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مدى تفعيل التعليم المدمج في تدريس اللغة الإنجليزية وانعكاسه على التحصيل الدراسي لدى طلبة الصف الخامس الأساسي في محافظة مادبا من وجهة نظر المعلمين, Ola Adel Sharaf Abu Ghanam Mar 2024

مدى تفعيل التعليم المدمج في تدريس اللغة الإنجليزية وانعكاسه على التحصيل الدراسي لدى طلبة الصف الخامس الأساسي في محافظة مادبا من وجهة نظر المعلمين, Ola Adel Sharaf Abu Ghanam

Journal of the Association of Arab Universities for Research in Higher Education (مجلة اتحاد الجامعات العربية (للبحوث في التعليم العالي

هدف المقال التعرف إلى مدى تفعيل التعليم المدمج في تدريس اللغة الإنجليزية وإنعكاسه على التحصيل الدراسي لدى طلبة الصف الخامس الأساسي في المدارس الحكومية في محافظة مادبا من وجهة نظر المعلمين. واعتمدت الدراسة المنهج الوصفي التحليلي، حيث تكونت عينة الدراسة من (95) معلمًا ومعلمة من معلمي اللغة الإنجليزية في المدارس الحكومية/ بمديرية قصبة مادبا/ محافظة مادبا، وبالطريقة القصدية، ولتحقيق أهداف الدراسة تم استخدام مقياس التعليم المدمج، والتحقق من خصائصه السيكومترية قبل تطبيقه. توصلت نتائج الدراسة أن تفعيل التعليم المدمج في تدريس اللغة الإنجليزية وإنعكاسه على التحصيل الدراسي لدى طلبة الصف الخامس الأساسي من وجهة نظر المعلمين جاء بمستوى مرتفع، كما …


دور التعليم الدامج في تحسين التحصيل الأكاديمي من وجهة نظر المعلمين, Amani Fawwaz A. Alsanbari Oct 2023

دور التعليم الدامج في تحسين التحصيل الأكاديمي من وجهة نظر المعلمين, Amani Fawwaz A. Alsanbari

Journal of the Association of Arab Universities for Research in Higher Education (مجلة اتحاد الجامعات العربية (للبحوث في التعليم العالي

هدف المقال البحث عن دور التعليم الدامج في تحسين التحصيل الأكاديمي: دراسة تطبيقية على طلاب صعوبات التعلم في الصفوف الثلاثة الأولى من وجهة نظر المعلمين، تمّ توزيع الاستبانة بشكلها الإلكتروني، بواقع (112) استبانه، وتمّ استرداد (88) استبانة، اعتمد الباحث على المنهج الوصفي، وقامت الباحثة بتطوير أداة استبانة، وتكوّنت الاستبانة في صورتها النهائية من (33) فقرة موزعة على محورين، وتم استخدام برنامج الحزمة الاحصائية (SPSS) لتحليل البيانات والحصول على النتائج، وتوصلت الدراسة الى مجموعة من النتائج أبرزها يوجد أثر ذو دلالة إحصائية عند مستوى معنوية (0.05≥α) للبيئة التعليمية المتمثل بأبعاده (اعداد المعلمين، البيئة التعليمية، مصادر التعلم، الأنشطة المدرسية) في التحصيل الأكاديمي. …


Social And Emotional Learning In E-Lectures And Its Relation To Academic Achievement, Social Isolation And Engagement In Learning Among Graduate Students, Manal A. Mobarez Prof. Sep 2023

Social And Emotional Learning In E-Lectures And Its Relation To Academic Achievement, Social Isolation And Engagement In Learning Among Graduate Students, Manal A. Mobarez Prof.

International Journal for Research in Education

The research aimed to develop e-lectures in light of social and emotional learning to enhance academic achievement, engagement in learning and reduce the sense of social isolation among graduate students. The sample included (21) students conducting the Master of Education Technology at Cairo University divided randomly into a control group of (10) students using distance learning through traditional e-lectures and an experimental one of (11) students using distance learning through e-lectures based on social and emotional learning through an e-learning platform at Cairo University. The research was applied in 2020/2021. The experimental treatment resulted in the design of a general …


The Effect Of Using Two Patterns Of Augmented Reality On Sixth Graders For Science Subject Achievement Of Critical Thinking Abilities (A Comparative Study), Tahani Yasin Almalaji, Mohammad M. Al-Hileh Jun 2023

