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A Framework of Concept Complexity-based Personalized E-learning System

A. T. Adesuyi, O. A. Obolo, S. V. Oloja & Bukola Badeji-Ajisafe · Journal of Education, Society and Behavioural Science · 2018

Personalized learning allows individual learner to be taught and assessed in ways that are appropriate and comfortable for that learner. It allows teaching to be carried out in several ways in order to increase the scope of learning. Personalized learning is an important aspect o...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JESBS/2018/39320

Orientation for Initial Introduction of Written Speech in Primary School

Yulia Solovieva, Omar Torrado & Luis Quintanar · Journal of Education, Society and Behavioural Science · 2018

Reading at school traditionally is based on isolated training of this cognitive ability. Common methods are repetition, memorization and reproduction of given information. In public schools in Mexico, children never read entire books and only pages or paragraphs from the official...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JESBS/2018/40638

A Longitudinal Study of the Well-being of Students Using the Student Wellbeing Process Questionnaire (Student WPQ)

Gary Williams & Andrew P. Smith · Journal of Education, Society and Behavioural Science · 2018

Background: Previous research shows that the Student Well-being Process Questionnaire (Student WPQ) has good content validity, construct validity, and discriminate validity. Objective: The present research examined the reliability and predictive validity of the Student WPQ scales...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JESBS/2018/40105

Assessment of Students’ Procedural and Conceptual Knowledge of Algebra in Colleges of Education in Kano State

Solomon Ogebe Aligba & Cletus Terhemba Abur · Journal of Education, Society and Behavioural Science · 2018

This study assessed students’ procedural and conceptual knowledge of algebra in colleges of education in Kano State. The design of the study was panel survey research design. Three research questions were raised and three hypotheses were formulated to guide the study. The populat...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JESBS/2018/40280

Use of Two-Steps Cluster Analysis to Understand How Emotions Affects Night Shift Teenagers’ Students

Carla Matsimbe, Aires A. Mbanze, Kayla Gelb, Jenisse A. Jonas & Gildo Nhapuala · Journal of Education, Society and Behavioural Science · 2018

Aims: To understand the emotions experienced by teenagers studying in the night shift at Massaca Secondary School and their impact on academic performance. Methodology: A semi-structured questionnaire was given to 116 subjects, 113-night shift students aged 14 to 19, and three of...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JESBS/2018/39264

Effect of 7E’s’s Constructivist Approach on Students’ Achievement in Electromagnetic Induction Topic in Senior Secondary School in Nigeria

N. B. Naade, J. I. Alamina & P. C. Okwelle · Journal of Education, Society and Behavioural Science · 2018

In recent years, the use of electromagnetism has gained more importance in modern technology due to its wide range of application in all-electric field and equipment. Research findings have consistently indicated that electromagnetism is one of the perceived difficult units in se...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JESBS/2018/39997

Andragogy and Effective Teacher Education in Colleges of Education in North Central Nigeria: An Overview

Kinta Mohammed, Aliyu Mohammed, John Along Yahaya, Abubakar Mohammed Layi, Aliyu Tanko, Samaila B. Mohammed, Ukaegbu Jacqueline Brown, Bulus Gloria Boma, Arowolo Jacob Gbemiga & Andrew Ibrahim · Journal of Education, Society and Behavioural Science · 2018

The general goal of this study was to explore andragogy and the effectiveness of teacher education for adequate teaching and learning in the North Central zone of Nigeria. Knowles’ assumptions on characteristics and principles applicable to adult learners were explored. Three res...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JESBS/2018/38929

Children’s Bill of Rights in Botswana: The Location and Dilemma for Social Workers

Taolo Lucas & Kgomotso Jongman · Journal of Education, Society and Behavioural Science · 2018

Using content analysis, literature review and face-to-face interviews with social workers, this paper argues that social workers are generally aware of children’s socio-economic rights as they are contained in the Children’s Act of 2009. The study was intended to look at the know...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JESBS/2018/36995

Towards a “Paperless” Higher Education System in Nigeria: Concept, Challenges and Prospects

Edho Okugbe Genesis & Ogini Nicholas Oluwole · Journal of Education, Society and Behavioural Science · 2018

This study attempted to seek the possibility of a paperless Higher Education system in Nigeria. It x-rayed the current system of information processing, dissemination and final storage in our school system. With the outcry of poor management of records, ineffective storage, ever...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JESBS/2018/19913

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Effects among the Youth in Botswana: Implications for Social Research

Kabo Diraditsile & Keatlaretse Rasesigo · Journal of Education, Society and Behavioural Science · 2018

Aims: To explore mental health effects of substance abuse among youth in Botswana in order to inform research, policies and social work interventions; to examine services put in place in assisting mentally disturbed as a result of substance abuse. Study Design:  The study adopted...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JESBS/2018/38304

Implementation and Evaluation of a Blended Integrated Course in a Problem-based Learning Program

Rania A. AlKhadragy, Shimaa E. ElAraby, Nahla Hassan, Mohamed A. Hefny & Wagdy Talaat · Journal of Education, Society and Behavioural Science · 2018

Most medical educators agreed that the Electronic Learning is a necessity nowadays and not a luxury shift. This study was conducted aiming at implementing and evaluating a blended educational course for third-year medical students at the Faculty of Medicine, Suez Canal University...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JESBS/2018/38657

Perceived School Environmental, Home Conditions and Academic Performance of Junior High School Students in Asikuma-Odoben-Brakwa District, Ghana

David Baidoo-Anu · Journal of Education, Society and Behavioural Science · 2018

The purpose of this study was to identify the perceived school environmental and home conditions that are responsible for the poor academic performance of pupils in Asikuma-Odoben-Brakwa District, Ghana. A descriptive design was used. The target population for this study consiste...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JESBS/2018/39617

Cognitive Fatigue and the Wellbeing and Academic Attainment of University Students

Andrew P. Smith · Journal of Education, Society and Behavioural Science · 2018

Background: Effects of cognitive fatigue have been widely studied in operational settings and in working populations. Less is known about the effects of cognitive fatigue on the well-being and academic attainment of university students and the present study aimed to provide infor...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JESBS/2018/39529