scholarly journals The Perspective of Bureaucratic Reform (Kang Yoto's Leadership) in Bojonegoro

2020 ◽  
pp. 126-142
Author(s):  
Fadian Nur Aziz ◽  
Ali Roziqin
Keyword(s):  
Community Development ◽  
Positive Impact ◽  
Governance Structure ◽  
Reform Movement ◽  
Focus Group Discussions ◽  
Group Discussions ◽  
Short Article ◽  
Regional Leaders ◽  
The University ◽  
Bureaucratic Reform

The short article aims to discuss the bureaucratic reform by Kang Yoto during his leadership in Bojonegoro Regency. In the governance structure, the local government is a street level bureaucracy that must be responsive to community development. Using library analysis and focus group discussions, Authors also discuss with Kang Yoto as directly, when the process of entoring at the University of Muhammadiyah Malang. Authors analyze the bureaucratic reform movement carried out by Kang Yoto able to change people's stigma better towards bureaucracy. Some of the things done by Kang Yoto such as the bloated Friday, transforming public services and bureaucratic innovation succeeded in bringing a positive impact on development in Bojonegoro Regency. Needing this shows the success of bureaucratic reform in the regions needs strong commitment and leadership in the regions. This paper is expected to be able to provoke potential regional leaders who will fight in the simultaneous Regional Election in 2020.

scholarly journals Poor Information Literacy Skills and Practices as Barriers to Academic Performance: A Mixed Methods Study of the University of Dar es Salaam

2016 ◽  
Vol 55 (4) ◽  
pp. 293 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tina Klomsri ◽  
Matti Tedre
Keyword(s):  
Mixed Methods ◽  
Focus Group ◽  
Information Literacy ◽  
Literacy Skills ◽  
Focus Group Discussions ◽  
Online Questionnaire ◽  
Group Discussions ◽  
Postgraduate Students ◽  
Knowing How ◽  
The University

Information and Communication Technology (ICT) is increasingly used in Tanzanian education. Knowing how to operate ICT alone is incomplete without knowing how to use it as a tool for organization, communication, research, and problem-solving. In recognition of this challenge, information literacy (IL) has been identified as a key attribute to students as they progress through their learning paths. Based on a mixed methods strategy, using questionnaires and focus group discussions, this study measured the level of IL skills among University of Dar es Salaam’s (UDSM) postgraduate students, to gain insights into the students’ perceptions and experiences with information problems. A total of 102 students from four institutions answered the online questionnaire and 22 students participated in six focus group discussions. The questionnaire scores of the students were poor in the majority of IL categories, suggesting ineffectiveness of the current IL training in imparting IL knowledge and skills. The study ends by discussing recommendations to improve current IL practices at the university.

The University Partnerships for Critical Reflection by Teacher Trainers

2016 ◽  
pp. 1806-1821
Author(s):  
Eda Üstünel ◽  
Kenan Dikilitaş
Keyword(s):  
Professional Development ◽  
Focus Group ◽  
Professional Learning ◽  
Likert Scale ◽  
Data Sets ◽  
Educational Training ◽  
Focus Group Discussions ◽  
Group Discussions ◽  
University Partnerships ◽  
The University

This chapter explores educational training-based partnerships between universities in relation to in-service teacher education practices to enhance the quality of the professional development activities currently in practice. With this in mind, the nature and content of the collaboration between different universities located in Turkey are depicted through the analysis of triangulated data sets from written reports, focus group discussions, and the Likert scale questionnaire in order to elaborate on the impact of exchange of information and visitations on the trainers' professional development. The chapter accomplishes the self-reported impact of university-university collaboration on the participating trainers as well as one-day T-PLUS (Trainers' Professional Learning and Unlimited Sharing) meeting during which the trainers exchange ideas about teacher training and professional development tools and procedures in focus group discussions. The results indicate positive stance towards such a collaboration model that emerged as a result of the written reports and the Likert scale questionnaire.

