Education In Public Universities Research Articles

State of the art of research on teaching and learning foreign languages in Bolivia from 2011 to 2021

Research has become a fundamental aspect for any professional, not only to promote public awareness within any field of knowledge but also to understand it and be able to teach based on the results of that research. Therefore, the goal of this research was to identify and analyze the current status of research which focuses on the teaching and learning of foreign languages in Bolivia between 2011 and 2021. However, our focus was specifically limited to English as a foreign language because of its usefulness and popularity among individuals. In this context, information about foreign language programs in public schools, private institutions offering English instruction, English education in public universities, research on English teaching and learning, professional development for English educators, English teaching associations, and language-related events was presented to achieve contextualization. Our study focused on the population of English teachers in Bolivia, specifically targeting those who have published their research. The utilized method was the Transformative Paradigm, which aimed to generate an action agenda for reform and thereby have an impact on the country's educational policies. The research required a mixed-method approach, integrating both quantitative and qualitative methods. The instruments that were employed in this research, included online surveys with a questionnaire comprising nineteen open and closed questions, an online bibliographic search, and online interviews to gather data. The results are presented qualitatively as they encompass representative information. The conclusions provide us with the opportunity to make recommendations for the actions that should be taken to promote research in and on foreign languages.

Students' View of Causes, Forms and Solutions of Lecturers' Involvement in Corrupt Practices in Tertiary Educational Institutions, Kwara State Nigeria

This descriptive survey investigated students' views on lecturers' engagement in corrupt practices within Kwara State's tertiary educational institutions in Nigeria. The study targeted NCE. Three-level students, with 150 respondents randomly sampled using stratified and purposive techniques from public Colleges of Education. A researcher-designed questionnaire was used, addressing four research questions. Mean and standard deviation analyzed the data, revealing a high level of lecturer involvement in Corruption. Causes cited included greed, students' disinterest in learning, weak enforcement of anti-corruption laws, and lecturer intimidation. Corrupt practices identified encompassed money extortion from students, sexual harassment, score manipulation, forcing `handout purchases, and certificate forgery. Proposed solutions included timely salary payments, robust anti-corruption groups, funding lecturers' international conferences, strict sanctions against wrongdoers, and merit-based recruitment and promotion. These findings emphasize the need to combat Corruption, preserve institutional integrity, and create a conducive learning atmosphere. Implementation of effective anti-corruption measures can promote ethical academic conduct, ensuring transparent and accountable educational systems. Further research and practical interventions are vital to curb Corruption's impact on Nigeria's educational sector.

Examination on Readiness of Social Studies Pre-Service Teachers for Online Learning

In this research, it was purposed to examine the readiness of social studies pre-service teachers for online learning. For this purpose, it was examined whether the readiness of social studies pre-service teachers for online learning differs by the variables of gender, grade, type of internet access, the device they use in online learning, and the level of computer use. The sample of the research consists of 94 social studies pre-service teachers studying at a public university education faculty in Eastern Black Sea region of Turkey in the 2021-2022 academic year. The data were collected by using the “Readiness Scale for Online Learning” adapted into Turkish. Survey model, one of the quantitative research designs, was applied for the analysis of the data obtained within the scope of the study. The SPSS program was used to analyze the data. The obtained data were tabulated and interpreted. As a result of the research, it was concluded that the readiness of social studies pre-service teachers for online learning was above the average.

The Precarity of the Nigerian Public University Education: Considering Alternative Models

The Precarity of the Nigerian Public University Education: Considering Alternative Models

