scholarly journals Challenges Facing the Implementation of SMASSE’S ASEI/PDSI Approaches in Teaching

2019 ◽  
Vol 15 (2) ◽  
pp. 72
Author(s):  
James Mwangi Kiige
Keyword(s):  
Social Sciences ◽  
Implementation Process ◽  
Qualitative And Quantitative ◽  
Wide Range ◽  
Opportunities For Learning ◽  
Teachers And Students ◽  
Spss Software ◽  
And Training ◽  
Mathematics And Science

Kenya, like most other developing countries, is beginning to address a wide range of problems with the heightened concern for the role played by In-service Education and Training (INSET) in improving the quality of education. Opportunities for learning through in-serving training continue to open up for teachers, a fact that has seen the initiation of programmes such as Strengthening Mathematics and Science in Secondary Education (SMASSE). SMASSE utilizes two approaches to teaching; Activity, Student-centred, Experiment, Improvisation (ASEI) and Plan, Do, See, Improve (PDSI). This paper is an instrumental guide into government decisions on the SMASSE project which has so far highlighted many challenges being faced both by the teachers and the students in the implementation process. This study proposes from the point of implementers and consumers, ways to counter the challenges. This implies that the areas of weaknesses can then be addressed. The study used a total of sixteen schools selected through stratified random sampling. The study gathered both qualitative and quantitative data which was analyzed using Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) software, Registered R and Excel. Findings are presented in tables using percentages, frequency distribution and means. A number of challenges in the implementation of SMASSE were identified. These included inadequate time, de-motivated teachers and students’ indiscipline among others. The study concludes that though SMASSE INSET does not show an impact on the performance of mathematics and chemistry, it has influenced the teachers’ ability to deliver in their teaching amidst various challenges. The author thus recommends that future SMASSE programmes should have a bottom-up approach to enable full ownership by stakeholders.

DISTANCE EDUCATION IN THE CONTEXT OF GLOBALIZATION: PROBLEMS, SEARCH FOR A SOLUTION// Social Sciences: Achievements and Prospects Journal 4(12), 2019/ OEAPS Inc.(Open European Academy of Public Sciences); Chief Editor Mark Freeman - Barcelona, Spain. 16.05.2019: OEAPS Inc., 2019. - pp. 29-33.

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Zhanna Borisovna Erzhanova ◽  
Olga Alexandrovna Manankova
Keyword(s):  
Social Sciences ◽  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Distance Education ◽  
Chief Editor ◽  
Learning System ◽  
Spiritual Needs ◽  
European Academy ◽  
Distance Learning System ◽  
Teachers And Students

The article deals with the analysis of distance education in the modern globalization, as well as the problems and difficulties faced by teachers and students in the process of this form of training. Distance learning system provides an excellent opportunity for higher education to those who did not have or want to get a second education with the aim of improving the quality of life, as well as their material and spiritual needs. This article, highlighting some of the difficulties and problems of training in modern globalization, can help teachers to allow and overcome some of these new problems.

scholarly journals PENGEMBANGAN E-MODUL BRYOPHYTA DENGAN KAJIAN ISLAM SEBAGAI ALTERNATIF BAHAN AJAR DI ERA NEW NORMAL

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (2) ◽  
pp. 68-76
Author(s):  
Linda Amalia Saragih ◽  
◽  
Indayana Tanjung ◽  
Efrida Pima Sari Tambunan
Keyword(s):  
Quantitative Data ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Learning Activities ◽  
Islamic Studies ◽  
Qualitative And Quantitative ◽  
Quantitative Data Analysis ◽  
Islamic Religion ◽  
Teachers And Students ◽  
Data Collection Instrument

This study aims to develop additional teaching materials in the form of e-Modul Bryophyta dengan Kajian Islam, as well as to determine the quality of the products developed based on the assessment of several validations, teachers, and students as respondents. The data collection instrument used a questionnaire. Descriptive qualitative and quantitative data analysis. The results of the research obtained indicate that the Bryophyta e-Module with Islamic Studies developed as a whole has the quality Very Fit for use in teaching and learning activities. With the percentage results from material experts of 89.2% with Very Feasible criteria, from media experts of 71.6% with Eligible criteria, from Islamic Religion experts of 82.6% with Very Appropriate criteria and an assessment of the teacher of 82.5% with criteria Very Eligible for use in teaching and learning activities. Meanwhile, the response of students obtained the overall percentage of small and large group tests of 85.2% with very attractive criteria. Thus, it can be concluded that e-Modul Bryophyta dengan Kajian Islam, which was developed with the Borg & Gall model, is feasible and very attractive to be used as teaching material for students in class X MIA in Ma, especially in Bryophyta lessons.

