scholarly journals Implementing Tablets in Norwegian Primary Schools. Examining Outcome Measures in the Second Cohort

2021 ◽  
Vol 6 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rune J. Krumsvik ◽  
Erling Berrum ◽  
Lise Øen Jones ◽  
Ingrid P. Gulbrandsen
Keyword(s):  
Outcome Measures ◽  
Primary Schools ◽  
English Language ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Assessment For Learning ◽  
Fifth Grade ◽  
Digital Competence ◽  
Entire Study ◽  
Positive Effects ◽  
Girls School

This study examines the implementation of tablets in primary schools in Norway. The outcome measures in the study are external for the intervention and are recorded data from national tests (National reading, arithmetic and English Tests, Classes 5, 8, and 9, National Mapping Tests for reading and arithmetic, Classes 1–3, and the 2014–2017 National Pupil Survey). The entire study (N = 15, 708) relies on an explanatory, sequential mixed-methods design and in this study we examine the quantitative effects of this implementation. The results indicate that in several school areas tablets have rather limited effect on pupils learning outcome. However, there were both some negative- and positive effects of tablets on several of the outcome measures. It seems that tablets contribute more positively to boys’ school achievements than to girls’ school achievements. The effect of introducing tablets is significantly positive for boys in fifth grade in English (as in the first cohort from 2015/2016). This might also be linked to a “spill over-effect” from outside school learning where the significantly positive results for boys in fifth grade in English can be interpreted as a sign of the times where English language immersion in leisure time (e.g., gaming, youtube, etc.) among boys are continuously developing. For boys, we also find positive significant effects on well-being, common rules, and assessment for learning, while in girls we find positive and significant effects on mastering, teacher support, and assessment for learning. From the study, we find some tendencies that when the use of tablets is supported by teachers who have high digital competence, their use seems to have a small equalizing effect between the school achievements of boys and girls. However, we cannot rule out that a grade effect and informal learning may also have an impact on the results, and we therefore request that the results be read with this reservation.

Effect of exercise during adjuvant chemotherapy for breast cancer.

2019 ◽  
Vol 37 (15_suppl) ◽  
pp. 6524-6524
Author(s):  
Barbara K Haas ◽  
Cynthia R. C. Osborne ◽  
Svetislava J. Vukelja ◽  
Jennifer Selman ◽  
Trevor Davis ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
Peripheral Neuropathy ◽  
Side Effects ◽  
Outcome Measures ◽  
Treatment Plan ◽  
Exercise Program ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Positive Effects ◽  
Experimental Group

6524 Background: In 2018, an estimated 266,120 women faced the challenge of living with breast cancer and approximately 40,920 died from their disease. Nearly 100% of these women experienced significant treatment related side effects that negatively impact quality of life (QOL). Exercise has repeatedly demonstrated to alleviate many of the side effects, improve QOL, and decrease cancer recurrence and mortality. In spite of this evidence, women do not maintain exercise during treatment for breast cancer. The purpose of this randomized controlled trial was to determine the effectiveness of exercising the day chemotherapy is administered on 1) the persistence with an exercise program, 2) side effects, and 3) QOL. Methods: Eligible women were randomly assigned to a control or experimental group. As part of their treatment plan, all participants were referred to one of 14 community-based exercise centers to exercise. Experimental group also exercised at one of two cancer centers each day chemotherapy was administered. Outcome measures include exercise retention and chemotherapy, completion; cancer-related fatigue, nausea/vomiting, peripheral neuropathy, weight gain, and QOL. Outcome measures were assessed prior to every second course of chemotherapy and 3- and 6-months post-chemotherapy. Results: 273 women with Stage I-III breast cancer receiving chemotherapy were enrolled in the study. The number of participants who withdrew from exercise was higher among those in the control group (n= 16; 12.4%) compared with those in the experimental group (n = 10; 6.9%). At cycle 5, those in the experimental group reported less motor peripheral neuropathy than those in the control group (p = .018) and higher physical well-being scores than those in the control group (p = .047). Conclusions: The highest impact of the intervention was on attrition from exercise. Since participants in both the control and experimental groups exercised throughout chemotherapy, it is not surprising that the groups performed comparably with regard to side effects and QOL. Given the positive effects exercise has demonstrated on persons receiving cancer treatment in numerous studies, having patients exercise in the cancer center on the day of chemotherapy is a significant step toward engaging persons receiving chemotherapy in an exercise program.

