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Bosworth, Kris, and Santiago Cueto. "Drug Abuse Prevention Curricula in Public and Private Schools in Indiana." Journal of Drug Education 24, no. 1 (March 1994): 21–31. http://dx.doi.org/10.2190/wjdc-ky9n-nhh2-hcah.
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Recent research on drug education has focused on public schools. This study compares public school drug education programs with such efforts in private schools in one midwestern state. All schools in the state were asked to respond to a survey on curricula and training. This study reports on the types of prevention curricula used and at what grades, as well as the number of schools with trained staff. For almost every grade a higher percentage of public schools was found to be implementing drug education programs than private schools. This was manifested in public schools developing their own programs and/or purchasing commercially available drug curricula. Although an equal number of private and public schools have trained staff, less than half of all schools report a trained staff at each grade level. Directions for future research based on these results are suggested.
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Beaghan, James. "Is There a Decline in Teaching Ethics in US Business Schools?" Journal of International Business and Economy 9, no. 2 (December 1, 2008): 13–21. http://dx.doi.org/10.51240/jibe.2008.2.2.
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With recent financial scandals at Global Crossing, Enron and WorldCom involving manipulation of company earnings and the collapse of shareholder values, there has been increased debate concerning ethical decision making among business leaders in America and abroad. This debate has been accompanied by an increased expectation that US business schools give more emphasis to ethics in their business curricula at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. With AACSB mandating the coverage of ethics in business school curricula for member schools, administrators and faculty have shown considerable latitude in the coverage of this topic. This paper looks at differences in the coverage of ethics in the business school curricula of two universities: one a public state university, one a private religious university, as well as trends in the coverage of ethics at several public and private universities cited in recent research articles.
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Veerasamy, Arthi, Jeffrey Gage, and Ray Kirk. "Head teachers’ views of oral health education in schools in Tamil Nadu, India." Health Education Journal 77, no. 1 (November 7, 2017): 73–84. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/0017896917733120.
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Introduction: Children and young people in India have a high prevalence of dental decay. As part of a broader epidemiological study, we interviewed 10 head teachers to understand the status of, and challenges to, inclusion of oral health education in the curricula of public and private schools in Tamil Nadu, India. Objectives: The two main objectives of this study were (1) to describe the views of head teachers about the implementation of oral health education in school curricula and (2) to identify challenges to achieving oral health education in public and private schools in Tamil Nadu. Method: Qualitative descriptive design, with a purposive sample of 10 head teachers who participated in semi-structured interviews. Thematic coding was used to analyse and report on the data. Results: There is a lack of oral health education in public and private schools in Tamil Nadu, India. Four main types of barriers to the initiation and implementation of oral health education were lack of recognition, academic burden, prioritisation of other health needs and policy inequities. Head teachers acknowledged the lack of oral health education in their schools, yet also acknowledged the importance of oral health education in promoting students’ health. Conclusion: Health curricula in Tamil Nadu schools lack integration of oral health education. Limited access to the services, cultural factors, policy deficiencies, insufficient awareness among policy-makers, the nature of the education system and lack of research contribute to the current situation. Policy-makers should address these barriers to enable and promote oral health education strategies in both private and public schools of Tamil Nadu.
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Wong, Ting-Hong. "Education and National Colonialism in Postwar Taiwan: The Paradoxical Use of Private Schools to Extend State Power, 1944–1966." History of Education Quarterly 60, no. 2 (May 2020): 156–84. http://dx.doi.org/10.1017/heq.2020.25.
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After World War II, the colonial rule imposed by the Kuomintang (KMT) in Taiwan was symbiotically connected with its project of nation building. This project of “national colonialism” initially spurred the KMT to build an extensive public education system and to marginalize private schools. Financial concerns after 1954, however, forced the KMT to allow more private schools to open. As the role of private schools expanded, the state limited their resources and required that they follow state curricula, leading many private schools to come under the control of agents tied to the regime. Thus, schools that the colonizers initially sought to subdue ended up spreading ideologies that served the KMT. The case of Taiwan provides a perspective on colonialism and private schooling that suggests that private schooling under national colonialism differed from that under nonnational forms of colonial rule.
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Abadie, Michelle, and Krishna Bista. "Understanding the Stages of Concerns." Journal of School Administration Research and Development 3, no. 1 (June 20, 2018): 57–66. http://dx.doi.org/10.32674/jsard.v3i1.1932.
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This study investigated the initial implementation processes of the Common Core State Standards (CCSS) in public and private schools in a single Loui- siana district. Results suggested participants’ high level of concern in many aspects of the implementation of the CCSS in public schools related to the timeline and instability of curriculum decisions, which negatively affected teachers’ confidence levels. Private school teachers experienced greater stability in their curricula, a more feasible timeline of implementation, positive professional development, and positive experiences with CCSS implementation, affecting their teacher identity and impact on students. However, public school teachers reported instability in their curricula, difficult timelines of implementation, unsupportive professional development, and overall negative experiences, affecting their teacher identity and impact on students with the implementation of the CCSS.
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Pfueller, Sharron L., Ian Innes-Wardell, Helen Skondras, Dianne Marshall, and Tarnya Kruger. "An Evaluation of Saltwatch: A School and Community Action Research Environmental Education Project." Australian Journal of Environmental Education 13 (1997): 61–68. http://dx.doi.org/10.1017/s0814062600002846.
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AbstractThe Saltwatch environmental education program aims to increase awareness and understanding of salinity and thereby to stimulate remedial and preventative action. An evaluation of the program in Victoria in 1995 revealed its wide use across school curricula, and subsequent practical environmental action in 53% of schools. Participation in Saltwatch and subsequent environmental activities were more restricted in community groups. The paper concludes with a discussion of Saltwatch's success and possible improvements.
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Ringwalt, Christopher L., Susan Ennett, Ruby Johnson, Louise Ann Rohrbach, Ashley Simons-Rudolph, Amy Vincus, and Judy Thorne. "Factors Associated with Fidelity to Substance Use Prevention Curriculum Guides in the Nation's Middle Schools." Health Education & Behavior 30, no. 3 (June 2003): 375–91. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/1090198103030003010.
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Teachers' fidelity of implementation of substance use prevention curricula is widely considered desirable and is linked empirically to effectiveness. The authors examine factors pertinent to teachers' fidelity to curricula guides, using data from a nationally representative sample of 1,905 lead substance use prevention teachers in the nation's public and private schools. Findings suggest that about one-fifth of teachers of substance use prevention curricula did not use a curriculum guide at all, whereas only 15% reported they followed one very closely. Positively associated with adherence were teachers' discretion in their coverage of prevention lessons, beliefs concerning the effectiveness of the most recent training they received and the curricula they taught, and level of support they received from their principals for substance use prevention. The authors conclude that some degree of curriculum adaptation is inevitable and suggest how adherence to curricula guides may be improved through teacher training.
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Alas, Ruth, and Mohamed Mousa. "Cultural diversity and business schools’ curricula: a case from Egypt." Problems and Perspectives in Management 14, no. 2 (June 6, 2016): 130–37. http://dx.doi.org/10.21511/ppm.14(2-1).2016.01.
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The French Ecole Supérieure Libre des Sciences Commercial Appliquées (ESLSCA) in Paris is one of the most important global culturally diverse private business schools in terms of its number of branches and its history. ESLSCA has had a branch in Cairo in Egypt for about 17 years. This qualitative study seeks to focus on ESLSCA-Egypt branch to investigate the extent to which cultural diversity is included in its MBA curricula. The main methods for collecting data are document analysis, a number of semi-structured interviews, and a review of relevant literature. The study findings have meaningful implications for the practices of business schools’ education and training
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Dourado, Adriana Akemi, Pedro Rodrigues Curi Hallal, Marlos Rodrigues Domingues, and Fernando Vinholes Siqueira. "Teaching of health-related physical activity in medical schools: the Brazilian scenario." Revista Brasileira de Atividade Física & Saúde 24 (March 26, 2020): 1–6. http://dx.doi.org/10.12820/rbafs.24e0096.
