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AWARENESS OF THE HEALTH BENEFITS OF YOGA AND THE DETERMINANTS INFLUENCING ITS PRACTICE AMONG UNIVERSITY STUDENTS IN DANANG, VIETNAM
Get PDFThis study aims to assess students’ awareness of the health-related roles of yoga, as well as the factors that either facilitate or hinder its practice among students at the University of Danang. A questionnaire survey was administered to 240 students currently enrolled in elective yoga courses. The findings indicate that a significant proportion of students demonstrate a positive perception of yoga’s benefits, particularly in relation to physical health (62.1%), mental well-being (66.7%), and social relationships (51.3%). However, only 34.2% of participants provided an accurate definition of yoga. More specific knowledge items yielded relatively low correct response rates: practice methods (6.7%), timing (6.3%), duration (3.8%), and appropriate space for practice (11.7%). Exploratory Factor Analysis (EFA) identified four groups of barriers to yoga participation: (1) personal beliefs and values, (2) prior negative experiences, (3) access difficulties, and (4) constraints related to time and health. These factors exhibited Cronbach’s alpha reliability coefficients of 0.83, 0.75, 0.66, and 0.61, respectively. Conversely, three key motivators for practicing yoga were identified: (1) support for developing social and community relationships (α = 0.88), (2) influence from others and perceived value of action (α = 0.76), and (3) fulfillment of personal needs (α = 0.64). Based on these findings, the study recommends the implementation of communication campaigns, pilot yoga training programs, and broader institutional support for yoga practice. Additionally, investment in facilities and equipment is essential to foster the development of yoga at the University of Danang and other higher education institutions across Vietnam. Article visualizations
AN ANALYSIS OF THE SIGNIFICANCE OF FAIRCLOUGH’S (2001) CDA THEORY ON THE 2ND UPDATE OF PRESIDENT NANA ADDO DANKWA AKUFFO ADDO ON THE MEASURES TAKEN TO COMBAT THE SPREAD OF CORONAVIRUS
Get PDFThis study aims to analyze the significance of Fairclough’s (2001) CDA theory on the 2nd update of President Akuffo Addo on the measures taken to combat the spread of the coronavirus. The study employed a qualitative approach and a textual analysis design. The study found that the President employed various linguistic items in his speech, such as discourse markers, deixis, and modality. He used these linguistic items to show power relations, grab the attention of the Ghanaian people, and create coherence in his speech. It was also found that he used words like “thank you”, “fellow Ghanaians”, etc., to promote inclusivity and to minimize division among the citizens. Lastly, the text was first-hand information by the president himself, distributed across the nation via media platforms, and consumed by Ghanaians in a variety of ways. It is concluded that Fairclough’s (2001) CDA uncovers the hidden meanings and ideologies in the text and reveals how language choices influence public perception, support existing social structures, and foster a more critical understanding of the discourse surrounding the 2nd COVID-19 update. Article visualizations
TEACHERS' INTERVENTION STRATEGIES AND SOCIAL INTERACTION AMONG LEARNERS WITH EMOTIONAL AND BEHAVIOURAL DISORDERS IN SELECTED PRIMARY SCHOOLS, NAIROBI CITY COUNTY, KENYA
Get PDFThis study aimed to explore the impacts of music therapy on the speech development of children at Nakuru Hills Special School, Nakuru, Kenya. The theoretical framework of the study included cognitive behavior theory and social-pragmatic theory. A quasi-experimental design was used to group the participants into two groups: the comparison group and the experimental group. The comparison group of learners with speech development disorders or problems received standard care or intervention, while the experimental group of learners with speech development disorders or problems received music therapy. The research population included special education teachers, special schools’ music teachers, and caregivers, as well as speech and language pathologists working at Nakuru Hills Special School and Kenyatta University. The sample consisted of 20 participants randomly selected from the sample population. The study utilized a mixed research approach to achieve and answer research objectives and questions, respectively. The qualitative and quantitative research approaches were applicable in the mixed methodology. Interview and survey instruments were used for data collection. Piloting of the research instruments was done at Njoro Special School because it has similar characteristics and is situated in the neighboring Sub-County of Njoro. Descriptive and inferential statistical analysis, was conducted in IBM SPSS version 26 using particulars gathered during the survey. Thematic analysis was used to analyze the interview data. Data collected from caregivers and speech therapists indicated significant progress in children's speech abilities following music therapy interventions. Key findings from the qualitative data revealed that caregivers observed noticeable enhancements in their children's articulation and vocabulary. The analysis using paired samples t-tests showed important changes in the scores from before and after the tests in different areas of speech development, such as saying single words, saying words in sentences, talking in conversations, writing sounds, and rhythm. Singing, instrument playing, and movement activities are key strategies in speech development. The study concludes that music therapy significantly enhances speech development in children with speech disorders at Nakuru Hills Special School. The study recommended that the Ministry of Education should establish explicit policies to incorporate music therapy into speech therapy programs in institutions with special needs, acknowledging its potential to improve speech development through child-centered and engaging approaches. Article visualizations
