scholarly journals Teachers’ Perceptions of Customizing Students’ Learning through Differentiated Instruction at a Tertiary level

2021 ◽  
Vol 12 (1) ◽  
pp. 374-387
Author(s):  
Munira Said Al Siyabi ◽  
Dalal Abdullah Al Shekaili
Keyword(s):  
Differentiated Instruction ◽  
Descriptive Analysis ◽  
Assessment Tools ◽  
Learning Needs ◽  
English As Foreign Language ◽  
Teachers Perceptions ◽  
Structural Support ◽  
Differentiating Instruction ◽  
University Of Technology ◽  
The University

Traditional ways of teaching were challenged by differentiated instruction which aims to embrace students’ variance. Teachers are expected to maximize the learning opportunities by meeting the diverse needs of their learners. English teachers in Omani schools are trained and instructed to modify the content to meet students’ different levels; however, teachers in higher education institutions are given more freedom in planning and conducting their classes. This research investigated teachers’ perceptions of differentiated instruction which is customised to meet the diversity of learning needs and interests of English as foreign language students in the University of Technology and Applied Sciences-Rustaq (UTAS-Rustaq). The study also sought to identify practices teachers follow to implement differentiated instruction. An exploratory, descriptive analysis and a survey were employed to obtain the necessary data, which indicated that teachers are aware of differentiating instruction and the related practices. Teachers also showed a good understanding of the type of knowledge needed to obtain before implementing differentiation and the assessment tools to attain them. However, the results also indicate an essential need for structural support, professional development, to meet the challenges identified by teachers to maintain the continuity of these practices.

scholarly journals Teachers’ Perceptions of Customizing Students’ Learning through Differentiated Instruction at a Tertiary level

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Munira Said Al Siyabi ◽  
Dalal Abdullah Al Shekaili
Keyword(s):  
Differentiated Instruction ◽  
Descriptive Analysis ◽  
Assessment Tools ◽  
Learning Needs ◽  
English As Foreign Language ◽  
Teachers Perceptions ◽  
Structural Support ◽  
Differentiating Instruction ◽  
University Of Technology ◽  
The University

Traditional ways of teaching were challenged by differentiated instruction which aims to embrace students’ variance. Teachers are expected to maximize the learning opportunities by meeting the diverse needs of their learners. English teachers in Omani schools are trained and instructed to modify the content to meet students’ different levels; however, teachers in higher education institutions are given more freedom in planning and conducting their classes. This research investigated teachers’ perceptions of differentiated instruction which is customised to meet the diversity of learning needs and interests of English as foreign language students in the University of Technology and Applied Sciences-Rustaq (UTAS-Rustaq). The study also sought to identify practices teachers follow to implement differentiated instruction. An exploratory, descriptive analysis and a survey were employed to obtain the necessary data, which indicated that teachers are aware of differentiating instruction and the related practices. Teachers also showed a good understanding of the type of knowledge needed to obtain before implementing differentiation and the assessment tools to attain them. However, the results also indicate an essential need for structural support, professional development, to meet the challenges identified by teachers to maintain the continuity of these practices.

scholarly journals Teachers’ Perception of Online Teaching during Covid-19: A study at UTAS-Ibra, Oman.

2021 ◽  
Vol 23 (06) ◽  
pp. 91-107
Author(s):  
Dr. Kodhandaraman Chinnathambi ◽  
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Ms. Latha Anandan ◽  
Dr. B. Thenmalar Bharathi ◽  
◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Online Teaching ◽  
Quantitative Research ◽  
English Language ◽  
Teachers Perceptions ◽  
Online Mode ◽  
University Of Technology ◽  
Pros And Cons ◽  
Interim Measure ◽  
The University ◽  
Study Participants

The Covid-19 outbreak led to the closure of educational institutions and affected all the stakeholders in varied ways. As an interim measure, the online mode of teaching has been adopted all over the world. This transition, with its own pros and cons, has provided a path for continuing with education even during the pandemic. This new scenario involves financial and non-financial aspects with regard to education, and there is, therefore, a need to study the transition carefully. This study aims to explore and describe Teachers’ Perceptions of online teaching. A quantitative research design has been adopted for the study. A structured questionnaire was used (N=56) for data collection from teachers. The study participants were the teachers at the English Language Centre at the University of Technology and Applied Sciences (Ibra), Sultanate of Oman. The findings of the study confirm that online teaching has been successful during the covid-19 outbreak.

scholarly journals Training in Nigerian art schools: a critique of gender distribution

