scholarly journals The Effect of Hippotherapy on Posture and Trunk Control in Children with Spastic Diplegic Cerebral Palsy-A quasi-experimental study

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Filiz Özdemir ◽  
Faruk Arslan
Keyword(s):  
Cerebral Palsy ◽  
Age Groups ◽  
Functional Results ◽  
Rehabilitation Program ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Trunk Control ◽  
Postural Alignment ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Quasi Experimental ◽  
Experimental Group

Background: Hippotherapy is recognized as an integrative therapy in rehabilitation programs as it provides a basis for neurological function and sensory processing. The aim of this study is to evaluate the effects of hippotherapy on posture and trunk control in children with spastic diplegic cerebral palsy. Materials and Methods: This study which a pre-test/post-test quasi experimental model with a control group was included 24 participants aged 7-12 years. In addition to routine physiotherapy and rehabilitation program for participants in experimental group, hippotherapy training sessions lasting 30 minutes were given once a week for 12 weeks each, under the direction of a physiotherapist. Postural alignment changes were evaluated by using New York Posture Rating Chart (NYPR). Trunk Impairment Scale (TIS) was used to evaluate trunk control. Results: The mean age was 13.62 ± 3.17 years. Mean body mass index (BMI) was 23.34 ± 3.38 kg / m2. There was no statistically significant difference between groups in terms of age, gender, BMI, and GMFCS (p> 0.05 for all). There was no difference in NYPR results between the groups (p> 0.05). Total TIS score and static sub-parameter scores were higher in experimental group, after the treatment (p <0.05), whereas there was no difference in terms of dynamic and coordination sub-parameters. Conclusions: We concluded that hippotherapy is a viable treatment strategy to obtain functional results in children with spastic diplegic cerebral palsy. However, we emphasize that effectiveness of hippotherapy in different age groups should be investigated with larger sample groups.

scholarly journals Effectiveness of the Flipped Classroom Strategy in Teaching Qur’an Recitation Skills and Attitude Towards It among First Grade Students in Saudi Arabia

2021 ◽  
Vol 20 (11) ◽  
pp. 215-236
Author(s):  
Ali Tared Aldossari ◽  
Munirah Saud Alhamam
Keyword(s):  
Flipped Classroom ◽  
Design Method ◽  
Age Groups ◽  
First Grade ◽  
Attitude Scale ◽  
Female Students ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Quasi Experimental ◽  
Experimental Group

This study aims to identify the effectiveness of the flipped classroom strategy in developing the skills of reciting the Holy Qur’an, and the attitude towards the strategy among first grade intermediate school female students. The research sample was a random sample of 48 intermediate female students divided into two 24-student groups: a control group and an experimental group. To collect data according to the quasi-experimental design method, a note card was designed to measure recitation skills of the Qur’an, and a scale developed to record attitude towards the flipped classroom strategy. The note card was applied to the research sample. The results revealed a statistically significant difference (α ≤ 0.05) in favor of the experimental group between the average scores of the two groups in the post application of the note card. The results also showed a statistically significant difference between the average scores of the experimental group (α ≤ 0.05) in the post application of the attitude scale towards the flipped classroom strategy. Lastly, the results showed a statistically significant correlation between the skills of reciting the Holy Qur’an and the attitude towards the flipped classroom strategy among first grade intermediate female students. Based on these results, we present a number of recommendations and suggestions, including expanding the application of the flipped classroom strategy to other age groups and different courses.

scholarly journals Investigating the Effect of Teaching Aesthetic Skills to Faculty Members on Development of Their Effective Teaching Performance1

2017 ◽  
Vol 19 (2) ◽  
pp. 90-106 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hassan Eslamian ◽  
Seyed Ebrahim Mirshah Jafari ◽  
Mohammad Reza Neyestani
Keyword(s):  
Effective Teaching ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Learning Processes ◽  
Faculty Members ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Teaching Performance ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Quasi Experimental ◽  
The Mean ◽  
Experimental Group

