scholarly journals Parents' involvement in the education of their children in primary schools in the Ga East district of greater Accra region of Ghana

2012 ◽  
Vol 6 ◽  
pp. 26-37
Author(s):  
Clement Agezo ◽  
Joseph M Dzinyela
Keyword(s):  
Random Sampling ◽  
Primary Schools ◽  
Simple Random Sampling ◽  
Quality Education ◽  
Complementary Role ◽  
The World ◽  
Parents Involvement ◽  
Meaningful Role ◽  
Greater Accra Region ◽  
Social Behaviours

The concern for the home to play a more active and complementary role in promoting quality education of children is on the increase in many societies throughout the world, including Ghana. The purpose of the study was to examine the level of parents' involvement in the education of their children in primary schools in the Ga East District of Greater Accra Region. The research design was phenomenological. Fifty respondents made up of 10 headteachers, 20 teachers and 20 parents were involved in the study. Purposive sampling was used to select the heads and teachers of the schools while simple random sampling was used to select the parents. Unstructured interview was the only instrument used to elicit information from the respondents. The study found among others that most of the parents in the district were highly involved in the education of their wards. It was suggested that parents, especially working mothers should be encouraged to play a more meaningful role in the education of their children by providing them with a quiet place to study, helping them with homework, being firm about bedtime, monitoring their academic and social behaviours and providing them with their school needs, among others.

scholarly journals The status of teachers’ motivation and process of quality education: The case of primary school teachers, Ethiopia

2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
pp. 01-11
Author(s):  
Sewagegn Mola ◽  
Asrat Dagnew Kelkay
Keyword(s):  
Primary School ◽  
Random Sampling ◽  
Primary Schools ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Simple Random Sampling ◽  
Quality Education ◽  
The Status ◽  
Correlation Statistics ◽  
Level Of Motivation ◽  
Descriptive Survey

The purpose of this study was to investigate the status of teachers’ motivation and process of quality education in primary schools of Ethiopia. A descriptive survey was employed to achieve this purpose. Among the 40 government primary schools found in Banija District, 12(30%) were taken as a sample by using the simple random sampling technique. A sample size of 119 teachers was selected by using the systematic random sampling technique. 12 principals were also purposively included in the study. The instruments of data collection were questionnaire and interview. The data gathered through close-ended questionnaires were analysed quantitatively by frequency, percentages, mean and Pearson’s correlation statistics. The data gathered through document analysis and interviews were analysed qualitatively through narration for the purpose of triangulation. The results indicate that the teachers had a low level of motivation with extrinsic motivators. On the other hand, the findings of the study showed that teachers had a good status of intrinsic motivation and the status of their process of quality education was also good. Finally, the research findings revealed that, as teachers’ motivation increases their processes of quality education also increases. Thus, this study recommends that in order to deliver quality education, teachers should be motivated with attractive salaries, provision of accommodation and instituting awards, as well as strengthening intrinsic motivators.   Keywords: Teachers’ motivation, process, quality education, primary school.

scholarly journals Use of Internet among Youth and its Effect on Library Attendance

2015 ◽  
Vol 16 ◽  
pp. 29-37
Author(s):  
Sadia Nawaz ◽  
Rabia Ali ◽  
Saira Batool ◽  
Zara Alaudeen
Keyword(s):  
Random Sampling ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Simple Random Sampling ◽  
Female Students ◽  
Quantitative Interpretation ◽  
The World ◽  
Use Of Internet ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Online Sources ◽  
Structured Questionnaire

Internet in the last few decades has revolutionized the world and this revolution has also influenced university students. This study was conducted to explore the relationship between use of online sources and library attendance. By using simple random sampling technique 72 female students from the Department of Sociology, International Islamic university Islamabad were selected as respondents for this study. The data was collected through structured questionnaire. Findings were coded and given quantitative interpretation. The findings indicate that the usage of library has decreased due to the availability of internet facility. Students reported to prefer online sources due to the fact that they are conveniently available without the need to visit the library. Constraints in using the library were also reported. Nevertheless the respondents acknowledged the importance of library and the fact that it gives more authentic knowledge compared to online sources.

