10 research outputs found
Young Adult Vulnerabilities in the Fiction of a Ugandan Woman Writer
Get PDFQuestions of identity, power, autonomy and vulnerability carry a particular weight in cultures that have emerged from colonialism. Although few writers of fiction focus on the conflicts between African and European characters, a focus on power and marginalisation remains. One category in which this focus may be plainly seen is writing for and about young people. The study’s aim was to analyse young adult fiction written by a Ugandan female author, Barbara Kimenye to investigate this writing to find out how young adult vulnerability is depicted in literature. Although literature targeting young people in Uganda has flourished and though issues of limited representation have been scrutinised in literary studies, like gender discrimination, very limited attention has been accorded young adult representation in literature. This research analyses fiction written by a female author Barbara Kimenye to expand knowledge about the criticism of young adult representation in literature with particular focus on young adult vulnerability in an adult dominated world. The methodology was mainly qualitative research design, where a document analysis method was used to aid analysis and make critical appreciation of the fictional works. The study investigated the state of young adult characters in literature with special focus on their vulnerability
“Who Will Comfort Toffle?” – creating audiences for children's preferred futures
No full textNow once upon a time, although not very long ago.
And Hidden in the forest where the tall dark pine trees grow,
There lived a boy called Toffle in a house that stood alone.
He always felt so lonely, and one night was heard to moan; “I feel so frightened of the dark,especially tonight…….”
Who Will Comfort Toffle - Tove Jansson (1960)
In this tale from the Moomin Valley Toffle finds himself driven from his home by the frightening noises of the forest. All alone, and too shy, at first to approach the many Moomin characters he passes along the way, he gains confidence by helping a scared and lonely Miffle who needs help more than he does. Toffle’s quest to save Miffle from the dreadful Groke inspires him to move beyond his own fears and anxieties, and at the same time create an audience to listen to his preferred future. What would happen if Toffle were alive today, living within a community with all his worries and anxieties, his fear of the dark and the noises of the forest? Maybe Toffle refuses to go to school or becomes aggressive when asked about his fears and worries? Maybe his parents are concerned about his social isolation or potential depression? In all probability Toffle would be referred to a child psychiatrist or a therapist. He would be evaluated, assessed, diagnosed with any number of conditions and disorders, or perhaps his parents would be mandated to attend parenting classes
HUBUNGAN KARAKTERISTIK PENYULUH TERHADAP KEBERHASILAN PENGEMBANGAN USAHA PETERNAKAN SAPI POTONG PO DI DI DESA TONDEGESAN, TONDEGESAN SATU DAN TONDEGESAN DUA
Get PDFRELATIONSHIP OF THE AUTHOR CHARACTERISTICS WITH THE SUCCESS OF DEVELOPMENT OF COW LIVESTOCK BUSINESS IN TONDEGESAN, TONDEGESAN ONE, AND TONDEGESAN TWO VILLAGE. Theaim of this studi was to evaluate the characteristics of extension agents from the aspects of knowledge, skills, motivation, attitude, distance of residence and extension facilities in developing PO cattle breeders in Tondegesan Village, Tondegesan Village One and Two Kawangkoan District. The study was designed as a survey to 100 farmers as respondents. The results of the study showed (1) Characteristics of Extension Workers classified as good for developing of PO beef cattle business indicated from knowledge, skills, motivation, attitude of farmers, distance of residence and extension facilities, (2) Relatively good things from extension agents in their roles as an instructor isprovided material extension considered on farmers needed, and the ability of the instructor in explaining the material. The results of the analysis show that the value of x2count = 26.586, which is greater than the value of x2table which is 9,488.Thus, we conclude that there is a significant correlation between the characteristics of extension agents and the successful development of PO beef cKeywords: Characteristics, Â extension agents, successattle business.Â
Papua New Guinea Primary School Technology Teachers: The Impacts of Support Materials on Their Perceptions and Practices
No full textThis thesis explores the perceptions of technology and technology education held by
six primary school teachers in Papua New Guinea, and their views of the materials
developed to use as a support for teaching technology and the impacts on their
perceptions and their teaching practices of technology. Based on the interpretivist
paradigm, a case study approach and qualitative data collection methods were used to
explore the teachers' views of technology and technology education and how the support materials influenced these perceptions and practices. One to one, semistructured
interviews with the teachers, and an analysis of their planning documents were used to collect data.
