scholarly journals Teachers’ Sensitivity towards Technology and Environmental Ethics

2018 ◽  
Vol 8 (3) ◽  
pp. 121 ◽  
Author(s):  
Busra Ceyhan ◽  
Nurettin Sahin
Keyword(s):  
Science Teachers ◽  
Environmental Ethics ◽  
Quantitative Methods ◽  
Classroom Teachers ◽  
Professional Lives ◽  
Ethical Awareness ◽  
Qualitative And Quantitative Methods ◽  
Service Training ◽  
Gender Based ◽  
In The Beginning

The purpose of the current study was to determine the science and classroom teachers’ ethical sensitivities towards the issues of technology and the environment. Thus, the current study was conducted on 239 science and classroom teachers. The study employed the mixed method, in which qualitative and quantitative methods are used together. The quantitative dimension of the study is comprised of a survey, which was developed by the researchers. The qualitative dimension of the study comprised of three scenarios created by the researchers. Two of these scenarios are related to the environment and the other one is related to biotechnology. As a result of the study, the teachers’ ethical sensitivities towards technology and environmental issues were found to be high. For some items in the questionnaire significant differences in gender-based, branch-based, and professional experience were found. The results obtained from the scenarios revealed that while science teachers adapt more realistic approaches to the events, the classroom teachers make decisions for the future. It would be useful to organize in-service training and ethical awareness training for teachers who are in the beginning of their professional lives.

scholarly journals An investigation of prospective science teachers' socio-scientific argumentation processes in terms of metacognition: A causal-comparative study

2017 ◽  
Vol 7 (4) ◽  
pp. 547-582 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ayşe Öztürk
Keyword(s):  
Science Teachers ◽  
Comparative Research ◽  
Quantitative Methods ◽  
Scientific Argumentation ◽  
Qualitative And Quantitative ◽  
Qualitative And Quantitative Methods ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Planning Decision ◽  
Causal Comparative ◽  
Prospective Science Teachers

This study attempts to investigate through causal-comparative research whether socio-scientific argumentation processes of prospective science teachers (PSTs) who had high and low socio-scientific argumentation skills differed from each other in terms of metacognition. The research was conducted with a total of 45 PSTs, 24of whom had high socio-scientific argumentation skills, and 21 had low socio-scientific argumentation skills. Data were gathered using qualitative and quantitative methods. Research results indicated that the PSTs with high socio-scientific argumentation skills displayed more metacognitive behaviors when compared to the PSTs with low socio-scientific argumentation skills and that they used more metacognitive strategies with regard to many components such as planning, decision-making, evaluation, monitoring, and organizing. Furthermore, a statistically significant difference was detected between the scores of the PSTs' metacognitive awareness skills in favor of the PSTs with high socio-scientific argumentation skills. These results demonstrated that the two groups with different socio-scientific argumentation skills differed from each other in terms of metacognition and that the PSTs with high socio-scientific argumentation skills were better in regard with metacognition.

The Therapeutic Benefits of Horticulture in a Mental Health Service

2011 ◽  
Vol 74 (11) ◽  
pp. 525-534 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sue Parkinson ◽  
Claire Lowe ◽  
Therese Vecsey
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Quantitative Methods ◽  
Therapeutic Benefit ◽  
Social Needs ◽  
Personal Factors ◽  
Environment Impact ◽  
Qualitative And Quantitative Methods ◽  
Therapeutic Benefits ◽  
Mental Health Settings ◽  
Gender Based

Introduction: The use of horticulture in mental health settings is widespread. Moreover, its effectiveness is supported by a body of qualitative evidence. Aims: The investigators in this research study sought to determine those aspects of their horticultural projects that conferred the greatest therapeutic benefit to their clients. They used outcome measures to rate the responses of participants, paying particular attention to the participants' expressed motivation. Method: Qualitative and quantitative methods were used to evaluate six horticultural projects. Ten participants were interviewed, using an adapted version of the Work Environment Impact Scale (WEIS) to rate factors that supported their motivation. Fifty participants were assessed, using the Volitional Questionnaire (VQ) to observe and rate the extent of their motivation. Findings: The therapeutic value of horticulture arose from a complex interplay of personal factors, including gender-based preferences, individual interests and social needs. Conclusion: The benefits of engaging in horticultural activity are not automatic. The external environment provides challenges, which can be graded by the facilitators to maximise the therapeutic benefit.

scholarly journals The Readiness of Management and Faculty Members in Implementing New Curriculum in Universitas Pendidikan Indonesia

2020 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
pp. p27
Author(s):  
Dinn Wahyudin
Keyword(s):  
Teacher Education ◽  
Organizational Behavior ◽  
Program Implementation ◽  
Professional Education ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Quantitative Methods ◽  
Study Program ◽  
Qualitative And Quantitative Methods ◽  
New Curriculum ◽  
Service Training