AbstractThis quasi-experimental study investigated the effect of teaching aesthetic skills to faculty members on development of their effective teaching performance through a two-group pretest-posttest design. The sample included 32 faculty members at a major Iranian university who were divided into the experimental (11 participants) and control groups (21 participants). The experimental group was taught to use aesthetic skills in the teaching and learning processes; however, no intervention was applied to the control group. To evaluate the effective teaching performance of the faculty members, a tailor-made questionnaire was used in two pretest and posttest stages, where randomly chosen students were asked to express their opinions about the faculty membersí performance. The sample size of the students was 1096 in the pretest stage and 935 in the posttest stage. Paired t-test results showed that there was no significant difference between the mean effective teaching scores of the faculty members in the control group in the pretest stage and in the posttest stage. However, the mean effective teaching scores of the faculty members in the experimental group were found to be significantly higher in the posttest. In addition, although there was no significant difference between the mean effective teaching scores of the two faculty groups in the pretest, faculty members in the experimental group outperformed their counterparts in the control group. Based on the findings, applying aesthetic skills by faculty members in the teaching and learning processes can pave the way for sustainable development of their effective teaching performance. Therefore, faculty members are recommended to acquire the required knowledge and skills to better use aesthetic skills in the teaching process.

scholarly journals GeoGebra and students’ learning achievement in trigonometric functions graphs representations and interpretations

2021 ◽  
Vol 16 (2) ◽  
pp. 827-846
Author(s):  
Nthabiseng Mosese ◽  
Ugorji I. Ogbonnaya
Keyword(s):  
Control Group ◽  
Trigonometric Functions ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Post Test ◽  
Quasi Experimental ◽  
Equivalent Control ◽  
The Mean ◽  
Dynamic Mathematics ◽  
Students Success ◽  
Experimental Group

Making connections between the representations of trigonometric functions and an interpretation of graphs of the functions are major challenges to many students. This study explores the effectiveness of the GeoGebra on grade 12 students’ success in making connections between the representations of trigonometric functions and the interpretation of graphs. A non-equivalent control-group pre-test post-test quasi-experimental design was used. The sample of the study consisted of sixty-one grade 12 students from two schools. The results showed that there was a statistically significant difference between the mean achievements of the experimental group and the control group on making connections between representations of trigonometric functions, and on analyses and interpretations of representations of trigonometric functions, in favour of the experimental group. This study extends the findings of previous studies on the effectiveness of dynamic mathematics software on students’ learning of representations and interpretation of graphs of trigonometric functions.            Keywords: GeoGebra, functions graphs, Trigonometric functions

scholarly journals penyuluhan menggunakan media lembar balik terhadap pengetahuan dan sikap ibu balita mengenai Kadarzi

2019 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
pp. 58
Author(s):  
Ulfah Sofindra Syahidatunnisa ◽  
Holil M Par'i ◽  
Fred Agung Suprihartono ◽  
Fred Agung Suprihartono ◽  
Rr. Nur Fauziyah ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Total Sample ◽  
Wilcoxon Test ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Control Group Design ◽  
Knowledge And Attitudes ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Quasi Experimental ◽  
Knowledge And Attitude ◽  
Attitudinal Changes ◽  
Experimental Group

One of the factors that influence Kadarzi's achievement is the knowledge and attitudes of the toddler's mother. This study aims to determine the effect of counseling using backsheet media on the knowledge and attitudes of toddlers' mothers about Kadarzi in the Cipeundeuy Health Center District of West Bandung Regency. The research design used was quasi-experimental with a pre-post test control group design model with a total sample of 28 people each for the experimental group and the control group. The experimental group was given an intervention in the form of counseling using flipchart media, while the control group was given an intervention in the form of counseling using leaflet media. The results obtained from the Wilcoxon test in the experimental group and the t-dependent test in the control group were changes in the increase in knowledge and attitude scores in the experimental group and the control group after intervention (p <0.005). The results of the Mann-Whitney test showed no significant difference between knowledge and attitude scores in the experimental group and the control group (p> 0.005). It is better to do further research related to Kadarzi's behavior so that the application of the Kadarzi indicator can be monitored so that it can describe the results of attitudinal changes, and to increase Kadarzi's knowledge and attitudes to toddler mothers.

scholarly journals The Effectiveness of Constructivist Learning Using Guided Discovery Models on The Concept of A Regulatory System for Curiosity and Anti-Narcotics Attitudes

2020 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. 41
Author(s):  
Sulasfiana Alfi Raida ◽  
Didi Nur Jamaludin
Keyword(s):  
Regulatory System ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Constructivist Learning ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Attitude Score ◽  
Model Learning ◽  
Guided Discovery ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Quasi Experimental ◽  
Experimental Group

