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Factors Contributing to Students’ Academic Performance in the Education College at Dammam University
Hassan Yahya Alfifi,
Jalila Abed
Issue:
Volume 6, Issue 2, March 2017
Pages:
77-83
Received:
18 October 2016
Accepted:
18 January 2017
Published:
5 March 2017
Abstract: The objective of this research was to identify and analyze different factors influencing academic achievement. A survey was conducted by using a questionnaire for information gathering about learning preferences, entry qualifications, class size, number of hours studying, student’s competence in English, gender, age, family income, parents’ education level and students’ area. The result of their first-grade annual examination gauged the academic performance. Pearson’s correlation coefficient, multiple regression analysis, independent samples t-test and non-parametric test were used to analyze the data collected. The estimated effect of studying indicates that student’s learning preferences, number of daily study hour and secondary average positively affect student’s achievement, also, English language level has a positive influence on students’ academic performance. The results show that female perform better than male students and married students realize significantly more academic success than single. While, class size, age, residential area of student, family size, family income and parents’ education level have no significant influence.
Abstract: The objective of this research was to identify and analyze different factors influencing academic achievement. A survey was conducted by using a questionnaire for information gathering about learning preferences, entry qualifications, class size, number of hours studying, student’s competence in English, gender, age, family income, parents’ educati...
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Film-Aided Foreign Language Teaching Under the Constructivism Theory
Issue:
Volume 6, Issue 2, March 2017
Pages:
84-86
Received:
16 January 2017
Accepted:
6 March 2017
Published:
22 March 2017
Abstract: In this paper, the foreign language teaching using movies is discussed under the constructivism theory. The movie has its characteristics in the foreign language teaching, especially in improving students' interest for foreign language learning, their ability and in understanding the social situation. In this paper, the method about how to arrange teaching activities using movies is presented.
Abstract: In this paper, the foreign language teaching using movies is discussed under the constructivism theory. The movie has its characteristics in the foreign language teaching, especially in improving students' interest for foreign language learning, their ability and in understanding the social situation. In this paper, the method about how to arrange ...
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University-Industry Collaboration in Curriculum Development: Analysis of Banking and Finance Graduates’ Attributes from Educators and Industries Perspective
Banbul Shewakena Tessema,
Sintayehu Belay Abejehu
Issue:
Volume 6, Issue 2, March 2017
Pages:
87-93
Received:
25 January 2017
Accepted:
9 February 2017
Published:
28 March 2017
Abstract: The purpose of this study was to examine the role of university-industry collaboration in producing banking and finance graduates with employability skills from instructors and industries viewpoint. For this purpose, mixed research design called embedded design was employed. The sample of 76 industry employees and 73 instructors were selected using simple random sampling method, lottery system. Questionnaire was used as major data collection instrument and its reliability estimate coefficient was α=0.81. Mean difference of responses from two independent groups (industry employees and instructors) was tested through non-directional independent sample (two-sample) t-test. The mean of instructors’ responses on banking and finance graduates professional knowledge, skills and ethics was compared with the mean of industry employees’ responses. Thus, no statistically significant mean difference was obtained. In conclusion, industry workers and instructors believe that banking and finance graduates have acquired demonstrable theoretical and practical knowledge, professional skills, and professional ethics. Finally, the researchers commended the need to develop competency models for each occupation or job group so as to define graduates’ successful performance in a particular work setting via their demonstrable competencies.
Abstract: The purpose of this study was to examine the role of university-industry collaboration in producing banking and finance graduates with employability skills from instructors and industries viewpoint. For this purpose, mixed research design called embedded design was employed. The sample of 76 industry employees and 73 instructors were selected using...