The Effect Of Using Two Patterns Of Augmented Reality On Sixth Graders For Science Subject Achievement Of Critical Thinking Abilities (A Comparative Study), Tahani Yasin Almalaji, Mohammad M. Al-Hileh

Journal of the Association of Arab Universities for Research in Higher Education (مجلة اتحاد الجامعات العربية (للبحوث في التعليم العالي

The article aimed to investigate the effect of using two patterns of augmented reality on the academic achievement of sixth-grade students in science and in developing their critical thinking skills. In order to achieve the objectives of the study, the quasi-experimental method was adopted. The study sample consists of two experimental groups: the first group consisted of (45) students who learned by augmented reality (projection pattern), and the second consisted of (45) students who learned augmented reality (GIS pattern). Two tests (multiple choice) were prepared, one to measure academic achievement in science (30 items) and the other test to measure …


Dr. Josh Hollinger, Sarah Moss Apr 2023

Dr. Josh Hollinger, Sarah Moss

The Voice

No abstract provided.


Peer-Mediated Instruction And Intervention To Support The Academic Achievement Of Secondary Students With Autism Spectrum Disorder: A Systematic Review Of The Literature, Michael W.M. Mahoney Ph.D. Jan 2023

Peer-Mediated Instruction And Intervention To Support The Academic Achievement Of Secondary Students With Autism Spectrum Disorder: A Systematic Review Of The Literature, Michael W.M. Mahoney Ph.D.

The Journal of Special Education Apprenticeship

The purpose of this paper is to review peer-mediated interventions (PMI) as an effective teaching strategy in supporting the academic achievement of students diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and additional learning needs. Using a systematic review of the literature, eleven (11) peer-reviewed articles met the criteria for inclusion. Results of this search identified four models of PMI that were used to promote on-task academic achievement and increases in correct academic responding. This paper concludes with suggestions for future research and recommendations for implementing peer-mediated interventions in larger inclusive secondary classroom settings.


Is It Really Worth It?, Sheila Mulder Dec 2022

Is It Really Worth It?, Sheila Mulder

The Voice

No abstract provided.


Associations Of 24-Hour Movement Behaviors, Parental Academic Support, And Academic Achievement In Alaskan Adolescents, You Fu, Ryan D. Burns, Nora Constantino, Xavier Lopez, Samantha Dyer Sep 2022

Associations Of 24-Hour Movement Behaviors, Parental Academic Support, And Academic Achievement In Alaskan Adolescents, You Fu, Ryan D. Burns, Nora Constantino, Xavier Lopez, Samantha Dyer

International Journal of Physical Activity and Health

The purpose of this study was to examine the associations between meeting recommendations for 24-hour movement behaviors, parental academic support, and student academic achievement in a sample of Alaskan adolescents. Data were obtained from the 2019 Alaska Youth Risk Behavior Survey (YRBS; N = 1,897; mean age = 15.8 ± 1.3 years old). The associations between meeting recommendations for the 24-hour movement behaviors of physical activity, screen use, and sleep with high academic achievement (mostly A’s and B’s) were examined using weighted multivariable logistic regressions. Subpopulation analyses determined if associations differed by levels of parental academic support. Approximately 18.8% of …


اتساق الذكاءات المتعددة مع التخصص العلمي لدى عينة من طلاب جامعة أم القرى وعلاقة هذه الذكاءات بتحصيلهم الأكاديمي. Consistency Of Multiple Intelligences With Scientific Specialization Among A Sample Of Umm Al-Qura University Students And The Relationship Of These Intelligences With Their Academic Achievement., إياد عبد الحليم النجار Apr 2022

اتساق الذكاءات المتعددة مع التخصص العلمي لدى عينة من طلاب جامعة أم القرى وعلاقة هذه الذكاءات بتحصيلهم الأكاديمي. Consistency Of Multiple Intelligences With Scientific Specialization Among A Sample Of Umm Al-Qura University Students And The Relationship Of These Intelligences With Their Academic Achievement., إياد عبد الحليم النجار

