scholarly journals Perceptions of Educational Managers about the Effectiveness of Selected Training Programmes: A Case Study in the Ministry of Education, Oman

2015 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
pp. 40-74
Author(s):  
Aisha Alaraimi ◽  
Azam Othman
Keyword(s):  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Ministry Of Education ◽  
Snowball Sampling ◽  
Staff Members ◽  
Training Techniques ◽  
Training Aids ◽  
Effectiveness Of Training ◽  
Improved Performance ◽  
Training Programmes ◽  
Tools And Techniques

The present study evaluated the characteristics and effectiveness of selected training programmes for educational managers at the Ministry of Education in the Sultanate of Oman. Nine participants were selected for in-depth interview using the snowball sampling technique. Thematic analysis of the verbatim data collected from interviews with respondents yielded six major themes. These are: the objectives of the training program and how those objectives are formulated; trainee selection, prior knowledge, and general characteristics; contents or subject matter of training; training setting, trainer qualities, and the methods, tools and techniques used; outcomes of training in terms of changed characteristics and improved performance; and finally, mechanisms in place for evaluation and general impressions of the effectiveness of training programmes. The findings showed that, in general, participants were positive about the intensive efforts the ministry is undertaking for disseminating a training culture among staff members. Most of the respondents were satisfied with the training approaches and methods adopted by the trainers. Furthermore, the findings revealed that trainees were satisfied with the suitability and adequateness of training techniques, training aids and resources. These results will be useful for future researchers intending to conduct impact assessment of the effectiveness of training programs in Oman.   Abstrak:     Kajian ini menilai ciri-ciri dan keberkesanan program latihan bagi pengurus pendidikan di Kementerian Pelajaran dalam kerajaan Kesultanan Oman. Sembilan (9) orang peserta telah dipilih khusus untuk temubual dengan menggunakan teknik persampelan bola salji. Dapatan kajian menunjukkan bahawa bahagian pembangunan sumber manusia (PTM) sedang melaksanakan usaha-usaha intensif dalam pengedaran budaya latihan di kalangan kakitangan KPM, 78% daripada mereka yang ditemubual tidak berpuas hati dengan pendekatan latihan dan kaedah-kaedah yang diguna pakai oleh jurulatih. Selain itu, dapatan kajian mendedahkan bahawa pelatih berpuas hati dengan kesesuaian dan kecukupan teknik-teknik latihan, bantuan latihan dan latihan sumber. Antara penemuan kajian yang boleh menyumbang kepada ilmu pengetahuan adalah penghasilan kerangka yang berguna bagi mengukur ciri-ciri dan keberkesanan latihan peringkat program dan kecekapan Pengurus pendidikan. Adalah disyorkan supaya Kementerian Pelajaran harus menaik taraf dan memperluaskan infrastruktur latihan sedia ada di Kementerian berkenaan dan juga mempertimbangkan bakal pelatih program latihan. Kajian ini dijangka dapat menarik minat orang-orang berkepentingan yang berurusan dengan latihan dalam bidang pendidikan, bukan sahaja di Kementerian Pelajaran tetapi di institusi-institusi lain di mana latihan Pengurus adalah penting.  

Performance of Small Businesses in Tanzania: Human Resources-Based View

2020 ◽  
pp. 097215092092735
Author(s):  
Robert Galan Mashenene ◽  
Neema P. Kumburu
Keyword(s):  
Human Resources ◽  
Small Businesses ◽  
Behavioural Change ◽  
Binary Logistic Regression ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Snowball Sampling ◽  
Binary Logistic Regression Model ◽  
Multi Stage ◽  
Data Content ◽  
Training Programmes

