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{"title":"The Contribution of Teacher Feedback to the Revision of Student’s Work in Primary and Secondary Education: A Systematic Literature Review","authors":"Angelos Charalampous, Maria Darra","doi":"10.5296/ijld.v14i3.21991","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.5296/ijld.v14i3.21991","url":null,"abstract":"Teacher feedback is crucial in the teaching and learning process as it helps describe the learner's performance objectively and guides them in revising their work to improve academic performance. While previous reviews have provided valuable information on different types of feedback and their use, effectiveness, effects on learner learning, and pedagogical benefits at both teaching and learning levels, none have focused exclusively on the connection of feedback with revision. This systematic literature review was based on the revised PRISMA 2020 statement, a widely accepted set of guidelines for reporting systematic reviews and meta-analyses. After removing duplicate studies and applying two levels of research to exclude studies based on title, abstract, inaccessibility, and not meeting quality criteria, 32 relevant surveys were found conducted in primary and secondary education from 2013-2023, assessing the contribution of teacher feedback to the revision of learners' work. The results showed that most studies found significant benefits from applying various types of feedback processes in successfully revising learners' work. These processes led to correcting errors, improving the quality of their texts, assimilating improvement strategies, and promoting receptivity among teachers and learners. Most research focused on language learning and related skills such as grammar, syntax, spelling, writing, and text comprehension, primarily using quasi-experimental interventions in English as a second and foreign language courses.","PeriodicalId":512006,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Learning and Development","volume":"44 25","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-07-25","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141805213","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":"An Assessment on the Effect of Leadership Styles on the Employee Performance: A Case of Namibia Dairies in Namibia","authors":"Rosalina Esperanca Pedro, Unengu Viola, D. Dk","doi":"10.5296/ijld.v14i3.22091","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.5296/ijld.v14i3.22091","url":null,"abstract":"The paper examines the effect of leadership styles on the employee performance a case of Namibia dairies. From the study, it was discovered that the type of leadership style that managers use influences the morale of the employees. This study adopted a qualitative research approach using a case study design. A case study is a qualitative research method that allows a deep exploration within a natural context and hence provides a full and through understanding of the particular and lived experience of a participant. The study has 15 participants who were selected using non-probability sampling method. The results also highlighted that some of the leadership styles that are used by managers stifles employee morale thereby affecting the employees’ efficiency in an organisation. The study findings also indicated that there was significant positive relationship between democratic leadership and employee performance. The study findings furthermore indicated that there was significant positive relationship between democratic leadership and employee performance. Whilst the study results revealed that laissez-faire leadership style and individual performance has a negative relationship. The study recommends that democratic leadership style should be encouraged, for the fact that it would further empower their subordinates by developing teams and accord some measure of responsibility and authority to their employees. Therefore, workers would ignite their potentials, realize job satisfaction, and execute their tasks maximally for organization survival.","PeriodicalId":512006,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Learning and Development","volume":"5 2","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-07-22","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141815514","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":"Barriers to Reporting Teachers’ Abuse of Students","authors":"Glen Sharpe","doi":"10.5296/ijld.v14i2.21924","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.5296/ijld.v14i2.21924","url":null,"abstract":"Teachers in Ontario’s schools are responsible for implementing and monitoring anti-bullying programs; in fact, Ontario’s teachers are legally bound to report all bullying incidences (Ontario Safe Schools Act, 2010). However, counter to current initiatives designed to combat school- based violence, recent research has demonstrated that some teachers are the aggressors of their students, yet these behaviours are not always reported. The lack of research into teacher abuse of students may be due to a lack of reporting.","PeriodicalId":512006,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Learning and Development","volume":"1 4","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-05-22","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141112800","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":"An Assessment of the Critical Success Factors of Microfinance Institutions (MFIs) in Lusaka, Zambia","authors":"Noah David Nyirenda, Anastasia C. Mulenga, B. G. Mwanza","doi":"10.5296/ijld.v14i2.21781","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.5296/ijld.v14i2.21781","url":null,"abstract":"This research focuses on the critical success and failure factors of microfinance institutions (MFIs) in Lusaka, Zambia, addressing a vital aspect of the financial landscape that impacts small businesses and low-income individuals. Despite the positive role of MFIs in providing financial assistance to entrepreneurs, recent closures of six institutions in Zambia underscore the need to understand the factors influencing their success or failure. The problem statement highlights the potential consequences of MFI closures, such as negative impacts on women, increased poverty levels, income inequality, child labor, and barriers to sustainable local economic development. Notably, the study aims to fill a research gap by assessing factors affecting MFIs' operations in Zambia, particularly those leading to closures, which the Bank of Zambia has not yet addressed or documented. The research objectives are clear and specific, intending to assess both critical failure factors from MFIs that have closed in Lusaka and critical success factors for the functioning of MFIs in the region. Additionally, the study aims to suggest measures to enhance the application of these critical success factors. Moving into the research methodology, an exploratory research design is chosen, providing a foundation for assessing the critical success factors of MFIs in