scholarly journals THE INFLUENCES OF SELF -CONCEPT ON ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT OF UNIVERSITY STUDENTS

2021 ◽  
Vol 6 (44) ◽  
pp. 111-123
Author(s):  
Abdul Rashid Abdul Aziz ◽  
Mohd Azrin Mohd Nasir ◽  
Rezki Perdani Sawai ◽  
Amin Al-Haadi Shafie ◽  
Muhammad Asyraf Che Amat
Keyword(s):  
Academic Achievement ◽  
Simple Random Sampling ◽  
Academic Programs ◽  
Higher Learning ◽  
Self Concept ◽  
Survey Method ◽  
Public And Private ◽  
Institutions Of Higher Learning ◽  
Determining Factors ◽  
Current Scenario

The current scenario revealed that many universities, both public and private, are taking various initiatives in improving the quality of academic programs offered. This is because, excellence in academic achievement is one of the determining factors for the graduate employability. However, psychological factors such as self -concept are still under -emphasized as an important aspect in determining academic achievement. Therefore, this study aims to look at the relationship between self -concept and academic achievement of students in Institutions of higher learning. The study uses a survey method in which subjects were selected through simple random sampling involving 160 students (n = 160). Descriptive statistical analysis was used to describe the level of academic achievement and the level of self -concept of the subject in the form of percentage as well as frequency. Meanwhile, regression analysis was used to see the influence of self-concept factors on academic achievement. The findings of the study can be summarized as follows; (i) the majority of subjects had academic achievement at the honors level (51.9%) (ii) the majority of subjects had a moderate level of self -concept (61.3%); and (iii) the self -concept factor which contribute to the highest percentage of changes in academic achievement is the construct of personal self -concept (17.1 percent). In conclusion, this study successfully proves that self-concept has a significant relationship with students' academic achievement and there are self-concept factors that contribute to academic achievement. Implications and recommendations for future studies are also discussed in this study.

scholarly journals A STUDY OF SELF-CONCEPT IN RELATION TO ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT AMONG 9TH STANDARD STUDENT

2017 ◽  
Vol 5 (6) ◽  
pp. 502-507
Author(s):  
Murugan K ◽  
Justin Jebaraj
Keyword(s):  
Academic Achievement ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Simple Random Sampling ◽  
Student Growth ◽  
The Self ◽  
Future Generations ◽  
Self Concept ◽  
Survey Method ◽  
Compulsive Symptom ◽  
Coimbatore District

The specific needs for classifying these spectacles of self-concept in relation to academic achievement as a usual and predictable vital result of student growth and development rather than among compulsive symptom. The self-concept in relation to academic achievement turn out to be important in the actions of individuals. As the students are the stakes of the future generations their significance pattern of self-concept in relation to academic achievement are vital. So the present study intends to measure a study of self-concept in relation to academic achievement among 9th standard student. The investigator adopted survey method to study the self-concept between 9th standard students from selected government, private and aided school. For this study a sample of 220 students taken from five various schools which are situated in Coimbatore district selected by the investigator using simple random sampling technique.

scholarly journals Deep Knowledge: A Strategy For University Budgetary Cuts

2016 ◽  
Vol 9 (4) ◽  
pp. 145-158
Author(s):  
Douglas B. Reynolds
Keyword(s):  
Business Model ◽  
Low Cost ◽  
Academic Programs ◽  
Higher Learning ◽  
Social Value ◽  
Budget Cuts ◽  
Deep Knowledge ◽  
Cost Cutting ◽  
Institutions Of Higher Learning ◽  
The University

During and after the Financial Crisis of 2008, many institutions of higher learning have had revenue and budgetary reductions, forcing them to make severe university budget cuts and university reductions in force.  Often the university cuts are preceded by a process of evaluation of academic programs where institutions determine what they stand for and value.  One option, when forced to downsize, is to use a business model, such as Sullivan (2004) explains, where high-value, low-cost programs are kept and low-value, high-cost programs are cut.  However, a business model of education does not reflect the true social value of education or the importance of arts, sciences and humanities, where students learn how to struggle with, write about and understand the world.  John Henry Cardinal Newman’s (1852) treatise, The Idea of a University, suggests an alternative strategy of cost cutting that has to do with deep knowledge, i.e. keep the oldest programs in existence on a given university.  Using the deep knowledge concept, a university will cut young (junior programs) first and retain old (senior) programs until the very last, rather than deciding cuts based on a business model.  The deep knowledge concept emphasizes a Socratic ideal where professors and students wrestle over concepts, such as the meaning of “beauty.”

