scholarly journals Teachers’ Perceptions about Principal’s Instructional Leadership Practices under Trashi Yangtse District in Bhutan

2021 ◽  
pp. 17-43
Author(s):  
Karma Tshering ◽  
. Nima
Keyword(s):  
Instructional Leadership ◽  
Mixed Method ◽  
Leadership Practices ◽  
Structured Interview ◽  
Positive Perception ◽  
Institutional Factor ◽  
Teachers Perceptions ◽  
Mixed Method Design ◽  
Structured Questionnaire ◽  
Descriptive Statistical Analysis

This study aimed to explore the teachers’ perceptions about principals’ instructional leadership practices in the schools. A total of 202 teachers working in 30 schools in Bhutan were involved as the research sample. The researcher used mixed method design to explore the study. The survey structured questionnaire and semi-structured interview tools were administered to collect data from the sample group. As for the data analysis, the findings were analyzed using descriptive statistical analysis and thematic analysis. The findings of the study indicated that teachers tend to develop positive perception toward their principals’ instructional leadership practices in the schools. Further analysis of teachers’ perception in relation to their demographic and institutional factor indicated insignificant leadership practices.

scholarly journals Factors Influencing Teaching of Chemistry in Class Nine and Ten in the Schools under Chhukha District, Bhutan

2021 ◽  
pp. 13-25
Author(s):  
Ngawang Chogyel ◽  
Norbu Wangdi
Keyword(s):  
Secondary Schools ◽  
Mixed Method ◽  
Quantitative Data ◽  
Qualitative Data ◽  
Structured Interview ◽  
Chemistry Teachers ◽  
Factors Influencing ◽  
Analysis Technique ◽  
Mixed Method Design ◽  
Structured Questionnaire

This study investigated the factors influencing the teaching of chemistry in class nine and ten in the schools under Chhukha District, Bhutan. Adopting convergent mixed method design, the study employed structured questionnaire to collect quantitative data and semi-structured interview and classroom observation to collect qualitative data. The sample comprised of 10 Chemistry teachers and 500 students from class nine and ten from three middle secondary schools and two higher secondary schools. Quantitative data were analyzed using descriptive statistics in the form of tables, mean and standard deviation whereas the qualitative data were analyzed based on content analysis technique. The findings of this study highlighted that the lack of laboratory resources, limited time allocated for chemistry theory and practical classes, and teachers’ heavy workload impacted teaching of chemistry negatively while the teacher’s sound knowledge on the chemistry subject impacted the teaching of chemistry positively.

scholarly journals STUDENTS’ INTEREST IN LEARNING ENGLISH THROUGH BELAJAR BAHASA INGGRIS WITH ACO APPLICATION

2019 ◽  
Vol 7 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Sukmawati Tono Palangngan ◽  
Eka Mulyaningsih
Keyword(s):  
Mixed Method ◽  
Random Sampling ◽  
Positive Perception ◽  
Mixed Method Design ◽  
Cluster Random Sampling ◽  
Learning English

The objective of the research was to find out: (1) whether or not the students are interested in learning through Belajar Bahasa Inggris with ACO Application; (2) Students’ perception in Learning English through Belajar Bahasa Inggris with ACo Application. The research was conducted by using mixed method design (Quan-qual) model. The research applied cluster random sampling by taking one class as the sample. The sample consists of 30 students of A3Accounting Class of STIE Muhammadiyah Palopo. The data were collected through questionnaire and supported by interview. The result of the research showed that the students are interested in learning English through Belajar Bahasa Inggris with ACO Application. Furthermore, the students have positive perception toward the application and the most favourable menu in the application is “chat” and “talk.”

scholarly journals Differentiated Instruction In Multicultural Classroom Of Primary Years Programme In Gandhi Memorial Intercontinental School - Bali

