A study of the status of access facilities available for children with disabilities studying in BMC school at Mumbai

The present study title “A study of the status of access facilities available for children with disabilities studying in BMC school”, a descriptive survey designed was made with the aim to study the status of access facility available for the children with disabilities viz. hearing impairment, mental retardation, physically handicapped (Locomotors Disability), visually handicapped in BMC recognized schools. Further to give recommendation in order to promote the access needs for children with disabilities in school. Looking into the prospective of the study it also aim to create an awareness on the issue of barrier free environment for children with disabilities. As a part of tool of the study, self-made questionnaire was developed and validated by a group of professionals. 10 BMC recognized schools were selected in and around Mumbai and the questionnaire was administered by the researcher and taken information from the school principal.Mean average and percentage was calculated from the obtained data. On an average, overall 14.38% schools or centers with disabilities were having access facilities for students with disabilities. With respect to schools or centers related to Locomotors Disabilities, Hearing Disabilities, Mental Retardation, and Visually Handicapped study findings were 14.4%, 14.3%, 13.7% and 15.1% respectively, having access facilities for the children with disabilities in BMC schools. Where the data was subjected to statistical analysis and it was found that there was no significant difference (p>0.05) in terms of access facilities between the schools or centers for disabilities. Results indicated that there were very insufficient as well as inadequate access facilities across all children with disabilities in the BMC recognized schools. The results has shown an impact in the education of the disabled students as they need full accessible educational support to undertake their successful study. Hence, Government and all other educational authorities are suggested to take up this issue in a positive manner to improve the quality of education as there is a much needed access facilities in all the schools.

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ONLINE LEARNING DURING LOCKDOWN: EFFECT ON MENTAL HEALTH OF HIGHER EDUCATION STUDENTS

Scholarly Research Journal for Humanity Science & English Language ◽

10.21922/srjhsel.v9i47.7691 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 9 (47) ◽

pp. 11515-11527

Author(s):

Shubhashree Dash

Keyword(s):

Mental Health ◽

Online Learning ◽

Human Life ◽

Health Assessment ◽

Survey Method ◽

Online Learners ◽

Mental Health Assessment ◽

Significant Difference ◽

The Status ◽

Descriptive Survey

COVID-19 pandemic has influenced every aspect of human life including Education and Mental Health of the learners. Thus, the present study was aimed at assessing the status of online learning and mental health of online learners and to investigate the relationship between the two variables. The descriptive survey method was adopted for the present study and the collected data analysed quantitatively. For collection of the data two self-made tools were used namely Status of Online Learning Scale for Learners and Mental Health Assessment Scale for Learners. The tools were administered on 140 students. The tabulated data was analysed through the Mean, Standard Deviation, correlation and t test. The results revealed that learners are moderately active in online learning. Mental health of the online learners is moderately stable. Online learning is negatively affecting the mental health of the online learners and there was no significant difference found between the mental health of online learners in terms of the gender and the locality.

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IMPLEMENTASI MANAJEMEN PROFESI DAN KARIER KEPALA SEKOLAH

EDUTECH ◽

10.17509/e.v16i2.5762 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 16 (2) ◽

pp. 140

Author(s):

Novrian Satria Perdana

Keyword(s):

