scholarly journals Conflicts and Sustainability of Coexistence in Secondary Education: An Ethnographic Study in Spain

2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (21) ◽  
pp. 11888
Author(s):  
Fulgencio Sánchez Vera ◽  
Javier Eloy Martínez Guirao ◽  
Anastasia Tellez Infantes ◽  
Fina Antón Hurtado
Keyword(s):  
Secondary Education ◽  
Participant Observation ◽  
Field Work ◽  
Ethnographic Study ◽  
Male Students ◽  
Teaching Staff ◽  
Quantitative Methodology ◽  
Quality Of Working Life ◽  
Academic Year

In the last two decades, school coexistence in Spain has suffered an important deterioration with consequences in the quality of working life and the health of teachers, as well as in the academic performance of students. Educational administrations have promoted actions to improve it; however, the results have not been positive. To give a more adequate answer we must know in depth the scope of the problem. The objective of this study was to analyze the most common types of conflicts, the degree of incidence of each one and how they are distributed among students, as well as to determine the most important underlying cause according to the teachers. The field work was carried out during the 2018/2019 academic year, in a Secondary School located in the south of the Valencian Community (Spain). The student population was 1040, 532 women and 508 men. The research followed a mixed, qualitative, and quantitative methodology, making use of in-depth interviews with the teaching staff, participant observation and a quantitative analysis of 1501 incidents that were reported throughout the academic year. The results show us differences by sex: 84% of the incidents are produced by male students and 16% by female students. Incident distribution is very uneven among the different courses. Of the center’s problems, 88.14% are concentrated in the first two years of Compulsory Secondary Education. It is remarkable that 51% of the problems are generated by only 3% of the students, mostly men and with a significant academic disinterest; therefore, it is a very small number of students, but with a great impact on coexistence

Docenten onder druk? De invloed van schoolgrootte op de arbeidssatisfactie van docenten in het voortgezet onderwijs

2008 ◽  
Vol 24 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Brenda Vermeeren ◽  
Bas de Wit
Keyword(s):  
Job Satisfaction ◽  
Secondary Education ◽  
School Size ◽  
Large Scale ◽  
Case Study Research ◽  
Secondary Data ◽  
Teacher Job Satisfaction ◽  
Teaching Staff ◽  
Teacher Work

Teachers under Pressure? The influence of school size upon teacher job satisfaction in Dutch secondary education Teachers under Pressure? The influence of school size upon teacher job satisfaction in Dutch secondary education In the last decades, a visible and significant upscaling of educational organisations can be witnessed in nearly all Dutch educational sectors. The rise of large-scaled public service organisations is related with increased interest in the quality and 'humanity' of education. Many discussions about large scale education are connected with supposed problems concerning teacher work within schools. It is regularly taken for granted that scale expansion puts teaching staff under pressure, and it has become usual to blame school size for several problems (demotivated professionals, failing quality of education). However, these assumptions are highly controversial. The research of presented in this article intends to answer the question what influence school size has upon teacher job satisfaction in Dutch secondary education. Based on a secondary data-analysis and case study research, we demonstrate that the scale of educational organisations does not necessarily say a lot. In contrast with prevailing views about school size, working in large secondary schools does not by definition harm teacher job satisfaction. On the basis of these findings, we propose a more fine-tuned approach, which attends the organisational context of teachers' work and other factors which affect teacher job satisfaction.

scholarly journals PRE-SERVICE TEACHER EDUCATION AND COMPREHENSION OF DIDACTIC CONCEPTS. AN EXPERIENCE WITHIN THE MASTER OF SECONDARY EDUCATION TEACHERS

2012 ◽  
Vol 42 (1) ◽  
pp. 8-18
Author(s):  
Vicente Carrasco-Embuena ◽  
Maria Hernández-Amorós
Keyword(s):  
Teacher Education ◽  
Secondary Education ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Ad Hoc ◽  
Point Of View ◽  
Quantitative Methodology ◽  
Pre Service Teacher Education ◽  
The University ◽  
Pre Service Teacher ◽  
Academic Year

The main purpose of the research was to figure out which was the level of comprehension of the didactic concepts that the students of the Secondary Education Master of the University of Alicante of the academic year 2011/12 had. With this purpose, we have collected the information provided by the answers of 227 students to an ad-hoc-elaborated semi-structured questionnaire whose data have been treated with a quantitative methodology using the SPSS.19 device. The statistic techniques were descriptive, differential and correlational. In this analysis, we take into account the scores obtained by students in variables related to their learning process and their attitudes towards it. The most interesting results prove that the students don’t master the basic didactic concepts in a satisfactory way, there are differences between the levels of comprehension and other variables related to the learning of the concepts and with attitudinal variables of this learning. The research based on these results indicates the need to focus the teaching and learning processes of the Master from a different point of view and combining the strategies which enhance the understanding of these concepts by the students. Key words: concept comprehension, didactic training, pre-service teacher education, Secondary Education Master.