School and emotional well-being: a transcultural analysis on youth in Southern Spain

2018 ◽  
Vol 118 (2) ◽  
pp. 171-181 ◽  
Author(s):  
Encarnación Soriano ◽  
Verónica C.C. Cala
Keyword(s):  
Gender Gap ◽  
Primary Schools ◽  
Well Being ◽  
School Intervention ◽  
Cluster Sampling ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Positive Effects ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Positive Results

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to assess and compare school well-being (SW) and emotional well-being (EW) among Romanian, Moroccan and Spanish youth, to determine the degree of relation between EW and scholar well-being. Design/methodology/approach The paper employed cross-sectional research with cluster sampling in two primary schools and seven secondary schools. The questionnaire Kidscreen-27 was distributed to a sample of 1,840 Romanian, Moroccan and Spanish students aged between 10 and 19 years old. Data analysis was conducted with the software package SPSS, version 21. Findings EW shows significant gender (gender gap) and origin inequalities (lower performance for the Moroccan community). However, well-being in school shows positive results for the Moroccan students and women. Moreover, EW and well-being at school are presented as related and co-linear variables with a predictive power over one another. Research limitations/implications Understanding cultural expressions in heterogeneous cultures is a very complex task. Despite the cultural adaptation and validation of instruments, the applied surveys could not consider cultural differences. Practical implications The paper underlines that gender and origin remain decisive and determinant for adolescent health. However, the school can have positive effects on the well-being of immigrants. The reasons for well-being need to be explored, and it would be useful to develop educative strategies to implement transcultural EW and SW. Originality/value It is the first study about SW and EW of immigrants in Spain that explains a better SW in immigrants groups. It is also relevant for applied school intervention to predict the relationship between EW and SW.

scholarly journals Music and MEXT: How songs can help primary school English teachers teach and their students learn

2011 ◽  
Vol 35 (4) ◽  
pp. 62 ◽  
Author(s):  
James York
Keyword(s):  
Primary School ◽  
Primary Schools ◽  
English Education ◽  
Target Language ◽  
Fifth Grade ◽  
School Teachers ◽  
Primary School Teachers ◽  
Affective Filter ◽  
Positive Effects ◽  
First Time

In this paper, I address Japanese primary school teachers who may find themselves having to teach English for the first time as a result of MEXT’s plan to introduce compulsory English education in primary schools nationwide. I propose that using music and singing in such contexts is beneficial for both students and teachers. For students, I argue that music has positive effects on lowering the affective filter, provides the opportunity to practice pronunciation, can help improve acquisition of the target language, and can assist in the development of automaticity. For teachers, the paper provides practical lesson ideas separated into speaking and listening language skills. I also provide an overview of how specific songs may be incorporated into the fifth-grade English syllabus proposed by MEXT. 文部科学省による学習指導要領改訂で、公立小学校における外国語活動が新設され、初めて英語を教えるという小学校教師が多いと思われる。本論では、そんな小学校教師への提言を行う。そのような場面では、音楽や合唱が児童にも教師にも有益である。音楽は学習者の情意フィルターを下げ、発音練習の機会を与え、目標言語の習得に好影響があり、automaticityの養成にも役立つ。教師にとって実用的な授業のアイディアを、スピーキングとリスニングのスキル別に提案する。また、特定の曲を題材に、文科省の第5学年のシラバスへの取り入れ方も提案する。

scholarly journals “Assessment for Learning” Practices Amongst the Primary School English Language Teachers: A Mixed Methods Approach

