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A Forgotten Siege the Kutul Amare Victory and the British Soldiers in Yozgat City
Issue:
Volume 5, Issue 3, September 2020
Pages:
46-52
Received:
28 June 2019
Accepted:
6 November 2019
Published:
20 June 2020
Abstract: Kutul Amare was the second greatest victory won by the Turks during the First World War after Çanakkale This article tells you about the war from an objective perspective, how and why the war was finally politically won by the British, who was in charge at the time, how did the war progressed and how certain things changed during the time of this war, the imprisoning of the British soldiers in Yozgat City, This is what exactly makes this war so important and interesting. The (weak/ill-so called by the Europeans at those times) Ottoman forces withdrew and reinforced “Selman-i Pak”, under the command of Colonel 'Bearded Nurettin Bey'. While the reinforcement continued, Mirliva-the Major General- Halil Pasha the Uncle of Enver Pasa, entered the frontline with a corps and changed the course of the battle. General Townshend, with 4500 loss regressed to Kutu'l-Amare. The Turks had a different notion of what constitutes "humane treatment" and, as they treated their own soldiers with extreme brutality, saw no reason to pamper their captives. It is recorded that: about 1,750 men had died from wounds or disease during the siege. Some 2,600 British and 9,300 Indian other ranks were rounded up and marched away. Two-thirds of the British and about a seventh of the Indians never saw their homes again. Relative to the numbers of men involved, the British losses at Kut dwarfs those of the far bigger battles on the Western Front. And some British prisoners were even got to Yozgat City to Turkey and were treated in humane manners.
Abstract: Kutul Amare was the second greatest victory won by the Turks during the First World War after Çanakkale This article tells you about the war from an objective perspective, how and why the war was finally politically won by the British, who was in charge at the time, how did the war progressed and how certain things changed during the time of this w...
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Assisting JHS Form One Pupil’s to Add Unlike Fraction Using Cuisenaire Rod and Paper Folding: A Case at Chamba M/A Junior High School
Jagri Bagyepu Bernard,
Aloliga Golbert,
Susuoroka Gabina
Issue:
Volume 5, Issue 3, September 2020
Pages:
53-60
Received:
12 November 2019
Accepted:
3 February 2020
Published:
28 June 2020
Abstract: The purpose of the study was meant to assist Junior High School form one pupils in Chamba M/A JHS to add unlike fractions. The study adopted action research design, as simple random sampling technique was used to select a sample of 45 pupils. Whilst, test (pre-test and post-test) and observation was used as instrument to collect data. Findings made from the study indicated mathematics teachers taught mathematics abstractly with less involvement of pupils. It was revealed that the intervention couple with the teaching learning resources used, it encouraged pupils’ participation during teaching and learning, as such their knowledge in unlike fractions improved significantly. The researcher recommend adequate preparation and careful selection of teaching methods and activities should be given much attention so as to enhance smooth delivery and pupils participation in lessons. Secondly, quizzes and group works should be encouraged to motivate pupils’ active participation in mathematics lessons. Mathematics teachers should do well to get appropriate teaching and learning resources and make efforts to use them in class to enhance better understanding. The Ghana Education Service in consultation with the Ministry of Education should organize in-service training from time-to-time for Mathematics teachers to upgrade their knowledge on the teaching of Mathematics. Finally, Ghana Education Service should also provide teaching and learning resources (Manipulatives) needed to all schools or pay teaching and learning materials allowances to enable teachers acquire materials for their lessons.
Abstract: The purpose of the study was meant to assist Junior High School form one pupils in Chamba M/A JHS to add unlike fractions. The study adopted action research design, as simple random sampling technique was used to select a sample of 45 pupils. Whilst, test (pre-test and post-test) and observation was used as instrument to collect data. Findings made...
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The Application of Teaching of Intelligent Mobile Equipment in Plant Pathology in the Case of Hebei North University
Fengying Shen,
Weigang Wu,
Junhai Yuan,
Lijie Qu,
Huijing Guo,
Dong Wei,
Yinghui Liu
Issue:
Volume 5, Issue 3, September 2020
Pages:
61-65
Received:
25 November 2019
Accepted:
20 June 2020
Published:
28 June 2020
Abstract: Because of prices dropping of the intelligent mobile equipment, popularization rate is improved, and provide a solid hardware foundation for its assisted instruction. The novel coronavirus outbreak in 2019, students can not learn new knowledge in school, teachers and students with intelligent mobile devices through the network teaching and learning new knowledge. Plant pathology is one of the important professional basal courses of plant protection. The intelligent mobile equipment play an important role in the theory teaching, practice teaching, teaching management of plant pathology. So the article points out that in order to meet the teaching need we should give full play to the function of the digital devices. Hebei North University is located in Zhangjiakou City, Hebei Province. It is a comprehensive undergraduate college that covers 10 disciplines including agronomy. The phytopathology-related course is an important professional basic course for the undergraduate students. It mainly teaches the causes of plant diseases, the occurrence and development of diseases, the interaction between plants and pathogens, and the principles and methods of plant disease prevention. During the epidemic period, intelligent mobile device network teaching has provided great convenience for the teaching of plant pathology in plant protection specialty, which enables us to complete the necessary teaching tasks at home, and students can communicate with teachers in time.