Career Path ◽

School Principal ◽

Elementary School Principal ◽

Condi Tions ◽

Significant Difference ◽

Additional Task ◽

The Status ◽

Political Appointments ◽

The City ◽

Selection Of

Abstract. Burden borne by the Principal in leading his school is not matched by the clarity of the position of Principal which in Permendiknas No. 28 of 2010 states that the principal is a "teacher who was given the additional task to lead ....". This makes the load a Principal to grow because he is also a teacher must fulfill teaching hours as much as 6 hours. Under these condi-tions, the authors conducted a study with the aim of the study include: (1) analyze the status of professions principal, (2) analyzing the career path (career path) the principal, and (3) analyze the suitability of legislation related to the duties and burdens working with the school principal conditions that occur in the field. The sample was elementary school principal to BC in the city of Palembang in 2016. The results of this study include: (1) Most of the characteristics of the profes-sion has been owned by the principals in the city of Palembang, except for earnings not describe a significant difference with the level of the job, (2) to become principals in the city of Palembang, to date, in accordance with existing regulations, which must be held by the teacher, not the other positions. There was also a school principal who was appointed did not pass training for candi-date principal, but there were appointed through political appointments / selection of regional heads, (3) the pattern of recruitment of principals in the city of Palembang yet fully implementing the Ministerial Regulation No. 28 of 2010, even to this day do not all principals have NUKS.Keywords: Principal, Profession, Career PathsAbstrak. Beratnya beban yang dipikul oleh Kepala Sekolah dalam memimpin sekolahnya tidak diimbangi dengan kejelasan posisi Kepala Sekolah yang mana dalam Permendiknas Nomor 28 Tahun 2010 menyebutkan bahwa Kepala Sekolah adalah “guru yang diberi tugas tambahan untuk memimpin….”. Hal ini membuat beban seorang Kepala Sekolah ber-tambah karena dia juga seorang guru yang harus memenuhi jam mengajar sebanyak 6 jam. Ber-dasarkan kondisi tersebut, penulis melakukan penelitian dengan tujuan penelitian antara lain: (1) menganalisis status keprofesian kepala sekolah, (2) menganalisis jalur karier (career path) kepala sekolah, dan (3) menganalisis kesesuaian peraturan perundang-undangan terkait dengan tugas dan beban kerja kepala sekolah dengan kondisi yang terjadi di lapangan. Sampel penelitian ini adalah kepala sekolah jenjang SD hingga SM di kota Palembang pada tahun 2016. Hasil penelitian ini antara lain: (1) Sebagian besar ciri-ciri profesi telah dimiliki oleh kepala sekolah di kota Palem-bang, kecuali mengenai penghasilan yang belum menggambarkan perbedaan yang signifikan dengan jenjang jabatan tersebut, (2) Untuk menjadi kepala sekolah di kota Palembang hingga saat ini telah sesuai dengan regulasi yang ada, yaitu harus dijabat oleh guru, tidak jabatan lain. Ada juga kepala sekolah yang diangkat juga tidak melewati Diklat Calon Kepala Sekolah, tetapi ada yang diangkat melalui jabatan politik/pilihan kepala daerah, (3) Pola rekrutmen kepala sekolah di kota Palembang belum sepenuhnya mengimplementasikan Permendiknas Nomor 28 Tahun 2010, bahkan hingga saat ini tidak semua kepala sekolah memiliki NUKS.Kata Kunci: Kepala Sekolah, Profesi, Jalur Karier

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Children With Disabilities Express Less Concrete Gender-Based Biases:

Pittsburgh Undergraduate Review ◽

10.5195/pur.2021.16 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 1 (1) ◽

Author(s):

Jolie Haertter

Keyword(s):

High School ◽

Students With Disabilities ◽

Gender Stereotypes ◽

Children With Disabilities ◽

Autism Spectrum ◽

School Level ◽

Upper Elementary ◽

High School Level ◽

Gender Perception ◽

Significant Difference

Abnormalities with processing social concepts as children may display with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and Nonverbal learning disorder (NSLD). The purpose of the study was to observe how children with disabilities and nondisabled children viewed gender stereotypes. Images of gender-advertised toys and clothing items were utilized to determine gender-biases held by preschoolers (ages 3-6), upper-elementary level students (ages 10-12), and high school level students (ages 15-18). This project raises awareness of cultural stereotypes in society and their impact on childhood perception development. 177 students were shown images of gender-advertised clothing and entertainment items and asked to categorize each object as a boy, girl, or both. Students with disabilities had less gender bias compared to their nondisabled counterparts. The children in all groups had increased stereotyped responses to clothing items as opposed to toys. The preschoolers displayed the most stereotypical responses, the upper-elementary schoolers responded with the least biased responses as they had gained more exposure to toy and clothing options, and the highschoolers solidified their opinions with moderate stereotypes, notably in clothing items. Presenting increased non-stereotypical opinions, there was a significant difference in gender perception in students with disabilities. The difference in responses to gender perception between students with and without disabilities assimilated in all categories by high school age, meaning there was no significant difference in gender perception by this stage.

