Rural School Students Research Articles

Assessment of Screen Time with its Effect on Health among Secondary School Students

Background: Secondary school students are more and more immersed in a world dominated by screens in the modern digital era. Screens, ranging from laptops to tablets, televisions to smartphones, have embedded themselves into daily life and significantly impact how youngsters communicate, learn, and pass the time. Objective: The study's objective was to find out the assessment of screen time and its effect on health among rural secondary school students in Bangladesh. Methods: This cross-sectional descriptive type of study was carried out in Govt. Jalma Chakrakhali Secondary School in Batiaghata Upazilla under Khulna district. A total of 460 students were selected using a convenient sampling technique from a selected school in Khulna district. Face-to-face interviews with a semi-structured questionnaire were used to collect data. Data were analyzed following the study's objectives. Before data collection, informed consent was taken, and ethical concerns were addressed at different stages of the study. Results: Among 460 respondents, a large number 52% (241) were between 14-16 years of age group. Only 38% had a personal mobile phone, while where a maximum (72%) used their parents' phones. Male students (76%) had a greater tendency to operate mobile phones in comparison to females (64%). Among the parents, most of them (82%) had a smartphone. Most of the respondents [395 (86%)] had a TV at their house and 304 (66%) watched TV regularly. Almost half of the respondents [223(48%)] suffered from various health issues, where headaches and blurring of vision were the main features. Conclusion: This study painted a clear picture of the effect of screen time on Bangladeshi rural school-going youngsters, and it may be able to assist the relevant authorities in developing policies and formulating plans to address the issue. Mediscope 2024;11(2): 82-86

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.

Shaping the future: How robot programming education changes the attitudes of robotics among rural primary school students in a developing country

Shaping the future: How robot programming education changes the attitudes of robotics among rural primary school students in a developing country

Comparison of Volleyball Skills of Rural and Urban Students in Bardiya

This study aims to compare the volleyball skills of rural and urban secondary school students in Bardiya district. A descriptive research method was employed, and respondents were selected using a random sampling technique. The AAHPER volleyball skill test, a standardized assessment tool, was utilized, comprising four specific skills: volleying, serving, passing, and setting. To analyze the data, various statistical techniques were applied as required. Each test item was compared separately between the rural and urban groups. The findings indicated that the mean scores of rural school students were higher for all four skills. A Z-test was conducted to determine the significance of the differences, revealing significant differences in each skill item. The study concluded that rural secondary school students in Bardiya district possess better volleyball skills compared to their urban counterparts. This conclusion is based on the higher mean scores and significant differences observed in the AAHPER volleyball skill test items. These findings suggest that rural students may have more opportunities or better conditions for developing their volleyball skills compared to urban students in this region. The findings of this study may be helpful to the coaches and selectors of players of volleyball game to find new players who possess potentiality to be good player of the game.

Educational Comics Based-Local Folktales and Its Effects on Reading Literacy of Rural Primary School Students

Reading is a basic literacy that plays an important role in the intellectual development of students. Based on various surveys, it was identified that the reading competence of Indonesian students was very low. The research aims was to implement educative comics based on local folktale and examine its effect on increasing reading literacy of in rural rural primary school students. The research is a quasi-experimental design with pre-test-post-test non-equivalent control group design. The participants were 3rd grade elementary school students in rural Karanganyar Regency, Central Java, Indonesia. Sampling was done by purposive sampling and cluster random sampling technique. There were 58 students in the experimental group and 56 students in the control group from 2 different elementary schools, but their qualifications were both in the good category. In learning to read, the experimental group used educational comic books containing local folktales while the control group used texts containing local folktale. Reading literacy competency data was obtained through paper and pencil tests. The data obtained were analysed descriptively and inferentially using t-test. The results of the study prove that there is a significant effect of educational comics based on local folktale on students' reading literacy competence. Local folktale supported by images is suspected to facilitate the availability of context so that the substance of the text is easier to understand. Therefore, teachers are advised to use image support in learning to cover learning losses due to the pandemic, especially in rural schools which experience many obstacles in distance learning.

