scholarly journals INTEGRATED SCIENCE TEACHERS’ SELF-EFFICACY BELIEFS AND IT’S IMPACT ON THEIR INSTRUCTIONAL PRACTICE

2021 ◽  
Vol 6 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Collins Owusu-Fordjour ◽  
James Awuni Azure ◽  
Charles Kwesi Koomson
Keyword(s):  
High Schools ◽  
Science Teachers ◽  
Self Efficacy ◽  
Instructional Practice ◽  
Survey Design ◽  
Efficacy Beliefs ◽  
School Level ◽  
High School Level ◽  
Integrated Science ◽  
The Subject

This study investigated the self-efficacy beliefs of Integrated Science Teachers in Senior High Schools and its impact on their instructional practice. The study employed the mixed method approach adopting the descriptive survey design. The study employed the use of questionnaire, interview and observation to collect data from 138 participants. Findings of the study observed that majority of the teachers had the requisite qualification to teach at the senior high school level, not all of them can confidently teach Integrated Science as an integrated whole. Some participants were of the view that since the subject encompass the various branches of science with the three main branches of the natural science dominating, it is imperative that more integrated science specialist are employed to handle the subject as an integrated whole and not in aspects as majority of the schools in the country are doing. Again, it was realised from this study that, teachers confidence level were low whenever they are teaching aspects that are not in their field of study. The study therefore recommends that regular, effective and efficient organisation of science workshops and seminars, continuous discussions about issues relating to the effective teaching of science in Senior High Schools should be held at least once every two years to enable teachers be updated with current practices in education. Again stakeholders of education should institute a scholarship package to enable more teachers to be trained to teach Integrated Science as an integrated whole to boost confidence in students. <p> </p><p><strong> Article visualizations:</strong></p><p><img src="/-counters-/edu_01/0895/a.php" alt="Hit counter" /></p>

scholarly journals ATTITUDE OF TEACHERS AND ITS IMPACT ON THEIR INSTRUCTIONAL PRACTICE

2021 ◽  
Vol 8 (8) ◽  
Author(s):  
Collins Owusu-Fordjour
Keyword(s):  
Classroom Management ◽  
Science Teachers ◽  
Personal Development ◽  
Quantitative Research ◽  
Instructional Practice ◽  
Survey Design ◽  
Research Approach ◽  
Integrated Science ◽  
Instructional Process ◽  
The Subject

<p>This study investigated the attitude of Integrated Science Teachers in Senior High Schools and its impact on their instructional practice. The study employed the quantitative research approach adopting the descriptive survey design. The study employed the use of questionnaire and observation checklist to collect data from 138 participants. This attitude towards the subject stems from the perception these respondents have had about the subject for so many years since perception influences one's attitude towards an event. These attitudes also influence their expectations of how their teaching can effectively help students learn which adversely affects their attitude towards the instructional process. It was also realised that persons’ attitude towards instruction affects the demeanour and how the person carries out the instruction. The study therefore concludes that teacher’s competency and positive attitude towards instructional practice could contribute to effective teaching and students’ achievement. Knowledge on the subject matter of the curriculum that the teachers are required to teach influence the teachers’ own perception of the subject that influences their attitude. Integrated Science teaching skills is highly technical therefore; teachers’ personal development training enhances the content knowledge of teachers in Integrated Science as well as classroom management skills should be enhanced as this will go a long way to impact on the teachers’ attitude in the classroom. </p><p> </p><p><strong> Article visualizations:</strong></p><p><img src="/-counters-/edu_01/0888/a.php" alt="Hit counter" /></p>

scholarly journals Science Teachers’ Perceptions and Self-Efficacy Beliefs Related to Integrated Science Education

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (6) ◽  
pp. 272
Author(s):  
Outi Haatainen ◽  
Jaakko Turkka ◽  
Maija Aksela
Keyword(s):  
Science Education ◽  
Science Teachers ◽  
Self Efficacy ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Teaching Method ◽  
Survey Study ◽  
Integrated Education ◽  
Integrated Science ◽  
Teachers Perceptions ◽  
Key Factor

To understand how integrated science education (ISE) can be transferred into successful classroom practices, it is important to understand teachers’ perceptions and self-efficacy. The focus of this study is twofold: (1) to understand how teachers perceive ISE and (2) to assess if science teachers’ perceptions of and experiences with integrated education correlate with their views on self-efficacy in relation to ISE. Ninety-five Finnish science teachers participated in an online survey study. A mixed method approach via exploratory factor analysis and data-driven content analysis was used. Self-efficacy emerged as a key factor explaining teachers’ perceptions of and their lack of confidence in implementing ISE as well as their need for support. In addition, teachers regarded ISE as a relevant teaching method, but challenging to implement, and teachers primarily applied integrated approaches irregularly and seldom. Furthermore, teachers’ experiences with integrated activities and collaboration correlated with their views on integrated education and self-efficacy. These findings indicate teachers need support to better understand and implement ISE.