2021 ◽  
Vol 29 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Mazidah Mohamed ◽  
Mohd Sallehhudin Abd Aziz ◽  
Kemboja Ismail
Keyword(s):  
Phase I ◽  
Phase Ii ◽  
Primary Schools ◽  
English Language ◽  
Structured Interview ◽  
Assessment For Learning ◽  
Language Teachers ◽  
Mixed Methods Approach ◽  
Questioning Strategies ◽  
English Language Teachers

This study aimed to investigate the practices of the AfL strategies and the stages of assessment in pedagogy by English language teachers in primary schools. In Phase I: the Quantitative Strand, the Assessment for Learning Audit Instrument (AfLAi) was distributed to a total of 89 primary schools in the Hulu Langat district. The AfLAi results determined the cut-off points and the divergent categories to be further investigated in Phase II: Qualitative Strand. The 244 respondents were clustered into two subset participants of four higher and four lower scorers in the AfLAi who were investigated via a semi-structured interview and/or observation. The results from the AfLAi cum the cut-off points were Mean=3.7 on QCD (SD=0.74), sharing LOSC (SD=0.79) and FB (SD=0.77), and mean=3.3 on PSA (SD=0.87). From Phase I, 15 divergent categories were selected. Phase II findings on the 115 recurring categories were divided into three profiles: the higher scorers (29 categories), the lower scorers (26 categories) and the consensus (60 categories). Consequently, the 15 divergent categories were explained in a joint display to observe the similarities and the differences of practised amongst the higher and the lower scorers in the AfLAi. The joint display affirmed that 11 categories were practiced similarly. The four differences were on the “Availability of LOs”, “Questioning strategies”, “Compliment with FB”, and “Pupils’ progress report/self-assess”. It indicated that regardless of their scores, the participants had contributed some practical approaches to the study framework, which were beneficial beyond disciplines and classroom situations.

scholarly journals Reading and Learning Difficulties in English Language Among Private and Public Primary School Pupils in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nigeria

2017 ◽  
Vol 13 (22) ◽  
pp. 163
Author(s):  
Odeniyi Olujinmi Adebayo ◽  
Folorunsho Gbemisola Marian
Keyword(s):  
Primary School ◽  
Primary Education ◽  
Primary Schools ◽  
English Language ◽  
Learning Difficulties ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Private And Public ◽  
Primary School Pupils ◽  
Public Primary School

The importance of education has often been underscored by scholars and researchers across different disciplines. Primary education is very crucial to the development of any nation. This is because of the liberating role it plays within the society. Studies have shown that when a person undergoes primary education, many problems that may constitute potential threats to the national and global well-being of a nation are solved. These problems include ignorance, illiteracy, religious violence, insecurity, and political servitude. This study investigated the reading and learning difficulties in English language among private and public primary school pupils in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) in Nigeria. Descriptive survey research design was adopted for this study. The populations for this study are pupils of private and public primary schools in the Federal Capital Territory. It constitutes 491 primary schools in Abuja and an enrolment figure of 185,808. The study adopts multistage sampling technique which is a probability sampling technique. Data was analysed using simple percentages, frequency counts, and tables. Findings showed that primary school pupils experience some difficulties in reading and learning English language which is the medium of instruction in their schools. Some of these problems are environment induced, while others are foundational. In conclusion, the study recommends that parents must ensure they devote adequate time to help their wards develop the interest and confidence needed to achieve comprehension. Teachers need to be more strategic in the teaching of English language, especially by encouraging listening to the language first and constant practice.

scholarly journals IMPROVING VOCABULARY AND TAHAJJUD HABIT USING CHAIN SMS IN TAHAJJUD TIME FOR THE FIFTH GRADE STUDENTS OF MI AL MUBAROK WANGKAL SIDOARJO

2016 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
pp. 130-148
Author(s):  
Muflikh Wakhidi ◽  
Rakhmawati Rakhmawati ◽  
Ana Nurul Laila
Keyword(s):  
Primary Schools ◽  
English Language ◽  
Research Study ◽  
Language Skills ◽  
Fifth Grade ◽  
Vocabulary Test ◽  
Fifth Grade Students ◽  
Preliminary Study ◽  
Academic Year ◽  
Learning English

