scholarly journals Implementation of Human Rights Principles in School Administration: Perceptions of Principals and Teachers of Arab Schools at Jerusalem Governorate

2012 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
pp. 37
Author(s):  
Mohammad A. Abdeen ◽  
Eman Reyad Mustafa
Keyword(s):  
Human Rights ◽  
Random Sample ◽  
School Administration ◽  
Validity And Reliability ◽  
Human Right ◽  
Teachers Perceptions ◽  
Item Questionnaire ◽  
Job Title ◽  
Arab Schools ◽  
Academic Year

This study was undertaken during the 2009 /2010 academic year to explore the Arab schools principals' and teachers' perceptions of the degree to which human rights principles were implemented in school administration in Jerusalem Governorate. A stratified random sample of (36) principals, and (475) teachers was chosen; and a 54-item questionnaire covering five fields of human right was developed to solicit data. Both the validity and reliability of the questionnaire were examined. Results showed that the application of human rights principles in school administration -as perceived by principals and teachers- was “moderate”. Results also showed that there were no statistical significant differences (α ≤ 0.05) between the means due to gender, educational qualification, years of experience, and supervising body; while significant differences were found between means due to job title and school stage. 

scholarly journals Attitudes of University Students towards the "New History of Bahrain and Citizenship" Course in view of Some Variables

2018 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
pp. 45
Author(s):  
Sharaf Mohammed Al-Mezaal
Keyword(s):  
Literature Review ◽  
University Students ◽  
Grade Point Average ◽  
Real Life ◽  
Validity And Reliability ◽  
Grade Point ◽  
Item Questionnaire ◽  
History Of ◽  
Students Attitudes ◽  
Academic Year

The aim of this study is to measure the attitudes of Bahrain University (BU) students towards the "New History of Bahrain and Citizenship" Course and to show differences in students' attitudes based on certain variables developed specifically for this study. To achieve this, the author developed a 50-item questionnaire on a 5-point Likert scale, based on literature review available on this field, with half of the questionnaire items worded negatively. Adequate methods were used to assess the validity and reliability of the questionnaire. The developed tool was then administered to 220 students enrolled in the above-mentioned course in the summer semester of the academic year 2015/2016. Overall, the findings of the study show that BU students demonstrated positively-oriented neutral attitudes towards the said course. Moreover, the findings show statistically significant differences in students' attitudes towards the "New History of Bahrain and Citizenship" Course.  This can be attributed to the average time students spend at home to study the course and to the section which the students register in. No statistically significant differences, however, were observed between students' attitudes that could be attributed to gender, college, year of study and grade point average (GPA). In view of this, it is recommended that the course specifications are to be reconsidered, and the methods of teaching and assessment be improved. Students should also be encouraged to connect the course to their real life. 

scholarly journals Smartphones as a New Paradigm in Higher Education Overcoming Obstacles

2017 ◽  
Vol 11 (4) ◽  
pp. 114 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mansour A Alwraikat
Keyword(s):  
Graduate Students ◽  
Validity And Reliability ◽  
New Paradigm ◽  
First Semester ◽  
Item Questionnaire ◽  
The University ◽  
Descriptive Survey ◽  
Degree Level ◽  
Work First ◽  
Academic Year

<p><em>This article will investigate obstacles hindering graduate students use of smartphones in their learning at The University of Jordan. The study employed a descriptive survey research method using a self-administered 21-item questionnaire. Out of the entire population of 1,100 graduate students from the School of Educational Sciences, a randomly purposeful sample of 227 was selected. Individuals within the sample owned smartphones. </em><em>A total of 108 students responded to the questionnaire. This was 45% of the original study sample during the first semester of the 2016-2017 academic year. </em><em>The validity and reliability of the questionnaire were both secured. The study’s findings showed that the overall degree level of obstacles reported by graduate students was high. </em><em>In addition, there were no statistically significant differences in student estimates of obstacles due to their gender, age, place of work, first degree (BA), or computer skills. The researcher offered  suggestions for overcoming these obstacles in light of the student estimates.</em></p>

scholarly journals Emotional Intelligence and its relation to leadership skills of School Principals in Bethlehem Governorate: الذكاء العاطفي وعلاقته بالمهارات القيادية لدى مديري المدارس في محافظة بيت لحم

2020 ◽  
Vol 4 (25) ◽  
Author(s):  
Rula Yousef Ghboun, Ashraf Mohammad Abu Khayran, Mohammad Aw
Keyword(s):  
Emotional Intelligence ◽  
Random Sample ◽  
School Principals ◽  
Leadership Skills ◽  
Point Of View ◽  
Intelligence Test ◽  
Moderate Degree ◽  
Validity And Reliability ◽  
Study Population ◽  
Academic Year

