scholarly journals A CRICITAL ANALYSIS OF RESEARCH SCHOLAR EXPECTATIONS IN HIGHER EDUCATION

2020 ◽  
Vol 36 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Saddaf Ayub ◽  
Dr Muhammad Saeed Khan
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Survey Design ◽  
Personal Information ◽  
Economic Status ◽  
Educational Background ◽  
Department Of Education ◽  
Forestry Management ◽  
Research Scholar ◽  
Questionnaire Research ◽  
The University

The study was designed for critical analysis of research scholar expectations in higher education at UOH. The main objective of the study was to find out research scholars expectations from university and to explore the need of enrolling themselves in higher education and the important objective is to assess the educational background of research scholar. 101 students of M. The Phil program and 15 students of Ph.D. program from the department of (education, agriculture, environmental, mathematics, forestry, management, microbiology) were chosen as the sample of the study. one questionnaire was used for collection of data. A questionnaire was used for collection of data. The questionnaire consisted of 22 items which was further divided into four sections. The first section of the questionnaire consists of the educational background of scholar, the second section consists of personal information about the scholars, the third section consists of the economic status of the scholars and the fourth most important section consist of expectations of the scholar. Open ended questions also included at the end of the questionnaire. Research was descriptive in nature and type was research was survey design the researcher personally collected data from the departments of the University of Haripur through a questionnaire.

scholarly journals Invisible Roots of Knowledge Production and their Role in Resistance to the Marketisation of Education

2020 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
pp. 118-140
Author(s):  
Heather McKnight
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Knowledge Production ◽  
Trade Unions ◽  
Economic Status ◽  
Public Institution ◽  
Recent Book ◽  
Pension Scheme ◽  
The Public ◽  
The Commons ◽  
The University

Recent, highly visible, struggles in Higher Education in the UK, such as the pensions strike, have aimed to recast such protests as part of a bigger struggle to maintain the public university. Viewing the shared pension scheme as one of the last defining features of a public institution. However, Federici in her recent book Re-enchanting the World: Feminism and the Politics of the Commons warns us if we wish to change the university in line with the public construction of a ‘knowledge commons’ that there is a need to question “the material conditions of the production of the university, its history and its relation to the surrounding communities” (Federici, 2019) and not just the academics within it. There is a need to consider how debate on knowledge production is insulated from the invisible work that sustains academic life including cleaners, cafeteria workers and groundkeepers, as well as to consider the potential colonisation of land institutions are built upon (Federici, 2019). Narratives of resistance to marketisation in Higher Education, while well meaning, still create disproportionate invisibility on the grounds of gender, race and socio-economic status, ignoring the material and intellectual value of such contributions. This paper considers how Federici’s approach to the politics of the commons discredit, deconstruct and potentially transform approaches to resistance to marketisation in education. It argues that struggles against marketisation, or for academic freedom, should be seen in the broader scope of access to education for all, and a continuum of co-dependant knowledge production. It will consider how different structures of privilege and oppression structure what is represented, resisted and fought for within and by the institution. Issues that are seen as marginal or controversial can be avoided in increasingly legislated upon, and therefore risk averse, students’ unions and trade unions. Which in turn reproduces a student and staff body that similarly continue to propagate such damaging structures both within and out with the institution. A rethinking around who the knowledge producers are, can help us restructure the university as a commons that resists the violence of capitalist logic, rather than one that upholds it. Thus problematising and reconstructing how we view the idea of a future university commons, in a way that recognises intersectional oppression and a misuse of certain bodies as a commons in and off themselves.

scholarly journals A survey about the perception of perfectionism among undergraduates studying in the field business administration

2016 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
pp. 39
Author(s):  
Yıldız Ayanoglu ◽  
Figen Zaif ◽  
Huseyin Abuhanoglu ◽  
Mustafa Genc
Keyword(s):  
Business Education ◽  
Personal Information ◽  
Demographic Data ◽  
Descriptive Study ◽  
Educational Background ◽  
Business Administration ◽  
State Of Health ◽  
The Family ◽  
And Gender ◽  
The University

