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12th International Conference On Business, Technology And Innovation 2023, University For Business And Technology - Ubt

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Welcome to IC – UBT 2023

UBT Annual International Conference is the 12th international interdisciplinary peer reviewed conference which publishes works of the scientists as well as practitioners in the area where UBT is active in Education, Research and Development. The UBT aims to implement an integrated strategy to establish itself as an internationally competitive, research-intensive university, committed to the transfer of knowledge and the provision of a world-class education to the most talented students from all background. The main perspective of the conference is to connect the scientists and practitioners from different disciplines in the same place and make …

The Importance Of Oral Presentations For Future Teachers Of Language Departments - Students’ Perception, Trendeline Haliti

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The aim of this paper is to find out the role of oral presentations in language departments in the Faculty of Philology. The focus was directed in two aspects: exploring the frequency of using oral presentations and the impact of them on the students’ future professions. The information was taken from senior students, 20 from each department through questionnaires. We further analyzed the obtained data through descriptive analyses. The results show that all the departments of languages use oral presentations as a method of both teaching and evaluation. Because the majority of students in language departments have attended courses of …

Mathematics Unplugged And Digitized: Bridging Traditional And Tech-Driven Approaches, Duli Pllana

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The paper starts with analyzing a real world example that was given as a project in algebra class to apply the piecewise functions in the Giant’s Devil’s Flower Mantis (two spiked grasping forelegs), and reviewing literature on the combining technology in education. Digital technology graphs the parabola within the insect and adjusts the critical points based on the error and trial (for parabola). Also, the technology accurately graphs the linear equations representing the antenna of the insect by connecting two points. Technological tools (desmos - graphing calculator) determine the piecewise functions that describe the upper body of the insect that …

Investigating The Language Of Tourism: A Case Study Of Tourism Discourse In Albanian Websites, Eriola Qafzezi

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This study aims to provide some insights into the language of tourism discourse in Albanian websites. We start the paper by providing some relevant literature review on tourism discourse and language of promotion. The paper is composed of two parts: in the first part we build a relevant literature review framework based on research on tourism discourse and then we highlight distinctive features of persuasive language of tourism discourse. The second part of the paper brings concrete examples to support the theoretical framework, taken from Albanian tourist websites. Findings of the study point out that some of the linguistic strategies …

Introducing Corpus Linguistics As A Novelty To English Teachers And Learners: Current Language Practices Of Tools, Corpora And Online Resources, Juliana Çyfeku

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The present paper represents how Corpus Linguistics has developed and is employed as a methodology in foreign language teaching and learning. It highlights its many relevant, innovative, creative and engaging applications to both axes of the linear process of teaching and learning. It bridges theory into practice so that learners understand the importance of this discipline and are willing to apply corpus-based tools in the language learning classroom. It introduces among a range of online resources Compleat Lextutor (Cobb, 2000) pointing out the most practical, dynamic, easy-to-use and accessible tools such as concordance, hypertext, frequency and vocabprofile. They can be …

Exploring Productive Use Of Educational Games In Teaching English As A Foreign Language, Alma Lama, Denis Celcima, Vesa Rudari, Nora Suhodolli

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Educational games significantly support classroom learning and promote social interaction among peers. Research studies clearly show that the use of games is a basic strategy in language education, in order to include all students regardless of their language level. According to Gartner, games play a special role in a child's development because they push the child to discover his motor and thinking skills. The role of games in foreign language learning is also related to the theory of multiple intelligences presented by Gartner. The game in the classroom brings fun and makes learning more useful for all students, relieves stress …

International Conference On Education, University For Business And Technology - Ubt

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UBT Annual International Conference is the 12th international interdisciplinary peer reviewed conference which publishes works of the scientists as well as practitioners in the area where UBT is active in Education, Research and Development. The UBT aims to implement an integrated strategy to establish itself as an internationally competitive, research-intensive university, committed to the transfer of knowledge and the provision of a world-class education to the most talented students from all background. The main perspective of the conference is to connect the scientists and practitioners from different disciplines in the same place and make them be aware of the recent …

The Interrelatedness Between Affective And Cognitive Variables And Their Impact On Efl Students’ Written And Spoken Performance, Luiza Zeqiri

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Emphasizing the importance of the affective variables in the classroom plays a vital role in fostering students’ achievements and cultivating their emotional states. Students’ emotional distress can be induced by internal or external factors; classroom related or personal. It is disheartening that foreign language anxiety is still present and very evident even now when most students speak English in non-academic surroundings. This anxiety amplifies when students have to write or deliver public speeches in front of their colleagues. Hence, this study examines the impact that affective variables (anxiety, apprehension, inhibition, motivation, attitude) have on students’ written and spoken performance. The …

Exploring The Richness Of English Idioms With Numbers, Suela Koça

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Idioms are a fascinating aspect of language, offering unique insights into cultural nuances and the figurative nature of communication. This article delves into a specific category of idioms: those containing numbers. By examining the usage and origins of idiomatic expressions featuring numbers, this study aims to shed light on the linguistic and cultural significance of numerical references in English.

