scholarly journals Exploring Grade R teachers’ mathematics curriculum practices and strategies for improvement: Implications for physics teaching

2021 ◽  
Vol 16 (1) ◽  
pp. 238-250
Author(s):  
Seipati L. Baloyi-Mothibeli ◽  
Christian Sunday Ugwuanyi ◽  
Chinedu I. O. Okeke
Keyword(s):  
Teacher Development ◽  
Mathematics Teaching ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Mathematics Curriculum ◽  
Structured Interview ◽  
Physics Teaching ◽  
Interview Guide ◽  
Mathematics Class ◽  
Phenomenological Research Design ◽  
Curriculum Practices

This study sought strategies to improve teachers’ professional curriculum practices in a Grade R mathematics class. A phenomenological research design was employed to generate data for the study using a sample of fifteen participants. A semi-structured interview guide was used to collect the data for the study. In this regard, the interview guide was properly validated, and trial tested. Data collected for this study were analysed using a thematic analysis. The findings of the study showed that the strategies for improving teachers’ professional curriculum practice in a Grade R mathematics class include employing adequately qualified Grade R teachers; aking available teaching and learning resources;ncouraging sufficient parental involvement; encouraging support by authorities; and, using adequate language for teaching and learning. It was therefore concluded that for Grade R teachers to engage learners in Professional Curriculum Practices (PCP), they need to have access to teacher development programmes. This finding implicates physics teaching in the sense that proficiency in mathematics teaching is imperative for physics teaching. Thus, a practical approach to mathematics teaching can as well be deployed in the teaching of physics concepts due to the abstract nature of the subjects (Mathematics and Physics). In order words these identified strategies for mathematics teaching can be used for physics teaching at a higher education level. Thus, it was recommended that the integrated teacher development programme should be implemented to enable teachers to be fully engaged in Grade R mathematics classes.   Keywords: Improvement, Strategies, Teachers’ Professional Curriculum Practice, Grade R Mathematics.

scholarly journals Perceptions and Experiences Regarding Vasectomy Among Vasectomized Men at Larterbiokorshie.

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Awube Menlah ◽  
Evans Appiah Appiah Osei ◽  
Isabella Garti ◽  
Stella Appiah ◽  
Dorothy Baffour Awuah ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Public Perception ◽  
Monitoring And Evaluation ◽  
Structured Interview ◽  
Positive Perception ◽  
Interview Guide ◽  
Phenomenological Research Design ◽  
The Government ◽  
Effective Contraceptive Method ◽  
Ongoing Monitoring ◽  
Effective Contraceptive

Abstract BackgroundVasectomy is an effective contraceptive method that has been approved worldwide and proven to be an effective method of contraception among males in the perspective of controlling a population. Although safer, simpler, less expensive and equally as effective as female sterilization, throughout the world, it is one of the least used and least known methods of contraception. It is perceived to be a form of castration, which can make men weak and incapable, thereby unable to satisfy their wives sexually, leading to marital conflicts. The study aimed at determining perceptions and experiences regarding vasectomy among vasectomized men at Larterbiokorshie. MethodsThis study adopted a qualitative method utilizing Phenomenological research design. The sample consisted of 18 vasectomized men selected through purposive sampling method. Face-face interviews were conducted with participants using a semi-structured interview guide. ResultsThe study discovered that the vasectomized men have a positive perception about vasectomy in terms of promoting couples sexual Health. Nevertheless, public perception regarding vasectomy was found to be poor. Socio-cultural and religious factors were also found to influence vasectomy uptake. In addition, several reasons were cited for motivating men regarding their decision on vasectomy and finally, participants shared their experiences following their vasectomy. ConclusionConclusively, despite all the misconceptions and concerns raised about vasectomy, the study revealed a positive perception among the vasectomized men. The study recommends that the government should formulate policies which will improve the utilization of vasectomy through ongoing monitoring and evaluation of services.

Should the U.S. Emulate Singapore's Education System to Achieve Singapore's Success in the TIMSS?

2000 ◽  
Vol 5 (6) ◽  
pp. 345-347
Author(s):  
Ramakrishnan Menon
Keyword(s):  
United States ◽  
Mathematics Teaching ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Mathematics Curriculum ◽  
Eighth Graders ◽  
The United States ◽  
Asian Countries ◽  
Mathematics Teaching And Learning ◽  
Students Success ◽  
The U.S

Since the release of the timss results, a call has been issued to emulate the curriculum, if not the educational practices, of Asian countries that have done well on the TIMSS. California has even stated that its “new” mathematics curriculum will be fashioned after the “rigorous” Singapore mathematics curriculum. Before endorsing such views, it would be instructive to look at some possible reasons that Singapore's eighth graders performed so well in the TIMSS and some possible implications. I list five possible reasons for Singapore students' success in the eighth-grade TIMSS and ask the reader to reflect on the implications to mathematics teaching and learning in the United States under “Questions to ponder.”

