Development of a Life-Meanings Survey

1976 ◽  
Vol 39 (2) ◽  
pp. 467-480 ◽  
Author(s):  
Stewart B. Shapiro
Keyword(s):  
High School Students ◽  
School Administrators ◽  
Reliability And Validity ◽  
School Students ◽  
Philosophy Of Life ◽  
Interview Technique ◽  
Depth Interview ◽  
Medical Program ◽  
Validity Measures ◽  
Personal Level

This paper's purpose was to describe an interview which purports to survey some important areas in life meanings. The “Life-meanings Survey” is a semi-structured, depth interview which has been used to assess the outcomes of various humanistically oriented, confluent educational projects. It attempts to reach a deeper, more personal level of response than the usual paper-and-pencil personality, attitude, or achievement measures by probing into relatively enduring effects which make a difference in the lives of the participants. It investigates some of the major philosophical-psychological domains of what is substantially worth believing in, doing and living for, and what is a coherent, useful philosophy of life. Divided into five areas of meaning, the interview technique includes intentionality, significance, symbols, sense and the meaningful impact of a given project. Research results are reported from three studies: the effects of confluent education on high school students, the outcomes of a humanistically oriented medical program, and the results of a 1-yr. program in confluent education for school administrators. These studies indicate that quantitative assessments can be made using this instrument Rough reliability and validity measures of the interview have also indicated its usefulness and stability.

scholarly journals CHARACTERISTICS OF GOOD ENGLISH TEACHERS BASED ON THE PERCEPTION OF THE STUDENTS FROM DIFFERENT LEARNING STYLES AND PERSONALITIES

2018 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
pp. 23
Author(s):  
Fausiah Sriyuliyana
Keyword(s):  
High School Students ◽  
Learning Styles ◽  
Learning Style ◽  
English Teachers ◽  
Psychological Aspect ◽  
English Teacher ◽  
School Students ◽  
Depth Interview ◽  
Pedagogical Aspect ◽  
Visual Learners

The  research aims are (i) Identifying the characteristics of good English teachers in SMAN 3 Sinjai Selatan. (ii) Knowing the characteristics of good English teacher based on the students’ learning style. (iii) Knowing the characteristics of good English teacher based on the students’ personality. This research was done by using a qualitative approach. The data were collected by using two instruments i.e. questionnaires and in depth interview. The results of this study reveal that (i) The characteristics of good English teacher based on the students’ perception in SMAN 3 Sinjai Selatan are categorized into four different categories, namely proficiency, pedagogical (both conceptual and practical), socio-affective and psychological aspect. The last category was the additional category in which age included in and differently from the work of Gi and  Hyo (2006) that only specified three categories, namely proficiency, pedagogical and socio-affective skills. (ii) In general, the characteristics of good English teacher based on the students’ learning style are dominantly in pedagogical aspect. Visual learners want English teacher who can keep the students’ focus and concentration in their learning; auditory learners expect English teacher who can engage the students’ motivation and interest toward learning English; and haptic learners propose the English teacher who concerns on the process rather than the achievement of the students in learning. (iii) The characteristics of good English teacher proposed by high school students based on their personality are dominantly on the teacher’s pedagogical and socio-affective aspects. Only a few ideas of the students that concern on the teacher’s proficiency and psychological aspect.

scholarly journals “It’s Never Too Late”: High School Counselors’ Support of Underrepresented Students’ Interest in STEM

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (2) ◽  
pp. 143-160
Author(s):  
Autumn L. Cabell ◽  
Dana Brookover ◽  
Amber Livingston ◽  
Ila Cartwright
Keyword(s):  
High School ◽  
High School Students ◽  
School Counselors ◽  
Phenomenological Study ◽  
School Administrators ◽  
Underrepresented Students ◽  
High School Counselors ◽  
Career Interests ◽  
School Students ◽  
Diversity In Stem

The purpose of this study was to contribute to the literature surrounding school counselors and their support of underrepresented high school students who are interested in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM). The influence of context on school counseling was also explored, in particular practicing during the COVID-19 pandemic. Through this phenomenological study, nine high school counselors were individually interviewed, and four themes emerged. These themes were: (a) professional knowledge surrounding issues of diversity in STEM, (b) training related to the needs of underrepresented students in STEM, (c) active engagement in supporting underrepresented students’ STEM career interests, and (d) barriers related to supporting underrepresented students’ STEM interests. This article includes implications for (a) how school counselors can support underrepresented students’ STEM interests, particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic; (b) how counselor educators can contribute to STEM-related research and training; and (c) how school administrators can support school counselors’ STEM initiatives.

scholarly journals Reliability and Validity of the Persian Version Emotional Self-efficacy Scale for Young Adolescents

