scholarly journals TEACHERS’ STAGE OF CONCERN IN IMPLEMENTING ELEMENTARY SCHOOL CURRICULUM INNOVATION

2019 ◽  
Vol 1 (2) ◽  
pp. 27-34
Author(s):  
Wachidi Wachidi
Keyword(s):  
Primary School ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Stages Of Concern ◽  
Descriptive Study ◽  
School Curriculum ◽  
Average Score ◽  
Curriculum Innovation ◽  
School Teachers ◽  
Primary School Teachers ◽  
School Practices

The purpose of this study was to describe of teacher’ stages of concern in applicating curriculum innovation. The approach used in this study was a descriptive study. The number of population of this study were 500 primary school teachers. Meanwhile, the research sample were 50 teachers. A random sampling technique in the form of the lottery was used to get samples. Data were collected, classified, processed and analyzed by using the norms of the group in the calculation of percentile. The findings of this study were 42 % of teachers in a stage of concern called at the stage of awareness, 0 % of teachers have a stage of concern at the stage of I stage of information; 18 % of teachers have a stage of concern at the stage of personnel;10 % of teachers have a stage of concern at the stage of management); 16 % of teachers have a stage of concern at the stage of consequence; 6 % of teachers have a stage of concern at the stage of collaboration; and 12 % of teachers have a stage of concern at the stage of refocusing. The overall respondents have an average score of 2.06 (two point zero six). This means that their stage of concern for the implementation of the curriculum innovation is still low. They experience uncertainty in making decisions to adopt it. It was caused by (a) the lack of understanding of primary school teachers on information received, (b) lack of examples and evidence of the benefits of accepted curriculum innovation in school practices, (c) lack of training by trainers in applying new curriculum, (d) so complex in evaluating and (e) the curriculum is continuously changing.

Role of Teachers in Building the Concept of Sustainable Development: Success or Failure

2020 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Ayaz Muhammad Khan ◽  
Amber Jamshaid ◽  
Tayyibah Roohi ◽  
Amna Ramzan
Keyword(s):  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Primary School ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
School Teachers ◽  
Primary School Teachers ◽  
Primary Level ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Role Of Teachers ◽  
Major Factors

Sustainable Development (SD) is a rich, challenging and thought-provoking construct in social sciences. The main purpose of this paper was to identify and explore the role played by primary school teachers in building up the idea of sustainable development (SD) among students. This paper was intended to identify that how a teacher can successfully execute the concept of SD by influencing students’ minds at the primary level. Quantitative survey technique were utilized for data collection. All the primary school teachers of Lahore division comprised the population of the study. Through multistage sampling technique, 352 primary school teachers were selected as participants of the study. A self-developed SD questionnaire incorporating four major factors (teachers’ awareness, pedagogy, curricular and co-curricular activities) with Cronbach’s alpha value = .93 was used to measure the role of teachers in building the sustainability concept among students at primary level. The results indicated a significant mean score difference among SD scores of teachers, sector wise (private and public). Furthermore, the results also reconnoitered the significant difference (p=.04) between the mean scores of female and male teachers in building up the SD concept in students’ minds.

The Performance of Primary School Teachers In the Unit of Education Technical Implementation, Banyumanik, Semarang

2018 ◽  
Vol 1 (2) ◽  
pp. 81
Author(s):  
Muhamad Afandi ◽  
Sari Yustiana
Keyword(s):  
Elementary School ◽  
Primary School ◽  
Learning Process ◽  
Random Sampling ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Lesson Plans ◽  
School Teachers ◽  
Primary School Teachers ◽  
Assessment Of Learning ◽  
Overall Performance

The purpose of this study is mainly to describe the performance of primary school teachersin the unit of education technical implementation in Banyumanik, Semarang. This researchwas conducted in January- August 2017. The sample of this research is 162 primaryschool teachers selected by random sampling technique in order to get the same opportunityas sample. The instruments used in this study were the assessment sheets, the RatingSheet consisted of 64 items of question, and 3 indicators of Primary School TeacherPerformance. The results show that each of Implementation of lesson plans is categorizedvery well (90, 9%), the execution of the learning is 83.4%, assessment of learning is good(82.8%). The Overall performance of primary school teachers is categorized good( 85 , 7 % ). In other words, the primary school teachers of the unit of education technicalimplementation in Banyumanik Semarang can arrange the lesson plans, carry out learningand teaching process and assess the learning process in elementary school.