Portrait of Islamic Religious Education in Public Universities in the 5.0 Era

In the 5.0 era, Islamic religious instruction in higher education is crucial as in forming students' morality and character. With a correct and deep understanding of religion, students can internalize these values in their daily lives and make good and responsible decisions. The article's aim is to give an outline of the Islamic religious teaching and learning processes in public colleges as of 5.0. A qualitative research methodology was adopted, and instructors and students were interviewed as well as observed to obtain data involved in the learning and teaching process of Islam in public universities. Then, content analysis is used to assess the acquired data utilizing qualitative data analysis techniques. The findings indicated that there is still room for improvement in the standard of Islamic religious instruction in public universities, especially in terms of subpar teaching and learning. Lack of emphasis on character education, poor teaching, and minimal use of technological in the process of learning and instruction are some of the reasons that contribute to the poor quality of Islamic religious education in public universities. Thus, character education, raising the bar of instruction, and implementing better technology in the learning and teaching process of Islam in the 5.0 era are necessary to improve the quality of Islamic religious instruction in public universities. 
 (Di era 5.0, pengajaran agama Islam di perguruan tinggi menjadi sangat penting dalam membentuk moralitas dan karakter mahasiswa. Dengan pemahaman agama yang benar dan mendalam, mahasiswa dapat menginternalisasi nilai-nilai tersebut dalam kehidupan sehari-hari dan mengambil keputusan yang baik dan bertanggung jawab. Artikel ini bertujuan untuk memberikan gambaran umum tentang proses pengajaran dan pembelajaran agama Islam di perguruan tinggi umum di era 5.0. Metodologi penelitian kualitatif diadopsi, dan para pengajar serta mahasiswa diwawancarai serta diobservasi untuk mendapatkan data yang terlibat dalam proses belajar dan mengajar agama Islam di perguruan tinggi umum. Kemudian, analisis isi digunakan untuk menilai data yang diperoleh dengan menggunakan teknik analisis data kualitatif. Temuan penelitian menunjukkan bahwa masih ada ruang untuk perbaikan dalam standar pengajaran agama Islam di perguruan tinggi umum, terutama dalam hal pengajaran dan pembelajaran yang masih di bawah standar. Kurangnya penekanan pada pendidikan karakter, pengajaran yang buruk, dan minimnya penggunaan teknologi dalam proses belajar mengajar merupakan beberapa alasan yang berkontribusi terhadap rendahnya kualitas pendidikan agama Islam di universitas umum. Oleh karena itu, pendidikan karakter, peningkatan standar pengajaran, dan penerapan teknologi yang lebih baik dalam proses pembelajaran dan pengajaran agama Islam di era 5.0 sangat diperlukan untuk meningkatkan kualitas pengajaran agama Islam di perguruan tinggi umum.)

Student Camps to Promote Scientific Vocations in STEM: The Quimi Camp Case

[Objective] From 1988 to 2018, high school students in Costa Rica had to pass a final exam to graduate from high school and be eligible for public university education. In this context, students had to choose a national science test from the areas of physics, chemistry, and biology. Historically, chemistry was the least chosen (4-6 %) of those sciences. On the other hand, there is a need -at the national level- to increase interest in careers related to STEM (Sciences, technology, engineering, and mathematics). [Methodology] Under both premises, in 2016, the first national camp (called Quimi Camp) to promote scientific vocations was held to encourage high school students in Costa Rica to choose chemistry. Quimi Camp is an event supported by the OLCOQUIM National Chemistry Olympiad and the OLCOCI National Science Olympiad, which are in turn organized by the five Costa Rican State universities and the LANOTEC CENAT National Nanotechnology Laboratory at the National Center of High Technology, with the consent of the Ministry of Education (MEP) and the Ministry of Science, Innovation, Technology and Telecommunication (MICITT). The participating students made the final evaluation of this event. [Results] The results showed an excellent perception of the event regarding its organization and content. [Conclusions] Quimi Camp promoted students' vocation for science and engineering and positively influenced the selection of a University Career in STEM.

The experiences and challenges of Doctoral Education in Public Universities compared

Purpose: This article’s purpose is to explore the challenges and experiences PhD students in selected Ugandan state universities endure during their studies. Research methodology: The approach of the research focused on three public universities thus; Kabale University, Makerere University, and Gulu University. To explore these challenges, we undertook an extensive literature review of the external supervisors and evaluations of PhD students who attempted to submit their final dissertations. Results: The main findings of the results indicate that due to institutional, individual, and supervisory inefficiency, many students who enroll in their PhD programs at these universities are unable to graduate within the given timeframe. Limitations: The limitations of the study conclude that the problems addressed in this research and the suggestions presented provide the basis for improving university training programs and facilitating students, timely completion of the PhD program. Contribution: In terms of contribution, this research will improve scholarly writing and publication abilities, in addition to increasing the identity of doctoral education in Uganda. Evidently, there is no substantial work exploring the difficulties and challenges faced by PhD students in Uganda. Novelty: it is crucial to remember that when pursuing their PhDs, scholars are not just learning about the research topic, but are also developing fundamental skills in critical thinking, to construct their own knowledge within their own indigenous context, it is essential that they acquire the capacity to assess assertions, and evaluate arguments in a critical manner.

