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INCLUSION OF IMMIGRANT AND REFUGEE STUDENTS WITH DISABILITY IN EDUCATION: A QUALITATIVE RESEARCH
Get PDFIn the modern globalised environment, the extended immigrant and refugee crisis is at the centre of the scientific, social, and political debate. Meanwhile, the field of Intercultural Education is of paramount importance for social cohesion as the education system is affected by the aforementioned crisis. Against this complicated backdrop, the double challenge of the promotion of educational inclusion of students with diverse cultural backgrounds and disability should be the focus of attention for teachers and policymakers. The present study examines the issue of inclusion of immigrant and refugee students with disability. It employs the qualitative method of thematic analysis, collecting data through semi-structured interviews with teachers who work in Reception Classes and Typical Classes of Intercultural schools in the Prefecture of Epirus, Greece. The data analysis revealed that the participants highlighted the need for restructuring the Greek education system on two levels: the macro level and the micro level. This study underlines the need for systemic change and cooperation to create an environment without exclusion. Article visualizations
INFLUENCE OF TEACHER-STUDENT RELATIONSHIPS ON ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE OF LEARNERS WITH LEARNING DISABILITIES IN NAIROBI COUNTY, KENYA
Get PDFThis study aimed to examine the influence of teacher-student relationships on the academic performance of learners with learning disabilities in Nairobi County. Systems theory and Social Cognitive theories were adopted. A descriptive correlational research design was employed using a mixed research approach. The target population comprised 4 head teachers, 62 teachers, and 1,923 learners with learning disabilities from 4 regular primary schools in Nairobi City County. Stratified random sampling and simple random sampling were applied to select the four schools and respondents from each school respectively. A purposive sampling technique was utilized to choose the head teachers and teachers from each school. Questionnaires, focus group discussions, interview guides, and screening tools were used to gather data. Quantitative data collected was analyzed using descriptive statistical techniques, whereas qualitative was transcribed and qualitatively analyzed in a thematic approach. A correlation test was done on the hypotheses to ascertain the relation between independent variables and dependent variables at a statistical significance of p≤0.05 (p=5%) using Chi-square. Pearson product-moment correlation was computed to measure the strength of the association between predictors and children’s academic performance variables. Qualitative data analysis involved transcription and analysis of open-ended questions from research tools using thematic analysis. Findings showed that all proxies for the teacher-student relationship except dependency level had a significant p-value (p<0.05) at 95% Confidential Interval. Statistical statistics from chi-square the correlation between teacher-student relationships and learners’ academic performance was statistically significant the null hypothesis was rejected. The study concluded that teacher-student relationships result in improvement in learners’ academic performance. School policies have no significant relationship with learners’ academic performance in primary school schools in Nairobi City County. The study recommended that teachers should deliberately express concerns both about students’ academic and non-academic life, as this makes the learners with learning disabilities feel accepted and motivated to improve their academic work. Article visualizations
READING COMPREHENSION ABILITY LEVELS OF FOURTH GRADE LEARNERS WITH DYSLEXIA IN NAIROBI AND KIAMBU COUNTIES, KENYA
Get PDFThis study aimed to investigate the reading comprehension abilities of fourth-grade learners with dyslexia in Nairobi and Kiambu Counties. Guided by Chall's model of reading development, the research targeted 1,040 fourth-grade students with dyslexia from public primary schools. Purposive sampling was used to select 32 special needs teachers, while simple random sampling identified 166 learners with dyslexia, yielding a total of 198 respondents. Data was collected using the Dyslexia Screen Test Junior (DST-J), document reviews, a classroom observation schedule, an interview schedule for teachers, and two comprehension tests. A pilot study was conducted in two special units, one in each county, to establish the reliability of the instruments, resulting in a Cronbach Alpha Coefficient of 0.82. Data was collected from special needs teachers of English and fourth-grade learners with dyslexia, along with a review of relevant academic documents. The collected data was categorized, coded, and analyzed using the Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS) version 21.0, employing both qualitative and quantitative techniques. Quantitative data was analyzed through frequencies and percentages, presented in tables, while qualitative responses were thematically organized according to the research questions and objectives. The findings revealed substantial challenges in reading comprehension among the learners. A majority (68.1%) exhibited only a literal comprehension level and struggled with basic decoding, while only a small percentage achieved interpretive (24.8%), critical (5.7%), and creative (1.4%) levels. The study also noted that many learners read slowly and repetitively to grasp the text. It was concluded that the difficulties experienced by learners with dyslexia in reading fluency, memory, and comprehension significantly hindered their ability to achieve proficient levels of reading comprehension. The study recommended tailored interventions to enhance both decoding skills and comprehension strategies, aiming to improve reading performance for dyslexic learners. These results may guide stakeholders in the Ministry of Education in implementing targeted interventions and offer a foundation for future research on effective strategies for teaching reading comprehension to students with reading impairments. Article visualizations
