scholarly journals Pedagogic Lapses in Problem-solving Model and the Professional Development of Secondary School Philosophy Teachers in Yaoundé VI Municipality

2020 ◽  
pp. 31-43
Author(s):  
Kibinkiri Eric Len ◽  
Yaya Bati Faison
Keyword(s):  
Professional Development ◽  
Problem Solving ◽  
Secondary School ◽  
Teacher Practices ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Structured Interview ◽  
Thematic Content Analysis ◽  
Problem Solving Model ◽  
School Philosophy ◽  
The Government

The professional development of teachers most especially Philosophy teachers has been a major concern of the Government of Cameroon. The ministry of secondary education has experimented several approaches and methods such as the New Pedagogic Approach and the Competence Based Approach. However, the Problem-Solving Model (PSM) could have an influence on the professional development of secondary school philosophy teachers. On this premise, this study sought to find out how the Problem-Solving Model influences the professional development of secondary school philosophy teachers in Yaounde VI Municipality. The investigation was anchored on authors like J. Dewey, E. Kant, C. S. Pierce and K. Nkrumah on their constructivist and pragmatic views. The qualitative approach with the aid of a semi-structured interview and semi- structured observation were employed. A total of ten teachers were selected to participate in this study using the non-probability sampling technique from two secondary schools; G.B.H.S. Etoug-Ebe and G.B.H.S. Mendong in the Yaounde VI municipality. Data was analyzed descriptively using tables, graphs and thematic content analysis. The results revealed that PSM influenced the professional development of secondary school philosophy teachers except for some few elements like stating the problem, contextualizing and rephrasing the problem, recalling the problem and contextualizing the solution that need to be relooked into because teacher practices do not conform to Dewey’s pragmatic model. The results of this study led to the proposed pragmatic triadic model to guide teacher practices.

Impact of COVID-19 pandemic on indigenous contractors in a developing economy

2021 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Nathaniel Ayinde Olatunde ◽  
Imoleayo Abraham Awodele ◽  
Bosede Olajumoke Adebayo
Keyword(s):  
Developing Economies ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Structured Interview ◽  
Additional Cost ◽  
Developing Economy ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Construction Contracts ◽  
The Government ◽  
And Performance ◽  
The Impact

Purpose The purpose of this study is to examine the impact of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) on indigenous contractors in a developing economy with a view to enhancing their performance. Design/methodology/approach The study used a purposive sampling technique to select 37 indigenous contractors with ongoing construction contracts in Osun State, Nigeria who provided data for the study. A structured interview protocol was used to elicit the required information from the interviewees and frequency, percentage and content analysis were used for data analysis. Findings The results showed that the critical impact of COVID-19 on indigenous contractors in a developing economy is: time overrun, loss of profit and creation of dispute. Further results showed that other impacts are a disruption in supply of labour, locally sourced materials are with additional cost, the additional cost of implementing COVID-19 protocols, difficulty in sourcing imported materials and absence of new jobs with the corresponding retrenchment of workers. Practical implications The study recommended special palliatives for the indigenous contractors from the government so as to cushion the impact of the pandemic on them, thereby enhance their survival and performance. A special arbitration panel is set up in each state of the federation to look at disputes arising from the aftermath of the pandemic, this is with a view to adequately compensate indigenous contractors with genuine and properly compiled claims. inferring from the findings of the study, it suffices to say that the severity of the impact of the pandemic is very high on indigenous contractors in developing economies, as such a better preparedness strategy could lessen the impact of such pandemic in the future. Originality/value The study is an attempt to unearth the impact of COVID-19 on indigenous contractors with ongoing construction contracts in a developing economy. The study will be of value to construction stakeholders in providing the information needed to devise strategies to minimise the impact of a pandemic on indigenous contractors in future projects thereby enhance their performance.

scholarly journals EFFECT OF COVID-19 ON STUDENTS PERFORMANCE AT K-12 LEVEL: PLANS FOR STEM EDUCATION