2019 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Indah Partami
Keyword(s):  
Differentiated Instruction ◽  
Mixed Method ◽  
Professional Competence ◽  
Teaching Strategy ◽  
Positive Perception ◽  
Teachers Perceptions ◽  
Multicultural Classroom ◽  
Main Challenge ◽  
Primary Years Programme ◽  
Homeroom Teachers

A multicultural classroom has significant student’s diversity, especially in terms of language. The similar teaching strategy cannot be generated to cover all students’ needs. Due to that problem, this study aimed at describing how differentiated instruction is planned, implemented, and assessed in multicultural classroom of Primary Years Programme in GMIS Bali, finding out challenges encountered by the PYP’s homeroom teachers in practicing differentiated instruction in multicultural classroom, and analyzing teachers’ perceptions toward differentiated instruction in multicultural classroom. The study employed mixed method. The data were collected through observation, interview, administering the questionnaire, and document study. The finding of this study are; first, teachers were practicing differentiated tasks through content, remedial task, product based on student’s interest and reading buddy program through formative and summative assessment that was conducted in a unit. Second, the main challenge encountered by teachers of GMIS Bali was covering the standards to everyone meanwhile each student has different English proficiency and teachers have limited time for preparing DI. And third, teachers of GMIS Bali were showing positive perception toward DI by their awareness about the concept, implementation, and implication. Thus, this study has an important contribution to teacher’s pedagogical and professional competence and there is a need for further research about how to anticipate the challenges that cannot be filled by the teachers.

scholarly journals EXPLORING UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS’ PERCEPTION TOWARD THE USE OF DUOLINGO IN LEARNING ENGLISH

2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (3) ◽  
pp. 76-85 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nurul Inayah ◽  
Qismullah Yusuf ◽  
Nurul Fibula
Keyword(s):  
Undergraduate Students ◽  
Mobile Phones ◽  
Mixed Method ◽  
Sampling Techniques ◽  
Motivation To Learn ◽  
Positive Perception ◽  
Scale Method ◽  
Mixed Method Design ◽  
Students Attitudes ◽  
Learning English

Purpose of the study: This study was aimed at investigating the students’ attitudes and perception toward the use of Duolingo in Learning English Methodology: A mixed-method design (quantitative-qualitative) was employed in this study. 60 undergraduate students of Syiah Kuala University participated in this study. They were chosen by using purposive sampling techniques. In obtaining the data, questionnaires and interviews were implemented in this study. In the question area, there were 16 close-ended questions adapted from Yang (2012a) and Garcia Botero and Questier (2016) designed using the Likert scale method. Besides, 3 interview questions were asked to 10 chosen students to deeply reveal their perception in using the Duolingo. Main Findings: The result indicated that most students have a positive perception of the use of Duolingo in learning English (Mean=4.0). This study has found that students view Duolingo as a useful and helpful application and a motivational tool in learning English. One of the more significant findings to emerge from this study is the inconsistency between the students’ perception and their acts in using the application. Their positive view on the use of Duolingo was contrary to the fact that they are lacking time in using the application. Applications of this study: This study is intended to shed some lights on how the students perceive their experiences in learning English after using the Duolingo as a part of their out of class engagement. Novelty/Originality of this study: The students’ motivation to learn English outside of the classroom can be enhanced through the use of the Duolingo in mobile phones.

scholarly journals Factors Hampering the Participation of Nursing Staff in the Continuing Education Activities of Hospitals Centers in the Casablanca-Settat Region

2021 ◽  
Vol 15 (1) ◽  
pp. 218-228
Author(s):  
Amina Lhbibani ◽  
Abderrahmane Lamiri ◽  
Said Lotfi ◽  
Malika Tridane ◽  
Said Belaaouad
Keyword(s):  
Continuing Education ◽  
Nursing Staff ◽  
Mixed Method ◽  
Monitoring And Evaluation ◽  
Structured Interview ◽  
Two Phase ◽  
Knowledge And Skills ◽  
Support Measures ◽  
Mixed Method Design

