Research Article
Parental Support in the Education of Their Children with Impairments: In the Case of North Wollo's Primary Schools
Sintayehu Mesfin Anteneh
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Selamsew Mesfin Anteneh*
Issue:
Volume 12, Issue 5, October 2024
Pages:
96-103
Received:
24 September 2024
Accepted:
25 October 2024
Published:
12 November 2024
DOI:
10.11648/j.sjedu.20241205.11
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Abstract: This study aimed to explore parental support practices in the education of children with impairments in primary schools in north Wollo, Ethiopia. The study utilized a qualitative research approach and case study design, involving seven parents of children with impairments and four teachers. Data was collected through semi-structured interviews based on a parental involvement framework with six dimensions. Findings revealed that parents of children with impairments were more involved in parenting practices to support their education. However, communication between parents and teachers was limited, and while some parents provided learning support at home, many were unable to do so due to constraints such as lack of time, misconceptions, and inadequate skills. The study also noted that direct parental involvement in decision-making was limited, while indirect participation through parent-student-teacher associations was more substantial. Additionally, the study revealed that parents did not participate in volunteering or community activities to aid their children's education. As a result, the schools should facilitate discussions and provide training to empower parents in fulfilling their diverse roles.
Abstract: This study aimed to explore parental support practices in the education of children with impairments in primary schools in north Wollo, Ethiopia. The study utilized a qualitative research approach and case study design, involving seven parents of children with impairments and four teachers. Data was collected through semi-structured interviews base...
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Research Article
Exploration of Academic English Listening and Speaking Teaching Mode for PPE Majors Based on POA
Tingbo Song*
Issue:
Volume 12, Issue 5, October 2024
Pages:
104-108
Received:
23 September 2024
Accepted:
3 October 2024
Published:
14 November 2024
Abstract: In the era of globalization, PPE (Philosophy, Politics and Economics) is the preferred “composite major” in the field of humanities and social sciences in the world to cultivate new interdisciplinary high-level applied talents. In order to support this interdisciplinary program in the university, academic English courses are offered to PPE majors to meet the students’ interdisciplinary research demand in the world. As part of college English teaching reform carried out in China, academic English courses have been offered in universities for many years, among which academic English listening and speaking courses are not highly valued instead. In order to cultivate multi-talented students who can effectively use English to communicate in academic exchanges in the international field, we attach great importance to the teaching approach of academic English listening and speaking. This paper analyzes the problems in present courses and finds that improvement and innovation should be made in its teaching content and teaching approach. This paper aims to explore the integration of Production-Oriented Approach (POA) and project based blended teaching method in teaching the Academic English Listening and Speaking. Action research methodology will be applied in this research. The teaching design is developed to explore an effective way to help students cultivate the communication skills in the academic study and exchanges.
Abstract: In the era of globalization, PPE (Philosophy, Politics and Economics) is the preferred “composite major” in the field of humanities and social sciences in the world to cultivate new interdisciplinary high-level applied talents. In order to support this interdisciplinary program in the university, academic English courses are offered to PPE majors t...
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