scholarly journals Exploring the quality of pre-service teachers’ critical analysis of cartoons within environmental contexts in the Life Sciences

2021 ◽  
Vol 17 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Rajendran P. Pillay ◽  
Samantha Govender
Keyword(s):  
Teaching Methods ◽  
Cognitive Abilities ◽  
Life Sciences ◽  
Environmental Issues ◽  
Environmental Challenges ◽  
Case Study Design ◽  
Analytical Thinking ◽  
Residential University

The world is presently facing a myriad of environmental challenges. One way to address these challenges is through the development of cognitive abilities to analyse environmental issues and respond to them appropriately. There are a number of approaches used in education processes to develop the cognitive abilities of students; one of them is the use of conceptual or reasoning cartoons. This article reports on an exploratory study of the quality of pre-service teachers’ cognitive abilities in the analysis of three conceptual cartoons depicting real environmental challenges. The study was interpretivist in nature and followed a case study design. The participants were a convenient sample of students (n = 32) at year level three, at a Southern African residential university, doing a Life Science’s teaching methods module. Students were required to analyse three environmental cartoons which they had not previously seen or discussed. The responses were coded according to the basic analytical steps of critical thinking and analysed qualitatively and quantitatively. The results showed that most responses were framed as descriptions of the cartoon rather than higher order analytical thinking; most students were unable to follow a sequence of analytical thinking; presentation of cognition was textual; and most pre-service teachers’ responses were phrased in a way that made it seem as if they were not part of the environmental issue. It is recommended that Life Sciences’ methodology pre-service teachers be categorically developed in analytical thinking of environmental issues, as they have a crucial role to play as future citizens.

scholarly journals Best Pratices of Character Education in Leading Schools in Bandung

2020 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. 61
Author(s):  
Dr. Bagus Hary Prakoso, MA. ◽  
Zulmi Ramadani ◽  
Bilqisthi Rahmah
Keyword(s):  
Best Practices ◽  
Character Education ◽  
Cognitive Abilities ◽  
Group Discussion ◽  
Collective Case Study ◽  
Case Study Design ◽  
Interview Method ◽  
Leading Schools

Character education is an inseparable part of the program of strengthening and improving the quality of education in various aspects of life. Character education is manifested in a variety of activities and conditions that allow each school to be able to optimize the cognitive abilities of children in addition to strengthening their morals and character as a whole. Each school has advantages and good mechanisms that support the implementation of the character education program the study was conducted to explore and obtain a picture of best practices carried out by leading schools implementing the character education strengthening program (PPK). Qualitative research with a collective case study design is used in this study. There are 3 excellent schools that become research locus with 18 respondents who involved as research participants selected using purposive sampling. Exploration was implemented using the interview method, focus group discussion, and direct observation. The results showed that the implementation of character education conducted at the three schools was very effective because it was supported by various policies, concrete actions, and the consistency and seriousness of the school in supporting the program. The best practices that might be used as a model by other schools include praying together, conducting joint worship routines, rotating cults, conducting environmental love programs, literacy, and cultural love programs

scholarly journals Development of Košice Region by Implementation of Environmental Projects in the Field of Water Management - Case Study

2014 ◽  
Vol 33 (4) ◽  
Author(s):  
Henrieta Pavolová ◽  
Adriana Csikósová ◽  
Tomáš Bakalár
Keyword(s):  
Water Management ◽  
Agricultural Production ◽  
Wastewater Treatment Plants ◽  
Environmental Issues ◽  
Environmental Benefits ◽  
Treated Wastewater ◽  
Management Case Study ◽  
Application Specific