scholarly journals Pengembangan Lembar Kerja Peserta Didik (LKPD) pada Materi Geometri berbasis Budaya Jambi untuk Meningkatkan Kreativitas Siswa

2018 ◽  
Vol 1 (2) ◽  
pp. 47
Author(s):  
Ayu Wandari ◽  
Kamid Kamid ◽  
Maison Maison
Keyword(s):  
Research And Development ◽  
Junior High School ◽  
Mathematical Representation ◽  
Design Development ◽  
Final Test ◽  
Qualitative And Quantitative ◽  
Implementation Evaluation ◽  
Teachers And Students ◽  
Analysis Design

This research aims to describe the process of students’ worksheet development for math subject and find out the quality of students’ worksheet produced for geometry subject which is based on Jambi culture. This research applies research and development (R&D) method to produce a particular product. Development model applied in this research is ADDIE with 5 stages, analysis, design, development, implementation, evaluation. Subjects of this research are two validators which consist of validator of material expert, validator of design expert and students of a junior high school in grade VII. Data collected in this research are qualitative and quantitative data. Instruments used in this research are a questionnaire and a final test. The result of this study shows the development of students’ ability in mathematical representation at high category based on a gain test with 0,7 in high criteria. The result of the analysis from the questionnaire shows > 80% positive. It can be concluded that students’ worksheet for math subject is good and can improve students’ creativity. Therefore, students’ worksheet can be effectively used by both teachers and students in geometry subject. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mendeskripsikan proses pengembangan LKPD matematika dan mengetahui kualitas LKPD yang dihasilkan pada materi geometri berbasis budaya Jambi. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode Research and Development (R&D) yang digunakan untuk menghasilkan produk tertentu yaitu mengembangkan LKPD. Model pengembangan yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah model pengembangan ADDIE yang terdiri dari 5 tahap yaitu analisis, desain, pengembangan, pelaksanaan, dan evaluasi. Subjek penelitian pada pengembangan ini adalah dua orang validator yang terdiri dari validator uji ahli materi, validator uji ahli desain dan media, dan juga sasaran pemakai dari produk ini adalah siswa kelas VII SMP. Jenis data yang diambil dalam penelitian ini berupa data kualitatif dan data kuantitatif. Instrumen yang digunakan pada penelitian adalah angket dan tes hasil belajar. Hasil penelitian diperoleh  peningkatan kemampuan representasi matematis siswa pada kategori tinggi berdasarkan uji gain terlihat skor yang didapat 0,7 berada pada kriteria tinggi. Dan hasil analisis dari angket persepsi siswa didapat persentase > 80% yang dinyatakan sangat positif. Dapat disimpulkan LKPD matematika yang dikembangkan sangat baik dan dapat meningkatkan kreativitas siswa sehingga LKPD efektif digunakan oleh guru dan siswa SMP khususnya pada materi geometri.

Research Methods in the Social Sciences: An A-Z of key concepts

2021 ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Social Sciences ◽  
Research Methods ◽  
Quantitative Research ◽  
Academic Disciplines ◽  
Current Status ◽  
Quantitative Research Methods ◽  
Qualitative And Quantitative ◽  
The Social ◽  
Wide Range ◽  
Key Concepts

Research Methods in the Social Sciences features chapters that cover a wide range of concepts, methods, and theories. Each chapter begins with an introduction to a method, using real-world examples from a wide range of academic disciplines, before discussing the benefits and limitations of the approach, its current status in academic practice, and finally providing tips and advice on when and how to apply the method in research. The text covers both well-established concepts and emerging ideas, such as big data and network analysis, for qualitative and quantitative research methods.

scholarly journals Quality of life of hypertensive and diabetic elderly in an outpatient clinic

2017 ◽  
Vol 50 (1) ◽  
pp. 18
Author(s):  
Marlene Esteves ◽  
Silvia H. F. Vendramini ◽  
Maria de Lourdes S. G. Santos ◽  
Vânia Z. Brandão ◽  
Zaida A. S. G. Soler ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Social Sciences ◽  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Diabetes Mellitus ◽  
Outpatient Clinic ◽  
Sao Paulo ◽  
São Paulo ◽  
Spss Software

