Extent Of Readiness Research Articles

Extent of Readiness and Challenges of Teachers of the Fast Learners in the Implementation of Education 4.0

The study aimed to investigate the readiness of teachers of Fast Learning Pupils in implementing Education 4.0 and further examine teachers’ challenges in robotics, the internet of things, digitization, teleconferencing, and automation. The research was made up of a descriptive correlational research design and included seven (7) schools offering Special Education (SPED) classes in Mindanao, Philippines. There were 55 teachers included in the study. The research findings reveal significant differences in the extent of readiness among faculty members in the implementation of Education 4.0 when grouped according to select profile variables. There are also significant differences in the extent of readiness of faculty members along “positive and challenging learning environments”, “professionalism and communication”, “people management,” and “emotional intelligence” when grouped according to sex. There is a relationship between “level of professional and instructional knowledge”, “positive and challenging learning environments”, “complex problem solving”, “coordinating with others”, and “cognitive flexibility” when respondents are grouped according to their present employment status. The study established an association between the implementation of Education 4.0 by the Teachers of Fast Learners and their identified challenges. The study concludes that, generally, the Teachers of Fast Learners in Mindanao are very ready to implement the provisions of Education 4.0 but have been confronted with challenges in robotics, digitization and internet of things, aside from connectivity issues, and diversity of pupils’ needs and interests. It is therefore recommended that the DepEd and the LGU if funds allow, must provide teachers with sophisticated and updated technologies to use in instruction and to be given the training to foster metacognitive learning among students. The concerned agencies must peruse the proposed intervention plan in this study to pave the way for its implementation.

Perceptions of COVID-19 transmission risk and testing readiness in rural Southwest Nigeria

Although community screening and testing have been recommended by the World Health Organization, the extent of readiness and the associated factors among rural populations remain unknown. We investigated the factors associated with perception of the COVID-19 transmission risk and readiness for testing in rural areas of Southwest Nigeria.Using a multistage cluster sampling technique, cross-sectional data was collected from 922 adults aged 18 years and above who were resident in rural communities selected across three States in the Southwest region between June and August 2020. Descriptive statistics and binary logit models with robust standard errors were utilized for analysis.Mean age of respondents was 37.0 (SD = 15.8) years; 58.6% female; 46.5% had secondary education; and most were traders (33.2%) and artisans (29.9%). Only 149 respondents (16.2%) had a accurate perception of COVID-19 transmission risk. Adjusted logit models showed that independent factors associated with accurate perception of COVID-19 transmission risk include: age 18&19 years (OR = 0.50, CI: 0.34–0.73); exposure to electronic media (OR = 1.84, CI: 1.07–3.18); and being an in-migrant (OR = 3.38, CI: 2.44–4.68). Less than one-third (28.8%) were willing to test for COVID-19. Severe fear of COVID-19 (OR = 3.99, CI: 1.36–11.74) was associated with willingness to undergo COVID-19 testing. Socio-demographic predictors of testing readiness included: male sex (OR = 1.51, CI: 1.36–1.68); traditional religion (OR = 2.81, CI: 1.05–7.53); and exposure to electronic media (OR = 1.31, CI: 1.06–1.62). Awareness campaigns need to be scaled up to improve perception and preparedness to test for COVID-19.

Retirement Planning: A Pre-Retirement Framework for Employees of Wesleyan University-Philippines

This study aims to design a pre-retirement conceptual framework for employees. The framework’s basis is the respondents’ demographic profile such as age, sex, civil status, years of service, educational attainment, nature of work, and monthly salary. The extent of readiness in terms of financial planning, wealth, health, and network engagement. And the challenges in terms of lack of knowledge in Investment, difficulty in time management, poor attitude towards savings, and running out of money. The study respondents were 40 employees who were 55 years old and above, working at Wesleyan University – Philippines, Cushman campus. The study made use of a descriptive research design. The instrument was a survey questionnaire created by the researchers and was critiqued and validated by a panel of experts in terms of its content. It was piloted to a group of teachers before it was used. The demographic profiles were presented according to percentages, and weighted means for the extent of readiness were used.The respondents were mostly faculty, female, married, and 57-58 years. They have been working for almost 20-29 years in the institution with the highest educational attainment of a master’s degree and have a current salary range of P24,600.00 – P28,600.00. Regarding the extent of readiness for retirement, the employee respondents still need more income for a longer time to save and invest accordingly in terms of financial planning. Also, in terms of wealth, employees’ respondents know how much money they still needed to accumulate by retirement. Moreover, in terms of health, respondents have a regular check-up to reduce healthcare costs make them more aware of their health. The correlation analysis showed that the respondents’ profile variables were significantly correlated with the extent of readiness of WU-P employees towards retirement. Likewise, the respondents’ profile and the challenges faced by WU-P employees towards retirement are significantly correlated. A pre-retirement conceptual framework was designed to focus on aspects of readiness for retirement and some wellness dimensions. It can be concluded that most of the respondents were not ready for retirement. Therefore, a Pre-Retirement Conceptual Framework for employees is designed to prepare respondents for retirement. The study recommended adopting this pre-retirement conceptual framework and using this framework in developing a pre-retirement program for employees. Institutions should financially support the pre-retirement program for employees.

