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Empirical Investigation and Analysis of Factors Contributing to Students’ Academic Performance
Mengistu Yismaw Alemu,
Zemenu Sharew,
Bedilu Alemu
Issue:
Volume 10, Issue 2, June 2022
Pages:
66-73
Received:
21 March 2022
Accepted:
16 April 2022
Published:
25 April 2022
Abstract: Education has long been recognized as a critical component of economic growth. Secondary education occupies a strategic place in the educational system that links the primary and university levels of education. Accordingly, the Ethiopian government has been working to ensure that secondary education is accessible for all. However, education has only increased in terms of schooling. We conducted this study to analyze factors that contribute to secondary school students' academic performance in Mecha district, Ethiopia. Data collected from 389 sample respondents were analyzed using both descriptive and regression analyzes. We found considerable mean differences between male and female students. The result of the multiple linear regression model also indicated that mothers’ educational level, study time of students, student-teacher ratio, and negative peer pressure were the most factors determining students’ academic performance. The result suggests that the average mark of students would increase, as their mothers became more educated. Furthermore, we documented that a higher student-teacher ratio contributed to low students' academic performance. Lastly, recommendations were made based on the findings of the study to policymakers and concerned bodies so that academic performance could be increased.
Abstract: Education has long been recognized as a critical component of economic growth. Secondary education occupies a strategic place in the educational system that links the primary and university levels of education. Accordingly, the Ethiopian government has been working to ensure that secondary education is accessible for all. However, education has onl...
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Reading Ability of Grade 7 Students in Rebokon Agricultural and Vocational High School and Its Effect to Their Academic Performance
Elmer Albete Barredo,
Marecon Comita Viray,
Shella Marie Bali-os Galimba
Issue:
Volume 10, Issue 2, June 2022
Pages:
74-77
Received:
4 January 2022
Accepted:
22 January 2022
Published:
7 May 2022
Abstract: Reading skill is the ability to decode meaning from a text. The skills include phonics, word recognition, vocabulary, decoding and fluency. For one to be a proficient reader, one must possess these vital skills. Results indicated that a correlation did exist between reading and mathematics performance at the early elementary level when including grades seven. School administration should take possible actions in this dilemma. If schools fail to do so, the academic performance of the Grade 7 students will remain until they reach higher grade levels. Reading is the ability to understand words contained in a document and make use of the knowledge for personal growth and development. In addition to this, comprehension can really help the student to understand the meaning of the text words for words. In this study, data of student’s respondent from their school academic performance reports will be used to find out of there is a relationship between the relationship of reading ability and the academic performance of students. At the point of finality, we as researchers hope that this study and investigation will become successful and prosperous.
Abstract: Reading skill is the ability to decode meaning from a text. The skills include phonics, word recognition, vocabulary, decoding and fluency. For one to be a proficient reader, one must possess these vital skills. Results indicated that a correlation did exist between reading and mathematics performance at the early elementary level when including gr...
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An Assessment of the Status and Challenges of School Community Relationship in Secondary Schools of Sinan District, North West Ethiopia
Issue:
Volume 10, Issue 2, June 2022
Pages:
78-83
Received:
28 March 2022
Accepted:
20 April 2022
Published:
7 May 2022
Abstract: School as an open system and a social organization should work on the effective interrelationship within it and with its community to alleviate school problems and to create conducive school environment as well as to enhance students result. In the study woreda the school community relationship was not assessed and the status and the determinant factors were not identified. The main purpose of this study was to assess the status and challenges of school community relationship in secondary schools of Sinan District/Woreda/, East Gojjam Zone, Ethiopia. The study employed mixed research design particularly concurrent triangulation. Data for the study were collected through questionnaire, interview, and focus group discussions. Questionnaires administered to 79 teachers who were selected through stratified random sampling technique. Focus group discussions carried out for heads and team leaders from Woreda/district/ Education Office/WEO/ in one group; 126 class monitors in eleven groups; 14 Parent Teacher Association /PTA/ members in two groups & 16 Kebele Education Training Board/KETB/ members in two groups who were selected by purposive sampling techniques. Interview questions were also administered to vice principals, principal and cluster supervisor in order to triangulate the data. The collected data were analyzed by SPSS using mean, standard deviation and one sample t-test. The findings of this study revealed that there was low participation of the community in school management; in resources contribution; and in participating in the instructional issues. The school community relationship was influenced by lack of knowledge and awareness; shortage of resources and by negative attitudes of the community towards education and lack of conducive environment to engage communities. To solve the problems: Improve/update/ the competency of the existing school management bodies; principals should establish strong coordination with educational stakeholders; adequate awareness should be created for the community about the benefit of education and school principals should create conducive school environment to engage the community.
Abstract: School as an open system and a social organization should work on the effective interrelationship within it and with its community to alleviate school problems and to create conducive school environment as well as to enhance students result. In the study woreda the school community relationship was not assessed and the status and the determinant fa...
