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Intercultural Education Issues in Greece
Issue:
Volume 1, Issue 2, October 2016
Pages:
29-32
Received:
25 July 2016
Accepted:
8 August 2016
Published:
25 August 2016
DOI:
10.11648/j.ijecs.20160102.11
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Abstract: In modern times is more and more understanding the phenomenon of the influx of students, which are originated from different cultural backgrounds in the Greek education system. Because of this major phenomenon teachers should address specific students to develop a multicultural awareness, broaden their skills knowledge and methods to achieve better planning and better organization of intercultural education. In this article we will analyze the term intercultural education and education models, the role of the native language in foreign language learning, the problems of intercultural education program and then we will provide recommendations for the integration of an intercultural approach to the education system. Finishing the article, we will make an overall assessment that we have already reported extracted conclusions.
Abstract: In modern times is more and more understanding the phenomenon of the influx of students, which are originated from different cultural backgrounds in the Greek education system. Because of this major phenomenon teachers should address specific students to develop a multicultural awareness, broaden their skills knowledge and methods to achieve better...
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Political Participation of Rural Women in Decision-Making at the Local Government Level in Zimbabwe
Issue:
Volume 1, Issue 2, October 2016
Pages:
33-43
Received:
27 August 2016
Accepted:
8 September 2016
Published:
22 September 2016
DOI:
10.11648/j.ijecs.20160102.12
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Abstract: The participation of women in local governance can be enhanced in all three essential areas: as voters, policy-makers and as members of decision-making bodies. There is need for policies that involve empowering local authorities and communities to develop strategies that combine the empowerment of communities and rural women. In order to be able to identify the needs of the community and to best promote social and economic development, local authorities need the input of their constituents to be able to best identify those areas that need addressing. Local authorities must encourage the involvement of the community and community organisations in local governance. The representation and participation of women in local governance is directly linked to the advancement of women and is a basic requirement in the journey towards gender equality. To ensure that the decisions that affect women’s lives are taken seriously, women should not be passive bystanders in their own development but should be proactively involved to ensure that the socio-economic patterns that marginalise and keep them dependent are changed.
Abstract: The participation of women in local governance can be enhanced in all three essential areas: as voters, policy-makers and as members of decision-making bodies. There is need for policies that involve empowering local authorities and communities to develop strategies that combine the empowerment of communities and rural women. In order to be able to...
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Interreligious Marriage in Bangladesh: From Human Rights Perspective
Issue:
Volume 1, Issue 2, October 2016
Pages:
44-51
Received:
24 August 2016
Accepted:
8 September 2016
Published:
28 September 2016
DOI:
10.11648/j.ijecs.20160102.13
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Abstract: One of the important rights for human beings is freedom to marriage and religion as stipulated not only in the United Nation Declaration of Human Rights but also in Bangladesh Constitution. However, in some cases, this right cannot work smoothly within religious traditions that since very beginning seemed to emphasize single religion-based family over family based on pluralistic religions. In some regards Islamic law forbids interreligious marriage, especially a Muslim female with a non-Muslim male and also forbidden by the Hindu religious Rites. Interreligious marriage between Muslim and Hindu is recognized under Special Marriage Act, 1872 in Bangladesh. According to Article 2 of Muslim Marriage Law, 1974, “Marriage is legitimate, if it has performed in accordance with the religion and belief of each party”. This article discusses the right of interreligious marriage with the light of human right perspective and supported by the other laws. Meanwhile, the materials used in this article are primarily based on Muslim and Hindu religious rules-regulations and Marriage laws relevance to this issue. From this perspective this article argues that prohibition of interreligious marriage is contradictory to the universal human rights that maintain every human being has a right to build a family regardless of religious consideration. Where marriage is constitute in the life of two human beings not in religions.
Abstract: One of the important rights for human beings is freedom to marriage and religion as stipulated not only in the United Nation Declaration of Human Rights but also in Bangladesh Constitution. However, in some cases, this right cannot work smoothly within religious traditions that since very beginning seemed to emphasize single religion-based family o...
