Understanding the Ecologies of Education Reforms: Comparing the Perceptions of Secondary Teachers and Students in the Philippines

2019 ◽  
Vol 28 (3) ◽  
pp. 278-302
Author(s):  
Yee Han Peter Joong ◽  
Glen Mangali ◽  
Arnulfo R. Reganit ◽  
Barry Swan
Keyword(s):  
Secondary School ◽  
Classroom Management ◽  
Secondary Teachers ◽  
Secondary School Teachers ◽  
The Philippines ◽  
School Teachers ◽  
Performance Tasks ◽  
Student Centered ◽  
Teachers And Students ◽  
And Performance

This study examines how secondary school teachers have implemented educational reforms in the Philippines. Data sources were surveys for sample teachers and students in 20 schools on how often a teaching or evaluation strategy was used in various courses. The study concluded that most teachers were able to adopt most of the reforms. Even though teacher-directed lessons still dominated, there were sufficient student-centered lessons. Tests, exams, and performance tasks were used for evaluations. However, classroom management needs increased attention. More resources and professional development are needed. Policymakers and educators in all jurisdictions can learn from the reform efforts.

An Investigation Into the Perceptions of Teachers and Students in Mexico on the Implementation of Secondary Reforms

2021 ◽  
pp. 105678792110231
Author(s):  
Yee Han Peter Joong
Keyword(s):  
Mixed Methods ◽  
Secondary School ◽  
Classroom Management ◽  
Secondary School Teachers ◽  
Mixed Methods Study ◽  
Classroom Observations ◽  
School Teachers ◽  
Student Centered ◽  
Teachers And Students ◽  
New Challenges

This mixed methods study examines how secondary school teachers have implemented educational reforms in Mexico. Major sources of data were surveys from sample teachers and students in 12 schools on how often a teaching or evaluation strategy was used. Results from open-ended questions and classroom observations were used to triangulate results from survey data. The study concluded that most teachers were able to adopt majority of the reforms. Even though teacher-directed lessons still dominated, student-centered learnings were incorporated. However, classroom management need increased attention due to new challenges of transitioning. Educators in all jurisdictions can learn from the reform efforts.

scholarly journals Evaluation Study Of Competencies Of Secondary School Teachers In Punjab In The Context Of Classroom Management

2009 ◽  
Vol 6 (7) ◽  
Author(s):  
Safia Saeed
Keyword(s):  
Teacher Training ◽  
Secondary School ◽  
Classroom Management ◽  
Classroom Environment ◽  
Secondary School Teachers ◽  
Management Skills ◽  
School Teachers ◽  
Teachers And Students ◽  
Training Institutions ◽  
Short Courses

There are so many characteristics and traits of personality and all the characteristics, qualities and competencies need training, grooming, improvement and development. The best classroom environment is one that results in efficient learning. Discipline involves employing guidance and teaching techniques to encourage students to become self-directive and therefore to create an atmosphere conducive to learning. Teachers are decision-makers as they manage the daily routines of their classrooms. Some teachers squeeze out every minute of learning possible. They are highly organized and well prepared, and they constantly think and plan ahead. This doesn’t mean that they create a cold classroom atmosphere where students feel unwelcome. Rather, they are warm and enthusiastic teachers who are simply well organized and equally well versed in teaching. The major objective of this study was as to investigate the problems of classroom management of the secondary school teachers in Punjab. The population of the study consisted of the heads of the teacher training institutions, teacher educators, heads of secondary schools, secondary school teachers, and students. The sample included randomly selected ten heads of teacher training institutions, 50 teacher trainers, 800 hundred heads of secondary schools, 4,000 secondary school teachers and 4,000 students. Four questionnaires (one each for heads, teacher trainers, teachers and students) were developed for collection of data. Data were collected, analyzed and interpreted in the light of objective by using the Chi- Square. It was concluded from the study that the majority of respondents agreed that secondary school teachers were aware of time management skills, kept the classroom environment conducive for learning, and improved the learning skills of the students by using different behavior modification techniques. The majority of respondents agreed that secondary school teachers were dealing with the students in a non-psychological way; it was the common areas in which secondary school teachers had weak competencies. For improving the classroom management skills, in-service short courses should be planned and attendance of secondary school teachers in such courses should be made obligatory. For maintaining the discipline in the class, teacher should be trained in such a way that they properly understand each and every method with its proper use in particular situations. Short courses, seminars and symposia should be organized on a regular basis to refresh the knowledge of working secondary teachers. Teachers should understand human, as well as educational, psychology and apply it in their teaching process in the classroom.

