Secondary Level Students Research Articles

Handwashing Practices among Secondary Level Students: A Case from Community Schools in Bardiya District

Handwashing Practices among Secondary Level Students: A Case from Community Schools in Bardiya District

Study Habit of Higher Secondary Level Students and its Relation with their Academic Achievement

The present study was conducted to analyze study habits of higher secondary level students with respect to gender, residential zone and school type and also to investigate its relation with students' academic achievement. 803 students, who have just passed Madhyamik Examination were randomly selected from fourteen (14) Bengali medium schools under three categorical variables namely gender (boys & girls), residential zone (urban. rural & semi urban) and school type (Government, Government aided &self-financed). Study Habit Inventory (SHI) was prepared and used for the said purpose. In the present study no significant difference was observed among the students in their study habits with respect to gender (t =0 .640, p = .522), residential zone (F=1.469, p = 0.231) and school type (F =0.058, p = 0.944).It was also found that there was no significant interaction effect of gender, residential zone and school type on students' study habit (F=0.389, p>0.05). Significant positive correlation (r = 0.234, p<0.01) was found between study habits of the students and their academic achievement. Also, study habit of the students was found to be a significant predictor of their academic achievement as the overall regression procedure resulted in a R=0.234, R2=0.055, F=46.295, p<0.01. It is quite evident that good study habit is necessary for students' academic achievement as well as lifelong learning process.

“IMPACT OF FAMILY ENVIRONMENT ON THE EDUCATIONAL INTEREST AMONG SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS OF RAJASTHAN”

A kid experiences a wide range of conditions from the moment of birth and continues to grow, gaining a wealth of knowledge in the process. This experience is what will teach him. John Locke asserted that humans develop via education and that plants grow via agriculture, acknowledging the significance of education in human existence. The foundation of a child's thinking and his mental development lies in his family, which is called his family environment. In today’s fast – paced and ever- changing world, high – quality education is becoming increasingly important. Student need to be trained not just for academic and professional success, but to be equipped with essential life skills and values needed to navigate through the various challenges they may encounter in life. This is why human value education has become an important aspect of modern education. The impact of home environment on the scholastic interests of kids enrolled in private secondary schools in Rajasthan's Jaipur area has been investigated by the researcher. This study used a survey approach to gather data from 200 children in the Jaipur District , and the results showed that The analysis of the data obtained by the researcher proves that there is no significant difference in the family environment and educational interest of the secondary level students studying in the secondary schools of urban areas.

AN ANALYTICAL INVESTIGATION INTO THE FACTORS INFLUENCING STUDENTS' CHOICE OF DISCIPLINE AT SECONDARY LEVEL

The choice of discipline among secondary-level students is a pivotal decision that shapes their academic and professional trajectories. This paper presents an analytical investigation into the multifaceted factors influencing students' selection of disciplines, drawing insights from various determinants including societal expectations, parental influence, teacher guidance, socioeconomic status, personal interests, peer pressure, career aspirations, regional and cultural factors, academic performance, and assessment. Through an examination of data and trends, it becomes evident that disparities exist in discipline choices across regions and socioeconomic backgrounds, underscoring the need for equitable access to resources and opportunities.

Assessing English Language Proficiency: A Case Study of English Version Students of Higher Secondary Level of Bangladesh

Assessment is an integral part of language learning. Language proficiency can be judged by a well-organised evaluation procedure. A systematic assessment process paves the path of successful language learning. The main focus of this study is to explore the current English Language Assessment practice in Higher Secondary institutions located in Dhaka city. Five teachers and five students have been chosen for the investigation. Qualitative research method has been used to explore the assessment procedures the teachers use to assess class XI students’ English language skills such as reading, writing, speaking, and listening and what type of challenges teachers and students encounter during assessment. Though these institutions follow national curriculum of Bangladesh, their mode of instruction is English. Since curriculum plays a vital role in learning outcome, it should be based on learners’ needs and make them competent to cope up with the globalised world. The results of this study unveil the participants’ attitude, opinion and interest regarding the challenges, problems and opportunities of English Version Institutions. However, a remarkable number of researches have been conducted to change the language assessment system, its impact and possibilities in developed countries but there is rarely any research that focuses on the impact of such assessment system in the developing countries like Bangladesh.

