...Education without values, as useful as it is, seems rather to make a man more clever devil. Education gives awareness and information. It gives knowledge and knowledge is power. It gives skills and enables us to seek good career opportunities, livelihood, and opportunities for earning wealth, name and fame. It gives moral values and emancipates us as a human being. Education has multiple roles to play. It is ironic; however, that emancipatory role of education has given way to the utilitarian role. Education has fast become a means to learn the skills which makes us smarter at the market place rather than making a good human being. A professional, an entrepreneur, a political leader, a doctor or a teacher or whatsoever; devoid of human values all of them are just like a robot or programmed computers to accomplish certain tasks for his or her employers benefit. The purpose of education should go much beyond that. Education is not just skill and attributes needed to get money and power, it is also a means to learn and inculcate values and character that lead to changes in personal as well as social lives for betterment of life in general and for making the world a beautiful place to live. Education helps us to understand our self interest and enables us to adopt suitable strategies to achieve our self interest. Pursuit of self interest is one of the...
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...What is the significance of Research Skills and Academic Integrity for successful study in Higher Education? Academic studies require a vast amount of research. This essay will cover the importance of research skills aspects in academic development, to avoid any misconduct and not be accused of cheating, such as plagiarism and collusion. Scholars studying in higher education must have intellectual honesty also known as academic integrity. This helps pupils on being more ready when operating as an independent thinker and help one develop skills such as referencing, citation and as you absorb information, paraphrase ideas and quote the words of other researcher in the academic environment. Business students require research skills because it provides them opportunity to develop and improve. Examples including their abilities to check significance of developing research skills; find proper date resources for use in business study and practice. Obtaining information from many sources at times is difficult; the data obtained has to be correct and collected from sources which are reliable and valid. When conducting research, information can be collected from different sources such as historic documents, artistic work or even the use of own personal gathered data by investigation or observation. Since data sourcing methods are different we can categories them by where it’s accessed from either by primary or secondary data. According to Booth et al (2008) defines “Primary data as...
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...- David and Price state that “students today adopted an increasingly consumerist goal for their education” (61)” in a sense that they “perceive themselves primarily as costumers, purchasing a product: a degree” (61) - This raises the question of why students have a consumerist view on education and whether students value the learning process of obtaining a college degree - The study indicates that most students“seek the path of least resistance to obtaining a academic degree.” - This suggest that students may not value the learning process or the end product of knowledge to be of any importance and instead, they are only interested in obtaining a degree though the easiest method by selecting professors based on their easiness rating. - Personally, i find this surprising - what is the purpose of higher education if it presented no challenges? - more importantly, what is the significance of an academic degree if student's take the easier route? - An academic degree is of special value that indicates a student's innate ability - If all students obtain a degree by choosing the easiest path, this will devaluate the significance of an academic degree - And thus, an academic degree will have no meaning - Perhaps student's may need reassess their value on education and realize the importance of the learning process Although obtaining a degree is the primary goal of many students, the learning process is also of equal importance Brinkworth first year experience ...
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...International Journal for Cross-Disciplinary Subjects in Education (IJCDSE), Special Issue Volume 3 Issue 2, 2013 An Analysis of Adult Education Programme in Lagos State: Implication for Policy Implementation Saula Ayinla Shamsideen Adeniran Ogunsanya College of Education Otto-Ijanikin, Lagos, Nigeria Abstract The research work investigated the analysis of Adult Education Programme in Lagos State: Implication for Policy Implementation. Three null hypotheses were formulated for the study and the instrument that was used for the study was questionnaire. A descriptive survey design was adopted for the study. The sample included 100 respondents randomly selected from adult learners and instructors. Data was analyzed using frequency table, percentage and Chi-square. Based on the results of this study, conclusion was made that constant monitoring and supervision would add value to implementation and Governments are encouraged to pay special attention to Adult Education programme as a channel for lifelong Education. 1. Introduction The National Policy on Education provides for Adult and non-formal education as an instrument par excellence for lifelong education [3]. The goals of adult and non-formal education to include providing functional literacy and continuing education for adults and the youths, provide education for different categories of completers of the formal education system to improve their basic knowledge and skills, provide in-service, on-the-job, vocational and professional...