Learning English in the ‘shadow’: Patterns and implications of English private tutoring in Vietnam

Private tutoring has grown in prominence on a global scale. While research in this area has increased in recent decades, there remains a lack of focus on English private tutoring. This gap is particularly evident in Vietnam, where research on English private tutoring has not kept pace with its growing popularity. This article sheds light on the prevalence of English private tutoring among students in public high schools in Vietnam. The study examines the rate, patterns of enrolment, the reasons for its popularity and the perceived effectiveness of English private tutoring. Based on questionnaire data collected from 583 urban, regional, and rural school students, the findings revealed an enrolment rate of over 75%, with notable disparities in enrolment patterns among students in different socio-economic areas. However, despite the prevalence of private tutoring, the research findings revealed a modest impact of such tutoring on student academic performance, evidenced by over 75% of the students reporting slight improvement in their communicative skills. Irrespective of academic achievement levels and backgrounds, private tutoring has been a widespread and normalised educational practice, reflecting the nature of social and educational competition. The study emphasises the need for more proactive measures to regulate the practice before it is well-engrained as part of the culture.

Strategies for Improving the Academic Achievement of Rural Primary School Students from the Perspective of Home-School Collaboration: The Influence of Parents' Positive Parenting Styles and Teacher Support

Strategies for Improving the Academic Achievement of Rural Primary School Students from the Perspective of Home-School Collaboration: The Influence of Parents' Positive Parenting Styles and Teacher Support

The Rural Youth Public Health Summit: A Pilot Pathway Program for Rural Adolescents.

There is a pressing need to increase the health care and public health workforce in rural communities across the United States. In Colorado, many of the rural communities are medically underserved, lacking resources and employment prospects to appropriately address the health needs of its communities. A potential strategy to address these medically underserved areas and the public health workforce shortage is to develop pathway programs for rural adolescents into health-related careers. The Rural Youth Public Health Summit (Summit) was a pilot pathway program for rural secondary school students hosted at a 4-year public university. The planning and formation of the Summit were done through the collaboration of school administration and teachers, university faculty and staff, educational non-profits, and health care and public health professionals. The Summit's goals were to increase awareness and interest in public health careers and to further partnerships between a university and rural secondary schools. Participants included 22 secondary school students and 10 chaperones from rural schools. Throughout the 2-day Summit, participants engaged in campus tours, a keynote speaker, workshops facilitated by faculty and public health professionals, and an overnight stay in the dorms. Despite some limitations, the Summit showed promising results as a pilot program in its ability to conduct planning, outreach, recruitment, and facilitation of a pathway program to connect rural adolescents to college education and career opportunities in public health.

Cultivation of Chinese Study Habits of Rural Middle School Students

The cultivation of Chinese learning habits among rural secondary school students is crucial to improving their academic performance and language proficiency. By establishing a favorable learning atmosphere, stimulating students’ interest in learning, and providing effective teaching methods and resources, rural secondary school students can be helped to better master Chinese language knowledge. In order to comprehensively promote rural secondary school students’ Chinese language learning, educators should focus on cultivating students’ independent learning abilities, encouraging diversified forms of teaching and learning, as well as strengthening teacher-student interaction and cooperation. These initiatives will help improve students’ language proficiency and overall academic performance.

School Bullying Victimization and Depression Symptoms in Adolescents: The Mediating Role of Internet Addiction and Moderating Role of Living Areas.

