scholarly journals The Journey towards Inclusion: Exploring the Response of Teachers to the Challenge of Diversity in Schools

2018 ◽  
pp. 39-58 ◽  
Author(s):  
Cecilia María Azorín-Abellán
Keyword(s):  
High Schools ◽  
Likert Scale ◽  
Three Dimensions ◽  
Inclusive Practices ◽  
School Location ◽  
Type Of School ◽  
Process Dimension ◽  
Quantitative Nature

The general objective of the research presented in this article was to explore the attention to the diversity of students in kindergartens, and primary and high schools in the Region of Murcia (southeast of Spain). This study adopted a methodology of a quantitative nature. The instrument used to collect the data was the Themis Inclusion Tool (Azorín and Ainscow, 2018), which is a Likert scale aimed at teachers formed by three dimensions: contexts, resources and processes. Themis was administered to 545 teachers from 38 schools. This allowed knowing a series of strengths and weaknesses and diagnosing the profile of the schools (barely inclusive, towards inclusion and inclusive), and verifying statistically significant differences according to the variables studied (type of school, location and school stage). According to the results, the strengths focused on the process dimension, making reference to the teaching work, while the weaknesses were found in the contexts dimension, highlighting the scarce commitment between the schools and their communities. Differences were also found according to the type of school and the school stage. Finally, the predominant profile was “towards inclusion”. Therefore, the conclusions pointed to the need to continue working for the development of more inclusive practices in schools.

School Burnout Inventory (SBI)

2009 ◽  
Vol 25 (1) ◽  
pp. 48-57 ◽  
Author(s):  
Katariina Salmela-Aro ◽  
Noona Kiuru ◽  
Esko Leskinen ◽  
Jari-Erik Nurmi
Keyword(s):  
Academic Achievement ◽  
High Schools ◽  
Depressive Symptoms ◽  
School Engagement ◽  
Three Dimensions ◽  
Vocational Schools ◽  
Validity And Reliability ◽  
Reliability Indices ◽  
Upper Secondary ◽  
School Burnout

This study introduces a measure for school burnout and examines its validity and reliability among students in upper secondary high schools and vocational schools by using confirmatory factor analysis. School-related burnout comprises three dimensions: (a) exhaustion at school, (b) cynicism toward the meaning of school, and (c) sense of inadequacy at school. A total of 1418 (709 girls, 709 boys) adolescents from 13 postcomprehensive schools (6 upper secondary high schools, 7 vocational schools) filled in a questionnaire concerning their school burnout and background variables. The results showed that the three-factor solution, compared to one- or two-factor solutions, fit the data best and also gave the best reliability indices. The three theoretically-derived dimensions of school burnout were closely related but separate constructs. Finally, concurrent validity for the School-Burnout Inventory (SBI) was found when the correlations of depressive symptoms, school engagement, and academic achievement with each of the three dimensions of school burnout were examined: The more depressive symptoms adolescents suffered, the more exhaustion, cynicism, and inadequacy they reported; and the lower their academic achievement and school engagement, the more cynicism and inadequacy they reported.

scholarly journals Emprendimiento y adolescencia

2016 ◽  
Vol 5 (2) ◽  
pp. 123-129 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lidia E. Santana Vega ◽  
Olga González-Morales ◽  
Luis Feliciano García
Keyword(s):  
Academic Performance ◽  
Young People ◽  
Educational Level ◽  
Logit Model ◽  
State School ◽  
School Location ◽  
Self Employment ◽  
Gender And Age ◽  
And Performance ◽  
Type Of School

<p class="AbstractText">This work studied the entrepreneurial aspirations of 3,987 adolescents regarding self-employment and the influence of gender, age, nationality, type of school, location of the school, educational level and performance. The Logit model is used to analyze the data. The results indicate that the pupils’ aspirations to be self-employed increase in the case of foreigners, of studying in a state school, of having a lower educational level and of demonstrating a low academic performance. The results were not statistically significant for the gender and age variables. The curriculum and guidance programmes need to promote a spirit of entrepreneurship and creativity in young people<strong>.</strong></p>

scholarly journals A Study on Teachers’ Views on the Use of Technology to Improve Physics Education in High Schools