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Physical activity engagement is a key strategy to improve population health and quality of life. However, studies show that physical activity counseling by physicians is low, and one of the main barriers reported is lack of specific knowledge. The aim of this study is to describe the existence of health-related physical activity content in the curricula of Brazilian Medicine undergraduate courses. A census-type descriptive study was carried out. Online documentation available in institutional websites of all Brazilian Medicine courses curricula were assessed and, when not available, faculty members were contacted. In 2015 we identified 233 medicine courses in Brazil, using data from the Brazilian Ministry of Education. We assessed the documentation in detail of 158 courses (67.8%). We observed that only 12% of curricula presented health-related physical activity and/or physical exercise contents. This proportion was higher in public Medical schools compared to private ones (21.5% vs. 5.4%; p = 0.002). Teaching of health-related physical activity in Brazilian Medicine courses is scarce. We highlight the need for adjustment of curricula considering the well-established benefits of physical activity for public health.
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Alfallaj, Hayam A., Kelvin I. Afrashtehfar, Ali K. Asiri, Farah S. Almasoud, Ghaida H. Alnaqa, and Nadia S. Al-Angari. "The Status of Digital Dental Technology Implementation in the Saudi Dental Schools’ Curriculum: A National Cross-Sectional Survey for Healthcare Digitization." International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health 20, no. 1 (December 25, 2022): 321. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/ijerph20010321.
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Objective: The primary objective of this cross-sectional national study was to investigate the status of digital dental technology (DDT) adoption in Saudi Arabian undergraduate dental education. A secondary objective was to explore the impact of dental schools’ funding sources to incorporate digital technologies. Methods: A self-administered questionnaire was distributed to the chairpersons of prosthetic sciences departments of the 27 dental schools in Saudi Arabia. If any department chairman failed to respond to the survey, a designated full-time faculty member was contacted to fill out the form. The participants were asked about the school’s sector, DDT implementation in the curriculum, implemented level, their perceptions of the facilitators and challenges for incorporating DDT. Results: Of the 27 dental schools (18 public and 8 private), 26 responded to the questionnaire (response rate: 96.3%). The geographic distribution of the respondent schools was as follows: 12 schools in the central region, 6 in the western region, and 8 in other regions. Seventeen schools secure and preserve patients’ records using electronic software, whereas nine schools use paper charts. Seventeen schools (64,4%) implemented DDT in their curricula. The schools that did not incorporate DDT into their undergraduate curricula were due to not being included in the curriculum (78%), lack of expertise (66%), untrained faculty and staff (44%), and cost (33%). Conclusions: This national study showed that digital components still need to be integrated into Saudi Arabian dental schools’ curricula and patient care treatment. Additionally, there was no association between funding sources and the DDT implementation into the current curricula. Consequently, Saudi dental schools must emphasize the implementation and utilization of DDT to align with Saudi Vision 2030 for healthcare digitization and to graduate competent dentists in digital dental care.
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Lye, Jenny, and Joe Hirschberg. "Secondary school fee inflation: an analysis of private high schools in Victoria, Australia." Education Economics 25, no. 5 (March 12, 2017): 482–500. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/09645292.2017.1295024.
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Darian-Smith, Kate, and Nikki Henningham. "Site, school, community." History of Education Review 43, no. 2 (September 30, 2014): 152–71. http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/her-03-2014-0018.
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Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to examine the development of vocational education for girls, focusing on how curriculum and pedagogy developed to accommodate changing expectations of the role of women in the workplace and the home in mid-twentieth century Australia. As well as describing how pedagogical changes were implemented through curriculum, it examines the way a modern approach to girls’ education was reflected in the built environment of the school site and through its interactions with its changing community. Design/methodology/approach – The paper takes a case study approach, focusing on the example of the J.H. Boyd Domestic College which functioned as a single-sex school for girls from 1932 until its closure in 1985. Oral history testimony, private archives, photographs and government school records provide the material from which an understanding of the school is reconstructed. Findings – This detailed examination of the history of J.H. Boyd Domestic College highlights the highly integrated nature of the school's environment with the surrounding community, which strengthened links between the girls and their community. It also demonstrates how important the school's buildings and facilities were to contemporary ideas about the teaching of girls in a vocational setting. Originality/value – This is the first history of J.H. Boyd Domestic College to examine the intersections of gendered, classed ideas about pedagogy with ideas about the appropriate built environment for the teaching of domestic science. The contextualized approach sheds new light on domestic science education in Victoria and the unusually high quality of the learning spaces available for girls’ education.
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Yetty, Yetty. "Curriculum Analysis of Permai Plus School at Pluit’s Elementary Chinese Course." Humaniora 1, no. 2 (October 31, 2010): 746. http://dx.doi.org/10.21512/humaniora.v1i2.2916.
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In Indonesia, in addition to english mandarin also become a very common thing. Many companies employ one of the conditions of staff must be fluent in speaking Chinese, reading and writing Chinese characters. Therefore, the majority of schools in Indonesia have set up Chinese language courses, in order to give Chinese language’s basic foundation to their students. In Pluit, courses of Chinese language schools are mostly private, three-language schools and international schools (not including international schools in the U.S. system). Through the six factors of curriculum (Teachers, facilities, scores, textbooks, curricula, and social participation ), the writer wants to analyze Permai Plus school curriculum Chinese course situation.
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Kambutu, John, Samara Madrid Akpovo, Lydiah Nganga, Sapna Thapa, and Agnes Muthoni Mwangi. "Privatization of early childhood education (ECE): Implications for social justice in Nepal and Kenya." Policy Futures in Education 18, no. 6 (May 14, 2020): 700–724. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/1478210320922111.
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This ethnographic study examined the (un)intended 1 consequences of increased privatization of Early Childhood Education (ECE) in Nepal and Kenya. Qualitative data showed overreliance on high-stakes standardized tests increased competition for ‘good grades or examination scores’, thus (un)intentionally creating ideal conditions for proliferation of for-profit private schools that predominantly taught culturally decontextualized education at all levels of schooling. Private schools in both countries served high-income families and children, while low-income families and children did not have access to ECE or attended government and not-for-profit programmes. Rather than bridging the gap between low and high-income families, these educational spaces influenced existing social divisions and inequalities. Therefore, this study concluded that private schools in Nepal and Kenya function like businesses, which (un)intentionally promoted educational injustice 2 against children from low-income families. Consequently, authors recommend enactment of new educational policies and practices that promote culturally contextualized curricula in ECE programmes.
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Little, Sharoni D., and La Verne A. Tolbert. "The Problem with Black Boys: Race, Gender, and Discipline in Christian and Private Elementary Schools." Christian Education Journal: Research on Educational Ministry 15, no. 3 (December 2018): 408–21. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/0739891318805760.
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In Christian, private, and public schools, Black boys are forced to endure educational environments that promulgate the stereotype of their supposed intellectual inadequacy and “troublesome” behavior. Deficit-based narratives, fueled by historical racist and sexist stereotypes, contend that Black boys are deviant, disengaged, disruptive, undisciplined, unintelligent, problematic, confrontational, threatening, and difficult to teach – all in a place that should be safe and affirming – schools. In this article, we examine how racial and gender stereotypes reify the educational plight of Black boys, and negatively influence key educational foci, including teacher expectations, pedagogy, curricula, institutional climate/culture, student assessment, and disciplinary matters.
