Female Pupils Research Articles

Exploring an Understanding of Menarche and Its Challenges Among Primary School Girls in Tanzania

This study examines the understanding and challenges of menarche among primary school girls in Tanzania, addressing three key objectives: assessing awareness of menarche and its associated challenges, evaluating management strategies, and determining the impact of menstrual disorders on academic performance. Utilizing a mixed-methods approach with questionnaires and semi-structured interviews, data were collected from four primary schools involving 60 female pupils from standards five to seven and four matron teachers. Findings reveal that while 51.7% of pupils have some understanding of menstruation, nearly 50% remain uninformed, especially in lower grades. The study also shows that menstruation onset is a significant developmental milestone, with 85% of Standard Seven pupils menstruating compared to 25% in Standard Five. Challenges such as stomach pains, lack of appetite, and inadequate access to sanitary products were also reported by 45% of students. Infrastructural deficits, including a lack of private changing rooms and proper disposal systems, were further reported to hinder effective menstrual management. Additionally, traditional practices for managing menstrual pain were reported, highlighting the need for integrating professional medical advice. Furthermore, menstrual challenges led to absenteeism, decreased concentration, and reduced confidence among girls, which directly affected their educational outcomes and exacerbated gender disparities in education. Based on these findings, the study advocates for early menstrual education, improved school infrastructure, and comprehensive support systems to enhance girls’ well-being and academic success, presenting menstruation as a socio-educational issue that requires a holistic, integrated approach from all stakeholders.

A Study on Attitude of Pupil Teachers Towards School Internship Program

The school internship program is central to the journey of a pupil teacher. Understanding pupil teacher's attitude towards such internship programs is essential for assessing the program's effectiveness and its impact on the development of future educators. This paper studies the attitudes of pupil teachers participating in a school internship program, seeking to shed light on their perceptions, experiences, and overall outlook. For this purpose, a quantitative research approach was employed. The study was conducted on the Pupil Teachers (batch 2021-23) of the Department of Education, Birla Campus, HNBGU, Uttrakhand. The researcher selected 89 participants with the help of random sampling and a self-made questionnaire was used to collect data. The findings of the study showed that there is a significant difference in the attitude of pupil teachers toward school internship programs based on their gender, academic stream, and education. The study indicates that female pupil teachers who belong to the arts group and have completed their UG program are more positively motivated or have the attitude that’s most positive toward the school internship program.

Attitude of Students in Rural Secondary Schools Towards Sex Education in District Shimla of Himachal Pradesh based on Gender

This research seeks to examine the perspectives of high school students in the countryside of Shimla. Stratified random sampling method was employed to select a cohort of one hundred students from two rural educational institutions in the Shimla District: Government Senior Secondary School, Shoghi and Government Senior Secondary School Ghanahatti. Dr. Usha Mishra’s standardized scale for assessing attitudes towards sex education was utilized for data collection. The t-test has applied to evaluate the significance of the differences among the various groups. The results indicated no notable difference in the attitudes of male and female pupils attending a rural secondary school in the Shimla District. Int. J. Soc. Sc. Manage. Vol. 11, Issue-4: 115-118.

Discover the Fascinating Insights: Public School Students in Jordan Embrace Distance Education

This study aimed to address the question, "How effective is the use of distance education?" by exploring it from the perspective of public-school pupils. This descriptive survey study aimed to quantify the impact of gender differences in viewpoints throughout the first half of 2023. The study's 300 participants were chosen randomly from male and female pupils enrolled in public schools under the Wadi el-seer Directorate of Education. In all, 150 males and 150 females made up the sample. Findings were encouraging; an impressive mean score of 4.78 was attained by the top-rated statement, "Through the use of distance learning, my academic experience has been greatly enhanced," highlighting the favorable influence of remote learning on academic experiences. The statements "Participating in classes remotely has increased my interest and motivation" (4.67) and "Distance education facilitates discussions and dialogues about educational problems" (4.59) illustrate its capacity to enhance motivation and encourage meaningful discussions. While statements like "Education grew in popularity and piqued my curiosity" (3.60) and "I believe that distant education sufficiently equips me to face professional problems" (3.60) indicate areas that need improvement, the overall domain score of 4.30 confirms a generally positive perception of distance education.

