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Effects of Demographic factors on job stress level: Evidence from women bank employees in Tamil Nadu
Full text linkThe research study examined the job stress association with women employees working in the Indian banking sector – Tamil Nadu. The core objective of the study was to analyze the job stress of women bank employees and its level. The study was conducted in four zones consisting of 32 districts, and they were stratified. The samples were drawn under a stratified random sampling technique from each stratum. The aggregate population of the women bank employees in 32 districts was 17 865, in which 1008 respondents were selected as the sample population for the study. Descriptive and inferential statistics were employed in this study. The mean, standard deviation, Two-way analysis, ANOVA tables and Regression analysis were employed to examine the degree of stress on female workers at the bank and their associations. The diverse demographic variables were included in the study like age, education, designation, experience, salary, marital status, spouse occupation, number of dependents, and family system. The study's conclusion was that the regressions analysis co-efficient Beta value results were positively associated with stress level and all variables. The designation and number of dependents were negatively correlated
Validity of Conflict Resolution Education Model based on Sabilulungan Local Wisdom to Build Conflict Resolution Competency of Elementary School Students
Full text linkThis study entitled Development of Conflict Resolution Education Model Based on Local Wisdom Values of Sunda Sabilulungan, is intended to develop life skills in a moral frame as the basis for strengthening conflict resolution competence in elementary school students. The research method was carried out by Research and Development (R&D) from Dick and Carey with the ADDIE Model development design (Analysis Design Development Implementation Evaluations – PRK BKLS). The results of the research on the development of the PRK-BKLS model were declared to be very valid and suitable for use according to expert judgment. The results of the validation of Sociology and Conflict Resolution Learning experts are 92.4%, Cultural Literacy and Citizenship Experts 88%, Multiliteracy experts and Elementary Schools 96%, and the average achievement is 93.55%. The results of the validation of user 1 are 96%, user 2 94%, user 3 94%, the average achievement of teachers as users is 94.7%. The product of the resolution education model can be assumed to be applied as an education program to build life skills that enable students to resolve conflicts that are constructive in nature. The model can be used for a wider range of practitioners and adapted to the characteristics of students as users
Improving Students’ Reading Motivation through Literature Circles Practice
No full textThis study attempts to examine the effects of literature circles approach on students’ reading interest. More specifically, the study addressed the following research question: Is there statistically significant difference in students reading interest between the working reading practice and the literature circles practices? This research work was mainly experimental in design. Sixty randomly selected students (30 for the control group and 30 for the experimental group) were involved from Arba Minch. Pre-test and post-test were employed in order to obtain data required for the study. An independent sample t-test was employed to examine the effect of the intervention between the control and experimental groups. The experiment was conducted for two semesters on the experimental group. The effects of literature circles approach on students’ extensive reading was examined through an independent sample t-test. The average scores of the groups are 16.67 and 20.00 respectively for the post-test. The SD in post-test is computed as 5.09 and 3.25 respectively. The t-value is -3.85 and the P-value is 000. The difference between the two scores was found to be statistically significant, indicating that experimental group made significant improvement over its post-test compared to the control group. Therefore, the findings of the tests seem to indicate that the literature circle approach positively affected the students’ reading interest of the experimental group. Finally, based on the results conclusions and recommendations were made.
Skills and Competence Self-assessment and Pedagogical Training Needs: Basis for Higher Education Professional Retooling Plan
Full text linkProfessional development is an institution’s endeavor to ensure the quality delivery of its academic function. Constant retooling of the faculty members will improve their profile and student performance. This focused on the relevance of faculty training and their teaching skills and competencies and the pedagogical and technological needs of respondents. The descriptive-correlational research design is used as it described the variables considered in the study. It further established a significant relationship between the dependent and independent variables. There were 158 teacher respondents. Frequency counts and percentages, weight mean and bivariate analysis was used to treat the data gathered. Respondents come from the different colleges of the two campuses of Abra State Institute of Sciences and Technology. More than half of them are completing their master’s degrees, and a great number of them are specialized in the English or Filipino language, with instructor positions, and 5 years and below in the teaching profession. Moreover, the respondents strongly agreed that teaching skills and competence are very important. They also extremely agreed that the varied training spearheaded by the Office of the Curriculum and Instructional Materials Development was essential. A significant relationship between the respondents’ educational attainment and years in the teaching service and their agreement on the relevance of teaching skills and competencies existed. It also showed a significant relationship between their campus and their training needs along with instruction and research functions. The deep analysis of the processed data has led the researchers to conceptualize a comprehensive upskilling and retooling of the teachers
Impact of student services and programs to student performance
Full text linkStudent support offices enhance students' educational experience through the services and programs that meet student needs. In the Philippines, all higher education institutions are required to provide a set of student-centered activities and services in support of academic instruction intended to facilitate holistic and well-rounded student development. For University of Baguio, these services and programs are provided to ensure quality education. Considering these points, this study was conducted to shed light on the extent to which these student services and programs assist the UBians throughout their university stay. Descriptive-survey research was utilized where 87 graduating students from the second semester of the school year 2020-2021 were able to participate. The analysis of mean averages showed that the student support offices provided services and programs that had an impact on student performance. Also, the comparison of mean values revealed a significant difference in the perceived impact of the services and programs on student development when compared to the office regarding the areas of academic performance and student performance. As can be seen, the services and programs provided by the different student support offices of the university fostered student performance. Hence, the University of Baguio has to ensure that these student support offices remain committed to providing services and programs that matter to student performance
