scholarly journals Dealing with Student Errors in Whole-Class Discussions of Biology Lessons at German Secondary Schools

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lena von Kotzebue ◽  
Christian Förtsch ◽  
Sonja Förtsch ◽  
Birgit J. Neuhaus
Keyword(s):  
Student Achievement ◽  
Secondary Schools ◽  
Central Feature ◽  
Quality Teachers ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Class Level ◽  
Biology Instruction ◽  
Student Errors ◽  
Cross Sectional Design ◽  
Positive Effect

AbstractDealing with student errors is a central feature of instructional quality. Teachers’ reactions to a student’s error and classmates’ errors can be crucial to the success of a lesson. A teacher should respond appropriately in terms of motivational and learning-related issues so that the error can become a learning opportunity for students. Currently, error situations have rarely been directly recorded and explored in empirical zstudies. This gap is the central focus of the current study in which we investigated errors in biology instruction within a cross-sectional design where biology lessons in German secondary schools were videotaped, teachers’ dealings with errors analyzed, and student achievement documented with pretests and posttests. The study found that constructively dealing with student errors had a significant positive effect on student achievement at the class level. Results confirmed the relevance of teachers’ appropriate dealing with student errors on learning in biology instruction.

scholarly journals Instructional Supervision Towards Teacher’s Quality of YIK Religious Secondary Schools in Kelantan, Malaysia

2020 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-14
Author(s):  
Nasuha binti Haji Musa
Keyword(s):  
Secondary Schools ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Professional Training ◽  
Instructional Supervision ◽  
Quality Teachers ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Supervision Practices ◽  
Collective Development ◽  
Supervisory Practices

The Malaysian Education Blueprint (MEB) 2013-2025 emphasized on principals’ supervisory practices and teachers’ quality to enhance 21st-century international quality education. The lack of professional training for principals and the decline of teacher’s quality according to Yayasan Islam Kelantan (YIK) report (YIK, 2017) have affected the government’s aspirations. This problem requires a solution because the instructional supervision is a catalyst of teachers’ professional values and quality. Meanwhile, teachers’ quality is related to teaching professionalism practices, knowledge, understanding as well as teaching and learning skills. This study is essential for principals’ instructional supervision improvement and enhancing teachers’ quality. A quantitative, cross-sectional survey approach was adopted using a standardized three-section questionnaire comprising Section A: Respondents’ Personal and Professional Backgrounds, Section B: Instructional Supervision and Section C: Teachers’ Quality. The study sample comprised 360 teachers in YIK Religious Secondary Schools. A descriptive and inferential data analysis was generated using the Statistical Package for Social Science (SPSS) 20 Version. The improved quality among teachers was the result of holistic supervisory practices of principals namely, directive guidance, collective development, professional development, curriculum development and action research guidance. Thus, it is significant that principals understand the practical dimensions of supervision in order to improve teachers’ quality in YIK Religious Secondary Schools in Kelantan. It is recommended that YIK focuses on instructional supervision practices to produce quality teachers as the principals’ instructional supervision is highly potential catalysts for quality teachers.

scholarly journals Brand image and consumer satisfaction towards Islamic travel packages

2019 ◽  
Vol 13 (2) ◽  
pp. 188-202 ◽  
Author(s):  
Noorshella Binti Che Nawi ◽  
Abdullah Al Mamun ◽  
Noorul Azwin Md Nasir ◽  
Azwan Abdullah ◽  
Wan Nurulasiah Wan Mustapha
Keyword(s):  
Product Quality ◽  
Consumer Satisfaction ◽  
Brand Image ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Religious Perspective ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Cross Sectional Design ◽  
Islamic Belief ◽  
Positive Effect