School bullying and depression are both serious social and public health problems among adolescents. Prior studies indicated a correlation between bullying and depression. However, the potential moderators remain largely unexplored. This study aimed to identify the mediating effect of Internet addiction and the moderating effect of living in urban or rural areas in the relationship between school bullying victimization and depression symptoms among Chinese adolescents. This cross-sectional study of adolescents was conducted using two-stage random cluster sampling of students in urban and rural public high schools in China. A moderated mediation model was constructed to uncover the underlying mechanism of school bullying victimization and depression symptoms. A total of 2,376 adolescents (52.65% females, mean age ± SD a 14.69 ± 1.76 years) were included in the study. The prevalence of clinical depression symptoms with a cut-off value of 16 on the Center for Epidemiological Studies Depression Scale (CES-D) was 21.76% (95% CI: 20.15, 23.46), and with a cut-off value of 20 on the CES-D was 13.85% (95% CI: 12.51, 15.30) for overall. Our findings indicated a significant positive association between school bullying victimization and depression symptoms (p < 0.01) and a significant mediating effect of Internet addiction in the association between school bullying victimization and depression symptoms (indirect effect = 1.143, 95% CI: 0.677, 1.609; percentage of mediation: 16.7%, 95% CI: 10.3, 23.1). This indirect relationship was partially moderated by the living in urban or rural areas in the mediation process. Specifically, the effect of school bullying victimization on Internet addiction was greater among urban adolescents (simple slope: 0.774, 95% CI: 0.524, 1.024, p < 0.01) than among rural adolescents (simple slope: 0.337, 95% CI: 0.132, 0.543, p < 0.01), but moderating effect of urban-rural areas was not significant on the relationship between Internet addiction and depression symptoms. These findings highlight the mediating role of Internet addiction and the moderating role of living areas in school bullying victimization and adolescents' depression symptoms, which provide evidence for social work, mental health services, and policy interventions for adolescents in China.

Demonstration and discussion teaching methods on attitude and retention of urban and rural students in senior school biology in Yenagoa and Ogbia local government areas of Bayelsa state

The purpose of the study was to investigate effects of demonstration and discussion teaching methods on attitude and retention of urban and rural students in senior school biology in Yenagoa and Ogbia Local Government Areas. Quasi-experimental research design was employed. The population of the study was 6,988 Senior School Two Biology students in Bayelsa State. The sample consisted of 323 Senior School Two students from 23 Senior Secondary Schools in the above Local Government Areas of Bayelsa State. Two research questions and two hypotheses guided the study. Three validated and reliable instructional guides namely Instructional Guide on Demonstration Teaching Method (IGDTM), Discussion Teaching Method Guide (DTMG) and Guide on Lecture Teaching Method (GLTM) were used in training teachers to use the methods of teaching. Standardized Biology Achievement Test (SBAT) was used as a reliable instrument for data collection. Data were analyzed using percentage, mean, standard deviation and z-test statistics. The findings of the study showed no significant difference in retention mean scores of SS2 students in urban and rural schools when taught with demonstration and discussion methods. Also, there was slight increase in attitude of students in pretest and posttest in all the groups but when subjected to z-test analysis, it showed statistically not significant in all the groups. These implied that adequate consideration to teaching methods in biology is crucial to enhancing attitude and retention of students during lessons as school type does not affect students’ attitude nor improve academic achievement.

An Analytical Study Among Stress Dimension Between Rural and Urban Secondary School Students

An Analytical Study Among Stress Dimension Between Rural and Urban Secondary School Students

Knowledge and Practice of Precautions and Prevention of COVID-19 Among Adolescents in Umuahia, Nigeria: A Cross-Sectional Study.

Background The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has posed significant challenges worldwide, particularly in developing countries with limited healthcare resources. Among the various demographics, adolescents represent a crucial group in understanding and curbing the spread of the virus. Aim This research aims to assess the level of knowledge and practice of COVID-19 prevention measures among adolescents in a developing country. Methodology This study's descriptive cross-sectional study design was appropriate for capturing a snapshot of adolescents' understanding of COVID-19 in Umuahia, Abia State, Nigeria, a developing country. The study's participants were secondary school students in Umuahia's urban and rural secondary schools, aged 10-19. Fisher's formula was used to calculate the sample size. A multistage systematic sampling method was used to select 424 participants. Data were gathered using a self-administered questionnaire. The Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS) softwareversion 25 (IBM SPSS Statistics, Armonk, NY) was used to handle and evaluate the data that had been obtained. Results All the respondents were aware of COVID-19, primarily informed through social media and television (TV). It is concerning that less than half correctly identify the disease as caused by a virus (46.9%), with some falsely attributing it to bacteria (31.1%) or fungi (15.6%). While the majority of respondents knew about the existence of COVID-19 vaccines, only 63.4% were aware that there was no definitive cure for the disease. The most worrying finding was the limited awareness and practice of recommended precautions to prevent the spread of COVID-19. Handwashing with soap and water, social distancing, and using hand sanitizers were the most frequently recognized precautions. However, even these were poorly practiced, with less than 30% of the respondents following them regularly. It was also noted that misconceptions about precautions exist, including unusual practices such as regularly drinking hot water or eating bitter kola/pepperfruit. Also, the most prominent reason for refusal among the respondents for COVID-19 vaccines was parental refusal, accounting for 57.5% of negative responses. Conclusion The study's findings underscore the urgent need for tailored, accessible, and effective health education strategies to improve adolescents' understanding and adoption of COVID-19 preventive measures in the region.

