scholarly journals School Climate and Its Influence on Public Secondary Schools’ Performance in Mvomero District, Morogoro, Tanzania

2019 ◽  
pp. 1-11
Author(s):  
Leonid L. Nkuba ◽  
Said M. S. Massomo
Keyword(s):  
Academic Achievement ◽  
School Climate ◽  
Secondary Schools ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Division I ◽  
Strong Positive Correlation ◽  
Academic Emphasis ◽  
Division Iii ◽  
Ex Post ◽  
Ex Post Facto

The study determined the school climate in eight public secondary schools and its relationship to students’ academic achievement. The study employed quantitative approach within ex-post facto research design using three climate questionnaires for secondary schools and a sample of 160 teachers. The study revealed that the general climates of all schools were non-conducive or negative. In determining the relationship, the subtest of intimate teachers’ behaviour indicated a strong positive significant correlation (r = 0.821) with division II and (r = 0.868) with division III. However, the frustrated teachers’ behaviour subtest was significantly negatively correlated (r = - 0.779) with division IV. The subtest of institutional integrity indicated a strong correlation (r = 0.887) with division IV, while initiating structure showed a strong positive correlation (r = 0.824) with division I, lastly, the subtests of headmaster/mistress influence and academic emphasis both indicated a strong significant (r = 0.848 and r = 0.860) correlations with division I and II, respectively. This study confirmed that, students’ academic achievement is influenced by school climate. Therefore, school climates need to be conducive or positive for the survival and well-being of schools.

School Plant Security Management and Students’ Academic Achievement in Public Secondary Schools in Akwa Ibom State.

2019 ◽  
pp. 122-129
Author(s):  
Nwosu-Kanu, D. ◽  
Oleford Ngozika A. ◽  
Ekanem E.E. ◽  
Akpanudo E.M.
Keyword(s):  
Academic Achievement ◽  
Secondary Schools ◽  
English Language ◽  
Security Management ◽  
Sampling Procedure ◽  
Ex Post ◽  
Ex Post Facto ◽  
Teachers And Students ◽  
Research Questions ◽  
Multistage Sampling

The study examined school plant security management and students‟ academic achievement in public secondary schools in Akwa Ibom State. Two research questions were raised and two hypotheses were formulated to guide the study. The design of the study was ex-post facto. The study population consisted of 48, 840 SSII students and 6755 teachers in 235 public secondary schools in Akwa Ibom State. The sample comprised 977 SSII students and 811 teachers in 118 Secondary Schoolswhich were sampled, using multistage sampling procedure. Two instruments were used for data collection. They are researcher developed checklist and questionnaire respectively titled “School Plant Security Availability Checklist (SPSAC) and School Plant Security Utilization Questionnaire (SPSUQ)”. SPSUQ was responded to by both the teachers and students. The reliability co-efficient of the instrument was determined using the Cronbach Alpha statistic. The Reliability index of 0.82 was obtained. Mean and Standard Deviation were used to answer the research questions while Analysis of Variance (ANOVA) was used to test the hypotheses at 0.05 alpha level. The findings of the study are that lacks of security devices in the school affect negatively students‟ academic achievement in English Language, Mathematics and Biology. The study recommended that there is need to overhaul the existing policy on school plant security as to ensure proper provision and utilization of the devices. It also recommended that government should make available suitable security devices and all the materials needed to make them functional.

scholarly journals Methods used in Implementing Games programs and their Effects on Academic achievement in Secondary Schools in Rongo Sub-County, Migori County, Kenya

2015 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
pp. 1242-1249
Author(s):  
OkinyiDeya Derrick ◽  
Indoshi, F. C ◽  
Oracha P.
Keyword(s):  
Academic Achievement ◽  
Secondary Schools ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Target Population ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Formal Curriculum ◽  
Head Teachers ◽  
Ex Post ◽  
Ex Post Facto ◽  
And Control

Generally, it has been established that games are part of non-formal curriculum and they do complement the formal curriculum. However, in secondary schools, games have been treated as second rate. Methods used in implementing of games programs varies from one school to another because of the varied support given and its value in enhancing academic achievement has not been established. The purpose of this study was to investigate the implementation of games and its contribution to students academic achievement in secondary schools in Rongo Sub- County, Kenya. The objective of this study was to determine methods used in implementing games programs in secondary schools in Rongo Sub-County secondary schools and their effects on academic achievement.The study adopted correlation, survey and ex post facto designs. The target population included 50 games teachers, 50 head teachers and 2000 form four students in 50 schools in Rongo Sub-county that sat for the Rongo Sub-County Examinations in the year 2010. Saturated sampling technique was used to select 46 games teachers and 46 head teachers used in the study. Stratified random sampling technique was used to select 700 form four students who were a divided into two equal groups (n=350) named as experimental group and control group. Students questionnaires, games teachers questionnaires, games teachers interview schedules, head teachers interview schedule and an observation schedule for games facilities were used to collect data. Quantitative data was analyzed using descriptive statistics while qualitative data was received in verbatim form, transcribed and reported according to emerging themes. Findings for the study the study further established that academic achievement had some relationship with the level to which a student participated in games programs. It was recommended that school administrations should provide adequate material and support for implementing games and special attention should be given to the academic wellbeing of participants in games since games do contribute to better academic achievement of students.

