iosr-JRME   Volume-11 ~ Issue-3 ~ May – June 2021

Abstract: Visual aids studies, especially in the field of English Language Teaching (ELT), have recently been largely conducted and widely discussed. In fact, the positive attainments in education settings where visual aids are used prove the terrific potentials of this tool in promoting not only the learning process but also academic performance of the language learners. Visual aids have firmly been deemed a crucial means during the teaching and learning of language. On the one hand, it is commonly assumed that employing visual aids in language classrooms serves as advanced organisers which helps inspire and facilitate language students's learning. In return, the application of.....

KEYWORDS: EFL classroom; language learning; visual aids

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[2]. Babalola, K. (2013). The Place of Educational Media in the Effective Utilization of theNew Curriculum Module in Nigeria. Journal of Research in Education and Society, Vol 4(1).
[3]. Bahrani, T. (2013). Importance of Language Input in Language Learning. International Research Journal of Applied and Basic Sciences, Vol 6(10).
[4]. Bhatti, S. M., Mukhtar, R., Mazhar, S. & Touquir, I. (2017) Investigating the Effectiveness of Visual Materials for Teaching Vocabulary at Primary Level. International E-Journal of Advances in Social Sciences, Vol 3(7).
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Abstract: It is the belief of the Muslims that the origin of Sufism or Tasswwuf can be traced from the teachings and personality of the prophet Muhammad. It began in the state of ecstasy and it became a mystery of all mysteries. It is during the first years of the Prophet Muhammad's ministry that forty five men of Mecca took up the way of meditation, abandoning all the worldly pleasures. They took their seats in the masque and they were the ardent devotees of the prophet. The muslin authorities think in virtue of documentary evidence that Sufism is an expansion of the mysterious form of the religion of Islam. There is no touch of Greek or Aryan influence. In supporting this view they argue that in the first and second centuries of the Islamic era the Muslim intellectuals did not like to make advances of their system of ethics and they had no system of ethics and they had no intention to leave their own culture in orders to learn a foreign culture. Poetry that was developed with the pre-Jslsmic Arabia was rejected in favor of......

Keyword: Sufism, Islam, Prophet, Mohammad, Musalman, Kuran.

[1]. Islamic Sufism - Sirdar Ikbal Ali Shah
[2]. The Doctrines of the Sufis – A. J. Arberry
[3]. Sufism Its Saints and Shrines - John A Subhan
[4]. Sufi Movements in Eastern India - Mohd Yahya Tamiz.

Abstract: Background: Language and culture are inseparable (L. Nguyen et al. 2016). Language learning and teaching has been suggested to shift to a way in which more attention should be paid on integrating culture and language competence (Liddicoat and Scarino, 2013). In addition, in a global world, the focus of language teaching now is to communicate with not only native speakers but also with non-native people using the language (Byram 2009; Liddicoat and Scarino, 2013). The understanding of cultural differences helps eliminate obstacles and misunderstanding (Yu and Li, 2019); therefore.....

Key Word: Online cultural exchange, Inter-cultural competence, English language teaching, English proficiency development.

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Abstract: Background: The research seeks to examine male students' attitude toward Home Economics Education in the college by covering their perception about external influence on Home Economics as a course of study. Materials and methods: Quantitative survey approach was employed in the study and questionnaire was used to collect data for the research. The study randomly selected 346 male students from 7 colleges purposefully in one of the college zones. Descriptive statistics and inferential statistics was use to analyses the data collected. Results: The result elicited that the male students disagree that external influence such as parent does not influence their attitude towards the study of Home Economics. The study further disputes the assertion that male students have negative perception on.....

Keywords: Male students; attitude; Home economics

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Abstract: Globally, researches assert that most educational institutions have strategic plans, but few implement them. This research sought to establish determinants of strategy implementation in Technical institutes which offer technical skills using Mombasa County, Kenya. The objectives of this study were: determine the association between f human resources and technology and strategy implementation. The study used resource-based view theory and Okumu's implementation framework of assessing the relevant issues in the study. Mixed methods research design was used with a sequential exploratory design. The target population of 218 included the principals, chairpersons and trainers in the 6 registered technical institutes in Mombasa County. Data was collected from a sample size of 148 respondents using interviews and questionnaires. The analysis of qualitative data followed thematic and subject coding to evaluate the responses that participants offered in the interviews. Quantitative....

