Basic School Students Research Articles

Research on the Influence of Linking Natural Science Conceptions to Real Life Situations to Basic School Students in Winneba; A Case of Central Region of Ghana

Research on the Influence of Linking Natural Science Conceptions to Real Life Situations to Basic School Students in Winneba; A Case of Central Region of Ghana

The Effect of Fathers Involvement on Basic School Students Academic Achievement in Ghana: A Structural Equation Modelling Analysis

The Effect of Fathers Involvement on Basic School Students Academic Achievement in Ghana: A Structural Equation Modelling Analysis

The Effectiveness of An Educational Program Based on The Theory of Cognitive Load in the Development of Reasoning Among Students in the Eighth Grade in the Social Subject

The research aims at identifying (The effectiveness of an educational program based on theory of cognitive load in the development of reasoning among students in the eighth grade in the social material). Through the application of the reasoning Test, which was prepared by (Al-Jabari, 1994) for Basic school students and applied to the Iraqi environment, the standard measure is (50) paragraphs for measuring reasoning, and the researcher has followed descriptive and experimental approaches. The study participants were (74) male and female students randomly divided into two groups: Experimental Group (37), male and female students and a group of control (37), male and female students. The researcher taught the experimental group using the educational program based on the cognitive load theory, while the control group was taught by traditional education.
 
 The results of the study showed that the students of the experimental group who studied according to the educational program are superior to the students of the control group who studied in the traditional method of reasoning. The results also showed that there are no differences between the average grades of the test for males and females in the test of reasoning. The students of the experimental group who studied social studies according to the educational program based on the cognitive load theory.

Jerome Bruner's Theory of Learning to Improve Basic School Students' Understanding of Numbers by Learning in Stage

Mathematics is a subject that is disliked by most students. This has resulted in a lot of children who are not enthusiastic about this lesson since elementary school. Elementary school is a place where children start knowing what numbers are, what numbers are and how a number looks. Numbers become the basis for children before learning about mathematics. There are so many branches in numbers that children need to know, starting from the basics of numbers, namely natural numbers, developing into whole numbers, whole numbers, and fractions. This is why the methods of learning mathematics must be well determined, at this time many learning methods have emerged with various criteria. Because of this, the writer tries to find the right theoretical solution according to the number material which has developing properties, the method that can be used is the Bruner Theory, which is to learn by understanding the basics first before proceeding with something that is more difficult because mathematics is an abstract concept.

Analysis of Joint School Section Practice of Private School under Universal Basic Education in Nigeria

This study examined the threat pose by schools operating a joint section under UBE to academic activities of both the pupils and students. The research method adopted for this study is the qualitative descriptive design of survey type. Upper basic school I, II, and III students of 15 purposively selected schools operating joint section Universal Basic Education System in Ilorin metropolis were selected for the study. Researchers-designed structured interviews with content validity and 0.77 reliability index of the instrument was the only instrument used to elicit the needed data from the respondents. The findings of the study revealed that: upper basic school students were seriously distracted the students it is meant to cater for in many ways. Based on the findings, it was recommended among others that; the same time should be allocated to both sections for both school activities since they use the same compound to decrease distraction and confusion of the students or better still, sections should be structured in different locations to reduce overpopulation in the compound thereby making teaching and learning more effective.

THE SOCIAL AND PSYCHOLOGICAL VARIABLES ASSOCIATED WITH THE EMERGENCE OF ABNORMAL ENVIRONMENTAL BEHAVIORS AMONG CHILDREN OF THE BASIC EDUCATION STAGE A COMPARATIVE STUDY BETWEEN MALES AND FEMALES IN PUBLIC AND PRIVATE SCHOOLS

