School gardening activities as contextual scaffolding for learning science: participatory action research in a community school in Nepal

Acharya, Kamal Prasad; Budhathoki, Chitra Bahadur; Bjønness, Birgitte; Devkota, Bhimsen

doi:10.1080/09650792.2020.1850494

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“…Relevant contextual understanding is consistent with constructivist learning theory, which focuses on how individuals make sense of their world (Perin, 2011). Several studies have proven the effectiveness of contextual learning in improving student learning outcomes, including a survey by Tamur et al (2020), Acharya et al (2020), Sung et al (2019), andKhaefiatunnisa (2015). Collaborative and cooperative learning is also effective (Jony, 2020) and is very useful because it can bring many benefits in terms of social, psychological, academic, and assessment (Laal & Ghodsi, 2012;Sidgi, 2022).…”

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confidence: 72%

Enhancing 21st Century Teachers Through Eco-Digital Pedagogy

2023

Pegegog

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Pedagogy plays an essential role in the learning process. Ecopedagogy and digital pedagogy are two of its derivatives. This study focuses on the combination of the two pedagogical models, namely Eco-Digital Pedagogy (EDY). It proposes to reveal the effectiveness of the implementation of the EDY model on the readiness of prospective 21st century teachers. This study's population was Geography students at Semarang State University (UNNES) in Indonesia. The data obtained were tested by paired t-test and strengthened by the N-Gain test. The results show that the implementation of the EDY model has proven effective in increasing the ability of prospective teachers, namely in 1) showing the leadership skills, 2) creating an environment that respects the diversity of students, 3) understanding every content they deliver, 4) facilitating learning to their students, and 5) reflecting on their teaching practices. This positive result indicates that the EDY model can be used to further develop the abilities of prospective teachers to generate better outputs in the learning process.

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Enhancing 21st Century Teachers Through Eco-Digital Pedagogy

2023

Pegegog

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“…For example, Loftus and colleagues (2017) identified funding, staff, and volunteer support as major barriers in Illinois public schools. In Nepal, barriers associated with using school gardens in science education included time constraints, gaps in the science curriculum, and overlapping engagements of parents (Acharya et al, 2020). This is an important finding that future teacher-training providers can build upon.…”

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Impact Evaluation of Teacher Training Extension Program in Higher Education: A Qualitative Assessment Approach

Labayo¹

2022

TNL

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While the teacher-training program is one of the prominent extension modalities in Higher Education Institutions, a closer look at the literature has revealed several gaps in evaluating the long-term impacts of training programs. The present study addressed limitations related to the absence of baseline data and the evaluation framework by using Kirkpatrick's four levels of evaluation to assess a teacher-training extension program at a university in Bicol region, Philippines. Findings suggest that the teacher-training was successfully implemented at the reaction level but failed to assess changes in learning and behavior after the training was conducted. However, the results levels was measured using the Qualitative Impact Assessment Protocol (QuIP). Causal statements from the key informants in QuIP revealed positive changes during the evaluation period but without explicit reference to the training program. Based on the evaluation results, lessons learned were documented along with the training extension program's timing, duration, and monitoring. Consequently, the study recommended the appraisal of existing practices and extension policies on teachertraining programs and other similar undertakings with evaluability criteria and standards.

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“…Descriptive research [12] design was applied to analyze the physical and psychological problems of the senior citizens. Data analysis was started from the first short meeting at their home, i.e., when the author first began the conversations informally.…”

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Physical and Psychological Health Problems of Senior Citizens in Pandemic: A Case Study of Kirtipur Municipality, Nepal

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Gyawali³

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The corona virus disease predicament is facing by the senior citizens in Nepal with a number of disconcerting challenges. One of these, which are so far still receiving too little attention and support by Nepal government, is the risk that many senior citizens are affected in Nepal. The COVID-19 pandemic has presented an unprecedented threat to the public and physical and psychosocial health. The most vulnerable population is the senior citizens, are at disproportionate risks both to the psychosomatic and somatic effects of the outbreak. Reduced healthcare access, limited health facilities and resources as well as fear of the infection act as major problems to care during such a pandemic. Besides, there are the additional burden of stigma, abuse, ageism and financial impoverishment. Loneliness and lack of stimulation can potentially accelerate the cognitive decline and worsen the behavioral and psychological problems of senior citizens.

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School gardening activities as contextual scaffolding for learning science: participatory action research in a community school in Nepal

Cited by 15 publications

References 28 publications

Enhancing 21st Century Teachers Through Eco-Digital Pedagogy

Enhancing 21st Century Teachers Through Eco-Digital Pedagogy

Impact Evaluation of Teacher Training Extension Program in Higher Education: A Qualitative Assessment Approach

Physical and Psychological Health Problems of Senior Citizens in Pandemic: A Case Study of Kirtipur Municipality, Nepal

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