<p>This research aimed to analyze the effectiveness of constructivist learning using guided discovery models on the concept of a regulatory system for curiosity and anti-narcotics attitudes. This research used a quasi-experimental and pre-experimental design. The population was all of the 4th semester MIA classes of SMA Negeri 1 Salatiga which consists of seven classes. Samples were taken with a convenience sampling technique.  MIA 2.4 and 5.4 as the experimental group and MIA 3.4 and 4.4 as the control group. The data in this research were collected by the scale of curiosity and anti-narcotics attitude. Data were analyzed with descriptive analyzed and t-test. The result showed as follows: there is a significant difference at the end of the curiosity and anti-narcotics attitude of constructivist learning using guided discovery model compared with direct instruction model learning; the average of student’s curiosity and anti-narcotics attitude score ≥ 3,00 on constructivist learning using guided discovery model. It is concluded that constructivist learning using a guided discovery model is effectively completed learning outcomes of the curiosity and anti-narcotics attitude on the regulatory system concept.</p>

scholarly journals Manipulative Approach In Teaching Fractions

2021 ◽  
Vol 2 (5) ◽  
pp. 435-447
Author(s):  
Rea C. Parungao
Keyword(s):  
Test Scores ◽  
Traditional Method ◽  
Number Line ◽  
Virtual Manipulatives ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Post Test ◽  
Quasi Experimental ◽  
Teaching Fractions ◽  
Experimental Group

This study aimed to determine the effects of using manipulatives in teaching fractions.   Quasi- experimental method of research was used in this study. It was conducted during the first quarter of S.Y. 2019-2020 among the respondents were randomly selected. Two sections of Arayat National High School were the respondents of the study. The control group was the 7-Rosal while the 7-Sampaguita was the experimental group. Both groups were given a pretest prior to the discussion about fractions and a posttest after instruction using the traditional method (control group) and the use of manipulatives (experimental group). The results were then evaluated, analysed through SPSS, and interpreted. Mean, t-test and ANCOVA were utilized to analyze and interpret the data. This study found out that the post-test scores of the respondents from the two groups improved in comparison to their pre-test scores.  The mean pretest and mean posttest scores of both groups showed significant difference. The results showed that the use of virtual manipulatives in converting fractions to decimals had significant difference compared the use of the traditional method. On the contrary, teaching fractions on a number line did not have significant difference. Out of the four operations on fractions, three showed that the use of concrete manipulatives was highly effective. This study recommends that teachers must test the prior knowledge of their students before discussing about fractions to determine the students’ strengths and weaknesses. Although both traditional method and the manipulative approach showed improvement on the post-test results in teaching fractions, still, teachers are encouraged to use manipulatives in teaching fractions to improve students’ performance. It is important for teachers to provide their students opportunities for hands-on manipulation of objects in order to grasp the concepts of fractions more easily. Lastly, teachers must develop the use of concrete and virtual manipulatives in teaching fractions to promote active learning that can enhance students’ mathematics performance and can help them to realize that mathematics is an enjoyable subject.

Effectiveness of Cyber Bullying Sensitization Program (CBSP) to Reduce Cyber Bullying Behavior Among Middle School Children

2021 ◽  
pp. 504-513
Author(s):  
Surabhi Negi ◽  
Sunita Magre
Keyword(s):  
Middle School ◽  
Middle School Students ◽  
Cyber Bullying ◽  
Control Group ◽  
School Students ◽  
Use Of Technology ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Post Test ◽  
Quasi Experimental ◽  
Experimental Group

Cyber bullying is the unwise use of technology to harm and humiliate an individual or group over the Internet. The purpose of this article is to test the effectiveness of the cyber bullying sensitisation program (CBSP) to reduce the level of cyber bullying behaviour among middle school students. The sample was restricted to adolescents as they are the ones who are most exposed and vulnerable in the cyber space. A quasi-experimental pre-post design with intervention was adopted for the study. The participants of the study were comprised of 186 middle school students from two private schools in India. The experimental group had 94 participants while control groups had 92 participants. Statistical analysis indicated that there was a significant difference between pre- and post-test scores in the experimental group. No significant difference was found between the experiment and control group before the program, suggesting that the program was effective in helping students in reducing cyber bullying behaviour. The implications for prevention and intervention programs were discussed.

scholarly journals The Effect of Play-Based Math Activities on Different Areas of Development in Children 48 to 60 Months of Age

