Classroom Integration of Technology: Are Teachers Understanding?

Vol. 2 No.4

Year: 2007

Issue: Mar-May

Title: Classroom Integration of Technology: Are Teachers Understanding? 

Author Name: Jerry P. Galloway 

Synopsis: 

Teachers continue to be trained following a ritualized approach for skills and competences. But, a deeper understanding of fundamental concepts, improvement of problem-solving and higher-order thinking skills and even the development of a contextual intuition can be even more important in becoming computer-using professionals. These factors as well as teachers’ personal and professional adoption and personal commitment to a computing life-style can be critical prerequisites for achieving technological integration in tomorrow’s school classrooms

  

 

Curriculum for E-Teaching in Teacher Education – A Conceptual Framework

Vol. 2 No.4

Year: 2007

Issue: Mar-May

Title: Curriculum for E-Teaching in Teacher Education – A Conceptual Framework 

Author Name: R. Ravi, R. Ananthasayanam 

Synopsis: 

During the past few years a revolution has taken place in the teaching — learning process of education. Technology plays a significant role in imparting education at all levels i.e., from primary to higher. The focus of this article is to explore the importance and scope of e-teaching that is to be incorporate in the curriculum of teacher educators. The authors of this paper have prepared a model curriculum for e-teaching which can promote the effective use of educational technology in school education.

 

Education Policies in Pakistan – Process & FOCI of Change

Vol.2 No. 4

Year: 2007

Issue: Mar-May

Title: Education Policies in Pakistan – Process & FOCI of Change 

Author Name: Taqadus Bashir, Pervez A. Shami 

Synopsis: 

To achieve highest pedestal of civilization knowledge is the key driver which is a product of education. All the independent states like Pakistan are under obligation to recognize education as right of citizen, to embark on a path of progress and realize the potentials of a nation every state invests in education to address the needs and aspiration of the people and society. Since independence it has been recognized that the future of the nation depends on the pursuit of knowledge through education. Pakistan formulated education policies in 1947, 1951, 1959, 1969, 1970, 1972, 1979, and in 1998. In every case the process of policy formulation was initiated by the Government of Pakistan and adopted a mechanism to ensure predetermined outcomes through an angle and clear cut guidelines, it may be a conference or commission approach. Islam and national ideology remained common denominators and rest purposes of education generally appear to reflect the political considerations and dictations. Resultantly no policy could earn desired wide spread ownership.

Influence Of User – Friendly Self-Motivated Learning Gadget In Learning Syllables Of English At Standard VI

Vol. 2 No. 3

Year: 2007

Issue: Dec-Feb

Title: Influence Of User – Friendly Self-Motivated Learning Gadget In Learning Syllables Of English At Standard VI 

Author Name: Singaravelu G, T. Muthukrishnan 

Synopsis: 

The present study illuminates the causes of the learners in identifying and discriminating syllables and syllabic words in English. It displays the ways for eliminating syllables and syllabic words in English by using self-motivated learning gadget. Single group experimental method was adopted for the study. Fifty students studying in standard VI were selected for the study. Achievement tests (pre-test & post-test) were used for the study. It concludes that identifying syllables and syllabic words in English by using Self-Motivated-Learning-Gadget is more effective than the conventional method.

 

 

 

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How far Gender role is Successful in school Management? Cross case analysis from Pakistan

Vol. 2 No. 3

Year: 2007

Issue: Dec-Feb

Title: How far Gender role is Successful in school Management? Cross case analysis from Pakistan 

Author Name: Qamar Safdar 

Synopsis: 

This article reports a case study research about the management of successful schools with special emphasis on female leadership, to prove that gender does matter in successful school management. A cross case analysis was conducted with three different school leaderships, especially with regard to their profiles, personal, academic and professional qualifications, their perceptions of successful schools and the initiatives undertaken by them to improve schools. The findings reveal that gender, although significant did not matter to a great extent in successful school management, but what mattered was proper delegation and devolution of authority, firm but caring relationships, appropriate monitoring structures and practices. In this context the present study is focused on the implications of feminine leadership in Pakistan.

 

 

 

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The Attitude of Teacher Trainees towards the Teaching of Computer Education at B.ED level

Vol. 2 No. 3

Year: 2007

Issue: Dec-Feb

Title: The Attitude of Teacher Trainees towards the Teaching of Computer Education at B.ED level 

Author Name: Mahender Reddy Sarsani 

Synopsis: 

Tremendous changes are taking place in the world which certainly influence the system of education, and teacher education too cannot remain immune to these global changes. Information Technology (IT) is affecting teachers, individuals and the society. Digital learning has opened the doors of classroom and made knowledge accessible even for those sitting at home. The preparation of teacher has changed with the passage of time and with the change in expectations of the society. Teachers have always played a crucial role in preparing communities and societies towards exploring new horizons and achieving higher level of progress and development. The teacher educators occupy a pivotal position in the system of education. The success of any educational reform depends upon the quality of teachers and in turn the quality of teachers depends to a large extent on the quality of teacher education. In view of the above said fact, the computer education paper was introduced as a compulsory paper in the common core curriculum for B. Ed course, for all the secondary teacher-training institutions in the state. The present researcher conducted a survey with a designed questionnaire to assess the computer usage and computer literacy and the attitude of B. Ed trainees towards teaching computer education. A sample of 200 B. Ed. students from Government and Private Colleges of Education, comprising male and female, were included from the Kakatiya University region, to make a through analysis with statistical evidences. The study reveals many facts regarding the availability of computer in educational institutions and the percentage of student and teacher users.

 

 

 

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Self-Motivation in Mathematics Learning: Are there Differences between Girls and Boys?

Vol. 2 No. 3

Year: 2007

Issue: Dec-Feb

Title: Self-Motivation in Mathematics Learning: Are there Differences between Girls and Boys? 

Author Name: Halima Awang, Noor Azina Ismail 

Synopsis: 

This paper examines students’ self-motivation in mathematics learning between girls and boys using secondary analysis of the Third International Mathematics and Science Study (TIMSS) conducted in 2003 by the International Association for the Evaluation of Educational Achievement (IEA) involving eighth graders. Components of self-motivation include students’ self-confidence in learning mathematics, attitudes towards mathematics, the value students place on mathematics, students’ initiative in looking up for information concerning mathematics topics and extra mathematics classes outside of classroom hours. The paper also examines the relationships between these components and mathematics average achievement between girls and boys.

 

 

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