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Contributions of Selected Family Factors to Drug Abuse Among Adolescents in Secondary Schools in Manyatta Sub-county, Embu County, Kenya
Milcah Njoki Nyaga,
Kimu Mwai
Issue:
Volume 4, Issue 2, April 2016
Pages:
19-26
Received:
19 January 2016
Accepted:
13 February 2016
Published:
1 March 2016
Abstract: The aim of this research is to investigate the contributions of selected family factors to drug abuse among adolescents in Kenyan secondary schools. To achieve this, the study sought to investigate the role of parental monitoring, residence, employment and parenting behaviours in predisposing the adolescent in the development to drug use. In addition, the study established the significance of associations between family factors and drug abuse among adolescents. The data were collected from form two students and deputy principals in secondary schools. The findings revealed that lack of parental supervision, parental employment, authoritarian style of parenting and lack of open discussion with adolescents contributed to drug abuse as well as most parents do not take active roles in schools. The study further revealed that not residing with the biological parents was not significantly associated with drug abuse. This was contrary to the view held by most scholars that the adolescents who do not reside with their biological parents were prone to drug abuse. To avoid drug abuse, parental monitoring should be given to all children regardless of the birth order, absence of aggression at home, parental quality time, open discussions with adolescents, authoritative parenting and parental involvement in school activities. Majority of the children born after the first child portrayed antisocial behaviours; hence the further the birth position in the family the higher the engagement in drug abuse Based on these findings, there is need to give all children as much supervision as that given to the first born children. Thus, the schools should organise sessions for parents and educate them on effective ways of parenting adolescents. Parents need to be encouraged to take active role in schools. Therefore, schools must create partnerships by providing an open and accommodative environment with their wider community. This would help in forming a link between the school and the home as well as the school and the family.
Abstract: The aim of this research is to investigate the contributions of selected family factors to drug abuse among adolescents in Kenyan secondary schools. To achieve this, the study sought to investigate the role of parental monitoring, residence, employment and parenting behaviours in predisposing the adolescent in the development to drug use. In additi...
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Relationship of Psychomotor Abilities in Relation to Selected Sports Skill in Volleyball
Bhupinder Singh,
Jagdeep Singh
Issue:
Volume 4, Issue 2, April 2016
Pages:
27-31
Received:
26 April 2015
Accepted:
10 February 2016
Published:
16 March 2016
Abstract: The aim of the study is to assess the relationship psychomotor abilities in relation to selected sports skill in volleyball. A group of One Hundred Twenty (N=120) male Inter University Level Volleyball Players of northern region of India were selected purposively to attain the objectives of the study. All the subjects, after having been informed about the objective and protocol of the study, gave their consent and volunteered to participate in this study. Online Pearson Correlation Coefficient Calculator used in data analysis. The Pearson’s product moment correlation coefficient method used to find out the relationship between selected psychomotor abilities, coordinative abilities and skill related components of fitness with selected sports skill in volleyball. The level of p£0.05 was considered significant. Summarizing from the above findings we can say that the psychomotor abilities (i.e., Kinesthetic Perception and Speed of Movement) significantly influence the performance of Serve, setting and reception in volleyball players.
Abstract: The aim of the study is to assess the relationship psychomotor abilities in relation to selected sports skill in volleyball. A group of One Hundred Twenty (N=120) male Inter University Level Volleyball Players of northern region of India were selected purposively to attain the objectives of the study. All the subjects, after having been informed ab...
