scholarly journals A Case Study of a Therapeutic Inclusive Secondary School (TISS) in Enugu, Nigeria

2019 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
pp. 131
Author(s):  
Njideka Ifeoma Okoroikpa
Keyword(s):  
Secondary School ◽  
Inclusive Education ◽  
Case Study Research ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Students With Special Needs ◽  
Learning Conditions ◽  
Awareness Programs ◽  
Study Population ◽  
Structured Questionnaire

This paper is a case study on the Therapeutic Inclusive Secondary School (TISS) in Enugu State, Nigeria-West Africa. The aim of the study is to investigate all issues affecting the learning conditions in the TISS. This study is guided by nine research questions that are to be answered with descriptive statistics; simple percentages as well as mean and standard deviation. The study employed the case study research design with a study population comprising 40 respondents. A purposive sampling technique was used to collect data with the Therapeutic Inclusive Education Questionnaire (TIEQ), which is a structured questionnaire, interviews, and observations to elicit information from the respondents. A test of internal consistency, using Cronbach’s Alpha method, yielded a reliability index of 0.88. The results of the findings, among others, reveal that the respondents had a positive attitude to a greater extent towards inclusive education. It was also found that the friendly nature of the learning environment towards students with special needs enhances student learning. The researcher recommends, along with other related suggestions that parents and the community should be encouraged to be involved by the promotion of more awareness programs.

The utility of non-formal education in addressing the school dropout phenomenon : a case study of Asifundeni Secondary School in Makonde District Zimbabwe

2020 ◽  
Vol 1 (3) ◽  
pp. 41-69
Author(s):  
Francis Muchenje ◽  
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Pedzisai Goronga
Keyword(s):  
Secondary School ◽  
Formal Education ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
School Dropout ◽  
School Level ◽  
Research Approach ◽  
Community Members ◽  
Group Discussions ◽  
Secondary School Level

The study sought to explore students' views on the utility of non-formal education in addressing the school dropout phenomenon at secondary school level. Qualitative research approach was adopted and a case study design was utilised. The population consisted of all the students in the non-formal programme at the school from which a sample of 11 students (2 male and 9 female) was selected through purposive stratified sampling technique. Data were gathered through structured in-depth interviews and focus group discussions. Non-formal education was seen to address the school dropout phenomenon by providing school drop outs with an opportunity to continue their education and hence becomes a form of empowerment. A number of challenges such as lack of adequate tuition in some subjects, lack of conducive learning environment as well as negative perception of non-formal education held by pupils in the formal stream and community members were identified. The study recommends that the Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education should review the staffing situation in schools to ensure the availability of teachers in the various subjects in the non-formal stream. Schools should make an effort to provide appropriate learning facilities for students in the nonformal stream. Furthermore, schools should conscientise their communities on the importance of non-formal education.

scholarly journals Entrepreneurship Education and Entrepreneurial Intention among Disability Students in Higher Education

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ernita Maulida ◽  
Esty Nurbaity ◽  
Vera Utami G. P
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Special Needs ◽  
Students With Disabilities ◽  
Case Study Research ◽  
Entrepreneurship Education ◽  
Entrepreneurial Intention ◽  
State University ◽  
Students With Special Needs ◽  
Tertiary Institutions

Entrepreneurship education helps to form appropriately entrepreneurial mindsets and behaviors in students. This is not only for normal students but also students with special needs in tertiary institutions. This study aims to identify the entrepreneurial intention of students with special needs (disability) at Jakarta State University (UNJ). This research used the case study research method, where the casesare students with disabilities at UNJ who are registered as active students. Data was collected using unstructured interviews. The research revealed three core indicators of student entrepreneurial intention. These are 1) elements of intention (cognition, emotions and conations), 2) characteristics of an entrepreneur and 3) business ethics. The results of this study state that students with disabilities know about entrepreneurship (cognition) and have a desire to become an entrepreneur (emotion) and have experience in trying entrepreneurship (conations). In addition, the students with disabilities also know what needs to be prepared to become an entrepreneur such as the readiness of the risks to be faced and how to run a good business. Keywords: entrepreneurship education, disability student, higher education, entrepreneurial intention

scholarly journals Alcohol Abuse as a Militating Factor against Quality of Life for Migrants’ Youth Population in Selected Provinces of South Africa

