical location of the school unit” revealed the existence of a significant difference only for the “collaborative leadership”, “teacher collaboration” and “collegial support” factors. Via Independent Samples T-test, the comparative study of relationships between the factors of the collaborative culture in the two types of schools revealed the existence of a significant differentiation for “collaborative leadership” and “collegial support”, while no significant difference was observed for the other factors of collaborative school culture. Of course, the observed forms of collaboration do not support the existence of a genuine collaborative culture, however, they lay the foundations for the development of more meaningful partnerships.<p> </p><p><strong> Article visualizations:</strong></p><p><img src="/-counters-/soc/0005/a.php" alt="Hit counter" /></p>
THROUGH THE KALEIDOSCOPIC FEATURES OF LIFELONG LEARNING: A MULTI-FACETED EXPLORATION OF FUNCTIONAL ILLITERATE PARENTS’ EXPERIENCES IN MODULAR DISTANCE LEARNING
Authors: Biñas Jr. Hernan L. , Garvida Louie Mark G. 
Published: May 2023

This multiple case study described functional illiterate parents’ lived experiences in Modular Distance Learning through their struggles, coping mechanisms, and realizations as supervisors of their children’s learning. The data from each of the functional illiterate parents was checked to discover similarities and differences between cases for a more in-depth understanding of the phenomenon. Specifically, this study examined five functional illiterate parents who were purposively chosen in one of the rural areas in General Santos City, Philippines. The findings showed that the key informants struggled with their incapability to supervise learning, emotional stress, difficulty in handling young learners, difficult modules, irresponsible children, and prioritizing other responsibilities. In order to deal with these struggles, their coping mechanisms were calls for assistance, positive thinking, avoiding overthinking, problem avoidance, trusting children’s ability, and parent as a student. Their realizations were modular distance learning is difficult, education is pivotal, parents’ involvement is important, children learn better face-to-face, and children become responsible. The results of the cross-case study revealed that while some emerging themes were carried out by all functionally illiterate parents, others were carried out by specific functionally illiterate parents. Nevertheless, it was found out that all functionally illiterate parents have struggled, learned to cope with the struggles, and gained realizations as surrogate teachers in modular distance learning.<p> </p><p><strong> Article visualizations:</strong></p><p><img src="/-counters-/soc/0007/a.php" alt="Hit counter" /></p>
ORGANIZATIONAL TRUST, TEACHERS' SELF-EFFICACY AND SCHOOL CULTURE: A STRUCTURAL EQUATION MODEL ON PROFESSIONAL LEARNING COMMUNITIES AMONG PUBLIC ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS IN REGION XI
Authors: Guhao Jr. Eugenio S. , Sioting Jr. Rolando N. 
Published: May 2023

This research journey attempted to investigate the impact of organizational trust, teachers’ self-efficacy, and school culture on professional learning communities in public elementary schools using Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) to 400 elementary school teachers in Davao Region, Philippines. Findings revealed very high levels of Organizational Trust, Teacher Self-Efficacy, School Culture, and Professional Learning Communities. There were significant correlations between Organizational Trust, Teacher Self-Efficacy, School Culture, and Professional Learning Organization. Further, results showed that the best fit model was model 3 showing the direct causal relationships of Organizational Trust, Teacher Self-efficacy, and School Culture on Professional Learning Communities. Furthermore, structure modifications revealed that Professional Learning Communities were defined by their retained indicators, namely: Collective Learning and Application, and Supportive Conditions – Relationships. On the other hand, Organizational Trust was described by its domains: Affect-Based Trust, and Cognition-Based Trust while Teacher Self-Efficacy was determined by its retained indicators, namely: Classroom Management and Student Engagement. Finally, School Culture was measured by its domains: Affiliative Collegiality and Professional Collaboration. The findings of the study could be a significant baseline for faculty development programs of educational institutions.<p> </p><p><strong> Article visualizations:</strong></p><p><img src="/-counters-/soc/0008/a.php" alt="Hit counter" /></p>
THE LEVEL OF DISASTER RISK REDUCTION AND MANAGEMENT (DRRM) PROGRAM IMPLEMENTATION AMONG PUBLIC ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS: BASIS FOR A PROPOSED ‘OUR SCHOOL, OUR SAFE ZONE’ PROGRAM
Authors: Baluran April Grace Sabanal 
Published: May 2023

