The Relationship between eTwinning Activities and 21st Century Education and Teaching Skills

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The aim of this research is to examine the relationship between eTwinning activities carried out by our teachers with the support of the European Commission and 21st century education and teaching skills. Additionally, the study aims to highlight the place and importance of 21st century skills in the education system, and to examine the sub-dimensions of these skills, as well as the characteristics and skills of teachers and students who acquire and impart these skills through activities. The research was conducted using the Descriptive (Survey) Cross-Sectional design, which is a non-experimental research method. The “Technological Pedagogical Content Knowledge (TPACK) Scale within the Scope of 21st Century Skills” was applied to 301 teachers who work in Bursa and conduct eTwinning activities. According to the results of Kolmogorov-Smirnov and Shapiro-Wilk tests, skewness and kurtosis values, and histogram graphs examined; it was determined that the pedagogical knowledge of the teachers in the age range of 46-55, the pedagogical content knowledge levels of the high school teachers, and the content knowledge levels were at an advanced level. The results also revealed that the teachers with the highest level of Technological Pedagogical Content Knowledge within the scope of 21st century skills were those aged between 46-55, working as primary school teachers.

Challenges of ICT Integration in Teachers’ Education: A Case Study of the College of Education, University of Liberia

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Innovation in education does not simply change teaching yet, in addition, the learning structures. The readiness of students in the present day necessitates that educators integrate ICTs into scholarly activities which will additionally place learners in the situation for the twenty-first-century arrangements. It encourages students to participate and facilitates their learning. It is necessary to include ICT in teachers’ training programs because it adds quality to the program and motivates the preservice teachers to use ICT. The research was conducted at the College of Education, the most elevated teacher training institution in Liberia. The study was planned to explore the difficulties of ICT integration in teachers’ education, prescribe schemes to reduce the difficulties, and lastly strengthen the overall integration process. The mixed method was used in this study, with 27 respondents completing the survey and interview questionnaires. The data was gathered using closed-ended questionnaires for the teachers and open-ended questionnaires for administrators. The study utilized both descriptive statistics and thematic data analysis approach to analyze the data. The study results identify the lack of ICT infrastructures and equipment, such as computers, institutional internet facility, projectors, etc., lack of support for teachers, inadequate experience in teaching with ICT, and inadequate ICT training, as major challenges hindering ICT incorporation in teachers’ education. Therefore, teacher training programs/ institutions should be adequately equipped with ICT infrastructures which are essential for the teacher’s empowerment to apply ICT in training. Recommendations were made to include ICT as a center subject in the curriculum of teachers’ colleges in Liberia since it is a huge factor in Liberia’s vision 2030.

An Assessment of the Safety of Transport Modes Used By Pupils to and from School in Selected Schools of Western, North Western and Copperbelt Provinces of Zambia

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Assessment of the safety of transport modes used by pupils to and from school is an important issue for ensuring the well-being and academic success of pupils. This research aimed at assessing the safety of transportation modes used by pupils in selected schools of Western, North Western, and Copperbelt Provinces of Zambia. The study used a qualitative approach involving 4 schools conveniently sampled from each of the three (3) provinces.  A total of eight pupils were further conveniently selected from each of the schools. More so, 8 pupils were sampled conveniently from each of the schools, making total of 96 pupils altogether. This means 32 pupils from each province participated in this study. The selection criteria included schools with a diverse range of pupil populations and varying levels of experience. Data was collected using in-depth interviews and Focus Group Discussion (FGD). The data collected was analyzed using thematic analysis to identify patterns and themes in the data. The results showed that different transportation modes, such as vehicles, bicycles, and walking, had different levels of safety risks and challenges. Common safety concerns included speeding, reckless driving, inadequate vehicle maintenance, and lack of appropriate safety gear. The study identified several recommendations to mitigate these risks, such as improving road infrastructure, enforcing speed limits, providing safety education for pupils, and ensuring adequate vehicle maintenance. Additionally, the study highlighted the importance of parental involvement in ensuring the safety of their children during school transportation. The findings of this research can inform policies and interventions aimed at improving the safety of school transportation modes and promoting the well-being and academic success of pupils in Zambia.

