Teachers' Perceptions of the Ugandan Secondary School Islamic Religious Education Syllabi

2018 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 9-25
Author(s):  
Maimuna Aminah Nimulola
Keyword(s):  
Secondary School ◽  
Religious Education ◽  
Teacher Educators ◽  
Survey Design ◽  
Arabic Language ◽  
Cluster Sampling ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Teachers Perceptions ◽  
Affective Components

This study explored teachers' perceptions of the appropriateness of the Islamic Religious Education (IRE) secondary school syllabi and the challenges therein. A combination of stratified and cluster sampling techniques were used to select 234 IRE teachers from 124 secondary schools in Uganda. A cross-sectional survey design was used and data was collected using closed- and open-ended questionnaire. Data was analysed by descriptive statistics and interpreted using Benjamin Bloom's taxonomy of educational objectives. Findings indicate that: teachers enjoyed teaching low level and practical topics and found difficulties teaching abstract, philosophical and computational-based ones; the affective components of the IRE syllabi were not being appropriately addressed; teachers' limited competency in Arabic Language was an obstacle in handling of technical topics; and that the IRE syllabi were quite broad compared to the time allocated to their implementation. The implications to teacher educators is that more skills in Arabic Language and practice in handling particular topics should be given to pre- and in-service teachers. The IRE syllabi should be revised to accommodate contemporary issues.

scholarly journals Family Socioeconomic Status, Religiosity and Alcohol Use among Secondary School Adolescents in Bushenyi Ishaka Municipality, Uganda

2018 ◽  
Vol 7 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Athanansio Spencer Bashaija ◽  
Aloysius Rukundo
Keyword(s):  
Socioeconomic Status ◽  
Alcohol Use ◽  
Secondary School ◽  
Survey Design ◽  
Simple Random Sampling ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Family Socioeconomic Status ◽  
Final Sample ◽  
Data Collection And Analysis

This paper reports research on levels of family socioeconomic status, religiosity and alcohol use among secondary school adolescents in Bushenyi Ishaka Municipality, Uganda (BIM). The study employed a cross- sectional survey design with quantitative method of data collection and analysis.  Proportionate stratified, and systematic simple random sampling techniques were used to arrive at the final sample of participants. Data was collected using a self-administered questionnaire with standardized scales. The instrument comprised Bio-data, SES scale, religiosity, spiritual scale for Youth, and AUDIT Test for Alcohol use. Responses were obtained from a total of 404 participants who included females as the majority (54.7%).  The mean age of the students was 15.91. Results show that majority of the students came from families with moderate levels of socioeconomic status. It was further discovered that students had low levels of alcohol use and high levels of religiosity. Implications of the study findings are discussed.

Tahap Kemahiran Kefahaman Mendengar Bahasa Arab di Kalangan Pelajar Sekolah Menengah Agama Negeri

2012 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nik Mohd. Rahimi Nik Yusoff ◽  
Kamarulzaman Abd. Ghani ◽  
Zawawi Ismail
Keyword(s):  
Secondary School ◽  
Listening Comprehension ◽  
Secondary School Students ◽  
Word Meaning ◽  
Arabic Language ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
School Students ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Comprehension Skills ◽  
High Level

