{"title":"Perceptions of the Impact Of Availability and Utilisation of Laboratory Facilities On Science Teacher-Trainees’ Knowledge and Attitudes Toward Improvisation In Science","authors":"Nelson Mandela Anane, Vincent Ankamah Lomotey","doi":"10.31098/ajosed.v1i1.1568","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.31098/ajosed.v1i1.1568","url":null,"abstract":"The study examined final-year science teacher-trainees’ perceptions of the impact of availability and utilization of laboratory facilities on their knowledge and attitudes towards improvisation of instructional materials in science at Accra and Ada Colleges of Education within the Greater Accra Metropolis in the Greater Accra Region of Ghana. The study resulted from personal observation of the majority of in-service Junior High School (JHS) science teachers' inability to effectively teach science to make it more comprehensible to students. The study adopted the quantitative approach with a descriptive cross-sectional survey design involving 62 teacher-trainees, 15 science tutors, and two college principals who were selected through a purposive sampling technique to participate. The main research instrument was the questionnaire. Reliability coefficients of 0.84 and 0.86 were established for tutors' and teacher-trainees questionnaires respectively, which indicated that the questionnaires were reliable. The primary data were analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics. The analysis revealed that the science teacher-trainees at the Ada College of Education held the view that availability and utilization of science laboratory facilities have had a high and positive impact on their knowledge and attitudes towards improvisation of instructional materials in science; whereas, at the Accra College of Education, the science teacher-trainees opined that availability and utilization of science laboratory facilities have had a moderate and neutral impact on their knowledge and attitudes towards improvisation of science instructional materials. It was recommended that the Ministry of Education provide adequate science laboratory facilities to promote the study of science and improve science teacher-trainees knowledge and attitudes towards improvisation in science, especially at the Accra College of Education.","PeriodicalId":482616,"journal":{"name":"Advanced Journal of STEM Education","volume":"69 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-10-16","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"136114559","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Education of Entrepreneurial Innovation Mediation among Marketing Strategies and Business Sustainability in Ethiopia","authors":"Gashaw Habtewold, Jarso Nura Dullacha, Shashi Kant","doi":"10.31098/ajosed.v1i1.1540","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.31098/ajosed.v1i1.1540","url":null,"abstract":"The purpose of the current study was to examine the impact of marketing strategies on the growth of sustainable businesses in the context of entrepreneurial innovation education during the innovation phase. To achieve this, the researchers employed both descriptive and inferential statistics along with various techniques. They utilized probability and non-probability sampling methods, employing a straightforward random sampling mechanism. Data for the study were collected from the Addis Ababa branch of the Digital Banking Sector's Ethiopian commercial bank branch, which served as the representative organization. A survey was conducted among 425 clients of the Digital Banking Sector, including individuals from various sectors and personnel from contemporary organizations. Theresults of the study revealed that insufficient leadership capabilities, unfavorable work environments, and low employee engagement were the main factors contributing to decreased business sustainability and hindered implementation of marketing strategies. Based on their findings, the researchers recommended that relevant authorities take action to address these issues, including improving the implementation of marketing strategies, addressing the identified predictors, and promoting strong business sustainability.","PeriodicalId":482616,"journal":{"name":"Advanced Journal of STEM Education","volume":"36 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-10-16","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"136113457","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Trixie B Baldomar, Geri Mae G Cunanan, Bryan Jacob G Marquez, Freddie P Ortiguero Jr, Michelle C Padre, Hannah L Rey
{"title":"The Challenges of Pre-Service Teachers in the New Normal Set up of Field Study Amidst COVID-19 Pandemic","authors":"Trixie B Baldomar, Geri Mae G Cunanan, Bryan Jacob G Marquez, Freddie P Ortiguero Jr, Michelle C Padre, Hannah L Rey","doi":"10.31098/ajosed.v1i1.1583","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.31098/ajosed.v1i1.1583","url":null,"abstract":"The pandemic had a huge impact on many things and situations, particularly the new normal. The researchersdecided that a field study of pre-service teachers is one of them because no one has ever taken the course under thenew COVID-19 setup. The researchers aim to inform their readers about how the COVID-19 pandemic challenge willaffect every pre-service teacher in the new set-up of education through online learning. Purposive homogenoussampling was used to choose 12 students from Rizal Technological University-Boni and Pasig Campuses. Researcherschose typical students, non-workers, and university scholars as participants. Age, gender, and