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Lim, V. K. E. "The Process of Medical Curriculum Development in Malaysia." International Journal of User-Driven Healthcare 2, no. 1 (January 2012): 33–39. http://dx.doi.org/10.4018/ijudh.2012010105.
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The first medical school established in Malaysia was the Faculty of Medicine at the University of Malaya in 1963 (Danaraj, 1988). Today, there are 33 medical schools, both public and private. All medical schools require accreditation by the National Accreditation Board and the Malaysian Medical Council. These two regulatory bodies set the minimum standards for accreditation and they include standards that pertain to curricular issues. Apart from adhering to major broad principles, medical schools generally are given a free hand in designing and developing their own curricula. The faculty members of the school determine the nature of the curriculum with the dean playing a vital role in moderating competing demands from the various academic departments. The influence of the Medical Education Department or Unit varies. The Ministry of Health, as the predominant employer of doctors, gives regular feedback to the deans on the performance of their graduates. There has not been any major initiative to involve other important stakeholders, including the public, in the design and development of medical curricula in the country.
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Siddiqui, Rabia, and Zehra Habib. "Moral Education at Primary Level in Selected Private Schools of Karachi: Role of Teachers and Parents." Pakistan Journal of Humanities and Social Sciences 9, no. 2 (September 20, 2021): 59–73. http://dx.doi.org/10.52131/pjhss.2021.0901.0113.
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Pakistani society is facing numerous problems such as intolerance, violence, lying, dishonesty and sexual harassment to mention just a few. Parents and schools have a major role to play in the moral development of children. This mixed methods study examined teachers’ involvement in developing moral values in children from three private sector schools in Karachi, Pakistan. Document analysis of primary schools’ curriculum, in-depth interviews and classroom observations of nine teachers were conducted to understand how moral values are imparted through formal education. Additionally, 240 parents participated in a quantitative survey to investigate parental involvement in the moral development of children. Findings revealed inadequate focus of the schools’ curricula towards moral education, teachers’ limited perceptions and their subsequent lack of contribution to moral development of students. The quantitative data from parents showed satisfactory involvement of parents in moral growth of their children, measuring above 60% for every variable. Data also revealed that parents focus more on instructions rather than discussions about the moral values with their children. Findings highlight the need for coordinated efforts towards moral development of children involving parents, teachers and schools.
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Rehman, Nadia, Wenlan Zhan, Muhammad Saifullah Khalid, Mussarat Iqbal, and Amir Mahmood. "Assessing the knowledge and attitude of elementary school students towards environmental issues in Rawalpindi." Present Environment and Sustainable Development 15, no. 1 (June 30, 2021): 5–21. http://dx.doi.org/10.15551/pesd2021151001.
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Educational institutions need to increase their efforts in the modern era of Education for Sustainable Development (ESD) to educate their students for a sustainable future. Teachers and curriculum is the key ingredient to educate children and teenagers to be leaders of tomorrow in protecting the environment. This quantitative study was conducted to examine elementary school students' knowledge and attitudes towards environmental issues in Rawalpindi. The environment is directly and indirectly affected by humanity. The environment is getting polluted day by day due to which it becomes difficult to live in such a massive environment. To achieve this, there is a need to develop knowledge and attitudes in each individual. For this purpose, the population of the study consisted of all the public and private schools of the Rawalpindi. A hundred students of the ten schools, five public and five private schools of Rawalpindi, were taken as a sample for data collection. To check the attitudes of students' the questionnaire-based Relevance of Science Education (ROSE) Project was used to measure a student's attitudes and to measure the knowledge of students' self-made knowledge assessment test was used to collect the data from 7thgrade students'. The study examined the knowledge and attitude of elementary school students in public and private schools. The study also checked and compared students' knowledge and attitudes in public and private schools of Rawalpindi. Data was analyzed on SPSS software; Cross tabulation and chi-square were used to check students' knowledge. The Independent t-test was used to measure the attitudes of students. The results indicated no significant difference between government and private school students' knowledge and attitudes. Private school students' had slightly more knowledge than public school students but this difference was not significant. The public and private school students had a positive attitude towards environmental issues. Students owned environmental problems and were highly motivated to solve these problems. They were agreed to take action for the betterment of the future. As a result, sustainable development from elementary school to university necessitates a paradigm shift in our educational systems. Indeed, a sustainable way of life is impossible to achieve without a proper education system that teaches our youth how to integrate sustainability principles into their daily lives and work. Significant progress has been made in integrating environmental values into current curricula, developing new approaches and producing educational content for effective EE implementation in both programmes, since it was a government initiative to integrate environmental concepts into established curricula, devise different approaches and prepare training materials for ef Teacher teaching is therefore important in both Pakistani education systems to improve vital thinking skills and to react positively to the world about potential Pakistanis.
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Chapin, Timothy S. "Revolutionizing the Core: GIS in the Planning Curriculum." Environment and Planning B: Planning and Design 30, no. 4 (August 2003): 565–73. http://dx.doi.org/10.1068/b12993.
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Geographic information systems (GIS) have emerged over the past decade to become the most powerful and important computer application to hit the profession of planning. Although GIS is now used by most public sector planning agencies and private planning firms, planning schools have been slow to adapt their core curricula to ensure that all students gain some exposure to this technology before entering the job market. A review of the core curricula of accredited programs in North America revealed GIS to be a rare element of the core. This paper outlines potential reasons that GIS has been slow to emerge as an element in the planning core and offers some guidance on how to remedy this situation with a minimum of disruption to existing programs.
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Clark, Julie, and Terry Harrison. "Are Educational Outcomes Relevant to Environmental Education Addressed by Primary School Teachers?" Australian Journal of Environmental Education 13 (1997): 27–36. http://dx.doi.org/10.1017/s0814062600002809.
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AbstractConcern exists over the extent to which environmental education is being addressed in Australian primary school curricula. This is especially so since the release of the nationally developed Statements and Profiles in eight key areas of learning because no documents specifically relating to environmental education were produced. This paper reports the results of a study in which a survey based on outcomes relevant to environmental education, as drawn from curriculum documents in use in the Australian states of New South Wales and Victoria, was completed by a sample of primary teachers from both states. Results indicated that, in most schools, outcomes relevant to environmental education were being given significant attention. However, the extent to which different outcomes were addressed varied widely, as did the extent to which individual schools addressed outcomes over the years kindergarten/preparatory to year 6 (K/P-6). Implications for teacher education drawn from the findings are discussed.
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Happell, Brenda. "The Implications of Legislative Change on the Future of Psychiatric Nursing in Victoria." Australian & New Zealand Journal of Psychiatry 32, no. 2 (April 1998): 229–34. http://dx.doi.org/10.3109/00048679809062733.
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Objective: The aim of this paper is to explore the potential implications of the Nurses Act introduced in 1993 upon psychiatric nursing in Victoria. Essentially this Act abolished the existing separate undergraduate education for psychiatric nursing. The focus of this paper is to explore the potential implications of this legislative change to the psychiatric nursing profession, particularly in light of relevant research findings. Method: In order to ascertain the impact of legislative change, a survey of psychiatric nursing content was conducted in Schools of Nursing throughout Victoria. Results: A 100% response rate was achieved. The responses indicated that little alteration had been made to existing general nursing courses to incorporate the change in legislation. The compulsory psychiatric nursing content varies from nil to 17.4% of the total curriculum. Conclusions: The theory and practice of psychiatric nursing constitute only a small proportion of undergraduate curricula. In view of the comparative unpopularity of psychiatric nursing as a career option for undergraduate students, the implications of this situation for the future psychiatric nursing workforce are serious.
