scholarly journals Bibliotherapy Intervention for Combating Aliteracy in High Schools: School Libraries to the Rescue

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Fadekemi O. Oyewusi ◽  
Margaret O. Abimbola
Keyword(s):  
High School ◽  
Content Analysis ◽  
High School Students ◽  
Focus Group ◽  
Focus Group Discussion ◽  
Group Discussion ◽  
School Libraries ◽  
School Librarians ◽  
School Students ◽  
Southwest Nigeria

Aliteracy, the lack of interest in reading by capable readers had been observed to be prevalent among high school students and this has been a source of concern for education stakeholders. This study examined the remedial influence of bibliotherapy in reducing aliteracy among high school students in Ilesa, southwest Nigeria. The objectives of the study were to discuss the prevalence of aliteracy and examine the importance of reading among the high school students as well as describe the remedial impact of bibliotherapy in combating aliteracy among the high school students. All the 18 participants who identified as aliterates were exposed to Focus Group Discussion (FGD) which involved bibliotherapy. Content analysis was employed to analyse the responses of the participants to self-designed questions after the bibliotherapy sessions. The participants affirmed that exposure to bibliotherapy sessions helped in reducing aliteracy irrespective of their gender and that they needed the support of their parents to sustain an appropriate attitude to reading.  Therefore, school librarians with the knowledge of bibliotherapy could be of help in reducing aliteracy among the high school students.

scholarly journals The Role of Journal Writing in Senior High School Students’ Attitude toward Mathematics

2018 ◽  
Vol 7 (2) ◽  
pp. 132
Author(s):  
Ivee Kalalo Guce
Keyword(s):  
High School ◽  
High School Students ◽  
Focus Group ◽  
Focus Group Discussion ◽  
Journal Writing ◽  
Group Discussion ◽  
Senior High School ◽  
School Students ◽  
Senior High School Students ◽  
Mathematical Activities

The study investigated the influence of journal writing on the senior high school students’ attitude toward mathematics. A mixed-method approach, particularly the convergent parallel design, was used in this study. Using Scale on Attitude Toward Mathematics (SATM) (Guce & Talens, 2013), the students’ attitude toward the subject was measured in four subscales—liking or disliking mathematics, tendency to engage in or avoid mathematical activities, belief that one is good or bad in mathematics and belief that mathematics is useful or useless. Using focus group discussion, the insights of the students on journal writing as a mathematics class activity were gathered. Results using quantitative data revealed positive significant differences in the attitude of the respondents in terms of (i) liking mathematics and (ii) having the tendency to engage in mathematical activities. This aligned with the result in the focus group discussion which suggested that students perceive journal writing as a helpful tool for them to enjoy mathematics and engage in it. The activity, thus, may be regarded as a means to improve students’ attitude toward mathematics.

scholarly journals PERSEPSI TENTANG AKUNTANSI: STUDI KUALITATIF DALAM KONTEKS STIKOM SURABAYA

2019 ◽  
Vol 12 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Eka Yuliana ◽  
Akhmad Riduwan ◽  
Lilis Ardini
Keyword(s):  
High School Students ◽  
Focus Group ◽  
Data Collection ◽  
Focus Group Discussion ◽  
Group Discussion ◽  
Accounting Students ◽  
Accounting Profession ◽  
School Students ◽  
School Counsellors ◽  
Engineering Information