Grammatical understanding predicts reading comprehension in secondary-level students: insights from a Finnish national survey

A lot of research into the relationship between explicit grammatical understanding and literacy development in L1 contexts has focused on writing. A lot less is known, however, about the interconnectedness of explicit grammatical understanding and reading. This study investigated the relationship between grammatical understanding and reading comprehension in Finnish 9th grade students. Using national assessment data (N = 6,044) and multilevel quantitative analyses, the study found that explicit grammatical understanding accounted for a significant portion of the variance in reading skills, even after controlling for various background factors such as school, family socioeconomic status, homework and book reading habits, attitudes towards studying L1, and writing ability. The findings suggest, without implying causality, that understanding language structure and making explicit metalinguistic observations are closely connected to reading comprehension. The study encourages further research on the benefits of explicit grammar teaching for reading comprehension using different study designs. Additionally, it highlights the need to investigate how grammar instruction can be linked to reading, as well as explore the effectiveness of such instruction in different educational and linguistic contexts.

Loud Reading Onsets Language Learning

Language teaching generally follows the sequences of listening, speaking, reading, and writing. The sequence is the same for both teaching of first language and second language. There might be rare questions about the sequence of the language skills. There are different sub-skills in each language skill. Loud reading is one of them in teaching reading skills. This paper claims that loud reading can initiate language learning, especially for teaching English as a second language. This paper aimed to find out the effectiveness of using loud reading as the first skill for learning a language. This paper used the ethnographic method. The researcher experimented with loud reading skills for the improvement of language learning for secondary-level students in Nepal. Two classes of the schools -classes nine and ten were the participants of the study. The result is interpreted based on board exam results. The research found out that loud reading can be the beginning skill for language learning because it integrates listening, speaking, and reading at a time. It is a skill that includes linguistic, suprasegmental, and paralinguistic features.

Pericles VR: towards pedagogical innovation through gamified adaptation of classic literature

ABSTRACT Our paper seeks to investigate how mediation using emerging technologies can increase student engagement within the context of teaching English Literature in Singapore. Through a discussion of our ongoing project to create an adaptation of Shakespeare’s Pericles, Prince of Tyre as an animated game in virtual reality, we focus upon the interdependencies between narrative content, style of visualization and interactive engagement to demonstrate the potential of fully immersive media in an educational context. Pericles is one of Shakespeare’s lesser-known plays: in five acts, it tells the dramatic story of a family separated at sea and reunited by fate. Our findings will highlight the opportunities that works of Shakespeare that fall outside the group of texts commonly studied offer for innovation within the classroom, as well as the benefits of taking a practice-led approach to research that draws together Shakespeare scholars, artists, researchers, and technical developers to adopt a playful yet meaningful approach towards educating secondary-level students. Most importantly, however, we will focus on demonstrating how our adaptation facilitates conclusions regarding employing animated immersive media for novel ways of teaching “boring”, complex, canonical literary texts. We suggest our adaptation prompts a reconsideration of means of student engagement for classical literature in general, and Shakespeare’s work in particular.

Mental health and academic achievement of secondary students in west Bengal

A condition of mental health is characterized by an individual's self-awareness, ability to manage everyday stressors, productivity at work, and capacity to give back to the community. One of the most researched social effects of mental health issues is academic achievement. The purposes of this study how mental health related with academic achievement. In this study the researcher used descriptive type survey method and used mixed sampling method for data collection. Uses analysis by ‘t’ test and ‘co-efficient correlation’. 600 sample were selected for this study. Researcher developed the tool of mental health scale. The finding of this study is · there is mean difference between Academic Achievement and Mental Health among secondary level students. · Finding of the present study reveals that there is no mean difference between Male and Female Secondary Students in Mental Health · In the present study, the researcher found mean difference between Rural and Urban Secondary Students in Mental Health. · There is positive relationship between Academic Achievement and Mental Health among secondary level students.

Factors Affecting Second Language Learning Among Students

English is used in many countries all over the world and is termed as the international language. English is mandatory throughout the system from primary up to middle, secondary and higher secondary classes in Pakistan. Also, it acts as a first language and a foreign language. To the students, English is regarded as a vital means of achievement. Nonetheless, many students face some problems at the school and college levels, which results to poor understanding of different lessons since these are taught in English. The study presentation in this paper is informed by the following objectives: It is an empirical research and based on interview to study the problems of students in Government Girls Fatima Jinnah Higher Secondary School Nawabshah. By refinement of the target subjects, the study aims at gathering data from secondary level students only. The article provides some prescriptions and suggestions for enhancing second language acquisition. Considering the principles of L2 acquisition we have to take into account the motivation, attitude, age, intelligence, aptitude, cognitive style, personality; all these parameters influence the language learning process.

