THE “SCHOOL. MY CHANCE!” PROJECT – A CASE STUDY FOR PREVENTING PUPILS’ SCHOOL DROPOUT IN ROMANIA

2012 ◽  
Vol 43 (1) ◽  
pp. 7-14
Author(s):  
Valentin Cosmin Blândul
Keyword(s):  
Personal Development ◽  
School Dropout ◽  
Learning System ◽  
Formal Learning ◽  
School Year ◽  
School Subjects ◽  
Early School ◽  
The University ◽  
Short Time

Pupils’ school dropout could be defined as an early and final abandonment of school before graduation, which prevents the pupil from registering in the following stage of education, losing in this way the possibility of benefiting from a proper and higher education. The statistics show that, unfortunately, in recent years school dropout rates have been increasing among secondary school pupils. The University of Oradea and The Bihor County School Inspectorate, Romania, have implemented a project called “School. My chance!” The aim of the project was to prevent and reduce the phenomenon of early school leaving by 100 pupils. The pupils attended five schools in Avram Iancu, Bogei, Carasau, Les and Suncuius, all village in Bihor, Romania, and were identified with higher school dropout risks. This paper proposes to present the partial results obtained at the end of the first period of the project implementation – the second semester of the 2010 / 2011 school year. The sample was represented by those 100 pupils from the above mentioned schools, who were included in Cognitive Therapy, implemented with the help of the project. The method consisted of analysing and comparing the pupils' school marks at the beginning and at the end of the relevant period. The results proved that, after one school semester, the pupils' marks remained rather unchanged, but in a few specific cases (schools or school subjects) small progresses were made. These results can, however, be seen as a significant success, because in education it is very difficult to obtain some spectacular improvements in such a short time and the most important aim of our project was to help those pupils to remain in the formal learning system so that that the positive conditions were created for their personal development. Key words: formal learning system, prevention, school dropout, school performance.

The Violet experience: Social interaction through eclectic music learning practices

2017 ◽  
Vol 35 (1) ◽  
pp. 57-72 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jacob M. Dakon ◽  
Elene Cloete
Keyword(s):  
Social Interaction ◽  
Social Engagement ◽  
Personal Development ◽  
Qualitative Case Study ◽  
Participant Observation ◽  
Peer Learning ◽  
Formal Learning ◽  
Music Learning ◽  
Learning Practices

In this qualitative case study, we used participant observation and interviews to examine Violet, a Flemish string youth orchestra. In doing so, we identify the qualities that constitute an ‘eclectic’ ensemble space, herein defined as a musical environment that uses a blend of informal and formal learning practices. Moreover, we emphasize how members benefit musically, socially, and personally from such spaces. Our findings suggest that a blend of eclectic practices create a music space that promotes social engagement, social interaction, and peer learning among members. Additionally, eclectic music spaces allow for personal development and nurture self-appreciation. An eclectic ensemble space thus provides a rich alternative to more traditional forms of music ensemble instruction.

scholarly journals AS CAUSAS DA EVASÃO ESCOLAR: estudo de caso de uma escola pública de Ensino Fundamental no município de Acará – PA

2017 ◽  
Vol 2 (6) ◽  
pp. 367
Author(s):  
Marcos Jonatas Damasceno da Silva
Keyword(s):  
Elementary School ◽  
Adult Education ◽  
Primary Education ◽  
School Year ◽  
Early School ◽  
The Family ◽  
Education School ◽  
Educación Primaria ◽  
The City