<p><strong><em>ABSTRACT:</em></strong><em> Accounting is one of favorite subject for high scholl students who are interested in the socio-humanistic field of study. The accountant profession is also considered by community having broader job opportunities. However, accounting professionals are still limited, as in Stikom Surabaya where the numbers of new accounting students are lesss than other majors. This fact needs to be explored so accurate reasons can be identified and particular information on the less interest on studying accountancy in Stikom Surabaya can be provide for further considerations. Therefore, this study applied qualitative analysis with an interpretive approach. The techniques for data collection where data collection where through Focus Group Discussion (FGD) and interviews. The respondents where 29 people consisting of high school students (class) XII, prospective applicants, accounting students in all levels, non accounting students, accounting teachers, school counsellors and parents. As the resulst, this study councluded that each participant had different perceptions on accounting study and the accounting profession. Most respondents argued that accounting profession dealt with number, had in door office activities, a boring job and serious profession and had no sense of humor. Overall, an accountants is considered as an introvert person. The respondent also conveyed that accounting subject was difficult owing to many calculations and formulas, that the accounting carrier was not prospective for the next 10 years and that the proffesion had highest risk that  other professions. Moreover, the respondents mostly had no information that Stikom Surabaya provides accounting study. They just acknowledged that Stikom was imaged as the campus of engineering, information technology and design.</em></p><p><strong><em>Keyword</em></strong><em> : </em><em>Accountant profession, accounting department, perception about accounting</em></p><p> </p><p><em> </em></p><p><strong>ABSTRAK:</strong> Jurusan akuntansi adalah salah satu jurusan favorit yang diminati siswa SMA pada bidang Soshum dan profesi akuntan adalah profesi dengan peluang kerja yang luas. Akan tetapi tenaga profesi akuntan masih minim dan hal ini juga berdampak pada Stikom Surabaya dengan jumlah mahasiswa baru pada jurusan akuntansi paling sedikit peminatnya dibanding dengan jurusan lainnya. Hal ini perlu digali dari persepsi masyarakat tentang akuntansi yaitu profesi dan kuliah pada jurusan akuntansi agar dapat memberikan informasi penyebab tentang sedikitnya minat studi pada jurusan akuntansi Stikom Surabaya. Surabaya. Analisis kualitatif dengan pendekatan intrepretif dilakukan dalam penelitian ini. Teknik yang digunakan adalah dengan <em>Focus Group Discussion</em> (FGD) dan wawancara. Sejumlah 29 informan diwawancarai yang terdiri dari siswa SMA kelas XII, calon pendaftar, mahasiswa aktif jurusan akuntansi semua tingkat, mahasiswa aktif jurusan non akuntansi, guru akuntansi, guru bimbingan karir dan orang tua. Hasil penelitian diperoleh bahwa persepsi tentang akuntansi dan profesi akuntan berbeda-beda. Sebagian besar informan berpresepsi bahwa akuntansi adalah pekerjaan yang hanya berkutat dengan angka dan hanya duduk di dalam ruangan sepanjang hari dan profesi akuntan adalah profesi yang membosankan, terlalu serius, tidak memiliki rasa humor dan akuntan adalah pribadi yang <em>introvert</em>. Mata pelajaran akuntansi itu sulit dan banyak hitungan dan rumusnya dan karir pada bidang akuntansi tidak prospek untuk 10 tahun kedepan dan resikonya lebih besar dari profesi lainnya. Hasil penelitian juga menunjukkan bahwa sebagian besar informan menyatakan tidak mengetahui bahwa di Stikom Surabaya terdapat jurusan akuntansi dan menurut mereka <em>image</em>nya adalah kampus teknik, teknologi informasi dan desain.</p><p><strong>Kata Kunci:</strong> Profesi Akuntan, Kuliah Jurusan Akuntansi, Persepsi Tentang Akuntansi</p>

scholarly journals EFEKTIVITAS FOCUS GROUP DISCUSSION UNTUK MENGURANGI STRES PADA SISWA SMA YANG AKAN MENGHADAPI UJIAN AKHIR NASIONAL

2016 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
pp. 107
Author(s):  
Dina Aprilia
Keyword(s):  
High School Students ◽  
Focus Group ◽  
Focus Group Discussion ◽  
Group Discussion ◽  
High Stress ◽  
Behavior Disorder ◽  
Control Group ◽  
School Students ◽  
Post Test ◽  
High Stress Level

