scholarly journals Using blended learning during COVID-19

2020 ◽  
Vol 15 (6) ◽  
pp. 1544-1556
Author(s):  
Raghad Alsarayreh
Keyword(s):  
Public Schools ◽  
Secondary School ◽  
Blended Learning ◽  
Science Teachers ◽  
Private Schools ◽  
Learning Strategy ◽  
Secondary School Teachers ◽  
School Type ◽  
Government Schools ◽  
Type Of School

The study aims at identifying the perceptions of using blended learning during COVID 19 Pandemic in Jordan as reported by secondary school teachers in Jordan. It also aims at investigating the possible significant differences in those perceptions attributed to gender and school type (government schools, private schools). A quantitative method was adopted in which a questionnaire was used to collect the data from (161) science teachers (92 females and 69 male teachers) working at secondary schools at Karak governorate. The questionnaire has been distributed to 147 science teachers from public schools and 14 teachers from private schools. The results of this study revealed medium degree of using blended learning among the participants. It also showed no statistically significant differences attributed to the gender variable and the type of school.   Keywords: Blended learning strategy, COVID-19 pandemic, secondary school, Jordanian teachers.

Home Environment of Adolescents Studying in Eighth Class in Schools of Jammu District

2021 ◽  
pp. 20-30
Author(s):  
Nishta Rana ◽  
Kimi Padhiar
Keyword(s):  
Home Environment ◽  
Private Schools ◽  
Female Students ◽  
Combined Effect ◽  
School Type ◽  
Government Schools ◽  
School Differences ◽  
Type Of School

The present study attempts to examine the home environment of adolescents studying in eighth class in relation to some selected variables. The study is quantitative in nature. Sample of the study consists of 200 adolescents of eighth class (100 males and 100 females) randomly selected from 5 government and 5 private schools of Jammu. Home Environment Inventory (HEI) developed by Misra (1989) has been used for collection of data. Results show that adolescents from rural residential background have perceived their home environment as better in comparison to adolescents from urban residential background. However, there were no significant gender and type of school differences in the perceived home environment of adolescents studying in eighth class. The combined effect of gender and type of school on perceived home environment was found to be significant in favour of female students studying in government schools in comparison to private schools. Significant combined effect was obtained among gender, residential background and school type on perceived home environment of adolescents.

scholarly journals Teachers’ Practices in Blended Learning Environment: Perception of Students at Secondary Education Level

2020 ◽  
Vol 7 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
ASIF Muhammad ◽  
Palitha Edirisingha ◽  
Riasat Ali ◽  
Saqib Shehzad
Keyword(s):  
Secondary School ◽  
Blended Learning ◽  
Science Teachers ◽  
Secondary School Teachers ◽  
Science Students ◽  
Information Communication ◽  
School Teachers ◽  
Sequential Approach ◽  
Environment Perception ◽  
Scale Data

The overload in teachers’ role has been renowned and optimized by generative adaptation of technology, which means teaching capability can be improved if educationalists blend technology tropically and timely. Based on this belief, this study tried to judge the teachers’ practices in Blended Learning (BL) environment in the context of secondary level students. For this purpose, an empirical study was conducted at Government High School No.1 (boys) Tordher district Swabi Khyber Pakhtun Khwa (KPK). All 120 enrolled science students of grade 9 and 4 science teachers participated in the study. The students’ perception of teachers’ practices of preparedness, innovation, and developing feedback skills in the BL environmentwere ascertained through a survey questionnaire whereas 20 students were also interviewed randomly. The responses were measured through a 5-point based Likert scale, data were analyzed through descriptive statistics. The research method used for this study was the explanatory sequential approach of mixed-method (Creswell, 2014). Based on the study findings, teachers’ practices improved in the BL environment and hence recommended that secondary school teachers need to be encouraged to use the BL approach instead of merely using Information Communication Technology (ICT) or traditional methods of teaching. 

scholarly journals Factors of Academic Performance in the Perception of Participants in Education: Secondary Schools in the Republic of Mali

Inter ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (4) ◽  
pp. 93-113
Author(s):  
Ichaka Camara ◽  
Ibrahima Traore
Keyword(s):  
Academic Performance ◽  
Academic Success ◽  
Secondary School ◽  
Secondary School Teachers ◽  
School Class ◽  
School Directors ◽  
The Republic ◽  
Educational Staff ◽  
Type Of School

