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L’EDUCATION TRADITIONNELLE A TRAVERS LES RITES INITIATIQUES CHEZ LES KABIYE DU NORD-TOGO (XVIIe SIECLE A 1898)
Get PDFÀ instar d’autres sociétés africaines précoloniales, l’éducation traditionnelle chez les Kabiyè du Nord-Togo est le moyen par lequel s’effectuaient la formation et la production des valeurs fondamentales du groupe. Comme telle, elle ne saurait être ni une affaire privée, ni une affaire personnelle, ni un privilège confessionnel. C’est un acte collectif, une tâche qui incombe à toutes les composantes du corps social si bien qu’on peut dire que la société était toute éducatrice. Cette éducation se fait d’une façon concrète et pratique et toute la collectivité y prend effectivement part sous des formes diverses. Cette étude a donc pour objectif de présenter les différentes phases de l’éducation traditionnelle et leur impact sur les enfants lama depuis la mise en place définitive des ancêtres sur leur site au XVIIe siècle jusqu’à l’avènement de la colonisation européenne en 1898. Pour atteindre cet objectif, la démarche méthodologique adoptée s’appuie sur la recherche documentaire composée des documents d’archives et de la bibliographie. Y ont été également mises à contribution, les sources orales à travers les enquêtes de terrain menées auprès des personnes ressource en pays kabiyè, lamba, logba et tem.Like other pre-colonial African societies, traditional education among the Kabiyè of northern Togo was the means by which the group's fundamental values were formed and instilled. As such, it could not be considered a private, personal, or religious privilege. It was a collective act, a task incumbent upon all members of society, so much so that one could say the entire society was involved in education. This education took place in a concrete and practical way, and the whole community participated in it in various forms. This study therefore aims to present the different phases of traditional education and their impact on the children of the Lama people from the final settlement of the ancestors on their ancestral site in the 17th century until the advent of European colonization in 1898. To achieve this objective, the methodological approach adopted relies on documentary research, including archival documents and a bibliography. Oral sources were also used, gathered through fieldwork conducted with key informants in Kabiyè, Lamba, Logba, and Tem regions. Article visualizations
PHYSICAL FITNESS FACTORS AND VOLLEYBALL SKILLS TEST OF STUDENTS
Get PDFThis study determined the relationship between sex, physical fitness factors, and volleyball skills among junior high school student-athletes from the Davao Association of Catholic Schools (DACs) in Davao City. Using a descriptive-correlational design, the study involved 60 volleyball players selected through purposive sampling. Data were analyzed using the mean, standard deviation, and Chi-square test of independence. Results revealed that both physical fitness and volleyball skills were at a moderate level, with males showing slightly higher performance than females. Among the physical fitness factors, speed and agility were very high, power and reaction time were high, while balance and coordination were low. Similarly, underarm serve and forearm pass were moderate, whereas overhand serve, smash, and blocking were low. A significant relationship was found between sex, physical fitness, and volleyball skills, indicating performance variation due to biological and physiological factors. Based on the findings, a Volleyball Fitness and Skill Enhancement Training Plan (VFSETP) was developed to address weak areas through a structured, gender-responsive, and progressive training approach anchored on Simpson’s Psychomotor Domain Theory and Ericsson’s Theory of Deliberate Practice. Article visualizations
PHYSICAL FITNESS OF FEMALE STUDENTS AT CAN THO UNIVERSITY OF MEDICINE AND PHARMACY, VIETNAM
Get PDFPhysical fitness refers to the body’s capacity to perform physical activities and plays a pivotal role in maintaining health and promoting human physical development. For university students, physical fitness is particularly important, as they represent the core intellectual workforce of the nation in the near future. This study aims to identify a set of tests that can accurately, comprehensively, and scientifically assess the physical fitness of female students at Can Tho University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Vietnam. The research employed commonly used scientific methods in the field of sport sciences, including document synthesis and analysis, interviews, pedagogical testing, and statistical analysis, to determine appropriate tests for assessing the general physical fitness of female students at Can Tho University of Medicine and Pharmacy, and to evaluate physical fitness according to Decision No. 53/2008/QĐ-BGD&ĐT of the Ministry of Education and Training. The study sample consisted of 1,185 female students. Research findings identified five tests for evaluating the general physical fitness of students at the university, including: Standing long jump (cm), 30-m sprint (s), 4×10-m shuttle run (s), 5-minute run (m), and Sit-and-reach (cm). Based on the criteria of the Ministry of Education and Training, the physical fitness of female students at Can Tho University of Medicine and Pharmacy was classified as follows: 4.64% ranked Good, 9.37% ranked average, and 85.99% of them could not meet the standard. Article visualizations
ASSESSMENT OF SPORTS PROGRAM IN NATIONAL CAPITAL REGION BASED ON THE PHILIPPINE SPORTS COMMISSION’S STRATEGIC PLANS
