scholarly journals New realities for Polish primary school informatics education affected by COVID-19

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Taras Panskyi ◽  
Ewa Korzeniewska ◽  
Małgorzata Serwach ◽  
Krzysztof Grudzień
Keyword(s):  
Distance Education ◽  
Primary School ◽  
Learning Outcomes ◽  
Primary Schools ◽  
Research Effort ◽  
Research Question ◽  
Government Support ◽  
Distance Teaching ◽  
Informed Decisions ◽  
Out Of School

AbstractIn the paper, the authors discuss the first research effort to explore the transition from traditional teaching into distance teaching in Polish primary schools enforced by COVID-19. The first research question was addressed to primary school students and was dedicated to furnishing them with ICT equipment for crisis-prompted distance informatics learning. According to the obtained results, almost all Polish students during the pandemic have a technical opportunity to participate in distance learning and to use digital devices to develop their digital competences. Hence the second research question was addressed to the experts, demystifies whether the accessibility and the availability of ICTs could increase students’ informatics learning outcomes in out-of-school primary education settings. The obtained results reveal the significant importance of out-of-school informatics education in pandemic time. Moreover, in the first wave of pandemic, distance informatics education had the same or similar effect as if students learn informatics by themselves, without school lessons and teachers’ support. The obtained results should strengthen teachers and school leaders in making informed decisions during the shift into distance informatics education. Also, by investigating participants’ informatics learning outcomes and teacher preparedness and choices when implementing distance education, authors hope that the study may be helpful for policy-makers with the progressive changes in education and government support for informatics, especially in Poland, in making informed decisions to aid the transition into distance education as well as developing preparedness plans for future pandemics.

scholarly journals Combating the Coronavirus Pandemic in Small Schools

2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (13) ◽  
pp. 7086
Author(s):  
Martina Maněnová ◽  
Janet Wolf ◽  
Martin Skutil ◽  
Jitka Vítová
Keyword(s):  
Distance Education ◽  
Primary Schools ◽  
Small Schools ◽  
Research Question ◽  
Phenomenological Approach ◽  
Key Factors ◽  
Result Section ◽  
School Directors ◽  
Ict Competence ◽  
Insight Into

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the issue of distance education in primary schools has become a much-discussed topic. It is therefore no surprise that the issues related to it have come to the forefront of many researchers. There is, however, at least one group that has stayed relatively unnoticed, and it is so-called small schools. Thus, we conducted a qualitative study based on the phenomenological approach, searching for answers to our research question: What has been the experience of the directors of small schools with distance education during the pandemic? Our findings offer an in-depth insight into the life of six schools through the eyes of their directors. Semi-structural interviews with school directors helped us reveal three key factors that, in our opinion, had the greatest influence on the form of distance education. These are (1) the factor of ICT competence of all actors, (2) the factor of organization of educational settings, and (3) the factor of the teaching methods and forms used in education. Furthermore, we conclude the result section with a subchapter that captures the positive aspects of distance education as perceived by the addressed school directors.

scholarly journals Knowledge of geographical map at the end of primary school education in Serbia

2009 ◽  
Vol 41 (2) ◽  
pp. 526-541
Author(s):  
Djurdjica Komlenovic
Keyword(s):  
Primary School ◽  
Learning Outcomes ◽  
Primary Schools ◽  
Achievement Test ◽  
School Education ◽  
Educational Standards ◽  
Final Grade ◽  
Knowledge And Skills ◽  
The Subject ◽  
Students Success

The paper presents the results of one part of empirical research conducted for the purpose of conceiving the proposal of educational standards for the subject Geography at the end of primary school education. The goal was to determine the extent to which the students were trained to orient themselves and use cartographic method in the process of using geographical map. Research comprised the representative sample of 919 students of the final grade in 159 Serbian primary schools. Achievement Test served for studying the levels of students' knowledge and skills in the field of Geographic Skills. Besides this, the questionnaire studied students' opinion on learning outcomes in this field, and by analyzing contingency tables, the correlation between students' success in geography at the end of the first term of the eighth grade and their opinion about learning outcomes in the afore-mentioned field was determined. The findings of this research indicate that students are not sufficiently trained to orient themselves in space and on geographical map, as well as to use geographical map in instruction. Besides, it was established that there is a correlation between students' success and their opinion on learning outcomes in the field of Geographic Skills.

