Music in Secondary Education: Predictors of Music Subject Choices and Associations with Academic Achievement

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Maruša Levstek ◽  
Daniel Elliott ◽  
Robin Banerjee
Keyword(s):  
Academic Achievement ◽  
Academic Performance ◽  
Secondary Education ◽  
Music Education ◽  
Economic Status ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Systemic Factors ◽  
Education Hub ◽  
Socio Economic Variables ◽  
Youth Music

This paper investigates the relationship between music qualification choice and academic performance in secondary education in England at Key Stage 4 (KS4; usually at age 15 and 16). We analysed data from 2257 pupils at 18 educational settings in a city in the southeast of England. Two regression analyses with clustered errors modelled KS4 music qualification choice and GCSE academic achievement in English, Mathematics, and other English Baccalaureate subjects, while controlling for a range of demographic, academic, and socio-economic variables. Choice of music as a subject at KS4 was positively associated with the total volume of KS4 qualifications entered for examination and was also predicted by coming from an affluent neighbourhood. Furthermore, this choice of music at KS4 was associated with greater academic performance on English Baccalaureate subjects above and beyond other significant predictors (gender, language, prior academic achievement, total volume of KS4 qualifications, and neighbourhood socio-economic status; local Cohen’s f-squared = .09). These results point to a small but significant additive effect of studying music at KS4 in relation to performance on core GCSE subjects. We also found that schools with KS4 music qualification choice greater than the national average were higher in overall academic attainment, in the proportion of pupils attending extra-curricular instrumental lessons, and in our composite measure of school’s engagement with a local music education hub. The results are interpreted in light of sociological theories of education in an attempt to better understand the underlying systemic factors affecting youth music engagement.

scholarly journals Academic Achievement of Primary School Pupils: Investigating Home Environment Factors Contributing to Low Academic Performance

2020 ◽  
pp. 49-57
Author(s):  
Olivia Akrofi
Keyword(s):  
Academic Achievement ◽  
Academic Performance ◽  
Primary School ◽  
Home Environment ◽  
Economic Status ◽  
Parental Style ◽  
Environment Factors ◽  
Socio Economic Status ◽  
Kwame Nkrumah ◽  
Primary School Pupils

Home environment factors affect the mental and psychological capability of the learner to attain academic feats. This study investigated home environment factors contributing to low academic performance in primary school pupils in Ghana focusing on the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) Primary School in Kumasi. Home environment factors include socio-economic status, parental style and family size. Qualitative and quantitative data were collected from 120 learners and 60 parents of the institution using questionnaires and interview respectively. The results revealed that a significant number of pupils described their homes as not conducive for learning and this was largely attributed to the parental socio-economic status. Again, lack of parental involvement negatively influences the academic work of learners. The study concluded that parents should be encouraged to participate in regular Parent-Teacher Association (PTA) meetings to learn more about parental styles and strategies to be more involved in their children’s education. Keywords: Home environment factors, academic achievement, academic performance, socioeconomic status, parental style.

scholarly journals Factors affecting the academic performance of student nurses: A cross-sectional study

2017 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
pp. 60 ◽  
Author(s):  
Farhan Alshammari ◽  
Reynita Saguban ◽  
Eddieson Pasay-an ◽  
Ahmed Altheban ◽  
Layla Al-Shammari
Keyword(s):  
Academic Performance ◽  
Marital Status ◽  
Intervention Program ◽  
Economic Status ◽  
Student Nurses ◽  
P Value ◽  
Related Factors ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Socio Economic Status ◽  
Significant Difference

The academic performance of the student nurses is by the assessment of competence, defined by a student’s ability to demonstrate the performance of professional skills or behaviors. Despite its predictabilities, there is no study has been undertaken to determine the factors affecting the academic performance of student nurses in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. This study employed a quantitative-correlational design. There were 201 student nurses from the College of Nursing at University of Hail selected using convenience sampling. A modified survey questionnaire was utilized to gather data. The said questionnaire was subjected to pilot testing. Content validation and reliability test were conducted using a Cronbach Alpha which revealed a value of 0.940. Four types of factors such teacher-related with a mean 4.16, student-related (3.85), school-related (3.85), and home-related factors (3.54) were observed to have varying extent of effect on the academic performance of student nurses. Likewise age, gender, year level, marital status, socio-economic status and previous school attended by the student nurses showed varying extent of influence on their academic performance. A significant difference in the extent of effect gender has on the academic performance of student nurses as indicated by a t-value of 3.591 been revealed. Whereas, no significant difference was observed on the extent of effect type of school attended had on the academic performance of the student nurses as indicated by a t-value of 0.846; p-value: .398, age (t-value: 1.768; p-value: .155); year level (t-value: 0.530; p-value: .589); marital status (t-value: 1.813; p-value: .166), and socio-economic status (t-value: 0.031; p-value: .970). The identified factors significantly impact on the academic performance of student nurses. This finding is significant as it can be used by school administrators and teachers alike as basis in designing and implementing an intervention program geared towards an improved academic performance among student nurses.

scholarly journals The effect of socio-economic status and environmental factors on the academic performance of students at Asmara College of Education