Kajian ini bertujuan untuk menilai tahap kemahiran kefahaman mendengar bahasa Arab di kalangan pelajar sekolah menengah agama negeri. Reka bentuk kajian yang digunakan dalam kajian ini ialah kaedah tinjauan semasa. Sebanyak lima aspek kefahaman mendengar bahasa Arab yang dinilai dalam kajian ini. Lima aspek kefahaman mendengar tersebut ialah; (i) kefahaman mendengar bunyi bahasa Arab; (ii) kefahaman mendengar makna perkataan secara leksikal; (iii) kefahaman mendengar makna perkataan secara kontekstual; (iv) kefahaman mendengar teks secara literal; dan (v) kemahiran mendengar teks secara inferential. Kajian ini dijalankan di sekolah–sekolah menengah agama negeri di Kelantan. Keputusan menunjukkan subkemahiran pertama berada pada tahap tinggi; subkemahiran kedua dan ketiga berada pada tahap sederhana; dan subkemahiran keempat dan kelima berada pada tahap lemah. Kata kunci: kemahiran kefahaman mendengar, sub–sub kemahiran kefahaman mendengar, bahasa Arab The aim of this study was to evaluate the level of Arabic listening comprehension among state religious secondary school students. There were five aspects of Arabic listening comprehension, which were evaluated in this study. The research design which was used in this study was cross sectional survey. The five aspects of Arabic listening comprehension were; (i) Arabic sound; (ii) word meaning lexically; (iii) word meaning contextually; (iv) texts meaning literally; and (v) texts meaning inferentially. This study was carried out at state religious secondary schools in Kelantan. The results showed the first sub skills was at a high level, the second and third sub skills was at a moderate level, and the fourth and fifth sub skills was at a weak level. Key words: listening comprehension skills, listening comprehension sub skills, Arabic language

scholarly journals Energy sources for cooking and its determinants in rural areas of Tanzania

2019 ◽  
Vol 10 (3) ◽  
pp. 934
Author(s):  
Michael Shadrack Mangula ◽  
Joseph A. Kuzilwa ◽  
Simon S. Msanjila ◽  
Isack Legonda
Keyword(s):  
Rural Areas ◽  
Survey Design ◽  
Multinomial Logistic Regression ◽  
Descriptive Analysis ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Energy Sources ◽  
Cluster Sampling ◽  
Liquefied Petroleum Gas ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional

Using traditional sources of energy for cooking in rural areas of Tanzania is associated with problems such as lung diseases, soil erosion and air pollution. This paper identifies the energy sources used for cooking and its determinants in rural areas of Tanzania. Cross-sectional survey design through questionnaire was used to collect data from 384 households living in rural areas of Njombe and Iringa regions in Tanzania. Multistage cluster sampling technique was employed to sample districts, wards and villages, while rural heads of households were sampled randomly using the fishbowl method to avoid biasness. Descriptive analysis such as frequencies and percentages were used. Multinomial Logistic Regression (MLR) techniques was used to estimate the parameters of factors determining the choices of energy sources for cooking in rural areas of Tanzania. The findings show that firewood is the main source of energy for cooking, followed by charcoal, Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) and electricity in rural areas of Tanzania. The study shows that education, household size, occupation, income, and age of respondents determine the choices of energy sources for cooking. It can be concluded that, apart from improving income, other intervention such as family planning, reforestation programmes and promotion of the use of modern cooking stoves should be done to ensure sustainable development in rural areas of Tanzania

scholarly journals Academic Dishonesty Siswa di Masa Pandemi Covid-19: Implikasinya pada Bimbingan dan Konseling

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (2) ◽  
pp. 127
Author(s):  
Diana Dewi Wahyuningsih ◽  
Eny Kusumawati ◽  
Imam Setyo Nugroho
Keyword(s):  
High School ◽  
High School Students ◽  
Academic Dishonesty ◽  
Survey Design ◽  
T Test ◽  
Cluster Sampling ◽  
Vocational High School ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
School Students ◽  
Cross Sectional

