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&quot;Don&apos;t Change Yourselves&quot;: International Students&apos; Concepts of Belonging at a Liberal Arts College
Author: Bjork, Christopher
Date: 2020-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Foreign Students,Sense of Community,Undergraduate Students,Student Attitudes,Student Subcultures,Colleges,Liberal Arts,Student Adjustment,School Orientation,Student Experience

While international students face many similar challenges, regardless of their location of study, the unique aspects of learning institutions may lead to different outcomes. Cognizant of this situation, we conducted a study designed to analyze the experiences of 28 students attending an undergraduate liberal arts college. The comments expressed by our informants underscore the sense of agency students developed as they responded to challenging circumstances that did not always recognize their unique perspectives. The subcultures they formed with other international students helped them adjust to their new surroundings without feeling obligated to discard unique aspects of themselves. Although the lived experiences of the students we interviewed rarely matched the images they carried with them when they matriculated, their comments indicated that they ultimately achieved of their goals for studying abroad. These findings offer fresh insights into the identities and experiences of a student population that is often overlooked in research on international education.
Assessment of Educational Management Research Performance of Universities in North Eastern Nigeria
Author: Badau, Kabiru Mohammed
Date: 2020-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Universities,College Administration,Resource Allocation,Research,Cost Effectiveness,Institutional Evaluation,Faculty Publishing,Research Reports,Research and Development,Research Training,Masters Programs,Doctoral Programs,Foreign Countries,Productivity

Nigerian universities have the capacities to perform in terms of educational management research quality and impact to promote research excellence. This will market the institutions in order to attract funding and make them more flexible, cost efficient and responsive to the need of the society. More so, the allocation of research funds to universities now depends wholly or partly on the results of assessment performance of the previous researches in educational management. This paper assessed institutional, national, external research incomes, publications and training in educational management research performance of universities in North Eastern Nigeria. The study combined a strong document analysis of the previous researches and interviews of staff in Research and Development units or centres of all universities providing research funding for educational management research in North Eastern Nigeria. Percentage was utilized for data analysis. The findings of the research show that Universities performed lowly in terms of institutional, national, external income, publications and training performance in universities of North Eastern Nigeria. The study also concluded that universities research performance in educational management is low in North Eastern Nigeria. The study further recommended among others that researchers training in educational management should be promoted through Masters and Ph. D programmes in the universities of North Eastern Nigeria.
Exploring the Lived Social and Academic Experiences of Foreign-Born Students: A Phenomenological Perspective
Author: Selvitopu, Abdullah
Date: 2020-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Student Experience,Public Colleges,Student Adjustment,Foreign Countries,College Environment,Barriers,Language Proficiency,Social Isolation,Social Bias,Psychological Patterns,Acculturation,Foreign Students,College Freshmen,Student Personnel Services,Friendship,Teacher Student Relationship

The purpose of this study is to provide a better understanding of the experiences of foreign-born students (FBSs) studying at a Turkish public university. The study attempted to provide useful findings for student services, faculty, policy makers, and other stakeholders to effectively address the needs, interests, and aspirations of FBSs, thereby helping them better adapt to school and community life in Turkey. The researcher collected the data in the winter of 2019 by utilizing an open-ended interview protocol with a snowball sampling of seven FBSs. Three themes emerged from the students' spoken words: first days' experience, balancing period through social experiences, and the lived academic experiences. Findings from this study suggest that FBSs have lived many positive and negative social and academic experiences. For most, negative experiences were transformed into positive ones with various facilitators that brought FBSs personal growth and better adaptation.
Introducing &quot;Captaining&quot;: How to Best Combine Group Work with Individual Achievement within Higher Education Examination
Author: Dymitrow, Mirek
Date: 2020-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Group Activities,Academic Achievement,College Students,Student Evaluation,Foreign Countries,Individual Activities,Student Responsibility

This paper deals with the problem of making group work and individual achievement meet in the context of combined examination at universities. The underlying idea of this research derives from the policy that is increasingly gaining power at many university departments, namely that it is inappropriate to examine students on the basis of group work alone, while at the same time limited departmental resources cannot allow for increasing the number of individual examinations. This paper attempts to square this paradox by elaborating on new ways to individualize compulsory group work so that it fulfils both formal and educational objectives, but also so it feels meaningful, motivative and fair to the students. This multifaceted challenge is captured in a novel methodological approach named &quot;captaining&quot;. By drawing on existing theoretical frameworks, own experiences and subsequent evaluation, &quot;captaining&quot; is presented as a promising alternative to the individualism vs. collectivism dilemma, as well as to extra-educational factors impacting the implementation of best examination practices.
The Role of Pre-Class Asynchronous Online Video Lectures in Flipped-Class Instruction: Identifying Students&apos; Perceived Need Satisfaction
Author: Ishak, Thanthawi
Date: 2020-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Asynchronous Communication,Video Technology,Homework,Student Attitudes,Student Motivation,Self Efficacy,Interpersonal Relationship,Interaction,Personal Autonomy,Competence,College Students,Foreign Countries

