scholarly journals Teachers’ motivation and its influence on quality education: A study at a center for foreign languages in Vietnam

2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Luu Nguyen Quoc Hung
Keyword(s):  
Common Factors ◽  
Quality Education ◽  
Foreign Languages ◽  
Small Scale ◽  
Group Discussions ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
University Teachers ◽  
Level Of Motivation ◽  
Relationship Of

Teacher is one of the most important elements in education. The quality of education is largely determined by the teacher’s quality. Few would argue against the view that motivated staff are a central resource for the success and quality of an organization, and thus attention needs to be given to examining teachers’ motivation as a key to guaranteed quality education. At the Center of Foreign Languages, Can Tho University, teachers are always recognized as key factors for the success of the institution. This small-scale study was conducted with 42 teachers of English of the Center for Foreign Languages with the aim to examine common factors affecting teachers’ motivation and their perceptions towards quality education. The results of the survey revealed the most common factors for teachers’ motivation and the findings from focus group discussions indicated the positive relationship of teachers’ level of motivation with quality education.

scholarly journals Factors Affecting the Initial Engagement of Older Adults in the Use of Interactive Technology

2021 ◽  
Vol 18 (6) ◽  
pp. 2847
Author(s):  
Lina Lee ◽  
Mary Lou Maher
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Interactive Technology ◽  
Key Factors ◽  
Group Discussions ◽  
Interactive Technologies ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Diary Studies ◽  
User Focus ◽  
Depth Interviews

Smart environments and the use of interactive technology has the potential to improve the quality of life for the senior community as well as to support the connections among the senior community and the world outside their community. In addition to the increasing number of studies in the field of aging and technologies, research is needed to understand the practical issues of user focus, adoption, and engagement for older adults to accept interactive technologies in their lives. In this study, we use two commercial technological interventions (uDraw and GrandPad) to understand technology-related perceptions and behaviors of older adults. We present five case studies that emerge from empirical observations of initial engagement with technology through research methods such as focus group discussions, in-depth interviews, observations, and diary studies. The contributions of this study are identification of the key factors that influence the initial engagement with interactive technology for older adults.

Trust in Computer-Mediated Communications

2009 ◽  
pp. 2118-2131
Author(s):  
Susan K. Lippert
Keyword(s):  
Common Factors ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Computer Mediated ◽  
Computer Aided ◽  
Computer Mediated Communications

This chapter explores the concepts of trust as they relate to computer-aided communications. The author defines trust for interpersonal and for inanimate technology, identifies common factors affecting quality of meaning in communication, and identifies ways businesses can foster and enhance trust independent of the medium of communication.

Spreekvaardigheidstoetsing

1988 ◽  
Vol 31 ◽  
pp. 149-159
Author(s):  
L.J.A. Nienhuis
Keyword(s):  
Second Language ◽  
Language Proficiency ◽  
Group Discussion ◽  
Small Scale ◽  
Group Discussions ◽  
Oral Production ◽  
Speaking Proficiency ◽  
Wide Range ◽  
Speaking Skill

