This study investigates the use of ICT hardware and software applications in the teaching and learning of Technology and Vocational Education courses in a public university in Nigeria. Increasing trend of virtual learning facilitated by cutting-edge ICT tools and the the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the educational sector in Nigeria, underscore the importance of assessing their utilization in Technology and Vocational Education (TVE) to better prepare graduates for the global labor market. Descriptive survey research design was adopted for carrying out this study. Four research questions and two hypotheses guided the study. Simple random sampling was used to select 265 respondents that consist of 240 students and 25 lecturers. Data collected were analysed by SPSS Version 25 using mean and standard deviation for the research questions. The null hypotheses were tested at 0.05 level of significance using t-test statistic. The findings of the study revealed that: Hard drives are unde.....

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This study examined the teaching experiences of digital immigrant faculty members at Bulacan Agricultural State College (BASC) in the Republic of the Philippines in the context of 21st-century instruction. It focused on their perception of infused technology teaching methods alongside with traditional methods. The study explored the faculty members' perceptions, challenges, and opportunities when incorporating technology in their teaching. Through in-depth interviews, the research aimed to identify potential solutions and enhance their pedagogical prowess in utilizing technology. A descriptive-qualitative research design was employed, utilizing a phenomenological approach to explore the everyday experiences of the participants. Purposive sampling selected ten faculty members aged 40 to 65 for in-depth interviews. Thematic analysis identified recurring patterns and formulated themes capturing the main ideas derived from each question. The findings indicated that digital immigrant facult.....

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The study was conducted to explore teachers' barriers in implementing the revised common curriculum for learners with special educational needs in Northern Namibia. The study used a mixed research approach to collect data from the sample of 20 special education teachers currently teaching at two special schools located in Northern Namibia. Participants were selected using the total population sampling method and data were collected using a questionnaire and focus group discussion. Quantitative data were analysed using descriptive statistics while qualitative data were analysed using the thematic analysis method. The study found that the special education teachers' barriers in implementing the revised curriculum for deaf learners include a shortage of specialised teaching and learning materials, inadequate time per lesson for scaffolding deaf learners, lack of teaching methodology, lack of refresher workshop, minimal parental involvement in learners' education, teachers inadequate knowl.....

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This study investigated junior high school students’ perceptions of self-learning module utilization in San Miguel, Bulacan, Philippines during the 2020-2021 school year and examined the relationship of these perceptions and their academic performance. The researcher surveyed 100 Grade 7-10 students, based on stratified purposing sampling, using a validated instrument and analyzed the results using SPSS. Key findings indicate that students generally viewed self-learning modules favorably, with feedback and communication systems rated highest, while self-directed learning and time management were identified as areas needing improvement. Perceptions of self-learning module utilization had a positive significant relationship with academic performance. Specifically, parental and community support (r = .33, p < .01), technological affordances and learning resources (r = .33, p < .01), and self-directed learning and time management (r = .31, p < .01) were significantly related to performan.....

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Retorik merupakan satu subbidang linguistik yang digunakan dalam sebuah penulisan untuk menampilkan penulisan yang menggunakan bahasa yang berseni, indah dan berkesan. Penggunaan retorik juga dapat menekankan penggunaan aspek kesantunan, keterampilan dan pengaplikasian bahasa yang lebih baik dalam bentuk lisan dan bukan lisan. Selain itu, pemilihan penulisan karangan adalah bersesuaian sebagai salah satu instrumen utama dalam kajian untuk membuktikan keberkesanan penggunaan retorik dalam penulisan karangan murid. Tujuan kajian ini dijalankan adalah untuk menganalisis penggunaan retorik penerangan dalam karangan Bahasa Melayu murid tingkatan empat di SMK Tun Haji Abdul Malek, Melaka. Oleh hal yang demikian, terdapat tiga objektif utama kajian ini dilakukan iaitu mengenal pasti tahap kefahaman pelajar mengenai konsep retorik penerangan dalam karangan Bahasa Melayu, menganalisis penggunaan retorik penerangan dalam penulisan karangan Bahasa Melayu murid tingkatan empat di SMK Tun Haji Abdu.....

