Ecological Knowledge of Pre-Service Science Teachers: Conceptual Interrelationships and Association with Senior High School Strand

2021 ◽  
Vol 32 (4) ◽  
pp. 353-357
Author(s):  
John Rey Celades ◽  
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Celso T. Navarette Jr ◽  
Jonafel Lyca Montebon ◽  
Emerose A. Colonia ◽  
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Keyword(s):  
High School ◽  
Science Teachers ◽  
Environmental Literacy ◽  
Senior High School ◽  
Service Science ◽  
Ecological Knowledge ◽  
Test Analysis ◽  
The Social ◽  
Study Results ◽  
Convenience Sampling

Ecological knowledge is one of the components of environmental literacy that refers to the ability of people to understand and apply acquired knowledge about ecology to achieve a grasp of how nature works and their interactions with the social system. This study aimed to determine pre-service science teachers’ level of ecological knowledge in Cebu City, Central Visayas, Philippines, and their relationship to their senior high school (SHS) strand. A validated 40-item multiple-choice Ecological Knowledge Test (Cronbach's α = 0.759) was administered to 66 pre-service science teachers selected through convenience sampling. The results were analyzed through descriptive statistics, one-sample t-test, analysis of variance, path analysis, and non-parametric correlation tested at a 95% confidence level. The study results revealed that the pre-service teachers had ‘Above Average’ knowledge of ecology and its major, related, and other concepts. These concepts did not have significant differences among them but showed a significant effect on ecological knowledge. SHS strand did not show significant association with the said knowledge. Therefore, the pre-service science teachers were ecologically and environmentally literate. To increase ecological knowledge continually, they should be exposed to ecological and environmental immersion to gain awareness and knowledge and develop an in-depth appreciation for the ecosystems.

Teachers and Students Perception of the Low Academic Performance of Senior High School Students in Integrated Science in Ghana

2021 ◽  
pp. 29-41
Author(s):  
Isaac Taylor ◽  
Isaac Sonful Coffie ◽  
Stephen Agyei ◽  
Justice Edusei Ackah
Keyword(s):  
High School ◽  
Academic Performance ◽  
High School Students ◽  
Science Teachers ◽  
Teaching Style ◽  
Senior High School ◽  
School Students ◽  
Related Factors ◽  
Integrated Science ◽  
Senior High School Students

The purpose of this study was to determine school and teacher-related factors affecting low academic performance of senior high school students in integrated science in some selected districts in western region of Ghana. The research design used in this study is descriptive cross-sectional survey. The population of the study was made up of students and science teachers in selected senior high schools in the study area which comprises three districts; Ellembele District, Jomoro District and Nzema-East Municipal. A Sample of 342 students and 18 teachers were used for this study. In carrying out the study, a questionnaire was used as the main instrument for the data collected which were analyzed using descriptive statistics. From the results, it was seen that school-related factors causing poor performance in Integrated Science among students include; the inadequacy of facilities, poor state of existing facilities, general disturbances in class and the ineffective supervision of teaching. Moreover, inadequate number of science teachers, inability to complete syllabi, poor teaching style and little time spent in teaching were among the teacher-related factors which caused low academic performance in Science.

Evaluating interest in acids–bases: development of an acid–base interest scale (ABIS) and assessment of pre-service science teachers' interest

2017 ◽  
Vol 18 (4) ◽  
pp. 630-640 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ö. Çiçek ◽  
N. Ilhan
Keyword(s):  
High School ◽  
General Chemistry ◽  
Science Teachers ◽  
Careful Consideration ◽  
Service Science ◽  
Individual Interest ◽  
Validity And Reliability ◽  
Alpha Coefficient ◽  
Acid Base ◽  
The University

Students are more likely to be successful in topics they are interested in than others. This study aims to develop an Acid–Base Interest Scale (ABIS) and subsequently evaluate the interest of pre-service science teachers in acids–bases according to gender, years at the university, type of high school the pre-service science teachers attended, and their relative success in the module General Chemistry II. Upon careful consideration of validity and reliability for the development of the ABIS, data were collected from 453 pre-service science teachers. The five-point Likert-type ABIS consisted of 26 items and entailed three factors (“Individual Interest”, “Interest in Theoretical Information”, and “Interest related to Daily Life”). Cronbach's alpha coefficient representing the reliability of the ABIS was 0.894. Once the reliability of the ABIS was ascertained, it was administered to 982 pre-service science teachers in eight public universities in Turkey. Of the potential determinants evaluated, gender and years at the university were found to be statistically significant, whereas the type of high school the pre-service science teachers attended and the grade achieved in module General Chemistry II failed to be statistically significant.

scholarly journals PEMBELAJARAN MATAPELAJARAN BIOLOGI MATERI LINGKUNGAN DI SEKOLAH MENGENGAH ATAS DAN DAYA DUKUNGNYA TERHADAP LITERASI LINGKUNGAN SISWA

2017 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
pp. 55
Author(s):  
Prasetiyo Prasetiyo
Keyword(s):  
High School ◽  
Qualitative Research ◽  
Data Collection ◽  
Carrying Capacity ◽  
Environmental Literacy ◽  
Senior High School ◽  
Environmental Biology ◽  
Purposive Sampling ◽  
The Subject