At higher levels of second language proficiency, the speaking skill is frequently measured in interviews, but the use of guided tests and group discussions is common too and can improve efficiency. Guided test and discussion create rather different speech situations and might well elicitate dissimilar kinds of oral production: the informal setting of group discussion is certainly less 'anxiety-provoking' and elicitates more natural speech, but it may lead to the use of elementary and unmonitored, minimally correct speech. In this article we report on a small-scale empirical investigation intended to lay bare differences between the language used in a guided test and in a group discussion at the level of 1st year university students of French. Although the discussion subject was defined in such a way that it would enable students to discuss a rather wide range of aspects, even superficial analysis of guided test and discussion subject suggested the first to be more content valid: this quality manifested itself in the higher proportion of different words used in the guided test answers. In other respects, there were no systematic differences between test and discussion: proportions of unique words and of less frequent words, in relation to the number of different words, were nearly the same in the two kinds of speech production. Contrary to intuitive expectation, the number of lexical and grammatical errors was greater in test production (i.e. in the formal setting) than in discussion, the guided test being perhaps a more demanding task, but the possible conclusion that the overall quality of second language use was less good in the guided test was not supported by other findings: mean scores of the three raters did not show systematic differences between test and discussion. Correlations between test scores and discussion scores were about .77, suggesting that as tests of speaking proficiency when the criterion is correctness, guided test and discussion are not as different as they may seem. The main difference between the two is in rater reliability: interrater correlations for the test were about .82; for the discussion the mean of three correlations was .52, but two of them approximated .60. One of the problems of rating discussions may be the rather unequal participation of the members of the group. The quality of discussion as a speaking proficiency test can, in our opinion, be improved by defining its subject in such a way that the aspects discussed will be sufficiently diverse and by training or instructing students: they should all participate actively and pay attention to regular turn-taking.

scholarly journals KESIMPULAN DALAM PEMERIKSAAN KEPATUHAN YANG BERDIRI SENDIRI

2015 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 83
Author(s):  
Catharina Sri Kariningsih ◽  
Nalini Asfaroyani ◽  
Latifah Dewi Tutiana
Keyword(s):  
Focus Group ◽  
Group Discussion ◽  
Analysis Data ◽  
Literature Study ◽  
Group Discussions ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
State Finance ◽  
Compliance Audit ◽  
Audit Reports

BPK has the mandate to conduct audits over management and accountability of the state finance, with one of the audit types is Special Purpose Audit (PDTT). Based on the results of studies conducted by the Directorate of Research and Development of PDTT (Litbang PDTT) in 2011, PDTT consists of, among others, investigative and compliance audit. Compliance audit intended is a compliance audit performed independently. This study aims to provide information about the conclusions in the compliance audit which performed independently. The methodology used is literature study, audit reports analysis, data and information collection through questionnaires and interviews, as well as focus group discussions with practitioners and academician. Based on the study, it can be inferred that factors affecting the quality of the conclusion is the audit objective, the scope of the examination, criteria, materiality, sample and evidence. This study suggests to use ISSAI 4100 Compliance Audit Guidelines –For Audits Performed separately from the Audit of Financial Statements as a reference for the conclusion format.KEYWORDSCompliance audit, conclusion, ISSAI 4100ABSTRAKBPK memiliki mandat untuk melakukan pemeriksaan atas pengelolaan dan tanggung jawab keuangan negara, diantaranya melalui Pemeriksaan Dengan Tujuan Tertentu (PDTT). Berdasarkan hasil kajian yang dilakukan Direktorat Litbang PDTT pada tahun 2011, pemeriksaan yang termasuk dalam PDTT adalah pemeriksaan investigatif dan kepatuhan. Pemeriksaan kepatuhan yang dimaksudkan adalah pemeriksaan kepatuhan yang berdiri sendiri. Tulisan ini bertujuan untuk memberikan informasi tentang penarikan kesimpulan dalam pemeriksaankepatuhan yang berdiri sendiri tersebut. Metodologi yang digunakan yaitu studi literatur, telaah LHP, pengumpulan data dan informasi melalui kuesioner dan wawancara, serta Focus Group Discussion dengan praktisi dan akademisi. Hasil studi menunjukkan bahwa faktor-faktor yang mendukung kualitas penarikan kesimpulan dalam pemeriksaan kepatuhan yang berdiri sendiri adalah tujuan, lingkup atau cakupan pemeriksaan, kriteria, materialitas, sampel dan bukti pemeriksaan. Studi ini mengusulkan bentuk kesimpulan yang mengacu pada ISSAI 4100 Compliance Audit Guidelines–For Audits Performed separately from the Audit of Financial Statements.KATA KUNCIPemeriksaan kepatuhan, kesimpulan, ISSAI 4100

scholarly journals APPLYING TIME MANAGEMENT SKILL IN FULFILLING ASSIGNMENTS OF RESEARCH METHODOLOGY SUBJECT: A CASE STUDY OF SENIOR STUDENTS AT SCHOOL OF FOREIGN LANGUAGES – TRA VINH UNIVERSITY

