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ASSET QUALITY AND FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE OF TIER IV COMMERCIAL BANKS IN KENYA
Authors: Roselyne Ayiro , Mackton Wanyama , Kiganda Evans 
Published: November 2022

<p>The main objective of the study was to assess the influence of asset quality on the financial performance of tier IV commercial banks in Kenya. The study was guided by the scientific theory of management, Transaction Cost theory and Contingency theory. This study employed a longitudinal research design. The target population was 13 tier IV commercial banks in Kenya as at 2022 from the Central Bank of Kenya’s website. Panel data was analyzed using STATA. Pearson’s product-moment correlation coefficient depicted r = -0.4306, a p-value of 0.0000 which is significant for asset quality. The regression coefficient was -0.14, a p-value of 0.013, for asset quality (AQ) and financial performance (ROE) at a 5% level of significance. These results indicate that Asset Quality had a significant influence on financial performance. It was recommended that commercial banks should use their assets efficiently and effectively to yield optimum results.</p><p><strong>JEL:</strong> G21; G29; G38</p><p> </p><p><strong> Article visualizations:</strong></p><p><img src="/-counters-/edu_01/0567/a.php" alt="Hit counter" /></p>
RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN PROPERTY TYPE-LOCATION DIVERSIFICATION AND PERFORMANCE OF REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT TRUSTS IN KENYA
Authors: Ndung’u Daniel Thuo , Onyuma Samuel O. 
Published: November 2022

<p>The listed REITs have not performed as well as anticipated, and efforts by REIT management to issue further real estate securities have been delayed. This raised the question of whether the unexpected performance of REITs in Kenya was caused by external variables, including property diversification, which is out of the control of the investment market. Thus, the study sought to examine the relationship between property type-location diversification and the performance of REITs in Kenya. The target group included fund managers, stock brokers, investment banks, and property developers. A predictive correlational research design was used. At a 5% significance level, regression analysis was used to test the hypothesized relationship between variables. The results indicate that property type-location diversification has a significant relationship with the performance of REITs in Kenya. The findings also show that the location of properties is a very important aspect for REIT investors when it comes to property diversification. There was agreement among most respondents that diversifying REITs across location attributes reduces market risks. It can be concluded diversification of the REITs underlying property majorly in terms of geographic and economic influence performance of REITs in Kenya. Further, property diversification through the type of property is a key determinant in influencing the performance of REITs in Kenya. Thus, continued property-type location will enhance the uptake of REITs by investors. It is recommended that REITs issuers ensure that there is diversification of the properties to include multiple property types such as students’ hostels, retail stores, hotels, and warehouses. Such a type of diversification is likely to attract potential investors who could be interested in properties with such diversification characteristics. </p><p> </p><p><strong>JEL</strong>: G40, R30, C12, C51, L21</p><p> </p><p><strong> Article visualizations:</strong></p><p><img src="/-counters-/edu_01/0929/a.php" alt="Hit counter" /></p>
THE PERCEIVED EFFECTS OF TEST-TAKING STRATEGIES INSTRUCTION ON EFL HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS' MULTIPLE-CHOICE TESTS OF READING COMPREHENSION
Authors: Nguyen Lien To Thi , Kim Tuyen Thanh 
Published: November 2022

This study aims to investigate whether the use of a text-taking strategy could enhance EFL high school learners' reading comprehension. It draws on the test-taking strategies suggested by Cohen and Upton (2007), to focus on the two main aspects, (1) the influence of applying test-taking strategies on EFL high school students’ reading comprehension tests and (2) their attitudes toward these strategies. In the pretest-posttest one-group design and descriptive quantitative research, the reading comprehension test and the questionnaire were used to collect the data of 90 EFL high school students in a school in rural Can Tho City. These students were assigned to apply test-taking strategies in a workshop every week in the second Semester of 2021-2022. The findings showed that (1) participating students’ reading comprehension scores improved after following the test-taking strategies after 07 weeks; and (2) students were positive about their being active in their testing practice despite certain challenges. As a result of such positive attitudes, they had high motivation for continuing their practice test-taking strategies for the future examination.<p> </p><p><strong> Article visualizations:</strong></p><p><img src="/-counters-/edu_01/0953/a.php" alt="Hit counter" /></p>
VIETNAMESE HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS’ PERSPECTIVES ON THE EFFECTS OF OBSERVATIONAL LEARNING ON THEIR WRITING PERFORMANCE
Authors: Khoi Ta Minh 
Published: November 2022

