Education Office Research Articles

An Empirical Research on the Practices of Education Management Information System (EMIS) in South West Showa Education Sectors

This study focused on the implementation of Educational Management Information System (EMIS) in South West Showa education sectors. An Education Management Information System (EMIS) is a system that collects, manages, and shares educational data within a national ministry or department of education. EMIS, as defined by UNESCO in 2018, is a system of operational processes utilizing digital technology to gather, analyze, and utilize data and information in education for various purposes such as management, planning, policy-making, and monitoring. A mixed research approach was used, with data collected through questionnaires, interviews, and document analysis. Data analysis was done using SPSS version 24. The study involved the South West Showa education office management body and 6 Woredas education sectors. Challenges identified included lack of education indicators manual, qualified personnel, EMIS software user manual, relevant training, computer and printer shortages, high turnover in EMIS positions, and issues with data accuracy and reliability. Respondents highlighted problems such as insufficient ICT infrastructure, lack of IT competency, shortage of qualified staff, and poor coordination. The study concluded that EMIS faced various obstacles affecting its management, and recommendations were made to address these issues.

Experiences in providing a community educational resource for the All of Us Researcher Workbench.

Educational offerings to fill the bioinformatics knowledge gap are a key component to enhancing access and use of health data from the All of Us Research Program. We developed a Train the Trainer-based, innovative training series including project-based learning, modular on-demand demonstrations, and unstructured tutorial time as a model for educational engagement in the All of Us community. We highlight our training modules and content, with training survey data informing cycles of development in the creation of a 6-module training series with modular demonstrations. We have conducted 2 public iterations of the Train the Trainer (Tx3) Series based on survey feedback while training over 300 registered researchers to access and analyze data on the All of Us Researcher Workbench. Future directions of the Tx3 Series include enhanced focus on project-based learning and learner requests for modularity and asynchronous materials access.

An Exploration of Accounting Student’s Perspective on Factors Influencing Audit Career Choice

This study aims to explore the factors influencing undergraduate accountancy students at Universiti Teknologi MARA Melaka branch to pursue careers in auditing. A structured questionnaire, distributed to participants via Google Forms, was employed to gather feedback from the students. The participants, categorized based on their academic levels, represent various stages of both theoretical and practical exposure to auditing subjects. The research team administered a questionnaire to evaluate accounting students' perceptions and intentions on the factors influencing careers in auditing. There is a strong positive correlation between job security and career intention followed by career development and a moderately significant positive correlation between job satisfaction and financial reward toward students’ intention to become auditors. A general lack of interest in the profession and concern about work-life balance contribute to the challenges of not pursuing a career in audit. Students perceived that real exposure to the auditing profession via academic visits, engaging experts through seminars, and interactive teaching methods could bridge the gap between academic learning and professional practice. Enhancing the alignment of educational offerings with industry requirements and students’ career aspirations with curriculum development, enhancing teaching methods, and partnerships between academia and industry will assist accounting students in developing a positive view of auditing careers and better preparedness for their future careers in this field.

Application Of The Level Of Community Satisfaction With Services At The Education Office Of The District Of North Bengkulu Using The Csi (Customer Satisfaction Index)

The North Bengkulu Regency Education Office is one of the government agencies in North Bengkulu Regency, Bengkulu Province. So far, the process of evaluating the serkvices of each employee at the Education Office of North Bengkulu Regency is still carried out internally without the views of the community. This certainly cannot be used fully in knowing the level of service satisfaction. The application of the level of public satisfaction with services at the North Bengkulu Regency Education Office using the CSI (Customer Satisfication Index) Method can assist the admin in managing the results of the service satisfaction assessment survey at the North Bengkulu Regency Education Office and provide information on the results of the public satisfaction assessment survey on the services provided. In addition, the application can also facilitate the community in providing an assessment of satisfaction with services at the North Bengkulu Regency Education Office.The application of the level of public satisfaction with services at the North Bengkulu Regency Education Office using the CSI (Customer Satisfication Index) Method is made with the PHP programming language and MySQL database. Based on system testing that has been carried out, it can be concluded that the application of the level of public satisfaction with services at the North Bengkulu Regency Education Office has run well and can be able to provide information in the form of the level of public satisfaction with services at the North Bengkulu Regency Education Office through the stages of the CSI (Customer Satisfication Index) Method.