EFFECT OF COGNITIVE ACTIVATION STARATEGIES ON ANALYSIS SKILLS AT SECONDARY LEVEL IN PUNJAB, PAKISTAN

The research employs a quantitative approach, employing a pre-test-post-test control group design to assess efficacy of cognitive activation strategies in enhancing the students' analytical prowess. A sample of secondary level students was randomly assigned to the experimental and control groups. The experimental group endured targeted interventions including cognitive activation strategies, while control group followed conventional teaching methods. Both groups were subjected to pre & post-intervention assessments, focusing on analytical skills in the context of English education. Findings reveal a significant improvement in analytical abilities among the students exposed to cognitive activation strategies compared to those in the control group. This improvement was shown through standardized tests, observation, and qualitative analysis of student work. The implications of these findings underscore imperative for educators to mix cognitive activation strategies into pedagogical practices to optimize students' analytical skills in English education at secondary level. This study contributes to burgeoning discourse on effective teaching practices, providing empirical evidence to support the adoption of cognitive activation strategies in fostering analytical skills amid students in Punjab Pakistan.

INSTITUTIONAL ENVIRONMENT OF THE HIGHER SECONDARY LEVEL STUDENTS OF NAGAON DISTRICT, ASSAM

The Institutional Environment is defined as the socio-psychological, physical, social and cultural condition within an Institution. In this study, institution refers to school or colleges that offers higher secondary courses in Nagaon District, Assam. The present study aimed to study the level of Institutional Environment of the Higher Secondary Level Students of Nagaon District, Assam and also aimed to compare the Institutional Environment of the Higher Secondary Level Students of the Higher Secondary Schools, Junior Colleges and Degree Colleges of Nagaon District, Assam. The researcher used descriptive research method to conduct the study. The researcher selected 840 students from 32 Institutions that offers higher secondary courses in Nagaon District, Assam by using proportionate stratified random sampling method and purposive sampling method. A self-structured Institutional Environment Inventory was used to collect data to fulfil the objectives of the study. This study found a significant difference in Institutional Environment among the Higher Secondary Level Students of Higher Secondary Schools, Junior Colleges, and Degree Colleges of Nagaon District, Assam.

HAPPINESS THROUGH CONCEPT MAPPING STRATEGY: AN EXPERIMENT WITH SOCIAL-SCIENCE STUDENTS

Happiness could also be learned from the outside because the schemas of our brains are customized for positive connections with happiness and others (Celestine, 2022). Therefore, the present study explored the effect of concept mapping strategy on the happiness level of IX-grade social-science students of the U.P. board school. The researcher employed the Quasi-Experimental Method of research with a Pretest-Posttest Randomized Experimental Design. The study utilized a sample of 66 students through purposive sampling and a standardized Oxford Happiness Questionnaire (OHQ) developed by Hills and Argyle (2002) was employed to assess the happiness level. The experimental group was taught using developed instructional material on concept mapping strategy and the control group was through lecture-cum-demonstration method. The Independent Samples t-Test revealed a significant effect of the concept mapping strategy on the happiness level of the secondary-level students. It could be inferred that the concept mapping strategy is much superior to the lecture-cum-demonstration method for ensuring significantly improved happiness level of secondary-level students of social-science subject. This research suggests that using concept mapping teaching strategy with the use of introductory videos could help students feel happier, which would ultimately improve their overall academic performance.

An Analysis of the Reasons, Practices and Preventive Measures of Bullying at Secondary School

This study investigates the preventive measures and existing practices of bullying at secondary school level in Hyderabad Sindh. Objectives of the study were to: determine the reasons of bullying at Secondary School Level in Hyderabad Sindh, investigate the consequences of bullying at Secondary School Level in Hyderabad Sindh and assess the preventions, measures and existence practices of bullying at Secondary School Level in Hyderabad Sindh. This study was quantitative. Survey was used as research design. The population of the study was consisted of 18,673 secondary school students of Hyderabad District. The sample of the study was comprised 217 secondary school level students at Hyderabad District. And simple random sampling technique was used for sample selection. Self-made close-ended questionnaire was used for data collection. Researchers collected data both from teachers and students of secondary schools in district Hyderabad. Percentages, frequencies and chi-square were used as statistical techniques to analyze and interpret the data. Findings of the study concluded that the majority of participants expressed agreement regarding the necessity for scholarly presentations, such as speeches or role-plays, to address bullying. Furthermore, most of the participants emphasized the importance of organizing discussion sessions and fostering open communication on topics such as reporting incidents of bullying. The study recommended that there must be frequent parents-teachers meetings to motivate parents for playing their role to stop bullying among their children. Keywords: Bullying, Preventive Measure, Secondary School

Analisis Kemampuan Pemecahan Masalah Matematis Siswa SMP Ditinjau dari Adversity Quotient pada Materi SPLDV

This research aims to describe the mathematical problem-solving abilities of junior secondary level students in terms of each student's adversary quotient level. This type of research is qualitative research with descriptive methods. The data collection techniques used in this research were tests, questionnaires, and interviews. The participants in this research were three junior high school students in Bogor Regency. The instruments used in this research were an adversity quotient questionnaire, mathematical problem-solving ability test questions, and interviews. The results of the research show that there are several relationships between the adversity quotient and students' mathematical problem-solving abilities. Climbers, campers, and quitters-type students have high, medium, and moderate mathematical problem-solving skills. However, the interview results show that quitters tend to give up easily when faced with complex problems. So that future researchers should study these findings further and increase the number of participants so that the research results are more valid.