The objective of this study was to investigate EFL students’ perspectives on the effects of observational learning in writing classes. This research is an embedded design mixed-methods study including interviews taking place after the survey using a questionnaire to clarify and investigate students’ perspectives on the impact of observational learning on their writing knowledge, writing process, and writing products. The questionnaire based on the literature review on observational learning was designed and delivered to 26 students who took three writing lessons with observational tasks to collect data on their perspectives which were further deepened by an interview with three volunteers. The students reported that learning through observation had a positive impact on their writing knowledge, writing process, and written products. The study offers useful implications for teaching writing through observational learning.<p> </p><p><strong> Article visualizations:</strong></p><p><img src="/-counters-/edu_01/0358/a.php" alt="Hit counter" /></p>
THE EFFECTS OF TECHNOLOGY-ASSISTED LISTENING PRACTICE ON MOODLE ON ENGLISH-MAJORED FRESHMEN'S LISTENING PROFICIENCY
Authors: Dinh Dien Tri 
Published: November 2022

This research was conducted to investigate the effects of technology-assisted listening practice on MOODLE on English-majored freshmen's listening proficiency as an alternative to traditional teaching and learning English. An interesting question, however, was how to apply this mode of teaching and learning English listening within the Vietnamese context. In Vietnam, few studies have been carried out on the advantages and disadvantages that university teachers and students encountered in implementing English listening practice with MOODLE assistance to meet the demands and interests of the students and support instructional practices. Therefore, this quantitative-method research was conducted to examine this interesting area with sixty-four English-majored freshmen. The data were analyzed from a pretest and post-test. The findings prove that technology-assisted listening practice on MOODLE had positive effects on English-majored freshmen's listening proficiency.<p> </p><p><strong> Article visualizations:</strong></p><p><img src="/-counters-/edu_01/0451/a.php" alt="Hit counter" /></p>
INCLUSIVE EDUCATION AND PEDAGOGY: A PRACTICE FOR ALL STUDENTS
Authors: Ioannidi Vasiliki , Malafantis Konstantinos D. 
Published: November 2022

Inclusion is an approach and procedure with philosophical, political, educational and social dimensions. The aim of inclusive education is to eliminate school and social exclusion. The framework places schools are at the centre of inclusive education. In this context, inclusive pedagogy refers to the ways that courses, classroom activities, curricula, and assessments consider issues of diversity in an effort to engage all students in learning that is meaningful, relevant, and accessible. This article constitutes a literature review and the purpose is to offer a pedagogical conceptual and applied for status on inclusive education and teaching. The paper is organised in a brief description of the historical events, new trends and a discussion of the current situation for pedagogical processes and actions that contribute to ensuring the success of all the students. The overall approach of the paper is to contribute to the on-going debate on the current description and value of inclusive education and pedagogy with emphasis on the social model of disability and human rights.<p> </p><p><strong> Article visualizations:</strong></p><p><img src="/-counters-/edu_01/0567/a.php" alt="Hit counter" /></p>
“I FELT LIKE ALL THESE OBJECTS WERE IN MY OWN HOUSE…”: LEARNING THROUGH SENSES IN THE MUSEUM
Authors: Kanari Charikleia , Souliotou Anastasia-Zoi , Papaioannou Theodora 
Published: November 2022

The benefits of multisensory learning are recognized both in the field of formal education, informal and non-formal learning environments and activities. In the case of museums and museum pedagogy learning through the senses is a key element. Furthermore, the idea of a multisensory museum is steadily gaining ground within museums and among museum professionals with the ultimate aim to enrich all visitors’ museum experiences. The present paper focuses on touch in the museum. It aims to investigate primary school students’ perceptions of touch in museums as well as their experience with regard to the use of permanent display cases with touchable authentic objects during an educational program in an archaeological museum in Greece. The data were obtained via: a. evaluation questionnaires filled in by the primary school students after the visit to the museum, b. semi-structured interviews by the teachers, and c. participant observation and field notes. The results revealed how the students understand and perceive the prohibition of touch in the museum in relation to aspects of cultural heritage and exhibits’ protection. Furthermore, issues related to the appropriate approach of permanently accessible exhibition display cases and facilitations in the museum space were observed. Students’ views about their own experience confirmed the significance of touch and multisensory activities as well as the value of the combination of sensory activities, object-based learning, play and other creative and experiential methods and activities that can lead to meaningful and memorable museum experiences.<p> </p><p><strong> Article visualizations:</strong></p><p><img src="/-counters-/edu_01/0574/a.php" alt="Hit counter" /></p>
ANALYSIS OF THE FACTORS AFFECTING LOW PERFORMANCE OF SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS IN INTEGRATED SCIENCE
Authors: Appiah Perpetual Coker , Beccles Christopher 
Published: November 2022

