There is a plethora of teaching strategies that are espoused by the science teacher to attain his/her lesson objectives. Researchers have over the years found most of these methods, the tactics used by teachers in teaching, to be effective in teaching science concepts to learners. However, research has not ascertained which one teaching strategy is most effective in imparting knowledge to learners. This study seeks to find an appropriate teaching strategy that will arouse the interest and participation of students in the teaching and learning process. Visual aids were employed as the main intervention strategy. A total of one hundred third year undergraduate teacher trainees from the University of Education, Winneba, Ghana constitute the research sample. The participants were put into experimental and control groups. Tests and questionnaires were the main instruments used to collect data for analysis. Data collected were analyzed quantitatively using the Statistical Package for the Social Sciences, SPSS. The study found that the academic achievement of the students in the experimental group improved tremendously after the intervention, as opposed to that of their counterparts in the control group. The study concludes with the recommendation that visual aids should be used to teach concepts of science that are abstract in nature in order to make the lesson real to the learners.
Dynamic Learning Program for Millennial Learnersijtsrd
This research determined the effectiveness of Dynamic Learning Program for the six science process skills of our Grade 9 millennial learners of Soom Integrated School, Trinidad, Bohol, Philippines. These six science process skills are observing, communicating, classifying, inferring, measuring and predicting. Fifty three students were the respondents of the study and quasi experimental method was used. To determine the significant mean difference, z test was used. The target topics of the experiment were the three modules of the third grading period Volcanoes, Climate and Constellation. Findings revealed that Dynamic Learning Program helped students obtain higher academic performance in science, thus the six science process skills were enhanced and developed. Post test data rejected the null hypothesis there was a significant difference between the pre test and post test scores of the student. An enriched Dynamic Learning Program was designed to address the issue on low performance in science subject. Jenny P. Manatad "Dynamic Learning Program for Millennial Learners" Published in International Journal of Trend in Scientific Research and Development (ijtsrd), ISSN: 2456-6470, Volume-4 | Issue-5 , August 2020, URL: https://www.ijtsrd.com/papers/ijtsrd31740.pdf Paper Url :https://www.ijtsrd.com/humanities-and-the-arts/education/31740/dynamic-learning-program-for-millennial-learners/jenny-p-manatad
Team Teaching Strategy and Students' Interest in Basic Science in Anambra Stateijtsrd
The study investigated the effect of team teaching strategy on students' interest in Basic Science and Technology in Junior Secondary Schools in Anambra State. The quasi experimental design was adopted. The sample consisted of 150 JSS II students from four co educational Schools in Aguata Education Zone of Anambra State Nigeria. The experimental group comprised 76 students made up of 39 boys and 37 girls, while 74 students were used as control comprising 36 boys and 38 girls. The instruments for data collection was Basic Science and Technology interest Scale BSTIS with reliability coefficient of 0.98. Data obtained were analyzed using mean and standard deviation for research questions and analysis of covariance ANCOVA for the hypotheses. The results from the study showed a significant difference in interest scores of students exposed to Basic Science and Technology using team teaching strategy and their counterparts exposed to Basic Science and Technology using conventional teaching strategy. It also revealed gender has significant difference in interest of students exposed to Basic Science and Technology using team teaching strategy in favour of boys. The combined effect of exposing students to team teaching strategy and their gender significantly affected their interest in Basic Science and technology. On the premise of the findings, the study posit that team teaching Strategy has been very effective in teaching and learning of Basic Science and Technology in the classrooms. Thus, teachers are enjoined to use of team teaching strategy to enhance students' interest in the classrooms as well as improve teachers' classroom productivity. Okechukwu, Obiebere Rita | Prof. (Rev Sr) Felicia Opara "Team Teaching Strategy and Students' Interest in Basic Science in Anambra State" Published in International Journal of Trend in Scientific Research and Development (ijtsrd), ISSN: 2456-6470, Volume-5 | Issue-6 , October 2021, URL: https://www.ijtsrd.com/papers/ijtsrd47542.pdf Paper URL : https://www.ijtsrd.com/humanities-and-the-arts/education/47542/team-teaching-strategy-and-students'-interest-in-basic-science-in-anambra-state/okechukwu-obiebere-rita
Dynamic Learning Program for Millennial Learnersijtsrd
This research determined the effectiveness of Dynamic Learning Program for the six science process skills of our Grade 9 millennial learners of Soom Integrated School, Trinidad, Bohol, Philippines. These six science process skills are observing, communicating, classifying, inferring, measuring and predicting. Fifty three students were the respondents of the study and quasi experimental method was used. To determine the significant mean difference, z test was used. The target topics of the experiment were the three modules of the third grading period Volcanoes, Climate and Constellation. Findings revealed that Dynamic Learning Program helped students obtain higher academic performance in science, thus the six science process skills were enhanced and developed. Post test data rejected the null hypothesis there was a significant difference between the pre test and post test scores of the student. An enriched Dynamic Learning Program was designed to address the issue on low performance in science subject. Jenny P. Manatad "Dynamic Learning Program for Millennial Learners" Published in International Journal of Trend in Scientific Research and Development (ijtsrd), ISSN: 2456-6470, Volume-4 | Issue-5 , August 2020, URL: https://www.ijtsrd.com/papers/ijtsrd31740.pdf Paper Url :https://www.ijtsrd.com/humanities-and-the-arts/education/31740/dynamic-learning-program-for-millennial-learners/jenny-p-manatad
Team Teaching Strategy and Students' Interest in Basic Science in Anambra Stateijtsrd
The study investigated the effect of team teaching strategy on students' interest in Basic Science and Technology in Junior Secondary Schools in Anambra State. The quasi experimental design was adopted. The sample consisted of 150 JSS II students from four co educational Schools in Aguata Education Zone of Anambra State Nigeria. The experimental group comprised 76 students made up of 39 boys and 37 girls, while 74 students were used as control comprising 36 boys and 38 girls. The instruments for data collection was Basic Science and Technology interest Scale BSTIS with reliability coefficient of 0.98. Data obtained were analyzed using mean and standard deviation for research questions and analysis of covariance ANCOVA for the hypotheses. The results from the study showed a significant difference in interest scores of students exposed to Basic Science and Technology using team teaching strategy and their counterparts exposed to Basic Science and Technology using conventional teaching strategy. It also revealed gender has significant difference in interest of students exposed to Basic Science and Technology using team teaching strategy in favour of boys. The combined effect of exposing students to team teaching strategy and their gender significantly affected their interest in Basic Science and technology. On the premise of the findings, the study posit that team teaching Strategy has been very effective in teaching and learning of Basic Science and Technology in the classrooms. Thus, teachers are enjoined to use of team teaching strategy to enhance students' interest in the classrooms as well as improve teachers' classroom productivity. Okechukwu, Obiebere Rita | Prof. (Rev Sr) Felicia Opara "Team Teaching Strategy and Students' Interest in Basic Science in Anambra State" Published in International Journal of Trend in Scientific Research and Development (ijtsrd), ISSN: 2456-6470, Volume-5 | Issue-6 , October 2021, URL: https://www.ijtsrd.com/papers/ijtsrd47542.pdf Paper URL : https://www.ijtsrd.com/humanities-and-the-arts/education/47542/team-teaching-strategy-and-students'-interest-in-basic-science-in-anambra-state/okechukwu-obiebere-rita
Practicality and Effectiveness of Student’ Worksheets Based on Ethno science ...IJAEMSJORNAL
Generally, the learning process in classes still used worksheets that does not link the matter and instructional topics with local knowledge of local area. Though it is able to increase the students' conceptual understanding of the specific physics topics. This study aimed to analyze the practicality and effectiveness student’ worksheet based on Ethno science in improving student understanding of rigid body’ concept. The study used a quasi-experimental with pretest-post test control group design. The sample was students’ senior high school in Lampung’ province, Indonesia. The sampling technique used simple random sampling technique. Data were obtain through the questionnaire, responses of teachers and students, and test of learning outcome in multiple choice questions reasoned type. Data were analyzed by percentage, N-gain, and effect size. The results showed that student worksheet based on Ethno science was practically using in learning and effective in improving conceptual understanding which is indicated by the differences in test results between the control and the experimental class.
This study aims to determine the views of students majoring in mathematics education and natural science faculty of teacher training and education science at Universitas Jambi to use electronic’s module in physics practicum which is based on science process skills. The study involved 117 students majoring in mathematics education and science which consists of 59 students of physical education and 58 students of mathematics education. This research is descriptive quantitative research in order to obtain information mean (M), median (Me), mode (Mo), percentage, the range of the maximum value and the minimum value. Data was collected by using questionnaires and interviews. Based on the research results from students’ perceptions of physical education in good category at 64.4% while the student's perception of mathematics education in good category amounting to 55.2%.
