scholarly journals Malay, Islam, Beraja and The [Islamic] Educational Philosophy in Brunei Darussalam

2021 ◽  
Vol 16 (2) ◽  
pp. 193
Author(s):  
Titis Thoriquttyas ◽  
Ahmad Munjin Nasih ◽  
Achmad Sultoni ◽  
Achmad Yani
Keyword(s):  
Focus Group ◽  
Data Collection ◽  
Education System ◽  
Educational Philosophy ◽  
Islamic Education ◽  
Focus Group Discussions ◽  
Group Discussions ◽  
Education Philosophy ◽  
Brunei Darussalam ◽  
Historical Trajectory

The ideology of Brunei Darussalam contributes in shaping the [Islamic] Education system. Politically, Brunei applies the concept of Malay, Islam, Beraja (MIB) as an ideological basis. This research is oriented to two main discussions. First is the historical trajectory of MIB in Brunei and its relation to the education system. The second is the dimension of educational philosophy and Islamic education philosophy in Brunei by drawing its relation to the MIB. This research uses a qualitative-naturalistic approach. This research was conducted in Brunei, October 2019. Data was collected through interviews, focus group discussions (FGD), observation, document and literature studies. In data collection, this research involved academics from Kolej Universiti Perguruan Ugama Seri Begawan (KUPU) and Sultan Sharif Ali Islamic University (UNISSA). The findings show that the MIB is related to the model perennialism and progressivism. However, from Islamic education philosophy, MIB gives a traditionalist style to the mazhabi and modernist education system.

scholarly journals America in Pakistani Print Media: A Semiotic Discourse Analysis based Study of Pak-Us Relationship

2020 ◽  
Vol 9 (4) ◽  
pp. 71
Author(s):  
Muhammad Akber Sajid ◽  
Muhammad Riaz Khan
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Research ◽  
Focus Group ◽  
Data Collection ◽  
Print Media ◽  
Time Span ◽  
Research Model ◽  
Semiotic Analysis ◽  
Focus Group Discussions ◽  
Group Discussions ◽  
Qualitative Research Design

Print media semiotic discourses are one of the best sites for ideological investment and their role is very significant in the production and dissemination of certain ideology. The aim of the present study is to critically decode the semiotic discourse(s) of Pakistani English newspaper DAWN (daily) with special reference to the representation of Pak- Us relationship through the analysis of the semiotics discourses. The data for the present research has been collected from the mentioned newspaper. The time span for data collection ranges from October 2018 to December 2018. Out of ten (10) caricatures which represent Pakistan attempting to survive at its own rather than depending on America one was purposively selected for linguistic and semiotic analyses. The study is descriptive and utilizes qualitative research design. For this purpose, the researchers have devised an amended research model by drawing upon Fairclough (1995), Kress (2010) and Kruger’s (2000) research models to analyse linguistic, semiotic and focus group discussions data. The semiotic analysis has also been validated by incorporating the remarks of focus group participants. Based on the analysis of data the study concludes that noting is absolute in politics as far as Pak- Us relations through semiotic discourses are concerned. Additionally, the research reveals that print media semiotic discourses work insidiously to represent socio- political changes by employing linguistic and meta-linguistic devices and techniques.

scholarly journals Persepsi Ibu Terhadap Iklan Vaksin Measles Rubella (MR)

2019 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 1
Author(s):  
Muslimah Muslimah ◽  
Dian Ayubi
Keyword(s):  
Public Health ◽  
Health Promotion ◽  
Focus Group ◽  
Data Collection ◽  
Qualitative Study ◽  
Electronic Media ◽  
Focus Group Discussions ◽  
Group Discussions ◽  
Data Collection Process ◽  
Depth Interviews

Measles and Rubella (MR) is a disease that is highly contagious and usually occurs in children aged 9 months until the age of 15 years. One effort that can be done to reduce the incidence of the disease is through health promotion about the importance of immunization. Purpose the promotion was packaged in the form of advertisements on electronic media with the aim of building perceptions that the importance of immunization for public health. Methods this research was a qualitative study with a method of collecting in-depth interviews and focus group discussions. The number of informants in this study was 19 mothers who had children aged 0.9 to 15 years in one of the Puskesmas work areas in Merangin District, Jambi Province. Before the data collection process, all informants were asked to see two MR immunization advertisements. Results that immunization advertisements are interesting and contain humor. Meanwhile, informants who did not give MR immunization to their children tended to be negative towards MR immunization advertisements and tended to ignore the effects that arose if they did not give immunizations to their children. The recommendation that MR immunization advertisements should avoid using the fear arousal method and use the pay off idea method in those ads