The Effect of Scaffolding Teaching Strategy on the Achievement and Retention of Lower Basic 5 Special Needs Pupils in Abia State, Nigeria

The study investigated effect of Scaffolding Teaching Strategy on the Achievement and Retention of Lower Basic Five Pupils' in Special Needs Schools in Abia State, Nigeria. The study was a quasi-experimental research design. The study determined the difference in the mean achievement and retention scores of lower basic five male and female students taught Home Economics using scaffolding teaching strategy and those taught using lecture method. Three research questions and three null hypotheses guided the study. The sample consisted of 40 lower basic five pupils drawn from the population of 309 special needs pupils, using stratified simple random sampling technique. Home Economics Achievement Test (HEAT) which contained 34 multiple-choice questions and four options: three distractors and one correct answer, with stability of reliability index of 0.81 was used for data collection. The data collected from the pupils were analyzed using mean and standard deviation to answer the three research questions that guided the study, while the Analysis of Covariance (ANCOVA) was used to test the null-hypotheses at 0.05 level of significance. The results revealed that scaffolding teaching strategy independently had increasing effect on the pupils’ academic achievement and retention in Home Economics respectively, having recorded higher mean gain than those in control group. It also showed that scaffolding teaching strategy independently had more increasing effect on the male pupils’ academic achievements and retention in Home Economics respectively than on the female pupils.

A PICTURE WORD INDUCTIVE MODEL TO ENHANCING VOCABULARY ACQUISITION AT THE PRIMARY LEVEL

The current research investigates the effect of using the Picture Word Inductive Model (PWIM) Strategy on Vocabulary Acquisition at the Primary Level. The research's null hypotheses have been formulated to be tested in light of the aim. The design of two equivalent groups, namely the experimental and control groups with pre and post-tests, has been adopted. The research sample included 60 female pupils from two primary schools intentionally selected from the center of Nineveh Governorate. They were divided into two groups: the experimental group included 30 female pupils taught according to the PWIM strategy at Al Talai Primary School. The control group included (30) female pupils taught according to the Subscribed method at Al Shaqa'ik Primary School. Both groups were equalized according to a set of variables: pupil's date of birth, pupil's general average of the preceding academic year, pupil's scores in English of the preceding academic year, and parents'. Moreover, the main requirements of this research were prepared, such as determining the teaching materials and preparing the teaching plans as well as; the researcher had prepared an instrument to collect the data based on the dependent variables of this research, namely the vocabulary Acquisition test of a passage followed by five questions. The result reveals a statistically significant difference (0.05) between the experimental and control groups in the Post-Test of Vocabulary Acquisition in favor of The Experimental group. Finally, recommendations and suggestions for further research are presented concerning the necessity of applying the (PWIM) in teaching the English language.

THE EFFECT OF COLOUR-CODING ON LEARNING ENGLISH SENTENCE STRUCTURE

Colour carries a psychologically relevant meaning, and the colours we see affect our psychological performance. Colour-coding impacts learners’ cognitive processing as material-oriented interventions in multimedia learning. For educational purposes, colours can be used to stimulate neural activity, allowing pupils to learn, memorize, and retain new information more efficiently. Especially for those who are visual learners, the brighter the colours are, the more they are able to capture the attention for particular types of information. (Elliot and Maier: 2012). Colour-Coding Strategy can help pupils make connections, gain knowledge and have a positive impact on attention inside the classroom. So it is not a kind of fun. Using such a strategy in teaching and learning grammar can be as simple as just asking your pupils to take out their booklets and colouring pens and markers. The current research focuses on determining the effectiveness of using colour-coding as a better tool for learning sentence structure at the primary level. In light of the aim, the research’s null hypothesis has been formulated to be tested. The design of one group has been adopted, pre and post-tests used. The sample includes (32) female pupils who are randomly selected from Qubat Al Sakhrah primary school in Mosul city.

