scholarly journals I LOVE TEACHING: The reflective stories of English teachers at achieving shools in Banda Aceh

2019 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
pp. 52
Author(s):  
Khairil Razali ◽  
Teuku Zulfikar
Keyword(s):  
Focus Group ◽  
Focus Group Discussion ◽  
Teaching Strategies ◽  
Group Discussion ◽  
Structured Interview ◽  
Classroom Research ◽  
Teaching Experiences ◽  
High Achieving Schools ◽  
High Achieving ◽  
Banda Aceh

The study explored the teachers teaching strategies in six high achieving schools in Banda Aceh. One main purpose of the study was to explore particular strategies teachers use in conducting teaching effectively. The study was approached using the qualitative classroom research. The settings of the study were six high achieving secondary schools in Banda Aceh. The data of the study were collected through in-depth semi-structured Interview, observation and also focus group discussion. The data which was analysed using coding techniques reveals that most teachers interviewed suggested that they feel teaching at schools was at ease, and this due to mostly their extensive teaching experiences, trainings and Students’ learning passion.

scholarly journals The Inside Story: Early Childhood Practitioners' Perceptions of Teaching Science

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
◽  
Kayte Edwards
Keyword(s):  
Early Childhood ◽  
Focus Group ◽  
Focus Group Discussion ◽  
Teaching Strategies ◽  
Group Discussion ◽  
Early Childhood Teachers ◽  
Unique Contribution ◽  
Subject Knowledge ◽  
Scientific Learning ◽  
The Way

<p>This thesis investigates early childhood teachers' perspectives of how they support children's scientific learning, and how they felt about the way they supported that learning, within one childcare centre setting. Using a qualitative case study approach the views of the six participants teaching at the research site were gathered during initial individual interviews. Participants were then asked to document situations where they noticed and recognised children engaged in scientific learning. In a second interview participants talked about the documentation they had gathered and what responses they had to what they had seen, if any. The interview data and participant documentation was then coded and collated into a matrix form in order to use the initial findings as the basis for a focus group discussion involving all participants. The transcript of the focus group discussion was then added to the initial findings and subsequently considered in light of Rogoff's (2003) three analytical foci (the personal, interpersonal and cultural-institutional). This enabled a broad spectrum of ideas to emerge and served to highlight several teaching strategies.Three key findings emerged from the data. The first, a unique contribution of this study, highlights specific teaching strategies relating to the interdependent nature of team teaching relationships. The dialogue that developed between participants during the research emerged as a significant teaching support. The way the participants drew on each other's expertise, knowledge, experiences, and physical support was noticeable and often contributed to an individual participant's learning and increased confidence. On an individual level, the second finding concerned how capable and competent the individual participants felt about their support of children's scientific learning was related to their view of what 'science' is, and the role they thought the teacher should play in science education. This emphasises the importance of teachers having subject knowledge and a solid understanding of the nature of science (NOS). Furthermore, in this study the complexity of increasing the effectiveness of the support that early childhood teachers provide for children's scientific learning was revealed as the third finding. The influence of participants' confidence in and attitudes toward supporting children's scientific learning is further complicated when considering them in relation to the role of the teacher's understanding of NOS. Both of these factors have implications for the difference in teachers' available knowledge, skills and resources, and their inclination to use them. This thesis argues that there is no one solution to encouraging teachers to engage in more effective scientific learning support. However, reflective practice can enable teachers to develop their understanding of what science is and a pedagogy that will support the children's scientific learning, as well as increasing their confidence in and willingness to expand their scientific subject knowledge base. In addition, it also contends that collective teaching strategies are a significant factor in early childhood teachers' abilities to notice, recognise and respond to children engaged in scientific learning and as such need further consideration in teacher education, policy making decisions, and future research.</p>

scholarly journals Developing Action Research Model for Thai Tertiary Classrooms

2021 ◽  
Vol 14 (1) ◽  
pp. 567-586
Author(s):  
Afifi Lateh ◽  
◽  
Mahdee Waedramae ◽  
Weahason Weahama ◽  
Supansa Suvanchatree ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Action Research ◽  
Focus Group ◽  
Focus Group Discussion ◽  
Group Discussion ◽  
Research Performance ◽  
Classroom Research ◽  
Development Model ◽  
Research Development ◽  
University Administrators ◽  
Model Quality