Association of Arab Universities Journal for Education and Psychology

هدفت هذه الدراسة إلى الكشف عن مستوى الذكاءات المتعددة لدى عينة من طلاب جامعة أم القرى، ومدى اتساق ذكاء اقم مع تخصصهم العلمي، وعلاقة هذه الذكاءات بتحصيلهم الأكاديمي. تكونت عينة الدراسة من (160) طالبة تم اختيارهم بطريقة عشوائية من جميع المستويات الدراسية، ومن جميع أقسام الكلية الجامعية بالقنفذة، وهي إحدى كليات جامعة أم القرى. ولجمع البيانات تم استخدام أداة (ماكنزي) لمسح الذكاءات المتعددة التسعة بعد تعريبها وتعديلها لتناسب البيئة السعودية، وحساب ثباقا. وقد حصل الباحث على معدلات الطلاب التراكمية من قسم القبول والتسجيل في الكلية, والذي يشير إلى تحصيلهم الأكاديمي. وخلصت الدراسة إلى النتائج الآتية:

  • متوسط الذكاءات الأعلى لأفراد العينة …


The Effect Of Using The Gamification Strategy On Academic Achievement And Motivation Towards Learning Problem-Solving Skills In Computer And Information Technology Course Among Tenth Grade Female Students, Mazyunah Almutairi, Prof. Ahmad Almassaad Feb 2022

The Effect Of Using The Gamification Strategy On Academic Achievement And Motivation Towards Learning Problem-Solving Skills In Computer And Information Technology Course Among Tenth Grade Female Students, Mazyunah Almutairi, Prof. Ahmad Almassaad

International Journal for Research in Education

Abstract

This study aimed to identify the effect of using the gamification strategy on academic achievement and motivation towards learning problem-solving skills in computer and information technology course. A quasi-experimental method was adopted. The study population included tenth-grade female students in Al-Badi’ah schools in Riyadh. The sample consisted of 54 students divided into two equal groups: control group and experimental group. The study tools comprised an achievement test and the motivation scale. The results showed that there were statistically significant differences between the two groups in the academic achievement test in favor of the experimental group, with a large effect …


مستوى مقروئية نصوص كتاب الأحياء للصف الحادي عشر في سلطنة عمان وعلاقته بالتحصيل الدراسي للطلبة. The Level Of Readability Of Texts Of The Biology Book For The Eleventh Grade In The Sultanate Of Oman And Its Relationship To The Academic Achievement Of Students, عبد الله سيف التوبي, محمد الشقران Feb 2022

مستوى مقروئية نصوص كتاب الأحياء للصف الحادي عشر في سلطنة عمان وعلاقته بالتحصيل الدراسي للطلبة. The Level Of Readability Of Texts Of The Biology Book For The Eleventh Grade In The Sultanate Of Oman And Its Relationship To The Academic Achievement Of Students, عبد الله سيف التوبي, محمد الشقران

Association of Arab Universities Journal for Education and Psychology

هدف البحث إلى قياس مستوى مقروئية نصوص كتاب الأحياء للصف الحادي عشر في سلطنة عمان وعلاقته بالتحصيل الدراسي للطلبة، ولتحقيق أهداف البحث، استخدم الباحثان المنهج الوصفي التحليلي في دراستهما، وأعدا اختبار التتمة (كلوز) لثمانية نصوص من كتاب الأحياء لقياس مستوى مقروئيتها، طبق البحث على عينة اختيرت عشوائياً مكونة من (94) طالبا وطالبة من طلبة الصف الحادي عشر من مدرستين من المدارس الحكومية التابعة لمديرية التربية بمحافظة مسقط، منهم (46) طالبا و(48) طالبة. وتوصل الباحثان إلى النتائج الاتية: إن مستوى مقروئية نصوص كتاب الأحياء للصف الحادي عشر مناسبة للطلبة في هذه المرحلة التعليمية؛ إذ بلغت نسبة الطلبة في المستوى فوق الإحباطي …


Standardized Tests: Do They Work Or Not?, Ari Emoghene Jan 2022

Standardized Tests: Do They Work Or Not?, Ari Emoghene

Emerging Writers

Standardized tests place pressure on students by determining their futures based on whether they perform well on a specific test, on a specific day, at a specific time. The influence of these standardized tests should be reduced in college admittance processes as they minimize any other effort students put in during their whole academic career.


