scholarly journals Environmental Education Catalyzed by Tourism: Ecoliteracy Initiatives on the Coast of Kenya

2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (15) ◽  
pp. 8501
Author(s):  
Nina Berman
Keyword(s):  
Secondary School ◽  
Mixed Method ◽  
Environmental Literacy ◽  
Integrated Approach ◽  
Tourism Industry ◽  
Kenyan Coast ◽  
Survey Instruments ◽  
Sustainability Initiatives ◽  
Method Approach ◽  
Over Time

The Diani-Ukunda area on the Kenyan coast is one of the main tourism centers of the country. Over time, individuals who originally visited the area as tourists have started sustainability initiatives that are in part funded through donor networks from abroad (drawing on individuals who visited the country initially as tourists). This essay explores select German initiatives in the educational sector that have emerged in the context of the area’s tourism industry. Diani Maendeleo Academy (a secondary school for girls) and the six primary and secondary schools known as Mekaela Academies collectively serve a significant portion of the population of the larger Diani-Ukunda area, including the hinterland extending widely into Kwale County. The study was designed to assess the schools’ approach toward sustainability and ecoliteracy, and centered on the following questions: 1. What kinds of sustainable practices are promoted in the select schools? 2. In what ways do students who attend these schools display environmental literacy? 3. Do these initiatives address UN SDGs, known as Education for Sustainable Development (ESD)? The study follows an interdisciplinary mixed method approach and is based on interviews, survey instruments, research on ecoliteracy and educational policy, and fieldwork data from previous stays. Findings reveal a lesser-known dimension of tourism: namely, the successful pursuit of ESD in schools thriving in the context of tourism through an integrated approach towards teaching ecoliteracy.

scholarly journals THE GUEST’S PREFERENCES OF THREE-STAR HOTEL ROOMS BASED ON VISUAL AND PHYSICAL PERCEPTION

2019 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
pp. 60
Author(s):  
Nadya Nilafianty Prasetya ◽  
Maria Immaculata Ririk Winandari
Keyword(s):  
Visual Perception ◽  
Interior Design ◽  
Mixed Method ◽  
Tourism Industry ◽  
Central Bureau ◽  
Occupancy Rate ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Wall Element ◽  
Over Time ◽  
Research Show

ABSTRACT The development of the tourism industry in Indonesia needs to be supported by appropriate facilities and infrastructure. Hotel as one of the supporting tourism in Indonesia has to be properly expanded. According to the data from Central Bureau of Statistics (BPS), the occupancy rate of star-rated hotels continues to increase over time. One of the factors affecting the customer's decision in choosing a hotel is its interior design. Interior elements consist of floor, wall, ceiling, and furniture. The wall element is one of the interior elements that are attractive to visitors. To find out the perception of hotel visitors, the author surveyed five three-star hotels in Jakarta. The five hotels are Maxone hotel in Matraman, Yellow Hotel in Harmoni, Lynt Hotel in Gambir, Park 5 Hotel and Swissbellinn both are located in Simatupang. The method used in this study is a mixed-method with a visual perception approach in the form of direct interviews and distributed questionnaires to 40 respondents. The results of the research show that several wall criteria of the hotel that are suitable for visitors among others are: bright wall colors and walls with soothing color schemes. Keywords: Guest’s preferences, hotel rooms, visual perception, wall design

scholarly journals The Factors that cause the dropout rate in Zimbabwean Urban Secondary Schools and Remedies

2017 ◽  
Vol 9 (2) ◽  
pp. 1074-1086
Author(s):  
Victor Chaboneka Ngwenya
Keyword(s):  
Secondary School ◽  
Mixed Method ◽  
Qualitative Data ◽  
Dropout Rate ◽  
Structured Interview ◽  
School Level ◽  
Major Purpose ◽  
Student Dropout ◽  
Internal Efficiency ◽  
Method Approach