Investigating the Level of Mathematics Anxiety among Junior High School Pupils

Mathematics is a fascinating and perplexing subject that is constantly evolving in a variety of scientific fields. Naturally, it is amazing and beautiful to use mathematics to solve a real-life problem and comprehend it. However, most people fear mathematics. The goal of this research was to explore Ghanaian Junior High School pupils' level of anxiety in mathematics at two different schools.. A Likert-Scale type of questionnaire on mathematics anxiety was given to 120 pupils who were randomly selected from the population to answer voluntarily. Descriptive and inferential analysis were both used to analysis the responses from the pupils. It was revealed that mathematics anxiety was reported to be high among junior high school pupils. It was also found that female pupils had greater levels of mathematics anxiety than male pupils. Practical recommendations are provided based on the findings of the study.

‘Everyone needs to be educated’: pupils’ voices on menstrual education

BackgroundPhysical, affective and behavioural symptoms associated with the menstrual cycle are commonplace. Adolescents with problematic symptoms have reported a negative impact on school attendance, behaviour and participation in physical activity. In the United Kingdom, evidence suggests that menstrual health education delivered by teachers focusses on menstrual cycle biology as opposed to management of menstruation and menstrual cycle related symptoms. Through obtaining the pupil voice, this study aimed to understand young people’s perceptions and experiences of menstrual education in schools and their experiences of menstruating whilst at school, including within Physical Education.MethodsTo address the aims, a qualitative descriptive study was conducted. Nine focus groups with female pupils (n = 48; ages 10–15 years) were completed across six school locations in England and Wales, including primary and secondary schools. A range of elements relating to the menstrual cycle, education at school and PE were discussed by pupils.ResultsFour main themes were developed (a) Education preferences, (b) Period positive environments, (c) Personal experiences and (d) Impact on school. Similarities were reflected across focus groups in terms of current (lacking) education, lesson style and preferences, comfort of conversations, lack of school support and impact on school and PE.ConclusionThe findings highlight the lack of menstrual education received and subsequent impact of menstruation and menstrual-related symptoms in school and PE. The abundance of information requested by pupils highlights the deficit in understanding about how to manage periods in school and remain engaged in physical activity. Schools can utilise information from the current study to; create period positive environments; consider lesson content and format; and explore how to support girls to stay physically active in PE.

Prevalence of Intestinal Helminthes among School-Aged Children in Ife Central Local Government, Nigeria: Implications for Targeted Interventions

Background: Soil-transmitted helminths (STHs) are a major health concern for children in developing countries. This study assesses the prevalence and intensity of STHs among pupils in private nursery and primary schools in Ile-Ife, Nigeria. Methods: The study was conducted in Ife Central LGA, Osun State, Nigeria, involving preschool and school-aged children from two private schools. A total of 55 samples, from 22 male and 33 female pupils, were analyzed for intestinal parasite ova to determine the prevalence of helminth infections among the children. Ethical approval was obtained from the Institute of Public Health, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife. Consent was secured from parents or guardians. Samples were processed using the modified Kato-Katz technique and examined microscopically for soil-transmitted helminth (STH) eggs. Data was analyzed using descriptive statistics and chi-square tests, with significance set at p < 0.05. Results: Among the 55 fecal samples collected, the overall prevalence of soil-transmitted helminth (STH) infections was 78.2%. Ascaris lumbricoides were the most prevalent helminth (76.4%), followed by Trichuris trichiuria (14.5%) and hookworms (5.5%). Females had a higher infection rate (81.8%) than males (68.2%). The prevalence of STH infections was highest among pupils aged ≥10 years (81.8%) and lowest among those aged 2-3 years (66.7%). Conclusion: This study highlights a significant burden of STH infections, particularly A. lumbricoides, among schoolchildren in Ile-Ife, Nigeria. The high prevalence necessitates targeted deworming and improved sanitation interventions to reduce the burden of these infections among children in this region.

