scholarly journals Weighing in the Issue of Heavy Schoolbags Carried by Pupils in Primary School

2003 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
pp. 36-43
Author(s):  
Michael CHIA ◽  
Serena TAN ◽  
Abbie TAN ◽  
Soot Mei TAN ◽  
Bervyn LEE
Keyword(s):  
Body Weight ◽  
Primary School ◽  
Primary Group ◽  
Ministry Of Education ◽  
Electronic Learning ◽  
Item Questionnaire ◽  
Experienced Pain ◽  
Electronic Learning Environment ◽  
Primary School Pupils ◽  
Primary Pupils

LANGUAGE NOTE | Document text in English; abstract also in Chinese.The issue of heavy schoolbags is a common concern among educationists, parents and school children. The pervasiveness of the carriage of heavy schoolbags among 482 primary school pupils from two schools was studied. Participants were grouped according to sex and primary levels (i.e. P1 & P2, aged 7-8 years and P3 & P4, aged 9-10 years). Body mass with and without schoolbags was measured on a single weekday using a calibrated weighing machine. Pupils also completed a 10-item questionnaire that solicited responses about the type of schoolbag carried, the number of bags carried, how the bags were carried, whether they felt that their bags were too heavy, if they had suffered pain, soreness or numbness from carrying the schoolbags and information about their travel to and from school. Results revealed that pupils carried bags that weighed about 15% to 17% of body weight. The figures also indicated that 60.4% of the lower primary group (P1 and P2) exceeded the guideline of 3.5 kg outlined by the Ministry of Education (Singapore) for schoolbags, and 55.8% exceeded the guideline of 4.5 kg for the middle primary group (P3 and P4). Participants also reported that they carried bags that were too heavy, and experienced pain, soreness or numbness in the neck, shoulders or back. Results of this study indicate that more can be done to reduce the physical load of schoolbags for primary pupils. Implications of the findings are discussed, including two current initiatives to create an electronic learning environment within the school compound where pupils can access textbook and workbook information.在發展中國家與發達國家中，學齡兒童的書包重量不當是引起青年期或成年后腰背部疼痛的常見原因之一，往往是由於書包過重所致。本文對新加坡兩所小學進行了調查，結果提示學生書包的重量普遍超過健康指南所規定的最大重量。因此，在提高健康水平及健康敎育方面還需做大量的工作，以減輕小學生，特別是低年級學生體力上的負荷。

PSYCHO- LINGUODIDACTIC PROBLEMS OF TEACHING LITERARY UKRAINIAN TO PRIMARY GRADE STUDENTS IN TERMS OF DIALECTAL ENVIRONMENT

2017 ◽  
Vol 14 (2) ◽  
pp. 38-43
Author(s):  
M. Lavrenova
Keyword(s):  
Primary School ◽  
Mutual Influence ◽  
Native Language ◽  
Language Skills ◽  
Primary Grade ◽  
Literary Language ◽  
Early School ◽  
Primary School Pupils ◽  
Primary Pupils ◽  
Primary Grade Students

The article is devoted to the problem of formation orthoepic Ukrainian literary language skills of primary school pupils living in the conditions of dialectal environment. It was determined that the successful training of Ukrainian literary language to a large extent depends on the mutual influence of languages used by children in the early school. Psycholinguistic bases of forming cultural speech of primary pupils are analysed. The effectiveness of pedagogical conditions of formation primary pupils’ speech culture in the native language lessons was theoretically proved.

Investigating the Four Acquisition Skills in Fifth-Primary-Iraqi-Kurdistan-School Pupils in Reading from Teachers' Viewpoints

2021 ◽  
Vol 17 ◽  
pp. 73-77
Author(s):  
Natiq Saeed Ghayyib
Keyword(s):  
Primary School ◽  
Primary Schools ◽  
Language Skills ◽  
Arabic Language ◽  
Influential Factor ◽  
Iraqi Kurdistan ◽  
Primary School Pupils ◽  
Primary Pupils

The study is an attempt to investigate the four acquisition skills in fifth-primary pupils of Iraqi Kurdistan in reading from the teachers' viewpoints.  The sample of the study selected were (12) primary schools in Sulaimaniyah province in Iraq and its suburbs as parts of Sulaimaniyah Education Directorate in terms of (6) schools for male and (6) schools for female. Then, a questionnaire of (20) items was designed. The study aims at determining the four acquisition language skills (listening, speaking, reading, writing) of Iraqi Kurdistan students for the fifth-primary-school pupils in reading subject from the teachers' viewpoint and, then, arranging the skill according to its importance. The findings of the study proves that there is an influential factor that is the Glorious Quran , as they have sort of acquaintance on the Arabic language through reading and listening to the Glorious Quran.

