iosr-JRME   Volume-6 ~ Issue-4 ~ July-August 2016

Abstract: This study aims to evaluating the level of applicationof teaching quality indicators (TQIs)in Saudi Faculties of Education (SFEs) by the perspective of academics. To achieve the objectives of the study, data were collected through an online survey of 467 male and female academics in 21 SFEs. The online survey consisted of (20) items. Participants were asked to indicate the current application of teaching quality indicators in SFEs teaching practices. The findings indicate the overall mean scores of the level of application of TQIs was an 'Occasionally level'.............

Keywords: Teaching quality; indicators; planning, faculties of education; Saudi higher education

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[3] Hayford, L. (2003). Reaching Underserved Populations With Basic Education In Deprived Areas Of Ghana:Emerging Good Practices. Ghana: CARE International.
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Abstract: Due to the changes that have taken place in public life and particularly in education, it is necessary to study the readiness of university students to study in such environment. Taking into consideration the needs, possibilities and requirements of the students regarding the information obtaining and processing, modern universities need to establish an adequate information system, to provide the appropriate access to information that will satisfy the needs of students, professors and university officials. This study attempts to explore the perceptions of university students of the exploitation of Information Technology and Communication (ICT) in translation courses..............

Keywords: ICT, higher education, future translators, information environment.

[1]. A. M. Atayan (2003) «Information culture of personality in the conditions of Informatization of society». Volgograd, Russia: Volgograd state University. Available on the site of the review: http://www.viu–online.ru/science/publ/bulletin7/page9.html.

[2]. L. A. Dunaeva (2006) «Didactic integrated information environment for foreign students studying Russian language as a means of scientific communication» (Unpublished doctorate dissertation). Moskow, Russia: Mikhail Lomonosov Moskow state university

[3]. N. A. Moyseyenko (2006) «Information educational environment as a means of formation of information culture of future engineers». (Unpublished candidate dissertation). Grozny, Russia. Grozny state oil Institute.

[4]. O. I. Perets' (2010) «The main criteria, levels and indicators of formation of professional competence of future teacher of initial classes». Problems of training modern teachers. – No. 2, p. 119-125.

[5]. O. Ya. Romanyshyna (2007) «The formation of information culture of students of technical colleges profile». (Unpublished candidate dissertation). Ternopil, Ukraine: Volodymyr Hnatiuk Ternopil national pedagogical University.

Abstract: The National Board of Accreditation (NBA) has released a modified version of the self-assessment report (SAR) for Tier - II engineering institutions in the country. Ten different criteria covering different aspects of providing engineering education have been included in the report. These criteria rigorously assess the quality of engineering education offered by different programs of a non-autonomous engineering institution affiliated to a university..............

Keywords: Self-assessment report, Attainment of Course outcomes, Program outcomes, Tier-II engineering institutions

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Abstract: The paper focused on reviewing the extent of achieving Nigerian Educational objectives in Primary Schools through effective delivery of Social Studies instruction. The goals of Nigerian education is build: a free and democratic society, a just and egalitarian society, a united, strong and self-reliant nation, a great and dynamic economy and a land full of opportunities for all citizens; and the Nigerian's philosophy of education therefore is based on: the development of the individual into a sound and effective citizen, the full integration of the individual into the community and the provision of equal access to educational opportunities for all citizens of the country at primary, secondary and tertiary levels both inside and outside the formal school system..............

Keywords: Educational Objectives, Social Studies and Effective instruction

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Abstract: The performance of students in public examinations in Liberia has been an issue of serious concern to stakeholders. The quality of education in the country is threatened by the discernible decline in students' performance on public examinations especially after the civil crisis in Liberia. The purpose of this study was to determine the extent to which students 'performance in the core science subjects on Liberian Senior High School Certificate Examination (LSHSCE) influence their performance in the West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE). The study used an ex post facto design using 9,311 students who sat for both the LSHSCE and the WASSCE in 2013 and 2014 as sample.............