Assessing determinants of programmatic performance of community management of malaria, pneumonia, and diarrhea in children in Africa: Protocol and data collection for a mixed-methods evaluation of iCCM (Preprint)

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Aliya Karim ◽  
Don de Savigny ◽  
Serge Ngaima ◽  
Daniel Mäusezahl ◽  
Daniel Cobos Muñoz ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mixed Methods ◽  
Focus Group ◽  
Child Health ◽  
Data Collection ◽  
Intervention Effectiveness ◽  
Focus Group Discussions ◽  
Group Discussions ◽  
Middle Income ◽  
Key Informant ◽  
Low And Middle Income

BACKGROUND Integrated community case management (iCCM) is a child health program designed to provide integrated, community-based care for pneumonia, malaria and diarrhea for children in hard-to-reach areas of low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). The foundation of the intervention is service-delivery by community health workers (CHWs) who depend on reliable provision of drugs and supplies, consistent supervision, comprehensive training, and community acceptance and participation to perform optimally. The effectiveness of the program may also depend on a number of other elements, including an enabling policy environment, financing mechanisms from the national to the local level, data transmission systems, and appropriate monitoring and evaluation. The extent to which these factors act upon each other to influence the effectiveness and viability of iCCM is both variable and challenging to assess, especially across different implementation contexts. OBJECTIVE In this paper, we describe a mixed-methods systems-based study protocol to assess the programmatic components of iCCM which are associated with intervention effectiveness, and report preliminary results of data collection. METHODS This protocol employs a mixed qualitative and quantitative study design based on a Systems Thinking approach within four iCCM programs in Malawi, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Niger State, and Abia State, Nigeria. Routine monitoring data is collected to determine intervention effectiveness, namely testing, treatment and referral outcomes. Surveys with CHWs, supervisors, and caregivers are performed to collect quantitative data on their demographics, activities, and experiences within the program, and how these relate to the areas of intervention effectiveness. Focus group discussions are conducted with these stakeholders as well as local traditional leaders to contextualize this data. Key informant interviews are undertaken with national and district-level program stakeholders and officers knowledgeable in critical program processes. RESULTS We performed 3,836 surveys and 45 focus group discussions with CHWs, supervisors, and caregivers, and traditional leaders; 120 key informant interviews with district and national-level program managers, health officers, and ministry officials. Policy and program documents were additionally collected for review. CONCLUSIONS Evidence from this study will inform child health programs and practice in low- and middle-income settings, and future policy development within the iCCM intervention.

scholarly journals Teacher-Centered vs. Student-Centered

2019 ◽  
Vol 11 (2) ◽  
pp. 16-40 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lawrence Muganga ◽  
Peter Ssenkusu
Keyword(s):  
Focus Group ◽  
Educational Philosophy ◽  
Research Approach ◽  
Learning Approaches ◽  
Focus Group Discussions ◽  
Group Discussions ◽  
Student Centered ◽  
Teaching Activities ◽  
Course Content ◽  
Teacher Centered

Wright (2011) distinguishes between teacher-centered and student-centered learning approaches along a spectrum of five dimensions: power balance, course content function, teacher and student roles, responsibility for learning, and assessment purposes and processes. Based on Wright’s framework, this study explores students’ perceptions of their experience with teaching methods at Uganda’s Makerere University. Specifically, the investigation uses a mixed-methods research approach that combines survey data with focus group discussions. A total of 82 students volunteered, with 54 returning questionnaires. From among the 54 students, eight were chosen for focus group discussions. Students provided information about course content, educational philosophy, and teaching activities. In the area of course content, students reported that course completion and examination results outweighed skill development. The results for educational philosophy showed that the preparation of compliant citizens took precedence over the development of self-reliant individuals. Finally, the findings for teaching activities indicated that while teacher-centered tasks still predominated, several students had been exposed to some student-centered activities.

scholarly journals A Framework for Conducting Critical Dialectical Pluralist Focus Group Discussions Using Mixed Research Techniques

2015 ◽  
Vol 1 (2) ◽  
pp. 159 ◽  
Author(s):  
Anthony J. Onwuegbuzie ◽  
Rebecca K. Frels
Keyword(s):  
Focus Group ◽  
Data Collection ◽  
Research Study ◽  
Real Life ◽  
Research Process ◽  
Marginalized Populations ◽  
Data Collection Tool ◽  
Focus Group Discussions ◽  
Group Discussions ◽  
New Type

