International Journal of Education and Management Studies

Jagpreet Kaur ¹, Sandeep Kaur ¹

Affiliations
1 Department of Education, Punjabi University, Patiala, IN

Abstract

Inclusive education is a worldwide phenomenon widely advocated in the recent past. Teacher characteristics such as attitudes are considered as the most important factor for successful inclusion. The present study investigated the attitude of elementary school teachers towards inclusive education as related to certain characteristics of these teachers. A survey was conducted on a random sample of 195 elementary school teachers teaching in various private and government schools of Patiala district of Punjab. A scale for measuring the attitude towards inclusive education (ATIES) was used. The results of t-test revealed significant differences in attitude of elementary school teachers towards inclusive education with regard to gender, location, type of school, years of teaching experience, educational qualifications, teacher training, having a family member/ friend with disability and level of confidence in teaching students with disability. The implications of the results are discussed. Further, some useful recommendations are provided for teachers, educators and policy makers and implementers in India.

Keywords

Attitude, Inclusive Education, Elementary Teachers

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Jagpreet Kaur ¹, Sandeep Kaur ¹

Affiliations
1 Department of Education, Punjabi University, Patiala, IN

Abstract

Educational aspirations have been identified as a main strategy for widening educational participation in lifelong learning process. The present study explored the effect of gender and home environment on educational aspirations in a random sample of 200 adolescents studying in +1 class in the government and private schools located in Patiala district of Punjab. The data was collected with the help of educational aspirations scale and home environment inventory. The results of the t-test revealed significant gender differences in educational aspirations among adolescents. Further, it was found that educational aspirations among adolescents are negatively and significantly correlated with the negative dimensions of home environment viz. deprivation of privileges, rejection and permissiveness. However, the educational aspirations among adolescents are significantly and positively correlated with positive home environment dimensions of reward and nurturance. Implications of the results are discussed.

Keywords

Adolescents, Educational Aspirations, Gender, Home Environment

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Dalvir Singh ¹, Jagpreet Kaur ¹

Affiliations
1 Department of Education, Punjabi University, Patiala, IN

Abstract

Life skills are the abilities for adaptive and Positive behaviour that enables the individual to deal effectively with the demands and challenges of everyday life. The main objective of the present study was to investigate the incidence of life skills in a random sample of 300 adolescents from Sangrur district of Punjab. Life skills scale by Sharma (2003) was used to measure life skills among adolescents. The descriptive statistics revealed that adolescents in the sample possess an above average level of life skills. The results oft-test revealed non-significant gender differences in life skills among adolescents. However, significant differences were observed in life skills among adolescents in terms of location, type of school, caste and across high and low levels of academic achievement. Implications of the results are discussed.

Keywords

Life Skills, Adolescents

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Jagpreet Kaur ¹, Ramanjeet Kaur ¹

Affiliations
1 Department of Education and Community Service, Punjabi University, Patiala, IN

Abstract

The present study was undertaken to explore gender, locale-wise and stream-wise differences in career decisionmaking among adolescents. The investigation was conducted through descriptive method of study. Career Decision-Making Profile (CDMP) Questionnaire developed by Gati (2011) was administered to a stratified random sample of 356 adolescents (F=182, M= 174). T-test was employed to study gender and locale-wise differences&ANOVA in order to study stream-wise differences in career decision-making among adolescents. Findings revealed that there were significant gender, locale-wise and stream-wise differences in various dimensions of career decision-making among adolescents.

Keywords

Career Decision-Making, Gender, Locale, Stream, Adolescents.

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Jagpreet Kaur ¹, Ramanjeet Kaur ¹

Affiliations
1 Department of Education and Community Service, Punjabi University, Patiala, Punjab, IN

Abstract

The present study was undertaken to explore gender, locale-wise and stream-wise differences in career decision-making among adolescents. The investigation was conducted through descriptive method of study. Career Decision-Making Profile (CDMP) Questionnaire developed by Gati (2011) was administered to a stratified random sample of 356 adolescents (F=182, M= 174). T-test was employed to study gender and locale-wise differences & ANOVA in order to study stream-wise differences in career decision-making among adolescents. Findings revealed that there were significant gender, locale-wise and stream-wise differences in various dimensions of career decision-making among adolescents.

Keywords

Career Decision-Making, Gender, Locale, Stream, Adolescents.