Online Teaching during the Covid-19 Pandemic: The Philippine Experience

Teachers shifted to online teaching when schools were shut down due to the Coronavirus-19 global pandemic. The study determined the experiences, challenges, and responses of teachers while doing online teaching. A survey through Microsoft Teams was administered to 194 Senior High School and College teachers in Riverside College, Bacolod City, Philippines. Findings revealed that support system was experienced by the teachers through the webinars provided, the assistance of colleagues and housemates, and the help extended by parents to their children. The challenges identified were the extent of students’ learning as observed and the teachers’ learning climate, their living conditions, work environment, devise used, and connectivity. A positive response was reflected in the teachers’ adaptability, level of enjoyment, and work-life balance. Their readiness in the resumption of face-to-face classes resulted from the stress experienced. Teachers’ stress levels differed when they were compared according to their department and employment status. Their satisfaction towards the Microsoft Teams platform significantly differed when they were grouped according to their department. No significant difference was observed in the teachers’ extent of readiness in the resumption of face-to-face classes when they were compared according to their department, employment status, and the number of subject load preparations. The results consider the impact of online teaching on the students’ learning and the teachers’ well-being.

Exploring the 21st Century Skills and Science Teaching Pedagogy: Profiles, Readiness, and Barriers

<p>The main objective of this study is to explore the extent of teachers’ readiness in anticipating the demands of 21<sup>st</sup> century skills and science teaching pedagogy practice. A quantitative survey-descriptive method employed in this study. The sample consists of 120 public primary school teachers in Pontianak. A five responses Likert scale questionnaire comprises 37 items was administered. Data were analysed by using descriptive statistical analysis, the independent <em>t</em>-test, and the extent of readiness was interpreted according to the interval of the overall average score. Based on data analysis, it is found that the total profile of “never and seldom” teachers’ responses is 9.2%, the “often and always” is 20.0%, and “sometimes” is 70.8%. There is no total means score difference between experienced and novice teachers’ performance (<em>t</em> = 0.887, p > 0.05). Moreover, the barrier factors the teachers faced in schools could be categorized as professional development, personal, institutional, and technological factor. This study concluded that the readiness of public primary school teachers in Pontianak in implementing the 21<sup>st</sup> century skills and science teaching pedagogy is an insufficient category. In-service teacher training for ICT integration should be directed toward building teachers’ skills and competencies in science pedagogical practices.</p>

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To improve healthcare policymaking, commentators have recommended the use of evidence, health technology assessment, priority setting, and public engagement in the process of policymaking. Preconception expanded carrier screening, according to the World Health Organization’s definition, is a novel health technology and therefore warrants assessment, part of which involves evaluating ethical and social implications. We examined ten Swedish policymakers’ perspectives on ethical and social aspects of preconception expanded screening through in-depth expert interviewing, using a semi-structured questionnaire. Respondents were affiliated to governmental and non-governmental institutions that directly influence healthcare policymaking in Sweden. The interviews were recorded, transcribed verbatim, and analyzed via inductive thematic analysis method, which generated seven themes and several subthemes. Policymakers harbored concerns regarding the economics, Swedish and international political respects, implementation procedures, and societal effects, which included long-term ones. Moreover, participants detailed the role of public engagement, research, and responsibility in regard to preconception expanded carrier screening implementation. Since this is a qualitative study, with a small non-random sample, the results may not be generalizable to all policymakers in Sweden. However, the results give a profound insight into the process and interpretative knowledge of experts, in the Swedish milieu and the extent of readiness of Sweden to implement a preconception expanded carrier screening program.

