Singapore: Building a Knowledge and Education Hub

2013 ◽  
pp. 121-143 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ravinder Sidhu ◽  
Kong-Chong Ho ◽  
Brenda S. A. Yeoh
Keyword(s):  
Education Hub

Music in Secondary Education: Predictors of Music Subject Choices and Associations with Academic Achievement

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Maruša Levstek ◽  
Daniel Elliott ◽  
Robin Banerjee
Keyword(s):  
Academic Achievement ◽  
Academic Performance ◽  
Secondary Education ◽  
Music Education ◽  
Economic Status ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Systemic Factors ◽  
Education Hub ◽  
Socio Economic Variables ◽  
Youth Music

This paper investigates the relationship between music qualification choice and academic performance in secondary education in England at Key Stage 4 (KS4; usually at age 15 and 16). We analysed data from 2257 pupils at 18 educational settings in a city in the southeast of England. Two regression analyses with clustered errors modelled KS4 music qualification choice and GCSE academic achievement in English, Mathematics, and other English Baccalaureate subjects, while controlling for a range of demographic, academic, and socio-economic variables. Choice of music as a subject at KS4 was positively associated with the total volume of KS4 qualifications entered for examination and was also predicted by coming from an affluent neighbourhood. Furthermore, this choice of music at KS4 was associated with greater academic performance on English Baccalaureate subjects above and beyond other significant predictors (gender, language, prior academic achievement, total volume of KS4 qualifications, and neighbourhood socio-economic status; local Cohen’s f-squared = .09). These results point to a small but significant additive effect of studying music at KS4 in relation to performance on core GCSE subjects. We also found that schools with KS4 music qualification choice greater than the national average were higher in overall academic attainment, in the proportion of pupils attending extra-curricular instrumental lessons, and in our composite measure of school’s engagement with a local music education hub. The results are interpreted in light of sociological theories of education in an attempt to better understand the underlying systemic factors affecting youth music engagement.

scholarly journals Ideological Shift in Indian Higher Education Internationalization

2014 ◽  
pp. 12-14 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mona Kahre
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Quality Assurance ◽  
Private Education ◽  
New Strategy ◽  
Education Hub ◽  
Indian Higher Education ◽  
Higher Education Internationalization ◽  
Opening Up ◽  
Different Levels ◽  
Regional Education Hub

A new strategy sees India seeking to become a regional education hub by developing new forms of international collaboration based on co-creation, opening up to private education provision for dual and joint degrees, and entering international associations for knowledge sharing. But, it will need to ensure that appropriate strategies and quality assurance systems are in place at the different levels to ensure successful outcomes.

scholarly journals The Project Evaluation for Development the Learning Integrated Model between the International Program (IP) and the Fundamental Level Curriculum in Education Hub Project of the Ministry of Education, Thailand

2017 ◽  
Vol 8 (6) ◽  
pp. 73-80
Author(s):  
Teeradet Chuenpraphanusorn ◽  
Jongkon Boonchart ◽  
Ongorn Snguanyat ◽  
Amuka Wachirawin ◽  
Sarawut Chimbuathong ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Method ◽  
Integrated Model ◽  
Educational Management ◽  
Program Leaders ◽  
High Ranking ◽  
International Program ◽  
Teaching Aids ◽  
Education Hub ◽  
School Committees

Abstract The objectives of these investigation were: 1) evaluate the input process and the out-put of the International Program in Thailand, 2) study, analysis and synthesis the educational management, 3) develop the integrated model between the international classroom and the national curriculum classroom, 4) evaluate the model and 5) present and submit the model to the relevant educational organization. The mixed research methods: the qualitative and quantitative were used for this research methodology. The sampling group consisted of students, program leaders, school committees, teachers and school officers, total 827 people from 8 schools in the Education Hub Project. The tool for gathering the quantitative data was the questionnaire the reliability was in 0.950. Then the data was analyzed by the statistic in term of the percentage, mean and standard deviation. The in-depth interview and structural interview form was the main tool for the qualitative method. The results of this investigation were; 1) The result of the quantitative method was informed that 1.1) the In-Put process of the international program management especially the quality of the teachers were in the high ranking of demand in 4.15, furthermore, a) the classroom and supporting materials or teaching aids were in the high ranking in 3.98, and b) the area of teaching and learning were in the high ranking in 4.17. On the other hand, 1.2) the process factor: a) the students, program leaders, school committees, teachers and the school officers were participated in educational management in the high ranking in 3.96 b) the program management and the correlation with the community were in high ranking in 4.01 c) the quality of the teacher was in high ranking in 4.17 and d) the quality of the school officer was also in high ranking in 4.12. Moreover, 1.3) the out-put of the program can be seen as: a) the result of the student development and the progress of the Education Hub Project were in high ranking in 4.06 2) The result of the qualitative method was found that 2.1) the supporting of the school budget from the department of education was also insufficient, 2.2) the capacity of the school teachers and school officers were in high ranking too, and 2.3) the management, the correlation of any parts of the school within the teacher, classroom and the supporting material or teaching aids were in the high ranking. 2.4) the result of the model’s evaluation can be confirmed in the highly quality, especially; the model’s capacity that it was including both of In-Put, Process and Out-Put.