As part of the curriculum reforms, technology education was introduced as a new
subject into primary education in PNG in 1994. However, no formal professional
development was provided for helping the primary teachers implement technology
education. Instead, curriculum materials were developed and distributed to teachers in
2005 as a support for their technology teaching.
This thesis supports the idea that teachers need support to help them learn. It is also
argues that teachers' beliefs about subject areas, teaching, their students, and
curriculum materials influence how they interact with these support materials. The
findings show that the support materials were very useful in enhancing the teachers'
knowledge of technology and effective teaching of technology.
There were changes to teachers' perceptions of technology and technological
practices when they began to use the support materials. Changes included the views of
technology as more than modern artefacts to include traditional technology, that
technology was more than just practical. It also has a knowledge base. However, not
all aspects of technology as advocated in the support materials have been taken up by
these teachers. Problem-solving and design aspects have received marginal attention.
Other factors were at play including subject subcultures, subject backgrounds, past
hands-on experiences and ownership of personal technological artefacts. To be even
more effective technology teachers, it is advocated that teacher professional
development is required for Papua New Guinean primary teachers to implement the
technology successfully
Integration of e-learning systems into academic programmes in South African universities
No full textIncludes bibliographical references.This study set out to investigate the identified contradictions in conceptions, and to explain limited usage of a C/LMS among lecturers in South African universities. The goal was to empower curriculum planners, educators, policy makers, learners, system administrators and developers, with insight to improve e-Learning activities, and to make conceptual and theoretical contributions to the scientific body of knowledge. For this purpose, the interpretive research paradigm was adopted, together with qualitative data collection and analytical methods to investigate the factors affecting the integration of C/LMSs into academic programmes. Interviews were held with individual lecturers, and with groups of students at the Universities of Cape Town (UCT), Stellenbosch (US), the Western Cape (UWC), and the Cape Peninsula University of Technology (CPUT)
Pre-vocational education in Jordan : implications for teacher preparation and in-service training
No full textThis study proposes a rational basis for pre-vocational. education (PVE) teacher
preparation and training in Jordan based on a thorough assessment of the teacher's
role and responsibilities. Qualitative and quantitative data collection methods were
employed. These included semi-structured interviews with members of the Jordanian
National Teams for PVE Curriculum Development and for Supervision on PVE
Curriculum Development, as well as with PVE supervisors in Jordan. Selfcompletion
questionnaires were also administered to a sample of PVE teachers and
educational supervisors. Asserting that design and implementation of a successful
training programme should be founded on the job activities and competencies
required, this study presents a job description for the PVE teacher, analyses the
activities involved, and identifies the associated competencies. The study proceeds to
scrutinise the components of WE teacher preparation, analyses the current delivery
of PVE in Jordan, identifies some deficiencies, and considers potential corrective
action. The study also discusses the necessity of vocational field experience for the
PVE teacher. Current programmes of PVE teacher preparation are critically
examined, shortcomings are identified, and proposals for improvement are discussed
Recopilación de Obras de Investigación y Creación UNIPAZ
No full textEste libro recopila las obras con derechos de autor del Instituto Universitario de la Paz, realizadas desde el año 2013 al 2019, trabajo de creación e investigación de los Maestros del Programa de Licenciatura en Artes y estudiantes de los semilleros de investigación como GEPXPEMO, TEXARVI Y LAMUS. Que a lo largo seis años, han logrado constituir un trabajo continuo e interdisciplinario, propio de la investigación científica, sistematizando las metodologías, estructuras dramáticas, coreográficas y partituras musicales inéditas creadas exclusivamente para cada obra
Recopilación de Obras de Investigación y Creación UNIPAZ
No full textEste libro recopila las obras con derechos de autor del Instituto Universitario de la Paz, realizadas desde el año 2013 al 2019, trabajo de creación e investigación de los Maestros del Programa de Licenciatura en Artes y estudiantes de los semilleros de investigación como GEPXPEMO, TEXARVI Y LAMUS. Que a lo largo seis años, han logrado constituir un trabajo continuo e interdisciplinario, propio de la investigación científica, sistematizando las metodologías, estructuras dramáticas, coreográficas y partituras musicales inéditas creadas exclusivamente para cada obra
A case study of inclusion and diversity: a whole school approach using the social model of disability
No full textThis thesis evaluates the experiences of a Maltese school that decided to embrace the philosophy of inclusion. It provides a synthesis of knowledge about the processes of inclusive education, derived from the experience of the main stakeholders in the school. The main research question being: “What changes does the implementation of the Social Model of Disability that focuses on abilities and skills rather than labelling and deficit have on a school population?” Specifically, the study investigated:
· The practices within the school that enable inclusion.
