Immigrant Pupils and Intercultural Teaching Competencies

2020 ◽  
pp. 001312452092626
Author(s):  
José María Fernández Batanero ◽  
Antonio Hernández Fernández ◽  
María Jesús Colmenero Ruiz
Keyword(s):  
Secondary School ◽  
Education System ◽  
Secondary School Teachers ◽  
Research Model ◽  
School Teachers ◽  
Teaching Competencies ◽  
Descriptive Research ◽  
High Level ◽  
Academic Year ◽  
Depth Interviews

Over recent years, the existence of foreign pupils in Spain has generated new multicultural spaces in classrooms and an education system, which must provide equality and fairness to all pupils. In Andalusia, the number of foreign pupils registered for the academic year 2015–2016 was 89.893. In this sense, the aim is to know the perceptions of secondary school teachers in Andalusia regarding what additional competencies teachers of immigrant pupils should have. Thus, we use a descriptive research model, where the approach for the collection and analysis of data is mixed, that is, qualitative (in-depth interviews) and quantitative (questionnaires) techniques are used. To validate the content, the “Expert Judgement” technique was used, using a process of selection, named “K coefficient.” The results show that these teachers have a high level of awareness and strong attitudinal skills. However, they are clearly limited in terms of knowledge, which leads to a greater lack of abilities and skills.

scholarly journals A Study on Evaluating the Pedagogical Knowledge of School Teachers

2019 ◽  
Vol 9 (3) ◽  
pp. 194-202
Author(s):  
S Franklin Thambi Jose ◽  
Samikkanu Jabamoney Ishak Samuel ◽  
Manonmani Devi Annamalai ◽  
Muniisvaran Kumar
Keyword(s):  
Secondary School ◽  
Education System ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Secondary School Teachers ◽  
Pedagogical Knowledge ◽  
School Teachers ◽  
Evaluation Theory ◽  
Descriptive Research ◽  
Study Questionnaire ◽  
Testing And Evaluation

Abstract Education plays an important role in a society. Each and every country around the globe has its own education system to educate their own society. In this way, Malaysia has its own education system. Here, students undergo education in different stages such as, kindergarten (pre-school), primary school (elementary), secondary school (high), and college or university. Of these, kindergarten, primary and secondary educations are in schools. School education is basic for a child. Hence, teacher role is very essential in teaching and learning process. Sultan Idris Education University is No.1 Education University which produces a lot of teachers and are been posted as teachers in various parts of the country. Thus posted teachers teach in secondary schools in Malaysia. The main objective of this study is to evaluate the pedagogy knowledge of the secondary school teachers using testing and evaluation theory. The study is limited to the Perak state teachers of Malaysia. The researcher has used the descriptive research method for this study. Questionnaire is prepared according to the essential pedagogical knowledge for the teachers based on testing and evaluation theory. The data are collected through observing the classroom teaching of the teachers. The findings of the study are described in this article.

scholarly journals STRESS AND DEPRESSION AS CORRELATES OF RETIREMENT PHOBIA AMONG SECONDARY SCHOOL TEACHERS IN SOKOTO STATE, NIGERIA

2017 ◽  
Vol 17 (2) ◽  
pp. 10
Author(s):  
B M Liman ◽  
H S Abubakar
Keyword(s):  
Data Analysis ◽  
Data Collection ◽  
Secondary School ◽  
Significant Relationship ◽  
Secondary School Teachers ◽  
Depression Scale ◽  
School Teachers ◽  
Pearson Product Moment Correlation ◽  
Stress Scale ◽  
Descriptive Research

