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American Journal of Educational Research
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ISSN (Print) 2327-6126 - ISSN (Online) 2327-6150
Published by Science and Education Publishing

[72 journals]

The Use of Learning Methods According to Students’ Characteristics to
Improve Learning Outcomes in Science Subject on Fifth Grade Elementary
School in Jakarta
- Authors: Dra. Siti Rohmi Yuliati
  Pages: 1057 - 1061
  Abstract: This study aims to determine improvement in student learning outcomes by using learning methods or approach to suit students’ characteristics in order to improve learning outcomes in science learning (Ilmu Pengetahuan Alam / IPA) on fifth grade elementary school students. The period of this study was eight months, from April to November 2014 at five elementary schools located in Jakarta. The study used Kemmis Taggart model, a class action research method which was developed by Suharsimi Arikunto. The implementation consisted of two cycles in which each cycle involved planning, implementation, observation, and reflection stage. Results showed that the science learning (Ilmu Pengetahuan Alam / IPA) was improved after learning process suited the students’ characteristic for fifth grade elementary school using the methods of Problem Based Learning, Discovery Learning, Project base Learning, Inquiry and Scientific Approach.
  PubDate: 2016-9-9
  Issue No: Vol. 4, No. 15 (2016)
The Attitude of Health Educators towards their Role as Teaching
Professionals in Tertiary Institutions in Southeast Nigeria
- Authors: Ugwu Cosmas Uchenna; Ofuebe Justina Ifeoma, Umoke Prince Christian, Samson Olaoluwa Agbaje
  Pages: 1062 - 1067
  Abstract: The teaching profession is a noble profession that requires a well-defined attitude from the professionals in educational institutions. The study determined the attitude of health educators towards their role as teaching professionals in tertiary institutions in Southeast Nigeria. The study was guided by five research questions and four null hypotheses. Relevant literature was reviewed and properly documented. The study was based on the descriptive survey research method. Two hundred and fifty health educators constituted the sample size. A five-point attitude scale questionnaire, and guided by an extensive literature review was used for data collection. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics involving mean score, standard deviation and t-Test statistical tools. The result showed that the attitude of health educators towards their role as teaching professionals in tertiary institutions in Southeast Nigeria is favourable. The study also revealed that the attitude of males, above 21 years of teaching experience, urban and higher degree health educators towards teaching profession is favourable while the attitude of females, with less than 21 years teaching experience, rural and first degree health educators is unfavourable. Statistically, it was found that significant differences exist between variables of the respondents. The study concluded that this paper in its modest and humble efforts has attempted to awaken the consciousness of health educators by establishing their attitude towards their role as teaching professionals in tertiary institutions. The favourable attitude exhibited by the health educators in the present study is an indication that all the training, programmes and prospects put in place for their professional development is satisfactorily serving its purposes and therefore buttressing the need for enhancement strategies for sustenance in achieving the goal of health education as a discipline and education at large.
  PubDate: 2016-9-22
  Issue No: Vol. 4, No. 15 (2016)
Scoring on Multiple-Choice Test and Achievement Motivation on Geography
Learning Outcomes
- Authors: Risa Syukrinda; Wardani Rahayu
  Pages: 1068 - 1071
  Abstract: This research aims to determine the effect of scoring on multiple-choice test and achievement motivation on geography learning outcomes. The research used an experimental method with treatment by level 3 x 2 design. Scoring on a multiple choice test is as treatment, achievement motivation is as variable of attributes and geography learning outcomes are as the dependent variable. Research sample consists of students of class XI-IIS 3 SMA N 30 Jakarta, students of class XI-IIS 1 SMA N 77 Jakarta and students of class XI-IIS 1 SMA N 05 Jakarta determined by cluster random sampling with 72 respondents (students). Analysis technique used a two way anava to test the main effect and interaction effect. Based on the research results, reward score and punishment score are more effective in improving the student’s learning outcomes than the correct score. In giving a multiple-choice test, reward score and punishment score can be used as scoring prioritized, especially in students who have high achievement motivation, while correct score can be used as scoring prioritized, especially in students who have low achievement motivation.
  PubDate: 2016-9-22
  Issue No: Vol. 4, No. 15 (2016)

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