2017 ◽  
Vol 17 (2) ◽  
pp. 105
Author(s):  
Johnson Adelani Abodunrin
Keyword(s):  
Descriptive Analysis ◽  
Artistic Practice ◽  
Southwestern Nigeria ◽  
Gender Distribution ◽  
Textile Design ◽  
Cultural Affiliation ◽  
University Of Technology ◽  
Female Data ◽  
The University ◽  
Art Schools

<p>Training is indispensable in all facets of life in order to further knowledge and skills irrespective of gender difference, yet this disparity has become a phenomenon in artistic practice in Nigeria. The study aimed at examining art training in relation to gender distribution into various areas of specialization in art schools in Nigeria. There has been a gender imbalance in various areas of specialization which has left certain areas for male and female. Data for this study were collected in art School in Southwestern Nigeria between 2011/2012 to 2014/2015 academic sessions using archival materials to know the gender affinities. The university selected as sample size within the geographical scope of the study is Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, Ogbomoso. The selection was based on the orientation of their training and admission criteria which differs tremendously. Descriptive analysis was adopted to know the gender affiliation in the practice. Finding reveals that the total enrollments of students are more of females (55.8%) than male (45.2%) are admitted to study art. The result has also shown that more female (93.3%) specializes in textile while more male (84%) students are in sculpture. This perhaps could be attributed to the nature and the demands of each area of specialization. Textile design attracts more female artist because of; the socio-cultural affiliation of the discipline, interest in fashion; the readily available market for textile wares across all social class and the less demand on draughtsmanship skills as compared to other forms of arts.</p>

scholarly journals A investigating on pre-service secondary school mathematics teachers’ perceptions of the concept of problemOrtaokul matematik öğretmen adaylarının problem kavramına ilişkin algıları üzerine bir inceleme

2016 ◽  
Vol 13 (1) ◽  
pp. 1367 ◽  
Author(s):  
Fatih Baş ◽  
Meryem Özturan Sağırlı
Keyword(s):  
Secondary School ◽  
Mathematics Teachers ◽  
Fourth Graders ◽  
Descriptive Analysis ◽  
Second Graders ◽  
School Mathematics ◽  
Secondary School Mathematics ◽  
Teachers Perceptions ◽  
Definition Of ◽  
The University

In this study, it is aimed to define the perception of problem concept formed in pre-service secondary school mathematics teachers’ mind on account of their own definitions and the qualification problems posed by them. The research was designed on the basis of the case study method. Participants consist of 51 pre-service secondary school mathematics teachers; 23 of them were second graders at the university, other 28 were fourth graders. Data, collected with an open-ended questionairre prepared as data collection tool, were analysed with descriptive analysis and contents analysis. From the results, it was determined that the shape problem concept in pre-service mathematics teachers’ mind is mainly a situation that creating problem. Yet, during the definition of problem concept, the situation of solving procedure firstly not being ready, were not emphasized by most of the pre-service teachers. In accordance with those perceptions, even the problems posed by the participants were realized to be solved easily in the process of mathematical operations.  In order to crate a more correct problem perception in pre service teachers’ minds, it is suggested to provide comparing them with the situations- examples consisting all the specialities contained in the concept. ÖzetBu araştırmada ortaokul matematik öğretmen adaylarının zihinlerinde oluşan problem kavramı algısının kendi tanımlamaları ve kurdukları problemlerin nitelikleri üzerinden ortaya konması amaçlanmıştır. Araştırma durum çalışması yöntemi temel alınarak dizayn edilmiştir. Çalışma grubu 23’ü ikinci 28’si ise dördüncü sınıfta öğrenim görmekte olan 51 ortaokul matematik öğretmen adayından oluşmaktadır. Hazırlanan açık uçlu anket formu ile toplanan veriler betimsel analize ve içerik analizine tabi tutulmuştur. Ulaşılan bulgulardan hareketle öğretmen adaylarının zihnindeki problem kavramının daha çok sorun teşkil eden durum şeklinde olduğu belirlenmiştir. Fakat problem kavramını ifade ederken problemin ilk bakışta çözüm prosedürünün hali hazırda olmaması durumu öğretmen adaylarının çok büyük bir bölümü tarafından vurgulanmamıştır. Bu algılara paralel olarak katılımcıların kurdukları problemlerin de çoğunlukla matematiksel işlemlerin uygulanmasıyla rahatlıkla çözülebilen nitelikte olduğu görülmüştür. Öğretmen adaylarının zihninde daha doğru bir problem algısı oluşturabilmek için kavramın sahip olduğu tüm özellikleri içinde barındıran durumlarla-örneklerle karşılaşmalarının sağlanması önerilmektedir.

