scholarly journals Understanding the concept of the Pi (π) number for pre-service teacher

Author(s):  
Yus Mochamad Cholily ◽  
Beti Istanti Suwandayani

<span>This study examined the learning of Pi (π) numbers in elementary school mathematics. This research was conducted by employing case study method containing a single case concerning the Pi (π) numbers. A total of 432 pre-service teachers participated in the study from the academic year of 2019-2020. This research employed observation, interview, and document analysis as the data collection tool. The conduct of the research involving the teachers and pre-service teachers was made in the classroom environment. The practice that participants posed for the account of Pi (π) number were analyzed by descriptive analysis technique in the scope of qualitative analysis. The data obtained from the participants were summarized and interpreted according to the predefined theme, and findings were arranged by a direct citation of the problems. Based on the analysis of the research, it showed that participants had problems in determining Pi (π) numbers as Pi (π) numbers are only taught by memorization methods. The teachers also did not understand about the source of Pi (π) number. Learning Pi (π) numbers are directly practiced through problems and formulas. Understanding the formula of plane figures is also not yet understood, so teachers and students basically only memorize the formula.</span>

Author(s):  
Teodorikus Hanpalam

<p><em>This research was conducted at SMA Negeri 1 Kartasura. This study aims to: (1). To find out the role of multiculturalism in value education. (2). To find out historical learning based on multiculturalism values. The research method used in this research is descriptive analysis with a single case study research strategy. Sources of data in this study are informants, places/locations, and events, as well as documents and archives. The sampling technique used in this research is purposive sampling and time sampling. The technique of data validity is done by triangulation of data/sources and triangulation of methods. The data analysis technique used in this research is an interactive analysis. Benefits of Research: (1). As an illustration regarding the role of multiculturalism in value education. (2). To understand more deeply about historical learning based on multiculturalism values.</em></p>


2020 ◽  
Vol 6 (11) ◽  
pp. 2291
Author(s):  
Rachmat Darmawan ◽  
Sunan Fanani

This study aims to analyze the role of productive zakat managed by LAZ IZI, which has a role in increasing the success of mustahiq businesses in the city of Surabaya. There are five standards that can be used to measure the increase in business success of mustahiq, namely the standard of increasing capital, increasing income, increasing production, increasing the number of consumers and charity jariyah mustahiq. This study uses a qualitative approach with a case study method. The technique of collecting data uses direct interviews, documentation and observation. The analysis technique used is narrative-descriptive analysis. Then to find out the validity of the data, the researcher used the triangulation technique by cross checking the findings of primary data and secondary data. The results of this study were that the three informants experienced an increase in capital, an increase in income, an increase in production, an increase in the number of consumers and an increase in charity after receiving assistance. The informants felt the business they had run had success. The success of the informant's business can be seen from the increase in all indicators mentioned. Supervision and mentoring carried out by LAZ IZI Surabaya was felt very useful in motivating and encouraging continuous effort. In addition, they are able to set aside a portion of the assets to be given to those who are entitled.Keywords: Productive Zakat, Mustahiq, Utilization, Business Success


2021 ◽  
Vol 31 (1) ◽  
pp. 116
Author(s):  
Bayu Maulana Muhammad ◽  
Aruna Wirjolukito

The purpose of this research is to evaluate tax compliance based on the behavior of taxpayers' financial and non-financial data. This research is expected to be useful as material for evaluating the level of tax compliance of taxpayers. This study uses a case study method (single case) and uses a mixed method. Descriptive analysis is used to analyze data from the research object in the form of a single case unit analysis. The results of this study indicate the perceived behavior control of taxpayers that shows low tax compliance behavior. The combination of analysis of financial and non-financial data from taxpayers produces a useful evaluation in determining the level of tax compliance. Based on this, the low achievement of tax revenue realization and high tax audit performance is directly influenced by the low tax compliance behavior of taxpayers. Keywords: Tax Compliance; Behavior; Financial Data; Non-Financial Data.


2018 ◽  
Vol 7 (2) ◽  
pp. 197 ◽  
Author(s):  
Cihad Şentürk ◽  
Hakan Sari

The aim of this study is to reveal contributions of the differentiated instruction implemented in the primary school 4th grade science course into science literacy levels of the students. The case study method among qualitative research methods were used in the study. The research was carried out in the second term of 2015-2016 academic year. The study group consisted of the 4th grade students (n=23, 9-10 aged) studying in the Kozabirlik Primary State School in Bilecik city center in Turkey. Interviews (teachers and students), observations and student diary forms were administrated as data collection tools in the study. The content analysis method was implemented in the analysis of the obtained data. It was concluded from the findings that the differentiated instruction improved involvements of the students with the science-technology-society and the environment and developed their scientific process skills and thus contributed to the science literacy levels of the students.


