School Survey Research Articles

대학의 비교과 졸업인증제와 인재품에 대한 인식 및 효과 분석

Objectives The purpose of this study is to find a way to improve the legitimacy of the graduation certification system and human resources implemented by S University.
 Methods To this end, we tried to secure the validity of the overall system operation plan and standards based on the awareness of the members of the school, and quantitative and qualitative surveys focus group interview was performed.
 Results The study results are summarized as follows. First, as a result of verifying the difference between graduation certification and SCH talent products according to the general characteristics of the subjects, student number (F=5.452, p<.001), grade (F=7.996, p<.001), college (F=6.592, p<.001), recognition of graduation certificate (t=5.949, p<.001), satisfaction with non-curricular activities currently participating (t=3.207, p<.01), satisfaction with university (t)=2.725, p<.05), and there was a statistically significant difference. Second, the overall perception of talent products was low, and the expectation of effectiveness was low because the timing and number of recipients of talent products were relatively small. appeared to be
 Conclusions The implication of this is that, Regarding graduation accreditation, it was confirmed that recognition was high in the grade most closely related to graduation, and there was a difference between colleges in department accreditation standards, briefing sessions, and public relations. Therefore, in order to secure the validity of scholarship payment through talent products, it is necessary to find a way to link it with students' achievement motivation.

Inclusion of Mental Health Surveys in Schools: Need of the Hour

Inclusion of Mental Health Surveys in Schools: Need of the Hour

Prevalence of Dermatological Conditions Among Children of Government Primary Schools of Belagundi and Ram Nagar Area of Belagavi Taluka

Background Children are prone to skin diseases. A school survey is a useful metric because it is simple to conduct takes little time and allows for the screening of a large number of children of a specific age group for the presence of diseases.Objective To access the frequency of dermatological conditions among children of rural as well as urban primary schools.Methodology A short survey was conducted among 64 children of Government rural primary school Belagundi Belagavi taluka and Government urban primary school Ram Nagar Belagavi taluka. The survey conducted for two days on 11322 and 23322 at each of the schools included. As dermatology is predominantly a visual speciality diagnosis of the skin lesions was done by a comprehensive clinical evaluation of both primary and secondary lesions based on Hutchisonrsquos clinical methods along with adequate history. Subjects were included and excluded based on the inclusion and exclusion criteria respectively.Result In the present short survey conducted it was observed that a higher number of children from Government rural primary school Belagundi Belagavi taluka 36.11 were suffering from Pityriasis alba while a prevalence of 35.71 was noted among Government urban primary school Ram Nagar Belagavi taluka children which is slightly borderline to rural school children. Other skin conditions such as dermatitis skin injury hyperpigmentation vitiligo tinea etc. were sporadically suffered by children from both the schools. Final results indicate the incidence of Pityriasis alba among all the children as 35.93 and the prevalence of primary hyperhidrosis as 23.43.Conclusion The burden of dermatological conditions in children of rural areas is high. Health education of children teachers and caregivers regarding signs and symptoms of skin conditions is warranted for early detection and timely intervention.

Comparative Assessment of Nutritional Status of School Children Aged 6-8 Years in Selected Urban and Rural Schools of Belagavi – A Pilot Study

Background One of the biggest health issues of poor nations is malnutrition. A school survey is beneficial because it is easy to conduct and enables to detect the presence of disease among large number of students of a particular age group.Aim To assess and compare nutritional status of school children in urban and rural schools.Methods In Belagavi district a prospective qualitative study was carried out including 60 children each from urban and rural schools aged 6 to 8 years. The nutritional status of children was determined using the anthropometric parameters such as weight for height weight for age and height for age based on Waterlowrsquos and Gomezs classifications of malnutrition.Results The study included 120 students 60 from rural area and 60 from metropolitan area. Mild wasting was found in 18 urban and 20 rural students moderate wasting was noted in eight urban and 20 rural students while severe wasting was observed in three rural students and normal weight for height was noted in 34 urban and 17 rural students. Mild stunting was observed in 17 urban and 18 rural children moderate stunting in two urban and four rural severe stunting was noted in one child from rural school. Normal height for age according to Waterlowrsquos classification was observed in 41 urban and 37 rural students. According to Gomezs classification mild malnutrition was identified in 17 urban students and 33 rural students moderate malnutrition was found in five urban and six rural students and severe malnutrition was found in one rural student. On comparison of nutritional status of urban and rural children stunting was observed in 19 urban and 23 rural children whereas wasting was identified in 26 urban and 40 rural children. Furthermore malnutrition affected both urban children 22 and rural children 43.Conclusion According to the present study children attending rural schools in Belagavi showed malnutrition more frequently compared to those attending urban schools. The present study will aid in determining the causes of malnutrition and the most effective ways to prevent it in both urban and rural settings.nbsp

