Education Of Secondary School Students Research Articles

A Comparative Study on the Effectiveness of Traditional and Computer-Assisted Instruction Methods in Determining Students’ Achievement on Graph Plotting

The study aimed at examining the effectiveness of traditional and computer-assisted instruction methods in determining students’ achievement on graph plotting in Ethiope East Local Government Area of Delta State, Nigeria. A descriptive survey design was employed and 140 students randomly chosen from the senior secondary schools in the LGA made up the study sample. The chosen students were split into two groups of 70 students each using stratified sampling. The first group served as the experimental group while the second group the control group, were taught graph plotting using computer-assisted instruction and traditional instruction methods respectively. The study took five weeks, and a null and alternative hypothesis was formulated to guide the study. The Teacher Made Test (TMT) on graph plotting was developed as the instrument of the study to assess students’ achievement on graph plotting within the two groups. A reliability of 0.8 was yielded for the instrument using Richard Kuderson-21. The data obtained from the instrument was treated with t-test of independence at p ≤0.05 level of significance, and the results showed that students who received computer-assisted instruction had significantly higher improvement in their mean test scores. The study thus fills a research gap that informs the improvement of the method employed in teaching graph plotting, thereby enhancing students’ performance in secondary school science education. The research recommends the incorporation of computer-assisted instructions in the pedagogy of graph plotting in the science education of secondary school students across Delta State, Nigeria.

The effect of activity-supported hand-hygiene and mask-using education on behavior of secondary school students: Wash your hands, wear your mask, do not get COVID-19!

Objective: COVID-19 still poses a global threat. Children may develop infections (COVID-19) as they dislike using masks, touch their faces more frequently while using masks, and often take off/on their masks. This quasi-experimental study aimed to examine the effect of education for secondary school students on hand hygiene and mask use. Method: A total of 273 secondary school students were included in the study and were provided with two weeks of education on hand hygiene and mask use, including presentations and practical activities. A Descriptive Information Form, the Hand Hygiene Behavior Form, and the Mask-Wearing Behavior Form were used. The data collection forms were applied before (T1) and one month after (T2) the education. Results: Of the students, 57.5% had previously received education on hand hygiene and 44.3% on correct mask use. The students’ hand hygiene behavior (T1=31.46±5.25, T2=32.90±5.43; t=98.861) and mask-wearing behavior (T1=20.10±4.48, T2=21.38±5.71; t=74.113) total mean score significantly increased after the education. Conclusion: Correct hand hygiene and mask use education, which uses simple and easy-to-use educational materials to appeal to students and allows them to participate in interactive applications, effectively makes students acquire correct hand hygiene and mask use behaviors.

INTEGRATING ETHICS AND PROFESSIONALISM IN ACCOUNTING EDUCATION FOR SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS

The important task of incorporating professionalism and ethics into secondary school accounting education is examined in this paper. The study highlights essential curriculum development, assessment, and evaluation approaches in light of the significant influence that ethical and professional values have on the accounting profession. It highlights the importance of using various assessment techniques, aligning educational standards, and promoting interdisciplinary cooperation. The conversation focuses on new issues, such as the necessity of teaching digital ethics and behavioral ethics in a global setting. Suggestions include the creation of industry partnerships, ongoing research, and mentorship programs. The study also emphasizes the value of public awareness campaigns and ethical climate assessments in fostering educational institutions' professional and ethical culture. In conclusion, it is both a social responsibility and an educational objective for aspiring accountants to grow ethically and professionally. By embracing these recommendations, educational institutions and instructors can help mold accountants who are not only technically skilled but also morally grounded leaders able to maintain the highest standards of integrity in a quickly changing accounting environment.
 Keywords: Ethics, Professionalism, Accounting Education, Secondary School, Curriculum Development, Assessment, Evaluation, Digital Ethics, Interdisciplinary Collaboration.