AbstractThe development of the regions in Slovakia in recent years has significant disparities in both so-cio-economic as well as environmental issues, as evidenced by the eight environmentally polluted areas (these areas are highly urbanised with industrial agglomerations or intensive agricultural production).This article deals with a management system model of regional by implementation of projects in environmental field of water management with application-specific benefits and risks arising from the process of their implementation in relation to regional development. It analyses projects in the area of water management of one of the regions of Slovakia, KoŠice region in particular, in terms of connection to public water duct and sewer, identifes a strategy for development of the region and its socio-economic and environmental benefits based on the analysis of drinking water, the quan-tity and quality of treated wastewater through wastewater treatment plants (WTPs). It identifes the infuencing factors of benefits and risks and proposes procedure for solving at various stages.

scholarly journals Pengelolaan Ekowisata Boonpring oleh Badan Usaha Milik Desa (BUMDes) Dalam Meningkatkan Pendapatan Asli Desa

2021 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Driana Leniwati ◽  
Aliya Nur Aisyah
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Data ◽  
Case Study Design ◽  
Tourism Sector ◽  
Qualitative Descriptive ◽  
Community Data ◽  
The Village ◽  
Depth Interviews ◽  
Descriptive Method

The aimed of this study was to analyze the management of Boonpring Ecotourism by Village Owned Enterprises (BUMDes) in order to increase income of the village (PADes). This study uses a case study design with a qualitative descriptive method. Qualitative data obtained by conducting in depth interviews, observations and documentation. The informants in this study were the Head of village, the Head of BUMDes, staff and community. Data reduction, data presentation, trianggulation and conclusion are data analysis  used in this study. The results of the study stated that the management of Boonpring Ecotourism had been carried out well by the Village-Owned Enterprises (BUMDes) of Sanan Kerto in accordance with the cooperative, participatory, transparent, accountable, and sustainable principles. Good management of Boonpring Ecotourism is expected to increase Income of village in a sustainable manner by exploring the potential of villages through the tourism sector even though there are obstacles in the application of participatory principles, namely the quality of Human Resources (HR) that need to be trained.Keywords: Management Principles; tourismp; BUMDes; Income of Village. AbstrakTujuan dari penelitian ini adalah untuk menganalisis pengelolaan Ekowisata Boonpring oleh Badan Usaha Milik Desa (BUMDes) dalam rangka meningkatkan pendapatan desa (PADes). Penelitian ini menggunakan desain studi kasus dengan metode deskriptif kualitatif. Data kualitatif diperoleh dengan melakukan wawancara secara mendalam, observasi dan dokumentasi. Informan dalam penelitian ini adalah Kepala Desa, kepala BUMDes, karyawan, dan masyarakat. Reduksi data, penyajian data, trianggulasi dan penarikan kesimpulan merupakan analisis data yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini. Hasil penelitian menyatakan pengelolaan Ekowisata Boonpring sudah dilakukan dengan baik oleh Badan Usaha Milik Desa (BUMDes) Sanan kerto sesuai dengan prinsip kooperatif, partisipatif, emansipatif, transparan, akuntable, dan sustainable. Pengelolaan Ekowisata Boonpring yang baik diharapkan dapat meningkatkan Pendapatan Asli Desa secara berkelanjutan dengan menggali potensi desa melalui sektor pariwisata walaupun ada kendala dalam penerapan prinsip partisipatif yaitu kualitas Sumber Daya Manusia (SDM) yang perlu dilatih.Kata Kunci: Prinsip Pengelolaan, wisata, BUMDes, PADes. 

scholarly journals Perceptions of the Prospective Teachers Regarding the Opinion Development Technique

2019 ◽  
Vol 7 (3) ◽  
pp. 232
Author(s):  
Burcu Duman
Keyword(s):  
21St Century ◽  
Prospective Teachers ◽  
Teaching Methods ◽  
21St Century Skills ◽  
Case Study Design ◽  
Learner Centered ◽  
Study Results ◽  
Training Institutions ◽  
Structured Questionnaire