Determinants of Smoking Behavior in Junior High School (Sekolah Menengah Pertama) at Kabanjahe District

Introduction: The age of smokers in Indonesia is now getting younger; it has even touched the age of children. The prevalence of smoking among school-aged adolescents, or those aged 10–18 years, has increased by 9.1%. An initial survey in several junior high schools in Kabanjahe District showed that many students smoked in several shops around the school after returning from school. This study aims to determine the determinants of smoking behavior in junior high school students in Kabanjahe District. Methods: The type of research used is qualitative research with a phenomenological design. Data collection was carried out through in-depth interviews. The determination of informants used the purposive sampling method and obtained as many as four informants. Results: According to the findings of this study, the determinants of smoking behaviour in adolescents are their peers who invite them to smoke, factors associated with parents who do not supervise and even smoke in front of their children, and advertising factors in the mass media that involve attractive and good-looking models. The living environment contributes to adolescent smoking behavior, as does the Karo cultural factor, where cigarettes are one of the important ingredients in every traditional event in the Karo Community. Conclusion: The school should be able to provide efforts to prevent smoking behavior with training involving peer counselling by utilizing outstanding teenagers as peer educators in an effort to keep children away from the influence of smoking.

Procena zdravstvene pismenosti adolescenata

Introduction: Health literacy enables adolescents to access, understand, and evaluate health information, act on it in a relevant and competent way, make decisions, and take measures that promote health in different contexts of everyday life. The study aimed to assess adolescents' health and e-health literacy levels, evaluate the differences in adolescents' health literacy to sociodemographic characteristics and health determinants, and determine their relationship. Material and methods: The study was designed as an observational, analytical, comparative, and cross-sectional survey of secondary vocational schools and gymnasium pupils. The sample consisted of a total of N = 456 adolescents. The following research instruments were used: The Health Literacy Measure for Adolescents (HELMA), the e-Health Literacy Assessment Scale (e-HEALS) and a general questionnaire for obtaining sociodemographic data and data on health determinants created for this research. Results: The desired health literacy level was reached by 61.6% of adolescents, and 38.4% were at limited health literacy. A high level of e-health literacy was established in the majority of adolescents. Adolescents showed the highest level of health literacy in understanding health information and communicating about it, and the lowest level was in the domain of calculations. The difference in the level of health literacy was determined by age, school performance and mother's education, as well as by health determinants. The health literacy level and e-health literacy among adolescents are strongly positively correlated. Conclusion: Considering that more than one-third of adolescents have limited health literacy and the impact of health literacy on disease prevention, self-care and quality of life, it is necessary to work on raising the level of health literacy among adolescents through educational interventions.

Parental Engagement in Schooling: A Survey of Secondary Schools in Kwara State, Nigeria

This study inquired about parental engagement (PE) in schooling, focusing on secondary schoolstudents in Kwara State, Nigeria. The study also examined the existing differentials in parental engagements based on school type, geographic location, and students’ academic level. To accomplish the objectives, a descriptive survey design was adopted for the research. One thousand two hundred and ninety-six students were sampled from 72 secondary schools with multi-stage sampling procedures. A questionnaire titled “Parental Engagement Assessment Questionnaire” (PIAQ) was utilized as a data collection instrument. Mean scores, standard deviation, t-test and analysis of variance (ANOVA) were appropriate statistical tools used in analyzing the collected data. The key finding made known was that the general level of parental engagement in schooling among secondary school students in Kwara State was moderate. Explicitly, students in private schools experienced higher PE than those in public schools; students schooling within the Kwara Central senatorial district experienced higher PE than those in Kwara-South and Kwara-North respectively; even in grade 10 students received a higher level of PE compared to those in grade 11and grade 12 respectively. The study concluded that, despite the moderate level of PE in secondary school students schooling, significant disparitiesexistbased on school ownership, geographic/senatorial distribution, and students’ academic level. Thus, further studies are needed to investigate other students’ characteristics that determine PE.