Modelo do estudo: Estudo populacional descritivo, de corte transversal. Objetivo: Avaliar a qualidade de vida de pacientes idosos hipertensos e diabéticos em um ambulatório de um hospital universitário no interior do Estado de São Paulo, Brasil. Metodologia: Estudo realizado em um ambulatório de Geriatria, em São José do Rio Preto, envolvendo 62 pacientes idosos com pressão arterial elevada e/ou diabetes mellitus, atendidos no período de dezembro de 2009 a fevereiro de 2010. Os dados foram coletados com o WHOQOL-OLD, analisados com o Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) software, com testes Mann-Whitney e Kruskal-Wallis não paramétricos e correlação de Pearson, o nível de significância foi ajustado para um valor de p<0,05. Resultados: 38 (61,3%) idosos eram hipertensos e 23 (37,1%) diabéticos. A idade dos idosos foi de 67±7 (média, DP). Houve prevalência do sexo feminino (58 %), ensino fundamental (87,1%), casados (56,5%), profissões ligadas ao setor de serviços (56,4%), renda de 1 salário mínimo (66,1%) e morando com esposo(a) (58,1%). O maior escore mediano (75,0) foi encontrado nas facetas "Atividades passadas, presentes e futuras", "Participação social", "Morte e morrer" e "Intimidade". A faceta "Autonomia" apresentou o menor escore, correspondendo a 62,5. Os idosos hipertensos tiveram escore inferior aos diabéticos na faceta do "Funcionamento Sensório" (62,2 vs. 73,6, respectivamente). Conclusão: Os idosos apresentaram qualidade de vida inferior na faceta "Autonomia" e melhor qualidade para as facetas "Atividades passadas, presentes e futuras", "Participa- ção social", "Morte e morrer" e "Intimidade". Não houve diferença na qualidade de vida entre diabéticos ou hipertensos, exceto por tendência a menor "Funcionamento do sensório" entre os hipertensos

The Politics of Management: the Corporate Governance Issue

1986 ◽  
Vol 21 (3) ◽  
pp. 286-299
Author(s):  
Arthur Knight
Keyword(s):  
Corporate Governance ◽  
Boards Of Directors ◽  
Business Performance ◽  
Executive Directors ◽  
Class Division ◽  
Wide Range ◽  
And Performance ◽  
The Uk ◽  
And Training

THE TERM CORPORATE GOVERNANCE HAS COME INTO USE TO describe both the purposes and the methods which determine the structure and the control of companies. A wide range of legal, regulatory and less formalized arrangements is thus embraced. In the UK in recent years discussion has related to a number of interrelated issues: the structure and functioning of boards of directors, reporting to shareholders and the ways in which shareholders use their power. These issues have a bearing upon business performance, though the debate about ways to improve the quality of management embraces also the cultural factors, the educational system and training arrangements; and performance depends too upon factors wholly or largely beyond the influence of managers, such as the tensions from class-division, over-powerful unions and the uncertainties which flow from discontinuities in public policy which are especially evident in the British political system. But in the general debate the corporate governance issues have perhaps had less attention than they deserve; the discussion has been confined to a limited circle. It is proposed here to concentrate on non-executive directors.

scholarly journals Competencies and training needs and its impact on determining the professional skills of Algerian elite coaches

2019 ◽  
Vol 8 (3) ◽  
pp. 51-61
Author(s):  
Adel BELKADI ◽  
Abdelkader Benchehida ◽  
Otmane Benbernou ◽  
Mohamed Sebbane
Keyword(s):  
Education And Training ◽  
Training Needs ◽  
Academic Education ◽  
Training Experience ◽  
Maximum Probability ◽  
Professional Skills ◽  
Wide Range ◽  
Training Of Trainers ◽  
And Training

The main purpose of this study is to develop an understanding of the trainers' perceptions of competency and training needs related to professional skills in accordance with professional experience and academic education. The sample included 76 judo trainers who answered a questionnaire that included a measure that focused on the perceptions of competency and another on training needs. An exploratory factor analysis was used with the maximum probability factor (Oblimin) to determine emerging factors. A comparison of the Coaches ' concepts was made in the training experience and the academic background of the Coaches, where multiple comparisons were applied using ANOVA and Tukey. Three main areas of skills were done: skills related to annual planning; skills related to practice and competition; and personal education and training skills. Coach es' perceptions of their expertise were affected, with low-level trainers classifying themselves at lower levels of efficiency and more training needs; and higher-education Coaches in physical education were more efficient than mid-level trainers. Finally, most trainers consider them as efficient as they have indicated the training needs to be provided, which brings important feedback to the education of trainers. This suggests that trainers are an increasing their knowledge and competence in a wide range of areas that should be considered in future training of trainers programs, also to ensure the quality of education and training in the different level of physical and sports education institutes of the Algerian universities.