Abstract: Because of prices dropping of the intelligent mobile equipment, popularization rate is improved, and provide a solid hardware foundation for its assisted instruction. The novel coronavirus outbreak in 2019, students can not learn new knowledge in school, teachers and students with intelligent mobile devices through the network teaching and learning...
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Content of Vignettes and Ethical Sensitivity in Decision-Making: Case of Undergraduate Business Education Learners at University of Nairobi, Kenya
Prisca Mary Oluoch,
Paul Amollo Odundo,
John Kamau Mwangi
Issue:
Volume 5, Issue 3, September 2020
Pages:
66-80
Received:
31 May 2020
Accepted:
19 June 2020
Published:
4 July 2020
Abstract: Vignettes are instructional resources for experiential learning, which have been applied to train professionals in health sciences. Vignettes positively influence learning outcomes, learners’ perceptions, as well as ethical sensitivity in decision-making by promoting higher order thinking skills. At the University of Nairobi’s Department of Educational Communication and Technology, most instructors remain slow to embrace experiential learning and are inconsistent in applying vignettes in business ethics unit courses. This study examined the relationship between the use of vignettes and learners’ ethical sensitivity in decision-making at the Department. The article focuses on content of vignettes. Cross-sectional survey design guided the research process, and data were collected from 116 learners at the University of Nairobi in 2018. The study required quantitative data to assess learners’ perceptions on ethically sensitive issues, as well as qualitative data from interviews and focus group discussions. Results show vignettes derived from personal experiences, interviews and case studies were key influencers of learners’ ethical sensitivity in decision-making. The study concludes that the more learners appreciate the relationship between vignette content and ethical sensitivity in decision-making, the stronger the odds of making ethical decisions and vice versa. Inclusion of vignettes derived from the cited contents as an instructional approach is likely to improve the probability of learners making ethically sensitive decisions.
Abstract: Vignettes are instructional resources for experiential learning, which have been applied to train professionals in health sciences. Vignettes positively influence learning outcomes, learners’ perceptions, as well as ethical sensitivity in decision-making by promoting higher order thinking skills. At the University of Nairobi’s Department of Educati...
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Head Teachers’ Administrative Skills and Curriculum Management in Universal Secondary Education Schools in Kiruhura District, Uganda
Florah Kyayemagye,
Denis Kintu
Issue:
Volume 5, Issue 3, September 2020
Pages:
81-93
Received:
9 March 2020
Accepted:
7 July 2020
Published:
17 July 2020
Abstract: The study investigated head teachers’ administrative skills and curriculum management in Universal Secondary Education (USE) Schools in Kiruhura District of Uganda. The objectives were to identify the head teachers’ administrative skills in managing curriculum, to establish the challenges faced by USE school head teachers in curriculum management, and to find the relationship between head teachers’ administrative skills and curriculum management. The study employed a cross sectional survey research design. Data was collected using a questionnaire and interview guides administered to head teachers of USE schools and respondents from the Kiruhura district education officer’s office. Microsoft office excel and word were used to generate frequencies and tables for easy interpretation and presentation of the data. The research findings revealed that the highest administrative skills used by head teachers in USE schools was involving teachers in curriculum activities which was rated at 90% by the respondents, whereas absenteeism at 26.8% for both teachers and students was the biggest challenge faced by secondary schools head teachers. Finally, the respondents indicated that there was a relationship between administrative skills and curriculum, rated at 91% yes response. The study recommends that stake holders establish monthly workshops aimed at improving head teachers administrative skills in order to attain an improved curriculum management in USE schools.
Abstract: The study investigated head teachers’ administrative skills and curriculum management in Universal Secondary Education (USE) Schools in Kiruhura District of Uganda. The objectives were to identify the head teachers’ administrative skills in managing curriculum, to establish the challenges faced by USE school head teachers in curriculum management, ...
