scholarly journals The Effect of Utilization of Extended Education Offerings and of Their Quality on Reading Achievement at Open-Attendance All-Day Schools

2019 ◽  
Vol 7 (1-2019) ◽  
pp. 5-19
Author(s):  
Benjamin von Allmen ◽  
Marianne Schüpbach ◽  
Lukas Frei ◽  
Wim Nieuwenboom
Keyword(s):  
Reading Achievement ◽  
Primary Schools ◽  
Positive Impact ◽  
Day School ◽  
Day Schools ◽  
General Effect ◽  
School Students ◽  
Set Up ◽  
Extended Education

This paper investigates the effect of primary school students’ utilization of extended education offerings and of the quality of extended education on reading achievement in the Germanspeaking part of Switzerland. All-day schools are being set up. Among other reasons, as a means to level the increasing scholastic demands in the primary schools. In this context, it is expected that students’ utilization of extended education will have a positive impact on their reading achievement. The authors analyzed data on 1,002 students from the longitudinal ‘EduCare-TaSe: All-Day School and School Success?’ study. Extended education offerings did not have a general effect on reading achievement. There was also no compensatory effect regarding the language spoken at home or socioeconomic status. However, the quality of extended education offerings had a positive effect on reading achievement in students with long-term utilization of extended education offerings.

scholarly journals One Song, Many Voices: Dementia and The Power of Music

2020 ◽  
Vol 4 (Supplement_1) ◽  
pp. 775-775
Author(s):  
Debra Sheets ◽  
Stuart MacDonald ◽  
Andre Smith
Keyword(s):  
High School Students ◽  
Social Inclusion ◽  
Positive Impact ◽  
Social Connections ◽  
Social Connection ◽  
School Students ◽  
Choral Singing ◽  
Novel Approach ◽  
Care Partners

Abstract Choral singing is a novel approach to reduce dementia stigma and social isolation while offering participants a sense of purpose, joy and social connection. The pervasiveness of stigma surrounding dementia remains one of the biggest barriers to living life with dignity following a diagnosis (Alzheimer Society of Canada, 2018). This paper examines how a social inclusion model of dementia care involving an intergenerational choir for people living with dementia, their care partners and high school students can reduce stigma and foster social connections. Multiple methodologies are used to investigate the effects of choir participation on cognition, stress levels, social connections, stigma, and quality of life. Results demonstrate the positive impact of choir participation and indicate that this socially inclusive intervention offers an effective, non-pharmacological alternative for older adults living with dementia in the community. Discussion focuses on the importance of instituting meaningful and engaging dementia-friendly activities at the community level.

scholarly journals School climate and adaptive characteristics of younger primary school students

2021 ◽  
Vol 20 (2) ◽  
pp. 93-108
Author(s):  
Maša Đurišić ◽  
Vesna Žunić-Pavlović
Keyword(s):  
School Climate ◽  
Primary School ◽  
Primary Schools ◽  
Adaptive Functioning ◽  
Future Research ◽  
School Students ◽  
Learning And Teaching ◽  
Outcomes Of Education ◽  
The Individual

Introduction. It has long been established that school climate can influence the course and outcomes of education, but the findings of previous research are inconsistent as to which elements of school climate are crucial for positive outcomes. This paper provides a more detailed insight into the individual contribution of the dimensions and determinants of school climate for adaptive functioning of students. Objective. The objective of the research was to consider the patterns of the relationship between the quality of school climate and its determinants (program, process and material) and adaptive characteristics of students. Methods. The research was conducted in five primary schools in Belgrade. The Charles F. Kettering, Ltd. - CFK School Climate Profile was used to assess school climate, and the TRF Adaptive Functioning Profile was used to assess adaptive characteristics of students. Both questionnaires were completed by primary school teachers. Results. Positive correlations were found between the quality of school climate, program, process and material determinants, on the one hand and, on the other hand, adaptive characteristics of students. Based on the results of regression analysis, the program determinants of school climate were singled out as the only significant predictor. Conclusion. The results of this research confirm that a good school climate, and especially school programs and practices in the domain of learning and teaching, can contribute to adaptive characteristics of students. Based on the obtained results, the paper describes the implications for future research and practice in this field.

scholarly journals Positive Impact on Physical Activity and Health Behaviour Changes of a 15-Week Family Focused Intervention Program: “Juniors for Seniors”

2016 ◽  
Vol 2016 ◽  
pp. 1-8 ◽  
Author(s):  
Michał Bronikowski ◽  
Małgorzata Bronikowska ◽  
Beata Pluta ◽  
Janusz Maciaszek ◽  
Maciej Tomczak ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Motor Skills ◽  
Primary Schools ◽  
Intervention Program ◽  
Positive Impact ◽  
Parents And Children ◽  
Promotion Of Physical Activity ◽  
Behaviour Changes ◽  
The City