Penglibatan Ahli Akademik Terhadap Pengajaran Hadith di Institusi Pengajian

2018 ◽  
pp. 47-52
Author(s):  
Amran Abdul Halim ◽  
Abdulloh Salaeh
Keyword(s):  
Public Universities ◽  
Academic Staff ◽  
Descriptive Analysis ◽  
Good Knowledge ◽  
Islamic Studies ◽  
National University ◽  
Islamic Science ◽  
The University

This study is to identify the involvement of academicians on the teaching of the hadith. The contribution of the academicians to the teaching of the hadith is also very much needed so that Muslims can acknowledge al-Sunnah closely. The academicians were selected from Academic of Islamic Studies, University of Malaya Islamic Studies Academy, the National University of Malaysia, the Islamic Science University of Malaysia and the International Islamic University which they are all from various fields of Islamic Studies. The methodology used in this study is a questionnaire which is group sampling. The researcher distributes the questionnaire to the academic staff at the university involved. Based on this descriptive analysis of the questionnaire, it can be concluded that academic practitioners either in the field of hadith or other fields are involved and contribute to the teaching of hadith such as in public universities and other institutions. This shows that most academicians have good knowledge related to the field of hadith. Therefore, they are among the most suitable as references to the community in solving Sunnah and bidaah issues, especially the academicians who are experts in the field of hadith. Abstrak Kajian ini adalah untuk mengenalpasti penglibatan ahli akademik terhadap pengajaran hadith. Sumbangan ahli akademik terhadap pengajaran hadith juga amat diperlukan agar umat Islam dapat mengenali al-Sunnahsecara  lebih  dekat.  Ahli-ahli  akademik  yang  dipilih  adalah  dari  Akademi  Pengajian  Islam  Universiti Malaya,   Universiti   Kebangsaan   Malaysia,   Universiti   Sains   Islam   Malaysia   dan   Universiti   Islam Antarabangsa  yang  mana  kesemuanya  dalam  pelbagai  bidang  Pengajian  Islam.  Kaedah yang  digunakan dalam kajian ini adalah soal selidik iaitu persampelan berkelompok. Penyelidikmengedarkan borang soal selidik tersebut kepada ahli akademik di universiti tersebut. Berdasarkan, analisis deskriptif soal selidik ini, dapat dirumuskan bahawa ahli akademik sama ada dalam bidang hadith atau lain-lain bidang adalah terlibat dan turut memberi sumbangan dalam pengajaran hadith seperti di universiti-universiti awam dan lain-lain institusi  pengajian.  Ini  menunjukkan  bahawa  kebanyakan  ahli  akademik  mempunyai  pengetahuan  yang baik  berkaitan  dengan  bidang  hadith.  Oleh  itu,  mereka  adalah  antara  golongan  sangat  sesuai  dijadikan sebagai rujukan masyarakat dalam menyelesaikan permasalahan Sunnah dan bidaah, terutama sekali ahli akademik yang pakar dalam bidang hadith.

MAKING IT GREEN: THE FOOD PACKAGING PERCEPTIONS AND PRACTICES OF YOUNG CONSUMERS

2019 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 28
Author(s):  
Norsyamira Shahrin ◽  
Rabiatul Adawiyah Abd Rahman ◽  
Noorliza Zainol ◽  
Noor Saliza Salmi ◽  
Mohd Faisal Abdul Wahab
Keyword(s):  
Standard Deviation ◽  
Food Packaging ◽  
Food Handler ◽  
Polystyrene Foam ◽  
University Of Technology ◽  
Young Consumers ◽  
Plastic Bag ◽  
The Government ◽  
The University

Food handler still fails to play their part even when the government imposes “No Plastic Bag” campaign and a ban on polystyrene foam to pack foods. This research focuses on eco-friendly food packaging based on the perception and practice of young consumers, especially the undergraduates of Mara University of Technology Penang Campus (UiTMPP). Questionnaire was constructed and distributed to 315 respondents.  The collected data were analyzed with simple descriptive statistic of frequency, mean and standard deviation. Most of the respondents are aware on eco-friendlyfood packaging. They agreed that the university should propose some alternative to control and reduce non-biodegradable foods packaging. 

Numerical Modeling of the RDE

2020 ◽  
Vol 0 (0) ◽  
Author(s):  
Michal Folusiak ◽  
Karol Swiderski ◽  
Piotr Wolański
Keyword(s):  
Combustion Chamber ◽  
Turbine Engine ◽  
Rotating Detonation Engine ◽  
University Of Technology ◽  
Detonation Combustion ◽  
Detonation Engine ◽  
Innovative Economy ◽  
Turboshaft Engine ◽  
The University ◽  
Rotating Detonation