scholarly journals ENHANCING QUALITY TEACHING THROUGH MENTORING: THE PERCEPTION OF PRIMARY SCHOOL TEACHERS IN OWERRI EDUCATION ZONE OF IMO STATE

2017 ◽  
Vol 13 (2) ◽  
pp. 245-255
Author(s):  
A. C. Izuagba ◽  
A. O. Afurobi ◽  
J. Oruwari
Keyword(s):  
Professional Development ◽  
Primary School ◽  
Personal Development ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Simple Random Sampling ◽  
Study Data ◽  
School Teachers ◽  
Primary School Teachers ◽  
Mentoring System ◽  
Area Of Study

The aim of the study was to find out the perception of teachers towards enhancing their professional and human developments through mentoring using Owerri Educational zone. The result of the study would be significant as it would provide a basis for incorporating the mentoring system into teachers' development programmes. Four research questions were formulated to guide the study. A simple random sampling technique with non-replacement balloting was used to sample hundred (900) teachers in the area of study. Data for the study were collected using a structured questionnaire relating to the topic and analysed with simple percentages The result of the analysis showed those primary school teachers were not aware of the benefits of enhancing their profession and personal development through mentoring. Teachers in the area of study had a negative perception towards enhancing their personal and professional development through mentoring by years of experience. The levels o f education, sex are not determining factors in the teacher's perception o f their professional development through mentoring. Based on the result some recommendations were made which include a review of the current development programmes of teachers to incorporate the mentoring system, and team teaching should be encouraged to facilitate networking and sharing of best practices among teachers among others.

scholarly journals Video 1: Insect symmetry and anatomy

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ingrid Schudel
Keyword(s):  
Primary School ◽  
Science Teaching ◽  
Mathematics Teaching ◽  
Plant Material ◽  
Life Skills ◽  
School Curriculum ◽  
School Teachers ◽  
Intended Audience ◽  
Primary School Teachers

Intended audience: Year three primary school teachers and learners <br><br>This video is designed to support cross-curriculum teaching for third year primary school learners. The video illustrates how you can use a template showing the left side of an insect and plant material from the garden to build a complete insect.<br><br>It is linked to the school curriculum in the following ways:<br>• Mathematics: Teaching about lines of symmetry<br>• Life Skills: Science: Teaching about insect anatomy (head, thorax, abdomen, wings and legs attached to thorax). ‘Observation’ is another important element of Life Skills supported in this activity<br><br>

scholarly journals ASSESSMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE ROLE PERFORMANCES OF HEADMASTERS OF PRIMARY SCHOOLS IN EBONYI STATE SOUTH EAST, NIGERIA

2020 ◽  
Vol 7 (9) ◽  
pp. 6-16
Keyword(s):  
Primary School ◽  
Primary Schools ◽  
Survey Design ◽  
Research Question ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
School Teachers ◽  
Primary School Teachers ◽  
Adequate Funding ◽  
Multi Stage ◽  
Significant Difference

This study was carried out to identify the administrative role performances of headmasters of primary schools in Ebonyi state, southeast Nigeria. The study also identified the challenges faced the headmasters in performing their roles and strategies for handling these challenges. Three research questions were developed in line with the purpose of the study. Three null hypotheses were formulated and tested at 0.05 level of significance. The study adopted descriptive survey design. The population of the study is 1471 headmasters and 10,188 teachers, and the sample comprised 150 headmasters and 1000 primary school teachers from the area of study. This sample was drawn using multi-stage sampling technique. A–21 item instrument termed “Headmasters’ Administrative Role Performance Assessment Questionnaire” (HARPAQ) was used by the researcher for data collection. The instrument was first validated by experts and reliability was determined using Cronbach Alpha Statistics and the reliability got was 0.85. The administration and retrieval of instrument were through direct contact and use of research assistants with the respondents. Data collected were analysed using mean and standard deviation for the research question while z-test statistics were used for testing the null hypotheses. The findings of the study revealed that all the 21 items were accepted by the respondents. Findings on the hypotheses tested revealed that there was no significant difference in the mean responses of headmasters and primary school teachers from Ebonyi state on the items presented. Adequate funding, prudency and accountability in fund management, regular leadership training of headmasters, formation of formidable umbrella union for the headmasters to always interact with government on issues of school funding and management, involving the PTA and community in school management among others were recommended.

