scholarly journals Evaluating the Impact of a Targeted Approach Designed to Build Executive Function Skills: A Randomized Trial of Brain Games

2021 ◽  
Vol 12 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sophie P. Barnes ◽  
Rebecca Bailey ◽  
Stephanie M. Jones
Keyword(s):  
Self Regulation ◽  
Attention Control ◽  
Discipline Problems ◽  
Negative Effects ◽  
Urban District ◽  
Teacher Student ◽  
Randomized Experimental Design ◽  
Student Relationship ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Positive Impacts

This paper reports results from an impact study of Brain Games (BGs), a classroom-based intervention designed to build preschool and school-aged children’s executive functions (EFs) and related self-regulation skills. The study employed a classroom-randomized, experimental design with 626 students in 36 pre-K through fourth grade classrooms in charter schools in a mid-sized urban district. In one set of models with child covariates, children in intervention classrooms showed marginal positive impacts on regulation-related behaviors, attention control and impulsivity, and negative effects on global EF and marginal increases in discipline problems. A second set of models with a smaller sample and both child and classroom covariates included indicate positive impacts of BGs on global EFs, prosocial behavior, and attention control and impulsivity. There were no significant impacts on the teacher–student relationship as reported by the teacher or on direct assessments of inhibitory control, short term and working memory, or another measure of global EF in either set of models. These promising findings offer a signal that implementation of targeted, easy to implement intervention approaches in classroom contexts can influence children’s regulation-related and prosocial outcomes, but this signal should be investigated further with larger and more tightly controlled designs.

scholarly journals Beyond the Pandemic: COVID-19 Pandemic Changed the Face of Life

2021 ◽  
Vol 18 (11) ◽  
pp. 5645
Author(s):  
Shaden A. M. Khalifa ◽  
Mahmoud M. Swilam ◽  
Aida A. Abd El-Wahed ◽  
Ming Du ◽  
Haged H. R. El-Seedi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Human Activities ◽  
Social Life ◽  
Positive Impact ◽  
Mental Wellbeing ◽  
Negative Effects ◽  
Population Movements ◽  
Social Distancing ◽  
The Face ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Positive Impacts

The COVID-19 pandemic is a serious challenge for societies around the globe as entire populations have fallen victim to the infectious spread and have taken up social distancing. In many countries, people have had to self-isolate and to be confined to their homes for several weeks to months to prevent the spread of the virus. Social distancing measures have had both negative and positive impacts on various aspects of economies, lifestyles, education, transportation, food supply, health, social life, and mental wellbeing. On other hands, due to reduced population movements and the decline in human activities, gas emissions decreased and the ozone layer improved; this had a positive impact on Earth’s weather and environment. Overall, the COVID-19 pandemic has negative effects on human activities and positive impacts on nature. This study discusses the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on different life aspects including the economy, social life, health, education, and the environment.

scholarly journals Silencing and Oblivion of Psychological Trauma, Its Unconscious Aspects, and Their Impact on the Inflation of Vajrayāna. An Analysis of Cross-Group Dynamics and Recent Developments in Buddhist Groups Based on Qualitative Data

Religions ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 10 (11) ◽  
pp. 622 ◽  
Author(s):  
Anders
Keyword(s):  
Group Dynamics ◽  
Interdisciplinary Approach ◽  
Psychological Trauma ◽  
Ongoing Research ◽  
Psychological Mechanisms ◽  
Teacher Student ◽  
New Concepts ◽  
Recent Developments ◽  
Student Relationship ◽  
The Impact

The commercialization of Buddhist philosophy has led to decontextualization and indoctrinating issues across groups, as well as abuse and trauma in that context. Methodologically, from an interdisciplinary approach, based on the current situation in international Buddhist groups and citations of victims from the ongoing research, the psychological mechanisms of rationalizing and silencing trauma were analyzed. The results show how supposedly Buddhist terminology and concepts are used to rationalize and justify economic, psychological and physical abuse. This is discussed against the background of psychological mechanisms of silencing trauma and the impact of ignoring the unconscious in that particular context. Inadequate consideration regarding the teacher–student relationship, combined with an unreflective use of Tibetan honorary titles and distorted conceptualizations of methods, such as the constant merging prescribed in so-called 'guru yoga', resulted in giving up self-responsibility and enhanced dependency. These new concepts, commercialized as 'karma purification' and 'pure view', have served to rationalize and conceal abuse, as well as to isolate the victims. Therefore, we are facing societal challenges, in terms of providing health and economic care to the victims and implementing preventive measures. This use of language also impacts on scientific discourse and Vajrayāna itself, and will affect many future generations.

scholarly journals The Ambivalence of Electronic Games to Character and English Performance

2019 ◽  
Vol 8 (5C) ◽  
pp. 492-497
Keyword(s):  
University Students ◽  
Leisure Time ◽  
Negative Impact ◽  
Negative Effects ◽  
Positive Side ◽  
Electronic Games ◽  
Second Category ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Fast Decision ◽  
Positive Impacts