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Smith, Bret P., James P. Mick, and Michael L. Alexander. "The Status of Strings and Orchestra Programs in U.S. Schools." String Research Journal 8, no. 1 (July 2018): 15–31. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/1948499218769607.
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The purpose of this study was to monitor the status of school string and orchestra programs in the United States and to gather descriptive information in the areas of program characteristics, curriculum, support, and student/teacher demographics. A second purpose was to document trends observed when compared with results of previous studies. Based on the review of literature, specific variables were identified as potential for trends: string student enrollment, symphonic orchestra offerings, enhancement offerings, private lesson enrollment, string teacher shortages, and student/teacher demographic information. All members of the American String Teachers Association indicating K-12 string teaching as part of their duties were contacted to complete a web-based survey ( N = 2,232). After follow-up contact, 369 respondents participated (16.5%). Although teachers indicated growth in both number and size of programs, increased utilization of approved curricula, and representative racial demographics among students, analysis revealed the following concerns: a decline in the offering of symphonic orchestra and other enhancements, a decline in student participation in private instruction, unrepresentative gender and racial demographics of string teachers, and factors that indicate a continuing string teacher shortage.
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Deb, Sibnath, Esben Strodl, and Jiandong Sun. "Academic-related stress among private secondary school students in India." Asian Education and Development Studies 3, no. 2 (May 6, 2014): 118–34. http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/aeds-02-2013-0007.
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Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to examine the prevalence of academic stress and exam anxiety among private secondary school students in India as well as the associations with socio-economic and study-related factors. Design/methodology/approach – Participants were 400 adolescent students (52 percent male) from five private secondary schools in Kolkata who were studying in grades 10 and 12. Participants were selected using a multi-stage sampling technique and were assessed using a study-specific questionnaire. Findings – Findings revealed that 35 and 37 percent reported high or very high levels of academic stress and exam anxiety respectively. All students reported high levels of academic stress, but those who had lower grades reported higher levels of stress than those with higher grades. Students who engaged in extra-curricula activities were more likely to report exam anxiety than those who did not engage in extra-curricula activities. Practical implications – Private high school students in India report high levels of academic stress and exam anxiety. As such there is a need to develop effective interventions to help these students better manage their stress and anxiety. Originality/value – This is the first study the authors are aware of that explores the academic stress levels of private secondary school students in India. The study identifies factors that may be associated with the experience of high levels of stress that need to be explored further in future research.
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Pervez, Khalid, Yaar Muhammad, and Yasira Waqar. "Higher-order thinking: An analysis of the prescribed versus tested Curricula in private secondary schools in Pakistan." Journal of Social Sciences Advancement 3, no. 3 (September 30, 2022): 165–75. http://dx.doi.org/10.52223/jssa22-030308-44.
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Higher Order Thinking Skills (HOTS) are incorporated in books to enhance students’ critical thinking. It is essential to know the level of HOTS offered in the prescribed curriculum and the extent to which it is covered in exams. This study analyses the higher-order thinking skills (HOTS) introduced in the prescribed curriculum and tested in the exams. The study used a qualitative content analysis approach to analyze each chapter’s Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs) and exercises questions of the grade 8th science book to categorize the question statements in view of Bloom’s taxonomy and nine predetermined categories of Socratic questions. The results indicate that the prescribed curriculum has comparatively more emphasis on developing HOTS than the tested curriculum does. The book analysis showed that SLOs support HOTS incorporation, but exercise questions and Punjab Examination Commission (PEC) exams tend towards Lower Order Thinking Skills (LOTS). Book exercises and exams should be improved and aligned with SLOs to incorporate HOTS in students. Moreover, book and exam criteria need to be revised to enhance higher-order thinking skills in students.
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Karapetyan, Karo, and Heidar Nargesy. "An Iranian View on Linguistic Competence in Using a Foreign Language." Armenian Folia Anglistika 7, no. 2 (9) (October 17, 2011): 59–65. http://dx.doi.org/10.46991/afa/2011.7.2.059.
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Throughout the recent three decades no major changes have been observed in the Iranian educational curricula and textbooks of foreign language teaching. Nor has there been any significant change in the teaching methods while numerous reforms can be traced in the field of foreign language teaching in the world. The current research attempts to study various aspects of language competence of several graduates of secondary schools who have not taken language courses in private institutions. The research aims to find out the capacity of the academic educational system of Iran to teach students English appropriately.
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Aydin, Gozde, Alison Booth, Claire Margerison, and Anthony Worsley. "Food and nutrition education in Australian primary schools: parents' views." Health Education 121, no. 4 (May 12, 2021): 451–64. http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/he-11-2020-0113.
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PurposePrimary schools provide continuous, intensive contact with large numbers of children starting from a young age, thus providing an appropriate setting for the promotion of healthy eating through food and nutrition education (FNE). This qualitative study explores the views of Australian primary school parents about FNE in primary schools.Design/methodology/approachIn total, 19 parents of primary school children from Victoria participated in semi-structured interviews. Audio recordings were transcribed and underwent thematic analysis using Nvivo. A total of three themes emerged: FNE topics currently taught in primary schools, essential food skills and knowledge for primary school children and the importance of FNE.FindingsMost parents thought that FNE is as important as the core subjects of primary school. Parental support for FNE, which is delivered over a prolonged period, and expanded by hands-on content such as cooking and gardening classes was evident. Parents viewed these classes as likely to improve children's food-related knowledge and healthy eating behaviours. Parents expressed appreciation for schools' emphasis on food sustainability and its alignment with school policies and practices. Parents were keen to see more sustainability included in the curriculum.Practical implicationsThese results may have implications for curriculum developers and schools, as the findings can assist the design of food and nutrition curricula for primary schools which can empower children as well as their families to make better food-related decisions.Originality/valueAustralian parents' views of FNE in primary schools have been under examined.
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Rasheed, A. Abdul, and H. L. Meera Mohideen. "Asālibu al Ikhtibārāti fi al Madārisi al Dīniyyati bi Manṭiqati Pitigala fī Syarqi Sri Lanka (Dirāsatun Taḥlīliyyatun Waṣfiyyatun)." Al-Uslub: Journal of Arabic Linguistic and Literature 5, no. 01 (January 1, 2021): 1–22. http://dx.doi.org/10.30631/al-uslub.v5i01.96.
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Testing is an important step in the learning and teaching process. It has an important role in evaluating the teacher's duty and facilitating learners to express their opinions during and after the learning and teaching process. Arabic colleges in Sri Lanka are private institutes that do not have a proper curriculum, each following separate curricula. So, the methods of testing differ according to the curricula of these schools. It should be given attention in the field of research in order to achieve educational objectives. This study seeks to identify a best test and its importance in the field of teaching Arabic to non-native speakers and to identify Arabic colleges in Batticaloa District, East Sri Lanka, and also describes the evaluation methods used at Jamiathul Falah Arabic College in Kattankudy as a sample. The two researchers used the descriptive approach and the analytical method to complete this study and to reach the required results. They also carried out extrapolation and the library method to collect academic and cultural information, and used the interview as a tool for collecting information. The study found that schools in Batticaloa district conduct the weekly and the quarterly tests and follow different and varied forms in setting question papers. Jamiathul Falah Arabic College is distinguished by its tests, as it follows appropriate methods and good curricula according to students and their educational levels, the individual differences and concerning best methods in all its tests, such as objective type and others
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Sumbillo Jr., Lino Z., and Dennis V. Madrigal. "Disaster Risk Reduction Management Practices of Augustinian Recollect Schools in Negros Island." Philippine Social Science Journal 3, no. 2 (November 16, 2020): 135–36. http://dx.doi.org/10.52006/main.v3i2.220.