This participatory action research aims to (1) construct a classroom research development model for Thai tertiary lecturers in the three southern border provinces and (2) evaluate their classroom research performance. Through voluntary participation, the target group comprises 40 lecturers in Thailand, specifically from Prince of Songkla University, Pattani Campus; Yala Rajabhat University; Princess of Naradhiwas University; Fatoni University; and Boromarajonani College of Nursing Yala. In-depth interviews were conducted with two university administrators, and a focus group discussion was held for 12 participants, including lecturer representatives and the researchers. Initial data on suggestions were collected to construct a draft classroom research development model which was subsequently assessed for quality by three purposively sampled experts. The selection criteria for these experts included having a research background in Education or having conducted at least three research titles on classroom research. The instruments were an in-depth interview form, a focus group discussion form, a model quality assessment, a self-assessment form, and a learning log. The data were analysed with content analysis and descriptive statistics.

scholarly journals PEMAGANGAN LUAR NEGERI TENAGA KERJA: PROSES, PENDAPATAN, DAN ALIH TEKNOLOGI

Populasi ◽  
2016 ◽  
Vol 17 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Agus Joko Pitoyo
Keyword(s):  
Local Government ◽  
Focus Group ◽  
Regional Development ◽  
Focus Group Discussion ◽  
Group Discussion ◽  
Structured Interview ◽  
Economic Activities ◽  
Process Mechanism ◽  
Depth Interview ◽  
Returning Home

This study is aimed to investigate the mechanism of abroad apprenticeship labour program, including income rate, to understand the process of transferring knowledge, and to portray its implementation to regional development. There are at least three aspects will be discussed, firstly, to understand the process of apprenticeship overseas; secondly, to evaluate their income and economic activities after returning home; and thirdly, to evaluate how the local government involves in empowering ex-apprentice labour overseas. The research employed several methods for getting data such as structured interview by using questionnaire, focus group discussion, in-depth interview, tracking, and observation. This study indicated that (I) Apprenticeship process mechanism is not fully transparent yet; (2) Their income are relatively high, however, looking at their job they are still absorbed in 3D jobs (dirty, dangerous, difficult); (3) Several arising problems set the volunteer in low bidding position, and (4) process of transferring knowledge they got from overseas is vague.

scholarly journals Diversity Of Desired And Observed Levels Of Qualities Among Teacher Candidates Perceived By Private School Management

2010 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Muhammad Imran Yousuf ◽  
Naveed Sultana ◽  
Muhmmad Naseer-ud-Din ◽  
Sajid Rehman
Keyword(s):  
Focus Group ◽  
Focus Group Discussion ◽  
Private Schools ◽  
Private School ◽  
Teacher Candidates ◽  
Selection Process ◽  
Group Discussion ◽  
Structured Interview ◽  
Mean Values ◽  
The Difference

The trend of enrolment in private schools is growing rapidly. The criteria of quality for teacher candidates is complex one, great value is placed for oral interviews along with other formal techniques of selection process. The present study focused to investigate the desired and observed levels of qualities for teacher candidates perceived by their employers at private educational institutions in Pakistan. Interviews of personnel involved in selection process, a focus group discussion and a survey were used as the research method. After semi-structured interview with 20 employers the initial three levels of dimensions of qualities for teacher candidates i.e. dimensions of educational and professional knowledge; dimensions of teaching and professional skills; and dimensions of values and attitudes were developed and kept for  focus group discussion. In this way six qualities for each dimension were finalized and the survey was conducted to rate the desired and observed levels of 18 items. A total number of 139 responses were available through this survey. The mean of desired and observed responses for each item was calculated. The difference between means, standard deviations and t-values were also calculated. The differences in mean values for desired and observed levels for all three categories indicate that employers of private schools are not satisfied with the output of teachers training programs.