2021 ◽  
Vol 03 (02) ◽  
pp. 42-48
Author(s):  
Muhammad Iqbal ◽  
◽  
Hasnain Raza ◽  
Zaib U Nisa ◽  
◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Secondary School ◽  
Stem Education ◽  
Negative Impact ◽  
Structured Interview ◽  
School Students ◽  
Global Pandemic ◽  
Difficult Time ◽  
Long Time ◽  
The Government ◽  
K 12

It was decided by the government of Pakistan to close all educational institutions on 13th March, 2020 and all citizens were strictly advised to remain at their homes to prevent the spread of COVID-19 in the country. Due to the global pandemic, it was hypothesized that it would have a negative impact on K-12 students in their annual examinations of 2020 in science, mathematics, and technology subjects. There was constant hike in the COVID-19 cases and due to lack of technological resources in Pakistan, the country has been facing very difficult time since pandemic, especially in the area of STEM education. The data was collected from three teachers at a government secondary school in Malakand District Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province in Pakistan. These teachers were specialized in mathematics, natural sciences and technology respectively. The researcher gathered insight of teachers on the possible effects of COVID-19 on the performance of students in their respective subjects by using a semi-structured interview technique. The study unveiled that if the COVID-19 epidemic persisted for a long time, it is possible that the proportion of the secondary school students in the annual examinations would be decreased due to the disturbed academic calendar of schools. Keywords: COVID-19, STEM Subjects, Mathematics Education, Pakistan Education

scholarly journals Teaching Strategies for Mathematical Problem-Solving through the Lens of Secondary School Teachers

TEM Journal ◽  
2021 ◽  
pp. 743-750
Author(s):  
Afiqah Hamizah Noor Ishak ◽  
Sharifah Osman ◽  
Chiang Kok Wei ◽  
Dian Kurniati
Keyword(s):  
Problem Solving ◽  
Secondary School ◽  
Thematic Analysis ◽  
Teaching Strategies ◽  
Secondary School Teachers ◽  
Mathematical Problem ◽  
Structured Interview ◽  
Mathematical Problem Solving ◽  
School Teachers ◽  
Teaching Problem

Many studies have been conducted on problem-solving but only a small number of studies emphasized the strategies of teaching problem-solving. This paper explores the teaching strategies for mathematical problem-solving in a secondary school in Johor, Malaysia. It involves a qualitative study in which a semi-structured interview was conducted with mathematics teachers. Data were analyzed using a sixstep thematic analysis. The results can be viewed from three contexts of findings, namely the teaching strategies, the problems faced by teachers, and the solutions to overcome the problems. The findings revealed that there are teachers who have implemented personal teaching strategies, namely the Easy-Maths Model and the Cut-Stop-Solve Model to effectively teach mathematical problem-solving. The findings also explained some problems in teaching mathematical problem-solving, whereby students’ weaknesses in basic mathematics emerged as the main drawback. This study provides useful information to teachers on the different strategies for teaching mathematical problem-solving.

scholarly journals THE ISSUE OF INCOME DIVERSIFICATION AMONG RURAL FARMING HOUSEHOLDS: EMPIRICAL EVIDENCE FROM KWARA STATE, NIGERIA

2018 ◽  
Vol 49 (3) ◽  
pp. 231-238 ◽  
Author(s):  
Adeniyi Felix Akinrinde ◽  
Kemi Funmilayo Omotesho ◽  
Israel Ogulande
Keyword(s):  
Rural Areas ◽  
Household Head ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Structured Interview ◽  
Farm Size ◽  
Farm Income ◽  
Income Diversification ◽  
Income Sources ◽  
Farming Families ◽  
The Government

