Asia Pacific Journal of Multidisciplinary Research

10-16

Authors: Jantana Khochprasert, Supunnee Leauboonshoo & Kanjana Intarasunanon

This paper documents a qualitative investigation on the study of instructive methods of Thai traditional singing instructors in higher education in Thailand. The information was collected in the form of document analysis and interviews with Thai traditional music instructors from several universities across Thailand. The results of the analysis of Thai traditional singing instruction methods in higher education in Thailand revealed that there are 11 universities that offer Thai traditional singing instruction. The instruction is a part of curricula under four different governing bodies and four classifications of curriculum. The sets of practicum repertoires in every university were found to be almost identical. It was found that the instructors used several techniques. Some techniques were similar while some were different. All the techniques were transmitted orally. In order to successfully produce graduates of the desired standard, singing must be correctly taught from the basics, whether theory, pronunciation or rhyming. At the same time, creativity should also be encouraged.

26-30

Authors: Dome Swangarom, Supunnee Leauboonshoo, Chalermsak Pikulsri

This qualitative research was conducted in three Northern provinces of the Lao People’s Democratic Republic with the aim of investigating the traditional art of khub music and its conservation and inheritance. Data were collected from documents and field research using interviews, observation and focus group discussions as data collection tools. The results show that Morkhub, musicians, teachers, students and audiences all contribute to the success or failure of conservation and inheritance of traditional Laotian music. The majority of problems with conservation stem from a lack of interest and the dilution of local culture with modern Western influences. As a result of this investigation, a four-point plan was proposed to standardize and support future conservation of khub traditions by inclusion in the education system.

36-48

Authors: Dr. Raymund M. Pasion

The study aimed to find out the lexical, phonological, and morphological variations of the Mandaya language in the municipalities of Manay, Caraga, Baganga and Cateel in the province of Davao Oriental. This research was conducted to meet the following objectives: (1) To present the terminologies used in the four municipalities based on the Indigenous Knowledge System and Practices of Mandaya in cultural farming, hunting, fishing and animal husbandry. (2) To identify the variations in the Mandaya language based on lexicon, phonology and morphology. (3) To show the distinct linguistic feature in the Mandaya language that is different from Filipino language based on lexicon, phonology and morphology. Qualitative design, descriptive and indigenous methods were used in gathering and analyzing the data. Purposive combination and snow-ball sampling were utilized in choosing the informants. It was found out in the study that there was a variation of the Mandaya language in the four municipalities. In the lexical aspect, there were three evident categories: the different in form; the slightly similar in form; and the same in form but different in pronunciation. While in the phonological aspect, it also showed three variations; the phoneme /h/; the phoneme /ᵊ/ (swa); and the glide l or /l−l/. On the other hand, in the morphological aspect, the researcher observed two things: the affix and morphological phenomena occurring in the words in different dialects in Mandaya. In general, the occurrence of variations in lexical, phonological and morphological aspects in the Mandaya language was inevitable, and this was caused by the three factors: the linguistics, sociolinguistics and psychological.

56-62

Authors: Dr. Joseph Maina Musa, Dr. Daku Noah Jimba, Dr. Ogundele Michael Olarewaju

The paper sought to explicate the role of teachers in transforming Nigeria. It viewed teachers as professionally trained personnel charged with the responsibility of disseminating positive knowledge, attitudes and skills to learners in the school. Transformation on the other hand involves a shift in our orientation in such a way that new actions and results become possible. The analysis established that teachers serve as role models to their learners. Through this, the character and personality of the learners are moulded in the right direction which leads them to their final destinations. Nigerian teachers are saddled with the onus of differentiating their learners on the basis of their intellectual and social sophistication in preparation for occupational and social transformation of the society. Again, for National transformation to flourish, the society must be prosperous in knowledge which is often sought and acquired through the teachers. Although teachers play a cardinal role in the transformation of the society, they are be set with bottle-necks among which are; lack of recognition in the society, miserable economic conditions and inadequate teaching and learning facilities. It was concluded that if at all there is any hope for transforming the society, the key lies in the hands of teachers. It was recommended that society members should look at teachers with additional respect in societal life and teachers from primary to tertiary institutions should come under one umbrella namely, Nigeria Association of Teachers.

69-75

Authors: Sherwin E. Balbuena and Renee A. Lamela

Academic dishonesty in educational institutions is a cause for concern at present. In this paper, the prevalence and severity of various types of dishonest academic behaviors were determined based on the experiences and perceptions of college students. Self-reports on reasons for engaging in a type of cheating or plagiarism were also collected and analyzed to identify certain themes. Findings suggest that cheating on exams and homework is still prevalent, students view these dishonest behaviors as ordinary school acts, and their actions are a product of several factors – teacher’s and student’s incompetence, unfavorable environment, and lenient imposition of school policy. Certain ethical dilemmas were deduced from the results of the study, such as the varying perceptions on the morality of unfair academic manners and the relative importance of deceit over success.

83-91

Authors: Mr. ISHANKA PRANEETH MUNUGODA; Dr. CHAMARI LOCHANA WEERARATHNE

This study aimed to determine the effectiveness of a home-based progressive resistance training (PRT) program in reducing pain and disability in patients with Osteoarthritis of knee. This randomized controlled trial, conducted for 30 days, included 60 subjects, diagnosed with Osteoarthritis of a single knee, recruited from a clinical setting in Colombo. The subjects were randomized to experimental (EG) and control groups (CG) (n=30) and received their general treatments. The EG received a PRT program to be performed at home and regular telephone contacts. Data was collected using a self-administered questionnaire under four domains ; Perceived pain, Perceived stiffness, Level of Activities of Daily Living (ADL) and Quality Of Life (QOL). The results showed that 50 (83.33%) subjects completed the study. Pain was reduced by 7.18% for EG and 0.46% for CG. Stiffness for EG was decreased by 15%, but was increased by 2.6%, for CG. This trend was observed in levels of QOL and ADL for both these groups as well. Statistically significant improvements (p < 0.05) for four domains were present for EG, and the between group differences were statistically significant (p < 0.05). The introduced PRT program with the scientific approach and compliance strategy were effective in reducing pain and disability in patients with knee Osteoarthritis.

120-127

Authors: OLAYIWOLA JIBRIL KOLAWOLE

The research work is set to examine the problems facing the teaching and learning of French language in the three colleges of education existing presently in Oyo State. The study adopted descriptive survey to collect the data on the problem at hand. Forty participants were involved in the study as a result of the limited number of French students in the colleges. Questionnaires on the Teaching and Learning of French Language were used to gather the data. The result of the research has shown that there are diverse problems such as negligence on the part of the government toward the language, unfavorable mode of admission, joblessness on the part of the French graduates, lack of motivation, attitudes of the parents and some other problems. As recommendation, the government has been advised to embrace a more positive attitude towards French Language learning in the country. The government has been called upon to start motivating both the teachers and the students of French language throughout the country.