Impact of audiovisual aids in teaching home economics in secondary schoolsResearchWap
ABSTRACT
The study attempted to investigate the appraising instructional materials as being used in secondary schools in Uyo Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria. The study equally reviewed some important and extensive literatures under sub-headings. The descriptive research survey design was applied in the assessment of respondents’ opinions towards the subject matter. In this study, four null hypotheses were formulated and tested with the application of the independent t-test and the Pearson Product Moment Correltional Coefficient Statistical tools at 0.05 significance level. Also, the simple percentage frequency counts was used to analyse the questionnaire response of the selected respondents together with the research questions. A total of 100 (one hundred) respondents, 50 (fifty) male and 50 (fifty) female teachers were selected for this study. At the end of the data analyses, the following results were obtained: there is a significant relationship between teaching materials and teaching effectiveness among teachers in Akwa Ibom State public schools, there is a relationship between the availability of instructional resources and academic performance of students in public secondary schools in Akwa Ibom State, there is a significant relationship between teaching methods and students’ academic performance in Akwa Ibom State public schools and there is a significant gender in the academic performance of students due to the use of teaching materials in Akwa Ibom State public schools. Based on the conclusions reached at the end of this study, the following recommendations are made by the researcher: There should be allocation of more time to the practical aspects of educational technology in secondary schools, government should subsidise the cost of students’ practical work on Education Technology and graduates from other disciplines coming into teaching profession as a last resort due to high rate of unemployment; should be discouraged. This is because they are not well equipped for the tasks which they are to perform.
Effect of Multiple Intelligence- Based Instructional Technique (MIBIT) On Stu...iosrjce
The study determined the effect of Multiple Intelligence Based Instructional Technique (MIBIT) on
students’ achievement and interest in the learning of difficult biology concepts. Two research questions were
asked and two research hypotheses were formulated and tested at 0.05 level of significance. The research
design was a quasi – experimental study. The sample was made up of seventy four (74) senior secondary one
(SS1) students from two randomly selected co-educational secondary schools from Aguata Education Zone of
Anambra state. The Biology Interest Scale (BIS) was the instrument used for data collection. Cronbach Alpha
was used to determine the reliability of BIS which yielded the coefficient of internal consistent of 0.85 . Mean
and standard deviation were used to answer the research questions while Analysis of Covariance (ANCOVA)
was used to test the null hypotheses at p<0.05. The result of the findings indicated that MIBIT promotes
academic interest in difficult biology concepts. Gender was discovered to have no significant influence on
students ’academic interest. No interaction effect existed between MIBIT and gender on students’ overall
interest. Conclusion from the findings led to various recommendations, some of which are that biology teachers
should adopt the MIBIT in the teaching of difficult biology concepts in order to carter for the diverse learning
styles of students in their classroom and promote students’ interest. Curriculum designers should integrate
MIBIT in the curriculum and teachers should be sponsored to workshops and seminars on how to improve their
teaching skills using MIBIT
This study is a qualitative research with case study strategy that aims to describe the understanding of Mathematics teacher about the learning process based on 2013 Curriculum (K13) 2017 Revision. The subjects of this study are a Mathematics teacher who has status as a Civil Servant and Honorary at SMAN 1 Wuryantoro, Wonogiri Regency. The result of this study is generally, the understanding of the two Mathematics teachers about the learning process based on K13 2017 Revision have been appropriate to the guidelines K13 2017 Revision by the Ministry of Education and Culture of Indonesia. However, the Honorary teacher's understanding of the learning process has not been appropriate to the Assessment Guidelines by Educators and the High School Education.
MULTICULTURALISM AND HISTORY EDUCATION: TEACHERS’ PERCEPTIONSijejournal
The present paper attempts to explore the perceptions and views of public primary school teachers in the city of Thessaloniki on multiculturalism and historical education. In particular, the involvement of teachers in the implementation of intercultural practices was studied, while specifically the history course was chosen since on one hand it gathers many identical features and on the other hand it is offered for the design and implementation of many intercultural interventions. The city of Thessaloniki with its multicultural past was used as a basis for outlining the trends and views of the human resources that serve education. The sample of the research consisted of 413 teachers from the primary schools of the prefecture of Thessaloniki. The quantitative methodological approach was followed and the data were collected using a questionnaire. The results of the research showed that the teachers’ training in matters of intercultural education is incomplete, a fact that affects their perceptions and their intercultural practices in a negative way. The research also showed that history curricula are in need of great changes in respect to integrate the multicultural perspective.
Strategic Intervention Material SIM for Grade 11 Scienceijtsrd
This research assessed the effectiveness of Strategic Intervention Material for Grade 11 Science at Don Andres Soriano National High School, Toledo City Division. Twenty one students from Grade 11 STEM Academic Strand were the respondents of the study. Quasi experimental method of research particularly the one group pre and post test design with purposive sampling was used in the study. To determine the significant mean difference, a t test was used. The study was designed to assess the status of strategic intervention material as an instructional tool for learning acquisition. The topics of the experiment were the layers of the earth and the continental drift theory. Findings revealed that SIM aided students to obtain higher academic performance in Earth Science. Post data rejected the null hypothesis. Thus, there was a significant difference between the pre test and post test results. Strategic intervention materials were made which can be utilized as a medium of instruction for students’ new way of learning acquisition. Gica M. Tugbong "Strategic Intervention Material (SIM) for Grade 11 Science" Published in International Journal of Trend in Scientific Research and Development (ijtsrd), ISSN: 2456-6470, Volume-7 | Issue-2 , April 2023, URL: https://www.ijtsrd.com.com/papers/ijtsrd53996.pdf Paper URL: https://www.ijtsrd.com.com/other-scientific-research-area/other/53996/strategic-intervention-material-sim-for-grade-11-science/gica-m-tugbong
Practicality and Effectiveness of Student’ Worksheets Based on Ethno science ...IJAEMSJORNAL
Generally, the learning process in classes still used worksheets that does not link the matter and instructional topics with local knowledge of local area. Though it is able to increase the students' conceptual understanding of the specific physics topics. This study aimed to analyze the practicality and effectiveness student’ worksheet based on Ethno science in improving student understanding of rigid body’ concept. The study used a quasi-experimental with pretest-post test control group design. The sample was students’ senior high school in Lampung’ province, Indonesia. The sampling technique used simple random sampling technique. Data were obtain through the questionnaire, responses of teachers and students, and test of learning outcome in multiple choice questions reasoned type. Data were analyzed by percentage, N-gain, and effect size. The results showed that student worksheet based on Ethno science was practically using in learning and effective in improving conceptual understanding which is indicated by the differences in test results between the control and the experimental class.
This study aims to determine the views of students majoring in mathematics education and natural science faculty of teacher training and education science at Universitas Jambi to use electronic’s module in physics practicum which is based on science process skills. The study involved 117 students majoring in mathematics education and science which consists of 59 students of physical education and 58 students of mathematics education. This research is descriptive quantitative research in order to obtain information mean (M), median (Me), mode (Mo), percentage, the range of the maximum value and the minimum value. Data was collected by using questionnaires and interviews. Based on the research results from students’ perceptions of physical education in good category at 64.4% while the student's perception of mathematics education in good category amounting to 55.2%.
Impact of audiovisual aids in teaching home economics in secondary schoolsResearchWap
ABSTRACT
The study attempted to investigate the appraising instructional materials as being used in secondary schools in Uyo Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria. The study equally reviewed some important and extensive literatures under sub-headings. The descriptive research survey design was applied in the assessment of respondents’ opinions towards the subject matter. In this study, four null hypotheses were formulated and tested with the application of the independent t-test and the Pearson Product Moment Correltional Coefficient Statistical tools at 0.05 significance level. Also, the simple percentage frequency counts was used to analyse the questionnaire response of the selected respondents together with the research questions. A total of 100 (one hundred) respondents, 50 (fifty) male and 50 (fifty) female teachers were selected for this study. At the end of the data analyses, the following results were obtained: there is a significant relationship between teaching materials and teaching effectiveness among teachers in Akwa Ibom State public schools, there is a relationship between the availability of instructional resources and academic performance of students in public secondary schools in Akwa Ibom State, there is a significant relationship between teaching methods and students’ academic performance in Akwa Ibom State public schools and there is a significant gender in the academic performance of students due to the use of teaching materials in Akwa Ibom State public schools. Based on the conclusions reached at the end of this study, the following recommendations are made by the researcher: There should be allocation of more time to the practical aspects of educational technology in secondary schools, government should subsidise the cost of students’ practical work on Education Technology and graduates from other disciplines coming into teaching profession as a last resort due to high rate of unemployment; should be discouraged. This is because they are not well equipped for the tasks which they are to perform.