Rural School Students’ Motivational Orientations in Learning English as a Foreign Language

Many empirical studies have been conducted to examine students’ motivation to learn English as a Foreign Language, given its growing power and the influence of globalization. However, school students' voices were almost missing in previous research in the Kazakhstani context, especially in rural areas. Hence, the purpose of this study was to explore motivational orientations in learning English as a foreign language in one rural school. To do so, the following research questions were formulated: 1) What are students’ motivational orientations in learning English as a foreign language? 2) What strategies are viewed as helpful in increasing their motivation? The Language 2 Motivational System proposed by Dornyei’s (2005) was applied in the research. It is built on three components: Ideal Language 2 Self; Ought 2 Self; Language 2 learning experience. The study was conducted through a qualitative approach. The data was collected via semi-structured one-on-one interviews with nine Grade 9 students. The six phases of thematic analysis developed by Braun and Clarke (2013) were used to analyze the data. The study revealed that students’ Ideal 2 Self prevails over Ought 2 Self, where family and future endeavors were found to be the most influential factors. From this study, several implications were suggested, such as conducting only English lessons, organizing school competitions, adding extra classes, and reopening private tutoring centers in the village.

Brecha del rendimiento académico entre estudiantes rurales y urbanos en Colombia

This paper explores the determinants of rural-urban student performance in Colombia, a nation characterized by pronounced inequality. Using quantile regression, a student-level education production function at different points along the achievement distribution is estimated. Using the Oaxaca–Blinder decomposition, estimates are provided to explain the achievement differential between urban–rural students. These estimates account for various factors including individual, family, and school characteristics. Results indicate that mean differences in performance between students in rural and urban Colombian schools are significant. Observable factors, especially school characteristics, are the main drivers of the performance gap. Substantial differences are observed when different test percentiles of the performance distribution are considered. Our results suggest that one way in which education can reduce student performance gaps is by investing in improving school quality in rural areas.

KESAN PENDEKATAN ISU SOSIOSAINTIFIK DAN PEMIKIRAN REKA BENTUK DALAM STEM TERHADAP PEMIKIRAN KREATIF KEUSAHAWANAN MURID SEKOLAH MENENGAH

The Socioscientific Issues Approach (SIA) engages students to study and connect science, daily life and society in the community. While Design Thinking (DT) encourages students to understand the needs of the local community regarding real-life problems, and then apply the knowledge to generate ideas for solutions. The integration of PIS and PRB in STEM teaching and learning is rarely documented in the literature. Thus, this research aimed to examine the effects of integrating SIA an DT approaches in STEM education on entrepreneurial creative thinking among rural secondary school students. A comprehensive instructional module was meticulously designed to facilitate teachers in implementing the SIA-DT framework, aimed at augmenting entrepreneurial creative thinking skills among Form Four students. A quasi-experimental quantitative study was conducted on 267 Form Four students enrolled in rural secondary schools in Tawau, Sabah. These students were randomly assigned to three groups: i) Socioscientific Issue and Design Thinking Integration (SSA-DT, n=89), ii) Design Thinking Approach (DT, n=90), and iii) Traditional Approach (TRD, n=88). The Entrepreneurial Creative Thinking Test (ECTT) instrument was developed and applied to measure pre- and post-intervention levels of entrepreneurial creative thinking. Rigorous statistical analyses employing MANCOVA, ANCOVA, and Effect Size techniques were conducted. MANCOVA results revealed statistically significant effects across all instructional groups, indicating the effects of the interventions in fostering entrepreneurial creative thinking. Furthermore, ANCOVA analysis results indicated that the SSA-DT method significantly fosters entrepreneurial creative thinking, investigation constructs, new ideas, design, creation, and commercialization compared to the DT and TRD methods. These findings support the view that the SSA-DT module has a positive impact on cultivating entrepreneurial creative thinking among students.