Content and structure of the technology of organizing the process of physical education of children of middle school age in inclusive classes using table tennis

The purpose of the study was to theoretically substantiate the author's technology, namely, to create favorable conditions for the development of motor skills, coordination of movements, physical abilities, general physical fitness and harmonious physical development of students in inclusive classes. Research methods: analysis of scientific and methodological, specialized literature and Internet sources. As a result of the study, the author's technology for organizing the process of physical education of secondary school students in inclusive classes by means of table tennis was developed, which will serve to form an active and healthy lifestyle of students and develop their abilities in physical education and is based on scientifically based needs for physical activity. Wholet echnologies have been developed that will contribute to the development of motor skills, physical fitness, sportsmanship, social development, and increased motivation for regular physical activity. The tasks of technology that will ensure comprehensive physical development; stimulate interest in physical activities; build sportsmanship; develop team skills and cooperation between students; increase self-esteem and self-confidence; and provide an inclusive environment are highlighted. The basic principles of technology are described that will help to create an effective, inclusive and motivating physical education program for middle school children inclusive classes using table tennis, which will contribute to their comprehensive development and sporting growth. Conclusions. We believe that the use of table tennis equipment in general secondary education institutions in inclusive classes is an effective tool for the comprehensive physical,psychological and social development of students,which will contribute to formation of active and healthy lifestyle of students and development of their abilities in physical education.

Research on the Path of Integrating Olympic Spirit into Secondary School Ideological and Political Education

Olympic spirit is a kind of sports competition spirit that pursues the beauty of the world, the aggressive, the harmonious development of human beings, and the fairness, justice, freedom and equality. Integrating the Olympic spirit into the ideological and political education of secondary schools can both enrich the content of ideological and political education and expand the construction of ideological and political education curriculum system, and can stimulate the interest of secondary school students in sports activities. The Olympic spirit has an important function of belief leading, value guiding and personality shaping in the process of ideological and political education for secondary school students. Therefore, the Olympic spirit should be integrated into the ideological and political education of secondary school students, so as to better cultivate the new generation who can be responsible for national rejuvenation.

Assessing the Impact of Covid-19 Pandemic On Public Secondary School Students Education in Ekiti State

The study assessed the Impact of Covid-19 Pandemic on Public Secondary School Students’ Education in Ekiti State.The study adopted a descriptive research design of the survey type. The population was 11,245 students of Ekiti State Public Secondary Schools. A total of 120 students was purposively selected from 3 public secondary schools. A questionnaire titled Impact of Covid-19 on Education of Secondary School Students was used for the study. The instrument was subjected to face and content validity. The reliability of the instrument was ascertained using test re-test method. Copies of the instrument were administered on 20 respondents who were not among sample for the study on two occasions with an interval of two weeks. The reliability coefficient of 0.81 was obtained which was high enough for the study. Data collected were tested descriptively. The result showed that the extent of impact of Covid-19 on educational system of students in Ekiti-State was moderate. The finding also revealed that the level of student’s education during Covid -19 in Ekiti State was high. The study therefore recommended that teachers should be encouraged to utilize social media network for teaching so as to avoid students’ idleness. Students should be more intimated with the use of social network for learning at available opportunity.

Педагогическая модель гражданского воспитания обучающихся средней общеобразовательной школы посредством внеурочной деятельности

The aim of the study is to substantiate the possibility of improving the civic education of secondary school students through extracurricular activities based on a pedagogical model. The paper identifies the specific features of the process of civic education, considers the main changes in the legal basis regulating the civic education at secondary schools in the Russian Federation. The scientific novelty of the study lies in creating the author’s pedagogical model of the civic education of secondary school students through extracurricular activities as a whole and its component composition in particular based on the “Civic calendar” technology and B. Zimmerman’s cyclical model of self-regulated learning. As a result of the study, the author’s model has been developed, each of its components has been characterised.

The Implementation of Sex Education for Secondary School Students in China

In this study, 200 questionnaires and structured interview samples were collected nationwide from students, parents, and teachers in three perspectives: personal identification information, personal experience of sex education and the level of knowledge about sex education. The data from the questionnaires and the results of the structured interviews were combined to analyze and summaries the general characteristics of the current situation of sex education among high school students: high school students, their parents and teachers are to a large extent aware of the importance of sex education and are eager to obtain relevant knowledge through the school, but the knowledge provided by the school is often limited and does not fully meet the needs of high school students; the sources of sex knowledge for high school students are mainly The attitude of high school students towards sex-related topics has changed considerably from the previous surveys conducted by scholars, with most of them being able to face up to their own physiological demands and discuss sex-related topics with others openly; however, even so, the vast majority of respondents still think that sex education is not being implemented, and the sex education curriculum is far from the national standard. Even so, most respondents still believe that sex education is not being implemented and that the curriculum is nowhere near the level required by the state. The reasons for the current situation of sex education include: school reasons, the concept of sex education has not kept pace with the quality of education, the lack of professional resources for sex education teachers and sex education materials in schools; family reasons, some parents have old-fashioned ideas, lack of correct understanding of sex education, do not attach enough importance to sex education, parents generally lack comprehensive scientific knowledge of sex, parents and children lack of communication; social reasons, the government lacks regulation of undesirable cultural factors and the relevant policies are not comprehensive.