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Professionalism, School Facilities, and Students’ Cognitive Performance in Science in Oyo State, Nigeria
Afolakemi Olasumbo Oredein,
Grace Taiwo Babalola
Issue:
Volume 5, Issue 3, September 2020
Pages:
94-102
Received:
7 June 2020
Accepted:
18 June 2020
Published:
17 July 2020
Abstract: Science plays a fundamental role in the contemporary society with the potential to improve lives gaining impetus to research works. The influence of professionalism and school facilities on students’ cognitive performance in science subjects in secondary schools in Oyo State was investigated. This was a descriptive survey research which was questionnaire based. The population of the study was all the public secondary schools (science teachers and students) in Oyo State, Nigeria. Purposive, cluster and simple random sampling techniques were used to select twenty public schools from each of the six educational zones in Oyo State making a total of one hundred and twenty schools, all science teachers (male and female) making a total of three hundred and sixty but three hundred and forty-two questionnaires were retrieved (95% of the sampled), and a total of eight thousand, two hundred and eighty science students from the selected schools were considered in the study. In each of the schools selected for the study, only science teachers were involved in the sample and the students that registered and wrote Biology, Chemistry and Physics WAEC examination of May/June 2018 in Oyo State, Nigeria. The data collected for the study were analyzed using descriptive statistics like percentage and mean, Multiple Regression analysis (ANOVA) and t-test. All the hypotheses were tested at 0.05 level of significance. The study revealed that there was significant combined influence (F1,340 = 16.786; p<0.05) of teachers’ professionalism (professional disposition, professional discipline, professional development and professional experience) and school facilities (well-equipped laboratories, library, classrooms and conveniences) on science students’ academic performance in Oyo State. It is recommended that professionalism should be reflected in the teaching of science subjects in secondary schools, training and re-training should be encouraged, and that the school environment should be made conducive for teaching-learning activities.
Abstract: Science plays a fundamental role in the contemporary society with the potential to improve lives gaining impetus to research works. The influence of professionalism and school facilities on students’ cognitive performance in science subjects in secondary schools in Oyo State was investigated. This was a descriptive survey research which was questio...
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Chemistry Education and Diversification of Nigerian Economy: A Remedy to National Youth Unemployment
Babale Abdullahi,
Aisha Yusuf Lawal,
Abdulazeez Isah
Issue:
Volume 5, Issue 3, September 2020
Pages:
103-107
Received:
4 March 2020
Accepted:
16 July 2020
Published:
30 July 2020
Abstract: The issue of graduate unemployment in Nigeria has become a national concern as the unemployed youths become restless. This situation has not only posed a great challenge to the economy but also retarded the economic growth of the country. The reality is that the government and the organized private sectors cannot absorb the graduates of these institutions The graduate unemployment problem has generated several other socio-economic problems in the country manifesting in the following: militancy in the Niger Delta, political thuggery among youths, increased rate of armed robbery, kidnapping and Boko Haram. Nigeria is a mono-economy nation; the economy depends mainly on crude oil. The fluctuating oil price seriously affects the Nigerian economy. The government which has been the highest employer of labor cannot offer jobs to unemployed youths. A possible solution to this problem is for the Nigerian government to diversify its national economy. Diversification presents the most competitive and strategic option for Nigeria in light of her developmental challenges and given her background. The importance of creativity and innovation through teaching chemistry entrepreneurship skills has been recognized as a panacea for unemployment among youth. Nigeria's innovative capacity and the development of a creative and knowledge-intensive economy and society can be achieved through reinforcing the role and training of graduates in the knowledge of entrepreneur skills and focusing course curricula on creativity, innovation, and entrepreneurship. It is hereby recommended that emphasis should be laid on chemistry entrepreneurial skills and functional educational technology such as design, production, and modernization of indigenous resources among students through practices and innovations for achieving self-reliant generate.
Abstract: The issue of graduate unemployment in Nigeria has become a national concern as the unemployed youths become restless. This situation has not only posed a great challenge to the economy but also retarded the economic growth of the country. The reality is that the government and the organized private sectors cannot absorb the graduates of these insti...