The thrust of the study was to investigate stress and depression as correlates of retirement phobia among secondary school teachers in Sokoto state, Nigeria. The study employed descriptive research design, of correlational type. 260 respondents were selected using Krejcie and Morgan table from the total of 801 teachers from a total of 15 secondary schools in Sokoto state purposively selected. Three research instruments were used for data collection; Teachers Stress Scale, Perceived Teachers Depression Scale and Perceived Teachers Retirement Scale. Pearson Product Moment Correlation Coefficient was used for data analysis. The findings revealed that; there is significant relationship between stress and retirement phobia, depression and retirement phobia and stress and depression among secondary school teachers in Sokoto state. Recommendations forwarded includes Counselling Association should partner with Governments at all Levels to organizing programmes such as workshops, symposium and seminars; that are geared toward educating teachers on the danger of Stress and Depression on their retirement,

scholarly journals Assessment of intercultural competence of vocational teachers in Croatia

2015 ◽  
Vol 21 (4) ◽  
pp. 37-51
Author(s):  
Višnja Rajić ◽  
Tomislav Rajić
Keyword(s):  
Secondary School ◽  
Intercultural Competence ◽  
Secondary School Teachers ◽  
Vocational Teachers ◽  
School Teachers ◽  
Self Assessment ◽  
New Era ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
The Republic ◽  
Academic Year

Due to the changes in society and the new era of “super-diversity” (Vertovec, 2007) in European countries, intercultural competence is gaining importance both in everyday life situations and teacher training. In the academic year of 2014/2105, a research was conducted on a sample of 136 prospective secondary school teachers undergoing their pedagogical-didactical-methodological training in different universities in the Republic of Croatia. The tool that was employed in the self-assessment of intercultural competence was called Recognising intercultural competence: What shows that I am interculturally competent? The results showed that the examinees perceive their intercultural competence quite high; attitudes (M = 4,09); skills (M = 4,12); knowledge (M = 4,02). There is no significant difference between the perceived dimensions (p = ,282). Further research is recommended to better understand the insights about the examinees’ understanding of intercultural competence.

Predictive Model of the Influence of Leadership Styles on Attitudes Towards Organizational Change Among Secondary School Teachers in Selangor

2019 ◽  
pp. 219-240
Author(s):  
Yuen Fook Chan ◽  
Nusrah Ahmad Mukhtar ◽  
Norsidah Mohammed Noordin
Keyword(s):  
Transformational Leadership ◽  
Organizational Change ◽  
Secondary School ◽  
Leadership Styles ◽  
Leadership Style ◽  
Secondary School Teachers ◽  
School Teachers ◽  
Transformational Leadership Style ◽  
Teachers Attitudes ◽  
High Level

The chapter aimed to examine the relationship of leadership styles and attitude towards organizational change among 360 secondary school teachers in Selangor. Statistical analysis techniques, namely, mean and standard deviation, Pearson product moment correlation, and multiple regression analysis, were used. Findings indicated that although teachers perceived the leadership styles of their principals were only at the moderate level, teachers showed a high level of positive attitude towards organizational change. There were positive relationships between principals' leadership styles and teachers' attitudes towards organizational change. The results also revealed that 11.8% of the variance of attitude towards organizational change is explained by transformational leadership style. Hence, transformational leadership style has an influence on the teachers' attitudes towards organizational change. The practical implications of these findings were discussed to provide insights for the improvement on leadership practices towards organizational change in the secondary schools in Malaysia.

Predictive Model of the Influence of Leadership Styles on Attitudes Towards Organizational Change Among Secondary School Teachers in Selangor

2021 ◽  
pp. 130-151
Author(s):  
Yuen Fook Chan ◽  
Nusrah Ahmad Mukhtar ◽  
Norsidah Mohammed Noordin
Keyword(s):  
Transformational Leadership ◽  
Organizational Change ◽  
Secondary School ◽  
Leadership Styles ◽  
Leadership Style ◽  
Secondary School Teachers ◽  
School Teachers ◽  
Transformational Leadership Style ◽  
Teachers Attitudes ◽  
High Level