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Gender Representation in English Textbooks: A Qualitative Synthesis of Current Research in China
Issue:
Volume 10, Issue 2, June 2022
Pages:
84-90
Received:
10 April 2022
Accepted:
23 May 2022
Published:
31 May 2022
Abstract: Textbooks are not only the main carrier of knowledge but also the major vehicle that embody the social culture, values and ideology. The presentation of gender in textbooks can play an important role in the formation of individual gender perceptions. In the past two decades, studies on gender representation in English textbooks were found conducted vastly across the globe, and nearly all of which have revealed gender stereotypes and gender bias as well as their further impact on students' gender value. This review was conducted in December 2021 using CNKI database. In this review, eleven studies focused on gender representation in English textbooks that conducted in the Chinese teaching context were identified. Research subjects, the theoretical foundations, the research designs, findings and suggestions were analyzed. Suggestions as well as implications related to future research were provided. It is recommended first that the scope of research objects should be expanded, covering English textbooks for childhood education, higher education and vocational education and so forth. Further, researchers shall conduct more comparative studies, including comparison of different versions of textbooks published in China as well as the comparison of different textbooks at home and abroad. Finally, it’s highly suggested to collect data from decision-makers as well as stakeholders in the educational process.
Abstract: Textbooks are not only the main carrier of knowledge but also the major vehicle that embody the social culture, values and ideology. The presentation of gender in textbooks can play an important role in the formation of individual gender perceptions. In the past two decades, studies on gender representation in English textbooks were found conducted...
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The Development of Digital Teaching Materials in Learning Advertisement Texts, Slogans, and Posters in SMP/MTS
Novi Triana Dewi,
Suherli Kusmana,
Dede Endang Mascita
Issue:
Volume 10, Issue 2, June 2022
Pages:
91-96
Received:
25 January 2022
Accepted:
18 February 2022
Published:
20 June 2022
Abstract: This study aims to overcome difficulties in obtaining teaching materials of advertisement text, slogans, and posters in SMP/MTs during the COVID-19 pandemic. This research is oriented towards making digital modules of advertisement text, slogans, and posters that can be used as alternatives for educators and students. The development of teaching materials in digital form is important for educators and students. Digital technology has helped the world of education with various applications, software, and websites, such as the 3D PageFlip application and so on. The research process is carried out in stages starting from data searching, data analysis, developing, testing, to making digital teaching materials products that are ready to be used. Data search using instruments in the form of questionnaires, documentation observation, document analysis, and student worksheets. Data analysis was carried out by analyzing data on the need for digital teaching materials and analyzing advertisement texts, slogans, and posters from various public media. The results of developing digital teaching materials for advertisement texts, slogans, and posters were validated by several experts. The results of validation and revision were carried out to students in the implementation of learning activities. The results showed that the digital teaching materials of advertisement texts, slogans, and posters were valid and feasible to use. The presentation of teaching materials for advertisement texts, slogans, and posters in digital form can increase students' learning motivation since it is more interactive and interesting.
Abstract: This study aims to overcome difficulties in obtaining teaching materials of advertisement text, slogans, and posters in SMP/MTs during the COVID-19 pandemic. This research is oriented towards making digital modules of advertisement text, slogans, and posters that can be used as alternatives for educators and students. The development of teaching ma...
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Design of Digital Teaching Materials of Persuasion Text for Distance Learning in Junior High School 2 Weru, Cirebon, Indonesia During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Heriyati Heriyati,
Suherli Kusmana,
Yusida Gloriani
Issue:
Volume 10, Issue 2, June 2022
Pages:
97-105
Received:
15 May 2022
Accepted:
14 June 2022
Published:
27 June 2022
Abstract: This study aims to obtain digital teaching materials of persuasion texts to reduce the occurrence of learning loss, as the impact of distance learning and physical distancing policies to prevent the spread of COVID-19 that implemented in Junior High School and other schools in Indonesia. Learning loss occurs because students do not get teaching materials that can be studied independently. This digital teaching material of Persuasion Text, designed as Autonomous Learning Materials (ALM) is suitable for distance learning. The design of teaching materials is carried out using Research and development (R&D). The stages of teaching material include three main steps; preliminary research phase; design or prototyping phase; and the assessment phase. The results of the development are; (1) obtain a design of digital teaching material of persuasive text that can be downloaded from google drive or youtube channel via quick response code (QR Code) on a smartphone; (2) the application of digital teaching materials for persuasion texts for online learning can help 82% of students achieve learning goals, namely achieving scores above the Minimum Completeness Criteria/Kriteria Ketuntasan Minimal (KKM); (3) the responses about the application of persuasive text digital teaching materials for online learning are 81% of students stated that these teaching materials can help students achieve learning goals, are very interesting, and could practice writing skills. These results indicate that the digital teaching materials of persuasion texts are effective and feasible to use for teaching and learning activity.
Abstract: This study aims to obtain digital teaching materials of persuasion texts to reduce the occurrence of learning loss, as the impact of distance learning and physical distancing policies to prevent the spread of COVID-19 that implemented in Junior High School and other schools in Indonesia. Learning loss occurs because students do not get teaching mat...
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