YOUTH PEOPLE’S CIVIC AND POLITICAL ENGAGEMENT AT SMAN 1 GIRI, BANYUWANGI REGENCY

This community service activity aims to increase the political and civil literacy of novice voters in preparation for the 2024 Simultaneous Elections in Indonesia. The targets of this community service activity are school students or youth who are at least 17 years old in the year the 2024 Simultaneous Election will be held. Youth were chosen as the main target because they are a group with a large proportion in the 2024 election contestation which will determine the future of democracy. As new voters, they need preparation and a deep understanding of how to participate in the political process effectively to determine the direction and policies of government. For this reason, the Public Administration Department of Universitas Airlangga will partner with the East Java Provincial Education Office which will later provide guidance to the SMAN 1 Giri, Banyuwangi Regency to hold a community service program at the school. Community service activities will involve understanding the political system, democratic processes, political issues, and the importance of active political participation. Activities will be carried out through three main stages: preparation, implementation and evaluation. The preparatory stage involves collecting and compiling relevant political and civic literacy materials. Next, the implementation stage will involve counseling, workshops and group discussions to provide in-depth understanding to novice voters. The evaluation stage will be carried out to measure the effectiveness of the program and obtain feedback from participants. It is hoped that this activity will provide a fundamental contribution in increasing the political and civil literacy of novice voters. With a better understanding of the political system, first-time voters will be able to make good political decisions, participate actively in the political process, and critically evaluate the information they receive.

Effectiveness of Play-Based Learning Method in Promotion of Early Literacy Skills Among Early Childhood Development Education Children

Literacy skills for children in their early years are critical to their cognitive development and future success in primary, secondary and higher education levels. Children acquire literacy skills early through listening and interacting through play-based activities both at home and school with their teachers, colleagues and parents. This paper looks at the effectiveness of play-based learning in promotion of early literacy skills among children in early childhood development education level. Specifically, the paper analyses the conceptual and theoretical perspectives of play-based learning and literacy skills acquisition by children through the theories of Maria Montessori, Vygotsky social constructivism theory and Jean Piaget cognitive theories. The study uses secondary sources of information for analysis based on the following objectives; types of play-based approaches used by teachers in ECD setting, teachers’ role in the implementation of play-based learning and effect of play-based learning approaches towards promotion of early literacy skills by ECD pupils in schools. The paper has found out that acquisition of early literacy skills by learners was dependent on the degree to which teachers were utilising play-based learning methods in classroom. The review of studies has shown that majority of teachers are not using play-based teaching methods and hence promotion of early literacy skills for children was significantly affected. Further, time allocated for play-based learning processes was inadequate and majority of public ECD centres were found not to have adequate infrastructure and materials to support play-based learning. The paper recommends that teachers need to be supported in implementation of play-based learning through attendance of in-service training programmes and benchmarking sessions in other schools, schools to upgrade the infrastructure and instructional materials required to support play-based learning and education officials to conduct supervision of implementation of play-based learning in schools

Pengaruh Pengalaman dan Keterampilan Kerja Terhadap Pengembangan Karir pada Dinas Pendidikan dan Kebudayaan Provinsi Gorontalo

Based on the results of the analysis, the results of this study are either partially or simultaneously the variables of experience and work skills are proven to have an influence on career development at the Office of Education and Culture of Gorontalo Province. Partially, work experience has a positive and significant effect on career development, this is based on the results of the Work Experience Variable t test = t count 2.835> t table 1.976 and a significance value of 0.005 < 0.05. This shows that if employees have good work experience, employees will have a good opportunity to develop careers. The work skills variable has a positive and significant effect on career development. Based on the results of the X2 t test = t count 2.642> t table 1.976 and a significance value of 0.009 <0.05. Work skills have a positive and significant effect on career development. So that if work skills increase, career development opportunities will increase.

Pengaruh Lingkungan Kerja dan Komunikasi Interpersonal Terhadap Kepuasan Kerja Pegawai di Kantor Dinas Pendidikan dan Kebudayaan Provinsi Kalimantan Timur

This study aims to analyze the effect of work environment and interpersonal communication on employee job satisfaction at the Office of Education and Culture (DISDIKBUD) of East Kalimantan Province. The problems raised include whether the work environment and interpersonal communication have a significant effect on employee job satisfaction, both individually and simultaneously. The research method used is a quantitative approach with data collection through a survey involving 71 respondents of DISDIKBUD employees. The data analysis technique uses multiple linear regression statistical tests to determine the effect of the independent variable on the dependent variable. The results showed that work environment and interpersonal communication have a significant influence on employee job satisfaction. Statistical tests indicate that both variables, both individually and simultaneously have a significant impact on job satisfaction. The coefficient of determination and the correlation coefficient indicate that variations in job satisfaction can be explained by both variables and show a strong relationship between the independent and dependent variables.