The study aimed to determine the level of Disaster Risk Reduction and Management (RDDM) Program Implementation of the three different districts in Polomolok South Cotabato. A cross-sectional survey was utilized in this study. The respondents were the 40 schools district coordinators of the three districts namely South, West, and East districts of Polomok, South Cotabato. It was found out that the level of Disaster Risk Reduction and Management in Districts 1, 2, and was high in terms of prevention and Migration. In terms of preparedness, the level of implementation of DRRM was high in District 1, moderate in District 3, while low in District 2. In terms of disaster response, the level of implementation of DRRM in Districts 1, 2, and 3 was high. In terms of recovery and rehabilitation, the level of implementation of DRRM was high in Districts 2, 3, while moderate in District 1. A proposed ‘Our School, Our Safe Zone’ program was crafted to address the gaps of the study.<p> </p><p><strong> Article visualizations:</strong></p><p><img src="/-counters-/soc/0007/a.php" alt="Hit counter" /></p>
UNIVERSITY STUDENTS’ PERCEPTIONS OF TEACHING QUALITY BEFORE AND AFTER THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC
Authors: Tuomainen Satu 
Published: May 2023

Teaching quality refers to the level of teaching practices, delivery, content and methods and it is often viewed subjectively by various stakeholders in education, including students. The aim of this study, applying a phenomenographic approach, was to replicate a study conducted before the Covid-19 pandemic with master students in Finland. Applying a similar process and participants, the study aimed to explore whether students’ perceptions of teaching quality had altered after the Covid-19 increase in online teaching and learning. Three main themes arose from the interview data: teaching quality as clarity, teaching quality as engagement, and teaching quality as either online teaching or contact teaching. These themes differ from the pre-Covid themes in which teaching quality was associated with pedagogical professionalism, personal qualities of the teacher and the general learning environment. It can be inferred that the increased online modes and environments in higher education in Finland have had an impact on students and what they perceive as teaching quality. Teaching is also increasingly viewed through the personal experiences of the students, both positive and negative, and an emotional reaction to teaching and learning was also evident in the post-Covid data.<p> </p><p><strong> Article visualizations:</strong></p><p><img src="/-counters-/soc/0005/a.php" alt="Hit counter" /></p>
RESILIENCE AND REFLECTION: ILLUMINATING THE JOY AND SORROW OF JUNIOR AND SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL TEACHERS WITH MULTIPLE ANCILLARY SERVICES DURING THE TIME OF PANDEMIC
Authors: Diomampo Luna Vivienne L. , Quines Lyndon A. 
Published: May 2023

The purpose of this study was to find out the lived experiences, coping mechanisms, insights, hopes, and aspirations of junior and senior high school teachers with multiple ancillary services during the pandemic. The researcher conducted in-depth interviews among eight informants and a focus group discussion among nine participants of the GSCNSSAT, using the qualitative phenomenological method. Analysis of the transcriptions generated 26 essential themes and 98 core ideas, which include long-time dream, wise awareness, influenced by the parents, positive expectations, felt ultimate satisfaction and happiness, flexible with the work, overwhelming responsibilities, adaptability, overcoming difficulties, embracing adjustment, other tasks interfere with the main work, building a connection with colleagues, spending quality time with family, adjusting to new normal, reaching out to the students, identifying and accepting physical challenges, identifying and accepting mental and emotional challenges, having leisure time, keeping the positivity, keep being motivated, having a positive mindset would radiate to colleagues, manage the tasks well, support system like colleagues and superiors is important, family support matters, strive hard for a better future, continue the love for education. The results and discussion of this study implied that teachers are resilient and innovative in the face of adversity, being optimistic and dedicated as they are, but their superiors should take into account that they would do well to have the support and appreciation of their family and colleagues, taking in achievable and realistic demands made of them.<p> </p><p><strong> Article visualizations:</strong></p><p><img src="/-counters-/soc/0025/a.php" alt="Hit counter" /></p>
RESEARCH ON EXERCISES TO DEVELOP PROFESSIONAL PHYSICAL STRENGTH FOR MALE STUDENTS OF VOVINAM TEAM AT HO CHI MINH CITY UNIVERSITY OF SPORTS, VIETNAM
Authors: Huong Tran Thi Kim , Phuong Le Quy 
Published: May 2023

On the basis of synthesizing and analyzing the opinions and knowledge of experts, building exercises to develop professional fitness for male Vovinam students in the HCM City University of Sports team. The research has synthesized 27 exercises to develop strength of mind, including 7 supplementary exercises, 5 arm exercises, 9 leg exercises and 6 continuous exercises to be included in the training program in the 2020-2021 school year. The results after 1 year of the experiment showed that the exercises to develop mental strength for male Vovinam students increased.<p> </p><p><strong> Article visualizations:</strong></p><p><img src="/-counters-/soc/0005/a.php" alt="Hit counter" /></p>
ICT INDICATORS AND MUSIC PERFORMANCE OF MAPEH STUDENTS: THE MEDIATING ROLE OF TEACHING COMPETENCY
Authors: Najera Charmaine Lynne L. , Osorno Rodolfo II M. 
Published: May 2023

