Government Schools Research Articles

PEMASANGAN LAMPU TAMAN MENGGUNAKAN SOLAR CELL SEBAGAI SUMBER ENERGI ALTERNARIF DI KELURAHAN BENDUNG KOTA SERANG

Solar cell are a technology that converts sunlight into electrical energy. Solar energy can produce up to 156.486 MW of power, a langer amount when compared to other renewable energy sources. Indonesia is a country located in the equatorial route, which receives sufficient amount of sunlight throughout the year, with an average eye-day radiation intensity of about 4.8 kWh/m2 per day throughout Indonesia. Especially in the Jakarta area, the DKI Provincial Government had released the Governor’s Instruction (InGub) Number 66 of 2019 on air quality control, one of the points of the InGub is the installation of PLTS to minimize air pollution in Jakarta. The Jakarta Provincial Government will instal solar panels in local government buildings, school buildings, sports halls and health facilities. DKI Education Agency Head Ratiyono said that there are now 100 schools that have installed solar panels. The method used is a presentation using a power point on how to apply solar panels so that the material can reach participants using attractive visuals and direct practice. By continuing the program of DKI Provincial Government, therefore, as academicians we try to provide understanding, socialization and piloting PLTS in Serang enviroment, Banten. The pilot was implemented for garden lights in Kelurahan Bendung, this was because the field in Kelurahan Bendung was large and had minimal lighting.

The Impact of Principal Leadership on School Governance: A Parent Involvement Perspective in China

This research investigates the complex dynamics of the relationship between school managers and parents in School M context by exploring how the school principal employs his leadership practices to promote collaboration and understanding. Using in-depth interviews, the study is concerned with how head teachers effectively use their professional status and personal charisma to create a cultural tie that links home and school as a matter of common values and responsibilities. The research sheds light on the nuanced strategies employed by the principal, emphasizing the cultivation of a normative framework for parental involvement in non-instructional governance matters while delineating clear boundaries. Additionally, the study elucidates the continual communication efforts undertaken to seek consensus, ultimately garnering support and affirmation from the parental community. Moreover, the analysis also describes continuous communication efforts that are aimed at finding consensus within a parental community thereby receiving support from it. This underscores the necessity for principals to navigate diverse and conflicting expectations within the competitive educational landscape, requiring discernment to establish a prioritized developmental sequence. Overall, the findings contribute to understanding the multifaceted role of principals in building collaborative partnerships with parents and adapting to evolving market-oriented educational landscapes.

Achieving zero-bill for the grid-connected PV systems in Saudi Arabia governmental schools: a techno-economic analysis

Governmental schools are characterized as ideal places for installing grid-connected PV systems due to the availability of large spaces on their roofs. Schools are also characterized by their good annual load profile, in which most of the loads occur during the day, and there are no loads on nights or weekends or during summer and vacations. Moreover, in the winter, the loads drop dramatically due to the lack of air conditioning. This special annual load profile provides a relative property to government schools with regard to exporting the energy generated during off days to the general electricity grid. The main objective of this research is to attempt to design a grid-connected PV system that can balance imported and exported energy to the grid to achieve an annual zero bill based on the energy exchange tariff in Saudi Arabia. Three different schools in Buraidah City were selected for investigation. The annual energy consumption was estimated from energy bills for 3 years and compared with actual installed loads. The performance analysis was done by applying three widely used indicators: yield factor, capacity factor, and performance ratio. Also, the economic analysis was done using the life cycle analysis methodology based on the local market prices to find the levelized cost of energy (LCOE) and the payback time. The results of economic and performance analysis revealed the professionality of installing grid-connected PV systems in government schools.

A qualitative investigation into financial well-being and social capital of retired government school teachers

Purpose The purpose of this study is to investigate the financial well-being and social capital of Indian retirees. The paper investigates the extent of subjective financial well-being, the dependence on debts and the extent of bridging and bonding social capital of retirees with similar retirement pensions to understand the main issues they face. Design/methodology/approach Semi-structured interviews were conducted with 32 retired government schoolteachers. Two individuals transcribed the interviews after a pilot study, which helped remove repetitive responses. After ensuring the authenticity of the transcripts, the data was analyzed using interpretive phenomenological analysis. Findings The study's key findings reveal that retirees, armed with a clear understanding of their retirement income, exhibit a sense of financial control. At the same time, the presence of debt and the potential for high healthcare expenses adversely impact their subjective financial well-being. In terms of social capital, retirees predominantly rely on support from close-knit communities of friends and neighbors, as against their children. Additionally, retirees who migrate from their native places encounter challenges in establishing bridging social capital. Originality/value This study contributes to the ongoing discourse on financial well-being, specifically within the context of vulnerable groups such as retirees in India, where the absence of a state-supported retirement system adds a distinctive dimension. Against the backdrop of India's traditional societal framework, the research extends the existing literature by delving into the nuanced effects of evolving social dynamics on the social capital of retirees.