Epidemiology and control of trachoma in the state of Ceará, Northeast Brazil, 2007-2021

To analyze the epidemiology, surveillance, and control strategies for trachoma in the state of Ceará, northeast Brazil, from 2007 to 2021. This ecological study was based on secondary data from the Information System on Notifiable Diseases of the Secretary of Health of the state of Ceará. Data from school and home surveys for trachoma detection obtained during the study period were analyzed, the percentage of positivity was estimated, and sociodemographic and clinico-epidemiological factors were investigated. The coverage of trachoma surveillance and control actions in Ceará municipalities increased from 12.5% in 2007 to 55.9% in 2019, but with an average restriction of 8.0% during the COVID-19 pandemic. The estimated trachoma positivity (mean overall positivity) was less than 5.0% (2.76%, 95% CI 1.2-5.2), with a higher proportion of cases in the 5-9-year age group (45.0%, 95% CI 44.6-45.4), in females (53.2%, 95% CI 52.8-53.6), and rural areas (52.6%, 95% CI 52.2-53.0). Positivity above 10.0% was observed in the Litoral Leste/Jaguaribe and Sertão Central regions, with a higher occurrence of the follicular inflammatory clinical form (98.1%, 95% CI 98.0-98.2). Trachoma remains in the state of Ceará and is likely underreported. Despite recent advances, the fragility of health surveillance activities compromises the recognition of the actual magnitude and distribution of trachoma in the state. Accurate information is fundamental for planning, monitoring, and evaluating surveillance and disease control.

Using Bourdieu's theory of cultural reproduction to examine English language learning: A multilevel study in three lower- and middle-income countries

This study examines the determinants of the gaps in learning outcomes of students in three lower- and middle-income countries (LMICs) – Ethiopia, India, and Vietnam. We examined the extent to which English language performance relates to Bourdieu's theory of cultural reproduction, using the Young Lives international school survey data in the three countries. We employed a three-level multilevel model, to investigate variables at the individual, classroom and school levels that may influence English language skills of students. We find that differences in English test performance are attributable to both home background and school factors in all three contexts. Within countries, we find evidence of a high degree of variation in the English test scores of students between schools, indicating the importance of schooling quality and school characteristics for the development of English language skills. We conclude that the process of cultural reproduction through schooling is different for each country, with school-level factors found to reinforce social stratification in countries that are less equitable. This study provides a robust quantitative contribution to the literature base on English language learning in LMICs, where large-scale cross-country comparisons are relatively uncommon due to a relative lack of suitable data. The results and recommendations would be of interest to education stakeholders within LMIC contexts.

Analysis of Household Income Dynamics in the Russia Based on the RLMS Database

The goal of the study is to estimate the parameters of the stochastic wage process using data from the Russian Longitudinal Monitoring Survey of Higher School of Economics (RLMS-HSE). The main method of analysis is econometric estimation, which includes two steps. In the first step, the authors estimated a Mincer-type regression. In the second step, they estimated the parameters of the stochastic wage process using the generalized method of moments. As a result, the autoregression coefficient turned out to be lower, and the variance of shocks was higher than in similar foreign studies. The results of the research allow to conclude that labor incomes in Russia are less stable over time and are marked by great uncertainty. The practical value of the work lies in the possibility of using the obtained estimates when calibrating general equilibrium models with heterogeneous agents, which is demonstrated in the framework of estimation of macroeconomic effects from hypothetical tax maneuvers based on the canonical model with heterogeneous agents.

