Abstract: This study aims to survey the perception and capability of lecturers in a polytechnic in Sarawak to undertake action research. It is conducted among 39 lecturers from the General Studies Department. The findings of this study show that the lecturers perceived that doing action research involved a lot of time, it can be done at minimum expense and action research can build trustworthiness or reliability. Besides, doing action research requires an effort and guidance is needed in doing action research, especially for novice lecturer-researchers. In terms of capability, most lecturers can distinguish the different parts of action research and able to cite authors appropriately. However, some lecturers are not familiar with the MLS and APA formats. It was also found that most lecturers conducted action research for their professional growth. The study recommended several implications for institutional administrators to enhance polytechnic lecturers’ abilities in conducting action research.Abstract: This study aims to survey the perception and capability of lecturers in a polytechnic in Sarawak to undertake action research. It is conducted among 39 lecturers from the General Studies Department. The findings of this study show that the lecturers perceived that doing action research involved a lot of time, it can be done at minimum expense and a...Show More
Abstract: This study examines the extent to which scores obtained by students at the Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) in Physical and health education (PHE) conducted by Kogi State ministry of education predict the scores obtained by the same students at the senior Secondary Certificate Examination (SSCE) in Physical education (PE) conducted by National Examination Council (NECO) in Lokoja metropolis, Nigeria. The study adopted an ex-post - facto research design. One research question as well as one hypothesis guided the study. The sample size was 450 students who participated in 2013 BECE and 2016 SSCE from five senior secondary schools selected by simple random sampling technique from the total population of 32 senior secondary schools in Lokoja metropolis. The instrument used for data collection was proformatitled students’ achievement records in BECE and SSCE (SARBS). The data was analysed using Pearson’s product moment correlation coefficient to answer research question and t – test of significant of relationship to test the hypothesis at 0.05 level of significance. The results indicated that there was no significant relationship between scores obtained by students in physical and health education at the BECE and scores obtained by the same students in physical education at the SSCE. It was recommended among others that more physical education topics should be included in PHE curriculum and PHE teachers should be given adequate training.Abstract: This study examines the extent to which scores obtained by students at the Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) in Physical and health education (PHE) conducted by Kogi State ministry of education predict the scores obtained by the same students at the senior Secondary Certificate Examination (SSCE) in Physical education (PE) conducted by...Show More
Abstract: The ideas planned by Total Quality Management (TQM) organizer, W. Edwards Deming, have been recommended as a reason for accomplishing greatness in schools. It is a chance to conceptualize a precise change for schools. In this article to examine the system for changing schools utilizing Deming's 14 TQM standards. Add up to Quality Management (TQM) is perceived as a critical administration rationality and is broadly utilized as a part of school. It has been utilized effectively in the advancement and procurement of frameworks. In the course of the most recent couple of years, TQM has been connected in the training business. The vast majority of the applications have been in the authoritative side of the foundations, however a few schools have connected TQM to educational modules advancement. In this paper, the standards of TQM are depicted with an accentuation on the significance of recognizing the client and breaking down the procedures. The 14 Points of Dr. W. Edwards Deming, which shape a structure for the execution of the TQM, are independently connected to the scholastic condition in light of the experience picked up at the education sector. The key focuses for the change of training are logical and innovative improvement, social changes and authoritative changes. Instruction proficiency and achievement don't depend just on amount however also on quality. The quality pointer arrangement of instruction, and additionally the criteria identified with the quality markers help schools to distinguish the significant ranges of their exercises their own favorable circumstances, impediments and advancement openings.Abstract: The ideas planned by Total Quality Management (TQM) organizer, W. Edwards Deming, have been recommended as a reason for accomplishing greatness in schools. It is a chance to conceptualize a precise change for schools. In this article to examine the system for changing schools utilizing Deming's 14 TQM standards. Add up to Quality Management (TQM) i...Show More