scholarly journals Determination of the Factors Affecting High School Students’ Preferences of and Satisfaction with Choosing Biology as an Elective Course

2019 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
pp. 46-56
Author(s):  
Nazihan Ursavas ◽  
Adem Kesimal
Keyword(s):  
High School Students ◽  
High Schools ◽  
School Students ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Future Studies ◽  
School Subjects ◽  
New Development ◽  
Elective Courses ◽  
Elective Course

School subjects are divided into two as compulsory and elective courses. Compulsory courses are the basic courses that students must take in order to graduate, while elective courses are the ones that students are at liberty to take. In Turkey Biology course was taught as compulsory under the name of common courses in all levels of high schools.  With the new amendment Biology is started to taught as elective under the name of “Advanced Biology” in Anatolian High Schools and “Biology Applications” in Science High Schools at grade eleven and twelve. This new development has brought to mind what the reasons are for choosing and not choosing biology. In order to reveal this aim 135 volunteered students were questioned from two different schools located in the northeastern Turkey. An open-ended question test was used for data collection. The information received from the students was subjected to content analysis. The factors that lead students to choose biology or not to choose biology are identified as future orientedness on both categories. Students want to change their decisions because of course related and exam-orientation reasons. Future studies can utilize larger samples, in terms of gender differences and in the contexts of other elective courses.

scholarly journals PEDAGOGICAL FOUNDATIONS FOR THE INTRODUCTION OF ELECTIVE COURSES «GEOGRAPHY OF CULTURE» IN GENERAL-EDUCATION SCHOOLS

2020 ◽  
Vol 66 (2) ◽  
pp. 289-293
Author(s):  
A.U. Satybaldieva ◽  
◽  
Z.K. Mirzalieva ◽  
Keyword(s):  
High School Students ◽  
General Education ◽  
Organizational Support ◽  
Cultural Geography ◽  
Specialized Training ◽  
School Students ◽  
Elective Courses ◽  
Elective Course ◽  
The Right ◽  
Goals And Objectives

Specialized training helps high school students choose the right path to continue their education in the future, providing pedagogical, psychological, informational and organizational support to students. Due to the fact that new elective courses are being introduced in General education institutions, there are still not enough regulatory and reference materials. Many teachers cannot create elective courses that will be interesting and useful for students, because the school does not provide detailed information about the goals and objectives of specialized training, types and methods of its implementation. Therefore, one of the most pressing issues today is the systematization of information about elective courses and the identification of methodological features of its implementation. The article presents the program of the elective course "Cultural geography" for mathematical students. In addition, the methodological structure of the course "Cultural geography"was developed.

scholarly journals PENGEMBANGAN BAHAN AJAR KIMIA RINTISAN SMA BERTARAF INTERNASIONAL KELAS XI MATERI LAJU REAKSI

2012 ◽  
Vol 13 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-12 ◽  
Author(s):  
Inova Putri Carera ◽  
I Wayan Dasna
Keyword(s):  
High School ◽  
High School Students ◽  
Reaction Mechanism ◽  
Reaction Rate ◽  
Reaction Order ◽  
Average Score ◽  
School Students ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Rate Law

This study was aimed to develop teaching materials about chemical reaction rate which covered materials adapted to A-Level High School students of grade XI in Pioneer International Standard High School (RSMA-BI). The developmental research was adopting the instructional development model 4D which include four stages of development, namely define, design, develop, and disseminate. Instructional materials were written in English consist of seven topics titled: Reaction Rate Concept, The Exchange's Expressions, Rate Law and Reaction Order, Experimental Determination of a Rate Law, Reaction Mechanism, Theories of Reaction Rate, Factors Affecting Reaction Rate. Results of content validation from content experts obtained the average score of 3. 56 of 14 range of scores which means valid / good / decent. Test limited to high school students of RSBI obtained an average score of 3.35 (valid / good / decent). The results of the use of teaching materials obtained a score of 77.8 which is above the minimal passing grade (75). Therefore it can be concluded that the materials were feasible to be used in the classroom.Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengembangkan bahan ajar laju reaksi dengan cakupan materi yang disesuaikan dengan A-Level untuk siswa kelas XI Rintisan Sekolah Menengah Atas Bertaraf Internasional (RSMA-BI. Rancangan penelitian pengembangan mengadaptasi model pengembangan bahan ajar Model 4D yang meliputi empat tahap pengembangan, yaitu define, design, develop dan disseminate. Produk pengembangan adalah bahan ajar kimia RSMA-BI kelas XI materi laju reaksi yang ditulis dalam bahasa Inggris menggunakan pendekatan kontekstual. Bahan ajar terdiri atas empat bagian utama yaitu pendahuluan, materi, evaluasi dan penutup. Materi tersusun atas tujuh sub materi yaitu Reaction Rate Concept, The Rates Expressions, Rate Law and Reaction Order, Experimental Determination of a Rate Law, Reaction Mechanism, Theories of Reaction Rate, Factors Affecting Reaction Rate. Hasil validasi isi dari ahli materi diperoleh nilai rata-rata 3,56 dari rentang skor 1-4 dengan kriteria valid/baik/layak. Hasil uji terbatas pada siswa SMA RSBI diperoleh nilai rata-rata 3,35 dari rentang skor 1-4 dengan kriteria valid/baik/layak. Hasil uji penggunaan bahan ajar diperoleh skor sebesar 77,8. Skor ini diatas SKM (Skor Kelulusan Minimal) yaitu 75 sehingga dapat disimpulkan bahwa bahan ajar telah layak dan dapat digunakan dalam pembelajaran di kelas.