2019 ◽  
Vol 1 (2) ◽  
pp. 75-83
Author(s):  
Van Thi Ngoc Nguyen ◽  
Ngan Thi Thanh Truong
Keyword(s):  
Research Methodology ◽  
Time Management ◽  
Foreign Languages ◽  
Management Skills ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
English Major ◽  
Relationship Of ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Senior Students

Time management is one of the keys leading us to succeed in work and study. Realizing that, this research studies the relationship between time management and Research Methodology subject, especially in fulfilling assignments of this subject. The participants of this study are 60 senior students studying English major at Tra Vinh University. They completed the questionnaires that include questions related to students’ perspectives on time management and the factors that influence the fulfillment of this subject assignments, especially the time. Regarding the findings, among elements, the role, as well as the relationship of time management to fulfilling assignments of Research Methodology subject, was found. Most of the participants agreed that time management plays an essential role. Besides, the factors affecting students in managing time to fulfill the assignments of Research Methodology subject were explored. From that, the research proposes some suggestions which help students to improve their time management skills to succeed in this subject.

scholarly journals PENGARUH KOMPETENSI MANDOR TERHADAP KUALITAS PELAKSANAAN KONTRUKSI GEDUNG DI MALANG RAYA

2014 ◽  
Vol 10 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Hariyono Seputro Youngky Pratama ◽  
Sri Murni Dewi ◽  
Ruslin Anwar
Keyword(s):  
Structural Equation ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Equation Model ◽  
Building Construction ◽  
Building Performance ◽  
Statistical Tool ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Relationship Of ◽  
The Relationship

Hariyono Seputro Youngky Pratama1, Sri Murni Dewi2 & Ruslin Anwar31, 2 & 3Jurusan Teknik Sipil, Fakultas Teknik, Universitas Brawijaya MalangAlamat Korspondensi: Jl.MT. Haryono 167, Malang 65145, IndonesiaE-mail: [email protected] purpose of this study was: (1) to analyze the factors that affect the competence of foremanon the quality of construction of the building performance in Malang. (2) to know the relationship ofvariables that affect the competence of supervisors on the performance of the quality of buildingconstruction in Malang. The research was carried out on several samples of foreman in Malang.The sampling technique used is the judgmental technique (purposive). The statistical tool used inthis study is Structural Equation Model (SEM) to determine the relationship of variables that affectthe foreman’s competence on the quality of construction of the building performance in Malang.The analysis showed that foreman’s competency factors affecting the performance of thequality of building construction in Malang are competency skills, personal and management. Fromthe result of this research noted that there is a significant effect between skills variables, personalvariables and management variable on the quality of buildings construction in Malang. Based onthese result, it is advisable to conduct further research for other types of work that can be seen inmore depth the competence of foreman.Keywords: foreman competence, quality of building construction

scholarly journals FORMATION OF RECREATIONAL AREAS BY USING DISTURBED URBAN LANDS

2021 ◽  
Vol 6 (12) ◽  
pp. 73-83
Author(s):  
R. Galdin ◽  
N. Aleinikova ◽  
T. Yarmosh
Keyword(s):  
Aesthetic Perception ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Forest Park ◽  
Environmental Situation ◽  
Urban Territories ◽  
Main Factors ◽  
Relationship Of ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
The City

The article is devoted to the problems of disturbed lands that are part of urban territories, the need for reclamation and the creation of recreational spaces based on them. There are a large number of quarries on the territory of the Belgorod region, many of which are no longer functioning and they need to be transformed. The work in this direction entails an improvement in the environmental situation, increases the quality of the urban environment and makes these objects attractive for investment. The authors consider the main factors affecting the reclamation of the territory, analyze the types of soil and identify the relationship of geodesy with the architectural component of reclamation, present foreign and domestic experience in solving problems related to disturbed lands, comply a table of the main quarries of the Belgorod region in order to identify features characteristic of this region. As a result of the research, proposals and methods are put forward, taking into account regional peculiarities, for the reclamation of a chalk quarry in order to create a recreational space and then integrate it into the forest park framework in Belgorod, which will lead to an improvement in the environmental situation and aesthetic perception of the city as a whole.

