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Book Review of Alexander, Jessica Joelle, and Iben Dissing Sandhal. (2016). The Danish Way of Parenting: What the Happiest People in the World Know About Raising Confident, Capable Kids. New York: Tarcher Perigree.
No full textBook Review of Robertson, David A. (2020). Black Water: Family, Legacy and Blood Memory. Toronto: HarperCollins Publishers.
No full textBook Review of Robertson, David A. (2020). Black Water: Family, Legacy and Blood Memory. Toronto: HarperCollins Publishers.
No full textBook Review of Blackmore, Mary Jayne. (2020). Balancing Bountiful: What I Learned about Feminism from my Polygamist Grandmothers. Halfmoon Bay: Caitlin Press.
No full textBook Review of Downing, Antonio Michael. (2021). Saga Boy: My Life of Blackness and Becoming. New York: Viking Press.
No full textFactors affecting the Academic Performance of Elementary Learners under Nuclear, Extended, and Single Families
No full textThe primary objective of this investigation was to evaluate the various factors that impact the academic performance of students belonging to nuclear, extended, and single-parent families. The research methodology employed in this study was Descriptive Correlational Research Design. A purposive sampling technique was utilized to extract the sample consisting of pupils enrolled in grades 4, 5, and 6. Statistical techniques such as frequency count, percentage mean, standard deviation, and Spearman rank correlation were employed to analyze the collected data and to investigate the correlation between family structure and academic performance. The study identified Parental Education as an essential contributor to students\u27 achievements in the context of this research. The results highlight the intricate interaction between demographic factors and academic performance, emphasizing the need for customized educational policies and interventions that cater to various family models. Hence, it is concluded that the findings emphasize income\u27s pivotal role, especially within Single-Parent profiles, impacting academic outcomes. Parental education significantly influences students\u27 achievements, revealing the intricate interplay of demographics and academic performance. Hence further, recommendations were tailored educational policies targeting economic support, parental engagement, and diverse family structures are crucial for effective interventions and optimal academic outcomes
“I left home for better opportunities elsewhere”: An Autoethnographic Study of what it means to be an International Student
No full textCanada is increasingly receiving international students despite the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. Informed by the media, friends and family members, many international students are motivated by the prospects of studying in Canadian post-secondary institutions. This is due to factors such as the reputation of education in Canada, scholarship opportunities, and future employment opportunities. Upon arrival, international students become aware of the challenges associated with living in a new country. They become disappointed and stressed, especially during the initial stage of settlement due to various challenges such as financial difficulties, discrimination and racism, environment-related challenges, loneliness and other mental health issues. Their challenging experiences affect their overall satisfaction and success in their studies. Given the cultural, social and economic benefits international students bring to Canada, it is essential to understand their experiences and how to better support them. In this study, I contributed to the existing literature by focusing on my past experiences as an international student from Ghana using evocative ethnography. I shared the challenges, successes and supports that shaped my overall perspective and settlement in Canada. The major challenges were financial problems, environmental and cultural adjustment, discrimination and loneliness, and COVID-19 pandemic-related challenges. Support strategies involved my personal motivation to succeed, institutional supports (i.e., scholarships, food bank, English language centres, international student centre), my peers in Canada, and my family in my home country. I hope that international students who intend to migrate to Canada and those presently in Canada will learn from the experiences that I have had. This is a singular narrative, but has the potential to influence migration decisions and policies to foster quality international students’ experiences in Canada
On Modeling Students’ Study Habits in Statistics under Distance Education
No full textThis article aimed to pave an argument that explains the study habits in learning statistics and its influencing factors among students at Visayas State University during the new normal. Cross-sectional and primary data were gathered from an available sample of students using a developed semi-structured questionnaire through a Google Form survey. The data were summarized using standard statistical measures and the ordinary least square (OLS) regression model was employed to depict the different causal factors of study habits in statistics. Results revealed that the students\u27 study habit in statistics during distance education is "good" despite the challenges they are facing in online learning. The OLS models revealed that the significant factors of the student\u27s study habits during the pandemic include "sex", "leisure activities", "social relationship", "physical health" and "availability of laptop". The study suggests that statistics teachers must encourage their students to develop time management to enhance their study habits