scholarly journals Smoking by High School Students in Kosovo

2019 ◽  
Vol 12 (5) ◽  
pp. 49
Author(s):  
Zamira Gashi Shatri ◽  
Jeton Shatri
Keyword(s):  
High School Students ◽  
High Schools ◽  
Social Factors ◽  
Quantitative Research ◽  
Comparative Method ◽  
School Students ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
The Family ◽  
Critical Age ◽  
Main Factors

Adolescence is a critical age of change and experiencing, so the influence of social factors in it is very important. The main focus of this research is precisely the elaboration of a negative phenomenon that is very expressed to Kosovar youth, such as smoking. The purpose of the paper is to present how much smoking is present, the factors that influence how much they are aware of the damage they cause, and to make a comparison between the students of two high schools about smoking. Quantitative research was conducted in two high schools in Kosovo including students aged 15-18, both sexes. The realization of the research is done directly with the students. We used the method of theoretical analysis, comparative method and statistical method, as well as questionnaire technique. The main factors affecting smoking are the society, the family, and the personal, also other problems. Based on our research, we can say that this phenomenon is not as worrying as a small number of people consume smoking dominating more males than females. The family (parents) according to them are the main responsibility for preventing this negative phenomenon, then health services, and fewer schools and society.

scholarly journals The impact of anti-smoking laws on high school students in Ankara, Turkey

2015 ◽  
Vol 41 (6) ◽  
pp. 523-529 ◽  
Author(s):  
Melike Demir ◽  
Gulistan Karadeniz ◽  
Fikri Demir ◽  
Cem Karadeniz ◽  
Halide Kaya ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
High School ◽  
High School Students ◽  
High Schools ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
School Students ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Quit Smoking ◽  
Vocational High Schools ◽  
The Impact

ABSTRACT OBJECTIVE: To determine the factors affecting the smoking habits of high school students, their thoughts about changes resulting from anti-smoking laws, and how they are affected by those laws. METHODS: In this cross-sectional study, 11th-grade students at eight high schools in Ankara, Turkey, were invited to complete a questionnaire. RESULTS: A total of 1,199 students completed the questionnaire satisfactorily. The mean age of the respondents was 17.0 0.6 years; 56.1% were female, of whom 15.3% were smokers; and 43.9% were male, of whom 43.7% were smokers (p < 0.001). The independent risk factors for smoking were male gender, attending a vocational school, having a sibling who smokes, having a friend who smokes, and poor academic performance. Of the respondents, 74.7% were aware of the content of anti-smoking laws; 81.8% approved of the restrictions and fines; and 8.1% had quit smoking because of those laws. According to the respondents, the interventions that were most effective were the (television) broadcast of films about the hazards of smoking and the ban on cigarette sales to minors. The prevalence of smoking was highest (31.5%) among students attending vocational high schools but lowest (7.5%) among those attending medical vocational high schools. Although 57.1% of the smokers were aware of the existence of a smoking cessation helpline, only 3.7% had called, none of whom had made any attempt to quit smoking. CONCLUSIONS: Although most of the students evaluated were aware of the harmful effects of smoking and approved of the anti-smoking laws, only a minority of those who smoked sought professional help to quit.

Factors Affecting Substance Non-Use Behaviors of High School Students

2018 ◽  
Vol 5 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Dilek Konuk Şener ◽  
Dilek Akkuş ◽  
Aysel Karaca ◽  
Şengül Cangür
Keyword(s):  
High School ◽  
High School Students ◽  
School Students ◽  
Factors Affecting

scholarly journals Increased symptoms of post-traumatic stress in school students soon after the start of the COVID-19 outbreak in China

2021 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Hanmei Xu ◽  
Hang Zhang ◽  
Lijuan Huang ◽  
Xiaolan Wang ◽  
Xiaowei Tang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
High School ◽  
High School Students ◽  
High Schools ◽  
Psychological Stress ◽  
Traumatic Stress ◽  
Female Students ◽  
Post Traumatic Stress ◽  
School Students ◽  
Post Traumatic ◽  
Senior High School Students

Abstract Background The outbreak of Coronavirus Disease 2019(COVID-19) caused psychological stress in Chinese adults population. But we are unaware of whether the pandemic causes psychological stress on children. Methods We used the Children’s Impact of Event Scale questionnaire (CRIES-13) to investigate the degree of Post-traumatic Stress (PTSD) symptoms caused by the pandemic in students selected from schools in Sichuan, Jiangsu, Henan, Yunnan, and Chongqing provinces of China. Results A total of 7769 students(3692 male and 4077 female), aged 8–18 years, were enrolled in the study, comprising 1214 in primary schools, 2799 in junior high schools and 3756 in senior high schools. A total of 1639 students (21.1%) had severe psychological stress reactions. A large proportion of senior high school students (23.3%) experienced severe psychological stress, and they had the highest median total CRIES-13 score. Female students were more likely to experience severe psychological stress and had higher median CRIES-13 total scores than males. Conclusion COVID-19 has placed psychological stresses on primary and secondary school students in China. These stresses are more likely to reach severe levels among female students and senior high school students.