The aim of thy article is to share a part of the results of our research dealing with the analyzing of the factors of academic performance of pupils in two types of secondary school: public (Torokorobougou B, commune VI, Bamako) and communal (Katiorni of Kadiolo, Sikasso region). We have asked to ourselves the following questions: what are the factors of the academic performance of the pupils of this schools in the eyes of educational staff? In order to answer these questions we analyzed their attitudes towards the role of external and internal facts in academic pupil success. As a result we descripted the role of some objective (type of school, class and type of teacher) and subjective factors (pupil’s attitude to school and self-esteem) in academic success. Interviews were used in the study. The sample consists of 444 people, including 112 secondary school teachers, 56 administrators (school directors and education advisors) and 276 pupils.

Classroom Performance and Ancillary Functions Among Secondary School Teachers in the Third District of Bohol

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
pp. 57-85
Author(s):  
Sherlito D. Salise ◽  
Elijah L. Sales ◽  
Katrina A. Belgira
Keyword(s):  
Secondary School ◽  
Private Schools ◽  
Secondary School Teachers ◽  
Statistical Treatment ◽  
Congressional District ◽  
Classroom Performance ◽  
School Teachers ◽  
Public And Private ◽  
Survey Tool ◽  
Exact Test

Classroom performance is measured through classroom observation, both announced and unannounced. Ancillary functions are additional responsibilities other than the mandated teaching load mandated by the department manual. The study looked into classroom performance and ancillary functions among secondary school teachers in the 3rd district of Bohol. It also determined if a correlation exists between the two variables. It utilized the descriptive-normative method with a survey tool to gather data from administrators, coordinators, and faculty among selected secondary public and private schools in the 3rd congressional district, Bohol. Overall, there was a 440-sample size from a 505 population with a 1.68 margin of error at a 95 percent confidence interval. It used frequencies, percentages, weighted mean, and nonparametric statistical treatment utilizing Spearman Rho, Fisher’s Exact Test, Pearson’s Correlation Coefficient, and Paired Sample Test. Freidman Test of Difference. Findings revealed that the overall performance in announced observation was “Outstanding” while unannounced observations were rated “Satisfactory.” Results revealed that teachers were partially involved in ancillary functions. A significant correlation was found between each of the nine indicators of classroom performance and the level of ancillary functions. Hence, when the given indicators of classroom performance are leveled up, the teachers are more likely to be engaged in ancillary functions. Teacher respondents in private schools obtained higher ratings in unannounced classroom observations.

scholarly journals The Effect of Using Active Class Strategy through Educational Games on the Achievement of 7th Grade Students in English Language at Public Schools in Wadi Al-Sir Directorate, Jordan

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (4) ◽  
pp. 286
Author(s):  
Monther Alogiliy ◽  
Mona Smadi ◽  
Fatima Al Jarrah ◽  
Mariam Al Khalidi
Keyword(s):  
Public Schools ◽  
Active Learning ◽  
English Language ◽  
Learning Strategy ◽  
Educational Games ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Seventh Grade ◽  
Government Schools ◽  
Level Of Significance ◽  
Experimental Group

This study aimed to investigate the effect of using active learning through educational games on academic achievement and retention in the English language subject among seventh-grade students in government schools in Wadi Al-Sir Directorate/Jordan. The study tool (achievement test) was prepared, and six appropriate educational games were designed to teach the educational content. To ensure the validity of the tool, the test was presented to five referees from teachers and educational supervisors in the Wadi Al-Sir Directorate of Education. The researchers also calculated the reliability of the test, and its value was (0.89), which is a good value that meets the purposes of the study, and the difficulty factor and the discrimination coefficient were calculated for each item of the test. The study population consisted of students of the seventh grade in public schools in Wadi Al-Sir directorate of education, and the study sample consisted of (120) students, who were divided into two groups, a control group, and an experimental group, where the experimental group studied using active learning strategy through educational games, while the control group studied using the traditional method, the application took two weeks. The results of the study showed the following: - There were statistically significant differences at the level of significance ((α = 0.05)) between the levels in the measurements: pre, post, and retention for the experimental group. - The presence of statistically significant differences at the level of significance () between levels (remembering, application, synthesis, and total score) in the measurements: pre-, post-, and retention for the control group. - There are no statistically significant differences at the level of significance () in the levels of memory and comprehension in the posttest between the control and experimental group, while there are statistically significant differences in the levels of application, analysis, synthesis, and posttest in favor of the experimental group. - There are no statistically significant differences at the level of significance () in the levels of remembering, comprehension, application, and the measure of retention between the control and experimental group, while there are statistically significant differences in the levels of analysis and synthesis, in measuring retention and in favor of the experimental group. The researchers recommended the necessity of using the strategy of active learning through educational games in teaching other subjects, and for the rest of the classes.   Received: 9 February 2021 / Accepted: 26 May 2021 / Published: 8 July 2021

scholarly journals Secondary School Teachers and Learners Perspective for Future of Education Post COVID-19 Pandemic

