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Evzi (Incentive) System in Education Department of Pakistan a Case Study of District Kohlu in Baluchistan

Muhammad Sulaman Ijaz & Anwaar Mohyuddin · Journal of Education, Society and Behavioural Science · 2014

This Anthropological research paper presents finding regarding the practice of Evzi system in the education department of district Kohlu of Baluchistan. Practice of evzi system deals with hiring of fake teacher to perform the duties of a government teacher at low wages. This rese...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJESBS/2014/6283

Scientific-educational and Economic Opportunities of Effective English Teaching

Somaye Mohammadzade, Mohammad Javad Liaghatdar & Mohammad Reza Abedi · Journal of Education, Society and Behavioural Science · 2014

The aim of this study was to examine English professors and Ph.D. students' opinions on the scientific -educational and economic opportunities of effective English teaching to Persian learners. This descriptive survey was done at Isfahan University between 2011 and 2012 years and...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJESBS/2014/8875

Psychological Problems in Pakistani Children with Intellectual Disabilities only and Comorbid Attention Deficit /Hyperactivity Disorder

Uzma Ali & Jamila Perveen Hakro · Journal of Education, Society and Behavioural Science · 2014

Aim: The study investigated psychological problems in children with intellectual disabilities (ID) with and without co-morbid Attention Deficit/ Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) in Pakistan. On the basis of available literature following hypotheses were formulated: Children with Int...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJESBS/2014/7768

The Perspective of Students on Factors Affecting Their Academic Performance at the Tertiary Level

Mohammed Sulemana, Ibrahim Bin Ngah & M. Rafee Majid · Journal of Education, Society and Behavioural Science · 2014

Aims: To determine the factors that affect students’ academic performance at tertiary institutions with the view of enhancing learning. Study Design: Survey was adopted as the research method for this study. Place and Duration of Study: University of Ghana, Kwame Nkrumah Universi...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJESBS/2014/8802

Cooperative Learning Improves Social Skills and Knowledge of Science Topics in Pre-adolescent Children in Iran

Mohammad Ahmadpanah, Saeed Soheili, Leila Jahangard, Hafez Bajoghli, Mohammad Haghighi, Edith Holsboer-Trachsler, Daniela Conrad, Serge Brand & Sattar Keikhavandi · Journal of Education, Society and Behavioural Science · 2014

Aims: In educational and vocational settings, people are asked to work in teams. This requires social skills but also promotes time-efficient knowledge enhancement. Aiming to support the acquisition of both, many studies investigated new teaching methods for schools, emphasising...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJESBS/2014/8136

Reading Comprehension Instruction Practices in Sierra Leone

Stephanie Hersbach, Eddie Denessen & Mienke Droop · Journal of Education, Society and Behavioural Science · 2014

Aim: In this study an attempt was made to give insight in the way reading comprehension is taught in Sierra Leone. Attention was paid to the didactical strategies and the materials used during reading comprehension instruction. Methodology: Primary school teachers in Sierra Leone...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJESBS/2014/9468

Educational Practices for Optimization of Pre-service Training of Quality Agricultural Teachers in Nigeria

Camilus Bassey Ben & Ashang Michael Ushie · Journal of Education, Society and Behavioural Science · 2014

This study was aimed at determining the trainers’ perception on the educational practices for optimization of pre-service training of quality agricultural teachers in Nigeria. Two null hypotheses were formulated to guide the study. The target population for this study was 2040 re...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJESBS/2014/9007

Webinars and Social Network in Distance Learning: Students’ Views

Athanasios Sypsas & Jenny Pange · Journal of Education, Society and Behavioural Science · 2014

Aims: The aim of this study is to present students’ views concerning the attendance of conference and/or seminars via Internet (webinars) and also how online social network are used in distance learning. Study Design: Descriptive quantitative research. Especially, a survey using...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJESBS/2014/8556

Social Analysis of Moral Malpractice Challenging Education Sector in Nigeria

D. O. Omonijo, O. O. C. Uche, O. A. Rotimi & K. L. Nwadialor · Journal of Education, Society and Behavioural Science · 2014

Several studies have emerged on education being adequately challenged in Nigeria, yet little is known in the literature on the social analysis of moral decadence that has become a common feature of the nation’s education system and spread to other institutions like an harmattan f...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJESBS/2014/9139

Intellectual Style Inventory (ISI): Learning Style Assessment after Cortical Functional Specialization

Mai S. Saleh, Zeinab M. Monir, Amal Saad-Hussein & Sally S. Mustafa · Journal of Education, Society and Behavioural Science · 2014

Background: Many criticisms face theoretical bases and measurement tools used for identifying learning styles. The Intellectual Style Inventory (ISI) introduced in this work provides a new approach for learning style assessment based on cortical functional specialization. The ISI...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJESBS/2014/8751

Performance Based Funding: Changing the Paradigm for Higher Education

Robin Ellis & Randall Bowden · Journal of Education, Society and Behavioural Science · 2014

Aims: To examine major aspects and driving forces to performance based funding as it changes the paradigm of how colleges and universities receive public funding. Study Design: The manuscript is a position, review paper, therefore it selects a controversial topic and builds a cas...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJESBS/2014/9236

Attitude of Teachers Working in Gifted Schools and Ordinary Schools towards Creative Thinking

Jihad Turki · Journal of Education, Society and Behavioural Science · 2014

Aims: This study aimed to identify the attitude of teachers working in gifted and ordinary schools, towards creative thinking in Tafila governorate, and the differences between attitudes pertaining creative thinking according to variables of experience, gender, specialization and...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJESBS/2014/8049

Comparison of Popular and Lonely Students’ Attitude, and Their Relationship to the Classroom Situation as Reported by Teachers

Mary-Anne Holfve-Sabel · Journal of Education, Society and Behavioural Science · 2014

Aims: To investigate the attitudinal profiles of Popular and Lonely students in school classes and their similarities and differences, relationships to gender and cultural backgrounds, and the classroom characteristics reported by teachers. Study Design: Self-reports on attitudes...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJESBS/2014/8821

Psychometric Properties of the Intelligence Scale for Chinese Adults

Xi-rong Tang, Li Jiang, Hui Zeng, Xiong-zhao Zhu, Jin-yao Yi & Shu-qiao Yao · Journal of Education, Society and Behavioural Science · 2014

Aims: The Intelligence Scale for Chinese Adults (ISCA) has been recently developed to address the pressing need from assessment of adult intelligence in China. The purpose of this study is to test its psychometric properties in order to facilitate its utilization. Study Design: T...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJESBS/2014/8232

Integrating School-based Family Counseling into School Psychology Practice

Juliana Negreiros & Lynn D. Miller · Journal of Education, Society and Behavioural Science · 2014

Aim: To integrate theoretical and applied knowledge regarding the benefits and limitations of school psychologists incorporating school-based family counselling into their practice. Study Design: Critical literature review paper. Structure of Paper: First, a brief rationale for d...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJESBS/2014/7909