ethanporcaro/eric-fulltext-meta huggingface dataset:
Mother Tongue Usage in Ghanaian Pre-Schools: Perceptions of Parents and Teachers
Author: Tackie-Ofosu, Vivian
Date: 2015-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Foreign Countries,Preschool Children,Native Language,Native Language Instruction,Language Usage,Parent Attitudes,Teacher Attitudes,Language of Instruction,Questionnaires,Cultural Awareness,Interpersonal Communication,African Languages,English (Second Language),Preferences

The present study investigated the perceptions of parents and teachers on the use of the mother tongue and their preferred medium of communication and instruction for preschool children at home and in school. The sample was made up of a cross-section of parents and teachers (N=120, Female=80% for teachers and 55% for parents) of children (between ages 2 and 5) in a suburb of the Greater Accra Region, Ghana. A structured questionnaire was administered to the respondents to elicit information on their perceptions on the use of mother tongue in communicating with the children. The results indicated that both parents and teachers appreciate the importance of the mother tongue, with reasons including the promoting of cultural identity, the easy understanding of concepts and for effective communication. An appreciable number of teachers and parents also support the use of mother tongue as the language of instruction in school alongside English language. The two main arguments against the use of the mother tongue in schools are (1) the importance of English language for future learning and status growth and (2) the paucity of teaching and learning materials in the local languages. Parents support the use of mother tongue at home because it enhances children's connection to their family, relatives, culture, history and identity. Recommendations made, include the provision of instructional materials and trained teachers in local language usage.
Influence of Learning Environment on Students' Academic Achievement in Mathematics: A Case Study of Some Selected Secondary Schools in Yobe State-Nigeria
Author: Shamaki, Timothy Ado
Date: 2015-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Educational Environment,Academic Achievement,Case Studies,Influences,Secondary School Mathematics,Comparative Analysis,Secondary School Students,Mathematics Achievement,Questionnaires,Likert Scales,Experimental Groups,Control Groups,Classroom Environment,Classroom Design,Class Size,Student Attitudes,Foreign Countries

The purpose of the study was to determine the influence of learning environment on students' academic achievement in mathematics at senior secondary school level. Thus the study investigated some components of learning environment and their possible influence on students' academic achievement in mathematics. A sample of 337 randomly selected SS II students was taken from a population of 1682 students in Potiskum LGA, Yobe state. Data analysis was done using descriptive statistics as well as the t-test. The result shown that, there is significance difference between the mean performance of students taught in an ideal learning environment and that of students taught in a dull learning environment at 0.05 level of significance. The findings were discussed with a view to improving both the quality of learning environment and academic achievement in mathematics. In view of that therefore, recommendations were made for the improvement of the learning environment.
Gender Stereotypes on Biology Practical Pedagogy: A Student-Teachers' Perspective
Author: Abimbola, I. O.
Date: 2015-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Student Teacher Attitudes,Sex Stereotypes,Biology,Preservice Teachers,Questionnaires,Laboratory Manuals,Electronic Learning,Statistical Analysis,Course Content,Science Activities,Paraprofessional School Personnel,Foreign Countries

This study examines ideas of pre-service teachers on goals of biology practical in three purposely selected Colleges of Education. To this end, A researcher designed questionnaire which was adapted titled &quot;views of preservice teachers on biology practical&quot; to elicit information, and findings of a survey administered to 405 preservice teachers revealed divergent views with gender stereotypes on laboratory manual, e-learning and biology practical and with chi-square statistical tool used to analyze the research questions and results presented.
Needful Implements in Improving the Study and Scholastic Skills of Nigerian Secondary School Students
Author: Adegoroye, Biodun-Smith
Date: 2015-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Foreign Countries,Secondary School Students,Study Skills,Skill Analysis,Academic Ability,Gender Differences,Predictor Variables,Student Surveys

Showing concern about the consistent depreciation in expected study and scholastic behaviours among Secondary School students and the trailing failure in school test and exams and public exams, the authors gathered empirical report on the chosen variables among a randomly selected 1,200 secondary school students in JSS I, II, III, SSS I, II, III in 10 rural and urban centers Secondary schools among the 141 in Ekiti State. The data came from the author designed scholastic and study skills inventory on the sample. The result indicated a no significant different in the poor level of scholastic and study skills among the population. Recommendations were in the direction of the need to launching and begin the practice of the &quot;STAR&quot; program (Oana, 1981) by counsellors in the secondary schools as a means of reversing the trend of the unhealthy development.
Reliability and Validity: A Sine Qua Non for Fair Assessment of Undergraduate Technical and Vocational Education Projects in Nigerian Universities
Author: John, A. C.
Date: 2015-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Undergraduate Study,Vocational Education,Test Reliability,Test Validity,Schematic Studies,Educational Quality,Evaluation Criteria,Grading,Grades (Scholastic),Foreign Countries