2021 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
pp. 171-182
Author(s):  
Agung Dwi Bahtiar El Rizaq ◽  
Sarmini Sarmini
Keyword(s):  
Secondary School ◽  
Blended Learning ◽  
Secondary School Teachers ◽  
Direct Interaction ◽  
Learning Model ◽  
School Teachers ◽  
E Learning ◽  
Face To Face Learning ◽  
Future Of Education ◽  
Future Education

The COVID-19 pandemic has become a global health disaster since March 2020 and has had a significant impact on education. The education system forced to change from a face-to-face learning model to a virtual one to reduce the spread of COVID-19. These extraordinary conditions that lasted no less than one year give various responses from both teachers and learners perspectives. This study examines secondary school teachers and learners perspectives regarding education in the future post, Covid-19 pandemic. This paper used the descriptive method by qualitative approach. Furthermore, this study was conducted by distributing online questionnaires from 5 provinces in Indonesia, involving 40 teachers and 28 learners. The results of this study indicate that (1) e-learning has not fully accommodated some educational values that can be transmitted through classical learning process only, (2) direct interaction are the most lost value during e-learning, (3) the sustainability of e-learning depends on the readiness of resources and infrastructure, and (4) blended learning is the suitable learning model for future education. From the result of these studies, identifying the suitable blended learning model for future education sustainability in every level of education is essential to be further studies as the stakeholder's reference in implementation learning models.

scholarly journals Radius of Care in Secondary Schools in the Midwest: Are Automated External Defibrillators Sufficiently Accessible to Enable Optimal Patient Care?

2018 ◽  
Vol 53 (4) ◽  
pp. 410-415 ◽  
Author(s):  
Michael Osterman ◽  
Tina Claiborne ◽  
Victor Liberi
Keyword(s):  
Public Schools ◽  
Secondary School ◽  
Secondary Schools ◽  
Patient Care ◽  
Private Schools ◽  
School Personnel ◽  
Public And Private ◽  
Optimal Patient Care ◽  
School Property ◽  
Utility Vehicle

Context:  Sudden cardiac arrest is the leading cause of death among young athletes. According to the American Heart Association, an automated external defibrillator (AED) should be available within a 1- to 1.5-minute brisk walk from the patient for the highest chance of survival. Secondary school personnel have reported a lack of understanding about the proper number and placement of AEDs for optimal patient care. Objective:  To determine whether fixed AEDs were located within a 1- to 1.5-minute timeframe from any location on secondary school property (ie, radius of care). Design:  Cross-sectional study. Setting:  Public and private secondary schools in northwest Ohio and southeast Michigan. Patients or Other Participants:  Thirty schools (24 public, 6 private) volunteered. Main Outcome Measure(s):  Global positioning system coordinates were used to survey the entire school properties and determine AED locations. From each AED location, the radius of care was calculated for 3 retrieval speeds: walking, jogging, and driving a utility vehicle. Data were analyzed to expose any property area that fell outside the radius of care. Results:  Public schools (37.1% ± 11.0%) possessed more property outside the radius of care than did private schools (23.8% ± 8.0%; F1,28 = 8.35, P = .01). After accounting for retrieval speed, we still observed differences between school types when personnel would need to walk or jog to retrieve an AED (F1.48,41.35 = 4.99, P = .02). The percentages of school property outside the radius of care for public and private schools were 72.6% and 56.3%, respectively, when walking and 34.4% and 12.2%, respectively, when jogging. Only 4.2% of the public and none of the private schools had property outside the radius of care when driving a utility vehicle. Conclusion:  Schools should strategically place AEDs to decrease the percentage of property area outside the radius of care. In some cases, placement in a centralized location that is publicly accessible may be more important than the overall number of AEDs on site.

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