ethanporcaro/eric-fulltext-meta huggingface dataset:
Pupils' Perceptions of Sex and Reproductive Health Education in Primary Schools in Tanzania: A Phenomenological Study
Author: Kapinga, Orestes Silverius
Date: 2015-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Foreign Countries,Student Attitudes,Sexuality,Birth,Elementary School Students,Sex Education,Cultural Influences,Science Teachers,Qualitative Research,Phenomenology,Interviews,Focus Groups,Teacher Attitudes,Religion

This study explored pupils' perceptions of sex and reproductive health education in primary schools in Tanzania. Specifically, the study aimed at (i) exploring pupils' views on sex and reproductive health education in primary schools; (ii) determining opinions on the appropriateness of sex and reproductive health education for pupils in primary schools; and (iii) exploring pupils' views on the influence of culture on sex and reproductive health education to pupils in primary schools. The study was conducted in primary schools in Kinondoni Municipality. Purposive and stratified simple random sampling techniques were employed to obtain 132 respondents amongst science teachers and pupils in standard five, six and seven. Qualitative research approach informed by phenomenological research design was employed to achieve the objectives of this study. Data were collected through interviews and focused group discussion.The findings revealed that majority of teachers and pupils perceive sex and reproductive health education as important for learning in primary schools. Teachers believed that the teaching of sex and reproductive health education is important for a good health of the pupils. Furthermore, findings revealed that education about sex and reproductive health is appropriate to pupils of 10 to 14 years of age. To them, sex and reproductive health education helps to control behaviours and reduce shocks because of the transition period from childhood to adolescence. In addition, it was found that culture did not prohibit pupils from learning sex and reproductive health education. It was concluded that despite teachers and pupils being aware of the existence of sex and reproductive health education, some pupils are affected by cultural and religion backgrounds. The study recommends that schools should educate pupils of the importance of education about sex and reproductive health in primary schools.
Achieving Youth Employment and National Security in Nigeria: TVET Imperatives
Author: Ogbuanya, T. C.
Date: 2015-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Foreign Countries,Employment Level,Youth Employment,Unemployment,Social Problems,National Security,Crime,Violence,Technical Education,Vocational Education,Equal Opportunities (Jobs)

The rate of unemployment in Nigeria is alarming and could promote social vices some of which are kidnapping, armed robbery, child trafficking, Cultism, Drug peddling and ritual killing. These social vices could in no small measure constitute a threat to national security as a matter of fact. Therefore, the development of a workable Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) programme in the country is the needed panacea to creating Job opportunities for the teaming youths. This will definitely reduce to its barest minimum threat to national security. This paper gives insight into: Youth employment as a vehicle for enhancing national security, ways adopted by other countries in promoting the poor perception of TVET, lessons to be learnt from other countries as regards enhancing the perception of the TVET, existing youth employment programmes in Nigeria and the way forward to boosting employment creation in Nigeria.
Strategies of Daily Living Rehabilitative Activities for Post Stroke Patients at Minia University Hospital
Author: Zaky, Hend Elham Mohamed
Date: 2015-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Brain,Neurological Impairments,Hospitals,Patients,Rehabilitation,Daily Living Skills,Foreign Countries,Quasiexperimental Design,Control Groups,Experimental Groups,Knowledge Level,Questionnaires,Interviews,Pretests Posttests,Program Effectiveness,Health Behavior,Hypothesis Testing

Background: Stroke is a leading cause of disability. Rehabilitation aims to hasten and maximize recovery from stroke by treating the disabilities caused by the stroke. Therefore, the aim of this study determine the post stroke patients' knowledge and practices in relation to disease and activities of daily living before the implementation of stroke rehabilitation and examine the effect of stroke rehabilitation on stroke patients' knowledge and practices in relation to disease and activities of daily living strategies. To fulfill the aim of these study three research hypotheses were formulated; Quasi-experimental research design was utilized to fulfill the aim of this study. The study sample included 60 male and female adult patients with stroke they were allocated randomly into two groups, study and control (30 patients each) the sitting Rheumatology and Rehabilitation Department at Minia University Hospital. Four tools were utilized for data collection; socio-demographic and medical data sheet, pre/post knowledge questionnaire interview schedule, Barthel index scale, Ashworth scale and Construction patient teaching booklet about stroke and activities of daily living performance. Before, immediate post test, after two month. Results of the study documented a significant improvement in knowledge and practices post strategies in study group in addition to reaching of an optimum level of independence for daily activities living and improvement degree of spasticity in study group more than control group, . In conclusion, education of stroke patient is necessary to achieve an optimum level of functioning. Replication of this study on larger probability sample is highly recommended.
The Role of Cooperative Learning Type Team Assisted Individualization to Improve the Students' Mathematics Communication Ability in the Subject of Probability Theory
Author: Tinungki, Georgina Maria
Date: 2015-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Cooperative Learning,Mathematics Skills,Mathematics Instruction,Teaching Methods,Statistics,Probability,Communication Skills,Teamwork,Mixed Methods Research,College Mathematics,Foreign Countries,Observation,Interviews