geography vary amongparticipants. Researchers used interviews supported by an interview script to gather replies. Pandemic-relatedpreparations have been taken. Thematic analysis is used to understand pre-service teachers' challenges in the newfield study setup. Pre-service teachers face challenges in this setting, according to the research most are strugglingbecause of the rapid move from traditional classes to the new typical format, causing unpreparedness and lack ofexpertise when they face more complex situations. In addition, slow internet and a lack of resources make it difficultto attend classes and meet prerequisites. Some have many restrictions, especially on classroom monitoring becauseof the pandemic. The findings imply that the study's premise is significant and relevant in today's environment,especially for individuals pursuing an education degree and becoming pre-service teachers. Pre-service teachers facenew obstacles in the new normal.","PeriodicalId":482616,"journal":{"name":"Advanced Journal of STEM Education","volume":"56 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-10-16","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"136113798","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Effects of visual instructional Materials on Senior Secondary Two Students’ Achievement in Mathematics in Tambuwal Local Government Area of Sokoto State, Nigeria","authors":"Nasiru Muhammad Dogondaji, Isah Maccido","doi":"10.31098/ajosed.v1i1.1561","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.31098/ajosed.v1i1.1561","url":null,"abstract":"This Research Paper investigated effect of Visual instructional materials on Senior Secondary two students Achievement in mathematics in Tambuwal local Government area of Sokoto state. It was carried out with three research objectives, three research questions and three null-hypotheses were formulated. Quasi-experimental design was adopted which involved two groups: experimental and control groups. The experimental group was taught Mathematics Concepts using visual instructional materials while the control group was taught without any visual instructional materials. Simple randomly sampling technique was used to select the sample from a population of 1,784 students. Data for the study was collected using a researcher made instrument tagged Mathematics Achievement Pre-test and Post-test (MAPP which was validated and reliability index was found to be 0.75. Data collected were analyzed using descriptive statistics to answer research questions and inferential statistics of independent t-test to answer hypotheses. Major findings from the study revealed a significant difference in the academic achievement of students taught mathematics with the use of visual instructional materials when compared with those taught same concepts of mathematics without the use of visual instructional materials. Moreover, the finding showed no significant difference in the academic achievement of boys and girls taught mathematics concepts using visual instructional materials. It was recommended that Visual and other related instructional materials should be provided by the Government in all Secondary Schools for effective teaching and learning of Mathematics concepts in Sokoto state, Nigeria.","PeriodicalId":482616,"journal":{"name":"Advanced Journal of STEM Education","volume":"29 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-10-16","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"136113962","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Exploration of Mathematical Concepts in the Katto-Katto Game","authors":"Irmayanti Irmayanti, Hikrawati Hikrawati","doi":"10.31098/ajosed.v1i1.1560","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.31098/ajosed.v1i1.1560","url":null,"abstract":"One game that is currently viral in Sinjai Regency and even throughout Indonesia is the Katto-Katto game. Games that can distract children from online games. In addition, this game is often contested at schools and in the community, especially in Sinjai District. This research is expected to be able to provide information to teachers and students about the mathematical concepts contained in the katto-katto game. This game is not just played but the teacher must be able to integrate it with learning in the classroom. The type of research in this study is an exploration with a qualitative approach. The subjects of the study were primary school children and teachers in the Sinjai district. The technique of taking the subject is purposive sampling. The data collection technique used was observation, interviews to find out the mathematical concepts of the game tools, and documentation to document the shape of the katto-katto game tools. The instruments used were observation, interview guides, and documentation. The analytical techniques used are reduction, data display, and concluding. Data were analyzed by triangulation of methods and sources. From the results, it can be concluded that the katto-katto game contains several mathematical concepts that are taught in schools both in terms of tools and the process of playing. In terms of the tool, there is a spatial concept in the form of a ball, the measurement is on the rope. In the game process, there are concepts of weight measurement, calculation, the angle formed, and speed.","PeriodicalId":482616,"journal":{"name":"Advanced Journal of STEM Education","volume":"235 3 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-10-16","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"136113954","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}