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
pp. 61-70
Author(s):  
Zahra Mohammadi ◽  
◽  
Zohreh Meshkati ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Factor Analysis ◽  
High School Students ◽  
Factor Structure ◽  
Self Efficacy ◽  
Reliability And Validity ◽  
First Grade ◽  
Validity And Reliability ◽  
School Students ◽  
Statistical Population ◽  
Persian Version

Background: The present research aimed at determining the reliability and validity of the Persian version of the Emotional Self-Efficiency Scale (ESES) for adolescents of Isfahan city. This study was conducted using a developmental research method. The statistical population consisted of all the first-grade high school students of Isfahan city in 2018 (n=59396). Methods: A total number of 280 students (160 girls and 120 boys, mean±SD age of 12.98±1.14) were selected using a stratified random sampling method, and completed ESES for adolescents (2015), as well as Self-Efficacy Questionnaire for Children (2001). Results: An Exploratory Factor Analysis (EFA) revealed the four-factor structure of ESES. A Confirmatory Factor Analysis (CFA) also confirmed the fit of the four-factor structure of the scale. The results of the within-group correlation coefficient were obtained to investigate the acceptable test-retest reliability. The results of the correlation between the above-mentioned scale and SEQ-C instrument was also significant (P<0.05). Moreover, ESES and its dimensions had proper reliability over time. The reliability obtained by Cronbach’s alpha for all four dimensions of the questionnaire, given the number of items, was higher than 0.5 for each dimension and higher than 0.7 for the whole scale, which was acceptable. Conclusion: These findings indicate the acceptable validity and reliability of ESES for Isfahan’s adolescents, and its validity and reliability should be investigated in broader research on Iranian children and adolescents.

Backtalk: Harnessing the power of career changers to address teacher shortages

2021 ◽  
Vol 103 (4) ◽  
pp. 69-69
Author(s):  
Alan Mather
Keyword(s):  
High School ◽  
High School Students ◽  
School Administrators ◽  
Teacher Shortage ◽  
College Seniors ◽  
School Students ◽  
Career Changers ◽  
Preparation Programs ◽  
Teacher Shortages ◽  
Traditional Preparation

School administrators across the country have been facing a worsening teacher shortage. Programs that attempt to fill gaps by promoting teaching among current high school students are helpful but cannot fill vacancies as quickly as is needed. Alan Mather of Golden Apple describes how their Accelerators program has begun inviting career changers and current college seniors who aren’t on an education track into their 15-month residency and licensure program. The program attracts professionals who are interested in teaching but lack the time or money for traditional preparation programs and puts them on a quicker path to teaching jobs in schools with high needs.

Validation of the College Planning Behaviors Scale

2021 ◽  
Vol 25 (1) ◽  
pp. 2156759X2110538
Author(s):  
Katherine D. Cook ◽  
Erin E. Hardin ◽  
Melinda M. Gibbons ◽  
Marlon C. Johnson ◽  
Christina Peterson ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
High School Students ◽  
Postsecondary Education ◽  
Social Cognitive ◽  
Reliability And Validity ◽  
Outcome Expectations ◽  
School Students ◽  
Good Reliability ◽  
Student Groups ◽  
College Planning ◽  
College Going

College preparation is an important topic in the educational attainment of high school students. Much of the research on college planning focuses on the importance and timing of preparing for postsecondary education; however, little research has explored the steps students actually take while preparing for college. The current study utilized the Social Cognitive Career Theory (SCCT) framework to create a validated measure to assess choice behavior. The purpose of the current study was to create a validated measure for choice actions that could be used with diverse student groups. The measure was found to demonstrate good reliability and validity in this population, providing strong internal consistency and construct validity. Further, these findings support college-planning behaviors’ linkage to barriers, college-going self-efficacy, and college outcome expectations (COE).

Examining the effect of sports participation motive on aggression

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (2) ◽  
pp. 613-619
Author(s):  
Sermet Toktas ◽  
Keyword(s):  
High School ◽  
High School Students ◽  
Positive Relationship ◽  
Sport Participation ◽  
Reliability And Validity ◽  
Sports Participation ◽  
Cronbach’S Alpha ◽  
School Students ◽  
Cronbach's Alpha ◽  
Motivation To Participate

This study aims to investigate the relationship between aggression and sports participation motives of Sports High School students in Adıyaman, Kahramanmaraş, and Malatya provinces in Turkey. 575 Sports High School students, including 385 males and 190 females, participated in our research. Surveys used to measure variables included a 30-item sports participation motivation scale a 30-item “aggression inventory”. Reliability and validity studies of the sport participation motive scale were done by Gill et al, and it was determined that Cronbach's alpha coefficients were between 0.30 and 0.78 for the sub-dimensions. The Cronbach's alpha internal consistency coefficient of the aggression scale was calculated as .83. According to our findings, there was a moderately positive relationship between assertiveness, which is the sub-dimension of aggression, and competition, and friends, which is the sub-dimension of the motivation to participate in sports. A moderately significant negative correlation was found with the sub-dimensions of aggression and entertainment, which is the sub-dimension of the motivation to participate in sports. A moderately significant positive relationship was found with destructive aggression, which is the sub-dimensions of aggression, and success and status, and competition, which are the sub-dimensions of participation in sports.