The aim of the study was to examine the importance of reliability and validity as necessary foundation for fair assessment. The concepts of reliability, validity, fair assessment and their relationships were analysed. Qualities of fair assessment were discussed. A number of recommendations were made to make assessors be more cautious in award of marks or grades.
Quality Education for the Pastoralist in Public Primary Schools in Kajiado County, Kenya: Case Study of Dupoto-E-Maa Education Project in Kajiado Central District
Author: Ouda, James Bill
Date: 2015-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Foreign Countries,Elementary Education,Public Education,Educational Quality,Intervention,Institutional Characteristics,Improvement Programs,Phenomenology,Program Evaluation,Qualitative Research,Statistical Analysis,Parent Surveys,Teacher Surveys,Administrator Surveys,Questionnaires,Gender Differences,Educational Facilities,Educational Resources

Conditions of learning are critical in determining quality of education. There have been real concerns raised by stakeholders regarding the quality of education for pastoralists in public primary schools in Kajiado Central District in Kenya. Interventions have been put in place to address the issue of quality education. One such intervention is the Dupoto-e-Maa education project. The study investigated the extent to which the project has promoted quality educations in terms of institutional capacity in the public primary schools in Kajiado Central District. The evaluation used both cross-sectional survey and phenomenological research designs. Phenomenological research design provides in-depth information about individuals, groups or institutions as they naturally occur. This design helped generate qualitative data through information gathered from head teachers, School Management Committees (SMC), teachers, pupils, Quality Assurance and Standards Officer (QASO) and project staff. The cross-sectional survey design assisted the evaluators to access quantitative data from a wide range of informants. A sample size of 183 respondents was selected using purposive sampling as well as stratified random sampling procedures. Head teachers of the sampled schools participated as key informants. The instruments of data collection used in the study included questionnaires, interview guide, document analysis guide, Focus Group Discussion (FGD) guide as well as observation guide. From the analysis it was concluded that Dupoto-e-Maa education project had significantly contributed to improved institutional capacity in terms of installing new facilities in schools as well as rehabilitating the existing ones. They were also involved in teacher training programs as well as stakeholders' awareness campaigns. The study recommends that the Constituency Development Fund (CDF), the County Government of Kajiado and the Government of Kenya (GoK) should allocate/commit more resources for improved infrastructure as well as in-service training and professional support of teachers. The findings could also be used to inform policy dialogue with regard to education for pastoral communities.
Procedural Influence on Internal and External Assessment Scores of Undergraduate Vocational and Technical Education Research Projects in Nigerian Universities
Author: A. C., John
Date: 2015-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Foreign Countries,Undergraduate Students,Student Research,Research Projects,Vocational Education,Technical Education,College Faculty,Student Surveys,Teacher Surveys,Influences,Scores,Statistical Analysis,Correlation,Student Evaluation,Evaluation Methods,Likert Scales,Interrater Reliability

This study sought to determine the procedural influence on internal and external assessment scores of undergraduate research projects in vocational and technical education programmes in the university under study. A survey research design was used for the conduct of this study. The population consisted of 130 lecturers and 1,847 students in the selected Universities between 1995/1996 and 2005/2006 sessions. The study was analyzed using Statistical Package for Social Science (SPSS) version 13.0. The statistical tool used for the analyses were mean, standard deviation and multiple correlation. Cranach Alpha was used via SPSS to compute the internal consistency reliability of the instrument which was 0.86. The results showed that different criteria were applied not only at different universities but change with time. A number of suggestions were proffered to reduce the negative influence using procedure can have on internal and external assessment scores of vocational and technical education projects and enhance its reliability and validity.
Scientific Temper among Academically High and Low Achieving Adolescent Girls
Author: Kour, Sunmeet
Date: 2015-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Females,Statistical Analysis,High Achievement,Low Achievement,Sampling,High School Students,School Districts,Measures (Individuals),Inferences,Scientific Attitudes,Scientific Enterprise,Science Education,Thinking Skills,Foreign Countries