scholarly journals IMPACT OF MODELLING TECHNOLOGY INTEGRATION FOR OUT-OF-SCHOOL TIME LEARNING ON ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT

2020 ◽  
pp. 292-299
Author(s):  
Dr. Thadei A. Kiwango
Keyword(s):  
Academic Achievement ◽  
Technology Integration ◽  
Primary School ◽  
Primary Schools ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
The Government ◽  
Arusha Region ◽  
Primary School Pupils ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Out Of School

This paper determines the impact of modelling technology integration for of out-of-school (OST) learning on academic achievement in primary schools. The research was conducted in Arusha Region, specifically in Meru District. The paper adopted the experimental design, involving experimental and control groups. Each of the two groups comprised three (3) schools, making a total of six (6) schools. The experiment was conducted using Digital Video Disks (DVDs), mobile phones, notebooks and home assignment booklets. The tools were further supplemented by a list of perceived best practices, and examination papers. The findings reveal a statistically significant difference in mean scores between the control and experimental groups as confirmed by 95% confidence level whereby, F (1, 180) = 28.63, p=0. Based on the findings, null hypothesis was rejected, leading to the conclusion that the proposed model for OST technology integration is attributed to significant improvements in academic achievement for primary school OST learners. The implication of these findings is for researchers, and other educational stakeholders, including the government to invest in devising contextually relevant model, and mobilizing parents, teachers and learners with a view to hastening technology integration in order to improve academic achievements for primary school pupils. There is also a need for studies that further explore technology integration opportunities, and associated challenges in a bid to addressing poor academic performance among primary school pupils.

scholarly journals ASSESSMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE ROLE PERFORMANCES OF HEADMASTERS OF PRIMARY SCHOOLS IN EBONYI STATE SOUTH EAST, NIGERIA

2020 ◽  
Vol 7 (9) ◽  
pp. 6-16
Keyword(s):  
Primary School ◽  
Primary Schools ◽  
Survey Design ◽  
Research Question ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
School Teachers ◽  
Primary School Teachers ◽  
Adequate Funding ◽  
Multi Stage ◽  
Significant Difference

This study was carried out to identify the administrative role performances of headmasters of primary schools in Ebonyi state, southeast Nigeria. The study also identified the challenges faced the headmasters in performing their roles and strategies for handling these challenges. Three research questions were developed in line with the purpose of the study. Three null hypotheses were formulated and tested at 0.05 level of significance. The study adopted descriptive survey design. The population of the study is 1471 headmasters and 10,188 teachers, and the sample comprised 150 headmasters and 1000 primary school teachers from the area of study. This sample was drawn using multi-stage sampling technique. A–21 item instrument termed “Headmasters’ Administrative Role Performance Assessment Questionnaire” (HARPAQ) was used by the researcher for data collection. The instrument was first validated by experts and reliability was determined using Cronbach Alpha Statistics and the reliability got was 0.85. The administration and retrieval of instrument were through direct contact and use of research assistants with the respondents. Data collected were analysed using mean and standard deviation for the research question while z-test statistics were used for testing the null hypotheses. The findings of the study revealed that all the 21 items were accepted by the respondents. Findings on the hypotheses tested revealed that there was no significant difference in the mean responses of headmasters and primary school teachers from Ebonyi state on the items presented. Adequate funding, prudency and accountability in fund management, regular leadership training of headmasters, formation of formidable umbrella union for the headmasters to always interact with government on issues of school funding and management, involving the PTA and community in school management among others were recommended.

scholarly journals STRATEGI PEMBELAJARAN MENULIS PARAGRAF ARGUMENTASI BERBASIS SAINTIFIK PADA PESERTA DIDIK SD NEGERI SUNGAI PINYUH

2018 ◽  
Vol 1 (2) ◽  
pp. 188
Author(s):  
Yuliana Yuliana
Keyword(s):  
Primary School ◽  
Language Learning ◽  
Learning Outcomes ◽  
Primary Schools ◽  
Creative Thinking ◽  
Fourth Grade ◽  
Classroom Teachers ◽  
Fourth Grade Students ◽  
Scientific Approach ◽  
Interest And Motivation