Effect of Multiple Intelligence- Based Instructional Technique (MIBIT) On Stu...iosrjce
The study determined the effect of Multiple Intelligence Based Instructional Technique (MIBIT) on
students’ achievement and interest in the learning of difficult biology concepts. Two research questions were
asked and two research hypotheses were formulated and tested at 0.05 level of significance. The research
design was a quasi – experimental study. The sample was made up of seventy four (74) senior secondary one
(SS1) students from two randomly selected co-educational secondary schools from Aguata Education Zone of
Anambra state. The Biology Interest Scale (BIS) was the instrument used for data collection. Cronbach Alpha
was used to determine the reliability of BIS which yielded the coefficient of internal consistent of 0.85 . Mean
and standard deviation were used to answer the research questions while Analysis of Covariance (ANCOVA)
was used to test the null hypotheses at p<0.05. The result of the findings indicated that MIBIT promotes
academic interest in difficult biology concepts. Gender was discovered to have no significant influence on
students ’academic interest. No interaction effect existed between MIBIT and gender on students’ overall
interest. Conclusion from the findings led to various recommendations, some of which are that biology teachers
should adopt the MIBIT in the teaching of difficult biology concepts in order to carter for the diverse learning
styles of students in their classroom and promote students’ interest. Curriculum designers should integrate
MIBIT in the curriculum and teachers should be sponsored to workshops and seminars on how to improve their
teaching skills using MIBIT
This study is a qualitative research with case study strategy that aims to describe the understanding of Mathematics teacher about the learning process based on 2013 Curriculum (K13) 2017 Revision. The subjects of this study are a Mathematics teacher who has status as a Civil Servant and Honorary at SMAN 1 Wuryantoro, Wonogiri Regency. The result of this study is generally, the understanding of the two Mathematics teachers about the learning process based on K13 2017 Revision have been appropriate to the guidelines K13 2017 Revision by the Ministry of Education and Culture of Indonesia. However, the Honorary teacher's understanding of the learning process has not been appropriate to the Assessment Guidelines by Educators and the High School Education.
MULTICULTURALISM AND HISTORY EDUCATION: TEACHERS’ PERCEPTIONSijejournal
The present paper attempts to explore the perceptions and views of public primary school teachers in the city of Thessaloniki on multiculturalism and historical education. In particular, the involvement of teachers in the implementation of intercultural practices was studied, while specifically the history course was chosen since on one hand it gathers many identical features and on the other hand it is offered for the design and implementation of many intercultural interventions. The city of Thessaloniki with its multicultural past was used as a basis for outlining the trends and views of the human resources that serve education. The sample of the research consisted of 413 teachers from the primary schools of the prefecture of Thessaloniki. The quantitative methodological approach was followed and the data were collected using a questionnaire. The results of the research showed that the teachers’ training in matters of intercultural education is incomplete, a fact that affects their perceptions and their intercultural practices in a negative way. The research also showed that history curricula are in need of great changes in respect to integrate the multicultural perspective.
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Strategic Intervention Material SIM for Grade 11 Scienceijtsrd
This research assessed the effectiveness of Strategic Intervention Material for Grade 11 Science at Don Andres Soriano National High School, Toledo City Division. Twenty one students from Grade 11 STEM Academic Strand were the respondents of the study. Quasi experimental method of research particularly the one group pre and post test design with purposive sampling was used in the study. To determine the significant mean difference, a t test was used. The study was designed to assess the status of strategic intervention material as an instructional tool for learning acquisition. The topics of the experiment were the layers of the earth and the continental drift theory. Findings revealed that SIM aided students to obtain higher academic performance in Earth Science. Post data rejected the null hypothesis. Thus, there was a significant difference between the pre test and post test results. Strategic intervention materials were made which can be utilized as a medium of instruction for students’ new way of learning acquisition. Gica M. Tugbong "Strategic Intervention Material (SIM) for Grade 11 Science" Published in International Journal of Trend in Scientific Research and Development (ijtsrd), ISSN: 2456-6470, Volume-7 | Issue-2 , April 2023, URL: https://www.ijtsrd.com.com/papers/ijtsrd53996.pdf Paper URL: https://www.ijtsrd.com.com/other-scientific-research-area/other/53996/strategic-intervention-material-sim-for-grade-11-science/gica-m-tugbong
The study examines the effect of improvisation of teacher-made instructional media on students’ performance in some selected primary science concepts. Thus, a pre-test and post-test, non-randomized experimental design was adopted for the study. Three thousand, three hundred and sixty-eight (3,368) primary six pupils from 48 public primary schools in Akwa Ibom State formed the population while two hundred and nineteen primary six pupils from two schools formed the sample for the study. The two intact classes were exposed to standard and improvised science equipment. A Primary Science Performance Test (PSPT) instrument was used to collect data before and after each lesson. A t-test statistical analysis revealed that there is no significant difference of the post-test performance of intact classes exposed to improvised science equipment and those standard equipment indicating that pupils benefited equally from the standardized and improvised equipment with t-calculated score of 1.34 below the t-critical 2.92. It is recommended that the government should organize workshop on the use of improvised materials to change the orientation of the teacher centred instructional approach to teaching primary science.
Instructional media in teaching english to young learnersArina Ardillah
I just want to share this for anyone who need it. this journal is about the media that is used for teaching elementary school. The researcher do the research to investigate the use of instructional media and the solving of problems
ICT in the teaching learning process with respect to bio-zoologyDr. C.V. Suresh Babu
Indian Science Techno Festival ISTF-2021 (Virtual) organized by Raman Science & Technology Foundation, National Council of Teacher Scientist, India and APJ Abdul Kalam National Council of Young Scientist on 26-28 Feb 2021
Modular approach in teaching has been a buzzword in our educational system. This paper ascertained the effectiveness of Modular Teaching Approach in teaching Grade 10 Science at Maximino Noel Memorial National High School. Quasi experimental and Purposive sampling was utilized. Data were collected through pre test and post test using the learning module in Science 10 prescribed by the Department of Education. Data obtain using frequency count, percentage, mean and standard deviation and t test for the significant difference. Results revealed that the performance of the Grade 10 students during the pre test in the following competencies describing the distribution of active volcanoes, earthquake epicenters, and major mountain belts distinguishing the different types of plate boundaries and explaining the different processes that occur along the plate boundaries, was described as Beginning. However, after using the Modular Teaching Approach, the post test performance of the students on the aforementioned competencies increased significantly and was described as Proficient. This indicated that the approach evidently showed positive results and displayed a vital connection in increasing students’ academic achievement. Thus, enhanced learning module was proposed as instructional intervention in improving students’ performance in Science 10. Marsha R. Valencia "Modular Approach in Teaching Science 10" Published in International Journal of Trend in Scientific Research and Development (ijtsrd), ISSN: 2456-6470, Volume-4 | Issue-3 , April 2020, URL: https://www.ijtsrd.com/papers/ijtsrd30318.pdf Paper Url :https://www.ijtsrd.com/other-scientific-research-area/other/30318/modular-approach-in-teaching-science-10/marsha-r-valencia
An Investigation of the Effectiveness of PBL Online on Students' Creative Thi...inventionjournals
International Journal of Humanities and Social Science Invention (IJHSSI) is an international journal intended for professionals and researchers in all fields of Humanities and Social Science. IJHSSI publishes research articles and reviews within the whole field Humanities and Social Science, new teaching methods, assessment, validation and the impact of new technologies and it will continue to provide information on the latest trends and developments in this ever-expanding subject. The publications of papers are selected through double peer reviewed to ensure originality, relevance, and readability. The articles published in our journal can be accessed online.
Techniques for integrating native technologies with ict to teach zoologyDr. C.V. Suresh Babu
International Conference on Teacher Education in the 21st Century: Vision and Action, organized by Regional Institute of Education, National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT), Bhopal, MP, India on March 8 -10, 2021
Running head SCIENCE AND HEALTH MINI-LESSON PLAN1SCIENCE AND.docxjeanettehully
Running head: SCIENCE AND HEALTH MINI-LESSON PLAN 1
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Clinical Field Experience C: Science and Health Mini-Lesson Plan
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Clinical Field Experience C: Science and Health Mini-Lesson Plan
Part 1: Science and Health Mini-Lesson Plan
Science and health standard: P-LS1-2. Planning and investigating the manner in which common animals and/ or plants use parts of their bodies to survive in their habitats (New York State Education Department, 2019). Aspects of emphasis include: correlations between living and physical environment, and how people interact with the physical environment to increase survivorship.
Grade level: 2
1-2 learning objectives:
· To identify and name different body parts of common plants and animals, and how the body parts are used to support the survival and life processes of identified plants and animals.
· To understand different ways through which plants and animals especially humans relate with their physical environment to increase survivorship and care for the environment.