This study examined the performance of small businesses in Tanzania using human resources-based approach. A sample of 380 small business owners was surveyed using a structured questionnaire. Multi-stage sampling technique was used, whereas proportionate stratified sampling was applied which was followed by random sampling technique. In addition, snowball sampling technique was used to select cases of interest for in-depth interview. Excel and a Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) were used as analytical tools for quantitative data. Content analysis was used to analyse qualitative data from four case studies developed. Binary logistic regression model was used to estimate the effects of employees’ commitment, trustfulness and competencies on the performance of small businesses. The study revealed that employees’ commitment, honesty and competencies had a significant positive effect on the performance of small businesses. The study recommends that special training programmes should be designed and implemented for the purpose of imparting competencies and behavioural change to employees of small businesses.

scholarly journals Perception of Postgraduate Students on Customer Service at the School of Graduate Studies, University of Cape Coast

2019 ◽  
Vol VOLUME 8 (2019) ◽  
pp. 177-205
Author(s):  
Betty K. Addo-Nkrumah
Keyword(s):  
Customer Service ◽  
Survey Design ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Cape Coast ◽  
Graduate Studies ◽  
Postgraduate Students ◽  
Staff Members ◽  
Development Section ◽  
Customer Care ◽  
Training Programmes

The aim of this study was to examine the quality of service provided by the School of Graduate Studies, University of Cape Coast to its students (customers). This study employed a descriptive survey design. A questionnaire designed by the researchers was used to obtain data from 400 postgraduate students (customers), using the stratified sampling technique. Data were presented and analyzed using descriptive statistics which included frequencies, percentages, means and standard deviation. The study found that staff members at the School of Graduate Studies, University of Cape Coast provide quality services to postgraduate students at different dimensions when they seek assistance. It was therefore recommended that the Directorate of Human Resource in collaboration with Training and Development Section of the University of Cape Coast should include aspect of customer care topics in the training programmes for all categories of staff in order to improve professionalism in tangibility dimension of service delivery.

scholarly journals Impact of Leadership Styles of Principals on Teacher Educants: A Study of Colleges of Education in Northern Ghana

2020 ◽  
pp. 61-68
Author(s):  
Iddrisu Sulemana ◽  
Zakaria Shanunu ◽  
Alhassan Imoro Nuhu
Keyword(s):  
Leadership Styles ◽  
Rating Scale ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Northern Ghana ◽  
Colleges Of Education ◽  
Service Training ◽  
Improved Performance ◽  
Training Programmes ◽  
Descriptive Survey ◽  
The Impact

The study examined the impact of leadership styles of Principals of Colleges of Education in Northern Ghana. A descriptive survey research design was used together with a convenient sampling technique. Using a structured questionnaire, data were gathered from (one hundred) 100 Teacher educants and Principals from the Colleges of education in Northern Ghana. The Likert rating scale was adopted to indicate the extent of agreement or disagreement. The findings indicated that the majority of the respondents agreed their principals have a good relationship with teacher educants. The personality traits exhibited by the Principals in the Colleges of education in Northern Ghana varied and each of the leadership styles exhibited exerted positive but insignificant effect on teacher educants performance. It is being recommended that to promote teacher educants satisfaction at the workplace, principals must create a congenial climate in their respective colleges to ensure that teacher educants can share and freely express their opinions. Pre-service and in-service training programmes must be organized periodically leading to improved performance

scholarly journals Craftsmen Perception of the Dual Apprenticeship in Benin

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
pp. 77
Author(s):  
Bankole Adéyèmi Rubain ◽  
Guy Sourou Nouatin
Keyword(s):  
Vocational Training ◽  
Explicit Knowledge ◽  
Practical Knowledge ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Professional Associations ◽  
Structured Interview ◽  
Training System ◽  
Vocational Education And Training ◽  
Snowball Sampling ◽  
Staff Members

