iosr-JRME   Volume-9 ~ Issue-6 ~ Nov. - Dec .2019

Paper Type	:	Research Paper
Title	:	Mathematics Teachers' Quality: A Sine Qua Non For Enhanced Primary Education in Oyo State, Nigeria
Country	:	Nigeria
Authors	:	Osiesi, Mensah Prince || Fajobi, Olutoyin Olufunke (PhD)
	:	10.9790/7388-0906020106

Abstract: The study investigated the essence of mathematics teachers' quality in the provision of enhanced primary education in Oyo State. Four hundred and thirty five public primary school mathematics teachers who were randomly selected from ten local government areas of the state participated in the study. The study adopted the descriptive research design. The instrument used for data collection was Teachers Classroom Performance Observation Instrument (TCPOI). Descriptive and inferential statistics were used to analyze the data obtained. The findings of the study showed that majority of mathematics teachers at the primary school level had low academic qualifications: 355 (81.6%) had NCE, 69 (15.5%) had B.Ed/B.Sc, 11 (2.5%) had M.Ed/M.Sc; large proportion of the mathematics teachers possessed the measured teacher quality traits (Achievement of set objectives, use of teaching aids, time distribution by teacher, classroom management and teachers' evaluation of lesson taught....

 

Key words; Mathematics Teachers' Quality, Teacher Classroom Performance, Teacher academic qualification, Teacher training, Primary Education.

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Paper Type	:	Research Paper
Title	:	The Family: The Nucleus of Transformative Education and Leadership
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Authors	:	Elizabeth A. Obura, PhD
	:	10.9790/7388-0906020713

Abstract: The family is a classical theme that has dates back to the time of creation. It not only defines a society at a certain level of civilization, but also profoundly determines the destiny of every individual. The family represents a reunion of age, but also a potential conflict between generations. Traditional society imposes to the individual the creation of a family as a way of integrating into the community and personal fulfillment. The contemporary family is faced with a mirage of hurdles: mistrust, divorce, single parenting, child-headed families, poverty, displacement, despair and homosexuality among others. In response to these hurdles, the Pope has convened an extra-ordinary synod of the family from 5th to 19th October, 2014 on the theme"The Pastoral Challenges.....

Key words; Family, Church, Education; Matrimony, Sacrament, Leadership, Transformative leadership

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Abstract: This text exposes, after a wide bibliographic reviewand extensive research on creativity and specifically verbal creativity, a pedagogical innovative intervention based on creative methodologies applied to the Didactics of language and literature, specifically to promote verbal creativity in children of the Early Childhood Education stage. Literary workshops are suggested for teachersbased on strategies, mechanisms and resources based on four creative methodologies: divergent thinking (Guildford), lateral thinking (Edward de Bono), Gianni Rodari resources and Visual Thinking model.

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Abstract: Language and communication are essential in the classroom, in children's learning, in teachers' communication with pupils and in pupils' understanding of themselves and their world. Challenges in this area reduces pupils' academic performances. The thrust of this work is to examine communication challenges faced in the primary schools of Nigeria through a review of previous works and the discussion of possible remedial actions and solutions. The challenges identified include; mother tongue interference, poor teacher modelling and influence of social groups. To address these challenges, the four basic language skills should be given full attention in the teaching process, the classroom environment should be conducive for learning, the teacher should be a good role model in communication in English language and should encourage dialogue and conversation among the pupils within and outside the classroom.

Key words: Communication, language skills primary education.

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Abstract: The development of teaching materials in accordance with the curriculum and the needs of students is very important for achievement in an education. Indonesian Language Learning in 2013 Curriculum is text based learning. One of them is the description response text, which is a text based on the description of what is seen and felt. The need for the development of teaching materials, so that the availability of teaching materials is in accordance with students' needs, curriculum demands, target characteristics, and learning problem solving demands. The purpose of this study is the design of teaching materials based on local culture. Describe the validation by the expert test on the use of teaching materials developed based on local culture. Describing the results of the trial of the effectiveness............

Key words: Development of Teaching Materials, Text of Descriptive Responses, Local Culture

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Abstract: The problem in this research is how is the effectiveness of the use of collaborative learning model in improving the writing skill of V student of SD Negeri 060905 Medan Year Learning 2017/2018 ?. The purpose of this study was to describe the effectiveness of the use of collaborative learning models in improving the writing skills of grade V students of Public Elementary School 060905 Medan Learning Year 2017/2018. Research method used in this research is research development method (Research & Development). The subject of research on this development product is a validator. The object of research on this research is the writing learning model, which is a collaborative learning model implemented in the fifth grade students of 060905 State Elementary School in Medan Academic Year 2017/2018. Instruments used to obtain research data using non-test instruments and test instruments..........

Key words: Development, Learning Model, Writing.