This study aimed at identifying emotional intelligence and its relationship to leadership skills of schools’ principals in Bethlehem Governorate. The population of the study consisted of all (179) school principals of Bethlehem Governorate. The study was conducted in academic year 2018/2019. The researchers used a stratified random sample of (140) members which represents 78.5% of the study population. To achieve the objectives of the study, the researchers used the emotional intelligence test (Global Emotional) (40) questions. The researchers also developed a leadership skills questionnaire. The questionnaire consisted of (32) items distributed over four domains. Validity and reliability of the tools were verified using appropriate statistical methods. The results of the study showed that the degree of emotional intelligence of the schools’ principals in Bethlehem governorate from their own point of view came moderate. It was also found that the degree of leadership skills among schools’ principals in Bethlehem governorate came high. There was a significant moderate degree of correlation between the level of emotional intelligence and the leadership skills of the schools’ principals in Bethlehem governorate from their own point of view, as well as to the fields. That is, the higher the level of emotional intelligence, the greater the degree of leadership skills of schools’ principals in the Bethlehem Governorate from their own point of view.

Involuntary Circumcision of Males in Illegal Initiation Schools in South Africa: A Violation of African Customary Human Rights?

2018 ◽  
Vol 33 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Porsche Makama
Keyword(s):  
South Africa ◽  
Human Rights ◽  
Cultural Beliefs ◽  
Young Men ◽  
Cultural Tradition ◽  
Constitutional Rights ◽  
Topical Issue ◽  
Community Members ◽  
Human Right ◽  
Traditional Practice

The incidence of deaths associated with the practice of forced and botched circumcisions at initiation schools has become a topical issue in South Africa. In recent times, the number of deaths and injuries among initiates has risen at an alarming rate, most of them occurring at illegal initiation schools. The continuous rise in the number of injuries among initiates at these schools has elicited mixed reactions among community members, some referring to it as genocide in the case of fatalities and calling for its abandonment, while others argue that this traditional practice should be allowed to continue. The majority of young men who go to initiation schools do not make the decision on their own, nor do they have a choice in the matter. Instead they are compelled by parents or guardians, influenced by friends, and also coerced by others in the community who insist that they have to ‘go to the mountain’, as initiation schools are generally referred to in South Africa. It has been argued by those against circumcision that this practice infringes constitutional rights and contravenes the Children’s Act 38 of 2005. There have been numerous instances where young and even mature males have been taken from the streets, or even from the comfort of their homes, and forced into circumcision camps with or without their consent. This begs the question whether the continued practice of a cultural tradition that violates the fundamental human right and freedom to choose religious and cultural beliefs is justifiable.

Housing as a Basic Human Right: A Reflection on South Africa

2019 ◽  
Vol 31 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Mziwandile Sobantu ◽  
Nqobile Zulu ◽  
Ntandoyenkosi Maphosa
Keyword(s):  
South Africa ◽  
Human Rights ◽  
Social Development ◽  
Urban Poor ◽  
Active Role ◽  
Human Right ◽  
Economic Rights ◽  
Development Agenda ◽  
Rights Discourse ◽  
Human Rights Discourse

This paper reflects on human rights in the post-apartheid South Africa housing context from a social development lens. The Constitution guarantees access to adequate housing as a basic human right, a prerequisite for the optimum development of individuals, families and communities. Without the other related socio-economic rights, the provision of access to housing is limited in its service delivery. We argue that housing rights are inseparable from the broader human rights discourse and social development endeavours underway in the country. While government has made much progress through the Reconstruction and Development Programme, the reality of informal settlements and backyard shacks continues to undermine the human rights prospects of the urban poor. Forced evictions undermine some poor citizens’ human rights leading courts to play an active role in enforcing housing and human rights through establishing a jurisprudence that invariably advances a social development agenda. The authors argue that the post-1994 government needs to galvanise the citizenship of the urban poor through development-oriented housing delivery.

THE IMPLEMENTATION OF KURIKULUM TINGKAT SATUAN PENDIDIKAN (KTSP) IN THE TEACHING OF ENGLISH; A DESCRIPTIVE STUDY IN THE TENTH GRADE OF SMA NEGERI 1 NGUNUT, 2013/2014 ACADEMIC YEAR

2016 ◽  
Vol 1 (2) ◽  
pp. 3
Author(s):  
Anis Azimah
Keyword(s):  
Learning Activity ◽  
Analysis Method ◽  
Standard Material ◽  
Teachers Perceptions ◽  
Interactive Analysis ◽  
Tenth Grade ◽  
Teaching Learning ◽  
Academic Year ◽  
Unobtrusive Observation ◽  
Descriptive Method