scholarly journals Pembinaan perisian interaktif untuk menerapkan kemahiran proses sains dalam mata pelajaran sains sekolah rendah

2017 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
pp. 76-92
Author(s):  
Norazilawati Abdullah ◽  
Nik Azmah Nik Yusuf ◽  
Noraini Mohamed Noh ◽  
Mohd Nazir Md Zabit
Keyword(s):  
Instructional Design ◽  
Data Analysis ◽  
Primary School ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Design Model ◽  
Process Skills ◽  
Interactive Software ◽  
Science Process Skills ◽  
Primary School Pupils ◽  
Primary Pupils

This study aims to develop interactive software for implementing the science process skills among primary pupils. Objectives of this study to developed interactive software in the sub title of “Rusting” and examines the usability of interactive software in the process of teaching and learning and its ability to apply science process skills among pupils. ADDIE instructional design model was used as a guideline of developing the interactive software. At the analysis level, 10 experts were interviewed for get their opinian on the topics that are difficult to run experiments in the science year 4 syllabus. Level of design, researchers have identified the theories related to the cognitivism, constructivism and contextual. Level of development, researchers have developed an interactive software using Macromedia Flash. Level of implementation, 10 experts who were interviewed have tried to use the interactive software in their schools. Level of evaluation, 10 experts will fill the same checklist to specify whether this interactive software can apply science process skills or not. The data analysis found, interactive software that has been developed is able to apply the science process skills amongst primary school pupils. In future, hopefully there are a lot of interactive software can be developed to help teaching and facilitation in schools, science process skills among pupils.

Historical Literacy among Primary School Pupils

2021 ◽  
Vol 12 (3) ◽  
pp. 218-223
Author(s):  
Baharuddin Jabar Et.al
Keyword(s):  
Primary School ◽  
School Administrators ◽  
Thinking Skills ◽  
Ministry Of Education ◽  
School Students ◽  
Teachers And Students ◽  
Research Findings ◽  
Historical Literacy ◽  
Knowledge Content ◽  
Primary School Pupils

The study was aimed at identifying the level of historical literacy among year six primary school students. This historical literacy was divided into three main domains: knowledge, skills and value. This study employed the quantitative approach to identify the level of historical literacy in the three domains: knowledge (content of subjects), skills (including thinking skills and specific skills in history, such as historical thinking skills) and values (noble values and specific values in the historical subjects of patriotism).The instrument used in data collection was a questionnaire in a form of test. The research samples were 345 Year Six students. The data was analysed descriptively to identify the level of students' historical literacy. Research findings indicated that the level of historical literacy among the Year Six school students was modest at 63.76% (53.15% knowledge, 51.83% skills and 86.3% values). The findings of this study could be used by several parties such as Ministry of Education Malaysia (KPM), school administrators, teachers and students.

scholarly journals Anthropometric correlates of handgrip strength among Nigerian primary school pupils

2017 ◽  
Vol 6 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Adebisi Isiak Hammed ◽  
Adodo S. M.
Keyword(s):  
Body Weight ◽  
Health Status ◽  
Physical Fitness ◽  
Primary School ◽  
Handgrip Strength ◽  
Body Height ◽  
Anthropometric Parameters ◽  
Moment Coefficient ◽  
Primary School Pupils ◽  
The Relationship

Study aim: This study investigated the interdependence of anthropometrics with handgrip strength (HGS) among Nigerian primary school pupils. Materials and methods: A total of 200 primary school pupils participated in this study. Electronic handgrip dynamometer was used to measure HGS in kg, body height and body weight were measured with a wall–mounted stadiometer in meters and bathroom weighing scale in kg respectively. In addition, forearm circumference was measured at the largest part of the forearm and maximum hand width was taken for hand circumference. The relationship between HGS and anthropometric parameters was analyzed using Pearson’s product moment coefficient of correlation. Results: The outcome of this study showed that age correlated disproportionately but significantly (p < 0.05) with HGS. Also, body weight, BMI and handedness were found to associate proportionately and significantly with HGS. However, hand and forearm circumferences were observed to relate positively but insignificantly (p>0.05) with HGS.   Conclusion: This study therefore concluded that the most important determinants of HGS among Nigerian primary school pupils are body weight, BMI and handedness and thus, could be considered as markers of nutritional and health status, as well as physical fitness of these individuals.