Mining for Words: The effect of Minecraft on incidental vocabulary learning of young EFL learners

The fundamental component of language learning is the lexicon. Among various ways employed to facilitate vocabulary development, playing video games can highly contribute to developing vocabulary incidentally. This study examines how playing digital games impactsEFL learners’ incidentalvocabulary acquisition. It also investigates gender in digitalequity using a digital game, i.e., Minecraft. A total of 73 male and female Iranian pupils between the ages of 9 and 14 were recruited to examine whether incidental vocabulary acquisitionthrough gameplay was effective and to determine whether gender could affect the results. As such, the two-way ANCOVA was run through SPSS to analyze the data. The results indicated that the gamers performed far better than the memorization group. However, no interaction effect between gender and the dependent variable was observed. The implications of the findings can benefit educators and young learners to choose appropriate digital games as supplementarytools for L2 lexical acquisition. The findings contribute to the increasing research on digital games’ potential as an effective tool for promoting vocabulary development.

Factors that Determine the Participation of Sporting Activities among Students with Visual Impairment in Federal College of Education Special Oyo

Sports improve physical health, social involvement, and emotional well-being, which are crucial to growth. This study examines factors affecting visual impairment students’ sports engagement at Federal College of Education Special Oyo. A descriptive survey research design was used. The study included 71 visually impaired male and female pupils. This study sampled all visually impaired 100, 200, and 300-level students intact. A self-developed questionnaire on factors that determine sports participation among students with visual impairment (QFDPSA) with four subscales was utilized for this study. Cronbach alpha is 0.075. Inference statistics like the T-evaluate and multiple regression was used to evaluate hypotheses at 0.05 significance. The findings showed that socio-economic factors highly influenced the level of participation in sporting activities among visually impaired students in Federal College of Education Special, Oyo, and that all variable items listed under availability and accessibility of sports facilities averagely promote and hinder engagement. The findings suggest that students with visual impairment should be informed of sport benefits through various techniques to overcome the perceived inherent dangers in sport, which has led to personal dread of injury during participation. Sport organizers should have particular education abilities to accommodate visually impaired athletes.

Comparative Study of Adjustment of Boys and Girls at the Secondary Level

Education is the capacity to navigate and fulfill one's existence. How well a young person adapts to various environments determines their level of success in life. The child's adaptation is influenced by several aspects, such as domestic, social, educational, and financial adjustment. The objective of the investigator is to do a comparative analysis of the adaptation of secondary school pupils. The investigation was done utilizing the survey methodology. The investigator utilized a standardized inventory to assess the adjustment of secondary school students. The study employed percentage analysis and a t-test as statistical approaches.The investigation indicated that the level of adjustment among secondary school pupils is moderate. A notable disparity was seen in the emotional adaptation of boys and girls, whereas no significant distinction was detected between male and female secondary school pupils in terms of their adjustment in the family, social, educational, and financial domains.

Study Involvement and Academic Achievement of Secondary Students in West Bengal

The term "study involvement" describes the level of mental and physical effort a student puts into their academic pursuits. Numerous causes contribute to its emergence among pupils. One may argue that interest is the essential component and motivator that keeps people interested in and paying attention to the activities they attend. This study aims to investigate the relationship between study participation and academic success. For data collection in this study, the researcher employed a mixed sample strategy in addition to a descriptive survey method. 600 samples were chosen for this investigation. The scale of study involvement was created by researchers. The study's conclusion is that (i) among secondary school pupils; there is a mean difference between study involvement and academic achievement. (ii) There is no average difference in the amount of study time spent by male and female secondary pupils. (iii) There is no average difference in the amount of study time spent by secondary pupils in rural and urban areas. (iv) Among secondary school students, there is a positive correlation between study engagement and mental health.