The purpose of the study was to investigate the factors that affect the low performance of senior high school students in Integrated Science in the Tamale Metropolis. Concurrent triangulation mixed methods design was used. The instruments used during data collection were questionnaires and interview guide. A multistage sampling process was used to select four hundred students and fifteen teachers who teach Integrated Science. Data collected was analysed using exploratory factor analysis and thematic content analysis. The study revealed three factors: school environmental factor, teacher attitude and student attitude as contributors to students’ low performance in Integrated Science. It is, therefore recommend that the education ministry should provide a comfortable learning environment for effective teaching and learning to improve students’ performance in Integrated Science.<p> </p><p><strong> Article visualizations:</strong></p><p><img src="/-counters-/edu_01/0541/a.php" alt="Hit counter" /></p>
OBSERVING OR PERFORMING ACTIONS? UNDERSTANDING CIRCULAR MOTION VIA TWO TYPES OF LEARNING ACTIVITIES
Authors: Christonasis Antonios , Kotsis T. Konstantinos 
Published: November 2022

Decades of research support the benefits of movement for cognitive development however this link remains unexploited in educational practice. For this reason, embodied cognition serves as the theoretical underpinnings of this study proposing that thoughts and actions are influenced by sensory experience. Fifty-eight 6th-grade students were divided into two groups: The first group participated in activities designed for full-body movement and the second observed the haptic manipulation of materials by an educator. The study thus utilized a two-group design and was conducted in phases: pretest, intervention, immediate posttest and delayed posttest. The entire process was recorded to assess students’ understanding and the multimodal text thereby created included both spoken word and bodily expressions such as posture and gestures, enabling us to closely follow the progress of every participant. The range of responses was then narrowed down to adequate and inadequate, followed by statistical processing of the data. The results showed that both execution and observation effectively contributed to the improved performance of students immediately after the interventions. Nevertheless, students who participated in bodily-based activities showed an additional advantage four months later. While this study focused solely on circular motion, the idea to investigate physical engagement and its impact on students’ understanding could be extended to other content, and the long-term effectiveness of bodily-based learning ought to encourage a redesign of the official curriculum.<p> </p><p><strong> Article visualizations:</strong></p><p><img src="/-counters-/edu_01/0802/a.php" alt="Hit counter" /></p>
INVESTIGATION OF RELATIONSHIPS BETWEEN TEACHER MOTIVATION AND PROFESSIONALISM WITH AUTHENTIC LEADERSHIP BEHAVIORS OF SCHOOL ADMINISTRATORS
Authors: Okçu Veysel , Admiş Abdullah 
Published: November 2022

The aim of this study is to examine the relationship between authentic leadership behaviors of school administrators and teacher professionalism and motivation. In the quantitative research, the relational survey model was used. The population of the study consists of 1040 teachers working in 44 primary schools in Kayapınar, Diyarbakır during the 2018-2019 academic year. Data collection tools were the "Authentic Leadership Scale", "Teacher Professionalism Scale", and “The Work Motivation Scale". Descriptive statistics, correlation, and path analysis of variables were made. SPSS 21 and AMOS 22 package programs were used in the analysis of the research. As a result of the research, it was determined that the school administrators were moderate according to the perceptions of the teachers who participated in the research on authentic leadership behaviour. In addition, the professionalism and motivation levels of teachers were found to be at good level. As a result of the correlation analysis, a positive and medium level between authentic leadership behaviors of school administrators and teacher motivation and a positive and low-level relationship was found between authentic leadership behaviors of school administrators and teacher professionalism. The relationship between teacher professionalism and teacher motivation was found to be positive and moderate. As a result of the path analysis, as the teachers' perceptions about authentic leadership behaviors of school administrators become positive, both the motivations and professional perceptions of teachers increase. In addition, it was found that teacher professionalism had a stronger predictive effect on teacher motivation than authentic leadership.<p> </p><p><strong> Article visualizations:</strong></p><p><img src="/-counters-/edu_01/0681/a.php" alt="Hit counter" /></p>
FAMILY AND LEISURE: PARENTS’ VIEWS ON THEIR CHILDREN’S LEISURE TIME AND THEIR ROLE IN IT
Authors: Thoidis Ioannis , Chaniotakis Nikolaos , Vrantsi Melpomeni 
Published: November 2022