EDUKASI KESEHATAN TENTANG ANEMIA PADA REMAJA PUTRI

Anemia is a condition in which the amount of hemoglobin (Hb) in the blood is below normal. Adolescent girls are at risk for iron deficiency anemia. According to WHO, the normal hemoglobin level for women over the age of 15 is 12.0 g/dl (7.5 mmol). Nutrition knowledge education can increase nutrition knowledge and prevent anemia in adolescent girls. The stages of this service include: Survey of schools that will be given education, Collecting data on adolescent problems in SMA 1 Kalukku, Consulting and licensing to provide education and early detection through Hb checks, Preparation of materials, methods, and tools used for counseling and examinations , Implementation of counseling activities, blood pressure checks and early detection of anemia as well as Evaluation of the implementation of counseling activities and early detection The evaluation of PkM activities uses observation sheets. The results of the examination of the Hb levels of adolescent girls showed that from 62 female adolescents, 38 (61.29%) were not anemic, 18 (29.03%) had mild anemia and 6 (9.6%) were moderately anemic. The results of the questionnaire showed that 59.2% of participants had poor knowledge and 40.8% had good knowledge and after being given education there was an increase in the knowledge of young women, namely 30.3% had less knowledge and 69.7% with good knowledge. After being given education, there was an increase in the knowledge of young women from 59.2% to 30.3% with less knowledge. Furthermore, from 40.8% to 69.7% for good knowledge. Increased knowledge of adolescent girls about anemia is expected to prevent or reduce the incidence of anemia in adolescent girls in the district Mamuju.

Career Counseling Practices: A Survey of Secondary Schools of Kotli Azad Jammu and Kashmir

The current study was quantitative in nature and descriptive method was used for conducting the research. In descriptive method a survey technique was used to collect the data. The population of the study was 1016 female teachers working in all the secondary school of Tehsil Kotli. 235 teachers were selected as a sample of the study. A five-point likert scale questionnaire developed for teachers. 0.79 reliability was found which was acceptable for conducting the final survey. The researcher personally visited the selected secondary schools and collected the data. Data were analyzed by using percentage, frequency, mean and independent sample t-test. It was found that there was no mean difference found in urban and rural teachers regarding individual counseling, group counseling, telephonic counselling, face to face counselling and handbooks and manuals counselling practices. It is recommended that teachers may support students one-on-one with personal issues, career decisions, behavior formation, and motivation.

Dyslexia Seen Through the Eyes of Teachers: An Exploratory Survey

ABSTRACTArguably, the classroom teacher is an important factor, if not the most important factor, in helping students with dyslexia to read and write well, yet there is little known about whether teachers perceive that they have the knowledge and confidence to teach these students. The present study was a national online survey of schools in Aotearoa New Zealand to explore this issue through the eyes of teachers. The sample consisted of 594 school leaders and teaching staff (elementary and secondary). The design of the study and analysis of data was descriptive, combining numbers with teacher comments. They provide initial data on dyslexia in schools. On the one hand, the data indicated that teachers and leaders were generally very positive about teaching students with dyslexia, for example, many rated their classrooms as “dyslexia friendly”. Teachers rated themselves as confident to help students with dyslexia and make a difference. On the other hand, the data indicated that teachers and leaders were not satisfied with the level of training and resources available to them. Some said they were working in the dark, and largely left to their own devices. Another less positive result was that many schools did not screen for dyslexia, or have a dyslexia policy, or share information with parents. Taken together, these findings at the teacher and school level have important practical implications. Teachers and school leaders want to help. We identify teacher training as a necessary mechanism for improving outcomes for students with dyslexia.

The Chair's Role in Assurance of Learning

The Chair's Role in Assurance of Learning

Levels and Pattern of Alcohol Consumption among Adolescents in Bolivia: A National Cross-Sectional Survey in 2018

The purpose of this investigation was to assess the prevalence and associated factors of four alcohol use indicators among male and female school adolescents in Bolivia. In total, 7931 participants (M = 15.5 years, SD = 1.6) responded to a questionnaire in a cross-sectional nationally representative school survey in Bolivia in 2018. The proportion of current alcohol use was 26.4%, heavy alcohol use 11.1%, ever having been drunk 24.1%, and trouble resulting from alcohol use 21.4%. Among boys, older age, current cannabis use, multiple sexual partners, being in a physical fight, school truancy, soft drink intake, injury and psychological distress increased the risk of current alcohol use and/or heavy drinking. Among girls, older age, multiple sexual partners, fast food intake, being in a physical fight, school truancy, sedentary behaviour and psychological distress increased the risk of current alcohol use and/or heavy drinking. Older age, multiple sexual partners, current cannabis use, low parental support and school truancy were associated with trouble from alcohol use and history of intoxication in both sexes. Among boys, ever having used amphetamines, fast food intake, injury, peer support, and being in a physical fight were associated with ever having been drunk; and among girls, sedentary behaviour and psychological distress increased the odds of ever having been drunk. The study found that more than one in ten adolescents engage in heavy alcohol use, and several sex specific factors are identified for four alcohol use indicators.