This study aimed to determine the mediating effect of teaching competency on the relationship between ICT Indicators and the music performance of MAPEH students. The researcher utilizes a quantitative, non-experimental design via a correlational technique. The researcher obtained data from 300 Grade 11 and 12 students of the three national high schools under the division of Davao del Sur in Region XI. The researcher utilized a stratified random sampling technique and an online survey mode of data collection. The researcher also utilized the statistical tools: mean, Pearson r, regression and med graph using the Sobel z- test. The study results found that there is a very high mean score of teaching competency, high levels of ICT indicators and music performance of MAPEH students. Furthermore, there are significant relationships between ICT indicators and music performance, ICT indicators and teaching competency and teaching competency and music performance of MAPEH students. Further, the result revealed that there was complete mediation on the effect of teaching competency on the relationship between ICT Indicators and the music performance of MAPEH students.<p> </p><p><strong> Article visualizations:</strong></p><p><img src="/-counters-/soc/0005/a.php" alt="Hit counter" /></p>
ACTUAL SITUATION OF HUMAN RESOURCES WITH BACHELOR’S DEGREE OF SPORTS MAJORING IN BASKETBALL AT BAC NINH SPORT UNIVERSITY OF VIETNAM
Authors: Toan Pham Duc , Anh Nguyen Duc , Hoa Nguyen Van , Son Nguyen , Hung Nguyen Xuan 
Published: May 2023

The study investigated the assessing the actual situation of human resources with bachelor’s degree in Basketball major, Bac Ninh Sport University of Viet Nam in the period of 2015-2019 through the following criteria: characteristics of the major graduates and job searching results of the bachelors after graduation. The result showed that the percentage of enrolled and graduated students majoring in Basketball accounts for a high percentage of the total students in the university. However, the number of students majoring in Basketball does the right job after leaving university is still low. The level of meeting the social requirements of Bachelors of Sports majoring in Basketball is mainly at the average level.<p> </p><p><strong> Article visualizations:</strong></p><p><img src="/-counters-/soc/0026/a.php" alt="Hit counter" /></p>
THE APPLICATION OF GENERAL ENDURANCE EXERCISES TO IMPROVE 3000-METER ARMED RUNS OF MALE MILITIA FORCES AGED 25-28 IN HO CHI MINH CITY, VIETNAM
Authors: Truong Duong Ngoc , Cuong Trinh Huy , Hai Tran Chi 
Published: May 2023

A 3000-meter run with guns, a common physical exercise to train endurance in military force, is one of the training and competition contents for male soldiers of the Vietnam People's Armed Forces in general and militia forces in particular. The purpose of this study was to build up a general endurance exercise for male militia forces aged 25-28 in Ho Chi Minh City. Independent samples t-test was used to compare the difference between the experimental and control groups, while Paired sample t-test was used to identify the difference between the pre- and post-experimental. By using the general methods in sport, 12 general endurance exercises were selected and applied for male militia forces in 3000-meter armed runs. Besides, the result showed that there was a significant difference between the two groups (the experimental group had higher scores when compared with the control one) after eight weeks of training.<p> </p><p><strong> Article visualizations:</strong></p><p><img src="/-counters-/soc/0004/a.php" alt="Hit counter" /></p>
COMPARATIVE STUDY ON THE EFFECTIVENESS OF MUSCLE ENERGY TECHNIQUE AND ACTIVE RELEASE TECHNIQUE ON THE GLENOHUMERAL INTERNAL ROTATION DEFICIT (GIRD) IN YOUNG THROWING ATHLETES
Authors: Behera Debasis , Vishwanath Sneha 
Published: May 2023

<p><strong>Background: </strong>Glenohumeral internal rotation deficit (GIRD) is one of the most common causes of impairments in overhead throwing athletes due to high intense and repeated throwing activities. The purpose of this study is to compare the effects of Muscle energy technique and Active release technique in overhead throwing athletes with Glenohumeral internal rotation deficits. <strong>Materials and Methods:</strong> A total of 42 athletes with age group 18-25 were selected for the study and a simple random lottery method was used to divide the sample into three groups; Group A (n=14) received muscle energy technique and conventional therapy, Group B (n=14) received active release technique and conventional therapy, Group C (n=14) received only conventional therapy. Measurements of shoulder internal rotation ROM (by Goniometer) and SPADI (shoulder pain and disability index) were assessed pre- and post-treatment after 4 weeks. <strong>Results:</strong> The results showed that Group A shows a significant difference in shoulder internal rotation ROM with a p-value &lt;0.05 than Group B and C, but there was no significant difference was found between all the groups in the SPADI score with p-value &gt;0.600. <strong>Conclusion:</strong> The study concluded that the muscle energy technique is more effective than the active release technique in improving shoulder internal rotation ROM, but both techniques have equally effective in improving shoulder function among athletes with GIRD.</p><p> </p><p><strong> Article visualizations:</strong></p><p><img src="/-counters-/soc/0009/a.php" alt="Hit counter" /></p>