Assessment of Social Media Exposure and Substance Abuse among Adolescent Secondary School Students in Delta State, Nigeria

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This study explored the relationship between social media exposure and substance abuse among adolescent secondary school students in Delta State, Nigeria. Two (2) research questions and two null hypotheses guided the study. The study adopted correlational method of ex-post facto research design. The target population of this study comprises of all public secondary school (2) students in the 25 local government areas of Delta State with a sample size of 500 students from the three Senatorial District in Delta State. This sample represents 10% of the population, drawn through the multi-stage procedure and stratified random sampling technique. The instrument used for data collection was an adopted questionnaire, which include social media scale (SMS) developed by Osharive (2015) and Drug abuse scale (DAS) developed by Aleke (2013). The instrument had a reliability coefficient of .78 and .69 for social media scale and drug abuse scale respectively. Correlation was used to answer research questions while the two hypotheses were tested using regression model statistics at .05 level of significance. The findings of the study revealed that there is a significant relationship between social media and substance abuse among adolescent students, and also school type has a significant moderating impact in the relationship between social media and substance abuse among adolescent’s students in secondary schools in Delta State.  Based on the findings, it was concluded that social media correlated with substance abuse among adolescent’s secondary school students; while it was recommended that parents, educators and members of the community should monitor and guide the students on appropriate use of social media in order to reduce its effect on substance abuse by adolescent students.

Contrastive Analysis of the Characteristics of Vietnamese Words with Hmong Language ones and Reasons for Making Mistakes in Using Vietnamese words of Hmong Primary School Pupils

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Vietnamese and Hmong languages are both isolated, syllabic, and tonal languages. However, Vietnamese words and Hmong language words have similar and different characteristics. Therefore, we have analyzed and contrasted the characteristics of Vietnamese words with Hmong language ones, analyzing language interferences that are the causes of errors in using Vietnamese words of Hmong primary school pupils. This research aims to contribute to improving the quality of Vietnamese language teaching for Hmong primary school pupils in primary schools in Vietnam ethnic minority and mountainous areas.

Implementation of Strategic Management of Islamic Boarding School-Based Character Education at Mambaus Sholihin High School in Blitar Indonesia

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This research is motivated by character education which has a very important role in producing the nation’s generation because the nature of character education is aimed at creating comprehensively intelligent, competitive and dignified human resources. The purpose of this study is to describe and analyze the implementation of pesantren-based character education at Mambaus Sholihin High School in Blitar.

This research uses a qualitative approach. The data collection techniques used include in-depth interviews, participant observation, and documentation studies. The data analysis techniques used are data condensation, data presentation (display), and conclusion drawing (verification). Data validity checking is based on the criteria of credibility, transfer-ability, dependability and confirmation.

The results of this research are The implementation of Islamic boarding school-based character education is carried out by: a) integrating the content of the Islamic boarding school curriculum into the school curriculum, especially in the aspect of instilling character education values; b) developing students’ talents and interests through extracurricular activities, both religious, sports, skills, and organizational; c) forming and developing the main character of students through habituation of religious and manners activities and enforcing school/madrasah rules with a point system; d) through habituation of riyadhoh, which is an practice that aims to train the spiritual or inner dimensions of students, including through practice: prayer/wirid, dhikr, qiyamul lail, Monday to Thursday fasting, ratibul haddad, sholawat al-Barzanji, and maqbarah pilgrimage.

Name-It-And-Know-It Technique in Maximizing Learners’ Participation in Filipino 3

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Game-based learning has been confirmed as a child’s developing emergent participation in the Filipino language. A game-based approach is critical in managing children who have lost interest in joining a Filipino class.

This study aimed to improve the level of participation of the Grade 3 pupils using the Name-It and Know-It technique. This study was conducted on the Grade 3-Mabait of MMSU-LES during the Second Semester, A.Y 2021-2022.

The pre-observation and post-observation results were statistically analyzed using the t-test. The computed p-value (0.0007) is much lower than the significance probability level. This indicates that the level of participation of the pupils in Filipino has improved significantly.

The Name-It and Know-It technique was used in this study to increase the level of involvement of Grade III students in their Filipino lessons. The responders were given a variety of exercises, including visual hints, sound identification, and adding and subtracting syllables. The Name-It and Know-It technique helps respondents strengthen their Filipino vocabulary. The Name-It and Know-It is an instructional support strategy for unlocking difficulties in Filipino. The Name-It and Know-It Technique is an effective and efficient intervention that increases grade 3 pupils’ engagement in the Filipino subject. Thus, the longer respondents are exposed to the intervention, the greater their probability of enhancing their degree of engagement in their Filipino class.

