TOJNED - Volume 6 - Issue 1 - January 2016
A STUDY OF EFFECTIVENESS OF SPIRITUAL INTELLIGENCE ENHANCEMENT PROGRAMME FOR TRAINEE TEACHERS Raamaa A. Bhoslay
Abstract: Danah Zohar Coined the term “Spiritual intelligence†and introduced the idea in 1997 in her book ‘Rewiring the Corporate Brain’. Spiritual Intelligence constitutes about 16 fields, namely virtuous, vision and insight, commitment, Divinity, Compassion, Flexibility, Gratitude, Being Holistic Intuition, Self-awareness, Inquisitive, Resilient, Mission and Servant leader, Value, Field independent, Inner Peace and Contentment. By the practice of spiritual exercise aimed at the production of a new type of human being which is fearless, greedless and heatless. Therefore the investigator felt to improve SQ of Trainee Teachers. This paper reveals status of S.Q. of Trainee Teachers & Spiritual intelligence enhancement programme. For this study researcher used Experimental method & adopt single group design. A sample of 100 Trainee Teachers was selected & one year programme was implemented on them. Pre & post values of S.Q.was calculated by using Standardized Scale. Following are the objectives of the study
ACADEMIC ANXIETY OF ADOLESCENT BOYS AND GIRLS IN HIMACHAL PRADESH Chaman Lal Banga
Abstract: The present research statement of the problem is “Academic Anxiety of Adolescent boys and girls in Himachal Pradeshâ€. Main objectives were laid down for the present study: To study the nature of distribution of scores for Sen. Sec school boys on the variable ‘Academic Anxiety’; To study the nature of distribution of scores for Sen. Sec school girls on the variable ‘Academic Anxiety’; To study the nature of distribution of scores for total sample of Sen. Sec school students on the variable ‘Academic Anxiety’; and to compare Sen. Sec school boys and girls with respect to their mean scores on the variable ‘Academic Anxiety’ This research is completed on senior secondary school students of Himachal Pradesh both sex. The purposive sampling method is used for the selection of the sample. The four hundred students are selected for the study. This research gender (boys and girls) is independent variable and Academic Anxiety is dependent variable. Academic Anxiety’ Scale for Children (AASC): Developed by Dr. A.K. Singh and Dr. A. Sen Gupta is used. In short Sen.sec. School students differ in their level of ‘Academic Anxiety’. Sen.sec. School boys differ in their level of Academic Anxiety. Sen.sec. School girls differ in their level of Academic Anxiety. Total Sen.sec. Students differ in their level of Academic Anxiety. It is further revealed that the nature of distribution of scores on the variable ‘Academic Anxiety’ is more or less and similar for sen.sec. school boys, girls and total sample.
AN OVERVIEW OF THE NATIONAL CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT PROCESS FOR AZERBAIJAN Elmira Aliyeva
ANALYZING THE FACTORS THAT AFFECT THE OBJECTIVES OF PRE-SERVICE TEACHERS TO PERFORM LABORATORY PRACTICE IN SCIENCE LESSONS BY MEANS OF THE THEORY OF PLANNED BEHAVIOR Mahmut Sami KILIÇ, Abdullah AYDIN
Abstract: usually carried out in laboratories out of the classroom or when necessary in the classroom. It is a necessity for science lessons because of the nature of science. The aim of this study is, by using The Theory of Planned Behavior (TPB), to determine the objectives of preservice Science teachers towards performing laboratory practices in Science lessons in the future. In the study, to confirm the factors that affect the objective towards behavior, Relational Screening Model was used. As an assesment instrument, the scale consisting of 54 items which is in accordance with the Theory of Planned Behavior and which was developed by the researcher was used. Sample study group consisted of preservice science teachers and primary education teachers from Kastamonu University and Zonguldak Bülent Ecevit University. In the consequence of the study, it was confirmed that pre-service teachers’ objective towards laboratory practice was generally affected by their attitude and this was analyzed considering the sights of the Theory of Planned Behavior.