This study aimed to study the social variables associated with abnormal behavior among a sample of students in basic education schools (official), as well as to study the social variables associated with abnormal behavior in a sample of students in basic education schools (private - public). And the explanation of the relationship between the type of education (official / private) and the psychological and social variables, and the explanation of the relationship between the type of education (official / private) and abnormal behavior. The study used the experimental curriculum of a sample of (120) pupils, so that (60) pupils were selected from Al-Baron Private School and (60) pupils from Shaheed Muhammad Abu Shakra Distinguished Official School with a total of (120) pupils and a sample of workers in the same schools from Teachers and administrators with a total of (40) employees, so that (20) of them were from Al-Baron Private School, (20) from Shaheed Muhammad Abu Shakra Distinguished Official School, and a sample of mentors and managers from public schools and private schools totaled (40) experts. The study reached the most important results, including the first hypothesis, which states: There is a correlation between social variables and anomalous environmental behaviors among students of the basic education stage. The second hypothesis was accepted, which states: There is a correlation between psychological variables and abnormal environmental behaviors among students of the basic education stage. The third hypothesis of the study was rejected, which states that there are statistically significant significant differences in the social variables associated with the emergence of abnormal environmental behaviors in children, the stage of basic education according to the type of education, and the alternative hypothesis was accepted as there are no differences between the opinions of the sample of children and workers according to The type of education (formal / private) about the social variables associated with abnormal behaviors in children.

Ways for developing English language competence in writing of 9th grade basic school students

Ways for developing English language competence in writing of 9th grade basic school students

Socio-ecological Factors Associated with Snacking Behaviors of Basic School Students in Nepal

Consumption of unhealthy snack foods among young children in low-and-middle-income countries is high and Nepal is no exception. A quantitative cross-sectional study was conducted among 259 students to investigate their snacking behaviors and examine factors that influence the behavior from a socio-ecological Framework. The study used self-reported questionnaires, food recall diaries, and participant observation forms to collect data. Students' snacking behavior was the dependent variable where as age, sex, grade, parent's education, parent's sources of income, religion, ethnicity, family type, and living arrangements were the independent variables. Chi-square test and logistic regression were applied to analyze the results. The main findings of the study indicate that 89 percent of students consumed school snacks regularly, including unhealthy snacks, which were either commercially prepared junk foods bought from nearby vending shops and grocery stores or deep-oil-fried snacks food prepared at the school canteen. Bivariate analysis shows that age, grade, father's education, and the student's religion were significantly associated with snacking behaviors of students. The multivariate analysis indicates that grade (aOR= 0.259, P < .05) and religion (aOR= 0.373, P < .05) were the significant predictors. The snacking behaviors among basic level students are influenced by multilevel factors, which is consistent with the socio-ecological model. The study's findings further suggest that comprehensive and effective school-based nutrition education interventions are necessary to promote healthy snack consumption behaviors of students.

Efforts to Improve IPS Concept Understanding Through Discovery Learning Model Assisted by Visual Audio Learning Media in Basic School Students

<pre><em>The problem in this research is how the application of discovery learning model assisted by audio-visual media can improve understanding of social studies concepts in elementary school students? Purpose To determine the application of discovery learning model assisted by audio-visual media can improve understanding of social studies concepts in elementary school students. The object of this research is the fourth grade students of SD UMP. The data collection technique is carried out systematically with standard procedures, namely, learning outcome data is taken through tests at the end of each cycle and observation of student participation. The data were analyzed using quantitative and qualitative analysis of the formative test results. Then, the results of the calculations were consulted with the success criteria, to determine whether they were complete or not. Based on the results of the evaluation test from the first and second cycles, an increase in learning completeness was obtained. In the first cycle achieving learning outcomes with completeness 68%. In the second cycle the completeness of learning outcomes was 82%. Based on the findings and the results obtained in the study, it can be concluded that, through the discovery learning model assisted by audio-visual media, it can improve understanding of the social studies concept in elementary school students, but it still needs to be improved in cycle III.</em><em></em></pre>

Differences of Basic School Students' Network Results in the Implementation of STAD Type Cooperative Learning Models Aided by Animation Media and Power Point Media in the Plant Subtemes of My Friends from Learning Activities