2021 ◽  
Vol 10 ◽  
pp. 1196-1201
Author(s):  
F.K. Matlakala ◽  
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J.C. Makhubele ◽  
D.T. Masilo ◽  
M.M. Kwakwa ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
South Africa ◽  
Alcohol Abuse ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Alcohol Outlets ◽  
Job Opportunities ◽  
Study Population ◽  
Youth Population

Migrants’ youth are seen as one of the vulnerable populations in South Africa. This is largely due to the fact that they are seen as people who come to take job opportunities of the youth in the host country. In order to cope with their fear and stress, migrants indulge in binge consumption of alcohol. It is in light of that that in this paper researchers aimed to accentuate alcohol abuse as a militating factor against the quality of life for migrants’ youth population in selected provinces of South Africa. The study adopted qualitative approach and case study design to highlight how alcohol is seen as a militating factor against quality of life. The study population was drawn from three provinces in South Africa using convenient sampling technique to sample three participants. Moreover, the data was collected telephonically in three selected provinces and analysed thematically. The findings indicate that due to the accessibility, availability, affordability and stress migrants’ youth indulge in binge consumption. Thus, researchers recommend that policymakers should make guidelines that will restrict mushrooming of alcohol outlets – be regulation to prohibit overcrowding of outlets in selected provinces of South Africa.

scholarly journals Knowledge regarding prevention of child abuse among parents at selected rural area of Western Rajasthan

2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
pp. 212
Author(s):  
Nisha Yadav ◽  
Nirmala Kumari ◽  
Parmeshwari . ◽  
Pooja . ◽  
Pooja . ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Domestic Violence ◽  
Child Abuse ◽  
Informed Consent ◽  
Survey Design ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
The People ◽  
Study Population ◽  
Level Of Knowledge ◽  
Descriptive Survey ◽  
Structured Questionnaire

Background: Child abuse is a kind of domestic violence that involves all forms of physical, emotional and sexual maltreatment and negligence of children under the age of 18 years which potentially or actually damages all aspects of their health. Child abuse is a global problem with serious lifelong consequences. In India the child abuse has not received enough attention. There have been few and irregular efforts to understand and address the problem. Aim was to assess the level of knowledge regarding prevention of child abuse among parents.Methods: Descriptive Survey design was used. The study population comprised of parents of children less than 18 years of age. A sample of 60 parents were selected by non-probability purposive sampling technique. A self-structured questionnaire was used to assess the knowledge regarding child abuse among parents. Informed consent was taken from each participant prior to data collection and descriptive and inferential statistics were used to analyse the data.Results: Majority of parents 60% had poor or fair level of knowledge, 39% had good knowledge whereas only 1.6% had excellent knowledge. There was a significant association between knowledge and age of mother at 0.02 level of significance.Conclusions: The finding of the study concluded that the knowledge regarding child abuse among parents was inadequate.  Considering this aspects further awareness drives can be conducted to make the people alert about child abuse and its prevention.

scholarly journals THE ROLE OF BUDGETING PROCESS IN FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE: A CASE STUDY OF BUGISU COOPERATIVE UNION LTD MBALE, UGANDA

2017 ◽  
Vol 1 (5) ◽  
pp. 31
Author(s):  
Chris Masakala ◽  
Edwin Omol ◽  
Fred Wauyo ◽  
James Okumu
Keyword(s):  
Financial Performance ◽  
Case Study Research ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Face Validity ◽  
Validity Data ◽  
The Hierarchical Structure ◽  
Budgetary Control ◽  
Frame Work ◽  
Budgeting Process