scholarly journals PERAN PEREMPUAN NELAYAN DALAM USAHA PERIKANAN TANGKAP DAN PENINGKATAN EKONOMI RUMAH TANGGA PESISIR TELUK JAKARTA

2017 ◽  
Vol 12 (2) ◽  
pp. 203 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nurlaili Nurlaili ◽  
Rizky Muhartono
Keyword(s):  
Focus Group ◽  
Focus Group Discussion ◽  
Group Discussion ◽  
Development Program ◽  
Structured Interview ◽  
Community Empowerment ◽  
Whole Process ◽  
Fish Catch ◽  
Qualitative Descriptive ◽  
Urban Villages

Teluk Jakarta memiliki wilayah pesisir yang menjadi salah satu sumber mata pencaharian. Salah satu aktor pada wilayah pesisir adalah kaum perempuan. Perempuan pesisir memiliki peran penting dalam rumah tangga nelayan. Pada aktivitas ekonomi rumah tangga, perempuan pesisir ikut berkontribusi bahkan terkadang mendominasi. Tulisan ini menggambarkan peran perempuan nelayan dalam rumah tangga nelayan pesisir Teluk Jakarta. Penelitian dilakukan di Teluk Jakarta di dua kecamatan yaitu Cilincing dan Penjaringan, tiga Kelurahan di Cilincing (Marunda, Cilincing dan Kalibaru) dan dua kelurahan di Penjaringan (Kamal Muara dan Muara Angke). Metode analisa data yang digunakan adalah metode deskriptif kualitatif dengan teknik pengumpulan data adalah wawancara terstruktur, wawancara mendalam (indepth interview), observasi dan diskusi kelompok terbatas (Focus Group Discussion/FGD). Kajian studi literatur juga dilakukan untuk memperkaya tulisan. Perempuan pesisir Teluk Jakarta memiliki peran dalam aktivitas usaha perikanan. Pada usaha perikanan tangkap, perempuan berperan pada tahap persiapan yaitu mempersiapkan perbekalan melaut (ransum) dan membantu perbaikan jaring, pasca melaut yaitu memilah hasil tangkapan ikan dan memasarkannya. Pada kegiatan budidaya kerang hijau, perempuan pesisir di Teluk Jakarta berperan pada tahap pasca panen yaitu memilah kerang hijau, mengupas (memipil), merebus dan memasarkannya. Pada usaha pengolahan hasil perikanan, perempuan pesisir Teluk Jakarta berperan pada keseluruhan proses pengolahan ikan dan pemasarannya. Peran perempuan yang strategis dalam tiap tahapan kegiatan usaha perikanan menjadikan perempuan sebagai titik tumpu dalam program pembangunan. Melihat besarnya peran perempuan dalam kegiatan usaha perikanan, maka dalam setiap program pemberdayaan masyarakat di pesisir Teluk Jakarta harus melibatkan perempuan. Title:Role of Women Fisheries in Fishery and Establishment of Household Economics Jakarta BayJakarta Bay has a coastal area of which become one of the sources of livelihood. One of the actors in coastal areas is women. Coastal women play significant role in the fisher’s household. They contribute even dominate the fishers daily household activities. This paper describes the role of women fishers in the coastal of Jakarta Bay. The research was conducted in Jakarta Bay in two sub-districts (Cilincing and Penjaringan), three urban villages in Cilincing (Marunda, Cilincing and Kalibaru) and two urban villages in Penjaringan (Kamal Muara and Muara Angke). Data were collected through structured interview, in depth interview, observation and focus group discussion. Data were analyzed using qualitative descriptive method. Furthermore, this paper enriched with literature review. Coastal women of Jakarta Bay play significant roles in fishery business activity. In the capture fisheries, they prepare food and supplies before sailing and help repairing the net, thereafter, they sort the fish catch and sell them. Women also play their role in shellfish cultivation especially in the post-harvest stage such as sorting out the green shell, peeling, boiling and selling. While in the processing business of fishery products, the women of Jakarta Bay coast play their role in the whole process of fish processing and its marketing. Therefore, women in Jakarta Bay become a fulcrum of the development program, and it is necessary to involve women in every community empowerment program on the coast of Jakarta Bay.

