scholarly journals APPROPRIACY OF PROCESS APPROACH IN THE TEACHING OF COMPOSITION WRITING IN UPPER PRIMARY CLASSES IN KENYA

2021 ◽  
pp. 67-75
Author(s):  
Sophie Ahono Maninji
Keyword(s):  
Primary Schools ◽  
Writing Pedagogy ◽  
Process Approach ◽  
Exploratory Research ◽  
Ministry Of Education ◽  
Validity And Reliability ◽  
Thick Description ◽  
Writing Difficulties ◽  
Product Approach ◽  
Lesson Observation

Imaginative composition writing skills (IMW) in Kenyan primary schools strengthen learners’ learning, thinking and reflect on their overall academic performance. However, achieving good composition writing is challenging especially to non-native learners of English because of its complexity and nature. Some factors attributed to learners’ writing difficulties are: the curriculum, the pedagogic approach used and teachers’ lack of ability in writing instruction. These factors are in tandem with the ICW status in Vihiga County where over (70%) of Class 8 learners’ composition score are unsatisfactory, 60 % of teachers are uncomfortable to teach ICW while 75% of learners find it boring. To address these ICW difficulties, this study assessed the process approach out of the three principal writing approaches because it’s seen as the best alternative to product approach and that genre approach is considered a newcomer. The objective of the study was to assess the effectiveness of process approach in developing composition writing. Archer’s theory of reflexivity guided the study which used qualitative exploratory research design and was conducted in Vihiga County. Data collection tools were Lesson Observation and Interview Schedules. Validity and reliability were tested through triangulation and thick description. From Class 6-8, 30 lessons in 10 purposively selected schools were observed and 30 teachers interviewed. Data were analyzed thematically through transcription, coding and identification of themes. The key finding was: ineffective utilisation of the process approach due to teachers’ knowledge gaps on the approach. The study recommended teachers to use process approach effectively in ICW and the Ministry of Education to in-service teachers on writing approaches. KEY WORDS: Process Approaches, Composition Writing, Pedagogy, in-service, and Upper Primary Learners

scholarly journals GENRE APPROACH IN CREATIVE WRITING PEDAGOGY IN ENGLISH IN UPPER PRIMARY CLASSES IN KENYA

2021 ◽  
pp. 90-99
Author(s):  
Sophie Ahono Maninji
Keyword(s):  
Creative Writing ◽  
Primary Schools ◽  
Language Skills ◽  
Writing Pedagogy ◽  
Exploratory Research ◽  
Ministry Of Education ◽  
Validity And Reliability ◽  
Creative Writing Pedagogy ◽  
Inappropriate Use ◽  
Pedagogical Approaches

Writing can be used to measure learning of the other three language skills and written materials be used for reference in future. Creative writing (CW) is the production of texts which have an aesthetic rather than a purely informative, instrumental or pragmatic purpose. It is a personal writing where the purpose is to express thoughts, feeling and emotions in an imaginative, unique, and sometimes poetic way. Of all the four language skills, creative writing is a high order skill that calls for molding through appropriate pedagogical approaches. In Kenya, English is both an examinable subject and a language of instruction. CW accounts for 40% of the total score in English subject. However, over 62% of learners fail to achieve writing competence at the end of primary course. Primary schools in Vihiga County have persistently underperformed in CW with more than (70%) of Class 8 learners scoring below the average mean mark. Despite this underperformance, only a few studies on CW pedagogy are available. CW studies conducted in Kenya have established that 60 % of teachers find it difficult to teach CW while 75% of learners find it boring. These have implications for pedagogy and students’ writing enthusiasm. The objective of this study was to explore the use genre pedagogic approach and its effectiveness in the development of CW skills. Archer’s theory of reflexivity which views writing as internal and external conversations was used. The study used qualitative exploratory research design and the study was conducted in Vihiga County. The data collection tools were Lesson Observation Schedule and Interview Schedule whose validity and reliability were tested through triangulation. From Class 6-8, 30 lessons in 10 purposively selected schools were observed and 30 teachers whose lessons had been observed were interviewed. Data were analyzed thematically through transcription, coding and identification of themes. The key finding was: inappropriate use of genre approach due to teachers’ knowledge gaps on CW pedagogical approaches. The study recommended that teachers of English use genre approaches appropriately in CW pedagogy and the Ministry of Education to in-service teachers of English on CW approaches. The results are useful to teachers of English and Teacher Training Institutions. KEY WORDS: Approaches, Genre Approach Creative Writing and Upper Primary Learners.