Purpose: The study examined the relationship between the budgeting process and the financial performance of Bugisu Cooperative union Ltd.Methodology: Case study research design was applied. The instruments used were given to two experts to comment on the ambiguity, difficulty and relevancy of questions to ensure construct content and face validity. Data was collected using self-administered questionnaires and analyzed using Statistical package for social sciences (SPSS Version 10). Population was selected using the Sloven’s formula on 80 staff who actively participates in the budgeting process of Bugisu Cooperative Union Ltd. These were selected using a proportionate stratified and simple random and sampling technique and determined using the data from response to 67 questionnaires.Results: From the results in the regression coefficient table it was observed that financial performance is influenced by budgeting process. This was indicated by (Beta of 0.268) and (Sig =0.033<0.05), meaning that financial performance is influenced by employee participation by 26.8%. This implies that other factors that affect financial performance are 73.2%.The results suggest that the budgeting process was appropriate, financial performance was acceptable and that there was a positive relationship between the budgeting process and the financial performance.Unique contribution to theory, practice and policy: Basing on the findings the researcher recommended the following: the level of participation be upheld and strengthened, have regular and periodic meetings to provide feedback, budgeting process for the different units be conducted in a workshop/meeting to enhance participation, much emphasis to be put on the budgetary control and creation of a self-governance frame work that subdivides the hierarchical structure into smaller self-management units

scholarly journals IMPLEMENTASI PENILAIAN AUTENTIK DALAM KURIKULUM 2013 PADA PEMBELAJARAN BAHASA INDONESIA (STUDI KASUS DI SMA NEGERI 1 GEMOLONG)

2019 ◽  
Vol 6 (2) ◽  
pp. 1
Author(s):  
Agita Dio Divanda ◽  
Sarwiji Suwandi ◽  
Sri Hastuti
Keyword(s):  
Case Study Research ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Authentic Assessment ◽  
Language Teachers ◽  
Research Subjects ◽  
Analysis Techniques ◽  
Vice Principals ◽  
Interactive Analysis ◽  
Data Validity

<em>This research is a case study research aims. Data sources include events, informants, and documents. Research subjects are Indonesian language teachers, Vice Principals of Curriculum, andstudents of SMA N 1 Gemolong. Technique of research subject taken by purposive sampling technique. Technique of data collecting done by observation, interview, and document analysis. The technique of data validity test is done by triangulation of source and triangulation method. Data analysis techniques use interactive analysis techniques.The results of this study are descriptions of: (1) the planning of authentic assessment in the Curriculum 2013 in Indonesian learning includes the preparation of assessment indicators, assessment criteria, and rubrics on RPP; (2) the implementation of authentic assessment in the Curriculum 2013 on learning Indonesian, teachers carry out authentic assessment in learning; (3) obstacles that teachers encounter in the conduct of authentic assessment and efforts to overcome them. Obstacles encountered by teachers include: (1) time constraints; (2) the difficulty of applying authentic assessment of certain competencies (3) the complexity of authentic assessment of (4) age. Efforts to overcome authentic assessment constraints include: (1) teachers make arrangements that include agreement between teachers and learners to perform assessments at specific times and places; (2) the teacher considers the assessments obtained from various sources; (3) teachers attend various trainings that are authentic assessment concepts; (4) the school provides an application to determine the value of the learner.</em>

scholarly journals CAUSES AND LEVELS OF TRUANCY AMONG SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS: A CASE STUDY OF RIVERS STATE, NIGERIA

2012 ◽  
Vol 45 (1) ◽  
pp. 51-62
Author(s):  
Iheanyi N. Okwakpam ◽  
Ikechi O. Okwakpam
Keyword(s):  
Secondary School ◽  
Secondary School Students ◽  
Family Background ◽  
School Students ◽  
Case Study Design ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Research Questions ◽  
Rivers State ◽  
Structured Questionnaire

The study was a case study design aimed at determining the causes and levels of truancy among secondary school students, using Rivers State, Nigeria. The research sample consisted of 105 teachers and was purposefully sampled. Four research questions and one hypothesis were posed, formulated and tested respectively. A structured questionnaire was developed, validated and administered to the respondents selected for the study. T-test, standard deviation and mean were used to analyze the data collected. The results indicated that there is a significant difference between family background and student factor. The implication of this is that the student’s family background contributes greatly to the student’s level of truancy. Hence, the null hypothesis was rejected. Based on the findings, some recommendations were made towards the reducing the level of truancy among secondary school students. Key words: Nigeria, Rivers State, school, secondary school, students, truancy.

scholarly journals Effectiveness of information booklet regarding knowledge of menstrual hygiene among higher secondary school girls