2019 ◽  
Vol 7 (4) ◽  
pp. 142 ◽  
Author(s):  
Aytekin Erdem
Keyword(s):  
Professional Development ◽  
High Schools ◽  
Physics Education ◽  
Likert Scale ◽  
Individual Characteristics ◽  
Statistical Techniques ◽  
Teacher Competence ◽  
Physics Teachers ◽  
Positive Difference ◽  
Use Of Technology

This study was carried out to determine teacher views on the use of technology to improve physics education in high schools. The sample of the study is 238 volunteer physics teachers. The study was carried out with the survey model and a five point Likert Scale was used in the study. The scale has a reliability coefficient of 0.92. Descriptive and inferential statistical techniques were used to analyze the data obtained from the scale. According to the results of the analysis, it was determined that teachers strongly agreed with all six of the articles except one of the views within the dimension "suggestions on teacher competence and technology-based subject discourse" and with only one out of the five articles within the dimension "recommendations for performing technology-assisted laboratory activities." In addition, it has been determined that significant change in teachers’ views did not occur regarding the use of technology to improve physics education according to different individual characteristics. However, it has been determined that there is a significant positive difference with those in high need of professional development.

scholarly journals Kdo nejvíce přivádí mládež ke sportu?

2010 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
pp. 85-95
Author(s):  
Zdeněk Valjent ◽  
Libor Flemr
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Elementary Schools ◽  
High Schools ◽  
Physical Education ◽  
Genetic Predisposition ◽  
Likert Scale ◽  
Regular Physical Activity ◽  
Sport Teams ◽  
Sports Activities

The implementation of regular physical activity and sport of youth depends on genetic predisposition infl uenced by many factors. Th e study examines on sample of 1221 students of ČVUT, including 947 boys and 274 girls in age 20-28 years. Th e results confi rm that the selected indicators are involved in education of youth within the meaning of positive infl uence to sports activities by diff erent degrees. Friends and schoolmates do one’s best (average of 7-point Likert scale 5,37) about it at boys, closely watched by family (5,15) and teachers of physical education at university (4,79). Th e family of girls have the largest positive infl uence (5,34), friends and schoolmates (5,26) and also their boyfriends (5,16). Teachers of physical education from high schools have the least infl uence (4,31 at boys, respectively 4,04 at girls), our national representative sport teams (4,30, respectively 4,21) and teachers of physical education at elementary schools (4,10, respectively even 3,90 at girls – the only negative value of all indicators).

Teachers’ efficacy for inclusive practices in the Sultanate of Oman: Effect of gender and teaching experience

2019 ◽  
Vol 41 (2) ◽  
pp. 170-192
Author(s):  
Mahmoud Mohamed Emam ◽  
Yasser F. Hendawy Al-Mahdy
Keyword(s):  
Gender Differences ◽  
Public Schools ◽  
Factor Model ◽  
Teaching Experience ◽  
Experienced Teachers ◽  
Three Dimensions ◽  
General Factor ◽  
Sultanate Of Oman ◽  
Inclusive Practices ◽  
Study Results

The current study investigated teachers’ efficacy for inclusive practices (TEIP) in public schools in the Sultanate of Oman, exploring the effect of teacher gender and years of experience. The TEIP scale was administered to teachers in Oman. Participants included 287 basic school teachers selected from schools identified as embracing and implementing inclusive practices in the capital and largest city of Oman. Confirmatory factor analysis supported the three-factor model of the Arabic version of the TEIP scale. Omani teachers showed high levels on TEIP three dimensions and general construct. Gender differences were found in TEIP general factor, efficacy in using inclusive instruction (EII), and efficacy in collaboration favoring female teachers, whereas no gender differences were found in efficacy in managing behavior. Novice and experienced teachers reported higher TEIP in efficacy in collaboration compared to teachers with moderate experience, whereas experienced teachers and teachers with moderate teaching experience reported higher TEIP compared to novice teachers. Implications of the study results are discussed in relation to the development of inclusive practices in Oman.