Instructional strategy:
Description of different body parts of plants and animals using text, paper charts, and videos. Introduction and explanation of relevant vocabulary that relate to the physical environment and the plants and animals under study. The teacher will ask and answer questions. Students will be grouped and given an opportunity to discuss and tell stories of the body parts and functions that they are familiar with.
Description of the learning activity that successfully integrates science and health (100-150 words):
The learning activities that integrate science and health is the use of charts and audiovisual devices to illustrate to students the names of different body parts of plants and animals. By observing different activities that people engage in such as planting of trees, and the functions of parts of trees such as leaves and roots, students will be able to relate positive environmental outcomes associated with planting of trees. It will then be easy for them to understand why engaging in appropriate environmental and hygienic activities contribute to good health and high survivorship of humans and other animals. Students will also be placed in groups and allowed to demonstrate activities that contribute to good health and hygienic environment among themselves. Students will also narrate stories about their day-to-day activities on the environment and how such activities contribute to good health.
Formative assessment: Verbal questions, group work, written questions, drawing assignments, and think-pair-share in which the teacher asks questions, students write down the answers and allowed to discuss their answers in groups.
Part 3: Reflection
How Students’ Data Supports Instructional Strategies and Learning Needs
Data on students’ performance, competencies, and demographics supports the developed instruction since the data serves as a ...
INNOVATION OF SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL SCIENCE TEACHERSAJHSSR Journal
ABSTRACT: This is descriptive research employed quantitative and qualitative elements as it explored the
innovations implemented and the administrative support provided among the senior high school science teachers
in Castilla, Sorsogon Philippines. The study obtained data from the thirty purposively selected Senior High
School Science Teachers through interview and survey and were analyzed and interpreted using simple statistics
like frequency count, percentage, and ranking as well as thematic analysis and presented using tables and
narratives. The study revealed innovations in terms of teaching strategies which include:“Modified Group
Dynamics-based on online games characters, robots (acting out) use in groupings and role playing” , “Memesbased Picture Analysis”, and “Social media-based Teaching Strategy using Likes, Shares, Comments”.; in
terms of LearningAssessment, the minimal innovations include; Modified 4 pics 1-word, (role playing,
contest/games), Projects with social media integration (posting of projects in their Social Media accounts/class
FB pages), and Adapted Online learning applications (kahoot.com). alongSchool Management of and
Projects linkages to some international private advocacy organization eg.Intervida and Green Valey were
revealed. There were minimal administrative support to innovations related activities: along Facilities and
Equipment, Sources of Fund, Capability-building activities, and Rewards and Incentives. The innovations
made students view their learning activities as; “Active and engaging”, “Motivating and insightful”, and
“Going beyond the minimum”.
KEYWORDS :Innovations, Senior High School Science Teachers, Teaching Strategies, Learning Assessment,
School Management of projects.
The learning teaching process has undergone a paradigm shift in recent years. It has shifted from teacher centred to student centred. Hence, the challenge of a teacher has become as to how to cater to the needs of all types of learners in the classroom when their learning styles vary according to their individual needs. Heutagogy is a technique of self-determined learning with practices and principles rooted from andragogy that could be responsible for the developments in higher education. This technique coupled with e-content is an innovative strategy that provides multi-sensory experience to the learners. The learners can visualize the entire content and attain mastery over the topics. In the present study, the e-content on osmosis was developed and given to the tertiary learners for learning. Pre-test and post-test were administered to the samples to ascertain the effectiveness of heutagogy integration into e-content. The results of the study revealed that e-content with heutagogical approach for learners of higher education were effective.
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Evaluation of Agro-morphological Performances of Hybrid Varieties of Chili Pe...Premier Publishers
In Benin, chilli pepper is a widely consumed as vegetable whose production requires the use of performant varieties. This work assessed, at Parakou and Malanville, the performance of six F1 hybrids of chilli including five imported (Laali, Laser, Nandi, Kranti, Nandita) and one local (De cayenne), in completely randomized block design at four replications and 15 plants per elementary plot. Agro-morphological data were collected and submitted to analysis of variance and factor analysis of mixed data. The results showed the effects of variety, location and their interactions were highly significant for most of the growth, earliness and yield traits. Imported hybrid varieties showed the best performances compared to the local one. Multivariate analysis revealed that 'De cayenne' was earlier, short in size, thin-stemmed, red fruits and less yielding (≈ 1 t.ha-1). The imported hybrids LaaliF1 and KrantiF1 were of strong vegetative vigor, more yielding (> 6 t.ha-1) by developing larger, long and hard fruits. Other hybrids showed intermediate performances. This study highlighted the importance of imported hybrids in improving yield and preservation of chili fruits. However, stability and adaptation analyses to local conditions are necessary for their adoption.
An Empirical Approach for the Variation in Capital Market Price Changes Premier Publishers
The chances of an investor in the stock market depends mainly on some certain decisions in respect to equilibrium prices, which is the condition of a system competing favorably and effectively. This paper considered a stochastic model which was latter transformed to non-linear ordinary differential equation where stock volatility was used as a key parameter. The analytical solution was obtained which determined the equilibrium prices. A theorem was developed and proved to show that the proposed mathematical model follows a normal distribution since it has a symmetric property. Finally, graphical results were presented and the effects of the relevant parameters were discussed.
Influence of Nitrogen and Spacing on Growth and Yield of Chia (Salvia hispani...Premier Publishers
Chia is an emerging cash crop in Kenya and its production is inhibited by lack of agronomic management information. A field experiment was conducted in February-June and May-August 2021, to determine the influence of nitrogen and spacing on growth and yield of Chia. A randomized complete block design with a split plot arrangement was used with four nitrogen rates as the main plots (0, 40, 80, 120 kg N ha-1) and three spacing (30 cm x 15 cm (s1), 30 cm x 30 cm (s2), 50 cm x 50 cm (s3)). Application of 120 kg N ha-1 significantly increased (p≤0.05) vegetative growth and seed yield of Chia. Stem height, branches, stem diameter and leaves increased by 23-28%, 11-13%, 43-55% and 59-88% respectively. Spacing s3 significantly increased (p≤0.05) vegetative growth. An increase of 27-74%, 36-45% and 73-107% was recorded in number of leaves, stem diameter and dry weight, respectively. Chia yield per plant was significantly higher (p≤0.05) in s3. However, when expressed per unit area, s1 significantly produced higher yields. The study recommends 120 kg N ha-1 or higher nitrogen rates and a closer spacing of 15 cm x 30 cm as the best option for Chia production in Kenya.
Enhancing Social Capital During the Pandemic: A Case of the Rural Women in Bu...Premier Publishers
Social capital plays an essential role in empowering people for social and economic change even during the pandemic. A livelihood project of the government was implemented among the members of a women’s association of a disadvantaged upland community in Bukidnon province, Southern Philippines for inclusive development. This study was conducted to determine the influence of some socio-economic attributes and the change in the knowledge level on the social capital of the rural women amidst the pandemic. The activities of the project were implemented considering the health protocols imposed by the government during the health crisis. The findings revealed that the trainings conducted resulted to a positive change in the knowledge level among the rural women. This facilitated the production of vegetables for their households and generated additional income very necessary during the pandemic especially that other economic activities were hindered. Similarly, there was a significant increase in the social capital of the rural women during the last two years. The main occupation, sources of income and their ethnicity significantly influenced the social capital of the rural women. The rural development workers and policymakers must consider the social capital of the group in the implementation of poverty alleviation programs.
Impact of Provision of Litigation Supports through Forensic Investigations on...Premier Publishers
This paper presents an argument through the fraud triangle theory that the provision of litigation supports through forensic audits and investigations in relation to corporate fraud cases is adequate for effective prosecution of perpetrators as well as corporate fraud prevention. To support this argument, this study operationalized provision of litigation supports through forensic audit and investigations, data mining for trends and patterns, and fraud data collection and preparation. A sample of 500 respondents was drawn from the population of professional accountants and legal practitioners in Nigeria. Questionnaire was used as the instrument for data collection and this was mailed to the respective respondents. Resulting responses were analyzed using the OLS multiple regression techniques via the SPSS statistical software. The results reveal that the provision of litigation supports through forensic audits and investigations, fraud data mining for trends and patterns and fraud data collection and preparation for court proceedings have a positive and significant impact on corporate fraud prevention in Nigeria. This study therefore recommends that regulators should promote the provision of litigation supports through forensic audits and investigations in relation to corporate fraud cases in publicly listed firms in Nigeria, as this will help provide reports that are acceptable in court proceedings.
Improving the Efficiency of Ratio Estimators by Calibration WeightingsPremier Publishers
It is observed that the performances of most improved ratio estimators depend on some optimality conditions that need to be satisfied to guarantee better estimator. This paper develops a new approach to ratio estimation that produces a more efficient class of ratio estimators that do not depend on any optimality conditions for optimum performance using calibration weightings. The relative performances of the proposed calibration ratio estimators are compared with a corresponding global [Generalized Regression (GREG)] estimator. Results of analysis showed that the proposed calibration ratio estimators are substantially superior to the traditional GREG-estimator with relatively small bias, mean square error, average length of confidence interval and coverage probability. In general, the proposed calibration ratio estimators are more efficient than all existing estimators considered in the study.