This research is aimed to find the effectivity of Focus Group Discussion (FGD) to decrease the feeling stress for senior high school students (SMA) who will face the national final examination (UAN). Stress on SMA students is a circumstance which gets negative assessment. It intimidates and pushes the students, in this case is UAN would appear a reaction such as emotional disorder, cognition, physiology and behavior disorder of SMA students. This research concerned 21 SMA students in grade XII, who had high stress level in facing UAN. The subjects were divided into two groups. First group was the experiment group (include 11 students) and it was the group who got the FGD treatment. The second group was control group (include 10 students) and this group didn’t get the FGD treatment. Collecting data was done by using Stress Scale in facing UAN. It was given (a) before FGD (pre-test) and (b) after FGD (post-test). The hypothesis is examined by using difference examination (t-test) by comparing mean pre-test and post-test. The result showed that there was a significant influence to decrease the stress in SMA students who were in experiment group (t = 6,540, p < 0,01) after they got FGD treatment. Experiment group had decreased the stress score to face UAN (Mean=7,476).

scholarly journals PERSEPSI TENTANG AKUNTANSI: STUDI KUALITATIF DALAM KONTEKS STIKOM SURABAYA

2019 ◽  
Vol 12 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Eka Yuliana
Keyword(s):  
High School Students ◽  
Focus Group ◽  
Data Collection ◽  
Focus Group Discussion ◽  
Group Discussion ◽  
Accounting Students ◽  
Accounting Profession ◽  
School Students ◽  
School Counsellors ◽  
Engineering Information

<p><strong><em>ABSTRACT:</em></strong><em> Accounting is one of favorite subject for high scholl students who are interested in the socio-humanistic field of study. The accountant profession is also considered by community having broader job opportunities. However, accounting professionals are still limited, as in Stikom Surabaya where the numbers of new accounting students are lesss than other majors. This fact needs to be explored so accurate reasons can be identified and particular information on the less interest on studying accountancy in Stikom Surabaya can be provide for further considerations. Therefore, this study applied qualitative analysis with an interpretive approach. The techniques for data collection where data collection where through Focus Group Discussion (FGD) and interviews. The respondents where 29 people consisting of high school students (class) XII, prospective applicants, accounting students in all levels, non accounting students, accounting teachers, school counsellors and parents. As the resulst, this study councluded that each participant had different perceptions on accounting study and the accounting profession. Most respondents argued that accounting profession dealt with number, had in door office activities, a boring job and serious profession and had no sense of humor. Overall, an accountants is considered as an introvert person. The respondent also conveyed that accounting subject was difficult owing to many calculations and formulas, that the accounting carrier was not prospective for the next 10 years and that the proffesion had highest risk that  other professions. Moreover, the respondents mostly had no information that Stikom Surabaya provides accounting study. They just acknowledged that Stikom was imaged as the campus of engineering, information technology and design.</em></p><p class="Default"><strong><em> </em></strong></p><p><strong><em>Keyword</em></strong><em> : </em><em>Accountant profession, accounting department, perception about accounting</em></p><p> </p><p><em> </em></p><p><strong>ABSTRAK:</strong> Jurusan akuntansi adalah salah satu jurusan favorit yang diminati siswa SMA pada bidang Soshum dan profesi akuntan adalah profesi dengan peluang kerja yang luas. Akan tetapi tenaga profesi akuntan masih minim dan hal ini juga berdampak pada Stikom Surabaya dengan jumlah mahasiswa baru pada jurusan akuntansi paling sedikit peminatnya dibanding dengan jurusan lainnya. Hal ini perlu digali dari persepsi masyarakat tentang akuntansi yaitu profesi dan kuliah pada jurusan akuntansi agar dapat memberikan informasi penyebab tentang sedikitnya minat studi pada jurusan akuntansi Stikom Surabaya. Surabaya. Analisis kualitatif dengan pendekatan intrepretif dilakukan dalam penelitian ini. Teknik yang digunakan adalah dengan <em>Focus Group Discussion</em> (FGD) dan wawancara. Sejumlah 29 informan diwawancarai yang terdiri dari siswa SMA kelas XII, calon pendaftar, mahasiswa aktif jurusan akuntansi semua tingkat, mahasiswa aktif jurusan non akuntansi, guru akuntansi, guru bimbingan karir dan orang tua. Hasil penelitian diperoleh bahwa persepsi tentang akuntansi dan profesi akuntan berbeda-beda. Sebagian besar informan berpresepsi bahwa akuntansi adalah pekerjaan yang hanya berkutat dengan angka dan hanya duduk di dalam ruangan sepanjang hari dan profesi akuntan adalah profesi yang membosankan, terlalu serius, tidak memiliki rasa humor dan akuntan adalah pribadi yang <em>introvert</em>. Mata pelajaran akuntansi itu sulit dan banyak hitungan dan rumusnya dan karir pada bidang akuntansi tidak prospek untuk 10 tahun kedepan dan resikonya lebih besar dari profesi lainnya. Hasil penelitian juga menunjukkan bahwa sebagian besar informan menyatakan tidak mengetahui bahwa di Stikom Surabaya terdapat jurusan akuntansi dan menurut mereka <em>image</em>nya adalah kampus teknik, teknologi informasi dan desain.</p><p><strong>Kata Kunci:</strong> Profesi Akuntan, Kuliah Jurusan Akuntansi, Persepsi Tentang Akuntansi</p>