Issues in staffing and outsourcing in schools. Who’s teaching health and physical education?

The staffing and outsourcing of the marginalised curriculum area Health and Physical Education (HPE) has been an area of growing concern, alongside rising concerns for the decline of students’ health due to increased sedentary behaviour and mental health problems, yet there has been little research attention to the staffing and delivery of HPE in Australian schools. This article addresses that gap in understanding with analysis of data from a larger study examining positioning and implementation of HPE in schools. A mixed methods questionnaire was completed by 30% of government schools in New South Wales ( n = 556) providing data on staffing, delivery and outsourcing arrangements. Findings suggested that specialist HPE teachers are not in-charge of teaching HPE; and the majority (67%) of schools outsource at least some HPE, with far-reaching impacts on curriculum coverage and student exclusion from lessons evident. Findings also suggested that students experience varied methods of delivery in Physical Education (PE), and Health Education (HE) lessons. Together, these findings raise questions regarding the assurance of quality and equity, with implications for future policy and practice and the health and wellbeing of school children.

Nutritional status and dietary pattern of government school going adolescents of Lucknow city with reference to recommended dietary allowances- ICMR 2024, India

BackgroundAdolescent is the second growth spurt and transitional phase in individual's life. Malnutrition is prevailing highly in adolescents. This study aims at studying the actual nutritional intake and the consumption pattern and its comparison with the newly formulated RDA 2024 among the school going Adolescents of the Lucknow City. Methods607 students of age 13–19 years from various government schools of Lucknow city were selected as early and late adolescents. Daily consumption of various macronutrients and micronutrients was obtained and compared with Recommended Dietary Allowance (RDA) 2024. Data was analysed using IBM SPSS software version 20. ResultsThe revised Dietary Guidelines-ICMR India (2024) talks about Estimated Energy Requirement (EER) rather than Recommended Dietary Allowance (RDA), the caloric intake as compared to Estimated Average Requirement (EAR) was found to be at lower side. Protein consumption was lower than Recommended Dietary Allowance (RDA). Whereas fat consumption was high. The study concluded that consumption of micronutrients in Early and Late adolescents was below Recommended Dietary Allowance (RDA). ConclusionThis results to conclusion that population had lower amount of nutrients intake as compared to the guidelines. Therefore, robust nutritional intervention approach is needed to address malnutrition prevailing in this area.

The Effect of Instructional Materials on Reading Proficiency among Primary Students in Government Schools

The Effect of Instructional Materials on Reading Proficiency among Primary Students in Government Schools

Student's Perception towards ICT Use in Government and Non- Government Schools of Surkhet District

This article delves into students' perceptions of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) use in government and non-government schools in Surkhet District. The main objective of the article is to explore the perception of students towards the use of ICT in government and non-government school in Surkhet district. In this article, a mixture of article methods is used including both quantitative and qualitative approaches. All the secondary level students in 18 schools of Surkhet district was the population of the article. Among the students of 18 schools, 424 were selected as sample. Questionnaires were used as the source for the data collection. The article used the statistical tools like Regression analysis to find out the perception of the students towards ICT use in schools. Data collected from both school types revealed demographic distributions and attitudes toward ICT. Government school respondents were primarily aged 12-13, while non-government schools had more respondents across all age groups. Males were the majority in both. The regression model analyzing students' perception of ICT use displayed a moderately strong positive correlation (R = 0.610), with 37.2 percent variance explained by factors like Access to Personal Device, Digital Literacy, Access to School IT Resources, and ICT Integration in Curriculum. Constructs showed good reliability and validity, affirming measurement accuracy. Results highlighted the positive impact of examined factors on ICT use, underlining the significance of resource access, digital literacy, and curriculum integration. Non-government schools had higher mean scores in computer and internet skills, possibly due to infrastructure or resource differences. Notable disparities existed between government and non-government schools in combined school and home ICT use and confidence levels, with gender differences also noted, warranting further exploration or intervention. The article underscores the need for improving access to resources, enhancing digital literacy, and integrating ICT in curricula to positively influence students' perceptions and use of ICT.

