Professional responsibility for spreading unscientific knowledge: the case of the 'ease of conception' graph in a supplementary high school textbook

Mapping Intimacies ◽

10.31235/osf.io/3d2x5 ◽

2017 ◽

Author(s):

Sigeto Tanaka

Keyword(s):

High School ◽

High Schools ◽

Health Education ◽

Reproductive Medicine ◽

Professional Responsibility ◽

School Textbook ◽

Accurate Knowledge ◽

Research Findings ◽

The Government ◽

Age Range

The government of Japan and professionals from the fields of obstetrics, gynecology, and reproductive medicine used a graph exaggerating the decline in women's fecundity, professing it begins a sharp linear descent in their mid-20s. It was used in a campaign to promote "accurate" knowledge about the suitable age range for pregnancy and was published in a supplementary textbook of health education for high schools in 2015. The author criticizes the use of the graph as well as the use of other unreliable research findings in the campaign that has resulted in the spread of unscientific knowledge in Japan today. [Translation from an author manuscript in Japanese for Trends in the Sciences 22(8):18-23 (August 2017)]

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Career Guidance and Its Implications for Students’ Career Choices: The Case of Public Senior High Schools in Ghana

Journal of Education Society and Behavioural Science ◽

10.9734/jesbs/2020/v33i830251 ◽

2020 ◽

pp. 62-69

Author(s):

Joshua-Luther Ndoye Upoalkpajor

Keyword(s):

High School ◽

High School Students ◽

High Schools ◽

Career Choices ◽

Career Guidance ◽

Sampling Technique ◽

Senior High School ◽

Career Counselling ◽

School Students ◽

The Government

As an individual goes through Senior High School education, s/he encounters situations which require them to take appropriate educational, vocational and social decisions. This highlights the need for guidance and counselling services in learning institutions. Its importance cannot be overstated. Research has shown that young people think about careers within the context of life more than in terms of qualifications and training. This study explored the knowledge of senior high school students in the Agona East district, about career counselling and how career guidance has been of benefit to them. The qualitative approach of descriptive survey using the purposive sampling technique was adopted. The data gathered was analysed using two main themes consisting of several sub-themes. It emerged from the study that for each occupation, different interests, abilities, personality traits and professional values are required. The findings also revealed that career counselling helps students to link what they learn to their interests, capacities, aspirations, and match these with existing opportunities. Going forward, the study recommends that schools assist students to identify their interests and make them aware of the importance of academic qualifications in making career choices. It further recommends to policy makers; especially the government of Ghana, to reinforce Guidance and Counselling programmes in senior high schools.

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Employability skills in vocational high school context: An analysis of the KTSP curriculum

Journal of Vocational Education Studies ◽

10.12928/joves.v1i2.707 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 1 (2) ◽

pp. 33

Author(s):

Muhammad Sayuti ◽

Mujiarto Mujiarto

Keyword(s):

High School ◽

High School Graduates ◽

School Context ◽

School Level ◽

Employability Skills ◽

Vocational High School ◽

Job Vacancy ◽

Research Findings ◽

The Government ◽

Near Future

Employability skills for students are believed to reduce the mismatch between the supply of vocational high school graduates and the demand of job vacancy from industry. For more than three centuries, the gap between the vocational high school and the workplace has become people’s concern. It seems that this issue will not end in the near future, rather will be more interesting to be studied because of the complexity of the relationship between the two sectors. The objective of this study, therefore, is to discover of how well employability skills is adopted in the school level curriculum (KTSP) of vocational high schools in Indonesia. To achieve the research’s objective, the content analysis to the curriculum was applied. The analysis of KTSP in the subject of entrepreneurship (ENT) and the computer and information management (KKPI) discovers the limited concern and the incomprehensive areas of employability skills adopted. The research findings demand the government to improve the content of employability skills in the curriculum, especially in dealing with the high unemployment rate of vocational high school graduates.

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The causes of the English teachers’ problems on professional competence at Vocational High School

International Journal of Humanities and Innovation (IJHI) ◽

10.33750/ijhi.v1i2.9 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 1 (2) ◽

pp. 1-16

Author(s):

S Syamsinar ◽

K Khaeruddin

Keyword(s):