scholarly journals Managing Secondary Education for Functional Leadership, Values Re-Orientation and Sustainable National Development in Nigeria

2021 ◽  
Vol 04 (11) ◽  
Author(s):  
Ofeimu, Josiah (Ph.D) ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Secondary Education ◽  
Parental Support ◽  
Role Model ◽  
National Development ◽  
Test Reliability ◽  
Teaching Staff ◽  
Reliability Method ◽  
Leadership Values ◽  
Functional Leadership

The study examined the management of secondary education for functional leadership, values re-orientation and sustainable national development in Nigeria. The descriptive survey design was adopted. The population comprised 142 principals of public junior and senior secondary schools in Edo Central Senatorial District of Nigeria. The entire population was used. The questionnaire was used for data collection and was validated by experts. The test-re-test reliability method was used and a reliability coefficient of 0.76 was obtained. The mean and percentage were used for data analysis. The study found that corruption, poor funding, get-rich quick syndrome among the youths, cultism, poor management of resources by school administrators, poor quality of teaching staff, low quality leadership by school heads, teachers being poor role model, lack of parental support in the area of students’ discipline and political instability were problems affecting management of the education system. It was recommended that the curriculum of the school should be re-adjusted and premium placed on values and dignity in hard work and that the quality of the teachers and instructors must be enhanced through in-service training.

scholarly journals Concept of Human Resources Development to Improve Teacher Performance: Multi-Case Study

2020 ◽  
Vol 1 (3) ◽  
pp. 140-150
Author(s):  
Muh Burhanudin Harahap ◽  
Maria Veronika Roesminingsih ◽  
Mudjito Mudjito
Keyword(s):  
Human Resource Development ◽  
Human Resource ◽  
Participant Observation ◽  
Teacher Performance ◽  
Case Study Research ◽  
Development Program ◽  
Resource Development ◽  
Teaching Staff

This study aims to analyze the concept of Human Resource Development carried out by schools in improving the performance of teaching staff at Elementary School Muhammadiyah of 1 Jember and Al Baitul Amien of 1 Jember. This research method uses a qualitative approach with a multi-case study design. The multi-case study used in this study uses two research sites. Data collection techniques in this study used participant observation, documentation, and interviews. Based on the research conducted, it can be concluded that the concept of the human resource development program carried out by these schools to improve the quality of teacher performance, namely: (1) increasing the abilities, skills, attitudes, and responsibilities of educators (teachers) to be more effective and efficient, (2) optimizing human resource development as much as possible by delegating to educators (teachers), and (3) striving to improve education quality by recommending educators (teachers) to take further studies to a higher level. There is no multi-case study research in improving the performance of students.

scholarly journals FOOD AND PHYSICAL ACTIVITY: an ethnographic study

2020 ◽  
Vol 6 (4) ◽  
pp. a12en
Author(s):  
Jeferson Bertolini ◽  
Carmen Rial
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Physical Activity ◽  
Daily Life ◽  
Participant Observation ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Ethnographic Study ◽  
Fitness Center ◽  
The Public ◽  
Health And Well Being

This article presents the results of a study with supermarket customers and fitness center users. The research shows that the daily life of these individuals (here called "the public") contemplates elements of the mediatic discourse about health and well-being. In the perspective of this study, this discourse is compatible with biopower, the power technique that seeks to create economically active bodies. The work uses participant observation. It was carried out in Santa Catarina, State recognized by the indices of human development and quality of life. The manuscript concludes that among the public, elements of the mediatic discourse appear in daily practices that result in an efficient body, or body conomically active.

scholarly journals Student survey as a tool for quality assurance in higher education: the case of Ukrainian university

2021 ◽  
pp. 158-164
Author(s):  
O Liuta ◽  
S Lieonov ◽  
A Artyukhov ◽  
M Sushko-Bezdenezhnykh ◽  
O Dluhopolskyi
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Quality Assurance ◽  
Teaching Quality ◽  
Internal Quality ◽  
Quality Level ◽  
Teaching Staff ◽  
Quality Of Teaching ◽  
Internal Quality Assurance ◽  
Academic Year