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The Role of the Computer in Learning Mathematics Through Numerical Methods
Issue:
Volume 4, Issue 2, April 2016
Pages:
32-38
Received:
3 March 2016
Accepted:
10 March 2016
Published:
24 March 2016
Abstract: The paper exploits the results of an experimental, formative-ameliorative research conducted by 30 3rd-year students from the Department of Mathematics, Vasile Alecsandri University of Bacău, during their teaching practice at the Ștefan cel Mare National Pedagogical College from Bacău, involving 150 students from 6 11th-grade classes with a real specialization profile. The research was based on the following hypothesis: if we use numerical methods to solve linear equations systems and to the graphical representation of functions in the instructive-educational process, then we shall enhance the efficiency of these activities and increase the students’ performance by enhancing intrinsic motivation. In order to achieve the objectives, there were presented various techniques for solving linear equations systems and for the graphical representation of functions through numerical methods, followed by the application of sets of tests on the different methods for solving mathematical problems integrated in the various moments of the lesson, either in teaching new content or in consolidating and checking it. The paper highlights the role and values of computer use in learning Mathematics, in the informative as well as formative-educational sense, in agreement with the taught objectives and contents, based on the tendencies of updating and upgrading the school activity, and enhancing its role in preparing students for life. The research objectives were: - knowledge of the students’ (initial) training level as a basis for implementing the experiment; - presentation of the theory on numerical methods; - evaluating the contribution of the methods for solving linear equations systems and the graphical representation of functions through numerical methods to the enhancement of school performance; - recording progress following the application of the progress factor, respectively the various methods for solving linear equations systems and the graphical representation of functions through numerical methods.
Abstract: The paper exploits the results of an experimental, formative-ameliorative research conducted by 30 3rd-year students from the Department of Mathematics, Vasile Alecsandri University of Bacău, during their teaching practice at the Ștefan cel Mare National Pedagogical College from Bacău, involving 150 students from 6 11th-grade classes with a real sp...
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The Relationship Between Test Anxiety and Academic Self - Regulated Learning Among Foundation Students in Iium
Hammood Msayar,
Radin Akhmal,
Radin Mardhiana
Issue:
Volume 4, Issue 2, April 2016
Pages:
39-45
Received:
24 March 2016
Published:
25 March 2016
Abstract: Educational institutions rely on the exams to assess the knowledge level of the students in the various stages of education that allows students to move to a new phase academy and get academic certificate they want. It has become the tests constitute an obstacle in the way of students to realize their dreams of getting a decent job dependent at the academic achievements, especially the final exams because the questions are the comprehensive curriculum. This study can help them to overcome their anxiety during examinations, so that they can perform better and achieve good grades. The current research revealed that most of the students had high level of test anxiety and academic self-regulated. There was no statistically significant difference between male and female in their test anxiety also the result showed that there was a statistically significant difference between male and female in their academic self-regulated Pearson’s regression showed that self - regulated did not predict test anxiety.
Abstract: Educational institutions rely on the exams to assess the knowledge level of the students in the various stages of education that allows students to move to a new phase academy and get academic certificate they want. It has become the tests constitute an obstacle in the way of students to realize their dreams of getting a decent job dependent at the...
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The STEM Interpreting Teaching Model for Undergraduate English Interpreting Majors
Issue:
Volume 4, Issue 2, April 2016
Pages:
46-52
Received:
6 April 2016
Published:
7 April 2016
Abstract: The intensification of the world economic integration and the expansion of the domestic exchanges with foreign countries skyrocket the demand of interpreters in China, which is unlikely to be fully satisfied at present just because the training of interpreters is mainly included under the MTI programs. For this reason, it is of great significance to explore the feasibility of training interpreters at undergraduate level. Based on the review of the current domestic demands of interpreters in China, this paper sets out to introduce the “Stage-featured, Teacher and Expert-operated Multidimensional (STEM, for short) Interpreting Teaching Model" that was developed during the research and experiment in the undergraduate interpreting program in Sias International College, with the hope of providing experience for other similar study in this field.
Abstract: The intensification of the world economic integration and the expansion of the domestic exchanges with foreign countries skyrocket the demand of interpreters in China, which is unlikely to be fully satisfied at present just because the training of interpreters is mainly included under the MTI programs. For this reason, it is of great significance t...