ASSESSING THE EFFECTIVENESS OF DIRECT INSTRUCTION METHOD IN TEACHING STUDENTS WITH LEARNING DISABILITIES ABOUT CONCEPTS OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY LESSON Åž.Åženay Ä°LÄ°K, Hakan SARI
Abstract: with learning disabilities on the success of students is limited in the literature. Thus the aim of the present study is to reveal whether direct instruction is effective in teaching students with mild learning disabilities about concepts of science lessons. It further aims to shed light on other studies thereof in the field. The present study used ‘multiple-probe design with probe sessions’ out of single-subject research and explored effectiveness and efficiency of direct instruction in teaching the subject of solar system to children with learning disabilities in science lesson. The present study was carried out with subjects who benefit from special education services and are diagnosed as ‘student with learning disability’. Data was collected at the end of sessions applied to three students in accordance with multiple-probe design with probe sessionsand data was shown in graphs compliant with this model and they were interpreted according to the aim of this research. Findings of the research are as follows: 1) Direct instruction is effective for all subjects in teaching the subject of solar system in science lesson.2) Findings are observed to be supported by previous studies which examine the effectiveness of direct instruction in teaching students with mild learning disabilities about academic skills.
CHANGES IN ROMAN LEGAL EDUCATION Ahmet KARAKOCALI
Abstract: In general meaning legal education is the education of persons who intend to become legal professionals and it provides them to have their law degree and to use in some fields related to law such as politics, academic or business. The Roman legal education system was based on the Greek system and it was popular all the time since fathers expected to have their children educated to some extent, and a complete advanced education was expected of any Roman who wished to enter politics We see that it was an informal, familial system of education in the early Republic but progressed to a tuition-based system during the late Republic and the Empire. At the beginning many of the private tutors in Rome were Greek slaves or freedmen. And the methodology of Roman education was used in its provinces with the extent of Rome’s power in this time. During the late Republic and later the Empire, the Roman educational system gradually changed and found its final form. Formal schools were established, which served paying students; very little that could be described as free public education existed. This paper examines the evolution of Roman legal education with different aspects and focuses on how Roman legal education changed within different eras.
DIGITAL NATIVE STUDENTS – WHERE IS THE EVIDENCE? Su-Ting Yong, Peter Gates, Ian Harrison
Abstract: The aim of this study was to explore pre-university students’ experience in using digital technology and to assess whether they might reasonably be classified as Digital Natives and examine the nature of their classification. Data was collected through an online survey in which 191 pre-university students participated. The sample study consists of 84 males, 107 females; 135 from business/science school and 56 from engineering school. It was found that students are spending more time on-line on entertainment than on academic pursuits. Smartphones and mobile computers are the two most popular electronic devices among the students and they spend more than six hours per day surfing the Internet, calling and messaging. Surprisingly, female and science/business students were characterized to be more digital native compared to male and engineering students. Female and science/business students spent more time on entertainment. This study has found that pre-university students in Malaysia were ‘being’ digital natives because they were born after 1980 and ‘doing’ the digital native activities.
EDUCATIONAL ACHIEVEMENT WITH MEGA COGNITIVE INSIGHT IN READING STRATEGIES Armin Mahmoudi
Abstract: The purpose of this research is to study the Relation between Mega cognitive insight in reading strategies with educational achievement. The research project is the correlation and statistical population is whole junior female student of high school in Yasouj city. Sample of current research after calculation consists of 260 subjects. Assessment tool is Mega cognitive insight questionnaire relating reading strategies and spontaneous strategies in learning. Data have been analyzed by Pierson order correlation and Simple linear regression and Variance by SPSS software. Findings of this research are: There is a positive significant relation between Mega cognitive insight in reading strategies with educational achievement at p<0.01 level. It means, the more students ‘Mega cognitive insight rate is , the more educational achievement rate increases.