Survey of school nurses’ experiences of providing counselling on sexual orientation to high school students in Japan

2020 ◽  
Vol 0 (0) ◽  
Author(s):  
Ryohei Terao ◽  
Noriyo Kaneko
Keyword(s):  
High School ◽  
High School Students ◽  
High Schools ◽  
Sexual Orientation ◽  
School Nurses ◽  
Support Needs ◽  
Ministry Of Education ◽  
School Students ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Correlated Factors

AbstractObjectiveTo ascertain the prevalence and correlated factors of providing consultation on sexual orientation and the characteristics of school nurses in high schools in Japan.MethodsParticipants were school nurses working in high schools in Aichi prefecture. Items investigated included background, experiences in providing counselling on sexual orientation, the availability of materials and resources for students, and learning experiences concerning how to handle sexual orientation concerns. We divided the respondents into two groups: one group who have provided counselling on sexual orientation before and one group with no such experience. Chi square tests were utilized to compare the responses between groups.ResultsAmong the respondents, 38.9% (n = 140) had previous experience of providing counselling to students on sexual orientation. The group with experience of providing counselling is more likely to have 10–29 years of experience, to work at a senior high school, to be informed on notifications from the Ministry of Education, to have experience of learning how to provide counselling on sexual orientation, and to be aware of effective resources.ConclusionIn Japan, it is expected that the support needs related to LGBTI will become more obvious in the future and efforts to create an environment in which it is easy for young people to consult with school nurses or other support figures are necessary.

scholarly journals Teacher Overinvolvement and Student Depression among Junior High School Students in Taiwan

2006 ◽  
Vol 6 ◽  
pp. 834-846 ◽  
Author(s):  
Fen Fen Huang ◽  
Cou Chen Wu ◽  
Chang Ya Hu ◽  
Sun Shen Yang
Keyword(s):  
High School Students ◽  
High Schools ◽  
Junior High School ◽  
Junior High ◽  
Hierarchical Linear Model ◽  
Educational Background ◽  
Teacher Involvement ◽  
School Students ◽  
Emotional Overinvolvement ◽  
Teachers And Students

This study examines depression in students at public high schools in Taiwan. The purpose of this study is to examine which student-level and teacher-level variables affect student depression due to teacher emotional overinvolvement and other factors. A survey instrument adapted and translated from existing surveys was distributed to 1,479 Taiwanese adolescents aged 13—15 years and 172 teachers from 10 public junior high schools in the city of Taipei. The hierarchical linear model (HLM) was used for a cross-level analysis of the data. The HLM shows that student-level measures account for most of the variance. Teacher emotional overinvolvement and core self-evaluations are the preponderant influences on student ratings. In terms of teacher-level variables, the effects of teacher involvement, teacher depression, and teacher educational background on student-level variables are strong and significant. The findings of this study recommend the development of a comprehensive counseling system for teachers and students.

scholarly journals School-Based and PRECEDE-PROCEED-Model Intervention to Promote Physical Activity in the High School Students: Case Study of Iran

2016 ◽  
Vol 8 (9) ◽  
pp. 271 ◽  
Author(s):  
Baratali Rezapour ◽  
Firoozeh Mostafavi ◽  
Hamid Reza Khalkhali
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
High School ◽  
High School Students ◽  
High Schools ◽  
Positive Impact ◽  
Vigorous Physical Activity ◽  
School Students ◽  
School Based Intervention ◽  
School Based ◽  
Sedentary Life Style

<p><strong>OBJECTIVES:</strong> Students attend sedentary life style and less like vigorous physical activity. This study investigated the effects of School-based intervention<strong> </strong>on increasing physical activity for decreasing obesity among high-school obese and overweight boys, based on the components of PRECEDE PROCEED Model, to participate in median - vigorous physical activity among the first Period of high school boys in the city of Urmia, Iran</p><p><strong>METHODS:</strong> This study was an experimental intervention that conducted at 4 high schools that were divided into 2 groups of intervention (40) and the control (40) male students, schools in junior high schools in Urmia.</p><p><strong>RESULTS:</strong> Three and six months after the intervention, significant differences were found between the experimental and control groups of schools, in the amount of students’ participation in vigorous physical activity (p&lt;0.01).</p><p><strong>CONCLUSIONS:</strong> According to the results, the school-based intervention and components of PRECEDE PROCEED Model had a positive impact on the improvement of physical activity and decrease in physical inactivity among the students.</p>

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