scholarly journals Education quality from the viewpoint of educational process participants and the parties concerned

2021 ◽  
Vol 98 ◽  
pp. 01025
Author(s):  
Yuliya Nadtochiy ◽  
Yelizaveta Rozanova ◽  
Andrey Solovyev ◽  
Svetlana Shiryayeva ◽  
Natalya Kazantseva
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Continuous Process ◽  
Educational Process ◽  
Quality Of Education ◽  
Historical Period ◽  
High Quality Education ◽  
Wide Range ◽  
Teachers And Students ◽  
Contemporary Education

The relevance of the study of issues related to improving the quality of education in current realities is not in doubt. One may note a wide range of opinions regarding the content and essence of this concept, its structure, ensuring the quality of the educational process, in particular, in educational institutions of higher education, and understanding of the quality of existing education by the educational process participants (teachers and students) as well as parties concerned (employers, parents, etc.). Improving the quality of education is a multifaceted and continuous process that requires careful attention from the scientific community. The authors consider the main definitions of the concept of quality of education and uncover its content. To study different views on the quality of contemporary education, several surveys of the main participants in the educational process, i.e. teachers and students, were conducted. The authors revealed the opinions of employers and graduates regarding the quality of domestic higher education and, based on these qualities, created a profile of contemporary graduates (young professionals) who have received a high-quality education. As a result of the conducted research, the conclusion is confirmed that quality is understood by each person according to their accumulated experience and the subjective idea of this category, and changes according to the requirements that are dictated by society and the state in a particular historical period, as well as depending on the conditions of the surrounding reality (a clear example is a current situation with coronavirus which shows that the main skills for employees are the skills and abilities to perform work remotely, which also become key ones when making a decision by the employer about hiring an employee).

scholarly journals Quality in Qualitative Organizational Research: types of triangulation as a methodological alternative

2018 ◽  
Vol 19 (1) ◽  
pp. 66-98 ◽  
Author(s):  
Márcio Moutinho Abdalla ◽  
Leonel Gois Lima Oliveira ◽  
Carlos Eduardo Franco Azevedo ◽  
Rafael Kuramoto Gonzalez
Keyword(s):  
Social Sciences ◽  
Qualitative Research ◽  
Improve Quality ◽  
Organizational Research ◽  
Systematic Analysis ◽  
Qualitative And Quantitative ◽  
Quality Dimensions ◽  
Research Types ◽  
Quantitative Approaches

The dichotomous debate between objectivity and subjectivity in Social Sciences and the differences between qualitative and quantitative approaches in research are related to the strong demand for validation and accreditation of studies. Thus, the main objective of this paper is to discuss quality in qualitative research, through a systematic analysis of the typologies of triangulation strategy, highlighting the following quality dimensions in research: reliability, credibility, transferability and confirmability. There is a considerable amount of research about quality in qualitative research, as well as about triangulation. However, the main differentiator of this paper is the systematic presentation of triangulation typologies, which allow for the improvement of quality in qualitative research. The authors believe that the focus on "how to" improve quality, and not quality itself, makes this paper original. Among the main findings, it can be highlighted the effort to systematize and present guidelines in order to improve credibility in qualitative research, by means of the triangulation strategy presented in a framework that will allow the reader to have a better understanding of the proposals in this work. The authors understand that the main implication of this paper is mainly in providing guidance to researchers, particularly those dealing with qualitative research, on how they could improve the quality of their research.

Expectations of users of conference interpretation

Interpreting ◽  
1996 ◽  
Vol 1 (2) ◽  
pp. 145-178 ◽  
Author(s):  
Peter Moser
Keyword(s):  
Social Sciences ◽  
Empirical Data ◽  
Individual Characteristics ◽  
Situational Context ◽  
Wide Range ◽  
Survey Results

In the present study the quality of interpretation services is measured against the judgements, needs and expectations of users of that service. Using the methods of empirical social sciences research, it brings together the evaluations produced by a wide range of users and attempts to interpret their significance. User responses were obtained in the context in which the respondents were making use of the interpretation services and the data has been analysed against that background. In addition to the situational context, and to the extent that the empirical data permits, account has also been taken of the degree to which respondents' individual characteristics may have influenced their responses to or expectations of interpreter performance. The full questionnaire and survey results are available here.

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