The Reality Of Vocational Maturity Among Talented And Normal Students In Ajloun Governorate, And Its Relationship With Some Variables, And The Academic Achievement, Faisal Al-Nawasra Dec 2021

The Reality Of Vocational Maturity Among Talented And Normal Students In Ajloun Governorate, And Its Relationship With Some Variables, And The Academic Achievement, Faisal Al-Nawasra

Journal of the Arab American University مجلة الجامعة العربية الامريكية للبحوث

The study aimed to investigate the reality of vocational maturity among a sample of talented and normal students at the schools of Ajloun Governorate, Jordan, and its relationship with some demographic variables (gender, grade, educational level of the parents) and academic achievement. To achieve the study objectives, the researcher used the vocational maturity test developed by Krits, and translated into Arabic by Alsafasfeh (1993). The validity and reliability of the test were acceptable. The sample consisted of 291 students, 96 of whom were talented students, and 195 were normal students. It was a stratified random sample selected from the high …


Achievement Growth In K-8 Catholic Schools Using Nwea Data, Julie W. Dallavis, Megan Kuhfeld, Beth Tarasawa, Stephen Ponisciak Dec 2021

Achievement Growth In K-8 Catholic Schools Using Nwea Data, Julie W. Dallavis, Megan Kuhfeld, Beth Tarasawa, Stephen Ponisciak

Journal of Catholic Education

Using a national sample of kindergarten to eighth grade students from Catholic and public schools who took MAP Growth assessments, we examine achievement growth over time between sectors. Our findings suggest that while Catholic school students score higher in math and reading than public school students on average, they also enter each school year at a higher level. Public school students close this gap to some degree during the school year. Additionally, these patterns varied by age and subject. Catholic school students in the earlier grades show less growth in both reading and math during the academic year compared to …


Syrian Children’S Perceived Integration Into Turkish National Education System, Nurgul Bekdemir, Gulce Kalayci, Nuray Alagozlu Aug 2021

Syrian Children’S Perceived Integration Into Turkish National Education System, Nurgul Bekdemir, Gulce Kalayci, Nuray Alagozlu

University of South Florida (USF) M3 Publishing

This study is conducted to analyze Syrian children’s educational life from the perspective of the teachers and explore their acculturation process, and adaptation into the Turkish culture with reference to the difficulties. Moreover, the study will take into account their academic attainment as well as the implemented bilingual education model. Grounded theory was utilized to analyze the data as it enables a scrupulous analysis when there is not much detailed information on the topic. Thematic analysis was conducted as the qualitative research design is required to explore and identify the academic achievement and social adaptation process of Syrian students in …


A Systematic Literature Review Of School-Counsellor-Led Group Counselling Interventions Targeting Academic Achievement: Implications For Research And Practice, Sam Steen, Qi Shi, Jennifer Melfie May 2021

A Systematic Literature Review Of School-Counsellor-Led Group Counselling Interventions Targeting Academic Achievement: Implications For Research And Practice, Sam Steen, Qi Shi, Jennifer Melfie

Journal of School-Based Counseling Policy and Evaluation

This article reviews group counselling interventions conducted by school counsellors that aimed to improve academic achievement. A total of 12 studies met these criteria. The studies that used comprehensive/comparative tests and GPA as academic achievement outcome measures had moderate to large effect sizes. Secondly, this review broadly examined whether a protocol or group manual was used, the number of group sessions, and demographic information of the group leaders and students. Implications and recommendations for future research are provided including exploring more international articles.


Elementary Content Teacher Perceptions Regarding Their Ell Instructional Practices, C. Wesley Owens, Steve P. Wells May 2021

Elementary Content Teacher Perceptions Regarding Their Ell Instructional Practices, C. Wesley Owens, Steve P. Wells

Journal of Educational Research and Practice

The purpose of this qualitative descriptive study was to explore the instructional practices of elementary English language learner (ELL) teachers and how those practices are perceived by the teachers to be aligned with improved ELL academic performance. The study is grounded in Ladson-Billings’ theory of culturally relevant pedagogy, which holds that student academic achievement and cultural identity should be affirmed. The research questions focused on exploring instructional practices used by teachers to support ELL learning and the teachers’ perceptions of how their practices are aligned with improved ELL academic performance. The qualitative descriptive study was limited to three elementary schools …