 Learning to write paragraphs of argument in primary schools has not been entrenched because of the lack of interest and motivation of learners to learn to write. The scientific approach in Indonesian language learning especially in writing argumentation is one strategy that can be used to encourage and motivate learners to be more interested in writing an essay of argumentation based on critical and creative thinking. This study aims to describe the implementation of learning to write paragraphs of argumentation with a scientific approach in grade IV primary school. The subjects of this study were classroom teachers, and the fourth grade students at SDN 02, SDN 07 and SDN 08 Sungai Pinyuh. The results of this study indicate that (1) Learning to write paragraphs of argument has been implemented in accordance with the RPP that is designed based on scientific, (2) Learning to write paragraph argumentation has been done by teacher in accordance with scientific step, (3) the teacher has not been skilled in the use of learning resources, (4) Learning outcomes of learners in writing paragraphs argumentation approach scientifically indicate that learners can pour the contents of the idea well. Keywords : Writting, Paragraph Argumentation, Saintific Approach

scholarly journals Indonesian teachers’ emotional exhaustion and commitment to teaching: A correlational study

2021 ◽  
Vol 16 (2) ◽  
pp. 522-531
Author(s):  
Basilius Redan Werang ◽  
Seli Marlina Radja Leba ◽  
Anak Agung Gede Agung ◽  
Mozes Markus Wullur ◽  
Berlinda Setyo Yunarti ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Primary School ◽  
Emotional Exhaustion ◽  
Negative Correlation ◽  
Primary Schools ◽  
Research Question ◽  
Significant Negative Correlation ◽  
Organisational Commitment ◽  
School Teachers ◽  
Primary School Teachers ◽  
Survey Questionnaires

This study intends to explain whether or not emotional exhaustion and organisational commitment of Catholic primary school teachers in Merauke regency correlate prospectively. This study was guided by one research question: ‘Does the Catholic primary school teachers’ emotional exhaustion and organisational commitment correlate significantly negatively?’ To answer the research question, two survey questionnaires were disseminated to 157 teachers. Employing the SPSS programme version 21, the study shown a significant negative correlation among the surveyed research variables. The findings may be authoritative for the Catholic primary school leaders and the Chief of the Catholic Foundation for Education in Merauke regency, Indonesia, to take major efforts to eliminate emotional exhaustion of teachers in order to foster the organisational commitment of teachers at the Catholic primary schools to teaching the youth. Keywords: emotional exhaustion, primary school, organisational commitment, teacher

Teaching Basic Programming Concepts to Young Primary School Students Using Tablets

2018 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
pp. 34-47 ◽  
Author(s):  
Emmanuel Fokides
Keyword(s):  
Primary School ◽  
Learning Outcomes ◽  
Age Differences ◽  
Mobile Applications ◽  
Primary Schools ◽  
Ease Of Use ◽  
Board Game ◽  
Primary School Students ◽  
School Students ◽  
Policy Makers

The study presents the results of a project in which tablets and a ready-made application were used for teaching basic programming concepts to young primary school students (ages 7-9). A total of 135 students participated in the study, attending primary schools in Athens, Greece, divided into three groups. The first was taught conventionally. The second was taught using a board game, while the third was taught using tablets and an application. Students' performance was assessed using evaluation sheets. Data analyses revealed that students in the tablets/application group outperformed students in the other two groups in three out of four tests. No age differences were noted. Students' views regarding the application were highly positive. The learning outcomes can be attributed to the combination of the application's game-like features and to the tablets' ease of use. On the basis of the results, educators, as well as policy makers, can consider the use of tablets and mobile applications for teaching basic programming concepts to young primary school students.

scholarly journals PEDAGOGY GRAMMAR SELECTION PRACTICE AMONG MALAY LANGUAGE PRIMARY TEACHER IN PRIMARY SCHOOL

2020 ◽  
Vol 3 (9) ◽  
pp. 36-43
Author(s):  
Zairosni Yusof ◽  
Mohd Ra’in Shaari ◽  
Adenan Ayob
Keyword(s):  
Primary School ◽  
Primary Schools ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Research Question ◽  
Language Teachers ◽  
Primary Teacher ◽  
Survey Method ◽  
Mean Values ◽  
Pedagogical Grammar ◽  
Selection Of

