Education Journal

Volume 2, Issue 2, March 2013

  • Using Storytelling in Teaching English in Palestinian Schools: Perceptions and Difficulties

    Awad Sulaiman Keshta

    Issue: Volume 2, Issue 2, March 2013
    Pages: 16-26
    Received: 21 February 2013
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    Published: 10 March 2013
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    Abstract: This study aimed at investigating the use of storytelling technique in teaching English in Palestinian Public and UNRWA schools from the teachers' perspectives and the difficulties facing the teachers. To achieve the aim of the study, the researcher conducted an interview consisting of five questions. The sample of the study consisted of 60 teacher... Show More
  • Innovative Problem Solving Methods in Education Field

    Nebojša Stefanović, Radivoje Mitrović, Predrag Popović

    Issue: Volume 2, Issue 2, March 2013
    Pages: 27-35
    Received: 05 February 2013
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    Published: 10 March 2013
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    Abstract: TRIZ (Теория Решеня Изобретательных Задач – Theory of innovative problem solving) - is the method enabling stimulation of creative problem solving by way of using the developed knowledge bases. It has been proved that innovative inventions from certain fields of technologies can be applied not only to technical but also to the social human activiti... Show More
  • Quest for Quality and Relevant Higher Education, Training and Learning in Kenya: an Overview

    Wycliffe Wanzala

    Issue: Volume 2, Issue 2, March 2013
    Pages: 36-49
    Received: 15 March 2013
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    Published: 10 March 2013
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    Abstract: Kenya is in the midst of many transformations and transition processes of its institutions and administra-tive/governance structures following the promulgation of a new constitution on 27th August, 2010. Institutions for higher education, training and learning top the list of priority institutions targeted for these revolutions and evolutionary pr... Show More
  • Qualitative Approaches in Mathematics Education Research: Challenges and Possible Solutions

    Sashi Sharma

    Issue: Volume 2, Issue 2, March 2013
    Pages: 50-57
    Received: 03 March 2013
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    Published: 10 March 2013
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    Abstract: Despite being relatively new in mathematics education research, qualitative researchapproaches need special attention as attempts are being made to enhance the credibility and trustworthiness of this approach. It is important that researchers are aware of the limitations associated with these methods so that measures are put in place to try and min... Show More
  • An Independent Learning Manual to Support Clinical Reasoning and Facilitate Reflection in Early Physiotherapy Student Placements: A Case Study

    Benjamin K. Weeks, Megan Dalton

    Issue: Volume 2, Issue 2, March 2013
    Pages: 58-63
    Received: 18 April 2013
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    Published: 10 March 2013
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    Abstract: In response to student feedback and in line with the concept of ‘guided discovery learning’, we designed an independent learning manual (ILM) to support students over the course of their first major clinical placement. In particular, the ILM was introduced to facilitate the development of clinical reasoning skills, and encourage independent learnin... Show More