The chapter aimed to examine the relationship of leadership styles and attitude towards organizational change among 360 secondary school teachers in Selangor. Statistical analysis techniques, namely, mean and standard deviation, Pearson product moment correlation, and multiple regression analysis, were used. Findings indicated that although teachers perceived the leadership styles of their principals were only at the moderate level, teachers showed a high level of positive attitude towards organizational change. There were positive relationships between principals' leadership styles and teachers' attitudes towards organizational change. The results also revealed that 11.8% of the variance of attitude towards organizational change is explained by transformational leadership style. Hence, transformational leadership style has an influence on the teachers' attitudes towards organizational change. The practical implications of these findings were discussed to provide insights for the improvement on leadership practices towards organizational change in the secondary schools in Malaysia.

Job Satisfaction, Work Centrality, Job Recognition and Acceptance as Determinants of Quality of Work-Life and Aspiration

2014 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
NOREEN S. BUGADOR ◽  
MARY CRIS L. IPAN
Keyword(s):  
Secondary School ◽  
Secondary School Teachers ◽  
Human Resources Management ◽  
Work Life ◽  
Quality Of Work Life ◽  
Social Relevance ◽  
School Teachers ◽  
Quality Of Work ◽  
High Level

Changing societies and economies pose novel challenges to the lives and work of secondary school teachers. These challenges affect them in various levels which include their personal, professional and aspirations in life. In the literature, this is understood as the condition of their Quality of Work-Life (QWL). The objectiveof this study is to examine the essential relationship of QWL and aspirations of secondary school teachers through a descriptive-correlation research design. The study conducted a survey which involved 118 respondents which represent 92 percent response rate. As regards aspirations, the results show that although respondents oftentimes experienced from moderate to high level of aspirations, the overall rating was high. The highest is in self-acceptance, which indicates that the most important aspirations for the respondents are to accept one’s self, having a meaningful life and effectively handle one’s self amidst problems. As for QWL, the respondents oftentimes perceived and experienced a high level of QWL. The highest is in social relevance of work, which indicates that respondents find their job to be challenging, rewarding and meaningful. In conclusion, the correlation analysis shows that there exist a significant relationship between QWL and Aspirations,which results to the rejection of the null hypothesis of this study.Keywords: Human resources management, quality of work-life, level of aspiration, secondary school teachers, Davao del Sur, Philippines

scholarly journals The Influence of Clinical Supervision on the Instructional Competence of Secondary School Teachers

2020 ◽  
pp. 42-50
Author(s):  
Amelie T. Bello ◽  
John H. Olaer
Keyword(s):  
High School ◽  
Secondary School ◽  
Clinical Supervision ◽  
Secondary School Teachers ◽  
Simple Random Sampling ◽  
Department Heads ◽  
School Teachers ◽  
School Year ◽  
Teaching Learning ◽  
High Level

Aims: To determine the influence of clinical supervision of department heads on the instructional competence of secondary school teachers. Study Design: Descriptive-correlational research design. Place and Duration of Study: Digos City National High School during the School Year 2018-2019. Methodology: Respondents were the eight (8) school heads and one hundred seventy eight (178) teachers who were permanently employed at Digos City National High School during the School Year 2018-2019. Complete enumeration was used in the identification of department heads while simple random sampling for the teacher respondents. Mean, Pearson r and Multiple Regression were the statistical tools used to treat the gathered data. Results: The department heads had a high level of clinical supervision in terms of pre-observation, observation/analysis and strategy post-observation conference/analysis. Similarly, teachers a had high level of instructional competence of teachers. This result signified a very strong positive relationship between the two variables which indicated that about 75.80% on the variance of instructional competence can be attributed by the variation of the level of clinical observation. Regression analysis further entailed that clinical supervision significantly influenced the instructional competence of teachers. Conclusion: The significant influence of clinical supervision on teachers’ instructional competence implies that the more teachers are mentored, the better teachers they would become. Thus, it was recommended clinical supervision in schools shall be constantly monitored and implemented so as to improve competence of teachers in the teaching learning process.

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