scholarly journals Knowledge Analysis of the Prospective Secondary School Teacher on a Key Concept in Sustainability: Waste

2019 ◽  
Vol 11 (4) ◽  
pp. 1173 ◽  
Author(s):  
Guadalupe Martínez-Borreguero ◽  
Jesús Maestre-Jiménez ◽  
Milagros Mateos-Núñez ◽  
Francisco Luis Naranjo-Correa
Keyword(s):  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Secondary School ◽  
Waste Management ◽  
Secondary School Teachers ◽  
Technological Development ◽  
School Teacher ◽  
Teacher Education Programs ◽  
Secondary School Teacher ◽  
School Teachers ◽  
Amount Of Knowledge

The framework of sustainable development encompasses a series of behaviours which include the proper management of the waste we produce. This concept should be addressed in classrooms to ensure proper waste management. The amount of knowledge of the teachers and the inclusion of these concepts in the education curricula are essential factors when providing proper teaching about waste and waste management. The general objective was to analyse the amount of knowledge about waste of teachers in training within the framework of sustainable development. The sample consisted of 72 secondary school teachers in training belonging to three scientific-technological areas (Physics & Chemistry, Biology & Geology, and Technology). The methodology used was exploratory and quantitative. As a measuring instrument, a questionnaire was elaborated based on the educational curricula and based on previous research, made up of five categories (Waste and Society, Regulations, Awareness, Technological Development, and Typology). The results of the study show that teachers in training lack knowledge regarding waste. Within teacher education programs, it is, therefore, necessary to address issues of sustainability including waste in order to prepare teachers that are competent and willing to teach such important topics.

Qualifications for Secondary School Teachers of Modern Foreign Languages

PMLA ◽  
1955 ◽  
Vol 70 (4-Part2) ◽  
pp. 46-49 ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Secondary School ◽  
Foreign Language ◽  
Secondary School Teachers ◽  
School Teacher ◽  
Language Teachers ◽  
Foreign Languages ◽  
Secondary School Teacher ◽  
School Teachers ◽  
National Welfare

It is Vitally important that teachers of modern foreign languages be adequately prepared for a task which more and more Americans are declaring essential to the national welfare. Though a majority of the language teachers in our schools are well trained, many have been poorly or inadequately prepared, often through no fault of their own. The undersigned therefore present this statement of what they consider the minimal, good, and superior qualifications of a secondary school teacher of a modern foreign language.

The Study and Application of Middle School Teacher Evaluation System Based on Support Vector Machine

2014 ◽  
Vol 905 ◽  
pp. 721-724
Author(s):  
Bo Yang ◽  
Li Na Zhang
Keyword(s):  
Support Vector Machine ◽  
Teacher Evaluation ◽  
Secondary School ◽  
Evaluation System ◽  
Secondary School Teachers ◽  
School Teacher ◽  
Evaluation Process ◽  
Support Vector ◽  
School Teachers ◽  
Teaching Management

In this paper, the Support Vector Machine (SVM) theory is applied to secondary school teachers evaluation systems. And the evaluation attributes of secondary school teachers are set in accordance with certain requirements. Through the use of sample data on the teacher evaluation system for a certain amount of training, we get a trained model, then evaluate and analyze the teachers data to be measured. This approach can make secondary school teachers assessment more accurate and reasonable, greatly reduce the workload of teaching management, and reduce the number of artificially errors in the evaluation process.

scholarly journals The Gap between Primay and Secondary School Teacher Followership Styles at Adni Islamic School, Malaysia

2014 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
pp. 59-83
Author(s):  
Ahmad Suhail Al-Anshory ◽  
Hairuddin Mohd Ali
Keyword(s):  
Secondary School ◽  
Organizational Performance ◽  
Secondary School Teachers ◽  
School Teacher ◽  
School Teachers ◽  
Islamic School ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Performance Suggestions ◽  
Questionnaire Surveys ◽  
Primary And Secondary School