Do Saudi Arabian Educational Policies Determine the Promotion of Creativity with Gifted Students?

Educational policy plays a pivotal role in influencing educational practices in schools and can help promote creativity. In Saudi Arabia, however, few studies have focused on the analysis of these educational policies or on how they promote creativity with gifted students. Given that all schools in Saudi Arabia follow the educational policies issued by the Ministry of Education (MoE) and schools do not have separate educational policies or implementation documents to promote creativity, these policies could have a greater influence than in other countries where guidance is provided to schools on implementing national education policies. This study aimed to understand how the promotion of creativity is expressed for gifted students in Saudi Arabia by analysing educational policies issued by the MoE. To inform and guide the analysing of data, a 3Ps framework (Press, Process, and Person) was synthesised and used in the study. The findings identified two major gaps in the Saudi educational documents regarding gifted education for secondary school students. The first gap was the lack of a clear definition of creativity and giftedness, the relationship between creativity and giftedness, and the contradictions in defining creativity and giftedness. The second gap in these documents was a lack of detail about implementation mechanisms that could benefit teachers in schools. This study, therefore, suggests adding another (P) to the 3Ps framework for improvement, that is, promoting creativity in the educational context needs to include Policy, leading to four embedded circles of (P): Policy, Press, Process, and Person.

A STUDY TO DETERMINE THE SUPPORTING TOOLS OF INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY (ICT) IN CREATIVITY AMONG STUDENT TEACHERS OF A PUBLIC UNIVERSITY IN SABAH, MALAYSIA

Creativity is an essential competence through which people can develop their potential to use their imagination to express themselves and make original and valued choices in their lives. The growing interest and concern in cultivating creativity has prompted much education reforms being undertaken in a number of countries, particularly Malaysia. Creative teaching and reflective practice are the two most important milestones that teachers aspire to attain. This study explores the role of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) in supporting the creativity process of a group of student teachers in a public university in Sabah. The use of ICT includes collecting relevant information or knowledge to scaffold the revision of existing ideas and development of innovative concepts and hence, possible innovations and inventions. The researcher identifies ten most important tasks for the student teachers where ICTapplication is most appropriate. This is to identify what ICT software is most frequently used and important for the creativity work of each student teacher. Then, the usage of ICT is mapped to the Loveless’s Model of Five Elements of Creativity (Loveless, 2002).The result showed that ICT plays an important role, as specified in the Model, in supporting the creativity process of student teachers while completing the ten important tasks. The study suggests that the Ministry of Education, universities or institutions of higher learning stress the importance of computer literacy education for secondary school students. The training should focus on data/information searching strategies via the Web, data arrangement, sorting and analysis (computational software) and graphical as well as presentational software. The training should preferably complete prior to the students entering the universities for further studies.

The Implementation of Dual Language Programme for Mathematics Education in Secondary Schools: A Systematic Literature Review

<p style="text-align:justify">The study discussed in this paper is a systematic literature review related to the role of dual language programme (DLP) in mathematics education which has been published within the last 5 years. This study was conducted to identify the distribution of DLP studies in terms of year of publication, the study context covered in previous studies, the context of study areas used, focus and trends of past studies, research methods used in previous studies and the role of language in school mathematics education. This review study followed the guidelines of Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyzes (PRISMA) to analyze articles from Scopus and Web of Science. The findings of the study indicate that research trends in the implementation of the DLP on mathematics education for secondary school students showed an increase from 2017 to 2019. Most DLP-related articles are widely developed in the United States and Germany. The findings indicate that previous studies are more interested in studying the implementation of DLP in rural areas. Past studies have also preferred to use the design of either a qualitative study or a quantitative study to be implemented. Questionnaires, tests and interviews are among the research instruments that are often used for a study.</p>

Opinions of Parents and Teachers on Character Education of Secondary School Students