scholarly journals Developing Contextually Sensitive Free Writing Pedagogy: Transitioning from a Product Approach to a Process Approach

2017 ◽  
Vol 41 (5) ◽  
pp. 11
Author(s):  
Akira Iwata
Keyword(s):  
Writing Pedagogy ◽  
Process Approach ◽  
Process Writing ◽  
Student Needs ◽  
Efl Writing ◽  
Efl Learners ◽  
Writing Course ◽  
Different Types ◽  
Free Writing ◽  
Product Approach

In an attempt to design a free writing course for less proficient EFL learners, models for process writing were used as a possible solution to the problems identified in a preliminary student needs analysis. The course included prewriting activities, different types of teacher feedback, and two revisions. The concluding questionnaire survey revealed that presenting models before writing can alleviate students’ mental pressure when writing and, with appropriate conditions, can help them save time. The currently proposed method may serve as an EFL writing model. 自由英作文指導法の構築に向けて、予備アンケートの結果をもとに、プロセス・ライティングの枠組みの中で、モデルを利用した指導を、習熟度が高くないEFLの学生に行った。授業ではプレ・ライティング活動、教員からのフィードバック、2度の書き直しを行った。事後アンケートの結果から、モデルの使用は執筆時の学習者の精神的負担を軽減するとともに、適切に利用されれば時間の短縮にもつながり、EFLライティングのモデルとして活用できるという可能性が示唆された。

The Availability and Use of Teaching Aids for Mathematics Teachers in the Primary Stage _Primary Classes as a Model_

2021 ◽  
Vol 28 ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Mathematics Teachers ◽  
Mathematics Teacher ◽  
Primary Schools ◽  
Mathematics Curriculum ◽  
Ministry Of Education ◽  
Validity And Reliability ◽  
Primary Stage ◽  
Teaching Aids ◽  
Study Population ◽  
Random Manner

Teaching aids (TA) are those tools that a math teacher uses to help students understand the concepts of a lesson. The current study aims to find out the availability and use of mathematics teachers for primary (first, second, third) grades of teaching aids in a series of updated mathematics curricula for the primary stage. The researcher followed the descriptive approach, and the study population consisted of all mathematics teachers in the Babel Education Directorate, and in a random manner, (115) male and female teachers were chosen. The researcher built a questionnaire to collect data and its validity and reliability were verified before distributing it to the research sample. The data was processed using the SPSS statistical package to extract arithmetic averages and standard deviations. The results of the study showed the lack of educational aids in primary schools and their lack of the simplest, the lack of use of educational aids by mathematics teachers and their dependence on the traditional method of teaching updated mathematics, and the presence of problems faced by mathematics teachers impede the use of educational aids. The researcher recommended the necessity of providing educational aids for mathematics by the Iraqi Ministry of Education and its Directorates, especially for the primary stage, preparing special training courses for teachers on how to produce and use educational aids and employing them in teaching mathematics, creating a suitable place for displaying and using educational aids in the classroom, providing a guide for the mathematics teacher specific on how to prepare and use educational aids. Keywords: teaching aids, mathematics teacher, updated mathematics curriculum, elementary school

scholarly journals Role of Educational Mediain Promoting the Values of Citizenship Among Students of Secondary Schoolsin Zarqa Education Directorate II from View point of Their Teachers

2018 ◽  
Vol 12 (3) ◽  
pp. 23
Author(s):  
Khitam N. Radwan ◽  
Mohammad S. Al-Zboon ◽  
Malik S. AlZboon
Keyword(s):  
Secondary Schools ◽  
Ministry Of Education ◽  
View Point ◽  
Educational Media ◽  
Validity And Reliability ◽  
Male And Female ◽  
Female Teachers ◽  
Descriptive Approach ◽  
Academic Year