My Journey As An Emergent Bilingual, Cynthia Villarreal Cantu Jan 2021

My Journey As An Emergent Bilingual, Cynthia Villarreal Cantu

The Qualitative Report

This autoethnography was conducted at an elementary school not far from the South Texas border. I documented how my journey as a kindergarten, first-grade, and second-grade student has impacted me to become a better educator. Through this qualitative study, I planned to determine if my childhood experiences as an emergent bilingual learner have made an impact in my teaching and the connections I have formed with my students. I analyzed observations of my current teaching practices and my elementary report cards and test scores. After observing my students’ interactions among their peers and my reaction towards their conversations, I found …


Academic Goal Orientation: New Insights And Cultural Adaptation Of Academic Goal Orientation Questionnaire Into The Turkish Language, Fuat Findikoglu, Mehmet Gurol Jan 2021

Academic Goal Orientation: New Insights And Cultural Adaptation Of Academic Goal Orientation Questionnaire Into The Turkish Language, Fuat Findikoglu, Mehmet Gurol

Georgia Educational Researcher

This study aims to review and provide new perspectives for academic goal orientation. The study introduces first chronological history of goal orientation and depicts how goal orientation evolved into a new construct in learning from the discussion on motivational factors. At first, this study isolates goal orientation from motivation and provides novel insights into goal orientation as a separated factor affecting learning. Then, this study provides analyses of the adaptation work of the academic goal orientation questionnaire into the Turkish language. The translated scale was applied to a sample of 729 undergraduate students, 376 (51.6%) of which were female and …


Athletic Teams Reach Scholarly Milestone, Mike Byker Nov 2019

Athletic Teams Reach Scholarly Milestone, Mike Byker

The Voice

No abstract provided.


The Effects Of Art Integration On Math Achievement Of 6th Grade Male Students, Greta Mountain Jan 2019

The Effects Of Art Integration On Math Achievement Of 6th Grade Male Students, Greta Mountain

Journal of Applied and Educational Research

The United States educational system continues to cut back on art programing; however, international statistics report countries with a stronger art presence continuously perform at higher academic levels. Art integration provides multiple pathways through curriculums and enables engaging learning environment. Art integration refers to three forms of art collaboration: learning in core subjects with and through the arts, creating interdisciplinary connections throughout curriculums and collaboration engagement. When all three of these forms are combined, casual relationships with increased student achievement and higher levels of engagement are formed. This study examined the effects of art integration on math achievement on male …


Student Involvement In Ieps, Lauren Pounds, Joshua Cuevas Dr. Jan 2019

Student Involvement In Ieps, Lauren Pounds, Joshua Cuevas Dr.

Georgia Educational Researcher

There has been a recent initiative for students to be involved in their Individualized Education Plan. The goal is for students to become self-advocates and learn to develop goals that pertain to their interests. The study examined this process of including students by addressing three questions. First, does student involvement in their IEP lead to greater mastery of IEP goals? Second, does student involvement in their IEP impact academic achievement? Third, in what ways does the Self-Advocacy Strategy, IPLAN, increase student participation in IEP meetings? Three students participated in the study by providing inventory on their strengths, weaknesses, and what …


Insights From Senior-Secondary Physical Education Students On Teacher-Related Factors They Perceive To Influence Academic Achievement, Rachael J. Whittle, Amanda Telford, Amanda C. Benson Jan 2019

Insights From Senior-Secondary Physical Education Students On Teacher-Related Factors They Perceive To Influence Academic Achievement, Rachael J. Whittle, Amanda Telford, Amanda C. Benson

Australian Journal of Teacher Education

This research aimed to explore student perceptions of teacher-related factors that may influence academic achievement in the context of Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE) Physical Education. This qualitative study involved 23 VCE Physical Education students from three government and one independent secondary school in Victoria, Australia. Focus groups utilising a semi-structured interview schedule explored student perceptions of teacher-related factors on academic achievement. The importance of teachers having a good ‘attitude’, a broad repertoire of teaching strategies, making real-world connections, developing positive student-teacher relationships and facilitating access to themselves outside of scheduled class time were perceived by students as important influences.