A educação brasileira apresenta diversos problemas e um dos que mais aflige a escola no Brasil é a evasão, uma vez que todo ano é grande o número de alunos que iniciam o ano letivo e não o concluem por diversos motivos. Este trabalho tem como objetivo identificar quais os principais motivos que levaram os alunos de quatro turmas da modalidade Educação de Jovens e Adultos (EJA) do Ensino Fundamental de uma escola pública no município de Acará, no estado do Pará, a não concluírem o ano letivo de 2015. Nesse sentido, foi realizada uma pesquisa nas quatro turmas, a saber: 3ª Etapa 01, 3ª Etapa 02, 4ª Etapa 01 e 4ª Etapa 02. Esta pesquisa foi feita com universo de 50 alunos evadidos. Os resultados demonstraram que, para 34% dos alunos entrevistados, a necessidade de trabalhar foi o motivo para não concluírem o ano letivo de 2015; para 26% o motivo foi a falta de professores devido às greves da categoria; para outros 26%, foi a falta de interesse do próprio aluno em dar continuidade aos estudos e, para 14% dos discentes, não concluíram o ano letivo devido às dificuldades em acompanhar os conteúdos ministrados pelos professores. Desse modo, esforços são necessários no tratamento deste problema que não pode mais ficar restrito à sala de aula e ao professor, mas deve ser compartilhado para que assim se possa reduzir o abandono escolar, através da atuação conjunta do Estado, da família, do aluno e do corpo docente.Palavras-chave: Educação Brasileira; Educação de Jovens e Adultos; Abandono Escolar.THE CAUSES OF SCHOOL EVASION: a case study of a public elementary school in the city of Acará – PAABSTRACTBrazilian education presents several problems and one of the most afflicting school in Brazil is truancy, as every year, in our schools, a large number of students who start the school year and not conclude for several reasons. This study aims to identify the main reasons students from four classes of the sport Youth and Adult Education (EJA) of primary education in a public school in the municipality of Acará, in Pará state, not to complete the school year 2015. In this sense, a survey in the four groups was held, namely 3ª Etapa 01, 3ª Etapa 02, 4ª Etapa 01 e 4ª Etapa 02. This survey was conducted with 50 students escaped universe. The results showed that 34% of interviewed students, the need to work was the reason for not finishing the school year 2015; to 26% the reason was the lack of proper teachers strikes category; for another 26%, was the lack of interest of the students themselves to give continuity to studies and 14% of students, the cause for not having completed the school year were the difficulties in following the content taught by teachers. Thus, efforts are needed in the treatment of this problem can no longer be restricted to the classroom and the teacher, but should be shared so that it can reduce early school leaving through the joint efforts of the state, the family, the student and faculty.Keywords: Brazilian Education; Youth and Adult Education; School Drop-out.LAS CAUSAS DE LA DESERCIÓN ESCOLAR: un estudio de caso de una escuela pública en la escuela primaria en el municipio de Acará – PARESUMENLa educación brasileña presenta varios problemas y uno que más afecta a la escuela en Brasil es el absentismo escolar, como todos los años, en nuestras escuelas, un gran número de estudiantes que comienzan el año escolar y no concluye por varias razones. Este estudio tiene como objetivo identificar las principales razones por las cuales los estudiantes de cuatro clases de este deporte Educación de los Jóvenes y Adultos (EJA) de la educación primaria en una escuela pública en el municipio de Acará, en el estado de Pará, no completar el año escolar 2015. En este sentido, se llevó a cabo una encuesta en los cuatro grupos, a saber, 3ª Etapa 01, 3ª Etapa 02, 4ª Etapa 01 y 4ª Etapa 02. Esta encuesta se realizó con 50 estudiantes escaparon universo. Los resultados mostraron que el 34% de los estudiantes entrevistados, la necesidad de trabajo fue la razón por no haber terminado el año escolar 2015; al 26% la razón fue la falta de maestros adecuados golpea la categoría; otro 26%, fue la falta de interés de los propios estudiantes para dar continuidad a los estudios y el 14% de los estudiantes, la causa por no haber completado el ciclo escolar fueron las dificultades en el seguimiento de los contenidos impartidos por los profesores. Por lo tanto, se necesitan esfuerzos en el tratamiento de este problema ya no puede limitarse a la clase y el profesor, pero deben compartirse de manera que pueda reducir el abandono escolar a través de los esfuerzos conjuntos del estado, la familia, el estudiante y la facultad.Palabras clave: Educación brasileña; Educación de los Jóvenes y Adultos; Abandono Escolar.

scholarly journals Virtual Learning Environments as a Remedy for Universities Against the COVID-19 Pandemic Crisis

2021 ◽  
Vol 3/2021 (93) ◽  
pp. 122-137
Author(s):  
Tomasz Eisenbardt ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Scientific Literature ◽  
Virtual Learning ◽  
Virtual Learning Environment ◽  
Organizational Changes ◽  
Common Features ◽  
Preliminary Study ◽  
The One ◽  
The University ◽  
Short Time

Purpose: The aim of the paper is to assess the level of interest in the Virtual Learning Environment (VLE) during and before the pandemic, as well as to identify and compare solutions implemented at selected Polish universities during the COVID-19 pandemic. Research methodology: The preliminary study was based on bibliometric analysis. The frequency of the VLE notion in the scientific literature was verified. Then a case study was applied. Six universities in Poland were analyzed, which had to make radical organizational changes in a short time, allowing them to conduct classes with students almost exclusively remotely. Findings: The conducted analysis led to the identification of significant similarities in the procedures undertaken and organizational changes of the universities described. Some variation has been observed in terms of the software used that builds the university’s VLE. Research limitations: Only cases of universities in Poland have been described. The choice of the university was intentional. Value: The value of the paper is to draw attention to: on the one hand, the versatility of the VLE, and on the other, certain common features that university VLEs should have in order to ensure the work of the university (and other institutions dealing with education) in a crisis situation.