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Investigation and Analysis on the Influencing Factors of College Students' Entrepreneurial Intention
Issue:
Volume 5, Issue 3, September 2020
Pages:
108-113
Received:
11 July 2020
Accepted:
27 July 2020
Published:
5 August 2020
Abstract: College students are full of entrepreneurial passion and possess entrepreneurial knowledge reserve and potential. In order to understand the basic situation of College Students' entrepreneurial intention in detail, this paper adopts the research method of questionnaire survey, taking Jiujiang University Students as the survey object, and makes an empirical analysis on the influencing factors of College Students' entrepreneurial intention. The results show that the overall level of College Students' entrepreneurial willingness is high, but the proportion of entrepreneurial practice is low. Male students have higher entrepreneurial willingness than female students. College students with different professional backgrounds have different entrepreneurial intentions. Entrepreneurship education has a positive effect on the promotion of entrepreneurial willingness. The current entrepreneurial activities are mainly survival oriented entrepreneurship, with intellectual property as the main entrepreneurship The proportion of business model innovation is low. In order to further enhance the entrepreneurial willingness of college students and realize the transformation from entrepreneurial intention to entrepreneurial action, universities, government and society should work together: colleges and universities should strengthen entrepreneurship education and improve the effectiveness of entrepreneurship services; the government should strengthen the publicity and implementation of relevant policies; the whole society should establish a public opinion environment that encourages entrepreneurship and tolerates failure.
Abstract: College students are full of entrepreneurial passion and possess entrepreneurial knowledge reserve and potential. In order to understand the basic situation of College Students' entrepreneurial intention in detail, this paper adopts the research method of questionnaire survey, taking Jiujiang University Students as the survey object, and makes an e...
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Innovation on “Software Engineering” Under Engineering Education Professional Certification
Issue:
Volume 5, Issue 3, September 2020
Pages:
114-119
Received:
30 July 2020
Accepted:
18 August 2020
Published:
27 August 2020
Abstract: It’s well-known that the purpose of engineering education professional certification is to provide preparatory education quality assurance for relevant engineering and technical personnel to enter the industry. Its main task is to achieve the goal of professional training, advocating the teaching mode and teaching scheme of reverse design course. Under the background of engineering education certification, the teaching team has carried out the reform from four aspects combining with the characteristics of software engineering course. First of all, focus on the teaching objectives of engineering education certification, strengthen the construction of course content and resources, strengthen the cooperation with industry and enterprises, and increase the teaching content of enterprises; the second is to improve the teaching design, design the teaching content of software engineering course as a teaching task that is suitable for the teaching objectives, and decompose the knowledge points of the course into the project tasks; the third is to adopt diversified teaching methods, introduce micro class and flipped classroom teaching，at the same time, strengthen the practical teaching, enhance the ability of document description and graphic design practice; The fourth is to improve the evaluation mechanism, and use the way of achieving the curriculum objectives to evaluate the course, so as to make teaching more effective, learning feedback is more intuitive and easy to make continuous improvement in the later stage. The results show that the content of class-teaching and engineering practice has been enriched and improved, simultaneously, diversified teaching methods with process teaching evaluation has greatly promoted students' ability of study independently and engineering practice, and effectively improved the achievement of graduation requirements of engineering education in software engineering specialty.
Abstract: It’s well-known that the purpose of engineering education professional certification is to provide preparatory education quality assurance for relevant engineering and technical personnel to enter the industry. Its main task is to achieve the goal of professional training, advocating the teaching mode and teaching scheme of reverse design course. U...
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Influence of Teacher-Centered and Student-Centered Teaching Methods on the Academic Achievement of Post-Basic Students in Biology in Delta State, Nigeria
Ezurike Chidubem Precious,
Ayo-Vaughan Adewunmi Feyisetan
Issue:
Volume 5, Issue 3, September 2020
Pages:
120-124
Received:
3 August 2020
Accepted:
18 August 2020
Published:
27 August 2020
Abstract: Teaching methods are essential for effective teaching and learning and to a great extent influence academic achievement of students. The objective of this study therefore was to examine the influence of teaching methods on the academic achievement of senior secondary school students in Biology in Oshimili South Local Government Area of Delta State. The descriptive survey research method was adopted in the study. Two research questions were formulated to guide the study. The population of the study comprised 1,550 biology students in public schools in Oshimili South Local Government Area of Delta State. Simple random sampling technique was used to select forty biology students from five randomly selected schools making it a total of two hundred (200) students. A questionnaire titled “Influence of Teaching Methods on Students' Academic Achievement in Biology Questionnaire (ITMSAABQ) was the main instrument for data collection. Cronbach Alpha analysis was used to test for the reliability of the instrument and it was found reliable with a reliability co-efficient of 0.75. Data collected was analyzed using descriptive statistics of frequency counts, percentages, mean, and standard deviation. Findings from the study revealed that student-centered teaching method increases students’ academic achievement while teacher-centered teaching methods decreases students' academic achievement in biology. The study recommended that teachers should create an environment that will enable students participate fully in the teaching-learning process of biology. Also, State Education Boards should organize seminars to educate biology teachers on the need for and how to use innovative methods in teaching biology.