Perspectives of Nurses About Factors Affecting Quality of Care at the Solomon Islands National Referral Hospital During the 2016-2017 Dengue Outbreak: A Qualitative Study

2021 ◽  
pp. 101053952110362
Author(s):  
Norma Denty Goulolo ◽  
Hugo Bugoro ◽  
Maxine Whittaker ◽  
Sarah Larkins ◽  
Humpress Harrington ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Care ◽  
Nursing Care ◽  
Solomon Islands ◽  
Referral Hospital ◽  
Key Factors ◽  
Group Discussions ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Dengue Outbreak ◽  
National Referral Hospital

During the 2016-2017 Solomon Islands dengue outbreak, the National Referral Hospital (NRH) in Honiara was the epicenter for the national response. High-quality nursing care is critical for successful management and this study investigated the factors affecting the quality of nursing care for patients admitted to NRH with dengue. Data were collected using 2 methods: ( a) Focus group discussions with nurses who cared for dengue patients and ( b) a self-administered questionnaire completed by a senior manager. Analysis of qualitative data using a thematic technique found 2 key factors affected care: ( a) training on protocols and guidelines for clinical management and ( b) planning and preparedness of NRH. Quality of care was influenced by lack of basic equipment, transport provided for nursing staff to attend shifts, and confusion between allowances for regular salaried staff and extra staff assisting with the outbreak. Specific attention is needed in future outbreaks to ensure staff understand protocols, follow guidelines, and that adequate equipment is provided.

scholarly journals The Role of Human Resources Motivation in the Development of Hotel Enterprises in the Ferizaj Region (Republic of Kosovo)

2018 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
pp. 67-72
Author(s):  
Naim Ismajli ◽  
Arberesha Behluli ◽  
Roberta Bajrami
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Service ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Work Related ◽  
The Social ◽  
Work Relationship ◽  
The Republic ◽  
Level Of Motivation ◽  
The Relationship

Abstract The main purpose of this research is to describe and sift the overall level of motivation of the employees of hotel enterprises in the region of Ferizaj, in the Republic of Kosova regarding the factors affecting it as well as measuring the relationship between motivation and quality of service. The first objective of this study is to measure and describe work relationship among the employees of hotel enterprises in the Ferizaj Region, while the second objective is to measure and describe payroll and bonuses among the employees of hotel enterprises in the Ferizaj Region. Part of the study were 467 workers of the hotel enterprises of which 36% ( n=171) were women, and 63.4% (n=296) men. Analysis of empirical data is performed using the Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS) system. From the findings of this study it has been founded that the employees of hotel enterprises in Ferizaj region are above average motivated in their work. Salary is the most important factor that has an impact on motivation, followed by the work-related relationships. However, comparing level of motivation among different places, we can see that the workers in Ferizaj and Shterpce were more motivated because more motivational techniques were used by their managers, whereas employees in Shtime and Kaqanik were less motivated. The variance analysis identified significant statistical differences in terms of motivation at work. Regarding the quality of service from the statistical data, we see that the quality of service is in right proportion to motivation. Clients were satisfied with the hotel services in general but the citizens of Ferizaj and Shterpca were more satisfied whereas citizens of Shtime and Kaqanik were less satisfied. Finally, it can be asserted that the findings of this study can help the structures of hotel establishments to use efficient techniques to motivate their employees,which could lead to the increase of the quality of service provided.

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