scholarly journals Factors Associated with the Development of Secondary School Students’ Interest towards STEM Studies

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (11) ◽  
pp. 746
Author(s):  
Athina G. Mitsopoulou ◽  
Evangelia A. Pavlatou
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Secondary School ◽  
Low Income ◽  
Educational Level ◽  
School Environment ◽  
Secondary School Students ◽  
Outcome Expectations ◽  
Educational Background ◽  
Stem Fields ◽  
School Students

The aim of this study is to investigate the predictive factors that predispose secondary school students’ interest in studying STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) fields in higher education. For this purpose, an already existing questionnaire was used and modified properly, according to the Greek educational system. The survey was attended by 301 secondary school students, who study in Piraeus, one of the largest cities in Greece. Research findings indicated that the principles of Social Cognitive Career Theory (SCCT) are well supported. It is worth mentioning that this is the first time that such a number of variables had been examined, in order to support the SCCT. In particular, very few studies exist in literature—to the best of our knowledge—investigating the effect of more than four factors influencing students’ interest towards STEM higher studies. Learning experiences, students’ exposure to STEM activities within the school environment and outside of it (OR = 0.071, p = 0.002), as well as their involvement with high difficulty STEM courses (OR = 0.203, p = 0.038), appear to be positively correlated with the development of interest towards studies in the STEM fields. In addition, students from low-income families are more likely to follow STEM studies (OR = 0.198, p = 0.034). On the contrary, it has been revealed that parental educational background only supports the student’s decision to continue studies after high school, without specifying the educational field in higher education (OR = 0.769, p = 0.703; father’s educational level, OR = 0.698, p = 0.552; mother’s educational level). Data revealed that outcome expectations and self-efficacy (OR = 14.366, p = 0.005) are positively related to the procedure of students’ interest development to pursue STEM fields in higher education, while gender seems to be a non-regulatory factor (OR = 0.886, p = 0.831).

Educational and Occupational Aspiration In Relation To School Environment of the Secondary School Students of South Kamrup Area of Assam- A Study

2016 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Bhargab Pratim Bora
Keyword(s):  
Secondary School ◽  
School Environment ◽  
Random Sampling ◽  
Secondary School Students ◽  
Great Influence ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Simple Random Sampling ◽  
School Students ◽  
Occupational Aspiration ◽  
Personal Significance

Aspiration means the goal that individual set for him in a task which has intense personal significance for him and in which his ego is involved. School is one of the major agencies of socialization which has great influence and bearing on the development of aspirations of the child. It is the School which sets the pattern for the child’s attitude towards people and society, aids intellectual growth in the child and supports his aspirations and achievements. A positive affective School environment increases the livelihood that a child can initiate and persist in challenging and intellectual tasks. Thus the present study is envisaged to assess the Educational and Occupational aspiration of the Secondary School students in relation to their School Environment. The main purpose of the study was to find out the level of Educational and Occupational aspiration in relation to the School environment of the Secondary School students. For the study, 12 Provincialized Co-Educational Secondary schools were selected as sampled Schools by using simple random sampling technique and 490 Class-X students from the sampled schools were selected. Educational aspiration scale (EAS), Occupational aspiration Scale (OAS) and School Environment Inventory were used as tool of the study.

scholarly journals The Influence of Parenting Style and Parent Educational Level on Perception of HIV/AIDS Pandemic among Secondary School Students in Calabar Educatioin Zone, Cross River State, Nigeria

2021 ◽  
Vol 3 (4) ◽  
pp. p26
Author(s):  
Akpan, Emmanuel Mendie ◽  
Ntu N. Nkomo
Keyword(s):  
Secondary School ◽  
Parenting Style ◽  
Significant Influence ◽  
Educational Level ◽  
Secondary School Students ◽  
School Students ◽  
Potential Threat ◽  
Aids Pandemic ◽  
Parental Educational Level ◽  
Hiv Aids

The study sought to determine the extent to which parenting style and parental educational level influence perception of HIV/AIDS pandemic among secondary school students in Calabar Education Zone. Ever since the discovery of HIV/AIDS, concerted efforts have been made by international bodies, agencies, the government etc., to curb the scourge of the malignant virus. This effort has made many to know the potential threat the epidemic possess to human existence. However, in spite of these efforts, many students still perceive HIV/AIDS as a mirage that does not exist. Perception of HIV/AIDS refers to the amount of knowledge about causes, mode of transmission, prevention and treatment, possessed (especially intuitive), on HIV/AIDS. The main purpose of this study was to determine the influence of parenting style and educational level on perception of HIV/AIDS pandemic among secondary school students in Calabar Education Zone. The population of this study comprised of all the SS1, 2 & 3 Students and 1,200 students randomly selected as sample for this study. Data collection instrument was a facts finding questionnaire titled family variables and students perception of HIV/AIDS’ (FVSPA). The major findings were that; parenting style has significant influence on students’ perception of HIV/AIDs. Parental educational level has significant influence on students’ perception of HIV/AIDs. It was recommended that the school management in collaboration with the school guidance counsellors should frequently use forums such as PTA’s to organize trainings in order to sensitize parents on the adoption of most appropriate style of parenting for their children.