High School ◽

High Schools ◽

Professional Competence ◽

Teaching Method ◽

English Teachers ◽

Structured Interview ◽

Vocational High School ◽

Teaching English ◽

Vocational High Schools ◽

The Government

The objectives of this research aimed at (i) finding out the causes of the problems in teaching English at vocational high schools and (ii) finding out the possible solution toward the problems of the teachers in teaching English subject at vocational high schools. The researcher applied purposive sampling technique in selecting the participants. The participants consisted of two advanced teachers and two beginner teachers at vocational high schools in Somba Opu sub-district. The additional participants were two headmasters that focused on the possible solution dealing with the problem found by the English teachers at VHS. This research under applied descriptive approach and qualitative method. The data were collected by using two instruments namely semi-structured interview and observation checklist. The data were analyzed by using the framework of Miles and Huberman’s (2012) namely data reduction, data display, and drawing then verifying conclusion. The results of this research mentioned nine causes of the problems on the professional competence of English teachers in teaching at vocational high school and the possible solution toward the causes. The outline of the causes of the problems on professional competence are the less effort of the English teachers to improve the linguistic aspects, lack of English for Spesific Purpose knowledge, less of communicative competence, less preparation of teaching contents, less in using ICT as a teaching method and lack in managing the time and managing the class. The possible solution can draw in this research that the English teachers at VHS have to consider the students’ need, prepare the teaching planning and involved in the teaching training. Thus, this research might become a recommendation to the government and the Educational trainer for facilitating the English teachers at VHS with education training of ESP knowledge and supporting the teachers in developing their professional competence.

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Stress and sleep quality in high school brazilian adolescents

Anais da Academia Brasileira de Ciências ◽

10.1590/s0001-37652010000200029 ◽

2010 ◽

Vol 82 (2) ◽

pp. 545-551 ◽

Cited By ~ 14

Author(s):

Gema Mesquita ◽

Rubens Reimão

Keyword(s):

High School ◽

High Schools ◽

Sleep Quality ◽

School Performance ◽

Quality Index ◽

Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index ◽

Minas Gerais ◽

Stress Symptoms ◽

Minas Gerais State ◽

Age Range

OBJECTIVE: The objective of the present study is to analyze the effect of stress on sleep quality in a group of adolescents. METHOD: Two high schools in Alfenas, southern Minas Gerais State, Brazil, were chosen to participate in the study. The sample consisted of both genders (n=160) with 65.63% females. The age range of participants was 15 to18 years. The Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI) was applied for collection of data to quantify sleep quality. The Lipp Inventory of Stress Symptoms that objectively identifies symptoms of stress was applied. RESULTS: It was observed that 23.53% of stressed students and 45.33% of unstressed ones sleep well; 76.47% of stressed pupils and 54.67% of those unstressed do not sleep well. With regard to school performance, a mean of 0.65 was found for stressed students and 0.60 for those without stress, Mann-Whitney (p=0.0596). CONCLUSION: Stress contributed to raising the percentage of poor sleepers, as ell as increasing ean school performance.

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Technology-Related Involvement: The Effect Of The MASHOV System On Parent Involvement In Israeli Junior Highs

Journal of International Education Research (JIER) ◽

10.19030/jier.v11i4.9458 ◽

2015 ◽

Vol 11 (4) ◽

pp. 243-252 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Nitza Davidovitch ◽

Roman Yavich

Keyword(s):

High School ◽

Parent Involvement ◽

High Schools ◽

Parental Involvement ◽

Positive Impact ◽

Educational Institutions ◽

Level Of Involvement ◽

Academic Achievements ◽

Research Findings ◽

Positive Effect

The purpose of the study was to examine differences in parental involvement between two high schools that use the MASHOV program (an online learning management system) and one high school where parents receive updates regarding their children in other ways, with attention to parents' background variables: sex, income, and schooling. The study shows that the MASHOV has a positive impact on parental involvement – parents who use the MASHOV program consistently demonstrate a high and significant level of involvement compared to parents who do not have access to this program. Parent involvement was also found to have a positive effect on the child's academic achievements, where the higher the level of involvement the higher the evaluation of the student's achievements. Furthermore, a difference was found between parent involvement in the school by sex. Mothers received a higher score for involvement than fathers. No significant correlation was found between parents' schooling and involvement. The research findings show that the growing trend in recent years whereby computerized systems, and in particular the computerized MASHOV program used in high schools, are being integrated in many educational institutions in order to reach effective pedagogic management, is proving efficient and important.