<p><em><span lang="EN-US">Academic dishonesty</span></em><span lang="EN-US"> yaitu perilaku menyimpang dari aturan akademik yang dilakukan oleh siswa di berbagai jenjang pendidikan untuk mendapatkan hasil ujian atau pengakuan yang baik atas tugas akademiknya dengan jalan mencontek, plagiarisme, bekerja sama dalam kecurangan ujian, maupun memalsukan data. Artikel ini bertujuan untuk mengekplorasi tingkat <em>adacemic dishonesty</em> siswa pada masa pandemi covid-19 dilihat dari perbedaan jenis kelamin, tingkatan kelas serta usia. Metode penelitian yang digunakan yaitu <em>survey</em> dengan jenis <em>cross sectional survey design</em> yang melibatkan 493 siswa sekolah menengah kejuruan yang dipilih menggunakan teknik <em>cluster sampling</em>. Instrumen pengumpulan data penelitian menggunakan <em>academic dishonesty</em></span><em><span lang="EN-US"> </span><span lang="EN-US">scale</span></em><span lang="EN-US">. Teknik analisis data yang dilakukan yaitu analisis deskriptif, uji t-test dan Uji Anova. Hasil penelitian membuktikan bahwa siswa sekolah memengah kejuruan memiliki tingkat <em>academic dishonesty</em> pada kategori sedang. Lebih lanjut penelitian ini menemukan bahwa dilihat dari perbedaan jenis kelamin siswa laki-laki memiliki tingkat <em>academic dishonesty</em> lebih tinggi dari siswa perempuan. Hal yang sama juga terjadi ketika dilihat dari setiap indikator <em>academic dishonesty</em>. Pada perbedaan kelas dan perbedaan usia menunjukkan bahwa tidak ada perbedaan yang signifikan antara siswa kelas 10 dan siswa kelas 12 serta siswa berusia 15, 16, 17, 18 dalam tingkat <em>academic dishonesty</em>. Diskusi lebih lanjut dibahas dalam artikel ini.<br /><br /><br /><strong><span lang="EN-US">Abstrac: </span></strong><em><span lang="EN-US">Academic dishonestyis behavior deviating from academic rules carried out by students at various levels of education to get good test results or recognition of their academic assignments by cheating, plagiarism, cooperating in exam fraud, or falsifying data. This article aims to explore and determine the level of student academic dishonestyduring the Covid-19 pandemic seen from differences in gender, grade level and age. The research method used is a survey with a type of cross sectional survey design involving 493 vocational high school students who were selected using cluster sampling technique.. The research data collection instrument uses an academic dishonestyscale. The data analysis technique used is descriptive analysis, t-test and Anova test. The results of the study prove that vocational high school students have a level of academic dishonestyin the medium category. Furthermore, this study found that seen from the gender differences, male students had a higher level of academic dishonestythan female students. The same thing also happens when viewed from each indicator of academic dishonesty. In terms of class differences and age differences, it shows that there is no significant difference between grade 10 and grade 12 students and students aged 15, 16, 17, 18 in the level of academic dishonesty. Further discussion is discussed in this article</span></em></span></p>

scholarly journals Measurement Model of Leadership Elements for Integration of Blended Learning into Technology Education Programme

2019 ◽  
Vol 8 (5C) ◽  
pp. 1298-1301
Keyword(s):  
Blended Learning ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Teacher Educators ◽  
Survey Design ◽  
Measurement Model ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Tertiary Institutions ◽  
The Absolute ◽  
Automobile Technology

This study was conducted to empirically validate a Leadership Element in Blended Learning Scale (LEBLAS) for the Leadership Element of blended learning for integration into teaching and learning of Automobile Technology Programmes in Nigerian tertiary institutions. A cross-sectional survey design was employed with a sample of 360 technical teacher educators in Nigeria. The developed initial a Leadership Element contained 6 items was administered to the sample. The responses were organized coded and use as data for the analysis. Structural Equation modelling was used to analyses the data using Confirmatory Factor Analysis after varying the data for normality. The results revealed a valid and reliable instrument with 43 items. Findings of the study showed that the measurement model indicated that, LEBLAS satisfied the absolute fit, incremental fit, and parsimonious fit requirement of SEM. The measurement model was able to achieve a Chi-square value with a degree of freedom at p=0.000. The indices used in measuring the absolute fit are: Standardized Root Mean Square Residual (SRMR) and RMSEA having achieved a value. Similarly, the measurement model has achieved a CFI value and TLI value. Therefore, with the satisfaction of all the measurement requirements, the developed LEBLAS validated in this study can be used to assess the Leadership Element of Blended learning implementation in the instructional strategies of Nigerian tertiary institutions’ Automobile Technology Programmes

scholarly journals A Survey of Junior and Senior High School Teachers’ Perceptions and Perceived Skills of ICT Integration in Teaching and Learning of Mathematics

