scholarly journals Perceived Political Effects of Following Celebrity Activists on Social Media among Egyptian University Students

2020 ◽  
Vol 02 (02) ◽  
Author(s):  
Shaimaa Zoelfakar Zoghaib
Keyword(s):  
University Students ◽  
Political Engagement ◽  
Political Knowledge ◽  
The Self ◽  
Political Interest ◽  
Convenience Sample ◽  
First Semester ◽  
Political Effects ◽  
Undergraduate University Students ◽  
Academic Year

A survey was conducted on a convenience sample of 360 undergraduate university students in the first semester of the academic year 2019/ 2020. The study tested the model of presumed media influence and depended on the tool of a questionnaire that included scales of celebrity involvement, motivations of following celebrities, receptivity, political knowledge, political interest, political engagement, civic engagement, and perceived political effects on the self and others. The significant variables on perceived political effects of celebrities on the self were receptivity and identification, and on others were affinity and identification. The implications of the findings are discussed.

UPAYA MENINGKATKAN KOMPETENSI PEDAGOGIK GURU SDN TURUSGEDE DI SEMESTER I TAHUN PELAJARAN 2018/2019 DALAM MEMBUKA DAN MENUTUP PEMBELAJARAN MELALUI SUPERVISI AKADEMIK TEKNIK PENILAIAN DIRI SENDIRI

2019 ◽  
Vol 14 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Siti Ulfah
Keyword(s):  
Elementary School ◽  
Action Observation ◽  
The Self ◽  
Self Assessment ◽  
Test Technique ◽  
Assessment Technique ◽  
First Semester ◽  
Opening And Closing ◽  
Academic Year ◽  
Learning By Using

The purposes of this reasearch are 1) describing the efforts of increasing the elementary school of Turusgede teachers pedagogic competence at the first semester of 2018/2019 academic year in opening and closing the learning by using the self assessment technique and 2) analysing the increase of the elementary school of Turusgede teachers pedagogic competence at the first semester of 2018/2019 academic year in opening and closing the learning by using the self assessment technique. This research is School Action Research (SAR). This research is taken palce in elementary school of Turusgede, Subdistrict of Rembang, Regency of Rembang. The time of this research is the early-middle first semester of 2018/2019 academic year. The subjects of this research are teachers in the elementary school of Turusgede, Subdistrict of Rembang, Regency of Rembang, consist of twelve teachers. The data of this research is teachers pedagogic competence in opening and closing the learning. The techniques of collecting data are using nontest technique and test technique. The tools of collecting data are using the sheets of observation, camera application on hand phone and the form of self assessment. The technique of analizing data in this research is decriptive comparation. The procedure of this research is using Cycle Model, consist of four steps: planning, action, observation and reflection. Each cycle is going on one week. The results of this research are 1) the academic supervision with self assessment technique is previously sharing the form of self assessment to the subjects of this research, 2) self assessment technique is self assessment according to the next theme and matter, 3) self assessment technique is self assessment after the learning finish and 4) teachers pedagogic competence with self assessment technique is increasing and including good category (B) that according with the result of observation and including very good category (A) that according with the result of self assessment. Key words: Pedagogic, Supervision, Self Assessment Technique.

A Need Analysis in Academic Writing by Using Integrative-Based Approach: The Perspective of University Students

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Helaluddin Helaluddin
Keyword(s):  
Short Stories ◽  
University Students ◽  
Academic Writing ◽  
Integrative Approach ◽  
First Semester ◽  
Need Analysis ◽  
Initial Stage ◽  
Academic Genres ◽  
The University ◽  
Academic Year

This article discusses the needs and interests of the university students in Banten Indonesia for learning to write with an integrative approach as an initial stage in the development of academic writing textbooks. The participants in this study were 60 students in the first semester of the 2018/2019 academic year who took an Indonesian language course. It was found that students were familiar with writing activities. But the majority were limited to non-academic genres such as writing poetry, short stories, and writing personal blogs. Also, students have almost the same problems in academic writing, both from linguistic aspects, technical aspects, to issues of developing writing ideas. Another thing that was found in this study was the participation of lecturers who they expected in guiding and providing input during academic writing learning.

scholarly journals Teachers’ Integration of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Tools into Writing Classes: A Qualitative Study

2019 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
pp. 77-82
Author(s):  
Luqman M Rababah
Keyword(s):  
Convenience Sample ◽  
Public And Private ◽  
Writing Classes ◽  
Efl Writing ◽  
First Semester ◽  
Information And Communication ◽  
Ict Tools ◽  
Integration Of Ict ◽  
Ict Infrastructure ◽  
Academic Year