Purpose This study aims to examine the factors affecting brand image and consumer satisfaction towards Islamic travel package in Malaysia. Design/methodology/approach This study used a cross-sectional design and quantitative method in examining the factors affecting the brand image and consumer satisfaction on Islamic travel package. This study has chosen Google form as a platform to collect the data. Findings The findings revealed that product quality, Islamic physical attribute and Islamic belief have a significant positive effect on brand image and consumer satisfaction. The findings confirmed that product quality, Islamic physical attribute and Islamic beliefs are the crucial tools for brand image that leads to the satisfaction of Muslim consumers on the Islamic travel package. Originality/value This paper addresses understudied aspects of brand image and consumer satisfaction towards Islamic travel package in Malaysia. It provided useful insights into the product quality, Islamic physical attribute and Islamic belief on brand image and consumer satisfaction towards Islamic travel packages. Tourism companies should improve and update their package based on the religious perspective to attract Muslim consumers.

scholarly journals Urban Principals’ Experiences and Perceptions of Teacher Effectiveness: An Analysis of Student Achievement, Hiring and Retention, and School Culture

2010 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 15-26
Author(s):  
Carlos Nevarez ◽  
J. Luke Wood
Keyword(s):  
Student Achievement ◽  
School Culture ◽  
School Improvement ◽  
Teacher Effectiveness ◽  
Urban School ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Quality Teachers ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Urban Principals

In an effort to promote school improvement, principals have primarily focused on developing quality teachers as a method of enhancing the academic achievement of students. This article seeks to shed light on the experiences and per-ceptions of urban principals regarding teacher effectiveness. Specifically, this article focuses on principals’ outlooks on teachers’ in three areas: student achievement, hiring and retention, and school culture. Empirical data from this study was derived from a mixed-method cross sectional survey administered to urban school principals in Arizona and California. It was evident in this study that principals perceive teachers as either well qualified or very well qualified to educate urban students. These findings are incongruent with the greater literature on this topic which illustrates the quality of urban school teachers is in question in comparison to non-urban teachers. The implications of principals’ overwhelmingly positive outlook are discussed coupled with recommendations for future research.

scholarly journals Knowledge on HIV Prevention Measures Among Male Learners in Secondary Schools in Oshana Region, Namibia

2019 ◽  
Vol 11 (5) ◽  
pp. 10
Author(s):  
Peneyambeko Ipawa Shikulo ◽  
Louise Pretorius ◽  
Ndapeua Shifiona ◽  
Daniel Opotamutale Ashipala
Keyword(s):  
Hiv Prevention ◽  
Secondary Schools ◽  
Control Measures ◽  
Self Report ◽  
Ministry Of Education ◽  
Prevention Measures ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Immunodeficiency Virus ◽  
Cross Sectional Design ◽  
And Control

Human Immunodeficiency virus (HIV) has continued to pose significant social, economic and developmental challenges worldwide.The purpose of the study was to assess the knowledge on HIV prevention among male learners in secondary schools in Oshana Region. The objectives of the study were to: assess and describe the knowledge of male learners in Secondary Schools in Oshana Region about HIV preventive measures. A quantitative, cross sectional design, based on the self-report of the participants, was utilized to achieve the aim of the study. Findings of this study showed that 95.4% had knowledge that HIV can be prevented by consistent and correct use of a condom during sexual intercourse. It has become evident that much still need to be done to make HIV prevention among youth more effective.It is hereby recommended that the Ministry of Education takes the lead to educate the learners on HIV preventive and control measures.

Peer Influence And Teenage Pregnancy Among Adolescents In Secondary Schools. A Case Study of Mbarara Municipality, Uganda.

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
◽  
Patricia Mary Kukundakwe
Keyword(s):  
Secondary Schools ◽  
Sexual Intercourse ◽  
Peer Influence ◽  
Teenage Pregnancy ◽  
Peer Interactions ◽  
Sexual History ◽  
Group Discussions ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Cross Sectional Design ◽  
And Behavior