Improvements in teacher education, in part resulting from better-prepared entrants to pre-service training, will promote better teaching and learning at all levels of education. In responding to this issue, Universitas Pendidikan Indonesia (UPI) as one Teacher Education Institutions (TEIs) in Indonesia has formulated “Redesign of Professional Education for Teachers” as one of responses to need for 21st century teacher education. This is marked, among other, by the deep mastery of subject matter to be taught, knowledge of learners and their characteristics, mastery of pedagogical content knowledge, knowledge of context of education, and mastery of ICT used in the teaching and learning processes. This study focuses on identifying and analyzing aspects related to organizational readiness of 2013 UPI Curriculum implementation that is based on Redesign of Professional Education for Teacher. The study used both qualitative and quantitative methods. The selection of the design is due to the main objective of the study is to identify problems in program implementation and to seek appropriate solution to the problems encountered. The subjects of this study involve head of departments and management in Faculty of Education Science. The findings, among other, indicated that the readiness among level of management of the faculty did not correlate with organizational behavior among level management. The management readiness of study program still needs significant reinforcement and strategic direction through effective communication formulas in the implementation of the new curriculum the redesigned teacher professional education.

How sensitive teachers are in elementary and secondary science classes in terms of technology and environmental ethics

2018 ◽  
Vol 4 (9) ◽  
pp. 38-45
Author(s):  
Busra Ceyhan ◽  
Nurettin Sahin
Keyword(s):  
Science Teachers ◽  
Environmental Ethics ◽  
Arithmetic Mean ◽  
Secondary Science ◽  
Classroom Teachers ◽  
Ethical Sensitivity ◽  
Living Things ◽  
Alpha Reliability ◽  
Science Classes ◽  
The City

This study aimed to determine the sensitivity of science teachers towards technology and environmental ethics. The study group comprised science teachers and classroom teachers working in the city of Mugla in 2016–2017, and data were collected using a 36 item Likert technology and environmental ethics questionnaire. Cronbach’s alpha reliability coefficient of the questionnaire was calculated as 0.8. For analysis of data, percentages, arithmetic mean, standard deviation, t-test, oneway variance analysis and frequencies were used in the SPSS 20 program package. The responses given to the questionnaire items were analysed in terms of the branches of the participating teachers. The responses given to the items regarding benefits to living things differ significantly in favour of the classroom teachers. The item with which the participating teachers agreed to the highest degree was, ‘Teaching individuals how to utilise resources most effectively by getting to know environment should be a part of education’. Keywords: Ethical sensitivity, teachers, technology ethics, environmental ethics.

Teachers' Stereotypes of Children Who Wear Hearing Aids

1981 ◽  
Vol 12 (3) ◽  
pp. 139-144 ◽  
Author(s):  
Cletus G. Fisher ◽  
Kenneth Brooks
Keyword(s):  
Elementary School ◽  
School Child ◽  
Hearing Aids ◽  
Hearing Aid ◽  
Social Implications ◽  
Elementary School Child ◽  
Classroom Teachers ◽  
Frequency Of Occurrence ◽  
Service Training

Classroom teachers were asked to list the traits they felt were characteristic of the elementary school child who wears a hearing aid. These listings were evaluated according to the desirability of the traits and were studied regarding frequency of occurrence, desirability, and educational, emotional, and social implications. The results of the groupings are discussed in terms of pre-service and in-service training.

The Status of Livelihood Vulnerability and Its CopingCapacities of Urban Squatters in Kathmandu Metropolitan City, Nepal

Patan Pragya ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
pp. 19-32
Author(s):  
Chhabi Ram Baral
Keyword(s):  
Data Collection ◽  
Urban Area ◽  
Urban Areas ◽  
Quantitative Methods ◽  
Urban Poverty ◽  
Rural Poverty ◽  
Poor People ◽  
Qualitative And Quantitative ◽  
Qualitative And Quantitative Methods ◽  
The Status

Urban poverty is one of multidimensional issue in Nepal. Increasing immigration from the outer parts of Kathmandu due to rural poverty, unemployment and weak security of the lives and the properties are core causes pushing people into urban areas. In this context how squatter urban area people sustain their livelihoods is major concern. The objectives of the study are to find out livelihood assets and capacities squatters coping with their livelihood vulnerability in adverse situation. Both qualitative and quantitative methods are applied for data collection. It is found that squatters social security is weak, victimized by severe health problems earning is not regular with lack of physical facilities and overall livelihood is critical. This study helps to understand what the changes that have occurred in livelihood patterns and how poor people survive in urban area.

