scholarly journals Assessment of learners with dyslexia in mainstream primary schools: An investigation

2021 ◽  
Vol 41 (2) ◽  
pp. 1-8
Author(s):  
Duduzile Nkomo ◽  
Peter Mulaudzi ◽  
Buyisani Dube
Keyword(s):  
Primary Schools ◽  
Qualitative Approach ◽  
Assessment Tools ◽  
Focus Group Interviews ◽  
Case Study Design ◽  
Individual Interviews ◽  
Exploratory Case Study ◽  
Current Trends ◽  
Group Interviews

With this study we sought to investigate the effectiveness of assessment of learners with dyslexia in mainstream primary schools in the Bubi district of Matabeleland North, Zimbabwe. An exploratory case study design of the qualitative approach was adopted. Semi-structured individual interviews and focus group interviews (FGI) were used to collect data from heads of schools and teachers selected for the study. Gathered data were analysed and interpreted thematically. The major findings of the study were that no standardised instruments existed to assess learners with dyslexia in the infant category, the test used for those in the junior school category was not effective enough and most teachers had limited knowledge of dyslexia. We recommend the development of a variety of culturally sensitive assessment tools for infants as well as the junior school category. We also recommend that early diagnosis for early intervention and continuous professional development of teachers to keep abreast of the current trends in the education of learners with dyslexia be implemented.

scholarly journals Entrepreneurial education in the school curriculum: in search of positioning in Zimbabwe

2016 ◽  
Vol 14 (3) ◽  
pp. 85-90
Author(s):  
Gwendoline V. Nani
Keyword(s):  
Secondary Schools ◽  
School Curriculum ◽  
Qualitative Approach ◽  
Focus Group Interviews ◽  
Primary Level ◽  
Case Study Design ◽  
Solid Foundation ◽  
Per Se ◽  
Group Interviews

This study was conducted to find out when Entrepreneurship can be introduced in the school curriculum. A case study design premised in the qualitative approach was employed, which used semi-structured focus group interviews as data collection instruments. The areas of study were purposively selected government primary and secondary schools in the Bulawayo Metropolitan Province in Zimbabwe. Data were analyzed thematically and discussed according to research objectives. Findings revealed that Entrepreneurship per se is not taught in government primary and secondary schools. Based on these findings, the recommendations were that Entrepreneurship should be introduced in the school curriculum at primary level to allow learners to lay a solid foundation for creativity, nurturing and innovation of business ideas for use later in life

scholarly journals What are the key contextual factors when preparing for successful implementation of assistive living technology in primary elderly care? A case study from Norway

BMJ Open ◽  
2017 ◽  
Vol 7 (9) ◽  
pp. e015455 ◽  
Author(s):  
Martha Therese Gjestsen ◽  
Siri Wiig ◽  
Ingelin Testad
Keyword(s):  
Contextual Factors ◽  
Healthcare Personnel ◽  
Focus Group Interviews ◽  
Policy Documents ◽  
Individual Interviews ◽  
Technology Intervention ◽  
Micro Level ◽  
Assistive Living ◽  
Group Interviews

ObjectiveTo identify contextual factors at different organisational levels to guide the implementation of an assistive living technology intervention in Norwegian primary home care.DesignA single embedded case study design was carried out in an urban municipality in Western Norway to get an overview of key contextual factors from the municipality’s perspective.Data collection and analysisThe data collection was based on a triangulation of methods involving document analysis, semi-structured individual interviews and focus group interviews to get a broad insight when preparing for an intervention. Data were collected on three levels of the healthcare system: (1) national policy documents and regulations (macro), (2) five individual interviews with senior managers and municipal strategy documents (meso) and (3) two focus group interviews with nurses and nurse managers in direct patient care (micro). The Model for Understanding Success in Quality framework was used as a guide in the data analysis.ResultsThe main contextual factors identified were external motivators and project sponsorship (macro level); leadership, workforce focus and maturity (meso level);and motivation to change and maturity (micro level). Strategies developed in policy documents affected upper management in the municipality, but healthcare personnel at the micro level were not so familiar with strategies and emphasis on assistive living technologies. Healthcare personnel in our study were motivated to use technological solutions, but lack of data infrastructure and resource availability hindered this.ConclusionsAligning interests across multiple stakeholders remain a challenge when planning for an assistive living technology intervention in primary care. In the studied municipality, integration of technological solutions into healthcare services was more a vision than a reality because of a low level of organisational readiness.

scholarly journals As Steady as a Rock! Gaining Insight in Recruitment and Retention Among Primary School Children With Behavioural Problems in Sport Mix Club

2022 ◽  
Vol 9 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lotte Prevo ◽  
Maria Jansen ◽  
Dave Van Kann ◽  
Stef Kremers
Keyword(s):  
Primary School Children ◽  
Behavioural Problems ◽  
Focus Group Interviews ◽  
Community Partners ◽  
Recruitment And Retention ◽  
Psychological Need ◽  
Individual Interviews ◽  
Number Of Children ◽  
Group Interviews

