International Journal of Education Research and Reviews

International Journal of Education Research and Reviews ISSN 2329-9843 Vol. 7 (6), pp. 001-009, June, 2019. © International Scholars Journals

Review

Addressing urban high-poverty school teacher attrition by addressing urban high-poverty school teacher retention: why effective teachers persevere

Sueanne E. McKinney¹*, Robert Q. Berry², Daniel L. Dickerson¹ and Gloria Campbell-Whately³

¹Old Dominion University, Darden College of Education, Dept of Educational Curriculum and Instruction, Hampton Blvd. 23529, Norfolk, VA 23529, U.S.A.

²The University of Virginia,Curry School of Education Curriculum, Instruction and Special Education, P.O. Box 400273 Charlottesville, VA 22904-4273, U.S.A.

³The University of North Carolina at Charlotte, College of Education, Department of Special Education, Charlotte, NC 28223, U.S.A.

Accepted 14 March, 2019

Abstract

Recruiting and retaining quality teachers specific for high -poverty schools in urban areas is a national concern, especially in light of the “No Child Left Behind” federal legislation. The educational realities, detrimental effects of poverty, and human despair that often depress low- income communities can prove to be quite overpowering for many teachers new to the profession and significantly contribute to high levels of teacher absenteeism, attrition rates, and teacher shortages. Examining this issue through a new lens, that being through the eyes of effective urban high- poverty school educators, has the potential to spark spirited conversations and debates among policy makers and educators alike so that significant polices and efforts can be developed and implemented. Therefore, the intent of this study was to develop a profile of high-quality educators who remain in urban high-poverty schools within a large metropolitan school district, and identify the indicators that influence them to remain. The results indicated that teachers who are African American, older, and more experienced define the profile of teachers most likely to remain beyond the first three years in this demanding setting. Additionally, these teachers reported that they remain because they believe they are well suited for teaching in high-poverty schools. Unless more attention is given to teacher retention, and why some educators are successful and persevere in even the most hard-to-staff schools, teacher attrition will continue to be a national concern.

Key words: Urban Teaching, teacher retention, teacher recruitment.

International Journal of Education Research and Reviews ISSN 2329-9843 Vol. 7 (6), pp. 001-007, June, 2019. © International Scholars Journals

Full Length Research Paper

Emerging trends in management education in international business schools

Faisal Manzoor Arain¹* and Syed Awais Ahmad Tipu²

¹Southern Alberta Institute of Technology, 1301 16th Ave NW, Office # G241E, E. H. Crandell Building, Calgary, Canada.

²Department of Management, Institute of Business Administration (IBA), University Road, Karachi, Pakistan.

Accepted 11 March, 2019

Abstract

The management education plays an essential role in today’s dynamic business environment. The rapid trend of globalization and technological changes have made difficult for organizations to survive in the competitive world. As a result the importance of management education has been increased many folds. Business executives need to update their skills due to sudden changes in the external environment. Due to the increasingly complex nature of organizations and businesses, there is a need that the business schools impart relevant, current, and cutting edge knowledge to the students. This research attempts to compare the course offerings in 8 international business schools. A total of 946 courses were reviewed in order to identify the common courses. The research also identifies some of the emerging areas in the business and management education. A comparison of the core courses along with the areas of concentrations/majors is also presented. Given the significance of management education which is essential for today’s organizations, the business as well as engineering schools should play pivotal role in equipping our future managers with the emerging trends of management skills to face the challenges of dynamic business world. This research will help the business schools particularly in the developing world to understand the emerging trends in management education and update their MBA curricula to come at par with the international standards of business education. This paper sets the foundation for future research focusing on improving management curricula for business schools in developing countries based on the international trends in business education.

Key words: MBA, business, management, education, international, developing countries.

International Journal of Education Research and Reviews ISSN 2329-9843 Vol. 7 (5), pp. 001-006, May, 2019. © International Scholars Journals

Full Length Research Paper

Equity in the distribution of bursary to secondary school students in Busia district, Kenya

Stephen O. Odebero¹, Anthony K. Sang¹, Joseph N. Bosire¹ and Lucas A. Othuon²

¹Department of Curriculum, Instruction and Education Management, Egerton University, P. O. Box 536, Egerton, Kenya.

²Department of Psychology, Maseno University, P.O. Private Bag, Maseno, Kenya.

Accepted 12 February, 2019

Abstract

This study sought to find out the opinion of the head teachers on equity of the established criteria in bursary support for the needy. It was done in the District’s 27 secondary schools with the total student enrolment of 5780. All the 190 students (3.3% of the total enrolment) who had received bursaries from 1999 - 2002 in the district were included in the study. Another saturated sample of 27 head teachers was included in the study. Data was collected using questionnaires, in-depth interview schedules and document analysis. The study used Lorenz curves and Gini coefficients to measure equity in bursary distribution. Findings show that bursary allocations in the district were inequitably distributed for all the years studied. It further reveals that the bursary award criteria were largely not effective in identifying and benefiting the most needy students. It recommended that there is need to review the criteria for the selection of the students with financial need. The study further recommends mounting of workshops and seminars for stakeholders to educate those in charge of disbursements on key items within the disbursement process so as to eliminate ambiguities in the criteria.

Key words: Access to secondary school education, equity, bursary, Lorenz curve, Gini coefficient.

International Journal of Education Research and Reviews ISSN 2329-9843 Vol. 7 (4), pp. 001-006, April, 2019. © International Scholars Journals

Review

Upper mantle velocity structure in the NW Himalaya: Hindu Kush to Garhwal region from travel time studies of deep Hindu Kush earthquakes

Sushil Kumar^1*_, R. Chander² and K. N. Khattri³

¹Scientist (Seismologist), Wadia Institute of Himalayan Geology, P.B.No.74, Dehra Dun –248 001(UA), India.

²I.I.T. Roorkee, Roorkee, formerly University of Roorkee), 290, Sector 4, Mansadevi complex, Panchkula – 134109, Haryana, India.

³I.I.T. Roorkee, Roorkee, formerly University of Roorkee), 100 Rajender Nagar, Dehra Dun-248001 (UA) India.

Accepted 09 January, 2019

Abstract

The 22 Hindu Kush earthquakes had focal depths in the range of 50 to 245 km approximately. The 154 P travel time readings obtained from them were interpreted using a computer program based on least squared inversion and written specifically for the purpose. The upper mantle P- wave velocity along the north-west Himalaya obtained from this study has a value of 8.1 km/s. It appear to persist up to a depth of about 100 km below that level, it appears to increase to 8.35 km/s. The upper mantle P- wave velocity is found to be comparable to that obtained along a DSS profile in Kashmir. However, it is lower by 0.35 km/s from the value estimated by Ni and Barazangi in 1982.

Key words: NW Himalaya, P travel time, upper mantle structure, Hindu Kush to Garhwal Himalaya.