Drawing upon a comprehensive collection of idioms, the article presents a diverse range of numerical idiomatic expressions. It explores their meanings, providing examples to illustrate their usage in different contexts. It also explores their structure and their syntactic roles in different …

11th International Conference On Business, Technology And Innovation 2022, University For Business And Technology - Ubt

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Welcome to IC – UBT 2022

UBT Annual International Conference is the 11th international interdisciplinary peer reviewed conference which publishes works of the scientists as well as practitioners in the area where UBT is active in Education, Research and Development. The UBT aims to implement an integrated strategy to establish itself as an internationally competitive, research-intensive university, committed to the transfer of knowledge and the provision of a world-class education to the most talented students from all background. The main perspective of the conference is to connect the scientists and practitioners from different disciplines in the same place and make …

The Importance Of Affective Variables In Private Academic Settings: A Review Of High School Teachers And University Professors’ Approach, Luiza Zeqiri

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Understanding students’ feelings in the classroom is a complex phenomenon. There are cases when students come to school or university: sick, feeling sad, afraid, ignored or neglected from their friends or their family members. All these are possible factors which can have an impact on the emotional states of the students in the classroom. As a result, their negative emotions can be a serious threat to their academic achievements. If teachers ignore the influence of affective variables on students’ behaviour, the students are more likely to fail. Therefore, this study aims to investigate how high school teachers and university professors; …

An Evaluation Of Efl Textbooks Used In Higher Education, Alma Lama, Diana Sejdiu, Eglantina Bilalli

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In English as a Foreign Language/English as a Second Language (EFL/ESL) contexts, textbooks are simultaneously important. Indeed, textbooks contain the syllabus, which is being expected by teachers to follow more or less faithfully, with end-of-course exams being based exclusively on textbook content. In this study, we will investigate the selection of English language textbooks as tools used in public and private universities. We will look at the levels of content, and what textbooks include and exclude in terms of topic, linguistic information, pedagogy, and culture. We will also examine how teachers and learners use textbooks and the processes by which …

The School Principal As A Manager And A Pedagogical Leader, Lulzime Lutfiu Kadriu

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The school principal plays a very important role in the proper management of the educational institution, i.e. he should actively participate in all aspects of school life, provide all the necessary information and offer support to both staff members and students.

The position of school principal unites two roles; the role of a manager and that of a pedagogical leader. This, in practice, signifies that the person working in the position of a school principal should possess management skills, elements of leadership and competence for pedagogical guidance. Pedagogical leadership is the key element for the school’s success and should be …

Awareness And Implementation Of Solid Waste Management (Swm) Practices, Emerson N. Lalamonan, Sheena Mae T. Comighud

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This research used the descriptive-correlational method to determine the level of respondents’ awareness and extent of implementation of Solid Waste Management (SWM) Practices in District 2, Bayawan City Division, Negros Oriental, Philippines for SY 2018-2019 in terms of the areas of segregation, reduce, reuse, recycle, and disposal. The quantitative data were gathered from 81 teachers and 189 students. Also, a survey questionnaire was utilized by the researcher. The statistical tools used in the analysis of the data were weighted mean, mean, and spearman rank correlation. The results revealed that the level of respondents’ awareness on SWM Practices as both perceived …

Interrelation Of Mathematics Within The Stem, Duli Pllana

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Methodically inspecting mathematics in STEM educational programs participates with a percentage of twenty five percent. Interaction of mathematics in science, technology, and engineering is inevitable. Science, technology, and engineering acquire tools of mathematics to observe, describe and predict natural phenomena. Science pays a huge attention to natural phenomena that surrounds us; in addition, mathematics comes up with the structures and logical relationships to its scope. Technology uses mathematics extensively; in general, mathematics is a powerful tool to find any solution in technology. Engineering is based on scientific concepts to sketch, plan, or design a construction. Engineering uses mathematics throughout any …

Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics, Mathematical Science, Interaction., Irene A. Pillado, Maria Chona Z. Futalan, Sheena Mae T. Comighud

