Influence of Teachers’ Improvisation of Heat-Producing Materials on Acquisition of Science Skills among Pre-primary School Learners in Kiambu, Kenya

2021 ◽  
pp. 61-70
Author(s):  
Millicent Wandia Githui ◽  
Peter Kibet Koech ◽  
Ruth Thinguri
Keyword(s):  
Primary School ◽  
Social Constructivism ◽  
Quantitative Data ◽  
Qualitative Data ◽  
Linear Regression Analysis ◽  
Instructional Materials ◽  
Fair Share ◽  
Future Studies ◽  
Primary Curriculum ◽  
Narrative Forms

Acquisition of science skills among pre-primary school learners has had its fair share of challenges with many pre-primary school learners manifesting low competencies in manipulation, experimentation and observation skills. The purpose of this study was to assess the influence of teachers’ improvisation of heat-producing materials on acquisition of science skills among pre-primary school learners. The study was guided by Social Constructivism and Instructional Theories. The study adopted mixed methodology and applied concurrent triangulation research design. Qualitative data were analyzed thematically along the objectives and presented in narrative forms. Quantitative data were analyzed descriptively and inferentially using linear regression analysis with the help of Statistical Packages for Social Science (SPSS 23) and presented using tables. These results indicate that there is significant relationship between teachers’ improvisation of heat-producing materials and acquisition of science skills among pre-primary school learners (p=0.000< 0.05). The study established that pre-primary school learners’ manifest low science skills. That is, their manipulation, experimentation and observation skills are still below average. The study recommends that the pre-primary curriculum developers emphasize the improvisation of heat-producing materials as much as possible and frequent inspections are carried out. For future studies, researchers may put greater interest in conducting a similar study with national scope to certain the influence of improvised instructional materials on the levels of science skills among pre-primary learners.

STATURE AND STATUS: HEIGHT PERCEPTIONS AND ASPIRATIONS OF SELECTED FILIPINO YOUTH

2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
pp. 856-863
Author(s):  
Richard Jonathan O. Taduran
Keyword(s):  
Developing Countries ◽  
Body Size ◽  
Quantitative Data ◽  
Qualitative Data ◽  
The Philippines ◽  
Economic Advantage ◽  
Cultural Perceptions ◽  
Future Studies ◽  
Height Perception ◽  
Opposite Sex

Purpose of the study: This study aimed to provide an explanation of the perceptions of height by selected Filipino youth and discuss the factors that shape these perceptions. By exploring these factors, this study gives an overview of the extended height affects an individual's experience and aspirations. Methodology: Both quantitative and qualitative surveys were conducted on 300 youth participants (150 males and 150 females), where they rated 30 statements and answered open-ended questions. Quantitative data were analyzed statistically, and qualitative data were arranged into a comprehensive matrix and thematic coding of responses. Main findings: Height mainly symbolizes three components: advantage, capability, and desirability. Participants believe that being tall is an advantage in playing sports, will open up opportunities for work, and can help in doing everyday tasks. Height can also be a key to attracting the opposite sex. The ‘bigger is better’ prejudice appears to extend to a person’s experiences as well—short people’s experiences differ from those of taller people. Benefits brought by tallness is so sought that many exert extra efforts to grow taller. Tall bodies demonstrate a non-economic advantage that gives higher status and sociopolitical distinction in society. Implications: The topic of body size is potent for analyzing culture and power. This study provides evidence on the biases on height perception by the Filipino youth and can be useful in future studies relating to height. Originality/Novelty of the study: There are either limited or no studies concentrating on cultural perceptions of height conducted in developing countries such as the Philippines. Moreover, the height of Filipinos has rarely been reported, and the data that are available tend to be in relatively obscure publications.

scholarly journals Investigation of impacts of differentiated instruction applied in a primary school in attitudes of students towards the course

2018 ◽  
Vol 13 (2) ◽  
pp. 240-248
Author(s):  
Cihad Senturk ◽  
Hakan Sari
Keyword(s):  
Primary School ◽  
Differentiated Instruction ◽  
Quantitative Data ◽  
Qualitative Data ◽  
Fourth Grade ◽  
Attitude Scale ◽  
Spring Semester ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Post Test ◽  
Education Academic

