STUDY OF THE STATUS OF PATRIOTIC EDUCATION OF SENIOR ADMINISTRATORS IN GENERAL BASIC EDUCATION STAFF

2019 ◽  
Vol 208 (57) ◽  
pp. 56-60
Author(s):  
Shynkarenko Viacheslav ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Basic Education ◽  
Senior Administrators ◽  
The Status ◽  
Patriotic Education

Accountability in the financial management practices of school principals

2021 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Agrippa Madoda Dwangu ◽  
Vimbi Petrus Mahlangu
Keyword(s):  
Financial Management ◽  
Management Practices ◽  
Basic Education ◽  
School Principals ◽  
School Principal ◽  
Department Of Education ◽  
Eastern Cape ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Content Type ◽  
The Status

PurposeThe purpose of this article is to investigate the effectiveness of accountability mechanisms employed in financial management practices of school principals in the Eastern Cape Provincial Department of Education. The strengths and weaknesses of the systems and mechanisms of the processes to hold school principals accountable are explored in detail in this study. The argument that this article seeks to advance is that accountability of the school principal to the school governing body (SGB) does not yield the best results in terms of efficiency. It creates a loose arrangement in terms of which the school principal takes part in financial mismanagement in schools.Design/methodology/approachData collection was made through semi-structured interviews whose purpose was to draw experiences from SGBs, particularly the finance committees who are in fact the sub-committees of the SGBs; as well as literature review. The finance committee is made up of the chairperson of the SGB, the secretary of the SGB, the treasurer of the SGB, and the financial officer who is a clerk responsible for the keeping and the management of financial records of the school. The process started with semi-structured interviews, then transcribing, coding, developing themes, making meaning of the themes and subsequently developing a principle.FindingsMechanisms employed by schools and the Department of Education to hold principals accountable for their financial management practices fail to make them fully accountable and effectively face the consequences of acts on their part that are illegal and unlawful. The mechanisms need a great deal of overhauling. The argument that this article seeks to advance is that this account of the school principal to the SGB does not yield the best results in terms of efficiency. It creates a loose arrangement in terms of which the school principal easily gets away with a crime when financial mismanagement occurs in the school.Research limitations/implicationsParticipants could possibly not be comfortable and willing, to tell the truth as it is. Participants might have the fear that telling the truth could land them in trouble with the law. Whilst participants were assured by the researchers of their anonymity and the confidentiality of the information given by them, there was no guarantee that the fear of being exposed would subdue completely. There was also a possibility that some participants would not be willing to say the truth as it is for fear of being victimised by other participants for exposing the status quo in their schools.Practical implicationsThe findings and recommendations from this study may be used by the Department of Basic Education as a source of information for policymakers and stakeholders to understand the effectiveness of their mechanisms to ensure the accountability of school principals on issues of financial management. On the basis of this study, policymakers will then be able to revisit their policies for the purpose of strengthening them. The principal is therefore responsible for the day-to-day administration and management of school funds because of this mandatory delegation. However, when things go wrong, it is the SGB that is held liable.Social implicationsSchool principals hold dual accountability in terms of which they are accountable to the employer only in so far as their professional responsibilities are concerned on financial management in the first instance. They are by no means accounting officers in schools. In the second instance, they are fully accountable to the SGB for issues relating to financial management. Section 16A of SASA lists the functions and responsibilities for which the principal as an employee of the Department of Basic Education, and in his official capacity as contemplated in Sections 23(1) and 24(1) (j) of the same Act, is accountable to the head of department (HOD).Originality/valueThe study provides a theoretical and empirical contribution to the existing literature on the effectiveness of the mechanisms employed to ensure the accountability of school principals in their financial management practices in schools. It offers practical recommendations putting in place mechanisms that effectively hold school principals wholly accountable for their financial management practices in schools. Most of the time, it is easy for the principal to get away with a crime even in instances where he or she is called upon to account for alleged financial mismanagement.

scholarly journals Image of Motherland: Justification and Approbation of Diagnostic Tools

2020 ◽  
Vol 13 (4) ◽  
pp. 205-219
Author(s):  
M.V. Tarasov
Keyword(s):  
Human Mind ◽  
The State ◽  
Research Interest ◽  
Diagnostic Tools ◽  
Nature And Culture ◽  
First Case ◽  
The Status ◽  
Patriotic Education ◽  
Education Today ◽  
The Subject

The topic of patriotic consciousness and patriotic education today claims to the status of a nationwide idea, so the research interest in this issue is unusually high. The study of patriotic consciousness should begin with an analysis of the subject which the patriotic feelings of citizens are directed on. This subject is the motherland and its image in the minds of citizens. The article gives an overview of the data, which is used for the semantic deferential method «Image of Motherland» and the procedure of studying of the image of the Motherland based on this method. The sample was 165 respondents. Based on the results obtained, it is concluded that the use of this methodology is a tool, which lets us to determine social ideas about the image of the Motherland. It has been proved that the image of the Motherland in consciousness reflects the ideas about the country and the state in which the respondents were born and raised, it is not associated with a so-called “Small homeland”, but with a certain commonality of territory, nature and culture. There is reason to believe that the image of the Motherland in the human mind can be viewed as an image “for oneself” and an image “for others”: in the first case, the Motherland is perceived as big and strong, interesting for life and comfortable, simple and cultural; Motherland “for others” is bold and friendly, strong and kind.