O ENSINO DA RELAÇÃO DE EQUIVALÊNCIA NA EDUCAÇÃO ESPECIAL: UMA REVISÃO SISTEMÁTICA / TEACHING THE EQUIVALENCE RELATIONSHIP IN SPECIAL EDUCATION: A SYSTEMATIC REVIEW
No full textEste artigo apresenta uma Revisão Sistemática de pesquisas que abordam o ensino de relações de equivalência para alunos com deficiência visual por meio da impressão 3D, seguindo o protocolo PRISMA. A busca foi realizada em fevereiro de 2024 nas bases de dados Oasis BR, SciELO, SCOPUS, ERIC e Google Acadêmico, utilizando as seguintes palavras-chaves em português e inglês: “Relação de Equivalência”, “Ensino de Matemática” e “Deficiência Visual”. Os critérios de inclusão adotados foram: artigos publicados em periódicos científicos; estudos na área de ensino da matemática; pesquisas que abordassem o conceito de relações de equivalência; e trabalhos envolvendo o ensino para pessoas com deficiência visual e impressão 3D. Como principal resultado, constatou-se a ausência de artigos que atendessem a todos os critérios estabelecidos, evidenciando uma lacuna na literatura sobre o tema. No entanto, identificaram-se estudos relacionados ao ensino de conceitos matemáticos para pessoas com deficiência visual, embora sem enfoque específico em relações de equivalência ou no uso da impressão 3D como recurso pedagógico. Conclui-se que são necessárias novas pesquisas para explorar estratégias de ensino baseadas em tecnologia assistiva (como a impressão 3D) voltadas à aprendizagem de relações de equivalência por estudantes com deficiência visual.This article presents a Systematic Review of research that addresses teaching equivalence relations to visually impaired students through 3D printing, following the PRISMA protocol. The search was carried out in February 2024 in the Oasis BR, SciELO, SCOPUS, ERIC and Google Scholar databases, using the following keywords in Portuguese and English: “Equivalence Relation”, “Mathematics Teaching” and “Visual Impairment”. The inclusion criteria adopted were articles published in scientific journals, studies in mathematics teaching, research that addressed equivalence relations, and works involving teaching for people with visual impairment and 3D printing. As a main result, the absence of articles that met all the established criteria was found, evidencing a gap in the literature on the subject. However, studies related to teaching mathematical concepts to people with visual impairments were identified, although without a specific focus on equivalence relations or the use of 3D printing as a pedagogical resource. It is concluded that new research is needed to explore teaching strategies based on assistive technology (such as 3D printing) aimed at learning equivalence relations by students with visual impairments. Article visualizations
DEVELOPMENT AND EVALUATION OF AN ONLINE TRAINING MODULE ON RACE, ETHNICITY AND CULTURE FOR HIGHER EDUCATION INSTRUCTORS
Get PDFThis paper presents the development and evaluation of an online training module titled “Race, Ethnicity, and Culture”, designed as part of the Erasmus+ project “JoinMe2 – Promoting Inclusive Education at Tertiary Level” (2020–2023). The module aims to enhance higher education instructors' cultural awareness and to support the implementation of culturally responsive teaching (CRT) practices in university classrooms. Using the ADDIE instructional design model, the module was developed through a structured, evidence-based process involving needs assessment, module design, content development, pilot testing with instructors from six European countries, and evaluation. Evaluation data from 30 participants indicated overall satisfaction with the module’s structure and content, while some technical and content-related issues were also noted. Based on participants’ feedback and suggestions, the module was revised, and refinements were made to improve it. The findings highlight the potential of the online training module to support professional development in diversity issues at a tertiary level. Article visualizations
PRINCIPALS’ SCHOOL MANAGEMENT STYLES AND MOTIVATIONS OF TEACHERS TOWARD SCHOOL PERFORMANCE