This paper analyzes the craftsmen perception of dual apprenticeship in Benin. The introduction of dual apprenticeship in technical vocational education and training system has established new structural arrangements in the apprenticeship system. The apprentices must leave the workshop for one day of theoretical instructions and practical knowledge. By assessing how this alternative system of apprenticeship is perceived, this research adopted a qualitative method. It was conducted in Cotonou, Abomey-Calavi and Parakou with the collaboration of the master craftsmen including staff members of professional associations, apprentices, trainers and heads of the vocational training centers. Purposive sampling and snowball sampling technique were applied to select them. In total, 66 participants have been interviewed. Data collection was carried out through life-history and individual semi-structured interview. First, six adopters’ categories were identified. The innovators are those who participated in the curriculum development. The early adopters include staff members of professional associations. Early majority and late majority adopters take into account craftsmen members of the professional associations, especially leaders from associations. Laggards are those who remain connected to the traditional apprenticeship. Besides, another category was identified, business users to describe the training centers that recruit their apprentices. Apprentices who participate in the program are motivated by curiosity and by explicit knowledge from vocational training centers. Master craftsmen are satisfied with the program because of its formal certificate.

scholarly journals Overcoming Challenges: Pacific students’ experiences of being resilient through tertiary education

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
◽  
Arden David-Perrot
Keyword(s):  
Tertiary Education ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Ministry Of Education ◽  
Snowball Sampling ◽  
School Life ◽  
Postgraduate Students ◽  
Strength Based ◽  
Internal And External Factors ◽  
Home And School ◽  
Academic Failures

<p>The issue of raising Pasifika achievement levels in New Zealand has been at the forefront of Pasifika research as early as 1996 in the AIMHI report from the Ministry of Education. Nearly, 20 years on and the goal remains the same as Pasifika still underperform in education. In the last 19 years, there has been countless research in understanding the issue, with numerous identified areas of concern. However, so many areas need addressing that is can serve the purpose of perpetuating the problem by making it too large to solve. The structural, systemic issues still remain, the lack of Pasifika teachers and teachers that understand Pasifika still remain, the gap between home and school life still exist, as well as the lack of real leaders and governance in schools that want to make a difference to the education realties of Pasifika (Chu et al., 2013).  This frustration has led to the rise of “strength based” approached to Pasifika education research in pursuit of solutions. With a focus on appreciating what works for Pasifika and trying to foster that success and replicate it. However, a gap remains, there has been little to no platform for the empowered Pasifika voice on the issue. The Pasifika person that “bucks” the trend and despite the countless education issues were resilient and fought for their educational success.  This thesis provides a platform for this voice. This thesis reveals the stories of eight Pasifika postgraduate students (PPGS) that were deemed academic failures at secondary school. It focuses on their internal and external factors that facilitated their academic progress and resilience. This qualitative study was underpinned by appreciative inquiry as the theoretical framework and a Pacific methodology and method Talanoa. The participants were selected via snowball sampling technique and one on one Talanoa discussions were used to explore their stories. The main finding from the research identified that as the participant’s self-concepts changed so did their academic performance. The identified historical and recent education barriers were still present in both their education failure and success. However, through transferable success experiences, deep reflection, visualisation, and goal setting, enabled the participants to see a positive academic result before it eventuated. This helped the participants develop positive self-concepts and attitudes that facilitated their progress and resilience to overcome existing barriers and become successful postgraduate students.</p>

scholarly journals Overcoming Challenges: Pacific students’ experiences of being resilient through tertiary education

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
◽  
Arden David-Perrot
Keyword(s):  
Tertiary Education ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Ministry Of Education ◽  
Snowball Sampling ◽  
School Life ◽  
Postgraduate Students ◽  
Strength Based ◽  
Internal And External Factors ◽  
Home And School ◽  
Academic Failures