Purpose. To determine the level of students interest in internal quality assurance, particularly in passing the survey and changing the teaching quality level and improving teachers pedagogical skills. Methodology. For the data collection, a questionnaire was used which included closed-end questions on the quality of teaching and open questions in terms of comments and recommendations of higher education students on the quality of teaching and several questions concerning the share of classes in the discipline attended by the students, ECTS scores, received by students from the relevant disciplines and the average score for the entire period of study. Findings. Sumy State University (SSU) introduced an online survey of students as the main consumers of educational services regarding the quality of teaching disciplines. Over the last 3 academic years, there has been an increase in the number of teachers whose activities are evaluated by students. There has been an increase in the number of teachers who, according to students, show excellence in teaching, which is a positive trend. If in the 20172018 academic year the number of such teachers in SSU was 57people, then in the 20192020 academic year, it increased by 35% to 77 people. Quality level Above average was determined for 120 teachers in the 20172018 academic year, and in the 20192020 academic year, their number increased by 30% and amounted to 156 people. It is noteworthy that in the 20192020 academic year compared to 20172018, there is a reduction in the number of teachers from 71 to 66 people (7%), who demonstrated the level of teaching Low. Originality. Survey of students on the quality of teaching educational components, on the one hand, allows monitoring students satisfaction with methods used by the teacher in training and communicating with students, and on the other hand, it is a method to control the institutions authority over the educational service quality and the HEIs mission implementation. It also indicates an increase in students interest in participating in higher educations internal quality assurance. An important factor influencing the positive dynamics of the teaching quality level is that each semester teachers receive a detailed analysis of students answers with a visual display for each questionnaire, as well as their comments and suggestions for teaching the relevant discipline through the information service Personal teachers office based on the results of the survey. Practical value. According to the analysis results of the received information, managerial decisions can be developed and implemented to improve the content and practice of educational components implementation, improving the professional skills of research and teaching staff, advancement of best pedagogical practices.

scholarly journals Towards a Knowledge-rich Curriculum

2019 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 54-70
Author(s):  
Hanh Dinh
Keyword(s):  
Secondary Education ◽  
Action Research ◽  
Foreign Language ◽  
Teacher Roles ◽  
Teaching Sequence ◽  
Class Session ◽  
Knowledge Based ◽  
Teacher Reflections ◽  
Academic Year

This action research is to develop a framework of knowledge-rich curriculum from the knowledge-based curriculum. Rather than to replace current approaches to knowledge-based learning, this article enriches the knowledge mining orientations with additional criteria for organizing and assessing knowledge to ensure the quality of educational experience through which those orientations are developed. The proposed curriculum is characterized by principles for specific components: content, teacher roles, teaching sequence, and assessment. It presents one typical class session and teacher reflections that actualized the framework put into practice with Secondary education for English as a Foreign Language in Vietnam during 2016-2017 academic year.

scholarly journals Management of the eduational process in te field of language education at the university

2020 ◽  
pp. 91-111
Author(s):  
Anna L. Morozova ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Language Education ◽  
Educational Process ◽  
Teaching Staff ◽  
Language Training ◽  
Management Effectiveness ◽  
Whole Process ◽  
Gender And Age ◽  
The University ◽  
Academic Year

The problem of managing the educational process in the implementation of language education in a non-linguistic University is studied on the example of MGIMO Odintsovo branch (Moscow region). We consider the mechanisms, algorithms, and systems of pedagogical management, including LMS (learning Management System), which can be used in the conditions of standard, mixed, and distance learning, including during the forced full transition to remote mode in the spring of 2020 and the introduction of mixed learning in the 1st semester of the 2020/2021 academic year. The article presents an algorithm for pedagogical management of the educational process in the field of implementation of language education in a non-linguistic University, which includes the following stages: planning, design, motivation, implementation, monitoring and reflection. The algorithm has been successfully implemented in our University, including in the conditions of the COVID – 19 pandemic. The conditions of pedagogical management of process of implementation of language education (humanistic orientation, taking into account specifics of the spiritual and moral development and the needs of students and individual (gender and age, level of proficiency, etc.). local language system characterized by the following parameters: the dominance of a clear and verified the goals of language education; the combination of complex ideas, the whole process of language education and work programs, teaching materials, etc.; permanently managed correction and development of the language teaching process taking into account changing external and internal conditions, requests and goals; monitoring of the achieved learning results. The criteria for evaluating the quality of management effectiveness are highlighted: the order and transparency of the process of implementing language education; the presence of the "backbone" of the teaching staff of the Department, the cohesion of the University itself "vertically" , etc. The introduction of the proposed algorithm of pedagogical management of the educational process in the field of language education implementation into the educational process of MGIMO showed its effectiveness, which was reflected not only on the results of the session and state exams, but also on the level of language training of graduates who reached the desired B2-C1/ C2, having initially A2/B1. Moreover, the implementation of the algorithm developed by US at MGIMO allowed not only to systematize and simplify the management process.