2020 ◽  
pp. 1-7
Author(s):  
Evans Atteh ◽  
Alfred Kofi Adams ◽  
Frank Ayiku ◽  
Henry Kpai
Keyword(s):  
High Schools ◽  
Mathematics Teachers ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Mathematics Classroom ◽  
Cluster Sampling ◽  
Positive Perception ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Teachers Perceptions ◽  
Main Instrument

Aim: The study sought to investigate the mathematics teachers’ perceptions and perceived skills of ICT in the teaching and learning of mathematics in some selected junior and senior high schools in Ghana. Study Design: This study used descriptive cross-sectional survey research design. Methodology: The main instrument used for the study was questionnaire. The sample size for the study comprised both JHS and SHS mathematics teachers. In this study, cluster sampling and simple random techniques were used to select one hundred and twenty (120) teachers in junior and senior high schools in the keta municipality of the Volta region of which 76 were males and 29 were females. Out of the one hundred and twenty (120) teachers selected, one hundred and five (105) teachers presented back the questionnaire for analysis, 42 were J.H.S teachers and 63 were S.H.S teachers. Results: The respondents agreed that using ICT in teaching and learning of mathematics is good, indicating positive perception among teachers. Again, the respondents showed that they possess some level of skills in using ICT in teaching and learning of mathematics. Conclusions: Most mathematics teachers in the J.H.S and S.H.S have positive perception and skills to support the view that the integration of ICT in the teaching and learning of mathematics is useful and can improve teaching and learning in the mathematics classroom.

scholarly journals Secondary School Biology Teachers’ Perceptions of Scientific Creativity

2015 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
pp. 31 ◽  
Author(s):  
Grace C. W. Ndeke ◽  
Mark I. O. Okere ◽  
Fred N. Keraro
Keyword(s):  
Secondary School ◽  
Science Teacher Education ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Biology Teachers ◽  
Scientific Creativity ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Policy Makers ◽  
Teachers Perceptions ◽  
Classroom Activities

<p class="Default">The purpose of this study was to investigate secondary school biology teachers’ perceptions of scientific creativity. Cross-sectional survey research design was employed. The population of the study comprised all biology teachers in public secondary schools in Kericho and Kajiado counties in Kenya. A sample of 205 biology teachers’ was selected from a population of 347 using proportionate random sampling technique. A Biology teachers’ questionnaire was used to collect data. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics. The findings show that a high percentage of the biology teachers have correct perceptions of general creativity but only a small percentage have the correct perceptions of scientific creativity. The findings have also yielded valuable information that informs curriculum developers, teacher trainers and policy makers that the majority of teachers have inadequate perceptions of scientific creativity and this may influence their classroom practices. It is recommended that science teacher education programmes emphasize scientific creativity in their methodology courses to empower teachers to provide learning opportunities that would enhance learners’ creativity in science lessons. Curriculum developers also need to prepare curriculum materials that include more classroom activities that enhance scientific creativity. <strong></strong></p><p class="Default"><em><br /></em></p>

PERCEIVED EFFECTS OF STREET HAWKING ON THE WELL-BEING OF CHILDREN IN ANYIGBA, DEKINA LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA OF KOGI STATE, NIGERIA

2018 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
pp. 01-07
Author(s):  
Alfred Eboh
Keyword(s):  
Local Government ◽  
Survey Design ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Local Government Area ◽  
Negative Consequences ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Perceived Effects ◽  
The Government

