scholarly journals Teacher Readiness in Assessing Students for Malay Language Writing: An Exploratory Study

2021 ◽  
Vol 29 (S3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Rozita Radhiah Said ◽  
Zuraini Jusoh ◽  
Azhar Md. Sabil ◽  
Shamsudin Othman
Keyword(s):  
Secondary School Teachers ◽  
Survey Design ◽  
Writing Skills ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Skill Assessment ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Skills Assessment ◽  
Ministry Of Education ◽  
School Based ◽  
Language Writing

This study explores the knowledge, understanding, and mastery of writing skills assessment among Malay language secondary school teachers in Malaysia. A total of 182 respondents from 91 secondary schools from seven different zones in Malaysia were selected using a purposive sampling technique. Survey design with a five-point Likert scale questionnaire instrument used in the study consisted of 117 items related to writing skills assessment. Statistical analysis is explained using standard deviation and mean score. The results of the study indicated that the determinants of the mastery level of writing skills assessment recorded the highest mean (M=3.92, SD=0.494). Then, it is followed by the second construct, which involves the implementation aspects of the evaluation was also rated highly (M=3.91, SD=0.482). The results also showed a significant and positive relationship between all respondents’ knowledge and their understanding of writing assessment implementation and their mastery of writing skills assessment. The findings showed that the role of teachers as school-based appraisers is established and consistent with the guidelines outlined by the Ministry of Education Malaysia. Future research focusing on the implementation of writing skill assessment is suggested to ensure that the evaluation done is systematic and reliable.

scholarly journals Patterns of Stress Experienced by Secondary School Teachers in Choma District of Southern Province of Zambia

2016 ◽  
Vol 6 (3) ◽  
pp. 263
Author(s):  
Kennedy Kanene ◽  
Demian Mwendabai Mushungekelwa
Keyword(s):  
Secondary School ◽  
Secondary School Teachers ◽  
Survey Design ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Simple Random Sampling ◽  
Ministry Of Education ◽  
School Teachers ◽  
Head Teachers ◽  
School Head ◽  
Descriptive Survey

The present paper presents the results of the study that investigated the patterns of stress experienced by secondary school teachers in Choma District of Zambia. The study objectives included; to establish the forms of stress faced by teachers; and to recommend solutions to the identified patterns of stress. A descriptive survey design was used in the study where a sample of six secondary schools and 120 teacher were selected from the District using the simple random sampling technique. The Teacher Stress Inventory (TSI) questionnaire was employed in the study. According to the study teachers moderately experienced patterns of stress in terms of, emotional manifestation, fatigue manifestation, cardiovascular manifestation, and gastronomic manifestation but rarely experienced stress in terms of behavioural manifestation. This could be minimised by the Ministry of Education conducting seminars and workshops for the teachers on stress prevention and management together with School head teachers organising leisure events for teachers to allow teachers to refresh and be rejuvenate. 

scholarly journals Information Security Awareness among Non-Academic Staff in the University of Ibadan, Nigeria

2019 ◽  
Vol 8 (2) ◽  
pp. 77-84
Author(s):  
H. T. AbdulRahman ◽  
S. O. Oladipupo
Keyword(s):  
Information Security ◽  
Survey Design ◽  
Academic Staff ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Security Awareness ◽  
Information Security Awareness ◽  
The University ◽  
University Of Ibadan ◽  
Ibadan Nigeria

This study applied the established factors from the existing literatures on information security awareness to investigate information security awareness among non-academic staff in the University of Ibadan, Nigeria. The objectives of this study are; to identify the factors that influence information security awareness and to determine the level of information security awareness among non-academic staff. This study employed a survey design. Stratified random sampling technique was utilized to select the respondents for the study. The study participants consist of non-academic staff in the University of Ibadan. A field survey of 300 respondents was carried out using questionnaire as the main instrument. Descriptive statistics was used for data analysis. Findings of this study revealed that information security awareness is significantly influenced by policy of information security, education of information security, knowledge of technology, and non-academic staff’s behavior. Furthermore, findings show that the level of information security awareness among non-academic staff in the University of Ibadan was high. Finally, findings were discussed and recommendations for the future research were also addressed.

scholarly journals Rethinking of Public Secondary Schools Discipline in Kenya

2017 ◽  
Vol 13 (19) ◽  
pp. 156 ◽  
Author(s):  
Erick Nandeke ◽  
Sammy K. Chumba ◽  
Catherine Kiprop
Keyword(s):  
Secondary Schools ◽  
Survey Design ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Simple Random Sampling ◽  
Target Population ◽  
School Management ◽  
Ministry Of Education ◽  
Student Council ◽  
Descriptive Survey ◽  
School Heads

