scholarly journals A CANADIAN TEACHER'S PERCEIVED AUTONOMY AND SELF-CONFIDENCE IN THE MIDST OF AN EDUCATIONAL REFORM

2015 ◽  
Vol 66 (1) ◽  
pp. 42-53
Author(s):  
Audrey Paradis ◽  
Sonja Lutovac ◽  
Raimo Kaasila
Keyword(s):  
Educational Reform ◽  
Key Words ◽  
Professional Autonomy ◽  
Work Life ◽  
Teacher Autonomy ◽  
Teacher Isolation ◽  
Self Confidence ◽  
Narrative Case Study ◽  
The Relationship

Autonomy is essential for teachers’ commitment, satisfaction and retention. However, teacher autonomy is consistently being reduced in the current era of reforms and the sharing of global policies. In this narrative case study, the account of one Canadian teacher (Nora) was examined in relation to how an educational reform influenced her work life in terms of her perceived autonomy and self-confidence. The relation between teacher autonomy and self-confidence was addressed, and the ramifications prompted by the fluctuations in both constructs. The findings suggest that the relationship between Nora’s perceptions of teacher’s professional autonomy and her self-confidence is complex. Nora’s self-confidence was strongly related to her perceived autonomy and the reduction of autonomy triggered significant downward spiralling, leading to isolation. Some discussion on the possible ways to help teachers break this downward spiralling is provided. Finally, this research broadens the collection of stories by teachers on challenges introduced by educational reform and gives voice to teachers suffering in isolation. Key words: educational reform, narrative inquiry, perceived self-confidence, teacher autonomy, teacher isolation.

scholarly journals Entrepreneurship and Creativity

2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
Gülay Tamer
Keyword(s):  
Economic Development ◽  
Social Welfare ◽  
Risk Taking ◽  
Driving Force ◽  
Innovation Process ◽  
Self Confidence ◽  
The World ◽  
Tolerance Of Uncertainty ◽  
The Relationship

In recent years, the concept of entrepreneurship has become very important in ensuring social welfare and economic development and attracts attention as the driving force of economic development and social welfare. Because of these reasons, studies on entrepreneurship find support from all over the world, and in the universities, besides studies supporting the entrepreneurship, also related courses are featured. The concept of entrepreneurship is investigated in this research, and personality traits observed in entrepreneurs such as need for achievement, self-confidence, risk taking, innovativeness, creativity, locus of control, tolerance of uncertainty are tried to explain. The relationship between enterprising tendency and self-confidence trait, as well as innovation and creativity are given. Also, innovation process and types are explained, and the significance of entrepreneurial creativity and its measurement is tried to explain through a case study.

scholarly journals Peran Guru Pendidikan Agama Islam dalam Implementasi Program Gerakan Anti Narkoba Sebagai Upaya Pencegahan Penggunaan Zat Adiktif pada Siswa di SMA NU Juntinyuat

2020 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 76-100
Author(s):  
Muhammad Saefudin
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Research ◽  
Religious Education ◽  
Study Data ◽  
Research Information ◽  
Self Confidence ◽  
Nahdlatul Ulama ◽  
The One ◽  
The Relationship