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Pre-Service Teachers’ Attitudes Toward Inclusive Education During Their Studies in Bahrain Teachers College

SAGE Open ◽

10.1177/2158244019865772 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 9 (3) ◽

pp. 215824401986577

Author(s):

Osama AlMahdi ◽

Hanin Bukamal

Keyword(s):

Students With Disabilities ◽

Inclusive Education ◽

Children With Disabilities ◽

Negative Relationship ◽

Teacher Preparation Program ◽

Local Policy ◽

Teachers College ◽

Significant Negative Relationship ◽

Significant Difference ◽

Teachers Attitudes

This study explored pre-service teachers’ attitudes toward inclusive education. The Sentiments, Attitudes, and Concerns about Inclusive Education–Revised (SACIE-R) scale was completed by 138 teacher candidates in a teacher preparation program in Bahrain Teachers College. The findings revealed that candidate teachers needed more opportunities to interact with and teach children with disabilities during their school practicum; they also needed more preparation and knowledge about the educational policies related to these children. Not all the candidate teachers felt confident in their knowledge and skills when dealing with these children. The sentiments of the candidate teachers were generally positive and compassionate to children with disabilities. The attitudes of the candidate teachers were generally positive as well, but there were some apprehensions in regard to including children who show aggressive behavior toward others or those who require communicative technologies in regular classes. The participants had many concerns related to certain aspects of including students with disabilities in the regular classrooms. The findings indicated that there is no significant difference among the study sample in terms of their attitudes, concerns, or sentiments toward inclusion according to the academic year variable (orientation, Year 1, Year 2, Year 3, and Year 4) and the specialization variable (no specialization, Cycle 1). There was also a significant negative relationship between level of confidence in teaching students with disabilities and the sentiment aspect, and also with the concerns. There was a significant negative relationship between knowledge of the local policy that relates to children with disabilities and the sentiment aspect.

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Prevalence of Educational Malpractice among University Students as Perceived by Lecturers of Delta State University, Abraka

International Journal of Higher Education ◽

10.5430/ijhe.v7n4p187 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 7 (4) ◽

pp. 187

Author(s):

Anna Onoyase

Keyword(s):

University Students ◽

Sampling Technique ◽

State University ◽

Educational Malpractice ◽

Significant Difference ◽

High Prevalence ◽

The Status ◽

Research Questions ◽

Descriptive Survey ◽

Delta State University

The study examined the prevalence of educational malpractice among University students as perceived by lecturers of Delta State University, Abraka. Three research questions were raised to guide the study. The study is a descriptive survey research. The purposive random sampling technique was used to select a sample of 92 lecturers for the study. The instrument for this study is the questionnaire. The instrument has face and content validity through expert judgement and instrumentation. The Cronbach alpha procedure was used to assess the internal consistency of the items. The value obtained was .73. The results revealed that there is a high prevalence of educational malpractice among undergraduates of Delta State University, Abraka. The findings also revealed that there is no significant difference between lecturers in their perception of the prevalence of educational malpractice among students. Lastly, the result showed that the status of lecturers has no impact on their perception of the prevalence of educational malpractice among students. Implications for counselling practice and education were discussed.

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Analysis of the Trait Sportive Self-Confidence in Team Sports According to Demographic Variances

Journal of Education and Training Studies ◽

10.11114/jets.v7i4.4068 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 7 (4) ◽

pp. 43

Author(s):

Mustafa Yaşar Şahin ◽

Alpay Bülbül ◽

Ercan Karaoğlu

Keyword(s):

Sampling Method ◽

Team Sports ◽

Demographic Variables ◽

Self Confidence ◽

Significant Difference ◽

The Status ◽

High Level ◽

Descriptive Survey ◽

One Way Anova ◽

Confidence Scale

This research was conducted to determine the level of athletes' trait sportive confidence and to compare them in terms of demographic variances. In the research which is in the model descriptive survey, Trait Sportive Self Confidence Scale developed by Vealey (1986) was used as data collection tool. Based on typical sampling method of purposive sampling methods, this research sample is consisted of 279 athletes playing in Ptofessional Football League and female-male Volleyball League in Turkey in 2017-2018 season. In the evaluation of the research data, the assumptions of the tests were examined primarily; for unrelated measurements, t-test, one-way analysis of variance (One Way ANOVA) and Kruskal Wallis test. As a result of the research it was determinated that the trait sportive self-confidences of the athlethes were at a high level. When the findings of the study were evaluated in terms of demographic variables, it was determined that there was a significant difference according to the age or the status of the league played.