Integration of ICT is invaluable in writing classes as it affects the writing abilities of students positively and improves their EFL writing. This study has made use of qualitative design. Ten EFL teachers have been chosen based on the convenience sample to answer the research questions. Using the observation tool, this study has been carried out in the first semester of the academic year 2018/2019. The participants were all from private secondary school stages in Irbid, Jordan where the ICT infrastructure is available in the classrooms. The observations revealed that the observed teachers integrate various media and technologies in their instruction in classrooms. Further studies are recommended to compare between public and private schools in terms of the integration of ICT tools.

scholarly journals LOGIC RETAINING POWER AMONG GENDERS AND EFFECT OF TIME CONSTRAINTS ON THE PERFORMANCE OF UNDERGRADS UNIVERSITY STUDENTS

2021 ◽  
Vol 16 (4) ◽  
Author(s):  
Imtiaz Husain
Keyword(s):  
Mathematical Logic ◽  
University Students ◽  
Gender Gap ◽  
Vital Role ◽  
The Self ◽  
Self Concept ◽  
Time Constraints ◽  
Undergraduate University Students ◽  
Males And Females ◽  
And Performance

Logic has a vital role throughout human history. It considers important for the mental development and performance of the student. The present study was conducted to evaluate the proficiency and logic retaining power and the effect of time constraints on undergraduate university students. Tests comprised of three categories Arithmetic, Algebra, and Geometry. Each section was comprised of 10 questions with four possible answers to respond within the 10 minutes duration. The test was divided into two different questionnaires. One hundred and seventy-five students both males and females took part in the survey and undergo mathematical logic tests. Scores, responding time and differences among the gender profound that males were more logical as compared to females to retain the mathematical logic and performed the assigned task in 23% less time and achieved 20% more scores. Whereas, the significant correlation found among the understanding level of logic, gender gap and the performance among the undergrad’s university students (r = 0.963; P<0.05), which depend upon the factor of time constraints as well as the self-concept and concentration about the topic.

scholarly journals The Most Common Translation Problems Encounter the Saudi Students in Translating Selected Arabic Literary Items and their Point of Views behind these Problems

2018 ◽  
Vol 7 (5) ◽  
pp. 77
Author(s):  
Issam Mostafa Taamneh
Keyword(s):  
Saudi Arabia ◽  
University Students ◽  
Quantitative Method ◽  
The Other ◽  
Intended Meaning ◽  
First Semester ◽  
Saudi Students ◽  
Bilingual Dictionaries ◽  
The University ◽  
Academic Year

The current study aimed to investigate the most common translation problems that encountered the Saudi students in translating some of the literary items from Arabic into English. In addition, the study tried to investigate the most difficult terms that the students faced while translating them. Moreover, it aimed to explore the participants’ point of views behind such translation problems. To achieve the purpose of the study, a translation test, which involved 20 items and expressions, was prepared in advance. Furthermore, an interview was made to the participants to ask them about their point of views concerning the reasons behind encountering such translation problems. The sample of the study consisted of 15 male fourth year English-majored university students, who were chosen purposefully, at the University College of Taymaa in the first semester of the academic year 2017/2018 in Saudi Arabia. The design of the study was a qualitative as well as quantitative method. The data that were obtained from the participants’ answers in the translation test as well as the participants’ point of views in the interview were analyzed using the appropriate statistical analyses. The findings of the study showed that the students’ achievement in translating the items of the terms of address was the best compared with their results in the other two groups (lexical and cultural). Moreover, the analysis of the students’ interviews indicated that the lack of practice and lack of translation courses are a main reason in facing such these problems. Based on the findings, the researcher presented some recommendations and suggestions to develop students’ translation competence such as increasing the number of the translation courses that are presented to the students in their studying to have more practice in the process of translation. Moreover, more concentration should be given to the lexical, cultural, and terms of address problems in translation. Besides, students must be trained on how to use the bilingual dictionaries in the process of translation to get the intended meaning while rendering from Arabic into English and vice versa.

Research Insights: Are Young Latin American Voters Politically Engaged?

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Carlos Scartascini ◽  
Razvan Vlaicu
Keyword(s):  
Latin American ◽  
Political Engagement ◽  
Political Knowledge ◽  
Political Information ◽  
Political Interest ◽  
Young Voters ◽  
Political Issues ◽  
Ex Post ◽  
Mandatory Voting

Data on political engagement of newly eligible young voters in 34 countries during 2004-2016 indicate that voting eligibility is associated with higher political engagement, casting doubt on the view that voters are rationally ignorant. Voting eligibility is associated with higher political interest, more discussion of political issues and attendance of political meetings, and more political knowledge. These effects are stronger in countries with enforced mandatory voting. The increase in political engagement is larger closer to the prior election, and it is driven by the engagement of eligible voters, implying that young voters acquire political information in anticipation of elections rather than ex post.

