iosr-JRME   Volume-6 ~ Issue-2 ~ March-April 2016

Abstract: Graha Nusantara Padangsidimpuan, Indonesia) Abstract: This paper is about to find out whether there is a significant difference between teaching reading comprehension of narrative text by using the Herringbone Technique (HT) and the Context clues strategy to the eighth grade students of SMP Negeri 3 Padangsidimpuan or not. And the number of sample in this research is 70 students. They are divided into 35 students who are taught by using the Herringbone Technique and 35 students are taught by using the Context clues strategyy........

Keywords: Reading comprehension, herringbone technique, context clues strategy

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Abstract: Background of this research is the Indonesian government has made changes to the curriculum of primary and secondary education from curriculum 2013 to curriculum in 2006. It is happen because of internal challenges regarding eight national education standards and external challenges such as the achievement of children Indonesia since 1999 have not been successful participation in the study International Trends in International Mathematics and Science Study (TIMSS) and the Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA).s.....

Keywords: Implementation, Curriculum 2013, Thematic – Integrative Learning in Elementary School.

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Abstract: This study aims at developing eco-culture economic learning model based on pancasila values. The target which wants to be achieved is human resources in Indonesia who havecomprehension,economic attitude and behavior which is suitable with national identity and pays much attention to the environment sustainability. The research method employed is development research. From this development research, there is economic learning model and theformulation ofteaching materials, which in the implementation, it can be a supplement in economic learning, especially in the formal education.

Key words: Economic Learning,Eco-Culture characteristic,Pancasila Values.

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Abstract: Sustainability of silk business management in Wajo depends on the comprehension, attitude and behavior of the silk entrepreneur. The present study aims at describing the economic behavior of silkentrepreneursstart from feeding the silkworm until marketing eco-friendly silk products. The present study employed qualitative approach and the data were collected through in-depth interview, participant observation, and documentation. The data analysis employed for activities, which are data collection, data reduction, data presentation, and conclusion......

Keywords: Comprehension, Attitude, Behavior, Economic Behavior of Environmentally Sound Silk Entrepreneur

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Abstract: The present study attempts to explore the comparative study of co-curricular activities programmes in government and private high schools. This paper focused on the understanding and organizational levels of students towards co-curricular activities programmes in relation to physical development, literary and academic development, aesthetic and cultural development, social welfare activities and civic development.........

Key Words: Education, extra curricular, co-curricular activities, curriculum

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Abstract: This research paper discusses the stress of Engineering College Teachers to their Job Satisfaction. Today it is generally felt that teachers in Engineering Colleges have those stress because of mushrooming of Engineering Colleges recruiting more staff with less standard in India. Many substandard institutions have sprung up due with inadequate faculty with less salary without concern for quality increases the stress of faculty. In spite of various plans and programmes to improve the conditions of teachers,......

Keywords: Engineering College, Fuzzy Logic Method, Job Satisfaction, Statistical Research, Stress,

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Abstract: Over the last 68 Years, the Government of India has provided full policy support and substantial public funds to create one of the world's largest systems of higher education. These institutions with the exception of some notable ones, have however, not been able to maintain the high standards of education or keep pace with developments of the time. In the fields of science and technology, India has however built-up the largest stock of scientists, engineers and technicians. In India both public and private institutions operate simultaneously.....

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Abstract: Multiple-choice items are a widely used item format in tests of achievement, knowledge, and ability. Given the high-stakes associated with the use of multiple-choice test in schools, colleges and universities, it is important to collect differential frequency of option selection evidence to support such usage of test scores......

Key words: Differential frequency, response pattern, item difficulty, key and distracters,

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Abstract: The trend world over is to include students in the governance of higher education institutions. This approach is thought to democratize learning institutions and guard against student protests. This study interrogates the involvement of open and distance learning students in university governance. It adopted a qualitative methodology where data were generated from twenty four purposively sampled ODL students, through interviews........

Key terms: students, university governance and open and distance learning.

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Abstract: Educational innovations and pupils' individual educational needs place demands on teachers which go beyond teaching skills that teachers acquired during their pre-service training. This gap in teaching skills is supposed to be addressed through school-based staff development workshops. My purpose was to establish how teachers view school-based staff development workshops........

Key terms: Perceptions; teachers and school-based staff development and workshops.

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Abstract: Staff meetings are a frequent occurrence in most educational institutions. They can be an important occasion for information sharing, planning school's programmes, developing teachers as well grounding teachers in the culture of the school. However, it appears as if a good number of teachers does not like staff meetings for a number of reasons. This study interrogated the disposition of primary school teachers towards staff meetings........

Key words: school heads; staff meeting; and teachers.

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Abstract: A general arrangement of something is called formatting. This formatting is an essential part in daily lesson planning developed by a teacher to guide class learning.Formerly, the lesson plans were made on different formats for each specific group separately,according to their separate educational needs. But withthe introduction of Inclusivesetting inEducation, there is a provision for disabledchildren to sit with the normal children in same class .But presentation of curriculum content through inclusive lesson plan which can be proved effective.....

Key words- Normal children-Those children whose behavior is according tothe behavior of social norms H.I group--- Group of children who are Hearing Impaired. V.I group----Group of children who are visuallyimpaired. M.R group--Group of children who are mentallyretarded. L.D group--Group of children who are learning delayed. M.V.V--------Short name of a researcher.

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Abstract: Many tertiary colleges and institutions of higher learning in Kenya offer Computer Aided Design and Computer Aided Manufacture (CAD/CAM) in their training of fashion design courses. This is because the application of CAD/CAM technology is considered a major step in coping with dynamic changes apparent in the textile and fashion industry. The use of CAD/CAM technology in the fashion industry enhances speed and efficiency in garment production and designing through increased precision, productivity and organized information flow......

Keywords: Computer Aided Design and Computer Aided Manufacture (CAD/CAM), Fashion Design, Higher Learning, Apparel Industry, Textile and Fashion, Lead Time

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