The purpose of this research is to determine the effect of parents and teachers on the character education of secondary school students based on the opinions of teachers and parents. In order to determine the effect of parents and teachers on the character education of secondary school students, phenomenology design, one of the qualitative research methods, was used in this study. In this context, qualitative data in the research were obtained through a voice recorder based on semi-structured interview form data. The study group of this research consists of 15 teachers and 15 parents working in various branches and levels from 11 different secondary school institutions, including Siirt province central schools, in the fall semester of the 2020-2021 academic year. Persons were selected through maximum diversity case sampling from sampling methods. In the analysis phase of the data obtained from the parents and teachers, descriptive analysis, one of the qualitative data analysis methods, was used. The teachers and parents were coded as "T1 and P1" according to the order in which they were written down. In order to ensure the reliability of the study, two separate researchers analyzed the data, and the obtained findings were tried to increase the reliability by ensuring the similarity by comparison. In addition, direct quotations from the views of the participants were included in order to ensure the reliability of the study. According to parents and teachers, character education is education that includes placing the basic moral values ​​that should be given by parents at a young age to children, that both parents and teachers have a great influence on the character development of children, and that they are fair, patient, sincere, good character traits that teachers should have. good role model, honest, responsible, smiling, consistent, understanding, compassionate, loving, open to learning and teaching, passionate, respectful, good communication, self-confidence and self-efficacy, reliable, disciplined, tolerant, well-intentioned, knowledgeable. It has been concluded that hardworking, self-sacrificing and well mannered. Keywords: Teacher, parent, character, character education. DOI: 10.7176/RHSS/12-20-02 Publication date: October 31 st 2022

DESIGNING LEARNING ACTIVITIES IN THE NATURAL SCIENCE SUBJECT TO ENHANCE COMPREHENSIVE SEXUALITY EDUCATION FOR STUDENTS

Comprehensive sexuality education for students in teaching subjects has been identified as an important goal in general education. This study’s purpose was to suggest the procedure of designing learning activities and some learning activities in teaching Natural Science to promote comprehensive sexuality education for secondary school students. This study investigated the contents of the Natural Science Curriculum in secondary education (2018) and the desired objectives of comprehensive sexuality education for students. The results of this study were: 1) Defining some learning activities aimed at comprehensive sexuality education in the Natural Science Curriculum (section of Living things); 2) Proposing the procedure of designing learning activities for comprehensive sexuality education for students in teaching Natural Science; and 3) Analyzing an illustration for designing learning activities to enhance comprehensive sexuality education for students in teaching Natural Science grade 8.

Teaching the Concepts of Photosynthesis and Cellular Respiration Through Predi ction –Obse rvati on–Ex plana tion Technique During Distance Education for Secondary School Students’ Academic Achievement and Scientific Process Skills Evaluation

Teaching the Concepts of Photosynthesis and Cellular Respiration Through Predi ction –Obse rvati on–Ex plana tion Technique During Distance Education for Secondary School Students’ Academic Achievement and Scientific Process Skills Evaluation

Two comparative studies of computer simulations and experiments as learning tools in school and out-of-school education

Interactive computer simulations and hands-on experiments are important teaching methods in modern science education. Especially for the communication of complex current topics with social relevance (socioscientific issues), suitable methods in science education are of great importance. However, previous studies could not sufficiently clarify the educational advantages and disadvantages of both methods and often lack adequate comparability. This paper presents two studies of direct comparisons of hands-on experiments and interactive computer simulations as learning tools in science education for secondary school students in two different learning locations (Study I: school; Study II: student laboratory). Using a simple experimental research design with type of learning location as between-subjects factor (NStudy I = 443, NStudy II = 367), these studies compare working on computer simulations versus experiments in terms of knowledge achievement, development of situational interest and cognitive load. Independent of the learning location, the results showed higher learning success for students working on computer simulations than while working on experiments, despite higher cognitive load. However, working on experiments promoted situational interest more than computer simulations (especially the epistemic and value-related component). We stated that simulations might be particularly suitable for teaching complex topics. The findings reviewed in this paper moreover imply that working with one method may complement and supplement the weaknesses of the other. We conclude that that the most effective way to communicate complex current research topics might be a combination of both methods. These conclusions derive a contribution to successful modern science education in school and out-of-school learning contexts.

Sexual education of secondary school students: problems and ways of solution

The need for all-round personality development actualizes the need for sex education among secondary school students, and annoying statistics confirm its urgency. The article analyzes the state of the organization of the process of sexual education of secondary school students, and also identifies ways to solve this problem. It was revealed that, in spite of theoretical developments, the practical embodiment of sex education among secondary school students is in its infancy, is carried out sporadically (it is part of individual disciplines, is carried out during class hours). An analysis of scientific sources, empirical studies and the results of the survey conducted established a contradiction between the need of secondary school student youth for comprehensive and targeted sex education and the unwillingness to carry it out by educational institutions for a number of reasons. The article substantiates the need for sex education for secondary school students, suggests the possible content of the discipline and outlines the functions that it performs, emphasizing that the basis of the subject is based not only on understanding sexuality and establishing gender identity, but also in the ability to defend one's own boundaries, to solve the problem of violence; in the understanding that you need to respect other people and reckon with their thoughts and attitudes; as well as in the adaptation of the child to society according to his age and development.

