SCHOLARLY RESEARCH JOURNAL FOR INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES

1888-1897

Authors: A.S. JAGADEESWARI AND V. CHANDRASEKARAN

Metacognition is essential to successful learning because it enables individuals to better manage their cognitive skills and to determine weaknesses that can be corrected by constructing new cognitive skills. Promoting metacognition begins with building awareness among learners that metacognition exits, differs from cognition and increases academic success. Hence the present study was undertaken by the investigator to explore the metacognitive awareness among Higher Secondary Students. A sample of 445 students (209 Boys and 236 Girls) of XI Standard was selected by using simple random sampling technique for the investigation. The standardized tool ‘Metacognitive Awareness Inventory’ (MAI) developed by Schraw and Dennison (1994) has been used as a measure of metacognitive awareness of students. The survey method was used to collect the data from three types of managements such as Government, Govt. Aided and Private Higher Secondary Schools in Chennai City. Mean, Standard Deviation,‘t’ test and Analysis of Variance have been employed to analyze the data. The findings of the study reveals that the Metacognitive Awareness level among Higher Secondary Students were found to be high and there was significant difference in the Metacognitive Awareness based on their Gender and Type of School Management. Further it was found that there was no significant difference in the Metacognitive Awareness based on their Residential Locality and Family Income. Keywords: Metacognitive Awareness, Successful Learning, Cognitive Skills, Academic Success.

1903-1911

Authors: GEETA R THAKUR

When e-learning is reshaping the educational landscape of the world, an essential condition for effective practices of digital age pedagogy is that there must be access to high quality, culturally relevant content in digital forms. This research is undertaken to create digital quality, culturally relevant storyboards for developing e-content. Student teachers were trained in the development of storyboard for creating e-content for Economics subject of standard IX syllabus of SSC board by using ADDIE model. This training was given to 14 student teachers of Pillai College of Education and Research, New Panvel. The prepared modules were implemented on 150 IX STD. students. E-content was found to be more influential in student success than the traditional method. The analyses in the present study have shown that there was a significant difference in the post-test score of control and experimental group. Students, in general, showed a very positive attitude towards e-content. They agreed that e-content was a very good technique for learning and found it very beneficiary.

1924-1931

Authors: K.Kamala,

Rural development has assumed global attention especially among the developing nations. It has great significance for a country like India where majority of the population, around 65% of the people, live in rural areas. The present strategy of rural development in India mainly focuses on poverty alleviation, better livelihood opportunities, provision of basic amenities and infrastructure facilities through innovative programmes of wage and self-employment. This article overviews the role and function of the Government and its’ programmes for rural development in India. Science and technological interventions in the field of rural development have been discussed briefly and efforts being made to document some of the appropriate technologies developed by several research institutes, organizations suitable for application in rural areas are listed. Besides, the actual realization achieved during the Xth plan and the proposed target and strategy of the XIth plan have been highlighted to showcase the recent trend of developmental activities under the Ministry of Rural Development

1940-1948

Authors: Usha Ghorpade,

IN MARATHI

1958-1964

Authors: Nitin. L. Ghorpade

Work life balance is the degree to which an individual can simultaneously balance the emotional, behavioral and time demands of paid work, family and personal duties Low work life balance or imbalance reduces person’s efficiency, productivity at organizational level as well as at personal level. It affects ones physical health as well as mental health Therefore; efforts should be taken to achieve work life balance at every level, at organizational level, at Government level, at society level as well as at personal level. To improve quality of family life, productivity, social health achieving work life balance is very important. In India by passing various labor legislatives like Factories Act 1948, Maternity Benefit Act 1961, and many other. Government is trying its best. At organizational level various companies like Wipro, TCS, IBM, etc. are adopting best human recourses practices .In spite of these entire measures, one should need to take efforts for achieving work life balance at individual level. With a view to provide guideline, in present research paper researcher tried to suggest some strategies for achieving work life balance at individual level. Key words: Work life balance, Work life conflict, Strategies for achieving work life balance at individual level

1973-1981

Authors: S. MENAGA AND V. CHANDRASEKARAN

The purpose of the present study was to reduce the Academic Stress of higher secondary students and find out the differences if any in terms of Gender, Type of Family, Type of School Management, Family Income and Stream of Study. The samples for the study comprised of 250 higher secondary school students in Thiruvannamalai District. Survey method was adopted and simple random sampling technique was used to carry out the present research. The investigator has used descriptive and differential statistical methods for analyzing the collected data. It was found that there is significant difference in the Academic Stress of higher secondary students in relation to their Gender, Type of Family, Type of School Management and further there is no significant difference in the Academic Stress of higher secondary students in relation to their Family Income and Stream of Study. The findings could be useful for the students to know their level of stress and they can take up necessary and sufficient practices to reduce their Academic Stress. Keywords: Academic Stress, Sufficient Practices, Challenges.