Introduction:  Peer influence is said to be stronger during adolescence and teenage pregnancy is on the rise in secondary school teenagers Methodology:  The research questions were answered through self-administered questionnaires, focused group discussions, and interviews. The population was 200 respondents and the sample size was 132 including; 105 teenagers, 15 teachers, and 12 parents. The samples were randomly, conveniently, and purposively selected from randomly identified 5 secondary schools. The study adopted a cross-sectional design and focused on 5 selected schools in Mbarara Municipality. The collected data were analyzed through descriptive statistics and content analysis. Results: The findings of the study demonstrated that negative peer interactions, the timing of sexual intercourse, and unhealthy teen friendships increase the likelihood of teenage pregnancy while positive peer interactions, delayed sexual intercourse and healthy teen friendships decrease teenage pregnancy. The study thus concludes that peer influence impacts teenage pregnancy rates among teenagers. Recommendations: Teenagers monitor and evaluate the suggestions and pieces of advice received from their peers, as well as utilize good peers for positive support; and that teachers, parents, counselors, social workers, and all who work with adolescents, understand and contextualize adolescents’ needs and behavior and guide them adequately to benefit from their developmental stage Conclusion:  The study examined sexual intercourse among teenagers and the results included sexual history (62.9%), exposure (81%), behavior (92.4%) attitude and beliefs (55.2%), and perception (84.8%).

scholarly journals Teachers’ Workload and Class Size as Correlate of Students’ Academic Performance in Selected Secondary Schools in Singida Urban

2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (04) ◽  
pp. 1282-1291
Author(s):  
Valentine Mathias Tarimo ◽  
David Bahati ◽  
Ramadhani Abedi Labito
Keyword(s):  
Academic Performance ◽  
Secondary Schools ◽  
Class Size ◽  
Percent Level ◽  
Work Load ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Study Results ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Cross Sectional Design ◽  
Level Of Significance

The study sought to establish the relationship between teachers’ workload, class size and students’ academic performance from five selected secondary schools in Singida urban. The study was guided by  three objectives and three research hypotheses. The study employed correlational cross-sectional design. A sample size of two hundred nighty four respondents was randomly chosen from five secondary schools. A self-administered questionnaire was used to collect information from respondents. The collected data were analysed by Statistical Package for Social Scientists (SPSS) using Karl Pearson’s Linear Correlation Coefficient and Multiple Regression Analysis to assess the correlation between teachers’ workload and class size and students’ academic performance. The study results indicated that, there was no significant relationship between teachers’ workload and students’ academic performance in surveying secondary schools in Singida Urban at the five percent level of significance. Further, the findings show that class size was positively correlated with  students’ academic performance in secondary schools in Singida urban. Also,  there is a significant difference between teachers’ work load and class size in relation to students of academic performance in selected secondary schools in Singida urban.  Based on the study findings, it is recommended  that, emphasis should be directed at improving class size if teachers and education stakeholders in Singida urban have to increase students’ academic performance. The study concluded class size is found to be the best predictor of students’ academic performance in the surveyed secondary schools in Singida Urban.

scholarly journals Challenges, Counselling Needs, and Coping Strategies of Students with Visual Impairment in Regular Secondary Schools in Nigeria

2017 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
pp. 111-137 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hyginius C. Okonkwo ◽  
Mary G. Fajonyomi ◽  
Joshua A. Omotosho ◽  
Mary O. Esere ◽  
Bolanle O. Olawuyi
Keyword(s):  
Secondary Schools ◽  
Visual Impairment ◽  
Coping Strategies ◽  
Teaching Methods ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Counselling Needs ◽  
Cross Sectional Design ◽  
And Coping ◽  
Descriptive Survey ◽  
Modern Technologies

Abstract This study investigated challenges, counselling needs and coping strategies of students with visual impairment in regular secondary schools in Nigeria. The descriptive survey of cross-sectional design was employed for the study. Five hundred and twenty-seven students with visual impairment in regular secondary schools were included in the survey by using purposive and captive sampling techniques. The findings of the study revealed that the challenges of students with visual impairment in regular secondary schools include inability to access modern technologies, ( $\overline {\rm{X}} $ = 3.73), inappropriate teaching methods ( $\overline {\rm{X}} $ = 3.64), non availability of special curriculum ( $\overline {\rm{X}} $ = 3.57). It is therefore recommended that teachers and school authorities should ensure that students with visual impairment are taught to develop effective study habits and techniques of self-activity.

