Senior Secondary Education Research Articles

Using English to Realize “the Chinese dream”: the political-economic ideology of language planning in China

ABSTRACT This paper examines how “the Chinese Dream of the great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation” as a state’s ideology has influenced the global spread of English in China and how the political economy of this ideology has affected the state’s foreign language planning. To do so, it investigates two recently promulgated foreign language education policy documents, namely, the 2017 version of the English Curriculum Standards at the senior secondary education level and the 2022 version of the English Curriculum Standards at the compulsory education level. These documents were drafted, implemented and revised over the past decade, along with the advocacy of the fulfilment of the Chinese Dream. Through the lens of the global political economy and drawing upon the perspective of the modern world system, this paper uncovers the different layers of this state ideology towards global English and English learning over the past decade in relation to the evolving political and economic contexts of China on the international stage. It will also reveal, more broadly, how state ideologies towards English may evolve in contestations for economic and political power in the modern world system and how they could affect language planning.

The problem of educational choice in senior secondary education: the ACT as a case study

AbstractHow students select subjects and pathways in senior secondary education and beyond has long been regarded as a significant social justice issue as a result of contention regarding the value of more or less academic and vocational options. This paper examines these issues through a discussion of the notion of educational choice and the history of senior secondary reform in the Australian Capital Territory (ACT), an educational system established in the 1970s with the express purpose of enhancing educational equity through supporting student choice and flexibility through school-based curriculum and assessment. The paper highlights the complexity of questions subsumed under the umbrella of educational choice, which encompass not only the reproduction of inequality but also student agency and self-making and intersect with debates about equity and curriculum form. It shows how the intent of the ACT system to ensure equally valued subject choices in schooling has since its inception existed in constant tension with a parallel emphasis on university pathways and that the system has over time evolved from one dedicated to the idea of curriculum diversity and responding to individual and community needs to one in which centralisation and standardisation are beginning to take precedence. This history raises important questions about the equity implications of centralising and decentralising curriculum forms and what they enable and constrain in shaping young people’s futures.

Physical activity intensity and older adolescents’ stress: The ‘STress-Reactivity after Exercise in Senior Secondary EDucation’ (STRESSED) 3-arm randomised controlled trial

ObjectivesLate adolescence (15–19 years) is a period of heightened susceptibility to stress, but regular physical activity may attenuate reactivity to stressors. We aimed to explore the effects of physical activity intensity on older adolescents’ stress-reactivity and self-reported mental health. Design and MethodsThree-arm randomised controlled trial in New South Wales, Australia (April–June 2021). Thirty-seven older adolescents (16.1 ± 0.2 years, 59.5 % female) were randomised to: i) non-active control (CON), ii) light-intensity physical activity (LPA), or iii) moderate-to-vigorous-intensity physical activity (MVPA). Physical activity groups participated in 2 x 20-min sessions/week for 6 weeks. Salivary cortisol (sCort) reactivity to induced stress was assessed using the Trier Social Stress Test for Groups and quantified as area under the curve (sCortAUC; Primary outcome). Secondary outcomes included peak cortisol (sCortPeak), subjective-reactivity, perceived stress, and non-specific psychological distress. Group differences were assessed using multiple linear regression and quantified using Cohen’s d. ResultsNo statistically significant effects were observed for sCortAUC or sCortPeak and the pattern of effects for subjective-reactivity was inconsistent. Effects for self-reported mental health were also non-significant (p > .05 for all) but of meaningful magnitude, favouring LPA and MVPA over CON (d’s = −0.38 to −0.54). Delivery fidelity was high, satisfaction was moderate-to-high, and there was no evidence of harm. However, recruitment, retention for sCort measures, and adherence were lower than expected. ConclusionSuboptimal recruitment, retention, and adherence limited our ability to conclude on the effect of physical activity intensity on older adolescents’ sCort-reactivity to induced stress. We observed potentially meaningful effects on self-reported mental health for both physical activity conditions, which could be confirmed in a future powered trial.

