A STUDY OF ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT IN RELATION TO PARENTAL BEHAVIOUR, SCHOOL ENVIRONMENT AND ADJUSTMENT OF SECONDARY SCHOOL TRIBAL STUDENTS IN ASSAM


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India is regarded as the most second largest tribal dominated country in the world. The tribal people are intrinsic part of the national life which has been instrumental in contributing to the complex amalgam of national culture by their rich cultural heritage. From thousands of years, they survived in a natural environment with simple lifestyle and developed their cultural pattern which is congenial to their consequent physical and social environment. Even the references of such tribal groups are found in the ancient literature of Ramayana and Mahabharata. At present, the tribal population of India falls into three main zones namely, North Eastern Zone, the Central Zone and the Southern Zone.




Dynamics in Education and Practice


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TOPICS IN THE BOOK Career Plateauing and Its Relationship with Secondary School Teachers’ Pursuit of Post-Graduate Studies in Nyandarua and Murang’a Counties, Kenya An Empirical Investigation into the Drivers of Secondary School Funding Disparities and their Effects on School Performance: Evidence from Selected Public Secondary General Education Schools in the North West Region of Cameroon An Assessment of the Influence of Mathematics Teachers’ Training on Use of Questioning Technique and Students’ Achievement in Mathematics in Public Secondary Schools in Mwala Sub-County, Machakos County, Kenya Towards O-Level Students’ Performance in Mathematics: Do Teaching and Learning Environment Factors Matter? The Influence of Male Adolescent Age on Parental Demandingness, Rebellious Behaviour, and Academic Performance in Public Secondary Schools




Schools Effectiveness and Schools Improvement in South Africa


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This book provides a comprehensive account how school leaders conceptualize the notion of school improvement and school effectiveness in a South African school context. The various authors have critically examined crucial themes, accentuating school improvement and school effectiveness and encapsulating the pertinent perspectives of curriculum leadership, resource management, professional development, school administration, school development planning, inclusion and equity, student management and the role of school management teams. This book is targeted at aspiring and practicing school leaders, school administrators, policy-makers and scholars of school leadership and management across different levels who intend positively changing the education landscape of not only South Africa, but also other developing and underdeveloped countries.




Redesigning Learning for Greater Social Impact


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These conference proceedings explore the design of pedagogical intervention and learning cultures, the inclusion of socio-emotional support in teaching and policy, transforming technology to support the social fabric of our institutions, and challenging established beliefs about learning. They clarify the complex challenges involved in employing social learning in education and higher education institutions to foster greater understanding and insights, while also avoiding the pitfalls that come with rolling out the concept of “redesigning learning”. The Taylor’s Teaching and Learning Conference has been held at Taylor’s University, Malaysia, since 2006.




Inclusive Pedagogy in Contemporary Education


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In the landscape of twenty-first-century education, prioritizing equality, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) is not just important, it is essential for ensuring human dignity. Recognizing and embracing diversity while advocating for inclusivity are fundamental pillars of human rights and progressive education. This book, Inclusive Pedagogy in Contemporary Education, explores diverse pedagogical approaches and global educational strategies that champion inclusion as a broader term within policy and practice. This book navigates the convergence of pedagogical theory, technological advancements, and inclusive methodologies. It serves as a guide for educators and practitioners committed to advancing inclusive education within academic contexts, both now and in the future.







How Students Learn


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How Students Learn: Science in the Classroom builds on the discoveries detailed in the best-selling How People Learn. Now these findings are presented in a way that teachers can use immediately, to revitalize their work in the classroom for even greater effectiveness. Organized for utility, the book explores how the principles of learning can be applied in science at three levels: elementary, middle, and high school. Leading educators explain in detail how they developed successful curricula and teaching approaches, presenting strategies that serve as models for curriculum development and classroom instruction. Their recounting of personal teaching experiences lends strength and warmth to this volume. This book discusses how to build straightforward science experiments into true understanding of scientific principles. It also features illustrated suggestions for classroom activities.




Family Process Factors, Self-regulated Learning and English Academic Achievement in Selected Malaysian Secondary Schools


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Nowadays students need to be self-regulated learners because of the complex nature of learning in the 21st classroom. However, neither students nor teachers can promote academic performance alone. Families, also, need to contribute in teaching and learning by providing positive family process factors (FPF). This study aims at examining the relationship between three main factors; Family Process Factors (FPF), Self-Regulated Learning (SRL), and English language achievement in three selected Malaysian secondary schools from the district of Gombak, Kuala Lumpur. The study sample includes 202 students who have been purposefully selected to respond to two surveys: Family Process Factors Questionnaire and Motivated Strategies for Learning Questionnaire, as well as report their recent marks in English as a Second Language (ESL) classroom. The path analysis technique, using AMOS data-fitting program and Sobel test of mediation, supported the hypothesized model by showing statistically significant path coefficients and fit indices. Primarily, it was found that FPF positively influences SRL. Secondly, SRL positively affects Achievement and, finally, SRL plays the role of mediator between FPF and Achievement. Thus, further interest in fostering SRL strategies among secondary school students should be paid by Malaysian parents in particular and educationists in general.