A model for the formation of ethnic and cultural identity of rural school students in the process of project activities

The article examines the problems of modern Russian education related to the formation of the ethno-cultural identity of students, defines a model for the formation of the ethno-cultural identity of students in rural schools in the process of project activities. A theoretical analysis of the concept of ethno-cultural identity is carried out, a comparative characteristic of such categories as national identity, social identity, ethnic identity, socio-cultural identity and ethno-cultural identity. The structure of the phenomenon of ethnocultural identity is determined, in which value-oriented, cognitive, emotional-evaluative and behavioral components are distinguished. The article analyzes the mass experience of the formation of ethnocultural identity among children and youth, which at this stage of the development of pedagogical practice is characterized by the lack of systematic activities aimed at the formation of ethnocultural identity of students in institutions of basic and additional education, as well as fragmentation. A model of the formation of the ethno-cultural identity of rural school students in the process of project activity is proposed and the main substantive stages of its implementation are determined.

Rurality and Resources: Influence of High School and Individual Characteristics on Postsecondary Participation

This study explores a cohort of rural high school student's participation in postsecondary education within three years of graduation. We use the National Center for Educational Statistics (NCES) 's High School Longitudinal Study of 2009 (HSLS2009) and logistic regression to answer our research questions. We found that many rural students plan to attend college and even apply to college; however, this did not mean that students would attend college. Also, counselors spending 20-50 percent of their time on college support positively affected students' college enrollment.

Reading, Writing, and Rurality

This review examines two recent scholarly books on teaching English language arts in rural areas. Robert Petrone and Allison Wynhoff Olsen’s Teaching English in Rural Communities: Toward a Critical Rural English Pedagogy offers strategies and research-based rationales on how to teach students to think critically about depictions of rurality in texts. Teaching Diversity in Rural Schools by Lisa Hazlett focuses on using young adult literature to teach students in rural schools about diversity. The review evaluates the texts’ contents and examines how both books contribute to educators’ understanding of rurality and the specific needs of rural schools.

Integrating 5E Model with Planned-Incidental Grammar Teaching Approach to enhance grammar competency of eighth-grade Odia medium school students, in a time-sensitive manner

Prompted by the challenges faced by teachers in balancing grammar and content in English classes, coupled with the poor English proficiency of rural Odia medium school students, the study aimed to devise an intervention that could balance content and grammar, thereby enhancing the grammar competency and content comprehension of eighth-grade students. Based on quasi-experimental research with a pretest-posttest nonequivalent group design, two groups were assigned treatment conditions: the 5E Model with Planned-Incidental Grammar Teaching Approach (experimental group) and the traditional Grammar Translation Method (control group) during class instructions. Data were collected from 100 school students, with 52 in the experimental group and 48 in the control group, using pretest and posttest assessments. The mixed ANOVA test results revealed significantly higher posttest scores in the experimental group compared to the control group, highlighting the positive impact of the intervention on students’ grammar proficiency. The t-test for the comprehension test suggested comparable levels of comprehension in both groups, indicating the efficiency of the new pedagogical strategy in seamlessly integrating grammar instruction into regular classroom teaching, optimizing instructional time and ensuring balance between content and grammar, making it particularly valuable for educators facing time constraints. This study underscores the need for professional development opportunities to enhance teachers’ pedagogical skills and knowledge. Further research is warranted to explore the intervention’s impact on various language skills and assess its applicability in diverse contexts, contributing to a broader understanding of its implications.