scholarly journals The square as a figural concept

2014 ◽  
Vol 28 (48) ◽  
pp. 430-448 ◽  
Author(s):  
Helena Bezgovšek Vodušek ◽  
Alenka Lipovec
Keyword(s):  
Problem Solving ◽  
Elementary Teachers ◽  
Thematic Analysis ◽  
Qualitative Methodology ◽  
Concept Image ◽  
Formal Definition ◽  
Essential Component

In the geometry research we operate with mental entities, which contain an image as an essential component. This helps us in thinking, but it often does not coincide with the formal definition. In many cases, flat shapes are represented only with a curve, a boundary, and not as a part of the plane, which can lead to a false conception of flat shapes. The purpose of the research was to clarify pre-service elementary teachers' (N=186) concept image in the case of a square, whether it is hollow or filled, and what role it plays in problem solving. Qualitative methodology, specifically thematic analysis, was used in order to analyze participants' responses to a specially designed task. Only a very small part of participants gave expected answers. The results showed that the pre- service teachers' image of a square as a frame totally dominated the conceptual part of the figural concept of a square.

Experiences of Hearing Parents Following the Diagnosis of Their Child's Hearing Loss

2018 ◽  
Vol 30 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Ronel Sanet Davids ◽  
Mariana De Jager
Keyword(s):  
South Africa ◽  
Hearing Loss ◽  
Thematic Analysis ◽  
Qualitative Methodology ◽  
Cape Town ◽  
Best Interest ◽  
Ethical Considerations ◽  
Hearing Parents ◽  
Phenomenological Design ◽  
Depth Interviews

An estimated 90 per cent of children with a hearing loss are born to hearing parents. Most parents are unprepared for the diagnosis, leaving them shocked, confused, sad and bewildered. This article reports on a study aimed at exploring and describing the experiences of hearing parents regarding their child’s hearing loss. The study was conducted in Cape Town, South Africa. The study applied a qualitative methodology with a phenomenological design. Purposive sampling was implemented and data were collected by means of unstructured in-depth interviews. Data were analysed using thematic analysis. Ethical considerations were adhered to. The main findings of the study indicated that hearing parents experience a myriad of emotions when their child is diagnosed with a hearing loss. This study advocates for various stakeholders in the helping profession to collaborate in the best interest of hearing parents and a child with hearing loss. Furthermore, these findings serve as guidelines for professionals working with these families.

scholarly journals Leadership Communication Conception of Malaysian Hindus and its Relevancy to Mahathir’s Leadership

2019 ◽  
Vol 11 (1A) ◽  
pp. 94
Author(s):  
S Maartandan A/l Suppiah ◽  
Dr. Mohd. Khairie Ahmad ◽  
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Norhafezah Yusof
Keyword(s):  
Thematic Analysis ◽  
Exploratory Study ◽  
Cultural Context ◽  
Qualitative Methodology ◽  
Leadership Communication ◽  
Indian Culture ◽  
Indian Community

<p><em>Literatures proposed that culture does influence the success of leadership communication. Mahathir was criticised to be a leader who promotes the betterment of the majority community and marginalised the Indians. Despite of that, the Indians in Malaysia showed advancement in various sectors including politics, economy and social. Therefore, this exploratory study aims to bridge the gap by investigating the attributes that link between Mahathir’s leadership communication and Indian community. Qualitative methodology was utilized and data were collected through a series of intensive interviews with 15 informants consists of Indian political, non-governmental organisation and community representatives. Based on the thematic analysis, two main attributes that strongly link to Indian culture were identified: leadership communication conception (Sattva Guna) and characteristics of good leadership communication (Sattva characteristics). This study has contributed to enhance understanding of leadership communication from multi-cultural context, specifically about the Indian’s cultural conceptions.</em></p>

Men’s perception of post-marriage body image: Pakistan milieu

2019 ◽  
pp. 1354067X1989493
Author(s):  
Subaita Zubair ◽  
Urwah Ali
Keyword(s):  
Body Image ◽  
Focus Group ◽  
Focus Group Discussion ◽  
Thematic Analysis ◽  
Qualitative Methodology ◽  
Group Discussion ◽  
Late Adolescents ◽  
Anthropological Study ◽  
Depth Interviews

The present psychological anthropological study tends to explore the perception of single men and their understanding of cultural role regarding post-marriage body between both genders. A qualitative methodology of in-depth interviews and one focus group discussion were employed. The sample included late adolescents (aged 18–24) and early adults (24–34) from Islamabad and Rawalpindi (Pakistan). Purposive sampling was applied and thematic analysis was used as a qualitative paradigm. The number of respondents comprised of 17 males of which each 7 were gym-goers. Results highlighted that Pakistani culture has its biased and paradoxical ways when it comes to expectations genders face with regard to body after marriage. Overall, males have an upper hand when it comes to body image both pre and post marriage. With the female body, men associate modesty and role of spouse and with their own body its supremacy. Expectations are not much held for men with regard to body image, but if they are looking after their body, it is all out of their own will, needs, reason and to some extent on spouse demand.