The notion of perfectionism, which is defined as a positive notion in terms of meeting predefined standards in a perfect way, paves the way, when not controlled, to determine standards and objectives which can't be fulfilled in no circumstances. Thus, objectives that can't be met result in failures and a deterioration of the state of health of individuals. The very fact that the educators be aware of the perception style of pupils/students in terms of perfectionism and apply education techniques in conformity with these perceptions could be an important factor so that the study and learning level of the students not be affected in a negative manner.This survey is a descriptive study where we tried to evaluate the perceptions about perfectionism of the students who study business administration in the Faculties of Economics and Administrative Sciences in the University of GAZİ and the University of Recep Tayyip Erdoğan. A personal information form containing socio-demographic data and ''Multi-Dimensional Perfectionism Scale'', which was developed by Hewitt and Flett (1991) and translated into Turkish by Oral (1999), were used, respectively, to collect data and survey the perceptions of the said students in terms of perfectionism in this data. The perception of 580 students (370 from GAZİ University and 210 from the University of RecepTayipErdoğan) with regard to perfectionism have been tested and evaluated within the scope of the survey. The outcomes of the survey revealed significant differences, in statistical terms, between the perfectionism determined by others and gender, number of siblings and the location where the family dwells which are the sub-dimensions of perfectionism, and perfectionism directed to others and the educational background of mothers. Keywords: perfectionism, business education

scholarly journals Intership program: A viewpoint of pre-service teachers of Farhangian University-Shahid Beheshti branch of Tehran

2019 ◽  
Vol 5 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Darioush Sharafie ◽  
Mohamadreza Ghorbani ◽  
Amin Dadashzadeh
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Student Teachers ◽  
Department Of Education ◽  
Education Department ◽  
Self Assessment ◽  
Statistical Population ◽  
University Department ◽  
Scientific Practical ◽  
The University ◽  
Guidance Teachers

The internship has been considered as a crucial program in preparing pre-service teachers to implement the scientific-practical activities knowledge they have gained. This study aimed at describing the implementation as well as the function of the internship program based on pre-service teachers' of Farhangian University-Shahid Beheshti branch of Tehran viewpoint. The statistical population of this study was the student teachers of Shahid Beheshti Higher Education Center entering the year 2015 in which the 119 people of them were selected as the sample. As many as 31 questions about six main criteria (the assessment of Farhangian University, internship course lecturers, schools where the interns went for internship, teachers who guided interns in schools, self-assessment of internships and the assessment of education department) were designed and verified by internship professors and then a five-choice questionnaire was designed based on Likert Scale. The data obtained then analyzed using single sample t-test. The results obtained from the questionnaire proved that the university, internship lecturers and guidance teachers did not succeed in fulfilling their tasks. Thus, good coordination among university, Department of Education, and schools should be established.

scholarly journals Academic Staff Practices and Challenges of Publishing:

2021 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
pp. 27-42
Author(s):  
Abatihun Alehegn
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Survey Design ◽  
Academic Staff ◽  
Education Institution ◽  
Academic Publishing ◽  
Higher Education Institution ◽  
Inadequate Information ◽  
Lack Of Commitment ◽  
The University ◽  
Descriptive Survey

This article reports on the findings of a study undertaken to establish practices and challenges to academic publishing at a higher education institution in Ethiopia. A descriptive survey design was employed and con- -venience and purposive sampling were used to select the sample. The data were gathered by means of a questionnaire with closed- and open-ended questions and were analysed using descriptive and thematic analysis. The results show that, despite the benefits of publishing, not all academics in the university are publishing in local and international journals due to a number of challenges. These include a lack of commitment and motivation, lack of experience and exposure to publishing, and inadequate information,knowledge and skills to access accredited journals. Academics also suffer from work overload, a lack of support from the university to publish, and challenges emanating from journals themselves. It is recommended thatthe university, the Ethiopian Ministry of Science and Higher Education and other relevant stakeholders should collaborate to address this situation. Key words: academics, academic publishing, higher education institution, challenges, practices, university

scholarly journals Gender and Socio-economic Differences in Substance Use Among Academics in Niger Delta University, Bayelsa State of Nigeria