Study on Scientific Attitude and Academic Achievement among B.Ed. Trainees

2021 ◽  
pp. 51-58
Author(s):  
Rajendran P. ◽  
Anandarasu R.
Keyword(s):  
Academic Achievement ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Simple Random Sampling ◽  
Demographic Variables ◽  
Survey Method ◽  
First Year ◽  
Scientific Attitude ◽  
The Arts ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Science Subject

The study was intended to find out the level of Scientific Attitude and academic achievement of B.Ed., trainees. This study involves a survey method. The size of the sample in the study was 941 B.Ed., trainees who were selected through the simple random sampling technique. The main objectives of the study are to the level of Scientific Attitude and academic achievement of B.Ed., trainees. To find out the significant difference in the Mean Scores of the level of scientific attitude and academic achievement of B.Ed., trainees with respect to the Demographic variables such as Gender, Year of Study, Subject, Locality of College. To find out whether there is any significant relationship between the Scientific Attitude and Academic Achievement of B.Ed., Trainees. The Statistical procedures used in this study were; Mean, Standard Deviation, ‘t’ test, and correlation to analyze the data. The Major findings of the study were; i) The level of Scientific Attitude and academic achievement of B.Ed., trainees is above average. ii) Female B.Ed., Trainees are a significantly higher level of Scientific Attitude and Academic Achievement than the Male B.Ed., Trainees. iii) Second-year B.Ed., Trainees are a significantly higher level of Scientific Attitude and Academic Achievement than the First-year B.Ed., Trainees. iv) The B.Ed., Trainees of Language Subject is significantly Higher Scientific Attitude than the Science Subject and Arts Subject. At the same time, the Science Subject is significantly having a higher level of Scientific Attitude than the Arts Subject. v) Urban B.Ed., Trainees are significantly higher levels of Scientific Attitude than the Rural B.Ed., Trainees. vi) There is a significant indifferent or negligible positive relationship between the Scientific Attitude and Academic Achievement. It's my conclusion that the present study reveals that there is several B.Ed., trainees who are having an above-average of the scientific attitude. However, the Academic Achievement of B.Ed., trainees are quite high.

scholarly journals The Use of ICT in Public and Private Institutions of Higher Learning, Malaysia

2009 ◽  
Vol 2 (4) ◽  
Author(s):  
Siti Rafidah Muhamat Dawam ◽  
Khairul Adilah Ahmad ◽  
Kamaruzaman Jusoff ◽  
Taniza Tajuddian ◽  
Shamsul Jamel Elias ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Higher Learning ◽  
Private Institutions ◽  
Public And Private ◽  
Institutions Of Higher Learning

Managerial Skills Development of Selected Private Institutions of Higher Learning in Batangas, Philippines

2012 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Carina R. Magbojos
Keyword(s):  
Development Program ◽  
Training Model ◽  
Higher Learning ◽  
Survey Method ◽  
Skills Development ◽  
Private Institutions ◽  
Managerial Skills ◽  
Bivariate Correlation ◽  
Institutions Of Higher Learning ◽  
Significant Difference

Abstract - Institutions of higher learning face a new situation on higher education. It holds some novel threats and presents some fresh opportunities. Given the uncertainty of the future, collage and university administrators cannot allow their organizations to drift. This study assessed the managerial skills development of the administrators of the five (5) well-established private institutions of higher learning in Batangas, Philippines. A combination of descriptive-purposive research design and survey method was used to determine the managerial dimensions exhibited by the administrators. Mean, Likert Scale, Analysis of Variance (ANOVA), Pearson Product Moment Correlation Coefficient and and Bivariate Correlation were used. There is no significant difference in the assessment of the three groups of respondents in terms of communication skills and solving problems effectively. However, there is a significant difference in terms of self leadership, managing the task effectively, managing the people effectively, and managing interpersonal relations effectively. There is a very high significant relationship among all the managerial skills dimensions required of the institution administrators using the same managerial dimensions. The managerial skills of the administrators have to be enhanced to improve the quality of people in the institution. The Proposed Executive Development Program and Training Model are strongly recommended. Keywords – managerial skills, institution of higher learning, private institutions, education

scholarly journals Legal Concerns with Academic Engagement Programs in Developing Countries

2015 ◽  
Vol 10 (2) ◽  
pp. 18-28
Author(s):  
Molly Eckman ◽  
Ellie Kriner ◽  
Khanjan Mehta ◽  
Kevin Prucino ◽  
Meng Lian ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Developing Countries ◽  
Community Service ◽  
Academic Engagement ◽  
New Products ◽  
Academic Programs ◽  
Higher Learning ◽  
Program Leaders ◽  
Institutions Of Higher Learning ◽  
Different Types ◽  
Travel Abroad

Universities and other institutions of higher learning have seen an increase in the number of academic programs that involve engagement with external communities, especially in the developing world. These programs may include travel abroad, community service, or the design and commercialization of new products. Despite this growth, many faculty and program leaders remain unaware of the legal concerns and challenges that might arise on these types of activities. This article informs faculty on the legal nuances relevant to different types of academic engagement programs. Representative examples of each type of program are used to illustrate legal concerns that may arise, and compromise academic engagement programs.