PELAKSANAAN FUNGSI MANAJEMEN SEKOLAH MENENGAH ATAS

School-based management is a school management system that grants authority and power to the institution to manage its operations in line with its potential, demands, and needs. A school is an institution that has the independent authority to establish educational programs (curriculum) and their implications for various school policies in accordance with the school's vision, mission, and educational goals. The aim of this study is to understand and analyze the functions of school management in Senior High Schools. The implementation of school management has been carried out through learning planning, learning implementation, and learning supervision. The learning objectives provide an overview of the relevance and activities to be carried out; the teaching and learning implementation is closely tied to the dimension of human resources, encompassing the number of teachers, educational qualifications, curriculum, library, and more. Furthermore, the supervision of teaching and learning is conducted by the principal in cooperation with the school’s teachers’ council, as well as by the Branch Office of Education both directly and indirectly. Therefore, the implementation of Senior High School Management functions can be concluded as a guideline for conducting learning activities to improve the quality of education. Additionally, alumni and the community should support teaching and learning activities as a form of participation in enhancing the quality of education.

Parental Contributions to Enhance Sustainable School Feeding Programme in Public Primary Schools in Gairo District Council, Tanzania

This study aimed to find out the parental contributions to enhance sustainable school feeding programmes (SFP) at public primary schools in Gairo District Council, Tanzania. It is guided by the two objectives; identify the kind of parental contributions in enhancing sustainable SFP and highlight the parents' perceptions in supporting sustainable school feeding programme (SFP). The study had a sample of 177 respondents who were selected using simple random, snowball and purposive sampling techniques. The study sample involved 98 students, 18 teachers, 60 parents, and 1 District Primary Education Officer. The study employed the mixed method approach and data was collected through a questionnaire, interview, FGD, observation and documentary review. The quantitative data was analysed by using SPSS version 25.0 and the qualitative data was analysed thematically according to the two research objectives. The findings of the study showed the existence of SFP in all 6 schools and the parents had positive perceptions as revealed through contributing food crops, cash money and physical labour to the SFP for constant supply of students' meals. The study recommended the policymakers, government and the community to act on their part for the success and sustainability of SFP

Building Science Teacher Leaders for Indigenous Schools: Lessons from a Science Professional Development Workshop in Nepal

This is a case study of a science professional development workshop in Nepal with 17 teacher participants from four public schools. These schools mainly served Indigenous students in elementary, middle, and high school (Grades 9 and 10). The workshop focused on educating and building science teacher leaders for culturally relevant teaching and antiracist pedagogy by valuing and integrating Indigenous leadership practices and local knowledge. The teachers participated in a 2-day workshop co-organized by the local district education office and the local high school and led by the high school principal and a U.S.-based university faculty. Data were collected during and after the workshop through field notes, audio/video recordings of some sections of the workshop, and focus group interviews with a select group of participating teachers. The analysis of the data showed (a) struggles and opportunities to prioritize Indigenous science knowledge and Tharu sociocultural connections, (b) teachers seeking affirmation from principals to be science teacher leaders modeled on Indigenous leadership values, and (c) greater willingness for culturally relevant pedagogy among female and Indigenous teachers. The hope is that this paper will contribute to the value of a science teacher leadership professional development program (PD) in building awareness among science teachers about the value of culturally appropriate antiracist pedagogy in science teacher leaders. In addition, the PD also shows that science teacher leaders in Indigenous schools would benefit from the Indigenous relational model of leadership in leading their peers and students in antiracist and culturally relevant science teaching and learning. Finally, the study seems to indicate that a successful science teacher leader always incorporates local Indigenous community values, knowledge, and practices.

Aligning hard skills demands between Brazilian universities and the labor market: A conceptual model for bridging the gap

Unemployment is a global issue that impacts millions of people. Some studies identify the lack of hard skills as a significant barrier to entering or re-entering the labor market. It can also hinder job retention and limit opportunities for promotions and salary increases. Taking this scenario into consideration, this article proposes a strategy to address unemployment caused by the lack of hard skills, specifically targeting higher education students. This paper proposes a conceptual model designed for future implementation, which integrates university educational programs with the hard skills demanded by job openings in Brazil. To achieve this goal, a systematic literature review was performed, leading to the development and description of the conceptual model. The theoretical findings highlight the originality of this study, with the conceptual model serving as a preliminary step toward better aligning university programs with labor market needs through more targeted planning of higher education offerings.

