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Contribution of Picture Communication Boards on expressive Language Skills of Learners with Hearing Impairment
(African Journal of Education Science and Technology (AJEST), 2024-10-01) Adhiambo, Oronge Evernate; Onditi, Sharon; Otara, Alfred
The most effective tool for human advancement is communication, encompassing the expressive
aspect, which is crucial in various life aspects, demonstrating its importance in communication
skills. Picture communication boards include sheets of symbolic presentation, letters, and real life pictures that a learner may point to communicate with others. Guided by Albert Bandura’s
Social Learning Theory, the objective of the study was to determine the contribution of picture
communication boards on the expressive language skills of learners with hearing impairment
using a mixed-method approach within a descriptive survey design. The target population
comprised 73 learners, 46 teachers, 7 headteachers, and 5 Educational Assessment and
Resource Centre officers (EARCs), selected purposely. Quantitative data from the main
respondents were collected through questionnaires and observation checklists. Simultaneously,
interview guides were utilized to gather qualitative data from key informants. Quantitative data
were analyzed descriptively based on means, frequencies, and standard deviation, and
inferentially based on Pearson Correlation, presented in tables. Qualitative data were presented
in narratives after thematic analysis. The study concludes that the utilization of communication
boards enhances the expressive language skills of learners with hearing impairment through the
use of pictures, charts, relevant books, and tables. The study recommends that the Ministry of
Education, through the Directorate of Special Needs Education, should upscale the use of
communication boards as a teaching aid for learners with hearing impairment.
Entrenching Ethical and Professional Teaching Through Teacher Performance Appraisal and Development in Public Primary Schools, Migori County, Kenya
(International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science (IJRISS), 2024-08-23) Ogalo, Elizabeth; Khalili, Ombito Elizabeth; Simatwa, Enose M. W
Teacher conduct is instrumental in enhancing national values in teaching and learning. The teacher is a role
model to learners and society at large; as an epitome of ethics. In Kenya, teacher conduct is a key element of
teacher professionalism which can affect teacher performance in service delivery. The Teachers Service
Commission has handled numerous cases of professional misconduct leading to termination of services of the
affected teachers. Professional misconduct of the teacher has impacted negatively to the learner leading to high
drop - out rates. Between the years 2019 and 2021, 59 teachers had indiscipline cases in Migori County. To
curb the malpractice, TSC introduced Teacher Performance Appraisal and Development (TPAD) to appraise
teachers on adherence to recommended teacher conduct and professionalism as a key indicator in teacher
performance. This study sought to evaluate the contribution of TPAD to teacher conduct and professionalism
towards enhancement of teacher performance in public primary schools, Migori County, Kenya. The study was
guided by the Goal setting Theory which requires teachers to set performance targets at the start of the school
term regarding adherence to the recommended teacher conduct and professionalism parameters. The set targets
are then utilized as a measure of teacher performance during appraisal at the end of the school term. The study
adopted a descriptive survey design. Simple random sampling and random sampling techniques were used to
select 30 Curriculum Support Officers, 240 deputy head teachers and 362 teachers for the study. Fischer’s
Formula was used to select the sample size of 632 participants from a population of 7038, comprising 637
deputy head teachers, 6362 teachers and 39 Curriculum Support officers in Migori County. Data collection
was done using questionnaire for deputies and teachers; Focus group discussion guide for Curriculum Support
officers, and document analysis guide for school records. Quantitative data was analyzed using Descriptive
Statistics in the form of frequency counts, mean and percentages as well as Inferential Statistics of T- Test and
Correlation Coefficient. Qualitative data was cleaned, coded, transcribed and analyzed thematically. Findings
from the study indicate that TPAD Implementation contributed highly to teacher performance, with regard to
punctuality, ethics, and compliance to legal and professional requirements on conduct and professionalism in
public primary schools.
Publish or perish in the era of artificial intelligence:
(Emerald Publishing Limited,, 2024-06-28) Ajwang, Stephen Oloo; Ikoha, Anselimo Peters
Purpose
This study aims to shed light on the dilemma of “publish or perish” within the context of artificial intelligence (AI) and to suggest approaches that scholars and organizations can implement to enhance ethical behavior in research and publishing.
Design/methodology/approach
This investigation examined institutional guidelines, policies, processes, norms and prior research to pinpoint ethical patterns that could be leveraged to promote ethical behavior in research and publishing.
Findings
The research outlined various unethical behaviors that have a detrimental impact on research outcomes including falsification, fabrication, plagiarism, p-hacking, authorship conflicts of interest, salami publication, republishing and manipulation of visual data, as well as incorrect selection of statistical analysis techniques. Furthermore, the study recommends optimal strategies for researchers and institutions to improve the quality of research, such as embracing the Open Research Library, forming partnerships and consortia, adhering to established informed consent standards and safeguarding confidentiality and privacy, among other practices.
Practical implications
These findings can serve as a foundation for policies that enable institutions and scholars to heighten their comprehension of ethical research practices and establish mechanisms for supervising research outcomes.
Originality/value
Numerous research and educational institutions are contending with new obstacles brought about by using technologies such as AI. These findings can offer a reference point to stimulate the ongoing discourse regarding the utilization of generative AI in academic settings.
Ripoti ya Mikakati, Kaunti ya Homa Bay
(2024-05-14) Universität, Bremen; Rongo, University; Warnborough, College Ireland; Maristak, Durango Ikastetxea
Strategy Report Homabay
(2024-05-14) Universität, Bremen.; Rongo, University; Warnborough, College Ireland; Maristak, Durango Ikastetxea