Curricular and Learning Strategies for the Successful Implementation of STEM Education in Primary and Secondary Schools

2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
Juan Carlos Olabe ◽  
Xabier Basogain ◽  
Miguel Ángel Olabe
Keyword(s):  
Secondary Schools ◽  
Learning Strategies ◽  
Stem Education ◽  
Successful Implementation

Instructional Resources and Effective Pedagogy of Financial Accounting in Secondary Schools, Lagos, Nigeria

2020 ◽  
Vol 13 ◽  
pp. 94-108
Author(s):  
Olusegun Ezekiel Alao ◽  
Mary John Ukpong
Keyword(s):  
Secondary Schools ◽  
Learning Strategies ◽  
Descriptive Analysis ◽  
Financial Accounting ◽  
Instructional Materials ◽  
Instructional Resources ◽  
Effective Pedagogy ◽  
Lagos State ◽  
Senior Secondary Schools ◽  
Senior Secondary

Students’ poor Financial Accounting performance in senior secondary schools is worrisome and induces youths to engage in several social vices. An attempt to curb the menace and improve students’ performance led this study to assess the instructional resources and effective pedagogy of Financial Accounting in secondary schools in Lagos State, Nigeria. Adopting the descriptive survey research design, the population of the study comprised 2,492 senior secondary schools 1 and 2 students and 10 teachers of Financial Accounting under Education District IV in Lagos State, Nigeria. 300 students and all the 10 teachers eventually emerged as samples using Checkmarket Sample Size Calculator at 5% margin and 95% confidence level. The data were collected using a structured questionnaire that obtained Cronbach’s Alpha=0.90, and analysed using descriptive analysis and t-test at α=0.05 level of significance. The results showed that the teachers of Financial Accounting were not using activity-based pedagogical strategies. Most of the instructional materials necessary for the effective pedagogy of Financial Accounting were inadequate and malfunctioning. Therefore, Financial Accounting teachers are strongly encouraged to apply innovative and experiential learning strategies in teaching and learning. Furthermore, adequate infrastructure and modern equipment in the schools will create better learning opportunities for students.

scholarly journals The Role of NLP Principles as Tools for Facilitating Learning EFL For Saudi Students

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mohammed A. Abuzaifah
Keyword(s):  
Secondary Schools ◽  
Learning Strategies ◽  
English Language ◽  
Research Paper ◽  
Saudi Students ◽  
Efl Students ◽  
Sensory Acuity ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Learning English

Learning English language for the majority of Saudi students has always been considered difficult and rarely successfully achieved. “English poses difficulties for many Saudi students due to the low English levels acquired at secondary schools” (Al-Shami, 2004). Additionally, the overall achievement in English language among the majority of Saudi students, after completing six years of studying EFL extensively, is remarkably low (AL-Karood, 2006; Al Buna’yan, 2003; Al Guaid, 1997; Abuammah, 2002). This research paper will investigate, discuss and analyse the NLP (Neuro-Linguistic Programming) concepts; change and modelling, as well as NLP four principles; outcomes, rapport, sensory acuity and flexibility, in order to specify the actual extent to which these concepts and principles can assist the Saudi EFL students to achieve better, easier and faster performance in learning the English language. By the end of this paper, the researcher intends to highlight the relationship between the NLP principles and the SLA learning strategies (O’Malley, 1990), as well as to attempt to describe some possible ways for applying the NLP principles into SLA.

Cloud Computing as a Catalyst in STEM Education

2021 ◽  
pp. 470-485
Author(s):  
Vikas Kumar ◽  
Deepika Sharma
Keyword(s):  
Cloud Computing ◽  
Stem Education ◽  
Thinking Skills ◽  
Successful Implementation ◽  
Learning Technology ◽  
Mediated Learning ◽  
Computing Technology ◽  
Stem Disciplines ◽  
New Ideas ◽  
Stem Students

