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Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractTHE IMPACT OF SERVICE-LEARNING CURRICULUM AT A LOCAL AT-RISK HIGH SCHOOL: AN EXAMINATION OF PRELIMINARY DATARoxanne Helm-Stevens, Randy Fall, Cloyd Havens et al.Over the years, there has been substantial research highlighting the effectiveness of service-learning from the perspective of the student in the classroom. Multiple studies have demonstrated student-learning outcomes as well as provided descriptions of service-learning projects and syllabi. However, limited research has been conducted exploring the effects of service-learning on the community. This pioneering study offers preliminary data on the … …American Journal of Economics and Business Administration, Vol. 6, Issue 3 · 8 Dec 2014 · 6,814 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractCommunity Pharmacists’ Involvement in Breast Cancer Health Promotion in United Arab Emirates (UAE)Osama H. Mohamed Ibrahim, Rana M. IbrahimBreast cancer is the most common cancer in women in Middle East countries. Despite the continuous efforts to increase the public awareness of breast cancer via campaigns and public screening programs, breast cancer screening rate remains low. The participation of community pharmacists in the communication and dissemination of breast cancer screening information should have a significant positive impact. The objectives … …American Journal of Pharmacology and Toxicology, Vol. 8, Issue 4 · 29 Oct 2013 · 8,124 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractAnalysis of Iranian Traditional Architecture Through the Lens of Kenneth Frampton’s &#34Critical Regionalism&#34Tohid FardpourThe fundamental strategy of Critical Regionalism is to mediate the impact of universal civilization with elements derived indirectly from the peculiarities of a particular place. This study presents some significant patterns and aspects of Iranian Traditional Architecture and examine them through the lens of Kenneth Frampton’s Critical Regionalism, to find that whether these attitudes-KF’s six points-have been completely considered in … …American Journal of Engineering and Applied Sciences, Vol. 6, Issue 2 · 27 May 2013 · 8,538 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractA Review on the Impact of Information Culture on the Adoption of Health Information System in Developing CountriesAdnan Mukred, Dalbir Singh, Nurhizam SafieThe study reviews and attempts to identify the Information Culture factors that impact the users’ attitudes toward the adoption of Health Information System (HIS) in developing counties. It is based on a review and a critical analysis of previous research related to the adoption of HIS, especially in developing countries. The study discovered Information Culture related adoption factors: Information Need, … …Journal of Computer Science, Vol. 9, Issue 1 · 15 Mar 2013 · 7,188 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractMathematics Anxiety and Achievement Among Secondary School StudentsEffandi Zakaria, Normalizam Mohd Zain, Nur Amalina Ahmad, Ayu ErlinaResearch has shown that mathematics achievement in students is influenced by psychological factors such as mathematics anxiety. Weaknesses among students in learning mathematics in particular will affect the efforts of various sectors in making Malaysia a fully developed nation by 2020. The purpose of this study was to determine mathematics anxiety and mathematics achievement among secondary school students in Selangor, … …American Journal of Applied Sciences, Vol. 9, Issue 11 · 1 Sep 2012 · 13,315 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractLevel of Water Awareness at Some Jordanian Universities Student’sMohamad Said Damanhouri, Bashar Abdallah Al-Saleem, Yousra Yousef AL-AliProblem statement: Jordan has been facing shortage in water sector during the last three decades due to natural and society factors, weakness of water awareness is one of these Society factors, so this study focused on the level of water awareness in fields of; water significant in life, water problem in Jordan, water conservation at part of Jordanian society. Approach: … …Journal of Social Sciences, Vol. 8, Issue 3 · 16 Aug 2012 · 8,123 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractThe Impact of the Professional Learning and Psychological Mentoring Support for Teacher TraineesChristina Peter LigaduProblem statement: Mentoring practices have been an important part of the practicum in initial teacher training. The purpose of this study was to investigate the impact of a mentoring program for teacher mentors and mentees. It also explored the factors that influenced the impact of the mentoring program. This study was conducted in two secondary schools in the state of … …Journal of Social Sciences, Vol. 8, Issue 3 · 7 May 2012 · 8,421 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractTowards Constructivist Teacher Professional DevelopmentV. J. Pitsoe, W. M. MailaProblem statement: In recent years, much has been written about constructivist learning theories and their applications to outcomes-based teaching and learning environments in South Africa. Approach: Little, if any, has been said about the implications of these ideas and practices for teacher professional development and teacher education. The introduction of the National Curriculum Statement (NCS) Policy requires teachers to acquire … …Journal of Social Sciences, Vol. 8, Issue 3 · 26 Mar 2012 · 9,513 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractThe Implications of Teacher Effectiveness Requirements for Initial Teacher Education ReformS. G. PretoriusProblem statement: School effectiveness research shows that teacher effectiveness is the single most important school-based factor in student success. The effects of poor teaching linger and can be measured for at least three years after students have left the classroom. It is too late to wait until secondary school level for backlogs to be eradicated. Education systems, such as the … …Journal of Social Sciences, Vol. 8, Issue 3 · 26 Mar 2012 · 9,485 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractContact with Nature and Children’s Wellbeing in Educational SettingsGiuseppe Carrus, Sabine Pirchio, Ylenia Passiatore et al.Problem statement: The study explores the role of the spatial-physical features of the environment for the functioning of educational institutions. Previous research in the field of environmental psychology showed how physical characteristics of learning environments might be linked to positive or negative outcomes in terms of learning attitudes and behaviors. In particular, there is consistent empirical evidence showing that contact … …Journal of Social Sciences, Vol. 8, Issue 3 · 26 Mar 2012 · 14,402 accessesView PDFCite