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THE PERCEPTION OF PARENTS TOWARD INCLUSIVE EDUCATION: CASE STUDY IN INDONESIA
Get PDFThis study aims to explore the perceptions of parents of regular students (PRS) and parents of special needs students (PSNS) alike on inclusive education at the elementary school level in Indonesia. This study was a case study-type qualitative research. The data collection consisted of a questionnaire and in-depth interviews. The participants in this study were 89 PRSs and 42 PSNS in West Java Indonesia. The findings of the study displayed that the perception of PRSs and PSNSs on inclusive education can be categorized into four aspects, namely social, emotional, academic, and non-academic. The perception of social elements can develop communication, social interaction, play, and cooperation between students. The emotional aspect develops a sense of respect, empathy, love, and caring for each other, respecting differences, while at the same time generating SNS insecurity when in an inclusive classroom. As far as academic aspects are concerned to provide opportunities for SNSs and RSs to learn together. Besides, there is a tendency that the teacher cannot always allocate time in order to give more attention to the SNSs than to the RSs. Perception of non-academic aspects that inclusive education is a service that provides every child with the right to access education
LOCAL COMMUNITY ATTITUDES TOWARD SUSTAINABLE RURAL TOURISM CASE STUDY OF NUSATOURISM VILLAGE IN ACEH
Get PDFStudies related to sustainable rural tourism have been attracting researcher interest due to the many benefits it provides for not only host community but also for all stakeholders of rural tourism such as tourists, tour operators and tourism business managers. The aim of this study is to understand the attitudes of local community in improving rural tourism sutainability in Aceh. The study employs qualitative research design and utilized the insightful case study approach to comprehend the issues of local community attitudes on sustainable rural tourism. Particularly, the intrinsic case study is chosen to explore the study because Nusa tourism village has been successfully practicing rural tourism business and becomes the fastest growing tourism village in Aceh. In addition Nusa tourism village also can become a role model for other tourism villages in Aceh for it unique qualities and supports of it local leaders and communities, also the strong positive impact its provide for local community. This study will construct practical knowledge that can be applied throughout tourism villages with the same level of requirements and situations. 
HALAL TOURISM: ANALYSIS OF RELIGIOSITY, MTES AND REVISIT INTENTION
Get PDFThis study focus on halal tourism which examines religiosity, memorable tourism experiences (MTEs) and intention as indicators to develop halal tourism in Aceh. The aim of this study is to find out relationship between religiosity, MTEs, and intention with halal tourism.This study will be executed using quantitative method which employs structural equation modeling (SEM) techniques to analyze the data. Data collected using Likert scale questionnaire of 500 respondents. Respondents are international tourists who visit Aceh for halal tourism experiences who come from Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand, Brunei Darussalam. The result of this study will convince the importance of religiosity and MTEs to fashion new Aceh tourism focus for tourists who look for halal tourism experience. Thus, it will influence the intention of tourist to visit and revisit the place. Also, it can be utilized as recommendation for all stakeholders including government, tour operator, business owner, academia and local community to develop a much better halal tourism environment in Aceh. Therefore, Aceh will be famous and confirm itself as one of the best halal destination in Indonesia.The government of Indonesia has appointed several provinces as halal destination area and Aceh has been designated as one of the halal destination in Indonesia
CROSSING THE BAR: A COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS OF THE DOSTOEVSKIAN ELEMENTS AND INFLUENCES IN JOAQUIN’S FICTION
Get PDFThis paper expounds how deep the great Russian fictionist Fyodor Dostoevsky had influenced his Filipino counterpart Nick Joaquin’s own works by applying comparative method of research. Sixteen (16) “Dostoevskian” elements and influences are found evident in Joaquin’s representative works, which further validate the Russian master’s timeless and universal relevance to the literary tradition. Joaquin for his part is already a titan of Philippine Literature, in his own respect, particularly in the English medium. His magnitude, however, can be tested further through the Dostoevskian standard, which is often used in comparison to the creative powers of other writers. By and large, this study contributes to the growth of comparative literature and Philippine studies. More wittingly, it can strengthen the understanding that the creative process of literary art extends to the other spheres of human expression, such as philosophy, history, religion, and psychology, even culture
THE COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE: INSIGHTS FROM PRIVATE UNIVERSITIES
Get PDFThe private universities in a flexible system for faced the industrial 4.0 decade of being always changing in Jakarta. The marketing research has built from confirmed the model of Analysis on pursuit of a sustainable competitive advantage. The research was conducted with confirmatory strategic research design, of structural equation hybrid modeling. The hypothesis result were confirmed i.e., great interaction each other and price perception influences to superior and energizer value of consumer. The value of consumer affects to decide. Furthermore loyalty and character building lead to pursuit of a sustainable competitive advantage
EXPLORING NETWORKS AND COMMUNITIES: A CASE STUDY OF THE SUPPORTERS AND CRITICS FACEBOOK PAGES OF THE PHILIPPINE PRESIDENT
Get PDFThis paper provides the current Philippine president’s supporters and critics Facebook pages on social media networks’ description and analyses of their SNSs dataset using NodeXL program. There are three main focuses of the study: (1) implications of the demographic differences of both page networks in terms of age, location and political affiliation, (2) comparative data analyses of the difference in the connected vertices/nodes (e.g., density, diameter, and connected components) of the two opposing networks, and finally, (3) identifying the network actors, the “who” play the roles of the main speakers, mediators and influencers in a social network structure. Results show that the networks’ description for the supporters’ page group has denser connected components compared to the critics’ page. Actors on both networks like the main users, mediators and influencers are media bloggers, social media users and the overseas foreign workers (OFWs). The overall findings of this study showed that the two networks have strong signs of real-life communities in a social networking space
FACTORS ASSOCIATED WITH SOCIAL PARTICIPATION ACCORDING TO RESIDENCE AREA AMONG ELDERLY IN INDONESIA
Get PDFSocial participation in elderly is an important component of active aging. The purpose of this study was to identify factors associated with social participation in elderly by differential residence area (urban/rural). This cross-sectional study involved all subjects (n = 2900) aged ≥ 60 years old from Indonesia Family Life Survey data (IFLS) 2014. Chi-square analysis were used to identify factors associated with social participation. This study found that the proportion of social participation in elderly in urban area was greater than rural. Factors associated with social participation both in rural and urban areas were level of education and working status.According to mental health problem, anxious was significantly related to social participation in elderly in rural area, while in urban area was isolated. This result implies that socio-demographic is an important factor of social participation in the elderly, and mental health contributes to their involvement. Some efforts are needed to maximize the social participation activities according to the characteristics of their environmental life. 