Get PDFThis study aimed to determine the relationship between principals’ school management styles and teachers' motivation toward school performance in Alabel District, Alabel Sarangani Province, during the School Year 2022-2023. Quantitative research and descriptive-correlational survey design were utilized with 92 public school teachers as the respondents, selected through stratified proportional random sampling. Based on the study results, the following conclusions were formulated: The common management style used by the school heads in far-flung schools was democratic management. Additionally, the extent of influence of motivation of public school teachers manifested most of the time was existence, while relatedness and growth manifested occasionally. Following that, the level of school performance was good in terms of completion and graduate rate, satisfactory in terms of participation rate and promotional rate. There was a need to improve the enrollment rate, retention rate, transition rate, drop-out rate, repetition rate, and cohort survival rate. Moreover, there was a significant relationship between management styles commonly practiced by school principals and school performance. Furthermore, there was a significant relationship between the motivation of teachers and school performance. Article visualizations
CATEGORIZATION OF PRIMARY SCHOOL PHYSICS TEACHERS’ DIDACTIC INTERVENTION
Get PDFTeaching the concept of matter in primary school is challenging because of the obstacles related to children’s understanding of matter’s nature. Through this research, we aim to better understand physics teachers’ practices in primary schools to overcome those obstacles. Through a series of observations, we categorized teachers’ didactic interventions according to two types: mediation and tutelage, based on the scientific method’s phases, while teaching macroscopic characteristics of matter. Then, we perform a statistical test to define which criteria could influence their didactic choices. We could prove that the initial training is irrelevant in our case. However, the seniority can impact the type of intervention adopted to assist students. These results could help to optimize teachers' didactic choices and thus improve the effectiveness of their interventions. Article visualizations
THE IMPACT OF PROACTIVE PERSONALITY ON ENTREPRENEURIAL BEHAVIOR: AN EMPIRICAL STUDY BASED ON CHINESE HIGHER VOCATIONAL COLLEGES
Get PDFThis study investigates the process and conditions under which a proactive personality influences entrepreneurial behavior among college students. Utilizing scales for proactive personality, entrepreneurial self-efficacy, entrepreneurial intention, and entrepreneurial behavior, a survey was conducted among 987 students from five higher vocational colleges in Jiangxi Province, China. The findings reveal that a proactive personality has a positive and significant impact on entrepreneurial behavior. In the influence of proactive personality on entrepreneurial behavior, entrepreneurial self-efficacy plays a fully mediating role, while entrepreneurial intention partially mediates this relationship. Furthermore, a proactive personality affects entrepreneurial behavior through a chain mediation of entrepreneurial self-efficacy and entrepreneurial intention. This research enriches the theoretical framework of entrepreneurial behavior formation and provides empirical evidence for higher education institutions to develop targeted entrepreneurial education strategies. The results enhance our understanding of the mechanisms through which a proactive personality influences entrepreneurial behavior among college students, offering both theoretical and empirical significance for promoting entrepreneurial behavior in this demographic
THE PHYSICAL FITNESS STATUS OF MALE ATHLETES IN FIVE-A-SIDE FOOTBALL TEAMS AT KIEN LUONG HIGH SCHOOL, KIEN GIANG PROVINCE, VIETNAM
Get PDFHigh physical fitness enables players to maintain endurance, agility, and strength throughout matches. Physical fitness is not merely about training the body but also about maximizing a player's potential skills, thereby increasing the team's chances of victory. This study aims to identify appropriate fitness assessment tests for male football players. It employed conventional scientific research methods in sports science, including literature review, survey, and reliability testing of the selected fitness tests. The research involved 12 male athletes from five-a-side football teams at Kien Luong High School, Kien Luong District, Kien Giang Province. The study has identified seven reliable tests that can represent the features of the sample group. The assessment results also indicate that the athletes exhibit a relatively high level of physical fitness. Article visualizations
AN INVESTIGATION INTO LECTURERS’ PERCEPTIONS TOWARDS THE USE OF MOBILE APPLICATIONS IN EFL LESSONS FOR NON-ENGLISH MAJORS
Get PDFThis study aims to explore English lecturers’ perceptions of using mobile applications in teaching non-English majors, focusing on their benefits and associated challenges. Seven lecturers joined a survey and shared their insights towards integrating mobile applications in their teaching. Collected results showed that most of the lecturers have a positive attitude toward the use of mobile applications in their teaching practice, highlighting their potential to enhance students’ learning outcomes and engagement in English lessons. Nevertheless, there are some challenges that the lecturers share, such as time constraints, technological limitations, student-related challenges, financial limitations, and pedagogical challenges, which sometimes lead to lecturers’ hesitation to integrate mobile applications into their lessons. Thus, implications for educators and policymakers are provided to optimize mobile-assisted teaching strategies. Article visualizations