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Disaster risk reduction and management apply whenever naturally caused disaster or calamity strikes. The reason for this management approach is to minimize injuries and mortalities. A large part of the globe experiences increased risks to natural disasters and calamities, including the Philippines, affecting even schools as well. With that, the Republic Act 10121, known as the "Philippine Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Act of 2010," was passed and enacted into law. The utilization of education to build resiliency was given priority. Section 14 of the Act tasked the DepEd, CHED, and TESDA to incorporate DRRM in the school curricula, both public and private, including Catholic schools such as the Augustinian Recollect schools. Thus, this study ascertains the extent of the practice of DRRM measures of Augustinian Recollects schools in Negros Island. The focus of the assessment includes the four thematic areas: prevention and mitigation, preparedness, response, and rehabilitation, and recovery. Also, it explores the relationship between the practice of DRRM measures and the schools' demographic in size, DRRM budget allocation, location, and population.
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Clyne, Michael. "Bilingual Education—What can We Learn from the Past?" Australian Journal of Education 32, no. 1 (April 1988): 95–114. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/000494418803200106.
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This paper shows that bilingual education has a long tradition in Australia. In the 19th century, primary and secondary schools operating German-English, French-English or Gaelic-English programs, or ones with a Hebrew component, existed in different parts of Australia. The most common bilingual schools were Lutheran rural day schools but there were also many private schools. They believed in the universal value of bilingualism, and some attracted children from English-speaking backgrounds. Bilingual education was for language maintenance, ethno-religious continuity or second language acquisition. The languages were usually divided according to subject and time of day or teacher. The programs were strongest in Melbourne, Adelaide and rural South Australia and Victoria. In Queensland, attitudes and settlement patterns led to the earlier demise of bilingual education. The education acts led to a decline in bilingual education except in elitist girls or rural primary schools and an increase in part-time language programs. Bilingual education was stopped by wartime legislation. It is intended that bilingualism can flourish unless monolingualism is given special preference.
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Davis, Ernest Kofi, Mark Owusu Amponsah, Christopher Yaw Kwaah, and Christopher Beccles. "Alignment of the planned and implemented curricula in Junior High School English Language, Mathematics and Science in three Districts in Ghana." Oguaa Educator 13 (June 1, 2019): 19–51. http://dx.doi.org/10.47963/toe.v13i.294.
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This paper draws on conceptualization of levels of curriculum as planned, implemented and attained curriculum to explore the alignment between the planned and implemented English Language, Mathematics and Science curricula in Ghana. A survey of curriculum delivery by 124 Junior High School Form 2 English, Mathematics and Science teachers, with 1268 of their students from 51 public and private schools, made up of a mix of below-average, average and above-average schools in terms of academic achievement of the students from three districts in the Central Region was carried out. A multi-stage sampling technique involving purposive and stratified random sampling methods were used in the selection of the research participants. The data were collected through documentary review, questionnaire survey for teachers and interviews with students. The data collected were analysed using both quantitative and qualitative methods. The quantitative data were analysed using frequency counts and descriptive statistics, while the qualitative data were analysed qualitatively and presented as narrative description with illustrative examples. The study revealed that gaps existed between the planned and the implemented English Language, Mathematics and Science curricula. Discussion of the findings and implications for practice, policy and research in Ghana and countries that share similar situation as Ghana are provided.
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Charleson, A. W. "Seismic design within architectural education." Bulletin of the New Zealand Society for Earthquake Engineering 30, no. 1 (March 31, 1997): 46–50. http://dx.doi.org/10.5459/bnzsee.30.1.46-50.
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This paper discusses the teaching of earthquake resistant design within schools of architecture. It aims to stimulate discussion on more effective means of teaching the subject, and to suggest ideas and resources for schools whose seismic design curriculum might benefit from further development.
It is argued that seismic design issues should be included and integrated into architecture curricula. The case is based primarily on observations of building failures resulting from flawed architectural design decisions and subsequent critical reaction from within the architectural profession itself. However, another reason is that the large sizes and restrictive layouts of some seismic load resisting systems impact unavoidably upon architectural layouts.
The content, teaching methods and teaching staff qualities appropriate for a seismic design curriculum are discussed in a case study from the School of Architecture, Victoria University of Wellington. Two key aspects of perceived success are the course's relevance to architectural design and the variety of presentation. Teaching methods, teaching aids and useful references are provided.
The evaluation of the courses considered in the case study is discussed, and postgraduate and post-graduation seismic education in New Zealand is reviewed.
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Hardy, Richard J. "Public or Private Schools? State or National Curricula?. A Review of Policy Alternatives for Achieving Excellence in American Education." Policy Studies Journal 23, no. 4 (December 1995): 706–11. http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/j.1541-0072.1995.tb00544.x.
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GEME, JOSEPH W. ST. "In Search of Wonder and Wisdom: Pediatrics in Transition." Pediatrics 76, no. 2 (August 1, 1985): 308–10. http://dx.doi.org/10.1542/peds.76.2.308.
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Pediatrics has become more complex in the last two decades, matched by similar sophistication throughout all of medicine. We have more medical schools, more students, and more physicians, and teaching hospitals are corporate academic medical centers engaged in fierce competition with community hospitals and innovative medical systems for the health care dollar. New, expanded 3-year curricula for pediatric residents are firmly set, but some pediatricians and, unfortunately, some medical students are skeptical about the future of the discipline and wonder appropriately what kind of pediatrics these young men and women will practice. Pediatric subspecialization has increased, particularly in neonatology, yet more than half of recently surveyed residents will engage in private or group practice.1
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Brookes, Andrew. "Outdoor Education: Environmental Education Reinvented, or Environmental Education Reconceived?" Australian Journal of Environmental Education 5 (August 1989): 15–23. http://dx.doi.org/10.1017/s0814062600002111.
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AbstractIn most Victorian schools outdoor education has meant the weekend bushwalk or the end of year camp. It has been extra-curricula. But that is changing.Outdoor education appears poised to achieve subject status is Victoria. It is included in official curriculum developments and is served by recognised specialist tertiary courses.Outdoor education has been distinguished from physical education by its focus on environmental education, and a converse argument probably applies. But is the environmental education which occurs in outdoor education distinguished by anything other than an association with adventure activities? After all, field trips are not a new idea.This paper argues that the distinctiveness of outdoor education as a form of environmental education is derived from its physical and conceptual isolation from schooling. Conceptual isolation provides the opportunity to construct powerfully affective forms of de-schooled environmental education.The ways in which an outdoor education context can provide different situational constraints from those existing in schools or other institutions are outlined. An action research project is used to exemplify ways in which teachers might reconceive education within those new constraints.The paper concludes that outdoor education can allow powerful forms of environmental education to develop, but that a technocratic rationalisation of the field associated with its increasing institutionalisation threatens to negate that potential.
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Cunningham, E. G., C. M. Brandon, and E. Frydenberg. "Building resilience in early adolescence through a universal school-based preventive program." Australian Journal of Guidance and Counselling 9, no. 2 (November 1999): 15–24. http://dx.doi.org/10.1017/s1037291100003915.
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The development of effective coping resources, including positive thinking and an increased sense of self-efficacy, is related to enhancing resilience and healthy development in young people. A universal school-based prevention program that adapted techniques cognitive therapists use for depressed children, and directly based on the work of Seligman (1995), was implemented over a six-week period to whole-class groups by classroom teachers within their regular school curricula. Learning was facilitated through the use of stories, cartoons, hypothetical examples, practice and role-plays. Fifty-eight Year 5 and 6 students from four schools in regional and rural Victoria completed pre- and post-program questionnaires on self-efficacy, coping and attributional style. Following program participation, children reported significant improvements in optimistic thinking and self-efficacy, as well as a reduction in the use of the non-productive coping strategies of worry, wishful thinking, not coping, and reliance on friends. These promising results provide evidence for the feasibility of implementing a low-cost, non-intrusive program that addresses the emotional well-being of all young people in school settings. The longer-term success and viability of any universal preventive programs may ultimately depend upon the extent to which such programs can be integrated into the mainstream curriculum practices of schools.