scholarly journals STUDENTS’ MALFEASANCE ACTS, CONSEQUENCES AND ADMINISTRATIVE APPROACHES IN PUBLIC SECONDARY SCHOOLS, DELTA STATE, NIGERIA

2021 ◽  
Vol 8 (6) ◽  
Author(s):  
Victor Chukwubueze Nkedishu
Keyword(s):  
Academic Achievement ◽  
Secondary Schools ◽  
Sampling Method ◽  
Validity Data ◽  
Significance Level ◽  
Ex Post ◽  
Survey Technique ◽  
Ex Post Facto ◽  
Research Questions ◽  
Descriptive Survey

<p>This study examined students’ malfeasance acts, consequences and administrative approaches in public secondary schools, Delta State. It was guided by four research questions and four hypotheses. The study design was ex-post-facto of the descriptive survey technique. A sample of 238 was selected from a population of 476 principals in Delta State secondary schools applying stratified sampling method. Instrument entitled ‘Students’ Malfeasance Acts, Consequences and Administrative Approaches Questionnaire (SMACAAQ) was utilized in the study and its validity was established though face and content validity. Data gathered were analysed with the use of mean rating, standard deviation, ranking and t-test at significance level of 0.05. Findings revealed that perpetual lateness to school, inviting their friends to create conflict in school, oppressing fellow students, coming to school with dangerous weapon were some profiles of malfeasance acts in public secondary schools, Delta State. Letting students know the consequence of malfeasance acts on their academic achievement and society, use well-behaved students to give example, let students know the rewards for being well-behaved were some administrative approaches to curb students’ malfeasance acts in public secondary schools, Delta State. It is recommended that upon admission, students should be issued a handbook which contains rules and regulations of the school, this will help students understand what constitute malfeasance behaviour and avoid them. Orientation should be organised for students from time to time where they will be informed on consequence of malfeasance acts on their academic achievement and society at large.</p><p> </p><p><strong> Article visualizations:</strong></p><p><img src="/-counters-/edu_01/0754/a.php" alt="Hit counter" /></p>

scholarly journals Do Learning Approaches Set the Stage for Emotional Well-Being in College Students?

2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (17) ◽  
pp. 6984
Author(s):  
Jesús de la Fuente ◽  
Francisco Javier Peralta-Sánchez ◽  
José Manuel Martínez-Vicente ◽  
Flavia H. Santos ◽  
Salvatore Fadda ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Approaches To Learning ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Personality Factors ◽  
Learning Approaches ◽  
Achievement Emotions ◽  
Approach To Learning ◽  
Ex Post ◽  
Ex Post Facto ◽  
Deep Approach To Learning ◽  
Linear Predictors

The research aim of this paper was two-fold: to generate evidence that personality factors are linear predictors of the variable approaches to learning (a relevant cognitive-motivational variable of Educational Psychology); and to show that each type of learning approach differentially predicts positive or negative achievement emotions, in three learning situations: class time, study time, and testing. A total of 658 university students voluntarily completed validated questionnaires referring to these three variables. Using an ex post facto design, we conducted correlational analyses, regression analyses, and multiple structural predictions. The results showed that Conscientiousness is associated with and predicts a Deep Approach to learning, while also predicting positive achievement emotions. By contrast, Neuroticism is associated with and significantly predicts a Surface Approach to learning, as well as negative achievement emotions. There are important psychoeducational implications in the university context, both for prevention and for self-improvement, and for programs that offer psychoeducational guidance.

scholarly journals VALIDITY OF PRIMARY SCHOOL EXAMINATION AS A PREDICTOR OF SECONDARY SCHOOL EXAMINATION SCORE AMONG PUBLIC SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS KENYA

2018 ◽  
Vol 6 (4) ◽  
pp. 80-94
Author(s):  
Eunice Atieno Agingu
Keyword(s):  
Secondary School ◽  
Secondary Schools ◽  
Secondary School Students ◽  
Study Data ◽  
School Type ◽  
School Students ◽  
Public Secondary School ◽  
Ex Post ◽  
Ex Post Facto ◽  
Study Population