Student Council is a representative structure through which students in a secondary school become involved in school affairs. The study set out to investigate student council participation in the management of discipline in public secondary schools in Teso North Sub-County in Busia County, Kenya. The study sought to establish: the influence of student council participation in the formulation of rules and regulations on management of discipline, and the influence of student council involvement in formulating punishment on the management of discipline. The target population was 7379 students and 189 teachers and 27 principals from 27 schools. The research employed descriptive survey design using a random sample of 365 students, 18 teachers and 9 principals. This sample size was determined using Krejcie and Morgan’s table of sample determination and using coefficient variation of 30% and a standard error of 2% through stratified simple random sampling technique. The data was collected using a selfadministered questionnaire. The study established that schools involved students in designing punishment but students never took punishment positively and that common disciplinary problems experienced in schools was due to lack of students involvement. It was further established that students were haphazardly involved in the school management of students’ discipline. Thus the study recommends schools to empower students’ council in which students’ views and ideas are heard and discussed; Ministry of education to organize and offer seminars where school heads are well sensitized on involving students in school management.

scholarly journals Teachers Perception on Tobacco Free School in Bangladesh

2015 ◽  
Vol 14 (3) ◽  
pp. 274-279
Author(s):  
Md Mizanur Rahman ◽  
Skeikh Akhtar Ahmad ◽  
Jahirul Karim ◽  
Johnny Pangkas ◽  
Teh Jo Hun ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Secondary School Teachers ◽  
Medical Science ◽  
School Personnel ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Cluster Sampling ◽  
Selection Probability ◽  
Free School ◽  
School Based ◽  
Second Hand Smoking ◽  
Selection Of

Introduction: Comprehensive tobacco-free school policy benefits everyone by reducing exposure to second-hand smoking and creating a system that reinforces tobacco-free norm and attitudes, which in turn affect tobacco use having an impact on the health of the community. Objective: This study aims to assess the perception of teachers on tobacco free school environments and factors supporting it. Methods: A two-stage cluster sampling technique was used for the selection of schools with selection probability proportional to enrolment size followed by stratified random sampling of government and private schools. Data were collected from 559 secondary school teachers using a structured questionnaire.Results: Estimation indicated that 48.3% (95% CI: 44.5%, 52.6%) of the teachers were less supportive and 51.7% (95% CI: 47.4%, 55.5%) were more supportive for smoking free school. Logistic regression analysis revealed that non tobacco user teachers were more likely to be supportive (OR=1. 891, 95% CI: 1.197, 2.986) for tobacco free school. However, no statistically significant association was found between perceived supportive tobacco free school and age, sex, level of education, type of school and family size (p>0.05). Exposure to second hand smoking and curriculum content of tobacco issues were not significantly related with tobacco free school.Conclusion: Comprehensive school based programme with participation of school personnel and community can effectively implement tobacco free school programmes.Bangladesh Journal of Medical Science Vol.14(3) 2015 p.274-279

Assessment of Principals’ Effectiveness in Monitoring Students’ Progress in Secondary Schools in Ebonyi State: Implications for Leadership and Education for National Security.

2019 ◽  
pp. 257-264
Author(s):  
Elechi Catherine ◽  
Mbazu Innocent
Keyword(s):  
Secondary School ◽  
Secondary Schools ◽  
National Security ◽  
Secondary School Teachers ◽  
Research Question ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Simple Random Sampling ◽  
Ministry Of Education ◽  
School Teachers ◽  
Measurement And Evaluation

The Study assessed principal‟s effectiveness in monitoring students‟ progress in Ebonyi State secondary schools as a means of achieving national security. One purpose of study, one research question and one hypothesis guided the study. The survey research design was adopted for the study. The population for the study comprised 817 secondary school teachers. The sample for the study was 210 secondary school teachers who were drawn using simple random sampling technique. Questionnaire was the instrument for data collection. The instrument was validated by three experts: one in Measurement and Evaluation and two in Educational management. The reliability was determined using Cronbach Alpha. Data were collected by the researcher with the help of four research assistants. Data collected were analyzed using mean, standard deviation and t-test. The findings of the study revealed that principals in rural schools do not monitor students‟ progress effectively. It was recommended that ministry of education should set machineries on board to help monitor the activities of principals to ensure that they are performing their leadership functions effectively.

scholarly journals STRESSORS, EFFECTS AND COPING STRATEGIES AMONG TEACHERS IN SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN EDO STATE, NIGERIA