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Gabana, Jona J., and Dennis Madrigal. "A Glimpse into the Lives of Transferring Private School Students to a State College." Technium Social Sciences Journal 20 (June 8, 2021): 50–60. http://dx.doi.org/10.47577/tssj.v20i1.3610.
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Private schools ensure students' future with rigorous academic curricula that incorporate durable skills like pro-activeness, critical thinking, and collaboration. However, due to financial constraints, learners are left with no option but to enroll in a tertiary school that offers free of charge. Hence, this paper aims to inquire into the lives of transferring students from a private school to a state college. The researcher utilized the purposive sampling technique to determine the five participants of the study who were selected using inclusion criteria. Through qualitative research design, the data were gathered from the participants using an in-depth interview. Data were analyzed using a recursive textual analysis aided by Litchman's 3 C's-coding, categorizing, and conceptualizing. The findings reveal that participants shared usual experiences and observations in a state college. Notwithstanding the hardships to accomplish the desired purpose, the students remained focused and motivated. Thus, state college is a conducive avenue for a determined student to earn a degree and become successful in their chosen field.
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Brauer, Herbert. "Perspectives: Short-Term Overseas Study Programs: A Survey of Private Junior High Schools in Tokyo." JALT Journal 27, no. 1 (May 1, 2005): 95. http://dx.doi.org/10.37546/jaltjj27.1-5.
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This survey research is the first large-scale study to provide a description of short-term overseas study programs implemented by private junior high schools in Tokyo. In addition to fundamental quantitative parameters, this comprehensive survey returned descriptive data from 84% of the private junior high schools in the Tokyo region with programs in 2001 and 2002. This descriptive data included types and details of activities undertaken, program and activity objectives, integration between the overseas study programs and school curricula, follow-up activities, and program evaluation. The survey revealed several innovative programs and activities implemented by these schools and identified areas that might benefit from further research. この調査研究は東京の私立中学校が行っている短期海外研修プログラムについて詳しく説明するものである。この広範囲に渡る調査は、２００１年及び２００２年における東京地域にある、プログラムを実施している私立中学校の８４％から得た、基本的な量的パラメーターの他に、実施された活動のタイプや詳細、プログラムや活動の目的、海外研修プログラムと学校のカリキュラムの調整、追跡活動、そしてプログラムの評価に関する質的なデータに依るものである。この調査により、幾つかの革新的なプログラムや活動が明らかとなり、更なる研究価値の在る分野が確認された。
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Alawneh, Yousef Jaber. "Role of Kindergarten Curriculum in Instilling Ethical Values among Children in Governorates of Northern West Bank, Palestine." Dirasat: Educational Sciences 49, no. 3 (September 17, 2022): 360–75. http://dx.doi.org/10.35516/edu.v49i3.2337.
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Objectives: This study aims to identify the role of kindergarten curricula in instilling ethical values among children from the point of view of kindergarten’s principals and teachers in the northern governorates in West Bank, Palestine.
Methods: The study relies on an analytical descriptive approach. The sample of the study consisted of (317) kindergarten principals and teachers selected in a random manner. A survey consisting of (40) paragraphs spread over four areas (objectives, content, methods and activities, calendar) was designed; the validity and reliability coefficients of the questionnaire were verified.
Results: The results of the study show that the role of kindergarten curricula in instilling ethical values in children from the point of view of kindergarten principals and teachers in the governorates of the northern West Bank was average. They also showed that there were statistically significant differences at the level of significance (0.05α=) in the average responses of the study sample members due to job title, kindergarten type, qualification, and teachers experience.
Conclusions: Based on the above results, it is recommended to conduct a study of the same title dealing with primary school teachers in public and private schools in the northern West Bank governorates.
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Istiningsih, Istiningsih. "Impact of ICT integration on the development of vocational high school teacher TPACK in the digital age 4.0." World Journal on Educational Technology: Current Issues 14, no. 1 (January 31, 2022): 103–16. http://dx.doi.org/10.18844/wjet.v14i1.6642.
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To investigate the impact of the integration of information and communication technology (ICT) on the development of the Technological Pedagogical Content Knowledge (TPACK) framework for Vocational High School teachers in the Digital Era 4.0, this research will look at the integration of ICT. The evaluation of the Online Learning Implementation Plan (RPP) of the Computer and Network Engineering Department in the even semester of the 2020/2021 academic year revealed the impact of ICT on instructors' TPACK. The research design that was used was a qualitative case study. The study included 20 teacher participants from Private Vocational Schools who were majoring in Computer and Network Engineering in order to explore the influence of ICT adoption on their classrooms. Findings from this study reveal that integrating ICT into the TPACK framework, as measured by this research project, has a positive impact on teachers. Teachers are capable of resolving issues that arise during online learning activities and providing learning assessment values that are appropriate for their students' skills and learning performance. Schools must provide more effective and professionally targeted ICT support and training in order to improve teacher competence in order to educate vocational students for a digital future, as a result of these consequences. Considering the demands for the integration of ICT into the design of educational curricula in order to develop the TPACK abilities of teachers in the face of the digital revolution is something that the government can consider. Keywords: vocational, ICT, TPACK, secondary school, engineering, educational curricula.
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Ruqaya Issa Mohammed Al-Balushi, Ruqaya Issa Mohammed Al-Balushi. "The Reality of Developing Innovative Thinking Skills in The Plastic Arts Curriculum from Point of View of Third-Grade Primary Teachers: واقع تنمية مهارات التفكير الابتكاري في منهاج الفنون التشكيلية من وجهة نظر معلمات الصف الثالث الأساسي." مجلة العلوم التربوية و النفسية 5, no. 34 (September 29, 2021): 84–69. http://dx.doi.org/10.26389/ajsrp.k150421.
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The study aimed to identify the reality of developing innovative thinking skills in the plastic arts curriculum from the point of view of third-grade primary teachers in the Wilayat of Sohar, Sultanate of Oman. The study was based on the descriptive and analytical approach, and the study sample consisted of (30) teachers from public and private schools in the state of Sohar, who were chosen randomly during the second semester of the year 2020/2021 AD, and the study tool consisted of a questionnaire consisting of (15) items in three axes, namely: ( Originality, flexibility and fluency) and after making sure of the validity and stability of the tool, it was applied to the sample, The results of the study showed that the skill of originality and flexibility got an arithmetic average at the high level, and fluency obtained an arithmetic average at the intermediate level. The results also showed that there are no statistically significant differences at (0.05) attributable to the school classification variables (government - private) and the years of experience variable in the reality of developing innovative thinking in the plastic arts curriculum for third-grade primary teachers. In light of the results, the researcher recommended that female teachers of plastic arts be subjected to training courses and workshops in innovative thinking skills in the third primary grade. And the inclusion of innovative thinking skills in the artistic concepts, objectives, activities, evaluation and artistic works of the plastic arts curriculum from the early stages of the study; And adding electronic curricula and content in innovative thinking to the curricula of plastic arts for the third basic grade, and benefiting from the plastic arts classes in deducting a part of it in the work of workshops in the basics of drawing and coloring that help students to develop innovative thinking skills, enrich the curriculum with images of Omani heritage, and more broadly inculcate the values of valid citizenship in the curricula. Fine Arts for the third year of primary school.
