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Factors Affecting Second Year Regular Biology Students’ Participation in Group Activities in Wollega University
Hylemariam Mihiretie,
Alganesh Melese,
Fatuma Mohammad,
Bedatu Reta,
Melka Hika
Issue:
Volume 2, Issue 6, November 2017
Pages:
81-85
Received:
5 October 2016
Accepted:
18 October 2016
Published:
28 November 2017
Abstract: Background: Group work is a method of teaching in which students are put in small groups, two to six, and work in cooperation with each other. But there are different factors that affect students’ participation in group activities. This action research was intended to assess different factors affecting active participation of second year regular students in group activities. Methods: Institutional based cross sectional action research was conducted between April and May 2016. Study populations were all second year regular biology students (43 students) of Wollega University. Self-administered structured questionnaire was used to collect data. Data was analyzed using SPSS version 24 software and percentages were calculated. Data was presented using tables. Results: Analyzed data showed that the most important student related factors that respondents agreed to affect their active group participation include; lack of English language proficiency (28%), reluctance in taking responsibilities (21%), large group size (46%), domination by active learners (56%) and influence of mother tongue (21%). Teacher related factors that affect students’ active participation are lack of encouraging students, lack of control and guidance, non-grading of group activities and lack of teaching materials. Conclusion: Different factors like large group size, Dominance of active learners, Lack of language proficiency, Lack of teaching materials, Non-grading of group activities and Lack of encouraging the students were found to affect students’ active participation. The intervention action plan developed in this action research project should be implemented in a course of study in which prevailing factors affecting students’ active participation are similar to those herein identified. Sufficient guidance and counseling should be given to students in every group activities and learning issues.
Abstract: Background: Group work is a method of teaching in which students are put in small groups, two to six, and work in cooperation with each other. But there are different factors that affect students’ participation in group activities. This action research was intended to assess different factors affecting active participation of second year regular st...
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Influence of Computer Assisted Concept Mapping Instructional Strategy on Students Performance in Chemistry
Ibrahim Muhammad Shamsuddin,
Ibrahim Aminu,
Aminu Shamsiyya,
Abubakar Mahmud Adamu
Issue:
Volume 2, Issue 6, November 2017
Pages:
86-92
Received:
27 July 2017
Accepted:
17 August 2017
Published:
28 November 2017
Abstract: This study determined the effects of Computer Assisted Concept Mapping (CACM) instructional strategies on student’s performance in chemistry. It also sought the effects of CACM, on gender academic performance of students. The performance of students taught with CACM were compared with those students taught with lecture method (LM). To carry out the study, two research questions were asked and two hypotheses, were formulated and tested. A quasi experimental design involving three intact classes was used. The sample of the study consisted of 285 senior secondary one (SSI) chemistry students from three government owned secondary schools drawn using purposive and simple random sampling techniques from secondary schools in Zaria metropolis. One instrument, the Chemistry Achievement Test (CAT) was developed and validated. An internal consistency of CAT was computed and found to be 0.79 using Pearson Product Moment Correlation (PPMC). Before treatment commenced, the CAT typed in white colored paper was administered as pre-test to the students in the sampled schools. The treatment lasted for one month of five lesson periods for each group. The actual teaching was done by the regular chemistry teachers who were given special training for both experimental and control groups. After treatment session, the same instrument (CAT) which was retyped in green colored paper and the questions reshuffled was re –administered to the subjects to obtain posttest scores. T-test analysis using statistical package for social sciences version 22 was used to analyze the result which shows that students taught using CACM performed better than students taught using LM. Also the results shows that CACM is gender friendly as both male and female students perform on a similar pace. It is therefore recommended that the federal government via the federal ministry of education should provide adequate ICT facilities for schools for better science achievement in the classroom. Science teachers association of Nigeria (STAN) should organize CACM seminars and workshops for science teachers and also Colleges of education should orient students’ teachers towards adequate use of CACM in teaching science.
