IOSR-JHSS   Volume-25 ~ Issue-8 ~ Aug. 2020

Abstract: This Research is about The Effect of Using Small Group Discussion Technique on The Students‟ Ability in Paragraph Writing in English Study Program of University of HKBP Nommensen Pematangsiantar. The aim of this research is to solve the students problems in writing descriptive text, such as They are lack in vocabulary and they are difficult in certain generic structure. The students are not interested in Writing skill. Students still found difficulties to express their idea and they are bored in writing. Students‟ writing ability especially descriptive paragraph still low.This research deals with experimental research. The objectives of the research is to find out which has more significant between the effect of Small Group Discussion to the students‟ writing skill in writing descriptive paragraph ; teaching writing descriptive paragraph writing by small group discussion or teaching writing descriptive paragraph writing by conventional method. The research design that used in this study in experimental

Key Words: Small Group Discussion, writing, descriptive text

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Abstract: This research attempted to find out whether there is an effect of using mind mapping in teaching reading comprehension or not. The problem of this research is about the effect of using Mind Mapping on Reading Comprehension of the Students of Grade Eight Studentsof SMP N 3 Pematangsiantar.To solve the problem of the research, the writer used some theories that can support this research. The writer focused on the theories of Arikunto (2006),(Alfassi, 2004; Zhang, 1993). Buzan (1994),Gay (1992:66),Grabe and Stoller (2002:13), Jacobs (2008), Salinger (2003), Napper (2007), Sujana (2006), Longman Advance Dictionary (2007).This research applied quantitative method and......

KEYWORDS: Mind mapping, Reading, Descriptive.

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Abstract: This study was conducted to find out Programmes used by the Radio to create awareness and sustain the fight against Vesico Vagina Fistula disease among females in Kano and Katsina States, Nigeria.Data was gathered through structured questionnaire and 389 healthy women attending antenatal care and those receiving treatment at designated VVF centres were recruited into the study. Descriptive statistics was used to analyze data. The findings showed that most of the participants indicated that they had been listening to the radio for the past three months and heard about VVF (73.8%), but only 27% were exposed to any radio spots messages on VVF.While radio utilized different programme strategies to disseminate information on VVF, discussions and interviews featuring experts on the disease remained....

Keywords: VesicoVaginal Fistula; Radio; Awareness; Programme formats; North-west Nigeria

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Abstract: This article assesses the effectiveness of the Tanzanian legal framework for community participation in service delivery by highlighting safeguards that are granted in the law for effective implementation of the concept. It addresses two major questions; firstly, do our laws recognize the concept of community participation in service delivery and secondly, how strong are our laws towards enforcing such concept? The concept of community participation is recognized by the Constitution and the Local Government legislation in Tanzania; constitutional safeguards such as the supremacy of the community, right to participate in public affairs, and the right to information are prevalent. However, the absence of recall elections, failures to control participation in public affairs, erosion of community centered plans by the law and the absence of grievance redress system affects the efficiency of concept of community participation in the country. The article recommends for the amendment of the Local Government Legislation so as to oblige the community to vote, recall and hold liable elected officials, to establish grievance redress mechanisms, and to secure community centered plans...

Key phrases: Community Participation Legal Framework, Service Delivery, Local Government

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Abstract: Writing correct and appropriate English is the demand of time disregarding the program and level. But errors in writing always hinder the progress of the learners learning English as a second language. The main purpose of this study was to investigate Bangladeshi tertiary level students‟ common errors in academic writing through instant freehand writing test. This study aimed to reveal the types of error and the amount of errors committed by the students of the undergraduate Engineering students of Jashore University of Science and Technology. This study came up with the findings that the students were vulnerable mostly to grammatical errors. Their writings almost equally suffered from interference, overgeneralization and lexical errors. They committed both interlingual and intralingual errors.

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Abstract: The People‟smovement against the establishment of mining industry in Odisha revolves around Jal, Jamin and Jangal (water land, and forests). These natural resources are the only source of the livelihood of the common people of the region. The people are losing their basic rights onsocial, cultural life due to the process of industrialization and development projects.This paper is based on my own involvement with the environmental movement in Odisha. The people of the state are now looking for alternative development where everyone can live happily and self-respect.

Key Words: People‟s Movements, Livelihood, Natural Resources, Tribal Rights

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Abstract: The current study aims to understand the attitude of parents of 28 children with Autism Spectrum Disorder in India. This study was conducted in Chennai, an urban metropolitan setting in South India, and most of the respondents were middle and upper middle-class parents. In a country like India with a vast number of languages, cultures, socio-economic disparities, and varying education levels, the challenge lies in finding a standardized understanding of Autism, and an optimal intervention package. Social norms and expectations play a significant role in shaping parental acceptance of ASD and their choice of intervention. Findings show that parents of children with ASD have the same expectations of their child as they do of their typically developing children, giving a leverage of.....

Key Words:Autism, India, Parenting, Culture and attitude, Qualitative Research, Social Expectations, Education, Pedagogy

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Abstract: This study explored entrepreneurial skills for women business operators in Nyambene region as the main enablers of rural development. The specific objectives were to: examine the entrepreneurial awareness; establish entrepreneurial capabilities and provide way forward in improving women entrepreneurial activities. The studyutilized descriptive research with mixed methods of interview schedules, questionnaires, and observation schedules. The sample consisted of 142 women business entrepreneurs. Participants admitted (mean =5.0; std. dev = 0.604) that crucial ideas are a capability used in running business ventures.Majority, 92.9% viewed training in entrepreneurial skills and competencies as an enabler with multiplier effect in improving their entrepreneurial ventures. Correlation....

Keyword: Entrepreneurial skills; entrepreneurial capabilities, enablers and entrepreneurial awareness

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Abstract: The education of girls in society plays an important role in the social and economic development of the family, with consequent results for the development of society and the nation. Throughout the world, including in India, efforts are being made to educate girls. Despite numerous efforts and initiatives, no results were obtained. There are still differences on the basis of gender, caste, religion, culture, and economic background. This paper attempts to answer question of whether family size, defined as the number of children attending educational institutions exceeding the family's economic capacity and income, plays a role in obtaining a higher education, particularly for girls. To find.......

Key Words: Higher Education, Income, Family Size, achievement

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