Encounters with stones: Diffracting traditional games

2020 ◽  
pp. 146394912098295
Author(s):  
Ririn Yuniasih ◽  
Jane Bone ◽  
Gloria Quiñones
Keyword(s):  
Primary School ◽  
Learning Process ◽  
Pedagogical Practices ◽  
Active Player ◽  
New Ideas

Traditional games are commonly understood for their long establishment, passed down over generations and characterised by the simplicity of their materials. The aim of this article is to explore traditional games where materials are at the centre, focusing on games with stones. Through a new-materialist perspective, using Barad’s concept of ‘intra-activity’ and Lenz Taguchi’s notion of ‘performative agency’, stones are not seen as passive things or objects for play. Rather, they are considered as an active player of the games. A case study of a multi-age classroom in a primary school in Yogyakarta, Indonesia, is analysed. Different encounters with stones are read diffractively to create a space for new ideas to emerge. Through this reading, performative understanding as a new way of looking at traditional games is explored by addressing the complex relations with stones and the continuous intra-activity that takes place in the games. The implications of this research are the consideration of materials and how they are used in traditional games. This, in turn, affects pedagogical practices in which children and materials are coexisting and affecting each other in a learning process.

scholarly journals Challenges of Teaching English Communication to Arabic Students

2019 ◽  
Vol 12 (4) ◽  
pp. 179
Author(s):  
Ehsan Mohammed Abdelgadir
Keyword(s):  
Undergraduate Students ◽  
Learning Process ◽  
Design Method ◽  
Communication Problems ◽  
Experimental Design Method ◽  
Correct Pronunciation ◽  
New Ideas ◽  
Arab Students ◽  
Teaching Learning

The present study carries out to investigate and identify the communication problems that affecting the Teaching / Learning process of ELT. It aims to help teachers and learners to know the cause of these problems and to use and practice (IPA) in English pronunciation. It also sheds light on the most common mistakes of English sounds in relation to their spellings. That the teacher’s knowledge of these errors makes him /her, able to avoid them. The researcher investigates the topic title: Challenges of teaching communication to Arab students. As a type of problems affecting the Teaching /Learning process of ELT. She follows an experimental design method to achieve this purpose. The subjects for the study were undergraduate students from University of Majmaah (Hotat Sudair College of Science and Humanities for girls). With the sample of two groups of fifty students of the same sex, standard, number, and degree of education. A case study in Hotat Sudair College for girls, to collect data from the subjects by observation through an oral test and statistical analysis. The study arrives at the following results: Only 13% of students care for segmental phonemes. Only 21% of students care for the correct pronunciation of words. Few learners use dictionaries to check English words’ sound in their daily presentations. On the other hand, care for transcriptions of sounds when speaking. Many students lack the basics that are supposed to be learned for acceptable pronunciation then mispronounce words. Then the researcher suggests some steps. She also finds new ideas for further investigations to improve the teaching/learning process and to achieve the aims of English communication.

scholarly journals Multilingualism in Botswana: The Case of Muzi Primary School

2022 ◽  
Vol 12 (1) ◽  
pp. 7-16
Author(s):  
Lydia Nyati-Saleshando ◽  
Rosinah T. Mokotedi
Keyword(s):  
Education Policy ◽  
Primary School ◽  
Social Integration ◽  
Learning Process ◽  
School Context ◽  
Nation Building ◽  
Language Of Instruction ◽  
Low Performance ◽  
Democratic Principles

This paper presents findings on a case study of how the language in education policy was being implemented at Muzi Primary School. To provide the context, a description of the development of the language in education policy from independence to present period is provided. The study aimed to address the following questions: 1. What factors did teachers perceive to contribute to the low performance of the school? 2. What role did language of instruction play in the learning process? 3. What attitudes were portrayed or displayed by teachers and how did these affect learning? 4. What were the implications of findings to nation-building, democracy, and social integration? The paper argues that the language policy, which promoted monolingualism, was a failure to acknowledge reality and an impediment to learning, a negation of democratic principles and a hinderance to social integration. The school context demonstrated how the education policy fostered monolingualism in a multilingual context and this negatively impacted on learning.