Concurrent decline in teenage fertility rate and binge drinking? An observational study across 45 nations.

Alcohol consumption is associated with unintended pregnancies among teenagers. Its role as a broader determinant of teenage fertility rates remains unclear. We investigate whether adolescent binge drinking affects the number of teenage births. Binge drinking data from 137,898 females aged 15-16 were collected in the HBSC study (2002-2018, 43 countries/regions) and 267,359 in the ESPAD study (1995-2019, 41 countries/regions). Age-specific fertility rates were from the Human Fertility Database and the World Health Organization. We examined changes over time in countries' average levels of binge drinking among female pupils aged 15-16 and population-level fertility rates for the same cohorts when aged 16-19 years. Controlling for differences between countries and survey waves, we found an association between binge drinking and fertility rate, B = 0.019, 95% confidence interval [0.004, 0.034]. When accounting for the countries' time trends, the association was substantially reduced, B = 0.006, 95% confidence interval [-0.0062, 0.0174]. The relationship was not moderated by abortion rates and controlling for contraceptive use had no impact on the findings. The association between adolescent binge drinking and fertility rates diminishes when accounting for country-specific time trends. Given the lack of clear mechanisms linking binge drinking to trends in fertility rates rather than shorter-term changes, the association likely reflects broader secular trends. Binge drinking may be involved in teen pregnancy and childbirth in individual cases but it does not explain recent developments in teenage fertility rates.

Teachers’ Perceived Level of Professional Development and Competencies in Handling Kindergarten Pupils: The Case of Public and Private Schools of Ozamis City Division

Despite the critical role of early childhood education and the unique challenges faced by kindergarten teachers, there exists a noticeable need for more specific professional development needs and competencies required for effective teaching. This study employed a descriptive-survey research method to determine the professional development needs and competencies of kindergarten teachers in public and private schools of the Ozamiz City Division. Findings revealed that the kindergarten teachers expressed a high level of perceived professional development needs and demonstrated a high level of competence in handling kindergarten classes. This emphasizes the dedication of teachers to ongoing growth and improvement within their field. However, there exist a significant differences on the perceived professional development needs and competencies in terms of gender. These indicated the necessity for professional development to enhance the skills of kindergarten teachers, particularly in addressing the differing competency needs of male and female pupils. Thus, continuous professional development is essential, especially for early childhood education, as teachers must effectively meet the needs of their students and provide quality education.

Changes in Somatic Indicators, Body Posture and Health-Oriented Fitness among Younger School-Age Female Pupils

Background and Aim of Study: Currently, we are observing a worsening trend in the field of health-oriented fitness and postural health of the school population. The aim of the research was to compare and expand knowledge in the areas of monitoring somatic changes, indicators of health-oriented fitness, motor performance, and body posture among 10-year-old female school populations. Material and Methods: The sample consisted of ????n=292 female pupils, with n=150 from 2012 and n=142 from 2022 at the elementary school in Žilina (ZA), Slovakia. An ex post facto study was applied. Standardized methods of measurement and testing applicable for school practice were used to obtain data. Differences between groups of female pupils were examined using the Kruskal-Wallis H-test and the Mann-Whitney U-test. To determine the effect size and measure the difference in average values, Cohen's d and r were used. The differences found were evaluated at the (p<0.05) level of statistical significance. Results: When comparing the average body weight of female pupils from ZA in 2012 and 2022, we found a significant difference (p<0.05) (H=4.87, p=0.02733) in favor of female pupils from 2012. The same finding in favor of female pupils from 2012 was recorded when comparing the average body mass index (BMI) (H=4.8182, p=0.02816), as well as in evaluating the average health-oriented fitness using the Ruffier test (H=13.1965, p=0.00028). The Beep test was also used to evaluate the endurance abilities of female pupils, where current ZA female pupils in 2022 showed significantly worse results (H=5.752, p=0.01647). Similarly, we also observed significant (p<0.05) worse findings in overall body posture among female pupils from ZA in 2022. Conclusion: On the basis of our findings, we consider the current state of body weight, posture, health-oriented physical fitness and endurance skills in younger school-aged girls to be unsatisfactory and health-threatening. It is necessary to further deal with the stated facts and look for preventive measures. These findings indicate a declining and deteriorating trend in health-oriented fitness in relation to body weight, body posture, and endurance abilities.