scholarly journals Influence of Self-Regulation and Social Competence on Academic Achievement of Lower Primary School Pupils in Osun State, Nigeria

2019 ◽  
pp. 143-150
Author(s):  
Ekpenyong B. E. ◽  
V. O. Adediran ◽  
B. A. Adeyemi
Keyword(s):  
Academic Achievement ◽  
Social Competence ◽  
Primary School ◽  
Random Sampling ◽  
Primary Schools ◽  
Rating Scale ◽  
Self Regulation ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Simple Random Sampling ◽  
Primary School Pupils

This study determined the prevalence of se1f regulatory skills (behavioural, emotional,verbal) and assessed the level of social competence of primary school pupils in Osun State. The study further examined the influence of self-regulatory skills and social competence on primary school pupils’ academic achievement. These were with a view to providing information on the association between Self-regulation and Social Competence in relation to lower Primary School Pupils’ academic achievement in Osun State Nigeria. The study adopted the correlational survey research design. The population for the study comprised primary III pupils in Osun State. Sample size consisted of 418 Primary III pupils selected using the multistage sampling procedure. Firstly, from the three Senatorial districts in Osun State, nine Local Government Areas (LGAs) were selected using simple random sampling technique (three from each senatorial district). Secondly, in each LGA, two primary schools were selected using simple random sampling technique. Thirdly, eighteen intact classes of primary Ill pupils were selected from each of the selected schools using the simple random sampling technique.The three instruments used for this study were: Sell-Regulation Observation Scale (SROS) Teachers Rating Scale (TRS); and Pupils’ Achievement Test (PAT). Data was analyzed using percentage and chi-square. The results showed that the level of primary school pupils’ behavioural self-regulatory skill was low (30%), emotional self-regulatory skill was at average (43%) while the verbal self-regulatory skill was low (27%). Overall, the level of self-regulatory skills of primary school pupils’ was low (39%). The results also indicated that the level of’ manifestation of social competence was high (64%). Results further showed that there was a statistically significant influence of self-regulatory skills and social competence on primary school pupils’ academic achievement (x2= 873.532, p<0.05). The study concluded that whilst Self-regulatory skill contributed little to pupils‘ academic achievement, Social Competence greatly influenced primary school pupils’ academic achievement in Osun State.

scholarly journals JOB SATISFACTION AND QUALIFICATION AS A DETERMINANT OF TEACHERS’ JOB MOBILITY IN PRIMARY SCHOOLS IN OYO STATE

2020 ◽  
pp. 20-24
Author(s):  
Onipede, A.A. Ph.D ◽  
Adeyi, M.O. Ph.D
Keyword(s):  
Job Satisfaction ◽  
Local Government ◽  
Random Sampling ◽  
Primary Schools ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Simple Random Sampling ◽  
Analysis Data ◽  
Job Mobility ◽  
The State ◽  
The Public

This study investigated job satisfaction and qualification as a determinant of teachers’ job mobility in primary schools in Oyo State. The study employed the descriptive research design of the survey type. The population consisted of all teachers from the public primary schools in the state. The sample for this study was 300 teachers which were selected from 20 public primary schools using multi-stage sampling procedure. The first stage involved the use of simple random sampling technique to select 10 Local Government Areas from the thirty- three Local Government Areas of the State. The second stage involved the selection of 20 public primary schools using purposive random sampling technique. Also, 15 teachers were selected from each of the public primary schools using simple random sampling technique at the third stage to make the total of 300 teachers as a sample for the study. A self-structured questionnaire tagged Teachers’ Questionnaire on Job Mobility, Satisfaction and Qualification (TQJMSQ) was used to elicit relevant data for the study. The face and content validity of the instrument was ensured. A reliability co-efficient of 0.69 was obtained for TQJMSQ using Pearson Product Moment correlation analysis. Data collected were analysed using descriptive and inferential statistics. Research questions were answered using simple percentage, mean score and standard deviation while the hypothesis was analysed using t-test, ANOVA and Scheffe posthoc test at 0.05 level of significant. The study shows that job satisfaction and teachers’ qualifications determines job mobility in primary schools in Oyo State. The researchers recommended that government and other school owners should encourage teachers on the job by giving them necessary remuneration and teachers should be encouraged to update themselves to acquire higher qualifications so that they can be fixed to relevant position. KEYWORDS: Job Satisfaction, Qualification, determinant, teachers, job mobility, primary schools.

