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Conflict and Trade-Offs between Efficiency and Access: A Case of Day and Boarding Secondary Schools in Kenya
Author: Zachariah, Kosgei K.
Date: 2016-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Foreign Countries,Day Schools,Boarding Schools,Secondary Schools,Access to Education,Efficiency,Educational Quality,Principals,Secondary School Students,Questionnaires,Comparative Analysis,School Location,Academic Achievement,Educational Facilities,Time on Task,Statistical Analysis,Qualitative Research

While education is considered to be a human right and need, the delivery of secondary education in Kenya has been slow due to a number of bottlenecks that includes: (one), differential trends in access and participation in secondary school education with low participation of the poor and (two), low efficiency and quality of education as indicated in the poor performance. The purpose of this study was to find ways of making secondary school education more accessible and efficient given that day schools are considered to be more accessible but inefficient while boarding schools are less accessible but efficient. Purposive sampling was used to select 12 day and 14 boarding schools whose head teachers and 296 Form Four students in Uasin-Gishu district responded to questionnaires related to academic performance availability of learning facilities, supervisory support of learners, time available for learners private studies and effects of distance walked to school on performance. The findings of the study showed that students in boarding schools generally have better study facilities, receive professional and more supervisory support, that long distances walked to school had negative impact on student performance and lastly students in boarding schools had more time available for their studies. The study recommends that efforts be made to build more day schools and equip them with proper learning facilities for better access and efficiency respectively.
The Enhancement of Mathematical Reasoning Ability of Junior High School Students by Applying Mind Mapping Strategy
Author: Ayal, Carolina S.
Date: 2016-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Foreign Countries,Junior High School Students,Cognitive Mapping,Logical Thinking,Thinking Skills,Secondary School Mathematics,Mathematics Instruction,Quasiexperimental Design,Pretests Posttests,Statistical Analysis,Nonparametric Statistics,Instructional Effectiveness

Mathematical reasoning ability, are component that must be governable by the student. Mathematical reasoning plays an important role, both in solving problems and in conveying ideas when learning mathematics. In fact there ability are not still developed well, even in middle school. The importance of mathematical reasoning ability (KPM are parallel in improving student skill to mastery those three abilities. Therefore it is necessary to apply learning strategy that is expected to improve the KPM, in mathematics teaching. This research applied mind mapping strategy (SMM) as an alternative to improve all three. This aims to find out contribution level in SMM application to ward the enhancement of mathematical reasoning ability, at school rank (low, high and medium), KAM (high, medium and low). The research is a quasi-experimental research by using Pretest and Posttest Control Group Design. The sample in this research is 130 students in eight of two School in Ambon. Each school represents high school rank and medium school rank. The hypothesis was tested at 5% significance level. The data were analysed by applying the Kolmogorov-Smirnov (KS), Levene test, t-test, t'-test, Mann-Whitney U test, and ANOVA two lines. The result shows that: (1) there is a difference achievement, the enhancement of KPM, in experiment class and control class; (2) there is an interaction between learning and school rank in enhancing the ability of mathematical reasoning; (3) there is no interaction between learning and KAM in increasing reasoning ability. A bibliography is included.
Corporal Punishment in Private Schools: The Case of Kathmandu, Nepal
Author: Khanal, Jeevan
Date: 2016-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Foreign Countries,Punishment,Private Schools,Qualitative Research,Observation,Interviews,Parents,High School Students,Secondary School Teachers,Teacher Attitudes,Student Attitudes,Parent Attitudes

The purpose of this study was to elaborate the situation of corporal punishment which is being practiced in Nepalese schools going against new policies that promote the non-violence teaching. It was based on original qualitative study of one private school of Kathmandu (the capital city of Nepal) having more than 2000 students and 100 teachers. Results from FGD, observation of the classroom practice, situational interviews with parents, teachers and students indicated that most teachers as well as parents thought, the best way to discipline children is punishment because it creates fear in them and this prevents misbehavior, promotes obedience and help to perform high academically. Teachers and administrators were found ignoring the rights of child and about the principles of child psychology and development. Students had accepted the corporal punishment as a culture of school. This study is significant to know why teachers in private schools in Nepal often use the corporal punishment on students during teaching and learning periods. So this study is important for the government of Nepal, organization involving to child rights and stakeholders. The results showed the accepted and negated concept of social learning theory, power theory and choice theory by the parents, teachers, school principal and students.
Gender Differences in Achievement Goals and Performances in English Language and Mathematics of Senior Secondary Schools Students in Borno State, Nigeria
Author: Musa, Alice K. J.
Date: 2016-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Foreign Countries,Gender Differences,Academic Achievement,Secondary School Students,Correlation,Multivariate Analysis,English (Second Language),Second Language Learning,Mathematics,Goal Orientation,Achievement Need,Likert Scales