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This paper examined the factors contributory to memory retention affecting the academic performance in Mathematics of Grade 7 students of Kalumboyan High School, Bayawan City Division for SY 2019–2020. The study made use of the descriptive-correlational research design. The questionnaire covered five areas: motivational practices and experiences, goal setting and accomplishments, personalized learning, teaching strategies and learning activities, and educational resources and learning devices. The respondents of the study were the 160 Grade 7 students. The study utilized percentage, mean, weighted mean, and Spearman’s rank correlation coefficient. The salient findings revealed that the extent of students’ perception on factors contributory …

Impact Of The Covid-19 Pandemic On Development And Research Of Students In Kosovo, Manjola Brahaj

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The object of this research will be to identify and explain the impact that the global pandemic Covid-19 has had on the development and scientific progress of students in the Republic of Kosovo.

To achieve this objective, we will conduct a questionnaire to a sample of 1000 subjects, who will be students of different fields and different Universities in Kosovo, from which we will collect the necessary data.

The collected data will be processed to achieve the overall results and conclusions of the research.

The theoretical basis literature will also be used, which will be more in the field of …

Motivation In Relation To Teachers’ Performance, Sheena Mae T. Comighud, Melca Jamio Arevalo

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This research used the descriptive-correlational method to determine the level of motivation in relation to teachers’ performance. The quantitative data were gathered from 89 teachers of District 6, Bayawan City Division, Negros Oriental for SY 2018-2019. Also, the researcher conducted a survey questionnaire. Descriptive–correlational method was used in this study. The statistical tools used in the analysis of the data were percentage, mean, weighted mean, and spearman rank correlation coefficient. The study found out that the level of motivation as perceived by the teachers was “very high” in terms of the following aspects: (a) existence needs; (b) relatedness; and (c) …

Effect Of Project Based Learning On The Reading Skills, Shahzadi Hina Sain

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The topic was selected to probe the effectiveness of project based learning on the reading skills of the students. In this qualitative research, the prime objective was to determine that whether students can become autonomous learners through project based learning and does it improves their reading skills effectively. Literature review conducts a meticulous investigation of the research in the same area. Research of this write up has designed a case study to proceed.

The data was collected through census sampling that enabled the researcher to have detailed. The students were engaged in their projects. The results proves that project based …

Utilization Of Maintenance And Other Operating Expenses (Mooe) In Relation To Students’ Academic Performance, Limer N. Arevalo, Sheena Mae T. Comighud

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This research used the descriptive method to determine the extent of utilization of Maintenance and Other Operating Expenses (MOOE) in relation to Students’ Academic Performance in the Public Elementary Schools of Bayawan City Division, Negros Oriental for SY 2018-2019. The quantitative data were gathered from 68 teachers’ league presidents and 68 school heads. Also, the researcher conducted a survey questionnaire. Descriptive method was used in this study. The statistical tools used in the analysis of the data were percentage, mean, weighted mean, and spearman rank correlation coefficient. The study found out that the extent of utilization of the Maintenance and …

Level Of Science Achievement: Basis For The Production Of Strategic Intervention Materials (Sims), Febbie C. Verano, Sheena Mae T. Comighud

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This research used the descriptive method to determine the level of Science Achievement of Grade VI Pupils: Basis for Production of Strategic Intervention Materials in Bayawan City East Central School, Bayawan City Division during the SY 2019-2020. The quantitative data were gathered from 134 pupils of Bayawan City East Central School, Bayawan City Division during the SY 2019-2020. Also, the researcher conducted a survey questionnaire. Descriptive method was used in this study. The statistical tools used in the analysis of the data were percentage, frequency, mean, weighted mean, and z-test. The study found out that the level of Science Achievement …

Study, Pandemic, Research Progress, Students, Scientific Research Etj, Sheena Mae T. Comighud, Maria Chona Z. Futalan, Roullette P. Cordevilla

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The study aimed to determine the correlation between instructional supervision and performance evaluation in the Public Elementary Schools of Bayawan City Division. The survey was descriptive and correlational in nature. It utilized the percentage, mean, weighted mean, and spearman rank correlation coefficient. The study found out that the extent of implementation of instructional supervision as perceived by the experienced teachers was “very high” in terms of the following aspects:(a) concept and purpose of instructional supervision; (b) planning and preparations for instructional supervision; and (c) organization and implementation of instructional supervision; (d) dialogue and discussion in post-instructional supervision; and (e) satisfaction …

Looking At The Perceived Benefits Of Feeding Program In The Eyes Of The Stakeholders, Jane M. Candelanza, Sheena Mae T. Comighud