Staropolska poezja religijna w zreformowanej szkole ponadpodstawowej

The connection between literature and religion can be observed in the writing of every literary period. Old Polish religious poetry has an established position within this field of research – it constitutes a huge part of the literary works of the Middle Ages, the Reneissance and Baroque. Therefore, it is not surprising that this kind of literature appeared in the core curricula, syllabuses and textbooks for cultural and literary education of secondary school students even before the latest reform of the educational system, as well as after it. The crucial factor in the consideration of the role of Old Polish religious poetry in schools, is the opinion of Polish teachers, who base it on their experience in teaching it. The empirical research conducted on a group of Polish teachers prove that despite various difficulties faced while teaching Old Polish religious poetry, they see a great value in this type of literature in the overall process of education as well as in young adults’ personal life. Old Polish religious poetry introduces students to symbols crucial for our cultural circle. The last but not the least, it may help to fully understand and experience oneself/other people in the face of the sacred.

PEDAGOGICAL ASPECTS OF APPLICATION OF WOODWORKING TECHNOLOGIES IN LESSONS OF LABOR TRAINING

The article reveals the content of readiness of students of pedagogical ZVO, future teachers, ability to comprehensively solve problems of labor, moral and aesthetic education of secondary school students. The pedagogical conditions of effective pedagogical influence in the formation of knowledge, skills and work with wood are considered.
 Successful mastering by students of woodworking technologies at lessons of labor training is provided by principles (clarity, individualization, connection of the theory with practice, manufacturability, reflexivity, partnership and cooperation, interdisciplinary communications, professional orientation of training), modern methodical approaches (system, activity, technology , personal, etc.), pedagogical conditions based on the professional skills of the teacher, provide for the development of students' love for work, nature and the preservation of the experience of folk crafts.
 The work of students with natural materials is of great importance for the aesthetic education of children, instilling in them artistic taste, development of creative abilities, imagination. The overriding task of working with natural material is to awaken in children a love for native nature, which contributes to the education of their patriotic feelings. It is time to further improve the methodological training of teachers of labor education in order to expand their learning opportunities.

Formation of prospective music art teachers’ readiness for inclusive educational activity

The article reveals the current problem of Ukrainian and foreign education - the preparation of present-day teachers to get engaged with learners with special educational needs. The objective of the study is to highlight the results of theoretical and experimental research on the formation of prospective music teachers’ readiness for inclusive educational activities, which is the result of students` professional training, prospective bachelors of music, determined by the level of music mastery, psychological-and-pedagogical, information and communication knowledge and skills along with technological ones regarding a system of humanistic and cultural values in the field of educational inclusion. To study this problem, the following scientific research methods were used, such as: scientific approaches (humanistic, socio-psychological, technological, competence), a set of theoretical, empirical, mathematical methods. The structure of readiness of prospective music art teachers for educational inclusive activities comprises the following components: motivation-and-value, psychological-communicative, musical-epistemological, inclusion-and-activity. The results of the pedagogical experiment proved the effectiveness of enriching the content of bachelor students` training with an educational and inclusive component and the introduction of author's pedagogical technology of inclusive music education for secondary school students, mastering of which enhances the readiness for inclusive education with prospective music art teachers.

A CTF-Based Approach in Cyber Security Education for Secondary School Students

Cybersecurity education topics require technical understanding. However, it is a challenging task for any teacher to introduce topics to students who have no technical background. Recently, the concept of gamification has been implemented as a tool to inculcate student’s interest using a variety of popular in-games techniques and applying them to educational modules. Extending from this notion, it was found that Capture the Flag (CTF) competition style is a successful way of introducing students to various technical concepts in the standard computer science curriculum. During the 2019 school holiday, a CTF for secondary school students was run at Universiti Tenaga Nasional (UNITEN) with the primary goal of introducing secondary school students to various cybersecurity topics and also to inculcate their interest in cybersecurity. The method that we used is different from other CTF or similar events, in which we use a scenario-based approach. We found that this method attracts participants in solving each challenge in a competitive environment.