The Implementation of the Solo Parent Welfare Act of 2000 in Tabuk City, Kalinga Province
Full text linkThis descriptive type of research looked into the implementation of the Solo Parent Welfare Act of 2000 in the City of Tabuk, Province of Kalinga, particularly on the awareness of the respondents on the provisions of this Act; extent of implementation; and degree of seriousness of the factors that affect the implementation of the Solo Parent Welfare Act of 2000. The questionnaire was the primary tool for gathering data. The retrieved questionnaire was evaluated using the three point-Likert Scale. The weighted mean and ANOVA were used in order to have an objective analysis of the data. The findings on the extent of awareness of the respondents on the provisions of the Solo Parent Welfare Act of 2000 is "moderately aware," while the extent of implementation of the Solo Parent Welfare Act Of 2000 is "moderately implement." Moreover, the degree of seriousness of the factors that affect the implementation of the Solo Parent Welfare Act of 2000 in Tabuk City is "moderately serious." The findings of this study give a picture of how the Solo Parent Welfare Act of 2000 is being disseminated and implemented in the locality. Also, it provides data to the concerned agencies as the basis to look into the implementation process of this Act. Moreover, the study's findings shall be used to formulate policies to enhance the Solo Parent Welfare Act of 2000
Factors Affecting Students’ Active Participation in English Speaking Class: Grade 8 in Focus
Full text linkThis study intended to explore factors affecting students’ participation in speaking English classes. To achieve the objective of the study, the researcher used a mixed research design involving both qualitative and quantitative methods. All grade 8th English teachers and students of the school were taken as the population of the study. The students were selected in purposive sampling and teachers were selected using comprehensive sampling. The data were collected using a questionnaire, interview, and classroom observation. Data obtained from the questionnaire was analyzed quantitatively by using graphs and percentages and open-ended questions were analyzed qualitatively using thematic analysis. The findings revealed that students encountered many difficulties that caused students to be poor participants in speaking classes. Anxiety, lack of motivation, lack of encouragement, fear of criticism by peers, teachers’ approach of teaching, classroom management, classroom environment and the intense use of Amharic in class were the major factors affecting students’ active participation in speaking classes. Moreover, some teachers lack the required training, strategies and techniques to manage a speaking lesson. Other factors that the study unveiled were related to the educational and surrounding environment, in terms of using technological teaching aids and a convenient number of students in class. Besides, the findings also revealed that students had no communication or limited communication during English class between the teacher and among students. Students could not achieve the objective of the course being passive participants in speaking classes. To this end, teachers’ methods of teaching, classroom management, and care of students should be boosted through training
Lost Role of Local Governments in Coal Mining Licensing and Management Environment in Indonesia
Full text linkThis study to describe implications of the enactment of Law Number 11 of 2020 concerning Job Creation (UU Omnibus Law) related to Regional Powers in environmental management as regulated in Law Number 32 of 2009 concerning Environmental Protection and Management (UU 32/2009). This study also seeks to describe the impact of the enactment of Law Number 3 of 2020 concerning Mineral and Coal Mining on the authority of coal mining permits for local governments. From the results of the study it was found that there were several articles that had the potential to threaten and degrade the power of local governments in terms of environmental management and protection which previously according to Law 32/2009 was jointly accepted by the central government in the form of coordination, while in the Omnibus Law there are options where the permit from the management of environmental utilization will be carried out through the central government or local government. The degradation the authority of local governments in mineral and coal mining permits can be seen where the removal of the authority for mineral and coal mining permits by the regions in Law No. 3 of 2020 concerning Mineral and Coal Mining
Assessing Practice and Challenges of University of Gondar Community Based Rehabilitation Program to Provide Services for Persons with Disabilities
Full text linkThe main purpose of this study was to assess the practice and challenges of community based rehabilitation (CBR) program of University of Gondar to provide services for person with disabilities in selected districts in Central Gondar Zone of Ethiopia. In order to meet the study objectives descriptive design was employed, and qualitative research approach was used. To this end, both Primary and secondary data were collected and analyzed by using thematic analysis. As a result, qualitative information was collected from a total of 19 interview participants, two focus group discussion and observation of person with disabilities who are found in service delivery areas of the program constituted the primary sources of data. Secondary sources of data were also obtained from review of literature and pertinent documents. The findings of the study pointed out that the involvement of all stakeholders were limited to the implementation of activities of program. The findings also showed that the program provided different rehabilitation services for PWDs including the provision of necessary teaching learning resources, making different facilities of some school accessible, vocational training, startup capital and provision of home to home rehabilitation services such as sign language training, training on social skills and self-care.
Thinking Skills of ABM Senior High School Students of Philippine State University
Full text linkThis study aims to determine the level of thinking skills of Accountancy and Business Management Senior High School Students of Philippine State University and tries to find out the relationship between thinking skills level and the age and sex of the respondents. The study used the descriptive-correlational method of research. The methods involved range from the survey which describes the status quo, the correlation study which investigates the relationship between variables, to developmental studies which seek to determine changes overtime. The descriptive method was utilized to describe the thinking skills level of the ABM Senior high school students. The correlation was employed in investigating the relationship between the thinking skills level of the respondents and their demographic profile limited only to age and sex. The researchers used a Test questionnaire in gathering the data needed to evaluate the thinking skills level of the respondents. Based on the findings, it was concluded that most of the respondents acquired low level thinking skills in Anderson and Krathwohl Taxonomy. It was also concluded that there was no significant relationship between the level of thinking skills of the respondents and their demographic profile. With the conclusions, it was recommended that school administrators may initiate faculty enrichment program to enhance teaching strategies geared towards the development of thinking skills. Teachers should expose students to different skills activities which will help the students to develop their thinking skills