The impediments to the application of International Financial Reporting Standards from the point of view of academics and professionals in the Sudan

The study the impediments to the application of International Financial Reporting Standards from the point of view of academics and professionals in Sudan, where the problem in question and the main obstacles to the application of international accounting standards in Sudan? Branched out by a number of questions including; is there a specific mechanism to commit companies in Sudan to apply international accounting standards? Is the organization of accounting and auditing in Sudan identify training needs necessary to complete the process of transition to international standards? Do installations in Sudan is ready financially and to complement the process of transformation? What is the role of the accounting curricula to improve the application of International Financial Reporting Standards?. The study aimed at the statement of the challenges and constraints facing the application of International Financial Reporting Standards in the Sudan, and to clarify the mechanism for the application of international standards and the associated requirements of joining the International Federation of Accountants (IFAC) system, and the reflection of the application of international standards of accounting and auditing the accounting curriculum development in higher education institutions (the impact on accounting taught scientific movement in accounting). The inductive and deductive approach was used, as was the use of the questionnaire as a tool for data collection. The researchers reached to many results, the most important factors affecting the internal environment directly impact in the application of International Financial Reporting Standards these factors in many of the most prominent elements of the administrative policies and the size of the business of the company and its capital, and the prevailing culture, the size of the funding for the transformation process and the application of international standards and the extent of readiness as well as the experiences and competencies necessary accounting full transformation. The failure to meet the requirements of the external environment was largely on the application of international accounting standards, the most important of these requirements in the commitment to the application of standards as a condition of joining the International Federation of Accountants (IFAC) in accordance with the statements of membership obligations (SMO,s) that development and performance, add it to join the World Trade Organization, global and regional markets. The study also recommended many of the recommendations, including attention to the training of accountants, and review of accounting curricula in higher education

Assessing teachers’ knowledge, readiness, and needs to implement Universal Design for Learning in classrooms in Saudi Arabia

ABSTRACT Universal Design for Learning (UDL) is a framework used to design an accessible curriculum for students with diverse abilities, including students with disabilities. UDL helps educators plan their curriculum proactively and address students’ instructional, environmental, and other needs in an effort to help them reach their full potential. To date very little research exists in Saudi Arabia that has studied implementation of UDL in schools is Saudi Arabia. This study explored perceived knowledge of UDL of special education teachers in schools in Saudi Arabia, and also sought information regarding their perceived needs for successful implementation of UDL in classrooms. Analysis of 131 responses to a survey seeking perceived knowledge of UDL, perceived the extent of readiness and use of UDL in classrooms, and question seeking additional comments and suggestions indicated there is a need for training and professional development. Additionally, responses indicated a need for resources in terms of technology and other materials; additional planning time; smaller class size; more personnel; and a clear, flexible policy and guidance. Implications for the concerned organisations are discussed.

Spremnost preduzeća u Srbiji za intrapreduzetništvo

Entrepreneurial activities and innovations in medium-sized and large companies are explained in theory by means of the concept of corporate entrepreneurship, while in practice the term intrapreneurship is becoming gradually more accepted, as one of the most significant manifestations of entrepreneurship. Assessment of corporate entrepreneurial environment is a prerequisite for successful implementation of intrapreneurial strategies, as well as for identification of internal actions to be undertaken in support of intrapreneurship. To this end, in order to adequately implement the intrapreneurial strategy, current preparedness of companies for intrapreneurship needs to be assessed. Hence, the objective of this paper is to identify the preparedness of companies in Serbia to implement entrepreneurial ideas using CEAI (Corporate Entrepreneurship Assessment Instrument). CEAI is a tool used for assessment of the following five dimensions critical to the creation of entrepreneurial environment in medium-sized and large enterprises: management support, reward/ reinforcement, work discretion (autonomy), organizational boundaries and time available for innovation. Following the reliability analysis, which revealed that the original instrument with slight modifications can be applied to the companies in Serbia, their preparedness for intrapreneurship was assessed. The conducted research resulted in the assessment of current preparedness of medium-sized and large companies in Serbia for intrapreneurial activities. The research also identified potential variations in the extent of readiness among certain groups of companies, taking into account the dynamism of the industry in which the company operates. In addition to assessment of intrapreneurial activity at the company level, the presented instrument may be useful to managers in assessing the intrapreneurial spirit of certain organizational units, identifying its major suppressors and creating strategies for stimulation and implementation of intrapreneurial ideas.