Abstract: This study determined the effects of Computer Assisted Concept Mapping (CACM) instructional strategies on student’s performance in chemistry. It also sought the effects of CACM, on gender academic performance of students. The performance of students taught with CACM were compared with those students taught with lecture method (LM). To carry out the...
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Proposal of a Curriculum Redesign of a Bachelor’s Degree Program
Martha Lorena Obermeier Perez,
Angel Claver Espinoza Muñoz,
Keila Citlalli Palacios Lopez
Issue:
Volume 2, Issue 6, November 2017
Pages:
93-100
Received:
23 June 2017
Accepted:
21 August 2017
Published:
25 December 2017
Abstract: The purpose of this research was to find why students have a low English level and what factors they face when learning English. Furthermore, this research pursued on a proposal of a Curriculum redesign which would serve as an element to increase the level of English and at the same time avoid negative factors that hinder the learning process in English Language Teaching (ELT) students. It was assumed that the issue may originate from the Curriculum because it has been found that that it was not sophisticated enough to placate students’ needs.
Abstract: The purpose of this research was to find why students have a low English level and what factors they face when learning English. Furthermore, this research pursued on a proposal of a Curriculum redesign which would serve as an element to increase the level of English and at the same time avoid negative factors that hinder the learning process in En...
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Thoughts and Exploration of the Path to Foster Virtue Through Education of Colleges Teachers in China
Wu Liansong,
Ding Yu,
Liu Honglian
Issue:
Volume 2, Issue 6, November 2017
Pages:
101-104
Received:
13 November 2017
Accepted:
21 November 2017
Published:
25 December 2017
Abstract: To foster virtue through education is the fundamental task of education. To foster virtue is to put moral education first. And cultivating people is to train qualified builders and reliable successors for the cause of socialism with Chinese characteristics. At present, colleges and universities can achieve the goal of fostering virtue in following aspects: To strengthen teachers' codes of morality and nurture teachers’ consciousness of fostering virtue through education; adhere to the student-centered policy and reinforce the pertinence of fostering virtue through education; exploit advantages of major courses to the full and enhance the effectiveness of fostering virtue through education.
Abstract: To foster virtue through education is the fundamental task of education. To foster virtue is to put moral education first. And cultivating people is to train qualified builders and reliable successors for the cause of socialism with Chinese characteristics. At present, colleges and universities can achieve the goal of fostering virtue in following ...
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High School Teachers’ Perception on Content and Timing of Sex Education in Ife Central Local Government, Osun, Nigeria
Oni Oluwabunmi Bola,
Ayandiran Olufemi,
Olajide Joshua Seun
Issue:
Volume 2, Issue 6, November 2017
Pages:
105-109
Received:
28 February 2017
Accepted:
31 May 2017
Published:
12 January 2018
Abstract: Sex education is out of bounds in a typical African society due to cultural values and belief systems. So, sex education is assumed to support promiscuity among adolescents. Premised on this, teachers equally have lopsided views of responsibility. This greatly has hampered the success of inculcation of sex education in high school curriculum and the teaching of the subject. This study aimed to assess the perception of high school teachers towards the contents and timing of sex education in secondary schools in Ile-Ife, South-West Nigeria. 200 high school teachers were randomly selected and served questionnaire that has been pretested and standardized for data collection. Data collected was analyzed using descriptive statistics. Teachers’ responses showed positive attitude towards sex education and its inclusion into secondary school curriculum. Higher numbers of the respondents were of the opinion that it is best suited for Secondary schools. However, there were discrepancies as regard the appropriate age at which students should be taught sex education. Also, there were variants on the contents of sex education curriculum. One-third of the teachers indicated that 16 to 18years were appropriate for sex education. Foremost among the factors identified affecting introduction of sex education into school curriculum were culture, religion, mass media and peer influence. The study concluded that appropriate age, timing and class are major factors to be considered before the introduction of sex education into secondary school curriculum.
Abstract: Sex education is out of bounds in a typical African society due to cultural values and belief systems. So, sex education is assumed to support promiscuity among adolescents. Premised on this, teachers equally have lopsided views of responsibility. This greatly has hampered the success of inculcation of sex education in high school curriculum and th...
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