2018 ◽  
Vol 6 (9) ◽  
pp. 137-147
Author(s):  
Constance Iyore
Keyword(s):  
Secondary Schools ◽  
Coping Strategies ◽  
Secondary School Teachers ◽  
Survey Design ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Edo State ◽  
Measurement And Evaluation ◽  
And Coping ◽  
Senior Secondary ◽  
Descriptive Survey

The study examined stressors, effects and coping strategies among teachers in secondary schools in Esan Central Senatorial District, Edo State, Nigeria. The descriptive survey design was adopted for the study. The proportionate random sampling technique was used to select a total of three hundred and eight (308) teachers representing 50% of the teachers from the entire population of all the six hundred and sixteen (616) public senior secondary school teachers in Esan Central Senatorial Edo State. The research instrument used was a 30–item questionnaire developed by the researcher and titled Stress Assessment Questionnaire (SAQ) for teachers. The content validity of this instrument was ensured by experts in Measurement and Evaluation, Ambrose Alli University Ekpoma. The test-retest method was used to determine the reliability of the instrument. Descriptive statistics such as mean (X) and standard deviation (S.D) was used to analyze the data collected. The result showed that stress is a cankerworm that emanates from work overload, crowded class conditions, poor working conditions, lack of social support and lack of teaching accessories among others. Based on findings, was concluded that stress lessens teachers’ quality of instructional delivery, lowers teachers’ morale, job satisfaction, job performance and increases attrition among teachers. Hence, it was recommended that teachers in Edo State should always endeavour to manage stress by getting emotional support from others such as more experience teachers who could give them directives on how to manage the current challenges they are facing at school.

scholarly journals VOCATIONAL INTEREST, ATTRIBUTION AND CAREER MATURITY AMONG SECONDARY SCHOOL TEACHERS IN SOKOTO METROPOLIS

2013 ◽  
Vol 14 (1) ◽  
pp. 8
Author(s):  
Shehu Yahaya Tsagem ◽  
Malami Umar Tambuwal
Keyword(s):  
Secondary School ◽  
Significant Relationship ◽  
Survey Methodology ◽  
Secondary School Teachers ◽  
Career Maturity ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Attitude Scale ◽  
Ministry Of Education ◽  
School Teachers ◽  
Vocational Interest

The main thrust of this study was to examine and investigate whether relationships exist among vocational interest, attribution and career maturity among teachers in secondary schools of Sokoto state. Some research questions raised were: Is there any relationship between vocational interest and career maturity of secondary school teachers in Sokoto state: and is there any relationship between vocational interest and attribution of secondary school teachers in Sokoto state? Some null hypotheses generated for the conduct of the study were that: there is no significant relationship between vocational interest and career maturity of secondary school teachers in Sokoto state and there is no significant relationship between vocational interest and attribution of secondary school teachers in Sokoto state. The study used the correlational survey methodology for237 subjects drawn from the total population by means o f simple random sampling technique. Data for the study was collected with the use of an adopted version of Bakare 's Vocational Interest Inventory, an adopted version of Olomolaiye's Self Other Motivation Scale and an adopted version of Crites' Career Maturity Inventory Attitude Scale. Some major findings of the study were that there is a relationship between vocational interest and career maturity and also that there is a relationship between career maturity of secondary school teachers in Sokoto state. Some of the recommendations made were that the Ministry of Education in Sokoto state and the teachers themselves should embark on developing both internal and external inspiring factors toward the general development of the teachers' career maturity thus leading to sound academic effectiveness and that the state Ministry of Education should look for all possible ways to develop teachers' interest and attribution which will eventually enhance the realization of positive and efficient self-esteem, self-efficacy, self-concept and self-fulfillment which are necessary ingredients in career maturity etc.

scholarly journals Evaluation of the Knowledge, Attitudes and Prevention Practices with Regard to Cutaneous Leishmaniasis Caused by Leishmania aethiopica in Mount Elgon Focus, Kenya

2020 ◽  
pp. 92-101
Author(s):  
Mukhwana Dennis Wafula
Keyword(s):  
Cutaneous Leishmaniasis ◽  
Positive Attitude ◽  
Survey Design ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Simple Random Sampling ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Western Kenya ◽  
Croton Macrostachyus ◽  
Mount Elgon ◽  
Descriptive Survey

