scholarly journals Identification of Causes of Student’ Low Academic Achievements at Higher Secondary Level: A Qualitative Study

2020 ◽  
Vol 6 (3) ◽  
pp. 703-713
Author(s):  
Musarrat Jahan ◽  
Akthar Ali
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Study ◽  
Secondary Students ◽  
Social Stress ◽  
Teaching Methodology ◽  
Negative Effects ◽  
Academic Achievements ◽  
Analysis Technique ◽  
Teachers And Students ◽  
Academic Grades ◽  
Use Of Social Media

The present qualitative study was aimed to investigate the causes of Low Academic achievements of higher secondary students. Thirty participants were individually interviewed by a semi-structured schedule interview by purposive sampling techniques. All the interviews were audio-recorded. The data was analyzed by ‘thematic analysis’ technique, results showed that lack of parental involvement and support, lack of teachers involvement and support, lack of help and support from friends, excessive and negative use of social media, lack of students involvement and interaction in class, lack of interest in English, lack of learning facilities and teaching methodology, academic stress and anxiety, examination stress and anxiety, social stress and anxiety, environmental stress and anxiety, physical stress and anxiety, and poor health issues were the reasons causing low academic achievements among students. This study is helpful for educationists, psychologists, parents, teachers, and students to identify particular causes, creating biasness in students’ academic grades. They should make efforts to eradicate the identified causes having negative effects on the academic achievements of students who are our future leaders.

scholarly journals Perception of Social Media in Secondary Students

2020 ◽  
Vol 13 (3) ◽  
pp. 6
Author(s):  
Hatice Gedik ◽  
Hamide Akbas Cosar
Keyword(s):  
Middle School ◽  
Social Media ◽  
Secondary Students ◽  
Social Life ◽  
Human Beings ◽  
Communication Tool ◽  
Negative Effects ◽  
School Students ◽  
Late 20Th Century ◽  
Use Of Social Media

Communication has always been a basic need for human beings throughout the history. The Internet, which became widespread in the late 20th century, provided new and improved opportunities in communication. Social media, one of these communication opportunities, has become an indispensable means of communication. The aim of the current research is to determine which social media accounts the middle school students use and why they use social media. The sampling of the study is comprised of 211 students attending a state middle school in Turkey. In the current study, the participating students were asked to write an authentic composition with the title “use of social media” and the collected data in this way were analyzed by using the content analysis method. According to the results obtained in the current study, it can be argued that the participating children are aware of the negative effects of the use of social media on their social life, academic achievement and health. However, despite these negative effects, they find it difficult to keep themselves away from social media. According to the participating students, social media is a harmful communication tool that makes it easy to get information and news, is entertaining, addictive and not suitable for children.

scholarly journals Analysis of Difficulties of Spanish Teachers to Improve Students’ Digital Reading Competence. A Case Study within the PISA Framework

Pedagogika ◽  
2017 ◽  
Vol 125 (1) ◽  
pp. 175-194 ◽  
Author(s):  
Esteban Vázquez - Cano
Keyword(s):  
Secondary Students ◽  
Teaching Staff ◽  
Teaching Methodology ◽  
Quantitative Methodology ◽  
Digital Reading ◽  
Teachers Perceptions ◽  
Reading Competence ◽  
Teachers And Students ◽  
Effective Development

Digital technologies have changed the ways texts are produced and displayed, and those changes have a profound impact on how students read. In Spain, the results in digital reading competence are below the OECD average, which proves to be a handicap for Spanish students. This article presents a case study in which we investigate, through a quantitative methodology, teachers’ perceptions on the main constraints for the effective development of a teaching methodology to improve digital reading competence of secondary students in Spain. The findings show how learning processes based on digital reading are still underdeveloped and teaching staff in a large majority expresses lack of preparation, training, and resources available in the school for the effective development of a teaching that encourages successful digital reading proficiency of students. It is important for governments, teachers, and students to meet these challenges as they affect almost every aspect of our daily routines.

