SEARCH ARTICLE

10 Pages : 85-94

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gssr.2021(VI-I).10      10.31703/gssr.2021(VI-I).10      Published : Mar 2021

Relationship between Students' Perception of Assessment, their Exam Preparation Strategies and their CGPA at University Level

    The major focus of this study was on the relationship of students' perception of assessment, their exam prep strategies and their achievement (CGPA). The study was correlational, and the survey method was used to find out the research problem. All the public sector universities of Punjab were considered as a population of the study, and only seven (07) public sector universities were taken as a sample. A total number of 1324 students were selected through a simple random sampling technique for the data collection. Two questionnaires, one for students' perception of assessment and the other for students' exam prep strategies, were adapted to collect the data. The collected data were analyzed through mean scores, standard deviation, correlation and t-test. The study findings showed students have different perception and the same exam prep strategies and also concluded a significant relationship between students' perception of assessment, their exam prep strategies and achievement. Based on the results, it is recommended that students should be clearly informed about the assessment practices for the improvement of students' learning.

    Perception of Assessment, Exam Prep Strategies, Achievement, Correlation Study, University Level
    (1) Sadia Mushtaq
    PhD Scholar, Department of Education, Bahauddin Zakariya University, Multan, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (2) Ahmad Farooq Mash'hadi
    Chairman (Rtd), Department of Education, Bahauddin Zakariya University, Multan, Punjab, Pakistan.

08 Pages : 70-77

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gssr.2022(VII-I).08      10.31703/gssr.2022(VII-I).08      Published : Mar 2022

Investigating the Effect of School Teachers' Behavior on Pupils' Achievement

    The current study was conducted for the examination of the effect of the teachers' behavior on students' academic achievement while opting for the Positivist paradigm. It was quantitative research. A total of 600 students(50 percent including males and females) were selected using Cluster sampling out of 1200 students. "Teachers' Behavior Assessment Scale" adopted from (Hadie,Hassan, Bahri, And Yusoff, 2018) has been used for the measurement of teachers' behavior. It comprised of the five-point Likert's rating scale which ranges from "Almost Never" to "Almost Always" comprising 60 items. These 60 items have been categorized under eight categories/ indicators. On the other hand,the students' GPA has been taken and used for measuring their academic achievement. The data underwent the Mean, SD, Pearson's r and Linear regression outcome which showed that the students' achievement has been positively and moderate affected by the teachers' achievement.

    Teachers’ Behaviour; Students’ Achievement; FGEI's (C/G)
    (1) Muhammad Shahid Zulfiqar Ali
    Visiting Lecturer, University of Education Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan
    (2) Muhammad Khalid Zubair
    Lecturer, Government College of Technology, Rahim Yar Khan, Punjab, Pakistan
    (3) Ghazal Khalid Siddiqui
    Associate Professor, University of Education, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan

01 Pages : 1-10

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gssr.2023(VIII-I).01      10.31703/gssr.2023(VIII-I).01      Published : Mar 2023

Emotional Intelligence and Academic Achievement of Intermediate Level Students: A Correlational Study

    The study looked at the connection between intermediate-level students' academic performance and emotional intelligence. Three hundred and fifty (350) intermediate-level students from public institutions of District Attock participated in the study. Surveys were used to gather information to assess emotional intelligence. Academic success was measured in terms of the percentage of students who had finished their first year of college. In order to arrange and statistically evaluate the acquired data, the Mean, SD, and Pearson's correlation were computed. The research revealed a strong connection in academic success and the emotional intelligence (EI) of college students.

    Emotional Intelligence, Intermediate Level, Academic Achievement
    (1) Aisha Kiran
    M.Phil Scholar, University of Education, Attock Campus, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (2) Umar Farooq
    Assistant Professor, University of Education, Attock Campus, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (3) Gulnaz Akbar
    Lecturer Education, Government College for women University, Sialkot, Punjab, Pakistan.

30 Pages : 330-340

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gssr.2023(VIII-I).30      10.31703/gssr.2023(VIII-I).30      Published : Mar 2023

Using Students Ratings to Compare Teacher Effectiveness in English and Mathematics

    The study aimed to compare teacher effectiveness in English and Mathematics by using students' ratings on quality factors such as learning environment, instructional planning and strategies, subject matter knowledge, assessment, and effective communication. Through using a multistage sampling technique, the data was obtained from the students of 10th grade (N=2009), who evaluated their teachers' performance on STEQ developed by Akram (2018). The five factors of STEQ exhibited a high level of reliability (α=.88) with factor-wise reliability ranging from 0.74 to 0.86. T-test for independent samples was used to compare boys' and girls', and urban and rural students' perceptions of teacher effectiveness in English and Mathematics. Female teachers were perceived as more effective than male teachers by their students in Mathematics and English, while urban teachers were perceived as more effective as compared to rural teachers by their students in Mathematics and English. Student achievement in English and Mathematics also statistically significantly differed based on the gender of students and school location. The study also gave recommendations.