Abstract: Teaching methods are essential for effective teaching and learning and to a great extent influence academic achievement of students. The objective of this study therefore was to examine the influence of teaching methods on the academic achievement of senior secondary school students in Biology in Oshimili South Local Government Area of Delta State....
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Bachelor of Education Teacher Trainees’ Information Evaluating Ability and Utilization of E-resources at the University of Nairobi, Kenya
John Njoroge Kanori,
Paul Amollo Odundo,
Hellen Nasimiyuh Inyega
Issue:
Volume 5, Issue 3, September 2020
Pages:
125-134
Received:
12 July 2020
Accepted:
5 August 2020
Published:
31 August 2020
Abstract: Utilization of e-resources by Bachelor of Education Teacher Trainee exposes the learner to up-to-the minute information in multimedia format such as Compact Disk Read Only Memory (CD-ROM) databases, e-journals, institutional digital resources and video recordings among other resources. To benefit from accessing quality information from e-resources, trainees are supposed to evaluate resources. However, there have been complaints from library staff and faculty that trainees of the University of Nairobi were inadequately inducted on evaluation of e-resources. The trainees hardly utilize e-resources while experiencing difficulties in evaluating sources for quality. The study examined trainees’ evaluating ability. The objective of the study was to establish trainees’ evaluating ability and utilization of e-resources. The study adopted descriptive survey design. Stratified random sampling was used to identify 370 teacher trainees and data was collected using questionnaires, interview guides and document analysis guide. Validity was ascertained using the faculty involved in teacher training processes. The instrument demonstrated high internal consistency (>.90) using test-retest method. Data was analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistical techniques to establish the relationship between trainees evaluating ability and utilization of e-resources. The findings revealed a significant statistical association between trainees’ evaluating ability and utilization of e-resources. The study recommended that a policy be formulated at the University of Nairobi requesting trainees to attend information literacy sessions conducted by the library. The trainees should be taught evaluation criteria to improve learners’ practices of assessing accuracy, currency, objectivity, coverage and authority of information that support academic tasks. Replication of a longitudinal study should be undertaken to monitor trainees’ evaluating ability from first year to fourth year.
Abstract: Utilization of e-resources by Bachelor of Education Teacher Trainee exposes the learner to up-to-the minute information in multimedia format such as Compact Disk Read Only Memory (CD-ROM) databases, e-journals, institutional digital resources and video recordings among other resources. To benefit from accessing quality information from e-resources,...
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Analyzing the Verbal Questions Included in 11th Grade Textbook of New Palestinian Curriculum in Light of Aims and Purposes of Teaching Mathematics
Issue:
Volume 5, Issue 3, September 2020
Pages:
135-145
Received:
20 August 2020
Accepted:
31 August 2020
Published:
21 September 2020
Abstract: This study aimed to analyze the verbal questions 11th grade textbook of the new Palestinian curriculum in light of the aims and purposes of teaching mathematics. The study used the qualitative approach and quantitative analytical method. The sample was a complete sample that included all verbal issues in the mathematics textbooks for 11th grade textbook of the new Palestinian curriculum. It included (50) verbal questions in the first book, (60) verbal questions in the second book. The study used a content analysis as the main tool of study. It was prepared in light of the aims and purposes of teaching mathematics, which were monitored in the final form (10) general targets, (5) aims, and (5) purposes. After the analysis and coding and the collection of ratios, frequencies and grades, the results showed that the percentage of inclusion of the aims in general was in the first book (75%) and in the second book was slightly higher and reached (80%), and the proportion of the purposes included in general In the first book (60%), in the second book it was slightly lower and reached (57%), which is a medium and a small percentage. For each aim, the general aim was "to unleash the potential of the students and develop their preparations and tendencies" is the first rank in the first book by including (88%), which was taken in the second book the second rank by including (95%), and the first purpose in the first book was "to acquire the basic skills associated with language and symbols" by including (84%), which was taken in the second book the first rank too, is also the highest at all by including (98%), and in both books, the general target of "understanding the correlation between mathematics and modern technological communication" was ranked at the final level by including (12%) in the first book and (0%) in the second book,, and that there are significant differences at the level (α=0.05) in the level of inclusion of the aims and purposes of teaching mathematics in the verbal questions of the first-grade secondary scientific book of the new Palestinian curriculum between the first and second books in favor of the second book.
Abstract: This study aimed to analyze the verbal questions 11th grade textbook of the new Palestinian curriculum in light of the aims and purposes of teaching mathematics. The study used the qualitative approach and quantitative analytical method. The sample was a complete sample that included all verbal issues in the mathematics textbooks for 11th grade t...
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