scholarly journals Science and News

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tara Tobin Cataldo ◽  
Kailey Langer ◽  
Amy G Buhler ◽  
Samuel R Putnam ◽  
Rachael Elrod ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
High School ◽  
High School Students ◽  
Online News ◽  
Education Students ◽  
School Students ◽  
News Sources ◽  
College Undergraduate ◽  
Funded Project ◽  
Study Participants ◽  
Google Search

This paper explores how students judge scientific news resources, as they might find through a Google search. The data were collected as part of an Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) funded project. Students used a simulated search engine that ensured study participants found the same search results while seeking information for a science-related school project. The 116 students from high school, community college, undergraduate, and graduate communities evaluated three online news resources for their helpfulness, citability, credibility, and container. Analysis of quantitative data from the study indicated that students may find news resources helpful for a science project, but do not always consider them citable. Students appeared to focus on the organization that produced the news resource (i.e., source) when judging its credibility. Not all students identified the resources’ containers as news, even when the source was widely known. The researchers note differences in judgment between educational stages. Differences were especially pronounced between high school and higher education students, with high school students more likely to find news sources worthy of citing for school projects.

scholarly journals An Emerging Problem of Shisha Smoking among High School Students in Ethiopia

2021 ◽  
Vol 18 (13) ◽  
pp. 7023
Author(s):  
Selamawit Hirpa ◽  
Andrew Fogarty ◽  
Adamu Addissie ◽  
Linda Bauld ◽  
Thomas Frese ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
High School ◽  
High School Students ◽  
Smokeless Tobacco ◽  
Addis Ababa ◽  
Capital City ◽  
School Level ◽  
Cluster Sampling ◽  
High Concentration ◽  
School Students ◽  
Study Participants

Shisha smoking is also known as hookah, water pipe, goza, and nargile. Shisha use among the young is increasing globally. Shisha smoke results in a high concentration of carbon monoxide, tar, nicotine, and heavy metals which can be toxic to humans, especially with chronic exposure. This study aims to determine the prevalence and risk factors of shisha smoking among in-school adolescents in Ethiopia. Four regional states in Ethiopia (Oromia, Amhara, Southern Nations, Nationalities, and Peoples’ Region, Tigray) and the capital city (Addis Ababa) were the study areas. A two-stage cluster sampling approach was employed to produce a representative sample. From the sampling frames in the study areas, 36 high schools were selected randomly. A multi-level logistic regression analysis was used to account for cluster-specific random effects, the effect of individuals’, and school-level variables for ever-use of shisha. A total of 3355 secondary school grade 9 and 10 students aged between 13 and 22 years took part in this study. A total of 86 (2.6%) and 20 (0.6%) of the study participants, reported that they had ever smoked or were current smokers of shisha, respectively. Of all study participants, 38.6% perceived shisha as less harmful than cigarettes and 48.5% reported that they do not know which was more harmful to health. Students were more likely to ever use shisha if they had friend/s who smoke shisha (AOR = 16.8, 95% CI: 6.4–44.3), ever smoked cigarettes (AOR = 8.2, 95% CI: 3.4–19.8), ever used khat (AOR = 4.2, 95% CI: 1.9–10.4), ever used marijuana (AOR = 3.9, 95% CI: 1.4–11.1), ever used smokeless tobacco (AOR = 3.1 95% CI: 1.1–8.4), and students had received income from their parents (AOR = 3.1 CI: 1.1–8.8). Prevalence of ever and current use of shisha among high school students is low in Ethiopia compared to many countries in Africa. The majority of adolescents perceived shisha as less harmful to health than cigarette smoking. Health education about the harmful effects of shisha should be delivered to adolescents, along with information on other substances like khat, cigarettes, marijuana, and smokeless tobacco to prevent initiation of substance use.

scholarly journals Students’ views on the use of tablet computers in education

2018 ◽  
Vol 10 (2) ◽  
pp. 104-114
Author(s):  
Ali Semerci
Keyword(s):  
High School ◽  
High School Students ◽  
Tablet Computers ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Education Students ◽  
School Students ◽  
Learning And Teaching ◽  
Short Period ◽  
Computers In Education ◽  
Effective Use

The aim of this study was to explore high school students’ views on the use of tablet computers in education. To achieve this aim, a qualitative research method was employed whereby data was obtained from 16 high school students using one-to-one semi-structured interviews and then, subjected to content analysis. The findings showed that all the participating students expressed a positive attitude towards tablet computers prior to their use in education. However, students stated that, after a short period spent on using the tablet computers, they found that tablet computers affected student–teacher and student–student interaction. A significant number of the students stated that the educational content presented in the Educational Information Network (EBA) Portal was inadequate and inappropriate to their level. Also, in terms of the learning and teaching process, the students raised several concerns. To facilitate the effective use of tablet computers in education, students made several recommendations.Keywords: FATIH Project, tablet computers, technology integration in education, tablet computers in education.