Aim: This study aimed to identify the factors hampering the participation of nurses in the activities of CE sessions at the level of hospitals in the region of Casablanca. Background: Continuing education (CE) for nursing staff represents a strategic asset for hospitals, identifying the constraints of nursing staff participation in continuing training could help improve the quality of care for patients and the population in general. Objective: This study aimed to identify the factors hampering the participation of nurses in the activities of CE sessions at the level of hospitals in the region of Casablanca. Methods: The study used a two-phase mixed method design. First of all, a questionnaire was administered to 930 nurses belonging to 9 hospital centers in the Casablanca-Settat region in order to explore and estimate the frequencies of the factors hindering the participation of nurses in the activities of the FC sessions at the level of hospitals, and a semi-structured interview with 9 persons in charge of continuing education from these different hospitals to complete and explain the data collected by the questionnaire. Results: The data analysis confirmed that the work overload is the first individual difficulty hindering the participation of nurses in CE sessions, i.e., 85.4%. The most mentioned organizational difficulties are schedule recommended in the FC not encouraging and not suitable, i.e., 23%, non-targeted content (does not meet the needs of the nursing staff), i.e., 66.7%. Finally, the absence of support measures in terms of monitoring and evaluation to maintain the knowledge and skills acquired during FC sessions in real situations at the workstation occupied is the first institutional difficulty mentioned by the interviewed (88%). Conclusion: Those responsible for training should take into account the factors nurse’s face in participating in continuing education sessions when designing, developing, and implementing continuing education sessions.

Instructional Leadership Practices in Under-Enrolled Rural Schools in Miri, Sarawak

2021 ◽  
Vol 17 (1) ◽  
pp. 165
Author(s):  
Andy Fred ◽  
Gurcharan Singh Bishen Singh
Keyword(s):  
Instructional Leadership ◽  
Rural Schools ◽  
Leadership Practices ◽  
Rating Scale ◽  
Three Dimensions ◽  
Survey Method ◽  
Mixed Method Research ◽  
Teachers Perceptions ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
High Level

This study focuses on teachers’ perceptions of their headmasters’ instructional leadership practices in under-enrolled rural schools of Sarawak, Malaysia. It also focuses on the issues and challenges faced by the headmasters in practicing instructional leadership roles as demanded by the Malaysia Education Blueprint 2013-2025. The mixed method research employed the Instructional Leadership Model by Hallinger and Murphy (1985). The quantitative data was collected through a survey method using ‘The Principal Instructional Management Rating Scale (PIMRS) adapted from Hallinger (2008) and analysed using descriptive and inferential statistics with SPSS IBM Version 22.0 software. The qualitative data from interviews were coded thematically and analysed to support the survey results. The study found the level of the headmasters’ instructional leadership in the three dimensions as “medium high” (mean = 3.57, SD = 0.90). There is a statistically significant difference between male and female teachers’ perceptions regarding their headmasters’ instructional leadership practices. This study also revealed the headmasters’ instructional leadership practices as “medium high” level among under-enrolled rural schools. However, the issues and challenges faced by the schools made it more difficult for them to improve their academic qualities.   Keywords: Instructional Leadership, Under-enrolled Schools, Rural Schools

scholarly journals INFLUENCE OF PRE-MARITAL COUNSELLING ON SUSTAINABILITY OF MARRIAGES IN GREATER ACCRA REGION, GHANA

2021 ◽  
Vol 8 (8) ◽  
pp. 538-549
Author(s):  
Bernard Kissi-Abrokwah ◽  
Isaac Aboyom Anontise
Keyword(s):  
Standard Deviation ◽  
Mixed Method ◽  
Structured Interview ◽  
Land Mines ◽  
Quantitative Phase ◽  
Mixed Method Design ◽  
Qualitative Phase ◽  
Greater Accra Region ◽  
Potential Land