· The experience of students, students’ parents, teachers, learning support assistants (LSAs) and administrators.
· Whether or not, and if so, how disabled students are participating, active members of the school.
· The effect of inclusion on the school community/culture.
A case study approach is used in order to evaluate this school’s process of inclusion and its ramifications on stakeholders. Both qualitative and quantitative methods were used, along with a triangulation of questionnaires, focus groups, semi-structure interviews and observations. A thematic analysis supported by descriptive statistics was used within an interpretative approach of hermeneutic phenomenology. This research contributes theory to the following three areas in:
1. Offering a different model for an inclusive school.
2. The use of innovative structures in school management.
3. The changes brought about by valuing the education of disabled students.
The findings show a general positive attitude towards inclusive education and suggest that inclusive education heightens the awareness of each interrelated aspect of the school as a community, challenges stereotypes, and promotes contextually relevant research. The work concludes with a series of possible future directions for research and a critical reflection that is needed to help educators achieve progress towards philosophical and practical ideals of a socially and academically just education
Determinantes da pobreza na Venezuela e na Colômbia: estudo comparativo 2010-2014
Get PDFEl objetivo de este artículo es evaluar y comparar los principales determinantes microeconómicos de la pobreza en Venezuela y Colombia para el período 2010-2014. Con información de las Encuestas de Hogares por Muestreo y la Gran Encuesta Integrada de Hogares, se obtienen estimaciones del nivel de pobreza mediante un modelo logit binomial por el método de máxima verosimilitud. Los resultados muestran similitudes en los determinantes de la pobreza para ambos países. En estos resultados se evidencia que la probabilidad de ser pobre es mayor en Venezuela que en Colombia. En particular, el año 2014 las probabilidades para Venezuela son dramáticamente cercanas a uno, lo cual podría revelar un empobrecimiento generalizado de la población venezolana, mientras que en Colombia se observa una menor probabilidad de ser pobre, lo que podría ser un indicador de la estabilidad del crecimiento económico en los últimos años.This paper´s objective is to evaluate and compare the main microeconomic determinants of poverty in Venezuela and Colombia for the 2010-2014 period. Using information from Household Surveys by Sampling and the Great Integrated Household Survey, poverty level estimations are obtained through a binomial logit model using the maximum likelihood method. Results show similarities in the poverty determinants for both countries. These results evidence that the probability of being poor is higher in Venezuela than in Colombia. In particular, for 2014 the probabilities are close to one, what might reveal the generalized impoverishment in the Venezuelan population, while in Colombia the probability of being poor is less, which can be a stability indicator of the economic growth witnessed in the last years.O objetivo deste artigo é avaliar e comparar os principais determinantes microeconómicos da pobreza na Venezuela e na Colômbia para o período 2010-2014. Com informação das Enquetes de Lares por Amostragem e a Grande Enquete Integrada de Lares, se obtém estimações do nível de pobreza mediante um modelo Logit binomial pelo método de máxima verossimilhança. Os resultados mostram semelhanças nos determinantes da pobreza para ambos países. Nestes resultados se evidência que a probabilidade de ser pobre é maior na Venezuela do que na Colômbia. Em particular, ao ano 2014 as probabilidades para Venezuela são dramaticamente próximas a um, o qual poderia revelar um empobrecimento generalizado da população venezuelana, enquanto que na Colômbia se observa uma menor probabilidade de ser pobre, o que poderia ser um indicador da estabilidade do crescimento econômico nos últimos anos
