scholarly journals Identifying Ethnomathematics in the Old Mosque of Tosora

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Negara Mangkubumi Kastolani
Keyword(s):  
Cultural Values ◽  
Mathematics Learning ◽  
Real Life ◽  
Study Data ◽  
Mathematical Concepts ◽  
Descriptive Research ◽  
Life Problems ◽  
Qualitative Descriptive ◽  
The Relationship

The superficial understanding and application of cultural values in the life of a pluralistic community is the main reason to conduct this research as a way to introduce the importance of national identity to students through mathematics learning. The provision of real-life problems in this study is expected to enhance the relationship between reality and mathematical knowledge. The old mosque of Tosora in Wajo can be an alternative to introduce mathematical activities based on local wisdom (ethnomathematics). This is qualitative descriptive research using a case study. Data were obtained through interviews, observation, and documentation. Data triangulation was used to check the validity. Furthermore, the data were analysed through Spradley model based on domain analysis and taxonomic analysis. The results showed that the old mosque of Tosora contains some mathematical concepts, mainly geometry. In addition to the philosophy of the building, the four pillars namely panrita (wise and honest), warani (brave), macca (intelligent), and sugi (rich) become the focal principles of Buginese’s life.

A Case Study of Citizen-to-Government Mobile Activism in Jamaica

2015 ◽  
pp. 596-612
Author(s):  
Lloyd G. Waller ◽  
Cedric A. L. Taylor
Keyword(s):  
Mobile Technology ◽  
Good Governance ◽  
Smart Phones ◽  
Small States ◽  
Wide Audience ◽  
Descriptive Research ◽  
The World ◽  
Qualitative Descriptive ◽  
The Relationship

This chapter draws attention to the emergence of Mobile Activism (M-Activism) in small states. More specifically, the chapter presents the findings of a qualitative descriptive research project, which utilizes a combination of case study and discourse analysis methodologies to describe how mobile smart phones were used by a small group of activists in Jamaica to protest a violation of the Rule Of Law (ROL). The findings demonstrate that mobile smart phones can be used as an effective and efficient tool for activists to engage citizens, government agents, and government, and gain support for their cause. The findings indicate that these smart phones can be used to access and convey messages to a wide audience of e-citizens and thus have the potential for encouraging support as well as interest in a cause. The findings have wide implications with respect to: 1) how mobile technology provides opportunities to transform the relationship between governments and citizens and 2) the possible future of protests and activism in small states. The findings also have wider implications for new and emerging innovative ways of achieving good governance not only in Jamaica but also in other parts of the world.

scholarly journals DAMPAK PENERAPAN METODE NUMBERED HEADS TOGETHER TERHADAP PEMAHAMAN KONSEP MATEMATIS SISWA [THE IMPACT OF THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE NUMBERED HEADS TOGETHER METHOD ON STUDENTS' MATHEMATICAL CONCEPTUAL UNDERSTANDING]

2021 ◽  
Vol 17 (1) ◽  
pp. 159
Author(s):  
Gidion Indra Saputra ◽  
Melda Jaya Saragih
Keyword(s):  
Junior High School ◽  
Mathematics Learning ◽  
Mathematical Concept ◽  
Thinking Skills ◽  
Mathematical Concepts ◽  
Student Work ◽  
Descriptive Research ◽  
Learning Mathematics ◽  
Qualitative Descriptive ◽  
The Impact

