scholarly journals Implementasi Media Audio Visual untuk Meningkatkan Critical Thinking Siswa Menggunakan Strategi Point Counterpoint

2021 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
pp. 233-252
Author(s):  
Ahmad Muhibbin ◽  
Ginda Tia Monica ◽  
Patmisari Patmisari ◽  
Achmad Muthali'in
Keyword(s):  
Critical Thinking ◽  
Quantitative Data ◽  
Qualitative Data ◽  
Flow Model ◽  
Hypothesis Test ◽  
Visual Media ◽  
Descriptive Statistics ◽  
Implementation Effectiveness ◽  
Mixed Methods Approach ◽  
School Year

This study aims to describe the implementation, effectiveness, constraints, and solutions for the implementation of audio-visual media using the point-counterpoint strategy in class XI TKJ A SMK Adi Sumarmo Colomadu in the 2020/2021 school year. This study used a mixed-methods approach with a sequential exploratory design. Samples were taken using purposive sampling with a total of 28 students. Qualitative data collection techniques were interviews, observations, documentation, while quantitative data were analyzed using the Paired Sample T-Test hypothesis test. Test the validity of the data using triangulation of sources and techniques. The validity test using Correlation Product Moment with a significant level of 5% obtained a price of 0.444 and reliability using KR 20 with a result of 0.653. The qualitative analysis uses flow model analysis, while the quantitative analysis uses descriptive statistics. The results of this study are the implementation of audio-visual media to improve students' critical thinking using a point-counterpoint strategy by providing material through WhatsApp Group in the form of video. The effectiveness of the implementation of audio-visual media using the point-counterpoint strategy can be seen from the average results of the pretest 54.5 and posttest 81.6, with a total of 20 questions greater than T table (15,144 > 1,700). In this study, there were obstacles such as time constraints related to the implementation of the research. An alternative solution to overcome these obstacles is that researchers arrive earlier than the research schedule and must manage time well.

scholarly journals The Conundrum in Accessing Business Development Services among Urban Informal Manufacturers in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

2021 ◽  
Vol 16 (12) ◽  
pp. 119
Author(s):  
Mubarack H. Kirumirah ◽  
Emmanuel J. Munishi ◽  
Anna E. Kajubili
Keyword(s):  
Quantitative Data ◽  
Qualitative Data ◽  
Technical Assistance ◽  
Simple Random Sampling ◽  
Dar Es Salaam ◽  
Business Development ◽  
Descriptive Statistics ◽  
Mixed Methods Approach ◽  
The Government ◽  
Start Ups

This study examined the extent at which informal manufacturers’ access Business Development Services (BDS). The study inquired about the extent of access and constraints to such access. The study was carried out in Dar es Salaam and mixed methods approach was used to study the phenomena. Using purposive and simple random sampling, researchers used a sample of 150 respondents from among manufactures and officials from different organizations. Data were collected by the use of questionnaire, interviews and documentary review. The descriptive statistics performed through SPSS were used in analysing quantitative data while content analysis run through MAXQDA10 was used to analyse qualitative data. Because the study was built on the contention that Business Development Services help in improving the performance of businesses, findings revealed that there is limited access to Business Development Services by urban informal manufactures in terms of training, financial assistance, legal related assistance and technical assistance among others which hinder their growth. The sluggish access to these services was caused by financial, information, technical, legislative, cultural and capacity related constraints. The study urged the government and its related organizations to value small start-ups by giving them all their necessary attention if they want the country to be more of an industrialized one. Business Development Services should be extended to these ventures bearing in mind that it is from these informal start-ups that disruptive industries emerge. Thus continuous trainings, financial and technical assistance should be given greater priority to urban informal manufacturers.

scholarly journals Youth Enterprise Development Funds Services and Youth Empowerment in Wajir County, Kenya

2019 ◽  
Vol 3 (II) ◽  
pp. 280-292
Author(s):  
Hassan Adow Mohamud ◽  
Fredrick Ndede
Keyword(s):  
Content Analysis ◽  
Quantitative Data ◽  
Business Performance ◽  
Qualitative Data ◽  
Descriptive Statistics ◽  
Theory Of Change ◽  
Youth Empowerment ◽  
Enterprise Development ◽  
Market Linkages ◽  
The Government