The number of children dealing with behavioural problems is increasing. A major challenge in many health-supportive programmes is the recruitment and retention of these children. In the current study, Sport Mix Club (SMC), an approach to enhance socioemotional disorders of 4- to 12-year-old children through sport classes in municipality Vaals, the Netherlands, is used as an illustration. Where many studies faced difficulties getting and keeping children in their interventions, SMC overcame this challenge. Therefore, we decided to explore “What factors contribute to enhanced recruitment and retention procedures among children with behavioural problems in Sport Mix Club?” A qualitative case study design using the analysis of the administrative logbook of the SMC coach and trainees, individual interviews with the SMC coach, trainees (n = 2), school teachers (n = 3) and parents of participating children (n = 9), and four focus group interviews with children (n = 13) were carried out. During the recruitment and retention of SMC, the human psychological need of relatedness seemed to be of crucial value. The fact that the SMC coach: (1) made efforts to become a familiar face for children, parents and community partners beforehand; (2) showed enthusiasm; and (3) placed her focus on having fun as opposed to the children's problems, seemed to be decisive in the process of getting children to participate in SMC and retaining their participation.

scholarly journals PROMOTING REFLECTIVE PRACTICE VIA THE USE OF 5-STEP COPORA REFLECTIVE MODEL: A CASE STUDY OF EAST MALAYSIAN ESL PRE-SERVICE TEACHERS

2021 ◽  
Vol 32 (1) ◽  
pp. 72
Author(s):  
Wei Ann Ong ◽  
Suyansah Swanto ◽  
Asmaa AlSaqqaf ◽  
Jia Wei Ong
Keyword(s):  
Reflective Practice ◽  
Teacher Educators ◽  
Teaching Practice ◽  
Second Phase ◽  
Focus Group Interviews ◽  
Esl Teachers ◽  
Case Study Design ◽  
Group Interviews ◽  
Structured Approach

Teachers who are reflective are found to be more able to develop themselves professionally. However, pre-service teachers were found to be in need of explicit instructions on reflective practice. This paper presents the results of an investigation on the use of the 5-step Cognition Practice Observation Reflection Action (CoPORA) reflective model among a group of Malaysian ESL pre-service teachers enrolled in an Institute of Teacher Education. A qualitative case study design was utilised, where the model was taught to a group of 13 pre-service ESL teachers who later completed the second phase of their teaching practice. The data for this study comprised the respondents’ entries in their practicum reflection forms, reflective video blogs and focus group interviews. Results showed that respondents have moved from engaging in the lower levels of reflection to a higher pedagogical reflection. They also responded favourably to the use of the 5-step CoPORA reflective model for its structured approach. Nevertheless, the respondents lamented their struggles in rationalising issues faced and in suggesting suitable solutions. It is proposed that the pre-service teachers were shown exemplars of critical reflection to help them see the level at which they ought to reflect. Alternatively, teacher educators can explore a dialogic or collaborative approach to reflection so pre-service teachers can work with one another to further develop their reflective practice.

The implementation of the school feeding scheme (SFS) in South African Public primary schools

2019 ◽  
Vol 41 (2) ◽  
pp. 25-42
Author(s):  
Paul N. Munje ◽  
Loyiso C. Jita
Keyword(s):  
South Africa ◽  
South African ◽  
Primary Schools ◽  
Professional Ethics ◽  
Monitoring And Evaluation ◽  
Qualitative Approach ◽  
Focus Group Interviews ◽  
School Feeding ◽  
Feeding Process ◽  
Group Interviews

In this paper the authors use the collaboration framework to explore the implementation of the School Feeding Scheme (SFS) in two primary schools within South Africa. The authors use a qualitative approach to gather data through individual and focus group interviews with two principals and eight teachers respectively. The feeding process was also observed. The authors found that despite recorded achievements, smooth implementation of the scheme was stifled by varied challenges. However, the current situation can be improved if principals initiate strategies that promote collaboration, while caterers and teachers are trained on collaboration and professional ethics. Monitoring and evaluation is encouraged to identify and resolve impending challenges.

Learning From Parents of Children With Disabilities

2016 ◽  
Vol 26 (2) ◽  
pp. 64-76 ◽  
Author(s):  
Donald M. Taylor
Keyword(s):  
Graduate Students ◽  
Music Education ◽  
Children With Disabilities ◽  
Final Examination ◽  
Focus Group Interviews ◽  
Individual Interviews ◽  
Empathic Understanding ◽  
Group Interviews ◽  
The Impact

The purpose of this intrinsic case study was to examine the impact that interactions with parents of children with disabilities might have on 10 graduate students (6 men and 4 women) between the ages of 22 and 32 years ( M = 26.7 years, SD = 3.5) enrolled in a 3-week intensive music education course. Participants attended the course, 5 days a week, 3 hours a day for a total of 13 class sessions, followed by a final examination. In addition to class discussions based on assigned readings, each day included a presentation from a parent of a child with a disability. Data were generated from daily focus group interviews, daily journal submissions, and individual interviews. Throughout the course, students demonstrated a learning process that progressed from sympathetic concern to empathic understanding.