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.... Explain the significance of the 14th Amendment to American Civil Rights.? The significance of the 14th Amendment to American Civil Rights was, that it gave slaves, African Americans rights that were previously denied to them as “citizens” of the United States. States especially southern states had different laws regarding slaves verses white residence of their state. The 14th Amendment, further prohibited states from having “equal but separate” segregation laws that were so prevalent in the southern states. There were separate restaurants, bathrooms, and schools for people of color. In terms of Civil Rights, the fourteenth amendment guaranteed equal access to hotels, restaurants, and other public accommodations. This amendment, was basically...
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...The Significance of Having a Multidisciplinary Team 3 Abstract The growing prevalence and hospital acquired pressure ulcers is an immediate concern. The major challenge is the A major challenge is the lack of knowledge and skills in wound identification, management, treatment and prevention. This, along with other factors, creates poor patient care and vast costs to the pertinent facilities. The solution is to have interprofessional collaboration. The utilization of current advanced practice nursing staff as a resource for floor nurses and other involved healthcare workers is a must. This would obtain certification in wound care and be responsible for the ongoing continued education for wound prevention, monitoring and maintenance. The staff will be educated and trained at quarterly intervals on wound identification, staging, prevention, maintenance and monitoring. Key words: wound care, evaluation, pressure ulcers, multidisciplinary, specialist, evidence The Significance of Having a Multidisciplinary Team 4 Problem Identified The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) declared in October of 2008 that it will no longer provide reimbursement for hospital acquired pressure ulcers (HAPUs) because it is a preventable occurrence (CMS, 2014). Even though the percentages of occurrences have declined since then, HAPUs continue to cause financial strain on institutions (estimated $9.1- $11.6 billion dollars loss annually)...
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...“How much do parents know about first aid for burns” presents results of a two-month study conducted at University Hospital of Wales in Cardiff. The premise of the study was to verify if a relationship existed between the general knowledge of initial first-aid treatment for burns and age, gender, education, ethnicity and socioeconomic status. The Statistical Procedures Mentioned in the Study Pearson’s chi-squared test was used to determine if there was any correlation between genders, education level, age and first-aid knowledge. The use of logistic regression was employed so that all variables could be compared. There was found to be insufficient data collected to evaluate any relationship based on ethnicity. The Conclusions Reached in the Study It was concluded that people of lower socioeconomic status were less likely to have knowledge of initial first-aid treatment for burns. They were also less likely to have had any first-aid training. Persons of a higher socioeconomic status were more likely to have received first-aid education, which 40% of those stated they had received their first-aid training through their workplace. The study did not show any statistical significance for gender or age in the basic knowledge of first-aid for burns, but did show that prior first-aid training reflected better knowledge of initial care for burns. Despite the limitation of a small sample group that was obtained from a single hospital setting, there appears to be a lack of knowledge...
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...without the distraction. FINDINGS INTRODUCTION The purpose of this research study is to explore the impact of social networking websites on students. A research questionnaire was designed to determine the factors of social networking websites that have impact on students. Variables identified are * Age * Gender * Education * Social influence * Academic performance. 50 respondents that were only students were randomly selected. OBJECTIVE * To analyze the impact of students’ age, gender, education and social influence. * To determine how social networking websites affects students’ academic performance. * To evaluate why mostly people use social networking websites. FACTORS * age * gender * education * Social networks. Academic performance depends upon use of social networking websites Dependent variable: * academic performance Independent variables: * use of social networking website Use of social networking websites depends upon the above four factors Dependent variable: * use of social networking website Independent variables: * age * gender * education * Social influence Age * Less than 15 * 15 to 20 * 20 to 35 * 35 to 45 * 45 above Use of Social Networking * Entertainment *...