scholarly journals Percepción de los Estudiantes sobre la Evaluación al Desempeño Docente como un Instrumento para la Mejora de la Calidad Educativa. Caso: Facultad de Contaduría y Administración, Universidad Autónoma de Chihuahua

2021 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 87-98
Author(s):  
M.G. Carrillo Ortiz ◽  
B.L. Zúñiga de la Torre ◽  
B.A. Toscano de la Torre
Keyword(s):  
Random Sampling ◽  
State Of The Art ◽  
Teacher Performance ◽  
Assessment Process ◽  
Diagnostic Study ◽  
School Year ◽  
Evaluation Models ◽  
The University ◽  
Public Accountant

El propósito de esta investigación, es conocer a través de un estudio diagnóstico, la viabilidad del instrumento utilizado para la evaluación del docente por el alumno en la Universidad Autónoma de Chihuahua a partir de las percepciones que del proceso tienen los propios alumnos. La investigación consideró como caso de estudio la Facultad de Contaduría y Administración de esta universidad, eligiendo por muestreo aleatorio a 100 estudiantes inscritos en la Carrera de Contador Público. Los autores consideran que conocer las opiniones de los estudiantes sobre el instrumento, el proceso y la obligatoriedad de su participación en el mismo como requisito de inscripción a un ciclo escolar, aporta información muy valiosa sobre las debilidades o fortalezas que tiene el proceso de evaluación del desempeño docente por el alumno, que podrían tomarse en cuenta en un intento de lograr la eficacia del mismo. El estudio diagnóstico está respaldado además por el análisis del estado del arte sobre los modelos que a lo largo de los años se han ido implementando para llevar a cabo los procesos de medición que sirven para evaluar el desempeño del docente, particularmente la que se centra en la evaluación del docente por el estudiante. The purpose of this research is to know through a diagnostic study, the feasibility of the instrument used for the evaluation of teachers by students in the Autonomous University of Chihuahua from the perceptions that of the process have the students themselves. The research considered as a case study the Faculty of Accounting and Administration at the university, choosing random sampling 100 students enrolled in the School of Public Accountant. The authors consider the views of students on the instrument, the process and the obligatory nature of their participation in it as a requirement of registration with a school year, provides valuable information on the weaknesses or strengths that the assessment process teacher performance by the student, that could be considered in an attempt to achieve effectiveness. The diagnostic study is further supported by the analysis of the state of the art on the evaluation models that over the years have been implemented to perform the measurement processes used to evaluate teacher performance, particularly focusing on the evaluation of teachers by students.The purpose of this research is to know through a diagnostic study, the feasibility of the instrument used for the evaluation of teachers by students in the Autonomous University of Chihuahua from the perceptions that of the process have the students themselves. The research considered as a case study the Faculty of Accounting and Administration at the university, choosing random sampling 100 students enrolled in the School of Public Accountant. The authors consider the views of students on the instrument, the process and the obligatory nature of their participation in it as a requirement of registration with a school year, provides valuable information on the weaknesses or strengths that the assessment process teacher performance by the student, that could be considered in an attempt to achieve effectiveness. The diagnostic study is further supported by the analysis of the state of the art on the evaluation models that over the years have been implemented to perform the measurement processes used to evaluate teacher performance, particularly focusing on the evaluation of teachers by students.

scholarly journals Sustainability of E-learning in Vietnam: The case study of FPT University

2021 ◽  
Vol 124 ◽  
pp. 07005
Author(s):  
Vu Minh Trang
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Research ◽  
Environmental Economic ◽  
Business Administration ◽  
Learning System ◽  
University Education ◽  
Social Aspects ◽  
Learning Method ◽  
E Learning ◽  
The University

This paper aims to analyze the sustainability of E-learning of the university education system in Vietnam, specifically FPT University, during the Covid 19 epidemic. In the case of FPT University in this research, the students and teachers and managers from the Business Administration department, who are already familiar with online learning methods, gave information about their perspectives about the sustainability of E-learning based on Environmental, Economic and Social aspects. Furthermore, the lecturers, students, and managers concluded the best sustainable learning method among Synchronous Asynchronous, and Blended Learning. Moreover, some recommendations to sustain E-learning are proposed to strengthen the E-learning system in Vietnam. Qualitative research is applied in this study to find out the sustainability of E-learning in Vietnam.

scholarly journals The Future Prospects of E-learning: The View of the Apex Body of Higher Educational Institutions (HEIs) in Sri Lanka