Creating Our World

2015 ◽  
pp. 181-194
Author(s):  
Jeanne Petsch
Keyword(s):  
High School ◽  
Teacher Education ◽  
High School Students ◽  
Clinical Practice ◽  
Art Education ◽  
State University ◽  
Education Students ◽  
School Students ◽  
Lake County ◽  
Contact Hours

A partnership between the Morehead State University Art Education Program and the Lake County Alternative School (LCAS) (pseudonyms are used for the school name and county where the school is located) was established in Fall 2011. This ongoing collaboration provides opportunities for Art Education students to teach art and work with at-risk middle and high school students. It also allows LCAS students, who otherwise have no coursework in art, the opportunity to work creatively with visual art media. In addition, Art Education students work toward meeting the Kentucky State Teacher Education field experience hour requirement of 200 contact hours in schools prior to clinical practice. LCAS students apply this art experience toward earning humanities credit.

scholarly journals High school Internship Program in Integrated Mathematical Oncology (HIP IMO) – five-year experience at Moffitt Cancer Center

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Heiko Enderling ◽  
Philipp M. Altrock ◽  
Noemi Andor ◽  
David Basanta ◽  
Joel S. Brown ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
High School ◽  
High School Students ◽  
Cancer Biology ◽  
Cancer Center ◽  
Medical Sciences ◽  
School Students ◽  
Steep Learning Curve ◽  
Spatial And Temporal Scales ◽  
College Undergraduate ◽  
Mathematical Oncology

AbstractModern cancer research, and the wealth of data across multiple spatial and temporal scales, has created the need for researchers that are well-versed in the life sciences (cancer biology, developmental biology, immunology), medical sciences (oncology) and natural sciences (mathematics, physics, engineering, computer sciences). College undergraduate education is traditionally provided in disciplinary silos, which creates a steep learning curve at the graduate and postdoctoral levels that increasingly bridge multiple disciplines. Numerous colleges have begun to embrace interdisciplinary curricula, but students who double-major in mathematics (or other quantitative sciences) and biology (or medicine) remain scarce. We identified the need to educate junior and senior high school students about integrating mathematical and biological skills, through the lens of mathematical oncology, to better prepare students for future careers at the interdisciplinary interface. The High school Internship Program in Integrated Mathematical Oncology (HIP IMO) at Moffitt Cancer Center has so far trained 59 students between 2015 and 2019. We report here on the program structure, training deliverables, curriculum, and outcomes. We hope to promote such interdisciplinary educational activities early in a student’s career.

scholarly journals Prevalence And Determinants of Unintended Pregnancy Among Female High School Students in Arsi Zone, Oromia Regional State, Ethiopia: Cross-Sectional Study

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Amana Erreso ◽  
Aliye Adem ◽  
Abenet Gurara ◽  
Yirga Amare
Keyword(s):  
High School ◽  
High School Students ◽  
Unintended Pregnancy ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
School Students ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Arsi Zone ◽  
Female High School ◽  
Study Participants