<p>The purpose of this study is to know the learning and the carrying capacity of environmental literacy on the subject of environmental biology at Senior High School, apply the type of qualitative research and use purposive sampling in sampling, data collection by questioner and interview. The results showed that the learning done by the teacher has not fully supported the optimization of students' literacy.</p>

scholarly journals IMPLEMENTASI KONSEP TAUHID SOSIAL M. AMIEN RAIS DI SMA INTERNASIONAL BUDI MULIA DUA YOGYAKARTA

2015 ◽  
Vol 12 (1) ◽  
pp. 31-44
Author(s):  
Nurul Hidayah ◽  
Suwadi Suwadi
Keyword(s):  
High School ◽  
Juvenile Delinquency ◽  
Junior High School ◽  
Junior High ◽  
Senior High School ◽  
Social Dimension ◽  
Extracurricular Activity ◽  
The Social ◽  
Flea Market

Islam religion has been taught to the students since they are in junior high school, but the juvenile delinquency still often happens. Based on M. Amien Rais, social tawhid is needed to be solution of the problem above. Budi Mulia Dua Yogyakarta International Senior High School is one of many schools that is built by M. Amien Rais which has been doing the implementation of the social tauchid concept. Based on M. Amien Rais, social tawhid means a social dimension from tauhīdullāh (to a knowledge the oneness of God). The implementation of the social tawhid concept of M. Amien Rais in Budi Mulia Dua Yogyakarta International Senior High School could be seen from the arrangement of the perspective an the mission of the school. Then it is applied in extracurricular activity and is evaluated by meeting session. Some of the extracurriculars that apply the social tawhid mission are social volunteer, the distribution of Qurban’s meat, tithe institute and flea market.

scholarly journals Effect of Multimodal Instructional Approach on Students’ Academic Performance in The Concept of Biological Classification

2021 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
pp. 36-51
Author(s):  
Ezekiel Ayimbila Akotuko ◽  
Alexander Nii Moi Pappoe ◽  
James Awuni Azure ◽  
Yaw Ameyaw
Keyword(s):  
High School ◽  
Academic Performance ◽  
Science Teachers ◽  
Senior High School ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Instructional Approach ◽  
Retest Reliability ◽  
Biological Classification ◽  
Test Retest Reliability ◽  
Experimental Group

Purpose: This study investigated the effect of Multimodal Instructional Approach on students’ academic performance in the concept of Biological Classification at Navrongo Senior High School, generally, and on gender basis. Methodology: The study adopted quasi-experimental research design. The sample comprised of 100 Navrongo Senior High School Form Two Gold Track and Green Track science students. Students from the Gold Track and Green Track were designated experimental group and control group respectively. Each group was made up of 25 males and 25 females. Pretest was administered to all the participants. The experimental group was taught using Multimodal Instructional Approach. The control group was taught using Discussion as the teaching method. A posttest was administered to both groups to determine the effectiveness of the treatment. The reliability of the test items was determined using test-retest reliability coefficient. The test-retest reliability coefficients of the instruments were found to be 0.73 and 0.78 for the pretest and posttest respectively. The data obtained were analysed using independent sample t-test. Results: The pretest test scores revealed that the students were homogeneous in terms of performance. Posttest results of students in the experimental group were significantly higher than the control group. There was no significant difference in the performance of males and females. The results of the posttest revealed that the use of MIA in teaching biological classification was more effective than discussion method. Unique contribution to theory, practice and policy: This study recommended that Biology teachers in NSHS should be encouraged to teach Biological Classification using MIA in order to improve the academic performance of both male and female students. School authority should invite educational technologists, instructional materials technicians and computer experts to help science teachers of NSHS on how to incorporate ICT in teaching science subjects.

scholarly journals Senior high school track and strand preference using the SOAR Intervention Program

2021 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
pp. 39-45
Author(s):  
Maurice Dence Bacaling ◽  
Pilarica T. Dizon ◽  
Laarni T. Orpilla
Keyword(s):  
High School ◽  
Junior High School ◽  
Quantitative Research ◽  
Intervention Program ◽  
Career Guidance ◽  
Senior High School ◽  
Statistical Tool ◽  
Academic Track ◽  
Study Results ◽  
School Senior

The purpose of this study was to examine the students’ track and strand preferences after the SOAR (Student Orientation, Awareness, and Redirection) Intervention Program. This action research employed the descriptive quantitative research design using a researcher-made survey questionnaire that were administered to Grade 10 students from Santa Cruz National High School – Junior High School (n=319) and Manuel Francisco C. Ramos Sr. National High School (n=64). Frequency, percentage and ranking were utilized as statistical tool for this study. Results revealed that the majority of respondents opted to enroll at Sta. Cruz National High School – Senior High School. The Humanities and Social Science strand under the Academic Track had the largest number of students who favoured it over the other strands. Furthermore, it was clear that the majority of them chose the Technical Vocational Track over the Academic Track. The findings can be used to improve Career Guidance in the school, especially parents' engagement in their children's career decisions. Similarly, it is suggested that a standardized enrolment process be developed in which students undergo career assessments in order to help direct them in deciding which strand to pursue.

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