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Nursing Students’ Evaluation of the Effectiveness of Online Collaborative Learning

Weichieh Wayne Yu, Jenny Wang & Chunfu Charlie Lin · Journal of Education, Society and Behavioural Science · 2013

Aims: To investigate nursing students’ evaluation of the impact of collaborative group work in a web-based learning environment. Study Design: Correlational Design. Place and Duration of Study: The study took place in an online, elective “Multimedia Design for Instruction” course...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJESBS/2013/3709

Traditional Apprenticeship in the Old Africa and Its Relevance to Contemporary Work Practices in Modern Nigerian Communities

G. Adekola · Journal of Education, Society and Behavioural Science · 2013

Unemployment is one the major challenges facing Nigeria’s process of development. Various attempts had been made to improve the employment situation especially among the youths with little or no result. This paper therefore discusses how Nigeria can adopt, restructure and improve...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJESBS/2013/4292

Investigating the Effect of Social Variables on Speech Variation: Social Class, Solidarity, and Power

Faranak Nemani & Abbass Eslami Rasekh · Journal of Education, Society and Behavioural Science · 2013

The study presented here was conducted first, to classify speech based on functional effects by using the theory of speech act [1] as well as Brown and Levinson`s politeness theory [2], and to see the effects of social class, power, and solidarity on variations observed within Pe...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJESBS/2013/3521

The Work Ethical Behaviour of Nigerian Police Officers as a Function of Self-Esteem, Gender and Age

Ngozi Sydney-Agbor, Barnabas Ekpere Nwankwo, Manasseh N. Iroegbu & Ezuruike Wisdom · Journal of Education, Society and Behavioural Science · 2013

This study investigated the influence of self-esteem, gender and age on work ethical behaviour of police officers. 200 Police Officers comprising of one hundred and six (106) males (53%) and ninety four (94) females (47%) with their ages ranging from 18-51 from the Imo State Poli...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJESBS/2013/4469

A Framework of Multimedia Integration Based on Teacher’s Perspectives

Chien-Heng Lin & Yu-Chiung Lou · Journal of Education, Society and Behavioural Science · 2013

Aims: Teacher’s role in multimedia integration is not only a user but also a designer and producer, by which teachers can manipulate more appropriate multimedia aids and fulfill teacher’s essential needs. In order for a teacher to promote the efficiency and effectiveness of the t...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJESBS/2013/4197

Initial Validation of Collegiate Learning Assessment Performance Task Diagnostic Instrument for Historically Black Colleges and Universities

Maurice Mongkuo, Nicole Lucas & Kelli Walsh · Journal of Education, Society and Behavioural Science · 2013

Aim: The purpose of this study was to develop and validate the psychometric properties of the Collegiate Learning Assessment (CLA) performance task diagnostic instrument. The CLA is currently used to assess the effectiveness of student learning at colleges and universities in the...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJESBS/2013/5005

Which is Learnt First Regular or Irregular Simple Past Forms? A Quantitative Study in the Context of the Undergraduate Arab Learners of English (ALEs) under Two Different Teaching Methods

Anwar Mourssi · Journal of Education, Society and Behavioural Science · 2013

Aims: To investigate which simple past forms are learnt first, regular or irregular forms, under two different methods of teaching writing, in the context of foreign language learning. Study Design: Quantitative analysis for all the simple past forms produced by the participants...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJESBS/2013/3443

Learning - the Israeli Way: Key Educational Experiences and Classroom Noise

Gad Yair & Golan Peleg-Fadida · Journal of Education, Society and Behavioural Science · 2013

Aims: The present study exposes that meaningful learning experiences in Israeli schools take place in noisy and highly active classrooms. In contrast to common assumptions, we show that significant learning takes place in “active” classrooms, where “activity” reflects students' e...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJESBS/2013/3770

The Value Priorities of Adolescents in Estonia, Lithuania and Finland: a Comparative Perspective

Heiki Krips, Piret Luik, Merle Taimalu, Hasso Kukemelk, Diana Saparniene, Gintaras Saparnis, Marjaana Soininen & Tuula Merisuo-Storm · Journal of Education, Society and Behavioural Science · 2013

Aims: Values are listed as motivational factors that determine an individual’s lifestyle. This paper presents a study, which aims to compare value priorities in Estonian, Lithuanian and Finnish students. More than 3,000 teenagers (about 1,000 per country) ranked 16 values accordi...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJESBS/2013/2176

Evaluation of Teachers and PISA 2009 Results in Estonia

Maie Kitsing, Kristi Ploom & Hasso Kukemelk · Journal of Education, Society and Behavioural Science · 2013

Aims: The aim of the study was to find out whether there is any difference in the opinions of teachers from high- and low-performing schools concerning the application of different aspects of the evaluation of teachers in determining performance-related pay. In addition, the stud...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJESBS/2013/2510

Effects of Guided Inquiry Method on Secondary School Students’ Performance in Social Studies Curriculum in Anambra State, Nigeria

Olibie Eyiuche Ifeoma & Ezeoba Kate Oge · Journal of Education, Society and Behavioural Science · 2013

Aims: To examine the effects of the Guided Inquiry Method [GIM] on students’ performance in Social Studies in Anambra State relative to gender. Study Design: The study used quasi experimental design. Place and Duration of Study: Junior secondary schools in Anambra State of Nigeri...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJESBS/2013/3300

The Importance of Global Citizenship to Higher Education: The Role of Short-Term Study Abroad

Lane Perry, Krystina R. Stoner, Lee Stoner, Daniel Wadsworth, Rachel Page & Michael A. Tarrant · Journal of Education, Society and Behavioural Science · 2013

An increasing number of institutions actively promote internationalisation as a key strategy, implying that the development of a “global citizenry” is an integral part of their educational mission. To fulfil this strategy, four constructs must be addressed: (1) what is global cit...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJESBS/2013/2910

Developing Academic Staff for Effective Teaching: A Focus on Sharing of Expertise in Universities in Nigeria

Comfort Olufunke Akomolafe · Journal of Education, Society and Behavioural Science · 2013

Aims: This study was to examine the extent of sharing of teaching skills among professors and junior academic staff in universities in Nigeria. Study Design: This study was a descriptive design. Place and Duration of Study: The study took place in universities in south west, Nige...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJESBS/2013/2653

Aerobic and Progressive Resistance Exercise Effects on Body Composition of Primary School Children in Ibadan, Nigeria

Ademola Olasupo Abass & Monday Omoniyi Moses · Journal of Education, Society and Behavioural Science · 2013

Aims: The study determined the effectiveness of aerobic exercise (AE) and progressive resistance exercise (PRE) trainings on the body composition measured in terms of percent body fat and body mass index of primary school children in Ibadan, Nigeria. Study Design: Randomized clas...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJESBS/2013/1214