The promotion of physical activity (PA) in children and their parents requires effective planning and sometimes even interventions. This study shows the effect of PA during a 15-week intervention program “Junior for Seniors” by applying a socioecological model to the interpretation of the data. This comprehensive approach emphasizes the fact that health promotion should focus not only on intrapersonal factors but also on the multilevel factors that might be determinants and modulators of increased PA. In 2015, 24 children (“juniors,” 14 girls and 10 boys, agedM=7.96±0.69) and 22 parents (“seniors,” 14 mothers agedM=38.86±2.96and 8 fathers agedM=37.38±2.97) were voluntarily enrolled in a study spread across three primary schools in the city of Poznań, Poland. The effectiveness of the intervention was determined according to postintervention behavioural changes in PA in comparison to preintervention levels, as reported by the parents and children. Overall, the study found increases in PA levels and reductions in sedentary time. Although the changes are modest, there are some unrecognized benefits of the intervention which may have occurred, such as improved sport and motor skills, more frequent family social behaviours (walks, meals, and visiting relatives), or simply improved quality of “do-together” leisure time PA.

scholarly journals The Effect of Full Day School Implementation on Learning Motivation of Elementary School Students

2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (3) ◽  
pp. 485
Author(s):  
Yantoro Yantoro ◽  
Mohamad Muspawi ◽  
Shalahudin Shalahudin
Keyword(s):  
Elementary School ◽  
Student Learning ◽  
Elementary School Students ◽  
Research Method ◽  
Positive Impact ◽  
Hypothesis Test ◽  
Day School ◽  
Learning Motivation ◽  
School Students ◽  
Full Day

This study aims to analyze an effect of the implementation of full day school on learning motivation of elementary school students. The research method used is a mixed research method with explanatory design. The number of samples used were 174 students. The research data were obtained by distributing a full day school application questionnaire and a student learning motivation questionnaire, as well as conducting interviews with students. Furthermore, the data were analyzed quantitatively with simple regression type and inferential statistics. The results showed that has been done, it can be concluded that the implementation of full day and student motivation in Elementary School is already in a good category. This is reinforced by the results of interviews which show that through the implementation of full day school it can have a positive impact, namely that student creativity can be more developed, achievement increases, and students can develop their talents and skills through extracurricular activities, which can then be developed. Make it easier for teachers to deliver material to students because of the time. which is old. Based on the hypothesis test conducted, it was found that there was an influence between the implementation of full day school on student learning motivation in elementary schools, with the percentage contribution of the influence of 61.3% to the dependent variable, and 39.7% influenced by other variables.

Achieving success in the Digital Equalizer Program through project management

2018 ◽  
Vol 8 (2) ◽  
pp. 1-32 ◽  
Author(s):  
Subrat Sarkar ◽  
Sanjay Mohapatra ◽  
Sarmistha Pattanayak
Keyword(s):  
Project Management ◽  
Learning Outcomes ◽  
Primary Schools ◽  
Positive Impact ◽  
Management Approach ◽  
Total System ◽  
Digital Learning ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Set Up

Subject area The case deals with project management principles that are required for implementing a social project in India. Study level/applicability The study has been carried out at primary schools in an underdeveloped state, namely, Odisha, in India. Case overview The case illustrates a project management approach for improving primary education in a government set up. The bureaucracy set up in education in a state like Odisha, India, needs to undergo radical changes. To be effective, an education system requires an optimal integration of the three main components, namely, people, infrastructure (this includes technology) and pedagogical processes. Using a public–private partnership model, American India Foundation (AIF) through its Digital Equalizer (DE) Program has been able to make a positive impact in an underdeveloped tribal dominated district like Keonjhar. The case study also illustrates the detailed execution plan predicated on total system planning, required to achieve this amount of success. The case study also explains how to measure success through different metrics where intervention has to be at multiple levels. The learning from the case study can also be adopted for designing an implementation strategy in other states. Expected learning outcomes Expected learning outcomes are as follows: how to approach implementation of technology-based intervention with involvement of all stakeholders; learn project management techniques related to digital learning model implementation; understand the DE methodology; and understand the challenges faced while implementing the DE Program. Supplementary materials Teaching notes are available for educators only. Please contact your library to gain login details or email [email protected] to request teaching notes. Subject code CSS 7: Management Science.

scholarly journals Student achievement and educational inequality in half- and all-day schools: Evidence from Germany

