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Abstract: Covid 19 changed the delivery of education from the traditional face-to-face classroom method to flexible online learning. The researcher saw the need of this study to assess the teaching performance of the faculty members in this new mode of learning in Colegio de San Gabriel Arcangel, Inc. for the 1^st Semester of Academic Year 2020-2021. The quantitative descriptive method of research was employed by the researcher. In this investigation, descriptive and inferential statistics were used. The analysis of variance (ANOVA) or the F-test was used to determine the significant differences in the evaluation rating when the faculty members are grouped according to various colleges. The T test was used to determine the significant differences in the evaluation rating when the faculty members are grouped according to professional and general education courses handled and accreditation and non-accredited programs. Various Colleges is not a factor that affects the faculty teaching performance via flexible learning delivery mode based on students’ evaluation. Professional and General Education subjects and Accredited and Non-Accredited Programs are factors that affect the faculty teaching performance via flexible learning delivery mode based on students’ evaluation. Sharing of effective teaching strategies from faculty members teaching Professional Education subjects to General Education subjects and from faculty members teaching in Accredited Programs to Non-Accredited programs are proposed to Colegio de San Gabriel Arcangel, Inc. Management as a basis in the enhancement of faculty teaching performance.

Keywords: Accreditation, Faculty Evaluation, Faculty Teaching Performance, Flexible Learning Delivery Mode, General Education Subjects, Professional Education Subjects.

Title: ENHANCEMENT OF FACULTY TEACHING PERFORMANCE VIA FLEXIBLE LEARNING DELIVERY MODE BASED ON STUDENTS’ EVALUATION

Author: Charles Bryan P. Uriarte

ISSN 2349-7831

International Journal of Recent Research in Social Sciences and Humanities (IJRRSSH)

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Abstract: Within this study, the researcher investigated the impact of teaching prewriting strategies on improving the writing self –efficacy of EFL learners while doing writing activities. This research was conducted on English preparatory level students in Turkey through 8 weeks period of time. A quantitative research method is used in this research which was based on the writing self- efficacy scale and students’ written essays in order to examine the 40 students. Participants were chosen from Istanbul Aydin University Preparatory School. Accordingly, they were divided into two groups, 20 students within the experimental groups and 20 students within the control group. Each group was taught by different teachers. As this study was conducted to examine the impact of implementing the prewriting strategy of clustering on students’ writing self- efficacy, the students responded to the writing self- efficacy scale before and after writing their essays. There was no significant difference in the writing performance of the experimental group compared to the performance of the control group. Accordingly, the researcher found that the implementation of the clustering prewriting strategy in particular did not influence the writing self- efficacy among students. Thus, the researcher concluded that EFL students in both groups had similar levels of writing self- efficacy.

Keywords: writing self- efficacy, essay writing, prewriting strategies.

Title: The Impact of Teaching Clustering Prewriting Strategies on Writing Self-Efficacy among EFL Learners in Turkey

Author: RANDA NAUZAT AL SAMMAN, EYYUP YAŞAR KÜRÜM

ISSN 2349-7831

International Journal of Recent Research in Social Sciences and Humanities (IJRRSSH)

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Abstract: Sri Aurobindo provided a novel interpretation of Vedanta. He is an important philosopher of modern times in India.  To analyze his own Vedanta metaphysics, this paper does a critical evaluation of Sri Aurobindo’s metaphysics. It also does a comparative analysis of Sri Aurobindo’s metaphysics with that of the Visistadvaita Vedanta metaphysics of Ramanuja. In Vedanta philosophy, concepts of Brahman, soul and world and their logical relationship with one another differ logically among the different Vedantic schools. Sri Aurobindo’s position differs from Advaita and Visistadvaita doctrines. It is also known as Purna Advaita. The paper first analyzes concept of God, concept of Soul and the world as defined by Ramanuja. It then looks into the doctrines of God, Soul and the world in Sri Aurobindo’s metaphysics. In the third part, there is a comparative assessment of both the doctrines.

Keywords: Sri Aurobindo, Ramanuja, Visistadvaita, Vedanta, Dvaita, Brahman, Sachchidananda.

Title: A Comparative Analysis of Metaphysics of Sri Aurobindo and Ramanuja

Author: Keyurbhai Gondalia

ISSN 2349-7831

International Journal of Recent Research in Social Sciences and Humanities (IJRRSSH)

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Abstract: The study assessed the contribution of extracurricular activities on academic performance of students of catholic secondary schools in Musanze District. The research objectives were to find out the key provisions of extracurricular activities implemented in catholic secondary schools in Musanze District, to examine the extent to which literary, art or subject clubs improve academic performance for students in catholic secondary schools in Musanze District and to investigate the level of sports and athletics activities to enhancing academic performance in catholic secondary schools in Musanze District. Others were to find out the extent to which community service, scouting, music and dance implementation affect academic performance in catholic secondary schools in Musanze District, to find out the extent to which religious activities and itorero activities affect academic performance in catholic secondary schools in Musanze District and to find out the challenges faced by catholic secondary schools in Musanze District in adopting comprehensive extracurricular activities programmes as well as to formulate suggestions on what should be done to overcome challenges faced by catholic secondary schools in Musanze District in adopting comprehensive extracurricular activities programmes.