Vocabulary is an important aspect in the process of learning English because it is needed by the students when they are learning English language skills. Therefore, teaching English in primary schools are held to provide students a larger amount of vocabulary than what they probably have before. This research is designed to improve the students’ vocabulary as well as their Tahajjud (night prayer) habit using Chain SMS sent during Tahajjud time. The method was selected because it was believed to be able overcome the problem of limited time at school and allow students to memorize vocabulary gradually since they will learn after they have enough rest and after they did they tahajjud prayer. This is a a Classroom Action Research (CAR) designed in two cycles. The subjects of this research were 29 students of the fifth grade of MI Al Mubarok Wangkal in the 2014/2015 academic year. The data of this research study were obtained through vocabulary test documentation. The findings of this research indicated that the Chain SMS in Tahajjud time was successful in improving both the students’ ability in vocabulary and the students’ Tahajjud habit. The improvement can be seen from the increase of students’ scores and the students’ individual score percentage from preliminary study to Cycle 2 both for vocabulary achievement and Tahajjud prayer habit.

Ethnic Identity in English Language Textbooks: Considerations for a Multicultural Society

2016 ◽  
Vol 13 (1) ◽  
pp. 77
Author(s):  
Puspalata C A/P Suppiah ◽  
Ramesh Nair
Keyword(s):  
Ethnic Identity ◽  
Content Analysis ◽  
Young Children ◽  
Identity Construction ◽  
Primary Schools ◽  
English Language ◽  
Multicultural Society ◽  
Verbal Language ◽  
Language Textbooks ◽  
Selection Of

There is evidence to suggest that young children more readily absorb the subtle messages that are encoded in any type of text and talk, and what they take away from these texts contributes in helping them develop their own identity in relation to their role in society. In this paper, we examine the construction of ethnic identity in a selection of English language textbooks targeted at young Malaysian children in primary schools. Based on a content analysis of visual and verbal language in two Primary Three English language textbooks, we report on the encoded messages that are transmitted to young Malaysian children about their place in society. The findings reveal significant imbalances in the way characters of different ethnic backgrounds are represented. This imbalance is a cause for concern as the message conveyed to young Malaysian children could be potentially damaging. Keywords: textbook, ethnicity, identity construction

Hormonal contraception as a method of social adaptation of women in modern society

GYNECOLOGY ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 21 (3) ◽  
pp. 17-21
Author(s):  
Tatyana Yu Pestrikova ◽  
Elena A Yurasova ◽  
Igor V Yurasov ◽  
Tamara D Kovaleva
Keyword(s):  
Ethinyl Estradiol ◽  
Hormonal Contraception ◽  
Modern Society ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Social Adaptation ◽  
Female Employment ◽  
Hormonal Contraceptives ◽  
Aim Analysis ◽  
Positive Effects ◽  
Chlormadinone Acetate

Relevance. Currently, women make up more than 40% of the global workforce and more than half of students studying at universities around the world. Women's education, especially at a high level, tends to increase female employment. The mismatch of the style and rhythm of modern life with a genetically determined and working millennium reproductive program requires the choice of a specific approach to social adaptation. Aim. Analysis of literary sources on the use of hormonal contraception as a method of social adaptation. Materials and methods. To write this review, domestic and foreign publications were searched in Russian and international search systems (PubMed, eLibrary, etc.) for the last 2-10 years. The review included articles from peer-reviewed literature. Results. The review describes the features of modern hormonal contraceptives. Their non-contraceptive effects are presented. The individual non-contraceptive effects of a combined oral contraceptive containing 30 mg of ethinyl estradiol and 2 mg of chlormadinone acetate were determined. It has been established that the use of this contraceptive helps to improve the well-being and mood of patients, which allows you to actively use this contraceptive in routine clinical practice with premenstrual syndrome, dysmenorrhea, without the use of analgesics. Conclusions. The numerous positive effects of ethinyl estradiol and chlormadinone acetate allow the use of the drug as a means to increase social adaptation, and, consequently, improve the quality of life.

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