EDUCATIONAL REFORMS AND INNOVATIONS IN AZERBAIJAN Malahat Samadova
Abstract: The focus of this article is made on the analysis of some important reforms and innovations implemented in the education sector by the government of Azerbaijan. During the Soviet period, Azerbaijan education system was based on standard soviet model imposed by Moscow. After the disintegration of the Soviet Union, Azerbaijan started successfully to move forward towards the development as an independent country. The country established the close relations with different international organizations and institutions, as well as started to learn the practice of developed countries in education and other fields. As a result, the government of Azerbaijan started the implementation processes of reforms focused on the improvement of the quality of education and development of international relations in the sphere of education in order to ensure compliance with international standards. In the early 1990s, Azerbaijan didn`t have enough resources to make the large-scale changes in education and we got support from various international organizations in order to begin the application of modern education systems in our country. Different projects, such as Education Reform Project, Education Sector Development Project, Second Education Sector Development Project, General Education Concept – National Curriculum in Azerbaijan Republic and other projects were conducted and still undergoing in collaboration with the Ministry of Education of the Republic of Azerbaijan and World Bank. This article provides a brief overview about the above mentioned programs, their application processes, as well as the results and their influences in our education system. Nowadays Azerbaijan with its recent development and the international support, is working towards providing a high quality education for its citizens.
EFFECT OF EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMME ON STUDENTS ACADEMIC PROCRASTINATION AND EXAMINATION ANXIETY Rohan Mohan Kamble, Raamaa Bhoslay
EFFECTS OF IN-SERVICE TRAINING ON THE POINTS OF SYMPTOM CHECK LIST 90-R APPLIED ON A GROUP OF TEACHER Münevver MERTOĞLU
LEARNER – CENTRED APPROACH TO INSTRUCTIONS A STRATEGY FOR REPOSITIONING EDUCATION IN NIGERIA Hannatu Ado Ahmad
MERGING CULTURAL DIVERSITY ISSUES IN EFL CLASSES Fatima Jafar
Abstract: This study aims at developing a parallel teaching program for EFL classes merging cultural diversity issues in teaching foreign language. Project Based Learning, Advance Organizer, and Debates are the strategies suggested with a list of topics related to the actual cultural groups in Jordan, as a model for multi-cultural society. This program is addressed to elementary, intermediate and high-intermediate levels, enabling the achievement of general and specific goals of TEFL’ such as connecting classroom learning to real life situations, knowing and accepting the “otherâ€, and building communicative skills in English language.
MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENTS’ SCIENTIFIC EPISTEMOLOGICAL BELIEFS Hatice Esma OZBAY, Mustafa Serdar KÖKSAL
Abstract: The purpose of this study is to investigate fifth, sixth, seventh and eighth grade students’ scientific epistemological beliefs. For this purpose, descriptive study method was used. Sample of the study involved purposively selected 431 middle school students from convenient schools. The data of the study was collected by a Likert type scale called as “Scientific Epistemological Beliefs Scaleâ€. The findings showed that students had sophisticated beliefs about verification aspect of the beliefs while they were naive about the aspects; source of knowledge, development of knowledge and certainty of knowledge.
M-LEARNING DEVICES AND THEIR IMPACT ON POSTGRADUATE RESEARCHERS SCOPE FOR IMPROVED INTEGRATION IN THE RESEARCH COMMUNITY Emerson Abraham Jackson
Abstract: M-Learning is a widely topical concept in the 21st century, where people no longer need to worry about having to sit in a static location to explore new knowledge. This study have sought to explore the impact of M-learning devices like iPhone and a range of tablets on postgraduate researchers’ ability to engage positively in the research community. In order to do this, efforts have been made to provide a range of definitions, and with some highlights of potential benefits and limitations of M-Learning devices in general. Literature review on the topic was also explored, and with particular reference to virtual research medium in facilitating continuous support to postgraduate researchers seeking knowledge to engage themselves actively in research using all forms of technology, but specifically M-Learning devices. The distributed structured questionnaire helped immensely in enabling researchers to express their opinions both on the impacts of MLearning devices on their ability to access resources and the diverse community of postgraduate researchers far and wide. Responses from the interview enabled association between variables to be explored and with recommendations proposed to address the way forward to assist postgraduate researchers increase their prospects of exploring and sharing ideas within the virtual research community.