PENINGKATAN HASIL BELAJAR MENULIS KARANGAN NARASI DENGAN MENGGUNAKAN METODE SAINTIFIKSISWA KELAS VI SDN 07 TUJUAH KOTO TALAGOKECAMATAN GUGUAK KABUPATEN LIMA PULUH KOTA

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sri Mures Walef
Keyword(s):  
Scientific Method ◽  
Quantitative Methods ◽  
Writing Skills ◽  
Teaching Writing ◽  
Narrative Writing ◽  
Research Subjects ◽  
Essay Writing ◽  
Qualitative And Quantitative Methods ◽  
Teachers And Students ◽  
Improve Student Learning

This research is motivated by problems in the learning process, namely students have difficulty in expressing their ideas into writing or essays. The formation of words or sentences used by students is inaccurate or inappropriate, as well as the use of punctuation and spelling. In learning activities writing the teacher is more likely to apply teaching writing by prioritizing the results of the process. This study aims to improve narrative writing skills using the scientific method of class VI SDN 07 VII Koto Talago, Guguak District, Lima Puluh Kota Regency. The method used in this study is qualitative and quantitative methods. Qualitative research is research that intends to understand phenomena, about what is experienced by research subjects such as behavior, perceptions, motivations, actions and others. The results of the study describe learning using the Scientific method can improve student learning outcomes which initially in pre-cycle only reached 64 who are in sufficient qualifications. In the first cycle increased to 74 who were in qualifications more than enough, after the second cycle, the students' scores increased again being an average of 90 who are in excellent qualification. The increase includes three indicators, namely (1) narrative characteristics, (2) use of punctuation, (3) capital letters. Third, improving narrative writing skills using the Scientific method of class VI SDN 07 VII Koto Talago District of Guguak, Lima Puluh Kot Regency can be achieved due to several factors including teachers and students. Based on the results above it can be concluded that the narrative text writing skills using the scientific method increased, from sufficient qualifications to more qualifications until they were in excellent qualifications. Thus it can be concluded that, through the cooperative method the type of make a match improvement in students' essay writing skills increased significantly from stage to stage.Key Words: escritura de narrativas, métodos científicos

Curriculum Evaluation of the Sports Physiotherapy (Preprint)

2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
Shohre Nourizadeh Dehkordi ◽  
Ali Ghorbani ◽  
Maryam Shahabi ◽  
Seyedeh Zahra Nazardani
Keyword(s):  
Educational Program ◽  
Quantitative Methods ◽  
Student Evaluation ◽  
Master's Degree ◽  
Curriculum Evaluation ◽  
Faculty Members ◽  
Qualitative And Quantitative Methods ◽  
Professional Requirements ◽  
Master’S Degree

BACKGROUND Evaluating the master’s degree program in Sports Physiotherapy in order to improve the quality of education in this field. The need to pay attention to the effectiveness and efficiency of the education and improving the system of higher education by becoming more aware of the factors involved is necessary. The aim of this study is to evaluate the educational program for master’s degree in Sports Physiotherapy. OBJECTIVE The aim of this study is to evaluate the educational program for master’s degree in Sports Physiotherapy. METHODS This is a hybrid study in which qualitative and quantitative methods for data collection were used. The research team consisted of faculty members and sports physiotherapy students. In the first part of the study, due to a lack of standard questionnaires, the method of an expert panel was used to build the tools. In the second part, the questionnaire was distributed among 22 professors and students, and the data was collected. RESULTS The findings showed that according to the viewpoints of the faculty members and students, the courses in the program are necessary and facilitates the students to become qualified in meeting their future professional requirements. The findings of other research indicate the desirability of the content, implementation, and educational facilities of the program from the viewpoint of the professors, and unfavourable from the viewpoint of the students. Moreover, from the perspective of the professors and students, the teaching methods is appropriate to the type of course and there is no need to add a new course to the program. The findings of student evaluation methods showed that these methods were considered to be favourable from the viewpoint of the professors, and unfavourable from the viewpoint of the students. CONCLUSIONS As a result, the program of Sports Physiotherapy was evaluated, in terms of its favourability, with the existing courses. Nevertheless, the addition of practical and clinical units helps to improve the quality of the curriculum.

scholarly journals An overview of the rationale for qualitative research methods in social health

2013 ◽  
Vol 01 (01) ◽  
pp. 006-008
Author(s):  
Heather Stuckey
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Research ◽  
Health Care Professionals ◽  
Quantitative Methods ◽  
Diabetes Management ◽  
Social Health ◽  
Diabetes Research ◽  
Medical Outcomes ◽  
Qualitative And Quantitative ◽  
Qualitative And Quantitative Methods ◽  
Beliefs And Attitudes

Qualitative research is a primary way to understand the context of diabetes in a person′s life, beyond the medical outcomes. Identifying the qualitative issues such as patients′ knowledge about diabetes, their beliefs and attitudes, and their relationship with health care professionals can serve as data to determine the obstacles and, in turn, resolutions to those issues in diabetes management. Characteristics of qualitative and quantitative methods are described, with the discussion that both methods are complementary, not conflicting, to further the field of diabetes research.

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