The objective of this study is to describe the teachers’ perceptions towards the implementation of Kurikulum Tingkat Satuan Penddikan (KTSP) in SMA Negeri 1 Ngunut and also the implementation of Kurikulum Tingkat Satuan Pendidikan (KTSP) in the Teaching of English in the classroom for the tenth grade students of SMA Negeri 1 Ngunut 2013/2014 academic year, including its material, teaching learning activity and the evaluation. Further more, it is also intended to know more about the strengths and the weaknesses of the implementation of Kurikulum Tingkat Satuan Pendidikan (KTSP). In this research, the writer uses a qualitative research. To describe the students’ and teachers’ perception towards the implementation of Kurikulum Tingkat Satuan Pendidikan (KTSP) in the class, the researcher uses descriptive method. The technique of collecting the data in this research is unobtrusive observation, in-depth interviewing, and document analysis. The writer uses guided-interview to support the data. In analyzing the data, the writer uses interactive analysis method by data reduction, data display, and conclusion drawing. After doing observation and interview, the writer can conclude that the teachers have good perception towards the implementation of KTSP in the school and play their role as teachers in the classroom well. The implementation of Kurikulum Tingkat Satuan Pendidikan (KTSP) in the teaching of English at the tenth grade of SMA Negeri 1 Ngunut is well conducted. The teaching-learning activity in the classroom runs well because the teachers always try to encourage the students in teaching-learning process. The material given to the students in teaching-learning activity is appropriate to the KTSP’s standard material. Key words: Implementation, Kurikulum Tingkat Satuan Pendidikan (KTSP), Received: 23 June, 2016; Accepted: 8 September, 2016

Private Water, Public Good

2017 ◽  
Author(s):  
Madeline Baer
Keyword(s):  
Human Rights ◽  
Citizen Participation ◽  
Water Policy ◽  
Human Right ◽  
The Public ◽  
Strong State ◽  
Neoliberal Reforms ◽  
Narrow Definition ◽  
Definition Of ◽  
State Interventions

Chapter 4 provides an in-depth case study of water policy in Chile from the 1970s to present, including an evaluation of the outcomes of water policy under the privatized system from a human rights perspective. The chapter interrogates Chile’s reputation as a privatization success story, finding that although Chile meets the narrow definition of the human right to water and sanitation in terms of access, quality, and price, it fails to meet the broader definition that includes citizen participation in water management and policy decisions. The chapter argues that Chile’s relative success in delivering water services is attributable to strong state capacity to govern the water sector in the public interest by embedding neoliberal reforms in state interventions. The Chile case shows that privatization is not necessarily antithetical to human rights-consistent outcomes if there is a strong state role in the private sector.

Human Rights in a Neoliberal World

2017 ◽  
Author(s):  
Madeline Baer
Keyword(s):  
Human Rights ◽  
Social Transformation ◽  
Water Policy ◽  
Empirical Work ◽  
Transformation Model ◽  
Central Research ◽  
Transformative Change ◽  
Human Right ◽  
Regulatory Frameworks ◽  
Negative Effect

Chapter 2 presents the central research questions that drive the theoretical and empirical work of the book, outlines the “moments of social transformation” model used for analyzing human rights realization, and positions the book in relation to theoretical and contemporary policy debates. The chapter synthesizes the literatures on socioeconomic human rights fulfillment and the human right to water and sanitation. It introduces two key elements for implementing human rights: political will and state capacity, as well as some obstacles to rights realization, including lack of strong regulatory frameworks and accountability mechanisms. The chapter explores the tensions between markets and rights, finding that neoliberal approaches to water policy have a negative effect on rights fulfillment by weakening the state’s role, and it engages with critiques that the human rights frame is too narrow and vague to facilitate transformative change in the water sector.

Water for Life

2017 ◽  
Author(s):  
Madeline Baer
Keyword(s):  
Human Rights ◽  
Citizen Participation ◽  
Urban Areas ◽  
Water Policy ◽  
State Capacity ◽  
National Level ◽  
Human Right ◽  
Political Will ◽  
Water And Sanitation ◽  
The Right

Chapter 5 provides a case study of the human rights-based approach to water policy through an analysis of the Bolivian government’s attempts to implement the human right to water and sanitation. It explores these efforts at the local and national level, through changes to investments, institutions, and policies. The analysis reveals that while Bolivia meets the minimum standard for the human right to water and sanitation in some urban areas, access to quality water is low in poor and marginalized communities. While the Bolivian government expresses a strong political will for a human rights approach and is increasing state capacity to fulfill rights, the broader criteria for the right to water and sanitation, including citizen participation and democratic decision-making, remain largely unfulfilled. This case suggests political will and state capacity might be necessary but are not sufficient to fulfill the human right to water and sanitation broadly defined.

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