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Influence of Head Teacher Management of Preschool Programs and Learning Achievement in Mombasa County, Kenya
Ganira K. Lilian,
Paul A. Odundo,
Muriithi Z. W.
Issue:
Volume 5, Issue 5, September 2016
Pages:
81-91
Received:
15 February 2016
Accepted:
15 June 2016
Published:
17 August 2016
Abstract: Management in education is the planning, resourcing, controlling, organizing, leading and evaluating educational institutions and programs. Organizational management is a key factor that influences teaching and learning in schools Chitiavi, (2002). Among key variables that school management influences significantly is children’s ability to learn and perform well which is a key determinant of learning achievement. Therefore head teachers are expected to possess relevant managerial skills to run schools. Physical facilities and human resources are paramount to achieve high learning achievements in schools. The purpose of this study was to establish impact of pre-school management on children’s learning achievement in Mombasa County, Kenya. Samples surveyed were public, private, faith-based and community pre-schools. The assumption was that managers focussed on four levels of management namely; human resource management, curriculum management, financial management and physical resources management. The study adapted descriptive survey design where samples included 11 pre-schools, 11 head teaches and 11 teachers 11 Parents and 106 preschool children. Instruments of this study were questionnaires and interviews schedules. Findings revealed that majority of pre-school teachers are paid very low salary between KShs 5001 and 9001 per month which is below stipulated minimum wage. Despite low salary, 54.5% of teachers prepared for teaching adequately. About 45.5% of all pre-schools have adequate playing and instructional resources. Private schools had an overwhelming 80% of parents who showed direct interest in childrens’ learning. Public primary headteachers manage pre-schools attached to their schools and therefore have no direct impact on pre-school progress. The study recommends that public pre-schools should be managed separately from primary schools and the pre-school head teacher should possess essential managerial skills to improve school efficiency and learning achievement for children.
Abstract: Management in education is the planning, resourcing, controlling, organizing, leading and evaluating educational institutions and programs. Organizational management is a key factor that influences teaching and learning in schools Chitiavi, (2002). Among key variables that school management influences significantly is children’s ability to learn an...
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An Overview to Game Theory, Physical Education and Sports, Its Thirteen Essentials and Categories
Issue:
Volume 5, Issue 5, September 2016
Pages:
92-96
Received:
18 February 2016
Accepted:
3 August 2016
Published:
25 August 2016
Abstract: The study aimed to develop a relationship for Game theory, Physical Education and Sports. The author gathered facts about game theory, physical education and sports to be supported by its foundations through data gathering, observation, immersion and previous experiences. The results showed that there are thirteen essential and categories for game theory, physical education and sports. The completeness and the categorizations may be revised or extended depending on the need and a more diversified, thorough research which the author welcomes.
Abstract: The study aimed to develop a relationship for Game theory, Physical Education and Sports. The author gathered facts about game theory, physical education and sports to be supported by its foundations through data gathering, observation, immersion and previous experiences. The results showed that there are thirteen essential and categories for game ...
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An Investigation of the Scholarship and Bursary System for Postgraduate--Combined with the Establishment of MTI Scholarship Reform
Wang Ling,
Liu Xiaochen,
Wei Mengmeng
Issue:
Volume 5, Issue 5, September 2016
Pages:
97-101
Received:
1 August 2016
Accepted:
15 August 2016
Published:
2 September 2016
Abstract: Postgraduate education bears the burden to cultivate Chinese high-level talents. Postgraduates, a main force to establish an innovative country, play a critical role in scientific research. At present, as a breakthrough of postgraduate cultivation mechanism reform, scholarship and bursary system reform occupies an important position. This paper traces back history of bursary and scholarship theories, presents necessity and importance of reform. Authors explore some pertinent and feasible suggestions concerning bursary and scholarship system. Furthermore, combining with MTI (Master of Translation and Interpreting), authors render school-enterprise cooperation, in particular, an effective method to perform.
Abstract: Postgraduate education bears the burden to cultivate Chinese high-level talents. Postgraduates, a main force to establish an innovative country, play a critical role in scientific research. At present, as a breakthrough of postgraduate cultivation mechanism reform, scholarship and bursary system reform occupies an important position. This paper tra...
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Co-Teaching Co-Development Co-Achievement
Issue:
Volume 5, Issue 5, September 2016
Pages:
102-112
Received:
26 April 2016
Accepted:
12 June 2016
Published:
24 September 2016
Abstract: In the modern learning environment, co-teaching has become critically important in enhancing ability of learners to grasp concepts taught in class. For a very long time, stakeholders in the learning sector have been struggling to find effective pedagogical methods which would ensure that learners of different capabilities are offered equal learning opportunity. Co-teaching is seen as the solution to this problem. This teaching method is also considered very effective in enhancing communication skills, competence, and confidence of the teachers.
Abstract: In the modern learning environment, co-teaching has become critically important in enhancing ability of learners to grasp concepts taught in class. For a very long time, stakeholders in the learning sector have been struggling to find effective pedagogical methods which would ensure that learners of different capabilities are offered equal learning...
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Study on Practical Innovation Ability Cultivation of Management Postgraduates Based on QFD
Liangqing Feng,
Dali Huang,
Wenchuan Li,
Zhaodi Kong,
Kunkun Zeng
Issue:
Volume 5, Issue 5, September 2016
Pages:
113-120
Received:
31 August 2016
Accepted:
13 September 2016
Published:
28 September 2016
Abstract: Based on the exiting education problems of management postgraduates, focusing on improving the practical innovation ability of management postgraduates, this paper transforms the social requirements to the universities’ education by the Quality Function Deployment (QFD) method. With the conversion of interrelation matrices, the most important influence factors are found. The research shows that: the practical activities management and tutor team construction are the two most important factors for postgraduates to cultivate practical innovation ability, which are helpful for the education organization to find the influence factors and take measures to enhance the important factors’ construction.
Abstract: Based on the exiting education problems of management postgraduates, focusing on improving the practical innovation ability of management postgraduates, this paper transforms the social requirements to the universities’ education by the Quality Function Deployment (QFD) method. With the conversion of interrelation matrices, the most important influ...
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Small Group Projects to Provide Context and Connection
Issue:
Volume 5, Issue 5, September 2016
Pages:
121-125
Received:
31 August 2016
Accepted:
14 September 2016
Published:
10 October 2016
Abstract: From a student’s perspective, topics within a course and courses within a program of study can seem to stand alone. As a result, learning can become siloed and disjointed. This paper describes the use of semester-long integrative projects that students undertake in teams. The projects are broken down into smaller parts that follow the order of topics covered in the course. Such projects build research skills and connect students’ work to course topics, thereby reinforcing learning, while building engagement through contextualizing course material according to each team’s interests. They have been successful in advancing student learning in a more integrative way and in achieving learning outcomes at course, program and institution levels.
Abstract: From a student’s perspective, topics within a course and courses within a program of study can seem to stand alone. As a result, learning can become siloed and disjointed. This paper describes the use of semester-long integrative projects that students undertake in teams. The projects are broken down into smaller parts that follow the order of topi...
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