The opinion development technique is one of the learner centered teaching methods. In the study, it has been aimed at identifying the metaphorical perceptions of the prospective teachers about the opinion development technique. The case study design has been used in the study. 77 prospective teachers have taken place in the study group. The metaphors of the prospective teachers about the opinion development technique have been identified by a semi-structured questionnaire. The data has been analyzed through content analysis. 65 valid metaphors have been produced by the prospective teachers. Chameleon is the most repeated metaphor. Tree, sea, fingers of one hand, democracy, plane and war has followed it. Metaphors have been classed in 8 categories. These categories are dissimilarity (f: 26), change (f: 19), variety (f: 11), interaction (f: 6), integrity and comprehensiveness (f: 5), eternity (f: 4), freedom (f: 4) and sharing (f: 2). According to the results of the study, perceptions of the prospective teachers about the opinion development technique are positive. The study results suggest that opinion development technique can be effective to develop 21st century skills such as invention, flexibility and adaptation and critical thinking. Opinion development technique can be used at the teacher training institutions more widely because it contributes various skills to develop especially the 21st century skills. Studies can be carried out to identify the metaphorical perceptions of the prospective teachers about various methods and techniques.

scholarly journals Behind the Science literacy of Filipino students at PISA 2018: A Case study in the Philippines’ Educational System

2020 ◽  
Vol 1 (2) ◽  
pp. 72-78
Author(s):  
Jefferson M Cordon ◽  
John Domnique Benedict Polong
Keyword(s):  
Science Literacy ◽  
Cultural Influences ◽  
The Philippines ◽  
Decision Makers ◽  
Literature Study ◽  
Case Study Design ◽  
Filipino Students ◽  
The Government

Purpose of the study: To find out the struggle to build students' Science literacy experienced by the Philippines in the PISA 2018 results. Methodology: the methodology used uses Case Study design. The method used by collecting facts from various data, learning curricula, culture and some Science discourse related to science literacy and PISA score. Various facts are analyzed by grouping and classifying and drawing conclusions from the discussion. decision-makers Findings: integration efforts from teachers, schools, and curriculum continue to be improved by the government to improve the quality of education, although the results of the Science literacy of students in PISA 2018 have not been sufficient. Applications of this study: This study will provide an open picture to provide innovation, a literature study for the basis of thinking the importance of overall integrase in increasing Science literacy of students, not just teachers Novelty/Originality of this study: Cultural influences on students' science literacy.

Implications of Uncollected Accounts to Fiscal and Operational Policy: A Case of Realty Corporation

2014 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
JOEL B. TAN
Keyword(s):  
Rate Increase ◽  
Qualitative Case Study ◽  
Case Analysis ◽  
Process Approach ◽  
Business Research ◽  
Design Data ◽  
Case Study Design ◽  
Financial Volatility

Uncollected account is a critical indicator of financial volatility, profitability,and customer satisfaction. This business research sought to address the uncollected receivables of a realty corporation in Davao City that brought the organization to difficult cash position and exposed its financial instruments to liquidity and creditrisks for years. The study employed a qualitative, case study design. Data weregathered and analyzed through direct interviews with experts, phone surveys, andfinancial statement audit. The instrument used was a self-constructed interviewguide validated by experts. The “case analysis and business problem solvingmodel”, a scientific process approach to any business problems, was utilized asa tool in identifying the principal problem and the best alternative solution.Results of the analyses and evaluation suggest that hiring an in-house credit andcollection personnel will yield the greatest value of net advantage among otheralternatives drawn. When properly executed, supported and sustained, the bestcourse of action shall help the company maintain a high quality of receivables interms of size and age, establish responsibility and accountability in its collectionpolicies and strategies, reduce delinquencies and bad debts at a tolerable rate,increase chances of recovery and salvaged revenues, and improve its cash flowcondition and exposures to financial risks.Keywords: Social Science, accounting, receivables, uncollected account, case study,Realty Corporation, descriptive design, Philippines

scholarly journals DINAMIKA METODE MENGAJAR GURU MENGGUNAKAN SARANA DAN PRASARANA SEKOLAH