The DE Hub Virtual Learning Space

2012 ◽  
pp. 136-146
Author(s):  
Nathan Wise ◽  
Belinda Tynan
Keyword(s):  
Social Network ◽  
Online Social Network ◽  
Virtual Learning ◽  
Virtual Space ◽  
Knowledge Dissemination ◽  
Learning Spaces ◽  
Learning Space ◽  
Space Design ◽  
Education Hub ◽  
Simultaneous Process

Our concept of ‘virtual learning spaces’ is changing, as are the practices that are adopted within these spaces. To understand these changes, this chapter will provide an exploration of the conceptualisation and creation of an interactive, online, social network community of practice. The case that will be used is based around the Distance Education Hub (DE Hub) which is both virtual and physical. DE Hub is in the simultaneous process of constructing and facilitating a virtual space to support and encourage both knowledge dissemination and knowledge creation. The DE Hub space focuses on learning as a cooperative, constructive, and dynamic process involving engaged communities of scholars, learners and practitioners. It will tackle the question of why this virtual learning space is defined as a niche social network and how this impacts on the conceptualisation and consequent development of virtual spaces — in this instance, co-development by the community. Finally, it will demonstrate through this analysis how changing concepts of ‘virtual learning spaces’ are put into practice through ‘virtual space’ design and development for creating and supporting niche social networks.

The trajectory of financial educationin schools in the state of Tocantins: from the pilot project to the establishment of a teacher education hub at the Federal University of Tocantins

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Juliana Aguiar de Melo ◽  
Waldecy Rodrigues ◽  
Alessandra Camargo Godoi ◽  
Gisele Barbosa de Paiva
Keyword(s):  
Teacher Education ◽  
Financial Education ◽  
Pilot Project ◽  
The State ◽  
Education Hub

This chapter is aimed at describing the process for the universalization of financial education in schools in the state of Tocantins, including articulations, teacher and multiplier training, deployment experiences and results attained in terms of spreading knowledge and its appropriation by the community.

scholarly journals A Review of Key Factors That Affect University Building Maintenance Costs

2018 ◽  
Vol 7 (3.25) ◽  
pp. 32
Author(s):  
Prescilla Palis ◽  
Mohd Saidin Misnan
Keyword(s):  
Optimum Level ◽  
University Management ◽  
Key Factors ◽  
Maintenance Costs ◽  
Building Maintenance ◽  
Research Activities ◽  
Education Hub ◽  
University Buildings ◽  
The University

As Malaysia continues to focus its efforts on becoming an education hub, universities are vital places where learning processes, teaching and research activities are conducted. A university is a factor of production in producing graduates, and the university buildings are considered to be assets and resources. Hence, to prolong a university building lifecycle to ensure all university activities continue performing at an optimum level, building maintenance management is vital. Despite the fact that several previous studies have been conducted in this area, there continues to be maintenance issues surrounding university buildings. The maintenance of university buildings has always been viewed as an insignificant activity. Therefore, the objective of this paper was to critically review key factors that affected maintenance costs of university buildings, and consequently propose different approaches to resolve this issue. The present paper reviewed related literature from previous studies and publications. As a result of the comprehensive review, it was identified that key factors that affected university building maintenance costs were fund allocations allocated by university management teams for maintenance departments, user behaviours, environmental factors, university design complexities and the quality of components and materials of university buildings. Each factor identified was critically examined and addressed to ensure that university buildings would be well-maintained.  

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