Identity Construction, Social Media, and Ifugao Rice Terraces Conservation of Indigenous People's Youth Through Appreciative Inquiry

2019 ◽  
Vol 10 (4) ◽  
pp. 47-59
Author(s):  
Consuelo De Luna Habito ◽  
Susan Janette G. Ealdama
Keyword(s):  
Identity Construction ◽  
Appreciative Inquiry ◽  
Communication Technologies ◽  
The Philippines ◽  
Focus Group Discussions ◽  
Group Discussions ◽  
The Sustainable Development ◽  
Exchange Program ◽  
Inquiry Approach ◽  
The University

Recognizing the important contribution of the indigenous people's (IP) youth towards the sustainable development and conservation of the internationally recognized Ifugao rice terraces (IRT) of the Philippines, the University of the Philippines Open University implemented a youth capacity building and exchange program among IP youth from Hungduan, Kiangan, Banaue and Mayaoyao rice terraces in the Ifugao province. The study conducted focus group discussions that included identity construction with physical co-presence and utilization of new communication technologies (NCTs) through the strengths, opportunities, aspirations, and results of an appreciative inquiry approach (SOAR). Beliefs, ethnicity and values were three key identity construction factors. Need, talent, passion, and conscience were also included among the dimensions of identity construction. These findings were subsequently used in the design and construction of training course modules customized for IP youth from the IRT using the blended-mode of learning and practical activities such as video logs and memes in NCTs.

scholarly journals Experiences of LNU Neophyte Teachers: Cues for a Viable Mentoring Program

2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
Evelyn Aguirre ◽  
Solomon Faller
Keyword(s):  
Teaching Practice ◽  
The Philippines ◽  
Mentoring Programs ◽  
Mentoring Program ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Focus Group Discussions ◽  
Group Discussions ◽  
The University ◽  
Lack Of Knowledge

The usefulness of teachers’ mentoring program cannot be underestimated. Some universities and colleges in the Philippines have been implementing this kind of program with different approaches, content, and scope. The extent of mentoring programs to improve teaching careers has been studied here and abroad. Results remain inconclusive. This case study with a phenomenological peg has explored the lived experiences of neophyte teachers through semi-structured interviews and focus group discussions. Their experiences in the first years of teaching were characterized by uncertainties, anxieties, struggles, and difficulties emanating from their lack of expertise on various aspects related to teaching practice, lack of knowledge about the culture and context of the university in which they were teaching, and lack of knowledge about the learners. With these specific inadequacies identified and the novice teachers’ implicit desire to be mentored, cues for a viable neophyte teacher’s mentoring program are drawn in the context of a teacher-training university.

Community Newspaper as a Tool for Community Development: A Readers’ Perception Study ofIdikelethuNewspaper in Alice, Eastern Cape, South Africa

2019 ◽  
Vol 54 (6) ◽  
pp. 930-944
Author(s):  
Nolukhanyo T Metula ◽  
Oluyinka O Osunkunle
Keyword(s):  
South Africa ◽  
Focus Group ◽  
Community Development ◽  
Community Safety ◽  
Eastern Cape Province ◽  
Eastern Cape ◽  
Focus Group Discussions ◽  
Group Discussions ◽  
Community Newspapers ◽  
Community Newspaper

This paper evaluates readers’ perceptions of Idikelethu newspaper as a tool for community development, particularly in Alice, in the Eastern Cape Province of South Africa. Data was collected from two focus group discussions that were held in the areas where Idikelethu newspaper has high readership rates. The findings revealed that development-related issues such as health awareness, education and community safety, among others, are regularly addressed by this community newspaper. Based on the findings and analysis of data, this study concludes that Idikelethu newspaper contributes in many ways to the development of its readers and Alice community in general. It is anticipated that the findings of this paper will play an important role in assisting Idikelethu and other community newspapers to function better as agents of community development.

scholarly journals African Initiated Churches’ potential as development actors

2016 ◽  
Vol 72 (4) ◽  
Author(s):  
Philipp Öhlmann ◽  
Marie-Luise Frost ◽  
Wilhelm Gräb
Keyword(s):  
South Africa ◽  
Community Development ◽  
International Development ◽  
Social Transformation ◽  
Coping Mechanisms ◽  
Focus Group Discussions ◽  
Group Discussions ◽  
Development Interventions ◽  
Entry Points ◽  
Do So

African Initiated Churches (AICs) are not yet recognised as relevant actors of community development interventions. While it has been acknowledged that many of them provide coping mechanisms in adverse environments, support in social transformation and social capital, little information is available on their role as development actors. In this article, we evaluate the potential of AICs as partners of international development agencies for community development. We draw on interviews and focus group discussions with leaders of various AICs conducted in South Africa in February and March 2016. In particular, we examine the churches’ understanding of development, their view on the separation of spiritual and development activities and their priorities. Moreover, we outline the development activities which they are currently engaged in and analyse the structures they have in place to do so. Our findings indicate that AICs are increasingly active in community development and offer various entry points for possible cooperation.