The paper investigated gender difference in achievement goals and performance in English Language and Mathematics of senior secondary schools students in Borno State, Nigeria. The study specifically sought to determine gender differences in students' academic performances in English Language, Mathematics and overall academic performance as well as the effects of gender on these differences in performance if any. The study was based on the 'A Hierarchical Model of Approach and Avoidance Achievement Goals Motivation' propounded by Elliot and Church (1997). The study used Correlational design with a sample of 827 (414 boys and 413) students selected via stratified random sampling form 18 schools across the state. &quot;A Hierarchical Model of Approach and Avoidance Achievement Goals Motivation&quot; Scale was used to measure achievement goals, tests in English and Mathematics were used to measure achievement measures in the two subjects domains while the aggregate of average scores in the two tests was used to measure overall academic performance. The instruments were administered to the participants in a classroom seating position and collected on the sport and the data was analyzed using MANOVA. The results revealed that males performed significantly better than females in English Language and overall academic performance but there is no gender difference in Mathematics performance; and there is significant effect of gender on students' learning goal orientation in faviour of males, whereas there are no gender effects on performance-approach and performance-avoidance goals orientation of students. The implications of the study for education and research were highlighted.
Understanding of Foreign Language Learning of Generation Y
Author: Bozavli, Ebubekir
Date: 2016-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Foreign Countries,Second Language Learning,Learning Processes,Age Groups,Student Surveys,College Students,Statistical Analysis,Language Skills,Verbal Communication,Comprehension,Self Esteem,Problem Solving,Efficiency,Independent Study,Learner Engagement,Profiles,Structured Interviews,Academic Ability,Learning Motivation,Learning Strategies

Different generations are constituted depending on social changes and they are designed sociologically as traditional, baby boomer, X, Y and Z. Many studies have been reported on understanding of foreign language learning generation Y. This study aims to realise the gap in and contribute to the research on language learning understanding of generation Y born between 1980 and 1999 and studying at the university. The participants of the study consist of students in the department of foreign languages at Atatürk University. 85 randomly selected respondents were conducted a survey consisting of 9 close-ended questions based on Stern and Rubin foreign language learning profile. The data collected were analyzed by SPSS 15.0 program and the results were explicated by means of descriptive analysis. Cronbach Alpha coefficient was found 0,822 for the items in the questionnaire. The results offer that generation Y shows positive distinction in know-how and ability to learn, conversely that they have difficulties in learning and skills at verbal expression and comprehension. The findings showed that a generation Y shows a profile self-confident, tolerant, open to experiences, efficient in solving problems and able to act independently in foreign language learning. Although enthusiastic to communicate in a foreign language, the generation has difficulties in speaking language.
Literacy Competence Formation of the Modern School
Author: Tavdgiridze, Lela
Date: 2016-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Foreign Countries,Reading Skills,Reading Strategies,Children,Literacy,Literacy Education,National Curriculum,Achievement Tests,Grade 4,International Assessment,Reading Tests,Reading Achievement,Reading Comprehension,Student Surveys

In 2006 45 countries carried out the international literacy survey which revealed that the majority of 9-10 years children have not proper basic reading skills. Georgian children also took part in the survey. The fact that I work with future-teachers, who have to teach children to read and write, led me to become interested in this issue. Literacy is the basis in the formation of multi-educated personality. The national curriculum puts important tasks for school by foreseeing the aims of general education and public requirements, in order to develop students' literacy competence. Literacy includes different kind of skills such as reading, writing, processing the information, ideas and opinions, decision-making and problem-solving. Students' writing and reading skills development is becoming an important part of modern school education. Native language program is beyond the scope of these skills, therefore it joins to subject departments' responsibility. This includes enrichment of training programs with the new methods and a wide variety of reading materials. Any subject teacher should use the methods, strategies and activities that develop reading and writing skills and can provide with literacy-oriented environment.
An Investigation into Challenges Faced by Secondary School Teachers and Pupils in Algebraic Linear Equations: A Case of Mufulira District, Zambia
Author: Samuel, Koji
Date: 2016-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Secondary School Teachers,Secondary School Students,Secondary School Mathematics,Algebra,Mathematics Teachers,Mathematics,Mathematics Instruction,Mathematics Education,Foreign Countries,Equations (Mathematics),Interviews,Multiple Regression Analysis,Mathematical Formulas