2020 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
pp. 88-95
Author(s):  
Sarmauli Heryanti Siregar ◽  
Abai Manupak Tambunan
Keyword(s):  
Learning Outcomes ◽  
Learning Process ◽  
Teaching Methods ◽  
Teacher Performance ◽  
School Facilities ◽  
Student Learning Outcomes ◽  
Harvard University ◽  
Case Study Design ◽  
Teacher Creativity

Abstrak: Penelitian ini dilakukan untuk mengungkap berbagai dinamika metode mengajar guru dalam menggunakan sarana dan prasarana sekolah untuk menunjang proses pembelajaran. Pendekatan yang digunakan yaitu kualitatif dengan rancangan studi kasus. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa dinamika metode mengajar guru dalam menggunakan sarana dan prasarana sekolah masih pada kategori belum optimal yang dibuktikan dengan: (1) kurangnya pemahaman guru tentang pentingnya memanfaatkan sarana dan prasarana sekolah pada saat melaksanakan proses pembelajaran; dan (2) minimnya kreativitas guru dalam memanfaatkan sarana dan prasarana sekolah yang tersedia untuk mengembangkan potensi dan kreativitas siswa dalam menghasilkan produk-produk pembelajaran. Sehingga secara tidak langsung memiliki dampak, baik itu terhadap kinerja dan kreativitas guru maupun hasil dan prestasi belajar siswa di sekolah. Abstract: This research was conducted to reveal the various dynamics of teaching methods of teachers in using school facilities and infrastructure to support the learning process. The approach used is qualitative with a case study design. The results showed that the dynamics of teacher teaching methods in using school facilities and infrastructure were still in the suboptimal category as evidenced by: (1) the lack of understanding of teachers about the importance of utilizing school facilities and infrastructure when implementing the learning process; and (2) lack of teacher creativity in utilizing available school facilities and infrastructure to develop students' potential and creativity in producing learning products. So that indirectly has an impact, both on teacher performance and creativity as well as student learning outcomes and achievements in schools. References: Azhar, A. (2005). Media Pembelajaran. Jakarta: Raja Grafindo Persada. Barnawi & Arifin, M. (2012). Manajemen Sarana & Prasarana Sekolah. Jogyakarta : Ar-Ruzz Media. Husdarta, H. J. S. (2011). Manajemen pendidikan Jasmani. Bandung: Alfabeta. Mantja, W. (2007). Profesionalisasi Tenaga Kependidikan: Manajemen Pendidikan dan Supervisi  Pengajaran. Malang: Elang Mas. Mulyasa, E. (2008). Menjadi Guru Profesional Menciptakan Pembelajaran Kreatif dan Menyenangkan. Bandung: Remaja Rosdakarya. Nurseto, T. (2011). Membuat Media Pembelajaran yang Menarik. Jurnal Ekonomi dan Pendidikan, 8(1), 19-35. Peraturan Pemerintah (PP) Nomor 32 Tahun 2013 tentang Perubahan PP Nomor 19 Tahun 2005 tentang Standar Nasional Pendidikan. Roestiyah, N. K. (2001). Strategi Belajar Mengajar. Jakarta: Rineka Cipta. Schumpeter, J. A. (1934). The Theory of Strategi Economi Development. Cambridge: Harvard University Press. Sugiono. (2012). Metode Penelitian Pendidikan. Bandung: Alfabeta. Tambunan, A. M. (2020). Strategi SMP Terbuka dalam Meningkatkan Mutu. Jurnal Kelola: Manajemen Pendidikan UKSW, 7(1), 65-72. Tambunan, A. M., Huda, M. A. Y., & Degeng, I. N. S. (2017) Strategi Kepala Sekolah dalam Mengelola Konflik Menyikapi Dampak Negatif Penerapan Fullday School. Jurnal Pendidikan Universitas Negeri Malang, 2(6), 848-852. Trinato. (2010). Mendesain Pembelajaran Inovatif-Progresif. Jakarta: Kencana. Umaedi. (1999).  Manajemen Peningkatan Mutu Berbasis Sekolah. Jakarta: Ditjen Dikmasmen,  Depdiknas. Undang-Undang Republik Indonesia Nomor 14 Tahun 2005 tentang Guru dan Dosen. Warsono. (2003). Manajemen Keuangan Perusahaan. Malang: Bayu Media. Winataputra. (2007). Strategi Belajar Mengajar. Jakarta: Universitas Terbuka.