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THE EFFECTS OF TEACHING MODEL AND VOCABULARY MASTERY TOWARDS STUDENTS WRITING ACHIEVEMENT

INFERENCE: Journal of English Language Teaching ◽

10.30998/inference.v4i3.6139 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 4 (3) ◽

pp. 260

Author(s):

Atri Apriyani ◽

Muhammad Sulhan

Keyword(s):

High School ◽

High Schools ◽

Experimental Method ◽

Research Methodology ◽

Interactive Effects ◽

Teaching Model ◽

Writing Achievement ◽

Vocational High School ◽

Research Findings ◽

Vocational High Schools

Abstract: This study was to know the teaching model and vocabulary mastery by students at state vocational high schools in Tangerang Regency when writing. The research methodology used is the experimental method. The population in this research was all of the 10th-grade students, with 680 students. The research findings are: 1) There is a significant effect of teaching model towards students writing achievement at State Vocational High School in Tangerang Regency. That is proved by sig value = 0.000 < 0.05 and Faccount = 29.298. 2) There is a significant effect of vocabulary mastery towards students writing achievement at State Vocational High School Tangerang Regency. That is proved by sig value = 0.000 < 0.05 and Faccount = 17.945. 3) There are no significant interactive effects of teaching model and vocabulary mastery towards students writing achievement at State Vocational High School Tangerang Regency. That is proved by sig value = 0.041 < 0.05 and Faccount = 4.486.Keywords: Teaching model; vocabulary mastery; writing achievement.

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Pembelajaran Tari di Sekolah Menengah Atas (SMA) di Yogyakarta: Kajian Embodiment dan Multikulturalisme

Dance & Theatre Review ◽

10.24821/dtr.v3i1.4411 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 3 (1) ◽

pp. 15

Author(s):

Titik Putraningsih

Keyword(s):

High School ◽

Qualitative Research ◽

High Schools ◽

Multicultural Education ◽

Character Education ◽

Learning Process ◽

Sampling Method ◽

Educational Tool ◽

Research Findings ◽

Education Concept

The Character Education through Arts: An Analysis of the Dance Learning Process in High Schools. This research aims to describe the practice of character education through the dance learning process in high schools, criticizing high schools’ approach for instilling character education to an attitude of tolerance and appreciative towards cultural diversity in Indonesia. It s qualitative research with an ethnocoreology and multicultural approach. The study used a purposive sampling method to determine the sample and selected schools that develop a multicultural educational dimension. The ethnocoreology approach is to observe embodiment experiences to the students who study local dance and Nusantara dance. A Multicultural approach is applied to monitor education for empowerment by using Ki Hadjar Dewantara’s Arts Education concept at schools. Data collection was conducted by observation, field study, literature, interviews, and documentation. Matthew B. Milles and A. Michael Huberman’s data reduction stages, data exposure, and concluding were used to analyze the data.The research findings show that (1) dance learning in high schools is an educational tool and an appropriate means to instill character education. It is an effort to positively influence students’ lives as a tool to control the students’ souls towards beauty, nobility, and refinement to live harmoniously and empowered. (2) Character education in dance lessons is by applying to appreciate, expressing, and creating dance works. (3) From a multicultural education perspective, the experience of the dancers’ needs will foster an attitude of tolerance and appreciation.Keywords: character education; dance learning; high school

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Alur Evaluasi Materi Ajar Bahasa Inggris Kurikulum 2013

Journal Polingua : Scientific Journal of Linguistics, Literature and Education ◽

10.30630/polingua.v4i2.96 ◽

2015 ◽

Vol 4 (2) ◽

pp. 97-105

Author(s):

Mayuasti Mayuasti ◽

Hevriani Sevrika

Keyword(s):

High School ◽

High Schools ◽

Junior High School ◽

Teaching Materials ◽

National Education ◽

New Curriculum ◽

West Sumatra ◽

The Government ◽

Materials Used ◽

The City

In 2013 the government has launched a new curriculum for applied and implemented at all levels of education, starting from elementary school (SD), Junior High School (SMP), High School (SMA), and Level College or University. However, there still exists some problem in the implementation the curriculum 2013, the national education minister decided to postpone its implementation for schools - a new school run first semester. While, for schools that have conducted one or more years may continue to use it. Due to these circumstances, the researchers decided to select a few schools that exist in the city of Padang and West Sumatra that were already implementing the curriculum in 2013.To determine the development of a new curriculum, there should be an evaluation, namely the evaluation of teaching materials used by teachers in implementing the curriculum, 2013. From the research that has been conducted, the researchers found that of all schoollevels, namely junior and senior high schools in and outside the city of Padang ( West Sumatra), there are three things that have been found. First, all the material presented teachers and learning process (PBM) already is in accordance with the curriculum of 2013. Second, the material provided in accordance with the teaching indicator. Third, based on the indicators according to experts; Nunan, and Maley, 90% indicator is found in the teaching materials used by teachers - teachers in junior and senior high schools in and outside thecity of Padang (West Sumatra). Finally, the researcher construct a model which represents the cycles of teaching material evaluation.

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