scholarly journals TEACHERS� ATTITUDES AND PROBLEMS OF USING ICT IN TEACHING EFL

2019 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
pp. 147
Author(s):  
Arif Aminullah ◽  
Bambang Apriady Loeneto ◽  
Machdalena Vianty
Keyword(s):  
High Schools ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
English Teachers ◽  
Likert Scale ◽  
Descriptive Statistics ◽  
Purposive Sampling ◽  
Teachers Attitudes ◽  
Learning English

The implementation of ICT is very important in education. By using ICT, the process of teaching and learning is more effective and efficient. The objectives of this research were (1) to find out the attitudes of English teachers of public senior high schools in Palembang towards the use of ICT in the process of teaching and learning English, and (2) to find out the problems that commonly faced by English teachers towards the use of ICT in the process of teaching and learning English. This research was conducted at 16 public senior high schools in Palembang. There were 19 respondents who were selected by using �purposive sampling� technique. The data were collected by using questionnaire, interview, observation and documentation. The obtained data were analyzed in descriptive statistics. The statement checklist which used Likert scale was presented in the form of percentage while the results of answering descriptive questions was reported descriptively. The results showed that the attitudes of the teachers towards the use of ICT in the process of teaching and learning English were positive. However, some of them still faced many problems such as lack of ICT equipments, lack of competency, and also unsupported regulation from institution. Therefore, the facilities and infrastructures in each school and also the teachers� ability and knowledge about the use of ICT need to be increased.

scholarly journals Relationship between the three dimensions of institutes required for entrepreneurship development

2020 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 53-68
Author(s):  
Saurabh Sonkar ◽  
◽  
Ashoke Kumar Sarkar ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Uttar Pradesh ◽  
Entrepreneurial Intention ◽  
Likert Scale ◽  
Small Sample ◽  
Three Dimensions ◽  
Postgraduate Students ◽  
Entrepreneurship Development ◽  
Normative Dimension ◽  
The Relationship

Purpose: The study was conducted to formulate the relationship between the three dimensions of institutes, namely cognitive, regulative and, normative dimensions of institutes. The model was formulated using SmartPLS 3. Research Methodology: In this study, the Five-point Likert scale was used and the data were collected from postgraduate students in two states of Uttar Pradesh and Jharkhand. SmartPLS 3 was used to formulate the model and establish the relationship between the three dimensions of institutes. Results: There exists a positive relationship between "Cognitive dimension and normative dimension"; "Regulative dimensions and Cognitive dimensions; and between Regulative dimensions and Normative dimensions" respectively of institutes. Limitations: Study is conducted on a small sample of 100 postgraduate students from two states of India namely Jharkhand and Uttar Pradesh which may decrease the reliability of the study. Contribution: In this study, a relationship is established by using smart PLS 3 between the three dimensions of institutes required for entrepreneurship development with the help of Likert scale developed based on previous studies which can help in measuring the country institutional profile and provide the base for studying the role of these dimension of the institute in entrepreneurial intention growth among the postgraduate students in states of India.

scholarly journals THE STRATEGY OF SECOND CHOICE PRIVATE SCHOOLS TO FACE EDUCATION COMPETITIVENESS

2020 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-12
Author(s):  
Nanang Martono ◽  
Elis Puspitasari ◽  
FX Wardiyono Wardiyono
Keyword(s):  
High School ◽  
Grounded Theory ◽  
Public Schools ◽  
High Schools ◽  
Private Schools ◽  
Junior High School ◽  
Low Cost ◽  
Theory Method ◽  
Grounded Theory Method ◽  
Type Of School