2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
pp. 62
Author(s):  
Osman Akhan

The purpose of this research is to determine the opinions of Turkish and Russian history teachers regarding teaching of history, and to present, on a comparative basis, the understanding of history in the two countries as well as the methods of history teaching preferred by the teachers there. The research was designed as a case study, which is one of the qualitative research methods. The sample consisted of 13 Turkish and 13 Russian teachers working as history teachers in Turkey and Russia in the 2020- 2021 academic year. The convenience sampling method was used in the study. The data of the study were collected by correspondence via e-mail with a questionnaire form consisting of open-ended questions created by the researchers. Descriptive analysis was used to analyze the data. When the results of the study are evaluated in general, it is observed that the Russian history teachers are more flexible in history teaching and attach more importance to innovative history teaching, while the Turkish teachers perform more curriculum-centered history teaching compared to their Russian colleagues. In addition, it can be said that Russian history teachers pay more attention to their professional development than Turkish history teachers, and they incorporate more historical thinking skills in classroom activities. It is possible to say that the results of the study originate from the objectives of history teaching in the two countries.


2018 ◽  
Vol 12 (4) ◽  
pp. 938
Author(s):  
Joely Maria de Oliveira ◽  
Juliana Benevenuto Reis ◽  
Rondinele Amaral Da Silva

RESUMOObjetivo: compreender a busca por cuidado do câncer a partir da percepção de pacientes e familiares/cuidadores. Método: estudo qualitativo, exploratório-descritivo e por método de estudo de caso. Participaram pacientes que realizam ou realizaram tratamento de câncer e familiares/cuidadores que os acompanham, na busca por cuidado do câncer, a partir da aplicação de questionários e entrevista aberta. Os dados da entrevista foram transcritos e analisados pela técnica de Análise de Conteúdo, na modalidade Análise Temática, emergindo categorias. Resultados: apresentam-se em duas categorias - 1) A trajetória de busca por cuidado do câncer, subdividida em “A trajetória entre sintomatologia”, “Recebimento do diagnóstico” e “A trajetória do diagnóstico ao tratamento”; 2) Enfrentamento da doença, subdivida em “Alterações na rotina”, “Gastos financeiros”, “Alterações emocionais”, “Estigma e espiritualidade” e “Apoio dos profissionais da saúde”. Conclusão: pacientes e familiares enfrentam diversas dificuldades para realizar a busca por cuidado do câncer desde a etapa inicial, para a obtenção do diagnóstico de câncer, até o final do tratamento. O estudo provê informações embasadas cientificamente e visa a contribuir para o avanço científico nas áreas da Oncologia e Enfermagem. Além de tudo, possui o intuito de transmitir conhecimento e levantar processo reflexivo para possíveis soluções sobre a problemática abordada. Descritores: Neoplasia; Paciente; Família; Percepção; Terapêutica; Trajetória Clinica.ABSTRACT Objective: to understand the search for cancer care from the perception of patients and family / caregivers. Method: qualitative, exploratory-descriptive study and case study method. Patients who go through or went through cancer treatment and accompanying family / caregivers participated in the search for cancer care, in the application of questionnaires and an open interview. The interview data was transcribed and analyzed by the Content Analysis technique, in the Thematic Analysis modality, emerging categories. Results: they are presented in two categories - 1) The search path for cancer care, subdivided in "The trajectory between symptomatology", "Receipt of diagnosis" and "The trajectory of diagnosis to treatment"; 2) Coping with the disease, subdivided in "Routine changes", "Financial expenses", "Emotional changes", "Stigma and spirituality" and "Support of health professionals". Conclusion: patients and family members face several difficulties to perform the search for cancer care from the initial stage, to obtain the diagnosis of cancer, until the end of treatment. The study provides scientifically based information and aims to contribute to scientific advancement in the areas of Oncology and Nursing. In addition, it aims to transmit knowledge and raise a reflexive process for possible solutions on the issues addressed. Descriptors: Neoplasia; Patient; Family; Perception; Therapy; Clinical trajectory.RESUMEN Objetivo: comprender la búsqueda por cuidado del cáncer a partir de la percepción depacientes y familiares / cuidadores. Método: estudio cualitativo, exploratorio-descriptivo y por método de estudio de caso. Participaron pacientes que realizan o realizaron tratamiento de cáncer, y familiares / cuidadores que los acompañan, en la búsqueda por cuidado del cáncer, a partir de la aplicación de cuestionarios y entrevista abierta. Los datos de la entrevista fueron transcritos y analizados por la técnica de Análisis de Contenido, en la modalidad Análisis Temática, emergiendo las categorías.  Resultados: se presentan en dos categorías - 1) La trayectoria de búsqueda por cuidado del cáncer, siendo esta subdividida en “La trayectoria entre sintomatología”, “Recepción del diagnóstico”, “La trayectoria del diagnóstico al tratamiento”; 2) Enfrentamiento de la enfermedad, subdivida en “Alteraciones en la rutina”, “Gastos financieros”, “Cambios emocionales”, “Estigma y espiritualidad” y “Apoyo de los profesionales de la salud”. Conclusión: pacientes y familiares enfrentan diversas dificultades para realizar la búsqueda por cuidado del cáncer, desde la etapa inicial, para la obtención del diagnóstico de cáncer, hasta el final del tratamiento. El estudio provee informaciones fundamentadas científicamente y pretende contribuir para el avance científico en las áreas de la Oncología y Enfermería. Además de todo, tiene el propósito de transmitir conocimiento y levantar un proceso reflexivo para posibles soluciones sobre la problemática abordada. Descriptores: Neoplasia; Paciente; Familia; La percepción; Terapia; Trayectoria Clínica.