Pembelajaran Integrasi tentang Etika Penggunaan Media Sosial dalam Materi Ajar Pendidikan Agama Islam di Sekolah Menangah Atas

2019 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. 72
Author(s):  
Irfan Afandi
Keyword(s):  
Social Media ◽  
Industrial Revolution ◽  
Hate Speech ◽  
Islamic Education ◽  
Learning Models ◽  
Negative Effects ◽  
Education Material ◽  
Use Of Social Media ◽  
The Waves ◽  
Critical Reason

The humanitarian problem in the development of the industrial revolution 4.0 is very complex and is at the stage of worrying. No human being separated from the effect of the waves. High school is active users (user) of the results of the industrial revolution the 4.0. The problem that arises in the use of social media including the demise of expertise, the dissemination of hate speech and fabricated news. Teaching Islamic education material should be able to respond to this by providing normative information in the Qur'an and Hadith so that students can escape from its negative effects. One of the solutions offered was to integrate these materials with integratsi learning models in the themes that have been arranged in the school's learning policy. Integrating this material must through the phases between the awarding phase of learning, information or materials to grow a critical reason, generate hypotheses and generalities.

scholarly journals Risk of Increased Acceptance for Organizational Nepotism and Cronyism during the COVID-19 Pandemic

Risks ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (4) ◽  
pp. 59
Author(s):  
Grzegorz Ignatowski ◽  
Łukasz Sułkowski ◽  
Bartłomiej Stopczyński
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Study ◽  
Quantitative Methods ◽  
Research Work ◽  
Negative Effects ◽  
Qualitative And Quantitative ◽  
Qualitative And Quantitative Methods ◽  
Work Related ◽  
Social And Economic Development ◽  
The Times ◽  
The Impact

Nepotism and cronyism are forms of favoritism towards certain people in the workplace. For this reason, they constitute a problem for organization managers, ethicists and psychologists. Identifying the impact of COVID-19 pandemic on the increase of nepotism and cronyism may provide a basis for organizations to assess their extent and to take possible measures to prevent their negative effects. At the same time, the research presented in the article may provide a basis for further research work related to nepotism and cronyism at the times of other threats, different from the pandemic. The aim of the article is to examine the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on growing acceptance for nepotism and cronyism in Polish enterprises. Qualitative and quantitative methods have been included in the conducted research. Qualitative study aimed at improving knowledge of nepotism and cronyism and the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on these phenomena, followed by a quantitative study conducted in order to verify the information obtained in the qualitative study. This research has demonstrated that Nepotism and cronyism in the workplace, are phenomenon that are basically evaluated negatively. They adversely influences social and economic development, but the impact of COVID-19 pandemic on nepotism and cronyism is not significant.

IMPACT OF CORPORATE GOVERNANCE ON FIRM PERFORMANCE: EVIDENCE FROM PAKISTAN

2021 ◽  
Vol 02 (01) ◽  
pp. 16-28
Author(s):  
Feryal Zafar ◽  
Shaheera Munir ◽  
Muhammad Saqib Khan
Keyword(s):  
Corporate Governance ◽  
Decision Makers ◽  
Annual Reports ◽  
Board Independence ◽  
Negative Effects ◽  
Research Issues ◽  
Listed Firms ◽  
Analysis Technique ◽  
Dependent Variables ◽  
The Relationship

The study attempts to figure out the relationship between the performance of the firms and corporate governance in Pakistan. Governance mechanisms used in this study are CEO duality, Independence of Board, Size of Board, and Ownership Concentration. While, the ROA and ROE have been used as dependent variables to measure the performance of firms. Using regression analysis technique on 10 listed firms trading over four years from 2014-2017, the results have been derived. The data regarding all the variables have been collected from all the companies’ annual reports. The discoveries of the study direct that fundamentals of corporate governance such as the Size of the Board, Ownership, and Duality Concentration of CEO have negative effects on performance of organization, as measured by ROA and ROE. While Board independence positively affects the performance of firms. The results are thus significant and provide valuable information for the decision makers about the research issues under consideration.

scholarly journals Beleweniswêreld van die straatkind in Hillbrow

Curationis ◽  
1998 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
R. Hatting ◽  
M. Poggenpoel ◽  
C.P.H. Myburgh
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Study ◽  
Living Environment ◽  
Point Of View ◽  
Child Life ◽  
Street Child ◽  
Negative Effects ◽  
Educational Psychologist ◽  
The Family ◽  
Developmental Opportunities ◽  
Gaining Insight