<p>Although focus group discussions (FGDs) represent a popular data collection tool for researchers, they contain an extremely serious flaw: FGD researchers have ultimate power over all decisions made at every stage of the research process—from the conceptualization of the research, to the planning of the research study, to the implementation of the research study, to the dissemination of FGD findings. Yet, exercising 100% control over all decisions in FGD research can be detrimental for some participants, especially for under-represented, underserved, and marginalized populations. Thus, in this article, we introduce a new type of participant-directed FGD, which we call a <em>critical dialectical pluralist FGD</em>, wherein participants are maximally empowered to make decisions at every stage of the mixed research process. We outline the stages of critical dialectical pluralist FGDs and provide a real-life example of this approach.</p>

Consumption and Distribution of Iodized Salt in Subamia Village Tabanan District 2014

2016 ◽  
pp. 143
Author(s):  
Manik Ulan Dewi ◽  
K. Tresna Adhi ◽  
Dyah Pradnyaparamita Duarsa
Keyword(s):  
Focus Group ◽  
Data Collection ◽  
Distribution Patterns ◽  
Iodized Salt ◽  
Community Leaders ◽  
Iodine Deficiency Disorders ◽  
Focus Group Discussions ◽  
Group Discussions ◽  
The Government ◽  
Salt Distribution

Background and purpose: Consumption of iodized salt is essential to prevent iodine deficiency disorders. One of the key success of iodized salt program is distribution. This study explored the consumption and logistical distribution patterns of iodized salt among housewives in Subamia Village Tabanan District.Methods: The study was a qualitative with data collection using two focus group discussions (FGD) of 6 active and 6 inactive cadres. Indepth interviews were conducted with two health staffs, two community leaders, one staff of Trade/Industrial Office at Tabanan District and one salt seller. Data was analysed using thematic method.Results: Respondents prefered uniodized salt because of several reasons including less bitter, tastier and cheaper than iodized salt. Moreover, the distribution of iodized salt regulated by the government was reported to be impeded the salt distribution, this resulted in the difficulty of villagers to access the iodized saltConclusion: Appetizing flavor, access and no local regulations on distribution of iodized salt is the cause of low consumption of iodized salt in Subamia Village Tabanan District.

Digital content as a supporting tool in the learning of numeracy among children with Autism Spectrum Disorders in Rwanda: A Thematic content analysis study (Preprint)

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Theoneste Ntalindwa ◽  
Mathias Nduwingoma ◽  
Alphonse Uworwabayeho ◽  
Pascasie Nyirahabimana ◽  
Evariste Karangwa Karangwa ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Focus Group ◽  
Education System ◽  
Children With Autism ◽  
Autism Spectrum ◽  
Digital Content ◽  
Inclusive Classroom ◽  
Focus Group Discussions ◽  
Group Discussions ◽  
Children With Asd

BACKGROUND Teaching children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is difficult in an inclusive classroom since every person on the autism spectrum is unique and their needs are reflected differently. The development of the needs-based strategies which respond to the individual need in the classroom is a major challenge. However, the integration of Information Communication Technologies (ICT) in the education system brought the opportunity to support the inclusion of children with ASD. OBJECTIVE This study aimed to analyse and integrate online content into the Rwandan education system to support learning mathematics of children with ASD in inclusive schools. METHODS A focus group study with discussions, analyzed with thematic content analysis was conducted from April to November 2019. The researcher conducted seven focus group discussions (FGDs) with 56 teachers from seven schools and 14 parents. Each of the FGDs took approximately one hour. The interview questions grouped into two categories: (1) General knowledge about teaching children with ASD and (2) Analysis of selected online video content of early math counting numbers. The video was used to understand current methodologies used in teaching children with ASD, possibilities of adaptation of the content in the current teaching environment, future challenges when the content is adapted and possible solutions to overcome those challenges. All data including audio recordings, field notes, and participants' comments were transcribed, recorded, and analyzed by following the steps recommended in qualitative data analysis. RESULTS From a thematic analysis of the interview transcripts captured during seven focus group discussions, the following themes where identified: (1) Awareness of the existence of ASD among children in schools and community, (2) Acceptability of children with ASD in an inclusive classroom, and in community (3) Methods and models used when teaching children with ASD, (4) Material realities used to improve the learning of children with ASD, (5) the design of educational digital content, (6) Accessibility online educational content, (7) Quality of the content of the educational multimedia, (8) Opportunity of using the translated and recreated content, in and outside the class (9) The relevance of the digital content in the Rwandan education system and (10) Enhancement of the accessibility and quality of the content. We found that participants assumed that the translation, gamification, and recreation of the content would help teach children with ASD. Moreover, they recommended the contextualization of the content, increase the access to digital devices and further research in education of different subjects. CONCLUSIONS Although many studies have identified the possibilities to use ICT in support of the education of children with ASD, few studies are done to recreation, gamification, integration, and development of ICT enabled technologies for the education of children with ASD. The integration of systems designed by global experts and translated into local contexts can bring innovation in teaching children with disabilities. This study is charting new territory in the investigation of online content to meet the real context of schools where children are studying. Further exploration of possible methodologies such as Applied Behavior Analysis or Verbal Behavior and the development of contextualized technologies that respond to the educational needs of children with ASD are recommended.