<p>One of the objectives of learning mathematics is to develop students' understanding of mathematical concepts to be able to solve math problems. In mathematics learning, understanding concepts is very important because by understanding concepts students can learn higher order thinking skills. However, through a test at the observation stage, the researchers found that students had difficulty understanding mathematical concepts. The purpose of this study was to see whether the application of the Numbered Heads Together method influences students’ understanding of mathematical concepts. The research was conducted on 32 seventh grade students at Rantepao Christian Junior High School using qualitative descriptive research. Data sources in this study include student work results, mentor observation sheets, tests, and researcher reflection journals. The results of the study show that the application of the Numbered Heads Together method can help develop students' understanding of the mathematical concept.</p><p><strong>BAHASA INDONESIA ABSTRACT: </strong>Salah satu tujuan dari pembelajaran Matematika adalah mengembangkan pemahaman konsep matematik siswa untuk dapat menyelesaikan masalah Matematika. Dalam pembelajaran Matematika, memahami konsep sangat penting karena dengan memahami konsep Matematika siswa dapat mempelajari ketrampilan berpikir yang lebih tinggi. Namun, melalui test pada tahap observasi, peneliti menemukan bahwa siswa mengalami kesulitan dalam memahami konsep Matematika. Tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk melihat dampak penerapan metode Numbered Heads Together terhadap pemahaman konsep matematis siswa. Penelitian dilakukan kepada 32 siswa kelas VII di SMP Kristen Rantepao dengan menggunakan jenis penelitian deskriptif kualitatif. Sumber data dalam penelitian ini antara lain: hasil pekerjaan siswa, lembar observasi mentor, tes, dan jurnal refleksi peneliti. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa penerapan metode Numbered Heads Together dapat membantu mengembangkan pemahaman konsep matematis siswa.</p>

scholarly journals Student Ability in Using Algebrator Software: Case Study During Online Learning

2021 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
pp. 24
Author(s):  
Anggi Aholongan ◽  
Suripah Suripah
Keyword(s):  
Online Learning ◽  
Mathematics Learning ◽  
Research Subjects ◽  
Case Study Approach ◽  
Study Approach ◽  
Descriptive Research ◽  
Use Of Technology ◽  
Mathematical Problems ◽  
Qualitative Descriptive

Online learning as an alternative that can be applied during the Covid-19 period. For the sake of smooth online learning, teachers need to make innovations so that the concepts of abstract mathematics learning are easily understood by students. One alternative is the use of technology as a learning medium to help solve mathematical problems using Algebrator software. This study aims to describe the ability of students to use Algebrator Software on number material as an alternative to online learning based on their mastery in using Algebrator. This research qualitative descriptive research with a case study approach. The research subjects were 5 class VII students who were randomly selected. The results of this study indicate that the ability of students to use Algebrator Software on number material as an alternative to online learning has been sufficiently mastered based on the results of the tests given and supported by the results of interviews. It is hoped that in the future students can improve their ability to master technology in mathematics learning.

scholarly journals IMPLEMENTASI KOMPONEN MAQASHID SYARIAH TERHADAP KESEJAHTERAAN PADA KARYAWAN YAYASAN NURUL HAYAT SURABAYA

2020 ◽  
Vol 6 (3) ◽  
pp. 428
Author(s):  
Novita Andriana ◽  
Ari Prasetyo
Keyword(s):  
Research Method ◽  
Real Life ◽  
Qualitative Approach ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Object A ◽  
Descriptive Research ◽  
Interview Process ◽  
Employee Welfare ◽  
Qualitative Descriptive

The purpose of this research is to determine the welfare of employees at the Nurul Hayat Foundation, which is viewed from the perspective of the maqashid sharia, which is about religion, soul, intelligence, generation, and wealth. The research method used is a case study with a descriptive qualitative approach. Qualitative descriptive is researching a group of people, an object, a condition, or something in the present. The purpose of this descriptive research is to make an accurate description of the facts, traits and relationships between events that occur in real life. This study uses the interview process in primary data collection. The interview process was conducted with 7 employees of the Nurul Hayat Foundation. The results of this research are the Nurul Hayat Foundation as a sharia institution that always prioritizes religious values. Nurul Hayat Institution is the welfare of its employees by implementing policies for its employees. Through these policies all employees feel prosperous and fulfilled their needs as measured by the five indicators of maqashid sharia, namely maintaining religion, maintaining the soul, maintaining intelligence, maintaining generation, and maintaining wealth.Keywords: Employment, Employee Welfare, Islamic Welfare, Maqashid Sharia

scholarly journals Animal Elements on Japanese Kotowaza and the Implementation of Japanese Socio-Cultural Values: A Cognitive Linguistics Point of View

2021 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
pp. 141-156
Author(s):  
Siti Mafrukha ◽  
Dian Bayu Firmansyah ◽  
Anggita Stovia
Keyword(s):  
Cultural Values ◽  
Cognitive Linguistics ◽  
Japanese Society ◽  
Point Of View ◽  
Lexical Meaning ◽  
Descriptive Research ◽  
Qualitative Descriptive ◽  
Data Source ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
The City