Abstract BACKGROUND: Unintended pregnancy which ends up majorly with induced abortion is the leading cause of maternal mortality and morbidity around the globe. Youths are more prone to unintended pregnancy because of the rising level of premarital sexual practice across all parts of the world. This raising level of premarital sex can be partly explained by the fact that youths face various problems in regulating fertility through the use of modern contraceptives. Lack of information, socio-cultural, economic barriers in accessing contraceptives, violence as well as socio-cultural beliefs impede major role in preventing unintended pregnancy. OBJECTIVE: To assess the prevalence and determinants of unintended pregnancy among female high school students of Arsi Zone. METHODOLOGY: Institutional based cross-sectional study was conducted between February and August 2018 G. Data was collected using a self-administered questionnaire. A multi-stage sampling procedure was employed to reach 830 respondents. A bivariate analysis was carried out to examine the relationship between unintended pregnancy and explanatory variables. Variables that were statistically significant (with p-value <0.05) at the bivariate level were included in the multivariate logistic regression to control confounding factors and determine the independent determinants of unintended pregnancy among high school students. RESULT: Forthy five (30%) of the respondents reported that they were pregnant at the time of the study period. Of the study participants who had been pregnant, 28(62.22%) students got their pregnancy at the age of 16 and 17; and 6(13.33%) got pregnant at the age of 18 and 19. Age at first sexual intercourse, using contraceptive methods, drinking alcohol, chewing kchat, lack of knowledge, and failure to discuss reproductive health information with families were significant predictors of unintended pregnancy. CONCLUSION: The prevalence of unintended pregnancy among the study participants is high (29.3%), and almost all were ended up with abortion. Most reasons reported for having unwanted pregnancy were that they were still in school and they don’t have money to take care of their baby. Keywords: Prevalence, Untended pregnancy, Arsi Zone

scholarly journals The AgroParisTech “Social Openings” mission

2013 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Annie Baroiller ◽  
Elisabeth Dumoulin
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
High School ◽  
High School Students ◽  
Secondary School ◽  
Further Education ◽  
Education Students ◽  
School Students ◽  
High Profile ◽  
Specific Theme ◽  
Level Training

Underprivileged secondary school and college students tend to demonstrate limited ambitions with regards to further education and acquiring superior qualifications. In a partnership with higher education schools, such as AgroParisTech, encounters have been organised between high school students and higher education students acting as volunteering mentors.The aim is to present the high school students with the opportunity to explore new opportunities as well as to provide them with information about high profile careers and higher level training through various activities led by the higher education students, as well as through meetings, visits, weekends organised around a specific theme. Examples of such initiatives  show what benefits both the high school and higher education students can derive from them.

scholarly journals Utilizing Service Learning in Master of Higher Education Programs

10.28945/3989 ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 3 ◽  
pp. 025-040
Author(s):  
MaryBeth Walpole ◽  
Felicia Crockett
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
High School ◽  
High School Students ◽  
Graduate Students ◽  
Service Learning ◽  
Learning Experience ◽  
Additional Research ◽  
Education Students ◽  
School Students ◽  
College Application

Aim/Purpose: Service Learning is not used in graduate education to the extent it is in un-dergraduate education. This paper utilizes a developmental evaluation methodological approach and a strategic partnership conceptual framework in examining a service learning course in which higher education master students gain valuable experience they can use in their careers while assisting high school students as they apply to college. Background: Little research has been done on service learning at the graduate level. Moreover, although service learning is growing on campuses, master of higher education students may not have experience with it. Additionally, gaps in college access by socioeconomic status and race continue to exist, yet little research has been done on how service recipients experience service learning. This paper evaluates a service learning course and addresses the service recipients who were high school students at the time and the experiences of graduate students who were enrolled in the course. The research questions are the following. To what extent do high school recipients report an increase in college application behaviors from the beginning to the end of the service learning experience? How do high school recipients describe their experiences with the graduate students? How do Master of Higher Education students describe their knowledge of the college admission process as a result of their experiences with service learning? How do they describe their experiences with service learning? What skills, if any, do they report improved as a result of the service learning experience? Methodology: The paper uses developmental program evaluation methodological ap-proach, and data collection strategies include survey responses and inter-views with former high school students as well as document analysis of former graduate students’ reflective essays and interviews with them. Contribution: Little is documented regarding graduate student experiences with service learning, particularly Higher Education master programs. Additionally, little research exists on service recipients experiences. Findings: The service learning course was helpful to the high school students’ college application process, and students reported increases in college application behaviors as a result of the service learning project. The course also strengthened the higher education master students’ communication skills, interpersonal skills, and awareness of diversity and equity issues. Recommendations for Practitioners: Service learning experiences can be utilized to strengthen higher education master students’ skills, and detailed information regarding the process of creating a service learning course are provided in the paper. Recommendation for Researchers: The paper recommends additional research on service learning in graduate programs and additional research on the experiences of service recipients and community partners. Impact on Society: This paper impacts master students who plan to work on college campuses and strengthen their skills in several areas that should positively affect the future students with whom they work. Additionally, the course resulted in high school students reporting increased college application behaviors, such as taking admission tests, seeking letters of recommendation, and writing essays, and may increase the number of students from underrepresented backgrounds who successfully enroll in college. Future Research: Additional research on service learning in graduate programs and additional research on the experiences of service learning recipients should follow this study.