This paper investigates the challenges faced by secondary school teachers and pupils in the teaching and learning of algebraic linear equations. The study involved 80 grade 11 pupils and 15 teachers of mathematics, drawn from 4 selected secondary schools in Mufulira district, Zambia in Central Africa. A descriptive survey method was employed to obtain in-depth and richer information about the central issues under study. To address the three research questions, an assessment test for the pupils was administered followed by separate interviews for teachers and pupils respectively. Some identified challenges include: (i) lack of pre-requisite knowledge by pupils, (ii) lack of conceptual, procedural and strategic knowledge and skills required for solving linear equations and (iii) inappropriate approaches and methods used in the teaching of algebraic linear equations. The study also compared responses on items from teachers' and pupil's interviews and found out that there was a strong relationship between teachers' and pupils' opinions on the challenges that pupils face in solving algebraic linear equations and what needs to be done to improve the situation. It is therefore, proposed that the teaching and learning of secondary school mathematics need to focus on transforming the quality landscape that has been identified especially the transition from arithmetic to algebra. Pupils need to be exposed to formulating equations from situations with which they are familiar and that teachers get regular refresher courses to keep them up-dated with new developments in the teaching and learning of mathematics.
The Teacher's Roles in Light of Knowledge Economy from the Perspective of the Educational Supervisors' in Palestine
Author: Sabbah, Suhair Sulaiman Mohammed
Date: 2016-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Teacher Role,Knowledge Economy,Supervisors,Foreign Countries,Questionnaires,Technology Uses in Education,Technological Advancement,Statistical Analysis,Correlation,Teaching Methods,Interviews,Check Lists

This study aims at identifying the teacher's roles in light of knowledge economy from the perspective of the educational supervisors in Palestine. To achieve the study's objective, a questionnaire consisted of 35 items was developed and applied on 50 male and female supervisors in the Directorate of Education in governorate of Ramallah, al-Bireh and UNRWA in addition an interview and a checklist of the teacher's roles in light of knowledge economy were prepared and applied on 9 supervisors. Results showed the teacher's roles were moderate and there were no differences in the means of the teacher's roles attributed to the years of experience and scientific qualification variables. But there were differences in the means of the teacher's roles attributed to the schools being supervised variable in favor of the UNRWA school. The results of the interview and checklist of the teacher's roles revealed that 84% of the teachers need training on the innovative roles of the teacher in the era of knowledge economy and the mechanism of assessment of the teacher's roles still focus on the teacher's traditional roles. The study concluded that teachers need to keep pace with the requirements of the twenty-first century &quot;The era of economy and knowledge,&quot; with regard to scientific mastery and use of technology and creativity, excellence, critical thinking and scientific research through receiving some training on these roles, and the need to develop the evaluation mechanism among supervisors.
Does Teacher Quality Affect Student Achievement? An Empirical Study in Indonesia
Author: Sirait, Swando
Date: 2016-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Foreign Countries,Teacher Effectiveness,Academic Achievement,Teacher Evaluation,Scores,Statistical Significance,Educational Finance,Federal Aid,Expenditures,Poverty,Unemployment,Energy,Mortality Rate,Teaching Experience,Parent Financial Contribution,Regression (Statistics),National Competency Tests,Secondary School Students,High Schools,Junior High Schools

The objective of this study is to examine the relationship between teacher qualities in relation to student achievement in Indonesia. Teacher quality in this study defines as teacher evaluation score, in the areas of professional and pedagogic competency. The result of this study consonant to previous study that teacher quality, in term of teacher evaluation score, is a matter and statistically significantly to student performance, in senior high school level. Instead of teacher quality variable, the study also examine others control variable such as, government and family expenditure, poverty gap, unemployment gap, electricity access, morbidity rate per district. Others variables show varying result in relations to student achievement. Electricity access variable is significant relation to student achievement; while teacher experience, family spending, government spending and morbidity rate variables are partly significant to student achievements.
An Investigative Study into Perspectives and Experiences of Incubates at the Chandaria Business Innovation and Incubation Centre at the Kenyatta University
Author: Munyanyiwa, Takaruza
Date: 2016-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Foreign Countries,Brain,Creativity,Innovation,Higher Education,Entrepreneurship,School Community Programs,Small Businesses,Interviews,Case Studies,Financial Support,Qualitative Research

The study presents results from an investigative study undertaken at the Kenyatta University (KU) Chandaria Business Innovation and Incubation Centre. A total of 10 incubates representing 10 projects were engaged in face to face interviews. The incubates were appreciative of the value that incubation centre such as the one at KU contributed to stimulation and nurturing of innovation and creativity. The findings from the study re-affirms the role of incubation centres play as social capital networking platforms, providing access to infrastructure (space and equipment), access to seed funding, expertise, mentorship, leveraging access to markets, business skills development. The study findings identified areas that need attention which include improvement and realignment of general curriculum towards innovation and creativity. This approach thus departs from the pro left brain approach balancing with a right brain approach promoting creativity and innovation.
Constructivist Approach Enhances the Learning: A Search of Reality
Author: Dev, Meenu
Date: 2016-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Foreign Countries,Constructivism (Learning),English (Second Language),Second Language Learning,Second Language Instruction,Primary Education,Elementary School Students,Quasiexperimental Design,Pretests Posttests,Experimental Groups,Teacher Role,Facilitators (Individuals),Teacher Made Tests,Multiple Choice Tests,Academic Achievement,Statistical Analysis,Teaching Methods,Problem Solving,Hypothesis Testing