scholarly journals The Analytical Thinking Skill of Grade XI Students of SMA Negeri 15 Semarang

2019 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
pp. 106-116
Author(s):  
Dwi Muhartati ◽  
Wiwi Isnaeni ◽  
Saiful Ridlo
Keyword(s):  
Learning Process ◽  
Thinking Skill ◽  
Student Responses ◽  
Case Study Design ◽  
Skill Test ◽  
Process Implementation ◽  
Analytical Thinking ◽  
Lecture Method ◽  
Academic Year

This research aims to study the development of students’ analytical thinking skill during animal tissue learning. The other aim is to identify the obstacles experienced by the teacher in developing the students’ analytical thinking skill during learning process. The study used case study design. The study was held on odd semester of academic year 2017/2018. The samples were XI IPA5, XI IPA6, dan XI IPA7. The datas in this research are the data of learning implementation, students’ analytical thinking skill, and the teacher’s obstacles during the learning. The data of learning implementation was obtained from observation sheets. The data of students’ analytical thinking skill was obtained from observation and test. The data of challenge which was experienced by teacher and students’ response were obtained from teacher and students’ questionnaire. The data of learning implementation is analyzed by measuring the percentage of learning process implementation. Based on that percentage, the implementation of learning held by teacher can be categorized into very well, well, and dissatisfactory. The data of analytical thinking skill was analyzed by calculate the score of analytical thinking skill test. Based on that score, students were grouped into 3 categories; high, medium, and low. The data of teacher and student responses were analyzed by calculating the score percentage of teacher and students questionaires. The result of study showed that students’ analytical thinking skill developed well through lecture method (67%), and it developed very well through discussion method (89%). Most of the students (68%) had medium analytical thinking. The teacher challenged the development of indicator of analytical thinking skill in evaluating opinion, and collecting and assessing information. According to the students, their analytical thinking skill developed well during the learning.

scholarly journals School management: The optimization of learning facilities to improve the quality of vocational schools

2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Rahman Setia ◽  
Dindin Nasrudin
Keyword(s):  
School Principals ◽  
Quality Education ◽  
Leadership Strategies ◽  
Vocational Schools ◽  
Case Study Design ◽  
Efficient Management ◽  
Leadership Strategy ◽  
Field Notes

The creation of qualified graduates is a parameter of the implementation of quality education. Vocational schools become one of the learning places to produce quality human resources who are ready to enter the world of business and industry. Effective and efficient management of learning facilities and infrastructure is a leadership strategy of the related parties in the school to improve the quality of graduates. This research uses a qualitative approach with a case-study design. A total of three vocational schools in Sumedang Regency were selected as participants. This research aims to understand, describe, and analyze the school principals' leadership strategies in managing and developing learning facilities and infrastructure to improve the quality of their graduates. The research data were collected through observation, interviews, documentation studies, and field notes. The results showed that despite all the problems due to the limited availability of practical equipment and the minimal cost allocated, vocational schools in Sumedang Regency are able to produce graduates with the certified expertise competencies by the industrial world. The use of learning facilities and infrastructure to improve the quality of graduates in the three vocational schools participating in the research has been running optimally. However, the strategy for developing learning facilities and infrastructure has not been implemented as expected. Planning, implementation, and supervision are stages that must be highly considered by school principals in managing learning facilities and infrastructure.

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