<p>The issue of raising Pasifika achievement levels in New Zealand has been at the forefront of Pasifika research as early as 1996 in the AIMHI report from the Ministry of Education. Nearly, 20 years on and the goal remains the same as Pasifika still underperform in education. In the last 19 years, there has been countless research in understanding the issue, with numerous identified areas of concern. However, so many areas need addressing that is can serve the purpose of perpetuating the problem by making it too large to solve. The structural, systemic issues still remain, the lack of Pasifika teachers and teachers that understand Pasifika still remain, the gap between home and school life still exist, as well as the lack of real leaders and governance in schools that want to make a difference to the education realties of Pasifika (Chu et al., 2013).  This frustration has led to the rise of “strength based” approached to Pasifika education research in pursuit of solutions. With a focus on appreciating what works for Pasifika and trying to foster that success and replicate it. However, a gap remains, there has been little to no platform for the empowered Pasifika voice on the issue. The Pasifika person that “bucks” the trend and despite the countless education issues were resilient and fought for their educational success.  This thesis provides a platform for this voice. This thesis reveals the stories of eight Pasifika postgraduate students (PPGS) that were deemed academic failures at secondary school. It focuses on their internal and external factors that facilitated their academic progress and resilience. This qualitative study was underpinned by appreciative inquiry as the theoretical framework and a Pacific methodology and method Talanoa. The participants were selected via snowball sampling technique and one on one Talanoa discussions were used to explore their stories. The main finding from the research identified that as the participant’s self-concepts changed so did their academic performance. The identified historical and recent education barriers were still present in both their education failure and success. However, through transferable success experiences, deep reflection, visualisation, and goal setting, enabled the participants to see a positive academic result before it eventuated. This helped the participants develop positive self-concepts and attitudes that facilitated their progress and resilience to overcome existing barriers and become successful postgraduate students.</p>

scholarly journals Evaluating Compliance to Food Safety and Hygiene Standards in Selected Delhi Based Catering Establishments as per Schedule IV of Food Safety and Standard Regulation, 2011 under FSS Act, 2006

2018 ◽  
pp. 176-195 ◽  
Author(s):  
Veena Kumari ◽  
Deeksha Kapur
Keyword(s):  
Food Safety ◽  
Safety Management ◽  
Descriptive Analysis ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Snowball Sampling ◽  
Maximum Score ◽  
Staff Members ◽  
Hygiene Practices ◽  
Good Manufacturing Practices ◽  
Set Up

Background: Schedule 4 introduces the concept of Food Safety Management System (FSMS ) based on implementation of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and Good Hygiene Practices (GHP) by food businesses. This study was conducted to evaluate compliance to food safety and hygiene standards in the selected Delhi based catering establishments as per schedule 4 of Food Safety and standards Regulations 2011. Methods : Twenty four Catering Establishments were selected for the study using snowball sampling technique from all the nine districts of Delhi between September 2016 to February 2017.The observational checklist was developed and used using the pre-requisites of FSSAI system, Schedule 4 to gather data on quality and quantity of physical facilities. The observational checklist was set up with 3 points for qualifying the norm, 2 point for partially qualifying and 1 point for not qualifying. The minimum and maximum possible score of the sanitation survey was between 67-201.The establishments were given grades on the basis of obtained scores : Exemplar (A+Grade)=89.1-100%, Compliance (A Grade)=81-89%, Needs Improvement (B Grade)=72-80.9% and No Grade=<71.9%. Descriptive analysis was done using MS Excel and SPSS Software Version 21. Results: The mean sanitation survey score of 24 catering establishment was 135.41±17.19 with a median and mode of 133 and 132respectively.The establishments lowest and maximum score ranged between 101-177. Only 8% (2) of the catering establishments had provided uniform to 100% staff members, 84.0% (16 ) failed to provide adequate hand washing facilities. Potable water was provided by 75% (18) of the catering establishments and 33.3% (8) of the catering establishments failed to provide information about the source of ice as they were not making ice at their premises. Record maintenance with respect to temperatures specifically was very poor and 65.3% (15) failed to comply the guidelines. Ideal thawing procedures were not followed by the 54% (13) of the catering establishments .But ,one good thing observed was that 100% (24) of the catering establishments were cooking food at ideal temperatures.