Emotional Intelligence, Mental Distress and Handling Bullying in School Teachers

In process to combat bullying, it may be integral for well-being of students to have a teacher who they perceive as active, emotionally intelligent, resilient, and using an effective strategy of intervening to reduce bullying. The major goal of this study is to explore nexus between Mental Distress and Handling Bullying of School Teachers and Emotional Intelligence. A cross sectional Correlational research design was used and non-probability sampling technique was used to recruit the participants. The participants included private and government school teachers, N=292 (114 males and 164 females) with the age range of 25-50. The assessment tools (Urdu translated versions) used for this research were Handling Bullying Questionnaire (Bauman, Rigby, & Hoppa, 2008), Depression Anxiety and Stress Scale (DASS-21; Lovibond & Lovibond, 1995) and Emotional Intelligence scale (Batool & Khalid, 2011). A significant mean difference between private and government schools on handling bullying and emotional intelligence was evident by the results. Moreover, a significant difference was found between teacher’s emotional intelligence and number of years of experience. The results also indicated that there was a negative correlation between emotional intelligence and mental distress. Positive correlations were also found between subscales of handling bullying and emotional intelligence. It was revealed that emotional intelligence was a significant negative predictor of mental distress. This study likely to give insight to the policy makers of Anti-bullying programs to focus on emotional intelligence of teachers to help them deal with bullying in students. Moreover, strategies can be planned to deal with mental distress of teachers so that they can perform their role well.

Assessing classroom ventilation rates using CO2 data from a nationwide study of UK schools and identifying school-wide correlation factors

Per-person ventilation rates were assessed from data measured in 322 UK schools throughout the Autumn term, 2023. It was found that the overall mean ventilation rate was 5.3 L s−1 p−1; rising to 6.8 L s−1 p−1 during warmer weather and falling to 3.8 L s−1 p−1 during colder weather. Daily mean CO2 levels recorded in the majority of schools consistently fell below the 1500 ppm threshold within government school ventilation guidance but the contribution of relatively few very high CO2 levels in some classrooms shows the need for targeted improvement and highlights the value of large-scale datasets. Exceedance of the 1500 ppm threshold rose to approximately 20% when the daily mean outdoor temperature fell to around 5 °C, indicating a barrier to ventilation. Controlling for outdoor temperature as a covariate, analysis of the CO2 measurements indicated schools in more-deprived regions, state-funded schools (relative to private), and secondary schools (relative to primary) exhibited statistically-significant higher CO2 concentration. Reassuringly, these findings remained unchanged when the analysis was deployed on estimated per-person ventilation rates; except that this enhanced analysis accounted for the greater CO2 production associated with older children and demonstrated that ventilation rates were not significantly different between primary and secondary schools.

Gender Inequality and Collective Action in School Committees: Evidence from Tanzania

The adoption of school-based management model of education governance has led to the transfer of school management power to the teacher and parent representatives through school management committees. However, this committeefication of public school management has been found to be inadequate in ensuring collective action between male and female school governance actors. This paper examines the relationship between Gender Inequality and Collective Action in School Committees controlling for demographic and socioeconomic factors across rural (Iringa District) and urban (Arusha City) contexts of Tanzania. Employing Ordinary Least Squares techniques, the results from simple linear regression analysis demonstrates that Gender Inequality predicts Collective Action in School Committees in both Arusha City (0.177, p

Knowledge, Attitudes and Self–Efficacy of Child Sexual Abuse Prevention among Teachers in Selected Secondary Schools in Abeokuta South Local Government, Ogun State

Knowledge, Attitudes and Self–Efficacy of Child Sexual Abuse Prevention among Teachers in Selected Secondary Schools in Abeokuta South Local Government, Ogun State

Screen Time Soars and Vision Suffers: How School Closures During the Pandemic Affected Children and Adolescents' Eyesight.

This study aimed to determine the impact of school closures on visual acuity and screen time among students in Qatar. An analytical cross-sectional study was conducted, targeting governmental school students. Data were collected via telephone interviews with parents, and visual acuity measurements were extracted from the electronic health records. We interviewed 1546 parents of selected students, about 24% reported their children's history of visual disturbances, primarily refractive errors. The mean screen time across the week increased significantly by 11.5 ± 11.6h during school closures. We observed a significant decline of visual acuity during the closure compared to the pre-closure period across the entire sample, both sexes, and the younger age group. Furthermore, logistic regression analysis showed that local students and those with a history of visual disturbances were 1.7 times (AOR: 1.73, 95%CI 1.18-2.54, p = 0.005) and 2.5 times (AOR: 2.52, 95%CI 1.69-3.76, p < 0.001) more likely to experience decline of visual acuity respectively. School closures in Qatar were associated with a significant increase in screen time among students and a notable decline in their visual acuity. This deterioration highlights the need to monitor children's screen time and implement cost-effective measures to reduce screen exposure and enhance overall eye health among students.