Urban Liveability in the Context of Sustainable Development: A Perspective fr...Premier Publishers
Urbanization and quality of urban life are mutually related and however it varies geographically and regionally. With unprecedented growth of urban centres, challenge against urban development is more in terms of how to enhance quality of urban life and liveability. Making sense of and measuring urban liveability of urban places has become a crucial step in the context of sustainable development paradigm. Geographical regions depict variations in nature of urban development and consequently level of urban liveability. The coastal regain of West Bengal faces unusual challenges caused by increasing urbanization, uncontrolled growth, and expansion of economic activities like tourism and changing environmental quality. The present study offers a perspective on urban liveability of urban places located in coastal region comprising of Purba Medinipur and South 24 Parganas districts. The study uses the liveability standards covering four major pillars- institutional, social, economic and physical and their indicators. This leads to develop a City Liveability Index to rank urban places of the region, higher the index values better the urban liveability. The data for the purpose is collected from various secondary sources. Study finds that the eastern coastal region of the country covering state of West Bengal depicts variations in index of liveability determined by physical, economic, social and institutional indicators.
Transcript Level of Genes Involved in “Rebaudioside A” Biosynthesis Pathway u...Premier Publishers
Stevia rebaudiana Bertoni is a plant which has recently been used widely as a sweetener. This medicinal plant has some components such as diterpenoid glycosides called steviol glycosides [SGs]. Rebaudioside A is a diterpenoid steviol glycoside which is 300 times sweeter than table sugar. This study was done to investigate the effect of GA3 (50 mg/L) on the expression of 14 genes involved in Rebaudioside A biosynthesis pathway in Stevia rebaudiana under in vitro conditions. The expression of DXS remarkably decreased by day 3. Also, probably because of the negative feedback of GA3 on MEP-drived isoprenes, GGDS transcript level reached its lowest amount after GA3 treatment. The abundance of DXR, CMS, CMK, MCS, and CDPS transcripts showed a significant increase at various days after this treatment. A significant drop in the expression levels of KS and UGT85C2 is detected during the first day. However, expression changes of HDR and KD were not remarkable. Results revealed that the level of transcript of UGT74G1 and UGT76G1 up regulated significantly 4 and 2 times higher than control, respectively. However, more research needs to shed more light on the mechanism of GA3 on gene expression of MEP pathway.
Multivariate Analysis of Tea (Camellia sinensis (L.) O. Kuntze) Clones on Mor...Premier Publishers
Information on genetic variability for biochemical characters is a prerequisite for improvement of tea quality. Thirteen introduced tea clones characterized with objective; assessing tea clones based on morphological characters at Melko and Gera research stations. The study was conducted during 2017/18 cropping season on experimental plots in RCBD with three replications. Data recorded on morphological traits like days from pruning to harvest, height to first branch, stem diameter, leaf serration density, leaf length, leaf width, leaf size, petiole length, leaf ratio, internode length, shoot length, number of shoot, canopy diameter, hundred shoot weight, fresh leaf yield per tree. Cluster analysis of morphological trait grouped into four clusters indicated, the existence of divergence among the tested clones. The maximum inter-cluster distance was between clusters I and IV (35.27) while the minimum inter cluster distance was observed between clusters I and II (7.8).Principal components analysis showed that the first five principal components with eigenvalues greater than one accounted 86.45% for 15 morphological traits. Generally, the study indicated presence of variability for several morphological traits. However, high morphological variation between clones is not a guarantee for a high genetic variation; therefore, molecular studies need to be considered as complementary to biochemical studies.
Causes, Consequences and Remedies of Juvenile Delinquency in the Context of S...Premier Publishers
This research work was designed to examine nature of juvenile offences committed by juveniles, causes of juvenile delinquency, consequences of juvenile delinquency and remedies for juvenile delinquency in the context of Sub-Saharan Africa with specific reference to Eritrea. Left unchecked, juvenile delinquents on the streets engage in petty theft, take alcohol or drugs, rape women, rob people at night involve themselves in criminal gangs and threaten the public at night. To shed light on the problem of juvenile delinquency in the Sub-Saharan region data was collected through primary and secondary sources. A sample size of 70 juvenile delinquents was selected from among 112 juvenile delinquents in remand at the Asmara Juvenile Rehabilitation Center in the Eritrean capital. The study was carried out through coded self-administered questionnaires administered to a sample of 70 juvenile delinquents. The survey evidence indicates that the majority of the juvenile respondents come either from families constructed by unmarried couples or separated or divorced parents where largely the father is missing in the home or dead. The findings also indicate that children born out of wedlock, families led by single mothers, lack of fatherly role models, poor parental-child relationships and negative peer group influence as dominant causes of juvenile infractions. The implication is that broken and stressed families are highly likely to be the breeding grounds for juvenile delinquency. The survey evidence indicates that stealing, truancy or absenteeism from school, rowdy or unruly behavior at school, free-riding in public transportation, damaging the book of fellow students and beating other young persons are the most common forms of juvenile offenses. It is therefore, recommended that parents and guardians should exercise proper parental supervision and give adequate care to transmit positive societal values to children. In addition, the government, the police, prosecution and courts, non-government organizations, parents, teachers, religious leaders, education administrators and other stakeholders should develop a child justice system that strives to prevent children from entering deeper into the criminal justice process.
The Knowledge of and Attitude to and Beliefs about Causes and Treatments of M...Premier Publishers
Stigma and discrimination associated with mental illness are a common occurrence in the Sub-Saharan region including Eritrea. Numerous studies from Sub-Saharan Africa suggest that stigma and discrimination are major problems in the community, with negative attitudes and behavior towards people with mental illness being widespread. In order to assess the whether such negative attitudes persist in the context of Eritrea this study explored the knowledge and perceptions of 90 Eritrean university students at the College of Business and Economics, the University of Asmara regarding the causes and remedies of mental illness A qualitative method involving coded self-administered questionnaires administered to a sample of 90 university students to collecting data at the end of 2019. The survey evidence points that almost 50% of the respondents had contact with a mentally ill person suggesting that the significant number of the respondents experienced a first-hand encounter and knowledge of mental illness in their family and community. The findings show an overall greater science-based understanding of the causes of mental illness to be followed by recommended psychiatric treatments. The survey evidence indicates that the top three leading causes of mental illness in the context of Eritrea according to the respondents are brain disease (76%), bad events in the life of the mentally ill person (66%) and substance abuse or alcohol taking, smoking, taking drugs like hashish. (54%). The majority of the respondents have a very sympathetic and positive outlook towards mentally ill persons suggesting that mentally illness does not simply affect a chosen individual rather it can happen to anybody regardless of economic class, social status, ethnicity race and religion. Medical interventions cited by the majority of the respondents as being effective treatments for mental illness centered on the idea that hospitals and clinics for treatment and even cures for psychiatric disease. Changing perceptions of mental illnesses in Eritrea that paralleled the very caring and sympathetic attitudes of the sample university students would require raising public awareness regarding mental illness through education, using the mass media to raise public awareness, integrating mental health into the primary health care system, decentralizing mental health care services to increase access to treatment and providing affordable service to maintain positive treatment outcomes.
Effect of Phosphorus and Zinc on the Growth, Nodulation and Yield of Soybean ...Premier Publishers
An investigation was carried out at Kogi State University Student Research and Demonstration farm Anyigba during the 2019 wet season to observe the effect of phosphorus and zinc on the growth, nodulation and yield of soybean. The treatments comprised three levels: phosphorus and zinc (0, 30 and 60 kg P2O5/ha; 0, 5 and 10kg Zn/ha) and two varieties TGX 536 – 02D and Samsoy 2. The investigation revealed that application of phosphorus affected growth, nodulation, yield and some yield components of soybean while zinc application, apart from the plant height, which is reduced significantly, had no significant effect on other growth characters, nodulation, yield and yield components. However, it was generally found to decrease most of the characters. Application of 60 kg P2O5/ha gave the highest growth and yield, while 30 kg P2O5/ha gave the highest nodulation. Application of 60 kg P2O5/ha significantly increased yield to 1.9t/ha, which was significantly higher over the control plots, which gave 1.7t/ha. Crude protein and oil contents of the seeds were not significantly affected by phosphorus application but were significantly affected by zinc application, which significantly decreased protein content as its amount an increase from 0 to 10 kg/ha, and significantly increased oil content from 0 to 5kg/ha and decreased it below 5kg/ha. It was also revealed that the two varieties responded similarly to phosphorus and zinc in terms of growth, grain yield and crude protein content of the seeds.