2019 ◽  
Vol 6 (2-2018) ◽  
pp. 175-197 ◽  
Author(s):  
Isa Steinmann ◽  
Rolf Strietholt
Keyword(s):  
Student Achievement ◽  
School System ◽  
Educational Inequality ◽  
Growth Models ◽  
Panel Study ◽  
Day School ◽  
Day Schools ◽  
Social Achievement ◽  
Selection Mechanisms ◽  
Extended Education

Several countries have expanded extended education in recent years. In Germany, the most substantial educational reform is the ongoing transformation of the traditional half-day school system into an all-day school system. Among politicians, expectations are high that all-day schools will promote student achievement and reduce social achievement inequalities. To test these assumptions, we used representative data from the National Educational Panel Study (NEPS) to estimate two-level latent growth models for achievement in grades 5, 7, and 9. The analyses revealed initial achievement differences but no differences in achievement growth or changes in inequality throughout secondary school. This suggests that selection mechanisms are at work but that half- and all-day schools are not differentially effective. We discuss these findings in light of the international debate on the quality of extended education.

scholarly journals Evaluating the reasons of low reading skills of primary school students and the activities used by teachersİlkokul öğrencilerinin düşük okuma başarısının nedenlerinin ve öğretmenlerin kullandığı etkinliklerin değerlendirilmesi

2015 ◽  
Vol 12 (1) ◽  
pp. 1082 ◽  
Author(s):  
Orhan Çakıroğlu
Keyword(s):  
Reading Achievement ◽  
Primary School ◽  
Special Education Teachers ◽  
Primary Schools ◽  
Reading Skills ◽  
Reading Skill ◽  
School Students ◽  
Negative Attitudes ◽  
Poor Reading ◽  
Reading Success

<p>Reading skill is one of the most important skills in someone’s educational life. Although reading skill has such an importance, there are limited research studies that investigate reading achievement of students with low reading skills and factors that their teachers believe that cause low reading achievement. Specifically, there is no research study that investigates reading success around Turkey. The purpose of this study is to investigate the activies that primary school teachers and special education teachers use in their classrooms and opinions of these teachers regarding their students’ reading success. According to the findings, most students in our primary schools have poor reading skills. Teachers believe that the main reasons for poor reading skills are the student himself and parents’ negative attitudes. Also, the most used activies by teachers are asking parents to help their children and spending more individual time with students during reading studies.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Özet</strong></p><p>Okuma becerisi bireyin eğitim yaşamında en önemli yere sahip becerilerin başında gelmektedir. Okuma becerisinin bu derece büyük öneme sahip olmasına rağmen ilkokul öğrencilerinin okuma başarısını değerlendiren ve ilkokul öğretmenlerinin düşük okuma başarısının nedenleri olarak gördükleri faktörlerin tespitine yönelik çalışmalar sınırlı sayıdadır. Özellikle Türkiye genelini kapsayan herhangi bir çalışmaya alanyazında rastlanmamıştır. Bu çalışmanın temel amacı, ülkemizdeki sınıf ve özel eğitim öğretmenlerinin sınıflarındaki öğrencilerin okuma başarılarını artırmaya yönelik yaptıkları etkinliklerin türünü, sıklığını ve bu öğretmenlerin öğrencilerinin okuma performanslarına yönelik görüşlerinin belirlenmesidir. Araştırma sonuçlarına göre, ilkokul sınıflarındaki öğrencilerimizin büyük bir çoğunluğunun okuma başarısı ortalamanın altındadır. Öğretmenler düşük okuma başarısının en önemli nedenleri olarak öğrencinin kendisini ve ailenin olumsuz tutumlarını görmektedir. Ayrıca, öğretmenlerin en sık kullandıkları etkinlikler ailelerden öğrencilere okuma becerilerinde yardımcı olmalarını istemek ve öğrenciyle okuma çalışmalarında bireysel olarak çok zaman harcamadır.</p>

scholarly journals The Nutritional Surveillance at school: experiences from ATS Val Padana (Italy)

2020 ◽  
Vol 30 (Supplement_5) ◽  
Author(s):  
G Troiano ◽  
M Chiesa ◽  
M L Cirrincione ◽  
J Merisio ◽  
F Mondini ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Primary Schools ◽  
Positive Impact ◽  
Diet Therapy ◽  
Future Health ◽  
School Meal ◽  
School Year ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Special Diets ◽  
Teachers And Parents