Youth empowerment is vital for any nation. Most Kenyan youths aspire to get white-collar jobs after completing education in order to build self and the nation. To most, achieving their career goals after the 8-4-4 education system is the most critical thing hence they will not settle for anything less than what they have trained for. The Government of Kenya has made efforts over the years to empower the youth by coming up with policies that enable the youth to venture in education as well as create opportunity for income generating projects. It is on this basis that this study therefore sought to examine the effect of YEDF services on youth empowerment in Wajir County. The study objectives were: to assess the effect of YEDF entrepreneurial training on job creation, to examine the effect of YEDF provision of loans on income and to determine the effect of YEDF provision of market linkages on youth enterprise development in Wajir County. The study adopted social capital, theory of change and reform theory to assess relationship among the various factors that have been identified as important to the study problem. This study adopted the descriptive survey research design. The target population of the study consists of the 200 youth groups in Wajir County. This study used a closed and open – ended questionnaire to administer to the sample since time may be limited and information needed could easily be described in writing. The data was coded and entered on a Statistical Package for Social Science (SPSS) software that aids in analysis of both qualitative and quantitative data. The researcher adopted content analysis to analyse the qualitative data based on the objectives. The descriptive statistics was used in analysing quantitative data. The researcher adopted content analysis to analyse the qualitative data based on the objectives. The descriptive statistics was used in analysing quantitative data. In analysing the relationship between variable (YEDF services and youth empowerment) the study used regression analysis. The study found out that attending the entrepreneurship training is important in improving business performance. The youths are trained on ways of improving and retaining customers. The researcher found out that most youths in the county have loan accessibility and have been accessing it for the past one year. The study found out that most youths have attended market linkages program. By attending the programs, they have learnt various ways of improving their business performance and sharing of business ideas. Finally, the study found out that there is a significant relationship between market linkages and youth’s empowerment in the County. The study recommended that the government and stakeholders to promote entrepreneur training, offering of loans and market linkages to equip youths with business skills. The study took a year to be completed, the researcher started in June 2017 and ended in July 2018. This is an open-access article published and distributed under the terms and conditions of the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License of United States unless otherwise stated. Access, citation and distribution of this article is allowed with full recognition of the authors and the source.

scholarly journals Evaluating the Impact of COVID-19 Pandemic on Dental Academics and the Future of Dental Education Across India

2021 ◽  
Vol 20 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Rameshwari Singhal ◽  
Anil Chandra ◽  
Shuchi Tripathi ◽  
Pavitra Rastogi ◽  
Richa Khanna
Keyword(s):  
Quantitative Data ◽  
Online Teaching ◽  
Qualitative Data ◽  
Dental Education ◽  
Descriptive Statistics ◽  
The Future ◽  
Current Scenario ◽  
Dental Schools ◽  
The Impact ◽  
New Situation

Background: The outbreak of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has led to the transition of dental education from chair-side clinical teachings to virtual didactic lectures. The future of dental education is not clear in these uncertain times. Objectives: This survey-based study aimed to evaluate the current scenario and preparedness of dental colleges/universities and faculty in adapting to the new situation and understanding the challenges faced during this phase. The survey also explored the opinions, limitations, and possible solutions in dental academics through open-ended qualitative questions. Methods: This survey-based study utilized exploratory mixed methods through both open- and closed-ended questions. The survey was distributed electronically to the majority of dental colleges across India to be answered voluntarily by the dental academicians involved in COVID-19 planning. The survey was inspired by the pre-existing questionnaire proposed by the Association of Dental Education in Europe (ADEE), and it was modified by the committee consisting of the study authors. Validation and piloting of the study were done through in-house dental faculty. Quantitative data were analyzed using descriptive statistics and expressed in percentages. Broad themes for qualitative data were derived by two independent authors and collated by the third author to finalize the results. Results: The questionnaire was answered by 89 dental schools from all parts of the country with varying stages of COVID-19 prevalence. Quantitative data revealed 100% adaptation of dental schools to online teaching, uncertainty regarding online (31.46%) and offline (10.11%) exams, and assessment of clinical competence. Qualitative analysis indicated uncertainty, ambiguity, and lack of direction among study respondents regarding how best to deal with the current situation. Conclusions: According to our results, collaborative effort from governing bodies was urgently required at this point to prevent dental education from being divided into multi-directional, incoherent, and isolated units.

scholarly journals Difficulty Analysis of Science Teacher on the Curriculum 2013 Learning Implementation in Seventh Grade Classes Junior High School of Jambi City