scholarly journals RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN SKILLS ENTREPRENEURSHIP WITH ENTREPRENEURIAL INTENTION IN THE SEKOLAH MENENGAH KEBANGSAAN AGAMA (SMKA)

2019 ◽  
pp. 305-317
Author(s):  
Esmalaily Muhamad Akhsan ◽  
Norasmah Othman
Keyword(s):  
Secondary School ◽  
Social Relationships ◽  
School Environment ◽  
Secondary School Students ◽  
Entrepreneurial Intention ◽  
School Students ◽  
Research Instrument ◽  
Good Level ◽  
Entrepreneurial Skills ◽  
High Level

Entrepreneurship skills are the skills of the students and they need to be flexible so that the skills are always used as well as to produce students with entrepreneurial determination. The entrepreneurship skills highlighted in this study are knowledge, creativity and social relationships. This paper aims to describe the students' entrepreneurial skills and to identify whether there is a relationship between entrepreneurial skills and entrepreneurial determination amongst secondary school students (SMKA). The study used a questionnaire as a research instrument and involved 196 students in SMKA were selected by strata process. The results of the data analyzed found that the overall level of entrepreneurship skills and entrepreneurship skills of SMKA students was at a high level. This clearly shows that SMKA students have a good level of entrepreneurial skills due to the more manageable school environment. The findings show that SMKA students also have a high commitment to become future entrepreneurs.

The Relationship between Suicidal Tendencies and Psychological Pressures and Certain Demographic Variables for a Sample of Secondary School Students and University Students in Riyadh City: الميول الانتحارية وعلاقتها بالضغوط النفسية وبعض المتغيرات الديموغرافية لدى عينة من طلاب المرحلة الثانوية والمرحلة الجامعية بمدينة الرياض

2020 ◽  
Vol 4 (45) ◽  
Author(s):  
Mohammed Qaed Zaid Alghamdi
Keyword(s):  
Secondary School ◽  
University Students ◽  
Negative Correlation ◽  
Educational Level ◽  
Secondary School Students ◽  
Significant Negative Correlation ◽  
Average Score ◽  
School Students ◽  
Riyadh City ◽  
The Relationship

This study aims to identify the relationship between suicidal tendencies and psychological pressures for a sample of secondary school students and university students in Riyadh city. It also aims to reveal the differences in the suicidal tendencies level and psychological pressures in light of the following variables (education stage - parents' educational level - family's economic level). This research is applied to a sample of (100) secondary school students and (100) university students in Riyadh city. The researcher applied the following scales to the study sample members: suicidal tendencies scale prepared by Alshehri, Mohammed (2010), psychological pressures scale prepared by Alshawi, Suliman (2010) regulated to Saudi environment. The study findings revealed that there was a statistically significant positive correlation between psychological pressures and suicidal tendencies; there were statistically significant differences between the average score of secondary school students and university students in terms of suicidal tendencies in favor of the university students; there was a statistically significant negative correlation between the level of household's income and suicidal tendencies; there was a statistically negative correlation between father's educational level and suicidal tendencies; there was a statistically negative correlation between mother's educational level and suicidal tendencies. The research concluded a combination of recommendations that reduce the psychological pressures and suicidal tendencies for secondary school and university students. It also recommended researching the factors that increase the psychological pressures and suicidal tendencies for secondary school and university students. It also suggested providing proper solutions to create a suitable environment that reduces the psychological pressures and suicidal tendencies for secondary school and university students.

scholarly journals Executive Functions as Predictors of School Performance and Social Relationships: Primary and Secondary School Students

2016 ◽  
Vol 19 ◽  
Author(s):  
Juan Pablo Zorza ◽  
Julián Marino ◽  
Alberto Acosta Mesas
Keyword(s):  
Social Behavior ◽  
Secondary School ◽  
Executive Functions ◽  
Prosocial Behavior ◽  
School Performance ◽  
School Environment ◽  
Secondary School Students ◽  
Predictive Power ◽  
School Students ◽  
Primary And Secondary School

AbstractThis study examined the relationship between executive functions (EFs) and school performance in primary and secondary school students aged 8 to 13 years (N = 146, M = 10.4, 45.8% girls). EFs were evaluated using the Trail Making Test (TMT), Verbal Fluency (VF), and the Stroop Test. Students’ GPAs and teachers’ assessment of academic skills were used to measure school performance. To evaluate the students’ social behavior, participants were asked to rate all their classmates’ prosocial behavior and nominate three students with whom they preferred to do school activities; teachers also provided evaluations of students’ social skills. EF measures explained 41% (p = .003, f2 = .694) of variability in school performance and 29% (p = .005, f2 = .401) of variance in social behavior in primary school students. The predictive power of EFs was found to be lower for secondary school students, although the TMT showed significant prediction and explained 13% (p = .004, f2 = .149) of variance in school performance and 15% (p = .008, f2 = .176) in peer ratings of prosocial behavior. This paper discusses the relevance of EFs in the school environment and their different predictive power in primary and secondary school students.