Regarding the methodology, the study adopted the field survey method which integrated both qualitative and quantitative data using questionnaires, interviews and document analysis as the main instruments of data collection. The data collected from respondents, comprising students and teachers, was  analysed using SPSS and was presented on pie charts, bar graphs, line charts and tables. Interviews were also conducted with head teachers, students, education sector officials and parents. The study revealed that extracurricular activities contribute to academic performance of students in catholic secondary schools in Musanze District. The study also brought to fore significant challenges militating against the contribution of extracurricular activities to academic performance of students in catholic secondary schools in Musanze District. These include lack of good instructors, inadequate quality facilities, insufficient funds and lack of government support.

The suggestions proffered by the study are training of competent instructors and facilitators, provision of quality equipment and facilities, improved budgetary allocation and increased government support for extracurricular activities programmes in secondary schools. To that effect, the study recommends, increased budgetary allocation to education sector, training of trainers courses to build the capacity of facilitators by the Ministry of Education, allocation of more attention, space and time for extracurricular activities to aid students’ academic performance; and provision of more equipment and facilities to improve extracurricular activities in secondary schools by the government of Rwanda and ministry of education.

Keywords: Academic performance, Curricular activities, Co-curricular activities, Extracurricular activities.

Title: CONTRIBUTION OF EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES TO ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE IN SECONDARY SCHOOLS: A CASE OF CATHOLIC SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN MUSANZE DISTRICT (2015 -2018)

Author: Dr. MBONIMANA Gamariel, JEAN CHRYSOSTOME NGENDAHIMANA

ISSN 2349-7831

International Journal of Recent Research in Social Sciences and Humanities (IJRRSSH)

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Abstract: Research on nudge theory has witnessed vast progress in several fields in recent years, which later was embraced in the digital world and particularly in HCI. In this paper, we conducted a systematic review of the usage of nudging in HCI research to set the layout of the design in the digital atmosphere –the research investigated the cause of using certain nudges in addition to biases nudges are combating also in what way particular mechanisms do nudges employ to cause behavior change. Overall, we discovered 23 devices of nudging, assembled in 6 classifications, and resulting in 15 distinctive cognitive biases. Later, it was presented as a framework for digital nudging and examine the factors determining nudges’ usefulness and their implications.

Keywords: Nudging, Digital Nudging, Behavioural Economics, Nudge Design, Choice Architecture.

Title: Digital Nudging: Employing the psychological aspect of Nudges to influence user's decision

Author: ANASS ELTAHIR, Prof. Cai Xing

ISSN 2349-7831

International Journal of Recent Research in Social Sciences and Humanities (IJRRSSH)

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Abstract:  Hezbollah is a Lebanese, Shi’a Islamist organization formed in the 1980’s with the overarching goal of ousting foreign presence and influence in Lebanon, opposing Israel’s presence and role in Lebanon, and laying the foundation to eventually establish an Islamic republic in the country. Iran has provided financing, training, and political support to Hezbollah since its inception in the 1980’s, helping the group expand its reach throughout Lebanese society and beyond. Today this “state within a state” wields enormous power both inside Lebanon, in foreign countries, and in geopolitical politics. Foreign imposed sanctions on Iran, particularly from the United States, are an effort to reign in Iran’s political and nuclear ambitions from afar. Additional sanctions on Hezbollah’s members of Parliament are designed to contain Hezbollah and stabilize Lebanon, preventing further conflict across the region and protecting US allies and interests. That effort has increased as Hezbollah power continues to expand.

Keywords:  Hezbollah, Lebanon, Iran, sanctions, Syria, Shi’a, proxy, Islamic.

Title: Lebanon Unraveling the Hezbollah Factor

Author: Professor Shaul M. Gabbay

ISSN 2349-7831

International Journal of Recent Research in Social Sciences and Humanities (IJRRSSH)

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Abstract: The purpose of this research was to investigate the moderating effect of management style on the relationship between internal communication and employee engagement in technical training institutions in Kenya. The study was conducted using survey research design. Study population was all the 3780 trainers in the 102 technical institutions in Kenya out of which a sample of 360 respondents was used. Stratified random sampling, random sampling and stratified proportionate random sampling technique design were employed. A pilot test was conducted so as to correct weaknesses in design and instrumentation. Data was collected using a questionnaire which had both open and closed-ended (Likert type scale 1-5) questions. Questionnaires were distributed to 360 respondents out of which 322 completed the questionnaires giving a response rate of 89.4%. Cronbach’s alpha was used to test for internal reliability of each variable used in the study. Data analysis was done by use of descriptive and inferential statistics.  The study established that management style had a moderating effect on the relationship between internal communication and employee engagement. Hence, the current study recommends that the management in these institutions should embrace favourable leadership practices such as training those in positions of leadership on best practices in communication.

Keywords: Communication direction, communication mode, communication quality, employee engagement internal communication, management style, technical training institutions.

Title: MODERATING EFFECT OF MANAGEMENT STYLE ON INTERNAL COMMUNICATION AND EMPLOYEE ENGAGEMENT IN TECHNICAL TRAINING INSTITUTIONS IN KENYA

Author: MARGARET NJOKI NGUGI, PROF. HELEN MBERIA, DR. KYALO WA NGULA

ISSN 2349-7831

International Journal of Recent Research in Social Sciences and Humanities (IJRRSSH)

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