2016 ◽  
Vol 4 (3) ◽  
pp. 1-12
Author(s):  
Dimkpa Daisy Inyingi ◽  
Lydia Amonia Wilcox
Keyword(s):  
Substance Use ◽  
Survey Design ◽  
Academic Staff ◽  
Economic Status ◽  
T Test ◽  
Socio Economic Status ◽  
The Social ◽  
The Difference ◽  
The University ◽  
Descriptive Survey

The use of substance by university academics in recent times is a cause for concern especially due to the negative implications of its misuse. The social climate in the university is gradually changing in spite of its setting which is meant for educating and reforming individuals, as new forms of social organizations have evolved wherein academics get involved in indiscriminate substance use as a result. This research was undertaken to investigate the reasons why academics engaged in substance use and to find out the difference in its use, based on gender and socio-economic status of the respondents. The study adopted the descriptive survey design. The population of the study comprised 833 academic staff. A total of 113 academics who were randomly selected from six out of twelve faculties in the university participated in the study. Three Research questions and two research hypotheses were generated to guide the study. A researcher designed instrument named ‘University Academics’ Substance Use Questionnaire’ was used to generate data, and analyzed using mean scores, standard deviations and the t-test. Results indicated that a higher number of male than female academics engaged in substance use due to emotional and psychological reasons; and that alcohol, tobacco and caffeine were the most frequently used substances. The predisposing factors to substance use were amongst others, early parental and cultural initiation. The t-test also showed statistically significant differences in substance use based on gender and socio-economic status of the respondents. Based on the findings, recommendations were made.

scholarly journals FLIPPING THE CLASSROOM REMOTELY: IMPLEMENTATION OF A FLIPPED CLASSROOM COURSE IN HIGHER EDUCATION DURING THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC

2021 ◽  
Vol 6 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Thanassis Karalis ◽  
Natassa Raikou
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Flipped Classroom ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Research Data ◽  
Department Of Education ◽  
First Semester ◽  
New Learning Environments ◽  
New Learning ◽  
Pilot Implementation ◽  
The University

In this article we present the results of a pilot implementation of the flipped classroom methodology during the second semester of the COVID-19 pandemic. We suggest the term Remote Flipped Classroom for the flipped classroom mode in online environments, especially in case of emergency. This implementation was carried out in a Department of Education at the University of Patras, Greece after the first semester and the initial familiarization of students with the new learning environments due to COVID-19 pandemic. The research data presented here lead us to the conclusion that both the traditional form of the flipped classroom and the remote flipped classroom may contribute to the teaching and learning in higher education, based on the role differentiation of instructors and students, to the promotion of active participation and engagement of students and to the improvement of the learning experiences they have. <p> </p><p><strong> Article visualizations:</strong></p><p><img src="/-counters-/edu_01/0756/a.php" alt="Hit counter" /></p>

scholarly journals Prospects for Online Instructional Delivery Using Google Classrooms: Implications for Higher Education in Sub-Sahara Africa

2021 ◽  
Vol 1 (3) ◽  
pp. 1-17
Author(s):  
Jumoke I. Oladele ◽  
Olawale S. Koledafe ◽  
Dorcas S. Daramola
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Survey Design ◽  
Target Population ◽  
Instructional Delivery ◽  
Public Institution ◽  
Sub Saharan Africa ◽  
Research Questions ◽  
Sub Saharan ◽  
The University ◽  
Descriptive Survey