BIODIK ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
pp. 105-113
Author(s):  
Fitri Yanti ◽  
Evita Anggeraini ◽  
Retni S Budiarti
Keyword(s):  
Science Teachers ◽  
Junior High School ◽  
Quantitative Data ◽  
Research Method ◽  
Qualitative Data ◽  
Curriculum Implementation ◽  
Lesson Plan ◽  
Learning Activities ◽  
Seventh Grade ◽  
School Year

Curriculum is a guide to the implementation of learning activities to achieve educationalgoals. The Education Unit Level curriculum in 2006 was refined into the 2013 curriculum, the2013 curriculum is a new curriculum that was implemented in the 2013/2014 school year, yet thesocialization has not been comprehensive. There is a hesitation that it will not be carried outproperly by educators due to the difficulties that the educators obtained. This study aims todetermine the difficulties faced by science teachers in the implementation of 2013 curriculumlearning, this research is descriptive analytic. The research method was carried out through twoactivities: field and non-field activities. The data taken were quantitative data from questionnairesand interviews, while qualitative data were taken through observation. Subjects in this study wereteachers in the seventh grade Natural Sciences (IPA) class, the students, and the representatives ofthe curriculum. The results showed that the difficulties experienced by the teachers in implementingthe Lesson Plan (RPP) were very low at only 11%, parallel with the difficulties in implementinglearning with only 16.2%, and the difficulties in evaluating with only 34 %. The low percentage ofdifficulties indicates that it is not the aspect of learning implementation that complicates the 2013curriculum but other aspects. Based on the study, it can also be concluded that the 2013curriculum is effective to be implemented despite the fact that some teachers had not participatedin the 2013 curriculum socialization. Mostly, the teachers had carried out the 2013 curriculumlearning activities effectively, students also partly responded well and were motivated to learn withthe 2013 curriculum implementation. Parts of the data also revealed statements about difficulties inlearning with the 2013 curriculum. The data explicated that the students were not motivated andnot involved in learning activities due to the curriculum implementation.Keywords: teacher difficulties, 2013 curriculum, 2013 curriculum learning Abstrak. Kurikulum merupakan pedoman penyelenggaraan kegiatan pembelajaran untuk mencapai tujuan pendidikan. Kurikulum Tingkat Satuan Pendidikan pada tahun 2006 disempurnakan menjadi kurikulum 2013, kurikulum 2013 merupakan kurikulum baru yang mulai diterapkan pada tahun ajaran 2013/2014, sosialisasinya belum menyeluruh dan dikhawatirkan tidak terlaksana dengan baik oleh para tenaga pendidik yang secara langsung menerapkannya, dan para tenaga pendidik tersebut ada beberapa kesulitan yang dialaminya.Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui kesulitan yang dihadapi guru IPA dalam pelaksanaan pembelajaran kurikulm 2013, jenis penelitian ini adalah  deskriptif analitik. Metode penelitian dilaksanakan melalui dua kegiatan yaitu kegiatan lapangan dan non lapangan. Data yang diambil adalah data kuantitatif dari angket dan wawancara, dan kualitatif  melalui observasi . Subjek dalam penelitian ini adalah guru Ilmu Pengetahuan Alam  (IPA) kelas VII, siswa, dan wakil kurikulum.Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa kesulitan yang dialami guru dalam menyususn Rencana Pelaksanaan Pembelajaran (RPP) sangat rendah yaitu hanya 11%, kesulitan dalam melaksanakan pembelajaran juga sama yaitu sangat rendah hanya 16,2%, dan kesulitan dalam mengevaluasi proses dan hasil pembelajaran rendah presentasenya sebesar 34%. Presentase kesulitan sangat rendah dan rendah berarti bukan aspek dalam melaksanakan pembelajaran yang menyulitkan kurikulum 2013 untuk terlaksana dengan baik, tapi dari aspek-aspek yang lain yang dapat mempengaruhinya. Berdasarkan penelitian juga dapat disimpulkan bahwa kurikulum 2013 bagus diterapkan tetapi dilapangan masih didapati guru yang belum mengikuti sosialisasi kurikulum 2013, tapi guru sudah melaksanakan kegiatan pembelajaran kurikulum 2013 dengan baik, siswa juga sebagian merespon bagus dan termotivasi semangat belajar dengan kurikulum 2013, dan ada juga sebagian yang responya negatif dengan pernyataannya bahwa belajar dengan kurikulum 2013 sangat menyulitkan siswa, siswa tidak termotivasi dan tidak merasa dilibatkan di dalam kegiatan pembelajaran.   Kata kunci: Kesulitan guru, kurikulum 2013, pembelajaran kurikulum 2013.