scholarly journals Investigating the effects of worksheets supported with prediction-observation-explanation method on high school students opinions

2020 ◽  
Vol 7 (3) ◽  
pp. 198-203
Author(s):  
Ali Karadeniz ◽  
Canan Kocak Altundag ◽  
Aysem Seda Yucel
Keyword(s):  
High School ◽  
High School Students ◽  
Focus Group ◽  
Focus Group Interview ◽  
Group Discussion ◽  
Group Interview ◽  
Control Group ◽  
School Students ◽  
Qualitative Part ◽  
Experimental Group

The purpose of this study was to investigate the effect of ‘Predict-Observe-Explain’ (POE) activities which is carried out with the help of the POE method worksheets on ‘States of Matter’ in the ninth-grade chemistry course curriculum, on students’ metacognitive awareness. The focus group interview held in this study was conducted with eight students selected from the experimental group on a voluntary basis. Twelve questions were asked to the students. This research is a mixed-method study. While the quantitative part of the research was carried out using the pretest and posttest model with the control group, the qualitative part was conducted with the focus group interview technique. A focus group discussion was held to obtain the opinions of the experimental group students on the subjects of Gases and States of Matter taught with worksheets prepared with POE support. The findings obtained as a result of these interviews and the study of student worksheets show that students find POE-supported worksheets fun and they increase their interest and curiosity towards the chemistry class.   Keywords: POE, high school students, states of matters, worksheets.

Genderlect in the Academic Milieu: In Appreciation of the Opposite Sex

2014 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Virgion H. Mamonong
Keyword(s):  
High School Students ◽  
Focus Group ◽  
Focus Group Discussion ◽  
Group Discussion ◽  
Young Male ◽  
Positive Energy ◽  
Conversational Analysis ◽  
School Students ◽  
Male And Female ◽  
Opposite Sex

This qualitative dissertation employing Conversational Analysis aimed to determine the linguistic contrasts and ways of appreciation of the opposite sex in the academic milieu through the triangulated data of recorded conversations, paired up interviews and Focus Group Discussion (FGD) administered among the Elementary pupils and High School students in the University of the Immaculate Conception during the academic year 2013 – 2014. The results of the study revealed that conversational styles among young male and female vary. Young males’ conversational styles were used to show status, independence, advice, information, orders and conflict, while young female’s conversational styles were used to show support, intimacy, understanding, feelings, proposal and compromise. The study further exposed the generated themes on the ways on appreciation of the young male and female in conversation. These themes were speaking from the heart, showing trust and respect, listening attentively, considering one’s topic, showing positive energy, complimenting each other, uttering optimistic expression, and exhibiting sympathy and empathy. In pedagogical sphere, the study calls for the acceptance of educators of the different linguistic styles, abilities, and skills of their students regardless of sex differences.   Keywords - Language, genderlect, academic milieu, opposite sex, qualitative, focus group discussion, Philippines

scholarly journals Penerapan IPA Terintegrasi untuk Memetakan Nilai Iman (Budi Pekerti) Peserta Didik Sekolah Dasar