scholarly journals THE INVOLVEMENT OF FATHER IN ORDER TO GIVE NUTRITIOUS FOOD FOR CHILDREN

2017 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 89-98
Author(s):  
Tri Ratna Ningsih ◽  
Ariu Dewi Yanti
Keyword(s):  
Elementary Education ◽  
Basic Education ◽  
Vulnerable Group ◽  
Under Five ◽  
Under Five Children ◽  
Nutritious Food ◽  
The Status ◽  
Male Sex ◽  
And Behavior ◽  
Physical Care

The under five children age is a nutritionally vulnerable group,therefore they require treatment including physical care with the provision of nutritious food especially from the father and mother. The purpose of this research is to know the involvement of father in giving nutritious food to under five children Mojokerto District. The research design is descriptive. The population is all fathers who have under five children as many as 38 people, taken entirely as a sample by using total sampling. The research variable is father's involvement in giving nutritious food to children. Data analysis using percentage.The results showed that most of father's involvement in nutritious food feeding on under-five children is not good as much as 23 people (60,5%). This is motivated by the status of the father who worked as an entrepreneur or not working, elementary education, 36-60 month old childrren and male sex, and working mothers.Time-consuming job as an entrepreneur plus a basic education leads children to may be financially fulfilled but less good in emotional and behaviour involvement. Moreover, the status of unemployment and basic education leads to poor financial and emotional support and behavior. 36-60 months of age and male sex is an active children and tend to be closer to the mother so the father is less involved. Similarly, the status of working mothers does not make the father more involved, because the father tends to require him to work that sacrifice togetherness with children.

Strengthening Science Instruction in Bilaran National High School: Input to a Proposed Development Plan

2019 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 29-32
Author(s):  
Marcelo B. Ularte
Keyword(s):  
Science Teachers ◽  
Basic Education ◽  
Science Instruction ◽  
Poor Performance ◽  
Development Plan ◽  
Science Students ◽  
The Status ◽  
Student’S Performance ◽  
Improved Performance ◽  
Science Classes

Science teachers are optimistic that every student can learn so much with high hopes and dreams. They plan their lessons and work hard to engage their students. However, despite good intentions and best laid plans, not all students perform well in Science classes. Student’s performance is very alarming on the part of the teachers. Students are unable to understand scientific issues that affect their lives in today’s fast changing world. Several studies in the past reflected that Science lessons were recorded as of low quality. (American Association for the Advancement of Science, 1989). Many Science students sit passively, never being asked to make sense of the content that teachers deliver. There are many concepts and activities in Science that students ignore and fail to develop. With the Enhanced Basic Education Curriculum or the K12 curriculum, students record in periodical tests and in the National Achievement Test and National Career Assessment Test are very low and elicited poor performance. Relative to this, Bilaran Science Teachers are alarmed with the situation. Improved performance of students must be worked hand in hand by Science Teachers. Intervention programs in classes must be applied too in daily teaching engagement, thus, there is a need to strengthen the Science instruction. This study primarily focuses on the status of Science instruction and to propose a development plan in Science.

scholarly journals THE JOURNALISTIC ACTIVITY OF VASYL SHTUL IN VOLYN IN THE PERIOD OF NAZI OCCUPATION (1941–1943)

2018 ◽  
pp. 219-227
Author(s):  
Ольга Валеріївна Степанчук
Keyword(s):  
Publishing House ◽  
Editorial Staff ◽  
Political Activity ◽  
The Public ◽  
Nazi Occupation ◽  
Archival Documents ◽  
The Status ◽  
Patriotic Education ◽  
Historical Investigation

In the article, the journalistic activity of Vasyl Shtul in Volyn in the period of Nazi occupation (1941–1943) is highlighted. The status of development of this issue in Ukrainian and foreign historiography is determined. Therefore, we should note that in historiography the abovementioned issue wasn`t the subject of special historical investigation. The issues that require further study and development are specified. For the purpose of comprehensive study of the given issues archival documents and newspaper publications are used. In view of the status of development of this issue in historiography the main attention was focused on V. Shtul's activity in 1941–1943. The information about the birthplace of V. Shtul is clarified. The influence of social and political events of the period of the Second World War on the public and political activity of V. Shtul is considered. V. Shtul’s social and political activity is of special interest. Particular attention is paid to V. Shtul’s journalistic activity at the Volyn publishing house, namely in the editorial board of the journal «Volyn». As an editorial staff member, V. Shtul in his articles focused on the commemoration of various historical dates, for instance the 20th anniversary of the Bazar tragedy, 73rd anniversary of the formation of the association «Prosvita» in Lviv etc. He also focused on the problems related to the national-patriotic education of youth. Therefore, we should note that V. Shtul was a member of the OUN(M) and supported the association «Prosvita», which promoted the idea of independent Ukraine and the spread of the Ukrainian language in the region. The evaluation of V. Shtul’s activity as a public-political figure is provided. It is stated, that V. Shtul died in 1943 in the result of the strife between OUN(M) and OUN(B). The conclusion on the importance of the public-political activity of V. Shtul during the Nazi occupation of Volyn (1941–1943) is made.