This study focuses on the practice of selecting pedagogical grammar in primary school. In terms of objective, the study examines the selection of pedagogical grammar practices via contextual grammar by Malay Language teachers in primary schools. The objective of this study was to identify the selection of pedagogical grammar practices via contextual in teaching and learning (PDP) by the Malay Language in primary school. The research question is: What is the score of a selection of pedagogical grammar practices via contextual in teaching and learning (PDP) by the Malay Language in primary school? This study uses quantitative design through the survey method. The instrument was a set of a questionnaire containing 10 items using the Five Points Likert Scale. This study used quota sampling that consisted of 149 teachers who teach the Malay Language in primary schools. A total of 26 schools in the National School (SK), eight schools in the Chinese National Primary School (SJKC) and seven Tamil National Primary Schools (SJKT) in the Gombak district have been identified as the study locations. Data were analyzed descriptively presented in the form of mean and standard deviation. The result shows that the score of a selection of pedagogical grammar practices via contextual in teaching and learning (PDP) by Malay Language teacher in primary school is high; mean values ranged from 3.73 to 4.03, and standard deviations ranged from 0.57 to 0.75. The implications of this study highlighted that teacher can improve those practices in teaching and learning (PDP) in primary schools through a planned curriculum involved.

scholarly journals Encouraging Learner Autonomy Development in Distance Teaching in Primary School

2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (1) ◽  
pp. 277-294
Author(s):  
Katja Komljanec ◽  
Lara Šebalj
Keyword(s):  
Primary School ◽  
Learning Strategies ◽  
Learning Process ◽  
Primary Schools ◽  
Learner Autonomy ◽  
Distance Teaching ◽  
School Students ◽  
Self Evaluation ◽  
Use Of Technology ◽  
Key Aspects

The central topic of the article is the development of learner autonomy and how teachers in Slovenian primary schools encourage it. The first part of the article presents and explains what learner autonomy is, the factors important for its development, and other significant concepts connected to it. The key aspects of learner autonomy are intrinsic motivation, learning strategies, collaborative learning, and self-evaluation. The theory of learner autonomy is then related to the context of distance learning that we were able to observe this year, during the COVID-19 pandemic. The article also discusses the use of technology in teaching EFL/ESL and suggests it helps in the development of learner autonomy. The second part presents an analysis and discussion based on the results of interviews conducted with primary school English teachers and questionnaires that were given to primary school students. The purpose of the research was to explore how learner autonomy was manifested during the time of the pandemic, when the learning process had to be moved online. By analysing the results, we were able to confirm or reject five hypotheses. The results show that teachers use many activities that promote the development of learner autonomy. The research shows that in distance teaching the main factors that influence the development of learner autonomy are quality, attractive, and engaging materials, as well as good explanations. Teachers also reported that the home environment was one of the key aspects contributing to a successful or unsuccessful learning process.

scholarly journals Adaptation of students to professional activity through innovative technologies

2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (4) ◽  
pp. 1102-1123
Author(s):  
Pakizat Rakhimgalieva ◽  
Nurgul Serikbayeva ◽  
Perizat Seiitkazy ◽  
Assel Kaishatayeva ◽  
Zhansaya Suleimenova
Keyword(s):  
Distance Education ◽  
Primary School ◽  
Primary Schools ◽  
Structured Interview ◽  
Professional Activity ◽  
School Teachers ◽  
School Students ◽  
Primary School Teachers ◽  
Innovative Technologies

The aim of this research is to reveal the views of primary school teachers, students and parents on distance education activities during the Covid-19 pandemic period, in order to evaluate the adaptation of students to professional activities through innovative technologies. This research was carried out in qualitative research designs in accordance with phenomenology. The data were collected by the researcher through semi-structured interview forms prepared separately for teachers, students and parents. The participants of the study consisted of 10 primary school teachers, 20 primary school students and 25 parents of students who were working in various primary schools in the city of Shymkent, Kazakhstan in the 2020-2021 academic year and agreed to participate in the research voluntarily. As a result of the research, it has been revealed that the majority of teachers, students and parents find the quality of distance education insufficient, they prefer face-to-face education to distance education, and they encounter many problems in the distance education process. Keywords: Covid-19 pandemic, distance education, education during the pandemic, quality of distance education  

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