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INVESTIGATION STUDENTS’ INTENSIVE LISTENING THROUGH CALL (COMPUTER ASSISTED LANGUAGE LEARNING) IN EFL CLASSROOM
Get PDFListening is known as the process of identifying the sound sequences and also the process of identifying the component of sounds, whereby the words is known (Asemota, 2015). It can be seen as the process which is not only involving the process of hearing the sounds and noises, it also include identifying, understanding and interpreting spoken languages (Harrowoth, 1966, as cited in Asemota, 2015). In teaching and learning listening as foreign language using Intensive Listening usually relate to media. Media which have been used in teaching and learning foreign laguage is facilitated by technology, such as CALL (Computer Assisted Language Learning). This research of this situation is essential to conduct by researcher because Intensive Listening is listening practice that most teacher use in the classroom as a basic learning skill by investigating the process of learning and practising in the classroom or Language Laboratory. The researcher used qualitative research approach because the data in qualitative approach indicated the phenomenon in the school. The result of this research found that listening activities is needed to be applied intensively because most of respondent argued that listening activities through CALL as media brought the atmosphere of the class being enjoy, fun, and interesting. 
THE MODERATING ROLE OF TRAINING ON THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN STRATEGY MANAGEMENT, INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY MANAGEMENT AND ORGANIZATIONAL PERFORMANCE OF SHARJAH POLICE
Get PDFThis study’s primary objective is to examine the role of training on the relationship between strategy management, information technology (IT) management, and organizational performance. The study proposed the study model based on theoretical basis and a review of literature with the underpinning model being the Resource-Based View of the Firm (RBV), Knowledge–Based View (KBV) and innovation theories. The analysis of data was conducted on the effects of IT management and strategy management on the organizational performance of three hundred and forty-one (341) Sharjah Police in Emirate of Sharjah, UAE, to which the questionnaire survey copies were distributed to. A total of two hundred and forty-five (245) questionnaires were retrieved and tested with the help of SPSS. The analysis results indicated the positive and significant effects of both IT management and strategy management on the performance of Sharjah Police departments. The study enumerated recommendations for the effective IT management and strategy management implementation in the Sharjah Police and confirmed the underpinning theories applicability to the context. 
CAN HAPPINESS AND RESILIENCE BE CULTIVATED? EVALUATION OF A TEN WEEK PILOT WITHIN A UK HEI
Get PDFThis paper considers whether the traits of happiness and resilience can be cultivated within a higher education institution (HEI) setting. It does this by exploring the development, implementation and evaluation of a ten-week pilot programme carried out on staff and students within a UK university. The programme involved receiving an email every weekday for ten weeks, which covered a range of themes connected with happiness and resilience. Participants were invited to carry out daily reflections and tasks. They also had access to an online discussion page hosted on the University’s virtual learning environment (VLE), called Canvas. Both staff and students across all campuses and directorates were eligible to participate. The results indicated that participants found the structure of the programme helpful and reported greater subjective levels of happiness and resilience as a result of the project. Significance of Research: The research points to the value of HEIs developing quality enhancement measures that contribute to staff and student well-being thereby strengthening their employability and soft skills
CAN THE INTERNET HELP RELIEVE DEPRESSION?
Get PDFDepression is a very serious problem in our modern society. It can influence people negatively in many ways. Although many scientists are trying to find efficient ways to deal with depression, there are still no final conclusions. Using data from the China Health and Retirement Longitudinal Study (CHARLS), this study shows that in China, internet use among older people (aged 45 and above) helps relieve their depression symptoms. Combining this finding with steadily growing cellphone use, this suggests that developing specially APPs for older people to use smart phones can help combat depression in China. Other ways to reach the rural population via the internet can also be powerful tools to help with depression
CHALLENGES OF GENDER MAINSTREAMING IN COLLABORATIVE TRANSNATIONAL RESEARCH
Get PDFThis paper addresses some of the challenges of gender mainstreaming in the context of a Rwanda-Canada social research project. The study partnership includes a team of academics from the Social Sciences Department at the University of Rwanda and three Canadian universities which are Calgary, St.Thomas and York. The ultimate goal of the research project is to create knowledge that could be used to train social workers to respond appropriately to the complex social issues of post-genocide Rwanda. The research team started by documenting the current practice of social work by Rwandan social workers; it wanted to be sure to understand the influence of indigenous cultures and values in social work practices. Interviews were conducted with 19 social work practitioners in Huye and Gisagara Districts of the Southern Province of Rwanda. The findings about the above stated goal have been published elsewhere. However, the present paper is focusing on the challenges of gender mainstreaming which arose after the field work. In this transnational social research project, the research team realized that it had not adequately addressed the different socio-cultural values of the researchers, particularly their understanding of gender and gender equality. It was found that when research team members/collaborators have different geopolitical locations, gender equal collaboration can be difficult to achieve. The paper reflects on the importance of research collaborators, either locally or transnational, to practice self-reflexivity as they negotiate the issues of power and privilege to produce non-hierarchical and accountable knowledge. The paper suggests that research team members need to be open to discuss the construction of gender and gender equality in both the local and the global context of the research. This research is a reminder that engaging gender throughout the process of transnational social research is crucial to addressing gender equity in post-conflict contexts
