Music as a Management Tool in Elementary Physical Education: A Qualitative Investigation

Classroom management is an important aspect for a K–12 teacher in any content area. The same applies in physical education (PE). In PE, there are large spaces, students are moving, and in many cases, equipment (basketballs, rackets, Hula-Hoops, etc.) is involved, thus making PE a unique challenge in regard to classroom management for PE teachers. One tool an elementary PE teacher can use for classroom management is music. For this study, one school administrator, 19 elementary-aged students, and one PE teacher were interviewed about their perceptions of music as a management tool in elementary PE. Findings indicate that students prefer music as a management tool rather than the PE teacher using a whistle or loud voice.

Teacher Perceptions on the Concepts of Principal and Deputy Principal

When the literature is examined, in some studies where the school administrator is considered a variable, only the school principal is considered the school administrator. In some studies, the views of the manager and assistant managers are evaluated together under the manager variable. This study aimed to reveal the metaphorical perceptions of teachers towards the principal and deputy principal to determine whether there is a difference between them and shed light on the scientific studies to be conducted. The research is qualitative, designed as a case study. The study group was formed by 289 teachers working in 9 public primary schools, 9 secondary schools and 7 high schools. The data of the study was collected by interview method and analysed by content analysis. According to the research results, there is a high level and significant difference between the concepts of principal and deputy principal according to the teachers' opinions. For this reason, these two concepts should be evaluated as two separate variables in scientific studies where the school administrator is taken as a variable.

Effects of Principals’ Provision of Teaching and Learning Materials on Students’ Perfomance in Mathematics in Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education in Meru County

In the past few years, Mathematics performance among secondary school learners in Meru County has been decreasing. The current study aims to evaluate various administrative strategies used by principals and their effects on learners’ grade attainment in Kenya Certificate of Secondary Educationin Meru County. The study examines ways through which principals support mathematics teachers through trainings, seminars, workshops and how the support is translated into students’ performance. The study adopted ex post facto design to collect data and analyze the information for conclusion. The researcher analyzed KCSE data over the previous 5 years in Meru County, interviewed the principals, and designed questionnaire for Mathematics teachers. A total of 836 Mathematics teachers and 299 principals across the county were targeted.Using stratified and random sampling, only 251 Mathematics teachers and 92 principals were engaged, which accounts for only 30% of the target. The researcher used split half technique to test reliability and instrument piloting to ensure validity of the data. The study concluded that principals provided little support to Mathematics teachers to attend seminars and workshops. However, principals defended this by citing low resource budget allocations and inadequate resources to support teachers’ seminars and workshops. The findings of the current study can be used by education ministry, school administrator, teachers, and other stakeholders during the decision-making.

Examining the demands of teacher evaluation: time use, strain and turnover among Tennessee school administrators

PurposeRecent teacher evaluation reforms around the globe substantially increased the number of teacher observations, consequently raising observers' (typically school administrators') observational loads. The purpose of this study is to examine associations between observational loads and school administrator turnover, reported time use and strain.Design/methodology/approachThe study uses education administrative data from the state of Tennessee to examine the link between observational loads and school administrator outcomes of interest. The results present credible regression estimates that isolate variation in observational loads within schools over time and within observers over time.FindingsThe evidence suggests individual school administrators allocate a set amount of time to observations that is insensitive to observational load and seemingly assign observations to colleagues strategically. School administrator reports do not suggest observational loads are associated with negative unintended consequences on administrator strain or observer turnover.Originality/valueThe study contributes to the literature on teacher evaluation by shedding light on how the constraints posed by an evaluation system may affect the work of school administrators. It also extends the job demands-resources theory that describes worker responses to new job demands.

Pengaruh Penerapan Ta’zir dalam Meningkatkan Kedisiplinan Santri di Pondok Pesantren Nurul Huda Banat Simbang Kulon Buaran Pekalongan

This study discusses the efforts of the Islamic boarding school in dealing with deviant behavior in students at the Nurul Huda Banat Islamic boarding school Simbang Kulon Buaran Pekalongan. This research is motivated by the problem of deviant behavior carried out by students at the Nurul Huda Banat Islamic boarding school. Deviant behavior with violations of the rules and regulations set by the pesantren. Pesantren has a very important role in building morale in students and has a very important role in overcoming deviations committed by students. This study aims to determine how the influence of ta'zir on the discipline of students, this study uses a qualitative approach and case study methods. Data was collected by using interview, observation, and documentation techniques. The research information consisted of the boarding school administrator and one of the female students of the Nurul Huda Banat Islamic boarding school. It is hoped that the existence of ta'zir can foster a disciplined attitude in students.

