The article is devoted to the issues regarding the modelling of the experimental methodology aimed at forming primary school pupils’ linguocultural competence by means of Chinese artistic works. The ...experimental methodology aimed at forming primary school pupils’ linguocultural competence is specified. “The model” of a specific experimental education is understood as a hierarchically structured system for the formation of the primary school pupils’ linguocultural competence which reflects the components of the process aimed at developing the designated competence, in particular: subject-object determinants, goals, stages, pedagogical principles and conditions, means, forms and methods of training organization, criteria. The main stages of the teaching / learning (cognitive-enriching, reproductive, productive and creative-reflexive) are characterised; the specific methodological principles facilitating the formation of the competence under study are identified (principles of consistency and systematicity, gradual and sequential training; unity of educational culture- and language-oriented material in the context of interaction between Ukraine and China; integration of perceptual and productive types of speech activity within the classroom and extracurricular activities); pedagogical conditions influencing the formation of the primary school pupils’ linguocultural competence are determined. These competencies were chosen as the criteria: literary-accumulative (with indicators: philosophical, fundamental and Confucianism-centric); artistic and authentic (with indicators: ethnically patriotic, epic-folkloric and prose-lyrical); contrastive-comparative (with indicators: general cultural and cultural-specific); operational-interactive (with indicators: culture- and resource-centred, perceptual-cognitive, productive and demonstrative).
The features of the effective implementation of multimedia in the teaching of arithmetic for primary school pupils are shown in the paper. The types of calculating methods are defined. The ...theoretical framework of these methods consists of: specific content of arithmetic operations, properties of arithmetic operations, connections between components and the results of arithmetic operations, change of a result of arithmetic operations depending on change in one component, the numeration of numbers, number rules, etc. The possibility of forming of these calculating methods for primary school pupils by means multimedia technologies is demonstrated. Some requirements that should be considered during the designing of dynamic models and simulators are given. These dynamic models and simulators are implemented for enhancing of various processes of thinking and perception for primary school pupils. Some samples of organization of the pupils’ cognitive activity with applying of simulators, dynamic models and presentations are shown. The necessity of implementing of multimedia for developing of pupils’ cognitive activity during learning arithmetic in primary school is underlined. Methodological recommendations for multimedia applying during explaining arithmetic operations to primary school pupils (1-4-th grades) are presented. The effectiveness of the applying of multimedia technology in the learning process at primary school is confimed by results of forming stage of the pedagogical experiment.
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The water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) coverage and practices in and out of primary schools are crucial to the well-being of children. Using a questionnaire analysis method, this study ...focuses on the WASH coverage and practices of children from five public primary schools in the city of N'Zerekore, the second-largest city in Guinea. Our results reveal that the WASH coverage and practices in all five schools are inadequate. Our data indicated that 100% (n=1,048) of pupils don't wash their hands with soap after defecation in school, and over 87.9% (n=922) of students do not wash their hands before eating. The poor WASH coverage, inadequate hygiene practices, and other activities and/or causes result in a higher incidence of diseases among children, such as malaria, typhoid, and diarrhea. Some effective interventions, including the provision of clean water, sanitation and hygiene infrastructure, and widespread and effective health education, should be implemented to address these health issues among young African students.
The aim of this study was to determine the differences in motor skills in the lower primary school children depending on the value of the body mass index (BMI). The sample consisted of 174 students ...of the lower primary school grades in the city of Uzice, aged 10 ± 0.65 years. Seven motor variables were analysed to determine the quantitative differences in the areas of the motor functioning of children. The children were categorised in three groups based on the body mass index (underweight, normal weight and overweight). The results obtained in this study indicate that there are differences in the motor space among the groups of respondents. The biggest difference was identified in the speed of movement, coordination of the whole body, static strength of arms and shoulders and flexibility. A statistically less significant difference was also identified in the repetitive strength. The results suggest that children with normal nutritional status have the best motor skills, compared to the underweight and overweight children. The findings are indirectly related to the quality of physical education teaching, because students with better motor skills are more active in class in terms of movement.
Haptics in the sense of active touch, as well as internally felt bodily sensations, add an important dimension to learning sessions at historical sites. Drawing on observations of primary school ...pupils visiting historical sites in Sweden, and interviews with pupils, teachers, and site educators following the visits, this study investigates in which ways haptics affect how young pupils learn history. Three aspects of haptics are identified as important to learning in history education: touch, internally felt bodily sensations, and visual and auditory senses, the latter interacting with haptics. The study argues that visits to historical sites help pupils develop their historical understanding through knowledge by acquaintance. It also emphasises that for historical learning to take place, the experience must be put in relation to a historical frame of reference.