The purpose of this study was to determine the differences in student learning outcomes in terms of student learning activities through the implementation of cooperative learning model Student Team Achievement Divisions (STAD) assisted by animation media and cooperative learning model type student team achievement divisions (STAD) assisted by power point media. This research will be conducted at SD Negeri 11 Rantau Selatan in Class VI the 2019/2020 Academic Year. The sampling technique uses purposive sampling, where researchers can determine samples based on specific objectives. The researcher determined that the sample in the study consisted of 2 classes, namely class VI a as a class of cooperative learning model type STAD assisted by animation media as many as 33 people, and class VI as many as 33 people as a class of cooperative learning model type STAD assisted by Power Point media. The instruments used were the Observation Sheet and the Test / Question Sheet. Measurements were made by Reliability, Distinguishing Power Analysis, Descriptive Data Analysis, Prerequisite Test Analysis, Two Ways ANOVA Hypothesis Test Analysis. The results of the study There are differences in learning outcomes in the sub-theme of Tumbuhan Sahabatku between those taught with the Cooperative Learning Model Type Student Team Achievement Division with animation aided with the Cooperative Learning Model Type Student Team Achievement Division assisted by Media Power Point in Class VI SD Negeri 11 Rantau Selatan, There are differences in results study of students who have high learning activities in the sub-theme of Tumbuhan Sahabatku, and there is an interaction between learning models and learning activities in influencing student learning outcomes in the sub-theme of Tumbuhan Sahabatku.

Computational thinking development through physical computing activities in STEAM education

AbstractThe importance of computational thinking (CT) development has increased during the last decade. There is a need to understand what to teach from computational thinking perspectives, as well as what types of activities and learning content topics to use in the classroom. Current students' generation is looking for engaging, motivating learning activities with immediate results and feedback. The paper presents the design process of the strategy for CT abilities development. The proposed strategy has been implemented in practice to identify its suitability for successful CT development within Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics (STEAM) education. The strategy is accompanied by teaching materials for computational making activities with Arduino. The proposed strategy contributes to Engineering education as an essential part of STEAM and usually not included in the basic and secondary school curriculum as a separate subject. Pre‐ and postsurvey were conducted with basic school students to identify the effect of the strategy implementation on the development of CT abilities. The findings of this study showed a statistically significant increase in CT literacy in 14 abilities from seven dimensions: computing artifact, decomposition, abstraction, algorithm, communication and collaboration, computing and society, and evaluation. The implications of this study include the practical usage of the strategy in plan class activities for STEAM subjects in basic school to develop particular CT abilities.

Assessment of teachers’ dedication, discipline, knowledge and skills in Kwara state basic schools, Nigeria

This study examined teachers’ dedication, discipline, knowledge and skills in Kwara State basic schools, Nigeria. The study population comprised all the 1,591 head teachers, 3,907 assistant head teachers; and 440 principals, 1,112 vice principals and all the students in Kwara State lower and upper basic schools respectively. Multi-stage sampling technique was used to arrive at 30 head teachers, 78 assistant head teachers, 30 principals and 71 vice principals; and 20 Basic Nine students from each of the sampled upper basic schools as respondents in the study. Questionnaire was used to collect data, while mean and standard deviation were used to analyse the data. The findings of the study revealed that teachers’ dedication in Kwara State basic, Nigeria was average ((X ) ̅ = 3.06). The study concluded that Kwara State basic school teachers should be more dedicated to their job by regularly preparing lesson notes, going to the classrooms at the right time and ensuring that the learners have a better understanding of the concepts taught.