Exploring Heads of Departments' Management of the Mathematics Curriculum During COVID-19

2021 ◽  
pp. 232-245
Author(s):  
Mapula M. Ngoepe
Keyword(s):  
School Improvement ◽  
South African ◽  
Teacher Development ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Mathematics Curriculum ◽  
Intervention Strategies ◽  
Curriculum Management ◽  
Research Paradigm ◽  
Record Keeping ◽  
Learner Achievement

Heads of departments (HoDs) play a central role in managing teaching and learning in the schools. Moreover, good leadership contributes to school improvement and to learner achievement, especially in mathematics. South African mathematics achievement levels are still regarded as the lowest. The purpose of the chapter is to explore HoDs' management of the mathematics curriculum and challenges encountered during COVID-19. This investigation was situated within the qualitative research paradigm. A comprehensive literature review method was incorporated as an approach to collect, analyse, and interpret data. Themes of focus included managing the mathematics curriculum, resources availability, intervention strategies for teaching and learning during COVID-19, curriculum completion management, record keeping, teacher development, and learner support, among others. The present study seeks to problematise the notion that HoDs do not seem to have a good understanding of curriculum management with particular focus on mathematics in the schools during the COVID-19 pandemic.

scholarly journals Reutilización de Residuos Sólidos como Alternativa de Formación en la Conservación del Ambiente Elaborando Nuevos Materiales para el Docente de Educación Inicial

2016 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 169-189
Author(s):  
Francys Yuviana Garrido Rojas
Keyword(s):  
Action Research ◽  
Solid Waste ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Classroom Teacher ◽  
Structured Interview ◽  
Environmental Conservation ◽  
New Materials ◽  
Key Informants ◽  
Interview Guide ◽  
Important Sense

The study focuses its objective to establish the reuse of solid waste as an alternative training in environmental conservation by developing new materials for teachers C.E.I.N. "Sebastian Araujo Briceño" Ciudad Bolivia, Barinas Pedraza municipality. The nature of the research is qualitative, the method is Action Research. Key informants shall consist of the director of the institution, the educational coordinator and classroom teacher. The technique used is the semi-structured interview, and the interview guide instrument. The analysis of information will be done through coding, categorization, triangulation and structuring theories. In conclusion, through the experience that has been the research in this institution, it has been shown that there is a pressing need in terms of training of staff of the institution in relation to the importance and benefits of environmental conservation and Similarly, the need for teaching and learning materials accompanying the different spaces where children are served, all this reality, gives an important sense this study.

scholarly journals Common Property: English as a Lingua Franca in Ghana, The Perspective of the College of Education Tutor

2021 ◽  
Vol 17 (36) ◽  
pp. 146
Author(s):  
Donkor G ◽  
Lomotey C.F
Keyword(s):  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Common Property ◽  
English Language ◽  
Native Speaker ◽  
Structured Interview ◽  
College Of Education ◽  
Colleges Of Education ◽  
Lingua Franca ◽  
Intercultural Awareness ◽  
Interview Guide

The study sought to investigate English as a Lingua Franca (ELF) in the classroom of the College of Education tutor in Ghana using the Ashanti Region as a case. A total of 48 participants were selected from 9 Colleges of Education for the study using purposive sampling. Data were collected using a six-point Likert-type scale questionnaire and a semi-structured interview guide. Data analysis and presentation of results were done using mean and standard deviations. The study revealed that intercultural awareness was important for language users. These findings could be interpreted as the changing conceptualizations of English language and pedagogy among language tutors in various contexts. Tutors’ awareness of the need to communicate in English was not restricted to native speaker communities. It was recommended that tutors should seek ways of acquiring attitudes that can help them create a congenial atmosphere for teaching and learning as/ this is needed by students to understand what their tutors teach them.

scholarly journals Comfort Issues: Injection-related Experiences of Patients with Rheumatic Heart Disease

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Bryle Artsil A. Fabe ◽  
Mauro Allan Padua Amparado
Keyword(s):  
Heart Disease ◽  
Rheumatic Heart Disease ◽  
Financial Burden ◽  
Structured Interview ◽  
Psychological Outcomes ◽  
Pain Experience ◽  
Injection Treatment ◽  
Interview Guide ◽  
Phenomenological Research Design ◽  
Rheumatic Heart