The under representation of students in STEM disciplines creates big worries for the coming demands of STEM occupations. This requires new strategies to make curriculum interesting to enhance student's engagement in learning. Technology integration in curriculum makes more interesting and engaging, where students can learn with flexibility in time and place. This methodology creates and deepens interest in students towards learning with creativity and innovation. STEM students can work on authentic and real solutions within a technology-mediated learning environment, while inculcating higher order thinking skills. Technology-mediated environments support new ideas, real time collaboration and promotes peer learning. However, affordance as an adoption factor of technology in academics can be addressed by cloud computing technology. STEM education on cloud computing technology will gain access to its content rich features based on flexibility, accessibility, scalability, affordability, and reliability and enhanced agility. The cloud computing based STEM education infrastructure will inculcate development and experimentation skills in students. The present work (a) reviews scholarly work in cloud computing technology for simulations and prototypes for different STEM subjects, (b) outlines the benefits of using cloud computing technology for students pursuing STEM careers, and (c) presents the case studies of the successful implementation of cloud computing in STEM disciplines.

Cloud Computing as a Catalyst in STEM Education

2017 ◽  
Vol 13 (2) ◽  
pp. 38-51 ◽  
Author(s):  
Vikas Kumar ◽  
Deepika Sharma
Keyword(s):  
Cloud Computing ◽  
Stem Education ◽  
Thinking Skills ◽  
Successful Implementation ◽  
Learning Technology ◽  
Mediated Learning ◽  
Computing Technology ◽  
Stem Disciplines ◽  
New Ideas ◽  
Stem Students

The under representation of students in STEM disciplines creates big worries for the coming demands of STEM occupations. This requires new strategies to make curriculum interesting to enhance student's engagement in learning. Technology integration in curriculum makes more interesting and engaging, where students can learn with flexibility in time and place. This methodology creates and deepens interest in students towards learning with creativity and innovation. STEM students can work on authentic and real solutions within a technology-mediated learning environment, while inculcating higher order thinking skills. Technology-mediated environments support new ideas, real time collaboration and promotes peer learning. However, affordance as an adoption factor of technology in academics can be addressed by cloud computing technology. STEM education on cloud computing technology will gain access to its content rich features based on flexibility, accessibility, scalability, affordability, and reliability and enhanced agility. The cloud computing based STEM education infrastructure will inculcate development and experimentation skills in students. The present work (a) reviews scholarly work in cloud computing technology for simulations and prototypes for different STEM subjects, (b) outlines the benefits of using cloud computing technology for students pursuing STEM careers, and (c) presents the case studies of the successful implementation of cloud computing in STEM disciplines.

scholarly journals Foreign Language Learning Strategies in the Context of STEM Education

2015 ◽  
pp. 79-102 ◽  
Author(s):  
Turgay Han
Keyword(s):  
Language Learning ◽  
Learning Strategies ◽  
Stem Education ◽  
Engineering Students ◽  
Learning Strategy ◽  
Language Skills ◽  
Foreign Language Learning ◽  
Strategy Training ◽  
Vocabulary Strategies ◽  
And Mathematics

This study aims at providing an insightful evaluation of the EFL strategies used by firstyear STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) students, and their perceptions of their own use of strategies. The 147 participants were undergraduate level, first-year engineering students at a state university in Turkey. Their ages ranged from 18 to 24. They took the Young Learners’ Language Strategy Use Survey (LSS). In addition, a sub-sample of students was interviewed about the strategies they used in learning language skills. The results showed that the students tended to employ various strategies in learning different language skills, but did not frequently use or practice these strategies. Further, vocabulary strategies and pronunciation skills were believed to be effective in conveying and deciphering meaning. These results suggest that language learning strategy training should be provided in STEM education.

scholarly journals Development and Validation of a Hybrid Active Learning Strategy for Teaching Direct Current Electricity Concepts for Secondary Schools in Nigeria

2015 ◽  
Vol 3 (8) ◽  
pp. 56-66
Author(s):  
Uche Connie Ofodile ◽  
Mangut Mankilik
Keyword(s):  
Active Learning ◽  
Secondary Schools ◽  
Learning Strategies ◽  
Direct Current ◽  
Learning Strategy ◽  
Relevant Literature ◽  
Poor Performance ◽  
Innovative Technology ◽  
Active Learning Strategy ◽  
Expert Validation