Green Product Consumption: A Rural Women's Perspective

Consumer awareness and perception towards green products have become increasingly significant in the context of sustainable consumption and environmental conservation efforts. This study investigates the dynamics of consumer behavior regarding green products, examining factors that influence awareness, attitudes and purchasing decisions. The study was conducted in Hisar and Mahendergarh districts of Haryana during the period of 2022-23. In each district, two villages were chosen, Dabra and Neoli Kalan in Hisar and Kanina and Dewas from Mahendergarh. From each village, a total of 10 rural women were selected. Impact of training and workshop programs on KAP of rural women was assessed by using self- developed interview schedules on consumer behavior of rural women with regard to green products. The objective of study was providing training and workshops to rural women regarding eco friendly products. Results reveal that 52.5% of respondents within the age group of 27-33 years, 37.5% had completed senior secondary education, and 57.5% were married. About 45% to 65% of respondents reporting an 'average' level of awareness in both districts. Among respondents, 60% experienced the highest gain in knowledge regarding point-of-purchase and health benefits. The mean difference noted post-exposure consistently exceeded that observed pre-exposure, indicating significant improvements. Cent percent of respondents exhibited a favorable overall attitude and training and workshops had significantly enhanced respondents' attitudes towards various aspects of green products. The data also reveals a 10% to 15% rise in green product usage post-exposure, accompanied by a decrease in non-usage from 10% to 35% across all green product categories in both districts. Results also revealed that approximately 10% of respondents from each district perceived green and non-green product prices as similar on average. A majority of respondents from Hisar (75% always, 25% often) and Mahendergarh (70% always, 30% often) expressed willingness to purchase green products if priced equivalently to non-green alternatives. Conclusively results showed significant knowledge gain and favorable attitudes toward green products.

Equity, curriculum form and state differences in Australian senior secondary education

Equity, curriculum form and state differences in Australian senior secondary education

Pendampingan Kegiatan Memberantas Buta Huruf Al Qur'an Menggunakan Metode Dirosah dan Iqra Di SMA N 2 Limboto

Every Muslim is required to be able to read, write, and memorize the Al-Quran and this research aims to explore assistance in activities to eradicate Al-Quran illiteracy using the Dirosah and Iqra methods at SMA Negeri 2 Limboto. Against the backdrop of increasing awareness of the importance of Al-Qur’an literacy among students, this research examines the implementation of this method in the context of senior secondary education. This research method uses a qualitative approach by collecting data through participant observation, interviews, and document analysis. The findings show a significant increase in students' ability to read, understand, and memorize the Al-Qur’an after participating in mentoring using the Dirosah and Iqra methods. The implication of this research is the importance of introducing holistic learning methods in Al-Qur’an education in high schools to ensure deep understanding and strong skills in understanding the Islamic holy book.

Vocational teachers in school settings: career pathways and motivations

ABSTRACT Vocational programmes offered to school students form an essential segment of senior secondary education, providing opportunities for students to develop employability skills, complete their senior secondary certificate and gain credit towards a vocational qualification. While school systems are experiencing teacher shortages across the board, these are both acute and ongoing in vocational programmes in many countries and attracting and retaining vocational schoolteachers is a critical policy challenge. While career pathways, motivations and intentions, and job satisfaction for mainstream schoolteachers have been extensively studied there has been less research on vocational teachers, and very little on those teaching in a school setting. We sought to understand motivations for teaching, satisfaction and career pathways of teachers who teach Vocational Education and Training in schools (VET in schools) in Australia. This study employed structured interviews with nine VET teachers working within a secondary school setting. Self Determination Theory (Ryan & Deci, 2000b) was the analytical framework used to understand factors influencing their entry into teaching and engagement. We found commonalities with the research on attraction and retention into teaching more broadly, but identified additional specific factors shaping vocational teachers’ career journeys and motivation. We identify implications for policy and practice to support the attraction, retention and career satisfaction of VET in schools teachers.

The Criticism of Change of Senior Secondary Education After the Implementation of 12-Year Basic Education

The Criticism of Change of Senior Secondary Education After the Implementation of 12-Year Basic Education

Institutional and Societal Challenges in the Utilization of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) for Transformation of Senior Secondary Education in Rivers State

The study examined Institutional and Societal Challenges in the Utilization of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) for transformation of Senior Secondary Education in Rivers State. Three research questions and hypotheses guided the study. Descriptive survey design was adopted with a population of 6859 teachers and principals in public senior secondary schools in Rivers State. The sample of the study was 823 which represents 12% of the entire population. A 4-point Likert scale self-structured questionnaire titled Societal and Institutional Challenges to the Utilization of Information and Technology for Secondary Education Questionnaire (SICUICTQ) was used for the study. The instrument which was made up of 30 items had its face and the content validity determined by three experts from the Department of measurement and evaluations while the reliability of the instrument was estimated to be 0.89 using Cronbach alpha coefficient. The data collected were analyzed using mean and standard deviation to answer all research questions while the z test was used to test the hypothesis at 0.05 level significance. A criterion mean of 2.50 was used as the cut-off mean. Any mean greater than 2.50 was regarded as high extent while mean less than 2.50 was low extent. Findings of the study revealed that the availability of ICT facilities in secondary schools was to a low extent, ICT utilization was to a low extent due to lack of training, funding and that funding challenges affect the utilization of ICT for secondary Education Transformation in Rivers State to a high extent. The study recommended amongst others that for the transformation of the secondary educational system, the government and stakeholders of secondary education should provide ICT facilities in schools as well as look into the challenges of utilizing ICT for enhanced utilization of ICT for secondary education transformation.