The importance of learning mathematics can not be separated from its role in all aspects of life. Communicating ideas by using mathematics language is even more practical, systematic, and efficient. In order to overcome the difficulties of students who have insufficient understanding of mathematics material, good communications should be built in a learning process. Communication in general can be interpreted as a way to convey a message from the messenger to the receiver to inform opinions or behaviors either directly (oral) or indirectly through the media. In the communication process, we need to think on how to make the message understood by others. In order to develop the ability to communicate, people can communicate with a variety of languages including mathematical language. One of the subjects in the Statistics study program which requires mathematics communication ability is the Theory of Probability, which is categorized as a general skill subject that must be taken by all students of mathematics. Improving the students' mathematics communication ability should be hand in hand with the learning process. We can optimize the ability by implementing a learning model which gives chance for the students to discuss and to interact each other so that their mathematics communication ability improved, that is by using cooperative learning type Team Assisted Individualization (TAI).
Utilization of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Resources and Job Effectiveness among Library Staff in the University of Calabar and Cross River University of Technology, Nigeria
Author: Ntui, Aniebiet Inyang
Date: 2015-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Foreign Countries,Information Technology,Library Automation,Research Libraries,Questionnaires,Reliability,Correlation,Library Personnel,Internet,Electronic Mail,Computer Use,Computer Software,Job Performance

This study investigated utilization of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) resources and job effectiveness among library staff in the University of Calabar and Cross River University of Technology, Nigeria. To achieve the purpose of this study, four hypotheses were formulated to guide the study. Ex-post facto research design was adopted for the study. A sample of two hundred and twenty five (225) respondents was randomly selected for the study. The selection was done through the stratified random sampling technique. The questionnaire was the main instruments used for data collection. The reliability estimate of the instruments was established through the test-retest reliability method. Pearson product moment correlation analysis was employed to test the hypotheses under study. Each hypothesis was tested at 0.05 level of significance. The results of the analysis revealed that, staff use of internet, use of e-mail, use of PowerPoint and use of computer significantly related with library staff job effectiveness. Based on the findings, it was recommended that library managers should organized workshop to educate library staff on the use of ICT.
Effect of Gender on Students' Academic Performance in Computer Studies in Secondary Schools in New Bussa, Borgu Local Government of Niger State
Author: Adigun, Joseph
Date: 2015-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Foreign Countries,Correlation,Gender Differences,Academic Achievement,Computer Science Education,Questionnaires,Public Schools,Private Schools,Institutional Characteristics,Educational Policy,Secondary School Students,Secondary Education,Equal Education,Statistical Analysis

This research studied the relationship between student's gender and academic performance in computer science in New Bussa, Borgu local government of Niger state. Questionnaire which consisted of 30 multiple-choice items drawn from Senior School Certificate Examination past questions as set by the West Africa Examination Council in 2014 multiple choice past question was used as the research instrument. The questionnaire was administered to 275 students from both private and public schools in the study area. The students' responses were marked and scored, and afterward analysed using independent t-test. The results of the study showed that even though the male students had slightly better performance compared to the female students, it was not significant. This better performance was found to be pronounced in the private school which was shown to possess the best male brains found in the study area. Based on the findings of this study, recommendations were made. Parents are encouraged to provide the right education they can afford for their children irrespective of gender. Also, there should be a deliberate Federal Government policy to encourage absorbance of female students into further study in computer science. Furthermore, it was recommended that stake holders in the education industry should make use of these findings and try to research into ways of making gender sensitive policies.
Factor Responsible for Examination Malpractices as Expressed by Undergraduates of Osun State University, Nigeria
Author: Yusuf
Date: 2015-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Foreign Countries,Undergraduate Students,Questionnaires,Study Habits,Gender Differences,Student Attitudes,Student Surveys,Performance Factors,Educational Malpractice,Statistical Analysis,Student Behavior,Achievement Need

