iosr-JRME   Volume-9 ~ Issue-1 ~ Jan-Feb 2019

Paper Type	:	Research Paper
Title	:	The Influence of Primary School Background on Students' Achievement in Junior Secondary School Mathematics in Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria
Country	:	Nigeria
Authors	:	Evans, G. U. F. || Ekpofia, C. A. || Thompson, M. E.
	:	10.9790/7388-0901040107

Abstract: Primary education is the foundation to every educational system, therefore, it tend to exert influence on the students' achievement during educational advancement. This study investigates the influence of primary school background on mathematics achievement of secondary school students.The study adopted survey research design method, while multi stage sampling procedure was used to select students from JSS 1 in public and private secondary schools in Akwa Ibom State. Mathematics achievement test comprising multiple-choice test type and short answer item type was administered to the selected students; their responses were marked and analyzed using independent T-test........

 

Keywords: Primary school, School location, Mathematics, Achievement and Secondary school

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Paper Type	:	Research Paper
Title	:	Trainers' Perception of the Teaching and Learning Approaches used for Competence Development in the Technical Vocational Education and Training institutions in Uganda
Country	:	Kenya
Authors	:	Denis Kintu || Kisilu. M. Kitainge || Ahmed Ferej
	:	10.9790/7388-0901040820

Abstract: The purpose of the study was to examine trainers' perception of the teaching and learning approaches used for competence development in the TVET institutions in Uganda. Understanding trainers' perceptions about the way teaching and learning is conducted has implications for the quality of training because it influences trainers' motivation, informs course designs and helps to develop faculty trainer development programs. The study adopted a descriptive survey design. The study targeted trainers (lecturers, technicians and instructors from......

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[4]. Fien, John, Rupert Maclean, and Man-Gon Park (2009). Work, Learning and Sustainable Development: Opportunities and Challenges. Dordrech: Springer.
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Paper Type	:	Research Paper
Title	:	Effect of Computer-Assisted Instructional Package on Students' Ability Level and Performance in Basic Science in Two Instructional Settings in Nigeria
Country	:	Nigeria
Authors	:	Ademiotan Moriyike Laleye (Ph.D.)
	:	10.9790/7388-0901042129

Abstract: The study investigated the effects of Computer-Assisted Instructional Package(CAIP) on students' ability level and performance in basic science in individualized and cooperative instructional settings. Three hypotheses were formulated and tested at 0.05 level of significance. A quasi-experimental pretest posttest control group design was adopted. A sample of 120 basic nine students ( 14-16 years of age) , purposively selected and grouped into high, medium and low ability levels based on their previous result in basic seven and eight (12-13 years of age), participated.......

 

Keywords: Ability levels, CAIP, academic performance, instructional settings

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Paper Type	:	Research Paper
Title	:	Simple Method of Measuring Attainment of Course Outcomes and Program Outcomes for Diploma Engineering Program
Country	:	India
Authors	:	Manisha Mane
	:	10.9790/7388-0901043034

Abstract: Maharashtra State Board of Technical Education (MSBTE) has revised the Curriculum for Diploma Engineering program. I-Scheme curriculum is based on the OutCome Based Education (OBE).OBE assessed according to the self-assessment report (SAR) for Diploma engineering institutions advocated by the National Board of Accreditation (NBA). Nine different criteria covering different aspects of providing diploma engineering education have been included in the report. These criteria rigorously assess the quality of diploma engineering education offered by different programs........

 

Keywords: Maharashtra State Board of Technical Education, Self-assessment report, Attainment of Course outcomes, Program outcomes, Diploma engineering institutions

[1]. National Board of accreditation Self-Assessment Report(SAR) for Diploma Engineering Program, available at http://www.nbaind.org/files/diploma-sar-final-v1.pdf
[2]. MSBTE I-Scheme Curriculum , available at https://msbte.org.in/portal/curriculum-search/
[3]. MSBTE Revised KPI Norms , available at https://msbte.org.in/files/revisedKPINormsForAY2018-19_100920181636.pdf.