Keywords: Performance, core science, LSHSCE,WASSCE, Predictive validity

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Abstract: In this article we present the construction of a teaching material for heterocycles studies through the development of a learning object. We believe that learning objects can assist in the introduction and development of chemical concepts. In Organic Chemistry classes there is the need to use different ways to maximize the representations on the symbolic level, from multiple resources that enable the correlation between the subject heterocycles and the everyday activities. We have created a program in Microsoft Power Point that aims an easy interaction of the files with any other operating system (Windows, iOS or Android). The elaborate proposal suggests that the use of learning objects as support for teachers in the classroom, contributes to the learning especially in organic chemistry teaching

Keywords: Chemistry education, learning object, heterocycles

[1] A.S. de Oliveira, N.B.C. Branco, M.A. Brito, T.C.R. Souza. Reporting on shared teaching in distance education. Química Nova na Escola, 36 (1), 2014, 37-43.
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[4] H.V. Pragnell, T. Roselli, V. Rossano. Can a hypermedia cooperative e- learnin environment stimulate constructive collaboration? Educational Technology & Society, 9 (2), 2006, 119-132.
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Abstract: Information and communication technologies (ICT) have become common place entities in all aspects of life. Integrating ICT into teaching and learning is a growing area that has attracted many educators' efforts in recent years. Across the past twenty years the use of ICT has fundamentally changed the practices and procedures of nearly all forms of endeavour within business and governance. Education is a very socially oriented activity and quality education has traditionally been associated with strong teachers having high degrees of personal contact with learners..............

Keywords: Information technology, Communications technology, Integration, Implementation

[1]. Allan H.K. Yuen, Nancy Law and K.C. Wong: ICT implementation and school leadership Case studies of ICT integration in teaching and learning Wong University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China.
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[4]. Chou, C. (2003): Interactivity and interactive functions in web-based learning systems: A technical framework for designers. British Journal of Educational Technology, 34 (3), 265-279.
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Abstract: The English Curriculum 2013 of Senior High School requires the students to be skilful in writing a narrative text. The existing model of teaching narrative text writing so-called text memorization applied by the English teachers proves boring to the students. Such model assigns the students to memorize the text provided by the teacher and rewrite it. This Classroom Action Research (CAR) aimed at describing the model of teaching narrative text writing by using caption picture media for both overcoming the problems faced by the students when they wrote the text and improving the students' skills of writing a narrative text. The subject of this research was 34 Social Studies 3 students of Public Senior High School 7 of Malang Even Semester in Academic Year 2015/2016..........

Keywords: Writing Skills, Narrative Text, Caption Picture Media

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Abstract: Child-friendly School Initiative was introduced into Nigerian School System in the year 2000. It is a rights-based programme focusing on safe, conducive and healthy environment for greater enrollment and improved pupils' academic performance. Literature reveals paucity of empirical facts on the extent to which the programme had impacted on pupils' achievement in Nigeria and especially in Rivers State. This study therefore examined the extent to which schools in Rivers State, Nigeria are child friendly and the impact of the school friendliness on pupils' achievement in mathematics. Using both purposive and random sampling methods 41 primary schools were randomly selected from Obio-Akpor Local Government Area (OLGA), Rivers State, Nigeria. Two research instruments namely:.........

Keywords: Child-friendly school, Teaching and learning materials, Primary school, School compound, Mathematics Achievement

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Abstract: The thrust of this paper is focused on the role of constitution and Social Studies in mobilization of Nigerian for global citizenship. The paper examined the general concept of constitution. It had it that constitution is the fundamental and organic law of a nation or state that establishes the institutions and apparatus of government, defines the scope of government sovereign powers and guarantee individual civil rights and civil liberties. And that Social Studies is an integrated course which enables human beings to participate effectively and rationally in the affairs of their local, national and international communities in a manner that will make the overall global society a better place than they met it...........