Efektivitas Pbl Setting Ttw Dan Tps Ditinjau Dari Prestasi Belajar, Berpikir Kritis Dan Self-Efficacy Siswa, Wahyu Hardiyanto, Rusgianto Heri Santoso Dec 2018

Efektivitas Pbl Setting Ttw Dan Tps Ditinjau Dari Prestasi Belajar, Berpikir Kritis Dan Self-Efficacy Siswa, Wahyu Hardiyanto, Rusgianto Heri Santoso

Jurnal Riset Pendidikan Matematika

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mendeskripsikan keefektifan pendekatan problem-based learning (PBL) setting think talk write (TTW) dan problem-based learning (PBL) setting think pair share (TPS) serta mendeskripsikan perbedaan keefektifan antara PBL setting TTW dan PBL setting TPS ditinjau dari prestasi belajar, kemampuan berpikir kritis dan self-efficacy siswa. Penelitian ini merupakan penelitian eksperimen semu. Instrumen yang digunakan untuk mengumpulkan data adalah tes prestasi belajar, tes kemampuan berpikir kritis dan angket self-efficacy siswa. Data yang dikumpulkan dianalisis dengan menggunakan one sample t-test, dan analisis multivariat (MANOVA). One sample t-test dilakukan untuk menguji keefektifan pendekatan PBL setting TTW dan keefektifan pendekatan PBL setting …


"Thank You For Saying My Name": Academic Recognition As A Counternarrative For Black Male Achievement, Kendra Lowery Nov 2018

"Thank You For Saying My Name": Academic Recognition As A Counternarrative For Black Male Achievement, Kendra Lowery

Diversity, Social Justice, and the Educational Leader

The author reflects on her experience as a middle school administrator involved in a school-wide initiative to recognize academic growth and achievement. She draws upon Perry’s theory of African-American achievement (2003) to explain how this recognition, which included several Black boys, contributed to a counternarrative of Black male achievement. In contrast to the dominant narrative of academic failure and discipline problems (Dumas & Nelson, 2016; Grant, 2011; Howard, 2013; Monroe, 2005; Noguera, 2008), this recognition created a new narrative of academic excellence and achievement (Allen, 2015). The concerted effort by school leadership to include new and underrepresented faces in a …


The Effectiveness Of Employ The Flipped Learning Strategy In The Development Of Self-Learning Skills And Academic Achievement In The Social Studies And National Course Among The First Level Female Students In The Secondary Stage In Taif City, Maha S. Alghamdi, Widad M. Alansari Oct 2018

The Effectiveness Of Employ The Flipped Learning Strategy In The Development Of Self-Learning Skills And Academic Achievement In The Social Studies And National Course Among The First Level Female Students In The Secondary Stage In Taif City, Maha S. Alghamdi, Widad M. Alansari

International Journal for Research in Education

The present study was designed to examine the effectiveness of flipped learning strategy in the development of self-learning skills, and academic achievement in the social and national studies course among the first level female students in the secondary stage in Taif city. To achieve this, research instruments were developed after making sure of their validity and reliability. These instruments consisted of an achievement test and a self-learning skills scale. 68 female students participated in this study. They were divided into two groups: the study group (n=34) was taught through flipped learning strategy, and the comparison group (n=34) was taught through …


Becoming Dordt University, Sarah Moss Jul 2018

Becoming Dordt University, Sarah Moss

The Voice

No abstract provided.


Ordinary Moments With Extraordinary Outcomes, Karen Van Schouwen Mar 2018

Ordinary Moments With Extraordinary Outcomes, Karen Van Schouwen

The Voice

No abstract provided.


Defender Football: More Than A Game, Justin Banks Mar 2018

Defender Football: More Than A Game, Justin Banks

The Voice

No abstract provided.


Teacher’S Perceptions Of How They Influence Student Academic Performance In Vce Physical Education, Rachael J. Whittle, Amanda Telford, Amanda C. Benson Jan 2018

Teacher’S Perceptions Of How They Influence Student Academic Performance In Vce Physical Education, Rachael J. Whittle, Amanda Telford, Amanda C. Benson

Australian Journal of Teacher Education

This research explored teacher perceptions of how they influence academic performance of Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE) Physical Education students. VCE Physical Education teachers (n = 37) from 31 secondary schools in Victoria, Australia participated in a qualitative study using focus groups with a semi-structured interview schedule. Recorded focus group discussions were transcribed verbatim, coded and analysed (NVivo 11). A social-ecological model was used to categorise emergent themes. At the individual level teachers perceived content knowledge, expectations, passion and enthusiasm, pedagogical content knowledge and use of reflective practices to inform teaching as key factors influencing student academic performance. Social level …