Absorptive Capacity, Innovativeness and the Performance of Micro-enterprises in Malaysia

2017 ◽  
Vol 21 (3) ◽  
pp. 243-249 ◽  
Author(s):  
Abdullah Al Mamun ◽  
Nik Maheran Nik Muhammad ◽  
Mohammad Bin Ismail
Keyword(s):  
Absorptive Capacity ◽  
Sampling Methods ◽  
Peninsular Malaysia ◽  
Complete Data ◽  
Stratified Sampling ◽  
Significant Positive Effect ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Cross Sectional Design ◽  
Positive Effect ◽  
Micro Enterprises

This study examines the effect of the entrepreneur’s innovativeness and absorptive capacity on micro-enterprise innovativeness and the performance of micro-enterprises owned and managed by women micro-entrepreneurs in Peninsular Malaysia. This study adopted a cross-sectional design and stratified sampling methods, and collected complete data from 417 micro-entrepreneurs. Findings of this study reveal that women micro-entrepreneurs’ innovativeness and absorptive capacity have a significant positive effect on micro-enterprise innovativeness and the performance of micro-enterprises. The development programmes and policies on innovation and SMEs should therefore emphasize on promoting innovativeness and improving the absorptive capacity among the women micro-entrepreneurs to improve the performance of micro-enterprises.

scholarly journals The Effectiveness Of Birthing Ball Therapy On The Duration Of The First Stage Of Labor And The Intensity Of Labor Pain In Primigravid Mothers Giving Births

2020 ◽  
Vol 9 (2) ◽  
pp. 981-989
Author(s):  
Lilis Suryani ◽  
Mufida Dian Hardika
Keyword(s):  
Multiple Logistic Regression Analysis ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Simple Random Sampling ◽  
Labor Pain ◽  
Multiple Logistic Regression ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Cross Sectional Design ◽  
Positive Effect ◽  
First Stage Of Labor

This type of research is an observational analytic study with a cross-sectional design. The sampling technique used Simple Random Sampling. The sample size was 40 mothers with the division of 20 mothers used birthing ball therapy and 20 mothers did not use birthing ball therapy. Data collection tools were observation sheets. Data analysis was performed using Chi-Square and Multiple Logistic Regression analysis. There was a positive effect of using the Birth Ball with the duration of the first stage of labor of (OR = 5.19; CI = 95%; 1.06 to 25.4; p = 0.042), the use of the Birth Ball with the intensity of labor pain of (OR = 7.57; CI = 95%; 1.53 to 37.3; p = 0.013) and it was statistically significant. The use of a birthball has been shown to be effective in shortening the first stage of labor and reducing the intensity of pain

Microcredit and Microenterprises Performance in Malaysia

2019 ◽  
Vol 8 (2) ◽  
pp. 1-13 ◽  
Author(s):  
Wan Nurulasiah binti Wan Mustapa ◽  
Abdullah Al Mamun ◽  
Nur Izzati binti Mohamad Anuar ◽  
Naeem Hayat
Keyword(s):  
Training Programs ◽  
Negative Effects ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Access To Credit ◽  
Negative Effect ◽  
The Government ◽  
Cross Sectional Design ◽  
Positive Correlations ◽  
Positive Effect

This study examined the effects of microcredit provided by Amanah Ikhtiar Malaysia (AIM) on the performance of microenterprises by the participants in Malaysia. This study adopted a cross-sectional design and the quantitative data were collected from a total of 387 borrowers of AIM. The findings revealed significantly positive correlations between microenterprises performances and economic loan, number of training programs, as well as hours of training programs. The multiple regression analysis further confirmed the positive and statistically significant effects of economic loan and number of training programs on the performance of microenterprises by the participants of AIM in Malaysia. However, the length of participation shows a negative effect on microenterprise performance. These findings highlighted the positive effect of microcredit on microenterprises performance such as access to credit, microenterprises' development training programs, and negative effects on the psychological aspect of the entrepreneurs by the microcredit availability and long-term credit. The government and development organisations in Malaysia should focus on designing fixable and diversified credit schemes with a watchful eye on the duration of the loan and training programs for the microenterprises in Malaysia.

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