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The Research on College Physics Curriculum System Based on General Education
Wang Le-xin,
Zhu Wen-xia,
Wang Chang,
Guan Xiao-yan
Issue:
Volume 4, Issue 2, April 2016
Pages:
53-56
Received:
8 April 2016
Published:
9 April 2016
Abstract: In order to perform the principle of general education, play a related role between humanities, science and technology and combine the learnt knowledge and quality training, human spirit and scientific ideas, we develop college physics series successor curriculum courses under the leadership of modern educational ideas after students have finished college physics course. Aiming at cultivating creative and qualified personnel with broad vision and creativity, students need to dabble in different disciplines and foster their scientific literacy, humanistic quality and innovative consciousness by means of establishing a quality education for interdisciplinary orientation to pass elective system in imperceptible culture. College physical curriculum system with agriculture and forestry universities characteristics has been initially established, which plays an exemplary and popularized role in Chinese congener schools.
Abstract: In order to perform the principle of general education, play a related role between humanities, science and technology and combine the learnt knowledge and quality training, human spirit and scientific ideas, we develop college physics series successor curriculum courses under the leadership of modern educational ideas after students have finished ...
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The Effect of Entrepreneurship Curriculum in Inculcating Entrepreneurial Intention among University Entrepreneurship Students in Kenya
Tabitha Wanjiru Karanja,
Gicuru Kirimi Ithinji,
Andrew B. Nyaboga
Issue:
Volume 4, Issue 2, April 2016
Pages:
57-64
Received:
1 March 2016
Accepted:
11 March 2016
Published:
13 April 2016
Abstract: This research focuses on establishing the effect of entrepreneurship curriculum in inculcating entrepreneurial intention among University students pursuing entrepreneurship degree in Kenyan Universities. Promotion of entrepreneurship has existed ever since independence. The Kenyan Government has shown tremendous support to entrepreneurship growth for instance by channeling financial support through funding such as Women Enterprise fund, Youth Enterprise Fund and Uwezo fund, Improvement of infrastructure, and the introduction of entrepreneurship education in all institutions of higher learning in accordance to sessional paper 2 of 2005. Nevertheless, youth unemployment has persistently been a major challenge in Kenya. This research purposed to investigate whether the entrepreneurship education provided in Universities does propel the youth to become entrepreneurs. Chi-square model was used to determine whether the independent variable have any influence on the dependent variable. Spearman’s Rho Correlation was used to establish the degree of relationship between variables. Friedman’s five point likert scale was used to measure the extent of influence between the variables. Out of 478 students, 236 were taken as a sample size out of which 212 responded. Data was then analyzed using SPSS. The findings have been reported in tables and bar charts. The researcher recommended the need for entrepreneurship curriculum to focus more on case studies, creation of partnership with prominent business, inviting business executives to deliver lectures in order for students to learn with practical examples and access role models, emphasizing technology related topics, as well as fostering an exchange program. This study concurs with previous studies that suggested that entrepreneurship education has a positive effect in inculcating entrepreneurial intention. However, curriculum developers need to consider pedagogy of entrepreneurship in Kenyan Universities in order to give it a more practical approach. Future researchers can consider the effect of entrepreneurship in Kenya polytechnics among other institutions. Chi-square model was the statistical test used in this study, future researchers may consider using regression analysis model.
Abstract: This research focuses on establishing the effect of entrepreneurship curriculum in inculcating entrepreneurial intention among University students pursuing entrepreneurship degree in Kenyan Universities. Promotion of entrepreneurship has existed ever since independence. The Kenyan Government has shown tremendous support to entrepreneurship growth f...
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Adaptation of the Pedagogy in China Towards Innovation in Microelectronics
Issue:
Volume 4, Issue 2, April 2016
Pages:
65-72
Received:
15 April 2016
Published:
16 April 2016
Abstract: The economical world needs constant innovation in order to develop new products. The field of microelectronics is particularly concerned with its very fast evolution in order to answer to the development of connecting objects that combine the strong improvement of the microelectronics technology and the applications to many domains. At the same time, the pedagogy in higher education moves progressively towards a numerical approach by involving more and more tools based on the Massive Open Online Courses (MOOC), internet sites, and simulation. The main challenge, today is to give to the students and future engineers, the methodology and the know-how that are not provided by the numerical tools in line, but also an innovative approach, with an improvement of the behavior of the educative structures and of the professorial body. The previous experience in China shows that basic education should change, on the one hand, in the learning of basic knowledge since the primary school by highlighting the understanding instead of the learning by heart, and on the other hand, by introducing practice and laboratory works, a way to develop the curiosity, the observation, the deep analysis, the links between many disciplines, the combination of several knowledge and the synthesis approach. However, the practice on technical platforms is very expensive and the sharing of this equipment between several institutions is necessary. The example of the French national network, CNFM (National Coordination for Education in Microelectronics and nanotechnologies) that pilots 12 national platforms, shows how to develop a high level practice with common platforms, and a policy deliberately focused on innovative practice on dedicated platforms. Several suggestions are given in order to improve the present China educational system and create a model which could be duplicated in many other countries.