Piquing Political Interest, Forging Political Engagement

2020 ◽  
pp. 95-108
Author(s):  
Magda Hinojosa ◽  
Miki Caul Kittilson
Keyword(s):  
Gender Differences ◽  
Multivariate Analyses ◽  
Political Engagement ◽  
Political Knowledge ◽  
Consistent Pattern ◽  
Political Interest ◽  
Descriptive Representation ◽  
Political Discussion ◽  
Gender Gaps ◽  
Over Time

How do sizable and visible gains in women’s officeholding affect women’s and men’s political engagement? This chapter examines how women’s political presence shapes gender differences in political knowledge, interest, discussion, and citizens’ beliefs about their own efficaciousness. The authors draw on their unique survey in Uruguay before quota implementation and after the resulting increase in women’s descriptive representation to track gender differences over time. Both bivariate and multivariate analyses reveal a consistent pattern of rising engagement for women as a consequence of the changing face of descriptive representation. After the election, previously statistically significant gender gaps in favor of men evaporate for political interest, political knowledge, perceptions of understanding issues, and political discussion.

scholarly journals The Use of Smartphones in Learning English Language Skills: A Study of University Students’ Perspectives

2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
pp. 1
Author(s):  
Mohammad Abd Alhafeez Ali Ta’amneh
Keyword(s):  
Social Sciences ◽  
University Students ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
English Language ◽  
Language Skills ◽  
First Semester ◽  
Academic Year ◽  
English Language Skills ◽  
Learning English

This study investigated students’ perspectives about the use of smartphones in learning English language skills. It discussed the benefits and difficulties of using smartphones in the process of learning. The sample consisted of one hundred and fifty-one students enrolled in the first semester of the academic year 2019/2020 in different English courses taught at Taibah University (Badr Branch). The researcher designed a questionnaire depending on the previous studies investigated the role of smartphones in the process of teaching and learning. The participants were asked to decide at which level they agreed with each statement. The researcher analyzed data through Statistical Package for Social Sciences by applying mean scores and standard deviations. The results according to the students’ answers were positive with moderate usage of their smartphones in their attempt to learn English. Moreover, the results showed that there were no difficulties faced by students during the process of learning through smartphones.

scholarly journals Cyber Bullying and Its Relationship with The Psychological Unity among The Students of College of Education at Umm Al-Qura University: التنمر الإلكتروني وعلاقته بالوحدة النفسية لدى طالبات كلية التربية بجامعة أم القرى

2020 ◽  
Vol 4 (12) ◽  
Author(s):  
Sawzan Sadaqa Basyouni, Malak Ali Alharbi
Keyword(s):  
University Students ◽  
College Of Education ◽  
Female Students ◽  
Cyber Bullying ◽  
First Semester ◽  
Loneliness Scale ◽  
The Mean ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Academic Year

The current study aimed to know the level of the phenomenon of cyber bullying among university students، and the relationship between practicing this behavior "cyber bullying" and psychological loneliness. The researchers applied the cyber bullying scale to find out the level of this phenomenon among the students. Also، they applied the measure of psychological loneliness to determine the level of the feeling of psychological loneliness among the students. The sample of the study consisted of (133) female students of the College of Education at Umm Al-Qura University، included all College specialties and all levels of study during the first semester of the academic year 1440 AH. The results of the study showed that the mean averages of all expressions of the cyber bullying scale ranged between (medium and high). This means that the terms of the scale illustrate the reality of female students in practicing the behaviors that express cyber bullying. The mean averages of all expressions of the psychological loneliness scale were medium، which indicate that the sample members also suffer from psychological loneliness. The results also showed a statistically significant correlation between the psychological loneliness and the behavior of cyber bullying at 0.05 level.

Narcissistic Women and Cash-Strapped Men: Who Can Be Encouraged to Consider Running for Political Office, and Who Should Do the Encouraging?

2018 ◽  
Vol 72 (1) ◽  
pp. 229-242 ◽  
Author(s):  
Scott Pruysers ◽  
Julie Blais
Keyword(s):  
University Students ◽  
Political Interest ◽  
Political Ambition ◽  
Online Experiment ◽  
Men And Women ◽  
Political Career ◽  
Undergraduate University Students ◽  
Gender Neutral ◽  
Political Office

This paper not only considers whether encouragement can be an effective tool for increasing political ambition, but it also asks whether the source of that encouragement matters. That is, are some sources of encouragement more credible and effective than others? In addition, it explores the profiles of those individuals who are most likely to be receptive to recruitment, accounting for factors such as age, gender, income, education, political interest, knowledge, and personality. To answer these questions, we conducted two studies. The first is a survey of eligible voters. We recruited 371 Canadians from a national panel, asking a variety of questions regarding their level of political ambition. Importantly, we uncover distinct profiles for men and women who are most likely to respond positively to encouragement. In the second study, we conducted an online experiment with 443 undergraduate university students. Here, we focus on the question of who is providing the encouragement as we manipulated the gender of the actor providing the encouragement to run for office. We find that women who are encouraged by a male party recruiter are significantly less likely to express interest in a political career than those in our gender-neutral control condition.

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