scholarly journals Primary School Teachers’ Understanding of Critical Thinking in KSSR Classroom and Its Importance to Students

2018 ◽  
Vol 7 (4.15) ◽  
pp. 530
Author(s):  
Wirawani Kamarulzaman ◽  
Rosnani Hashim
Keyword(s):  
Critical Thinking ◽  
Primary School ◽  
Teaching Method ◽  
School Curriculum ◽  
Future Research ◽  
School Teachers ◽  
Primary School Teachers ◽  
Primary School Curriculum ◽  
Definition Of ◽  
Colour Coding

Critical thinking is one of the 21st century skills that should be equipped to students to prepare them with the challenges ahead. Teachers should be prepared to teach them these skills and their understanding of the concept itself should be explored. Thus, the objectives of the study are to investigate teachers’ understanding of critical thinking in KSSR (Kurikulum Baru Sekolah Rendah: New Primary School Curriculum) classroom and to explore their perception on the importance of the skills to student. Six primary school teachers were interviewed and transcriptions were made. The data was analyzed through colour coding and themes were emerged from the analysis. The findings found that teachers view critical thinking as the ability to gather information, express thoughts, solve problems and analyze. They were found the skills are important for students as it helps them apply knowledge and make decisions. It is hoped that in future research, the definition of critical thinking could be collected quantitatively from teachers. The study will be benefited to teachers to improve teaching method by understanding the concept itself.   

scholarly journals STUDY OF PRIMARY SCHOOL TEACHER COMPETENCE IN TANAH BUMBU REGENCY

2017 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 5
Author(s):  
Dwi Atmono ◽  
Muhammad Rahmattullah
Keyword(s):  
Primary School ◽  
Teacher Performance ◽  
School Teacher ◽  
Teaching Experience ◽  
Educational Background ◽  
Average Score ◽  
Primary School Teacher ◽  
Teacher Competence ◽  
School Teachers ◽  
Primary School Teachers

Teacher competence is central factor that influencing teacher performance to create human resources with certain quality. Teacher competence influenced by many factors, such as educational background and teaching experience for his specific subject. This study aims to: 1) map the competence of primary school teachers in Tanah Bumbu Regency, and 2) analyze the effect of educational background and teaching experience to teacher competence. This study used quantitative approach. Population of this research is all primary school teachers in Tanah Bumbu regency which already followed Online Test of Teacher Competence (UKG Online) as many as 1,106 teachers. Samples were taken by using purposive random sampling as much as 20% of the total population that numbered 160 people. Variables of this study are: 1) Teacher Competence, 2) Educational Background and 3) Teaching Experience. This study used quantitative analysis includes percentage technique and multiple linear regressions. The results showed: 1) Primary school teacher competence in Tanah Bumbu Regency is above the national average score of 53.05, but still below the Minimum Competence Standards (SKM) of 55. The average score of pedagogic competence is 48.15 and professional competence is 55.91. 2) There is a significant simultaneous effect of educational background and teaching experience to teacher performance. Partially, only teacher experience variable that that significantly influence the teacher competence.

scholarly journals Teachers’ Awareness of the Existence and the Use of Technology to Promote Children’s Literacy Instruction

2011 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Ngozi Obidike ◽  
Ngozi Anyikwa ◽  
Joy O Enemou
Keyword(s):  
Primary School ◽  
Literacy Instruction ◽  
Primary Schools ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Simple Random Sampling ◽  
School Teachers ◽  
Primary School Teachers ◽  
Anambra State ◽  
Government Education ◽  
Children's Literacy

This paper examined the awareness of teachers of nursery and primary schools on the existence of the technological resources that could be used to support children's literacy instruction, as well as the use of such technological resources for enriching children's literacy instruction. The study was carried out in Awka Local Government Education Zone in Anambra State, Nigeria. Two (2) research questions guided the study. Five (500) nursery and primary school teachers were selected as the sample for the study using simple random sampling technique. Questionnaire was the instrument used for data collection which was analyzed using mean scores. The findings, among others, were that both the nursery and primary school teachers are able to identify the technological tools that could be used to enhance literacy instruction in children but are not aware of how such resources could be used. Suggestions for improvement were provided. 

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