OPINIONS OF PRIMARY SCHOOL STUDENTS ABOUT SCHOOL GUIDANCE AND COUNSELING SERVICES AND THE LEVEL OF UTILIZATION Selin ÇETİN, Ahmet ESKİCUMALI
Abstract: The purpose of this research is to evaluate the school guidance and counseling services with different variables in accordance with primary school children who are between 7-10 ages and to determine the level of utilization. One hundred students who are 2nd, 3rd, and 4th class in Kocaeli, Çayırova participated to study According to the results of the study, 62% of the students stated the school counselor’s duty as running seminary, %38 of the students stated as listening and solving the problems. While most of the students state that everybody can benefit from the guidance and counselling service, there are also some students who say that only problematic students can benefit from it. When the applications are analyzed, mostly parents apllied, then the teachers and students are applied respectively. The reasons of the applications; it is seen that while the reason of the parents’s application is mostly domestic problems, the reason of the teachers’ application is academic failure. When the expectations of the students are taken into consideration, it is seen that all students’ utilization of the guidance and counseling services and running more seminary.
READINESS AND CHALLENGES OF USING INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATIONS TECHNOLOGY (ICT) IN HIGHER EDUCATION OF BANGLADESH Anwar Hossain, Abdus Salam, Faijunnassa Shilpi
Abstract: Integration of ICT in Education especially in higher education is the demand of time at present as ICT is being used in many other sectors all over the world. Regarding this Government of Bangladesh is working for using ICT and implementing the Digital Bangladesh. This study was conducted to explore the use of ICT in Higher Education of Bangladesh both in academic and administrative sector. Data was collected by interviewing the teachers, questioning the staff, Focus Group Discussion (FGD) with the students and by observing the classrooms of universities and colleges. Data revealed that, each and every institution was facing the infrastructural problems in using ICT such as lack of ICT equipment, lack of manpower, lack of training and so on. Students were more interested about ICT integration in Education than the teachers and staff. Recommendations have been made based on the findings emerged from the collected data and analysis that ICT facilities need to provide in classroom for teaching-learning activities and ICT based service system should be developed and practiced in administrative and academic purposes. It was concluded that teachers remain crucial importance for continuing the improvement of quality education. Given this importance, the study then focused on ICT training on multimedia classroom management and professional development of the teachers and staff.
REFLECTIONS ON REPOSITIONING CYPRUS IN ASIAN CENTURY: LEADERSHIP AND LEARNING Fahriye Altinay, Zehra Altinay
Abstract: This paper discusses reflections on repositioning Cyprus in Asian Century by underlying the leadership and learning. The paper highlights the development, opportunities and research issues in Cyprus. In addition, it gives insights on the quality in higher Education and e-learning practices. This paper is conceptual study which aims to draw critical reflection on leadership and learning in Cyprus. In this respect, document analysis was used as a method to examine inferences, reflections and conversation. This paper sheds a light of qualitative nature which relies on reflections, inferences and experiences. In this respect, paper gives importance to leadership and learning in Cyprus and its strategic importance in Asian Century.
STUDENTS’ ATTITUDES TOWARD STATISTICS: A COMPARISON BETWEEN UNIVERSITIES Arturo GARCIA-SANTILLÃN, Milka E. ESCALERA-CHÃVEZ, Carlos A. ROJAS-KRAMER, Arturo CÓRDOVA-RANGEL, Felipe POZOS-TEXON
Abstract: This research work aims to compare students’ Attitudes toward Statistics (ATS) between undergraduates of various universities. The scale proposed by Wise (1985) was utilized to measure the ATS. Two dimensions integrate the scale: Attitudes toward Field (ATF) and Attitudes toward Course (ATC). The survey was conducted among 672 students enrolled in mathematics courses at three Mexican universities: Universidad Cristóbal Colón (UCC), Universidad Politécnica de Aguascalientes (UPA), and Unidad Académica Multidisciplinaria Zona Media of the Universidad Autónoma de San Luis Potosà (UASLP). The obtained data were processed by analysis of variance (ANOVA). The results show that students’ ATC are equal for the three universities; however, evidence shows that students from UPA have the most positive ATF among them.