scholarly journals THE YOUNG LEARNERS’ PERCEPTION TOWARDS ENGLISH INSTRUCTIONAL PRACTICES USING VIRTUAL PLATFORMS

2021 ◽  
Vol 6 (2) ◽  
pp. 181-193
Author(s):  
Purwanti Taman ◽  
Sukma Septian Nasution ◽  
Tommy Hastomo ◽  
Nur Najibah Sukmawati ◽  
Laksmy Ady Kusumoriny
Keyword(s):  
Primary School ◽  
Instructional Practices ◽  
Learning Process ◽  
Descriptive Analysis ◽  
Young Learners ◽  
Negative Perceptions ◽  
Learning Platforms ◽  
The Media ◽  
Feasible Solutions

The popularity of virtual-learning platforms as an alternative for instructional practices during the pandemic is rocketing yet students’ perceptions to the implementation are not optimally gauged especially to young learners. This study explores the students’ perception towards learning English using two popular virtual platforms during Covid-19 pandemic. This is a case study involving 30 students in their third-year study at a private primary-school primary school in Tangerang City, Banten. Interviewing and observing all students respectively were conducted to obtain the data needed. Using descriptive analysis, it was found that the students showed negative perceptions towards the online-based learning process. Not only the media but also the whole learning process was negatively impacted. This is a voice that highlights the issue of recent education is facing. Further studies are therefore suggested to delve into effective and feasible solutions to eradicate the negative perception because the best time to return to classroom-situated instructions remains arguable for no-exact time

LEVEL OF FORMATION OF THE KEY COMPETENCE: „COMMUNICATION IN MOTHER TONGUE“ IN STUDENTS AT PRIMARY SCHOOL AGE – COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS

2021 ◽  
Vol 12 (2) ◽  
pp. 335-340
Author(s):  
Irena Raykova ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Primary School ◽  
Language Learning ◽  
Learning Process ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Mother Tongue ◽  
Team Work ◽  
Pedagogical Practices ◽  
Language And Literature ◽  
Teachers And Parents ◽  
Primary School Age

The aims of the current scientific research are to examine the level of formation of the key competence: communication in mother tongue of the students in primary school according to their teachers and parents. The subject of examination is Bulgarian Language and literature education. The date is collected by the means of the online survey. An important overview on how parents cooperate with teachers as their partners in the learning process of their children is presented. The analysis of the results gives information about the difficulties that learners face in language learning of their mother tongue. Some possible solutions are proposed based on team work and Web 2 tools. Suggested pedagogical practices increase collaboration among students during the learning process and are focused on creation of common products as a result of the students’ cooperation.

scholarly journals Teacher Learning within a Multinational Project in an Upper Secondary School

2017 ◽  
Vol 2017 ◽  
pp. 1-13 ◽  
Author(s):  
Liisa Ilomäki ◽  
Minna Lakkala ◽  
Auli Toom ◽  
Hanni Muukkonen
Keyword(s):  
Secondary School ◽  
Professional Learning ◽  
School Context ◽  
Pedagogical Practices ◽  
Upper Secondary School ◽  
Implementation Processes ◽  
Data Collection And Analysis ◽  
Upper Secondary ◽  
New Ideas

In this case study, we investigated teachers’ professional learning within a multinational project in an upper secondary school. The aim of the study was to investigate how the participating teachers adopted and applied the trialogical approach (TLA) in their pedagogical practices and their challenges in doing that. The mixed method approach was used for data collection and analysis. About one-fourth of the teachers participated in the activities, ten females and three males. Three groups were identified, based on their activity in the project: pilot teachers, active adopters, and adopters. Altogether 79 students (38 males and 41 females) answered a questionnaire concerning the pedagogical practices. The pedagogical revisions were well in line with TLA; the revised courses as well as new iterations and new ideas were indicators of the teachers’ creative implementation processes. However, some of the TLA ideas were more difficult to apply in an upper secondary school context; for example, the implementation of ideas involving cross-fertilization with other organizations and cultures was rare. In order to learn new pedagogical practices, teachers need organized time for collaborative planning, for reflecting, and for sharing.

scholarly journals THE EFFECT OF DIGITAL EDUCATIONAL GAMES ON THE MOTIVATION TOWARDS E-LEARNING AND LIFE SKILLS OF PRIMARY SCHOOL STUDENTS IN ARAB SOCIETIES

2021 ◽  
Vol 03 (04) ◽  
pp. 194-205
Author(s):  
Kareema Abd Al Kareem ALI ◽  
Amal Zuheir SAWALHA
Keyword(s):  
Primary School ◽  
Learning Process ◽  
Life Skills ◽  
Educational Games ◽  
Multiple Case Study ◽  
Primary School Students ◽  
School Students ◽  
E Learning ◽  
Multiple Case