The study was carried out to develop and validate a Hybrid Active Learning Strategy (HALS) for teaching direct current electricity concepts (DCEC) in physics for secondary schools in Nigeria. The relevant literature reviewed revealed that the inappropriate use of relevant teaching strategies and the non-use of modern innovative technology in the teaching of physics result in lack of better understanding of concepts and hence, the poor performance of students in physics. In view of this, the HALS package which is a combination of active learning strategies including computer simulation was developed to help teachers to be more effective and students to understand DCEC concepts better. The developmental platform for the package is Microsoft visual basic 6. Other applications used during the design process include Adobe (macromedia) Director, Flash 8, Fireworks and Flash Player for animation, construction and display. The validation of HALS Package was done applying: subject content validation, computer expert validation, educational technology expert validation, personalized validation and group validation. The HALS package is generally perceived as very educative, comprehensive, adequate, relevant, user friendly and loaded with a lot of ingenuity.

scholarly journals A CASE STUDY OF NEEDS ASSESSMENT OF SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING AND MATHEMATICS (STEM) EDUCATION IN LOWER SECONDARY SCHOOLS

2021 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
pp. 242-264
Author(s):  
Loh Su Ling ◽  
Vincent Pang ◽  
Denis Lajium
Keyword(s):  
Secondary Schools ◽  
Needs Assessment ◽  
Stem Education ◽  
Secondary Level ◽  
Learning Approach ◽  
Integrated Stem ◽  
Science Technology ◽  
And Mathematics ◽  
Lower Secondary Schools

Background and Purpose: Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) education in the formal school curriculum can be described as a STEM-related individual subject; as a learning package offering learning pathway for STEM elective subjects and as an integrated STEM learning approach. This study focuses on the needs assessment of STEM education as a learning approach among lower secondary school teachers in a local district in Malaysia. The current and desired situations were analysed as well as the causal factors which guide the choice of any intervention programs to address the actual needs.   Methodology: Three schools were selected through heterogenous purposive sampling. The teachers from each school were selected through criterion sampling based on predetermined criteria.   31 teachers from the lower secondary level who teach STEM related subjects as well as the head of panel and departments of the STEM subjects, were selected as the participants. Focus group and one-to-one interviews were conducted with the participants after receiving their consent.   Findings: There is a gap between the desired situation and the current situation in the implementation of integrated STEM education. The implementation of STEM education at the lower secondary level can be facilitated through various means such as a comprehensive STEM education professional development or training for teachers, collaborations between STEM subjects teachers through lesson studies or professional learning community, and working together with local STEM expertise or community of practice.   Contributions: The findings provide relevant information and guidance on the selection of intervention for the integrated STEM education in addressing the needs. It also initiates the planning of the integrated STEM education programs which focuses on the gaps as the means to achieve the desired results.   Keywords: STEM education, needs assessment, case study, gap, interventions   Cite as: Loh, S. L., Pang, V., & Lajium, D. (2021). A case study of needs assessment of science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) education in lower secondary schools. Journal of Nusantara Studies, 6(1), 242-264. http://dx.doi.org/10.24200/jonus.vol6iss1pp242-264

scholarly journals Description of Tenun Songket Lansek Manih Training Strategies in IRA Songket, Sijunjung

2019 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 15
Author(s):  
Nori Diana Putri ◽  
Ismaniar Ismaniar
Keyword(s):  
Learning Strategies ◽  
Learning Strategy ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Successful Implementation ◽  
Learning Resources ◽  
Data Collection Tool ◽  
Descriptive Research ◽  
Training Strategies ◽  
Quantitative Descriptive ◽  
Media Learning

This research is motivated by the success phenomenon of Tenun Songket Lansek Manih Training Strategies in IRA Songket, Sijunjung. This is evidenced by the presence, liveliness, and achievements obtained by the residents learning from the work of songket weaving. Researchers suspect the cause of the successful implementation of songket weaving training because of the learning strategies used by the instructor in interesting training. This type of research is quantitative descriptive research. The population in this study were 70 people who studied at IRA Songket. The sampling technique used is simple rendom sampling. Samples were taken as 35 people. While the questionnaire guidelines data collection tool. Data analysis techniques use a percentage formula. The results showed that Songket Lansek Manih Weaving Training Learning Strategy in Sijunjung IRA Songket from the aspects of learning methods, learning media, and learning resources was categorized as good.Keywords:Methods, Media, Learning Resources  

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