Cultural Beliefs, Perceptions, and Experiences on Female Genital Mutilation Among Women and Men: A Qualitative Analysis

2021 ◽  
pp. 088626052110152
Author(s):  
Alba González-Timoneda ◽  
Antonio Cano Sánchez ◽  
Marta González-Timoneda ◽  
Vicente Ruiz Ros
Keyword(s):  
Female Genital Mutilation ◽  
Cultural Beliefs ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Snowball Sampling ◽  
Traditional Practice ◽  
Genital Mutilation ◽  
The United Kingdom ◽  
Lack Of Information ◽  
Data Saturation ◽  
Female Genital

The practice of female genital mutilation (FGM) is a deeply-rooted tradition that affects predominantly regions of Africa and Asia. Because of migration flows, FGM is an issue of increasing concern worldwide. FGM is now carried out in Europe, North America, Australia and New Zealand, and more specifically among immigrant communities from countries where it is common. This study aims to assess the experience, knowledge, attitudes, and beliefs related to FGM of migrant women and men from FGM-affected countries residing in Spain and the United Kingdom. A phenomenological qualitative approach was used. Participants (n=23) were recruited by using the snowball sampling technique until data saturation was reached. Data were collected through 18 open-ended interviews and a focus group. Of the 23 participants, 20 women had undergone FGM. The following five themes were generated from interviews: (a) FGM practice development, (b) knowledge about the practice, (c) reasons for performing FGM, (d) attitudes toward continuing or abandoning the practice, and (e) criminalization of FGM. The study here presented identifies a lack of information, memory, and knowledge about the practice of FGM and typology among women with FGM. The justification of the practice seems to be based on a multifactorial model, where sociocultural and economic factors, sexual factors, hygienic-esthetic factors, and religious-spiritual factors take on a greater role in the analysis of the interviews carried out. The participants practically unanimously agree to advocate the abandonment and eradication of this harmful traditional practice. The knowledge displayed in this study may provide a basis for improving awareness and healthcare in such collectives, aiming the eradication of this harmful traditional practice.

Intimate Partner Violence and its Mental Health Implications Amid COVID-19 Lockdown: Findings Among Nigerian Couples

2021 ◽  
pp. 088626052110152
Author(s):  
Margaret Isioma Ojeahere ◽  
Sahmicit Kankemwa Kumswa ◽  
Frances Adiukwu ◽  
Janet Punyit Plang ◽  
Yetunde Folake Taiwo
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Intimate Partner Violence ◽  
Partner Violence ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Intimate Partner ◽  
Snowball Sampling ◽  
Health Consequences ◽  
Online Questionnaire ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Health Implications

Intimate partner violence (IPV) has been identified as a global health problem with increasing mental health consequences. During the COVID-19 pandemic lockdown in Nigeria, couples were compelled to spend more time together, regardless of their pre-existing challenges. Our study aims to determine the prevalence of IPV, its forms, and mental health implications among Nigerian households amid the COVID-19 lockdown. A cross-sectional study was implemented which used the snowball sampling technique to recruit 474 participants across 31 states in Nigeria. A semi-structured online questionnaire was distributed using the WhatsApp platform. The relationship between IPV, its forms, and associated factors were analyzed using descriptive analysis and logistic regression with significant value at p ≤ .05 and confidence interval of 95%. Majority (98.1%) of the participants had at least a college degree and 90.1% were employed. Overall prevalence of IPV ranged from 7.2% to 13.5%. Using the lockdown as the landmark, higher prevalence was found before than during the lockdown across physical, emotional, financial, and sexual forms of IPV. Emotional form had the highest prevalence both before and during the lockdown with 11.4% and 3.8% respectively. Furthermore, 22.6% of participants reported that the lockdown affected their mental health. Hopelessness, feelings of failure, being irritable, and constantly under strain were psychological symptoms significantly associated with IPV amid the lockdown. Decreased prevalence of IPV were found in the early phase of the pandemic, suggesting that couples can experience less partner violence during periods of confinement. Our study supports existing evidence that forms of IPV have negative mental health consequences on abused partners.

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