The purpose of this study was to determine the validity of KCPE as a predictor of KCSE scores among public secondary school students in Kisii central Sub-county, Kenya. This study was guided by a conceptual framework where KCPE was the independent variable and KCSE the dependent variable. It adopted Correlational and Ex-post-facto research designs. The study population was 3,897 KCSE candidates from 55 public secondary schools. Stratified random sampling based on school type and size was used to select 16 public secondary schools for the study. Saturated sampling was employed to include all KCSE candidates whose KCPE marks were available in each sampled school, yielding a sample of 1,391 students.  Data used included 2006 KCPE scores and 2010 KCSE scores of the same students under study. Data was collected using a researcher made pro forma. It was analyzed quantitatively using correlations and regression analyses. Results showed a strong positive Pearson’s correlation coefficient (r=0.693; n=1391; p < 0.05) between KCPE and KCSE scores. It recommended that; KCPE should continue to be used as selection tool for secondary school admission and school evaluation using KCSE examination scores should be based on students’ past KCPE scores.

scholarly journals The Difference of Cardiovascular Endurance between Soccer Players and Handball Players

2019 ◽  
Vol 6 (3) ◽  
pp. 5341-5346
Author(s):  
Dr. Syed Kamaruzaman Syed Ali
Keyword(s):  
Secondary School ◽  
Secondary Schools ◽  
T Test ◽  
Soccer Players ◽  
Cardiovascular Endurance ◽  
Ex Post ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Ex Post Facto ◽  
The Difference ◽  
Run Test

The purpose of this study was to investigate the difference of cardiovascular endurance between secondary school soccer players and handball players. The study adopted ex-post facto design. The subjects were selected among soccer and handball players at one of the secondary schools. A total of 60 subjects were selected, 30 soccer players and 30 handball players. All subjects aged between 13 and 15 years old. The test used to test cardiovascular endurance was 12 minute Cooper Run Test. T-test was used to determine whether there is a significant difference between the cardiovascular endurance of the soccer players and handball players. The results of the study showed that there was no significant difference t(-1.65)=58, P>0.05 between soccer players (M = 2235; SD = 180.44) and handball players (M = 2307.83; SD = 160.19). Although there was no significant difference, the players from both teams still have good cardiovascular endurance fitness.

Exit of youths and feminization of smallholder livestock production–a field study in India

2013 ◽  
Vol 29 (2) ◽  
pp. 146-150 ◽  
Author(s):  
M. Jothilakshmi ◽  
D. Thirunavukkarasu ◽  
N. K. Sudeepkumar
Keyword(s):  
Well Being ◽  
Economic Policies ◽  
Predominant Role ◽  
Livestock Farming ◽  
Nutritional Security ◽  
Family Farmers ◽  
Farming Community ◽  
Ex Post ◽  
Ex Post Facto

AbstractStudies in India from the early to late 1990s found that rural youths and women played a predominant role in livestock farming. Even though many studies differ in the extent and nature of the contribution of youths and women in livestock farming, all acknowledge their roles and contribution. Livestock farming acts as a source of supplementary income to youths and women and provides increased nutritional security. New economic policies of the1990s have brought changes to the livestock farming community. This paper attempts to understand and describe the role of women and youths in livestock farming. The research methodology employed for the present study is ex post facto design, and includes semi-structured open-ended interviews, observation and conversations with key informants. The study has found that a change in the roles of women and the participation of youths in livestock farming has occurred, which could be detrimental to the well-being of rural family farmers.

scholarly journals Corruption in Secondary Schools: Administrative Strategies for Its’ Management

2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
pp. 106
Author(s):  
Romina Ifeoma Asiyai
Keyword(s):  
Secondary Schools ◽  
Character Education ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Public Image ◽  
Global Issues ◽  
Ex Post ◽  
Ex Post Facto ◽  
Systems Effectiveness ◽  
Administrative Strategies

Corruption is one of the global issues impeding systems effectiveness which has permeated the education system in Africa and Nigeria in particular. This study examined corruption in public secondary schools with the purpose of indenting the forms of corruption prevalent, the perpetrators of corruption, the effects of corruption and the administrative strategies for managing corruption in schools. Ex-post facto research design was employed in this qualitative  research. The perceptions of 1160 respondents made up of students, teachers and principals were sought by the use of questionnaire.  Descriptive and inferential statistics were employed in analysis of data. The results revealed that several forms of corruption were prevalent in secondary schools in the state. The perpetrators of corruption were identified. The effects of corruption showed that it lowers the quality of teaching and learning, lowers the quality of students learning outcomes and dents the public image of the institutions. The study indentified several administrative strategies for curbing corruption in secondary schools as ensuring that teachers are paid good salary commensurate with the standard of living in the society, formation of anti-corruption clubs, proper value re-orientation, character education and by check mating the movement of teachers during school hours. In conclusion, the study recommends that to increase the awareness of students and staff, principals should encourage the formation of anti-corruption clubs and encourage debates and essay writings on corruption related topics in order to help sensitize staff and students about corruption and the evils associated with it.