The changing landscape with respect to scientific research and education for second-level students and how they can overlap: the Kefir4All example.

Have you ever deeply considered the intersections between research and education, particularly for second-level students? Traditionally, the convergence of these two realms is most often noted when considering the integration of research findings into educational practices or the involvement of, typically a small number, of students in research activities. While these practices have demonstrated efficacy, the fields of scientific research and education are evolving rapidly, necessitating a reevaluation of how we can optimize their convergence. In our discourse, we delve into these evolving trends, uncover the potential for greater integration, and, ultimately, enhance outcomes using the citizen science initiative Kefir4All as an illustrative example.

A STUDY OF THE IMPACT OF ONLINE EDUCATION ON THE LEARNING AND PERSONALITY OF SECONDARY LEVEL STUDENTS

In the presented research study by researcher in “Study of the impact of online education on the Learning and personality of secondary level students”,The reseatcjer has studied the impact of online eduction on the Learning and personality of the students. In this research a significant difference has been found in the learning of the students of government and private institution In this study correlation has been found in Learning and personality of the students studing in government and private schools.

Investigating Science Students Readiness to Perform Practical’s at Secondary Level

The Science Practical’s Readiness Assessment (SPRA) aims to evaluate the readiness of secondary-level students to perform science practicals effectively. This study addresses the crucial need for students to be well-prepared for practical science activities, which are vital for their overall scientific understanding and competence. The research involved developing a comprehensive instrument with 50 items across four key factors: access to resources and facilities, teacher support and guidance, interest and motivation, and self-efficacy and confidence. After expert evaluation by 14 specialists, 19 items were discarded due to low content validity ratios (below 0.45). The remaining items were administered via a Google form in a WhatsApp group of school students. Exploratory factor analysis using varimax rotation confirmed the validity of the scale. The instrument's reliability was verified with a Cronbach's alpha of 0.921. The study's findings highlight critical areas for improvement in science education and offer a validated tool for assessing student readiness.

Relationship between Parental Engagement and Student Achievement of Secondary Level Students

The aim of this research is to study the relationship between parental engagement and student achievement of secondary level students especially grade 10 students in public and private schools in the Sunsari district using survey design through simple random method. Data were collected by pre- prepared and expert standardized Likert scale having structured questionnaires and analyzed descriptively and inferentially through using the SPSS software. This study finds that both parents (father and mothers) of private schools' students are more educated than public schools. This study also finds that fathers and mothers in both schools are the students' Immediate Parents of the grades 10 students. In addition to that, it finds that maximum students of public schools obtained moderate grades (C-C+) whereas good grades (B-B+) in private schools. Thus, the achievement of public schools' student is low than private school's students. Furthermore, there is no significant mean difference between fathers/mothers' qualifications and students' achievement in both public and private schools. It finds that there is a weak, positive and no significant relationship between parents' talks practice and students' achievement and there is negative, weak and significant relationship between reward practice of parents and students' achievement. Likewise, there is also weak, positive and no significant relationship between punishment practice and students' achievement and negative and there is weak and no significant relationship between support practice of parents and students' achievement.

What Really Matters in Secondary-Level Students’ Classroom Participation: A Study from the Student’s Perspective

Effectively Increasing student classroom participation has always been a crucial challenge for secondary teachers. The present study aims to address the factors that contribute to increased student participation in the classroom, therefore fostering an improved learning environment from the secondary-level students’ perspective. This study uses a qualitative research approach to explore specific aspects of teachers' behavior that impact student participation. Through focused group discussions, students share their diverse experiences and perspectives, the dimensions of teachers’ particular behavioral influence on active engagement in the classroom. The findings shed light on teachers’ content delivery skills, the role of teachers’ rapport building, the impact of teachers’ willingness to explain in depth, and the influence of teachers’ voices. The study suggests valuable insights for educators striving to create a more conducive and participatory learning atmosphere in secondary education. Teacher’s World: Journal of Education and Research, 49 (2),85-98