Influence of Harvest Stage on Yield and Yield Components of Orange Fleshed Sw...Premier Publishers
A field experiment was conducted at Adami Tullu Agricultural Research Center in 2018 under rainfed condition with supplementary irrigation to determine the influence of harvest stage on vine yield and tuberous root yield of orange fleshed sweet potato varieties. The experiment consisted of four harvest stages (105, 120, 135 and 150 days after planting) and Kulfo, Tulla and Guntute varieties. A 4 X 3 factorial experiment arranged in randomized complete block design with three replications was used. Interaction of harvest stage and variety significantly influenced above ground fresh biomass, vine length, marketable tuberous root weight per hectare, commercial harvest index and harvest index. The highest mean values of above ground fresh biomass (66.12 t/ha) and marketable tuberous root weight (56.39 t/ha) were produced by Guntute variety harvested at 135 days after planting. Based on the results, it can be recommended that, farmers of the study area can grow Guntute variety by harvesting at 135 days after planting to obtain optimum vine and tuberous root yields.
Performance evaluation of upland rice (Oryza sativa L.) and variability study...Premier Publishers
This study aimed at assessing genetic variability and to evaluate the performance of 13 improved upland rice varieties for yield and its components based on morphological traits. The field experiment was conducted using a randomized block design at Guraferda and Gimbo districts in the 2019 main cropping season. The analysis of variance (ANOVA) over the two locations revealed significant differences (p≤ 0.05) among varieties for days to 50% heading, days to 85% maturity, panicle length, thousand-grain weight, and grain yield. Similarly, the ANOVA for variety by location interactions depicted significant differences among the tested varieties for days to 50% heading, days to 85% maturity, and thousand-grain weight. High heritability was obtained from days to heading (88.5%), panicle length (85.0%), and grain yield (85.2%), which indicates these traits can be easily improved through selection. High to medium broad sense heritability and genetic advance as percentage of the mean for days to heading, thousand-grain weight, and grain yield indicates a good opportunity for improvement through selection using their phenotypic performance. This is mainly due to the high role of additive gene action in the expression of such traits. This study confirmed the presence of variability among varieties for most of the studied traits, which will create an opportunity for breeders to improve rice yield and other attributes.
Response of Hot Pepper (Capsicum Annuum L.) to Deficit Irrigation in Bennatse...Premier Publishers
This study was conducted at Enchete kebele in Benna-Tsemay Woreda, South Omo Zone to evaluate the response of hot pepper to deficit irrigation on yield and water productivity under furrow irrigation system. The experiment comprised four treatments (100 % of ETc, 85% of ETc, 70 % of ETc and 50% of ETc), respectively. The experiment was laid out in RCBD and replicated four times. The two years combined yield results indicated that, the maximum total yield (20.38 t/ha) was obtained from 100% ETc while minimum yield (12.92 t/ha) was obtained from 50% of ETc deficit irrigation level. The highest WUE 5.22 kg/ha mm-1 was obtained from 50% of ETc. Treatment of 100% ETc irrigation application had highest benefit cost ratio (4.5) than all others treatments. Applying 50% of ETc reduce the yield by 37% when compared to 100 % ETc. Accordingly, to achieve maximum hot pepper yield in areas where water is not scarce, applying 100% ETc irrigation water application level throughout whole growing season under furrow irrigation system is recommended. But, in the study area water scarcity is the major limiting factor for crop production. So, it is possible to get better yield and water productivity of hot pepper when we apply 85% ETc irrigation water throughout growing season under furrow irrigation system.
Harnessing the Power of Agricultural Waste: A Study of Sabo Market, Ikorodu, ...Premier Publishers
Nigeria is still burdened with huge responsibilities of waste disposal because the potential for benefits of proper waste management is yet to be harnessed. The paper evaluates the capacity of the Sabo Cattle market in producing the required quantities of waste from animal dung alongside decomposed fruits with a view to generating renewable energy possibilities for lighting, security and other business activities of the market. It is estimated that about 998 million tons of agricultural waste is produced yearly in the country with organic wastes amounting to 80 percent of the total solid wastes. This can be categorized into biodegradable and non-biodegradable wastes. The paper evaluates the capacity of the Sabo Cattle market in producing the required quantities of waste from animal dung alongside decomposed fruits with a view to generating renewable energy possibilities for lighting, security and other business activities of the market. The Sabo market was treated as a study case with the adoption of in-depth examinations of the facility, animals and products for sale and waste generated. A combination of experimental, interviews (qualitative) and design simulation (for final phase) was adopted to extract, verify and analyse the data generated from the study. Animal waste samples were subjected to compositional and fibre analysis with results showing that the sample has high potency for biogas production. Biodegradable Wastes are human and animal excreta, agricultural and all degradable wastes. Availability of high quantity of waste generated being organic in Sabo market allows the use of anaerobic digestion to be proposed as a waste to energy technology due to its feasibility for conversion of moist biodegradable wastes into biogas. The study found that at peak supply period during the Islamic festivities, a conservative 300tonnes of animal waste is generated during the week which translates to over 800kilowatts of electricity.
Influence of Conferences and Job Rotation on Job Productivity of Library Staf...Premier Publishers
The general purpose of this study is to investigate the influence of conferences and job rotation on job productivity of library staff in tertiary institutions in Imo State, Nigeria. The survey research design was used for this study using questionnaire as an instrument for data collection. This study covered the entire population of 661. Out of these, 501 copies of the questionnaire representing 75.8% were duly completed and returned for analysis. Student’s t-test was used to analyze the research questions. The finding showed that conferences had no significant influence on the job productivity of library staff in tertiary institutions in Imo State, Nigeria (F cal= 7.86; t-vale =6.177; p >0.005). Finding also showed that job rotation significantly influences job productivity of library staff in tertiary institutions in Imo State, Nigeria (F-cal value= 18.65; t-value = 16.225; P<0.05). This study recommended that, government should ensure that library staff participate in conferences with themes and topics that are relevant to the job they perform and also ensure that there should be proper evaluation and feedback mechanism which aimed to ensuring control and minimize abuse of their development opportunities. Again, there should be written statement of objectives in order to sustain job rotation programmes. Also, that training and development needs of library staff must be identified and analyzed before embarking on job rotation processes as this would help to build skills, competences, specialization and high job productivity.
Scanning Electron Microscopic Structure and Composition of Urinary Calculi of...Premier Publishers
Microscopic examination of urine samples collected from geriatric dogs revealed increased numbers of erythrocytes, leucocytes, epithelial cells and pus cells along with casts, bacteria, spermatozoa and crystals of various shapes. Among the different crystals, triple phosphate or struvite were predominant, followed by calcium oxalate dihydrate, calcium oxalate monohydrate and ammonium urate or biurate. The struvite crystals were, coffin-lid shape and while calcium oxalate dihydrate were octahedron or envelope and monohydrate crystals demonstrated “picket fence” and “dumbbell” and “hemp seed” appearance. Brown or yellow-brown spherical bodies with irregular borders with thorn-apple appearance were shown by ammonium urate or biurate crystals. SEM aspects of magnesium ammonium phosphate crystals revealed perpendicular columnar strata, few with scattered hexa or octa-hedral coffin-lid shaped crystals and calcium phosphate crystals were like cracked eggshells. Presence of wavy phases with sundry areas (uric acid), picket fence (calcium oxalate monohydrate) and typical envelope (calcium oxalate dehydrate) were electron microscopic appearance of various crystals.
Gentrification and its Effects on Minority Communities – A Comparative Case S...Premier Publishers
This paper does a comparative analysis of four global cities and their minority districts which have been experiencing the same structural pressure of gentrification. The main contribution of this paper is providing a detailed comparison of four micro geographies worldwide and the impacts of gentrification on them: Barrio Logan in San Diego, Bo-Kaap in Cape Town, the Mission District in San Francisco, and the Rudolfsheim-Fünfhaus District in Vienna. All four cities have been experiencing the displacement of minority communities due to increases in property values. These cities were chosen because their governments enacted different policies to temper the gentrification process. It was found that cities which implemented social housing and cultural inclusionary policies were more successful in maintaining the cultural and demographic make-up of the districts.
Oil and Fatty Acid Composition Analysis of Ethiopian Mustard (Brasicacarinata...Premier Publishers
The experiments was conducted at Holetta Agricultural Research Center, to analyze forty nine Ethiopian Mustard land races for oil and fatty acid composition traits The experiment was carried out in a simple lattice design. The analysis of variance showed that there were highly significant differences among genotypes for all oil and fatty acid traits compared. The significant difference indicates the existence of genetic variability among the land races which is important for improvement
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The French Revolution, which began in 1789, was a period of radical social and political upheaval in France. It marked the decline of absolute monarchies, the rise of secular and democratic republics, and the eventual rise of Napoleon Bonaparte. This revolutionary period is crucial in understanding the transition from feudalism to modernity in Europe.