Abstract Background Correct habits acquired in childhood positively affect the future health of the adult person. Therefore the school meal isn't as a simple satisfaction of nutritional needs, but also an important moment of health promotion, which involves teachers and parents. Objectives In ATS Val Padana the Food Hygiene and Nutrition Unit evaluates school menu at the beginning of each year (including special diets for specific diseases that require diet therapy). During the school year, trained personnel carries out inspections in schools, according to annual planning. During the inspection are evaluated: - Presence/respect of the validated school menu Number of mealsPeople preparing and administering mealsFood preparation and storageLiking by childrenManagement of special dietsManagement of the meal as an educational moment Results 132 inspections were performed: 70 in 2018 and 62 in 2019. 23 (17.42%) were conducted in nursery schools, 62 (46.96%) in kindergartens, 44 (33.33%) in primary schools, 3 (2.27%) in middle schools. 47 (35.60%) were privately managed; 61 (46.21%) were also equipped with a kitchen for preparing meals. 41 inspections (31.06%) showed slight criticalities; 9 (6.81%) serious problems (poor hygiene, lack of control over special diets - which required further inspections). A statistically significant difference was observed (p = 0.02) between 2018 and 2019, with a clear decrease in criticality in 2019. No difference in the results of the checks was observed in relation to the type of school, management, and to the presence or not of a kitchen (all p &gt; 0.05). Conclusions The effectiveness of the control system is represented by the relationship between non-conformities detected during the checks and the number of performed checks. In 2019, despite the controls have increased compared to the previous year, the incidence of non-conformities has decreased. This indicates that control activities is positive to improve the quality of the school meal. Key messages The school meal is a fundamental educational moment for children. Control activities have positive impact on the quality of the school meal.

scholarly journals Assessment of Call Voice Quality of GSM Network Operators in 5 Cities in Kwara State

2019 ◽  
pp. 1-7
Author(s):  
K. O. Kadiri ◽  
Samuel Oluwaseun Lawal ◽  
Olawale Saheed Babatunde
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Service ◽  
Network Performance ◽  
Positive Impact ◽  
Voice Quality ◽  
Success Rates ◽  
International Telecommunication Union ◽  
Perceptual Evaluation ◽  
Gsm Network ◽  
Set Up

This paper evaluates voice quality of four Global System for Mobile (GSM) Communication providers in five selected cities in Kwara State with thoughtfulness of network performance evaluation and the quality of service (QoS) improvement of GSM network system. Three assessment components/parameters which are network accessibility, service retainability and connection quality for evaluating QoS on the network were mainly adopted. The parameters were applied on four GSM networks in the studied areas using customers’ complaints method. Also, a standard method known as Perceptual Evaluation of Speech Quality (PESQ) — (International Telecommunication Union-Telecommunication Standardization Sector) ITU-T standard P.862, used for measuring call voice quality and Mean Opinion Score (MOS) is adopted. The two methods were therefore compared to assess call voice quality of the four GSM networks. The Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) on which the GSM networks were tested include call set-up success rates (CSSR), call drop rate (CDR), call completion success rates (CCSR), handover success rates (HSR) and traffic channel congestion rate (TCHR). The result of the study shows that the Quality of Service of GSM system in the selected cities is unreliable. The study also shows that the GSM network accessibility and retainability in the country are unsatisfactory. However, the call voice quality was observed to be on the peak in these cities across the four network providers. At the end of this manuscript, suggestions are given on how to advance both the Quality of Service and the positive impact of GSM network in the selected areas and the country as a whole.

scholarly journals Adaptation of students to professional activity through innovative technologies

2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (4) ◽  
pp. 1102-1123
Author(s):  
Pakizat Rakhimgalieva ◽  
Nurgul Serikbayeva ◽  
Perizat Seiitkazy ◽  
Assel Kaishatayeva ◽  
Zhansaya Suleimenova
Keyword(s):  
Distance Education ◽  
Primary School ◽  
Primary Schools ◽  
Structured Interview ◽  
Professional Activity ◽  
School Teachers ◽  
School Students ◽  
Primary School Teachers ◽  
Innovative Technologies

The aim of this research is to reveal the views of primary school teachers, students and parents on distance education activities during the Covid-19 pandemic period, in order to evaluate the adaptation of students to professional activities through innovative technologies. This research was carried out in qualitative research designs in accordance with phenomenology. The data were collected by the researcher through semi-structured interview forms prepared separately for teachers, students and parents. The participants of the study consisted of 10 primary school teachers, 20 primary school students and 25 parents of students who were working in various primary schools in the city of Shymkent, Kazakhstan in the 2020-2021 academic year and agreed to participate in the research voluntarily. As a result of the research, it has been revealed that the majority of teachers, students and parents find the quality of distance education insufficient, they prefer face-to-face education to distance education, and they encounter many problems in the distance education process. Keywords: Covid-19 pandemic, distance education, education during the pandemic, quality of distance education  

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