Technology is relevant in achieving educational development. Exploring how best to pattern and incorporate educational technology to engender sustainability remains relevant. It is against this backdrop that this study examined the Prospect of online instructional delivery in sub-Saharan African Universities using Google Classrooms ascertained concerning usability and accessibility while examining impending challenges. This study adopted a descriptive survey design. The study population was undergraduates enrolled at the University of Ilorin, Nigeria, a public institution owned by the Federal Government of Nigeria and the most soughed institution in terms of admission in the country. The target population was teacher trainees exposed to online instructional using Google Classrooms for 2018/2019 academic session. The study participants were purposively sampled; a total of 1933 participants. Data were gathered using a researcher designed questionnaire which was face and content validated. Three research questions were stated to examine accessibility, usability and challenges while the tested hypotheses were concerning prospects of Google Classroom for University of Ilorin undergraduates' learning across gender and departmental divides. Both descriptive statistics (Research Questions) and inferential statistics (Hypothesis) were employed in analysing data collected gathered. Significant findings revealed that Google Classroom holds prospects for innovative instructional approach for university undergraduates’ learning. However, there is a need to improve its level of accessibility to undergraduates to maximise its gains by making efforts to alleviate the challenges militating against smooth access to ensure sustainability in higher education in sub-Saharan Africa, apt in the current pandemic era.

scholarly journals Assessment of Higher Education Learning Outcomes of University Graduates

2020 ◽  
Vol V (I) ◽  
pp. 72-83
Author(s):  
Ashfaque Ahmad Shah ◽  
Zunaira Fatima Syeda ◽  
Uzma Shahzadi
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Learning Outcomes ◽  
Survey Design ◽  
Research Area ◽  
Extensive Study ◽  
University Graduates ◽  
Descriptive Research ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
The University

Learning outcomes is always an extensive research area in higher education. The research is to assess the learning outcomes of university graduates. To accomplish the aim, descriptive research and survey design was used for data collection. It was the case study of the University of Sargodha. A self-developed questionnaire was validated by expert opinion, and reliability was established at .92. For analyzing the data, descriptive and inferential statistics were applied to test the mean difference of participative programs. It was found that there is no significant difference in the learning of students on the basis of the program in which they are enrolled. The study recommends an extensive study of learning outcomes in higher education.

Class in Australian higher education: The university as a site of social reproduction

2019 ◽  
Vol 56 (3) ◽  
pp. 422-438 ◽  
Author(s):  
Matthew Bunn ◽  
Steven Threadgold ◽  
Penny Jane Burke
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Social Reproduction ◽  
Economic Status ◽  
Symbolic Capital ◽  
Symbolic Power ◽  
Higher Education Research ◽  
Class Culture ◽  
Socio Economic Status ◽  
A Site ◽  
The University

Explanations of inequality in higher education primarily use the dominant language of institutional equity discourses, such as low socio-economic status (LSES), ‘under-represented’ or ‘non-traditional’ backgrounds. We argue that analysis that relies on a static series of objective categories regularly fails to account for the symbolic-historical conditions that have produced class boundaries. In acknowledging this, one of the challenges in higher education research is to illuminate how working-class understanding of education systems is brought into universities, and how it relates to, and is contested by, the dominant middle-class culture of the university. We propose a Bourdieusian-inspired class analysis be adopted for Australian higher education that focuses more closely on the way in which symbolic power is distributed through the misrecognition of species of capital as symbolic capital. Using this approach we argue that universities, rather than ameliorating class difference, are a poorly understood site of its generation.

Oral Language Behavior of Older Cerebral Palsied Children

1964 ◽  
Vol 7 (4) ◽  
pp. 349-359 ◽  
Author(s):  
Russell J. Love
Keyword(s):  
Oral Language ◽  
Economic Status ◽  
Educational Background ◽  
Socio Economic Status ◽  
Language Behavior ◽  
Hearing Acuity

A battery of six tests assessing various aspects of receptive and expressive oral language was administered to 27 cerebral palsied children and controls matched on the variables of age, intelligence, sex, race, hearing acuity, socio-economic status, and similarity of educational background. Results indicated only minimal differences between groups. Signs of deviancy in language behavior often attributed to the cerebral palsied were not observed. Although previous investigators have suggested consistent language disturbances in the cerebral palsied, evidence for a disorder of comprehension and formulation of oral symobls was not found.

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