scholarly journals Optimization of the network of general secondary education institutions in the conditions of decentralization: geographical aspect

2020 ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Secondary Education ◽  
Education Reform ◽  
Educational Institutions ◽  
Teaching Staff ◽  
Technical Base ◽  
Number Of Factors ◽  
Basic Institution ◽  
Decentralization Reform ◽  
The Moment

Decentralization reform includes a number of other reforms, including education reform, which is one of the most important. The main results of the reform of secondary education are: the introduction of the New Ukrainian School, the change of the system of management and financing of institutions, as well as the creation of educational districts and basic schools. Optimization of the network of general secondary education institutions (GSEI) is an important element on the way to quality educational services. When optimizing the network of GSEI, it is necessary to take into account a number of factors, among which the most important are: quality of transport routes, distance of transportation of students, number of students who will need transportation, material and technical base of institutions (availability of computer classes, gym and classrooms), staffing of the library fund, the quality of teaching staff and others. As of September,1 2019 there were 402 educational establishments with 105483 students in Chernivtsi oblast. Currently, 14 basic educational institutions and 22 branches have been established in Chernivtsi oblast. Among the raions, the largest number of basic educational institutions have been established in Hertsa raion. No basic educational institutions have been established in Putyla and Hlyboka raions, as well as in the city of Chernivtsi. A total of 7,354 students study in basic institutions and their branches. To test the method of optimization of the network of GSEI, we chose Kitsman raion of Chernivtsi oblast, which is optimal for the oblast and Ukraine in general on various indicators: demographic characteristics; the size of the raion; features of the transport network; the number of GSEI and students enrolled in them and others. Currently, there are 2 basic institutions and 2 branches in Kitsman raion. After analyzing a number of indicators (level of institutions, peculiarities of the institution location, number of students who will need transportation, area of student premises, material and technical base, staffing of the library fund, qualification of pedagogical staff and quality of graduates’ knowledge), we propose to optimize Kitsman raion network of GSEI, by means of establishing of 12 educational districts, 11 basic institutions and 26 branches. In most educational districts of Kitsman raion we propose to create one basic institution, only in Kitsman educational district – two, and in Shypyntsi and Luzhany educational districts not to create any basic institution at the moment.

scholarly journals Tata Kelola Stakeholder dalam Meningkatkan Mutu Pendidikan Pada Madrasah Tsanawiyah

2021 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
pp. 256
Author(s):  
Ihsan Muhadi ◽  
Giyoto Giyoto ◽  
Lilik Untari
Keyword(s):  
Secondary Education ◽  
Group Discussion ◽  
Quality Of Education ◽  
Teaching Staff ◽  
Student Management ◽  
Field Notes ◽  
Education Personnel ◽  
Document Review

This study aims to determine stakeholder governance in improving the quality of education at Madrasah Tsanawiyah (MTs) Negeri 1 Sukoharjo. This governance includes the management of teaching staff and education personnel in improving the quality of secondary education at MTs Negeri 1 Sukoharjo, student management in improving the quality of secondary education at MTs Negeri 1 Sukoharjo, governance of partner communities and graduate users in improving the quality of secondary education at MTs Negeri 1 Sukoharjo. The methodology in this study uses a qualitative approach. Data collection techniques in this study include observation, in-depth interviews, FGD (Focus Group Discussion), and document review. Data analysis in this study was carried out in 4 (four) steps, namely: 1) performing data management, 2) writing memos on the edge of field notes or transcripts to assist database exploration, 3) delineation, classification, and interpretation, and 4) visualization and representation findings. The results showed that the governance of stakeholders in improving the quality of education at Madrasah Tsanawiyah (MTs) Negeri 1 Sukoharjo which includes the management of teachers and education personnel, student governance, and how madrasahs manage the role of stakeholders in improving the quality of secondary education at Madrasah Tsanawiyah ( MTs) Negeri 1 Sukoharjo is done very well so that the quality of education at Madrasah Tsanawiyah (MTs) Negeri 1 Sukoharjo is very good.

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