The rising incidences of poverty among rural farming families are the reason behind renewed interest in income diversification. This study determined the level of income diversification; identified alternative income sources; examined the reasons for diversification; and identified the constraints to diversification. A three-stage random sampling technique was used in selecting 160 households on which a structured interview schedule was administered. Descriptive statistics, a Likert-type scale, and the Pearson’s Product Moment Correlation were used for data analyses. Findings reveal that 1.3% of the households had no additional sources of income while 40.6% had at least four. Trading (55%) and livestock keeping (40.7%) were the most popular alternative income sources. The declining farm income (mean = 2.96) was the primary reason for diversification, while poor rural infrastructure (mean = 3.04) was the most severe constraint to income diversification. Farm size, access to extension services, household size, age and educational level of the household head were significantly related to the level of income diversification at p < 0.05. The study concluded that the level of income diversification was high and influenced by socioeconomic characteristics of the households. It recommends that the government should provide adequate infrastructural facilities in rural areas. Farmer associations should also ensure better prices for agricultural produce through joint marketing.

scholarly journals Community Perception of COVID-19: A Qualitative Approach through Applying the  Health Belief Model

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Gamachu Gishe ◽  
Tamirat Hailu ◽  
Rameto Aman ◽  
Sisay Dango
Keyword(s):  
Political Ideology ◽  
Health Belief ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Structured Interview ◽  
Physical Distance ◽  
Community Perception ◽  
Common People ◽  
Corona Virus ◽  
The Government ◽  
Belief Model

Abstract Objectives: To explore community perception of COVID -19 pandemic. Methods: In depth exploratory design was utilized. Purposive sampling technique was employed to select 45 participants from all categories of population. Semi-structured interview guide and observation checklist were used to collect data from participants. Thematic analysis was used to analyze the data.Results: in the very beginning when few Corona Virus cases were reported, in general, people were scared to death. But as the number of infected cases reported more and more people have also became immune to the fear of corona virus. Even some section of people associated with a particular political ideology, assume that there is no corona virus at all. Hotels, cafeterias and shopping centers are not as cautious as they were in the beginning. As a result, streets are crowded and the public started living regular life. Therefore, the covid protocol like wearing face masks, using sanitizers, physical distance and all have become just a ritual. Conclusions: It is evident that most of the government workers like bank employees, traffic police and all are well aware of Covid-19 preventive methods and consequences and try their best to make the people to be part of the fight against the pandemic. But the common people from different walks of life, some with ignorance, some with innocence and some with a particular political ideology defy and violate the WHO covid-19 protocol.

scholarly journals Stakeholders Perception of Economics Teachers Mastery of Professional Skills in Senior Secondary Schools in Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, Nigeria

2019 ◽  
Vol 2 (6) ◽  
pp. 187-193
Author(s):  
Niyi. J. Ogunode
Keyword(s):  
Secondary School ◽  
Classroom Management ◽  
Lesson Plan ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Training Programme ◽  
Professional Skills ◽  
Adequate Knowledge ◽  
Research Questions ◽  
The Government ◽  
Senior Secondary

This paper is aimed to investigate the stakeholder perception of economics teacher mastery of professional skills in senior secondary school in Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, Nigeria. The study was guided by two research questions and two hypotheses were tested. The study adopted a correlation research design. The study population comprised 150 secondary school senior economics students and 20 stakeholders within the schools system in Abaji. Stratified proportionate sampling technique was used to sample 170 respondents from the population of the study. The researchers developed one sets of instruments titled ‘‘Stakeholders perception of Economics Teacher Questionnaire (SPETQ)’’ was used for data collection. The instrument was subjected to face and content validation by two experts who are lecturers; two in Department of economics education university of Abuja. Cronbach alpha was employed for the reliability test and this yielded a coefficient of 0.78, 0.68 and 0.81 for the three parts of   (SPETQ) and 0.78 . Pearson product moment coefficient was used in answering the research questions and t-test was used in testing the hypotheses. The findings of the study revealed among others that  most economics teachers have adequate knowledge of  their subject matter, good at lesson plan/lesson note writing skills, effective use of instructional aides, good evaluation skills, good at classroom management skills and marking and recording skills. also revealed that there That most economics teachers performs their job below expectation on the bases of comes to class regularly, gives enough assignment and class exercises, comes to class with his/her lesson plan, marks and records the CA and students exams on time and corrections of failed C.A and assignment in the class. Based on the findings, conclusion was drawn and it was recommended among others that government should provide training programme should be put in place by the government to refresh the economics teachers on the mastery of their professional skills. Some states in Nigeria have started on the job training for their teachers to upgrade the teachers. This should be extended to other states and the government should constant supervision of secondary to ensure that every teacher is doing its work. The principal should ensure effective instructional supervision in order to keep them at par with their foreign counterparts.