The street child that is driven by circumstances to live outside the supportive structure of the family, is on his own. He doesn’t have the educational developmental opportunities that children who grow up in families and societies do. He finds himself in a unique educational and living environment. From an educational psychologist’s point of view, this environment is abnormal. It is therefore a great challenge for the educational psychologist to try and avoid or resolve negative effects of the child's living environment. An exploratory-, descriptive-, contextual- and qualitative study was done, with the aim of gaining insight and understanding into the life of the street child in Hillbrow as well as his experiences of his situation. The results obtained from the interviews were placed in four categories. These categories are: The street child’s continuous struggle to survive, his need for a “normal child life” , his inability to accept responsibility and the presence of a normative awareness within the street child. In conclusion it is clear that the experiential world of the street child is multi-facetted. In general it appears that the street child has many limitations and difficulties which he experiences, and that input by an educational psychologist can have meaningful influence in his life.

scholarly journals Coaching in design-based learning: a grounded theory approach to create a theoretical model and practical propositions

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
M. R. van Diggelen ◽  
K. I. Doulougeri ◽  
S. M. Gomez-Puente ◽  
G. Bombaerts ◽  
K. J. H. Dirkx ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Grounded Theory ◽  
Theoretical Model ◽  
Qualitative Study ◽  
Formative Assessment ◽  
Theoretical Perspective ◽  
Problem Based Learning ◽  
Theory Approach ◽  
Coaching Model ◽  
Teachers And Students ◽  
Grounded Theory Approach

Abstract The purpose of this study is to determine what good coaching during design-based learning (DBL) entails by integrating theoretical and practical perspectives on good coaching. For this purpose, a grounded theory approach was used. For the practical perspective, themes on good coaching were derived from a qualitative study on coaching by observing and interviewing teachers and students involved in a DBL project. For the theoretical perspective, we consulted and analyzed literature on scaffolding, feedback, and formative assessment and coaching in problem-based learning from the learning sciences and the studio model from arts and design literature. Synthesizing themes from both perspectives led to the development of a theoretical coaching model consisting of three main categories (and four subcategories), seventeen themes and thirteen propositions. The model and propositions might be of use for those involved in coaching students in DBL and provide relevant directions for research on coaching in DBL.

Using a Digital Pen to Support Secondary Students With Learning Disabilities

2017 ◽  
Vol 53 (1) ◽  
pp. 36-43 ◽  
Author(s):  
Min Wook Ok ◽  
Kavita Rao
Keyword(s):  
Learning Disabilities ◽  
Secondary Students ◽  
Skill Acquisition ◽  
Note Taking ◽  
Instructional Technologies ◽  
Students With Learning Disabilities ◽  
Teachers And Students ◽  
Students With Ld ◽  
Assessment And Testing ◽  
Content Review

Secondary students with learning disabilities (LD) can benefit from using assistive and instructional technologies to support content and skill acquisition. Digital pens have features that can be beneficial for students who struggle with comprehension, note taking, and organization. Livescribe pens, in particular, provide a variety features that teachers and students can use as a support for note taking, content review and test preparation, formative assessment, and testing accommodations and as a math calculator for secondary students with LD. This article describes several ways that teachers can integrate digital pens to support secondary students with LD and discusses potential benefits and challenges regarding the use of these pens.

scholarly journals THINK-PAIR-SHARE: ENGAGING STUDENTS IN SPEAKING ACTIVITIES IN CLASSROOM

2020 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 13-19
Author(s):  
Dian Apriyanti ◽  
Mutiara Ayu
Keyword(s):  
Data Analysis ◽  
Learning Strategies ◽  
Secondary Students ◽  
Learning Process ◽  
Qualitative Method ◽  
Descriptive Analysis ◽  
Document Analysis ◽  
Process Plan ◽  
Analysis Technique ◽  
Speaking Skill