Stop, Drop, or Enroll? How Ability Beliefs Are Associated With College-Going Among Black Males

2021 ◽  
Vol 25 (1_part_4) ◽  
pp. 2156759X2110400
Author(s):  
Kelly A. Minor ◽  
Charity Brown Griffin ◽  
Aprile D. Benner
Keyword(s):  
Youth Development ◽  
Black Males ◽  
Self Efficacy ◽  
Efficacy Beliefs ◽  
School Level ◽  
Academic Press ◽  
Academic Preparedness ◽  
Black Male Students ◽  
College Going ◽  
Academic Self Efficacy

High educational attainment is associated with beneficial outcomes for both individuals and society; however, Black males are underrepresented among college students. This study drew on a positive youth development (PYD) perspective to investigate the role of academic self-efficacy beliefs (a malleable strength) in predicting academic preparedness (a measure of PYD) and how academic preparedness, in turn, was associated with immediate postsecondary enrollment. We also investigated a school-level measure of climate—academic press—as a moderator. Our study’s sample of Black male students was drawn from the Education Longitudinal Study (ELS) of 2002 and used three waves of ELS data. We found significant direct and indirect (through academic preparedness) effects of academic self-efficacy beliefs on college enrollment, and the findings indicated no differences in indirect relationships based on academic press. We discuss recommendations for future studies and the practice of school counseling.

scholarly journals The Effect of Subjective Well-Being, Peer Support, and Self-Efficacy on Student Engagement of Class X Students of Four State Senior High School in Sidoarjo [Pengaruh SWB, PS, dan Efikasi Diri terhadap SE Siswa Kelas X di Empat SMAN di Kabupaten Sidoarjo]

2021 ◽  
Vol 36 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Tania Nurmalita ◽  
Nono Hery Yoenanto ◽  
Duta Nurdibyanandaru
Keyword(s):  
High School ◽  
Student Engagement ◽  
Peer Support ◽  
Self Efficacy ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Senior High School ◽  
School Level ◽  
Subjective Well Being ◽  
High School Level ◽  
The Impact

An initial survey showed that school students at the Sekolah Menengah Atas Negeri (SMAN; State Senior High School) level in the Sidoarjo Regency of East Java Province, Indonesia, suffered low levels of student engagement (SE).  This research examined the impact of subjective well-being, peer support, and self-efficacy on the student engagement of the students in the Class 10 of four SMAN in the Sidoarjo Regency. 328 students were involved in this research, filling in a survey related to the four variables of the study.  The results of regression testing indicated that subjective well-being, peer support, and self-efficacy had significant influence on increases in student engagement (SE). The implication of this research was that the efforts by the school, parents, and other parties was related to attention being given, outside of improvement in the quality of the academic atmosphere. Psychological well-being, peer support, as well as increases in self-efficacy, may assist students to become actively involved in the learning process.   Survey awal menunjukkan siswa di tingkat Sekolah Menengah Atas (SMA) Kabupaten Sidoarjo memiliki student engagement (SE) yang rendah. Penelitian ini mengkaji dampak dari subjective well-being, peer support, dan efikasi diri terhadap student engagement (SE) pada siswa kelas X yang berasal dari empat Sekolah Menengah Atas Negeri (SMAN) di Kabupaten Sidoarjo. 328 siswa terlibat dalam penelitian ini dengan mengisi survei terkait empat variabel studi. Hasil uji regresi menunjukkan bahwa subjective well-being, peer support, dan efikasi diri memberikan pengaruh signifikan terhadap peningkatan student engagement (SE). Implikasi penelitian ini adalah adanya upaya sekolah, orangtua, dan pihak lain terkait untuk memberikan perhatian di luar peningkatan kualitas atmosfir akademik. Kesejahteraan psikologik, dukungan sosial teman sebaya, maupun peningkatan efikasi diri dapat membantu siswa lebih terlibat aktif dalam proses pembelajaran.

scholarly journals The Effect of Multipass Strategy on Students’ Reading Comprehension at Senior High School Level

2018 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
pp. 20-32
Author(s):  
AHMAD JAILANI
Keyword(s):  
High School ◽  
Reading Comprehension ◽  
Teaching Strategy ◽  
Senior High School ◽  
School Level ◽  
High School Level ◽  
Post Test ◽  
Quasi Experimental ◽  
The Subject ◽  
Second Year