Integration Of Computational Thinking In Mathematics Learning In Senior Secondary Education From 2019-2023: Systematic Literature Review

Mathematical thinking is very important for everyone and must be trained from childhood to face and solve everyday problems. To overcome problems and adapt to changes that occur in the era of globalization, changes in the industrial revolution 4.0 The world of education must be able to act quickly and precisely. Computational Thinking (CT), also known as computational thinking, is a process that involves formulating problems and finding solutions, as well as using these solutions to process information effectively to solve problems. The first objective, of this research it is hoped that someone will find it easy to observe problems, find solutions to problems, solve problems, and be able to develop solutions or solutions to problems. Apart from that, computational thinking hones us to think more effectively and efficiently. Second, to obtain a theoretical framework that can help solve the problem being researched to reveal concepts relevant to the case, especially in research that studies more deeply about research.Integration of Computational Thinking in Mathematics Learning in Senior Secondary Education. Stages In this research there are five stages, formulating the problem (1), searching for literature (2), selecting appropriate literature search results (3), analyzing several literature from test results (4), and making conclusions (5). The results show that articles reviewed by researchers regarding Computational thinking are associated with technology namely, from 14 articles referring to 9 articles that passed QA.

Evolution of senior secondary school biology education in New Zealand

Evolution of senior secondary school biology education in New Zealand

The Incidence and Risk Factors for Enterotoxigenic E. coli Diarrheal Disease in Children under Three Years Old in Lusaka, Zambia.

This study aimed to estimate the incidence and risk factors for Enterotoxigenic Escherichia coli (ETEC) diarrhea. This was a prospective cohort study of children recruited in a household census. Children were enrolled if they were 36 months or below. A total of 6828 children were followed up passively for 12 months to detect episodes of ETEC diarrhea. Diarrheal stool samples were tested for ETEC using colony polymerase chain reaction (cPCR). Among the 6828 eligible children enrolled, a total of 1110 presented with at least one episode of diarrhea. The overall incidence of ETEC diarrhea was estimated as 2.47 (95% confidence interval (CI): 2.10-2.92) episodes per 100 child years. Children who were HIV-positive (adjusted Hazard ratio (aHR) = 2.14, 95% CI: 1.14 to 3.99; p = 0.017) and those whose source of drinking water was public tap/borehole/well (aHR = 2.45, 95% CI: 1.48 to 4.06; p < 0.002) were at increased risk of ETEC diarrhea. This study found that children whose mothers have at least senior secondary school education (aHR = 0.49, 95% CI: 0.29 to 0.83; p = 0.008) were at decreased risk of ETEC diarrhea. Our study emphasizes the need for integrated public health strategies focusing on water supply improvement, healthcare for persons living with HIV, and maternal education.

Alumni association’s participation in plant maintenance for effective implementation of universal basic education (UBE) programme in Kogi state

