scholarly journals STUDENTS’ ATTITUDE TOWARDS MATHEMATICS: DOES CLASSROOM LEARNING ENVIRONMENT OF SINGLE-GENDER CLASSES MAKE ANY DIFFERENCE?

2013 ◽  
Vol 30 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Muhammad Afzal
Keyword(s):  
Social Sciences ◽  
Learning Environment ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Male Students ◽  
Classroom Learning Environment ◽  
Single Gender ◽  
Classroom Learning ◽  
The Social ◽  
Attitude Towards Mathematics ◽  
Academic Year

Mathematics is an important subject as it supports most of the social sciences and almost all natural sciences. Both the teaching and teaching and learning aspects of Mathematics are quite different from other subjects of the social sciences as well as the natural sciences. Therefore, teaching and learning process of Mathematics demands specific learning environment and Mathematics related attitudes both of the teachers and the students. Studying these aspects in single-gender classroom becomes even more significant. The study at hand focuses on exploring the relationship between these two variables on the basis of gender. The 11th grade male and female Mathematics students enrolled during academic year 2012-2013 in public sector colleges of Punjab province of Pakistan constituted the population of the study. The sample of the study included randomly selected 1717 students from the public sector colleges located in six randomly selected districts of the Punjab province. In order to collect data, two Urdu translated questionnaires namely, What Is Happening in This Class (WIHIC), and Questionnaire of Mathematics-Related Attitude (QOMRA) were used. The data was collected in the last month of the academic year so that the attitude of students in real sense may be determined. Research findings revealed that male and female students’ perception about their classroom learning environment significantly differs from each other. The male students perceived more supportive learning environment in Mathematics classroom than the female learners. Moreover, it was also found out that classroom learning environment has a feeble effect on students’ attitude towards Mathematics. However, it was found that the male students showed relatively more positive attitude towards Mathematics than the female students

scholarly journals KEMAMPUAN GURU DALAM PROSES BELAJAR MENGAJAR MATA PELAJARAN ILMU PENGETAHUAN SOSIAL TERPADU MATERI INTERAKSI SOSIAL

2019 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
pp. 120-129
Author(s):  
Fatkhan Amirul Huda ◽  
Munawar Thoharudin
Keyword(s):  
Social Sciences ◽  
Social Interaction ◽  
Learning Process ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Descriptive Analysis ◽  
Indirect Communication ◽  
The Social ◽  
Method Of Evaluation ◽  
Academic Year ◽  
Descriptive Method

Abstract: The purpose of this study was to find objective information about the ability of teachers in the teaching and learning process of Integrated Social Sciences subjects in the social interaction class VII in SMP Negeri 4 Dedai 2018/2019 Academic Year. The research method is descriptive method, the form of research is descriptive analysis. The population in this study where students of grade VIII of 24 students. Data collection techniques using direct observation techniques, direct communication, indirect communication, and study documentation. Based on the results of teacher and student interviews conducted shows that the learning process carried out has been effective and efficient. Efforts to overcome the obstacles in the process of teaching and learning include teachers understanding student characteristics, understanding the components of the method of evaluation and understanding the environmental conditions in learning. Based on the results of research in general about the ability of teachers in the teaching and learning process of Integrated Social Sciences subjects on the subjects of social interaction are categorized as good.Keywords: Teacher’s Ability, Teaching and Learning Process.Abstrak: Tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui informasi yang objektif mengenai kemampuan guru dalam proses belajar mengajar mata pelajaran Ilmu Pengetahuan Sosial Terpadu pada matari interaksi sosial kelas VII di SMP Negeri 4 Dedai Tahun Pelajaran 2018/2019. Metode penelitian yaitu metode deskriptif, bentuk penelitian adalah deskriptif analisis. Populasi penelitian adalah siswa kelas VII sebanyak 24 siswa. Teknik pengumpulan data menggunakan teknik observasi langsung, komunikasi langsung, komunikasi tidak langsung, dan studi dokumentasi. Berdasarkan hasil wawancara guru dan siswa yang dilakukan menunjukan bahwa proses pembelajaran yang dilakukan telah efektif dan efisien. Upaya mengatasi faktor hambatan dalam proses belajar mengajar antara lain guru memahami karakteristik siswa, memahami komponen metode dengan evaluasi dan memahami kondisi lingkungan dalam belajar. Berdasarkan hasil penelitian secara umum tentang kemampuan guru dalam proses belajar mengajar mata pelajaran Ilmu Pengetahuan Sosial Terpadu pada matari interaksi sosial dikategorikan baik.Kata Kunci: Kemampuan Guru , Proses Belajar Mengajar

scholarly journals First-Year Accounting Student Teachers’ Perceptions of their Classroom Learning Environment

2020 ◽  
Vol 19 (12) ◽  
pp. 30-42
Author(s):  
Medson Mapuya
Keyword(s):  
Learning Environment ◽  
Student Teachers ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
First Year ◽  
Classroom Learning Environment ◽  
Classroom Learning ◽  
Constructivist Learning Environment ◽  
Teachers Perceptions ◽  
Constructivist Learning Environment Survey ◽  
Accounting Student

This study assessed the perceptions of first-year accounting student teachers about their classroom learning environment. The study was prompted by studies which argue that the academic performance of students is correlated with their perceptions of the learning environment and the context in which teaching and learning takes place. The population for the study was first-year Accounting students at a university of technology in South Africa. The study employed a mixed-method approach, and data were collected from students using a Constructivist Learning Environment Survey (CLES) which covered 42 items. The findings from the quantitative part of the study revealed that the students view their learning environment positively. Evidence to this effect is demonstrated by the mean obtained in the categories of the learning environment which were all above three. The themes which emerged from the qualitative findings also corroborated the quantitative findings. However, the qualitative data further reveal that the students felt far away from issues directly related to their teaching and learning. Consequently, a more student-participative approach to the planning and designing of instruction is recommended to mitigate the identified challenges.