Fire Safety Management Strategies in Selected Markets of Lusaka City

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This study investigated the effectiveness of fire safety management strategies in selected markets of Lusaka city. The study employed a descriptive research design, which involved qualitative data collection and analysis. The study used purposive sampling to select markets and participants for the study. A total of 2 markets. From each market, 10 marketeers were sampled conveniently. 2 market managers were also sampled purposefully. The study collected data using two main methods: Focus Group Discussions (FGD) and in-depth interviews. The marketeers were interviewed individually and FGD guide was further administered to get more insights. This was meant to collect opinion and insights that could not be collected during interviews. The in-depth interviews were conducted with a subset of the participants to obtain more detailed and nuanced information. The data collected from the in-depth interviews and FGD were analyzed using thematic analysis to identify patterns and themes in the data. The findings of the study indicated that effective fire safety management in markets required a combination of proactive measures and emergency preparedness. Proactive measures included regular risk assessments, proper storage of flammable materials, regular maintenance of electrical systems, and the installation of fire safety equipment such as alarms and sprinklers. Emergency preparedness strategies included the creation of emergency evacuation plans, the establishment of communication protocols, and the training of market staff on fire safety procedures. The study also found that collaboration between market management, vendors, and local fire departments is crucial to effective fire safety management in markets.

The study highlights the need for ongoing education and training for vendors and market staff to maintain awareness of fire safety hazards and emergency response procedures. It also underscores the importance of regular reviews and updates of fire safety management plans to ensure they remain effective and relevant. Overall, the study provides valuable insights into effective fire safety management strategies in markets, and emphasizes the need for continued attention and investment in fire safety management to protect people, property, and businesses from the devastating effects of fires.

Return on Investment in Education of High School Class 2009

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This descriptive-correlational research was conducted to estimate the rates of the return on investment in education of the respondents who graduated in high school only, those who took vocational courses and those who have earned a college degree. Further, it established the relationship between the respondents’ cost of education and their return on investment in education. It included 15 graduates of Batac National High School and Pagudpud National High School who belong to the Class of 2009.

The respondents’ socio-demographic profile and estimated rates of return on investment in their education was determined using the Return on Investment in Education Questionnaire.

Frequency, percentage, and mean were used to analyze their socio-demographic profile. Meanwhile, the Pearson’s (r) moment of correlation was used to determine the relationship between the respondents’ cost of education and the rates of return on investment in their education.

Results show that the rates of return on investment in education of the respondents are generally high. Findings also show that there is a significant relationship between the respondents’ cost of education and the rates of return on investment in their education. There is a negative correlation between the cost of education and return on investment in education. This implies that low cost of education can have higher rate of return on investment in education or a high cost of education can have lower rate of return on investment in education.  Results of the study confirm that cost of education is not necessarily an indicator of ROI and ROI cannot be gauged necessarily by means of the cost of education.

Improving Organizational Climate Using Appreciative Inquiry in a University Setting, in Cebu City, Philippines

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This study tried to determine the effects on organizational climate in the university resulting from the Appreciative Inquiry (AI) workshop implemented.as an intervention in this participative action research study It provided answers to the PRE-WORKSHOP perceptions of administrators and faculty members in terms of Interpersonal Relationships, Vertical and Lateral Collaborations, Creativity Resulting from Synergy, Quality of Work Life, Management Support, Loyalty to the Organization. The results of the AI WORKSHOP along the 4D Model of AI were also analyzed. Likewise, it also tried to analyze the POST-WORKSHOP perceptions of administrators and faculty members in terms: Interpersonal Relationships, Vertical and Lateral Collaborations, Creativity Resulting from Synergy, Quality of Work Life, Management Support, Loyalty to the Organization. For its theoretical framework, the study applied the 4D Appreciative Inquiry Model. The study applied participatory action research. The Appreciative Inquiry Seminar-Workshop be made at a later time so that the remedial actions can be undertaken to further improve work conditions and productivity. The study concludes that the participating faculty members of university were satisfied with their existing organizational climate before the Appreciative Inquiry Seminar-workshop took place.  However, an improvement was needed. It is recommended that Appreciative Inquiry seminar-workshop should be conducted again after the research was completed.