The aim is to identify impacts of the differentiated instruction implemented in the primary school fourth grade science course in attitudes of the students towards the course. The mixed method-designed and carried out research was conducted with 9–10 aged students in fourth grade in a primary school in Bilecik during 2015–2016 Spring semester. Quantitative data were obtained with the science attitude scale and quantitative data were obtained with observations, student diaries and interviews with students and teachers. Quantitative data were analysed using descriptive statistics and t test, qualitative data were analysed using the content analysis. Finally, a statistically significant difference was observed between the groups in favour of the experimental group comparing post-test scores of the experimental and control groups obtained from the attitude towards the course scale. As for the qualitative data, findings indicated that the differentiated instruction improved attitudes of the students towards the course. Various recommendations are suggested. Keywords: Individual differences, differentiated instruction, curriculum differentiation, science education, academic achievement, mixed research method.

scholarly journals Primary School Science Teachers’ Creativity and Practice in Malaysia

2021 ◽  
Vol 20 (7) ◽  
pp. 346-364
Author(s):  
Norazilawati Abdullah ◽  
Zainun Mustafa ◽  
Mahizer Hamzah ◽  
Amir Hasan Dawi ◽  
Mazlina Che Mustafa ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Primary School ◽  
Science Teachers ◽  
Rural Areas ◽  
Quantitative Data ◽  
Qualitative Data ◽  
School Science ◽  
School Location ◽  
Teaching Aids ◽  
Creative Pedagogy ◽  
Primary School Science

Creative pedagogy has been explored extensively, and previous research suggests that there is a gap between the level and practice of creativity of science teachers, and that it varies by school location. The aim of this study was to determine the levels of creativity, and creativity practice of primary school science teachers, and differences in the levels of creativity and creativity practice of primary school science teachers based on school location. The Torrance Tests of Creative Thinking (TTCT) were used to acquire qualitative data from 20 participants, and a questionnaire of creativity practice in science teaching was used to collect quantitative data from 409 participants. The qualitative data were analyzed according to the TTCT scoring technique and the quantitative data were analyzed descriptively using Statistical Package for the Social Sciences 26. This study found that, that while overall teacher creativity was low, the teachers perceived that they employed highly creative practices. No difference was found in relation to environment, teaching aids, skills and science process skills of teachers in urban and rural areas. However, teachers in rural areas were more knowledgeable about creativity, while teachers in urban areas were better at practising it. This research provides baseline evidence on current practices in creative pedagogy of science teachers nationwide.

The Influence of Brand Image, User Image, and Product Image on the Purchasing Decision of Mitsubishi Pajero Cars at PT. Bosowa Berlian M

2019 ◽  
Vol 1 (2) ◽  
pp. 72-87
Author(s):  
Misrayanti Saleh ◽  
Siti Haerani ◽  
Andi Reni
Keyword(s):  
Regression Analysis ◽  
Quantitative Data ◽  
Qualitative Data ◽  
Brand Image ◽  
Linear Regression Analysis ◽  
Multiple Linear Regression Analysis ◽  
Questionnaire Data ◽  
Product Image ◽  
Influential Variable ◽  
Image Variables

Today, Consumers are very critical in buying, offering products that very much make consumers more selective in determining the choice of products to buy. This study aims to determine which brand image (brand image), user image (user image), and product image (product image) that most influence the decision to purchase a Mitsubishi Pajero car in Makassar City. The type of data used is qualitative data and quantitative data. The population in this study are all consumers of PT. Bosowa Berlian Motor bought a Mitsubishi Pajero car. The sample in this study has certain criteria as for these criteria, which are users of the Mitsubishi Pajero and the duration of use of at least 1 year. Data collection in this study uses a questionnaire. Data were analyzed using multiple linear regression analysis. The results of this study indicate that all brand image variables, user image, and product image of the decision to purchase a Mitsubishi Pajero car at Bosowa Berlian Motor in Makassar have a positive and significant influence on the decision dependent variable purchase of a Mitsubishi Pajero car at PT Bosowa Berlian Motor in Makassar. Product image (product image) is the most influential variable when compared to other variable data, namely brand image (brand image) and user image (user image).

scholarly journals Analysis of Completeness Products and Prices on the Decision of Buying ATK (Office Stationery) at UD. Pemancar Ilmu Store in Namlea City

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
M Chairul Basrun Umanailo
Keyword(s):  
Regression Analysis ◽  
Quantitative Data ◽  
Qualitative Data ◽  
Linear Regression Analysis ◽  
Multiple Linear Regression Analysis ◽  
Positive Influence ◽  
Private Institutions ◽  
Purchasing Decisions ◽  
Quality Of Products

