scholarly journals How to Tackle Bullying in School – Investigation Study

Author(s):  
Ioana Sîrbu ◽  
Claudia Bacter

This study deals with the way in which society, through its local actors and stakeholders can move towards concrete actions of commitment and involvement in the suppression of bullying in schools. Bullying issue represents a current international and national scale concern, having serious implications on the mental and social health of the individuals involved. This paper is preoccupied about the perceived possibilities to manage this one of the most common and severe forms of negative behaviour among pupils. Within the first pages of the paper we present relevant aspects considering bullying phenomenon and its implications according to the results provided by international papers research, with emphasis on the pupils’ quality of life. In the second part we present a set of recommendations for improving the intervention in cases of school. The recommendations were drawn while considering pupils’ and teachers’ proposals related to the strategies and measures to prevent and combat school bullying. The study involved 72 pupils from Romanian middle schools and 41 teachers (teachers, school psychologists, and principals) from educational establishments of Bihor County. The research method used for data gathering was the interview-based inquiry. For analyzing participants’ responses, we employed thematic and content analysis techniques through QSR NVIVO 12 software. The analysis of pupils’ position in relation to school bullying pointed out the uncertainty and the feelings of insecurity they experience about this issue. The interviewed teachers’ priorities the role of family in the fight against this phenomenon and suggest the necessity of an active and collaborative strategic undertaking between actors and stakeholders at the community and society levels.

2017 ◽  
Vol 29 (2) ◽  
pp. 1-9 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sudip Bhattacharjee ◽  
Mario J. Maletta ◽  
Kimberly K. Moreno

ABSTRACT This study replicates Bhattacharjee, Maletta, and Moreno (2007), who find that audit preparers are susceptible to contrast effects in a multi-client environment. We demonstrate that auditors in the role of reviewers are also susceptible to contrast effects from a prior client. Audit reviewers' assessments of internal audit quality of a current client were significantly affected by the quality of the internal audit group of a client they previously reviewed. Specifically, when auditors first reviewed a client with a weak internal audit group they assessed the subsequent moderate internal audit group as being of higher quality than when they first reviewed a prior client with a strong internal audit group or did not review a prior client. Reviewers' documentation of evidence was also influenced by comparative information from the prior client. These results corroborate the key findings of Bhattacharjee et al. (2007) and confirm audit reviewers' susceptibility to contrast effects.


2019 ◽  
Vol 31 (2) ◽  
pp. 143-165 ◽  
Author(s):  
Päivi Hökkä ◽  
Katja Vähäsantanen ◽  
Susanna Paloniemi ◽  
Sanna Herranen ◽  
Anneli Eteläpelto

Purpose Although there has been an increase in workplace studies on professional agency, few of these have examined the role of emotions in the enactment of agency at work. To date, professional agency has been mainly conceptualised as a goal-oriented, rational activity aimed at influencing a current state of affairs. Challenged by this, this study aims to elaborate the nature and quality of emotions and how they might be connected to the enactment of professional agency. Design/methodology/approach Data are collected in the context of a leadership coaching programme that aimed to promote the leaders’ professional agency over the course of a year. The participants (11 middle-management leaders working in university and hospital contexts) were interviewed before and after the programme, and the data were analysed using qualitative content analysis. Findings Findings showed that emotions played an important role in the leaders’ enactment of professional agency, as it pertained to their work and to their professional identity. The study suggests that enacting professional agency is by no means a matter of purely rational actions. Practical implications The study suggests that emotional agency can be learned and enhanced through group-based interventions reflecting on and processing one’s own professional roles and work. Originality/value As a theoretical conclusion, the study argues that professional agency should be reconceptualised in such a way as to acknowledge the importance of emotions (one’s own and those of one’s fellow workers) in practising agency within organisational contexts.


2019 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
pp. 321
Author(s):  
Tulus Suryanto ◽  
Siti Patimah

The purpose of this study was to determine the formulation of strategies for improving the quality of management performance at Islamic Higher Education in Lampung, knowing the planning process and implementation of strategies carried out by Islamic Higher Education in Lampung, knowing leadership and management behavior in meeting the expectations of Islamic University Stakeholders in Lampung and knowing the suitability of the quality of the management performance of the preferences of the Management Stakeholders and Staff of Islamic Universities in Lampung. Data collection techniques in this study used a questionnaire and data analysis techniques with a qualitative approach. The results showed that the two Universities in Lampung in the formulation of strategies for improving the quality of performance have not been systematic, changes in the strategic environment have not been followed by proactive steps; the process of implementing the strategy has not been carried out maximally in the allocation of available resources; based on strategic management, the two institutions are still influenced by bureaucratic culture and low adjustments to change; Islamic tertiary institutions in Lampung have negative or maximum gaps in the role of leadership.