The present study was undertaken to compare the scientific temper of high and low achieving adolescent girl students. Random sampling technique was used to draw the sample from various high schools of District Srinagar. The sample for the present study consisted of 120 school going adolescent girls (60 high and 60 low achievers). Data was collected by using Nadeem and Rashid's scientific temper scale. Statistical techniques of Percentage, Mean, S. D. and t-test were used to analyse the data. The findings of the study revealed that two groups differ significantly on curiosity, objectivity and rationality dimension of scientific temper scale. The results of the study further revealed that there exists no significant difference between high and low achieving adolescent girl on open mindedness and aversion to superstition dimension of scientific temper.
Strategies for Dealing with Low Adoption of Agricultural Innovations: A Case Study of Farmers in Udenu L.G.A. of Enugu State, Nigeria
Author: Uguru, Chike
Date: 2015-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Agricultural Education,Agricultural Production,Innovation,Change Strategies,Adoption (Ideas),Agricultural Occupations,Case Studies,Hypothesis Testing,Questionnaires,Interviews,Employee Attitudes,Extension Agents,Needs Assessment,Foreign Countries,Likert Scales

A study to access the level of acceptance/adoption of agricultural innovations by farmers in Udenu Local Government Area of Enugu State was carried out. The aim was to find out the reasons behind the low acceptance/adoption of agricultural innovations by farmers in the area and to suggest possible strategies to address this ugly situation; as a way to increase food production amongst farmers in the study area. One hundred farmers from 5 communities in the study area and 10 staff of 2 agricultural Research Institutes were randomly selected as the major population for this study. Three (3) Alternate Hypothesis set for this study were tested using Chi-square statistical tool at 0.05 probability level of significance and at 4 degrees of freedom; and only one was rejected. Structured questionnaire and scheduled interviews were used to collect data from farmers and staff of the Research Institutes. Results from the study showed that services of extension agents in the rural areas are inadequate and ineffective. It was also found that extension agents are faced with many challenges in their efforts to introduce new agricultural innovations to farmers; most farmers were reluctant to adopt new agricultural innovations/technologies for various reasons. Increasing the ratio of extension agents to farmers, use of indigenous extension agents and local interpreters to disseminate new innovations and technologies, training of model farmers as change agents, use of demonstration method and subsidizing agricultural inputs were recommended as strategies for encouraging acceptance/adoption of agricultural innovations and technologies by rural farmers.
Universal Basic Education Programme for Global Competitiveness: A Need for Paradigm Shift
Author: Opoh, Fredrick Awhen
Date: 2015-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Equal Education,Global Approach,Competition,Access to Education,Educational Policy,Program Implementation,Barriers,National Standards,Educational Resources,Agency Cooperation,Institutional Characteristics,Economic Factors,Social Influences,Political Influences,Strategic Planning,Educational Change,Elementary Education,Foreign Countries

When the goal of UBE, &quot;Education For All&quot; (EFA) which is in line with the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) was envisaged from the conception of the scheme, little did anyone know that fourteen years after, the policy would not make a significant achievement in competing with systems in other developed nations of the world. Recent reports show that it would take Nigeria more than 70 years before all children will have access to primary education. This paper is a call on needed paradigm shift in UBE for global competitiveness. The paper x-rays the matters arising in the scheme to include the quota policy, placing of ceiling on the number of pupils to be registered in a state among others. The paper also highlighted some envisaged problems of the implementation of the programme to include policy standard and objectives, policy resources, intergovernmental communication and enforcement, the characteristics of implementing agencies and the economic, social and political conditions and as well the disposition of policy implementers. The paper called for paradigm shift in the area of human, financial, infrastructural resources as well as quality assurance and social mobilization. Suggestion is therefore made that the scheme should be given attention like any other sector.
The Classroom Environment: A Major Motivating Factor towards High Academic Performance of Senior Secondary School Students in South West Nigeria
Author: Akomolafe, Comfort O.
Date: 2015-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Foreign Countries,Secondary School Students,Classroom Environment,Student Motivation,Academic Achievement,Correlation,Questionnaires