The Legal Protection For Applying Islamic Contract Law In Banking Regulation In Indonesia And Turkey

This article discusses about the extent of readiness of the government regulation to meet the need of Islamic investment in the field of banking in Indonesia and Turkey, especially how legal protection to the banks and the customers in implementing sharia investment in both countries. This article is based on normative legal research, descriptive comparative through analysis the literature and regulatory provisions in force in the two countries. It is concluded that both Indonesia and Turkey have an arrangements of legislation and procedures in which guarantees the legal protection for every parties to apply islamic contract law through its secular legislation system. Depending on the customers would need to seek an appropriate mechanism in sharia based on freedom of contract. The difference is that in the legal systems being used also has differences, in which Indonesia has such a specific sources of law in which regulating the syariah principles. On the other hand Turkey does not.

Demand and Readiness for Monitoring and Evaluation in a Developmental State: A Case Study of KwaZulu-Natal Province, South Africa

ABSTRACTThe aim of the paper is to report on the demand and readiness of municipalities to plan and implement a municipal-wide monitoring and evaluation system. The case study approach and a mixed method methodology was used to collect data through questionnaires and interviews. The results indicated that despite many municipalities possessing the necessary resources, only a small proportion of the municipalities are ready to implement a monitoring and evaluation system. Key stakeholders in planning and implementation were councillors and local communities, while an effective information system, a formal policy and dedicated staff with specific skills are required for planning and implementing a monitoring and evaluation system. The study recommends that a participatory organisational self-assessment be undertaken to establish the extent of readiness and demand for M&E. This paper is important to practitioners, policymakers and evaluators as monitoring and evaluation demand and readiness could enhance the...

Innovation Diffusion of New Technologies in the Malaysian Paddy Fertilizer Industry

There are a number of players in the domain of agriculture playing different roles as key stakeholders with different level of involvement and influence. Government agencies, agri-entrepreneurs and individual farmers are amongst those who play significant roles in ensuring sufficient food supply for the nation. The agriculture sector contributes significantly to the economic growth in Malaysia and in ensuring food security in the country. The recent occurrence of staple food crisis affecting many countries became severe when India, Vietnam and China had limited the exporting of rice to other countries. The overall development of paddy sector under the agricultural framework initiatives are carefully planned and implemented in the recent Economic Transformation Program (ETP). The aim of the initiatives is not only to ensure national food security but also to tap into the global market as the world population continues to grow driving for an increase in the demand. One of the quick win initiatives by the government in overcoming the crisis is to increase the soil fertility for paddy planting which requires promotion of new technology and rigorous research. The paper critically discusses innovation diffusion in the agricultural context with specific reference on the analysis of how innovation is diffused, its communication channels, and the dissemination movement. Preliminary findings of farmers’ experience on innovation diffusion process shall be discussed in this paper. Farmers at the granary area in Perak, under Integrated Agriculture Development Agency (IADA), had taken part in the study. The results indicate the level of farmers’ knowledge and information about fertilizer in general, management of the innovation dissemination process, and the extent of readiness in realizing innovations.

A Survey on the relationship between Aspects of Knowledge Management and the extent of readiness of the Personnel Transition in North Khorasan Education Organization

The purpose of this survey is to introduce the relationship between aspects of knowledge management and the extent of readiness of the personnel for transition in North Khorasan Education Organization and it is assumed that there is a relationship between aspects of knowledge management (strategy, structure, procedure, technology, personnel and their roles) and the extent of readiness for transition. Therefore, to prove the hypotheses, measurement field survey has been used and the statistical population in question includes the whole 426 personnel of North Khorasan Education Organization from whom 202 statistical samples were chosen by means of Morgan Table and relative random classificatory sampling and for assessing hypotheses, 47 questionnaires were used. To evaluate the authenticity of the questionnaire, confirmatory factorial assessment and to evaluate its constancy, Cronbach's alpha was used indicating that the results demonstrate a direct, positive and meaningful relationship between the aspects of knowledge management and the extent of readiness for transition and in the survey all hypotheses and variables have had a positive and direct effect. International Journal of Academic Research in Business and Social Sciences November 2013, Vol. 3, No. 11 ISSN: 2222-6990 347 www.hrmars.com/journals