China Medical Education College Survey, 2013–2018

Purpose China recently proposed a series of important policies intended to reform and improve the quality of medical education on the national level. This paper presents the findings of a national survey of China's medical schools conducted to review the development of undergraduate medical education over a five-year period (2013–2018). Design/Approach/Methods The National Center for Health Professions Education Development implemented the China Medical Education College Survey. Approximately 64% of the targeted medical schools participated in the survey, constituting a representative sample of higher education institutions offering educational programs in clinical medicine in China. Findings Following new policy orientations, medical schools showed positive developments in terms of the types of medical education programs offered, teaching and assessment methods, medical education resources, participation in accreditation, and quality of incoming students. However, the survey also revealed several worrying trends, including the coexistence of various types of education programs, significant regional differences in educational resources, dominance of traditional teaching and assessment methods, inconsistencies in quality, and an increase in graduates seeking employment in professions outside healthcare. Originality/Value Findings of the first national survey of China's medical schools show that there is still a long way to go to ensure high quality and efficient medical education on a national level.

Early clinical exposure in undergraduate medical education: A questionnaire survey of 30 European countries

Purpose Fifteen years ago, a European survey demonstrated widespread adoption of early clinical exposure (ECE) programmes but little emphasis in the curricula of medical schools. We now repeat the survey in light of the ample emerging data suggesting multiple positive outcomes of ECE. Methods Online cross-sectional survey in European medical schools conducted by the EURACT Basic Medical Education Committee in 2021. Descriptive quantitative analyses and a thematic analysis approach were used. Results Eighy-nine (48%) medical schools in 30 European countries responded. ECE was used in 65 (73%) of the medical schools, and 88% of ECE programmes took place in primary care. The median total time spent on the ECE programme was 5 days. Teaching methods covered unstructured learning opportunities such as observation or shadowing doctors, as well as work-based learning whilst seeing real patients or reflecting on own encounters. Learning goals included knowledge, skills, and attitudes. More than half of the respondents expressed barriers to implementing or expanding ECE. Conclusions Compared to the previous survey, there was no significant change in the adoption or curricular emphasis of ECE programmes. Institutional attitudes towards certain disciplines and a lack of willingness to experiment with new teaching methods may be partially responsible.

Music of the Spheres: Quantum Field Theory at the Introductory Level

Quantum field theory has formed the conceptual framework of most of physics for more than sixty years. It incorporates a complete revision of our conception of the nature of matter and existence itself. Yet it is rarely taught, or even mentioned, in introductory physics — from high school, college, and university survey courses through upper-division “modern physics” courses. This omission is not necessary: This paper describes an approach through which the fundamental concepts and consequent insights of quantum field theory can be grasped, building upon familiar notions from classical and quantum mechanics.

Early physical maturation and subjective health complaints in adolescent girls: a pooled cross-sectional analysis

BackgroundAlthough adolescents are generally healthy, subjective health complaints (SHC) are common in this age group, especially in adolescent girls. We explored the association between early menarche and the frequency of...

Track prejudice in Belgian secondary schools: examining the influence of social-psychological and structural school features

ABSTRACT While considerable research in education has established objective and subjective status differences between tracks and focused on the outcomes of ability grouping on students’ educational and broader outcomes, there is virtually no research that explains students’ variability in track valuation. This study relies on theoretical insights from social psychology, ethnic studies and school effects research to develop hypotheses about the influence of individual and school level features on students’ track valuation. Data from The School, Identity and Society survey, involving 4,540 adolescents from 64 Belgian schools is utilised, using multilevel modelling. The findings show the relevance of social identity theory and social norms in students judging all tracks; and track chauvinism, patriotism and cross-track friendships in explaining variability in students’ prejudice towards other tracks. However, these relationships vary according to the track position of the student. The conclusions discuss the implications of this study for future research and social policy.