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...Abstract The paper investigates the use of computer aided instruction (CAI) in teaching and learning mathematics. It also explores the use of Instructional Materials Aided Methods (IMAM) as a close substitute. From the study, it was clear that computer-aided instruction enhanced the students performance in mathematics The design of the study was experimental. The hypothesis were tested using T-ratio at 0.05 level of significance and a reliability index of 0.85 was calculated from the test items; while the data were analyzed using mean and standard deviation. Introduction One of the problems of teaching and learning is the method of imparting knowledge to learners. According to stone (1991), the major difficulty in sciences is the method by which the subjects were customarily taught without regard to instructional materials. The pedagogical approach in imparting knowledge to learners has become inadequate to their needs. Mathematics, like other science subjects, recorded poor students performance both in national and international examination (Ali, 1983). Many factors contributed to the performance of students in mathematics examination Akale, (1996), Okebukola and Jegede (1996), Ottiah (1997) and Ali (1998). The factors include: a. Inability of the mathematics teachers to put across the mathematics concepts to the students. b. Lack of skills and competence required for teaching mathematics. c. Shortage of qualified mathematics teachers. d. Lack of teaching materials...
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...1.1. The null hypothesis H0 is μ1=μ2=μ3 where μ1, μ2 and μ3 represent the average income for every level of education. 1.2. The alternative hypothesis H1 is μ1 ≠ μ2 or μ2 ≠ μ3 or μ1 ≠ μ3 (at least one μ is different from another μ). 1.3. In order to test the above pair of hypotheses, I will use ANOVA analysis that provides the F statistic significance test: H0: FF critical H0 is rejected The following table contains the results of the ANOVA analysis: Anova: Single Factor SUMMARY Groups Count Sum Average Variance PRIMARY 115,00 3944657,40 34301,37 464689314,43 SECONDARY 137,00 5892738,36 43012,69 565872506,75 HIGHER 74,00 3556259,40 48057,56 719686158,84 ANOVA Source of Variation SS df MS F P-value F crit Between Groups 9398747285,40 2,00 4699373642,70 8,32 0,00 3,02 Within Groups 182470332358,11 323,00 564923629,59 Total 191869079643,51 325,00 The F statistic equals to 8,32 and is compared to F crit = 3.02. I conclude that F>F critical meaning that H0 is rejected and the expected values in the three education groups are significantly different at the 5% significance level. 1.4. In order to reach my final conclusions and following the result of the above F test that the population means of the three education subgroups, I have to examine which group differs among the three ones, which subgroups have significantly different means...
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...Chapter 1: Introduction to Statistics 1 Chapter 1: Introduction to Statistics Section 1-2 1. Statistical significance is indicated when methods of statistics are used to reach a conclusion that some treatment or finding is effective, but common sense might suggest that the treatment or finding does not make enough of a difference to justify its use or to be practical. Yes, it is possible for a study to have statistical significance but not a practical significance. If the source of the data can benefit from the results of the study, it is possible that an element of bias is introduced so that the results are favorable to the source. A voluntary response sample is a sample in which the subjects themselves decide whether to be included in the study. A voluntary response sample is generally not suitable for a statistical study because the sample may have a bias resulting from participation by those with a special interest in the topic being studied. Even if we conduct a study and find that there is a correlation, or association, between two variables, we cannot conclude that one of the variables is the cause of the other. There does appear to be a potential to create a bias. There does not appear to be a potential to create a bias. There does not appear to be a potential to create a bias. There does appear a potential to create a bias. The sample is a voluntary response sample and is therefore flawed. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. The sample is a voluntary response sample...
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...Summary The present study determines the awareness, access and utilization of the health services of the Barangay Health Center with 67 Aeta mothers of a certain Sitio of Indigenous people as respondents on December, 2010. A four-part content-validated interview schedule was used to elicit data. The interview schedule was validated by two professors who are master’s degree holders and one with Doctorate degree. The interview schedule was personally administered by the researchers to the respondents. Descriptive statistics used are frequency distribution and percentage, whereas inferential statistics used to test significant differences are t-test and one-way analysis of variance. Pearson’s r was used to test correlation between the three major variables. The main objective of the study is to determine the awareness, access and utilization of the health services of the Brgy. Health Center among aeta mothers of Sitio Nagpana, Brgy. Lipata, Btac. Viejo, Iloilo. The specific objectives are: 1. To determine the characteristics of Aeta mothers in terms of age, civil status, educational attainment, religion, family size, occupation, and total household income per month. 2. To determine the level of awareness of the Aeta mothers to the health services provided by the Barangay Health Center. 3. To determine the degree of access of the Aeta mothers to the health services provided by the Barangay Health Center. 4. To determine the extent of utilization of the Aeta mothers...