Role and Clinical Significance of Il-33 in Patients with Asthma

2017 ◽  
Vol 71 (1) ◽  
pp. 50-55
Author(s):  
Elena Jovanovska Janeva ◽  
Angelko Gjorchev ◽  
Biserka Kaeva ◽  
Gorica Breskovska ◽  
Zlatica Goseva ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Targeted Therapy ◽  
Clinical Significance ◽  
Quantitative Data ◽  
Qualitative Data ◽  
Reference Value ◽  
Chronic Inflammatory Disease ◽  
Descriptive Statistics ◽  
Elisa Method ◽  
Asthma Patients ◽  
Kolmogorov Smirnov

Abstract Introduction. Asthma is a chronic inflammatory disease of the airways in which many cells play a role with secreting a variety of mediators responsible for the clinical manifestation of asthma. It is assumed that IL-33 is one of the earliest-released mediators and can orchestrate the immune cascade of the disease. The aim of this study was to examine the role and clinical significance of IL-33 as a new and insufficiently explored mediator of inflammation in patients with uncontrolled moderate asthma. Methods. The study included 87 patients with asthma. Serum IL-33 was measured in all patients by ELISA method. The obtained data were statistically analyzedusing the Kolmogorov-Smirnov and Shapiro-Wilk's test. Qualitative data were presented in absolute and relative numbers, and quantitative data were presented with measures of descriptive statistics. Statistically significant values were considered forp <0.05. Results. Majority of included patients were female (75.86%). The average age of patientswas 42.3±15.9 years. The results of IL-33 in all patients were significantly increased compared to the reference value of IL-33 which is 0pg/ml. The average values of IL-33 ranged from 6.47±29.3 and they were insignificantly higher in the group with female patients compared to males (p=0.27), and insignificantly correlated with age (p=0.26). Conclusion. Even though a limited number of studies haveexplored the IL-33, results have shown higher serum level of IL-33 in asthma patients compared to healthy people, emphasizing the factthat IL-33 is an attrac tive candidate for targeted therapy and prognosis inasthma patients.

scholarly journals Accountability Complexities in Non-governmental Organisation: A Reflection of Practical Mechanisms for Instilling Accountability in Selected Tanzania's Non-governmental Organisations

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (05) ◽  
pp. 2196-2210
Author(s):  
Richard Sikira
Keyword(s):  
Quantitative Data ◽  
Qualitative Data ◽  
Case Study Research ◽  
Dar Es Salaam ◽  
Descriptive Statistics ◽  
Short Term ◽  
Funding Sources ◽  
Term Basis ◽  
Complex Phenomena

Non-governmental Organisations are key development partners who receive funds and other support from various stakeholders for supporting human development. Receiving funds and other supports require a well-established accountability framework to which most NGOs do not adhere. The downward and upward accountability phenomena seem overly complicated for NGOs to strike a balance as they have diverse and antagonistic interests. Given that scenario, it was imperative to examine how the existing mechanisms, influence the accountability of NGOs with the bias of ANSAF, UCS and HAWA. The study used Dar es Salaam as the case study employing the case study research design with a sample size of 30. Data were gathered through interviews and semi-structured questionnaires and analysed through content analysis for qualitative data. Quantitative data were analysed through simple descriptive statistics. This study aims to examine the mechanisms selected NGOs employ to instil accountability in Tanzania. The study found that the selected NGOs apply various accountability mechanisms, while the most used one is performance assessment based on a short-term basis, followed by disclosure of funding sources. The study concludes that upward and downward accountabilities are overly complex phenomena in actual practice. Thus, NGOs need a proper dedicated balance between the two.

scholarly journals Thoughts Behaviors of Parents on Motivating Their Children Aged 4-6 for Music

2018 ◽  
Vol 6 (9) ◽  
pp. 46
Author(s):  
İlknur Özal Göncü
Keyword(s):  
Primary Schools ◽  
Quantitative Data ◽  
Qualitative Data ◽  
Sampling Method ◽  
Preschool Education ◽  
The Other ◽  
Ministry Of Education ◽  
School Year ◽  
Other Hand ◽  
Review Model