Paper Type	:	Research Paper
Title	:	The Training Needs of the Kindergartens' Principals in the Gaza Governorates in the Light of the Contemporary Administrative Thought
Country	:
Authors	:	Dr. Fayez K. Shaladan ||Feda'aA. Abu-Jazar || Asma'a, I. Abu-Heesh
	:	10.9790/7388-0901043548

Abstract: The study aimed at identifying the training needs of the kindergartens' principals in the Gaza governorates in the light of the contemporary administrative thought. The researchers used the analytical descriptive method. The study's tool was a questionnaire containing of (35) statements that are divided into five fields. The study sample consisted of (100) kindergartens' principals. The main results of the study were as the following:The training needs of the kindergartens' principals in the Gaza governorates in the light of the
contemporary administrative thought had a high degree with a relative weight (%83.36), and there are no statistically significant differences at (  0.05(among the averages of the sample ratings on the training needs of the kindergartens' principals in......

 

Keywords: Training needs, kindergartens' principals, Gaza Governorates, contemporary administrative thought.

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Paper Type	:	Research Paper
Title	:	The Relationship between Organizational Self-esteem with Organizational Feedback and Job Consistency among the Administrative Staff of Education Organization
Country	:
Authors	:	Dr. Yousef Mehdipour || HosseinAli Jamaei
	:	10.9790/7388-0901044954

Abstract: Introduction: Self-esteem is a vital necessity for every human and it is necessary for normal and healthy growth. High self-esteem in employees of organizations, especially education, is a sign of the level of Job Consistency within the organization. The purpose of this study is to The Relationship between Organizational Self-esteem with Organizational Feedback and Job Consistency among the Administrative Staff of Education organization in Zahedan. Methods: The research method is descriptive-correlational study. The statistical population consists of Includes all administrative staff of education organization in Zahedan (440 people). The statistical sample based on Morgan's table, 202 people were selected....

 

Keywords: Education; Employee; Job Consistency; Organizational Feedback; Organizational Self-Esteem

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Paper Type	:	Research Paper
Title	:	Practicality And Effectiveness Of Diorama Media Of Flood Simulation To Increase Science And Linguistic Abilities To Early Childhood
Country	:	Indonesia
Authors	:	Sri Mery Susanti || Mustaji || Andi Mariono || Waspodo Tjipto Subroto
	:	10.9790/7388-0901045560

Abstract: This study aims to develop and test the feasibility, practicality and effectiveness of diorama media of flood simulation to introduce science concepts and retelling ability to Group B kindergarten children. This development study uses the ADDIE model approach. The feasibility of diorama media from media experts is 90.53% and from material experts is 92.67%. The practicality of science concepts is 91.03% and the practicality of retelling is 89.27%. The effectiveness was carried out with a quasi-experimental nonequivalent control group design pretest-posttest, score of ability to recognize science concepts is tcount> ttable 2.62 > 2.101 and score of retelling ability is tcount> ttable 2.59 > 2.101. The results of the study showed that the developed diorama media was categorized as very......

 

Keywords: Kindergarten Children, Science Concepts, Diorama Media, Retelling, Development

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Paper Type	:	Research Paper
Title	:	The USA Higher Education Institutes Segmentation Using Clustering Technique
Country	:	USA
Authors	:	Arash Ajam
	:	10.9790/7388-0901046164

Abstract: The huge quantities of data and information about universities, students, faculty members, personnel, material resources, etc., can in most cases contains valuable information and patterns for higher education. American higher education institutions are usually classified according to indicators such cost including tuition fees, living and educational expenses. Also, the percentage of doctoral students and graduates of each faculty, reflecting the scientific level of the faculty of each university and the availability of facilities such as laboratories, libraries and research centers, can provide significant insights and patterns. In the present research, cluster analysis and K-Means techniques are used to categorize and analyze data related to te mentioned indicators.

 

Keywords: Data mining, Clustering, K-means, Patter Recognition

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