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Learning Work Skills on the Outside: Opportunities for self-Development and Reintegration among Former Prisoners in Ghana
Issue:
Volume 2, Issue 2, April 2014
Pages:
37-43
Received:
19 February 2014
Published:
30 March 2014
DOI:
10.11648/j.sjedu.20140202.11
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Abstract: This study focused on the training of two ex-offenders out of three who were employed by the Prison Ministry in Ghana. The instrumental case-study research design was used for this study and the sampling method used was the “unique case selection”. The researcher used in-depth interview which was individually focused as the instrument for data collection. The study revealed that the two former prisoners were tasked to do on-the-job training and it targeted the development of their cognitive skills. This is because their previous knowledge and skills had been eroded through long term of imprisonment. The findings of the study indicated that the trainees acquired knowledge about human-relations and work ethics. Additionally, they developed a sense of self-esteem and they were able to perform their social responsibilities. A further research should be conducted into the Prison Ministry’s role in repairing damaged relationships between former prisoners and their families in Ghana.
Abstract: This study focused on the training of two ex-offenders out of three who were employed by the Prison Ministry in Ghana. The instrumental case-study research design was used for this study and the sampling method used was the “unique case selection”. The researcher used in-depth interview which was individually focused as the instrument for data coll...
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The Effect of Using Thinking Maps Strategy to Improve Science Processes in Science Course on Female Students of the Ninth Grade
Salah A. Al-naqa,
Mohammed F. Abu-Owda
Issue:
Volume 2, Issue 2, April 2014
Pages:
44-49
Received:
3 March 2014
Accepted:
8 April 2014
Published:
10 April 2014
DOI:
10.11648/j.sjedu.20140202.12
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Abstract: The study aimed to uncover the effect of using thinking maps strategy in the improvement of science processes in science course among Female Students of the Ninth Grade. To achieve the study objectives, the researchers used both of the experimental and descriptive curriculum. They also built a scale of science processes. The study has been applied on a sample of 40 female students from the ninth grade in Khanyounis school for females which are divided into (EG=20) and (CG=20) students. After the implementation the study discovered the existence effective impact to use thinking maps strategy to improve science processes of the female students of the experimental group.
Abstract: The study aimed to uncover the effect of using thinking maps strategy in the improvement of science processes in science course among Female Students of the Ninth Grade. To achieve the study objectives, the researchers used both of the experimental and descriptive curriculum. They also built a scale of science processes. The study has been applied ...
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Quality Development of Publication output in Processes of Faculty Evaluation
Issue:
Volume 2, Issue 2, April 2014
Pages:
50-57
Received:
31 March 2014
Accepted:
22 April 2014
Published:
30 April 2014
DOI:
10.11648/j.sjedu.20140202.13
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Abstract: The contribution deals with the problematic of quality development of research activity in the form of publication output in the index reputable databases. Various evaluation processes and evaluation criteria determine significantly the impact of these results on the evaluation of a faculty as a complex unit. It is important to set up parallel evaluation processes, to eliminate differences in criteria and to continuously create motivation factors to achieve top-level and internationally accredited quality in publication activity. Therefore these results are distinguished for faculty classification into the highest category in the network of universities in the accreditation process of universities in the Slovak Republic. The evaluation process includes on-going evaluation of journal quality (proceedings and others), not only before their indexing in a database, but also during their classification. Research standards are always followed. Contributions and journals indexed in these databases are in the best categories of all types of the faculty evaluation. The same rules are valid also for feedback. Information management of the academic library has a significant proportion on evidence of publication activity and feedback. It is because the evidence of publication activity and feedback are an observed parameter of university activity.
Abstract: The contribution deals with the problematic of quality development of research activity in the form of publication output in the index reputable databases. Various evaluation processes and evaluation criteria determine significantly the impact of these results on the evaluation of a faculty as a complex unit. It is important to set up parallel eval...
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Need of Nanotechnology in Education
Issue:
Volume 2, Issue 2, April 2014
Pages:
58-64
Received:
12 April 2014
Accepted:
28 April 2014
Published:
10 May 2014
DOI:
10.11648/j.sjedu.20140202.14
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Abstract: The emerging field of nanoscience and nanotechnology are becoming more and more popular everyday. Nanotechnology is truly interdisciplinary; it involves manipulating and controlling individual atoms and molecules to design and create new materials, nanomachines, and nanodevices for application in all aspects of our lives. Recent advances and envisioned developments in enabling nanotechnology provide challenges to academia in educating and training a new generation of skilled engineers and competent scientists. These engineers and scientists should possess the ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering in order to design, analyze and fabricate nanodevices and nanosystems, which are radically different when compared with traditional technological systems. In this paper, the current status of the progress and developments in nanotechnology and nanoeducation is briefly reviewed, from the perspective of its applications. Strategies for teaching nanotechnology are also presented with a few basic samples.
Abstract: The emerging field of nanoscience and nanotechnology are becoming more and more popular everyday. Nanotechnology is truly interdisciplinary; it involves manipulating and controlling individual atoms and molecules to design and create new materials, nanomachines, and nanodevices for application in all aspects of our lives. Recent advances and envisi...
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Anthropomorphic Notion of Atoms, the Etiology of Pedagogical and Epistemological Learning Proactive Interference among Chemistry Learners: Implications
Issue:
Volume 2, Issue 2, April 2014
Pages:
65-70
Received:
14 April 2014
Accepted:
30 April 2014
Published:
10 May 2014
DOI:
10.11648/j.sjedu.20140202.15
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Abstract: This study, based on qualitative design and informed by both the interpretive and participatory paradigms, sought to find out anthropomorphic notion of atoms, the etiology of pedagogical and epistemological learning proactive interference among Chemistry learners. The concept of octet rule has been found to cause proactive interference in the teaching and learning of bonding and chemical structures. A convenient sample of 8 Advanced Level Chemistry teachers, all B. Sc degree holders with a minimum teaching experience of 2 years were involved in focus group discussion together with the researcher trying to identify misconceptions caused by octet rule in Chemistry teaching and learning and the way forward in pedagogics of chemical bonding. Several concepts were highlighted as areas of concern where proactive interference do take place, among others ligand formation in transition metals, hybridization and covalent bonding. Teaching strategies were highlighted as one way to minimize misconception formation at Advanced Level Chemistry learning. Curriculum planners and textbook authors were to revisit their approaches in chemical bonding. The driving force of chemical bonding and chemical reactions must be known as the need for a decrease in free energy of the system or the increase in entropy of the universe. Teachers need to introduce a general notion of bonding based on electrical interactions. Several other teaching strategies were recommended.
Abstract: This study, based on qualitative design and informed by both the interpretive and participatory paradigms, sought to find out anthropomorphic notion of atoms, the etiology of pedagogical and epistemological learning proactive interference among Chemistry learners. The concept of octet rule has been found to cause proactive interference in the teach...
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