The aim of this study is to identify the thoughts and behaviors of parents in motivating their children aged 4-6 for music, and for a hobby or profession related to music.While collecting the qualitative data for the study, literature review model has been used. For the collection of the quantitative data, on the other hand, a questionnaire has been applied to the parents of children. Collected data has been processed on SPSS and displayed in tables consisting of frequency (n) and percentage (%) values.Population of the research consists of the parents of children enrolled to the preschools affiliated to the official primary schools of Ministry of Education, located in the center of Ankara. The sample of the research, on the other hand, consists of 150 parents of children aged 4-6, who were enrolled to a total of 10 official preschool education institutions in the 2017-2018 school year, affiliated to the Ministry of Education and located in in the center of Ankara. The sample group has been determined through random sampling method. Findings of the study mainly reveal that; even though the parents encourage their children to listen to music, sing and engage in music most of the time, they do not want their children to choose a profession related to this field.

scholarly journals Challenges Faced By Ward Officers in Practicing Accountability and Participation: A Case of Arusha City, Tanzania

2021 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Monica Augustin Mshanga
Keyword(s):  
Thematic Analysis ◽  
Mixed Method ◽  
Quantitative Data ◽  
Qualitative Data ◽  
Descriptive Statistics ◽  
Research Approach ◽  
Mixed Method Research ◽  
The Public ◽  
Descriptive Research ◽  
Interview Guide

This study observed challenges faced by Ward Officers (WOs) in practicing accountability and participation in the wards in Arusha city. The study adopted descriptive research design and used mixed method research approach. The population involved 175 ward officers in 25 wards in Arusha city from which a sample of 70 ward officers was drawn, but only 68 (97%) of them participated. Purposive sampling and simple random technique were used to obtain respondents. Data was collected through questionnaires and interview guide. Quantitative data were analysed using descriptive statistics, while qualitative data were subjected to thematic analysis. Findings revealed that challenges faced by WOs in practicing accountability and participation in their wards includes: little turn up of citizens in political election, lack of interests to participate in decision making, misuse of resources and environmental pollution, corruption and insufficient funds. The study recommended that local government authorities should educate its people on the importance of participating on different development activities from planning to implementation, and WOs should ensure ward information are accessible by the public.

scholarly journals Students Perceptions in Online Class Learning During the Covid-19 Pandemic

2020 ◽  
Vol 3 (3) ◽  
pp. 83-95
Author(s):  
Dewi Surani ◽  
Hamidah Hamidah
Keyword(s):  
Online Learning ◽  
Student Perceptions ◽  
Quantitative Data ◽  
Qualitative Data ◽  
Student Perception ◽  
Learning Objectives ◽  
Descriptive Statistics ◽  
Survey Method ◽  
Online Class ◽  
Insight Into

The article was to determine student perceptions in online learning. This research was conducted by survey method by giving questionnaires to 239 active students of Bina Bangsa University. Quantitative data were analyzed by descriptive statistics and qualitative data from open-ended questions to gain insight into student perceptions. The analysis shows that 80% of students are willing to take part in online learning, 62% of students claim online learning provides benefits, and 32% of students have difficulty understanding the material. In conclusion, the perception of students in online learning is relatively good with several obstacles that require improvement. So it is recommended that online learning should be planned, implemented, and evaluated in order to minimize problems and maximize the achievement of learning objectives An abstract should explain a brief, comprehensive summary of article contents; it allows readers to survey. Keywords:  Student Perception, Online Learning, Covid-19 Pandemic

scholarly journals Effect of Mindfulness Meditation Practices on Students’ Behavior Change in Secondary Schools in Trashigang District, Bhutan

2021 ◽  
pp. 13-20
Author(s):  
Namgyal Tshering
Keyword(s):  
Content Analysis ◽  
Secondary Schools ◽  
Behavior Change ◽  
Behaviour Change ◽  
Quantitative Data ◽  
Qualitative Data ◽  
Mindfulness Meditation ◽  
Descriptive Statistics ◽  
Meditation Practice

This research primarily focused on mindfulness meditation affecting students’ behaviour change in secondary schools, Trashigang district, Bhutan. The objectives of the research were to study the levels of students’ mindfulness meditation practice, to identify students’ behaviour change, and to examine mindfulness meditation practice affecting students’ behaviour change in secondary schools in Trashigang, Bhutan. The study administered questionnaires on mindfulness meditation and behaviour change to 367 students in two higher secondary schools and interviewed two students and two teachers in May 2013. The quantitative data were analyzed by descriptive statistics, while qualitative data were analysed by content analysis.

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