This study aimed at defining the role of educational media in promoting the values of citizenship among students of secondary schools in Zarqa Education Directorate II from viewpoint of their teachers.The study used a descriptive approach. A questionnaire was developed, consisting of 30 paragraphs, which evaluated the role of educational media in promoting the values of citizenship among students of secondary schoolsin Zarqa Education Directorate II from viewpoint of their teachers. The validity and reliability of the study's tool have been verified. The sample of the study consisted of the schools' teachers of Zarqa Education Directorate II.They were 250 male and female teachers for the academic year 2016-2017 selected from among the schools of Zarqa Education Directorate II.The results of the study were as follows:-          The role of educational media in promoting the values of citizenship among the students of secondary schools in Zarqa Education Directorate II from the viewpoint of their teachers.-          In favor of females, there were statistically significance differences in the role of educational media in promoting the values of citizenship among the students of secondary schools from the viewpoint of their teachers due to gender variable.-          In favor of females, there were statistically significant differences in promoting of the values of citizenship among students of secondary schools in Zarqa Education Directorate II from the viewpoint of their teachers attributed to specialization variable.-          There were no statistically significant differences due to experience variable.The study recommended achieving the goal of education through the institutions of the Ministry of Education by educational media, and activating the role of educational media to develop the values of citizenship among the students of secondary schools.

scholarly journals Process Capability and Maturity in Information Security

2011 ◽  
Vol 1 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Alpana Kakkar ◽  
Ritu Punhani
Keyword(s):  
Information Security ◽  
Process Capability ◽  
White Paper ◽  
Process Approach ◽  
View Point ◽  
Process Maturity ◽  
Information Availability ◽  
Process View ◽  
Product Approach

Information security has been more prominently considered under product approach in which this is considered as a framework of products providing different functionalities or features of information security like information availability, authenticity, non-repudiation, etc. But there is another important view point of information security. This is the Process View of information security in which the information security is considered as a process rather than a product. The process approach provides the benefits of repetitiveness, simplicity, and also statistically measureable and controllable. One can statistically manage the process for its maturity and capability. This white paper talks about understanding the information security as a process and then understanding the concepts of process maturity and capability for Information Security in organizations.

scholarly journals Analisis Pengelolaan Dana Kapitasi JKN Pada Fasilitas Kesehatan Tingkat Pertama (FKTP) Di Kota Bitung

2017 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Imanuel Christian Undap ◽  
Lintje Kalangi ◽  
Hendrik Manossoh
Keyword(s):  
Focus Group ◽  
Focus Group Discussion ◽  
Financial Management ◽  
Group Discussion ◽  
Exploratory Research ◽  
Validity And Reliability ◽  
Local Revenue ◽  
Problems And Solutions ◽  
Data Validity