Performance Assessment of Selected Farmer Managed Irrigation System in Kaski District, Nepal

2020 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-10
Author(s):  
Arjun Gautam
Keyword(s):  
Focus Group ◽  
Performance Assessment ◽  
Focus Group Discussion ◽  
Discharge Capacity ◽  
Water Availability ◽  
Distribution System ◽  
Water Allocation ◽  
Irrigation System ◽  
Group Discussion ◽  
Structured Interview

The performance of three Irrigation System (IS); Arva Ghari, Tirkang Kimbesi and Hemja Sinchai Pranali was assessed using the Focus Group Discussion (FGD) and structured interview. The IS situated in the Kaski district were managed by users committee which were mainly formed by the election. The water availability is sufficient in upstream and decreases towards downstream leading to tail end deprivation, however, there was no dominance of influential person in water allocation. Proper distribution system minimizes the conflict among the users which depends on the condition of the canal along with regulating structures. The deposits of silt on bed and vegetation on banks have reduced the discharge capacity which needs the regular maintenance for the better performance of the IS. Separate fund should be raised for the repair and maintenance of canal. FMIS should be supported to strengthen its capacity as these are yet to be institutionalized and genuine farmers should be encouraged to participate for the management of the IS. 

scholarly journals The Inside Story: Early Childhood Practitioners' Perceptions of Teaching Science

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
◽  
Kayte Edwards
Keyword(s):  
Early Childhood ◽  
Focus Group ◽  
Focus Group Discussion ◽  
Teaching Strategies ◽  
Group Discussion ◽  
Early Childhood Teachers ◽  
Unique Contribution ◽  
Subject Knowledge ◽  
Scientific Learning ◽  
The Way

<p>This thesis investigates early childhood teachers' perspectives of how they support children's scientific learning, and how they felt about the way they supported that learning, within one childcare centre setting. Using a qualitative case study approach the views of the six participants teaching at the research site were gathered during initial individual interviews. Participants were then asked to document situations where they noticed and recognised children engaged in scientific learning. In a second interview participants talked about the documentation they had gathered and what responses they had to what they had seen, if any. The interview data and participant documentation was then coded and collated into a matrix form in order to use the initial findings as the basis for a focus group discussion involving all participants. The transcript of the focus group discussion was then added to the initial findings and subsequently considered in light of Rogoff's (2003) three analytical foci (the personal, interpersonal and cultural-institutional). This enabled a broad spectrum of ideas to emerge and served to highlight several teaching strategies.Three key findings emerged from the data. The first, a unique contribution of this study, highlights specific teaching strategies relating to the interdependent nature of team teaching relationships. The dialogue that developed between participants during the research emerged as a significant teaching support. The way the participants drew on each other's expertise, knowledge, experiences, and physical support was noticeable and often contributed to an individual participant's learning and increased confidence. On an individual level, the second finding concerned how capable and competent the individual participants felt about their support of children's scientific learning was related to their view of what 'science' is, and the role they thought the teacher should play in science education. This emphasises the importance of teachers having subject knowledge and a solid understanding of the nature of science (NOS). Furthermore, in this study the complexity of increasing the effectiveness of the support that early childhood teachers provide for children's scientific learning was revealed as the third finding. The influence of participants' confidence in and attitudes toward supporting children's scientific learning is further complicated when considering them in relation to the role of the teacher's understanding of NOS. Both of these factors have implications for the difference in teachers' available knowledge, skills and resources, and their inclination to use them. This thesis argues that there is no one solution to encouraging teachers to engage in more effective scientific learning support. However, reflective practice can enable teachers to develop their understanding of what science is and a pedagogy that will support the children's scientific learning, as well as increasing their confidence in and willingness to expand their scientific subject knowledge base. In addition, it also contends that collective teaching strategies are a significant factor in early childhood teachers' abilities to notice, recognise and respond to children engaged in scientific learning and as such need further consideration in teacher education, policy making decisions, and future research.</p>

scholarly journals MODEL OPTIMALISASI FUNGSI PASAR TRADISIONAL DI KOTA BANDA ACEH (Studi Kasus Pasar Newtown Lamdom)