scholarly journals RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN ATTITUDES LEARNING AND ACHIEVEMENT OF INTEREST LEARNING WITH LEARNING THE BASICS OF COST OF DISCUSSION AUTOMOTIVE AUTOMOTIVE DEPARTMENT OF CLASS X SMK PIRI SLEMAN EVEN SEMESTER OF STUDY 2013/2014

TAMAN VOKASI ◽  
2014 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Deril Gusa Wijaya ◽  
Isis Rachmadi
Keyword(s):  
Academic Achievement ◽  
Significant Relationship ◽  
Simple Random Sampling ◽  
Test Analysis ◽  
Learning Achievement ◽  
School Year ◽  
Ex Post ◽  
Ex Post Facto ◽  
The Subject ◽  
Year 2013

The purpose of the study is (1) determine whether there is a relationship between attitude and academic achievement of learning the basics of the subject of automotive grade students majoring in automotive x semester SMK PIRI SLEMAN; (2) to determine whether there is a relationship between interest in learning the subject learning achievement basics of automotive grade students majoring in automotive x SMK PIRI SLEMAN semester; (3) the attitude of learning and interest in learning the subject learning achievement basics of automotive grade students majoring in automotive x SMK PIRI SLEMAN second semester of the school year 2013/2014.       The research hypothesis (1) There is a positive and significant relationship between attitude and academic achievement of learning the basics of the subject of automotive grade students majoring in automotive x SMK PIRI SLEMAN semester; (2) There is a positive and significant relationship between interest in learning the subject learning achievement basics of automotive grade students majoring in automotive x SMK PIRI SLEMAN semester; (3) There is a positive and significant relationship between learning attitude and interest in learning the subject learning achievement basics of automotive grade students majoring in automotive x SMK PIRI SLEMAN second semester of the school year 2013/2014.       This research was conducted at SMK PIRI SLEMAN the second semester of academic year 2013/2014 population in this study were all students of class X automotive majors are numbered 105 students and this study using simple random sampling with Isaac and Michael computation techniques to obtain 2 as a sample. This research is correlational and ex post facto categorized. Data collection techniques with a questionnaire and a test of learning achievement. The validity of the items obtained from the product moment correlation. About the reliability obtained with the formula stated alpha and reliable. Before the data were analyzed first tested the prerequisite analysis of the normality test, linearity, and multicollinearity test. Analysis using partial correlation analysis and multiple regression analysis.Based on the analysis of the results obtained the following results: (1) There is a positive and significant relationship between the attitude of Learning (X1) with Achievement Automotive Basics (Y); (2) There is a positive and significant relationship between Interests Learning (X2) with Achievement Automotive Basics (Y); (3) There is a positive and significant relationship Attitude Study (X1) and Interest in Learning (X2) with Achievement Automotive Basics (Y).

scholarly journals Perceived Effects, Motor Dexterity, Cognitive and Affective Functioning Between Smokers and Non-Smokers among Selected College Students

2020 ◽  
pp. 1-6
Author(s):  
Georgekutty Kochuchakkalackal Kuriala ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Psychological Functioning ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Ex Post ◽  
Increased Risk ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Affective Functioning ◽  
Ex Post Facto ◽  
Perceived Effects ◽  
Motor Dexterity ◽  
Chronic Smoking

Background/Aim: Smoking addiction is a pervasive and high risk behavior linked with complex and damaging effects to a person’s biology, behaviors, psychological well-being and cultural influence. Chronic smoking is also associated with increased risk of exposure to neurodegenerative diseases and cigarette smoking poorly affects both cognitive and affective functioning of the smokers. The perceived effects of smoking are often generalized by society such that it is viewed in extremes. This means that the societal perceptions are either smoking serves as a “relaxing mechanism”, hence, making it as acceptable as any normal habit or that, conversely, smoking is gravely dangerous to one’s health when considered as a vice. This research focused on the causal comparative ex post facto of smoking and its perceived effects to the psychological functioning among smokers and non-smokers. Methods: O’ Connor Finger Dexterity Test, Abstract Reasoning Test and Affective Functioning Assessment Test were used as bases of data comparison between the two groups. Result/Conclusion: The test results indicate that there is a significant difference between the cognitive functioning and affective functioning among the smokers in comparison with non-smokers.

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