Get PDFThis paper assessed the extent of implementation of sports programs in selected divisions of the National Capital Region (NCR), utilizing the Philippine Sports Commission’s Strategic Plan during the school year 2024-2025. One hundred fourteen coaches served as respondents and were purposively sampled from three divisions: Division A, Division B, and Division C. The study employed a descriptive-comparative design using a structured questionnaire anchored on sports governance, sports promotion and awareness, sports accessibility, high-performance sports development, sports infrastructure and support, and sport linkages. Findings revealed that the extent of implementation, all sports programs across all divisions were generally “implemented” with sports governance (x̄=3.05) ranked highest, while sports infrastructure and support (x̄=2.67) were the least implemented. The extent of implementation revealed no significant differences in assessment when respondents were grouped according to division, age, and sports affiliation. The study concludes that the sports program in the National Capital Region is aligned with the Philippine Sports Commission’s strategic plan. However, gaps remain in the system's monitoring and evaluation, consistent public campaigns, accessibility, maintenance, and upgrading of sports facilities, a well-defined training program, and collaboration with research institutions. Article visualizations
EFFECT OF PERSONNEL RECRUITMENT ON TEACHERS’ PRODUCTIVITY IN PRIVATE SECONDARY SCHOOLS YAOUNDE II MUNICIPALITY
Get PDFThis study sought to examine the effect of personnel recruitment on teachers’ productivity in private secondary schools in Yaounde II municipality. The objective of the study was to assess the effect of advertisement placement on teachers' productivity, to determine the extent to which job definition and clarity affect teachers' productivity, to find out the effect of application screening on teachers' productivity and to establish the effect of applicant interview on teachers' productivity. The study adopted the descriptive survey design. The population consisted of 180 teachers and 20 headteachers, with a sample size of 123 teachers and 19 headteachers. Both the purposive and the convenience sampling techniques were used. Questionnaires and interviews were used as data collection instruments in this study. Quantitative data were analyzed using the descriptive and inferential data analysis methods, while qualitative data were analyzed using the content analysis method. Descriptively, frequencies and percentages were used, while simple linear regression was used to test hypotheses. Findings revealed that advertisement placement has a significant effect on teachers' productivity and predicts 4.0% of variance (r= .199, p <0.01); job definition and clarity have a significant effect on teachers' productivity and predicted 43.9% of variance (r= .663, p <0.01); application screening have a significant effect on teachers' productivity and predicted 18.2% of variance (r= .427, p <0.01) and applicant interview has a significant effect on teachers' productivity and predicted 3.6% of variance (r= .620, p <0.01). Therefore, the researcher concluded that personnel recruitment has a significant effect on teachers’ productivity in private secondary schools in Yaounde II municipality. Based on these findings, we recommended, among others, that consistently advertise available teaching positions through appropriate and accessible platforms, as defined and communicated in every job advertisement. Article visualizations
UNDERSTANDING EFL STUDENTS’ LISTENING CHALLENGES IN GENERAL ENGLISH COURSE 3: PRACTICES AND PERCEPTIONS AT A VIETNAMESE UNIVERSITY
Get PDFIn response to the increasing importance of English as a global language, this study investigates the listening challenges, perceptions, and coping strategies of EFL students enrolled in General English Course 3 at a Vietnamese university. Focusing on linguistic, cognitive, affective, and external factors, the research employed a mixed-methods design using a 25-item questionnaire completed by 94 students and follow-up semi-structured interviews. Quantitative data were analyzed using SPSS, and qualitative data were thematically coded. Findings show that students struggle most with fast speech, unfamiliar vocabulary, diverse accents, and extended spoken texts. Affective barriers such as anxiety and low confidence further impede comprehension. While students recognize the importance of listening skills and are aware of useful strategies, their actual use of these strategies is limited and inconsistent. The study highlights key areas for pedagogical improvement and offers practical implications for enhancing listening instruction in tertiary EFL contexts. Article visualizations
THE IMPLEMENTATION OF DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION IN SCHOOLS: CHALLENGES IN THE ERA OF THE 4th INDUSTRIAL REVOLUTION