BRIDGING THE BARRIERS IN BRITISH CULTURE
Get PDFThere is a general observation among officials that the conflict between cultures has been dramatically increasing. This can be related to a whole set of reasons including: cultural unawareness, prejudice, the ignorance of differences in values, norms and beliefs and the media. The module of British culture is taught at the Departments of English in the Algerian universities from the first year. Many students think that in the course of British culture, the teacher is the only performer whose duty is to give them information about the target culture. Teaching British culture does not require from the teacher transmitting only information but developing positive attitudes, skills and awareness of values of this culture (Byram, Gribkova, & Starkey, 2002). The questions which are raised here are: are we as teachers of British culture preparing our students for a successful intercultural communication? Are we helping our students to develop their cultural awareness? This research paper was carried out through a questionnaire applied to second year students in British culture in particular to assess their cultural awareness. It focusses on the role of the teacher in helping students bridging the barriers and enabling them to interact successfully with people from other cultures
EXCHANGE RATE PASS-THROUGH TO CONSUMER PRICES FOR CLOTHING, AND PHARMACEUTICAL PRODUCTS IN SOUTH AFRICA
Get PDFIn this paper, I examine the underlying relationship between exchange rate and prices in South Africa, this phenomenon is termed the Exchange Rate Pass-Through (ERPT). Available empirical literature on aggregate level paints an informative and validating picture of the declining ERPT to consumer price index in South Africa. The literature is still insufficient as there are few studies on disaggregated data. Subsequently, the main objective of the study is to bridge this gap, by investigating ERPT to consumer prices of individual commodities of manufacturing sector namely; i. Clothing, and ii. Pharmaceutical products- for the period of 2010: M01 -2018: M06 in South Africa. Johansen Maximum cointegration and a vector error correction modelling methodology are employed in obtaining the purposes of the study. The obtained results reveal a low long-run pass-through to consumer prices of clothing accounted for 26 percent. While the long run pass through to CPI for pharmaceutical products was as high as 44 percent. The heterogeneous pass through results found among different individual component of the manufacturing sector is useful in formulating the consumer price index forecast, which is an essential role of central banks with inflation targeting framework
DEVELOPING THE CONDITIONS FOR DATA DRIVEN CHANGE TO IMPACT STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT AND BUILD TEACHER CAPACITY
Get PDFSchools have been caught up in responding to the calls of external accountability. This has challenged school leaders to establish data gathering practices that ultimately lend themselves to creating school wide instructional systems to impact teaching and learning and offer a consistent instructional approach. This paper outlines how one school established a data driven approach to improve teacher performance by focusing on key elements using a literature focused approach as a catalyst for driving new innovation. The paper considers how a data driven focus (DDF) allows leaders to intentionally and systematically improve student learning. The paper begins by unpacking the new focus on instructional leadership. It unveils how leaders are required to create the foundation to develop a DDF as a vehicle to facilitate information about student achievement within the school. The second part of the paper reports on the change process used to implement DDF as guided by key elements. It entails a 6-step cycle involving 1) developing a desire for change, 2) reflection on data, 3) aligning school programs & curricula, 4) Understanding by Design instructional practices and professional development, 5) provision of feedback, and 6) nurturing teacher implementation. It reviews how one school, through the focus of improving instruction and intentionally using key literature-based concepts, developed a raised awareness for using curriculum and assessment data to guide decision making. This paper provides a rich example of how a school can facilitate and sustain a data-based decision-making culture in schools. The paper concludes that being a data-focused school is a possibility for each and every school
EVALUATION OF THE PRIVATE PENSION SYSTEM IN TURKEY AS AN EXAMPLE OF BEHAVIORAL ECONOMICS
Get PDFTraditional economic theories largely suggest that the individual is in activities that make rational decisions and maximize their own benefits. But according to behavioral economics, people's decisions and choices are not always perfect. Human behavior is influenced by feelings like justice and equality and social, cultural and psychological events so that the individual gets away from the assumption of rationality. Behavioral economics examines how psychological factors can be used to benefit people. One of the best examples of behavioral economics practice today is the individual pension system. In this study of behavioral economics approach is evaluated within the private pension system in Turkey. Turkey has benefited from the solutions put forward in the application of behavioral economics at the private pension system steps have been taken towards this
A SURVEY ON INTEREST AND READING OF EFL STUDENTS
Get PDFReading plays important skills in language in developing the students’ success in their learning. This study aims to find out if EFL students preferred reading skill. It also intends to determine their interest in learning English in general. It employed a descriptive statistics technique. Data were collected from questionnaires and observation. The result showed that the interest and reading are somewhat varied. The majority of EFL students have no interest in reading other sources like newspaper and magazines and the rest have little interest in reading other sources in general. It also indicated that it is contrary to their statements stating that reading is important to their future. It is concluded that teachers and parents should encourage the students to like reading as well as providing a wide range of reading books so that they may have various sources to read. It could be interesting to consider the awareness of the students. Teachers are then to build and motivate the students’ interest in reading