Abstract: The economical world needs constant innovation in order to develop new products. The field of microelectronics is particularly concerned with its very fast evolution in order to answer to the development of connecting objects that combine the strong improvement of the microelectronics technology and the applications to many domains. At the same tim...
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A Research of Blended Teaching Based on the Flipped Classroom Model Applies to Vocational Education --Experiment in the Major of Numerical Control Lathe
Jian-yong Lou,
Chen Jiang,
Pei-rong Zheng,
Zhen-pei Huang
Issue:
Volume 4, Issue 2, April 2016
Pages:
73-77
Received:
17 April 2016
Published:
19 April 2016
Abstract: The digital revolution developing swiftly in the world, it is the trend of the times to use technology in the education. The birth of flipped classroom perfect confirms this point. Under the background of vocational curriculum reform and using technology to improve the quality of secondary vocational education, the blended teaching mode is refreshing and has practical significance. In this paper, the hybrid-assembled advantages of “flipped class” and the traditional teaching, which brings new and fresh teaching experience for teachers and students. What’s more, it can high-efficiency transports lots of high technicians for enterprise firm company, to keep in step with the times.
Abstract: The digital revolution developing swiftly in the world, it is the trend of the times to use technology in the education. The birth of flipped classroom perfect confirms this point. Under the background of vocational curriculum reform and using technology to improve the quality of secondary vocational education, the blended teaching mode is refreshi...
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Language Teacher Educators as Leaners: A Case Study of Collaboration
Issue:
Volume 4, Issue 2, April 2016
Pages:
78-89
Received:
17 April 2016
Published:
19 April 2016
Abstract: This qualitative study is set in the context of a two-week professional development summer institute for Chinese language teachers. This institute had the luxury of involving four language instructors, one from the U.S., one from Austria, one from Taiwan and one from China. In addition to different ethnic and academic backgrounds, they brought various personalities and connections with Chinese language teacher training. The purpose of this qualitative case study is to investigate how the instructors learned from their collaboration throughout the institute. Data sources include reflective journals, instructors’ meeting minutes, videos of instruction and in-depth interviews. With constant comparative analysis, this paper explores the importance of multicultural collaboration among teacher educators and shed light on the nature of their learning.
Abstract: This qualitative study is set in the context of a two-week professional development summer institute for Chinese language teachers. This institute had the luxury of involving four language instructors, one from the U.S., one from Austria, one from Taiwan and one from China. In addition to different ethnic and academic backgrounds, they brought vari...
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The Education of Hungarian Literature in South Korea: Results and Tasks
Issue:
Volume 4, Issue 2, April 2016
Pages:
90-94
Received:
10 May 2016
Published:
11 May 2016
Abstract: This study aims to arrange the processes and results of Hungarian literature studies in South Korea and to seek urgent problems and solutions. Up to the present, approximately 1000 students studied Hungarian language and literature at the Department of Hungarian Language established in the Hankuk University of Foreign Studies. The graduates have jobs in a variety of areas, but some of them produce the good results of Hungarian literature education in South Korea. The results are roughly summarized into the two: One is the translation and publication of Hungarian literary works and the other is the study of Hungarian literature from the perspective of Koreans. The outcomes have greatly contributed to the human and cultural exchanges between South Korea and Hungary since the establishment of diplomatic relations between the both countries. They have played an important role, before anything else, in understanding Hungary and Hungarian people. It is true many Hungarian literary works have been translated and studied for 25 years since the Department of Hungarian Language was established, but the current status is considerably pessimistic in many respects. Even the question arises as to whether Hungarian studies will keep alive in the future as well. In conclusion, the urgent solution is to cultivate the next generation of the discipline by employing graduates as full-time professors.