Improvement needs of lecturers of Agricultural Education for teaching Agricultural Mechanization in colleges of education in North Central Nigeria

This study is on the improvement needs of lecturers of Agricultural Education for teaching Agricultural Mechanization. Two research questions and Two null hypotheses were formulated. A survey research design was adopted for the study. A total of 175 lecturers of Agricultural Education in public colleges of education were used. A structural questionnaire called Improvement Needs Questionnaire (CINQ) was developed and used for data collection. Five (5) experts validated the instrument. The reliability coefficient of the instrument was 0.89 using Alpha–Cronbach Method. Seven research hypotheses were tested at a 0.05 level of significance. Weighted mean and Improvement Needs Index (INI) was used to answer research questions while t-test statistics was used to test the hypotheses. It was found that lecturers of Agricultural Education in colleges of education in North Central Nigeria did not possess improvement needs for teaching Agricultural Mechanization. It was also found that Agricultural Education lecturers in North Central Nigeria required improvement needs in all the stages of teaching. It was therefore recommended that refresher training is required to help the lecturers acquire the needed improvement in teaching. This can be done through lecturers attending conferences and seminars organized for training lecturers for teaching in North Central Nigeria.

Availability and Accessibility as Determinant Factors for Uptake of COVID-19 Vaccines among National Certificate of Education Students in Bauchi State, Nigeria

Uptake of vaccines is a long term preventive measures against any infectious disease, however it was observed that there was a low patronage of COVID-19 vaccines among the youth in Bauchi State. Therefore, the study assessed availability of Covid-19 vaccines and evaluates its accessibility as determinants of uptake among NCE Students in Bauchi State, Nigeria. Descriptive research design of survey type was used as research design, the population of the study comprised of 8,947 NCE students from the four public Colleges of Education in Bauchi State, Nigeria; the sample for the study was 650 NCE students selected through multi-stage sampling procedure of cluster sampling, simple random sampling, proportionate and convenience sampling techniques. The instrument used for data collection was a researcher developed questionnaire on 4points Likert scale, the instrument was validated by three experts in the field of Health Education for face and content validity; in the same vein, the reliability of the instrument was ascertained through a pilot study using test re-test method with 30 respondents, the result obtained was subjected to Pearson Product Moment Correlation, were a coefficient of .82 was obtained. Consent of the respondents was sought before the data collection; the data collected were analysed using one sample t-test. Findings of the study revealed that availability (p=.000) and accessibility (p=.000) were significant determinants of Covid-19 vaccine uptake among NCE students in Bauchi State. It was concluded that availability and accessibility to COVID-19 vaccines were very essential factors in determining the vaccine uptake. It was recommended that the vaccines should be made available in the College clinics of the State for easy access to students and other College community; this will go a long way in motivating them to patronise and use the vaccines.

The Puzzle of Lionel Robbins: How a Neoliberal Economist Expanded Public University Education in 1960s Britain.

Lionel Robbins (1898-1984) has been identified as one of the leading 'neoliberal' economists of his day. However, his name remains irrevocably linked with the massive state-funded 'social democratic' expansion of higher education recommended by the Robbins Report (1963). This article explores this paradox. Examining Robbins's writings on higher education in the context of his economic thought shows how he blended the liberalism of Adam Smith and J. S. Mill, neoliberal economics, and growing demands for personal choice. For Robbins, the atrocities of the Nazi and Soviet regimes demonstrated how the state armed with new modern technologies could endanger freedom and prosperity. But the 'good society' might wield technology to secure conditions of freedom and choice. Robbins advocated a system of state-subsidized universities based on 'student demand' and which generated social and individual returns. This system would perpetuate what Robbins called the 'creed of freedom': a reimagined interdisciplinary liberal education through which students would understand the importance of their specialism to liberal capitalism. His thought on higher education indicates something of the dynamism of post-war British liberalism and the range of support for higher education expansion. It further counters the impression of the British universities as sites of a static and conservative liberal education.

Effect of Principals’ Leadership Styles on Tutors’ Job Satisfaction in Public Colleges of Education in Ghana

Effect of Principals’ Leadership Styles on Tutors’ Job Satisfaction in Public Colleges of Education in Ghana

The Low Demand for Public Administration Programs in the Czech Republic and Slovakia: What May Be Behind It?