During adolescence or many students experience a period of ambivalence (ambivalence). On the one hand, they still want to be comfortable living under the protection and love of their parents, but on the other hand they want to develop independently or independently. It is in these situations and conditions that often rebel teenagers and want to impose their will. This is the situation that happened in the Nahdlatul Ulama Juntinyuat High School (SMA NU Juntinyuat) in Indramayu district, finding students who consumed addictive substances. So that it causes behavior that is not appropriate for students in general. Based on the above background, the authors conducted research with the aim of revealing how the role of Islamic religious education teachers in the implementation of the anti-drug movement program as an effort to prevent the use of addictive substances in students at SMA NU Juntinyuat Indramayu with research objectives: (1) To determine the implementation of the movement program anti drugs at SMA NU Juntinyuat Indramayu. (2) To determine the role of Islamic religious education teachers in efforts to prevent the use of addictive substances in students at SMA NU Juntinyuat. (3) This is to determine the relationship between the anti-drug movement program and efforts to prevent the use of addictive substances by students at SMA NU Juntinyuat. The author in this research uses qualitative research methods. The type of qualitative research that the author uses is a case study. Data collection is carried out by observation, documentation, interview techniques. Data analysis techniques include data reduction, data presentation, and drawing conclusions. Research information. The conclusion of this study is that the results of the anti-drug movement program implemented in SMA NU Juntinyuat Indramayu succeeded in regaining students' self-confidence. This is known from the decrease in students who are addictive substances. Abstak Pada masa remaja atau siswa banyak mengalami masa ambivalensi (sikap mendua). Di satu sisi meraka masih ingin mendapat kenyamanan hidup di bawah perlindungan dan kasih sayang orang tua, tetapi di sisi lain mereka ingin pula berkembang secara independen atau mandiri.[1] Dalam situasi dan kondisi yang membimbangkan inilah remaja sering memberontak dan ingin memaksakan kehendaknya. Inilah situasi yang terjadi di Sekolah Menengah Atas Nahdlatul Ulama Juntinyuat (SMA NU Juntinyuat)kabupaten Indramayu, menemukan siswa yang mengkonsumsi zat adiktif. Sehingga menimbulkan perilaku yang tidak sewajarnya selayaknya pelajar pada umumnya. Berdasarkan latar belakang di atas, penulis melakukan penelitian dengan tujuan untuk mengungkapkan bagaimana peran guru pendidikan agama Islam dalam implementasi program gerakan anti narkoba sebagai upaya pencegahan penggunaan zat adiktif pada siswa di SMA NU Juntinyuat Indramayu dengan tujuan penelitian: (1) Untuk mengetahui implementasi program gerakan anti narkoba di SMA NU Juntinyuat Indramayu. (2) Untuk mengetahui peran guru pendidikan agama Islamdalam upaya  mencegah penggunaan zat adiktif pada siswa di SMA NU Juntinyuat. (3) Untuk mengetahui keterkaitan program gerakan anti narkoba dengan upaya mencegah penggunaan zat adiktif oleh siswa di SMA NU Juntinyuat. Penulis dalam riset ini menggunakan metode penelitian Kualitatif. Jenis penelitian Kualitatif yang penulis gunakan adalah Studi Kasus.Pengumpulan data dilakukan dengan teknik observasi, dpkumentasi, wawancara.Teknik analisis data meliputi meliputi reduksi data, penyajian data, dan penarikan kesimpulan.Informan penelitian. Kesimpulan dari penelitian ini adalah bahwa Hasil Program gerakan anti narkoba yang diterapkan di SMA NU Juntinyuat Indramayu ini berhasil menumbuhkan kembali rasa percaya diri siswa. Hal ini diketahui dari berkurangnya siswa yang ketergantungan zat adiktif..  

scholarly journals Evidence-Based Education: The (Not So Simple) Case of French-Speaking Belgium

2020 ◽  
pp. 209653112092808
Author(s):  
Dylan Dachet ◽  
Ariane Baye
Keyword(s):  
Educational Reform ◽  
Reform Process ◽  
Evidence Based ◽  
Education Programs ◽  
Educational Decisions ◽  
Narrative Case Study ◽  
French Speaking ◽  
The Uk ◽  
The U.S