Teras Jurnal ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (2) ◽  
pp. 463
Author(s):  
Ibnu Sa'dan Sa'dan ◽  
N Fadhli ◽  
Ashfa Ashfa
Keyword(s):  
Focus Group ◽  
Focus Group Discussion ◽  
Group Discussion ◽  
Regression Method ◽  
City Government ◽  
Raw Material ◽  
Traditional Markets ◽  
Traditional Market ◽  
The City ◽  
Banda Aceh

<p align="center"><strong>Abstrak</strong></p><p> </p><p class="11daftarpustaka">Pasar tradisional adalah salah satu aspek yang dapat menunjang pertumbuhan ekonomi di Kota Banda Aceh. Pasar Tradisional Newtown Lamdom (PTNL) merupakan salah satu pasar tradisional di Kota Banda Aceh yang belum berfungsi sebagaimana mestinya, tidak ada satupun pedagang yang berjualan di sana. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui faktor-faktor apa saja yang memiliki pengaruh terhadap tidak optimalnya fungsi PTNL dan merumuskan strategi dalam meningkatkan pengelolaan PTNL. Strategi dalam mengoptimalkan fungsi pasar tradisional sudah diidentifikasi dengan menyebarkan kuesioner melalui observasi lapangan dan melalui google form, data kuesioner diolah menggunakan metode analisis regresi ordinal, kemudian akan diperoleh hasil penyebab tidak optimalnya fungsi pasar tradisional Newtown Lamdom selanjutnya, faktor-faktor tersebut dianalisis dengan menggunakan metode <em>Focus Group Discussion (FGD).</em> hasil dari serangkaian analisis yang dilakukan menunjukkan bahwa lokasi PTNL memiliki pengaruh 82,1%, sarana PTNL memiliki pengaruh sebesar 74,7% dan prasarana PTNL memiliki pengaruh sebesar 22,7% terhadap factor yang mempengaruhi tidak optimalnya fungsi PTNL, untuk dapat mengoptimalkan fungsi PTNL perlu menyiapkan lokasi dan sarana sesuai dengan kebutuhan pasar seperti ketersedian lahan parkir, tersedianya transportasi umum menuju pasar, air bersih, listrik dan ketersediaan bahan baku, selain itu juga perlu ditinjau aspek kebijakan pemerintah seperti melakukan sosialisasi kepada pedagang dan pembeli untuk dapat mengoptimalkan fungsi PTNL.</p><p class="11daftarpustaka"> </p><p class="11daftarpustaka">Kata Kunci:<strong> </strong><em>Strategi, optimalisasi pasar, pasar tradisional, fungsi pasar</em><em></em></p><p align="center"><strong> </strong></p><p align="center"><strong> </strong></p><p align="center"><strong>Abstract</strong></p><p> </p><p class="11daftarpustaka">Traditional market is one of the supporting aspects for economic growth in Banda Aceh. Newtown Lamdom Market (PTNL) is one of traditional markets in Banda Aceh that has not been functioning properly from year to year as there is no single trader who sells there. This study aims to determine the factors causing the function of the traditional market is not optimal and to formulate the strategy in order to improve the management of Newtown Lamdom Traditional Market. The author identified the strategy in optimizing the function of traditional market by conducting field observation. The results of observation are then analyzed by using the Ordinal Regression Method to determine the factors causing the function of the traditional market are not optimal. Afterwards, those factors are analyzed through <em>Focus Group Discussion</em> (FGD) with the determined informants.  The results of series of analyses conducted show that the City Government of Banda Aceh is required to rehabilitate the Newtown Lamdom market buildings, equip the market facilities and infrastructure, provide raw material needs, and conduct socialization to traders and buyers in order to optimize the function of Newtown Lamdom Market.</p><p class="11daftarpustaka"> </p><p class="11daftarpustaka">Keywords:<strong> </strong><em>Strategy, Market Optimization, Traditional Market</em><strong>, </strong><em>market function</em><em></em></p>

scholarly journals Nasionalisme Tenaga Kerja Indonesia (TKI) Di Malaysia dalam Narasi Media Sosial