Improving The Effectiveness Of Teaching Social Innovation Through Social Learning Model Inquri In Class Vi Sdn 12 Jurai Limes Tower District Iv Academic Year 2013/2014

2018 ◽  
Vol 1 (2) ◽  
pp. 33-42
Author(s):  
Jafni Rianson
Keyword(s):  
Social Sciences ◽  
Action Research ◽  
Social Innovation ◽  
Sixth Grade ◽  
School Age Children ◽  
The Social ◽  
Classroom Action Research ◽  
Academic Year ◽  
Year 2013

From the scope according to the teaching function of the Social Sciences seems clear concept (Expanding Communnity Approach)  which starts from the things nearest to the students (families) to the further (global). The fact that the case is still much do teachers in the field, a learning process that dominates without regard to the basic ability of students, (Teacher Contered) without involving students actively in it . In general problem in this research is the extent to which the effectiveness of the inquiry model of ' social' can improve learning outcomes of students in the Social Sciences in the sixth grade at SDN 12 Jurai Limes Tower District IV District, the South Coast, in the academic year 2013/2014? This type of research is classroom action research (classroom action research), which has the ultimate objective is to improve the quality of learning in schools, educational relevance, quality of the education, education management efficiency. The research location is in the sixth grade at SDN 12 Limes Tower District IV Jurai, South Coastal District , the school year 2013/2014 . research subjects are students of class VI SDN 12 Limes Tower , Genab the semester, academic year 2013/2014. The final goal of teaching social studies is the formation of the learner as an intelligent social actors (Socially Intelligent Actor) which is formed from a touch of pedagogy . Based on the research showed an increase in the quality of students in the sixth grade value SDN No. 12 Limes Tower, in the academic year 2013/2014, the graph continues to rise, excellent 61%, good 9.5% and quite 23% and increased sense of solidarity between friends, group shows real changes that have an impact on everyday life including relationships with people such as interviews and visits. Of the overall activities carried out can be concluded that the model of the inquiry socially very suitable to be applied to examine the social phenomena that arise in the community, a fact primary school age children third grade had been able to carry out the stages of the inquiry by the hypothesis as the direction in problem solving and uses the fact as a hypothesis.    

scholarly journals EVALUATION OF STUDENTS’ PERCEPTION OF BIOLOGY CLASSROOM LEARNING ENVIRONMENT

2020 ◽  
Vol 5 (36) ◽  
pp. 94-113
Author(s):  
Loh Su Ling ◽  
Pang Vincent ◽  
Denis Lajium
Keyword(s):  
Learning Environment ◽  
Measurement Model ◽  
Female Students ◽  
Background Information ◽  
Classroom Learning Environment ◽  
Classroom Learning ◽  
Biology Teachers ◽  
Male And Female ◽  
Biology Learning ◽  
The Difference

Students’ feedback about their classroom learning environment can be used to provide information about the strengths and problems that need to be addressed. This study assessed the students’ perceptions of their biology learning environment. The difference between male and female students’ perceptions of their learning environment was also investigated. Learning environment instrument What is Happening in this Class (WIHIC) questionnaire was employed to evaluate the perception of 437 Form Four students who took Biology as one of their subjects in a local district. The data were analysed based on the Rasch (1961) measurement model using the Winsteps software. Overall, the students perceived quite favourably on their biology classroom learning environment. Apart from that, there is no difference between the boys and girls in their general perception of the biology classroom learning environment. Further analysis on each scale showed the scales of Students Cohesiveness and Cooperation were perceived positively in the Biology classroom. However, students find it difficult to agree on the scale of Investigation and Involvement. DIF analysis of the items revealed some differences in their perceptions in the scales as well as some of the items between male and female students. Several suggestions were given in the hope of improving and create an effective classroom learning environment. With such feedbacks, Biology teachers and the school administration can strive to improve and create an effective classroom learning environment, provide useful background information for further evaluation phases and inform on the best approach to carry out Biology lessons in the classroom.

scholarly journals Classroom assemblage: the vibrant setting of the schooling process

2016 ◽  
Vol 18 (3) ◽  
pp. 580
Author(s):  
Paula Cristina Lameu
Keyword(s):  
Social Sciences ◽  
Classroom Environment ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Post Secondary ◽  
The Social ◽  
Multiple Case ◽  
Social Realm ◽  
Schooling Process ◽  
Matter Energy

Some scholars and researchers have been claiming we are in a New Materialist and Posthumanist era. It means that for the ones who are researching in Social Sciences, the focus is not only the human as the centre and the cause of what happens in the social realm. For human, nonhuman and inhuman are attributed the same importance in research once all of them are components of reality, inserted in nature.Reality is regarded as complex, not simple straightforward isolated cause and effect processes. This is how the classroom is supposed to be observed in educational research: not only teaching and learning, but these two processes and policy making, and identity construction, and emotional flows, and curriculum, and schooling, and…, and…The purpose of this paper is to reflect upon the complexity of the classroom environment regarded as an assemblage. The hypothesis is that all the components of the assemblage are equally vital, although some components are more vibratory than others. The theory of Vitalism from Driesch (1914) and the Vital Materialism from Bennett (2010a, 2010b) are used as the theoretical tools for analysis. Assemblage Ethnography (YOUDELL, 2015; YOUDELL and MCGIMPSEY, 2015) is the methodology of data collection. A multiple case study was developed in three different schools in United Kingdom: one Primary, one Secondary and one Post-secondary. The results suggest that teacher and students are the components who most influence on the classroom assemblage composition, decomposition and recomposition orienting the flows of matter-energy once they are change-creating agents.

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