scholarly journals Research on the Implementation of ICT Subject in Public Primary Schools in Zambia: The Case Study on Chawama Township

2021 ◽  
pp. 178-189
Author(s):  
Kulena Sakuwunda ◽  
Feng Dian ◽  
Feng Dian ◽  
Samuel Akowuah ◽  
Isaac Newton Akowuah ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Communication Technology ◽  
Primary Schools ◽  
Subject Area ◽  
Information Communication ◽  
Education Curriculum ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Focus Group Interviews ◽  
Qualitative Research Design ◽  
Group Interviews

This paper highlights the effects brought about by the implementation of the Information Communication Technology (ICT) subject in the Zambian primary education curriculum, in Chawama’s, Twatasha and Chimwemwe public primary schools in Lusaka district. This paper used qualitative research design. The three public primary schools of Chawama township in Lusaka district were targeted and were mainly the focus of this study. Both convenience and non-probability sampling techniques were employed. Three research instruments were used in collecting data, namely: semi- structured interviews, focus group interviews, observations and document digging. Data was transcribed, summarized, categorized and interpreted accordingly. Our paper will contribute to the literature within this subject area and will help future researchers to gain insight of the on goings of these issues.

scholarly journals AN INVESTIGATION OF MOTIVATIONAL STRATEGIES USED BY ENGLISH TEACHERS IN TEACHING EFL IN SECONDARY ISLAMIC SCHOOLS IN TANGERANG

2020 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 25-39
Author(s):  
Fidaniar Tiarsiwi ◽  
Dini Amaniah
Keyword(s):  
English Teachers ◽  
Structured Interview ◽  
Qualitative Approach ◽  
Classroom Observations ◽  
Motivational Strategies ◽  
Islamic Schools ◽  
Case Study Design ◽  
Individual Interviews ◽  
Focus Question

The study aims to investigate the motivational strategies used by English teachers in teaching EFL in secondary Islamic schools in Tangerang and analysed it based on four motivational aspects as proposed by Zoltan Dornyei (2001). The focus question of the study was the way of motivational strategies used by English teachers in teaching EFL in secondary Islamic schools in Tangerang. The sub-focus questions of the study were the frequency of motivational strategies used by English teachers in teaching EFL in secondary Islamic schools in Tangerang and the implementation of motivational strategies that the English teachers used in teaching EFL in secondary Islamic schools in Tangerang. To answer the questions, the study employed a qualitative approach that applied a case study design through questionnaire, semi-structured interview and observation to collect the data. The participants of this study were twenty-five English teachers. Six English teachers were selected for individual interviews and classroom observations based on the resulted of the questionnaire which had been filled in by twenty-five English teachers. Those six interviewees were selected according to the result of the questionnaire. Two were from good category, other two interviewees were selected as the moderate, while the other two were from poor category.

scholarly journals A paradigm shift: Adoption of disruptive learning innovations in an ODL environment: The case of the University of South Africa

2015 ◽  
Vol 16 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Blessing Mbatha
Keyword(s):  
Paradigm Shift ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Qualitative Approach ◽  
Transactional Distance ◽  
Focus Group Interviews ◽  
Disruptive Innovations ◽  
Different Types ◽  
Group Interviews ◽  
Axial Coding ◽  
The University

<p class="norm">The aim of this article is to shed some light on patterns of and major motives for the adoption of different types of disruptive learning innovations by Unisa academics. To realise the aim of the study, the following questions were addressed: What are the reasons for adopting disruptive learning innovations? What is the level of interaction with disruptive innovations? What training do Unisa academics require on disruptive innovations? A qualitative approach was adopted by conducting focus group interviews with 76 Unisa academics. The data was analysed using open and axial coding, where dominant themes from the discussions were identified and discussed in detail. The findings show that the interaction of Unisa lecturers with different technologies varied from technology to technology. The study also found that disruptive innovations play a pivotal role in opening avenues and collapsing the transactional distance in an ODL institution. Some lecturers lack skill in using some technology, which is a cause for concern. Therefore, lecturers need to be trained in using technology and develop a good understanding of it to improve teaching and learning.</p>

scholarly journals Evaluating a methodology for assessing the strategic alignment of a mining company recruitment function

2009 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Adelé Janse van Rensburg ◽  
Gerhard Roodt
Keyword(s):  
Best Practice ◽  
Strategic Alignment ◽  
Research Data ◽  
Focus Group Interviews ◽  
Bottom Line ◽  
Mining Company ◽  
Strategic Objectives ◽  
Emerging Themes ◽  
Group Interviews

In the human capital era, the strategic importance of measurement is unmistakable.  Therefore, the  objective  of  this  study  was  to  qualitatively  evaluate  a  methodology  for  assessing  the strategic alignment of a recruitment function. Persons working in the recruitment best practice community of a mining company were targeted as the case study for this research.  Individual (one-on-one) and focus group interviews were conducted to elicit the research data.  Thematic coding was used to identify the emerging themes from the research data.  The findings indicated that  this methodology can be used effectively  to determine  the alignment of  the  recruitment function with the strategic objectives of the company.  However, the bottom line contribution is still unclear.

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