International Journal of Secondary Education

Volume 7, Issue 4, December 2019

  • Integrating Graphic Organizers in Lesson Packages and Its Effect to Students’ Levels of Conceptual Understanding

    Ranulfo Friolo Cala

    Issue: Volume 7, Issue 4, December 2019
    Pages: 89-100
    Received: Jul. 25, 2019
    Accepted: Aug. 13, 2019
    Published: Oct. 10, 2019
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    Abstract: The study investigated the effect of graphic organizers on students’ levels of conceptual understanding, and the effect of students’ cognitive level on conceptual understanding. The control group (n=40) received a conventional classroom instruction while the experimental group (n=38) received an innovative classroom instruction, using graphic organ... Show More
  • Nature of Textile Teachers Instructional Approaches and Students Skills Acquisition in Ghana Senior High School Classrooms

    Johnson Kofi Kassah, Jacqueline Kisato, Agbeyewornu Kofi Kemevor

    Issue: Volume 7, Issue 4, December 2019
    Pages: 101-106
    Received: Aug. 20, 2019
    Accepted: Sep. 16, 2019
    Published: Oct. 14, 2019
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    Abstract: The purpose of this study was to investigate Ghana senior high school textile teachers’ instructional approaches and students’ practical skills acquisition. The study employed a cross-sectional survey design. The study targeted senior high school textile teachers, graduates and heads of visual arts department in Ghana senior high schools. The sampl... Show More
  • The Role of English Language Proficiency as Determinant of PGDT Candidate Academic Performance Across Selected Public Universities of Ethiopia

    Fuad Ali, Hailemichael Lemma, Desalegn Motbaynor

    Issue: Volume 7, Issue 4, December 2019
    Pages: 107-115
    Received: Aug. 19, 2019
    Accepted: Oct. 31, 2019
    Published: Nov. 26, 2019
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    Abstract: The purpose of this study was to assess the role of English language proficiency on academic performance of Post Graduate Diploma in Teaching (PGDT) candidates. Random and available sampling techniques were employed. Accordingly, 50 candidates’ (41 male, 9 female) and two public Universities were sampled. Secondary data of candidates were obtained ... Show More
  • Exploring the Effect of Peer Feedback and the Students’ Perceptions of the Feedback on Students’ Writing Skill

    Rias Wita Suryani, Yenni Rozimela, Desvalini Anwar

    Issue: Volume 7, Issue 4, December 2019
    Pages: 116-121
    Received: Nov. 14, 2019
    Accepted: Dec. 09, 2019
    Published: Dec. 31, 2019
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    Abstract: This study was aimed to investigate the effect of peer feedback on students’ writing skill and the students’ perceptions on the practice of peer feedback. The study adopted mixed methods research design. It involved 70 eleventh grade students in two intact classes at one public senior high school in West Sumatra, Indonesia. The students were given ... Show More