This study aims to describe the relationship between the lexical meaning and the idiomatic meaning contained in the Japanese kotowaza and to analyze the level of relevance of each kotowaza to the application of socio-cultural values in Japanese society. This type of research is qualitative descriptive research to describe the meaning of kotowaza through cognitive linguistic studies and conceptual metaphor theory. The data source is a Japanese novel contained in Aozora Bunka. This study found that the animal elements contained in the kotowaza are a conceptualization of attitudes, actions, judgments, circumstances, and feelings. In addition, the city also reflects socio-cultural values that are very relevant to the culture of Japanese society, such as the culture of working hard, being responsible, and being focused and conscientious.

scholarly journals USING ROBOTICS AND ENGINEERING DESIGN INQUIRIES TO OPTIMIZE MATHEMATICS LEARNING FOR MIDDLE LEVEL TEACHERS: A CASE STUDY

2020 ◽  
Vol 11 (2) ◽  
pp. 319-332
Author(s):  
Iman Chafik Chahine ◽  
Norman Robinson ◽  
Kimbeni Mansion
Keyword(s):  
Transformative Learning ◽  
Engineering Design ◽  
Design Thinking ◽  
Mathematics Learning ◽  
Real Life ◽  
Middle Level ◽  
Mathematical Concepts ◽  
Teachers Perceptions ◽  
Before And After

This exploratory case study reports findings on 20 middle-level science and mathematics teachers’ perceptions of the effectiveness of a one-year project in which teachers engaged in using robotics and engineering design inquiries in their classrooms. Principled by Bandura’s Social Learning Theory (SLT) and using mixed methods approaches, the study measured teachers' efficacy through the Mathematics Teaching Efficacy Belief Instrument (MTEBI) and observation logs before and after the program. The results of this study showed statistically significant differences between PRE MTEBI and POST MTEBI scores. Furthermore, five themes emerged that illuminated potential affordances and constraints that teachers perceive as opportunities and barriers to employing robotics and design thinking in the mathematics/science classrooms. The reported themes are creating collaborative spaces underpinned by design thinking affords transformative learning; problem-solving through shared inquiry elevates confidence; building connections between mathematical concepts and real-life phenomenon supports a willingness to learn new ideas; system support, resources, and funding are prerequisites to engage in modeling design; and designated curriculum restrains teachers from engaging in extra activities that focus on design thinking.

A Case Study of Citizen-to-Government Mobile Activism in Jamaica

2013 ◽  
pp. 172-188 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lloyd G. Waller ◽  
Cedric A. L. Taylor
Keyword(s):  
Mobile Technology ◽  
Good Governance ◽  
Smart Phones ◽  
Small States ◽  
Wide Audience ◽  
Descriptive Research ◽  
The World ◽  
Qualitative Descriptive ◽  
The Relationship

This chapter draws attention to the emergence of Mobile Activism (M-Activism) in small states. More specifically, the chapter presents the findings of a qualitative descriptive research project, which utilizes a combination of case study and discourse analysis methodologies to describe how mobile smart phones were used by a small group of activists in Jamaica to protest a violation of the Rule Of Law (ROL). The findings demonstrate that mobile smart phones can be used as an effective and efficient tool for activists to engage citizens, government agents, and government, and gain support for their cause. The findings indicate that these smart phones can be used to access and convey messages to a wide audience of e-citizens and thus have the potential for encouraging support as well as interest in a cause. The findings have wide implications with respect to: 1) how mobile technology provides opportunities to transform the relationship between governments and citizens and 2) the possible future of protests and activism in small states. The findings also have wider implications for new and emerging innovative ways of achieving good governance not only in Jamaica but also in other parts of the world.

scholarly journals Calculators as Facilitators of Understanding Computational and Mathematical Contexts