The Relationship between Head Teacher’s Democratic Leadership Style and Teachers’ Burnout in Secondary Schools in Ibanda Municipality, Ibanda District, Uganda

The investigated the relationship between head teacher’s democratic leadership styles and teacher burnout in secondary schools in Ibanda Municipality, Uganda. In order to ascertain the relationship between the two variables, a correlation design was used, and to accommodate both qualitative and quantitative data, a mixed approach combining quantitative and qualitative research methods was also adopted. 217 teachers and 15 head teachers from the 15 secondary schools in Ibanda municipality provided the data. A questionnaire was given to the teachers, while an interview guide was given to the head teachers. The Leadership Styles Questionnaire and the Maslach Burnout Inventory served as the foundation for the questionnaire. The findings indicate that democratic leadership style had a positive and strong relationship with burnout. Correlation in them is r= 0.56 and this shows a positive and strong relationship. This means that democratic leadership leads to burnout since both variables move in the same direction. Therefore, high democratic leadership was associated with increased burnout. The researcher recommends that teacher associations such as PTA, UNATU and UPSTU should adopt appropriate policies to push for better services balancing all teachers regardless of their subject orientation. Motivation of teachers should be in the interests of everyone. The central government should also adopt this as a way of motivating all teachers and ensuring they are satisfied with their jobs hence reducing burnout. Municipal education officers should also intensify monitoring and enforce effective human resource manuals in schools to empower head teachers while protecting the interests of the teachers so as to balance and create a win-win situation that is necessary for reducing burnout. The researcher also suggests doing empirical research in Ibanda’s non-municipality secondary schools and other regions of the country to see whether the study’s conclusions are still relevant. Keywords: Leadership Styles; Burnout, Relationship, Style, Teachers and Burnout

The Impact of Teachers' School Experience on the School Support Competencies of Educational Expert Officiers: A Case Study of ‘A’ Office of Education

The Impact of Teachers' School Experience on the School Support Competencies of Educational Expert Officiers: A Case Study of ‘A’ Office of Education

Role of Teachers Recruitment Process on Students’ Academic Performance in Public Secondary Schools in Rwanda: A Case of Nyamasheke district, Rwanda

This research focused on evaluating the impact of teachers' hiring strategies on the academic achievement of students in government secondary schools in Rwanda, specifically in Nyamasheke District. This study was based on human capital theory and theory of teachers' quality. The researcher intended to employ a descriptive research design and correlational research design for data collection. The total number of participants was 180 teachers, 20 education officials and 30 head teachers. These participants were drawn from 30 selected schools across 15 sectors within Nyamasheke District, Rwanda. The sample size was 146 participants calculated by using Yamane formuala. Teachers was selected randomly while headteachers and education officials was selected purposively based on their relevant experiences, in line with the study's objectives. A substantial percentage of respondents (43.9%) strongly agreed that a strong link exists between the teacher recruitment process and students' academic performance, with an additional 38.6% agreeing. This indicates that over 80% of participants believe recruitment directly influences academic success. However, a minority (7.9% strongly disagreeing and 7.0% disagreeing) expressed skepticism about this relationship. Moreover, 64.9% of respondents strongly agreed that recruiting qualified teachers positively impacts student behavior, while 25.4% also agreed. This suggests that nearly 90% of participants see a connection between qualified teachers and improved student conduct. When it comes to collaboration among teachers, 46.5% strongly agreed and 38.6% agreed that the recruitment process influences teamwork, although some (7.0% disagreed and 5.3% strongly disagreed) did not perceive a strong link. Additionally, 62.3% of respondents agreed that merit-based recruitment enhances academic outcomes, with 15.8% strongly agreeing. However, 14.0% of respondents strongly disagreed, indicating a divergence of opinion on the effectiveness of this approach. The Pearson correlation coefficient calculated for these variables is 0.919, indicating a very strong positive correlation. This suggests that enhancements in the recruitment process are strongly associated with improved student academic outcomes. The coefficient value of 0.919, which is close to1, implies a near-perfect positive correlation.