Problematika Pernikahan Dini Di Kota Banjarmasin

2019 ◽  
Vol 10 (2) ◽  
pp. 622-633
Author(s):  
Esti Yuandari ◽  
Fakhruddin Razy ◽  
R. Topan Aditya Rahman
Keyword(s):  
Problem Solving ◽  
Reproductive Health ◽  
Infant Health ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Married Couples ◽  
Active Role ◽  
Reproductive Organs ◽  
Early Marriage ◽  
The Government ◽  
The Impact

Latar Belakang: Pernikahan dini atau usia remaja antara dibawah 20 tahun di Indonesia masih tinggi, sehingga hal ini akan menimbulkan masalah, tidak hanya bagi pasangan tetapi juga bagi pemerintah. Masalah bagi pasangan yang menikah adalah belum kuatnya mental untuk menjalani biduk rumah tangga serta bahaya bagi kesehatan reproduksi khususnya pada pasangan wanita karena belum sempurnanya organ reproduksi, yang dapat menyebabkan gangguna kesehatan baik kesehatan ibu maupun bayinya, karena kelompok usia yang dianggap matang untuk melahirkan adalah usia 21-25 tahun. Sedangkan bagi pemerintah adalah meningkatnya angka kelahiran pada usia dibawah 20 tahun, perceraian, serta kekerasan dalam rumah tangga. Banyak faktor yang menyebabkan terjadinya pernikahan dini.Tujuan: Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengkaji penyebab terjadinya pernikahan dini, dampak pernikahan dini serta mengetahui solusi atau program pemecahan masalah pernikahan dini.Metode: Penelitian ini menggunakan metode kualitatif dengan sampel adalah pasangan yang menikah dini, sedangkan teknik pengambilan sampel pada penelitian adalah dengan menggunakan purposive sampling.Hasil: pernikahan dini dikota Banjarmasin disebabkan oleh beberapa factor diantaranya factor pendidikan, ekonomi, pergaulan, keinginan sendiri, dan married by accident. Pernikahan dini juga berdampak pada fisik, psikologis, dan ekonomi. Oleh karena itu langkah strategis untuk pemecahan masalah adalah melalui kerjasama dengan Kantor Urusan Agama (KUA)Simpulan: untuk menekan angka pernikahan dini perlu ada dukungan dari semua pihak serta peran aktif dari masyarakat terutama dari keluarga. KUA diharapkan mampu menjadi filterisasi agar pernikahan dini tidak terjadi.Kata Kunci: Problematika, Pernikahan Dini, Remaja, Kesehatan ReproduksiBackground: Early marriage or adolescence between under 20 years old in Indonesia is still high, so this will cause problems, not only for couples but also for the government. The problem for married couples is that they are not mentally strong enough to undergo household hygiene and the dangers to reproductive health, especially in female partners due to incomplete reproductive organs, which can cause health problems both in maternal and infant health, because the age group considered ripe for childbirth is age 21-25 years old. As for the government is the increase in birth rates under the age of 20 years, divorce, and domestic violence. Many factors cause early marriage.Objective: This study aims to examine the causes of early marriage, the impact of early marriage and find out solutions or early marriage problem solving programs.Methods: This study used a qualitative method with the sample being a couple who married early, while the sampling technique in the study was to use purposive sampling.Results: Early marriage in the city of Banjarmasin is caused by several factors including factors in education, economy, relationships, one's own desires, and married by accident. Early marriage also impacts on the physical, psychological, and economic. Therefore a strategic step for problem solving is through collaboration with the Office of Religious Affairs (KUA)Conclusion: to reduce the number of early marriage there needs to be support from all parties and the active role of the community, especially from the family. KUA is expected to be able to filter so that early marriage does not occur.Keywords: Problems, Early Marriage, Adolescents, Reproductive Health  