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Awareness of Awkward Posture and Repetitive Motion as Ergonomic Factors Associated With Musculoskeletal Disorders by Health Promotion Professionals

Global Journal of Health Science ◽

10.5539/gjhs.v12n6p128 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 12 (6) ◽

pp. 128

Author(s):

Uchechukwu A. Ezugwu ◽

Elom N. Egba ◽

Paulinus C. Igweagu ◽

Lazarus E. Eneje ◽

Scholastica Orji ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Health Promotion ◽

Musculoskeletal Disorders ◽

P Value ◽

Repetitive Motion ◽

Factors Associated ◽

Actual Application ◽

Significant Difference ◽

The Status ◽

Descriptive Survey ◽

Awkward Posture

Musculoskeletal disorders –MSD, particularly on the muscles, tendons, ligaments, joints and cartilage decline the general physiological efficiency of the human body systems. The study aimed to ascertain the status of awareness of awkward posture and repetitive motion as ergonomic factors associated with MSD by health promotion professionals -HPP. The study adopted descriptive survey approach and was carried out in Enugu State of Nigeria, from August 2019 to February 2020. The participants were experts in health promotion through physical exercises. A well-structured questionnaire with reliability index of 0.86 was the only instrument used for data collection. The data analysis was completed using SPSS version 21. All the participants were Nigerians totaling 323 and responded to the questionnaire items completely and correctly. Majority of them were: females 196(60.7%) and rural dwellers 183(56.7%). The study revealed that the health promotion professionals were aware of awkward posture (M=3.22; SD=0.80) and repetitive motion (M=3.18; SD=0.79) as ergonomic factors associated with MSD. The status of awareness of the study phenomenon varied within variables of gender and location. A statistically significant difference was observed with regards to location (P-value <0.05) while none existed on gender (P-value >0.05). Although, the awareness status varied within variables, there is clear demonstration that the status of awareness regarding awkward posture and repetitive motion as ergonomic factors associated with MSD was encouraging. This translates the actual application of the rehabilitative and remedial measures in health promoting exercises involved in improving the quality of life and wellness. Indeed, there is need for routine workshops, seminars and conferences organized for these professionals on addressing ergonomic factors associated with MSD.

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The Status of Noise Pollution in the Major Traffic Intersections of Khulna Metropolitan City in Bangladesh and its Possible Effect on Noise-Exposed People

European Journal of Environment and Earth Sciences ◽

10.24018/ejgeo.2020.1.5.58 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 1 (5) ◽

Author(s):

Aliza Sultana ◽

Ashok Kumar Paul ◽

Meher Un Nessa

Keyword(s):

Noise Level ◽

Noise Pollution ◽

Pressure Level ◽

Pollution Level ◽

Metropolitan City ◽

Mixed Area ◽

Commercial Area ◽

Significant Difference ◽

Traffic Intersections ◽

The Status

This study was conducted in the Khulna metropolitan city to determine the status of noise pollution at major traffic intersections and assess the possible effect of noise on regular noise afflicted people. For this research, five busiest roadways and traffic intersections; two mixed zone and three commercial zones were selected purposively and 'ST-8850 Sound Level Meter' was used to record the noise pressure level. Average noise pressure level and some noise parameters (Leq, L10, L50, L90, and Lnp) were measured at different shifts in each location both on working days and holidays. The result evidently specified that noise level in all major traffic circles of Khulna metropolitan city was much higher than the recommended threshold of acceptable noise level set by the Department of Environment (DOE) of Bangladesh. It was observed that the mixed area (Sonadanga, Gollamari) tends to have a higher average noise level than those of the commercial area (Shibbari, Notunrasta, Dakbangla). The noise pollution level (Lnp) in mixed areas varied from 92.77 dB (A) to 104.74 dB(A) on working days and 86.9 dB(A) to 105.5 dB(A) on holidays. On working days, the highest Leq was observed 92.65 ± 4.15 dB(A) in Sonadanga (mixed area), whereas the lowest was 85.13 ± 2.83 dB(A) in Dakbangla (commercial area). However, on holidays the highest level of Leq was found 90.41 ± 2.25 dB(A) in Sonadanga, while the lowest levels were 80.43 ± 3.20 dB(A) in Dakbangla. One-way ANOVA with LSD post-hoc test results illustrated that on working days there was a significant difference between the noise pollution levels (NPL) in different shifts of day time (F = 8.412, p < .05). The respondents of the study area addressed that they were the most affected by annoyance (70%), headache (62%), and hearing loss (46%) due to regular exposure to the traffic noise. Therefore, it is recommended to enhance awareness regarding the cause and effect of noise pollution among the noise producers and oppressed people. Subsequently, administrative measures have to take to attenuate noise pollution and indemnify the quality health of the citizens.