2021 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
pp. 51-72
Author(s):  
Solomie Yohannes ◽  
Tesfahiwet Yemane ◽  
Maekele Okbay
Keyword(s):  
Academic Achievement ◽  
Academic Performance ◽  
Environmental Factors ◽  
Time Management ◽  
Economic Status ◽  
College Of Education ◽  
Study Data ◽  
Grade Point ◽  
Socio Economic Status ◽  
Chi Squared

This study examines whether various environmental factors and the socio-economic status of families influence academic achievement (cumulative grade point average) of students at Asmara College of Education (Asmara, Eritrea). A questionnaire survey was conducted among students to gather information on this subject. Descriptive statistics, crosstabs, Person chi-squared tests were used and analysis of variance was performed by the authors to study data. The results indicate that none of the variables examined, except gender of students and learning resources pro-vided by their families to them, affect cumulative grade point averages. Many students perceive that their academic achievement could be improved instead by building intrinsic motivation, plan-ning, and effective time management. Furthermore, Eritrea provides free education at all levels, including higher institutions, which thereby minimizes socio-economic constraints and provides equal opportunities to all citizens. However, parents should pay attention to their children to im-prove their academic performance, while colleges should also support students by providing a conducive environment for learning.

scholarly journals An Investigation of Pre-Service Music Teachers’ Self-Regulatory Skills

2021 ◽  
Vol 3 (3) ◽  
pp. 548-562
Author(s):  
Yavuz Selim Kaleli
Keyword(s):  
Academic Achievement ◽  
Music Education ◽  
Music Teachers ◽  
The Self ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Research Findings ◽  
And Performance ◽  
Service Music ◽  
Achievement Levels

Self-regulatory skill is one of the important factors affecting academic orientation and performance of learners at all levels in learning-teaching processes. The aim of this study is to compare the self-regulatory skills of pre-service teachers studying in music education departments based on the variables of gender, class, overall achievement and performance in individual instruments lessons. The study was conducted with 198 Pre-service Music Teachers studying at Necmettin Erbakan University and Gazi University. Data were collected by using Academic Self-regulatory Skills Scale. Research findings showed that pre-service music teachers’ self-regulatory skills differed based on the variables of year of study, achievement levels in individual instrument lessons and overall academic achievement. It was found that students with high academic achievement levels had effective self-regulatory skills. However, no significant difference was found between the self-regulatory skills of male and female pre-service music teachers.

scholarly journals Cómo influyen la trayectoria académica y los hábitos relacionados con el entorno escolar en el rendimiento académico en la asignatura de educación física (How academic career and habits related to the school environment influence on academic performance i

Retos ◽  
2015 ◽  
pp. 9-13
Author(s):  
Luis Gonzalo Córdoba Caro ◽  
Ventura García Preciado ◽  
Luis Miguel Luengo Pérez ◽  
Manuel Vizuete Carrizosa ◽  
Sebastián Feu Molina
Keyword(s):  
Academic Achievement ◽  
Academic Performance ◽  
Secondary Education ◽  
Physical Education ◽  
School Environment ◽  
Academic Career ◽  
Total Sample ◽  
Variable Environment ◽  
The Subject ◽  
The City

El objetivo principal de este estudio ha sido analizar el grado de influencia de la trayectoria académica y de algunos hábitos relacionados con el entorno escolar sobre el rendimiento académico en educación física (E.F.) en estudiantes de educación secundaria obligatoria (ESO) de la ciudad de Ba­dajoz. Una muestra total de 1197 alumnos de enseñanza secundaria obligatoria con un 49.9% hombres y un 50.1% mujeres, ha participado en el estudio. Se les pasó un cuestiona­rio autoadministrado con preguntas sobre sus principales hábitos escolares, de los cuales han sido analizadas ocho variables, además se incluyó la nota final de curso de la asignatura de E.F como variable de análisis del rendimiento académico. A través del análisis estadístico con ANOVA, U de Mann-Whitney y H de Kruskal Wallis, se observan diferencias estadísticamente significativas (pd».001) en las calificaciones en E.F. tanto en las variables que miden la trayectoria académica, como en los hábitos relacionados con el entorno escolar, entre las que destacamos: ser repetidor, ser absentista, el tiempo de lectura y el de estudio diario. Los alumnos que eran repetidores, faltaban más a clase, o se retrasaban un mayor número de veces, que leían y estudiaban menos y percibían un peor ambiente en sus clases, son los que obtenían un peor rendimiento en E.F.. Palabra clave: adolescentes, rendimiento académico, educación física, enseñanza secundaria obligatoria, Badajoz, estudio, lectura.Abstract: The main objective of this study was to analyze the degree of influence of some school habits and scholar trayectory on academic achievement in physical education (PE) students in secondary education (ESO) in the city of Badajoz. A total sample of 1197 students in compulsory secondary education 49.9% men, and 50.1% women, participated in the study. They spent a questionnaire filled out by the river questions about major school habits, of which eight variables were analyzed also included the final course in the subject of EF as a variable for analysis of academic performance. Through statistical analysis with ANOVA, Mann-Whitney U, and Kruskal Wallis H, there are significant differences in PE scores in all variables analyzed (p d».001), among which being repetitive, being truant, the time to read and study daily. In the variable environment perceived in class, there is a degree of significance (p d».05). Pupils who were repeaters, missing more classes or were delayed more times than read and studied less and earned a worse environment in their classes, are those who obtained poorer performance on EF. Key words: teenagers, academic achievement, physical education, compulsory secondary education, Badajoz, study, reading.

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