The primary aim of the study was to study the effect of constructivist approach of teaching on the learning of English Language on Primary School Students. The study consisted of 60 students of class VI from Janta Brahmi Sr. Secondary School, Nathupur, Sonipat. A single quasi experimental pre-test and post-test design was applied in the present study. After conducting the pre-test in English Language subject the experiment was conducted. The group was taught the concepts related to English Subject. The researcher applied constructivist method in the experimental group as per the plan. The teacher acted as a facilitator of learning both inside and outside the classroom. Teacher-made test with multiple-choice objective type questions was used to assess the learners' achievement in pre-test, and post-test was carried out after three month of the experiment. The t values obtained revealed that constructivist method enhances the academic achievement and problem solving ability of the pupils.
Socialization of Students with Disabilities in an Inclusive Educational Environment
Author: Zvoleyko, Elena V.
Date: 2016-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Foreign Countries,Socialization,Disabilities,Inclusion,Educational Environment,Children,Special Education,Models,Extracurricular Activities,Academic Standards,National Standards,Primary Education,Alignment (Education)

With the implementation of the Educational Standard for children with disabilities, the need for definition of parameters of an inclusive educational environment is high. The article highlights the groups of special conditions of socialization for students with disabilities in an inclusive educational environment; the authors give the content characteristics of all groups. In order to implement inclusive practice it is necessary to create special educational conditions for children with disabilities. Russian defectologists adequately defined a list of special conditions, but they did not give the system description. Without these conditions, studying in a regular school is difficult for a child with disabilities. We have used a new approach to the representation of special conditions system of inclusive education, which is based on the structural-functional model of the educational environment; the components of this model allowed identifying some groups of special conditions (organizational and managerial, material and technical, organizational and pedagogical, the organization of psychological and pedagogical support, social-psychological and subjective). We have defined the content of each group of special conditions and determined the significance and content of extracurricular activities for successful socialization.
Semantics vs Pragmatics of a Compound Word
Author: Smirnova, Elena A.
Date: 2016-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Correlation,Semantics,Pragmatics,Statistical Analysis,Speech Communication,Figurative Language,Language Research,Phrase Structure

This paper is devoted to the study of correlation between semantic and pragmatic potential of a compound word, which functions in informal speech, and the mechanisms of secondary nomination, which realizes the potential of semantic-pragmatic features of colloquial compounds. The relevance and the choice of the research question is based on the following: firstly, the last decades in the study of the language are devoted to the analysis of &quot;language in action&quot; (speech) rather than its inner form; secondly, the human factor is the leading notion in pragmalinguistics; thirdly, pragmatics is closely connected with productive word building and nomination processes. The following scientific methods were used in the research: analysis and synthesis, definition analysis, method of transformations, the semantic analysis, statistical method, descriptive analysis, and contextual method. The materials and methods chosen in the article help to prove that the meaning of a compound word is built not only on the semantic purpose but mostly on the pragmatic one, that is why the inner structure of a colloquial compound is more complicated. The research also shows that the traditional understanding of pragmatics determines the study of communicative features which appear in certain contexts. The obtained results can be applied in the educational system and are of theoretical and practical value for educational professionals who investigate the questions of pragmatics and semantics.
Using Web GIS for Public Health Education
Author: Reed, Rajika E.
Date: 2016-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Geographic Information Systems,Public Health,Teaching Methods,Diseases,Advanced Placement,High School Students,Effect Size,Spatial Ability,Thinking Skills,Curriculum Design,Environmental Education,Science Education,Maps,Units of Study,Pretests Posttests,Interdisciplinary Approach,Instructional Effectiveness,Foreign Countries

An interdisciplinary curriculum unit that used Web GIS mapping to investigate malaria disease patterns and spread in relation to the environment for a high school Advanced Placement Environmental Science course was developed. A feasibility study was conducted to investigate the efficacy of the unit to promote geospatial thinking and reasoning skills and content understandings. Results revealed increased content understandings and significant effect sizes for all three geospatial thinking and reasoning subscales--inferences, relationships, and reasoning. The findings provide support that Web GIS, with appropriate curriculum design can improve both learning outcomes and geospatial thinking and reasoning skills.