MANAJEMEN PENDIDIKAN PESANTREN AL-ULUM WAL-ALTHOF DALAM MENGUATKAN SIKAP MODERASI BERAGAMA SANTRI

This research was conducted because it aims to find out about the function of education management in Al-Ulum Wal Althof Islamic boarding school in strengthening religious moderation. This type of research is case study research (field research) using a qualitative approach. The results of this study are educational planning at the Al-Ulum Wal Althof Islamic boarding school in strengthening religious moderation, namely by establishing formal education and cottage programs organized by schools, pesantren administrators, and Kiai where the implementation is following the schedule or written regulations which are the result of deliberation. together. The educational organization of the Al-Ulum Wal Althof Islamic boarding school is led by a Kiai who has the right of authority to distribute tasks to the school and boarding school administrators who then the school and the boarding school administrator cooperate with the parties involved such as teachers. The implementation of education at the Al-Ulum Wal Althof Islamic Boarding School is regulated in writing and scheduled so that all activities both in formal education or in pesantren run well and smoothly. Supervision of education at the Al-Ulum Wal Althof Islamic boarding school is carried out by the school and the boarding school.

Pendampingan Mendidik Siswa dengan Mutu dan Kualitas Setara dengan Sekolah Formal

Non-Formal Education is an alternative solution. In this study, a school data management information system was built consisting of five levels of users, namely the main administrator, school administrator, teachers, students, and community. The data were in the form of school data, facilities, managers, teachers, students, and general information. In addition, there was a Learning Program Unit (SAP) which informed the materials that must be delivered in the learning process. This information system was equipped with a learning application for the National Examination for students, consisting of subject material and practice of multiple-choice questions for economics, sociology, Indonesian, English, Geography, and Mathematics. The data constructed from the Education Office of Muaro Jambi Regency and the organizers of the package C program. While the learning application materials came from certain high school textbooks.

Hybrid Solar Energy System as Alternative Power Supply in Mindanao State University-Sulu: Impact on Quality Services

To ascertain the hybrid solar energy system as alternative power supply in Mindanao State University-Sulu and its impact to quality service, This study aims to investigate the extent of benefits of hybrid solar power in terms of a) cost, b) availability, and c.)sustainability, moreover, it also investigate its preferability of hybrid solar power over traditional electricity, while it identifies the significant impact of Hybrid Solar power as a source of power supply to the quality of service of MSU-Sulu Administration, significant correlation between the preferability level and the impact of Hybrid Solar power. The quantitative data was analysed and interpreted using statistical tools weighted arithmetic mean and correlation and for qualitative data which is the interview, thematic analysis was utilized. The researcher was able to analyzed the gathered data through Mix Method for the preferability of hybrid solar power over traditional electricity and hybrid solar power its impact to quality service were obtained. The respondents of this study were the forty eight (48) teaching personnel and thirty eight (38) non-teaching personnel and an expert on solar panels. Purposive and random Sampling was used in the selection of the respondents. The instruments of the study were Guided Interview Questions and survey questionnaire. The qualitative data were obtained from the interview by the expert on solar panels. The quantitative data checklist questionnaire were obtained personally by the researcher and validated by three (3) Experts. The study revealed that the use of hybrid solar energy system as an alternative power supply has an impact to the quality service of Mindanao State University-Sulu, thus, both teaching and non-teaching personnel preferred the use of Hybrid solar energy system over traditional electricity. The extent of benefits of hybrid solar power in term costs is feasible for the costs of its installation will be treated as an investment for its 5 or more years of use of its naturally free electric power supply. In the long run, the Hybrid Solar energy will ensure a return of investment in its electric consumption. In terms of availability, it is guaranteed available by the partner company and in terms of its sustainability, it can support the entire university for 5 year’s or more with quality solar equipment that it turns, the university will be able to provide quality service to its clientele. Hence, the following are the recommendations of the study. on research agenda, the school administrator should consider this study as beneficial to the school, the adaption of the Hybrid Solar Energy power to the electric supply of the Mindanao State University-Sulu, Quality service entails the need of uninterrupted power supply and this hybrid solar energy power is the solution, and Quality service rendered by both teaching and non-teaching personnel would be maximized with the help of this hybrid power energy system. On this note, the following are the recommended policy: School administrator must look into ways on the adaptation of the hybrid power energy system into the university, Rigorous planning and careful assessment on the applicability of hybrid solar energy power on each college as well as administrative offices, pioneered application among key services provider of the university like registrar and cashier’s office, gradual use of hybrid Solar Energy power among colleges, mainly on the enrolment process to the releasing of grades, and School administrator should conduct a seminar to its constituents on the cognizance on the benefits of using solar power and raising an awareness on how to conserve Energy and use it in a proper way.