2018 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 36
Author(s):  
Naomi Dias Laksita Dewi
Keyword(s):  
Elementary School ◽  
Focus Group ◽  
Focus Group Discussion ◽  
Science Learning ◽  
Group Discussion ◽  
Learning Activity ◽  
Integrated Learning ◽  
School Students ◽  
Integrated Science ◽  
Initial Learning

Abstrak Tujuan penelitian ini yaitu untuk mengetahui penerapan pembelajaran IPA terintegrasi nilai iman budi pekerti di sekolah dasar dan memetakan refleksi nilai iman peserta didik. Metode penelitian yang digunakan berupa desktiptif kualitatif. Instrumen yang digunakan yaitu pedoman Focus Group Discussion (FGD), lembar observasi keterlaksanaan pembelajaran terintegrasi dan hasil refleksi peserta didik. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa 1) Pembelajaran IPA terintegrasi nilai iman budi pekeri dapat diimplemantasikan di sekolah dasar kelas IV. Hasil implementasi menunjukkan bahwa pembelajaran SCL terintegrasi berada dalam kategori tinggi dengan nilai 77,78% meningkat 33,33% dari kegiatan pembelajaran awal. 2) Hasil refleksi materi peserta didik menunjukkan 83,72% peserta didik berada di atas kriteria ketuntasan minimal. Pembelajaran IPA terintegrasi juga mampu mengantarkan peserta didik untuk merefleksi nilai iman budi pekerti dengan baik. Hal ini terlihat dari setiap jawaban yang dituliskan memuat sikap diri, mengetahui progres pengalaman, manfaat dan rasa syukur kepada Tuhan dengan berbagai sikap. Kata kunci: pembelajaran terintergrasi, pembelajaran IPA, nilai iman, budi pekerti   IMPLEMENTATION OF INTEGRATED SCIENCE LEARNING TO MAP THE FAITH VALUES (CHARACTERS) OF ELEMENTARY SCHOOL STUDENTS  Abstract The aims of this study is to determine the application of integrated science learning and faith values in primary school and map the reflection of faith values of learners. The research method used is qualitative desctiptive. The instrument used is the guidance of focus group discussion (FGD), observation sheet of the implementation of integrated learning and the reflection result of learners. The result of the research shows that 1) Integrated learning of science can be implemented in elementary school class IV. The results of the implementation indicate that the integrated SCL learning is in the high category with the value of 68,75%, it’s increase 37,50% from the initial learning activity. 2) The result of the reflection of the learner's material shows that 83.72% of learners are above the minimum mastery criteria. Integrated science learning is also capable of delivering learners to reflect the values of good character faith. This can be seen from each written answer containing the attitude of self, knowing the progress of experience, benefits and gratitude to God with various attitudes. Keywords: integrated learning, science learning, faith values, characters

scholarly journals JIGSAW II: An Effective Strategy to Develop Reading Comprehension Among School Children

2020 ◽  
Vol 9 (S1-Dec2020) ◽  
pp. 30-33
Author(s):  
Sindhu Thamban
Keyword(s):  
High School ◽  
Reading Comprehension ◽  
High School Students ◽  
Teaching Method ◽  
Group Discussion ◽  
School Students ◽  
Team Members ◽  
Learning Techniques ◽  
Wide Range ◽  
Significant Difference

The Jigsaw II, one form of Cooperative learning techniques is an efficient strategy to use in a language classroom. The basic activities include 1) Reading with team members 2) Expert group discussion 3) Team members report 4) Test 5) Team recognition. The jigsaw II strategy is easyto implement and works well with a wide range of students.Previous researches related to Jigsaw II shows that it is more powerful and effective and appropriate in situations where learning is from text based materials. Reviews related to the strategy shows that no researches have been carried out to develop the reading comprehension of the high school students, particularly in the Indian context. Hence through this paper an attempt has been made by the researcher to check the effectiveness of Jigsaw II in developing the reading comprehension of High school students.The study statistically revealed that there is significant difference in the reading comprehension achievement of the students who were taught by using the traditional method and to those taught by using the Jigsaw II strategy. In accordance with the qualitative and quantitative findings attained it was found that Jigsaw II was found to be more effective than the traditional teaching method in developing the reading comprehension of high school students.

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