Facebook Use as Mechanism in Understanding Emotion and Self-regulation

2013 ◽  
Vol 14 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Joel T. Aclao ◽  
Joey A. Cabrera ◽  
Ell June S. Abucay ◽  
Cleo Wendell Jade Z. Colegado
Keyword(s):  
Emotion Regulation ◽  
High School Students ◽  
Social Networking Sites ◽  
School Administrators ◽  
Self Regulation ◽  
Correlational Study ◽  
Positive Contribution ◽  
School Students ◽  
Facebook Use ◽  
Level Of Understanding

Schools and school administrators regulate the use of social networking sites especially Facebook in the campus as they consider it unfavorable to students’ academic life. This study looked into the positive contribution of Facebook to students’ life. It correlated students’ frequency of Facebook use and their level of emotion regulation. This descriptive-correlational study utilized Emotion Regulation Questionnaire to collect data from the 130 student-respondents. The study revealed that the Misamis University High School students used Facebook for 1-2 hours a day on average. As the students increase their frequency of Facebook use, their level of understanding and regulating their emotion get better. The study reconsiders revision of the school policy on Facebook use in the campus and integration of the same in instructional practices. Keywords – Educational Psychology, Facebook Use, Understanding Emotion, Self-regulation, Descriptive-Correlational Study, Philippines

Analysis of High School Students’ Teaching Style Preferences

2013 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
IAN C. ABORDO ◽  
CARTHY JOY T AGUILLON
Keyword(s):  
High School ◽  
High School Students ◽  
Learning Process ◽  
School Administrators ◽  
Teaching Style ◽  
Teaching Styles ◽  
School Students ◽  
Self Assessments ◽  
Teaching Learning ◽  
Style Preferences

The students are the best witnesses to how the teachers perform their instructional duties. Students develop particular expectations to teaching style preferences. This study investigates the students’ self-assessments of their teaching style preferences against their observed teaching styles that their year level teachers have used and determined the relevance of Teeters’ (2001) teaching style model. Teeters’ (2001) instructor style inventory was used to collect data from 114 high school students of an academy in Valencia, Bukidnon, Philippines. Results revealed that the students highly preferred all the teaching styles. Students in different year levels also rated their teachers’ safe, stimulating, spontaneous, and systematic teaching styles moderate and high. Significant differences in all the students’ observed teaching styles were found between the year levels. Teaching styles with “no difference” and “there is difference” depend on the year levels. School administrators and teachers in this academy may consider the viability of Teeters’ teaching style model in their teaching-learning processes.Keywords: Education, teaching styles, teaching-learning process, Teeter’s teaching stylemodel, Bukidnon, Philippines

Reliability and Validity of Persian Version of State-Trait Anxiety Inventory Among High School Students

2020 ◽  
Vol 30 (2) ◽  
pp. 44-47
Author(s):  
N Abdoli ◽  
V Farnia ◽  
S Salemi ◽  
O Davarinejad ◽  
T Ahmadi Jouybari ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
High School ◽  
High School Students ◽  
Trait Anxiety ◽  
Reliability And Validity ◽  
State Trait Anxiety Inventory ◽  
School Students ◽  
Persian Version

Substance Use on School Property among Students Attending Alternative High Schools in the United States

2001 ◽  
Vol 31 (4) ◽  
pp. 329-342 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nancy D. Brener ◽  
Todd W. Wilson
Keyword(s):  
United States ◽  
High School ◽  
Substance Use ◽  
High School Students ◽  
School Administrators ◽  
Alternative High School ◽  
The United States ◽  
School Students ◽  
Nationally Representative ◽  
School Property

We analyzed nationally representative data from the 1998 National Alternative High School Youth Risk Behavior Survey, conducted by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, to determine the prevalence of substance use on school property among alternative high school students in the United States, to describe the characteristics of students who use substances on school property, and to examine the interrelationships of substance-use behaviors. During the 30 days preceding the survey, nearly 48 percent of students used at least one substance on school property and 17 percent used more than one substance on school property. Males were more likely than females and white students were more likely than black or Hispanic students to have used substances on school property. The results of this and other studies suggest that school administrators, public health practitioners, and policy makers should work to improve strategies for reducing substance use in this heterogeneous, hard-to-reach population.

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