Background: The hawking of wares by children has been a serious issue confronting the Nigerian society. Children hawk in some of the most horrible conditions conceivable, where they face a serious risk of injury, chronic illness, kidnapping, rape or death. Objective: The focus of this study was to assess the perceived effects of street hawking on the well-being of children in Anyigba, Dekina Local Government Area of Kogi State. Methods: The population of this study consists of parents of the street hawkers in Anyigba while cross-sectional survey design was used through the purposive sampling technique to choose the sample size of one hundred and sixty-two (162) respondents. The validated structured questionnaire and In-Depth Interviews (IDIs) served as the instruments for the data collection respectively. The hypotheses were tested using Chi-Square at a predetermined 0.05 level of significance. The quantitative data were analysed with the aid of the SPSS (version 20). Results: The results indicated among others that street hawking had significant social implications and physical consequences on children's moral behaviour as well as health status in the study area. Conclusion: The study, therefore, concluded that the government of Kogi State should carry out an enlightenment campaign through the media and religious institutions on the negative consequences of street hawking are recommended as panacea. Also, the child right act instrument and its implementation should be strengthened in order to curb street hawking in the study area.

Corporate Social Responsibility Practices in Bank: A Case of Bangladesh

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Dalowar Hossan
Keyword(s):  
Corporate Social Responsibility ◽  
Social Responsibility ◽  
Positive Reaction ◽  
Survey Design ◽  
Business Community ◽  
Policy Implications ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Corporate Social ◽  
Self Administered Questionnaire

The purpose of this article is to examine the influence of corporate social responsibility practices of Dutch-Bangla Bank Limited (DBBL), Bangladesh and to know the client’s knowledge, feedback, awareness and eagerness towards the CSR activities while choosing a bank. This study also investigates the level of present and expected CSR contribution of this bank. A cross- sectional survey design was used for the study featuring a self administered questionnaire and data were collected from 100 clients at South Surma branch. Data were analyzed using SPSS and the findings revealed that CSR activities played an important role for clients to choose a bank. Most of the clients were aware of CSR program and they had positive reaction to CSR practices of DBBL. Clients also suggested to expand CSR practices and they were willing to contribute for social activities financially. The results show the policy implications for business community, citizen, customers, investors, managers and other stakeholders.

Malaria Prevention and Mothers: Sudan

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yousif Elmosaad ◽  
Ahmed Al Rajeh ◽  
Asif khan ◽  
Elfatih Malik ◽  
Ilias Mahmud
Keyword(s):  
Formal Education ◽  
Effective Means ◽  
Malaria Prevention ◽  
Good Knowledge ◽  
Bed Nets ◽  
Cluster Sampling ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Attitudes And Practices ◽  
Positive Attitudes

This study assessed the knowledge, attitudes, and practices (KAP) in malaria prevention using insecticide-treated bed nets (ITNs) among mothers of children under five years of age in White Nile State, Sudan. Multistage cluster sampling was used to select 761 mothers for this cross-sectional survey. There were gaps in the KAP in malaria prevention. Only 46.3% of the mothers stated personal protective measures (PPMs) as the best malaria prevention strategy; 54.9% considered ITNs as an effective means; and only 18.7% reported sleeping under an ITN every day. Older mothers were less likely to have good knowledge (OR=0.96), attitudes (OR=0.98) and practices (OR=0.98). Having a Government employee as the head of the household was positively associated with knowledge (OR=2.16) and attitudes (OR=1.96). The mother having a formal education was also positively associated with good knowledge (OR=1.55) and positive attitudes (OR=1.69). Mothers with a monthly household income of <491 Sudanese Pound were more likely to have good knowledge (OR=1.43). Mothers who had good knowledge (OR=4.99) and positive attitudes towards PPMs (OR=2.60) in malaria prevention were found to be more likely to practice preventive measures. Therefore, we recommend focusing on raising mothers’ awareness of the different preventive activities to protect them and their family from malaria.

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