The major purpose of this study was to investigate the factors which cause student dropout in a selected urban secondary school located in Bulawayo Metropolitan Province. The study was informed by the post-positivist and constructivist paradigms, utilising a combination of quantitative and qualitative data in a mixed method approach. Data was collected using closed-ended questionnaires, document analysis and semi-structured interview protocols. Sources of data, methodology and theories were triangulated to authenticate the data gathered. Respondents and interviewees/key informants were systematically and purposively sampled respectively. The main themes centred on the concept of student dropout, its causes and remedies. The study, therefore, unearthed that participants were conscious of the concept, the student/family, community and school level factors which cause it. The latter, though minimum threatened the internal efficiency of the Zimbabwean education system. An inclusive, holistic and relevant curriculum meant to cater for the diversified needs of the students was proposed.

scholarly journals Communication and Sensemaking in the Dutch Railway System: Explaining coordination failure between teams using a mixed methods approach

2017 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
pp. 31
Author(s):  
Danny Schipper ◽  
Lasse Gerrits
Keyword(s):  
Network Analysis ◽  
Mixed Method ◽  
Traffic Management ◽  
Dynamic Network ◽  
Indirect Communication ◽  
Coordination Failure ◽  
Mixed Methods Approach ◽  
Railway System ◽  
Method Approach ◽  
Over Time

Early in 2014, the Dutch railway system spiralled out of control after traffic management was confronted with the decision to take four double switches and two rail tracks out of service. A lack of coordination between the responsible teams resulted in the decision to stop all traffic in one of the busiest parts of the network during the rush hour.  In this study we aim to understand why the teams in the Dutch railway system were not able to adopt a coordinated approach to reschedule rail services. To answer this question, we used a mixed-method approach by combining dynamic network analysis (DNA) with sensemaking. Our analyses show that a diverging framing of the situation accumulated over time, leading to inconsistent actions, incorrect assumptions and a lack of effective communication. Informal and indirect communication spurred uncertainty and promoted negative emotions, which eventually resulted in a conflict between the actors. We discuss the difficulties of managing ambiguous events in multi-team systems.

The effectiveness of SSC English syllabus in motivating students to achieve communicative competence: A case study

IIUC Studies ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 15 ◽  
pp. 47-58
Author(s):  
Tahmina Sultana Sima
Keyword(s):  
Secondary School ◽  
Grade Point Average ◽  
Mixed Method ◽  
Communicative Competence ◽  
Grade Point ◽  
Mixed Method Approach ◽  
School Certificate ◽  
Good Grade ◽  
Method Approach

This study aims at examining the effectiveness of present Secondary School Certificate (SSC) English syllabus in order to find out what role this syllabus plays in motivating students to achieve communicative competence. Using a mixed-method approach, I conducted this study by collecting data from eighty seven students of SSC level through a questionnaire, and from five English teachers by interviewing them. This study revealed that most of the students of SSC level are not motivated enough to achieve communicative competence, rather they memorize selected answers provided by their teachers or from their guide-books to secure a good Grade Point Average (GPA) in SSC examination. It further revealed that the present syllabus is effective in making students motivated only to some extent, and that is because of some activities provided in the syllabus. But yet students have not been able to achieve communicative competence as they do not practise these activities properly. Based on these findings, some steps have been recommended to overcome this problem. IIUC Studies Vol.15(0) December 2018: 47-58

Reading Strategies among ESL Malaysian Secondary School Students

2015 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
pp. 54
Author(s):  
Semry Anak Semtin ◽  
Mahendran Maniam
Keyword(s):  
Secondary School ◽  
Mixed Method ◽  
Reading Strategies ◽  
Secondary School Students ◽  
Reading Strategy ◽  
Vital Role ◽  
Strategy Use ◽  
School Students ◽  
Metacognitive Reading Strategies ◽  
Method Approach

<p>This study aims to investigate the types of cognitive and metacognitive reading strategies employed by secondary school students in Malaysia to improve their comprehension. It uses a mixed-method approach which involves the instruments of a questionnaire and an interview. This study was conducted at SMK Kapit, involving ninety Form 4 students. Based on the findings, the students had used various reading strategies. The use of particular reading strategies is implied as their autonomous learning efforts to become more proficient readers. However, according to the frequency scales of strategy use (Oxford, 1990), the findings from the questionnaire indicate that most of the reported reading strategies have a mean between 2.5 and 3.49 as the students sometimes use these reading strategies. This revealed their lack of awareness of practising these reading strategies. Thus, teachers play a vital role in training students on the reading strategy use in order to enhance the effectiveness of their reading.</p>

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