The popularity of electronic games, commonly called video games, has now emerged in all ages of the population, mostly children and the youth. Becoming wellliked electronic games among students, parents and educators fear that the time consumed for the games exceed that of learning. Nevertheless, it is unavoidable for students to play games in their leisure time. Furthermore, some researchers found negative and positive impacts of electronic games. The purpose of this study enlightens the ambivalence of the impact of playing electronic games to university students' character and their English performance. The participants were 148 university students filling in the self-evaluated questionnaires to appraise whether the electronic games contribute negatively or positively to their character and English performance. The first category from the negative impact indicates that electronic games manipulate their character with no socializing and bad-tempered, while the positive side deals with fast decision making, enjoying life, and socializing with others. The second category from the negative side involves the harsh and vulgar words, while from the positive side shows the improvement of the freshman's English performance through English electronic games, i.e. the vocabulary, listening, reading and speaking skills. It can be concluded that electronic games do not only impart negative effects but also provide the positive impacts. It concludes that freshman should manage their time between gaming and studying.

scholarly journals Relation Affective Entre Apprenant-Enseignant: Cas De Certains Lycees De Cȏte d`Ivoire

2016 ◽  
Vol 12 (22) ◽  
pp. 150
Author(s):  
Djelle Opely Patrice Aime
Keyword(s):  
Learning Process ◽  
Human Beings ◽  
Student Knowledge ◽  
Teacher Student ◽  
Teacher Student Relationship ◽  
Teachers And Students ◽  
Good Learning ◽  
Student Relationship ◽  
Atmosphere Environment ◽  
The Impact

This article is meant to work on teacher-learner relationship and the outcomes of the student-knowledge. The aim is to determine the impact of the teacher-learner relationship on the good atmosphere on creating a good learning environment in the learning process. The assumption is that teacher’s positive attitude toward learners always favours a good learning atmosphere environment. Our methodology will be based on semi directive interviews, questionnairs and inquiries on the class beginning atmosphere, classroom chronicles and evaluations meant to teachers and students in some middle schools and high schools schools in Côte d’Ivoire. The results tell us that emotion in teacher-student relationship plays various roles in the reasoning-learning process, for « they are the heart of human beings mental life ».

scholarly journals MICRO- AND MACROECONOMIC IMPACT OF CRYPTOCURRENCY BUSINESS

2021 ◽  
pp. 78-86
Author(s):  
Ihor Honak
Keyword(s):  
Self Regulation ◽  
Research Abstract ◽  
The United States ◽  
Invisible Hand ◽  
International Economy ◽  
Economic Activities ◽  
Negative Effects ◽  
Fiat Money ◽  
The Third ◽  
The Impact

Introduction. The active development of the international economy leads to the emergence of new financial instruments, which expands the capabilities of economic entities in carrying out efficient economic activities. However, cryptocurrency coins have become a relatively new, widely used financial instrument used by economic entities to increase the efficiency of payments and investments. The cryptocurrency market is growing rapidly and its capitalization is estimated at trillions of dollars. The main purpose of the article is to study the impact of cryptocurrencies on the international and national micro- and macroeconomics in the third decade of the XXI century. Methods. The theoretical and methodological basis of the article is the fundamental provisions of modern economics, the work of scientists. In the process of research, in particular, the following methods were used: analysis - to study the object and subject of research; abstract and logical (theoretical generalizations and formulation of conclusions on the impact of cryptocurrencies on national and international micro- and macroeconomics). Results. It has been established that cryptocurrency mining and trading has become an objective reality in the second decade of the XXI century, and at the beginning of the third decade already has a significant impact on the national and international economy, competing significantly with fiat money and, as far as possible, filling niches, filled fiat money. It has been proven that mining and trading of cryptocurrencies causes both positive and negative effects at both micro and macro levels, both in the international and national markets. It is noted that the circulation of cryptocurrencies is carried out mainly without legislative regulation (except for El Salvador, the United States and several other countries); however, self-regulation through the “invisible hand of the market” is quite effective. As long as there is no significant regulation of the cryptocurrency market, in our opinion, the cryptocurrency market will develop extremely actively, and its regulation by government agencies may hinder its development. Discussion. The obtained results can be used to expand knowledge about certain aspects of the impact of “mining” and circulation of cryptocurrencies on the activities of economic entities at the micro and macro levels. Keywords: mining, cryptocurrency, Monero cryptocurrency (XMR).

scholarly journals Linking Teacher-Student Relationship to Academic Achievement of Senior High School Students

2020 ◽  
pp. 102-108
Author(s):  
Bismark Mensah ◽  
Eric Koomson
Keyword(s):  
Academic Achievement ◽  
High School Students ◽  
High Schools ◽  
Structured Interview ◽  
Effective Teacher ◽  
School Students ◽  
Teacher Student ◽  
Teacher Student Relationship ◽  
Student Relationship ◽  
The Impact