Conflict among Headteachers and Teachers: Are They Critical to Student Academic Performance in Ghanaian Public Basic Schools

The study investigated the effects of conflict among headteachers and teachers on the academic performance of public basic school students in Kanda Custer of schools. Descriptive design was used for the study. A sample of 454 (5 headteachers, 50 teachers and 399 students) was selected using a multi-stage sampling technique. A questionnaire was used for data collection. Descriptive and inferential statistics were used to analyse the data. The study found that: interpersonal, intra-group, inter-group and intrapersonal conflicts were the conflicts that occurred between headteachers and teaching staff. Also, major causes of conflicts identified were misappropriation or embezzlement of funds by my headteacher, indiscipline in the school, and administrative incompetence of headteachers, teachers' attempt to force their values on other teachers, teacher-student relationship and conflict of interest. More so, mechanisms used to resolve conflicts included compromise, accommodating style, avoidance and cconfrontation. It was concluded that different types of conflicts existed among teachers and headteachers in the school. Also, conflicts can be causes misappropriation of funds, indiscipline in the school, and administrative incompetence of headteachers, Mechanisms used to resolve conflicts included compromise, accommodating style, avoidance and cconfrontation. It was recommended that in-service training should be organised by circuit supervisors and school counsellors for headteachers and teaching staffs on causes, effects and mechanism to resolve conflicts.

Immediate influences of hygiene education sessions on handwashing behaviors of selected Nepali students

Abstract Appropriate handwashing can prevent 50–70% of water and foodborne infections. However, schoolchildren who are in the formative stage of life, particularly in low-income countries like Nepal, are deprived of such a lifesaving skill. This study investigates the effectiveness of a school-based participatory action research intervention to promote handwashing with soap among basic level community school students in Nepal. Teachers, the school management committee, the participatory action research committee, and child-club members actively participated in designing and implementing the intervention. This study employed a semi-structured interview with the headteacher, five focus group discussions, and spot observations during 50 handwashing with soap events involving students, to collect the data. This study assesses the handwashing situation of students before and after the intervention. As part of the intervention, participatory teaching methods such as singing, drawing, showing a video, games, and demonstrations were used. Findings from basic level students who actively participated in hygiene sessions and increased their handwashing with soap before meals and after toilet use were used as a comparison to baseline. Participants reported that the intervention was perceived positively, pragmatic, and cost-effective. This intervention study concluded that handwashing behaviors improved because of the influence of sensitization sessions and demonstrations about handwashing. However, some predominant issues in the teaching of handwashing practices include limited hygiene contents in the curriculum and the practical use of teaching and learning activities. The lack of availability of soap at handwashing stations is the main barrier in sustaining handwashing behaviors in schoolchildren.

Effects of VH-iSTEM Learning Strategy on Basic Secondary School Students' Degree of Acquisition of van Hiele Levels of Thinking in Sokoto State, Nigeria

Learning school geometry and development of geometric thinking skills required a careful selection of strategy, that provides collaborative learning behaviors, use of appropriate tasks, and materials. Thus, teaching and learning should be meaningful not just merely transmission and absorption. Hence opportunities should be given for students to experiment and discover learning experience by themselves. This study investigated the effect of instructional strategy (VH-iSTEM) designed to help in solving the problems of learning school geometry and develop students' geometric thinking skills. The strategy emphasized the learning of geometry based on the connections of the iSTEM (engineering design phase) with the van Hiele phase. A quasi-experimental, design was used in this study with a sample of 89 students divided into two experimental groups of 30 each (VH-iSTEM, and VH); and 29 students in the control group. Additionally, three students were randomly selected from each group for an interview. The qualitative results obtained revealed that the majority of the students at pre-interview were able to achieve complete acquisition of level one of thinking and that, six students achieve low acquisition of level two, with no acquisition of level three among three independent groups. Thus, after the intervention, only students in the VH-iSTEM learning strategy group achieved the complete acquisition of level one to level three of van Hiele levels. Two students achieved a lower acquisition of level three and that one student achieved the high acquisition of level two and level three in the VH group. No students achieved level three in the control group. This demonstrates that VH-iSTEM learning strategy can be applied in classroom instruction to help students achieve a higher level of geometric thinking.