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How to Make a Field invisible in Odoo 17Celine George
It is possible to hide or invisible some fields in odoo. Commonly using “invisible” attribute in the field definition to invisible the fields. This slide will show how to make a field invisible in odoo 17.
The Roman Empire A Historical Colossus.pdfkaushalkr1407
The Roman Empire, a vast and enduring power, stands as one of history's most remarkable civilizations, leaving an indelible imprint on the world. It emerged from the Roman Republic, transitioning into an imperial powerhouse under the leadership of Augustus Caesar in 27 BCE. This transformation marked the beginning of an era defined by unprecedented territorial expansion, architectural marvels, and profound cultural influence.
The empire's roots lie in the city of Rome, founded, according to legend, by Romulus in 753 BCE. Over centuries, Rome evolved from a small settlement to a formidable republic, characterized by a complex political system with elected officials and checks on power. However, internal strife, class conflicts, and military ambitions paved the way for the end of the Republic. Julius Caesar’s dictatorship and subsequent assassination in 44 BCE created a power vacuum, leading to a civil war. Octavian, later Augustus, emerged victorious, heralding the Roman Empire’s birth.
Under Augustus, the empire experienced the Pax Romana, a 200-year period of relative peace and stability. Augustus reformed the military, established efficient administrative systems, and initiated grand construction projects. The empire's borders expanded, encompassing territories from Britain to Egypt and from Spain to the Euphrates. Roman legions, renowned for their discipline and engineering prowess, secured and maintained these vast territories, building roads, fortifications, and cities that facilitated control and integration.
The Roman Empire’s society was hierarchical, with a rigid class system. At the top were the patricians, wealthy elites who held significant political power. Below them were the plebeians, free citizens with limited political influence, and the vast numbers of slaves who formed the backbone of the economy. The family unit was central, governed by the paterfamilias, the male head who held absolute authority.
Culturally, the Romans were eclectic, absorbing and adapting elements from the civilizations they encountered, particularly the Greeks. Roman art, literature, and philosophy reflected this synthesis, creating a rich cultural tapestry. Latin, the Roman language, became the lingua franca of the Western world, influencing numerous modern languages.
Roman architecture and engineering achievements were monumental. They perfected the arch, vault, and dome, constructing enduring structures like the Colosseum, Pantheon, and aqueducts. These engineering marvels not only showcased Roman ingenuity but also served practical purposes, from public entertainment to water supply.
We all have good and bad thoughts from time to time and situation to situation. We are bombarded daily with spiraling thoughts(both negative and positive) creating all-consuming feel , making us difficult to manage with associated suffering. Good thoughts are like our Mob Signal (Positive thought) amidst noise(negative thought) in the atmosphere. Negative thoughts like noise outweigh positive thoughts. These thoughts often create unwanted confusion, trouble, stress and frustration in our mind as well as chaos in our physical world. Negative thoughts are also known as “distorted thinking”.
How to Split Bills in the Odoo 17 POS ModuleCeline George
Bills have a main role in point of sale procedure. It will help to track sales, handling payments and giving receipts to customers. Bill splitting also has an important role in POS. For example, If some friends come together for dinner and if they want to divide the bill then it is possible by POS bill splitting. This slide will show how to split bills in odoo 17 POS.
Instructions for Submissions thorugh G- Classroom.pptxJheel Barad
This presentation provides a briefing on how to upload submissions and documents in Google Classroom. It was prepared as part of an orientation for new Sainik School in-service teacher trainees. As a training officer, my goal is to ensure that you are comfortable and proficient with this essential tool for managing assignments and fostering student engagement.
Operation “Blue Star” is the only event in the history of Independent India where the state went into war with its own people. Even after about 40 years it is not clear if it was culmination of states anger over people of the region, a political game of power or start of dictatorial chapter in the democratic setup.
The people of Punjab felt alienated from main stream due to denial of their just demands during a long democratic struggle since independence. As it happen all over the word, it led to militant struggle with great loss of lives of military, police and civilian personnel. Killing of Indira Gandhi and massacre of innocent Sikhs in Delhi and other India cities was also associated with this movement.
How to Create Map Views in the Odoo 17 ERPCeline George
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Model Attribute Check Company Auto PropertyCeline George
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2. Using Visual Aids to Enhance Third Year Undergraduate Teacher Trainee Students’ Academic Performance in Reproduction and Growth in Flowering Plants
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The study of Biology in schools help students to develop
multidimensional expertise and grasp the important role
that interrelationships can play in the real world. Research
shows that students retain information better when they
are given multiple facets since different students have
different learning approaches or learning style in the
classroom (Kolb & Kolb, 2005). Studies over the years
show that teachers depend greatly on the use of words to
express, convey ideas or facts in the teaching-learning
process. This process is termed the ‘chalk-talk’ method.
Today advances in technology have made it possible to
produce materials and devices that could be used to
minimize the teachers’ talking and at the same time, make
the message clearer, more interesting and easier for the
learner to assimilate (Onasanya et al., 2008). Graphics
communicate facts and ideas clearly through a
combination of drawings, words and pictures. The use of
graphics in teaching creates definitiveness to the materials
being studied. They help to visualize the whole concepts
learned and their relationships with one another. One of
the topics in Biology that requires the use of teaching aids
is reproduction and growth in flowering plants. Teaching
and learning combined with visual aids (e.g. animations,
pictures, chart, real objects, etc.) improve learning and
facilitates understanding (Jolly, 2003). The use of visual
aid may help students to construct knowledge for
themselves without being ‘spoon-fed.’ Visual aids create a
mental picture in the mind of students. The manipulation of
flower, seeds and fruits aids students to work with some
senses of the body like touch, sight which make students
discover things on their own and learn better. Also, from
the constructivism view, students learn best by
constructing or creating their own knowledge and that new
information is linked to prior knowledge. To achieve this,
visual aids can be used. The use of visual aid to teaching
abstract concepts helps to make the lesson more real and
concrete, and engage students in learning. This strategy
employed in teaching Biology makes the subject very
attractive, enjoyable and more dynamic. In addition, it
helps students to grasp concepts in the more effectively.
Visual aids are those materials that make the teaching and
learning of Biology more interesting and productive for
both teachers and students (Jolly, 2003).
CONCEPTUAL FRAMEWORK
Teaching and learning play a crucial role in education.
Teachers use different approaches to teach their students
to engage them in active learning. With the passage of
time, altered methods and techniques are entered in the
field of education and the teacher uses different kinds of
aids to make learning effective. Most of the problems
related to science literacy can be tackled by making
science learning interesting. With the help of teaching aids,
science learning and teaching becomes more interesting
and motivating. Visual aids arouse the interest of learners
and help teachers to explain concepts of science easily.
Visual aids are those instructional aids which are used in
the classroom to encourage students learning the process.
According to Burton as cited in Shabiralyani et al. (2015),
“Visual aids are those sensory objects or images which
initiate or stimulate and support learning.” Chaney and
Teel (1967) described visual aids as “any devices which
can be used to make the learning experience more real,
more accurate and more active.” There is a famous
Chinese proverb “one sighted is worth, a hundred words”
it is factual that we take the knowledge through our
intellects. Kishore (2003) said, "visual aids stimulate
thinking and awareness”. It has been proven that an
activity that motivates children also leads to successful
learning and that motivation is strongly linked to the child’s
involvement in the learning process.
Visual aid does not only arouse the interest of students but
also motivate students and get them involved in the
learning process. Findings from many researchers support
the use of visual aids, for instance, Rieber’s (1990; 1991)
research findings support the use of animated graphics.
More so, Kieras (1992) investigated the effects of
animation and static graphics on students’ ability to
understand the operation of an energy system. Students
studied conceptual information about the system in the
form of text or in the form of static or animated diagrams.
Students who learned from the animated graphic
performed significantly better than those who learned from
a static graphic which also performed better than those
who learned from the text. Gautam (1999) utilized the
computer as an effective tool for teaching science. Form
his study, Gautam concludes that “Computer offers a
strong medium for teaching and learning science.” The
visual image of an abstract phenomenon on the monitor
gives a clear understanding of the different scientific
concepts to the students. In the use of computer-assisted
instruction (CAI), the students understand better and apply
different scientific phenomena clearly and correctly. In the
normal classroom situation (without the computer), the
concepts are not often clearly explained.