Both the quality and quantity of teachers’ experiences of self-competence in dealing with pupils with symptoms of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder have been the subject of a great deal of ...research. The permanent monitoring of the levels at which teachers accomplish such competencies, which have a positive effect on the improvement of teaching, is one of the tasks of educational science. The present paper determines how teachers self-assess their efficacy in teaching pupils with behavioural difficulties based on the pupils’ symptoms of attention disorder and hyperactivity. Primary school teachers from 12 counties of the Republic of Croatia participated in the research. The teachers provided data for a total of 1,383 pupils in whom they subjectively detected behavioural difficulties. The research reveals that the characteristics of the pupil best predict the teacher’s self-efficacy. More time spent in the classroom with the teacher, better academic achievement, and a lower school grade indicate higher self-efficacy in teachers.
The aim of this research was to find out the primary pupils´ knowledge level about the Winter Olympic Games in Banska Bystrica. The research file consisted of 261 second stage primary pupils, 145 ...boys and 116 girls at the age from 10 to 15, who filled in the questionnaire ten days after finishing of the Winter Olympic Games held in Sochi. We used 14 questions in the questionnaire, consisting of the closed, half-open and open questions and 3 identification questions related to the sex of a respondent, age and respective school year of individual respondents. We can claim that among the most interesting findings there were: Firstly, more than 95% pupils knew what town was the organiser of the Winter Olympic Games in 2014. Secondly, more than 75% of the pupils were watching these Winter Olympic Games too. The most information about the Winter Olympic Games the pupils gained was via the TV and the internet. The favourite sports watched by the pupilswere ice hockey, biathlon, ski-jump and snowboarding. Almost 60% of the pupils could answer the question: "Which town will be the Winter Olympic Games organiser in 2018?" What is more, it is really pleasing to note that the Winter Paralympic Games have started to be in the primary pupils´ attention as well.
This paper sought to determine the provision of alternative formats of information resources for inclusive library services of visually impaired primary school pupils in Southeast Nigeria. The study ...adopted a descriptive survey research design. The population of the study was 129 respondents, comprising of 125 visually impaired pupils and four librarians from the four special education centres in Southeast Nigeria. One research question guided the study. Two instruments were used for data collection which includes an observation checklist, and interview guide. Data collected with the checklist were analyzed using frequency counts, while those from interviews were analyzed qualitatively and integrated into the discussion of findings. The findings showed that alternative formats of information resources such as Braille textbooks and audio collections were not provided in many subjects in the libraries under study. Braille textbooks in almost all the subjects taught in the schools, including core subjects like English language and mathematics were not available. Even the ones available were old editions of textbooks. Also, it was revealed that other information resources except storybooks were scantly provided in alternative formats. Hence, the study concluded that the provision of alternative formats of information resources in special education centre libraries in Southeast Nigeria is inadequate. Based on the findings, it was recommended among others that the government should have a written policy statement on the provision of alternative formats of information resources for the visually impaired so that it will serve as a guide for the provision of information resources to special education centres, in order to ensure inclusive library services for the visually impaired.
This study analyses opinions of primary school pupils and secondary school students (boys and girls) on physical education classes in Slovakia. The survey was conducted in 21 Slovak towns with 6959 ...respondents -- 3606 primary school pupils and 3353 secondary school students. Average age of boys from primary schools was 14.32 years ± 0.35 years and girls was 14.28 years ± 0.39 years. Average age of boys from secondary schools was 18.22 years ± 0.25 years and girls was 18.56 ± 0.38 years. It was carried out in school year 2018/2019. The survey was based on inquiry created and evaluated by Gamo Banska Bystrica's programme TAP3. The survey results were analysed in terms of sex and age differences (chi-square statistic). It was established that popularity of Physical education (PE) classes declines with age. Almost 50 % of boys and girls stated they are active during PE classes, however their activity declines with age, and therefore they become more passive. More than 50 % of pupils and students always or mostly feel good during PE, when the main activities of the classes are games and fun. The most popular activity in PE classes is playing sports games, with the survey response frequency of 58.91 %. The least popular are gymnastic exercises, with the survey response frequency of 44.49 %. The significant difference was noted among particular groups of respondents in terms of statistical significance (p < 0.01), especially from the point of view of the sex and age differences (primary school pupils vs. secondary school students).
This study investigated primary schools’ initiatives and challenges in fostering pupils’ reading habits in Tanzania against the backdrop of general apathy toward poor reading habits particularly in ...public schools. Three questions guided the study: What does a reading habit mean to teachers, pupils and parents in primary education? How do primary schools promote reading habits among pupils? What challenges do primary schools face in cultivating reading habits among pupils? Data was collected through interviews, documentary review, and observations. The sample comprised teachers, pupils, and parents. The findings show that in general teachers, parents and pupils understood the concept of a reading habit. Moreover, having school book stores, encouraging pupils to buy books, administering activities that urged pupils to read books, and encouraging pupil reading were initiatives primary schools employed to cultivate pupils’ reading habit. The study identified pupils’ low interest in reading books, lack of books, absence of school libraries, pupils’ semi-illiteracy and the high cost of books as challenges that schools had to contend with in promoting pupils’ reading habit. The study concludes that the onus was on all primary education stakeholders to shoulder the obligation of initiating and cultivating pupils’ reading habits.
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