Adult Education Research Papers/Topics

Collaborative digital writing and metacognitive knowledge in writing among TEFL students: the mediating role of online knowledge sharing

Previous studies indicate that metacognitive knowledge has a key role in learning and that collaborative learning and knowledge sharing may affect learners’ metacognition. As such, the present study set out to test a structural model of teaching English as a foreign language (TEFL) students’ collaborative digital writing, online knowledge sharing, and metacognitive knowledge in writing, and specifically to examine the hypothesis that online knowledge sharing mediates the effect of collabo...

The Mediating Effect of Knowledge Sharing in the Relationship Between Factors Affecting Knowledge Sharing and Reflective Thinking: The Case of English literature students during the COVID‑19

The COVID-19 pandemic has had serious implications on educational systems worldwide and, hence, online courses have been organized. It is expected that the use of online learning in higher education promote knowledge sharing among students and the sharing of knowledge result in the improvement of reflective thinking among them. As such, we examined the knowledge sharing behavior among the undergraduate students in online learning English literature courses, the student’ perceptions to...

Post Covid-19 Crisis: Effects and Transformation of Tertiary Education System in Nigeria

Abstract Covid-19 pandemic has caused education disruptions and prolonged school closures all around the world, which affected about 95% of the world’s student population. This paper holistically looks into post COVID-19 crisis: Effects and Transformation of Tertiary Education System in Nigeria. Concept of tertiary institutions was x-rayed and some of the factors that may affect closure of schools were highlighted. They are: Student dropout, unplanned pregnancy and Academic setback. Post CO...

Post Covid -19 Crisis: Effects and Transformation of Tertiary Education System in Nigeria

Abstract:  Covid-19 pandemic has caused education disruptions and prolonged school closures all around the world, which affected about 95% of the world’s student population. This paper holistically looks into post COVID-19 crisis: Effects and Transformation of Tertiary Education System in Nigeria. Concept of tertiary institutions was x-rayed and some of the factors that may affect closure of schools were highlighted. They are: Student dropo...

An Appraisal Of Accounting System in Public Sector Organization (A Case Study of Enugu Board Of Internal Revenue) Proposal

Proposal   This write up is the result of a studying of the accounting process in the public sector. The work is principally aimed at providing an insight into the accounting system of Board of Internal revenue Enugu State, its inefficience, problems and ways these problems could be effectively be managed. This work is divided into five chapters namely; The first chapter which is the introduction of the topic, the researcher defined public sector accounting, the purpose and objective as w...

The Inhibitors to Information Seeking Behavior of Nursing Students in General English and ESP Courses from University Instructors’ Perspective: A Case Study

Introduction: Investigating the information seeking behavior of nursing students in General  English  and  ESP  courses  is  of  great  importance  since  various  factors  may impact the students’ information seeking behavior. As such, the present study sought the inhibitors to the information seeking behavior of students of nursing in  general English and ESP courses.  Methods : The  study  is  a  qualitative  research  that  adopted  a  conventional  content ...

From Knowledge Sharing to Reflective Thinking: Using Focus Group to Promote EFL Teachers’ Reflectivity

Abstract Educational research literature has underscored the key role of collaboration and interaction among teachers. As such, the present study, as its main objective, sought whether knowledge sharing in a reflective focus group improved English as a foreign language (EFL) student teachers’ reflective practice. In addition, it explored the benefits and challenges to knowledge sharing in a reflective focus group. To this end, a survey of reflective practice, and a semi-structured interv...

The Effects of Peer Tutoring on Seventh-grade Students’ Learning in Science

Peer tutoring is a common instructional strategy used in classrooms. This study focused on the effects that peer tutoring has on students of the novice group. The effect of peer tutoring was compared based on the score of pretest and posttest to those of the control group. At the end of the tutoring session, the satisfaction of the students was accessed by administering questionnaires. Hence, this is a mix-mode research where survey questionnaire and class tests score has been used. The quest...

Enhancing Class IX Students Participantion in Group Work in Chemistry

This action research has investigated ways to enhance students’ participation in group work in chemistry. It is observed that Bhutanese students participate minimally in group activities especially in science. Most Bhutanese students shy away from participating or interacting in the classroom. To enhance participation and interaction, the curriculum experts developed the curriculum considering the need of every students in Bhutan in science. Research in Bhutan found out that heterogeneous g...

Family Barriers For Quality Pre-Primary Education For Children With Disabilities In Tanzania: A Case Of Lindi Region

Abstract This study examined family barriers in the provision of quality of Pre-Primary education for the children with disabilities in Lindi Region, Tanzania. This study was a qualitative inquiry. Data were collected using in-depth interviews and focus group discussions. It involved a sample of 23 of the participants. The study established that the provision of the quality Pre-Primary education for the children with disabilities was hampered by a number of the family barriers. These barrier...

Emotional Intelligence And Academic Achievement: The Moderating Influence Of Age, Intrinsic And Extrinsic Motivation

ABSTRACT The study examined the moderating influence of emotional intelligence, age and academic motivation on academic achievement of secondary school students.

NEW MEDIA, NEW LITERACIES AND REDEFINITION OF LEARNING SPACES AND COMMUNITIES

Abstract New media gave birth to new literacies and new literacies redefined space and communities. Although the contemporary society has more learning spaces and close communities yet persons still suffer from those problems that were thought would go into extinction. While no one can reverse the trend and influence of the new media, humanity should exercise caution for the preservation of its values.

Electricity Billing Systems at Residential Level in Sylhet City: Is Pre-Paid System perceived as a Better Option by the Subscribers?

Abstract  The introduction of Pre-Paid billing system for electricity at households are claimed to be an addition to the convenience of subscribers, especially by excusing the hassles of bills payments associated to the Post-Paid system. Among the other benefits of Pre-Paid system, user control over electricity consumption, freedom from discrepancies regarding to billing etc. are largely spoken about. These conveniences brought by the Pre-Paid billing system should therefore, obviously resul...

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