Being able to read in English is very important. Success in reading is the most necessary because it is a basic tool of education. Based on the syllabus of Islamic Senior high School Hidayatul Mubtadiin (MAHM), it is hoped that students should comprehend monolog texts in narrative, spoof and hortatory exposition forms well. After doing preliminary observation at MAHM, some of the students of the second year still had low ability in their reading comprehension. The dominant factors influencing their low reading comprehension are the lack of vocabulary and teaching strategy of reading comprehension. From the two of dominant factors, the researcher is interested to investigate about teaching reading comprehension. Thus, the researcher conducted a research on the effect of Multipass strategy on Reading comprehension. This research investigates students’ reading comprehension taught by using multipass strategy at MAHM Siak Sri Inderapura. The design of this study was Quasi-experimental research by post-test only. The subject of this research was the second year students of MAHM. The total population was 42 students, and the sample was 42 students. Data were collected by using a test. Then, the data were analyzed by using t-test formula. It was found that there was a significant effect of using multi pass strategy on students’ reading comprehension at MAHM.

scholarly journals DAMPAK SISTEM ZONASI DALAM PERMENDIKBUD NO. 20 TAHUN 2019 DI KABUPATEN PAMEKASAN

2020 ◽  
Vol 7 (2) ◽  
pp. 319-347
Author(s):  
Mohammad Nurul Huda ◽  
Ach. Khoiri
Keyword(s):  
Public Schools ◽  
High Schools ◽  
School Level ◽  
Educational Institutions ◽  
High School Level ◽  
Admission Process ◽  
New Students ◽  
The Many ◽  
Level Of Understanding ◽  
The Impact

Regulation of the Minister of Education and Culture Number 20 of 2019 concerning Amendments to the Regulation of the Minister of Education and Culture Number 51 of 2018 concerning the Admission of New Students in Kindergartens, Elementary Schools, Junior High Schools, Senior High Schools, and Vocational High Schools is a guideline for public schools from kindergarten to high school level to implement the Zoning system for the admission process of new students.The purpose of this research is to find out and analyze the effectiveness of the enactment of the minister of education and culture regulation number 20 of 2019 for schools, students, and parents / guardians in Pamekasan. This research uses empirical methods or non-doctrinal research. This type of research was chosen because the subject of the research plan seeks to trace and study the impact of the enactment of the minister of education and culture regulation number 20 of 2019 for schools, students, and parents in Pamekasan.Of the 220 respondents, divided from teachers, parents / guardians and students, the results of the respondents' level of understanding of the Zoning system PPDB really understood. Schools disobedience to PPDB Zoning system are private schools and schools that are under the auspices of the Ministry of Religion. In addition, the ineffectiveness of the PPDB Zoning system in Pamekasan Regency is the result of the many educational institutions that are under the auspices of Islamic boarding schools.

scholarly journals Comparing the Performance on the MI and SAT/PSAT for the Purpose of Monitoring Student Achievement

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (12) ◽  
pp. 590-596
Author(s):  
Michael McDonald ◽  
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Yulei Pang
Keyword(s):  
High School ◽  
High Schools ◽  
High School Teachers ◽  
The United States ◽  
Student Growth ◽  
School Level ◽  
High School Level ◽  
School Year ◽  
School Time ◽  
Math Problems

This paper will discuss the correlation between the SAT and the Math Inventory Test. Many school districts adopted the Math Inventory as a tool to measure student growth from grades kindergarten through high school. The Math Inventory is a computer-administered test that gives students math problems spanning from counting to high school level math. When completed, the students are given a quantile measure, much like a Lexile score for reading skill. The purpose of this study is to figure out if success on the Math Inventory is a good indicator for performing well on the SAT. For most high schools around the United States, objectives and lessons are aligned with those of the SAT. The goal of high school teachers is for students to excel on the SAT so that they can go to college, which means the tests used in middle school should be aligned with that goal. If the Math Inventory is not, then it might not be a very good use of school time and resources. Data was analyzed from the 2017-2018 school year from ten different high schools in an urban school district to determine the correlation between Math Inventory score, and the math score/sub scores of SAT/PSAT. The value of the Pearson’s correlation coefficient is used to suggest a fairly moderate positive relationship between these two variables.

scholarly journals The use of educational platforms as teaching resource in mathematics

2018 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
pp. 63 ◽  
Author(s):  
Marcela Gómez-Zermeño ◽  
Héctor Franco-Gutiérrez
Keyword(s):  
Methodological Approach ◽  
Group Analysis ◽  
School Level ◽  
Dropping Out ◽  
High School Level ◽  
Academic Challenge ◽  
Technological Tool ◽  
The Subject ◽  
Upper Level ◽  
Math Class

Dropping out from the school system at High School level has been a problem for several years; high levels of mathematics’ failing have been a recurring situation. This paper discusses how academic virtual counseling might be a tool to help students in math class. The methodological approach is based in the non-experimental, longitudinal model evolution and in the designs of evolutionary group analysis, we stated the possibility to generalize the results of the use of technological resources in the teaching of mathematics in order to find out if it is possible to improve the levels of students at a school in upper level education. According to this research, the use of educational platforms as a resource for the subject of mathematics represents not only a technological tool for teachers but also offers students the opportunity to view this subject as an academic challenge to overcome

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