scholarly journals Assessment on Preventive Measures of Urinary Tract Infection (UTI) among Adults of South India

2021 ◽  
Vol 4 (01) ◽  
Author(s):  
Satish Kumar B P ◽  
Meghana A ◽  
Lipika Das ◽  
Lavanya P R ◽  
Anwitha Johns
Keyword(s):  
Urinary Tract Infection ◽  
Urinary Tract ◽  
Urinary Bladder ◽  
Tract Infection ◽  
Random Sampling ◽  
South India ◽  
Preventive Measures ◽  
Simple Random Sampling ◽  
Anonymous Questionnaire ◽  
The World

Introduction:Most common bacterial infection affecting about 150 million people every year around the world is urinary tract infection1. Urinary tract infection can be defined as a condition, in which bacteria divide and multiply in the urinary tract and infect the organs included (kidney, ureter, urinary bladder and urethra). Method: an anonymous questionnaire with 15 questions regarding basic precautions for UTI was formulated using Google forms. The questionnaire was articulated in collaboration with an expert in the field. Simple random sampling was thrown out for choosing the participants. The link to the survey was made reach to the intended participants through email and WhatsApp. Conclusion: In this study we found out that in 412 participants, more than half of the participants (54.6%) were recurrently suffering from urinary tract infection (UTI) and about 82.7% of participants suffering from UTI are married whereas only 47.6% unmarried population is affected by urinary tract infection.

scholarly journals THE EFFECT OF PRINCIPALS' MANAGEMENT STYLES ON TEACHERS' PERFORMANCE IN PRIVATE PRIMARY SCHOOLS IN OMDURMAN LOCALITY IN SUDAN

2021 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. 62-74
Author(s):  
Saifaldin Idris Onia ◽  
Elzain Elkhder
Keyword(s):  
Performance Management ◽  
Survey Research ◽  
Random Sampling ◽  
Primary Schools ◽  
Simple Random Sampling ◽  
Management Style ◽  
Management Styles ◽  
Democratic Management ◽  
Research Designs ◽  
The Relationship

The aims of this study to identify the predominant management style practiced by principals in private primary schools in Omdurman locality; to analyse the relationship between management styles and teachers' performance; and to examine the effect of management style practiced by principals on teachers' performance. The study employed survey research designs using a questionnaire. 45 of teachers were selected using simple random sampling. The results indicate that the democratic management style is the predominant style practiced in private primary schools in Omdurman locality. Laissez-faire and autocratic management styles were not practiced by principals in private primary schools in Omdurman locality. The study also revealed that management styles were low and positively correlated with the teachers' performance. Management style had an effect on teachers' performance by the contribution of the democratic management style that caused 25.1% of the variance in the teachers' performance. The study recommended schools principals should be encouraged to continue on democratic management style with taking into account other management styles according to the situation. 

scholarly journals KEMAMPUAN PRODUSEN TEMPE KEDELAI DALAM MENERAPKAN SNI 3144:2009

2016 ◽  
Vol 17 (2) ◽  
pp. 99 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ellia Kristiningrum ◽  
Danar Agus Susanto
Keyword(s):  
Random Sampling ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Simple Random Sampling ◽  
Fat Content ◽  
Product Diversification ◽  
National Standard ◽  
Font Size ◽  
Food Trade ◽  
The World ◽  
The Government