LA DÉMARCHE D’INVESTIGATION PEUT ÊTRE UNE PRATIQUE EFFICACE POUR ENSEIGNER LES CONCEPTS ABSTRAITS EN MÉCANIQUE : CAS DES CLASSES TERMINALES SCIENCES TECHNIQUES EN TUNISIE / THE INQUIRY BASED APPROACH CAN BE AN EFFECTIVE WAY OF TEACHING ABSTRACT CONCEPTS IN MECHANICS: THE CASE OF FINAL-YEAR TECHNICAL SCIENCE CLASSES IN TUNISIA
No full textLa démarche d’investigation est une approche qui affirme de plus en plus son potentiel en enseignement. En effet, elle permet aux élèves de développer des compétences, des attitudes et des intérêts, nécessaires pour vivre dans une société de plus en plus dépendante des applications des sciences. En vue de garantir la réussite de l’application des nouveaux programmes et d’améliorer la qualité de l’acte pédagogique en classe, nous avons passé une enquête exploratrice aux enseignants de 4ème et 3ème sciences techniques ; nous avons pu conclure que D’identifier une condition fonctionnelle ou de tracer la chaine de cotes relative à cette condition sur un dessin d’ensemble d’un mécanisme ; de déterminer les cotes fonctionnelles et les représenter sur les dessins de définition des pièces à partir de la chaine des cotes ; Celui-ci représente un apprentissage difficile du concept « cotation fonctionnelle » en mécanique. Donc, nécessité d’analyser les différents obstacles, et pensé à la remédiation efficace, pour surmonter les difficultés de l’apprentissage des élèves. Ainsi, notre travail de recherche consiste à une étude comparative entre différentes situations d’apprentissage en utilisant la démarche d’investigation comme pratique enseignante et en exploitant les nouvelles technologies pour essayer de vérifier si : (a) la simulation informatique permet-elle de surmonter les difficultés des élèves liées aux conceptions erronées de traçage de chaine de côtes et de l’écriture d’une cote de tolérance ? et (b) la simulation informatique peut être une aide didactique à l’enseignant, pour élucider la morphologie des pièces et leurs fonctionnalités dans un mécanisme aux apprenants ?The investigative approach is an approach that increasingly asserts its potential in teaching. Indeed, it allows students to develop skills, attitudes and interests, necessary to live in a society increasingly dependent on the applications of science. In order to guarantee the successful application of the new programs and to improve the quality of teaching in class, we carried out an exploratory survey with teachers of 4th and 3rd technical sciences; we were able to conclude that To identify a functional condition or to trace the chain of dimensions relating to this condition on an overall drawing of a mechanism; to determine the functional dimensions and represent them on the part definition drawings based on the chain of dimensions; This represents a difficult learning of the concept of “functional dimensioning” in mechanics. Therefore, it is necessary to analyze the different obstacles, and think about effective remediation, to overcome the difficulties in student learning. Thus, our research work consists of a comparative study between different learning situations using the investigation approach as a teaching practice and by exploiting new technologies to try to verify whether: (a) does computer simulation make it possible to overcome students' difficulties linked to erroneous conceptions of tracing coastlines and writing a tolerance rating? and (b) can computer simulation be a didactic aid to the teacher, to elucidate the morphology of the parts and their functionalities in a mechanism to learners? Article visualizations
AN ASSESSMENT OF SOME THEORIES OF PUNISHMENT AND THEIR INFLUENCE ON CORPORAL PUNISHMENT’S USE AS A BEHAVIOUR MODIFICATION STRATEGY
Get PDFTheories explain the essence of the use of strategies in society. This review analyses the main theories that underpin the use of punishment as a behaviour modification strategy. Four main theories, namely the deterrent theory, incapacitation theory, compensation theory, and reformative theory, were reviewed and discussed in related literature to give an understanding of the use of punishment as a behaviour modification strategy in society. The discussion is concluded by drawing a linkage from the discussed theories with the use of corporal punishment in society. Recommendations are made in support of the use of alternative strategies rather than punishment in our current dispensation. Article visualizations
RESTRICTION AND FREEDOM: TO EVALUATE THE LONG-TERM IMPACT OF PLAYTIME ACTIVITY RESTRICTIONS ON STUDENT HEALTH AND LEARNING EFFICIENCY
Get PDFThis research critically examines the prohibition on primary school kids during playtime and its potentially harmful impact on student development. The theoretical backdrop and literature analysis emphasised the importance of playtime activities in improving kids' physical and mental health, social skills, and cognitive development. According to the study, limiting playtime activities may overlook pupils' basic requirements, affecting their overall development. The paper examines the problem of prohibition through the lenses of pedagogy, psychology, physiological health, and human development and makes recommendations for increasing the diversity of activities and encouraging students to participate in decision-making to improve students' health and learning efficiency. Article visualizations