A NOVEL MULTIMEDIA INTERACTIVE APPLICATION TO SUPPORT ROAD SAFETY EDUCATION AMONG PRIMARY SCHOOL CHILDREN IN MALAYSIA

2015 ◽  
Vol 77 (19) ◽  
Author(s):  
Norkhairani Abdul Rawi ◽  
Abd. Rasid Mamat ◽  
Mohd Sufian Mat Deris ◽  
Maizan Mat Amin ◽  
Normala Rahim
Keyword(s):  
Primary School ◽  
Road Safety ◽  
Interactive Multimedia ◽  
Teaching Method ◽  
Primary School Children ◽  
Learning Theories ◽  
Ministry Of Education ◽  
Safety Education ◽  
Learning And Teaching ◽  
Primary School Pupils

The interactive multimedia is considered as a very promising potential to aid primary school pupils in learning and teaching method in introducing road safety education. Although web based applications for road safety education are available, they are based on overseas countries where the rules and environment settings are different from Malaysia’s environment. An effort to help pupils in interactively learning on road safety education in Malaysia has motivated this study. A framework encompass of learning theories, modules, multimedia elements and, usability and acceptance, has been developed and applied in an interactive multimedia prototype on road safety education called “FIQIR Road Safety”. The prototype has been developed based on a primary school textbook “Cermat Tiba Selamat” by Malaysian Ministry of Education (MOE).  FIQIR Road Safety has been designed and developed by utilizing multimedia elements to give an immersive experience to the user. It employs Watch, Learn and Play as the modules where the animations and activities represent actual traffic environment in Malaysia. The proposed framework hopefully can be a guide in developing interactive multimedia application such as FIQIR Road safety.

scholarly journals Effects of Preparatory Classes on the Social Life of Primary School Pupils in Masaka Municipality, Uganda

2013 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
pp. 43-52
Author(s):  
MT Namatovu ◽  
LD Akello
Keyword(s):  
Focus Group ◽  
Primary School ◽  
Primary Education ◽  
Social Life ◽  
School Administrators ◽  
Ministry Of Education ◽  
Focus Group Discussions ◽  
Group Discussions ◽  
The Social ◽  
Primary School Pupils

This study examined the effects of preparatory studies on the social life of primary school pupils in Masaka Municipality, Central Uganda. Data were collected from pupils, teachers and school administrators using interviews, focus group discussions and observation. The findings indicated that to a large extent, preparatory classes negatively affected the social life of the pupils. Therefore, it is recommended that schools adhere to the timetable stipulated by the Ministry of Education and Sports.Keywords · Preparatory classes · Child development · Primary education

Intervention Models in Arabic Vocabulary Proficiency in The J-Qaf Program Among Primary School Pupils

2021 ◽  
Vol 24 (1) ◽  
pp. 46-60
Author(s):  
Syaidatun Nazirah Abu Zahrin ◽  
Hasnurol Hashim ◽  
Kaseh Abu Bakar ◽  
Maheram Ahmad ◽  
Ab Halim Mohamad
Keyword(s):  
Primary School ◽  
Moral Education ◽  
Word Meaning ◽  
Arabic Language ◽  
Language Teachers ◽  
Main Element ◽  
Ministry Of Education ◽  
Intervention Models ◽  
Primary School Pupils ◽  
New Education

Purpose – Arabic acquisition is the main element that has to be mastered by pupils in order to attain proficiency in the Arabic Language. A total of 600 words should be mastered in the j-QAF program. Nevertheless, mistakes in the vocabulary enrichment aspect, as well as its Arabic spelling often occur. The j-QAF program is a new education initiative introduced by the Ministry of Education (MOE) under the Islamic Education Section (IES) that was formerly known as the Department of Islamic and Moral Education (IMED). Hence, this research is to show the extent of the proficiency level of the pupils in Arabic vocabulary enrichment acquired through the j-QAF program in aspects such as spelling, word meaning knowledge and usage in sentences. This study will also introduce the vocabulary enrichment teaching intervention model which has been proved effective in regard to the Arabic language vocabulary enrichment aspect.    Methodology – An Arabic vocabulary enrichment mastering test covering the three aspects was administered to 120 standard 3 pupils in the district of Klang, Selangor. A total of 360 answer scripts were received and analysed. In addition, a set of questionnaires for pupils and Arabic teachers were also distributed to further strengthen the researched data. Findings – The study shows that the percentage of grade A, B and C passes in the Arabic-spelling aspect was 100 percent, knowledge of meaning aspect was 84 percent and the usage of words in sentences aspect was 63 percent. Other than that, the results of the Arab language teachers' questionnaire reported that the proficiency of the primary school pupils has a significant impact on the learning of the Arabic language. Significance – Innovation in teaching of Arabic and language and spread of religious studies especially Quranic studies and Hadith and also related studies.