Abstract. National Health Insurance (JKN) program in Indonesia was commenced in early 2014. JKN is organized by BPJS as regulated by law. To implement this, JKN Health Facilities role of First Instance (FKTP) belonging to the local government is, thus, very important. As compensation for this implementation, FKTP will then be paid by BPJS, known as capitation funds. Capitation Fund Financial Management in Bitung Municipality FKTP have encountered many problems implying  the provision of health services.The purpose of this study is to analyze the financial management of local revenue capitation funds of JKN FKTP Bitung Government Municipality, including to identify the problems  and solutions. JKN capitation funds are received from BPJS routinely and regularly received by FKTP. However, it is its management experiencing problems. This study is a qualitative exploratory research. The qualitative data were obtained by interviews, observation and documentation study, including a focus group discussion (FGD). Data validity and reliability were examined by triangulation. Data were then analysed by thematic analysis and interpreted to draw conclusions.The results show that the capitation fund management of JKN FKTP Bitung Government Municipality has not followed yet the regulation Therefore, the implications for the health service FKTP is not maximized for public. Other consequences that occur due to the condition of financial management according to regulations, has led to the very low capitation budget absorption of its programs and activities. Keywords:  National Insurance Health (JKN), FKTP , Capitation Fund Abstrak. Jaminan Kesehatan Nasional (JKN) di Indonesia mulai berlaku pada tahun 2014 dan sesuai amanat undang – undang penyelenggara JKN adalah BPJS. Dalam pelaksanaan JKN ini peran Fasitas Kesehatan Tingkat Pertama (FKTP) milik pemerintah daerah sangat penting. Sebagai kompensasi dari pelaksanaan ini maka FKTP akan mendapatakan pembayaran dari BPJS yang dikenal dengan dana kapitasi. Pengelolaan Keuangan Dana Kapitasi di FKTP Pemerintah Kota Bitung menemui banyak hambatan yang berimplikasi pada penyerapan anggaran kegiatan FKTP dan penyediaan jasa pelayanan kesehatan oleh FKTP.Tujuan Penelitian ini untuk menganalisis pengelolaan keuangan pendapatan daerah dana kapitasi JKN FKTP Pemerintah Kota Bitung serta mengidentifikasi permasalahan yang terjadi dan solusi yang dapat diambil. Dana kapitasi JKN yang diterima dari BPJS secara rutin dan teratur diterima oleh FKTP akan tetapi dalam pengelolaannya ternyata mengalami kendala.Penelitian ini menggunakan metode analisis kualitatif eksploratif. Data kualitatif diperoleh dengan wawancara , observasi dan studi dokumentasi juga dengan focus group discussion (FGD) .Validitas dan reliabilitas data ditentukan dengan trianggulasi data untuk kemudian data yang diperoleh dilakukan analisa secara tematik serta intepretasi dalam rangka  penarikan kesimpulan.Hasil penelitian menunjukan penganggaran dana kapitasi JKN oleh FKTP dilakukan dan tersentralisasi di Dinas Kesehatan sementara pelaksanaan pengelolaan  dana kapitasi JKN FKTP Pemerintah Kota Bitung belum mengikuti regulasi yang mengatur, sehingga berimplikasi pada tidak maksimalnya pelayanan kesehatan FKTP pada masyarakat . Akibat lain yang terjadi karena kondisi pengelolaan keuangan yang tidak sesuai regulasi menyebabkan program dan kegiatan yang bersumber dari dana kapitasi JKN ini  penyerapan anggaran sangat rendah. Kata Kunci : Jaminan Kesehatan Nasional (JKN) , FKTP, Dana Kapitasi

scholarly journals Implementation of Inclusive Child Friendly Primary Schools Policy in Nyandarua County, Kenya

2020 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
pp. 15-32
Author(s):  
Daniel Kirogo Wahungu ◽  
Ibrahim Oanda ◽  
Violet Wawire
Keyword(s):  
Primary Schools ◽  
Quantitative Methods ◽  
Policy Recommendations ◽  
Validity And Reliability ◽  
Group Discussions ◽  
Qualitative And Quantitative Methods ◽  
Child Friendly ◽  
The Government ◽  
Policy And Suggestion ◽  
Descriptive Survey

The main problem addressed by this study was the implementation of inclusive child friendly primary schools policy in Nyandarua County. The Inclusive Child Friendly Schools (CFS) policy has become the vehicle through which the government is providing quality education for all children in school by creating a learning environment where all children can learn, all children want to learn, and all children feel included in the classrooms and schools. However, studies show that the conditions in schools are not adequately adapted to accommodate the diversity of learners and even many more children of school going age are left out of school. These challenges generated the objectives of the study which were to examine the practice in public primary schools in line with the inclusive CFS policy and suggestion of appropriate strategies for implementation of inclusive CFS in public primary schools. To achieve this, the study utilized a descriptive survey using both qualitative and quantitative methods. Data collection instruments entailed questionnaires, interview schedule, focus group discussions, observation schedule and document analysis which were first piloted to improve validity and reliability and the accruing data was then analyzed thematically as per the study objectives. The findings of the study indicated that there was a substantial gap between CFS policy expectations and its actual day to day practice in the schools. Schools had the CFS messages engraved but had not made a significant alteration in the line with the policy. From these study findings, the paper presented several policy recommendations including adopting CFS policy to internal contexts so that individual schools look for ways of developing and utilizing selfassessment indicators of CFS at the school levels. Though the area of CFS is relatively new, it was hoped the study could shed light on the way forward for inclusive child friendly school programme in Kenya.