2019 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 177-183
Author(s):  
Jan Guncaga ◽  
Lilla Korenova ◽  
Jozef Hvorecky
Keyword(s):  
Soft Skills ◽  
Real Life ◽  
Theoretical Background ◽  
Learning Processes ◽  
Complex Phenomenon ◽  
Learning To Learn ◽  
Life Problems ◽  
The Subject ◽  
The Relationship

AbstractLearning is a complex phenomenon. Contemporary theories of education underline active participation of learners in their learning processes. One of the key arguments supporting this approach is the learner’s simultaneous and unconscious development of their ability of “learning to learn”. This ability belongs to the soft skills highly valued by employers today.For Mathematics Education, it means that teachers have to go beyond making calculations and memorizing formulas. We have to teach the subject in its social context. When the students start understanding the relationship between real-life problems and the role of numbers and formulas for their solutions, their learning becomes a part of their tacit knowledge. Below we explain the theoretical background of our approach and provide examples of such activities.

KEPEMIMPINAN LURAH DALAM PENGELOLAAN BANK SAMPAH DI KELURAHAN RAYA KECAMATAN SINGKEP BARAT KABUPATEN LINGGA PROVINSI KEPULAUAN RIAU

2021 ◽  
pp. 13-27
Author(s):  
Agung Nurrahman ◽  
Gatiningsih Gatiningsih ◽  
Muhammad Tri Syaputra
Keyword(s):  
Environmental Issues ◽  
Research Data ◽  
Community Leaders ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Political Will ◽  
Descriptive Research ◽  
Qualitative Descriptive ◽  
Waste Bank

This research focuses on how leadership has a major role in addressing environmental issues, especially through the garbage bank program as a form of case study. Furthermore, the problems that occur in the midst of society are often rely solely on political will or political desire to solve them. The research is to know and learn Lurah's (head of village) leadership in the management of waste banks specifically. This research is qualitative descriptive research. Data collection techniques through structured interviews, documentation and observations. Researchers conducted an analysis using leadership theory from Yukl, where the theory discusses leadership comprehensively. Researchers only focus on five parts of the concept that are considered relevant, namely: visionary, guidance, affiliative, democratic and communicative concepts. The results of this study based on these dimensions are good enough Lurah (head of village) leadership. But there are several things that are considered able to optimize the running of the program through the role of Lurah (Head of village) leadership, namely: first, involving active knots and community leaders such as MUI, academics to support scientific aspects, and professionals in the field of practical management. Keywords: Leadership, Head of Village, Environmental Issues, Waste Management, Waste Bank  

scholarly journals Social Studies Course from the Perspective of Parents -The Istanbul-Sultanbeyli Case

2019 ◽  
Vol 9 (4) ◽  
pp. 73
Author(s):  
Kenan Baş ◽  
Esen Durmuş
Keyword(s):  
Social Studies ◽  
Cultural Values ◽  
Structured Interview ◽  
Study Data ◽  
Spring Semester ◽  
The Social ◽  
National Flag ◽  
Kemal Ataturk ◽  
Academic Year

The aim of this study is to identify the perspectives of parents on the "Social Studies" course. The case study design,one of the qualitative research methods, was used in accordance with the nature of the study. Data related to the studywere obtained through a semi-structured interview form prepared by the researchers. The data of the study wereobtained from the parents of students attending 5th, 6th and 7th grade of a state secondary school located in theIstanbul-Sultanbeyli district in the spring semester of 2017 and 2018 academic year. The data obtained were analyzedby content analysis. According to the data obtained from the research, the following results were obtained: Themajority of the parents apparently linked the concept of Social Studies to the concepts of History, Geography,Citizenship and Socialization. Parents thought that the subjects related to History, Geography, Citizenship Rights,Culture, Democracy, Human Rights and the life of Mustafa Kemal Atatürk were taught in the Social Studies course.Nevertheless, it was seen that the parents wished to see the concepts such as Love of Motherland, Nation, Communityand National Flag, Etiquette, Cultural Values, Freedom, Democracy, Equality to be taught in the Social Studies courses.While the parents mostly compared the Social Studies courses with such organs as the Brain, Kidney, Heart, Eye,Stomach and Intestine, they considered it as appropriate to place this course in the last places in terms of importance. Inaddition, it was found that majority of the parents did not want their children to become social studies teachers in thefuture.

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