Influence of a Mathematics Teachers' Circle on Elementary Teachers' Use of Problem Solving

2017 ◽  
Vol 117 (7-8) ◽  
pp. 317-328
Author(s):  
Mary L. Garner ◽  
Virginia Watson ◽  
Beth Rogers ◽  
Catherine Head
Keyword(s):  
Problem Solving ◽  
Elementary Teachers ◽  
Mathematics Teachers

Simulating Problem Solving and Classroom Settings

1978 ◽  
Vol 25 (8) ◽  
pp. 35-38
Author(s):  
Werner Liedtke ◽  
James Vance
Keyword(s):  
Problem Solving ◽  
Elementary Teachers ◽  
Methods Course ◽  
Mathematics Methods ◽  
Mathematics Methods Course ◽  
Instructional Settings ◽  
The University

The simulation of various classroom settings in which problem-solving activities occur is one aspect of the mathematics methods course for elementary teachers at the University of Victoria. By participating in these sessions, the students are made aware of some of the possible instructional settings that they might use as teachers and the important role that problem solving plays in the curriculum. Some of these settings and problems are described here and some results of the students' involvement in the program are illustrated.

The Victorian Aged Care Assessment Service quality improvement framework

2008 ◽  
Vol 14 (2) ◽  
pp. 73
Author(s):  
Karen Teshuva ◽  
Heather Russell ◽  
Laura Varanelli
Keyword(s):  
Quality Improvement ◽  
Thematic Analysis ◽  
Qualitative Methodology ◽  
Reference Group ◽  
Aged Care ◽  
Quality Improvement Process ◽  
Assessment Program ◽  
Care Assessment ◽  
Related Quality ◽  
Core Areas

The purpose of this paper is to describe the development and evaluation of the Victorian Aged Care Assessment Service (ACAS) quality improvement framework. The framework was developed in 2001 by a reference group consisting of ACAS managers and government officers, to enable ACAS to engage in a quality improvement process specific to its core areas of business. The framework comprises seven core business domains which are used by the ACAS for annual quality improvement planning and reporting. Using the qualitative methodology of thematic analysis, the ACAS Evaluation Unit has examined annual quality improvement reports submitted by the 18 Victorian ACAS teams from 2002-03 to 2006-07. The findings were used to revise the framework and the ACAS quality improvement reporting template. The number and range of ACAS-related quality improvement activities carried out in Victoria since the implementation of the framework demonstrates its effectiveness as a mechanism for capturing and centrally recording quality improvement activities in areas of core ACAS business. The paper concludes that the Victorian QI framework could be drawn on to develop a quality improvement framework for the Aged Care Assessment Program nationwide.

scholarly journals Teaching Strategies for Mathematical Problem-Solving through the Lens of Secondary School Teachers

TEM Journal ◽  
2021 ◽  
pp. 743-750
Author(s):  
Afiqah Hamizah Noor Ishak ◽  
Sharifah Osman ◽  
Chiang Kok Wei ◽  
Dian Kurniati
Keyword(s):  
Problem Solving ◽  
Secondary School ◽  
Thematic Analysis ◽  
Teaching Strategies ◽  
Secondary School Teachers ◽  
Mathematical Problem ◽  
Structured Interview ◽  
Mathematical Problem Solving ◽  
School Teachers ◽  
Teaching Problem

Many studies have been conducted on problem-solving but only a small number of studies emphasized the strategies of teaching problem-solving. This paper explores the teaching strategies for mathematical problem-solving in a secondary school in Johor, Malaysia. It involves a qualitative study in which a semi-structured interview was conducted with mathematics teachers. Data were analyzed using a sixstep thematic analysis. The results can be viewed from three contexts of findings, namely the teaching strategies, the problems faced by teachers, and the solutions to overcome the problems. The findings revealed that there are teachers who have implemented personal teaching strategies, namely the Easy-Maths Model and the Cut-Stop-Solve Model to effectively teach mathematical problem-solving. The findings also explained some problems in teaching mathematical problem-solving, whereby students’ weaknesses in basic mathematics emerged as the main drawback. This study provides useful information to teachers on the different strategies for teaching mathematical problem-solving.

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