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Exploring the Dual Apprenticeship Program in Benin Republic: Analyzing Opportunities and Overcoming Challenges
Full text linkThe purpose of this paper is to explore the current state of Benin’s dual apprenticeship program, specifically its opportunities and challenges, as well as potential solutions. Since 2003, the vast majority of Benin young people have been trained on the job in the work techniques of a given trade in the artisan workshop. This study used a mixed-methods approach to understand the effectiveness, efficiency, and sustainability of Benin’s dual apprenticeship program. Primary data was collected through online interviews, with secondary data from government documents, decrees, policies, and project progress reports. The study focused on the cities of Cotonou, Sèmè-Podji, Parakou, and Porto-Novo, with 63 purposefully selected participants. The collected data was analyzed using thematic and content analysis to identify key themes and patterns. The results show that the dual apprenticeship program provides apprentices with a three-year training program that combines practical experience in artisan workshops with theoretical training at vocational training centers (VTCs). Upon completion, apprentices receive the “Certificat de Qualification Professionnelle” (CQP). However, issues such as outdated entrance or recruitment processes, outdated training materials, insufficient student manuals, lack of trainer quality control, and failure to meet basic obligations hinder its success. Similarly, it is noted that the program only includes 13 out of 300 craft occupations, and trainees are placed in VTCs far from their homes. To this end, the program's expansion to other crafts and engaging all stakeholders in clearly defined responsibilities will lead to the program's effectiveness and sustainability in Benin Republic
Development of Fine Motor and Visual Motor Skills in Preparing Early Childhood Writing
Full text linkThis research aimed to examine the process of fostering fine motor and visual motor skills in early childhood education. The study was conducted at PAUD Mambaul Ulum Bata-bata Pamekasan and employed a qualitative research approach using a combination of interviews, observations, and document analysis. The subjects of the research were managers, teachers, and assistants. The findings revealed that the development of fine motor skills was facilitated through the use of various media such as scissors, origami paper, blocks, and pencils. Additionally, the learning strategy was implemented through various methods such as lectures, demonstrations, assignments, and projects, utilizing media that was suited to the nature of each activity. The research also identified several key factors that supported the development of these skills, including the professionalism of educators, adequate infrastructure, and students' interest and enthusiasm for learning. However, the lack of sufficient numbers of accompanying teachers, an imbalance between the number of students and educators, and the absence of complete media and learning facilities were found to be inhibiting factors
The Moderating Role of Training in The Relationship Between Leadership Implementation of Quality Management and Lecturers' Performance: A Case Study in Egypt Higher Education Institutions
Full text linkTo implement quality management under uncertainty, higher education institutions should explore factors influencing lecturers' performance This study assess the moderating role of training in the relation of leaders’ implementations of quality management to lecturers' performance among lecturers in Egyptian higher education institutions. The data for this aim was obtained through self-administered questionnaires from the public university of Egypt and applied PLS software to analyze the data. The questionnaire data were obtained from 310 lecturers who confirm hypotheses that training strengthens the positive relationship between leaders’ implementations of quality management on lecturers' performance. The findings showed that leaders' implementation of quality management and training had significant predictions on lecturer’s performance. Furthermore, the interaction item between leaders’ implementation of quality management and training could significantly affect lecturers’ performance. This indicated that the association between implementation of quality management and lecturers’ performance could be moderated by training. In the light of the research results, this study provides a special perspective for educators, practitioners, and researchers to recognize the role of training in promoting lecturers’ higher levels of performance in higher education contexts
TPACK Theoretical Correspondence with Learning Variables and Its Application Effectiveness in Learning
Full text linkThe role of educational technology is to facilitate people to learn more efficiently to achieve optimal learning outcomes. One thing that can be done is to promote learning using learning media. However, this learning media will be effective with the right learning strategy. This study aimed to describe the correspondence of the TPACK framework with learning variables in educational technology in the digital era based on literature studies of the effectiveness of implementing the flipped classroom learning strategy assisted by virtual laboratory media on understanding mathematical concepts through pre-experimental studies. The subjects of this study were researchers, teachers, and 8th-grade students of SMPN 5 Abiansemal-Badung-Bali in the even semester of the academic year 2022/2023. The data collection instrument was a test of understanding mathematical concepts. Literature study data analysis was conducted by searching relevant theories and collecting articles, data reduction, discussion, and conclusions. The pre-experimental study was carried out by calculating the value of the students' pre-test and post-test gain scores for understanding mathematical concepts. There is a description of the correspondence of the TPACK framework with learning variables in educational technology: Technology elements correspond to condition variables; Paedagogy corresponds to method; and content knowledge corresponds to the outcome variables. The gain score of understanding students' mathematical concepts by applying the flipped classroom assisted by the virtual laboratory obtained 28% of students achieving the high criteria, 48% attaining moderate criteria, and 24% receiving low criteria. Thus, the flipped classroom learning strategy assisted by virtual laboratory media effectively increases students' understanding of mathematical concepts
The Impact of Applying the Role Playing Method on Social Studies Lessons in Fourth Grade Student
Full text linkThis study aimed to determine the effect of the role-playing method on student learning outcomes in social studies. The subjects of this study were fourth-grade students who were grouped into experimental and control groups. Methods of data collection using observation, tests and documentation. The research instrument is the learning outcomes test's validity and the observation sheet's validity. The data analysis technique used is descriptive qualitative, and quantitative. The results showed a significant effect of learning methods on learning outcomes. Students who get the role-playing method get higher learning outcomes than student who takes lessons with various lectures. The results of observations on the affective domain in the experimental group were in the score range of 18.71 (high), and the control group was in the score range of 11.9 (low). The average increase in learning outcomes was 19.1 in the experimental group and 9.35 in the control group