Abstract: This study aims to arrange the processes and results of Hungarian literature studies in South Korea and to seek urgent problems and solutions. Up to the present, approximately 1000 students studied Hungarian language and literature at the Department of Hungarian Language established in the Hankuk University of Foreign Studies. The graduates have jo...
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The Enlightenment of SPOC on Teaching Reform of Higher Education in China——Based on the Perspective of Mastery Learning Theory
Jian-yong Lou,
Pei-rong Zheng,
Chen Jiang
Issue:
Volume 4, Issue 2, April 2016
Pages:
95-100
Received:
16 May 2016
Published:
19 May 2016
Abstract: SPOC is not only a MOOC supplement but also the product of MOOC and traditional teaching method’s integration innovation, which cause the extensive concern of the global education. This article starts with mastering advanced concepts and the basic process of mastery learning theory, followed by a deep analysisof SPOC through mastery learning theory, and finally put forwards enlightenment on teaching reform of higher education in China from SPOC.
Abstract: SPOC is not only a MOOC supplement but also the product of MOOC and traditional teaching method’s integration innovation, which cause the extensive concern of the global education. This article starts with mastering advanced concepts and the basic process of mastery learning theory, followed by a deep analysisof SPOC through mastery learning theory...
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Thinking and Practice on the Construction of Signals and Systems Course in Technology Applied University
Issue:
Volume 4, Issue 2, April 2016
Pages:
101-107
Received:
16 May 2016
Published:
19 May 2016
Abstract: Signals and systems is a very important professional basic course in electronic information specialty. Based on the position of technology applied university, in this paper, the signals and systems course construction is planned, the relationship and interaction between theory and practice teaching are thought, and the course construction goal, content, principle, method, practice process and characteristics are presented. This course construction can improve the teaching effect. First, students can be in a deep understanding and grasp the signal expression and system description. Second, they improve abilities of the analysis and solving problems through computer simulations and practical application cases. What’s more, learning signals and systems course well makes students have a solid foundation for learning the following courses and being engaged the electronic information technology development and application.
Abstract: Signals and systems is a very important professional basic course in electronic information specialty. Based on the position of technology applied university, in this paper, the signals and systems course construction is planned, the relationship and interaction between theory and practice teaching are thought, and the course construction goal, con...
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Effectiveness of Teaching-Learning Strategies for Calculation Based Pharmacy Courses in a Bachelor’s Program
Bazigha Kadhim Abdul Rasool,
Sabeena Salam
Issue:
Volume 4, Issue 2, April 2016
Pages:
108-112
Received:
8 May 2016
Accepted:
17 May 2016
Published:
30 May 2016
Abstract: The aim of this study was to select suitable teaching-learning strategies to improve students’ performance in Calculation Based Pharmaceutical Courses (CBPCs). The criteria selected were a quantitative analysis of student performance during the course presentation, appropriateness of prerequisites and student feedback on the appropriateness of teaching tools. The study was carried out on first-year students of the undergraduate pharmacy program. The survey results proved that, teaching aids/techniques are extensively affecting students’ performance, literacy and skills in calculation based educational environment. After implementing the planned teaching-learning strategies, most of the students were able to achieve the course level intended learning outcomes. This was evident through the analysis of their grade point average in the final examinations of CBPCs. Unquestionably, numerical literacy is considered as one of the prime competencies for pharmacists. Therefore, the effective methods of teaching for the course delivery and designing integrated course prerequisite were found significantly affecting students’ performance and achievements in CBPCs.
Abstract: The aim of this study was to select suitable teaching-learning strategies to improve students’ performance in Calculation Based Pharmaceutical Courses (CBPCs). The criteria selected were a quantitative analysis of student performance during the course presentation, appropriateness of prerequisites and student feedback on the appropriateness of teac...
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