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THE MEDIATING EFFECT OF TRANSFORMATIONAL LEADERSHIP ON THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN THE SELF-CONCEPT AND ORGANIZATIONAL COMMITMENT AMONG PUBLIC ELEMENTARY TEACHERS
Get PDFThe purpose of this study was to determine the mediating effect of transformational leadership on the relationship between self-concept and organizational commitment among public elementary teachers. Utilizing quantitative, non-experimental design via correlational technique, data were obtained from 300 respondents of the study who are teachers among public elementary schools in Caraga North and South Districts, province of Davao Oriental. The researcher utilized stratified random sampling and face-to-face and online survey modes of data collection. The researcher also utilized the statistical tools mean, Pearson r, and Medgraph Analysis using Sobel z-test. From the results of the study, it was found that there is a level of self-concept, organizational commitment, and transformational leadership of teachers. Also, results revealed that there is a significant relationship between self-concept and organizational commitment of teachers, between self-concept and transformational leadership, and between transformational leadership and organizational citizenship of teachers. Also, transformational leadership has a partially significant mediating effect on the relationship between the self-concept and organizational commitment among public elementary teachers. Article visualizations
SERVICE INFRASTRUCTURE AND CURRICULUM IMPLEMENTATION IN PUBLIC UNIVERSITIES IN NORTHERN UGANDA
Get PDFThis study examined the influence of service infrastructure on curriculum implementation in public universities in Northern Uganda. Service infrastructure was studied in terms of electricity, water, toilets, and healthcare facilities, while curriculum implementation was considered in terms of preparation for teaching, content delivery, and assessment of learning. It was hypothesised that service infrastructure has no significant influence on curriculum implementation in public universities in Northern Uganda. The study embraced a convergent parallel mixed-methods research design. Quantitative data was obtained from 123 respondents through questionnaires. Qualitative data was collected from 26 participants through interviews, 61 participants through FGDs, and observations. The study revealed that generally, the level of curriculum implementation was low at a mean of 2.58 (51.6%), the level of services infrastructure was moderate at a mean of 3.43 (68.6%), and the coefficient of determination (R2) was at .214, implying that services infrastructure explained 21.4% of the variations in curriculum implementation in public universities in Northern Uganda. The null hypothesis that service infrastructure has no significant influence on curriculum implementation in public universities in Northern Uganda was rejected because the P-value of 0.000 was found to be less than the level of significance of 0.05. It was concluded that service infrastructure is a vital requirement for effective curriculum implementation in public universities in Northern Uganda. Therefore, it was recommended that the public universities further improve the state of their service infrastructure, like electricity, water, toilets, and health care facilities, to improve curriculum implementation, especially in areas of preparation for teaching, content delivery, and assessment of learning. Additional studies should be carried out on other factors contributing to 78.6% of the influence of curriculum implementation in public universities in Northern Uganda. Article visualizations
THE HUMAN ASPECT OF ICT IMPLEMENTATION IN THE JAPANESE EDUCATION SYSTEM: A CASE STUDY OF PRE-PANDEMIC SECONDARY EDUCATION IN KANAGAWA PREFECTURE
Get PDFThis article is based on a case study done at one public secondary school in Yokohama, Japan with supplementing data from surrounding schools. The aim of the research is to bring attention to student and teacher lifestyles concerning information communication technology (ICT) prior to the pandemic (before it became an enforced necessity) in personal and school-related settings and discuss possible implications for ICT policies at secondary schools in Japan. After a yearlong observation period, a questionnaire was conducted to find specific patterns that could impact ICT policies for the school. Additionally, teachers and parents were interviewed for details and information to highlight potential reasons behind the survey results along with additional findings. Interviews from surrounding schools were conducted to further supplement the case study. The analysis focused on finding patterns that highlight positive and negative elements of ICT perceived by the students, teachers, and parents at the school. Discovered patterns were further discussed to find implications for policy development and areas for future research. Critical findings included the deterring factors for teachers to use ICT being nearly identical to the desired factors for parents, thus creating a conflict of interest when it comes to ICT use cases for school-related purposes. Additional findings include the parents’ roles in assisting ICT-related productivity work in conjunction with modern-day smartphone consumerism, which leads to a lack of productivity mindset for the students. It was identified that without measures in place to address teachers, it is difficult to expand the usage of ICT for teachers with just a general policy and device availability. This implies that post-pandemic ICT plans could still produce resistance and issues from users despite their proliferation and that any progress in ICT for education can enter stagnation unless the issues found in this study are addressed. Article visualizations
LEADERSHIP PRACTICES OF SCHOOL HEADS AND WORK TASK MOTIVATION AS PREDICTORS OF TEACHERS’ BEHAVIOR
Get PDFThis study determined the significant influence of school head leadership practices and work task motivation as predictors of teachers’ behaviour. The quantitative approach using the correlational technique and analysis was utilized in this study with a sample of 325 teachers from the elementary schools of Caraga District, Schools Division of the City of Davao Oriental. Sets of adapted survey questionnaires were used to obtain data from the respondents subjected to content validity and reliability analysis. The data were analyzed using the Mean, Pearson-r, and Multiple Regression Analysis. The results reveal that the leadership practices were rated very high, and work task motivation was also rated as high. At the same time, teacher behaviour was rated high. Moreover, a significant relationship existed between these variables. A significant relationship between leadership practices and teacher behaviour was significant. A significant relationship between work task motivation and teacher behaviour was also significant. The extent of the influence of predictor variables on teacher behaviour was proven significant in the study. Article visualizations