2016 ◽  
Vol 71 (1) ◽  
pp. 16-30
Author(s):  
Suleyman Goksoy

The research aims to determine the leadership levels the deputy principals feel, their perceptions of their personal features and the environment of the organization in which they demonstrate leadership role. In the research, case study method from qualitative research methods was used. The data were collected by one of the qualitative data collection tools; interviewing. The data were analysed with descriptive analysis techniques. The following results were obtained in the research: Deputy Principals consider themselves as leaders in terms of personal features and behaviours. The competencies of deputy principals in terms of leadership are; technical competencies, interpersonal competencies, conceptual and cognitive competencies. The aspects that deputy principals think that they need to improve and enhance are; human relations, determinedness, consistency, sensitivity, talkativeness and hurriedness. According to research results, it is found that deputy principals are of the opinion that schools have the centralist, inflexible, disaggregated, officialised and non-creative features of the organizational structure in terms of institution, culture, legislation and management. Key words: case study, deputy principals, leadership roles and attitudes, leadership competencies.


2021 ◽  
Vol 4 (4) ◽  
Author(s):  
Tolga Çay ◽  
◽  
Cenk AKAY ◽  

The aim of this study is to explore the CELTA course from the perspective of EFL instructors. A single case study of qualitative research methods is employed in the study. The sample consists of 6 EFL instructors working for a private university in Turkey. The quantitative data of the research was obtained through course evaluation survey. Qualitative data was gathered by open-ended questions and interview forms developed by the researcher and also with the documents. Descriptive analysis was performed to show evaluation of the course in the quantitative phase of the research. On the other hand, the content analysis method was applied in the analysis of qualitative data. As a result of the study, the CELTA course is useful for EFL instructors’ careers; nevertheless the course components and content should be redesigned considering andragogic principles. Moreover, EFL instructors were pleased to take the course at the end of the course although the course’s weaknesses.


2020 ◽  
Vol 43 (2) ◽  
pp. 73
Author(s):  
Selamet Eko Edy Saputro ◽  
Dwiningtyas Padmaningrum ◽  
Arip Wijianto

The form of traditional knowledge that still persistence one is wiwitan tradition in Kedon Hamlet, Sumbermulyo Village, Bambanglipuro Subdistrict, Bantul Regency. The persistence of wiwitan tradition in Kedon Hamlet when the appreciation of cultural heritage generationsstarted to fade indicates that the presence of preservation efforts by the local community is still exist.Thisefforts can be done through learning and dissemination of wiwitan tradition by the local communities. Based on the idea this research aimed to; (1) determine how the communities of Kedon Hamlet, Sumbermulyo Village, Bambanglipuro Subdistrict Bantul Regency disseminate wiwitan tradition, (2) determine how the communities of Kedon Hamlet, Sumbermulyo Village, Bambanglipuro Subdistrict, Bantul Regencylearn wiwitan tradition. This research used a single case study method that examine the phenomenon of the persistence of wiwitan tradition. The data was collected by observation, documentation and indepth interview with informan. The determination informan conducted in purposive. Informan in the research are the head of Kedon Hamlet, chairman of the farmer groups, and the local communities. The data was analyzed using the model of interactive analysis Miles and Hubermen. This research showed that; (1) the communities of Kedon Hamlet disseminated wiwitan tradition in the form of cultural carnival, words of mouth and digital media, (2) the communities of Kedon Hamlet learned wiwitan tradition through social learning.


Author(s):  
Ayudya Primarini ◽  
Iwang Gumilar ◽  
. Junianto ◽  
Zuzy Anna

This study aimed to analyze the value-added of salted little tuna in Bandung Regency. The general method used in this research is the case study method. The data analysis method used is quantitative descriptive analysis. And to analyze the value-added, the Hayami’s methods were used. The research conduct in Bandung regency from July to August 2021. The results of this research show that value added of salted little tuna in Bandung regency is 27% it means the price of salted little tuna increase 27% from the price of fresh little tuna fish. So, the value-added of salted little tuna is relatively still low. The strategic that used to increase the value added of salted little tuna i.e., increasing in production, increasing in price, and decreasing in costs.


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