Analysis of Demands for Separation and Establishment of Integrated Office of Education -Focusing on FGI with stakeholders-

Analysis of Demands for Separation and Establishment of Integrated Office of Education -Focusing on FGI with stakeholders-

Fuel to the fire: Gender inequality in achievement in secondary school national examination in conflict-affected areas, North Wollo Zone, Northeast Ethiopia

Government reforms such as the general education quality improvement program for equity are implemented to address concerns about educational inequality. However, studies advancing understanding of the patterns of gender inequality in achievement in conflict affected areas are rare. The purpose of this article is to examine patterns in gender inequality in General Secondary Education Certificate Examination results in Math, English, and Aptitude for 2021, 2022 and 2023 academic years in conflict affected areas. The data consist of achievement scores from 45 schools and a total of 32,528 students, obtained from the Education office of North Wollo Zone, Northeast Ethiopia. Using multilevel modeling, within- and between-school inequalities, achievement inequalities in gender, effects of teacher qualifications on achievement, and variations in gender-achievement relationships are examined. Student performance has been found to have consistently declined in the last two years in math, English and aptitude scores. On average, boys perform significantly higher than girls on these subjects consistently during the normal and conflict seasons. Inequality has decreased in conjunction with declining student performance, and inequalities due to school characteristics are much lower than inequalities due to student differences. School inequality declines in years of conflict compared to normal ones. The relationships between gender and achievement also vary statistically from school to school, with the conflict exacerbating existing inequalities. Based on the results, it is suggested that equity strategies should consider inequalities with declining student performance as opposed to conventional inequalities with high and low performing groups. Future research may isolate the effects of conflict and reforms in national testing procedures to account for gender inequalities.

The autonomy of middle managers in local education administrations: a Swedish viewpoint

ABSTRACT The focus of this article is on how the relative autonomy of middle managers is expressed in the context of local education administrations. In the Swedish education system, middle managers often constitute the link between principals at schools and local government education administrators. Little is known about what such middle managers do and why. To fill this knowledge gap, this article presents and discusses the results of interviews with middle managers, chief education officers and principals linked to four local education administrations in Sweden. A previously developed analytical model has been adapted to facilitate the interpretation of results and how they relate to the concept of autonomy in education administration. The framework encompasses four cognitive domains: educational, social, developmental, and administrative. The results display middle manager autonomy as fostered and limited by all four domains and how the use of relative autonomy varies between middle managers. There are differences between middle managers in separate local education administrations and middle managers working in the same organization. A major finding is that autonomy is always conditioned, not only by organization but significantly also by cognition and administrative interaction.

A Model for Institutional Capacity Analysis for Education Sector at Regency Level in Indonesia: A Case Study on the Office of Education the Regency of Sleman

A Model for Institutional Capacity Analysis for Education Sector at Regency Level in Indonesia: A Case Study on the Office of Education the Regency of Sleman

The Impact of Implementing Premarital Health Test Certificate Requirements on Unregistered Marriage Practices

This research aims to understand the impact of implementing premarital health test certificate requirements on unregistered marriage practices in Ujung Batu III Village. This study combines normative and empirical research methods. Subsequently, the collected data were analyzed qualitatively to describe the problem and address the research purposes. The results show that implementing premarital health test certificate requirements in Ujung Batu III Village has a complex impact on unregistered marriage practices. Although this policy aims to raise awareness about the importance of reproductive health and prevent early marriage, it has become an obstacle for some prospective couples who choose unregistered marriage. This is due to several factors, such as a lack of understanding about the importance of health tests, concerns about privacy and social stigma, conflicts between state law and religious law, and the prevalence of early marriage. Therefore, it is recommended that the Religious Affairs Office of Hutaraja Tinggi Sub-district intensify outreach and education about the importance of premarital health tests and their implications, especially for couples potentially engaging in unregistered marriage. The Ujung Batu III Village Government needs to strengthen coordination with the Religious Affairs Office and health institutions and involve community and religious leaders in disseminating the policy and providing guidance to prospective couples. Health institutions must improve the accessibility and quality of premarital health test services, including expanding the scope of examinations and providing comprehensive counseling. Community and religious leaders should play an active role in educating the public about the importance of healthy and registered marriages and help eliminate the stigma associated with health tests and early marriage. The community needs to proactively seek information about reproductive health, understand the importance of premarital health tests, and support government efforts in preventing early marriage and unregistered marriages.