scholarly journals Assessing the Impact Covid-19 Pandemic on the Educational Development of Secondary School Students

2021 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 25-32
Author(s):  
Thomas Achoda Omang ◽  
Pius U. Angioha
Keyword(s):  
Secondary School ◽  
Sample Size ◽  
Low Income ◽  
Secondary School Students ◽  
Educational Development ◽  
Survey Method ◽  
School Students ◽  
Cross River ◽  
Cross River State ◽  
The Impact

The current COVID-19 pandemic affecting nearly all nations of the world have had a profound impact on education. In Nigeria, as the cases of infection continue to increase and the extension of measures to curb the spread of the virus now points to the fact that schools are not physically resuming anytime soon. This study examined the extent to which the COVID-19 pandemic measures have affected the educational developmentof secondary school students in Calabar South Local Government Area of Cross River State, Nigeria. Using the descriptive survey method, data was collected from a sample of 400 samples from a population of 191,630 of Calabar South, Cross River State. The sample size was determined using the Slovin Sample Size Formula. The sample was selected using the stratified, purposive and random sampling technique. the instrument of data collection is a semi-structured questionnaire. Data collected was analyzed using descriptive statistics and Simple Lineal Regression at 0.05 level of significance. Result revealed a significant negative effect of the COVID-19 pandemic measures on the educational development of secondary school students in Calabar South, Cross River State, Nigeria. the study recommends amongst others that the Nigerian government need to copy from other developed nation by partnering with its postal service to deliver worksheets to students in their home especially in low-income families that cannot afford computers.

scholarly journals Islamic Self-Identity Formation Through Language Learning: A Study of Religious Secondary School Students in Malaysia

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
pp. 38
Author(s):  
Mohd Nazri Latiff Azmi ◽  
Isyaku Hassan ◽  
Engku Muhammad Tajuddin Engku Ali ◽  
Ahmad Taufik Hidayah Abdullah ◽  
Mohd Hazli bin YahaAlias ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Secondary School ◽  
Language Learning ◽  
Identity Formation ◽  
School Environment ◽  
Secondary School Students ◽  
English Language ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
English Language Learning ◽  
School Students ◽  
Self Identity

Self-identity formation becomes increasingly challenging for students as they are exposed to different norms in the school environment. Education, language, and religion are crucial in the process of self-identity formation. Therefore, this study aims to explore how English language learning and the school environment influence Islamic self-identity formation among students in selected religious secondary schools in Terengganu, Malaysia. The study employed a qualitative approach in which 90 religious secondary school students in the State of Terengganu were selected using a purposive sampling technique. Focus group interviews were used as a data-gathering instrument. The students were divided across different sessions to ease the process of data collection. The data were transcribed and analyzed using inductive thematic analysis. The study found that English language learning does not influence the students’ Islamic self-identity formation negatively. Instead, certain morals such as respect, self-esteem, and cooperation, are instilled in the students’ self-identity. This study provides evidence on the students’ ability to construct Islamic self-identity despite the challenges of second language learning.

scholarly journals Emotional, School Environment and Intelligence Academic Achievement of Secondary School Students

2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (5) ◽  
pp. 2651-2657
Keyword(s):  
Academic Achievement ◽  
Emotional Intelligence ◽  
Secondary School ◽  
School Environment ◽  
Secondary School Students ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Teaching Profession ◽  
Survey Method ◽  
School Students ◽  
High Level

Purpose – In the present century the need and importance of understanding the emotional intelligence of the learner has been grown among the educationists. This is especially true and more prevalent in professions that require the employees to be highly emotionally intelligent such as in the teaching profession. In this study Emotional Intelligence, School Environment and Academic Achievement of secondary school students was probed to find the relationship between and among Emotional nature, School climate and outcomes of standard IX and X students. Methodology - In this study the Emotional Intelligence Questionnaire, School Environment Scale (SES) is used. The investigator used stratified random sampling technique for selecting the sample. The study will adopt a Normative Survey Method. The variables studied are the Emotional Intelligence, School Environment and Academic Achievement. Emotional Intelligence Scale developed and validated by the Balasubramanain and Shanty in 2005 is used for the study. Further School Environment questionnaire developed and validated by the Shanty Jose 2009 is used for the study. The academic achievement scores obtained by the student is used for analysing the learning outcome. Findings - Finding shows from the study shows that there is a high level of Emotional Intelligence, school environment and academic achievement of secondary school students. No significant differences found between and among Emotional Intelligence, School Environment and Academic Achievement with respect to the variables gender, class, type of institutions, locality and medium of instruction. There is a significant relationship exists between and among Emotional Intelligence, school environment and academic achievement and its sub variables. Significance - Emotion as the basis of all behaviours and activities and so is directly related to all human nature and achievements. Emotions are source of motivation, source of learning,source of strength and endurance to body. Emotional intelligence is being able to understand one's one behaviour and to use this to guide their action. Understanding the emotional intelligence of learner will help to analyse the academic performance of individual learner and to provide them useful support.

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