AbstractThe idea of using the phenomenon of rotating detonation to propulsion has its roots in fifties of the last century in works of Adamson et al. and Nicholls et al. at the University of Michigan. The idea was recently reinvented and experimental research and numerical simulations on the Rotating Detonation Engine (RDE) are carried in numerous institutions worldwide, in Poland at Warsaw University of Technology (WUT) since 2004. Over the period 2010-2014 WUT and Institute of Aviation (IOA) jointly implemented the project under the Innovative Economy Operational Programme entitled ‘Turbine engine with detonation combustion chamber’. The goal of the project was to replace the combustion chamber of turboshaft engine GTD-350 with the annular detonation chamber.This paper is focused on investigation of the influence of a geometry and flow conditions on the structure and propagation stability of the rotating detonation wave. Presented results are in majority an outcome of the aforementioned programme, in particular authors’ works on the development of the in-house code REFLOPS USG and its application to simulation of the rotating detonation propagation in the RDE.

A study of the role and educational needs of ophthalmic specialist nurses

2021 ◽  
Vol 30 (14) ◽  
pp. 858-864
Author(s):  
Pornjittra Rattanasirivilai ◽  
Amy-lee Shirodkar
Keyword(s):  
Clinical Skills ◽  
Active Role ◽  
Educational Needs ◽  
Assessment Tools ◽  
Standards Of Care ◽  
Learning Needs ◽  
Hands On ◽  
Specialist Nurses ◽  
The Uk ◽  
Training Opportunities

Aims: To explore the current roles, responsibilities and educational needs of ophthalmic specialist nurses (OSNs) in the UK. Method: A survey of 73 OSNs ranging from band 4 to band 8 was undertaken in May 2018. Findings: 73% of OSNs undertake more than one active role, with 59% involved in nurse-led clinics; 63% felt formal learning resources were limited, with 63% reporting training opportunities and 21% reporting time as major barriers to further training. More than 38% emphasised hands-on clinic-based teaching had a greater impact on their educational needs. Some 64% were assessed on their skills annually and 59% felt confident with their skill set. Conclusion: The Ophthalmic Common Clinical Competency Framework provides a curriculum and assessment tools for OSNs to use as a structure to maintain clinical skills and knowledge. Eye departments should use this as guidance to target learning needs and improve standards of care to meet the changing needs of society.

scholarly journals Industry-Practice-Based Engineering Hydrology Education at USQ, Australia

2019 ◽  
Vol 9 (3) ◽  
pp. 213
Author(s):  
Rezaul Chowdhury
Keyword(s):  
Online Education ◽  
Student Satisfaction ◽  
Learning Outcomes ◽  
Professional Practice ◽  
Assessment Tools ◽  
Discussion Forums ◽  
Self Assessment ◽  
Industry Practice ◽  
The University ◽  
Engineering Hydrology

Engineering education must embrace several challenges, such as increased numbers of work-based students, increased demand for online education, mismatches in employability skills and industry requirements, and lack of student engagement. The hydrology course at the University of Southern Queensland attracts more than 100 students every year, where more than 70% of students are off-campus and most of them are work-based. This study explored how an online hydrology course can embrace industry practice and engage students in order to achieve learning outcomes. Industrial careers in hydrology involve extensive use of hydroclimatological data and modeling applications. The course modules, learning objectives and outcomes, and assessment tools have been designed to align with industry practices. Active participation of students was observed in self-assessment quizzes and discussion forums. The course was rated very well in achieving learning outcomes and in overall student satisfaction. Students appreciated the well-structured real-world and professional practice in the course.

scholarly journals Differentiated Instruction in Mixed - Ability Groups the Jigsaw Strategy -

2016 ◽  
Vol 22 (2) ◽  
pp. 407-412
Author(s):  
Simona Boştină-Bratu ◽  
Alina Negoescu
Keyword(s):  
Foreign Language ◽  
Differentiated Instruction ◽  
Educational Background ◽  
Team Work ◽  
Learning Needs ◽  
Skill Levels ◽  
Student Centered ◽  
Problem Solving Skills ◽  
Teaching Learning ◽  
Instruction Strategies

Abstract An effective teaching-learning environment is student-centered, student-driven, allowing teachers to meet students’ learning needs and help them make progress in a variety of ways. This paper aims at analyzing some of the cooperative learning methods used to create more flexibly-designed foreign language lessons, where students’ skill levels, educational background, interests and motivation are heterogeneous. It focuses on differentiated instruction strategies, such as team work and jigsaw teaching, as well as on ways of implementing them appropriately and effectively in the foreign language classroom. We will start with an overview of some theoretical contributions and definitions concerning the differentiated instruction and the jigsaw classroom. The study mainly focusses on the jigsaw classroom as an effective technique meant to encourage students to involve in learning activities, interact and share knowledge and information, developing their linguistics, social and problem-solving skills, necessary in international environments, in such areas as communication, leadership, and decision-making.

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