This study aims to develop and understand what motivates university students to use asynchronous pre-class online video lectures (AOVL) for flipped classroom instruction. The study was conducted using a mixed-method research approach. A post-questionnaire survey and a focus group interview were employed in collecting qualitative data. A total of 31 respondents answered questionnaires and 10 respondents were interviewed in a focus group discussion. The quantitative result of the descriptive analysis indicates that students had positive perceptions in terms of intrinsic motivation and self-efficacy. Besides, Pearson r correlation analysis shows a strong correlation between the whole constructs (i.e., between perceived autonomy and competence = 0.618, autonomy and relatedness = 0.939, and competence and relatedness = 0.747). Consistently, the interview discussion also reveals that the use of AOVL had successfully promoted students' learning motivation both in and outside of the classroom. Data were analyzed using thematic analysis and three key themes were identified, namely; (a) students' mastery of content materials outside of the classroom (b) students' interaction with peers and instructor, and (c) students' learning autonomy. Conclusions from this study confirmed that the use of AOVL in the flip-class setting had successfully promoted students' intrinsic needs based on self-determination theory (SDT) perspectives, namely: perceived competence, relatedness, and autonomy.
Understanding Latin America&apos;s Educational Orientations: Evidence from 14 Nations
Author: Osiobe, Ejiro U.
Date: 2020-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Foreign Countries,Developing Nations,Latin Americans,Educational Practices,Educational Change,Comparative Education,Human Capital,Educational Development,Educational History,Latin American History,Access to Education,Outcomes of Education,Educational Policy,Governance

Latin American countries have evolved over the years. Still, after years of military reign, socioeconomicinstability, and civil wars, the region has been known for its anti-hegemonic economic growth (educationalpolicies) strategies. Central and South America's educational system has long been under investigation by researchers both theoretically and empirically. The transition of its education system through the introduction of centralized, liberalized, and populist ideology has sparked many researchers' interest. This paper aims to understand and compare 14 Latin American countries' education orientation. The study uses a matrix table to visualize the qualitative finding.
Adopt a School Programme: What the Doctor Has Ordered to Remedy Education?
Author: Mokgwathi, Tsaona Seitsiwe
Date: 2020-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Foreign Countries,Elementary Schools,Private Sector,Public Schools,Educational Improvement,National Programs,Partnerships in Education,Program Effectiveness

This paper investigates the impact of the &quot;adopt a school initiative&quot; at a primary school that has been adopted by a private organisation in a small village in the vicinity of the university at which the researchers are based as employees. The government of Botswana through its Education Hub embarked on an initiative to involve private sector in the development of Education in the country. This was after realizing that Government cannot do it alone; also, because the Education Hub's mandate was to position Botswana as a &quot;Regional Centre of Excellence in Education, Training and Research (Education Hub flier).&quot; As a result, a number of private sector organisations, including private individuals, responded to the call and established relationships with various public schools across the country. The data for the study were collected qualitatively through questionnaires in the form of oral interviews. The participants of the study were the school management and the management of the private organisation involved. The results showed that the &quot;Adopt a school Initiative&quot; seemed to be the right remedy that the doctor has ordered to cure some of the educational ailments at this school as it improved the school's facilities and learners' academic performance. This translated into a positive teaching and learning environment which impacted on the school's academic outcomes. It is recommended that the Initiative should be further publicised country-wide to sensitise the communities about the value of this noble idea.
A Project-Based Application-Oriented Language Teaching Research
Author: Zhang, Youwen
Date: 2020-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Active Learning,Student Projects,College Second Language Programs,English (Second Language),Second Language Instruction,College Students,Foreign Countries,Educational Change,Instructional Design