<p align="left"> </p><p><strong><span style="font-size: xx-small;">Abstrak </span></strong></p><p>Indonesia merupakan negara produsen tempe terbesar di dunia dan menjadi pasar kedelai terbesar di Asia. Sebanyak 50% dari konsumsi kedelai Indonesia digunakan untuk memproduksi tempe, 40% untuk tahu, dan 10% untuk produk lain (seperti tauco, kecap, dan lain-lain). Dukungan yang diberikan pemerintah untuk mendorong daya saing produksi tempe kedelai salah satunya adalah dengan menetapkan Standar Nasional Indonesia (SNI) tempe kedelai yaitu SNI 3144:2009. Kesesuaian produk tempe dengan standar dapat melindungi kesehatan konsumen, menjamin perdagangan pangan yang jujur dan bertanggung jawab, diversifikasi/pengembangan produk dan mendukung perkembangan industri tempe kedelai. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis kemampuan produsen tempe dalam memenuhi persyaratan SNI 3144:2009 – tempe kedelai. Penelitian ini dilakukan dengan cara mengujikan 55 sampel produk tempe di laboratorium yang terakreditasi oleh KAN. Penentuan jumlah sampel dilakukan dengan menggunakan metode Slovin terhadap jumlah Primkopti yang ada di masing-masing wilayah. Sedangkan untuk teknik samplingnya menggunakan teknik acak lengkap sederhana. Kesimpulan yang peroleh dari penelitian ini adalah masih banyak produsen tempe yang belum dapat menerapkan SNI 3144:2009 untuk parameter kadar air, kadar lemak, kadar protein, dan serat kasar. Parameter kadar lemak menjadi parameter yang paling sulit untuk dipenuhi oleh produsen tempe kedelai.</p><strong><strong></strong></strong><p>Kata kunci<strong><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Arial; font-size: xx-small;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Arial; font-size: xx-small;">: produsen tempe kedelai, SNI 3144:2009, penerapan standar. </span></span></span></strong><strong><strong><em></em></strong></strong></p><p>Abstract</p><strong><em></em></strong><p>Indonesia is the largest soybean tempeh producer in the world and the largest soybean markets in Asia. As many as 50% of Indonesian soybean consumption is used to produce tempeh, 40% for tofu, and 10% for other products (such as tauco, ketchup, etc.). The supports given by the government to boost the competitiveness of soybean tempeh one of which was established the Indonesian National Standard (SNI) for soybean tempeh that is SNI 3144: 2009. Conformity of tempeh to standard can protect the health of consumers, ensure fair and responsible food trade, product diversification/development and supporting the development of soybean tempeh industry. This study aims to analyze the ability of producers to meet the requirements of SNI 3144: 2009 - soybean tempeh. This research was done by testing out of 55 samples of soybean products in laboratories accredited by KAN. Determination on number of samples is done by slovin methode against number of Primkopti in each region. As for the sampling technique used was simple random sampling technique. The conclusions obtained from this study is there are still many tempeh producers who have not been able to implement SNI 3144: 2009 for these parameters: water content, fat content, protein content, and fiber. fulfilment of fat content is the most difficult parameters to be met by the producers.</p><strong><strong></strong></strong><p>Keywords<span style="font-family: Arial,Arial; font-size: xx-small;"><em><span style="font-family: Arial,Arial; font-size: xx-small;">: soybean tempeh producers, </span></em></span><span style="font-family: Arial,Arial; font-size: xx-small;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Arial; font-size: xx-small;">SNI 3144:2009</span></span><em><span style="font-family: Arial,Arial; font-size: xx-small;">, standard implementation. </span></em></p><em></em>

COVID-19 Deaths on the Digital Media

2021 ◽  
pp. 446-460
Author(s):  
Ferihan Ayaz
Keyword(s):  
Content Analysis ◽  
Digital Media ◽  
Random Sampling ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Simple Random Sampling ◽  
The Internet ◽  
Short Term ◽  
Internet Archive ◽  
The World

The COVID-19 pandemic has reached a level that threatens the health of the whole world. This study aimed to prevent misinformation on this subject by examining the death-related dimension of COVID-19 disease. In the study, the internet archive of three newspapers (Sabah, Hürriyet, and Sözcü) with the highest circulation as of October 2020 was searched with the keywords “corona death” and “COVID-19 death.” A total of 120 contents in three newspapers (40 items from each newspaper) were selected by a simple random sampling technique and all of them were subjected to content analysis. As a result, the COVID-19 disease was handled in a panic-inducing manner. This situation reflected the images. The deaths will increase even more in the winter months of 2020. Although there are initiatives regarding vaccination, not all people can benefit equally in the short term. Measures are often emphasized, especially by the Minister of Health. While COVID-19 deaths are increasing all over the world, how are they so low in China? This is a question in the contents.