The study investigated perception of undergraduates on factors responsible for examination malpractices. The study is a descriptive study; a sample of two hundred (200) undergraduates formed the participants for the study. A questionnaire titled: &quot;Factor responsible for examination malpractices was used for data collection. Data collected were analyzed using frequency counts, mean scores, t-test and ANOVA statistical analysis. The findings of the study revealed the poor study habit, poor concentration during lectures, and peer influence are major factors responsible for examination malpractices; the findings also revealed that there is no significant difference on perception of undergraduates on the factors responsible for examination malpractices on the basis of gender and academic programme; while, there is significant difference on perception of undergraduates on factors responsible for examination malpractice on the basis of academic level. Based on the findings it was recommended that university management should establish a functioning counselling unit to cater for the needs of the students; and adequate punitive measure should be given to any students that get involve in examination malpractice.
Transitional Enrolment Trends within the Different Educational Levels in Kenya: An Analysis of Promoting Facets
Author: Mumiukha, Catherine K.
Date: 2015-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Foreign Countries,Enrollment Trends,Gender Differences,Sex Fairness,Access to Education,Equal Education,Elementary Secondary Education,Higher Education,Federal Legislation

Countries in Sub-Saharan Africa have for decades grappled with bridging the gap in enrolment numbers between male and female students. Education for All (EFA) goals have provided guidance to these countries on attainment of gender equality in education. EFA goal number 5 articulates the international commitments aimed at achieving global gender equality in education by 2015. This is to be arrived at by increasing the enrolment of female learners at different levels of education. The Ministry of Education in Kenya developed policies and strategies to enable an increase in female students enrolling in school. With these policies and strategies, Kenya has realised tremendous successes in terms of enrolment numbers. However the country still faces challenges in some geographic areas. In as much as there is an increase in the number of girls participating in primary and secondary school levels, Kenya is yet to attain gender equality in education. The number of boys in these levels of education still surpass that of girls by a concerning proportion. Interestingly these trends change in post secondary education levels. Universities have recorded an amplified enrolment of female. This paper documents trends in enrolment numbers by gender in primary, secondary and post-secondary levels of education in Kenya. Further, the paper interrogates the facets that promote the shifts in the enrolment trends.
The Range of the Availability and Practice of Authentic Assessment Competencies for Intermediate Stage Teachers in Sharurah Governorate
Author: AL-Shehri, Mohammad
Date: 2015-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Foreign Countries,Performance Based Assessment,Questionnaires,Predictor Variables,Statistical Significance,Gender Differences,Correlation,Multiple Regression Analysis,Teacher Competencies,Elementary School Teachers,Semitic Languages,Islam,Religious Education

This study aimed to identify the range of the availability and practice of authentic assessment competencies for intermediate stage teachers in Sharurah governorate, and to know the effect of these variables (gender, major, experience) on the range of the availability and practice of authentic assessment competencies. A questionnaire was designed which consisted of (44) items measuring five domains of the availability and practice of authentic assessment strategies competencies. It was applied on a sample which consisted of (67) teachers. Results of the study showed that the range of the availability and practice of authentic assessment competencies were highly degree; there were no statistically significant differences found in the range of the availability and practice of authentic assessment competencies due to the influence of some variables: (gender, major); and differences were found due to the experience variable. Also the results show a high correlation between availability and the practice for authentic assessment competencies, and there is a statistically significant effect between the degree of availability of authentic assessment competencies and the degree of practice of authentic assessment competencies, and we reached a multiple regression equation. The study included many recommendations. The most important one was the necessity of providing training programs for teachers in the field of modern assessment strategies in order to improve the ability of teachers in this field.
Appraisal of Marist Education in the Light of Patristic Education
Author: Osuji, Gregory Ekene
Date: 2015-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Foreign Countries,Church Related Colleges,Catholic Schools,College Faculty,College Students,Teacher Attitudes,Student Attitudes,Educational Attitudes,Mixed Methods Research,Likert Scales,Interviews,Observation,Teacher Student Relationship,Religious Education,Questionnaires