scholarly journals The Management of Waqf Universities in Selangor, Malaysia

2020 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
pp. 45-60
Author(s):  
Mohd. Ali Muhamad Don ◽  
Muhamad Rahimi Osman
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Research ◽  
Focus Group ◽  
Model Theory ◽  
The State ◽  
Research Approach ◽  
Focus Group Discussions ◽  
Group Discussions ◽  
The University ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Management Issues

In Malaysia, waqf management including those in universities, is under the authority of the State Islamic Religious Council as a sole trustee waqf. This is to protect the waqf assets from any interventions by the heirs. Even so, one Malaysian university is said to manage the waqf scheme without the supervision of the Islamic Council which contradict with the provision of the State of Islamic Religious Council (SIRC) as the sole trustee of waqf. Thus, this study explores the management of waqf by several universities in Selangor and relation to SIRC as the sole trustee of waqf. A qualitative research approach was employed to collect data from focus group discussions and interviews with selected participants from the Selangor Islamic Religious Council (Selangor IRC), selected universities and waqf experts in Malaysia. The findings show that University Kebangsaan Malaysia and University Putra Malaysia waqf funds are managed under the Selangor IRC monitoring while University Islam Antarabangsa Malaysia endowment or waqf fund is managed privately by the university. The impact of this is that several waqf management issues arose. Hence, the authors recommend the Model theory of al-wilayah to be applied in the management of waqf in the universities. Through this model, SIRC and the university can play a more significant role in the management of waqf, thereby promoting the development of waqf in Malaysia.

Pelatihan Teknik Teknik Proteksi Instalasi Listrik Sebagai Upayah Pembinaan UMKM Kelom Geulis Tasikmalaya dalam Bidang Keselamatan Kerja

2019 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
pp. 124
Author(s):  
Nurul Hiron
Keyword(s):  
Focus Group ◽  
Community Development ◽  
Electricity Consumption ◽  
Wood Waste ◽  
Focus Group Discussions ◽  
Group Discussions ◽  
Protection Systems ◽  
Small Industries ◽  
Industry Community ◽  
Electrical Installation

This program is a service for the Tasikmalaya home industry community in implementing technology for Community Development (IbBM) presented by LPPM-PMP of Siliwangi University. The partner in this program is a home industry that produces typical Tasikmalaya footwear made from wood waste known as “kelom geulis”. This home industry is located in Tasikmalaya, West Java province. The problem of partners found in the field is the high electricity consumption caused by lack of electrical installation protection systems skill and knowledge. The solution offered in this program is training of protection installation of electrical sistem. The target of the trainning is employee and owners of partmer. The results of this program, through training and focus group discussions, after testing with 15 questions from the training participants, it was found that the partners had very little understanding in understanding electricity protection for small industries. After the training, there is 60% progress increasing rate of knowledge and skill of participants from the initial ability before the partners attend training and coaching.

scholarly journals Mentoring and coaching in promoting publications in the Department of Physiotherapy at a local university in South Africa

2010 ◽  
Vol 66 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
J.M. Frantz ◽  
A. Rhoda ◽  
M. Rowe ◽  
J. Phillips ◽  
F. Karachi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Peer Review ◽  
Support Group ◽  
Personal Growth ◽  
Western Cape ◽  
Participatory Action ◽  
Focus Group Discussions ◽  
Group Discussions ◽  
Writing Group ◽  
The University ◽  
Giving Feedback

A  growing  shift  towards  research  and  evidence  based  practice  in academia  is  associated  with  requirements  to  disseminate  research  results  in  the  form of publication in peer reviewed journals.  Mentoring has been identified as an important component of developing young authors, as it increases confidence and competence, and facilitates professional development. This led to the formation of a support group to stimulate peer-review publication in the physiotherapy department at  the  University  of  the  Western  Cape.  The  Kirkpatrick  Framework  of  Evaluation  was  used  to  evaluate  the  success  of  the  mentoring  process  which  made  use  of  a  participatory  action  research  methodology. The  writing  group  consisted  of  nine  academic members of staff and took place over ten weeks.  The programme included writing, giving feedback, discussion and peer review on a weekly basis.  Focus group discussions were taped and transcribed in order to evaluate the mentoring process  by  identifying  relationships  within  the  data  and  categorising  key  concepts,  which were shaped into a thematic framework.  The findings indicated that participants experienced a variety of emotions throughout the programme, with an overall feeling of personal growth by the end. In addition, participants also reported improved writing, reviewing and communication skills.  Six months following the programme, six participants had submitted at least one article to a peer reviewed journal.  It is clear from this study that some academics still find the task of writing and reviewing articles daunting, and that guidance and support in the form of a writing programme can be useful.

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