This study investigated the gap between primary and secondary school teachers’ followership styles at a private Islamic school in Malaysia. Questionnaire surveys were completed by 92 teachers from both respective schools. The findings of this research show that all of Kelley’s Followership Styles (exemplary, alienated, pragmatist, conformist and passive) were represented in the followership styles of primary and secondary school teachers at AIS. The most common followership style is the exemplary style which was practiced by 39 (42.3%) of the teachers. Furthermore, the findings show that there was a significant difference in followership styles between the male primary and secondary school teachers of AIS. However, there was no significant difference in followership styles between the female primary and secondary school teachers of AIS. In general, there was no significant difference of followership styles between both schools. Based on the findings of this study, it is recommended that the exemplary followership style be adopted, since it is especially suited to helping followers achieve exemplary levels that can help promote higher standards of organizational performance. Suggestions concerning further research on the subject of followership are also presented.   Abstrak:     Tujuan kajian kuantitatif ini adalah untuk menyiasat jurang antara guru sekolah rendah dan sekolah menengah dalam gaya kepengikutan di sebuah sekolah swasta Islam di Malaysia. Soal selidik telah dijawab oleh 92 orang guru dari kedua-dua peringkat sekolah. Dapatan kajian ini menunjukkan bahawa semua gaya kepengikutan Kelley (teladan, terasing, pragmatis, konformis dan pasif) diwakili dalam gaya kepengikutan guru-guru sekolah rendah dan menengah di AIS. Gaya kepengikutan yang paling biasa adalah gaya teladan yang telah diamalkan oleh 39 orang guru (42.3%). Selain itu, dapatan kajian menunjukkan bahawa wujud perbezaan yang signifikan dalam gaya kepengikutan antara guru lelaki sekolah rendah dan guru lelaki sekolah menengah AIS. Walau bagaimanapun, adalah tiada perbezaan yang signifikan dalam gaya kepengikutan antara guru perempuan sekolah rendah dan guru perempuan sekolah menengah AIS. Secara umum, tiada perbezaan yang signifikan dalam gaya kepengikutan antara kedua-dua buah sekolah rendah dan menengah. Berdasarkan dapatan kajian ini, adalah disyorkan supaya gaya kepengikutan teladan diterima pakai, kerana ia adalah sangat sesuai untuk membantu pengikut-pengikut mencapai tahap teladan yang membantu meningkatkan tahap prestasi organisasi. Cadangan berkaitan penyelidikan lanjutan pada subjek kepengikutan juga turut dipersembahkan.

scholarly journals COMPARISON OF PUBLIC AND PRIVATE SECONDARY SCHOOL TEACHERS’ PERCEPTIONS ABOUT CREATIVITY AS A CULTIVATED SKILL IN THE CLASS ROOM PRACTICES

2021 ◽  
Vol 4 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Afsar Sultana, Anjum Bano Kazimi
Keyword(s):  
Secondary School ◽  
Private School ◽  
Secondary School Teachers ◽  
School Teacher ◽  
School Teachers ◽  
Public And Private ◽  
Psychological Model ◽  
Teachers Perceptions ◽  
Depth Interview ◽  
Class Room

The research examines and compares public and private secondary school teachers’ perceptions about creativity as a skill that can be cultivated in their class room practices. The researcher adopted PBA, a psychological model of professional behavior analysis for analyzing professionals’ perception. Any professional expert’s positive perception is essential regarding the strategies, to handle the task properly and achieve its maximum objectives. In the present study secondary school teachers of Malir district were taken as population of the study and were divided into two clusters; public and private. For selecting the sample of 560 sizes, each sub group of the sample remained equal by using probability technique. All the clusters were collected randomly. Mixed Method was the adopted research method; quantitative analysis contributes 80% and qualitative analysis contributes 20%. Survey was the research design to collect the data. Close ended questionnaire was developed for collecting quantitative data. In-depth Interview was developed for collecting qualitative data. Independent sample t-test was used to compare the groups quantitatively and thematic analysis for qualitatively. The data triangulation determined the degree of strength of their perceptions. Obtained findings depict that private school teachers’ perceptions are stronger than public school teacher regarding the issue

scholarly journals Does the University-Industry Link Affect Solving Challenges of the Job Market? Lessons From Teacher Education and the Ministry of Education in Malawi

2018 ◽  
Vol 5 ◽  
pp. 238212051773877
Author(s):  
Matthews Tiwaone Mkandawire ◽  
Zubing Luo ◽  
Felix Kondwani Maulidi
Keyword(s):  
Teacher Education ◽  
Teacher Training ◽  
Secondary School ◽  
Secondary School Teachers ◽  
School Teacher ◽  
Secondary School Teacher ◽  
Ministry Of Education ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Teacher Training Colleges ◽  
The University

About half of the secondary school teachers in Malawi are professionally unqualified. Furthermore, the net enrolment of eligible pupils in secondary schools is at 36% per year. Hence, this study sought to establish factors affecting access to quality and relevant secondary education in Malawi with reference to coordination, collaboration, and feedback between secondary school teacher education institutions and the Ministry of Education. Officials from the Ministry of Education and secondary school teacher training colleges participated in the study. Findings suggest that there is weak collaboration, coordination, and feedback between teacher training institutions and the Ministry of Education which is affecting the quality and relevance of education in Malawi. The study has also established that the weak linkage has resulted into perceived mismatches between expectations of the ministry and those of the education institutions about the problem in question. Theoretical and practical implications of this study are discussed in this article.