THE MEDIATING EFFECT OF ORGANIZATIONAL HEALTH ON THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN THE SELF-CONCEPT AND ORGANIZATIONAL CITIZENSHIP BEHAVIOR OF TEACHERS AMONG PUBLIC ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS
Get PDFThe purpose of this study was to determine the mediating effect of organizational health on the relationship between self-concept and organizational citizenship behavior among public schools. 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, 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 self-concept, organizational citizenship behavior, and organizational health. Also, results revealed that there is a significant relationship between self-concept and organizational citizenship behavior, a significant relationship between self-concept and organizational health, and a significant relationship between organizational health organizational citizenship behavior. Further, organizational health has a partial mediating effect on the relationship between self-concept and organizational citizenship behavior among public schools. Article visualizations
PYTHAGOREAN PARABOLOGRAPH FOR REGIONS’ QUADRATURE
Get PDFIn this paper an attempt is made to design a mathematical machine based on the Pythagorean theory of fitting an equivalent parallelogram (given angle and side) with another parallelogram. An equivalent square or rhombus is constructed given a rectangle or a parallelogram respectively. It is then proved that this mechanism can simultaneously draw a parabolic arc. The parameters of this mathematical machine are checked. In each case, an attempt is made to find the focus and the directrix of the corresponding parabola. The important help of the GeoGebra software for the initial mechanical design of the machine is highlighted, but also the important differences of this simulation from the physical construction. Article visualizations
UNIVERSITY FACULTY MEMBERS’ ATTITUDES TO STUDENT ASSESSMENT METHODS IN SAUDI ARABIA
Get PDFAssessment plays a crucial role in the educational process, being linked to educational decisions made about learners based on evidence of the extent to which educational objectives have been met. Thus, it is a notable topic in academic literature addressing higher education. Recently, assessment has acquired a prominent position in Saudi Arabia due to increasing pressure to ensure quality in higher education. It has been incorporated into academic accreditation standards focused on the quality of student assessment, which emphasise the importance of faculty members using diverse assessment methods and a variety of instruments to assess their students. Faculty members play an important role in the process of assessing students in universities and thus this study sought to explore their attitudes towards student assessment methods in Saudi Arabia. The study adopted a quantitative research approach, employing an online survey administered via Google Forms to conduct data collection. A convenience sample comprising 146 Saudi faculty members took part. Three hypotheses were formulated and tested at the 0.05 level of significance to guide the study and answer the research question. The findings indicated that gender, academic rank, and assessment period were significant variables affecting faculty members’ attitudes toward assessment methods. The study concluded that the participants held positive attitudes toward the use of various methods to assess their students. Article visualizations
ASSESSING THE CURRENT STATUS OF PUBLIC-SCHOOL TEACHERS’ FINANCIAL WELL-BEING: BASIS FOR AN INTERVENTION PROGRAM
Get PDFThis study aimed to assess the status of the financial well-being of the public-school teachers in Tambler District and was designed to develop a proposed intervention program to address concerns on the financial well-being of the teachers. This study employed a cross-sectional survey which involved 186 teacher-respondents from five schools. A survey questionnaire was used to gather data from the sample which contained the demographic and financial profile, and a descriptive survey using a five-point Likert scale. The study revealed that the financial well-being of the teacher-respondents was somewhat good as they were confronted with financial constraints that alleviated their financial security and stability. Further, an intervention program in terms of improving the financial well-being of the teachers was developed in the study. Article visualizations
LEADERSHIP STYLES AMONG SCHOOL ADMINISTRATORS EMBRACING SITUATIONAL LEADERSHIP MODEL: THE CASE OF T’BOLI WEST DISTRICT, SOUTH COTABATO DIVISION, PHILIPPINES
Get PDFThis study utilized a multiple case design to describe and gain insights from the leadership styles among school administrators embracing the situational leadership model: the case of T’boli West district, South Cotabato division, Philippines. This study used an in-depth interview to gather the data needed. A total of five school administrators were the respondents of this study. The results showed that most participants gained positive benefits from their experiences, challenging them to strive for greater advancement to become better educators despite the rigors of life. Nevertheless, even if they have faced many difficulties, the study found that principals embracing situational leadership are even more inspired. Understanding their difficulty as principals added to the body of information in education. Their attitude toward their personal and professional well-being would change if they valued the importance of resilience in the leading professionals. Article visualizations
A CASE STUDY ON LOSS OF HUMAN RESOURCES IN HIGHER EDUCATION: DROPPING OUT OF UNIVERSITY
Get PDFThe focus of studies on university dropout should be to determine why individuals drop out of university. In this study, the opinions of individuals on the reasons for dropping out of university were determined. The method of the study is qualitative research method and it is a case design study. Data were collected through focus group interviews. The study group consisted of twelve university dropouts. During the focus group interview process, the answers given by the individuals were recorded with a voice recorder. The audio recordings were transferred to the MAXQDA program and thematic analysis was conducted on these audio recordings. Ten of the participants stated that they were glad that they left the university, while two of them expressed regret. Cultural reasons for dropping out of university include the responsibilities imposed on the individual by early marriage and gaining social status. Out-of-school reasons for dropping out of university include the preference for distance education over classroom-based learning. Economic reasons include promotion at work and working due to economic inadequacies. The reasons stemming from the school include incompatibility with the school and negativities stemming from academics. Article visualizations