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Larrán Jorge, Manuel, Francisco Javier Andrades Peña, and Maria Jose Muriel de los Reyes. "Analysing the inclusion of stand-alone courses on ethics and CSR." Sustainability Accounting, Management and Policy Journal 8, no. 2 (May 2, 2017): 114–37. http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/sampj-05-2015-0033.
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Purpose This paper aims to examine how the Master of Business Administration (MBA) curricula of top-ranked business schools are offering stand-alone courses on ethics and corporate social responsibility (CSR). To provide additional evidence, this study tests some hypotheses to contrast the effect of different variables on the inclusion of stand-alone courses on ethics and CSR. Also, the paper provides a comparative analysis in two ways: one comparison aims to analyse how the presence of ethics and CSR stand-alone courses in the MBA programmes over the past 10 years has evolved, and the other comparison seeks to explore whether there are differences between different rankings with regard to the inclusion of ethics and CSR stand-alone courses in the MBA curricula. Design/methodology/approach A Web content analysis was conducted on the curricula of 92 of the top 100 global MBA programmes ranked by the Financial Times in their 2013 ratings. Findings The findings show that there is a trend towards the inclusion of stand-alone courses on CSR and ethics as electives. Empirically, the findings suggest that the presence of ethics and CSR elective stand-alone subjects in the MBA programmes is explained by the following variables: public/private, business school’s accreditation and cultural influence. Comparatively, the findings suggest that requiring CSR and business ethics stand-alone courses in the MBA programmes ranked by the Financial Times have not increased over the past 10 years. In addition, when we have compared the results of this study with other rankings, we have appreciated that there are important differences between top MBA programmes in accordance with the aims and scope of rankings. Originality/value The findings of this study seem to suggest that business schools included in the Financial Times ranking have not changed their view based on a shareholder approach, which is focused on providing an economics-centred training.
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H.K, Shankaramurthy, and Sushma R. "A SURVEY ON SPECIAL NEEDS STUDENTS OF GOVERNMENT AND PRIVATE AIDED SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN DAKSHINA KANNADA DISTRICT." International Journal of Advanced Research 10, no. 01 (January 31, 2022): 815–20. http://dx.doi.org/10.21474/ijar01/14111.
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India is democratic country, here every child has right to get education. They have the right to receive all type of education according to their needs and capacity, whether that capacity is small or great. Our democratic principle states that all children have equal right to learn whether they are below average, average, bright, dull, retarded, blind, deaf, crippled, delinquent and emotionally disturbed in their capacities to learn. Equal opportunity indicates two things –one equality of access to school education and second one equality of success in school. Every society has value to give social justice and is anxious to improve that lot of the common man and cultivate all available talent and potentiality must ensure progressive equal opportunity to all sections of the nation. Every class room there some different students who have some lacks in learning, they have needed extra support, helps from the teacher to learn. Teacher must try to understand special students needs. If they are not trying to understand their needs later may they drop out from the school. As a facilitating teacher we are failure to understand the special needs of such children have been major factors of our failure to reach the target of free and compulsory and universalization of school education. UNESCO defined the concept of inclusive education All children learn together, regardless of any difficulties they may have. Inclusive school must find out and respond to the diverse needs of their students, accommodating both different styles and rates of learning and ensuring quality education to all through appropriate curricula, organizational arrangements, teaching methods, strategies and learning resources use.
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Naseri, Mohammad Kazem, and Dongshik Kang. "A Primary Assessment of Society-Based Earthquake Disaster Mitigation in Kabul City, Afghanistan." Journal of Disaster Research 12, no. 1 (February 1, 2017): 158–62. http://dx.doi.org/10.20965/jdr.2017.p0158.
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A questionnaire-based survey was carried out in the 13th district of Kabul, the capital city of Afghanistan. For this purpose, 10 high schools, both private and public, were selected randomly. A total of 324 participants responded to the questions in the questionnaire. From the total respondents, 127 (39.2%) were female and 197 (60.8%) male; all were in the 15 to 25 age range. Most of the students (75%) had experienced an earthquake, but their perceptions and knowledge about earthquake mitigation were not good as over 50% did not know what to do during an earthquake. Regarding the current situation, 64% responded that disaster education had not been included in their school curricula. The wide participation and strong interest of the students in this survey are expected to foster further research and investigation, as the majority of them (70%) were in a position to transfer their knowledge about earthquake disaster mitigation to their families. Based on the survey findings, despite the contribution of students who had already experienced disaster education outside of Afghanistan, students’ disaster mitigation knowledge was undeniably poor. There is a clear need to establish and plan for the disaster prevention education system in Afghanistan. There is a lack of understanding regarding effective behaviors, attitudes, and knowledge. This problem was probably caused by the absence of disaster education, teaching materials, and expert staff. Therefore, it is highly recommended to integrate disaster prevention education into school curricula, reduce the earthquake risk by sharing disaster information through students’ parent council meetings at schools, and improve public awareness in order to create a society that is resilient to earthquakes.
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Alfaqih, Mahmoud A., Yousef S. Khader, Nabil Bashir, Zuhair Nusair, Quteiba Nuseir, and Mohamad Nusier. "Attitude of Jordanian Physicians toward Biochemistry and Genetics." BioMed Research International 2019 (November 13, 2019): 1–9. http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2019/3176951.
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Background. Several studies found that physicians develop a negative attitude toward biochemistry and genetics disciplines. Many medical schools adopt an integrated system-based curriculum supplemented with clinical correlations. Medical schools in Jordan switched to the integrated curriculum; however, studies that evaluate the attitude of physicians toward biochemistry and genetics are lacking. Objectives. This study aimed to evaluate the attitude of physicians toward biochemistry and genetics including the correlation of their curricula with clinical practice. Materials and Methods. A structured questionnaire consisting of 40 statements was distributed to a random sample of 616 physicians practicing in private and governmental hospitals in Jordan. Participants earned their MD or MBBS degree from Jordan or other countries and were interns, residents, or specialists. Results. More than half of the participants admitted that biochemistry and genetics are intellectually challenging and were among their least favourite subjects (59.1%); however, many of them were familiar with some of the contemporary advances in biochemistry and genetics and their translational potential (64.0%). Most of the participants felt that modifying the medical school curriculum by integrating biochemical and genetic concepts with clinical teaching will motivate the medical students (74%). In univariate analysis, residents showed the most positive attitudes and were the most knowledgeable about the biochemical changes associated with diseases and about the contemporary advances in biochemistry or genetics (P<0.05). In multivariate analysis, physicians practicing in the private sector or those with more than five years of experience generally had a more positive attitude toward biochemistry and genetics (P<0.05). Conclusion. Physicians in Jordan showed an overall positive attitude toward biochemistry and genetics. This was more evident among residents, physicians with more than five years of experience, or those practicing in the private sector.
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Murzyn-Kupisz, Monika, and Dominika Hołuj. "Fashion Design Education and Sustainability: Towards an Equilibrium between Craftsmanship and Artistic and Business Skills?" Education Sciences 11, no. 9 (September 10, 2021): 531. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/educsci11090531.
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Fashion designers can have a key role to play in making fashion more sustainable, as they are able to influence and contribute to all dimensions of fashion impact (economic, environmental, social, and cultural), both positive and negative. Fashion design education should be seen as a chance to make aspiring designers aware of the challenges and potential of design for sustainability and equip them with the knowledge and skills necessary to implement sustainable fashion approaches. Starting from this premise, the approach to various sustainability themes was examined in the particular national context of post-secondary schools offering fashion majors in Poland, one which so far has not been researched in any depth. The authors conducted interviews and analysed the publications, documents, web pages, and Facebook profiles of such schools. Their activities were examined and classified in respect of the main dimensions of comprehensive fashion education: art, craftsmanship, and business. The analysis provides a picture of the current situation and a review of the specific features of sustainable fashion education in both the global and Polish contexts. Contemporary fashion education requires multidimensional adjustments to curricula, reflecting the complex nature of sustainability problems. This is a global challenge, which in the Polish case is additionally exacerbated by insufficient and uncoordinated public support, problems related to the institutional context of private and public schools, and the low level of sustainability awareness among consumers.