The Study evaluated the Marist Brother Lecturer and the Marist Student in Marist International University College, Karen, Nairobi in the light of the Education founded on Christian principles by Jesus Christ and expounded by the early Church Fathers. The Researchers tried to find out the attitude of both Marist Brother Lecturer and Marist Student towards Marist Education. The Study adopted a Convergent Parallel Mixed Methods Design. It specifically used Cross-Sectional Survey Design and Investigator Triangulation to collect data. The Sample Size of the Study consisted of 54 Students and 8 Marist Brothers Lecturers totalling to 62 Respondents from the Department of Education. A 25 item Likert Scale questionnaire, In-depth Interview Guide and Observation were used to collect both quantitative and qualitative data. The result of the Study revealed that both the Marist Brother Lecturer and Marist Student have positive attitude towards Marist Education and that there is a significant positive relationship between a Marist Brother Lecturer and a Marist Student. The Study therefore concluded that Marist Education in the light of Patristic Education is qualitative, holistic and valueoriented. Also, that both the Marist Educator and the Marist Student benefit a lot from Marist Education and it helps them to be focused in transforming the Society drawing from the Christian principles they learnt from Christ, the Great Teacher and the Church Fathers. Educationally, this implies that in order to preserve the holistic nature of Marist Education, it must continue to excel towards informing, forming and transforming the Educand
Prevailing Misconceptions in Community Development Programmes. Case Study of Grassroots Participation in Ahoada East Local Government Area of Rivers State
Author: Kobani, Doreen
Date: 2015-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Foreign Countries,Misconceptions,Community Development,Case Studies,Activism,Social Action,Citizen Participation

People assume that development means quantitative growth, whereas its main characteristic is qualitative change. To develop is to grow, and to grow means becoming more complex and stronger. An Economist may see development as only an increase in wealth or income (absolute or per capita); an Engineer may see development as greater control over energy, or more sophisticated and powerful tools. When a community develops, it gets stronger and more complex. It undergoes social change. This Paper examines misconceptions about Development, Community and Community Development, types of development, and current trend of development in Nigeria, with special references to grassroots people in Ahoada East Local Government Area of Rivers State.
Advanced Mathematical Thinking and the Way to Enhance It
Author: Herlina, Elda
Date: 2015-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Mathematics Education,Mathematics Skills,Thinking Skills,Abstract Reasoning,Creative Thinking,Mathematical Logic,Validity,Mastery Learning,Problem Solving,Transfer of Training,Constructivism (Learning),Knowledge Representation,Statistical Analysis,Skill Development,Foreign Countries,College Students

This journal article discusses Advanced Mathematical Thinking (AMT) and how to enhance it. AMT is ability in representing, abstracting, creative thinking, and mathematical proving. The importance of AMT ability development in accord with government expectation who realize about the importance of mathematical competency mastery for student's life. The advantage in developing AMT among others are: 1) student capable to deliver idea which is possessed in verbal, symbol, table, graphic and diagram. 2) Find deep connection among mathematic branches, 3) know the outcome in one of branch which can trigger conjecture in branch which is related, 4) technique and method from one branch can be applied to prove the outcome in branch which is related, 5) capable to find new idea in problem solving, and 5) capable to understand and construct the proof. One of theory which not only enhance student's learning outcome but also can construct knowledge through student's mental activity, enhance creativity, create class atmosphere which is enjoyable and challenging, and capable to enhance student's AMT ability is APOS approach.
Towards Designing Effective Preschool Education Programmes in Tanzania: What Can We Learn from Theories?
Author: Kitta, Septimi
Date: 2015-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Foreign Countries,Preschool Education,Theories,Childrens Rights,International Law,Treaties,Cultural Context,Young Children,Preschool Teachers

Pre-school education, which ordinarily is supposed to be the foundation stone of our education system, is wholly left in the hands of private operators to manage with no supervisory authority over them, a situation that has led to poor standards and quality. It was emphasised that if pre-school education is to serve its stated purposes of making the children to have an effective smooth transition from home to school; prepare the child for the primary level of education; inculcate social norms; inculcate in the child the spirit of inquiry and creativity; develop a sense of cooperation and team-spirit and really teach the children the rudiments of numbers, letters, colours, shapes, among others. It should be well supervised, staffed, equipped, financed and coordinated. Therefore, it is of paramount importance to give foundation tenets for establishing effective preschool programmes.