Zambia. The mixed-method approach, incorporating qualitative and quantitative strategies, enhances the comprehensiveness of the study. The target population comprises 29 registered MFIs in Lusaka, and a one-stage cluster sampling technique is applied to select 10 MFIs with 60 key informants. The use of questionnaires for data collection, both open and closed-ended, facilitates the gathering of both qualitative and quantitative information. Ethical considerations are diligently addressed, ensuring informed consent, confidentiality, justice, anonymity, and protection from harm. In the discussion of findings, a demographic analysis reveals important characteristics of the respondent base, emphasizing the predominantly male representation and the prevalence of tertiary education among participants. Objective one focuses on assessing critical failure factors, with limited access to funding, operational efficiency, and limited financial literacy emerging as primary challenges. Objective two delves into critical success factors, highlighting financial stability, marketing strategies, technology adoption, and outreach to the underserved population as significant considerations. Objective three provides insights into measures employed by MFIs, such as technology integration, capacity building, customer-centric approaches, and risk management systems. The recommendations emphasize diversification of funding sources, tailored financial literacy initiatives, operational efficiency optimization, and enhanced community engagement to address identified challenges. In summary, this study contributes valuable insights into the dynam","PeriodicalId":512006,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Learning and Development","volume":"124 36","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-05-12","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140985859","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":"Online Study during Covid’ 19: What Students Like and Dislike in Online Courses","authors":"Moncef Bari, Minh Thi Ai Nguyen","doi":"10.5296/ijld.v14i1.21712","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.5296/ijld.v14i1.21712","url":null,"abstract":"This article presents the results of a research about the students’ likes and dislikes in online courses. The project used surveys to the students of the Dalat University in Vietnam conducted during the fall term of 2021. After analyzing the sample of 708 students, it appears that the main findings are somehow close to many studies conducted at the same time approximately. Mainly, the students like the flexibility of asynchronous courses and the availability of the learning material at any time. They dislike the lack of interaction with the teachers and their classmates. As for online asynchronous courses, students like the possibility of interacting with teachers and classmates (in the case of interactive courses) and the clarity of the schedule. In all cases, the quality of the Internet connection and the power supply appear as a sine qua non condition to any satisfaction supporting any distance studies.Some students have also noted health problems inherent to too long periods sitting in front of screens. This aspect is particularly critical for those who do not have computers and who are forced to work on their smartphones.","PeriodicalId":512006,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Learning and Development","volume":"20 s1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-03-21","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140222158","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":"The Impact of Perspective Taking Training in Student Teachers on Unintended Empathy Components","authors":"Christoph M. Paulus","doi":"10.5296/ijld.v14i1.21711","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.5296/ijld.v14i1.21711","url":null,"abstract":"Empathy training focuses mainly on improving perspective taking (PT) skills, but rarely considers possible changes in other, affective empathy components. In this study, we aimed to examine for unintended changes in the other empathy components emotional concern, personal distress, and fantasy, some of which were not specifically intended. We used a trait (Saarbrücken Personality Questionnaire for Measuring Empathy) and a state (Jefferson Scale for Empathy - Teacher Version) questionnaire respectively. On the trait measures, only the PT score improved, as it was intended by the training. No significant change in the affective factors occurred. Thus, the training showed no undesirable side effects. Looking at the Jefferson Scale factors related to pedagogical situations, significant changes occurred in the areas of perspective taking, emotional understanding of students, pedagogy more important than empathy, and student-centeredness. Since these are only pedagogically relevant changes in attitudes, this is consistent with the goal of the empathy training. Unwanted side effects were not observed here either.","PeriodicalId":512006,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Learning and Development","volume":"27 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-03-17","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140235176","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":"Gamification in E-banking and E-wallets and Customer’s Loyalty","authors":"Truong Hong-Ngoc, Dương Thị Thu Thảo, Trần Lê Thái Như, Vo Thi Khanh Nguyen, Nguyễn Thị Tuyết Trinh, Dang Thi Truc Mai","doi":"10.5296/ijld.v14i1.21762","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.5296/ijld.v14i1.21762","url":null,"abstract":"Gamification is a growing trend that significantly impacts consumer behavior, particularly in the development of gamification software in e-banking and e-wallets. Understanding how gamification affects existing customers is crucial to the success of these applications. To address this, we developed a study proposing a conceptual model that assesses the impact of variables such as gamification, perceived ease of use, perceived usefulness, reward, emotional motivation, benefit motivation, intended use behavior, and customer loyalty. The reward factor indirectly impacts both motivations for customer loyalty. This model can be used by scholars to study technology adoption behavior related to gamification in service industries. The study collected a sample of over 300 Gen Z individuals and used both quantitative and qualitative research methods, including the 5-point Likert scale and software such as SPSS and SMART PLS to analyze the data and test the SEM model. The findings provide valuable insights into the application of gamification as a novel marketing strategy, which can help ensure user loyalty and attract more potential customers, thereby increasing business revenue. Overall, this study contributes to understanding the impact of gamification in e-banking and e-wallets.","PeriodicalId":512006,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Learning and Development","volume":"103 