Abstract: This paper reports on the design and implementation of an ICT-based learning paradigm referred to the spatial geometry and visual thinking in primary education, based on the ‘Model of phases-methods Combinations’. The main scope of this paper is to help 12-year old students of primary education to explore the various types of three-dimensional figures, so as to be capable of manipulating geometrical figures in space, i.e to learn how to compute the surface and the volume of a solid and how to solve complex three-dimensional geometric problems (e.g. arguments related to three-dimensional shapes and geometrical constructs using hard paper or other materials). An ICT-based didactical scenario, that employs a playful and conceivable approach, is presented here, to motivate students of primary education to construct, observe and manipulate geometrical figures in space, and also to guide teachers how to help students construct a successful understanding of stereometry.

Keywords: cognitive apprenticeship theory, didactics of geometry, mathematics, model of p-m combinations, primary education, RECOMPP, SFW, stereometry, van Hiele theory.

Title: Leveraging ICT to Improve the Understanding of Stereometry among Students in Primary Education

Author: Emmanouil Nikoloudakis, Emmanouil Choustoulakis, Sofia Kontadaki, Demetrios Nikoloudakis

ISSN 2394-9686

International Journal of Novel Research in Education and Learning

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Abstract: The purpose of this study was to determine the perceptions of teachers on the prevailing school climate in public secondary schools in Kenya. A total of 645 teachers constituted the target population. Purposive sampling technique was used to select the respondents from the area of study whose schools had presented their students for KCSE examinations. At least five teachers, each from five (5) academic departments from 39 secondary schools were selected as respondents. Therefore, a total of 195 teachers constituted the sample size of the study. Data was collected using OCDQ-RS instruments on school climate. The data indices included frequencies and percentages. The study found that the principals dominated teacher-principal conferences and supervised teachers’ activities too closely. The author recommends that the ministry of education should initiate and involve the principals in the climate improvement programs in schools.  The OCDQ-RS research tool, among other strategies, should be utilized by the Ministry of Education to improve the existing school climate and work out plans to back up the movement.

Keywords: Perceptions, Teachers, School climate, Public secondary schools, Kenya.

Title: PERCEPTIONS OF TEACHERS ON THE PREVAILING SCHOOL CLIMATE IN PUBLIC SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN KENYA

Author: Richard Maite Sigilai

ISSN 2394-9686

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Abstract: The purpose of this study was to determine the level of digital skills of students. This study also aimed to determine what instructional adjustment plan will be proposed based on the results of the study. This study utilized a non-experimental quantitative research design utilizing descriptive technique. Research instruments on digital skills of the students was used as sources of data. Utilizing mean, this study found out that the level of digital skills of students in terms of information and data literacy is high, the level of digital skills of students in terms of communication and collaboration is high, the level of digital skills of students in terms of digital content creation is moderate, the level of digital skills of students in terms of safety is moderate, the level of digital skills of students in terms problem-solving high, and the  overall level of digital skills of learners is high.

Keywords: digital skills of students, education, non-experimental quantitative research, descriptive-correlational technique, Philippines.

Title: Digital Literacy Profile of Students: Basis for Integration of Information and Communication Technology in Instructional Adjustment Plan

Author: Nelia V. Binoya

ISSN 2394-9686

International Journal of Novel Research in Education and Learning

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Abstract: This study aimed to determine the assessment of teacher differentiated instruction practice. This study utilized the non-experimental quantitative research design using descriptive-correlational technique involving teachers in Sarangani District, Davao Occidental Division, Philippines. The study was conducted on the second semester of school year 2019-2020. Research instrument on teacher differentiated instruction practice was used as sources of data. The study showed the following results: level of teacher differentiated instruction practice in terms of student interest is high, the level of teacher differentiated instruction practice in terms of assessment is high, the level of teacher differentiated instruction practice in terms of lesson planning is high, in terms of content is high, in terms of process is high, in terms of product is high and overall level of teacher differentiated instruction practice is high.

Keywords: Differentiated Instruction, Educational Management, Quantitative Research, Philippines.

Title: Evaluation of Differentiated Instruction Practice among Teachers: It’s Implication for Professional Development

Author: Jeneve P. Nieves

ISSN 2394-9686

International Journal of Novel Research in Education and Learning

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Abstract: The study aimed to determine the supervisory roles of the school heads of the 2^nd Congressional District of Sorsogon for the school year 2019-2020. It used the descriptive-survey method since a questionnaire was devised in gathering the primary data as reflected in the problem. The respondents were the randomly selected 24 school heads and 120 teachers of the public elementary schools in the 2^nd Congressional District of Sorsogon.  The statistical tools utilized were weighted mean and t-test for independent samples.

The study revealed that the school heads had an outstanding performance in clinical supervision, performed very satisfactorily along professional development and curriculum development but performed satisfactorily in action research. Then, the teachers agree that their school heads performed their supervisory roles, along clinical supervision, curriculum development, professional development and action research. Also, the teachers perceived similarly that the school heads performed their supervisory roles along professional development and curriculum development. However, they perceived significantly different in clinical supervision and action research.

Further ,the school heads have helped their teachers to improve the teaching performance when they provide feedback and suggestions during clinical supervision. An action plan was proposed to enhance the supervisory performance of the school heads.

Therefore, the school heads may sustain their outstanding performance in clinical supervision and continually improve in professional development, curriculum development, and action research by attending capability building activities. School heads may enhance their working relationship with their the teachers through series of meetings, conference, dialogues, and team building activities. The school heads may establish an open channel of communication with the teachers in order to reconcile their differences in perceptions specially in clinical supervision and action research. The school heads may continuously assist the teachers in improving their instructional performing with the constant execution of supervisory roles. The action plan may submitted to the division Office for possible implementation and if found feasible, may be adopted. Further research may be conducted on instructional supervisory practices of school heads and teacher motivation.

Keywords: Supervisory roles, School Heads, Professional Development, 2^nd District of Sorsogon.

Title: Supervisory roles of the school heads of the 2^nd congressional district of sorsogon

Author: Crystalin G. Guardacasa, Dr. Noel G. Benavides

ISSN 2394-9686

International Journal of Novel Research in Education and Learning

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Abstract:This study conducted to determine the organizational climate, motivation, and performance of academic leaders such as deans, directors, and instructors from selected State Colleges and Universities (SUC) – Teacher Education Institutions (TEIs) in Region IX, Philippines. There are 136 academic leaders selected as respondents through purposive sampling technique and three sets of instruments were administered to different types of respondents to determine the organizational climate, motivation level, and work performance level. 
Keywords:Academic Leaders, Institutional Effectiveness, Motivation, Organizational Climate, Performance, SUC-TEIs.