Fuzzy K-Nearest Neighbour Model for Choice of Career Path for Upper Basic School Students

Fuzzy K-Nearest Neighbour Model for Choice of Career Path for Upper Basic School Students

Mediación didáctica con canciones narrativas en la Educación y la cultura histórica del Caribe colombiano

El presente artículo es producto de investigación cuyo objetivo fue diseñar una propuesta didáctica, fundamentada desde las canciones narrativas para el reconocimiento de la cultura histórica caribeña en estudiantes de básica secundaria. Metodológicamente, se asumió una postura cualitativa desde los planteamientos de Martínez (2014). A partir del tipo de investigación propositiva y diseño de campo. (Arias, 2006; Hurtado, 2012). Entre las unidades de análisis estuvieron músicos, licenciados en música y referentes de calidad del Ministerio de Educación Nacional. Se aplicaron guiones de entrevistas semiestructuradas y el análisis de contenido, instrumentos validados mediante juicios de cuatro (4) expertos. Las teorías de sustento se exponen desde los planteamientos de Sánchez (2009), Cataño (2011), en lo relacionado a la cultura histórica, y Gardey y Pérez (2009), Olmeda (2003), Ceriani (2013), para las canciones narrativas. Se concluyó que las instituciones educativas carecen de procesos de inter y transversalidad curricular que promuevan la cultura histórica y los procesos de construcción de identidad local, regional y nacional. Razón por la cual, se resaltan las canciones narrativas como mediación didáctica en los propósitos de comunicar costumbres, describir hechos históricos, reconocer temporal y geográficamente un contexto, y contribuir en los procesos de la composición lírica y narrativa desde sus elementos.

Significant Learning Experiences of Estonian Basic School Students at a School With the Reputation of a “Happy School”

Significant Learning Experiences of Estonian Basic School Students at a School With the Reputation of a “Happy School”

The Predictive Ability of the Self-Esteem scale Dimensions for Bully Victimization Among Basic School Students in the City of Ma'an, Jordan

The study aimed at identifying the ability of the self-esteem scale dimensions in predicting bully victimization among basic school students in the city of Ma'an in Jordan. The study examined the variations in students’ levels of self-esteem and levels of bully victimization in relevance to gender, academic achievement, and birth order. The bully victimization scale and self- esteem scale were used to achieve the purposes of this study. The sample included 225 students (104 males and 121females) from grades 6 to 9. The results showed statistically significant negative relation between total self-esteem scale and its dimensions and the levels of bully victimization and that the dimensions of self-esteem scale explained 17.5 % of variance of the degree of bully victimization. It was also revealed that family and social dimensions of self-esteem were statistically significant in predicting levels of bully victimization among the participants. Furthermore, there were statistically significant differences in students’ levels of self-esteem scale in favor of males and students with “excellent” academic achievement. However, there were no statistically significant differences in the students’ levels of self-esteem related to birth order. Finally, female students reported significantly higher levels of bully victimization; and that academic performance and birth order were not statistically significant. Keywords: Self- Esteem, Bully Victimization, Basic schools students, Ma'an, Jordan. DOI: 10.7176/JEP/11-11-08 Publication date: April 30 th 2020

EVOC: un Instrumento para Evaluar Vocabulario en Español en Chile

Este estudio describe la creación y validación de una prueba adaptativa y autoadministrada de vocabulario en español para estudiantes de kínder a octavo año básico.Usando un corpus de un millón de palabras,provenientes de textos escolares,se seleccionaron palabras de distinta frecuencia y dificultad. Se confeccionaron ítems siguiendo el formato del test PPVT que representa cada palabra mediante fotografías. Los distractores se originan aleatoriamente desde el mismo corpus. Se estableció la validez del constructo,concurrente y con consistencia interna. EVOC es un instrumento válido y confiable para evaluar vocabulario en español que permite adaptar las prácticas pedagógicas a las necesidades de los alumnos.