This study aims to determine the effect of product completeness and price on purchasing decisions for office stationery at UD. Pemancar Ilmu Store in Namlea. This research is descriptive correlation research. The object of this research is consumers who represent personal and institutional / both government and private institutions who have been or have become customers and make purchases of stationery products at UD. Pemancar Ilmu Store in Namlea City. This research took place from April to May 2020. The type of data in this study was qualitative data and quantitative data. Data collection techniques in this study using observation and questionnaires. The data analysis in this study used multiple linear regression analysis. The results showed that there was a positive influence between product completeness on purchasing decisions, and there was a positive influence between product completeness on purchasing decisions at UD. Pemancar Ilmu Store in Namlea City. This shows that the availability of goods in a store including variations in brands, product sizes, types, and variations in the quality of products sold in a store will affect consumer purchasing decisions. The more complete a store, the more it meets the needs and desires of consumers.

scholarly journals AN ASSESSMENT OF THE INFLUENCE OF MATHEMATICS TEACHERS’ TRAINING ON USE OF QUESTIONING TECHNIQUE AND STUDENTS’ ACHIEVEMENT IN MATHEMATICS IN PUBLIC SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN MWALA SUB-COUNTY, MACHAKOS COUNTY, KENYA

2019 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
pp. 41
Author(s):  
Muthusi Francis Mutisya ◽  
David M. Mulwa ◽  
James M. Muola
Keyword(s):  
Secondary Schools ◽  
Mathematics Teachers ◽  
Quantitative Data ◽  
Qualitative Data ◽  
Linear Regression Analysis ◽  
Narrative Form ◽  
Ministry Of Education ◽  
Policy And Practice ◽  
Achievement In Mathematics ◽  
Teachers Training

Purpose: Mathematics’ teachers play an important role in teaching of concepts in mathematics and ensuring that students register good grades in tests. However, in Mwala Sub-county, the scenario is different with many students registering low achievement in mathematics. Thus, the purpose of this study was to assess the influence of mathematics’ teachers training on use of questioning technique on students’ achievement in mathematics in public secondary schools in Mwala Sub-county, Machakos County, Kenya.Methodology: The study was guided by the learning theory. This study adopted mixed methodology and thus applied concurrent triangulation research design. Questionnaires were used to gather quantitative data from mathematics’ teachers whereas interview guides were used to collect qualitative data from principals. Qualitative data were analyzed thematically based on study objectives and presented in narrative form. Quantitative data were analyzed using descriptive statistics and inferentially using linear regression analysis in Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS Version 23) and presented using tables.Findings: The study established that many mathematics’ teachers have basic training on how to use the questioning technique in teaching mathematics. However, this has not improved students’ achievement in mathematics.Contribution to theory, policy and practice: The study recommends that mathematics’ teachers should undergo many in-service trainings on how improve the questioning technique skills. Mathematics’ teachers interact more with experienced colleagues by attending seminars and workshops designed to improve their experience and levels of exposure to different approaches of questioning. The Ministry of Education should create room for more in-service trainings for the newly recruited mathematics’ teachers.

scholarly journals PERCEPTIONS OF PRIMARY AND HIGH SCHOOL TEACHERS ON THE USE OF MOTHER TONGUE IN EFL CLASSES

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Dilek Durukan ◽  
Ayhan Kahraman
Keyword(s):  
High School ◽  
Foreign Language ◽  
Primary School ◽  
High School Teachers ◽  
Primary Schools ◽  
Quantitative Data ◽  
Qualitative Data ◽  
Mother Tongue ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
School Teachers

Whether the mother tongue (L1) should be included or excluded in foreign language classes has been debated by researchers and there is no consensus on this controversial issue.   However, most of the studies are conducted on the tertiary level, and there is very few on the primary & secondary levels.  Therefore, this study explores the perspectives of English teachers working in primary schools in comparison to high schools affiliated with national education. It also investigates for which language skills both of those groups find the use of mother tongue (Turkish) relatively effective and their justification behind the use of L1 in their classes in which English is taught as a foreign language. A total of 30 primary and 30 high school teachers working in Usak participated the study voluntarily. The study has employed mixed-method and   data was collected through a questionnaire developed by Kuru and Tekin (2019). Moreover, semi structured interviews were conducted to obtain qualitative data with randomly selected primary school (8) and high school teachers (8). By means of SPSS, descriptive statistics were conducted and qualitative data were analyzed thematically. Findings of the quantitative data indicated that majority of both primary and high school teachers support the use of mother tongue in EFL classes. Additionally, there is no significance difference between the perceptions of primary school and high school teachers regarding the use of L1. Finally, results of the qualitative data advocate the findings of the quantitative data.

scholarly journals FEASIBILITY TEST OF ENGLISH INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS FOR SECRETARIES THROUGH MOODLE

