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An Assessment of Nutritional Status of Children of Government Aided Primary School of West Bengal
Tirtha Mondal,
Samiran Mondal,
Malabika Biswas
Issue:
Volume 4, Issue 3, June 2015
Pages:
41-45
Received:
13 February 2015
Accepted:
3 March 2015
Published:
27 April 2015
Abstract: Low Nutritional status of Bengali Primary School Children was concluded by different authors for last two decades, but most of the study conducted in a specified part of the Bengal, India and conclusions were drawn accordingly. This study was carried out among 3654 primary school children, being aged 8-9 years from 183 schools of all districts of West Bengal State. Body height and Body weight measurements were recorded following standard techniques. The body mass index (BMI) was calculated following standard formula: BMI=Kg/M2 =Weight (Kg)/Height(M2). Three commonly used under nutrition indicator i.e stunting, under weight and thinness were used to evaluate the nutritional status of the subjects. The study results, 26.1% boys and 22.9% girls were stunted, boys 39.7% and girls 36.5% were under weight and in thinness percentage of boys was 65.4% where as in girls it was 65.3%.
Abstract: Low Nutritional status of Bengali Primary School Children was concluded by different authors for last two decades, but most of the study conducted in a specified part of the Bengal, India and conclusions were drawn accordingly. This study was carried out among 3654 primary school children, being aged 8-9 years from 183 schools of all districts of W...
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The Power of Meaningful Gestures in Teaching and Learning Literacy in Early Childhood Education Centres in the Cape Coast Metropolis
Lawrence Bosiwah,
Joyce Esi Bronteng
Issue:
Volume 4, Issue 3, June 2015
Pages:
46-55
Received:
15 April 2015
Accepted:
24 April 2015
Published:
7 May 2015
Abstract: Children come to school with emergent literacy which teachers need to build on to enhance early literacy acquisition in both the first language (L1) and the target language (L2) which in the case of Ghana is English Language. One of the supporting systems used to enhance effective teaching and learning is meaningful gestures such as iconic, metaphoric, deictic, and beat. The aim of the study is to find out how teachers use meaningful gestures to enhance effective teaching and learning of literacy in early childhood centres. Ten early childhood centres in the Cape Coast Metropolis in the Central Region of Ghana, consisting of 5 public and 5 private schools were selected. Observation and interviews were used for the data collection and analysed. The result indicated that most teachers use meaningful gestures only when they are teaching recitation. Little attention is paid to the use of gestures in other literacy lessons such as storytelling, reading, listening and speaking, and community circle time. Based on the findings, it has been recommended that early childhood education teachers should be educated on the use of meaningful gestures alongside speech in promoting early literacy acquisition.
Abstract: Children come to school with emergent literacy which teachers need to build on to enhance early literacy acquisition in both the first language (L1) and the target language (L2) which in the case of Ghana is English Language. One of the supporting systems used to enhance effective teaching and learning is meaningful gestures such as iconic, metapho...
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Utilizing Mathematical Thinking in Addressing Primary Students’ Adjustment to a New School Environment at an International School
Stefanos Gialamas,
Alessandra Sax
Issue:
Volume 4, Issue 3, June 2015
Pages:
56-64
Received:
19 April 2015
Accepted:
26 April 2015
Published:
12 May 2015
Abstract: The effects of a peer-buddy support program on new students’ adjustment in grades 3-5, to a new school environment at an international school were examined. The study was conducted at the American Community Schools of Athens (ACS- Athens). The program was named “The Owl-Buddy Peer Program” and was developed to assist and support participants of the study in adjusting to school. Research focused on determining the effectiveness of the program. Data was collected every two weeks, over a three month period; comparisons of the overall mean of the total scores of the questionnaire were analyzed. Utilization of mathematical thinking and in particular Chebyshev's (1843) theorem, allowed for the interpretation of the results and conclusions, whether the program was successful or not. Results were positive on students adjusting to the new school and also yielded more satisfaction with life in general, from the start to the end of the program.
Abstract: The effects of a peer-buddy support program on new students’ adjustment in grades 3-5, to a new school environment at an international school were examined. The study was conducted at the American Community Schools of Athens (ACS- Athens). The program was named “The Owl-Buddy Peer Program” and was developed to assist and support participants of the...
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An E-model of a Flipped & Heuristic and Functionally & Logical Learning for the Generation “Z’’ in the Classwork
Issue:
Volume 4, Issue 3, June 2015
Pages:
65-79
Received:
31 March 2015
Accepted:
15 April 2015
Published:
13 May 2015
Abstract: Which system of elementary school-education should be preferred, whether the functional and logical one (more humane?) or the reproductive one (drill system?) Is it the right way to choose both of these as Tolstoy`s method since it may be smarter option? The elementary school educational system in Serbia is prevalently based upon the reproductive. Is it the reason it faced its dead-end? The objective of this paper is to promote an e-model of a flipped & heuristic and functionally & logical learning with the example of animated content. An animated movie does not require any additional motivation to watch and therefore it is quite receptive as a learning source for the Generation "Z’’ attending school classes in the elementary schools. The presented example of the animated scientific task intends to stimulate functional and logical thinking at pupils and the model is applicable for each and every school subject existing in the syllabus. The results of the conducted research at the sample of the pupils attending fourth grade were expected and support the claim of pupils being unprepared for this method of learning in great percentage due to the reason of the implemented system even though the motivation during the procedure was at very high level. Is it possible that the very reason for the poor results at PISA test can be traced all up to this initial flaw of the educational system incapable of fulfilling the need for early stimulation of the development of the synapses that are directly responsible for the intellectual capabilities of children and therefore for the level of the Gross domestic product of a country?
Abstract: Which system of elementary school-education should be preferred, whether the functional and logical one (more humane?) or the reproductive one (drill system?) Is it the right way to choose both of these as Tolstoy`s method since it may be smarter option? The elementary school educational system in Serbia is prevalently based upon the reproductive. ...
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A Review of Teacher Self-Efficacy, Pedagogical Content Knowledge (PCK) and Out-of-Field Teaching: Focussing on Nigerian Teachers
Aina Jacob Kola,
Olanipekun Shola Sunday
Issue:
Volume 4, Issue 3, June 2015
Pages:
80-85
Received:
22 May 2015
Accepted:
3 June 2015
Published:
17 June 2015
Abstract: Teachers are crucial to the success of any educational system and the success of any nation in general. In fact, it is not an overstatement to say the teacher is the most important educational resource in school. The world is not static but dynamic. Therefore, systems in a dynamic world are changing every day. Based on this conjecture this paper reviewed three educational constructs as related to teacher development in a changing world. These are teacher self-efficacy, pedagogical content knowledge (PCK) and out-of-field teaching. The paper observed that these constructs are paramount to the success of any teacher because studies indicate their influence on students’ academic performance. The conclusion of the paper was that these constructs are yet to be taken seriously by the stakeholders in the Nigerian educational system. The paper suggested some recommendations for improving teachers’ self-efficacy, PCK and reduction in out-of –field teaching in Nigeria.
Abstract: Teachers are crucial to the success of any educational system and the success of any nation in general. In fact, it is not an overstatement to say the teacher is the most important educational resource in school. The world is not static but dynamic. Therefore, systems in a dynamic world are changing every day. Based on this conjecture this paper re...
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