Curbing Hate Speech through Education: Modalities for Equipping Future Teachers
Full text linkA holistic education that embraces children's physical, emotional, intellectual, and social growth within a framework of human values is essential for the sustainable development of humanity. Inappropriate use of language causes intolerance, violence and disharmony in society. Training for the effective use of peaceful language through education is a vital need of the present community. Hate speech, verbally and digitally, has become one of the most common methods for spreading disruptive and discriminatory messages and ideologies. Education has a significant role in curbing hate speech and equipping learners to combat hate speech and intolerance. Educational practices that promote respect for pluralism and diversity in all areas of life are to be framed at the teacher education level to equip prospective teachers to face the challenges of hate speech. This paper presents the definition, cause and consequences of hate speech in an educational context and proposes strategies to empower future teachers to address hate speech. Prospective teachers are to be trained to address the issues of hate speech through various methods, as suggested in the paper
Misconception Analysis of Student Books on the Theme of Building Household
Full text linkThis study aimed to discover whether there were misconceptions about Islamic religious education learning materials and manners regarding the theme of the beauty of household mahligai to students. This type of research is a qualitative literature review with a naturalistic approach. In this case, the researcher examines books, journals, theses, and other sources that discuss textbooks on Islamic religious education and morals and the book of Qurrotul Uyun. The data collection technique used in this is a documentary literature review with the object of discussion in question. Data in the library is processed by editing, organising, and finding. Researchers used content analysis in this study. Based on the results of the study, it was found that the misconceptions in the PAI and Characteristics books for grade 12 were related to students, teachers, textbooks, context, and methods. Suppose the categories of misconceptions are sorted from largest to smallest. In that case, they are found in PAI books and manners for class 12, namely oversimplifications, misidentifications, over generalisations, under generalisations and obsolete concepts and terms. None of the textbook’s analytical material is free from misconceptions
Medical and Health Students’ Acceptance and Perceptions of E-learning During the COVID-19 Lockdowns in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia: Technology Acceptance Model
Full text linkMany educational institutions around the globe utilise E-Learning, which can provide multiple benefits for learners and teachers. Students have no geographical boundaries to prevent them from learning and receiving many other benefits based on their situation and needs. In this study, we aim to investigate the acceptance and perceptions of e-learning among medical and health students in Saudi Arabia during the COVID-19 lockdown. 99% of the respondents own technologies to access e-learning. We examined the students' learning types of preferences, and our analysis shows that around 45% preferred e-learning, 32% blended learning, and 23% chose traditional education. 29.3% disagreed, and 22% strongly disagreed that e-learning was easy to use. 32.6% agreed that e-learning was fixable, while 19.5% disagreed. We found that 16% disagreed that e-learning increases the efficiency and effectiveness of their learning, whereas 40% agreed. The researchers assessed respondents' preference for learning methods, and we reported that blended learning was preferable to traditional and e-learning. The current paper confirms the validity of the TAM model in measuring e-learning acceptance and use. We found that Medical and health students have a high favour of using e-learning. However, some issues exist in terms of its easiness
Influence of School Administrators’ Conflict Resolution Strategies on Teachers’ Job Satisfaction
Full text linkThis paper was undertaken to determine the influence of school administrators’ conflict resolution strategies on teachers’ job satisfaction in GTCs of Kano State, Nigeria. A correlational research design was used in the study. 367 respondents comprising of 15 administrators and 352 Technical teachers in GTCs in Kano State form the population of the study. The sample size was 201 respondents selected using simple random sampling technique. Conflict Management Strategies Questionnaire (CMSQ), a structured questionnaire designed by the researchers, served as the data gathering tool. Three experts validated the instrument, and a reliability index of 0.82 was established using Cronbach Alpha. The questions in the study were answered using the mean statistic, and regression analysis with a 0.05 level of significance was used to test the null hypotheses. The findings revealed that: principals in GTCs in Kano State employed the following conflict-resolution techniques: negotiation, arbitration, effective communication, conversation, accommodation, harmonization, adjudication, and smoothing. Furthermore, to a moderate extent, the negotiation conflict management strategy influences teachers' job satisfaction. It was recommended that Government should provide more training for school administrators on the effective ways for conflict management resolution strategy to engender effective conflict resolutions in GTCs that will enhance teachers’ job satisfaction. Additionally, School administrators should encourage their staff to resolve their disputes through dialogue and be ready to abide by the outcome of the dialogue
The Role of Motivational Techniques and Strategies Used by Teachers to English Language Classroom at Secondary School Level
Full text linkThe purpose of this study is to examine the role of motivational techniques employed in secondary school classrooms by public and private school teachers to encourage students. A total of two hundred and forty (240) secondary school teachers from eight public and private schools participated in the study. The information was gathered using a simple sampling approach. A questionnaire was utilized to gather information from teachers to determine how these techniques were implemented in public and private schools. To assess if there was a difference in opinion between the two types of secondary schools, an independent sample t-test was used. The findings found that teachers in both types of schools used a variety of techniques, including cooperative instructional behavior and lesson structuring. Overall work, reading, and writing abilities of students. In addition, private school instructors were more appreciative of students' achievements to motivate them than public school teachers. Teachers at private schools were also found to be more active in encouraging and counseling students to read newspapers than teachers in public schools