2018 ◽  
Vol 1 (2) ◽  
pp. 159-179
Author(s):  
Ali Maksum ◽  
Surwandono Surwandono
Keyword(s):  
Social Media ◽  
Content Analysis ◽  
Focus Group ◽  
Qualitative Analysis ◽  
Focus Group Discussion ◽  
Migrant Workers ◽  
Group Discussion ◽  
Structured Interview ◽  
The Social ◽  
Media Narratives

This article discusses the nationalism sentiment among Indonesian migrant workers in Malaysia from the social media narratives. The aims of this article are (1) to examine the framing of nationalism among Indonesian migrant workers in Malaysia; (2) to understand the typology of nationalism among Indonesian migrant workers in Malaysia; and (3) to examine the influences factors behind the nasionalism among Indonesian migrant workers in Malaysia. This is qualitative analysis sumplemented by structured interview as well as focus group discussion (FGD). The systematic content analysis on some particular documents is also applied in this study.

KARAKTERISTIK SOSIAL EKONOMI DAN KEBIJAKAN MITIGASI KONFLIK MANUSIA-GAJAH DI RESORT BESITANG, TAMAN NASIONAL GUNUNG LEUSER (SOCIAL-ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS AND POLICY FOR MITIGATION HUMAN-ELEPHANT CONFLICT AT BESITANG RESORT OF GUNUNG LEUSER NATIONAL P

Inovasi ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 15 (2) ◽  
pp. 153-162 ◽  
Author(s):  
Wanda Kuswanda
Keyword(s):  
Focus Group ◽  
Focus Group Discussion ◽  
Social Economic ◽  
Group Discussion ◽  
Response Unit

Salah satu habitat gajah yang masih tersisa adalah Kawasan Taman Nasional Gunung Leuser (TNGL), terutama di wilayah Besitang. Penelitian ini bertujuan mengidentifikasi karakteristik sosial ekonomi, kepemilikan lahan, pemetaan wilayah dan mitigasi konflik manusia dengan gajah di Resort Besitang, TNGL. Metode pengumpulan data dilakukan dengan penyebaran kuesioner, wawancara dan Focus Group Discussion (FGD). Analisis data menggunakan tabel frekuensi dan analisa deskriptif. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa wilayah yang memiliki potensi konflik gajah di Resort Besitang adalah Daerah Halaban, Aras Senapal, Sekundur, Bukit Selamat dan Bukit Mas dengan intensitas konflik rendah sampai tinggi. Penyebab utama konflik manusia dengan gajah adalah fragmentasi kawasan hutan,  ketidakpastian status lahan di daerah penyangga, pertumbuhan penduduk yang tinggi dan meningkatnya pendatang di wilayah Besitang, perambahan dan ilegal logging yang terus terjadi, minimnya kesadaran masyarakat dan peranan lembaga desa dalam mendukung konservasi gajah. Rekomendasi resolusi mitigasi konflik gajah diantaranya: 1) memperbaiki habitat gajah yang sudah terfragmentasi di dalam kawasan TNGL; 2) meningkatkan peran Tim CRU (Conservation Response Unit); 3) membentuk unit reaksi cepat penanganan konflik gajah dengan melibatkan para pihak; 4) menanam jenis tanaman yang tidak disukai dan dijauhi oleh gajah; 5) mereduksi ketergantungan masyarakat akan sistem pertanian yang membutuhkan lahan yang luas; 6) mengembangkan program untuk membantu peningkatan hasil panen; dan,  7) penyuluhan untuk meningkatkan pemahaman bahwa gajah merupakan bagian dari ekosistem yang harus lestari.   Kata kunci: gajah, konflik, habitat, Besitang, Taman Nasional Gunung Leuser

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