Key Words: Implementation, strategic plan, Human resources, Technology, Technical and Vocational Education Training

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Abstract: The increasing emphasis on the concept of constructivism as the best way of creating knowledge based on learner's own experiences, has motivated the investigation reported in this study. The paper unveils the pragmatic value of constructivism approach in the classroom context in Tanzanian educational institutions. Documentary review was employed in addressing the study objectives. The findings show that a shift from teacher centred approach to collaboration with autonomy vested onto learners justifies the argument of liberating learners. However, its implementation is confronted by shortages of teaching and learning gears. Maintaining and ensuring availability of teaching and learning resources is necessary in ensuring effective implementation of constructivism and learning practises

Keywords: Constructivism, learners, classroom, collaboration, Tanzania

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Abstract: The study determined the relationship between students' level of science process skill acquisition and their academic achievement in biology in Onitsha Education Zone of Anambra State. Three research questions and three null hypotheses guided the study. The design adopted for the study was correlational research design. The population of the study comprised 6,400 senior secondary school year two biology students out of which a sample of 640SS2 were obtained using a multi-stage sampling procedure. The instruments used for data collection were Test of Science Process Skills Acquisition (TSPSA) and Biology Achievement Test (BAT) validated by experts. The reliability of BAT and TSPS was established using Kudder-Richardson 20 (KR-20) to be 0.87 and 0.82 respectively. Data obtained were analyzed using Pearson correlation to answer the research questions and hypotheses were tested...

Keywords: Science process skills, biology, achievement

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[5]. Amaefuna, I.A. (2013). Effects of Constructivist-based instructional model on students' achievement in biology and critical thinking skills. Unpublished M.Ed Thesis, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka, Nigeria.

Abstract: The study aimed to in vestigate the effect of using cooperative learning and problem solving strategy on achievement and development of reading and writing skills among third-grade students in Arabic language in the schools of the Southern Mazar District . The quasi-experimental approach was used to conduct the study and it was applied to two sections in khawla bint al-azwar school in southern mazar directorate of education. The study sample ,which was chosen by purposive method, consisted of (43) male and female students. It was divided into two groups : experimental group which was taught by cooperative learning , problem solving, and a control group which was taught through the traditional method. The number of students in the control group was (21) male and female students.....

Keywords: cooperative learning, problem solving, reading and writing skills, Basic Third Grade

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Abstract: Purpose: The paper examined the design and building of the 21st Century; spaces for effective learning and research at Karl Kumm University Library, Vom, Plateau State. Design/Methodology/Approach: Case study research design was adopted, also library design review and observation of renovated burnt libraries were critically analysed. Findings: The paper deduced that Karl Kumm University library is designed as a 21st century library with spaces for effective learning and research. Originality/Value: Recommendations drawn from this study challenges the library Management to provide 21st Century varieties of furniture for different spaces for effective learning and research spaces should be provided for children and exhibition

Keywords: Digital Services; Effective library services; Karl Kumm University;Library building; Library design; Modern library; Space Utilization;21st Century

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Abstract: In our educational system the teaching and learning process is generally characterized by the traditional lecture in which the teacher explains to the students. In contemporary sphere of engineering education there has been continuous paradigm shift in delivery to the pupils. Consequently modern teaching trends in higher education exhibits paradigm shift from the conventional classroom teaching method to non-conventional teaching aids so as to encourage interactive forms of learning in students through active participation. These days, with increased adoption of smart phones and computing devices, desktop, laptops tablets etc; students are coming to college already possessing advanced skills and practices regard to electronic learning and communication. Familiarity with basic images of technology are pretty integral to their day to day life styles, be it in home or college. Moreover, the use of multimedia and various tolls help teacher to convey in a better and easier manner and students able to visualize and interact and understand the topic with more clarity. The paper mainly discussed different new methods and innovative practice of teaching which is adopted in this new normal situation and its impact in engineering education.

Keywords: Conventional, traditional, interactive, Facebook, MOOC

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