scholarly journals A Study of Specific Coordination Indicators of 11th Grade Girls in Volleyball Training Under Major Program

2018 ◽  
Vol 18 (4) ◽  
pp. 159-166 ◽  
Author(s):  
S. I. Marchenko ◽  
V. O. Boiechko
Keyword(s):  
High School ◽  
High School Students ◽  
Movement Speed ◽  
School Students ◽  
Low Levels ◽  
Study Participants ◽  
Experimental Group ◽  
Generalization Of Data ◽  
11Th Grade

The objective of the study is to analyze the process of volleyball motor skills development on the basis of coordination abilities development in girls aged 16 studying under their major program. Materials and methods. The study participants were 11th grade girls (n=20). To achieve the objective set, the study used the following methods: analysis and generalization of data of scientific and methodological literature, pedagogical testing and methods of mathematical statistics. Results. At the beginning of the pedagogical experiment, most of the girls had an average, below average and low levels of coordination abilities. It is necessary to note a low level of performing volleyball-specific technical exercises (various types of passing and receiving a ball, serves, technique and movement speed) by the 11th graders. During the development experiment, the study revealed a significant increase in the level of coordination abilities and technical skills in the experimental group girls aged 16 (p<0.05). The dynamics of the obtained data showed that regular exercises aimed at developing special coordination abilities in high school students, offered by the major program, contribute to the quality of performance of basic volleyball exercises. Conclusions. The presented results of complex pedagogical testing of coordination abilities of the girls aged 16 can later be used as a basis for the development of experimental programs aimed at optimizing high school students’ physical education.

scholarly journals High school students interpretations and use of diagrams in geometry proofs

2017 ◽  
Author(s):  
◽  
Ruveyda Karaman
Keyword(s):  
High School ◽  
High School Students ◽  
School Students ◽  
Clinical Interviews ◽  
High School Geometry ◽  
Geometrical Reasoning ◽  
School Geometry ◽  
Study Participants ◽  
Reasoning Study

In high school geometry, proving theorems and applying them to geometry problems is an expectation from high school students (CCSSI, 2010). Diagrams are considered as an essential part of the geometry proofs because diagrams are included in a typical geometric statement such as a claim or problem (Manders, 2008; Shin et al., 2001). This interview-based study investigated how high school students interpret and use diagrams during the process of proving geometric claims. Particular attention is given to the semiotic resources such as symbols, visuals, and gestures that students draw from the diagrams to develop their proving activities. Hence, the goal of the current study is to contribute to the mathematics education field by providing insights into the details of semiotic aspects of diagrammatic reasoning. Study participants were grade 10-12 high school students and data was collected through one-on-one task- based clinical interviews. In general, students focused on the figural properties of the diagrams more frequently than the conceptual properties of the diagrams in their proofs even when they produced a new diagram or multiple diagrams. Regarding the semiotic structure of students' proving process, gesture resources were prominent in the semiotic structure of students' proving process in diagram-given tasks. The findings also suggested that, in general, some visual resources such as drawing a new figure or multiple figures occurred regularly in particular tasks such as diagram-free tasks with non- diagrammatic register or truth-unknown features. Overall, the frameworks used in this study showed how important it is to consider the mathematics as multi semiotic, understanding the role of gestures in students' geometrical reasoning.

Interest and Participation in High School Activities by College Freshmen

1973 ◽  
Vol 36 (3_suppl) ◽  
pp. 1287-1290 ◽  
Author(s):  
Raymond Fletcher
Keyword(s):  
High School ◽  
High School Students ◽  
College Freshmen ◽  
Check List ◽  
Education Students ◽  
School Students ◽  
School Activities ◽  
Physical Education Students ◽  
Male College ◽  
The Individual

This study attempts to determine interest and participation in high school activities. For 950 male college freshmen physical education students participation in activity was determined by an Information Check List. The results indicated that high school students tended to participate in team activities, but when asked what they were interested in learning as new activities, they preferred the individual activities that could be participated in during later years.

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