Assessment of Health Problems and Social Needs of Elderly in old age Homes of Biratnagar Metropolitan

2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
pp. 169-184
Author(s):  
Menuka Bhandari ◽  
Alweena Niroula ◽  
Shamila Chaudhary
Keyword(s):  
Old Age ◽  
Sampling Method ◽  
Total Population ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Structured Interview ◽  
Social Needs ◽  
Spiritual Needs ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
The Government

Nepal is also witnessing the expansion of life span and hence an enhancement in the population of the elderly. In Nepal, individuals over 60 years of age are considered elderly. According to the 2011 census of Nepal, there were 2.1 million elderly inhabitants, which constitute 8.1percent of the total population in the country. Pashupati Bridrashram the only one shelter for elderly people run by the government which was established in 1976 as the first residential facility for elders. This study was conducted to assess the health and social needs of elderlyresiding at Birateshwor Briddhashram and Mahila Jagriti Briddhashram Biratnagar. Descriptive cross sectional research design has been used to describe characteristics of apopulation. There are four registered old age home in Biratnagar Metropolitan City, amongthem only two were selected purposively. Non random sampling technique has been used in which Purposive Sampling method has been adopted. Both health and social needs we reassessed using semi-structured interview schedule which consisted of multiple response questionnaire. There were fifty-seven elders, only forty were selected purposively who can give their information, twenty-four females and sixteen males were selected for interview. Most of the elders came to old age home because of lack of own shelter, sixty percent elders have no any children; mostly they were widow or widower. Majority of them had vision (60 %), walking (46%), hearing problems (33 %) and minority (10 %) have inability problems in moving extremities, difficulty in talking. Only a few elders came there because of maltreatment by their family members. The study has suggested for establishment of health post or healthcare center, provision of ambulance to meet their health needs and importance of care taker to make their life easier, provision of television, kitchen garden, temple to meet their social and spiritual needs.

Assess the Constraints Perceived by Vegetable growers in Adoption of Ecofriendly Technology in Madhya Pradesh

2016 ◽  
Vol 31 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Neeraja PATEL ◽  
Sandeep CHOUHAN ◽  
Sandhya CHOUDHARY
Keyword(s):  
Management Practices ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Environmental Issues ◽  
Secondary Level ◽  
Structured Interview ◽  
Madhya Pradesh ◽  
Interview Schedule ◽  
Resistant Varieties ◽  
The Government ◽  
Vegetable Cultivation

This study was conducted in Indore district of Madhya Pradesh with the sample size of 120 Vegetable Growers. These 120 vegetable growers were drawn from 10 vegetable growing villages using proportionate random sampling technique. Based on the experts opinion, recommended vegetable cultivation practices were selected for studying the adoption behaviour. All the selected farmers were interviewed personally using a well-structured interview schedule. For the analysis of collected data, descriptive statistics like percentage and analytical statistics were used. The majority of the respondents faced several constraints in adopting the eco friendly management practices. High yielding resistant varieties were costly and thus the vegetable growers were unable to purchase those (81.66%). Moreover, less training on eco-friendly management practices was received by the farmers (76.66%) along with less subsidies and technical support from the government (62.50%). Low knowledge about the environmental issues (50%), less participation of the farmers in extension programmes (41.66%), and inadequate environmental education at the secondary level (29.16%) also hindered the adoption of eco friendly management practices.

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