scholarly journals PSYCHO LINGUODIDACTIC PROBLEMS OF TEACHING UKRAINIAN LITERARY LANGUAGE TO PUPILS OF PRIMARY GRADES IN TERMS OF DIALECTAL ENVIRONMENT

2017 ◽  
Vol 13 (1) ◽  
pp. 84-89
Author(s):  
MARIA L LAVRENOVA
Keyword(s):  
Elementary School ◽  
Primary School ◽  
Mutual Influence ◽  
Native Language ◽  
Language Skills ◽  
Primary Grades ◽  
Literary Language ◽  
Primary School Pupils ◽  
Primary Pupils

The article is devoted to the problem of formation of Ukrainian literary language skills of primary school pupils living in the conditions of dialectal environment. It was determined that the successful training of Ukrainian literary language to a large extent depends on the mutual influence of languages used by children in the elementary school. Psycholinguistic bases of forming cultural speech of primary pupils are analyzed. The effectiveness of pedagogical conditions of formationelementary school pupils’ speech culture in the native language lessons was theoretically proved.

scholarly journals Prevalence and Factors Associated with Stunting among Public Primary School Pupils in Kasulu District, Western Tanzania

2020 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
pp. 172-181
Author(s):  
Jairos N Hiliza ◽  
Leyna Germana ◽  
Amalberga Kasangala ◽  
Flora Joram
Keyword(s):  
Food Insecurity ◽  
Primary School ◽  
School Attendance ◽  
Poor Performance ◽  
Household Wealth ◽  
World Health ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Primary School Pupils ◽  
Primary Pupils ◽  
Public Primary School

Background: Underfeeding of a child in the first 2 years of life results in irreversible growth damage. Globally, stunting has declined from 39.7% in 1990 to 26.7% in 2010 while in Africa has remained at 40% since 1990. However, stunting is little known in primary pupils. This study estimated the prevalence of stunting and contributing factors among public primary school pupils in Kasulu District. Method: Cross-sectional study was conducted among public primary pupils. Systematic random sampling was used to select study participants and then stratified to 5-7 and 8-12 years. Socio-economic factors, dietary practices, water, sanitation, and hygiene behaviours; school performance/attendance data were collected using a pretested questionnaire. Measurements were standardised to the World Health Organization HAZ-Scores for both girls and boys. Descriptive statistics, bivariate, and multivariable logistic regression were used to generate results. Results: A total of 400 pupils (100%RR) were recruited into the study, mean age of 7.51 (STD= 1.54) years and a half (50.3%) were boys. The prevalence of stunting was 127 (31.8%) (95% CI: 27.2%–36.6%), with no sex difference (63 (31.7%) – girls vs. 64 (31.8%) – boys; p = 0.969). Household wealth influenced stunting; lowest quintile (AOR= 28; 95% CI: 3.64 – 214.6; p<0.001) 2nd quintile (AOR = 17; 95%CI: 2.20 – 138.5; p<0.01), the 3rd quintile (AOR = 8.0; 95%CI: 0.99 – 64.67; p = 0.051) and 4th quintile (AOR = 4.2; 95%CI: 0.49 – 36.75; p = 0.191) when compared to 5th (highest) wealthquintile. Food insecurity (AOR = 10.6; 95%CI: 4.60 – 24.60; p< 0.001), less protein in meal were the risk for stunting (AOR = 14.6; 95%CI: 4.07 – 52.42; p<0.001).Inappropriate hand wash after toilets both at school, (AOR=3.5; 95%CI:1.62–7.58; p=0.001), and home (AOR = 13.0; 95%CI: 2.73 – 61.76; p = 0.001) were the risk for stunting. Stunted pupils had irregular school attendance (AOR = 9.4;95%CI: 4.42 – 19.93; p<0.001) and poor performance (AOR = 23.6; 95%CI: 10.24 –54.19; p<0.001). Food insecurity influenced poor performance (AOR = 3.9; 95%CI:1.67–8.92; p<0.01) and irregular school attendance (AOR=5.4, p=0.000). Conclusion: Stunting among public primary school pupils is very high despite the prevention effort. Low wealth, food insecurity, poor hand hygiene, and lack of protein in a meal significantly influence stunting. Also, it affects the pupils’ academic performance and attendance, availability of food in both quantity and quality, community nutrition

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