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The study focused on the effects of school-based feeding program in the eyes of the stakeholders conducted on March 2019 to grades 1 to 6 beneficiary pupils, selected teachers, SBFP In-Charge and School Head of Mansagomayon Elementary School, District 4 of Sta. Catalina, Division of Negros Oriental. A descriptive design was used in this study which deemed appropriate in the context of this study since the researcher will describe the effectiveness of the SBFP as employed in the research locale. Additionally, Key informant interview with the selected representatives of the identified groups of stakeholders was conducted to provide qualitative support …

Qualitative Impact Assessment Of A Conditional Cash Transfer Program In A Central Philippine Community, Abgel L. Lalamonan, Sheena Mae T. Comighud

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This study utilizes the narratives of beneficiaries in the evaluation of a conditional cash transfer program. Guided by the theory that narratives bridges the objectives of the program and its impact, these narratives contain the themes describing both ends. Moreover, most of the participatory assessments did not utilize beneficiaries’ narratives in the evaluation process. The utilization of narratives was done through the participatory approach. This study demonstrates that assessment of projects through narratives is feasible. It is found out that beneficiaries adopt an eclectic stance in their participation and acceptance of activities implemented by the program.

The Importance Of The Teacher-Student Relationship And The Effect Of Students’ Learning, Diana Sejdiu, Alma Lama

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The teaching process is one of the most complex and sensitive processes in terms of education. It includes many areas through which this process can function. To create a better and more efficient learning process, relations must first be formed between the two key subjects of the process, the teacher and the student. A healthy relationship between these subjects is the main step in creating an ideal learning process. It provides a safe environment and confidence work and perform without pressure. When the classroom in which teaching takes place is a safe and supportive environment, students are more motivated and …

10th International Conference On Business, Technology And Innovation 2021, University For Business And Technology - Ubt

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Welcome to IC – UBT 2021

UBT Annual International Conference is the 10th international interdisciplinary peer reviewed conference which publishes works of the scientists as well as practitioners in the area where UBT is active in Education, Research and Development. The UBT aims to implement an integrated strategy to establish itself as an internationally competitive, research-intensive university, committed to the transfer of knowledge and the provision of a world-class education to the most talented students from all background. The main perspective of the conference is to connect the scientists and practitioners from different disciplines in the same place and make …

Instructional Supervision And Performance Evaluation: A Correlation Of Factors, Sheena Mae T. Comighud, Maria Chona Z. Futalan, Roullette P. Cordevilla

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The study aimed to determine the correlation between instructional supervision and performance evaluation in the Public Elementary Schools of Bayawan City Division. The survey was descriptive and correlational in nature. It utilized the percentage, mean, weighted mean, and spearman rank correlation coefficient. The study found out that the extent of implementation of instructional supervision as perceived by the experienced teachers was “very high” in terms of the following aspects:(a) concept and purpose of instructional supervision; (b) planning and preparations for instructional supervision; and (c) organization and implementation of instructional supervision; (d) dialogue and discussion in post-instructional supervision; and (e) satisfaction …

The Importance Of Digital Skills In Education In The Covid-19 Era, Alma V. Lama

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Education is a fundamental right and we have to make sure we hold on to it despite any crisis and beyond. Just like in all the world, Kosovo has been affected by the pandemic COVID -19 in March 2020. The pandemic situation has changed how things function and it looks like this is going to be a new normal. As a result of it, all industries including the educational institutions, those private and public, had to reimagine how to switch into online performance and computer-based learning. Online learning has served as a lever to continue with education in an online …

Teachers’ Experiences With Online Teaching Using The Zoom Platform, Adelina Ramadani

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The Covid-19 virus appeared very fast around the globe and caused many damages to all of us. It caused many troubles in different fields such as: economics, business, factories, education etc. Many institutions around the world faced challenges and tried to find solutions. But the most difficult was about online teaching; most of the countries suggested many strategies and methods to teach students and learners through distinctive material and online platforms. It was suggested to use online programs as Google Classroom, Google Meet, Skype, Zoom and many other technological tools in order to help learners to continue with their studies. …

Think-Pair-Share: Teaching Strategy Unravels Uncertainty, Duli Pllana

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Think-Pair-Share and Uncertainty in general situations intersects several similarities with each other such as: thinking, communication, teamwork and creativity. Think-Pair-Share teaching strategy proceeds with three steps. Usually, it applies in all academic subjects; nonetheless, I employed it in algebra class when we analyzed open ended questions. As a teacher, I gave the question (real world situation question) to students, as a first step students read the question and analyzed the question individually. Second step, students paired in groups of four to five students; they discussed their thoughts (ideas how to solve the problem) about the question within their group. Step …