The impact of violence in three volatile communities on students’ attendance in a selected high school in Kingston‚ Jamaica The University of the West Indies‚ Mona. Table of Contents Chapter One – Introduction and background to the study….……………………….1-2 Statement of the Problem ……………….………………………......3 The purpose of the research….……………………………………...3 Significance of the Study……………………………………………4
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Importance Gaming in Education: What Students Can Learn From Video Games in School As new teachers enter the workforce with greater technology familiarity than their predecessors‚ a wider margin of accepted teaching methods has developed‚ changing the way in which educators are able to form successful instructional relationships with their students. Many districts‚ in order to help faculty keep pace with their rapidly changing and technologically capable student bodies‚ are attempting to alter their
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voice and body that appeared uncontrolled can often lead to uninvited chatter and ‘irritating misbehavior’. The aim of this study is to perform voice evaluation in teachers with or without voice symptoms‚ vocal qualities‚ and the reaction of the students towards the clarity of the teachers’ voice. To our teachers‚ voice is a useful tool and it must be healthy and sustainable throughout the school year. Some teachers have difficulties in their voice and have to take time off work with voice-loss and
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Physics Space exploration is the discovery and exploration of outer space by means of space technology. Physical exploration of space is conducted both by human spaceflights and by robotic spacecraft. While the observation of objects in space‚ known as astronomy‚ predates reliable recorded history‚ it was the development of large and relatively efficient rockets during the early 20th century that allowed physical space exploration to become a reality. Common rationales for exploring space include
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Bangladesh e-Journal of Sociology. Volume 3. Number 1. January 2006. FACTORS AFFECTING STUDENTS’ PERFORMANCE A Case Of Private Colleges Syed Tahir Hijazi1 and S.M.M. Raza Naqvi2 Abstract: Many empirical studies are carried out to explore factors affecting college students’ performance. The focus of this research is that student performance in intermediate examination is associated with students’ profile consisted of his attitude towards attendance in classes‚ time allocation for studies‚ parents’
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behaviors has been shown to be a strong predictor of an adolescent’s own behavior. However‚ peer pressure can also have positive effects when youth are pressured by their peers toward positive behavior‚ such as volunteering for charity or excelling in academics. The importance of peers declines upon entering adulthood. While socially accepted kids often have the most opportunities and the most positive experiences‚ research shows that being in the popular crowd may also be a risk factor for mild to moderate
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DESCRIPTIVE STUDY ON THE FACTORS AFFECTING THE ACADEMIC LIFE OF SEMINARIANS A Thesis Presented to The Faculty of the English Department In Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements of English IV- Methods of Research By Josiah Maxwell Beltran Felicilda 27 February 2013 APPROVAL SHEET In partial fulfillment of the requirements for English IV – Research Methods‚ this thesis entitled: A DESCRIPTIVE STUDY ON THE FACTORS AFFECTING THE ACADEMIC LIFE OF SEMINARIANS has been prepared and
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make an all round participations in development process by acquiring knowledge‚ ability‚ skills and attitudes. Academic performance is affected by different factors. We cannot deny the fact that these factors could really affect the student’s academic performance. Some students who are influences by peer groups or barkadas tends to cutting class which may results their low academic performance. The peer factors like smoking may cause disease that would become hindrance to their success and this differs
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Name:___________________________ Level/Section:______________ Date:_________ SY:______ Study Habits Survey The purpose of this questionnaire is to help you get information about how well you study right now. As you examine the results‚ you will discover your areas of strength and of weakness. The results will have meaning only if you are honest and respond as accurately as possible. If the statement is true about you‚ circle Y for yes. If the statement is false as it applies to you‚ circle
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Environment and Academic Performance INTRODUCTION Background of the Study. Nigerian environment is associated with unclassified problems entangled with impoverish outlook and being devoid of most modern facilities and infrastructure that could sustain an urban area. This is clearly manifested on the standard of living and the contribution of the people towards national development. This circumvented problem in the rural areas has adverse effect on the students’ academic performance. It is
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