3","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-03-11","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140251644","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":"Assessing the Use of e-Learning for Higher Education: A Cross-sectional Study of Nigerian Students’ Perspectives","authors":"Titilola Thanni Farounbi","doi":"10.5296/ijld.v14i1.21631","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.5296/ijld.v14i1.21631","url":null,"abstract":"The architecture of a learning system implies a heavy task for e-learning to be integrated into a complicated system that is flexible, time scalable, and capable of lasting, even when there are many diverse tools. Currently, higher education in Nigeria is experiencing a major transformation, considering increased accessibility. Therefore, this study aimed to identify the advantages and disadvantages of e-learning in higher education in Nigeria. A cross-sectional study design deploying both quantitative and qualitative approaches was used to randomly select samples from students of both the College of Education, Moro and the affiliated Ambrosse Alli University, Ekpoma located on the Foreign Links Campus, Moro, Ife North, Osun State, Nigeria. The two groups of students were enrolled for the 2021/2022 academic year. A close-ended structured questionnaire was constructed to collect quantitative data while two interview questions were used to collect qualitative data. Descriptive statistics were used to analyse the data collected. Eighty-one percent of the students stated that e-learning provided scientific materials in an interesting way, while 80% responded that e-learning increased the possibility of contacts between students among themselves and between the students and their lecturers. Seventy three percent of the students indicated that due to increasing social isolation, they spent more time in front of the technical means for social interaction account and face to face with others. Seventy percent of the subjects indicated that there was a presence of electronic illiteracy among parents, which reduced their abilities to follow their children electronically. It is essential for potential e-learners to understand the differences between an e-learning classroom setting and a conventional classroom setting as there are advantages and disadvantages of e-learning in the two environments that could probably influence their overall performances as students.","PeriodicalId":512006,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Learning and Development","volume":"74 4","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-02-29","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140411412","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":"Investigating the Management of COVID-19 Pandemic Risks in Primary Schools: A Case of Public Primary Schools in Lindi Region, Southern Tanzania","authors":"E. Mutura, W. Massam, M. A. Oluga, J. Rarieya, N. Wango","doi":"10.5296/ijld.v14i1.21077","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.5296/ijld.v14i1.21077","url":null,"abstract":"The spread of COVID-19 in the year 2020 put various nations at risk, especially in social, economic, and educational aspects. School closure was employed as one of the response measures against the spread of this virus. However, the measure imposed high social and educational risks with consequences of a massive drop academically. This study investigated the management of the COVID-19 pandemic risks in primary schools in the Lindi region in Tanzania intending to suggest the essence of having a risk management plan for indeterminate outbreaks and other uncertainties to avoid the recurrence of the risks. The study adopted a qualitative case study design which allowed an in-depth data collection through one-on-one interviews and observation methods. Thematic analysis was adopted to analyze the data for this inquiry. Findings revealed that the targeted schools were able to manage the COVID-19 pandemic risks even though the management was done locally due to the lack of risk management plans in the schools. Furthermore, it was discovered that there was no budget set to deal with the emerging risks. Headteachers from the investigated schools went as far as using part of their salaries to tackle the emerging risks as a result of school closure. Additionally, findings also revealed that during school closure teachers were unprepared on how to conduct the teaching and learning processes amongst the pupils through distance mode. Despite several endeavors to try to ensure pupils continue to learn in their homes, the strategies were not successful due to inadequate Information and Communication Technology (ICT) knowledge and skills among the teachers, parents, and pupils as well as insufficient supportive distance learning infrastructures such as ICT equipment and the internet. Consequently, proper implementation of distance teaching and learning during school closure was impaired due to the lack of risk management plans in schools. It is recommended that the risk management plan be developed to ensure that teaching and learning processes are never hampered by emergencies.","PeriodicalId":512006,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Learning and Development","volume":"32 6","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-02-29","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140413161","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":"The Study of Travel Intention after Easing Coronavirus Restrictions—A Case Study in Taiwan","authors":"Hung-Yen Li, Pei-En Hsieh, Chiung-Li Li","doi":"10.5296/ijld.v14i1.21649","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.5296/ijld.v14i1.21649","url":null,"abstract":"The Coronavirus has significantly influenced the lives of most people in the world. Coronavirus lockdown extended to the globe. Travel plays an essential role for many people’s lives. However, travel became a dream during COVID-19 pandemic because the global lockdowns have continued for more than three years. Fortunately, global lockdowns have been lifted gradually since 2022. This study aimed to explore the travel intentions of people in Taiwan after the easing of coronavirus restrictions. An online survey was carried out to investigate Taiwanese people’s travel intention after COVID-19 pandemic. The researchers designed a travel intention questionnaire and analysed the data by SPSS 23.0. Descriptive analysis, as well as chi-square and ANOVA tests, were employed to examine variability among the subjects. The study comprised 587 valid samples. The researchers identified statistically significant associations between age, gender, occupation, travel length, travel frequency, travel partner, and travel intention after the lifting of lockdowns.","PeriodicalId":512006,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Learning and Development","volume":"3 7","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-02-18","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139959677","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}