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Evaluation of a Sun Safety Education Program for High School Students in Beijing, China
Dihui Lai,
Jianchun Hao,
Yu Fu,
Shaowei Cheng
Issue:
Volume 6, Issue 2, March 2017
Pages:
94-99
Received:
8 February 2017
Accepted:
9 March 2017
Published:
28 March 2017
Abstract: Actions in reducing excessive sun exposure during childhood and adolescence has been a goal of a series of programs. The objective of this study was to evaluate a multi-component high school-based intervention program to increase sun safety knowledge and sun protection behaviors among students in Beijing, China. Volunteers from three high schools in Beijing were randomized to three groups. Group A was given a 2-year intervention program consisting of multi-unit presentations plus a series of educational materials. Group B was given a 1-year intervention program with educational materials only. Group C was served as a control group. Questionnaires were answered by the three groups at baseline, year 1, and year 2. In our study, group A achieved significant improvements in all six questions about the sun and sunscreen knowledge at year 1. Group B achieved significant improvements in two questions. Both groups A and B achieved significant improvements in avoiding sun exposure at noon and seeking shade. Group A achieved improvements in almost all sun knowledge and sun protection behaviors, with the exception of using sunglasses, at year 2 compared with year 1. We conclude that school-based sun protection intervention increases student knowledge and changes student sun protection behaviors. The 2-year program could achieved better results than the 1-year program.
Abstract: Actions in reducing excessive sun exposure during childhood and adolescence has been a goal of a series of programs. The objective of this study was to evaluate a multi-component high school-based intervention program to increase sun safety knowledge and sun protection behaviors among students in Beijing, China. Volunteers from three high schools i...
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Effects of a KWL Plus Model of Meta-Cognitive Translation Instruction and Internet-Based Language Laboratory on Non-English-Majored Undergraduates’ Translation Skills
Issue:
Volume 6, Issue 2, March 2017
Pages:
100-105
Received:
14 January 2017
Accepted:
24 January 2017
Published:
28 March 2017
Abstract: This paper reviewed a one-term experiment on integrating internet-based language laboratory (IBLL) in teaching translation skills with the know-want-learn (KWL) plus model to 132 first-year non-English-majored undergraduate students from Yangtze University as subjects. Subjects in this study consisted of 66 non-English-majored undergraduates in the control group (CG) and 66 non-English-majored undergraduates in the treatment group (TG). The results showed that 1) compared with a teacher-dominated approach for CG, the internet-based language laboratory with KWL plus model of meta-cognitive translation strategy instruction for TG did a better job in enhancing students’ translation skills; 2) there were significant differences between males in CG and TG, and females in CG and EG; 3) students in TG held the positive response for the combined translation teaching method.
Abstract: This paper reviewed a one-term experiment on integrating internet-based language laboratory (IBLL) in teaching translation skills with the know-want-learn (KWL) plus model to 132 first-year non-English-majored undergraduate students from Yangtze University as subjects. Subjects in this study consisted of 66 non-English-majored undergraduates in the...
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The Study on Imporving the Political Theory Education for the Undergraduate Students in Vietnam – from the Political Theory Education Experience in China
Pham Thanh Trung,
Li Quan Liu,
Pham Huy Thong,
Nguyen Van Sang
Issue:
Volume 6, Issue 2, March 2017
Pages:
106-109
Received:
4 April 2017
Accepted:
12 April 2017
Published:
20 April 2017
Abstract: Educating political theory for university students is an integral part of political ideology, playing a very important role in shaping, developing and perfecting the political pathways, assuring the leadership of the Communist Party for the whole of society in all periods of revolution. The paper outlines the role of political theory education in universities, the current situation and the need for political theory education in Vietnamese universities, some aspects given in view of the work of political theory education in undergraduate curriculas in China. From there, the author offers a number of solutions to improve the quality of political theory education for students in universities in Vietnam today.
Abstract: Educating political theory for university students is an integral part of political ideology, playing a very important role in shaping, developing and perfecting the political pathways, assuring the leadership of the Communist Party for the whole of society in all periods of revolution. The paper outlines the role of political theory education in u...
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