"The importance of public administration (PA) education and training is obvious, any effective public administration system needs an influx of a new and well-educated workforce. Compared to the (relatively) better situation in other Central and Eastern European countries, the Czech Republic and Slovakia represent a very specific case – the falling number of students in PA programs threatens the existence of the only programs with international accreditation (those at Masaryk University Brno and Matej Bel University in Banska Bystrica). The aim of this paper was to investigate the reasons why so few students apply and enroll in these EAPAA-accredited programs. Qualitative research is used to achieve this goal. In the opinion of the program chairs and our secondary analysis, there are multiple factors behind the very low level of demand which critically threatens the existence of the best master programs in the countries studied. A very specific issue that appears to be unique for both countries is free public university education with unregulated demand. Such an environment, combined with the performance- based funding of public universities and other higher education institutions, where the number of students is a decisive factor in the amount of the public grant to the university, generates an oversupply of places offered to secondary school graduates. The role of other potential barriers for the interest to study public administration is catalyzed by the ‘oversupply’ conditions. The questionnaire, the statements of program chairs, and our secondary analysis confirm that there is a role to be played by monitoring other potential barriers — the fact that programs are run in economics faculties, limited trust in politicians, government and public administration, the system of access to the civil service and salary levels in the public sector."

THE INTERNATIONAL CAMPUSES’ ROLE IN HIGHER EDUCATION IN THE UAE

Internationalization of higher education includes recruiting international students, collaborating on joint programs, pursuing international accreditation, becoming world-class universities, developing international quality assurance systems, and establishing an educational hub. Foreign campuses are one of the most common models of internationalization. The purpose of this article is to study and evaluate the experience of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) in higher education, especially the impact of international branch campuses on the education system in the country. We believe this experience of the UAE’s reforms in the education system deserves attention for universities in Kazakhstan. We explore the reasons for the growth of transnational campuses, as well as their benefits. In particular, the increase in numbers of foreign Alma-maters may enhance the quality of teaching in public universities. Moreover, we found that accreditation is a sort of internationalization model of higher education, which was not given enough attention by scientists. The data for this study were collected from peer-reviewed academic journals, available official records on their websites and official reports. Key words: Internationalization, international branch campuses, universities, UAE.

Risky Sexual Behaviour and Contraceptive Use Among Young Adults in Public Colleges of Education in Ogun State, Nigeria

Despite the benefits of contraception, young adults still engage in Risky Sexual Behaviour (RSB), which predisposes them to various sexual health-related challenges. Risky Sexual behaviour increases the prevalence of sexually transmitted infections, abortion, and unplanned pregnancy among others. This study examined risky sexual behaviour and contraceptive use among young adults in public Colleges of Education in Ogun State. One hundred and ninety-nine young adults from two colleges of education in Ogun State were included in this study utilizing the multi-stage sampling technique. This study used a control experimental design with a pretest and posttest. Two research questions were raised and answered. Three validated and reliable instruments were also used for data collection. These include Knowledge of Contraceptive Methods (KCMQ) (. Utilization of contraceptive methods (UCMQ) ( = 0.87) and Risky Sexual Behaviour (RSBQ) ( = 0.82). technique. Data collected were analyzed, using descriptive statistics of Mean and Standard Deviation to answer the research questions. The analyses of findings revealed a significant difference between the pre-knowledge of contraceptive methods and the post-knowledge of contraceptive methods. The participants' use of contraceptives before and after the treatment showed significant differences as well. Reproductive health education for young adults should be strengthened, and youth-friendly units should be established at the Nigeria Colleges of Education Health Center. For the inclusion of school-based contraceptive use education as curriculum innovation techniques, health educators should cooperate with the Ministry of Education. This is required to make them aware of the necessary abilities, information, and utilization of suitable contraceptive methods. Keywords: Contraceptive, Knowledge, Utilization, Young Adult DOI: 10.7176/JHMN/104-02 Publication date: November 30 th 2022

Addressing the essential skills competency in teaching among social work educators in Malaysian public universities

The article derives data from a qualitative study conducted to address the essential skills competency in teaching among social work educators in Malaysian public universities. The study conducted in-depth case interviews with selected lecturers who teach social work education in public universities in Malaysia. The results showed that social work educators believe in communication skills, cognitive skills, analytical skills, hands-on practice and continuous training for quality social work education; nevertheless, they do not all possess such skills efficiently as per skills competency standards in Malaysia. The findings would be important guidelines for social work educators and policy makers in Malaysia.