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Dyslexia as a learning disability can remain unnoticed and untreated for many students who have this condition. This is a manifestation of how dyslexia is relatively unknown and unaddressed among teachers. Thus, intervention remains inadequate. This research aimed to determine the relationship between knowledge and attitudes towards intervention practices on dyslexia among public grade school teachers in Los Baños, Philippines. Data was gathered through surveys, interviews and observations. A complete enumeration of thirty-two mathematics and language grade school teachers showed limited or absence of knowledge about dyslexia, they manifested more positive than negative attitudes, and intervention was observed to be implemented by the teacher-respondents. Further, intervention practices were found to have no significant relationship with knowledge but had a positive relationship with attitudes. This study challenges educational institutions, government agencies, researchers, families,.....

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The COVID-19 pandemic exacerbated some anxiety among students, particularly in the realm of higher education where remote learning has become the norm. Despite the escalating prevalence of anxiety among students in the context of online language education, there is a notable absence of comprehensive strategies tailored to effectively mitigate foreign language anxiety (FLA) and support learners, necessitating research to identify evidence-based approaches to address FLA and foster a positive learning environment. This paper reviews the influence of anxiety on language learners, with a focus on the challenges posed by online language education. It explores the multifaceted nature of FLA and its implications for language learning outcomes. The study proposes practical strategies to alleviate anxiety among language learners. These strategies include implementing cooperative learning activities, providing constructive feedback, creating a positive learning atmosphere, addressing individual .....

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In China, education is an indispensable part of the growth of teenagers, and the results of education are also the achievements that teenagers should achieve at this stage. Educational expectation as a socio-psychological variable has an important impact on student's educational results. In the “Wisconsin Model”, educational expectation as an intermediary variable has been a concern by researchers Unfortunately, limited studies were found about the influencing factors of educational expectation. As a result, this study will examine the influencing factors on the educational expectations of Chinese teens using a sample of teenagers aged 13 to 15 as well as the feedback from their parents, which was gathered in 2018 from China Family Panel Studies(CFPS). Data were analyze using SPSS 26 to get the descriptive statistic and nested model result. Result found, the educational expectations of the teenagers are somewhat influenced by their home background and the school environment. Keywo.....

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Amidst Malaysia’s burgeoning child mental health crisis, effective early detection and intervention strategies within educational settings are imperative. This study introduces the Student Mental Health Awareness Questionnaire (SMHAQ), designed to evaluate secondary school teachers’ awareness of student mental health issues. Developed to address the gap in mental health literacy among educators, the SMHAQ features 101 items across knowledge, attitudes, and practices domains. Administered to 391 teachers across three Malaysian states, the questionnaire exhibited high internal consistency (Cronbach’s alpha of 0.849) and moderate test-retest reliability, affirming its credibility as a comprehensive measure for mental health awareness. However, the study’s limitation to specific regions and a brief test-retest interval underscores the necessity for further reliability testing across a broader educational and cultural landscape. Future research should explore longitudinal applicabil.....

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The utilisation of the problem-based learning (PBL) approach serves as a pedagogy that enables students to acquire knowledge on genuine concerns and subsequently apply them in practical settings. This particular methodology allows for the incorporation of experiences to facilitate adaptability through the process of learning. Students in the tourism programme are able to support aspects of issues through their last experiences with tourism and it is posited that students engage in collaborative discussions with peers to discuss the issue and acquire knowledge through experiential learning. This study focused mainly on the listening ability of students to apply the PBL approach to enhance their listening ability based on tourism issues. Additionally, the study seeks to explore the opportunities, advantages, and challenges associated with its use. The study was conducted over a period of eight weeks and comprised a sample of thirty-nine students. The data analysis entailed the utilisatio.....

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