Pengaruh Konsep Diri dan Berpikir Positif terhadap Prestasi Belajar Matematika Siswa

2015 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Yuan Andinny
Keyword(s):  
Mathematics Achievement ◽  
Random Sampling ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Simple Random Sampling ◽  
Self Concept ◽  
Survey Method ◽  
Positive Thinking ◽  
Questionnaire Data ◽  
Correlation Techniques ◽  
Regression Correlation

<p>This study aims to investigate the influence of self-concept on academic achievement, the influence of positive thinking on learning achievement <br />as well as the influence of self-concept and positive thinking to mathematics <br />achievement. The method used was a survey method. Population targeted in this study were all students of class XI SMK State Citra, Depok. Samples were taken by simple random sampling technique, as many as 35 students. The research instrument consisted of 2 kinds of mathematics achievement (test scores), self-concept and positive thinking (a questionnaire). Data were analyzed by multiple regression correlation techniques. Hypothesis testing results show that there is significant self-concept on mathematics achievement, there is the influence of positive thinking on mathematics achievement, and there is the influence of self-concept and positive thinking together on mathematics achievement. <br /><br /></p>

Imperatives in Leading Institutions of Higher Learning

2017 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
pp. 38-51 ◽  
Author(s):  
Neeta Baporikar
Keyword(s):  
Literature Review ◽  
Higher Learning ◽  
Contextual Analysis ◽  
Published Data ◽  
Roller Coaster ◽  
Academic Leaders ◽  
Academic Leader ◽  
Institutions Of Higher Learning ◽  
Current Scenario ◽  
Public Scrutiny

Being an academic leader is a tough job and leading institutions of higher learning is definitely challenging in current scenario. It has become more challenging due to shrinking of budgets, rise in public scrutiny and expectations, commercialisation, massification. Responsibilities continue to grow for academic leaders. But leading a B-School which is also an institution of higher learning is more than a tough job. It is in fact a roller coaster ride. So what is that makes leading B-School so bewildering and what are the imperatives in leading a B-School is the focus of this paper? Adopting in depth literature review and contextual analysis of secondary published data, reports and deep observation as a part of B-School for nearly two decades the paper also proposes a holistic framework to lead a B-School to achieve its rightful place, become more responsible for ensuring sustainability and growth in the context in which it operates.

scholarly journals Home Environment and Academic Self-Concept as Predictors of Career Maturity

2016 ◽  
Vol 4 (3) ◽  
pp. 359 ◽  
Author(s):  
Md. Mahmood Alam
Keyword(s):  
Home Environment ◽  
Career Maturity ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Simple Random Sampling ◽  
Self Concept ◽  
Survey Method ◽  
Rural And Urban ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Insignificant Difference ◽  
Descriptive Survey

<div><p><em>The present study was conducted to investigate home environment and academic self- concept as predictors of career maturity among adolescents. Descriptive survey method of research was used for collecting the data using Home Environment Scale by Sarla Java and Academic Self Concept Scale (ASCS) by Reynolds et al. (1980). </em><em>A representative sample of 400 (200 boys and 200 girls) Xth class students was drawn from schools located in the Hyderabad city using simple random sampling technique. </em><em>Descriptive, correlational and inferential statistics were used to compute correlations and to compare the means between the groups. Findings of the study revealed that (1) there is significant relationship between home environment, academic self-concept and career maturity of students. (2) there is significant difference between boys &amp; girls and rural &amp; urban in respect of their home environment, academic self- concept and career maturity and (3) there is significant difference between rural and urban students in respect of their home environment and career maturity, however insignificant difference is found in case of rural and urban on the measure of academic self- concept.</em><em> The above analysis suggests that career development of adolescents should be taken as a challenge not only by the adolescents themselves but also by educationists, psychologists and administrators to develop maturity in career decision and goal selection. They should be guided and trained to make congruence between career behaviour and his expected behaviour at that age. Lesser is the gap between the two greater is the maturity in the individuals’ career.</em></p></div>

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