THE MEDIATING EFFECT OF SCHOOL CULTURE ON THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN INSTRUCTIONAL LEADERSHIP OF SCHOOL HEADS AND TEACHER ENGAGEMENT OF PUBLIC ELEMENTARY SCHOOL TEACHERS
Get PDFThe purpose of this study was to determine the mediating effect of school culture on the relationship between instructional leadership and teacher engagement of public elementary teachers. Utilizing quantitative, non-experimental design via correlational technique, data were obtained from 300 respondents of the study who are teachers in public elementary schools in Cateel 2, province of Davao Oriental. The researcher utilized a total population sampling technique and an online survey mode of data collection. The researcher also utilized the statistical tools mean, Pearson r, and Medgraph using the Sobel z-test. From the results of the study, it was found that there is a very high level of instructional leadership and teacher engagement. There is also a very high level of school culture. Also, results revealed that there is a significant relationship between instructional leadership and teacher engagement, a significant relationship between instructional leadership and school culture, and a significant relationship between school culture and teacher engagement. Further, school culture has a partial mediating effect on the relationship between instructional leadership and teacher engagement among public elementary schools. Article visualizations
INFLUENCE OF FAMILY DISINTEGRATION ON LEARNERS’ ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE IN PUBLIC SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN MOMBASA COUNTY, KENYA
Get PDFThis study explored the influence of family disintegration on learner’s academic performance in public secondary schools in Mombasa County, Kenya. The specific objectives were: to examine how lack of parental involvement in learners from disintegrated families affects their academic performance and to explore the psychological effects of family disintegration on learners’ academic performance in public secondary schools in Mombasa County, Kenya. The study was anchored on social attachment theory. The study used a convergent parallel design in the mixed-methods approach. Questionnaires were used to collect data from teachers, while in-depth interview guides were used to collect data from principals and the Quality Assurance and Standards Officer (QASO). The research instruments were reviewed for validity by the researcher’s supervisors. Cronbach's alpha was used to assess the reliability of the study instruments. The target population was 33 public secondary schools, 33 principals, 400 teachers, and One Quality Assurance and Standards Officer (QASO) of Mombasa County. Cluster and systematic sampling were used to select 11 out of 33 schools. Stratified and simple random sampling was used to select 220 out of 400 teachers. Purposive sampling was adopted to include 11 principals from the selected schools as well as the QASO. Quantitative data was analyzed using Statistical Package for Social Science Version 25 and was reported in frequency tables, percentages, graphs, and charts. The qualitative data was organized into themes based on the research questions and reported in a narrative form and direct quotations. The study revealed that lack of effective parental involvement from disintegrated families also negatively impacts the academic success of learners. Additionally, the study showed that students from disintegrated families experience significant stress, which adversely affects their academic performance. The study recommended that school principals should develop initiatives to encourage greater parental involvement, particularly targeting parents from disintegrated families. This could include organizing regular parent-teacher meetings, workshops, and seminars that educate parents on the importance of their involvement in their children's education. Article visualizations
TEACHERS’ ATTRITION IN PRIVATE SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN ENUGU STATE, NIGERIA: CAUSES AND THE WAY FORWARD
Get PDFThe seeming high teacher turnover in private secondary schools necessitated this study on teachers’ attrition in private secondary schools in Enugu State: causes and the way forward. The study adopted the descriptive survey research design. One research question guided the study. The population of the study comprised 17,217 teachers in the 923 private secondary schools in Enugu State. The sample for the study comprised 391 teachers using the Taro Yamen sample size formular. A researcher’s developed questionnaire was the instrument used for data collection. The instrument was validated by three experts who are lecturers, two in Educational Measurement and Evaluation, Department of Educational Foundations and the other in Educational Management and Planning, Department of Educational Management and Policy all in the Faculty of Education Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. The Cronbach’s Alpha method was used to determine the internal consistency of the items which yielded an overall reliability coefficient of 0.72. The researcher with the help of ten research assistants distributed and successfully collected 368 copies of the questionnaire administered. The research question was answered using the arithmetic mean. It was found among others that non-participation of teachers in professional development programmes like conferences and seminars is one of the causes of teachers’ attrition in private secondary schools in Enugu State. Based on the findings of the study, it was recommended among others that private secondary school principals in Enugu State should sponsor and allow teachers to participate in professional development programmes with the view of curbing the high rate of teachers’ attrition. Article visualizations