2020 ◽  
Vol 7 ◽  
Author(s):  
Elok Sundus ◽  
Istikomah Istikomah ◽  
Nyong ETIS ◽  
Isa Anshori

The presence of supervision at a school is an indispensable activity. One such supervision technique is a class visit. The purpose of this research is to find out how the implementation of supervision in the School with class visit techniques and their impact on the level of professionalism of teachers. This research uses a qualitative approach to the study of phenomology in SMP At-Tibyan. The main data sources are the Principal and Teacher. This study also uses a sampling procedure with research subjects of 5 teachers with different tenure at the school. The data collection technique is observation and is supported by interview techniques as a source of supporting data. Data analysis techniques according to Miles and Huberman include condensation of data, presentation of data, drawing conclusions. The results obtained are 1) the implementation of supervision of classroom visits has increased in terms of technical implementation, 2) the level of professionalism of At-Tibyan Middle School teachers is still low, 60% includes Professional teachers, 20% includes quite professional teachers, and 20% of teachers are not professional. The development of teacher professionalism needs to be done immediately and the role of the school principal can effectively support the development of the teacher's professionalism. As a controlling stage for the business, academic supervision can be carried out with classroom visits techniques that continue to improve the quality of implementation. Through supervision of class visits can be seen developments in the level of professionalism of teachers.


2018 ◽  
Vol 7 (4) ◽  
pp. 1892
Author(s):  
Zhafira Raihana ◽  
Putu Yudi Setiawan

In this era, one of the business opportunity is cafe business. This study aims to explain the effect of store atmosphere, service quality, and customer satisfaction on repurchase intentions, and the role of customer satisfaction mediates the influence of store atmosphere and service quality on repurchase intentions. The research was conducted at The Night Market Cafe & Co Working in Denpasar, using 150 respondents and data analysis techniques in the form of Path Analysis. The results of this study indicate that the store atmosphere and service quality have a positive and significant impact on customer satisfaction. The atmosphere and quality of service have a positive and significant influence on repurchase intention. Customer satisfaction has a positive and significant impact on repurchase intentions. In addition, the results of this study also show that customer satisfaction is able to mediate the effect of store atmosphere and service quality on repurchase intention at The Night Market Cafe & Co Working. Keywords: shop atmosphere, service quality, customer satisfaction, repurchase intention


2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
ivasarifah

This study aims to analyze thee ffect of self-efficacy belief and knowledge in constructing tests on thequality of teacher in making mathematical cognitive test instruments. Data was conducted to 100 elementary school teachers. Analysis of this study using statistica lConfirmatory Factor Analysis techniques is then calculated by The Estimate of Structural Equation Models (SEM). This study found that the role of self-efficacy beliefs and constructive knowledge had a significant impact on the quality of mathematical cognitive test instruments made by elementary school teachers.


2019 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 29-38
Author(s):  
Ahmad Wahyudi ◽  
Bambang Sumardjoko ◽  
D. Darsinah

The purpose of this study is to describe the role of learning leadership and the obstacles faced by school principals in improving student learning outcomes at SMK Pelita Bangsa Sumberlawang Sragen. This research is a qualitative research that produces descriptive data in the form of words, written or oral from people and observed behavior. Data collection techniques carried out by in-depth interviews, observation, and documentation. Data analysis techniques using an interactive model of analysis. The results showed, first, the principal was the most instrumental element in improving the quality of education and learning. Learning leadership at SMK Pelita Bangsa Sumberlawang Sragen is carried out in 3 dimensions, namely through the formulation of school missions, good learning management, and building a conducive school climate. Second, the obstacles in implementing leadership learning in SMK Pelita Bangsa Sumberlawang Sragen include several things, namely the lack of professional teachers, conventional curriculum, incomplete supervision, and incomplete learning infrastructure.


2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Bukman Lian

This study aimed at determining the role of teachers and principals in improving the quality of learning in elementary school of Pulau Rimau. The sample in this study were 40 teachers from Pulau Rimau. The data were collected using 1) interviews, 2) observations, and 3) documentation. Research data analysis techniques include 1) data reduction, 2) data presentation, and 3) data verification. The results showed that teachers and principals have a role in improving the quality of education of SD Negeri in Pulau Rimau.


Author(s):  
Ana Novo ◽  
José António Calixto

This paper aims at analysing 20 teacher librarians definitions’ of academic achievement and educational attainment targeting their students’ preparation for the future. Reflection is also done on how these teacher librarians see their roles and specific qualifications in relation with those concepts. This research work, belonging to a PhD program, is focused on School Libraries of Portuguese public elementary integrated schools, which were in the school libraries network till 2005. This research used a qualitative methodology both for data gathering and analysis techniques.


Author(s):  
Anna Lutfaidah ◽  
Sarmini Sarmini ◽  
Nugroho Hari Purnomo

Social studies learning by utilizing laboratories will make it easier for students to construct concepts and understand the material being taught. The existence of a relatively recently developed social studies laboratory is interesting to study so that it can become a reference for the next development stage. This research is a descriptive qualitative research that the role of social studies laboratories has been used by teachers in improving the quality of learning in schools. Data retrieval is done by interviews, questionnaires and observations Data analysis techniques in research using qualitative analysis is done by reflecting the results of observations of the learning process carried out. Data in the form of words from field notes are processed into meaningful sentences and analyzed qualitatively. IPS Laboratory is able to facilitate understanding, increase students' curiosity. However, this has not been optimal due to several things such as the unavailability of laboratory rooms, the systematic use of social studies laboratories, the lack of procedures for the use of complete IPS laboratories, and problems with facilities and infrastructure that have not been supported.


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