Patterns of self-reported tobacco smoking among schooling adolescents in the age group of 13 to 15 years in Kandy District, Sri Lanka

Understanding the patterns of smoking among schooling adolescents is crucial for developing targeted prevention and intervention strategies to address this public health concern and promote healthier behaviours. The objective of the study was to describe the patterns of self-reported tobacco smoking among schooling adolescents in government schools in the age group of 13-15 years in the Kandy district. A cross-sectional study was conducted. The subjects were selected using a stratified multi-stage cluster sampling method. A pretested self-administered questionnaire was used.A total of 1395 students (Male 52.9%) were included. The Prevalence of ever tobacco smoking in the age group of 13 to 15 years, was 6.02% (95% CI, 4.83% - 7.40%). The prevalence of current smokers was 4.16% (3.23% - 5.24%). Most of the smokers felt they were healthy and smoking would not harm them (33.3%, n=28). Cigarette was the most common type of tobacco product used for smoking. The majority of current smokers get their tobacco products from a third person who is buying for them (77.6%, n=45). Social events were the most preferred place of smoking (35.7%, n=30). Parental smoking (0.023) and the presence of a sibling (&lt;0.0001) who smokes were significantly higher among smokers than nonsmokers. The identification of patterns of smoking among adolescents not only enhances our understanding of the issue but also serves as a foundation for developing effective prevention strategies to address this public health challenge.

A Comprehensive Analysis of Remittances and Basic Level Government School Enrollment in Nepal

This study aims to examine the factors that impact student enrollment in government schools at the basic level in Nepal. The data were collected from secondary sources publication over the periods of 2000-2022. The Autoregressive Distributed Lag (ARDL) model was applied to analyze the correlations between enrollment and economic factors, such as per capita GDP, population growth, and remittances, in both the short-term and long-term. The results suggest that remittances have a significant negative impact on enrollment, raising concerns about the absence of parents due to working abroad. On the other hand, the level of per capita GDP had a positive effect on the accessibility of education, highlighting the importance of economic development. The population growth did not have a significant impact in this model. The co-integration test suggests a strong and lasting connection between the variables, while the Granger causality tests reveal that remittances and per capita GDP had a significant impact on enrollment. These findings offer valuable insights for policymakers aiming to improve access to high-quality education for every child in Nepal. The paper also discussed potential areas for future research, such as investigating the underlying causes of the negative impacts of remittances and addressing the issue of serial correlation in the model.

Comparative Analysis of Job Satisfaction Among Government and Private Primary School Teachers

This study investigates the comparative job satisfaction levels among primary school teachers in government and private sectors. Using a quantitative methodology, the research employs a standardized job satisfaction survey administered to a random sample of teachers from both types of institutions. The aim is to identify significant differences in job satisfaction levels and explore factors contributing to these differences. Preliminary findings suggest that there are notable disparities in job satisfaction influenced by factors such as work environment, professional development opportunities, and compensation. This paper discusses the implications of these findings for educational policy and school administration, offering recommendations for enhancing teacher satisfaction and, consequently, educational outcomes. The results underscore the need for targeted interventions that address the specific needs and challenges faced by teachers in different educational settings.

Health Promoting Behaviour among School Going Adolescents of Government School in Gaidakot, Nawalparasi

Background: A health-promoting behavior is an endpoint or action-outcome directed toward attaining positive healthoutcomes such as optimal wellbeing, personal fulfillment, and productive living. Adolescents make up as much as a quarterof the population and the number of adolescents is expected to rise through 2050. Adolescents are vulnerable to the riskfactors contributing to Noncommunicable diseases, whether from unhealthy diets, physical inactivity, exposure to tobaccosmoke or the harmful use of alcohol.Method: A cross sectional analytical study design was used among 89 adolescents of grade 9 and 10 was selected throughenumerative sampling technique. Data was collected using a self–administered questionnaire from Adolescent HealthPromoting – Short Form scale and entered in excel and analyzed by Statistical Package for Social Science (SPSS) version20.0 using Descriptive statistics (Frequency, percentage, mean, standard deviation) and interferential statistics (chi-square).Result: Findings revealed that 48.3% respondents obtained below average mean score on health promoting behaviour.The overall mean ± S.D of status of health promoting behaviour was 68.12±8.847. Among 6 subscales, life appreciationobtained the highest mean score (with standard deviation) i.e. 15.35±3.72, whereas exercise obtained least mean score (withstandard deviation) i.e. 7.80±2.66 and there is statistically significant association with health promoting behaviours amongadolescents and educational status of mother (p=0.033).Conclusion: Overall health promoting behaviours among adolescents is below average so it is necessary to improve in areaslike nutrition and exercise. There is significant association between parental education and health promoting behavioursof the adolescents, so parental education should be improved by school committee, should introduce educational session,awareness program, physical activity program and nutrition exhibition program regarding health promoting behaviourssince early grade.

