Evaluation of School Fatigue and Social Relationships in a Group of Students from General Knowledge High Schools in Iasi County
Albu Adriana,
Dima Florin,
Abdulan Irina,
Cărăuşu Mihaela
Issue:
Volume 7, Issue 1, January 2018
Pages:
1-4
Received:
8 January 2018
Accepted:
19 January 2018
Published:
26 January 2018
Abstract: School activity should be carefully monitored to avoid over-stress and pathological fatigue. In this context it is important to evaluate social relationships and the phenomenon of school fatigue. The study was carried out on a group of 221 pupils from two high schools in Iasi County. We used a questionnaire that investigates school fatigue, how pupils spend leisure time and the social relationships of the students. Fatigue is particularly intense in high school students in Iasi. A third of adolescents do not watch TV (television), and the computer is not used every day by over 15% of young people. There are pupils who do not have real friends and do not spend their evenings out on the town with friends. Most parents are not concerned about school activity and leisure time for adolescents. The interviewed students have many problems that should be in the attention of teachers and parents.
Abstract: School activity should be carefully monitored to avoid over-stress and pathological fatigue. In this context it is important to evaluate social relationships and the phenomenon of school fatigue. The study was carried out on a group of 221 pupils from two high schools in Iasi County. We used a questionnaire that investigates school fatigue, how pup...
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New Technology Adoption by Business Faculty in Teaching: Analysing Faculty Technology Adoption Patterns
Issue:
Volume 7, Issue 1, January 2018
Pages:
5-15
Received:
18 December 2017
Accepted:
24 December 2017
Published:
31 January 2018
Abstract: The present investigation surveyed business teachers in traditional university Palestine. Information gathered about technology use patterns, computer experience and use of technology for teaching, perceived computer use self-efficacy, perceived value of IT, perceived incentives, and barriers. This study was designed to establish how instructional technologies were used by business teachers in these universities, and to explore the differences between teachers who have adopted new technology and those reluctant or resistant to IT adoption, and to determine whether business teachers’ characteristics contribute to the prediction of teachers’ adopter categories.
Abstract: The present investigation surveyed business teachers in traditional university Palestine. Information gathered about technology use patterns, computer experience and use of technology for teaching, perceived computer use self-efficacy, perceived value of IT, perceived incentives, and barriers. This study was designed to establish how instructional ...
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Joining Technology at Primary School - Development of Teaching Ideas and Materials
Svantje Schumann,
Pascal Favre,
Natalie Brügger
Issue:
Volume 7, Issue 1, January 2018
Pages:
16-22
Received:
5 December 2017
Accepted:
1 January 2018
Published:
24 February 2018
Abstract: The aim of the project Joining technology at primary school, which was conducted as part of the EduNaT strategic initiative at FHNW (University of Applied Sciences and Arts Northwestern Switzerland) in the period 2015 to 2017, was primarily to develop and test teaching ideas and materials for technology in General Science classes. The specific aim of the project was to reduce technophobia in teachers by making a tried-and-tested range of technical, didactic and media suggestions available to them on an online platform especially designed for this purpose. A collaborative approach was taken, with engineers and technicians from the FHNW engineering school, educators from the FHNW college of education and teachers from primary schools contributing their respective expertise - they worked together to develop teaching ideas and materials in the field of joining technology at primary school. The materials and ideas were then tested in workshops with 80 pupils from primary school classes. Audio and video recordings were made of the tests, which were then evaluated using objective hermeneutics. Observations made during the workshops led to a deeper understanding of the nature and essence of technical development processes in the participating children. It was possible to deduce from observation analysis, among other things, which joining techniques or elements are particularly suitable for the development of model thinking, which are better for gaining experience with technical design and which are better for understanding technical vocabulary. After evaluation, the teaching ideas and materials were reworked. The resulting teaching ideas and materials are now available through an online platform for qualifying teachers (training and professional development). The development process is presented here and insights are given into the ideas and materials developed by way of some examples.
Abstract: The aim of the project Joining technology at primary school, which was conducted as part of the EduNaT strategic initiative at FHNW (University of Applied Sciences and Arts Northwestern Switzerland) in the period 2015 to 2017, was primarily to develop and test teaching ideas and materials for technology in General Science classes. The specific aim ...
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