SAGE Open ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (2) ◽  
pp. 215824402091953
Author(s):  
Meral Taner Derman ◽  
Elvan Şahin Zeteroğlu ◽  
Arzu Ergişi Birgül
Keyword(s):  
Preschool Children ◽  
Motor Development ◽  
Fine Motor ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Gross Motor ◽  
Physically Active ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Quasi Experimental ◽  
Language Areas ◽  
Experimental Group

There are previous studies in the literature conducted on the effect of play-based math activities on the mathematical skills, language, and cognitive development of preschool children. However, the number of studies conducted to determine the effect of play-based math activities on different areas of development in preschool children was too few. The purpose of this study is to investigate the effect of play-based math activities on different developmental areas (personal-social, fine motor, language, and gross motor development) of children 48 to 60 months of age. The pretest/posttest quasi-experimental research design with control and experimental groups was employed in this study. The research group of this study is composed of 45 children 22 of whom (10 girls and 12 boys) were in the experimental group and 23 (10 girls and 13 boys) in the control group. Denver II Developmental Screening Test was used as the data collection tool. As a result, it was determined that there was a significant difference between the subscales and pretest-posttest total scores concerning personal-social, fine motor, and language areas in the experimental group, while there was no statistically significant difference in the gross motor subscale. In addition, it was observed that there was statistically no significant difference between pretest–posttest scores concerning personal-social, fine motor, language, gross motor subscales and total scores of the control group. The result revealed that play-based math activities have a positive effect on personal-social, fine motor, language, and gross motor developments of children. Further studies can be planned to investigate the effects of play-based mathematics education integrated with different activities where children can have fun and be physically active on children’s developmental areas.

scholarly journals Using Google Docs in Omani EFL College Classes: Students’ Writing Performance and Perceptions towards Use

2019 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
pp. 53
Author(s):  
Noura Al Burtamani ◽  
Fawzia Al Seyabi ◽  
Abdo Al Mekhlafi
Keyword(s):  
Performance Test ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Writing Performance ◽  
Google Docs ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Foundation Program ◽  
Post Test ◽  
Quasi Experimental ◽  
College Classes ◽  
Experimental Group

This quasi experimental study aimed at investigating the effect of using Google Docs on EFL Omani college students’ writing performance and students’ perceptions of its use. The sample of the study included 81 Level 3 Foundation Program students in Nizwa College of Technology, Oman. The experimental group consisted of 39 students while the control group consisted of 42 students. The research instruments included a writing performance test that was administered as pre and post- test and a students’ perceptions questionnaire. Data analysis revealed that there was a statistically significant difference between the writing performance of the experimental and control groups in favour of the experimental group. The experimental group outperformed the control group in task achievement, task organization, grammar and vocabulary. Also, the students perceived using Google Docs in EFL writing as a very beneficial tool in improving their writing and collaboration skills. In light of these findings, a number of recommendations for practice are presented.

Effectiveness of Video Lecture Material as Instructional Tool for a Statistics Class

2014 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
CAMILA L. LIKIT ◽  
RENAN P. LIMJUCO
Keyword(s):  
Experimental Design ◽  
T Test ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Instructional Tool ◽  
Video Lecture ◽  
Lecture Material ◽  
Lecture Method ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Quasi Experimental ◽  
Experimental Group

The quest for better strategies in teaching is a never-ending process. This scenario is heightened more by the myriad online instructional materials fit for classroom use. The study aimed to determine the effectiveness of video lecture materials for statistics proficiency of first year students of Davao Doctors College.The researchers employed quasi-experimental design that involved purposively chosen 31 students for the control group and 26 students for the experimental group. The control group received traditional instruction while the experimental group utilized video lecture materials as the instructional tool. The questionnaire consisted 50 multiple choice items and established a reliability index of .82. This investigation used t-test analysis to establish the same level of statistics proficiency among the students before the conduct of the study. The study concluded that both learning strategies were effective in teaching students the basic concepts of statistics as indicated by the significant improvement of their pre-test to posttest scores. Although the posttest results of the students who were taught using video lecture materials were higher than those supervised using lecture method, the significance of this difference was never established. Thus, the use of video learning material as an instructional tool in statistics is equally effective with the traditional lecture method. Keywords - Mathematics education, video lecture material, effectiveness, statisticsproficiency, quasi-experimental design, significant difference, t-test, Philippines

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