THE COMPARATIVE STUDY OF MORALS AND DEMOCRACY AND THEIR EFFECT ON THE BEHAVIORAL REFLECTIONS OF KHAWAJA NASIR AL-DIN TUSI AND JOHN DEWEY Khalil Mirzaei, Sayyed Hashem Golestani, Sayyed Hossain Vaez
Abstract: This study was aimed at comparatively analyzing morals and democracy from John Dewey and Khawaja Nasir al-Din Tusi’s view point. It also sought the effect of the two philosophers’ view point about morals and democracy and behavioral reflections. The purpose of this study was also to become familiar with the effect of morals and democracy on behavioral reflections of John Dewey (as the west representative of the behavioral reflection). It also tries to familiarize the readers with Khawaja Nasir al-Din Tusi’s view point as the Iranian and Islamic representative of the behavioral reflections. The similarities and differences existed among the mentioned philosophers were identified. This was a descriptive and analytical research study. The study investigated the philosophers’ opinions with regards to human beings, morals and democracy and their effect on the education and training. The results of the study showed that there are differences between John Dewey and Khawaja Nasir al-Din Tusi’s view point about human beings, morals and democracy. The differences were effective on their behavioral reflections, too.
THE MODERN SAMPLE OF INTEGRATIVE TEACHING IN CHEMISTRY LESSONS Ravan Mammadov
Abstract: The following article deals with the useful, new, creative forms of integrative teaching of Chemistry in secondary schools and Lyceums creating connections between Chemistry and other school subjects. The samples from work experience are given in this article.
THE REASONS OF ACADEMIC PROCRASTINATION TENDENCIES OF EDUCATION FACULTY STUDENTS NeÅŸe KUTLU ABU, Duygu Gizem SARAL
Abstract: The purpose of this study is to examine the reasons of academic procrastination tendencies of education faculty students, according to students based factors or not. Study group consist of Amasya University students who are studying in different departments of the Faculty of Education. In this study, qualitative research method was used. As a data collection form, semi-structured interview form which was prepared by the researchers was used. NVivo 10 package was used for the analysis of data which obtained at the end of study. According results, the reasons of academic procrastination tendencies of education faculty students-internal factors are not finding the academic task in interesting, fear of failure, perfectionism, failure in planned study habits, the desire not to exhaust himself/herself, preferring exhilarating activities. The reasons of academic procrastination tendencies of education faculty students-external factors are causes resulting from the social environment. the necessity of studying kpss, causes resulting from physical conditions, causes resulting from faculty practices. The results were discussed in the light of the related literature.
THE EVALUATION OF TEACHER CANDIDATES’ USING THE SKILLS OF CRITICAL THINKING STRATEGIES Sevda KOÇ
Abstract: The main purpose of this study is the evaluation of teacher candidates’ using the skills of their critical thinking strategies. The population of the study consists of the teacher candidates who are in the first class of the departments in the academic year 2014-2015 at the Faculty of Education in Siirt Universtiy. The sample of the study also comprises of 318 students who were determined by sampling randomly and who study in the Primary School Teacher Training programme, Science Teacher Training programme, Elementary School Math Teacher Training programme, Social Studies Teacher Training programme of The Department of Secondary School Teacher Training; in the Turkish Teacher Training Programme of the Department of Turkish Education. In the study as the data collection tool, “The Critical Thinking Strategies Survey†which is developed by Koç (2015) and of which realiability and validity studies have been done under the light of the results of pre-application and expert thought has been used. In the analysing of the data, frequency, percentage, arithmetic average and chisquare have been used. As a result, teacher candidates’ using the skills of critical thinking strategies are evaluated according to the different variables (gender, department) and it is obvious that in general there isn’t significant difference among the thoughts of the teacher candidates, but in particular it has emerged that significant difference for some items has been found. Based on these results, it was found in a set of suggestions on critical thinking strategies.
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