Based on the examination washback mechanism, the study is to carry out college English application-oriented teaching reform practice, unify the diverse core themes in textbook learning through project tasks in the network and classroom teaching, and emphasize the close connection between language learning and language practice. Project tasks involve the establishment of a series of task documents, task implementation, and task reflection. Project tasks are carried out closely following the core idea of the improvement of workplace capabilities, project data can be integrated into a semester language learning course. The study provides task samples for language teaching and initial experience to adapt to other relevant elective courses, and provides students with additional learning motivation and deeper learning capabilities.
Evaluation of Effectiveness of Internal Quality Assurance System in Public Universities in Ghana
Author: Eshun, Peter
Date: 2020-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Educational Quality,State Universities,Quality Assurance,Institutional Evaluation,Foreign Countries,Evaluation Methods,Teacher Attitudes,Student Attitudes,College Faculty,College Students

The study was to evaluate effectiveness of institutional Internal Quality Assurance (IQA) structure in Ghanaian public universities. The convergent parallel design within the mixed methods research paradigm based on the Context and Input levels of the CIPP evaluation model was adopted. A sample of 2,844 was drawn out of 125,799 staff and students of accredited public universities in Ghana. Simple random and purposive sampling techniques were used. Staff and students' questionnaire with Cronbach alpha coefficients of 0.81 and 0.80 respectively and interview guide for administrators of IQA were used for data collection. Data were analysed using mean, standard deviation and narrative approach. The findings of the study indicated that quality assurance in the schools, colleges, faculties, departments and sections/units in public universities in Ghana was fairly effective. Students' progression were fairly effective (X-bar = 14.66, SD = 2.26); and staff progression activities were very effective (X-bar = 9.63, SD = 1.83). The study concluded that most members of the university community are not committed in ensuring the building of quality culture in public universities. It has been recommended that the university authorities should make it mandatory for every school, college, faculty, department and section/unit within the university to design and make their IQA structure more functional.
A Survey on Student Preferences of Facilities and Models of Accommodation at Kapasa Makasa University, Zambia
Author: Siluyele, Nimrod
Date: 2020-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Student Surveys,Preferences,College Housing,Foreign Countries,College Students,Coeducation,Gender Differences,Individual Differences,Dormitories

The main aim of the survey was to generate data on students' views on the preferred model of accommodation and the hostel facilities at the Kapasa Makasa University Campus in Zambia. Currently, the University offers a unique on-campus accommodation. Unlike the traditional student hostel arrangement in other public Universities in the country where hostel allocation is gender-specific, at the Kapasa Makasa University, the hostels are co-education. It is only the floors that are gender-specific. The possible modification of this arrangement is to go further and make flat-lets co-education. Co-education here means mixing male and female students in hostels of floors, or flatlets. Data were collected through a five-point Likert scale that was self-administered and randomly distributed questionnaires to 300 students out of the student population of 560. In the survey, the one-way Anova test showed significant differences between students year of study on their preference for gender-specific hostels and floors. Although female students had a greater desire for living in a gender-specific hostel, when compared to male counterparts the difference was not statistically significant. For the floors the one-way Anova test showed a significant difference between students year of study on their preference for gender-specific floors. When the study asked students about the convenience of the on-campus accommodation, the majority preferred on-campus housing to off-campus model of accommodation. This preference was across gender and years of study. Currently, all students at Kapasa Makasa University stay on campus. The university offers free cooking facilities, bed space, internet, television and a fridge. There is also free transport to go into town that is 25 kilometers away from campus. The survey involved questions that sought students satisfaction or preference on different arrangements of allocating of hostel floors, and also how they value different hostel facilities and services. The next part of the questionnaire asked students to express their views on -off-campus accommodation. They complained mostly of poor water reticulation, erratic supply of electricity and laxed security.
High School and Vocational Students&apos; Interest to Pursue Higher Education in West Java, Indonesia
Author: Maknun, Johar
Date: 2020-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: High School Students,Vocational Education,Student Attitudes,Academic Aspiration,Postsecondary Education,Student Interests,Engineering Education,Intellectual Disciplines,Preferences,Foreign Countries,Majors (Students)

The purpose of this study was to determine the preferences of High School and Vocational students to join college. The research method used was a quantitative descriptive while data analysis was based on Relative Percentage Frequency. The results showed that the interest of the high school and vocational students to proceed to college was in the high category. The number of vocational students interested in advancing their education are higher than high school students. In engineering, high school students have a higher interest than vocational. The study shows that student preferences in choosing the field of expertise and study programs in college differ
Strategies for Managing Childhood Obesity in Primary Schools in the Cape Coast Metropolis of Ghana
Author: Whyte, Nancy Sekyi
Date: 2020-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Foreign Countries,Obesity,Child Health,Elementary School Students,Elementary School Teachers,Knowledge Level,Teacher Attitudes,Intervention,Physical Activities,Dietetics,Recess Breaks,Food,Nutrition,School Policy,Life Style,Gender Differences,Play,Eating Habits