Knowledge and Attitude on Learning Disabilities among Selected Primary School Teachers in Madi, Chitwan

Backround: Learning disabilities (LD) represent a heterogeneous group of disorders manifested by significant difficulties in the acquisition and use of listening, speaking, reading, writing, reasoning, or mathematical abilities. Teachers play a pivotal role in identifying the child with LD and many aspects of treatment planning and implementation. This study aimed to find out the knowledge regarding learning disabilities among primary teachers of Madi Municipality, Chitwan. Methods: A descriptive cross-sectional study was carried out among 105 primary teachers from 10 government schools in Madi Municipality, Chitwan. A non-probability purposive sampling technique was used to select the sample. The data were analyzed in SPSS version 26, using descriptive statistics. Results: Among 105 respondents, 66.7 % were age group between 30-49 years. Regarding knowledge, 9.5%, 53.3%, and 37.2% of respondents had adequate, moderate, and inadequate level knowledge on learning disabilities respectively. Conclusion: Adequate knowledge on learning disabilities found to be low among respondents. The study highlights the necessity for targeted professional development programs for enhancing teachers' knowledge on learning disabilities, so that children can do well in school and have fulfilling lives in the future.

Revolutionising the Indian Government School System with the Help of AI and other New Age Technological Developments

Education is essential for individuals to participate in a democratic society, enjoy their rights and fulfil their responsibilities. -John Dewey For a man to be able to negotiate a community life in fulfilling ways and develop a sense of autonomy is the elementary purpose of education. Hence a strong public education system is a requisite for the needs of all, even for the poor and marginalised sections of the society. The norm followed in India is to run behind private education institutes and run away from government schools because of the inadequate infrastructure and demotivated staff. Hence to break these shackles of stereotype mindset, implementing AI at government schools to maximise the quality of education and reach every part of the number one populous country stands important. Not just reaching a large number but also to alter the age-old pattern of learning, with the aid of new technologies and AI the learning process could be given a new direction where the needs of each learner will be met based upon their grasping and understanding of the subject. AI will also play a crucial role in beating the shortage of staff. Private organisations have adopted VR and AR to create immersive and engaging learning experiences, while other new-age technologies such as cloud computing, learning analytics, and blockchain are also used to achieve monopoly in the private education industry. The Indian government should invest in developing and implementing AI-powered learning platforms and other new-age technologies in government schools to serve every Indian who can not afford private institutions. The government should also provide training to teachers on how to use these technologies effectively with certification. By doing so, the Indian government can help to ensure that all students have access to a high-quality modern education. For a country as massive as India in terms of population and democracy both, implementing it is not an easy task, but if changes are made in the legislation to revolutionise the Government school system in India , days are not far where AI will take the whole education system on to an affirmative path. This whole research paper is an analysed perspective of the same topic.

Exploring ESL Teachers’ Perceptions About In-Service Training To Teach Single National Curriculum In Pakistan

This study examines the effectiveness of in-service teacher training programmes in Pakistan, particularly in implementing the Single National Curriculum (SNC) 2020 for English. Employing a qualitative research design, data was collected through semi-structured interviews with Primary School Teachers (PSTs) teaching English in government schools of Punjab. As per the findings, the online mode of SNC training is found to be ineffective, with teachers expressing a preference for face-to-face training that involves practical demonstrations. Furthermore, [1]issues such as inadequate planning, lack of learning resources, and disparities between the curriculum and actual classroom conditions were highlighted. ESL teachers also reported challenges linked with the socio-economic background of students and poor infrastructure in schools, particularly in rural areas. The study highlights the need for enhanced teacher training programmes that incorporate practical, hands-on experiences and address context-specific challenges. Recommendations include conducting face-to-face training sessions, providing learning materials, recruiting competent trainers, and improving school infrastructure. The findings underscore the pivotal role of teacher training in the successful implementation of educational innovations, suggesting that ongoing and sustained professional development is necessary to facilitate teachers in applying new curricular practices effectively.