scholarly journals Institutional Qualities of Inclusive Environmental Management in Sustainable Economic Development

2020 ◽  
Vol 28 (1) ◽  
pp. 15-22 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kateryna Kostetska ◽  
Nina Khumarova ◽  
Yuliia Umanska ◽  
Nadiia Shmygol ◽  
Viktor Koval
Keyword(s):  
Environmental Management ◽  
Basic Education ◽  
Institutional Support ◽  
Inclusive Development ◽  
Nature Management ◽  
Inclusive Growth ◽  
State Budget ◽  
Planning And Control ◽  
International Trends ◽  
The Status

AbstractThe article considers international trends and directions of inclusive growth which is considered as an inclusive economic growth and is measured by heterogeneous growth indicators, as an index of inclusive development. Considering the above, was analysed the existing state of the country’s growth considering the environmental, economic, social and technological components as prerequisites for inclusive environmental management. Thus, the main focus of this article is on the formation of prerequisites for inclusive nature management in socio-economic and environmental practices and their subsequent methodological support. So segments of population prosperity means not just material consumption, but social vision formation and the institutional support creation for enables everyone to participate in the socio-economic achievements. The main gaps in the institutional support of the inclusive environmental management process are disclosed: in the social sphere: limited access to economically viable means that meet the real needs of the population in terms of health care, social assistance, basic education and awareness; in the ecological and economic sphere there is no effective and efficient management of providing the population with products that comply with the requirements of eco-certification and eco-labelling, which negatively affects the replenishment of the state budget and the promotion of the rational use of natural resources. Therefore, in order to create a favourable climate and institutional support of inclusive environmental management, in this article, will conduct a thorough analysis of the status of its components and assess the compliance of the existing conditions with current international requirements for inclusiveness. Inclusive growth requires environmental inclusion, which can be achieved through the introduction of new metrics and resource value indicators in regional development projects and programs. In doing so, measures should be developed and recommendations made to improve further planning and control.

scholarly journals WOMEN’S HOUSEHOLD AND POVERTY

2015 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Sriadi Setyawati
Keyword(s):  
Social Status ◽  
Basic Education ◽  
Household Head ◽  
Basic Needs ◽  
Poor Woman ◽  
The Poor ◽  
The Social ◽  
Poor Women ◽  
The Status ◽  
Simple Life

Poverty means the unfulfilled basic needs (food, shelter, health and basic education). Nowadays, women can participate freely in society due to their advancement in education and occupation. Therefore, many women whose social status is household head don’t rely on men. Meanwhile, the social status of traditional women is still considered relying on men. The violence tends to occur in a poor woman household. Women have work hard and overtime in a poor woman household. The woman emancipation cannot make the status of man equal to woman. When the woman is oppressed, their creativity comes up. The poor women household tries hard to survive. In the worst condition, they often look for a loan and perform a simple life. This is the strategy to survive.Keywords: household, women, poverty

scholarly journals CONSENSUS STUDY ON THE STATE OF THE HUMANITIES IN SOUTH AFRICA: STATUS, PROSPECTS AND STRATEGIES

2011 ◽  
Keyword(s):  
South Africa ◽  
Basic Education ◽  
School Curriculum ◽  
Human Condition ◽  
Department Of Education ◽  
Financial Gain ◽  
The Arts ◽  
Challenges And Opportunities ◽  
The Status ◽  
The Many

The purpose of this study was to provide evidence-based advice on the status and future role of the Humanities in South Africa to government and other stakeholders (such as science councils, the department of education, universities) as a contribution towards improving the human condition. Everywhere, the Humanities is judged by many to be in “crisis.” The reasons for this, in South Africa, include the governmental emphasis on science and technology; the political emphasis on the economically-grounded idea of “developmentalism;” the shift of values among youth (and their parents) towards practical employment and financial gain; and the argument that the challenges faced by our society are so urgent and immediate that the reflective and critical modes of thinking favoured in the Humanities seem to be unaffordable luxuries. The Report provides invaluable detail about the challenges and opportunities associated with tapping the many pools of excellence that exist in the country. It should be used as a guideline for policymakers to do something concrete to improve the circumstances faced by the Humanities, not only in South Africa but also around the world. Amongst other recommendations, the Report calls for the establishment of a Council for the Humanities to advise government on how to improve the status and standing of the Humanities in South Africa. It also calls for initiation, through the leadership of the Department of Basic Education, considered measures to boost knowledge of and positive choices for the Humanities throughout the twelve years of schooling, including progressive ways of privileging the Arts, History and Languages in the school curriculum through Grade 12.

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