GENDER DIFFERENCES IN BIG FIVE PERSONALITY TRAITS OF PARTICIPANTS IN KASABEC KABATAAN-BIÑAN CITY: AS A BASIS FOR EFFECTIVE IMPLEMENTATION OF EXTENSION PROGRAMS
Get PDFThis study aimed to assess the gender differences in big five personality traits as a basis for effective implementation of extension programs. Descriptive research design was employed in this study. The respondents of the study were 115 participants of extension program in Biñan City. The results revealed that female respondents were about average in terms of openness, conscientiousness, and agreeableness while they were relatively low in terms of extraversion and neuroticism, whereas male were relatively low in terms of openness and conscientiousness while about average in extraversion, agreeableness, and neuroticism. The researchers concluded that gender differences in most of the big five personality traits found significant difference except from agreeableness which did not find a significance, it somehow contradicted to the study of Weisberg, Y., et.al. 2011 wherein their study did not find a significant gender difference in big five personality traits and found significance only in terms of agreeableness. Based on the results of this study the researchers recommended to assess the gender differences of the participants in terms of knowledge, abilities, and skills since abilities and skills are a key element along with the knowledge for the consideration of the skills and qualifications for workers and entrepreneurs
INVESTIGATION OF THE EFFECT OF NeuROPLAY METHOD ON DEVELOPMENTAL PROCESSES OF CHILDREN WITH AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDERS AND PARENTAL INTERACTIONS
Get PDFThis study was conducted to examine the effect of neuroPLAY on the developmental processes and parental interactions of children with autism spectrum disorder. A mixed method was used in the study. In the quantitative dimension of the study, 41 children with an autism spectrum disorder age 18-42 months, and in the qualitative dimension five children and their parents with autism spectrum disorder were included. The qualitative dimension of the study was used and the observation method was carried out in the institutional environment through individual participant and unattended and video recordings in the home environment. Observation was conducted both to determine the developmental process of the child and the parental interaction and to monitor the process of applying the parent/caregiver's neuroPLAYy method. In the quantitative dimension, experimental design is used. The experimental training period lasted at least 3 months as neuroPLAY. Prior to the start of the experimental training period, five days of training were given to parents and caregivers, and the experts provided feedback on the parent/caregiver through the process of observation. The results of the research show that neuroPLAY has positive effects on developmental processes and parental interactions of children with autism spectrum disorder
THE DESIGN OF TBECC (TEST OF BUSINESS ENGLISH COMMUNICATION COMPETENCE) FOR FRONT OFFICE STAFF IN HOTEL INDUSTRY: A CASE STUDY OF HOTELS IN SURABAYA, INDONESIA
Get PDFCompetition among hospitality industries in Indonesia has come to inevitable battle and, therefore, they must strengthen their front-liner staff for exemplary service due to the fact of the increasing numbers of hotels every year particularly in Surabaya, the capital of East Java Province and its role both for tourism and business. The role resulted in wave of expatriates coming to Surabaya and therefore strong English communication is considered important. Initial survey showed that specific English test for Front Office (FO) staff recruitment in hotels did not exactly exist. For this purpose, a qualitative research employing a case study approach was conducted. The research involved 8 hotels in Surabaya and 40 participants comprising hotel leaders and FO staff. The important stages were conducted such as conducting Focus Group Discussion (FGD) with hotel leaders, distributing a set of questionnaire to Front Office leaders and staff, as well as enhancing clarity and confirmation through interviews. From those stages, the writer formulated the Target Language Use (TLU) of Front Office Division as basis to construct the Test of Business English Communication Competence (TBECC). Results showed that at least 18 of 26 items were extracted as TLUs for speaking and 7 of 10 items were extracted to serve as TLUs for writing. Finally, based on the obtained TLUs, 14 questions for speaking were constructed and for writing test, 5 questions measured competencies such as filling a guest detailed form, writing a confirmation letter, welcome letter and email of coordination, as well as replying a complaint and writing a thank you email to guests. Finally, recommendation to involve more hotels that receive a huge number of foreigners as their guests was also given