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...Social media in Thailand and will highlight whether Socio Demographic factors such as age, gender, level of education and marital status influence Social media addiction. The respondents for the study will be chosen through non probability – convenience sampling and the research will focus on only quantitative approach. Lastly, the research study will also attempt to illustrate whether there is a relationship between Social media addiction and Human interaction and Mental health. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS This Thesis would not have been completed with the continual support of our facilitator Dr. Apitep Saekow and we would like to thank him for his continued support and guidance throughout the writing of this research study. Our sincere gratitude also towards the Stamford International University for providing us with an opportunity to conduct this research and providing us with the necessary resources through the Stamford Library. Our Special thanks also goes out to all our friends who helped us distribute and complete the surveys for the purpose of this report. TABLE OF CONTENTS ABSTRACT i ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS ii TABLE OF CONTENTS iii LIST OF TABLES v LIST OF FIGURES vi CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION 1 1.1 General Introduction 1 1.2 Statement of Problem 3 1.3 Research Questions 4 1.4 Research Objectives 4 1.5 Scope and Limit of Study 5 1.6 Significance of Research 6...
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...East West University Department of Business administration Effectiveness of online education Services provided By digital Bangladesh 1 Group name: Miscellaneous Group member Name M.K.M Waisulker Naieen Kanaya Pankti Asif Shahariar Niloy Mahmuda Akter Tanvir Hasan 2013-1-10-241 2013-1-10-242 2013-1-10-255 2013-1-10-268 2013-1-10-213 ID 2 Participation form ID NAME Percentage share (Group work and contribution of preparation assignment.) signature Marks awarded Assignment Group contribution Individual contribution 2013-1-10241 2013-1-10242 2013-1-10255 2013-1-10268 2013-1-10213 M.K.M Waisulker Naieen Kanaya Pankti Asif Shahariar Niloy Mahmuda Akter Tanvir Hasan 20% 25% 20% 20% 15% Total: 100% Group Name: Miscellaneous 3 Letter of Transmittal 18.12.2013 Md. Ziaul Haque, Senior Lecturer, Department of Business Administration, East West University, Aftabnagar, Dhaka. Subject: Submission of term paper on “Effectiveness of online education services provided by Digital Bangladesh” Sir, I would like to submit my term paper on “Effectiveness of online education services provided by digital Bangladesh”. I have prepared this term paper on the basis of recent online education services provided by digital Bangladesh. I have also taken help from various website. I have tried my label best to complete this term paper meaningfully and correctly, as much as possible. I would be happy if you read the term paper carefully and I will be trying to answer all the questions that...
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...DMINISTRATION, FACULTY OF EDUCATION, UNIVERSITY OF LAGOS, AKOKA - YABA Abstract This study investigated the relationship between educational resources and students’ academic performance in Lagos State public secondary schools. A descriptive research design was adopted. Five schools were randomly selected from Somolu Local Government Area of Lagos State. A research instrument was developed to collect factual and perceptual information from the principals and teachers of the schools selected. The data collected were analyzed with the use of chi-square statistics. The study found that there were not enough educational resources in the selected schools. Physical, materials, financial and human resources were found to be significantly related to students’ academic performance. Some suggestions and recommendations were made on how to improve academic performance through adequate provision of educational resources. Other category of material resources consist of paper supplies and writing materials such as biro, eraser, exercise books, crayon, chalk, drawing books, notebooks, pencil, ruler, slate, workbooks and so on. Physical resources include classrooms, lecture theatres, auditoriums, typing pools, administrative block, libraries, laboratories, workshops, gymnasia, assembly halls, special rooms like sickbay, staff quarters, students’ hostels, kitchen, cafeteria, lavatory and toilet. Financial resources are the monetary inputs available for and expended on the education system. These include...
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