2020 ◽  
Vol 5 (2) ◽  
pp. 109-122
Author(s):  
Didik Hariyadi Raharjo
Keyword(s):  
Delphi Method ◽  
Quantitative Data ◽  
Qualitative Data ◽  
Instructional Material ◽  
English For Specific Purposes ◽  
Instructional Materials ◽  
Qualitative And Quantitative ◽  
Mixed Approach ◽  
Feasibility Test

This research aimed to investigate the feasibility of EFS instructional material developed for ASTRI Budi Luhur students. The research was designed as qualitative and quantitative (mixed) approach. The method used in this study was the Delphi method, and the data were collected through questionnaires and interviews. Quantitative data were analyzed based on eligibility categories while qualitative data were analyzed to draw conclusions. The feasibility of the product of this research was examined by two experts in English for Specific Purposes (ESP) and instructional materials. The result showed that the instructional material was feasible with several improvements. Product feasibility test in this research was carried out three times. Each test was carried out after revising the draft of instructional materials based on input provided by the experts. In the last feasibility test, the experts gave a score of 3.7 for the syllabus and 3.7 for the developed instructional material, indicating that both the syllabus and EFS instructional material developed were very feasible to be applied in EFS learning in ASTRI Budi Luhur Jakarta.

scholarly journals Pengembangan Bahan Ajar Menulis Puisi Bebas Kelas 8 SMP Xaverius Tugumulyo

2017 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 32-49
Author(s):  
Eti Irwanti
Keyword(s):  
Research And Development ◽  
Quantitative Data ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Qualitative Data ◽  
Instructional Materials ◽  
Development Research ◽  
Teaching Materials ◽  
Significant Relationships ◽  
Analysis Technique ◽  
Very High

This study aims to 1 find out the process of designing the development of teaching materials on writing free poetry of class 13 students of SMP Xaverius Tugumulyo, 2 to describe the teaching material of free class 13 class 13Tugumulyo SMP poetry, valid and effective. The method used Research and Development research and used model Dick and Carey. Interview data were analyzed using qualitative data analysis technique. The questionnaire value is used to determine the quantitative data. The design feasibility conclusion is included in the good kategoti, with the percentage of 80 percent. Results from validation of content or material feasibility are included in either category, with percentage of 80 percent. Last validation of language with good category, with percentage 74,28 percent. The validation results of the overall team of experts are categorized well, with the percentage of 78.33 percent. Practicality of teaching materials can be seen seen from the calculation of the validity of the instrument with the results of 0.98, with the category of validity is very high. The effectiveness of instructional materials and significant relationships can be seen from the calculations using SPSS 20, with a result of 0.0001. The conclusion of the research and development of teaching materials writing free poems that researchers have developed has been an alternative use in the process of teaching and learning. Keywords: Development, teaching materials, writing poetry.    

scholarly journals Pengaruh Kecintaan Siswa Pada Al-Qur’an Terhadap Perilaku Sosial di Sekolah Dasar Al Islam Plus Kabupaten Sidoarjo

2021 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
pp. 35-38
Author(s):  
Benny Angga Permadi
Keyword(s):  
Social Behavior ◽  
Hypothesis Testing ◽  
Video Game ◽  
Social Behaviour ◽  
Quantitative Data ◽  
Qualitative Data ◽  
Linear Regression Analysis ◽  
Research Result ◽  
Research Strategy ◽  
Simple Linear Regression

Students nowadays are reluctant to go to the mosque to learn Quran. Their characters are influenced by technology such as television, the internet, and video game which then make parents and teachers worried and anxious if they will act negatively. This thesis uses research design of mixed-method with the objective to complete the image of research result about the phenomenon and to strengthen the analysis. The research strategy is done by combining the data from observation, interviews, and questionnaires in order to get qualitative and quantitative data. The data analysis is continuous qualitative-quantitative analysis, it is done by analyzing qualitative data and followed by analyzing the data through quantitative one. The hypothesis testing is done by using simple linear regression analysis with SPSS 18 program. The result of qualitative data is the students’ affection on Quran in Islamic Elementary School through Quran memorizing a program. Students’ social behavior is positive, whether toward friends and teachers in school. The result of quantitative data shows that students affection on Quran is 44% categorized as high, 40% as fair, and 16% as low. Students’ social behaviour shows that 74% as high, 10% as fair and 16% as low. The hypothesis testing uses t-test and the result of tcount is 6.356 with the significance of 0.026. The tcount ? ttable (6.356 ? 2.010) or sig. t ? 5% (0.026 ? 0.05), it can be concluded that the variable of students’ affection on Quran has significant influence toward the variable of students’ social behaviour. The students’ social behavior is influenced by 55% of a variable of students’ affection on Quran while 45% is influenced by other variables outside this research

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