A similar study comparing the effectiveness of computer-
aided instruction (in terms of the achievement of students)
to the traditional method was conducted by Dubey and
Adhikari (1999). Their study was focused more on the
teaching of biology. Sawrey (1990) studied the importance
of computer animations in chemistry. In his work, he
elaborated on the need for computer animations in the
teaching of chemistry. He reviewed the research on the
use of computer animations in chemistry instruction and
found out that several researchers have documented that
students have considerable difficulties answering
conceptual questions based on the particulate nature of
matter. There are three theories proposed for computer
animation and learning. Piaget’s theory of intellectual
development focuses on the process by which learners
develop logical and proportional reasoning abilities.
Herron (1978) provided an excellent discussion of the
difference between learners who have not fully developed
these abilities (concrete operational thinkers) and those
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who have (formal operational thinkers). Secondly, the
instructional effectiveness of computer animations can be
explained using Paivio’s (1991) dual coding theory. The
theory assumes that learners store information received in
working memory as either verbal or visual (pictorial) mental
representations in long term storage. The instructional
superiority of pictures over words lies in the assumption
that while words are coded verbally, pictures are more
likely to be coded visually and verbally. As a result, better
recall of pictures can be expected because they are dually
coded. The third theory, a derivation of the dual coding
theory proposed by Mayer is referred to as contiguity
theory. The contiguity principle suggests that pictures and
words presented simultaneously are more effective than
when presented separately. Also, Athanassios
Jimoyiannis and Vassilis Komis deliberated on the effect
of Computer simulations on student in Physics. In their
research, students were studied to determine the role of
computer simulations in the development of a functional
understanding of the concept of velocity and acceleration
in projectile motion in physics. Their findings strongly
support that computer simulation may be used as an
alternative instructional tool, in order to help students,
confront their cognitive constraints and develop a
functional understanding of physics.
In spite of the numerous research that has been done on
the value of visual aids as tools for teaching and learning,
no study has yet addressed the issue of retention of
learned information in any area of biology. This study
seeks to determine how effective the use of visual aids
could be to students in understanding the concept of
reproduction and growth in plants.
MATERIALS AND METHODS
The researchers adopted a quantitative research design
for this study. The populations consist of the third year
(level 300) students in the Science Faculty, University of
Education, Winneba, Ghana. A total of one hundred (100)
students were sampled for the study.
These students were aged between 20 and 35 years. The
participants were put into experimental (50 students) and
control (50 students) groups. There was no significant
difference between the performances of both groups at the
start of the study. The study was carried out from
September 17th 2018 to November 30th 2018. The simple
random sampling technique was used in selecting
students to avoid prejudice and give room for effective
students- materials interaction and adequate classroom
management. In order to ensure effective and efficient
implementation of the intervention, the mentioned target
group was selected because these students have studied
biology for almost two years and therefore could make a
meaningful contribution to the study. The purposive
sampling technique which is a non-probability sampling
technique was employed in this study. Studying an entire
population of the school can be cumbersome hence the
need to sample a portion of the population.
Tests were the main tool used to collect information on
students’ achievement. Results from the test were
analyzed.
The researchers conducted a pre-intervention test on the
concept of reproduction and growth in plants. The pre-
intervention test conducted had thirty multiple choice
questions. The total score for each student was collated.
This was the same for the post-test conducted after the
implementation of the interventional activities.
The pre-test was followed immediately by teaching the two
groups of students the same concept; “Reproduction and
growth in flowering plants.” The experimental was taught
using instructional materials (visual aids) and the control
group without instructional materials (visual aids).
The scores of students in both pre-test and post-test were
transformed into group data and the frequency of students’
performance computed.
Planning of the Lesson
Each student was required to come to the lecture room
with a complete flower. Alabelled diagram of a flower
together with an explicated animation on pollination,
fertilization in flowering plants and pictures of the various
vegetative parts of plants was prepared by the teacher for
the purpose of the lesson delivery. This was done so that
the interest of the students would be aroused and students
could see things for themselves and understand the topic
better.
Lesson Presentation
The relevant previous knowledge of the students on the
structure of a flower was reviewed. Pictures of a flower
were displayed on the screen followed by an explanation
of the structures of the flower and their functions. Students
were then given a hibiscus flower to observe and study its
parts. Through guidance, students were able to identify the
parts of the flower by tearing the part they had identified
and showed it to the class.
Fig. 1.1: Parts of flower (Bell & Bryan, 2008)
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Students were asked to mention the parts of the flower that
aid in pollination and also state the features that enable
them to do so. The male and female parts of the flower
were projected on a screen to help give a vivid explanation
to the features that comprise these parts. Animation on
pollination was projected on a screen for students to
observe. The animation was displayed for the second time,
accompanied by an explanation of the processes involved.
In order for the students to know what pollen grains are,
students were given matured stamen containing pollen
grains.
Fig 1.2: Parts of male and female flower
Fig.1.3: Stages in pollination
Vegetative parts of different plants such as bulb of onion,
a rhizome of ginger, a corm of cocoyam and sucker of
plantain were exhibited on a table together with projected
images on the screen to help students observe the parts.
Students were then instructed to carefully examine the
external features of the specimen of plants displayed on
the table and compare the features of each of them.
Chance was given to students to asked questions on what
has been learnt so far.
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Fig.1.4: Some vegetative parts of plants (Bell & Bryan, 2008).
RESULTS
The quantitative data generated in the study were
analyzed and presented using basic descriptive statistics
such as tables (1, 2 and 3) and bar graph.
ANALYSES OF RESULTS FROM PRE-INTERVENTION
TEST
Table 1: Analysis of results from Pre-intervention test
Marks Class-mid
point(x)
Number of
students
(Frequency, f)
f(x) Percentage
(%)
1-5 3 16 48 16
6-10 8 52 416 52
11-15 13 16 208 16
16-20 18 8 144 8
21- 25 23 5 115 5
26-30 28 3 84 3
Total 100 1015 100
Mean for pre-test =
∑𝑓𝑥
∑𝑓
= 1015/100 = 10.15
From the table, the number of students who took part in
the pre-test was 100. The mean mark for the pre-test was
10.15. Out of the total number of the students, 68 students
representing 68% scored below the mean mark. Only 32
students representing 32% had marks above the mean
mark. The general performance of the class was below
average. The information in the table is represented in the
bar graph in figure 1.5 below.
Fig. 1.5: bar graph showing the pre-test results before the
implementation of the intervention
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After the implementation of the intervention, the
researcher conducted another test with the view to finding
out the effectiveness of the intervention strategy that was
rolled out. The performance of students in the post-test is
presented below in table 2.
Table 2: results of the post-intervention test for the
experimental group.
Marks Class
mid-
point (x)
Number of
students
(Frequency)
fx Percentage
(%)
1-5 3 0 0 0
6-10 8 1 8 2
11-15 13 0 0 0
16-20 18 9 162 18
21- 25 23 21 482 42
26-30 28 19 532 38
Total 50 1184 100
Mean for post-test =
∑𝑓𝑥
∑𝑓
= 1184/50 = 23.68
Table 2 presented above shows the outcome of the post-
test of the experimental group after the implementation of
the intervention.
The mean mark for the post-test was 23.68. From the
table, it can be observed that 10 students representing
20% of the total number of students scored below the
mean mark. 40 students representing 80% scored around
and above the mean mark. The general performance of
the class was good.
The results in Table 2 are represented in the graph in
figure 1.2 below.
Figure 1.6: a bar chart showing the post-test result after
the implementation of the intervention
Table 3: Post –intervention results in the control group
Marks Class
midpoint
(x)
Number of
students
(Frequency)
fx Percentage
(%)
1-5 3 17 51 34
6-10 8 21 168 42
11-15 13 8 104 16
16-20 18 1 18 2
21- 25 23 2 46 4
26-30 28 1 28 2
Total 50 415 100
Mean for post-test =
∑𝑓𝑥
∑𝑓
= 415/50 = 8.3
From the table above, out of the 50-member group, 38
students making 76% scored below the mean mark whiles
12 students making 24% scored above the mean mark
narrowly.
The table is presented in the graph below
Figure 1.7: a bar chart showing the post-test result after
intervention for the control group
DISCUSSION
Learning can happen as an outcome of attaining a skill,
principle, perception, knowledge, fact, and new
information (Adeyanju, 1997). Learning can be reinforced
with different teaching/learning resources because they
stimulate, motivate as well as focus learners’ attention on
the desired behaviour during the instructional process.
Visual aids arouse the interest of learners and help
teachers to explain the concepts easily.
Data collected from post-test results showed a
tremendous improvement of experimental over the control
group. The total of 80% of the students in the experimental
group scored above the mean mark after the intervention.
The performance of the control group remained relatively
the same.
Findings from this study agree with the findings of Inyang
(1997) that teaching is effective when the teacher makes
use of instructional materials. Todd and Kuklthau (2005)
found a simple correlation between the students' inputs
and better academic achievement. The analysis shows
that visual aids have a positive impact on the academic
performance of science students especially.
Figure 1.8: a graph showing the comparison between the
experimental group and control group after the intervention