The study focused on elements discussed during pre-marital counselling and how those elements mediate on the sustainability of marriages in Greater Accra Region. Concurrent triangulation mixed method design was chosen for the study. For the quantitative phase 100 marriage people were randomly selected from 10 churches. At the qualitative phase 4 head pastors were conveniently selected from the 10 churches. Mean and standard deviation was used to analysed the questionnaire for the quantitative phase while the semi-structured interview scheduled was thematically analysed to explain issues as they emerged in the study. The study showed conflict resolution, communication, adjusting to individual difference, sex and romance, family lifecycles in marriage and separation from past-memories and families were some elements discussed during pre-marital counselling to help sustain the marriages. Again, respondents were of the view that pre-marital counselling is vital for the sustainability of marriages and should be made compulsory for new couples. Lastly, it was revealed the philosophy of pre-marital counselling is not only being aware of potential land mines in their relationship, but to equip married people to learn the skills necessary to successfully deal with challenges throughout their marriage which help in the sustainability. Therefore, it was recommended that the churches should employ professional counsellors who understand the principle of marriage counselling to perform the act of counselling and follow-up service should be done to check if the elements discussed during pre-marital counselling are being put into practice.

scholarly journals Instructional Leadership Practices: Teachers Perceptions of a Rural School Principal in Fiji

2021 ◽  
Vol 46 (6) ◽  
pp. 20-35
Author(s):  
Govinda Lingam ◽  
◽  
Narsamma Lingam ◽  
Sunil Singh ◽  
◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Instructional Leadership ◽  
Leadership Practices ◽  
Rating Scale ◽  
School Principal ◽  
Leadership Role ◽  
Instructional Time ◽  
Ministry Of Education ◽  
Teachers Perceptions ◽  
Teaching Role ◽  
Scant Attention

The purpose of this study was to determine the extent to which teachers perceive their principal to be effectively exhibiting an instructional leadership role. Data for the study were collected from teachers (N=24) in a rural secondary school in Fiji using the Principal Instructional Management Rating Scale (PIMRS) developed and advocated by Hallinger (1990). In addition to Likert scale items, the questionnaire included open-ended questions to gain deeper insights into teachers’ ratings of each item. Analyses of the data revealed that ratings for the principal were the highest for communicating school goals to students and protecting instructional time while supervision and evaluation of instruction were the lowest-rated items. The lack of professional preparation for an instructional leadership role and the dual role of the rural principal as school leader and teacher, which appears to compromise both roles, may together explain the scant attention paid to the instructional leadership role. These findings have implications for principals’ workload and in turn instructional leadership practices, which the Fiji Ministry of Education could re-visit to avoid compromising either the leadership or teaching role.

scholarly journals A FREEZE IN TIME: PERCEPTION AND EXPERIENCE OF AMERICAN AND HONG KONG CHINESE OLDER ADULTS

2019 ◽  
Vol 3 (Supplement_1) ◽  
pp. S750-S750
Author(s):  
Tinky Oi Ting Ho ◽  
Helene Hoi-Lam Fung ◽  
Vivian Hiu Ling Tsang ◽  
Angel Yee-lam Li ◽  
David J Ekerdt ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Hong Kong ◽  
Mixed Method ◽  
Perceived Control ◽  
Structured Interview ◽  
Younger Adults ◽  
Chinese Older Adults ◽  
The Us ◽  
Mixed Method Design ◽  
Images Of The Future

Abstract According to self-continuity model, older adults are less likely to distinguish between the present and future, relative to younger adults. This mixed method design study aims at examining whether older adults perceive future as an infinite extension of present (i.e. “time freeze”) and investigating whether it is associated with life satisfaction, perceived control and perceived changes in future. 30 older adults from the US (aged 60-85, M = 78.4) and Hong Kong (aged 60-85, M =71.4) completed a structured interview and a survey. Findings revealed that 43% of Americans and 83% of Hong Kongers were experiencing ‘time freeze’. Individuals with a lower level of time freeze held more vivid and positive images of the future, and were achieving life goals actively, whereas individuals with a higher level of time freeze had comparatively more vague and neutral future views, and focused more on maintaining the current lifestyle.

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