The paper discusses the impact of the classroom environment as a motivating factor in enhancing the academic performance of secondary school students in South West Nigeria. The study adopted descriptive survey type. The population of this study comprises all students of senior secondary schools in South West Nigeria which consist of Lagos, Ogun, Osun, Oyo and Ekiti State. The sample for this study comprised one thousand and fifty senior secondary school, three students from three states out of the six states in the South West Geo-political zone. The sampled states are Osun, Ondo and Ekiti. The researcher made use of a questionnaire and inventory to collect data. A self-designed questionnaire tagged &quot;Motivation and Academic Performance of Senior Secondary School Students&quot; (MAPSSS) was used to elicit information from the respondents. The result showed that there was a significant relationship between classroom environment and the academic performance of senior secondary school students. Based on the findings of the study, Government, who is the proprietor of public secondary schools, should build sufficient, modern and conducive classrooms, and embark on renovation of those in dilapidated condition; teachers should make the classroom environment comfortable and functional for learning to take place, so that students can learn and perform better academically and behave better.
The Student's Perceptions of Learning Mathematics Using Flash Animation Secondary School in Indonesia
Author: Salim, Kalbin
Date: 2015-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Secondary School Students,Student Attitudes,Secondary School Mathematics,Mathematics Education,Animation,Foreign Countries,Educational Technology,Courseware,Mathematical Concepts,Case Studies,Semi Structured Interviews,Outcomes of Education,Educational Benefits,Visualization,Data Analysis,Technology Integration

The purpose of this study was to determine the students perception on the use of animation courseware in math and to reveal how the sample courseware learning mathematical concepts to different change students' views. This research is a case study involving three mathematics students at SMAN 2 Bintan. Data were collected by means of semi-structural interviews. The findings showed that learning by using flash animation is very help students in understanding abstract mathematical significantly. Courseware of mathematics by using flash animation to give you a visualization that links between mathematics and the real world and the interests of understanding mathematical concepts. Analysis of the data indicated that the conventional learning needs to be done to understand the fundamental and flash animation for learning technology can be used as an aid in the understanding of concepts and to enhance the way students think more effectively. Courseware of learning the flash animation has shown a different view to the learning process in the classroom, flash animation is able to analyze the mathematical concepts invent and can provide ideas that connect students with a basic understanding of new knowledge.
Emotional Intelligence and Its Relationship with Burnout among Special Education Teachers in Jordan: An Analytical Descriptive Study on the Southern Territory
Author: Al-Bawaliz, Mohammad Abdessalam
Date: 2015-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Emotional Intelligence,Teacher Burnout,Special Education Teachers,Foreign Countries,Correlation,Geographic Regions,Measures (Individuals),Statistical Analysis,Gender Differences,Educational Attainment,Burnout,Educational Research

The present study aimed to identify the measurement of the level of emotional intelligence and the level of burnout among teachers working in special education centers in the southern territory in Jordan, and also aimed to determine the relationship between emotional intelligence and burnout, and how does this relationship differ according to educational level (qualification), experience, and gender. The population of the study was consisted of male and female teachers working in special education centers in the southern territory of Jordan whom accounted for (200) male and female teacher (120 male teachers and 80 female teachers). From this population a sample of 100 male and female teachers (60 male teachers and 40 female teachers) using the random simple method. To achieve the goals of the study, the researcher used two measures, the emotional intelligence inventory and burnout inventory. The results of the study indicated a high level of for emotional intelligence against a low level of burnout among the individuals in the sample, and also, results indicated no significant statistical differences between emotional intelligence and burnout according to the variables of gender, educational level (qualification), and experience.
Issues and Prospects of Effetive Implementation of New Secondary School Curriculum in Nigeria
Author: Ahmadi, Ali A.
Date: 2015-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Foreign Countries,Curriculum Implementation,Curriculum Development,Secondary School Curriculum,Secondary Schools,Secondary School Students,High School Graduates,Educational Facilities,Educational Facilities Improvement,Secondary School Teachers,Teacher Effectiveness,Educational Finance,Financial Support,Participative Decision Making,Teacher Motivation,Information Technology,Technology Uses in Education

This paper digs into the issues surrounding effective implementation of new secondary school curriculum in Nigeria. This is based on the feeling that 21st century education is characterized with a dramatic technological revolution. The paper therefore portrays education in the 21st century as a total departure from the factory-model education of the past. It is abandonment of teacher centered, paper and pencil schooling. It means a new way of understanding the concept of knowledge, a new definition of the educated person. The paper argues that society institutionalized education as a tool to reform society and creates change for the betterment. Hence, authentic education addresses the whole child, the whole person and does not limit our professional development and curriculum design to workplace readiness. To this end, there is every need to review the status quo of secondary school curriculum in Nigeria in order to consolidate further the new basic education programme and to ensure the actualization of the Federal government national developmental programme especially in the area of human capital development. Finally, the paper recommends massive advocacy and sensitization of teachers, students, parents and school administrators and supervisors who are the end-users of the new curriculum for its effective implementation.