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Abstract: The method used to obtain the data is qualitative research method. The meaning of qualitative research design after the data is selected to be collected, analyzed and then described. From the results of the study showed that the use of language typical by students based on the habit regardless of the rules that have been set. The use of Indonesian language by students shows more consistent vowel pronunciation on the vocabulary. The vowel (a) seems unaffected by the immigrant speakers, while the other vowels are inconsistent because of the articulalor's influence, the position of the vowel in its produce tends to decrease. Furthermore, the use of consonants has an inaccuracy..........

Key words: Vocabulary, Consonants, Vowels, Language.

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Abstract: The problem in this study is how the effectiveness of the design of the development of teaching materials for speaking skills based on literacy to the grade V students of SD Negeri 060825? The purpose of this study was to describe the effectiveness of the design of the development of teaching materials for the ability to speak based on literacy in the fifth grade students to the grade V students of SD Negeri 060825. The research method used in this research was the Research & Development research method. The subject of research on this development is the validator. In addition, the subjects of this study were students to the grade V students of SD Negeri 060825. The object of this study was teaching materials for speaking skills to the grade V students of SD Negeri 060825.....

Key words: development, teaching materials, speaking skills, literacy

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Abstract: The present analysis is focused on the author's experience as a student in the early 2000s in a Costa Rican Secondary School. A practice and evaluation analysis is developed in terms of the implementation in the class and the proposed methodology by educational authorities in the country. Discrepancies between the curriculum design and the practice are presented. As well, weaknesses on the curricular design are discussed.

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Abstract: While continuous development of technology necessitates integration of technology into education, education systems are obliged to continuously develop and change in order to meet the needs of the age and adapt to the age at every stage from pre-school education to university.In nursing education process; The use of alternative models in addition to traditional methods in the development of students' cognitive, affective and psychomotor skills, using active learning methods such as reverse-face application of students instead of an instructor-centered and memorized education, and the use of education methods that will contribute to the training of the individuals who take responsibility and take responsibility are important.

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Abstract: The main objective of this study was whether induction matter for the teacher professional development. I have adopted narrative inquiry research design to carry out this study. I have selected ten teacher educators and educational administrators as sampling through purposive non-random sampling procedure to collect data for this study. It was found that induction programs play a great role to develop the attitudinal changes towards teaching profession, motivation, confidence and professional development of the newly appointed teachers and they are heartily dedicated towards teaching and learning by the help of induction programs

Key words: induction, narrative inquiry, attitudinal change, motivation, confidence, heartily dedicated and teacher professional development.

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Abstract: This study aimed at assessing the ICT competencies needed by secondary school principals for administrative effectiveness in secondary schools in Anambra state. To this end, the researcher outlined 3 purposes, 3 research questions and 3 hypotheses tested at 0.05 level of significance. A descriptive survey research design was adopted for the study. The entire population was used for the study. Data was collected using a questionnaire of 41 items titled ICT Competency Questionnaire (ICTCQ which was validated by experts from the faculty of education, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka. A reliability index of 0.71 was obtained using Cronbach's alpha. Data analysis was done using mean and t-test. The findings revealed that principals of secondary schools in Anambra state need computer operational competency, internet/networking competency and ICT safety competency. However, Male and female principals differed significantly in their mean ratings on ICT competencies needed for administrative effectiveness.

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Abstract: The aims of this research are to make the products like Andrid used to teach Chemistry for senior high school at Bandar Lampung grade X1. The problems of the research are students cannot master the concept of pH. The research method used was research and development, it created the Android and test it to the experts and students as the subjects. Besides that it also given to the small group to know the effect of the media usage. Based on the result of the test it has better change for the students. Degeng (2001) the results of development of the product effective, efficiency and attractive. When the product was applied it has 135 minutes remains.

Key words: Android, Development Research, Learning Result

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Abstract: The aim of this research is to develop the Students worksheet based on CTL learning models and test it to the experts and students. The problems of this research are the number of students cannot master the material well, the teaching and learning is teacher centered, the students have lacks motivation, and students just have guidance book from library. Based on the result of checking the document found the effect of students failure was the material teaching. Because of it, researcher developed the students worksheet based CTL learning model. The method used was research and development. Based on the recapitulation results of the students' perception questionnaire towards the LKPD based CTL learning models developed, the total percentage obtained by 95% which stated that LKPD was perceived very well by students.

Key words: CTL, LKPD, and Development

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Abstract: The growth of long distance education in Brazil along with the increasing number of online courses offered through Virtual Learning Environments (VLE) has raised a concern regarding the evaluation and usage of such methodologies. Each online course lectured through VLE present educational goals that must be defined by their respective professors. Aiming at helping professors to define these goals we implemented an activity module for the pedagogical tool Dependency Map. This module suggests the kinds of activities that can be performed by students so they can develop the skills demanded by the course or lecture in which they are currently enrolled. For this reason, we developed a cognitive taxonomy for the exercises available in the Moodle VLE by mapping the verbs in the description of the activities with representative verbs from the classes defined by the taxonomy.

Key words: Distance Learning; Bloom's Taxonomy; Cognitive domain; Evaluative activities

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