scholarly journals Family Background and Its Effect on Pupils’ Transition Rate from Primary to Secondary Schools in Soin/Sigowet Sub-County, Kenya

2020 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 78-85
Author(s):  
Stanley Langat Kimutai ◽  
Stephen Tomno Cheboi
Keyword(s):  
Parental Involvement ◽  
Secondary Schools ◽  
Random Sampling ◽  
Primary Schools ◽  
Quantitative Data ◽  
Family Background ◽  
Simple Random Sampling ◽  
Interview Schedule ◽  
Mixed Methods Approach ◽  
Descriptive Survey

The purpose of this study was to establish the effect of pupils’ family backgrounds on their transition rates from public primary schools to secondary schools in Kenya’s Soin/Sigowet Sub-County. The study adopted mixed methods approach and the research design employed was descriptive survey. It targeted a population of 76 headteachers and 715 teachers from which a sample of 63 headteachers and 250 teachers was used. Clustered random sampling was used to obtain the 63 schools from their zones, simple random sampling to select teachers and purposive sampling on headteachers. Structured questionnaires were used to collect data from teachers and interview schedule from headteachers. The two instruments were validated, piloted and a reliable 0.75 Cronbach’s coefficient alpha applied. Quantitative data was analysed and presented in frequencies and percentages, while qualitative data was described alongside the quantitative data. The key findings of this study were: educated parents provided moral and material support to their children, occupation of parents determined their financial ability to educate their children and parental involvement played a crucial role in the performance and progress of their children in education. The study revealed that family challenges which included homelessness, hunger, domestic violence and drug abuse affected the transition of pupils from public primary to secondary schools. The study recommended that education stakeholders in the Sub-County should sensitize parents on the importance of ensuring children proceed from one level of education to another. On further research, the study recommended that the research needed to be replicated in other parts of the country by varying its approach.

scholarly journals INFLUENCE OF HOME TO SCHOOL COMMUNICATION ON ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT OF STANDARD EIGHT PUPILS IN PUBLIC PRIMARY SCHOOLS IN KISUMU WEST SUB –COUNTY, KENYA

2021 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
pp. 1
Author(s):  
Lucy Stella A. Juma
Keyword(s):  
Academic Achievement ◽  
Research Design ◽  
Random Sampling ◽  
Primary Schools ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Simple Random Sampling ◽  
The Other ◽  
Unique Contribution ◽  
Head Teachers ◽  
School Communication

Purpose: The purpose of the study was to establish the influence of home to school communication on academic achievement of pupils in public primary schools. Methodology: The research design used was sequential explanatory research design, which combined both qualitative and quantitative models of research so that evidence may be mixed and knowledge increased in a more meaningful manner. The study population consisted of 1210 standard eight pupils, 300 standard eight teachers, 1210 standard eight parents and 75 Head teachers drawn from 75 public primary schools in Kisumu West Sub-County, Kisumu, Kenya. Stratified random sampling technique was employed for selecting 23 public primary schools and simple random sampling used in each stratum to select the pupils. Purposive sampling technique was done to select standard eight parents, and head teachers. The researcher would collect data using questionnaires and interview schedule, focus group discussions guide and document analysis. Quantitative data was analyzed through descriptive and results presented in the form of tables, frequencies, Percentages, and accumulative percentages and on the other hand qualitative data generated from open ended questions were organized, categorized and presented in narratives. Findings: The study established that home to school communication affected pupils’ academic achievement. Unique contribution to theory, practice and policy: The recommendations of the study were that there should be regular academic clinics and pupils progress follows up to help enhance achievement amongst the learners. The ecological system theory of development by (Bronfenbrenner 1969) outlined the influence of parent involvement at schools and the other surrounding influences on a child’s development and academic achievement which the ministry could borrow to enhance academic achievement

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