Think-Pair-Share technique is one of the cooperative learning strategies that promote student involvement in the classroom. This strategy makes students engaged in in-class activities such as discussions and provides opportunities to share their ideas with others. The purpose of this study was to describe the implementation of the Think-Pair-Share strategy in teaching speaking skill for secondary students. A qualitative method with a descriptive analysis was undertaken in this study. The sample was twenty students of eighth grade. The data was collected through interviews, observation, and document analysis. The data analysis technique used was presented in a descriptive form. The results indicated the implementation of the Think-Pair-Share technique during the learning process took place following the stages that have been stated in the learning process plan made by the teacher. Appreciation for the implementation of the Think-Pair-Share technique both from students is quite good. Students stated that they can overcome the constraints in the learning process of speaking activity through Think-Pair-Share.

scholarly journals PEMANFAATAN PERPUSTAKAAN SEKOLAH DI SD MUHAMMADIYAH WIROBRAJAN 3 YOGYAKARTA

2019 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
pp. 51
Author(s):  
Abue Dzar Algifarie ◽  
Suyatno Suyatno
Keyword(s):  
School Environment ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Research Subjects ◽  
Complete Collection ◽  
Student Activities ◽  
Analysis Technique ◽  
Library Book ◽  
Teachers And Students ◽  
Collection Data ◽  
Qualitative Descriptive

ABSTRACT  This study aims to describe the use of libraries in Muhammadiyah Wirobrajan 3 Elementary School Yogyakarta, including the presence of students in the library, student activities in the library, book collections in the library and services in the library. This study included qualitative descriptive research. Research subjects of principals, librarians, teachers and students. The object of this research is the use of school libraries. The validity of the data in this study uses data source triangulation and technique triangulation. The technique of collecting data through interviews, observation and documentation. The data analysis technique uses the Miles and Hubermen models which include data collection, data reduction, data presentation and conclusion drawing. The results showed that the library at SD Muhammadiyah Wirobrajan 3 Yogyakarta in its utilization was very good. The use of the library is realized so that the library becomes the most important part of its existence in the school environment. In the use of libraries in SD Muhammadiyah Wirobrajan 3 Yogyakarta is seen from a complete collection of books, high numbers of student visits to libraries, utilization of library space for activities in teaching and learning processes, libraries are comfortable places for students to do assignments and libraries are a solution for students to borrow books when needing references when learning is taking place. In the use of the library, students are also helped by a good library service.          Keywords: Library use, SD Muhammadiyah Wirobrajan  ABSTRAK Penelitian ini bertujuan mendeskripsikan pemanfaatan perpustakaan di SD Muhammadiyah Wirobrajan 3 Yogyakarta, meliputi kehadiran siswa di perpustakaan, Aktfitas siswa di perpustakaan, koleksi buku di perpustakaan dan pelayanan di perpustakaan. Penelitian ini termasuk penelitian deskriptif kualitatif. Subjek penelitian kepala sekolah, petugas perpustakaan, guru dan siswa. Objek penelitian ini adalah pemanfaatan perpustakaan sekolah. Keabsahan data dalam penelitian ini menggunakan trianggulasi sumber data dan trianggulasi teknik. Teknik pengumpulan data melalui wawancara, observasi dan dokumentasi. Teknik analisis data menggunakan model Miles dan Hubermen yang meliputi pengumpulan data, reduksi data, penyajian data dan penarikan kesimpulan. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa perpustakaan  di SD Muhammadiyah Wirobrajan 3 Yogyakarta  dalam pemanfaatannya sangat baik. Pemanfaatan perpustakaan diwujudkan agar perpustakaan menjadi bagian terpenting keberadaannya dalam lingkungan sekolah.  Dalam Pemanfaatan perpustakaan di SD Muhammadiyah Wirobrajan 3 Yogyakarata dilihat dari koleksi buku yang lengkap, tingginya angka kunjungan siswa ke perpustakaan, pemanfaatan ruang perpustakaan untuk kegiatan proses belajar mengajar, perpustakaan menjadi tempat yang nyaman bagi siswa untuk mengerjakan tugas dan  perpustakaan menjadi solusi bagi siswa untuk meminjam buku ketika membutuhkan referensi ketika pembelajaran sedang berangsung. Dalam pemanfaatan perpustakaan, siswa juga terbantu dengan pelayaan perpustakaan yang  baik.Kata kunci: Pemanfaatan perpustakaan, SD Muhammadiyah Wirobrajan.

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