Assessing the relationship between service quality, satisfaction and loyalty: the Vietnamese higher education experience

PurposeService quality has been widely recognized as the core value of any higher education institution (HEIs), especially in the context of higher education reform in Vietnam. The paper aims to assess the student’s perceived service quality using SERVPERF scale and to find the relations between perceived service quality, satisfaction and loyalty in one public university in Vietnam.Design/methodology/approachThe self-structured questionnaire using SERVPERF scale was administered to 350 students currently attending full-time courses at the university. Confirmatory factor analysis was used to certify the elementary factors. The regression models were applied to determine the relationship between service quality, student satisfaction and student loyalty.FindingsThe findings revealed the significant relationships between student perceived service quality with satisfaction and loyalty. However, this relationship is mediated by student satisfaction.Research limitations/implicationsThe study is limited to public university education service and examined the perspective of student as “primary customer”; therefore, generalizing the results to other service industries and other role of student as stakeholder or citizen should be used with caution.Practical implicationsThe SERVPERF scale could be delivered regularly to get the student’s perception on the HEIs performance. The results should be taken for purpose of continuing quality improvement to enhance the satisfaction and loyalty, particularly in the context of highly competitive environment and university autonomous in Vietnam.Originality/valueThis is believed to be the first study in Vietnam with sufficient evidence to support the concept that service quality positively related to students’ satisfaction and loyalty and satisfaction as mediating factor.

EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES AVAILABILITY AND UTILIZATION AS DETERMINANT OF STUDENTS ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE IN SOUTH WEST NIGERIA

Purpose: The aim of the study is to provide educational planners with relevant items of information with respect to the extent of educational resources availability and utilization in public secondary schools as it affects productivity in educational system.
 Methodology: The descriptive research design of the ex post facto type was adopted for the study. The population of the study comprises all academic staff and three hundred level students in the six (6) selected public Colleges of Education in Southwest Nigeria. Purposive sampling technique was used to select six (6) public Colleges of Education in Southwest Nigeria, three (3) each from State and Federal Colleges of Education.
 Findings: The study showed that a positive and significant relationship existed between resource situation and students’ academic performance in public Colleges of Education in Southwest, Nigeria. It also showed a positive and significant relationship between human and material resource situation and students’ academic performance. The findings of this study are consistent with that of Oni (1992), which found that inadequate and unqualified teachers in the school system caused low students’ academic performance since adequate and qualified teachers have been found as the drivers of effective educational system.
 Unique Contribution to Theory, Practice and Policy: The study found that there was positive correlation among material, physical and human resources and students’ academic performance in public colleges of Education in Southwest Nigeria, the study thus recommends that government and policy makers in these educational institutions should place emphasis on adequate provision of these germane resources in order to enhance students’ academic performance and thus national development. College management in public Colleges of Education in Southwest Nigeria should endeavour to provide enough resources for improvisation, in case the basic physical needs of the institutions could not be adequately met. Parents are admonished to equip their children and wards in public colleges of Education in Southwest Nigeria with the necessary educational needs. Philanthropists, societies, old students association and other organization are admonished to come to the aids of governments in the provision of basic physical and material researches need of public colleges of Education in Southwest Nigeria since it had been established that government alone cannot effectively shoulder the responsibility of educational financing.

Assessment of Students’ Perceptions of the Quality of Teaching in Public Universities in Uganda

Assessment of Students’ Perceptions of the Quality of Teaching in Public Universities in Uganda

Implementasi Pendidikan Agama Islam Berbasis Outcame Based Education (OBE) di Perguruan Tinggi Umum

The purpose of this research is on the Islamic religious education model based on outcame based education in public universities, namely Islamic religious education which encourages students to continue to improve their abilities in the academic field, both cognitive, affective and psychomotor abilities so that they are able to integrate religious values ​​and technological advances so that they are easily accepted. in the field of work and in the community. With the purpose of this research, students have the ability to apply learning strategies independently, innovatively and creatively so that the achievement of the Outcame Based Education (OBE)-based Islamic religious education model is well achieved. The research method uses qualitative methods, data collection with online interviews and group discussions. discusses the Islamic religious education system in public universities.
 Keywords: Model, Outcame Based Education, Cognitive, Affective, Psychomotor

الرقابة القضائية على السلطة المختصة بالتعليم العالي الاهلي في العراق - دراسة مقارنة

Private university education is one of the important pillars for building a knowledge society as a supporter of public university education at the present time. It keeps pace with the changes taking place, and employs the energies of society and all its capabilities in the process of development and growth in the field of knowledge, education and scientific research, leading to a private education characterized by a high degree of quality and performance. An increase in the number of private educational institutions was witnessed recently and in light of this, many legislations were issued to draw up their legal framework, duties, powers and functions. This, in turn, was reflected in the increase in the number of students enrolled in private university education, in line with the requirements of scientific development and the expansion of existing departments, and all its money related to specialized studies, whether theoretical or applied. As a result of this, the National Higher Education Law No. (25) of 2016 was issued in force, which was the result of legislative developments that carried positive and negative aspects starting with the decision of the (dissolved) Revolutionary Command Council No. (814) of 1987 and then Law No. (13) of 1996 (cancelled) and its amendments.