Purpose: Taking the case of educational reform in French-speaking Belgium (the Pact for Educational Excellence), this article aims to describe the process of integrating evidence-based education (EBE) into an educational reform within a country where the influence of qualitative research is important. Design/Approach/Methods: A narrative case study was conducted to analyze and understand the stages of the ongoing educational reform process and the successive involvements of our research center in the work of this reform. Inspired by the paradigm of EBE, we initiated both the consultation processes intended to set the direction of educational decisions and programs. Findings: According to Slavin, providing educator-friendly reviews, making available a broad range of proven education programs, and providing resources to help schools to implement proven programs are levers for implementing evidence-based reform within an educational system. This article shows that one of the three levers is fully met. For the other two, work being done on EBE in the U.S. and the UK in particular can save us time. Originality/Value: This article highlights concrete actions that will ensure the gradual establishment and acceptance by political and educational actors of an evidence-based reform.

scholarly journals INFRAESTRUTURA E DESENVOLVIMENTO: o que se pode esperar da Ponte Salvador-Itaparica? Bahia-Brasil

Caderno CRH ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 31 (84) ◽  
pp. 601
Author(s):  
Francisco Lima Cruz Teixeira ◽  
Sílvio Vanderlei Araújo Sousa
Keyword(s):  
Key Words ◽  
Infrastructure Development ◽  
The West ◽  
The Road ◽  
Nous Permet ◽  
Economic View ◽  
The Social ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Road System

<p><span>Este artigo objetiva analisar o projeto do Sistema Viário do Oeste (SVO), no qual consta a construção da Ponte Salvador–Itaparica, à luz das discussões sobre a relação entre infraestrutura e crescimento econômico, assim como daquelas que ampliam o foco para incluir questões pertinentes ao desenvolvimento socioambiental. Essa revisão foi utilizada para apreciar o projeto e para analisar as pré-condições econômicas e sociais presentes em quatro Territórios de Identidade que sofrerão mais diretamente seus impactos. A análise dos dados e das informações não permite postular que o projeto do Sistema Viário do Oeste – com a sua ponte – poderá contribuir, de forma significativa, para mitigar o quadro de profunda desigualdade e promover o desenvolvimento endógeno e sustentável dos territórios. A abordagem utilizada nessa análise, ao rejeitar a visão econômica tradicional, amplia a discussão sobre as relações entre investimentos em infraestrutura e desenvolvimento regional, utilizando as evidências deste estudo de caso.</span></p><div><p class="trans-title">INFRASTRUCTURE AND DEVELOPMENT: what can be expected from the bridge Salvador-Itaparica? Bahia-Brazil</p><p>This paper aims at analyzing the design of the Road System of the West (SVO), which include the construction of Salvador-Itaparica Bridge, in the light of the discussions on the relationship between infrastructure and economic growth, as well as those that expand the focus to include issues relevant to development. This review was used to assess the project and to examine the social and economic preconditions that are present in four Territories of Identity that will suffer more directly their impacts (Metropolitana de Salvador, Recôncavo, Baixo Sul and Vale do Jiquiriçá). The analysis of the data and information does not allow us to postulate that the project of the Road System of the West and its Bridge could contribute significantly to mitigate the significant inequality and promote the endogenous and sustainable development of the territories.The approach used in this analysis, by rejecting the traditional economic view, extends the discussion of the relationship between investments in infrastructure and regional development using evidences from this case study.</p><p><strong>Key words: </strong>Infrastructure; Development; Territories of identity; Productive Settlements; Regional Policies</p></div><div><p class="trans-title">INFRASTRUCTURE ET DÉVELOPPEMENT: que peut-on attendre du pont Salvador-Itaparica? Bahia-Brésil</p></div><p>Cet article vise à analyser la conception du Réseau Routier dans l’Ouest (SVO), qui comprennent la construction du pont Sauveur-Itaparica, à la lumière des discussions sur la relation entre l’infrastructure et la croissance économique, mais aussi ceux qui élargissent la portée aux questions relatives au développement. Cet examen a été utilisé pour évaluer le projet et d’examiner le social et les conditions économiques sont présentes dans quatre territoires de l’identité qui souffrira plus directement leurs impacts (Metropolitana de Salvador, Recôncavo, Baixo Sul et la Vale do Jiquiriçá). L’analyse des données ne nous permet pas de postuler que le projet du Réseau Routier de l’Ouest et son pont pourrait contribuer significativement à atténuer le cadre de l’inégalité qui prévaut et promouvoir le développement endogène et durable des territoires.L’approche utilisée dans cette analyse, en rejetant la vision économique traditionnelle, élargit la discussion sur la relation entre les investissements dans les infrastructures et le développement régional, à l’aide de la preuve de cette étude de cas.</p><p><strong>Key words: </strong>Infrastructure; Développement; Territoires de l’identité; Agglomérations productifs; Politiques régionales.</p><p><span><br /></span></p>