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Teachers’ Morale and School Effectiveness in Secondary Schools of Sibu, Sarawak
Abdul Ghani Kanesan Abdullah,
Moh Heng Yiing,
Ying-Leh Ling
Issue:
Volume 1, Issue 2, October 2016
Pages:
52-57
Received:
10 August 2016
Accepted:
18 August 2016
Published:
28 September 2016
DOI:
10.11648/j.ijecs.20160102.14
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Abstract: This quantitative study aims to identify the influence of teachers’ morale on school effectiveness in secondary schools. The study sample consists of 297 teachers from 17 secondary school of Sibu, Sarawak using stratified random sampling based on School Average Grade for SPM. A questionnaire consists of three parts have been used to obtain data from the respondents. Translated questionnaire of Bentley and Rempel (2008) and Kgaile and Morrison (2006) were used to measure teachers’ morale and school effectiveness respectively. The study found that the two variables, namely teachers’ morale and school effectiveness are at a moderate high level in the secondary schools of Sibu, Sarawak. Findings indicate there are six dimensions of teachers’ morale which have a significant influence on the school effectiveness namely the relationship with the principal, relationship among teachers, curriculum issue, teachers’ status in the community, facilities and school services, and community pressure. Besides, the result shows the relationship with the principal has been identified as the best significant predictor of influence towards school effectiveness. In conclusion, this study describes how the teachers’ morale needs to be strengthen in order to improve the school effectiveness such as the relationship between the school leader and teachers.
Abstract: This quantitative study aims to identify the influence of teachers’ morale on school effectiveness in secondary schools. The study sample consists of 297 teachers from 17 secondary school of Sibu, Sarawak using stratified random sampling based on School Average Grade for SPM. A questionnaire consists of three parts have been used to obtain data fro...
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Equality of Opportunity and Achievement Gaps in the Israeli Education System
Issue:
Volume 1, Issue 2, October 2016
Pages:
58-65
Received:
19 August 2016
Accepted:
2 September 2016
Published:
18 October 2016
DOI:
10.11648/j.ijecs.20160102.15
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Abstract: The Israeli government regularly uses the Educational Needs Index (ENI) to determine the resources needed to educate children growing up in less affluent environments. This paper investigates some results of this practice. By using data from children who were tested in nationwide exams at grades 5 and 8 we find that in Mathematics, at the school level, the negative correlation between the average test scores and the ENI is about 2.2 times higher in grade 8 than in grade 5 and that children from low index schools are more likely to improve their scores. OLS and quantile regressions of a value-added model on a subsample of the data emphasize the importance of parental education to children's educational attainment. It also shows a negative effect of the ENI on test scores. Our final conclusion is that the Israeli education policy fails to fully guarantee equality of opportunity to its students.
Abstract: The Israeli government regularly uses the Educational Needs Index (ENI) to determine the resources needed to educate children growing up in less affluent environments. This paper investigates some results of this practice. By using data from children who were tested in nationwide exams at grades 5 and 8 we find that in Mathematics, at the school le...
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Alcohol Policies in India and United States: A Comparative Policy Analysis
Henry Poduthase,
Alex J. Vellappally
Issue:
Volume 1, Issue 2, October 2016
Pages:
66-69
Received:
5 September 2016
Accepted:
2 October 2016
Published:
26 October 2016
DOI:
10.11648/j.ijecs.20160102.16
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Abstract: In the recent report of WHO on global alcohol consumption, it is quite evident that the alcohol consumption and related problems are on the increase worldwide. An understanding of alcohol policies of India, where alcohol consumption is increasing, and that of USA, where alcohol consumption is static, would provide an insight into the effectiveness of the policies. This article analyzes current alcohol policies (both federal and state) of both countries and provides suggestions for future policies.
Abstract: In the recent report of WHO on global alcohol consumption, it is quite evident that the alcohol consumption and related problems are on the increase worldwide. An understanding of alcohol policies of India, where alcohol consumption is increasing, and that of USA, where alcohol consumption is static, would provide an insight into the effectiveness ...
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