Students’ level of academic engagement and achievement at any level of education is partly knit to the kind of relationships that exist between them and their teachers. The study examined the impact of teacher-student relationship on academic achievement of students in Senior High Schools in Winneba, Ghana. Eighty students were conveniently sampled from two strata whiles data was qualitatively collected using semi-structured interview guide and analyzed thematically. The study uses the four clusters of teacher-student relationship as a framework to discuss the types of relationships that exist in Ghanaian Senior High Schools. The study revealed that connectedness, dependent, peaceful and conflicting teacher-student relationships prevail in Senior High Schools. However, administrative restrictions, and certain attitudes of teachers and students impede the development of effective teacher-student relationship. Whereas positive relationships create environments that augment academic achievement, threatening relationships stifle academic achievement. Teachers should deliberately express concerns both about students’ academic and non-academic life, as this makes the latter feel accepted and motivated to improve academic work.

The Impact of Social Belonging on the Development of Competence in Commercial Apprentices

2020 ◽  
Vol 52 (3-4) ◽  
pp. 103-115 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sarah Forster-Heinzer ◽  
Andrea Reichmuth ◽  
Eva Höpfer ◽  
Silja Rohr-Mentele ◽  
and Doreen Holtsch
Keyword(s):  
Economic Value ◽  
Compulsory Education ◽  
Two Dimensions ◽  
Vocational Schools ◽  
Apprenticeship Training ◽  
Teacher Student ◽  
Teacher Student Relationship ◽  
Social Belonging ◽  
Student Relationship ◽  
The Impact

Abstract. While numerous studies have emphasized the importance of social belonging on the development of competence, they focused primarily on compulsory education. This contribution examines the importance of social belonging within the context of vocational schools, using the example of commercial apprenticeship training. In a longitudinal study, 1,153 commercial apprentices were tested three times regarding the development of their civic-economic competence. Further, they were questioned about the quality of their teacher–student relationship as well as class relatedness as two dimensions of social belonging. The findings suggest that the teacher–student relationship is highly relevant to the development of the intrinsic learning motivation in apprentices. Class relatedness was somewhat relevant to the level of the civic-economic value orientation of apprentices. The findings are noteworthy because they point to the importance of social belonging in the context of vocational schools, even though apprentices spend only one or two days per week there and are taught by various teachers.

scholarly journals Influence of bullying and teacher-student relationship on school engagement: Analysis of an explanatory model

2018 ◽  
Vol 35 (4) ◽  
pp. 411-420 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jessica Elena VALLE ◽  
Ana Carina STELKO-PEREIRA ◽  
Evandro Morais PEIXOTO ◽  
Lucia Cavalcanti de Albuquerque WILLIAMS
Keyword(s):  
Public Schools ◽  
School Violence ◽  
School Engagement ◽  
Negative Impact ◽  
Positive Impact ◽  
Explanatory Model ◽  
Negative Effects ◽  
Teacher Student ◽  
Teacher Student Relationship ◽  
Student Relationship

Abstract The present study investigated the influence of bullying involvement and teacher-student relationship on school engagement, through the analysis of an explanatory model. For this, 426 students (from 6th to 9th grades) from four public schools located in a city in the state of São Paulo, Brazil, answered the Escala de Violência Escolar – Versão Estudante (School Violence Scale – Student Version), the Escala de Relação Professor-Aluno (Teacher – Student Relationship Scale) and the School Engagement Scale. Results from a Path Analysis indicated that bullying involvement has a direct negative impact on school engagement, and that teacher-student relationship has a direct positive impact on school engagement. Moreover, teacher-student relationship may mediate the negative effects of bullying on school engagement. These data confirm the importance of positive social relationships in school for student engagement. However, the proposed model explains 32% of the variance of school engagement, indicating that other variables not investigated in this study may also be relevant.

scholarly journals Influence of Teacher-Student Relationship on Academic Performance: The Case of Tirana

2020 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-8
Author(s):  
Arjana Mucaj ◽  
Silva Ibrahimi ◽  
Denisa Gjoka
Keyword(s):  
Academic Performance ◽  
Classroom Climate ◽  
Analysis And Evaluation ◽  
Teacher Student ◽  
Individual Traits ◽  
Care And Support ◽  
Teacher Student Relationship ◽  
Qualitative Relationship ◽  
Student Relationship ◽  
The Impact

The aim of the current study is to assess the impact of the teacher-student relationship on the academic performance of students 12 to 15 years old in the Albanian context. The analysis and evaluation of this relationship is an important issue as a qualitative relationship between them contributes not only to the students’ academic but also to their socio-emotional development. The sample was composed by 121 students selected on three 9-years school of Tirana. Factorial analysis by the statistics method showed that the internal factors that influence the teacher-student relationship were related to individual traits as temperament, personality, ability, and psychological effects. It is precisely the role of the teacher through communication and meeting the needs of the student that influences the student’s perception of behavior, competence, care, and support from the teacher. Classroom climate was an external factor that also affect the teacher-student relationship. It is precisely positive relationships that induce a good environment and foster motivation and high results. A qualitative teacher-student relationship affects academic and psycho-social development of student in the class.

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