The Effectiveness of The Mental Thinking Stimulation Model in Developing Probing Thinking in Statistics and Reducing Mental Wandering Among Female Students in The Psychology Department at Najran University

The purpose of the study was to determine whether or not female students at Najran University's Department of Psychology, College of Education, could increase probing thinking skills and lessen mental wandering when taught statistics using the model of stimulating mental thinking. In order to accomplish this, the study employed a one-group, quasi-experimental design. A statistics unit was created using a mental thinking model, and worksheets and a teacher's guide were created specifically for the female students. The Mind Wandering Scale and the Probing Reasoning Test in Statistics made up the study instruments. Pre- and post-tests using research instruments were administered to forty female students from Najran University's College of Education's fourth-level psychology department. The statistical probing thought exam revealed a decline in mental wandering and an increase in the level of female pupils in the research group. The average scores of female students in the pre- and post-application for probing thinking in statistics showed a statistically significant difference, and the post-application resulted in less mental wandering. A list of suggestions and ideas were made in light of the study's findings.

ASSESSMENT OF THE NUTRITIONAL STATUS OF PRIMARY SCHOOL PUPILS IN EGOR LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA, EDO STATE, NIGERIA

This study assessed the nutritional status of primary school pupils in Egor LGA, Edo state. The study was guided by two objectives and one hypothesis. Eight (8) schools were purposively selected out of the sixteen (16) primary schools in Egor Local Government Area. The sample size for the study was two hundred and eighty-eight (288). This study assessed the nutritional status of primary school pupils in Egor LGA, Edo state. The study was guided by two objectives and one hypothesis. Eight (8) schools were purposively selected out of the sixteen (16) primary schools in Egor Local Government Area. The sample size for the study was two hundred and eighty-eight (288). The anthropometric measurement was used to calculate the BMI. Statistical analysis was done using frequency and percentage while independent t-test statistic was used to test the hypothesis of the study at 5% significance level. The anaysis showed that 25.35% of the pupils had normal nutritional status, while 74.65% are underweight ( malnutrition) but no overweight. Forty percent (40%) of those that are underweight have mild underweight, 33% have moderate underweight and 27% have severe underweight. On the average, the primary school pupils surveyed have mild underweight. It was also found that there is a significant difference in the nutritional status of the pupils based on gender. Female pupils are more malnourished than the male pupils. The study recommended that more economic activities should be created in the local government to enable parents and guardians to work and earn wages or salaries so that they can feed their families and themselves adequately. Step-up nutrition education and sensitization, provision of quality diets as well as nutrition knowledge are imperatives to regulate and avert malnutrition among children.

Percepcija samoglasniških opozicij pri dijakih pomurskih srednjih šol

The article presents the reception and recognition of vowels. A survey in form of a perception test was conducted among the pupils of four high schools in the Pomurje region, i.e. Murska Sobota, Ljutomer and Lendava. The obtained results were analysed and compared with the research carried out among the students of Slavonic and Slovene studies (Tivadar 2004a). The study shows that pupils are not doing well at distinguishing vowel quality, while the length of individual vowels hardly ever influences the distinction between the semantic properties of words. Of all subjects involved in the study, the pupils from the Lendava grammar school had most difficulties with vowel recognition, while it is also interesting to note that vowels were better recognised by female pupils (by as much as 17 %).