PurposeThe level of deterioration of educational facilities, such as leaking classroom roofs, inadequate good seats, obsolete offices, broken shutters and doors, outdated school buildings, power plants and office equipment like ICT media, laboratories, offices and workshops, despite the involvement of Alumni association in the maintenance of educational facilities for the effective actualization of school objectives was a worrisome nightmare in Kogi state. This, therefore, prompted the researchers to explore the Alumni’s participation in plant maintenance for effective implementation of the universal basic education (UBE) programme in public junior secondary schools in Kogi state. The purpose of this study was guided by the research question which stated that to what extent does the Alumni Association participate in plant maintenance for effective implementation of the UBE programme in public junior secondary schools in Kogi state?Design/methodology/approachA quantitative research approach using a descriptive survey was adopted for the study. The sample was drawn using a proportionate stratified sampling technique comprising 387 participants which consisted of 191 (49%) urban junior secondary school principals and 196 (51%) rural principals in selected UBE junior secondary schools. Alumni’s Participation in Plant Maintenance Questionnaire was used as an instrument for data collection. The data were analysed with the aid of mean and standard deviation for the research question and z-test statistics at 0.05 level of significance and the value of z-crit. of 1.96 was used to determine the rejection or otherwise of the hypotheses.FindingsThe descriptive analysis revealed that the average mean set of 2.64 pointed to the fact that the respondents averagely agreed that there was a high extent to which Alumni participate in plant maintenance in urban than rural areas for effective implementation of the UBE programme in public junior secondary schools in Kogi state. This indicates that Alumni contribute to the management of UBE schools in Kogi state, especially in the areas of funding, infrastructural facilities, discipline, politics and quality control. This finding also shows that the contributions of the alumni to educational institutions are still unclear if they have made contributions to education in some areas and none in other areas making their relevance to plant maintenance unclear.Research limitations/implicationsIn terms of practical implications, the study has contributed to knowledge in that it is the first of this form of a study carried out in Kogi state, and as such the findings of the research will make contributions to the physique of information on plant maintenance for the profitable implementation of the UBE programme in Kogi state. Besides, the degree of plant preservation for the implementation of the UBE programme among applicable stakeholders in Kogi state is nevertheless at a low extent.Originality/valueResearchers have conducted studies that show how non-state Alumni members contribute to the administration of education across different states. Some of these studies revealed that Alumni members have assisted schools in the provision of teaching and learning materials at the senior secondary or tertiary education level. There are no sufficient studies to show how these Alumni members have contributed to the implementation of the free education programme, especially in public junior secondary schools in Kogi state and this is the gap this study intends to fill.

Android-Based Economic Learning Media for Senior Secondary Education Students: A Development Research

This research aims to produce products and test them validity product as well as Practicality of Android-Based Economic Learning Media. Types of research This is study development with Alessi and Trolip Models. The Alessi and Trollip development procedure includes three important stages, namely Planning, Design, and Development. Subject study is 30 participants educate class X Madrasah Aliyah Nurul Azis DDI Barobbo. Instruments used​ is sheet validation from media experts and material experts. Research result obtained Based on Media Expert Validation of 96% is in the Very Eligible qualification and Material Expert Validation is 94% with Very Decent qualifications, and the Small Group Test of 91.6% is in the Very Practical qualification and 90% of the Group Test Results are in the Very Practical qualification. The implication is that Android-based learning media is valid and practical for participants educate Class X so can applied in learning economy.

Evaluation of the Benefits of Senior High School Physical Education: Focus on the values of Friendship, Happiness, and Fitness

Physical Education lessons aim to develop fitness (Fit). However, a national survey conducted in Indonesia showed that students' physical fitness level was deficient, as indicated by the less category of 45.97%, very less 10.71%, moderate 37.66%, and good 5.66%. This type of research is gap evaluation research because it compares the observed values with the established standard benchmarks in this study. The subjects of this study were all high school, vocational, and MA students in Indonesia, with a total of 1712 respondents. This research was conducted by distributing questionnaires via the Google form which consisted of 3 questionnaires, namely Sports for Fitness to measure fitness, Sports for Fun questionnaire to measure the joy of exercising and Sports for Interpersonal Peacefulness questionnaire to measure the value of friendship. Data analysis used descriptive test, categorization, and correlation test. The results showed that the average value of physical fitness was 37 with a feasibility value of 40.9, the average joy of exercising was 75.97 with a feasibility value of 65, the average friendship value was 65.31 with a feasibility value of 61. The correlation test showed p value (sig) = 0.000, which means there is a relationship between physical fitness, the joy of exercising and interpersonal peace among high school students in Indonesia. The conclusion that can be drawn is that the average physical fitness is below the eligibility criteria set, the excitement, friendship of students at the senior secondary education level in Indonesia is above the eligibility criteria set.

An Assessment On The Knowledge Level Of Farmers Regarding Paddy Straw Management In Ludhiana, Punjab

Managing paddy straw in conservation agriculture is crucial for long term sustainability of agriculture. Rice straw, which is often scattered or burned in the fields, serves multiple purposes like mushroom production, fuel for cooking, ruminant fodder, stable bedding, and paper making. The study has put forth the knowledge level of farmers regarding paddy straw management. The present study was carried out in the Ludhiana district of Punjab purposively on the basis of availability of rice growers using multistage sampling technique with 100 respondents. The study revealed that 47 per cent belong to middle age group ranging from 35-50 years. Among all, 39 per cent of the farmers have completed senior secondary education. Agriculture was the major occupation of the respondents. It has been reported that more than half of the farmers belonged to nuclear families and majority of farmers had small sized family of 2 to 5 members. The operational land holding data of the respondents was categorized into marginal, small, semi-medium, medium and large categories and the majority of farmers have large land holdings of more than 25 acres. Notably, maximum respondents demonstrated a medium knowledge level regarding paddy straw management. The overall result regarding paddy straw management indicates a mixed level of awareness. While the majority of farmers were knowledgeable about certain aspects such as preferred rice variety for extending time period for straw management and the use of a baler. The study established a positive and highly significant relationship between knowledge level and and factors like education and training.