Disaster Risk in Underground Utility Development: A Matter of Perception

2021 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
pp. 44-47
Author(s):  
Siti Hasliah Salleh ◽  
Nor Ashikin Mohamed Yusof ◽  
Zamri Mohamed ◽  
Shadiya Mohamad Saleh Baqutayan ◽  
Amirah ‘Aisya Badrul Hisham ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Focus Group ◽  
Data Collection ◽  
Disaster Risk Reduction ◽  
State Level ◽  
Disaster Risk ◽  
Evidence Based ◽  
Focus Group Discussions ◽  
Group Discussions ◽  
Development Area ◽  
Potential Disaster

The risk of development (or disaster) depends on the nature of the development itself and the potential disaster in the development area. However, the risk of disasters is a matter of perception. It depends on how an individual or group of individuals see or assess the characteristics of a phenomenon. Even it is subjective; it is vital to understand what risks people consider to be acceptable, especially the local players involved in the development works. Therefore, this paper presents how the local players perceive disaster risk in underground utility development. These local players were the authorities at the federal and state level, industry players, and academicians. Series of focus group discussions were conducted for data collection purposes, and the data was analyzed narratively. One aspect is the perception of disaster risk occurrence; either the disaster affects the development or otherwise. In turn, this evidence-based information could be one of the essential feeders to policymakers and disaster managers on what disaster risk reduction programmes have a better chance of being accepted by the local players. The success of this kind of programme is essential for sustainable underground utility functions for the future.

POTENTIAL OF TABLET-PCs IN AGRICULTURAL EDUCATION

2015 ◽  
Vol 30 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Donna Deegan ◽  
Padraig Wims ◽  
Tony Pettit
Keyword(s):  
Pilot Study ◽  
Focus Group ◽  
Education System ◽  
Agricultural Education ◽  
Positive Attitude ◽  
Tablet Pc ◽  
Focus Group Discussions ◽  
Group Discussions ◽  
Tablet Pcs ◽  
Technical Issues

The incorporation of the tablet-PC into the agricultural education system is explored in this paper. Factors that influence students' acceptance of the tablet-PC have been identified and the use of the tablet-PC in facilitating delivery of formal agricultural education has been investigated. Data were obtained through the use of focus group discussions and key observations during a twenty week pilot study. Focus group discussions highlighted students' positive attitude toward the use of the tablet-PC but emphasised their reservations surrounding teachers' ability to operate the tablet-PC smoothly in the classrooms. It was concluded that major barriers to the successful uptake of technology, such as poor Wi-Fi access and inexperience of teachers to deal with technical issues, would need to be addressed in order to successfully integrate the tablet-PC into agricultural education.

Radio Communication for Forest Conservation in Tanzania: a SWOC Analysis

2020 ◽  
Vol 47 (1) ◽  
pp. 120-140
Author(s):  
Malima Zacharia ◽  
Michael Andindilile
Keyword(s):  
Focus Group ◽  
Data Collection ◽  
Forest Conservation ◽  
The Other ◽  
Radio Communication ◽  
Community Members ◽  
Focus Group Discussions ◽  
Conservation Action ◽  
Group Discussions ◽  
Key Informants

Abstract This study investigated the strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and challenges (SWOC) associated with the power of radio in communicating forests information to enhance community responsiveness to forest conservation in Tanzania. Data collection entailed the analysis of the content of a series of Urithi Wetu (Our Heritage) programme produced and aired by the Tanzania Broadcasting Corporation (TBC) radio, conducting interviews with key informants, administering questionnaires with citizens living adjacent to forests, and holding focus group discussions (FGDs) with the villagers in the study area. The study established that, to some extent, radio presents some opportunities for easy communication of forest conservation information in a bid to influence communities to take the intended conservation action. On the other hand, the study found that factors such as poor packaging of forest information, lack of participation of the rural-based citizens in the programmes, and poverty among community members limited the power of the radio to influence effectively citizens to conserve forests.

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