scholarly journals Designing a Comprehensive Pattern of Structural-Psychological Empowerment for Employees of Medical Sciences Universities

2019 ◽  
Vol 8 ◽  
pp. e1486
Author(s):  
Nayereh Sadat Roohollahi ◽  
Iravan Masoudi Asl ◽  
Somayeh Hessam ◽  
Mahmoud Mahmodi
Keyword(s):  
Internal Consistency ◽  
Cultural Context ◽  
Psychological Empowerment ◽  
Face Validity ◽  
Exploratory Research ◽  
Validity And Reliability ◽  
Medical Sciences ◽  
Significance Level ◽  
Self Sufficiency ◽  
Bachelor's Degrees

Background: The concept of empowerment requires the abandonment of traditional models. The need to design and develop employee empowerment patterns has been emphasized in several studies. The present study aims to design a comprehensive structural-psychological empowerment pattern for employees of medical sciences universities. Materials and Methods: Our exploratory research was conducted on 410 employees of medical universities of Tehran, Iran, and Islamic Azad University. Firstly, a primary pattern was designed according to a review of available literature, texts, patterns, and tools. Then, the psychometric analysis was done using validation (face validity, content validity, construct validity, factor validity) and reliability (internal consistency and stability). Lastly, the final pattern was introduced after having been approved by experts. Data were analyzed using SPSS version 24 and AMOS software. P<0.05 was considered as the significance level. Results: Based on our study, 83.9% of participants were holders of bachelor's degrees or higher degrees. The results of validation (face, content, structure, and confirmation validity) and reliability (internal consistency [α=0.90] and stability [0.91] ) showed that the structural-psychological empowerment pattern was appropriate, which was validated with 31 items and 8 domains. The scope of this pattern included resources, self-sufficiency, competence, support, effectiveness, and opportunity, significance, and information domains. The highest impact on the model was related to the support domain (impact factor=0.87). Conclusion: The present pattern is an appropriate and verified Iranian model in the field of structural-psychological empowerment, which is suggested in the cultural context of Iran, especially in medical universities.[GMJ.2019;8:e1486] 

Modern approaches in teaching writing skill within the process of foreign language teaching

2020 ◽  
pp. 110-117
Author(s):  
Umida Kulmagambetovna Khodjaniyazova 
Keyword(s):  
Foreign Language ◽  
Language Policy ◽  
Language Teaching ◽  
Process Approach ◽  
Foreign Language Teaching ◽  
Teaching Writing ◽  
Foreign Language Writing ◽  
Language Writing ◽  
Product Approach ◽  
Writing Competence

This article is devoted to the problem of the development of writing competence in the process of foreign language teaching. The article refects the main directions of the language policy in the Republic Uzbekistan with reference to the fundamental normative documents in this area, describes the conditions for the successful language policy in the feld of foreign language education. The characteristic features of foreign language writing competence is presented. The concept of the term «approach» is analyzed by foreign scholars and the author focuses on the advantage of two modern approaches in teaching foreign language writing competence as Product approach and Process approach. A review of two modern approaches is presented by involving the points and claims of well-known foreign scholars. The article deals with the assessment criteria, the learning process and effective techniques that are used on the basis of product approach. It presents a typical model for process approach created by the English specialist C. Tribble. Carried out comparative analysis of two given approaches, leads to the conclusion that both product approach and process approach, despite of their advantages, are not perfect enough in teaching writing since both approaches were criticized by methodologists. As a result of the study, it is concluded that it is preferable to use a mixed approach, along with traditional ones to develop writing competence of students.

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