scholarly journals Evaluating the Use of Educational Technologies by Secondary School Teachers for Effective Service Delivery in Pakistan

2019 ◽  
Vol IV (IV) ◽  
pp. 64-72
Author(s):  
Muhammad Shakir ◽  
Syed Zubair Haider ◽  
Rafaquat Ali
Keyword(s):  
Educational Technology ◽  
Secondary School ◽  
Service Delivery ◽  
Secondary School Teachers ◽  
School Teacher ◽  
Educational Technologies ◽  
Visual Aids ◽  
School Teachers ◽  
Major Purpose ◽  
Effective Service

The existing study attempts to evaluate the use of educational technology by secondary school teachers for effective service delivery in Pakistan. The major purpose of this endeavor was (a) to trace out the secondary school teachers competencies regarding educational technologies; (b) to observe and record proficient use of teachers educational technology for effective service delivery in Pakistan. The study was based on descriptive research design and observational checklist was used to analyze the secondary school teacher skills in term of effective use of educational technologies. A sample of 453 respondents (Secondary School Teachers) was selected by using multiple stage sampling technique. On the base of analysis of the study, most of the teachers were found weak in using educational technologies while teaching. As audio visual aids adds new attraction and interest in the process of teaching and learning and students can get knowledge in pleasant environment.

scholarly journals Continuing Professional Development

2019 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-17
Author(s):  
Peter Mugo Gathara
Keyword(s):  
Professional Development ◽  
Secondary School ◽  
Teacher Development ◽  
Secondary School Teachers ◽  
School Teacher ◽  
Continuing Professional Development ◽  
Survey Method ◽  
Professional Status ◽  
School Teachers

The objective of this study was to explore and analyse provision of information to secondary school teachers’ in their endeavour to participate in Continuing Professional Development (CPD). In the current educational era, the trial and error teaching, and take it or leave it professional development programmes are no longer acceptable. In this respect, teacher training entails more than the mastery of certain practical knowledge, pedagogical skills, and techniques. Therefore, CPD plays an important role in teacher development geared towards classroom improvement. This paper highlights the need for secondary school teachers to be provided with information about CPD. This is significant in that CPD is hoped to provide a basis for teacher professional improvement discussion in Kirinyaga County. CPD will lead to constructive discussions by appropriate education experts in Kenya on vital professional development challenges that involve provision of information. Hopefully, CPD would stimulate educational research geared towards secondary school teacher improvement. The methodology used entailed a mixed method study design that involved analysis of macro and micro aspects using quantitative and qualitative techniques in the collection of data. A vertical case study method was used in sampling of twelve secondary schools in Kirinyaga County. The sampled schools were further subjected to a survey method where questionnaires were administered to teachers while six others were subjected to an in-depth case study involving teachers and principals. In the schools where case study was used, data was collected using in-depth interviews with principals and teachers. Teachers were further subjected to Focus Group Discussions (FGDs). The data collected was analysed qualitatively, though quantitative data was used for clarification where it was found necessary. The study found out that there is disparity on information provision from the different groups of people expected to provide critical information to teachers. Teachers need to be provided with information on CPD so that they can improve their professional status geared to classroom practices. The limitation of this study is that the findings could not be generalized to other schools and regions within the country without modification.

scholarly journals INVESTIGATING MOTIVATION OF PRIMARY AND SECONDARY SCHOOL TEACHERS IN TERMS OF DEMOGRAFIC VARIABLES ACCORDING TO TEACHER OPINIONS: A CASE OF TURKEY

2013 ◽  
Vol 51 (1) ◽  
pp. 104-112
Author(s):  
Ergün Recepoğlu
Keyword(s):  
Secondary School ◽  
Secondary Schools ◽  
Secondary School Teachers ◽  
School Teacher ◽  
School Teachers ◽  
Job Motivation ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Data Collection Instrument ◽  
Research Findings ◽  
Primary And Secondary School

Motivation is of great importance for social and work life as motivation emerges in every aspect of life. The aim of this research is to analyze job motivation of primary and secondary school teachers. This is a descriptive research in the survey model. The sample of the study is 305 teachers employed in primary and secondary schools in Karabük in Turkey. As a data collection instrument “Job Motivation Scale” developed by Aksoy (2006) was used. The frequency, percentage, arithmetical mean and standard deviation of the answers were calculated. Independent t-Test and One-Way ANOVA were performed to analyze the data. According to research findings, Job motivation of teachers in primary and secondary schools shows a significant difference in terms of age, tenure of office while motivation of teachers do not show a significant difference in terms of teachers’ gender, education level and branch. Key words: motivation, primary and secondary school, teacher.

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