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Terpstra-Tong, Jane Lai Yee, and Adlina Ahmad. "High school-university disconnect: a complex issue in Malaysia." International Journal of Educational Management 32, no. 5 (June 11, 2018): 851–65. http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/ijem-10-2016-0214.
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Purpose The purpose of this paper is to identify the major transition issues experienced by first-year students in Malaysia. In so doing, the authors compare the findings to those drawn from western contexts. Design/methodology/approach This study applied a focus group method, conducting seven focus groups with a total of 35 business students. Findings This study identified five skills that are central to quick adaptation to university learning: independent learning, research, time management, English and critical thinking. Unlike findings in the western literature, the findings of this study do not indicate social aspect as a major adjustment issue. Research limitations/implications The generalisability of the findings is limited due to the study’s small sample size. To overcome this, future researchers should consider a national study using a survey-based research method. To test whether students in a relationship-based culture are less prone to challenges related to social aspects in their transitions into university, cross-national or cross-cultural studies are needed. Practical implications The study’s findings point to the need for Malaysia’s universities to strengthen their transition programmes, and proactively form closer relationships with high schools to help their students identify suitable courses and develop their curricula. Originality/value This study highlights the inadequacy of private education in bridging the gap between high schools and private university education in Malaysia. As most first-year-experience studies have used western samples, this study provides much needed data addressing the development of higher education and its relationship with the school systems of developing countries.
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Sayer, Peter. "The hidden curriculum of work in English language education." AILA Review 32 (December 31, 2019): 36–63. http://dx.doi.org/10.1075/aila.00020.say.
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Abstract There has been a rapid global expansion of English instruction in the early grades in public school curricula. Particularly in so-called developing countries, the increase of and its shift from exclusively private to public education is linked to the idea that acquiring English promotes personal, social, and economic development. The author takes one case of a recent early English program, the national program in Mexico, and argues that it is a representative case of a language education programme and policy organized around neoliberal principles. The policy’s stated goal is to address issues of access and equity for public school students; however, findings indicate that the actual processes of teaching and learning at the classroom level remain highly stratified across social class lines. An analysis of English lessons in schools at different points on the socioeconomic spectrum illustrates that instruction is preparing children with certain types of skills and dispositions congruent to their class position and revealing the hidden curriculum of work in early English education.
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S. Baker, Fiona, and Rida Blaik Hourani. "The nature of parental involvement in the city of Abu Dhabi in a context of change." Education, Business and Society: Contemporary Middle Eastern Issues 7, no. 4 (October 28, 2014): 186–200. http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/ebs-05-2014-0023.
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Purpose – The purpose of this exploratory study is to explore parent and school administrator perspectives on the value and nature of parent involvement in the city of Abu Dhabi through their perceptions of roles and responsibilities. Design/methodology/approach – The study is conducted in a random purposive sample of Public–Private Partnership schools during Abu Dhabi Education Council’s school reform. Findings – Findings show that while both administrators and parents agree on the value of parental involvement, the perceptions of their own and each others’ roles and responsibilities means that parent involvement is characterized by unfulfilled expectations. Practical implications – Recommendations are made to arrive at realistic roles and responsibilities for parent involvement and recommendations for a model of mutually responsive practice to evolve within a policy framework, with the support of ADEC, and informed by international and locally based research. Originality/value – The paper sheds light on a new educational dimension beyond curricula and instruction.
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Rosi, Maja, Jerneja Smole, and Jasna Potočnik Topler. "Raising Awareness of Urban Environment Development in Primary Schools." Acta Economica Et Turistica 2, no. 2 (December 1, 2016): 105–13. http://dx.doi.org/10.1515/aet-2016-0009.
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AbstractIn the past few years, excessive efforts have been made to increase the city’s attractiveness and its international positioning. Also studies on the so-called city destination branding are on the rise. Theorists, as Ramirez (2001), Marzano and Scott (2009), among many others, are discussing different aspects of this complex process. Many approaches and strategies are dealing with the positioning of urban environments and city destinations, trying to provide at least some partial answers about achieving this objective. With proper marketing and branding, cities can do a lot to attract tourists and visitors. For successful city marketing and branding and for the successful long-term positioning of the destination in general, it is necessary to involve the key stakeholders and collaborate with as many as possible despite the fact that the branding of a city destination (or any destination for that matter) is a complex process. It is significant that all the stakeholders, who are always carriers of different interests, are invited to collaborate in the planning of the tourism development and tourism development strategies, from the government, the private sector, schools etc. It is also important to involve the citizens, who can provide a valuable opinion about the environment they live in – what they like about their environment, what suggestion would they give to tourists about gastronomy, attractions, shops, events, etc. It is significant that citizens are proud of their urban environment, that they know their own environment, and that they have the motivation for the involvement in the process of improvement of their home environment (through projects, discussions, etc.). It is impossible to create attractive urban environments or cities if residents do not have a positive opinion about the place they live in. That is why it is essential for the education institutions at all levels, but especially for the institutions at the primary levels to educate children, toddlers, pupils, students, about the importance of urban environment development and create a positive learning environment, where children are able to develop as residents with a great understanding of the potential of the environment they live in. The paper explores the importance of raising awareness of the urban environment in primary schools from the theoretical, analytical and practical point of views. In the paper, we will examine whether primary schools in the city of Maribor, Slovenia educate children about their urban environment, if they are creating positive learning environments, where children can develop into proud citizens aware of the significance of the urban environment and its consequences for the quality of their lives. Further on, the curricula in chosen primary schools in Maribor is going to be analyzed. With the survey, we will try to identify the degree of children’s awareness of their surrounding urban environment, the information they receive about their environment, and their attitude towards it. And finally, what is most important, we will try to show the extreme significance of the learning environment and the curricula for raising the awareness of the environment and growing into responsible adults who will also act responsibly towards their urban environments.
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Rahmi, Vembri Aulia. "Prospek Praktik Mikro Inkubator “Entrepreneur Passion” dalam Membina Wirausahawan Pelajar (Milenialpreneur)." JMK (Jurnal Manajemen dan Kewirausahaan) 5, no. 3 (September 29, 2020): 217. http://dx.doi.org/10.32503/jmk.v5i3.1124.
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In general, business incubators are created to provide space and facilities, especially for new entrepreneurs pioneering or running a business. Its existence was first initiated by universities so that it is expected to be able to build a sustainable and beneficial business ecosystem for end-users as business stakeholders. During this time the practice of incubators business is carried out in the form of programs or projects for a certain period from the beginning of the registration selection until participants reach the level of business creation, namely by students. While this research was conducted to explore how the implementation of business incubator programs that occur in high schools, even though the type of business incubator is a micro-level business incubator or can be called a business incubator simulation practice. The study was conducted at one of the Private High Schools in Indonesia. By using a qualitative descriptive analysis approach through data collection and interviews with teachers and students, especially for those who are involved in extra activities outside school hours "Entrepreneurship Passion". The results of the study illustrate that the implementation of micro-business incubator practices in schools still shows suboptimal results, which are only able to increase student entrepreneurial interest and have not been able to print a sustainable entrepreneur, so it requires the development of certain curricula that are capable of printing millennial entrepreneurs. The research findings indicate a weakness in the method of implementing the "Entrepreneurship Passion" activity as a means to foster student entrepreneurship seeds at school.