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Lavleen Kaur ¹, Jagpreet Kaur ¹

Affiliations
1 Department of Education, Punjabi University, Patiala, Punjab, IN

Abstract

Video games has become very popular among adolescents. The present study was undertaken to study the gender differences in video game habits among adolescents. The sample comprised of 214 adolescents (114 male & 84 female) studying in various schools of Patiala district of Punjab. Data was collected by using video game habits survey prepared by the investigator herself. The statistical techniques, viz., mean, standard deviation and t-test were applied. The results revealed that there are significant gender differences in video game habits among adolescents. Male adolescents were found to possess significantly higher video game habits than female adolescents. Further, male adolescents were found to possess more knowledge, attitude and habits towards video games as compared to their female counterparts.

Keywords

Video Game Habits, Gender Difference, Adolescents.

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Vishakha Bodhi ¹, Jagpreet Kaur ¹

Affiliations
1 Department of Education & Community Service, Punjabi University, Patiala, Punjab, IN

Abstract

Internet is being extensively used all around the world. The number of users is increasing day by day. Computers and the Internet have become an essential part of our lives today, especially among the adolescent and youth. The Internet is a priceless source of information for students and a tool to enhance their productivity. It helps students to broaden their academic knowledge by accessing to the information world and also by easy communicating to their academic community. In term of education, researchers have evaluated the impact of internet usage on university students' academic performance. The present study aimed to find out association between internet use and academic performance among university students. A descriptive study design with quantitative approach was used to collect data from 200 postgraduate university students belonging to social-science stream. Data was collected using the self-constructed tool on Internet usage and a designed questionnaire to elicit demographic data of the respondents for academic performance. The data was analyzed using correlation analysis to study the relationship of internet use with academic performance. The results revealed a significant and positive relationship of internet use with academic performance. Implications of the findings are discussed.

Keywords

Internet Use, Academic Performance, University Students.

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Raman Kumar ¹, Jagpreet Kaur ²

Affiliations
1 Department of Education & Community Service, Punjabi University, Patiala, Punjab, IN
2 Department of Education & Community Service, Arts Block No. 5, Punjabi University, Patiala, Punjab, IN

Abstract

The present study was conducted to assess the effectiveness of e-Content strategy as compared with conventional strategy of teaching Mathematics to the students of class seventh. The experimental procedure was executed. One experimental and one control group was formed. The e-Content group as experimental group was taught Mathematics with the supplement of e-Content, the control group was taught Mathematics through Conventional method. A sample of 80 pupils from VII grade was taken and to measure the achievement in Mathematics, self developed Mathematics Achievement Test was used as research tool. After the Pre-test, 2 months treatment and post test, descriptive statistics namely mean, standard deviation and inferential statistics namely t-test and analysis of covariance was used. Analyzing the data with the help of correlated t-test, it was concluded that teaching Mathematics through e-Content significantly enhanced Mathematics achievement of students. With the help of one way ANCOVA, it was also concluded that e-Content improve Mathematics achievement significantly higher in comparison to Conventional method when groups were matched on Pre-Mathematics achievement.

Keywords

E-Content, Mathematics Achievement, Conventional Strategy, Traditional Strategy.

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Raman Kumar ¹, Jagpreet Kaur ¹

Affiliations
1 Department of Education & Community Service, Punjabi University, Patiala, Punjab, IN

Abstract

The main objective of the present study was to assess the effect of e-content strategy on Mathematics achievement of elementary school students in relation to achievement motivation by considering pre Mathematics achievement as a covariate. The experimental procedure was executed. One experimental and one control group was formed. The e-Content group as experimental group was taught Mathematics with the supplement of e-Content, the control group was taught Mathematics through Conventional method. A sample of 80 pupils from class VII was taken and to measure the achievement in Mathematics, self developed Mathematics Achievement Test along with Deo-Mohan Achievement Motivation Scale was used as research tool. After the Pre-test, 02 months treatment followed by post test, descriptive statistics namely mean, standard deviation and inferential statistics namely t-test and analysis of covariance was used. Analyzing the data with the help of 2x3 Factorial Design ANCOVA, it was concluded that that students belonging to high, average and low levels of achievement motivation were found to be significantly different on Mathematics achievement when groups were matched in respect to pre-Mathematics achievement.

Keywords

Mathematics Achievement, Elementary School Students, E-Content Strategy, Conventional Strategy.

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