    Teacher Effectiveness; Assessment; Knowledge about Subject Matter; Learning Environment; Instructional Planning and Strategies; Effective Communication; Student Achievement
    (1) Muhammad Akram
    Associate Professor, Institute of Education & Research, University of the Punjab, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (2) Muhammad Irfan Malik
    Lecturer, Department of Education, The Islamia University Bahawalpur, Bahawalpur, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (3) Shamim Ullah
    Assistant Professor, Department of Elementary Education, Institute of Education and Research, University of the Punjab, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan.

35 Pages : 385-395

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gssr.2023(VIII-I).35      10.31703/gssr.2023(VIII-I).35      Published : Mar 2023

Unlocking Academic Success: Exploring the Impact of Distributed Leadership on Schools' Climate and Students' Achievement at Secondary Level in District Kohat

    This study examines the correlation between distributed leadership practices of principals, the academic performance of students, and the school climate in government secondary schools in Kohat, Pakistan. It investigates the relationship between the distributed leadership approach of principals and the school atmosphere, as well as its impact on academic achievement. The research involves 30 principals and 198 teachers who completed surveys on distributed leadership practices and school climate. Descriptive statistics, Pearson correlation coefficient, and regression models were used for data analysis. The study found a significant correlation between the adoption of distributed leadership by principals and the overall school climate. Furthermore, a moderate correlation was observed between students' academic achievements and the distributed leadership approach of the principal. The research suggests that a principal's distributed leadership positively affects school climate and leads to improved student achievement, although it also indicates a negative impact on students'
    academic performance.

    Distributed Leadership, School climate, Students' achievement
    (1) Farid Ullah Khan
    Assistant Professor, Department of Education and Psychology, Kohat University of Science & Technology, Kohat, KP, Pakistan.
    (2) Munir Khan
    Assistant Professor, Department of Education University of Malakand, Chakdara, KP, Pakistan.
    (3) Abdul Wahab
    Lecturer, Department of Education and Psychology, Kohat University of Science & Technology, Kohat, KP, Pakistan.

54 Pages : 616-628

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gssr.2023(VIII-II).54      10.31703/gssr.2023(VIII-II).54      Published : Jun 2023

Impact of Head Teachers' Transformational Style on Students Achievements

    This research was done to explore the head teachers’ transformational leadership style, to see its impact on students’ achievement. The descriptive quantitative and survey approach was applied to conduct this research. The data were attained from secondary school teachers about the transformational leadership style of their heads through a five-point questionnaire. The matriculation results of students from sampled schools were also taken to see the effect of the head's leadership style on students' achievements. The purposive sampling method was used to collect data. Eight representative schools were selected from the district Lahore cantonment area and fifteen teachers were selected from each school to collect data and analyse SPSS. The data is presented in frequency distribution tables. Descriptive and influential statistics were applied to infer from data. It revealed that school heads with transformational leadership styles and strict rules regulations clear goals and values had a high effect on students’ achievements.

    School Heads, Transformational Leadership Style, Students’ Achievement
    (1) Muhammad Iqbal
    Associate Professor, Division of Education, University of Education, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (2) Shamim Ullah
    Assistant Professor, The Institute of Education and Research, University of the Punjab, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (3) Rizwan Ahmad
    Assistant Professor, Division of Education, University of Education, Lahore, Punajab, Pakistan.

03 Pages : 21-36

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gssr.2024(IX-III).03      10.31703/gssr.2024(IX-III).03      Published : Sep 2024

Parents' Advice-Based Discipline Selection and its Impact on Academic Performance in Higher Education: Insights from Students’ Perceptions

    This study emphasizes the common perceptions of students regarding discipline selection on their parents’ advice and its impact on academic attainment in tertiary education. The objective of this particular study was, to find out the effect on academic achievement of discipline selection on parental advice. A mixed-method approach was utilized. The target population of the study was comprised of senior students of BS-level programs. Samples for qualitative and quantitative were 15 and 382 respectively. Phenomenological design for the qualitative part while survey design was employed for the quantitative part. Word cloud and thematic analysis were used for the qualitative data, while Pearson (r) and linear regression were employed as inferential statistics for the quantitative data. The findings reveal a weak positive association between discipline selection based on parents' advice and academic performance. The study recommends that parents should recognize and respect their children's autonomy in making subject selections.

    Perceptions, Parents’ Advice, Aptitude, Passion, Discipline Selection and Academic Achievement
    (1) Abdus Samad
    PhD Scholar, Department of Education and Research, University of Lakki Marwat, KP, Pakistan.
    (2) Irfanullah Khan
    Assistant Professor, Department of Education and Research, University of Lakki Marwat, KP, Pakistan.
    (3) Mudassar Hussain
    Assistant Professor, Department of Education and Research, University of Lakki Marwat, KP, Pakistan.