2011 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
pp. 42-48
Author(s):  
Mohamed Hussain Thowfeek
Keyword(s):  
Learning System ◽  
Educational Institutions ◽  
Traditional Learning ◽  
Early Implementation ◽  
The Future ◽  
Formal Policy ◽  
Information And Communication ◽  
E Learning ◽  
The University

The use of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) in higher education has created totally a new environment which is fundamentally different from the traditional learning methods. The objectives of the study were to get the view of the University Grants Commission (UGC) about e-learning system and to investigate the possibilities of formalizing its implementation in the universities in future. As it is an exploratory study, the case study method was deemed appropriate. The result of the study shows that the UGC is favorable on the implementation of a campus-wide e-learning system in all universities. Though there is no formal policy on the embarkation of e-learning mode so far, it encourages the universities to adopt the system. This paper has also highlighted the possible areas for the early implementation of the e-learning mode and other requirements that should be considered for the future adoption of e-learning system.

scholarly journals Capitalizing on short-term collaborative projects: A special collections case study

2019 ◽  
Vol 80 (8) ◽  
pp. 452
Author(s):  
Erin Passehl-Stoddart ◽  
Ashlyn Velte
Keyword(s):  
Science Fiction ◽  
Short Term ◽  
Special Collections ◽  
Cross Training ◽  
Student Employees ◽  
Available Technology ◽  
The University ◽  
Short Time

After the University of Idaho (UI) Library Special Collections and Archives (SPEC) received an unexpected bequest of approximately 340 boxes of science fiction books and manuscript materials, faculty and staff had to think creatively about how to appraise, clean, preserve, and provide basic access to the collection within a short time frame.Embracing the idea that short-term collaborative projects require less formality, which makes them “low-hanging fruit” and more likely to succeed than long-term collaborative projects, SPEC implemented successful strategies such as cross-training library student employees from other units, applying for use of temporary space on campus, and creative use of available technology. Short-term projects require different approaches and resources than a long-term project. Lessons about flexibility, student learning, and using available technology can be used by other academic libraries facing short-term projects that can at first seem overwhelming.

scholarly journals Inmates’ Adult Education in Greece—A Case Study

2016 ◽  
Vol 9 (10) ◽  
pp. 70 ◽  
Author(s):  
Vasiliki Papaioannou ◽  
Evaggelos Anagnou ◽  
Dimitris Vergidis
Keyword(s):  
Adult Education ◽  
Personal Development ◽  
Educational Program ◽  
Correctional Education ◽  
Social Acceptance ◽  
School Dropout ◽  
Educational Process ◽  
Education Improvement ◽  
Second Chance

<p class="apa">Correctional education in Greece has been implemented since 1980’s. Second Chance Schools (SCS) in prisons were established in 2004, aiming at combating social exclusion. This study’s aim is to look into the reasons of school dropout and to interpret why inmates take part in the educational program provided by SCS, registering the motives, expectations and barriers. According to the findings, inmates dropped out particularly due to financial problems. They engage in the educational process having strong motives, primarily the beneficial calculation of the days of their sentence as well as it is a way to get out of the pains of imprisonment. Their expectations have to do with education, improvement of their vocational status, personal development and social acceptance. There were no barriers mentioned.</p>

scholarly journals A Case Study of College Students’ Attitudes toward Computer-Aided Language Learning

2016 ◽  
Vol 6 (3) ◽  
pp. 1
Author(s):  
Cao Wangru
Keyword(s):  
Online Learning ◽  
Language Learning ◽  
Careful Consideration ◽  
Learning System ◽  
College English ◽  
English Teaching ◽  
Students Attitudes ◽  
Comprehensive College ◽  
The University

<p>Nowadays computers are becoming smaller and more powerful, they are put into use in many areas, and one of the important implementations is the assistance with language learning, which is called CALL. In China, college English teaching has experienced lots of frustrations and difficulties. At the end of 20th century, the mode of CALL gradually appeared in China, but it was still immature and not systematic. At the beginning of 21th century that CALL was carried out extensively in China. During this period, many universities and colleges have tried experiments on online learning and many of them have got quite fruitful achievements. Henan Polytechnic University is one of them. After careful consideration, the university decided to adopt the English online learning system produced by Higher Education Press to carry out a comprehensive college English teaching reform in the non-English majors’ students, who are freshmen and sophomores. In the four academic semesters, students have 4 periods of classroom-based learning and another 2 periods of online learning every week. So far, the university has worked on the experiment for 10 years, and now, it is the high time to check the students’ attitudes toward English online learning. Only in this way can we get the valuable first-hand suggestions to improve online learning mode.</p>

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