Childhood obesity is a critical global public health issue due to its association with psychological, social, economic and health problems. This study explored the potency of using teachers in managing childhood obesity among primary school pupils in a Ghanaian Metropolis, Cape Coast. Structured questionnaire were used for data collection. A multi-stage sampling procedure was used to select 133 teachers as respondents for the study. Analyses were done using descriptive statistics (frequencies, percentages, means and standard deviations. The study revealed that teachers were appreciably aware of and had useful perceptions of childhood obesity which could be built upon by way of interventional strategies to curb obesity among the school pupils.. These included physical activity-based strategies and dietary-based strategies such as: children being allowed to play and run around during break periods (91.7%); no foods, sweets and drinks being allowed in the classroom during lessons (84.1%); and existence of a school policy that guides the type of foods sold on school premises (72.0%). However, the teachers needed to be supported to effectively manage the phenomenon in the school environment. School authorities could develop policies on sale of food and snacks on school premises and ensure adherence to the policies through strict enforcement.
Strategic Management in Achieving Service Standards at the Center for Community Learning Activities (PKBM)
Author: Mutiara, Diah
Date: 2020-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Strategic Planning,Community Education,Foreign Countries,Nonformal Education,Program Implementation,Standards,Educational Improvement

This study aims to analyze the achievement of service standard at the Center for Community Learning Activities (PKBM). The focus of this research is: (1) What is the Community Learning Center formulation strategy in improving service quality? (2) What is the Community Learning Center implementation strategy in improving service quality? (3) What is the Community Learning Center strategy in improving service quality? In this study, the researcher used a qualitative approach with a case study design. Data collection is done by interview, observation, and documentation. Data were analyzed using data reduction techniques, followed by data presentation, and concluding. The results of research at Community Learning Center MitraBuruh Nusantara are through strategic management, Community Learning Center can improve the quality of learning services by expanding outreach not only with workers or factory employees but also with students at school age. The results of research in Community Learning Center Negeri 35 are through strategic management Community Learning Center Negeri 35 can improve the service quality through developing supporting facilities that continue to develop, develop learning plus life skills and skills so that it directly reaches two Community Learning Center service functions namely the learning function and the community empowerment function. The results of research at Faradika's Community Learning Center are through Faradika's Community Learning Center strategic management that can improve service quality by developing other programs besides Package A, B, C programs such as reading parks, homeschooling, and unstructured skills courses.
Language and the Formation of Religious Reality
Author: Allehaibi, Majed S.
Date: 2020-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Religion,Story Telling,World Views,Language Usage,Religious Factors,Islam,Muslims,Semitic Languages,Judaism,Jews,Christianity,History,Linguistic Theory,Self Concept,Language Role

This paper explores the notion that religious texts and the tradition of religious story telling are the content, form or &quot;the movable feast&quot; by which we form and preserve our culture and group identity, and by which we pass them down to the next generations. All these texts are composed of language that is open for analysis and multiple interpretations. Hence, religious beliefs are anchored in language which shapes and reshapes our worldview.
The Relation between School Culture Sub-Categories and Expected Results of Learning Process
Author: Eger, Ludvík
Date: 2020-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: School Culture,Correlation,Expectation,Learning Processes,Trust (Psychology),School Administration,Leadership Styles,Foreign Countries,Administrator Role,Educational Innovation,Instructional Leadership,Educational Objectives,Elementary Secondary Education,School Effectiveness

The aim of the research was to find out what factors of school culture affect the expected results of teaching and learning processes in basic schools. The research evaluated current and desired school culture in selected basic schools to identify culture gaps. Research using School Culture Inventory explored relations among selected sub-categories, namely between the sub-categories focused on shared objectives, trust in school leadership, and on managerial approach and the important sub-categories focused on innovation process and expected results of teaching and learning processes. The independent evaluators were final year students of the Faculties of Education from two universities in the Czech Republic who assessed schools after one month of their position at the selected schools (the research sample included 182 basic schools). The findings provided the evidence of current culture gaps and of a positive association between higher positive evaluations in the sub-category leadership and management and the sub-category expected results of teaching and learning processes. The results brought by the research will help school leaders when they plan to shape or change the culture of the schools they manage.