This study investigates the effect of employing digital educational games (DEGs) on motivation towards e-learning, and life skills of primary school students in more than one Arab context: in Palestine, Jordan, Bahrain, and United Arab Emirates. It also investigates the need to employ these games in the educational process, the challenges which faced the employment of these games, and ways to develop their employment in the learning process. . This qualitative study used a multiple case study by conducting open, semi-structured interviews on a sample of four teachers and four parents of two from each country to reveal in-depth views to clarify the mechanism of employing these digital educational games. Data were subjected to multiple case study analysis using Ary et al. (2010) model. The results show that DEGs were a contributing factor in increasing students' motivation towards e-learning and enabling them to acquire the life skills necessary to live in this era when adding these games to the elements of fun and excitement to learn in a collaborative environment. They provide students with communication, problem-solving, decision-making and technological skills. The results also show the challenges that face employing them in the e-learning process, represented in material ones, such as the weakness of the technological infrastructure, and educational ones, such as the weakness of teachers in dealing with DEGs and choosing the appropriate game for the age category and subject. The study recommends adopting the employment of DEGs officially in public education institutions, and providing material and technical support to teachers, students and parents.

scholarly journals THE EFFECT OF DIGITAL EDUCATIONAL GAMES ON MOTIVATION TOWARDS E-LEARNING AND LIFE SKILLS AMONG PRIMARY SCHOOL STUDENTS IN ARAB SOCIETIES

2021 ◽  
Vol 03 (06) ◽  
pp. 41-61
Author(s):  
Kareema ALI ◽  
Amal SAWALHA
Keyword(s):  
Primary School ◽  
Learning Process ◽  
Life Skills ◽  
Educational Games ◽  
Multiple Case Study ◽  
Primary School Students ◽  
School Students ◽  
E Learning ◽  
Multiple Case

This study investigates the effect of employing digital educational games (DEGs) on motivation towards e-learning, and life skills of primary school students in more than one Arab context: in Palestine, Jordan, Bahrain, and United Arab Emirates. It also investigates the need to employ these games in the educational process, the challenges which faced the employment of these games, and ways to develop their employment in the learning process. This qualitative study used a multiple case study by conducting open, semi-structured interviews on a sample of four teachers and four parents of two from each country to reveal in-depth views to clarify the mechanism of employing these digital educational games. Data were subjected to multiple case study analysis using Ary et al. (2010) model. The results show that DEGs were a contributing factor in increasing students' motivation towards e-learning and enabling them to acquire the life skills necessary to live in this era when adding these games to the elements of fun and excitement to learn in a collaborative environment. They provide students with communication, problem-solving, decision-making and technological skills. The results also show the challenges that face employing them in the e-learning process, represented in material ones, such as the weakness of the technological infrastructure, and educational ones, such as the weakness of teachers in dealing with DEGs and choosing the appropriate game for the age category and subject. The study recommends adopting the employment of DEGs officially in public education institutions, and providing material and technical support to teachers, students and parents‎.

The Performance of Primary School Teachers In the Unit of Education Technical Implementation, Banyumanik, Semarang

2018 ◽  
Vol 1 (2) ◽  
pp. 81
Author(s):  
Muhamad Afandi ◽  
Sari Yustiana
Keyword(s):  
Elementary School ◽  
Primary School ◽  
Learning Process ◽  
Random Sampling ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Lesson Plans ◽  
School Teachers ◽  
Primary School Teachers ◽  
Assessment Of Learning ◽  
Overall Performance

The purpose of this study is mainly to describe the performance of primary school teachersin the unit of education technical implementation in Banyumanik, Semarang. This researchwas conducted in January- August 2017. The sample of this research is 162 primaryschool teachers selected by random sampling technique in order to get the same opportunityas sample. The instruments used in this study were the assessment sheets, the RatingSheet consisted of 64 items of question, and 3 indicators of Primary School TeacherPerformance. The results show that each of Implementation of lesson plans is categorizedvery well (90, 9%), the execution of the learning is 83.4%, assessment of learning is good(82.8%). The Overall performance of primary school teachers is categorized good( 85 , 7 % ). In other words, the primary school teachers of the unit of education technicalimplementation in Banyumanik Semarang can arrange the lesson plans, carry out learningand teaching process and assess the learning process in elementary school.

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