Kompetisi dalam pendidikan menuntut sekolah swasta harus mampu bersaing dengan sekolah negeri karena mereka menjadi pilihan kedua. Sebagai pilihan kedua maka kebanyakan sekolah swasta tidak mampu menarik siswa-siswa unggulan dan berprestasi. Tujuan studi ini adalah mendeskripsikan usaha yang ditempuh SMA swasta sebagai pilihan kedua untuk berkompetisi dengan sekolah negeri agar dapat bertahan. Penelitian menggunakan metode kualitatif grounded theory di 10 SMA swasta pilihan kedua di Kabupaten Banyumas. Kabupaten ini dipilih karena peningkatan jumlah sekolah swasta yang cukup tinggi. Data dikumpulkan melalui observasi, wawancara, dan dokumentasi. Hasil studi menunjukkan strategi yang dilakukan sekolah swasta pilihan kedua di antaranya, adalah melakukan promosi secara strategis ke SMP yang menjadi target potensial, memilih siswa tidak mampu, dan memiliki kemampuan akademik rendah sebagai sasaran utama, dan menawarkan biaya sekolah murah bahkan menawarkan sekolah gratis bagi siswa tidak mampu. Competition in education requires the private schools to compete with public schools since they  have been as the second choice. As the second choice, most private schools have been in failure to recruit talented and intelligent intake students. This article describes the efforts of private schools as the second choice, to face the competition with other public schools for its survival. This study used grounded theory method by taking 10 private high schools and located in Banyumas district. This district is chosen because the number of private schools is increased almost significantly. Data was collected using observation, interview, and documentation. The result of the study showed that strategies used by this type of school include among others, strategically promote themself to a potential junior high school, choose a low economic and low academic students as their main targets, and offering low-cost education, if possible, offering free cost education for low economic students.        

scholarly journals Determining the Views of School Principals and Guidance Teachers on Inclusive Practices at Anatolian High-Schools

2020 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
pp. 87
Author(s):  
Tansel Yazicioglu
Keyword(s):  
High Schools ◽  
Inclusive Education ◽  
School Administrators ◽  
Inclusive Practices ◽  
Focus Group Interviews ◽  
School Year ◽  
Special Education Needs ◽  
Inclusive School ◽  
Group Interviews ◽  
Guidance Teachers

The number of students who attend an inclusive school in Turkey has been increasing. This increase in the number of students attending inclusive education makes the inclusive policies more significant and requires that schools of all types and levels should be ready for inclusive practices. This study aims at uncovering the views of school administrators and guidance teachers working at Anatolian high schools concerning the inclusive education. The data of the study were collected through focus group interviews. The study was carried out in Ankara during the school year of 2018&ndash;2019 with a sample of school administrators and guidance teachers working at different Anatolian high schools. The findings of the study indicate that there are serious problems in inclusive education practices at Anatolian high schools, the educational setting needed for students with special education needs cannot be provided and teachers do not have necessary experience in inclusive education.

A Canadian-Dutch Comparison of Teachers' Burnout

1997 ◽  
Vol 81 (2) ◽  
pp. 371-382 ◽  
Author(s):  
Joan E. van Horn ◽  
Wilmar B. Schaufeli ◽  
Esther R. Greenglass ◽  
Ronald J. Burke
Keyword(s):  
Elementary School Teachers ◽  
Emotional Exhaustion ◽  
Work Experience ◽  
Secondary School Teachers ◽  
Maslach Burnout Inventory ◽  
Personal Accomplishment ◽  
Three Dimensions ◽  
Full Time ◽  
School Teachers ◽  
Type Of School

Scores on burnout among 631 Canadian and 1,180 Dutch teachers were compared with various demographic variables (sex and age) and factors related to work (experience in teaching, type of school, and number of hours employed). Burnout was assessed with the Maslach Burnout Inventory of three dimensions, Emotional Exhaustion, Depersonalization, and Personal Accomplishment. Analysis indicated that, over-all, Canadian teachers reported higher scores on Emotional Exhaustion and Depersonalization than their Dutch peers. Differences in the number of hours employed were also significant: full-time Canadian teachers scored higher on Depersonalization than their Dutch colleagues. Across countries, sex and type of school appeared significantly related to burnout. Male teachers rated higher on Emotional Exhaustion and Depersonalization than the women. Especially with regard to the attitudinal components of burnout, i.e., Depersonalization and Personal Accomplishment, secondary school teachers reported higher scores than elementary school teachers. Age was not significantly related to measures.

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