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Assessment of Teacher Attitudes Toward Inclusion of Students with Disabilities: A Confirmatory Factor Analysis

Adapted Physical Activity Quarterly ◽

10.1123/apaq.14.1.51 ◽

1997 ◽

Vol 14 (1) ◽

pp. 51-64 ◽

Cited By ~ 9

Author(s):

Georgios D. Sideridis ◽

Judy P. Chandler

Keyword(s):

Physical Education ◽

Music Education ◽

Students With Disabilities ◽

Structural Equation ◽

Structural Model ◽

Equation Modeling ◽

Future Research ◽

Physical Education Teachers ◽

The Status ◽

Fit Index

The Teacher Integration Attitudes Questionnaire (TIAQ) was developed in order to assess the attitudes and beliefs of teachers (n = 110) with regard to the inclusion of students with disabilities in regular education settings. Using Structural Equation Modeling, the final structural model of the TIAQ comprised four constructs, namely, “Skills,” “Benefits,” “Acceptance,” and “Support.” The final model was fully supported by the derivation sample of music education teachers (n = 54) and produced a Comparative Fit Index (CFI = 1.00). The replication sample of physical education teachers (n = 56) partially supported the generality of the TIAQ, (CFI = .844). Further, the internal consistency properties of the TIAQ (Cronbach’s alpha was .77 for both samples) were satisfactory. We conclude that the psychometric properties of the TIAQ were adequate, and it can be used as a valid assessment in evaluating the status of inclusion for students with disabilities as perceived by music education and physical education teachers. However, future research is needed to support its generality with other groups of teachers and professionals.

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Evaluation of Human Disturbance on the Activity of Medium–Large Mammals in Myanmar Tropical Forests

Forests ◽

10.3390/f12030290 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 12 (3) ◽

pp. 290

Author(s):

Giacomo Cremonesi ◽

Francesco Bisi ◽

Lorenzo Gaffi ◽

Thet Zaw ◽

Hla Naing ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Human Disturbance ◽

Daily Activity ◽

Wildlife Conservation ◽

Activity Patterns ◽

Circular Statistics ◽

Large Mammals ◽

Human Presence ◽

Significant Difference ◽

The Status ◽

Statistical Approaches

The effects of human disturbance represent one of the major threats for wildlife conservation. Many studies have shown that wildlife avoids or reduces direct contact with human activities through changes in activity patterns, and by minimizing spatiotemporal overlap. In this study, we investigated the possible effects of human presence on the temporal activity of medium-to-large mammals using two areas in Myanmar that differ in the intensity of human disturbance. We monitored temporal segregation mechanisms using camera trapping data and with two statistical approaches: daily activity overlaps between humans and wildlife and circular statistics. We did not find a significant difference in overlapping activity between areas but, thanks to circular statistics, we found that some species show changes in activity patterns, suggesting temporal avoidance. We observed that the daily activity of five species differed between areas of Myanmar, likely adopting mechanisms to reduce overlap in areas highly frequented by humans. Interestingly, these species are all threatened by hunting or poaching activities, four of which have been described in literature as “cathemeral”, or species that are active through day and night. This study suggests that some species adapt their behavior, at least partially, to avoid human presence in habitats with higher anthropic occurrence and increase our knowledge on the status of medium–large mammals in a poorly studied country as Myanmar.

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