Keywords: Social Studies and Global Citizenship

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Abstract: This study identified the competencies required by teachers in the use of ICT in situated and cooperative learning strategies in technical colleges in Abia state, Nigeria.. The design for the study was descriptive survey, using Borich's needs assessment model. The population for the study was fifty teachers of the technical colleges. The instrument for data collection was a structured questionnaire divided according to the four research questions used. Two null hypotheses were tested at .05 level of significance using ANOVA and t-test statistic respectively. The mean was the statistical tool used to answer the research questions. Three experts validated the instrument. One of the twelve improvements from the study is helping students to analyze assignments of other group of students using personal computers..........

Keywords: ......

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Abstract: In the school year 2007-2008, the Department of Education launched the Strengthened Technical-Vocational Education Program (STVEP) to develop graduates with technical-vocational and academic competencies. Competency assessment is conducted to students and successful candidates are provided with a Certificate of Competency (COC) or a National Certificate (NC). The relevance of the certified competencies on the graduates' academic and employment outcomes was conducted using a descriptive-survey design with a content-validated questionnaire..........

Keywords: STVEP, Competency, Academic and employment outcomes, National Certificates, Tech-Voc.

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Abstract: This study aimed to shed the light on the application level of the academic accreditation standards in Taibah University. To achieve the study objective the researcher followed the best suitable method which is the analytical descriptive method. The study sample was (475) faculty members from Taibah University in Saudi Arabia who were chosen randomly. The researcher developed a questionnaire to collect data needed and the study findings were as follows: the application level of academic accreditation standards in Taibah University was high , and there were no significant statistical differences regarding the application level of academic..........

Keywords: Academic accreditation, Standards

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Abstract: The study sought to find out the causes of book piracy and its effect on book industry in Delta State. Six research questions guided the study. Questionnaire was the major instrument for data collection from staff of printing and publishing companies. The research design was a survey. The respondents comprised of 50 members of staff of 20 selected printing and publishing companies in Delta State. Data collected was analyzed using the weighted mean and the Likert rating scale. The analysis revealed that piracy exists as a result of high cost of books, people's quest for 'quick money', high rate of unemployment and availability of modern means........

Keywords: Piracy, Copyright Infringement, Intellectual property, Delta State.

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Abstract: This paper investigates factors that are expected to influence the intention of students to use e-journal based on Unified Theory of Acceptance and Use of Technology (UTAUT) model. UTAUT model has demonstrated the influencing factors for genericinformation systems use such as tablet personal computer (TPC) andmobile communication.Sample of this research is students of Economic Education Department, Faculty of Economics, Semarang State University. The variables of this research are performanceexpectancy (PE), effort expectancy (EE), social influence (SI)and facilitating condition (FC),behavioral intention to use (BI), and actual use of e-journal (AU)...........

Keywords: Performance expectancy, effort expectancy, social influence, facilitating condition, intention to use e-journal, actual use, age, gender, UTAUT

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Abstract: Economic has become a well established subject in Nigerian schools as a subject gains popularity and acceptance among parent, teachers and students. The numbers of candidates that enrolled annually for the subject in senior secondary school certificate examination and the number of schools that teach the subject has increased substantially over the years. (Akindolie layiwola 1996). This research work examined the level of the use of Instruction Material (IM) in the teaching of Economics in Mainland Education District IV, Lagos State, Nigeria. The sample for the study was made up of 200 students and 10 teachers of Economics. Stratified random was employed in selecting the 5 schools in the Districts..........

Keywords: Instructional materials, economics, secondary schools.

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Abstract: Au terme de ce travail, nous avons pu évaluer deux variables indépendantes à savoir la motivation à la réussite et ses différents construits (la motivation activité, le besoin de réussite et l'absence de peur de l'échec) et l'estime de soi et ses différente catégories (l'estime des soi social, scolaire, physique, émotionnel et projectif) chez des élèves de sexe différent issus de l'enseignement secondaire qualifiant marocains. Par ailleurs, nous avons pu vérifier la relation qui pourrait exister entre ces dimensions intra individuelles..........

Keywords: Projet de l'élève, choix professionnel, classe sociale, motivation scolaire, estime de soi.

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