Leishmaniasis has spread beyond the traditional areas of the Rift Valley and North Eastern provinces. There is more evidence of emergence and spread of leishmaniasis in Western Kenya. However, there is currently no comprehensive study on knowledge, attitude and prevention practices on leishmaniasis among the risk populations in the endemic Mount Elgon region of western Kenya. This has hindered the protocol for understanding the epidemiology of leishmaniasis. The descriptive survey design study was carried out from April to June, 2019 and it sought for information on KAP related to cutaneous leishmaniasis (C.L) in Mount Elgon region. Using stratified simple random sampling technique, a total of 340 household participants were selected in the study area. Structured questionnaire was used to collect the data. Regarding the responses given to knowledge, attitude and practice, a score of 1 was given for each right response and 0 for unsure responses. Data analysis was conducted using IBM SPSS version 23 statistical software. Descriptive statistics that include frequency and percentage were used to analyze the results. Out of 340 individuals were participated in our study 214 (62.9%) of the participants were males and 126 (37.1%) were females. The result of the present study in terms of knowledge showed that most of the respondents scored less than four items out of six correctly, hence described as having poor knowledge of CL. With regard to attitude respondents believed that CL was a problem in their area and had positive attitude towards the treatment of the disease. The study also found out that majority of the respondents practiced well, as indicated by scoring positively in more than three items. In terms of plants used in the treatment of the disease, Olea europaea, Kigelia Africana, Terminial mollis, Croton macrostachyus, Tylosema fassoglense and Bridella micrantha were mentioned. It was concluded that, people were less knowledgeable, had positive attitude towards the treatment especially using plant extracts could act as the basis for future research on alternative drugs against the disease.

Clinical Experiences of School-Based Clinicians With Stuttering: A Mixed Methods Survey

2021 ◽  
Vol 6 (2) ◽  
pp. 356-367
Author(s):  
James Panico ◽  
Derek E. Daniels ◽  
Charity Yarzebinski ◽  
Charles D. Hughes
Keyword(s):  
Mixed Method ◽  
Clinical Training ◽  
Survey Design ◽  
Age Groups ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Clinical Experiences ◽  
Speech Language Pathologists ◽  
School Based ◽  
Clinical Scenarios ◽  
Assessment And Treatment

Purpose The purpose of this study was to examine the clinical experiences of school-based speech-language pathologists related to stuttering by exploring common clinical situations and challenges speech-language pathologists face when working with individuals who stutter and their families. Method This study utilized a mixed method survey design. A total of 200 participants completed an anonymous survey consisting of closed- and open-ended questions regarding knowledge for different age groups (preschool, school-age, adolescent), and confidence in assessment and treatment skills with stuttering. Results Findings revealed that participants generally were least comfortable assessing and treating preschoolers who stutter. Furthermore, qualitative analysis revealed a variety of common and challenging clinical scenarios across all three age levels. Conclusions Overall, it is important to recognize that school-based clinicians have varying experiences and perspectives when working with children who stutter. Several factors may contribute to this including academic and clinical training in stuttering. Future research is also discussed.

scholarly journals TEACHING AND LEARNING OF PICTURE-BASED COMPOSITION WRITING IN PRIMARY SCHOOL CURRICULUM IN SINGAPORE

2020 ◽  
pp. 33-55
Author(s):  
Mohamed Noh Daipi ◽  
Fadilah Isnin
Keyword(s):  
Primary School ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Writing Skills ◽  
School Curriculum ◽  
Ministry Of Education ◽  
Effective Strategies ◽  
School Based ◽  
Primary School Curriculum ◽  
External Vendors ◽  
Strongly Agree

The primary school Malay Language syllabus emphasises on the teaching and learning (T&L) of writing skills since Primary 1 (P1). The picture-based composition writing (PbCW) was introduced at P3. Based on teachers’ feedback, the the resources for T&L of PbCW found in the CEKAP and MEKAR packages, published by the Ministry of Education, are not sufficient to develop composition writing skills among pupils even though PbCW was tested in end-of-year-examinations in schools. Teachers also faced problems to source for the appropriate picture-series that are aligned with the topics available in both packages. In addition, teachers also need more time to produce picture-series that are related to the topics. These problems raised the issue of validity of the school-based examinations when teachers re-use the picture-series resources purchased from external vendors. Teachers also face challenges in implementing T&L effectively, especially for P3 pupils because there is a huge gap between the skills taught in P2 and P3 classes. Based on these needs, the Malay Language Centre of Singapore (MLCS) took initiatives to produce the PbCW Package to support T&L that are aligned with curriculum requirements. To date, 126 teachers have been trained to use the resources and trialled them in their respective schools. Based on the trialling exercise conducted by 97 respondents, all of them reported strongly agree that the resources provided are aligned with topic of units available in CEKAP and MEKAR packages. All respondents stated that they were able to implement the suggested T&L more effectively based on the recommended strategies. Hence, the PbCW resources that are aligned with curriculum content and well supported by effective strategies are important to ensure pupils’ learning are enriched and enhanced.

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