Influence of Socio-Demographic Factors on Entrepreneurial Intentions Among Senior Secondary School Adolescents in Osogbo Local Government, Osun State, Nigeria

This study investigated the influence of environment and role model as social factors influencing entrepreneurial intentions in adolescent students. This study dwelt on the theory of planned behaviour which predicts intentions. The study adopted a survey research design. A simple random sampling technique was used to select a sample of two hundred (200) adolescents from four senior secondary schools in Osogbo local government area of Osun State, Nigeria. A self-structured questionnaire titled Dominant Environment, Role Model and Entrepreneurial Intention (DERoMEi) with reliability index of 0.69 was adapted for the study. Data collected were analysed using the Analysis of Variance (ANOVA) statistical method. The result confirmed that: entrepreneurial intentions of adolescents is favourably and positively influenced by the adolescents’ dominant environment (f=7.696, p&lt;0.05); role model had no impact on entrepreneurial intention of students (f=2.523, p&gt;0.05); gender sensitivity played a role in the prediction of entrepreneurial intentions of adolescents as males tended to conceive entrepreneurial intention more than females (f=15.596, p&lt;0.05). Recommendations given included that: entrepreneurship engagement should be promoted in communities to encourage wider acceptability by adolescents; parents and care givers who are entrepreneurs should encourage their children to acquire entrepreneurial skills alongside their senior secondary school education; more female adolescents should be encouraged to venture into entrepreneurship despite their educational engagement in senior secondary schools.

Pedagogical adoption of SVVR in formal education: Design-based research on the development of teacher-facilitated tactics for supporting immersive and interactive virtual inquiry fieldwork-based learning

Although spherical video-based virtual reality (SVVR) has gained attention as an effective tool for technology-enhanced learning, little research has been conducted on its integration in formal education settings and the role of teachers in facilitating its pedagogical use. In this study, a design-based research (DBR) approach was used to develop teacher-facilitated tactics for SVVR-supported learning based on virtual inquiry fieldwork in formal senior secondary geography education in Hong Kong. Over a period of 2 academic years, we engaged with nine teachers (from nine schools across the upper, middle, and lower academic bands in Hong Kong) and their Grade-10 classes, which comprised a total of 504 students. In addition to reporting and discussing the pedagogical effectiveness of the teacher facilitation practices designed, enacted, analysed, and refined in the iterative DBR process, this paper presents the teacher facilitation principles deduced from these practices. Overall, the findings and implications of this DBR are academically and practically relevant for researchers and educational practitioners who seek to utilise SVVR for educational purposes and strive to enhance its pedagogical effectiveness.

Gendered pedagogy in senior secondary physical education curriculum enactment

ABSTRACT Arnold’s dimensions of movement (1979) and Wilcox’s embodied ways of knowing (2009) informed case study research which explored the influence of gender(ed) movement-based pedagogy and associated equity issues in Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE) Physical Education (PE). VCE PE teachers from three schools provided documentation (course, unit, lesson plans, resources, assessment materials) and semi-structured interviews to investigate how teachers used movement and the role gender plays in influencing decisions and approaches relating to movement-based pedagogy. Gender discourses were evident in teachers’ decisions regarding the types of movement experiences included in VCE PE, pedagogical approaches and assessment contexts. Issues of safety were linked to gendered assumptions about learners. Movement is a central tenet of senior secondary PE, yet movement-based pedagogy needs to be more responsive to the needs of all students to ensure equity in students’ movement and learning experiences and to positively reflect gender diversity of student cohorts.

The role of working mothers and mothers’ education in children’s education during the COVID-19 pandemic in Indonesia

ABSTRACT This study aims to analyse the role of mothers’ education and employment status on children’s education during the COVID-19 pandemic in Indonesia. Using 2021 data (and 2018 for comparison) from the National Socio-Economic Survey (SUSENAS), the results of a logit regression showed that mothers’ education and mothers’ employment status generally had a positive and significant effect on children’s education during the study period in three categories of education, i.e. primary education, junior secondary education, and senior secondary education. This study also found that children had a lower probability of being able to join education during the COVID-19 pandemic compared to normal conditions. This study has implications for the need for educational policy, including the development of informal educational programs, as well as ease of access for mothers to enter the labour market.