2020 ◽  
Vol 11 (SPL4) ◽  
pp. 139-142
Author(s):  
KalaBarathi S ◽  
Akshaya R
Keyword(s):  
Secondary School ◽  
Demographic Data ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Knowledge Assessment ◽  
Easy Method ◽  
Menstrual Hygiene ◽  
Information Booklet ◽  
Quasi Experimental ◽  
School Girls ◽  
Structured Questionnaire

The menstrual cycle is the physiological wonder which is remarkable to females that starts with a high school. Feminine cycle is likewise appropriately called menses (or) all the more regularly a time of the month to month stream. The periods of beginning are from 9 to 16 years and end happens roughly like clockwork and keeps going for around five days feminine stream consists of blood, bodily fluid, and tissue particles. This is a cycle of a lady releasing blood and other material from the coating of the uterus at time spans one lunar month from pubescence until the menopause, besides during pregnancy. A quasi experimental design conducted among 50 people regarding knowledge assessment about menstrual hygiene. Convenient sampling technique was used to select samples. A structured questionnaire was used to collect demographic data and knowledge regarding menstrual hygiene was assessed. Booklet was given to the samples. After an hour, the knowledge was reassessed using the same structured questionnaire. The present study result states that there is a significant increase in the knowledge of the higher secondary school girls regarding menstrual hygiene at p<.05 level. This indicates that booklet teaching is an effective and easy method to improve knowledge among higher secondary school girls regarding menstrual hygiene that helps to improve the practice of menstrual hygiene.

scholarly journals Pelaksanaan Pemekaran Daerah Kota Sungai Penuh dari Kabupaten Kerinci dan Dampaknya terhadap Wilayah Pinggiran Kota Sungai Penuh

2018 ◽  
Vol 2 (3) ◽  
pp. 269
Author(s):  
Adryan Adryan ◽  
Erwin Erwin ◽  
Jafrinur Jafrinur
Keyword(s):  
Economic Growth ◽  
Case Study Research ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Research Purpose ◽  
Regional Government ◽  
Social Community ◽  
Qualitative And Quantitative ◽  
Potential Development ◽  
The Impact

<p>Law Number 32 Year 2004 on Regional Government article 4 stated that the formation of regions could be in the form of merging or splitting one area into two or more regions. The implementation of the splitting or extension will effect the improvement of community welfare, acceleration of public services, and management of regional potential. This study is aimed (1) to describe the consideration of Sungai Penuh City extension from Kerinci Regency; (2) to analyze the influences of city extension in increasing economic growth and potential development of Sungai Penuh City Area; and (3) to understand the impact of city extension on development of Sungai Penuh periphery area. This study conducts case study research with using qualitative and quantitative method, and determines informant using purposive sampling technique. Qualitative analysis is used to achieve the first and the third research purpose, and quantitative analysis is used to achieve the second research purpose. Results stated that the implementation of Sungai Penuh City extension is implemented by considering physical condition, regional function, economy, and social community. Economic growth of Sungai Penuh City after city extension increased 3.13% during 2010 to 2016. The economic growth was also supported by the increase of Human Development Index. The trade sector becomes a potential sector to be developed in Sungai Penuh City. City economic growth has an impact on development of its periphery area through the availability and accessibility of educational, health and agricultural infrastructure.</p>

The Effect of eHealth Information Systems on Health Information Management in Hospitals in Bulawayo, Zimbabwe

2019 ◽  
Vol 14 (2) ◽  
pp. 17-27
Author(s):  
Njabulo Bruce Khumalo ◽  
Nathan Mnjama
Keyword(s):  
Information Systems ◽  
Health Information ◽  
Case Study Research ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Work Processes ◽  
Face To Face ◽  
Qualitative Research Methodology ◽  
Efficient Data ◽  
Efficient Data Analysis

EHealth information systems have brought about a lot of positives which include timeous reporting, efficient data analysis, better decision making, coordination and better work processes. Zimbabwe has also adopted the eHealth information systems and this study sought to establish the effects of eHealth information systems on the management of health information in hospitals in Bulawayo, Zimbabwe. The study applies a qualitative research methodology in which a case study research design and a purposive sampling technique were used. Document analysis and face to face interviews were held with a total of eleven research participants.

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