scholarly journals Caring Behavior of Teachers: Investigating the Perceptions of Secondary School Teachers and Students in Lahore

2021 ◽  
Vol 6 (2) ◽  
pp. 63-78
Author(s):  
Muhammad Abid Malik ◽  
Sadia Bashir
Keyword(s):  
Secondary School ◽  
Classroom Management ◽  
Interpersonal Relationships ◽  
Classroom Environment ◽  
Secondary School Teachers ◽  
Academic Support ◽  
School Teachers ◽  
Caring Behavior ◽  
Teacher Student ◽  
Teachers And Students

This study is designed to investigate perceptions of teachers and students about caring behavior of teachers. The purpose of the study is to gain better understanding about factors that play a role in the development of teachers’ caring behavior and teacher-student caring relationship. A scale employed by King and Chan (2011) has been adopted for this purpose. The revised scale consists of four main factors (Sense of Respect and Trust, Interpersonal Relationships, Academic Support, and Classroom Management), and twenty two items. Data were collected from 403 grade 9 students and 156 secondary school teachers who belonged to seven public secondary schools in Lahore. Both descriptive and inferential statistics were used for data analysis. The study revealed that both the teachers and students gave great importance to the teachers’ caring behavior. They agreed to the top two factors i.e. Sense of Respect and Trust, and Classroom Management. The opinions differed about the priority of the other two i.e. Interpersonal Relationships and Academic Support. When it came to individual items, the differences were more prominent as four out of top five items were different. There were no statistically significant differences based on teachers’ gender and education level, but their experience made a difference with less experienced teachers showing more inclination towards caring behavior. The study recommends the teachers to develop a culture of respect and care in the classroom by showing respect to the students, developing a culture of greetings, calling them with their proper names, appreciating good behavior, and involving them in decision making. Keywords: caring behavior, teacher behavior, classroom environment, teacher-student relationships

scholarly journals The Reasons of the Reluctance of Secondary School Teachers in the Province of Houtat Bani Tamim Of Leadership Positions in The Schools of The Province

2019 ◽  
Vol 3 (15) ◽  
Author(s):  
Nourah Mohammed Al- Tamimi
Keyword(s):  
High School ◽  
Secondary School ◽  
High School Teachers ◽  
Secondary Teachers ◽  
Analytical Approach ◽  
Secondary School Teachers ◽  
Leadership Positions ◽  
School Teachers ◽  
General Average ◽  
Academic Qualifications

This research aimed to recognize the reasons made the high school teachers (female) in Houtat Bani Tamim province abstains from the leadership's positions at the institutions that they are working in. And to achieve the goals of the research the descriptive analytical approach was used, while the study tool was an electronic questionnaire distributed among a random simple sample which consisted of (93) secondary teachers. The study revealed that the arithmetic averages of the responses of the study sample on the axis of reasons for abstention from leadership positions ranged between (2.62) and (3.94) with a general average of (3.46) (3.45) and (4.31) with a general average of (3.92). The results of the study on the analysis of mono- variance showed that there were no statistically significant differences due to differences in academic qualifications and years of experience. This reflects the agreement of the sample members of the secondary school teachers on the reasons of abstention of leadership positions.

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