scholarly journals THE IMPACT OF INCENTIVES ON PRODUCTIVITY OF FIRMS IN GHANA: A CASE STUDY OF GHANA AIRPORT COMPANY LIMITED

2013 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
pp. 6-15
Author(s):  
Godson Ahiabor
Keyword(s):  
Key Words ◽  
Organizational Effectiveness ◽  
Positive Relationship ◽  
Monetary Incentives ◽  
Monetary Rewards ◽  
Company Limited ◽  
Key Factor ◽  
The Impact ◽  
The Relationship

The study investigates the impact of incentives on the productivity of firms in Ghana. The study had the following objectives: to establish the relationship between incentives and higher productivity among workers, to find out any relationship between motivational factors and work of staff, and to determine how incentives influence workers approach to work and their performance. To achieve these goals, a questionnaire was designed based on the objectives. The completed questionnaires were processed and analyzed using Simple Percentage and Frequency. The findings of this study revealed that there was a positive relationship between incentives and productivity, alongside monetary incentives, another key factor in motivating employees is to involve them in the process aimed at attaining organizational effectiveness because without their co-operation the organization cannot perform. The study concluded that non monetary factors like health, equipment use among other things counted more than monetary rewards. The study recommends the establishment of a unit to look at issues of incentives that will enhance productivity. Key words: incentives, productivity, impact, firms and relationship.

scholarly journals Kaedah Pengukuran Indek Kebolehsenggaraan Produk atau Sistem Berdasarkan Kriteria Pemasangan

2012 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ahmad Baharuddin Abdullah ◽  
Zaidi Mohd. Ripin
Keyword(s):  
Key Words ◽  
Critical Path ◽  
Life Time ◽  
Physical Structure ◽  
Product Performance ◽  
Water Pump ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Selection Of

Kertas kerja ini membincangkan perhubungan antara penyelenggaraan dan pemilihan pengikat bagi meningkatkan prestasi sesuatu produk dari segi jangka hayat dan struktur fizikal. Di dalam kertas kerja ini, indek kebolehsenggaraan diukur berdasarkan digraf peleraian yang dinilai bergantung kepada jenis pengikat yang digunakan dan kriteria pemasangan. Laluan kritikal digunakan untuk mewakili laluan terpendek untuk mencapai komponen atau bahagian yang dikehendaki untuk kerja penyelenggaraan. Selain itu kekerapan penyelenggaraan sesuatu komponen atau bahagian turut diambil kira. Untuk itu satu kajian kes mengenai sistem pam akan dijalankan. Hasil kajian menunjukkan bahawa melalui penukaran jenis sambungan, indek kebolehsenggaraan dapat ditingkatkan dengan banyak. Kata kunci: Jenis sambungan, digraf pemasangan, indek penyelenggaraa This paper discusses the relationship between maintenance and the selection of fastener in order to enhance product performance in terms of life time and physical structure. In this study, maintainability index was measured using a disassembly digraph, which was evaluated due to the fastener used and the assembly criteria. The critical path was used to represent the shortest and simplest way to achieve the targeted component or part. Additionally, the rate of maintenance was also taken into consideration. To clarify the method developed, a case study of water pump was carried out. Result indicates that by changing the type of fastener, maintainability index can be increased tremendously. Key words: Assembly type, assembly digraph, maintainability index

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