The purpose of this study is to delve into the experiences of individuals who underwent injection-related treatment with rheumatic heart disease. The study also explored the physical and psychological outcomes experienced by the informants after the treatment.The phenomenological research design was used in this study. The study interviewed five informants diagnosed with rheumatic heart disease, currently having injection shots in the hospital. Informants were purposively selected by the researchers. This study was conducted in Agusan del Sur, Philippines and all informants were interviewed in their respective houses. The researchers utilized a structured interview guide to collect the data. Meaningful information was formulated and organized into themes.Based on the findings of the study, majority of the research participants experienced severe traumatic pain experienced after injection treatment. There were eight themes formulated in this study: Severe pain as experienced by informants; Experienced and skilled nurses to administer the treatment; Personality of nurses affect the pain experience; I’m not angry but I’m hurt; Rheumatic heart disease treatment is a financial burden; Enduring the pain experience; Misconceptions of the treatment; The injection experience affects the person physically and emotionally.The nurses, hospital management and significant others should be aware of the outcomes of the injection treatment. Physiological and psychological outcomes should be carefully assessed during the treatment, to increase patient’s adherence and prevent further damage that can alter patient’s quality of life. Recommended citation: Fabe, B. A. A. & Amparado, M. A. P. (2018, March). Comfort Issues: Injection-related Experiences of Patients with Rheumatic Heart Disease. Paper presented at the 2018 University of Cebu Research Congress, Cebu City, Cebu, Philippines, 12(1), 22.

Review: Goals, Goals, and More Goals

1988 ◽  
Vol 19 (2) ◽  
pp. 184-188
Author(s):  
Glenda Lappan
Keyword(s):  
United States ◽  
Mathematics Education ◽  
The Netherlands ◽  
Curriculum Development ◽  
Mathematics Teaching ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Mathematics Curriculum ◽  
The United States ◽  
Three Dimensions ◽  
Mathematics Teaching And Learning

In 1968 in the Netherlands, the Commission for Modernization of rhe Mathematics Curriculum started a new project—Wiskobas—whose goal was the improvement of mathematics education for ages 6–12 through instruction at reacher training colleges. Three Dimensions reviews the first 10 years of the Wiskobas effort. In particular, it focuses on an elaboration of the interplay between curriculum development at Wiskobas, mathematics education issues in Europe and the United States, and the setting of goals that guide and explain the view of mathematics teaching and learning that evolved at Wiskobas between 1968 and 1978.

scholarly journals Principals’ Self-Efficacy Beliefs about Managing Bullying Cases in Secondary Schools

sjesr ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
pp. 338-349
Author(s):  
Malahat Fuad Siddiqui ◽  
Dr. Yaar Muhammad ◽  
Hadiya Naseer
Keyword(s):  
Support Group ◽  
Structured Interview ◽  
Efficacy Beliefs ◽  
Group Method ◽  
Data Collection Tool ◽  
Analysis Technique ◽  
Interview Guide ◽  
Phenomenological Research Design ◽  
Free Environment ◽  
Teaching Learning

School education is termed as the foundation that has the whole life of the child dependent upon. Schools are expected to be at par with the latest educational trends, shaping the students' personalities by mitigating the adversities of life yet contemplating skills needed to succeed in life later on. For the very same reason, modern schools ensure an overall environment conducive to the overall development of children. Several factors can hinder the process, among which bullying in schools has become the major concern.  School principals have the encumbrance to maintain a hassle-free environment and an uninterrupted teaching-learning process in school. The study, therefore, sought to explore the efficacy beliefs of the principal to deal effectively with bullies while interplaying with different paradigms of bullying management. The theoretical framework was nested in the six approaches presented by Rigby as in Traditional Disciplinary Approach, Strengthening the Victim, Mediation, Restorative Justice, The Support Group Method, and the Shared Concern Approach. A Phenomenological research design was used, and seven principals of schools in Lahore were selected as participants of the study through purposive sampling. A self-constructed, semi-structured interview guide was used as the basic data collection tool. The obtained data were interpreted to meaningful information in relevance to the study by using profiling and then the reflexive thematic analysis technique. Findings revealed that participants are well aware of the concept of bullying, its types, and the adversities associated with bullying. Most of them have devised their hybrid systems to counter bullying in their schools. However, strengthening the victim was found to be the approach the participants feel most efficacious to work with. They regard it fruitful and rewarding in terms of the outcome.

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