The purpose of this paper is to investigate the views of parents on issues of managing their children's leisure time, and in particular, to investigate the participation of parents themselves in the leisure time of their children. According to the results of the research, the organization and planning of children's leisure are based on two main principles. The first concerns the involvement of children in creative activities that offer them pleasure and the second principle concerns investing in activities that will strengthen their educational capital. Parents seek to create a supportive environment that encourages the effective use of free time in a variety of ways. As a framework for family interaction, the family's free time includes daily activities, sports interests, and also outings and excursions. Our research has shown that parents spend most of their personal free time on family responsibilities and the degree of their participation varies according to the age group and gender of the parent. However, mothers and fathers with the highest level of education, parents aged 20-40 and parents with children in lower school classes participate more in the children's free time.<p> </p><p><strong> Article visualizations:</strong></p><p><img src="/-counters-/edu_01/0322/a.php" alt="Hit counter" /></p>
MATH APPS UTILIZATION: ITS PERCEIVED EFFECTS TO THE ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE OF MATHEMATICS MAJOR STUDENTS
Authors: Obina Jeremias E. , Gabe Joseph B. , Angcon Shery Mae D. , Diaz Bhlyzyr Thryz R. , Largo Vaneza Joy Y. , Chiva Marvin C. , Bolaňos Jolai G. 
Published: November 2022

This study aimed to determine the perceived effects of apps utilization to study habits and academic performance. Further, it also sought to determine the views of the participants and respondents on their engagement in math apps and their relationship with study habits and academic performance. This study made use of explanatory-sequential design. The purposive sampling design was used to determine the respondents in quantitative data while the quota sampling design was also used to determine the participants in qualitative data. The study revealed that the mathematical application that is mostly used by the students is the calculator app as it garnered the highest percentage value of 80.85.%. The participants agreed that math applications serve as an aid for math problems, aid for lack of teaching by the teacher, promote learning of specific lessons and increase, and help in improving their academic performance. Respondents’ perception of their utilization of math apps is due to technical problems. The respondents also agreed that math application also affected their study habits in which they become dependent on it which led to laziness and tiredness. In addition, this study also found that there is a significant relationship between respondents’ utilization of math applications and their study habits. Lastly, there is also a significant relationship between the study habits and academic performance of selected math students of Notre Dame of Midsayap College.<p> </p><p><strong> Article visualizations:</strong></p><p><img src="/-counters-/edu_01/0555/a.php" alt="Hit counter" /></p>
UTILIZATION OF SCHOOLOGY: ITS RELATIONSHIP TO SELF-ASSESSMENT OF FIRST YEAR BEED STUDENTS
Authors: Mahinay Sergio, Jr. D. , Camacho Maricar S. , Ayunan Ilmul Jarh P. , Endaila Norhada S. , Endaila Farabai U. , Masukat Naila R. , Edza Masna S. 
Published: November 2022

Central to this research is the utilization of Schoology as a learning modality and its relationship to self-assessment. This study employed the descriptive-correlational research design to determine the nature and magnitude by which these variables are related to each other. It included as respondents thirty first-year Bachelor of Elementary Education students who were enrolled in Notre Dame of Midsayap College during the second semester of Academic Year 2021-2022. Findings of the study revealed that the respondents had always utilized the learning management system (LMS) for uploading and notification, and monitoring and evaluation, and had oftentimes utilized it for activities and submission. However, they had only occasionally utilized it for the timely submission of their tasks. Meanwhile, the respondents were very good in performing their reflection papers, taking multiple choice types of exams and engaging in class discussions. Nevertheless, they were merely fair in doing poem/song compositions. Results bared that there is a moderately strong direct relationship between utilization of Schoology and self-assessment, and that relationship is highly significant, signifying that the LMS via Schoology had promoted effective learning among the respondents.<p> </p><p><strong> Article visualizations:</strong></p><p><img src="/-counters-/edu_01/0597/a.php" alt="Hit counter" /></p>
RESOURCES USED BY TEACHERS TO TEACH MATH, PHYSICS, CHEMISTRY AND BIOLOGY AT SECONDARY SCHOOL ONLINE
Authors: Llanos Viviana Carolina , Otero Maria Rita , Gazzola Maria Paz , Otero Paola , Laplace Estefania 
Published: November 2022

This research was meant to find which resources were used by teachers to teach Math, Physics, Chemistry and Biology online during the pandemic, trying to identify the main problems related to the adapting of the available resources, how they were -or not- adapted and the new ones. Besides, student’s feedback was considered, for example, if there were online classes, how tasks were sent and how they were checked and evaluated. The notion of the resource proposed by Adler (2012) was adopted by generating a survey to collect data. The survey has 21 items in total, 20 of them with closed answers, 2 of them with a Likert scale and an open question presented in an online format for all the teachers in every province in Argentina. The survey is a tool to analyse the appropriation and use of the resources by teachers of secondary school when teaching online.<p> </p><p><strong> Article visualizations:</strong></p><p><img src="/-counters-/edu_01/0457/a.php" alt="Hit counter" /></p>