Get PDFThis study explores the challenges faced by teachers and school principals in Greece when implementing the digital transformation, in the context of Education 4.0 and the 4th Industrial Revolution. The survey adopts a mixed methodological approach, combining quantitative data from 1,359 Primary and Secondary Education teachers with qualitative data from interviews with 20 principals from different regions of the country. The findings paint a complex picture. Technological infrastructure is generally considered adequate, but serious weaknesses are emerging in equipment maintenance, compatibility of new technologies and financing. Teacher training is considered inadequate and not adapted to real needs, with shortcomings in time, practical application and support. An important inhibiting factor is the resistance to change, mainly by a portion of teachers – especially older ones – due to fears, reservations or fatigue. On the contrary, managers emerge as agents of support and guidance, although they recognize the difficulties of their role. Issues such as data security, digital risks and the compatibility of new technologies with pedagogical practice appear as areas of intense concern. The research concludes that the digital transformation in Greek schools depends not only on equipment, but also on the human dimension: attitudes, skills, leadership and institutional support. A holistic approach is needed with investments in infrastructure, continuous training, institutional changes in the timetable and strengthening of educational leadership. Only in this way can an environment be created that allows the effective and sustainable integration of technologies into school practice. Article visualizations
RESEARCH ON SELF-REGULATED LEARNING ABILITY AND ITS INFLUENCING FACTORS AMONG ENGLISH MAJORS IN THE CONTEXT OF CHINA'S HAINAN FREE TRADE PORT
Get PDFBased on the Social Cognitive Theory, this study explores the relationship between self-efficacy, learning motivation, and self-regulated learning ability among English majors in the context of China's Hainan Free Trade Port. Through a survey of 300 English majors from three universities in Hainan Province, it was found that self-efficacy has a significant positive impact on self-regulated learning ability in English, with learning motivation mediating this relationship. The results validate the applicability of the Social Cognitive Theory in the field of English learning and provide theoretical references and practical guidance for enhancing the self-regulated learning ability of English majors. Article visualizations
MAKING TEACHING AN ENVIABLE PROFESSION IN NIGERIA: THE NEW MANDATES FOR THE TEACHERS’ REGISTRATION COUNCIL OF NIGERIA (TRCN)
Get PDFTeaching is a very noble and rewarding profession. It is very important for nation building in its role in facilitating the process of building the knowledge and skills needed in all other professions. Teachers play a pivotal role in the entire educative process; imparting knowledge, skills, values and mentoring of learners. They equally instruct, guide and prepare the young generation for all-around and holistic mental, physical, cognitive, affective and psychomotor development. Notwithstanding these lucid and unassailable facts, teaching as a profession in Nigeria is still evolving because of its numerous challenges, like poor funding of the education sector, decaying infrastructure, and poor public perception of teachers. Despite these obvious challenges, making teaching enviable by ensuring that it is fully professionalized is akin to improving the quality of education and building public confidence in the teaching profession. This paper, therefore, explored the roles of TRCN in transforming teaching into an enviable profession, so as to make it attractive to its practitioners and the general public. Some of the responsibilities of TRCN are to regulate the teaching profession, set standards for teacher education and practice, and advocate for the welfare of teachers. By promoting teachers’ certification, continuous professional development, and public awareness, TRCN aims at enhancing the quality of education delivery and eventual elevation of the public status of teachers in Nigeria. The need to implement the National Policy on Education regarding internship for teachers and promulgate the law to establish the Nigeria Teachers’ Association, among others are to be vigorously pursued by TRCN, while teachers are being admonished to commit themselves to professionalism and prioritize their service above rewards, the government on its part should strive to invest more on the training and re-training of teachers. Article visualizations
PRINCIPALS' PARTICIPATORY AND INTUITIVE DECISION-MAKING STYLES AND THEIR INFLUENCE ON TEACHERS' WORK MOTIVATION IN PUBLIC SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN LAIKIPIA COUNTY, KENYA
Get PDFPublic secondary school teachers’ work motivation has been significantly low in Laikipia County, Kenya. This study examined the principals' participatory and intuitive decision-making styles and their influence on teachers' work motivation in public secondary schools in the County. The decision-making model of Scott and Bruce (1995) anchored the study. A descriptive research design was employed with 13 principals and 261 teachers constituting the sample size of 274 respondents. Interview schedules for principals and the Decision-Making Styles Questionnaire (DMSQ) for teachers were used to collect data. Data was analyzed using descriptive and inferential techniques with the aid of Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) version 6. The findings showed that teacher job motivation was positively and significantly correlated with participatory decision-making style (β=.299, p<.05). Teacher job motivation was also positively and significantly correlated with intuitive decision-making style (β=.362, p<.05). The study concluded that principal’s adoption of participatory decision-making style was crucial for motivation of teachers in public secondary schools in Laikipia County. Adoption of an intuitive decision-making style by principals had a significant influence on teacher work motivation. The study recommended that the Ministry should encourage participatory leadership and offer workshops to enhance intuitive decision-making in key school management areas. Article visualizations