1992-1998

Authors: Sudesh Sharma

With the advertisement that had taken place in last 100 years in every sphere of life; English has no longer remained merely a course of study. English language has acclaimed an international status. Though the other regional language also prevails and is valued; the ideology of treating English as a foreign language has changed remarkably. Today English is the medium of all modern technologies. Because of its being widely accepted; English has become the language of all especially educational technology. It has entered and influenced our life in every realm of communication. Nobody can ignore the significance of this global language in modern technologies, which provide the basis for survival these days. These technologies have become powerful tools to communicate with people around the globe. They are faster, easier and more convenient that the older media. The role of computers is omnipotent in today’s world. Along with the backbone of all the industries and professions and the most fascinating concern of today’s youth is the internet. In this paper I am dealing with the transformation of English language through media and social networking.

2007-2018

Authors: Atul Parmar

According to Toril Moi, “In a general way, I see ‘feminism’ as a political position, ‘femaleness’ as a matter of biology, and ‘femininity’ as a set of culturally defined characteristic.” Many historians have categorized women writers in three categories. The first category consists of writers like Jane Austen, Bronte Sisters and others. The second category includes writers like Emily Dickinson, Virginia Woolf, Sylvia Plath and many others. The first category of writers have struggled to be simply acknowledged in the intelligentsia while the second group has revolted against the male oriented society and sought to establish an isolated world away from the males. The third group has maintained a balance between the above two extremes by being both feminine and feminist at the same time. This group of writers have also less talked about the social or political freedom and never visualized a world existing without men. Kamla Das is a part of this third category. In her poetic world throughout one could easily find a plea for understanding and compassion from the male counterpart. This paper attempts to find a blend between feminism and postmodernism in the poetry of Kamla Das. Key Words: Feminism, feminine, feminist, femininity, women writing, social and political freedom

2019-2115

Authors: D.B.BAGUL

Welfare facility & working condition is burning topic every organization; therefore to develop my skills and gain knowledge about Welfare facility & working condition, I undertook a research on "the Study of Welfare facilities & working conditions" at Auto line Industries Ltd Pune. (Plant II) for the period of June & July 2014.As one knows that this is the important topic from both i.e. Employee & Employer point of view.Research duration was 2 months, Research title "The study of Welfare facilities & working conditions," done at the Auto line Industries. Primary objective set for this is the study of welfare facilities & working conditions provided by Auto line industries (Plant II) to their Employees.Research is carried out, Methods of data collection is Primary & Secondary like taking feedback through Questionnaire, reading the company manual, website etc. Research type is the Descriptive method, sample size 50, data analyzed & presented in a Pie Chart & observation & findings are drawn from these only, suggested the new techniques/ methods to improve the welfare satisfaction level among the employees. Keywords: Welfare‚ Variables‚ unhygienic‚ questionnaire‚ objectives.

2047-2057

Authors: Ms. Sumana Mukerjee,

Traditional teaching and training is mainly transfer of knowledge, but this does not include individual student's progress and explore their potential really well. This is because traditional method of teaching a foreign language usually looks at what the student needs to learn, and the best way in which they can learn it. Experiential learning is a powerful way to address individual growth and potential, for people of all ages. It is more suited to individual styles, preferences, strengths, directions, etc. This paper highlights the historical background of experiential learning, it's effectiveness in teaching foreign languages, how it emerged, and how well it has blended with French language Pedagogy. This paper on Experiential learning is aimed at identifying the concepts of experiential learning, the models of experiential learning, the experiential learning cycle, its principles and benefits for French language students particularly from the middle school. Since we are moving from traditional teaching towards Student centered learning, can reflection be an important aspect of teaching-learning process for both students and teachers? Also, in the Indian context, Experiential Education flips the role of a teacher and a student! A teacher becomes a learner too and the student will 'lead' the process of learning. Are our Indian schools ready for this? How do we decide which method of experiential learning will work best?

2072-2080

Authors: Ahirrao K. D

Mosquitoes are carriers of various diseased pathogens. Poor drainage system grows population of mosquitoes which is mostly a problem of megacities. Japanese Encephalitis is the leading cause of viral encephalitis in various parts of world. Japanese Encephalitis has caused epidemics of several hundred to several thousand cases in Japan, Korea and Taiwan, and occurs in eastern Siberia, China, Okinawa, Jawa, Thailand, Malaya, Singapur, and India. Reports of a disease resembling JBE go back to 1871. The etiologic agent was characterized by Japanese workers during a severe epidemic in 1924. In 1958 there were 5700 cases with 1322 deaths reported in Korea, and 1800 cases with 519 deaths in Japan. In 1961,an outbreak in Taiwan involved 704 reported cases. Elsewhere (except in the mainland of China) the disease occurs as small outbreaks or sporadic cases. A vast range of facility from 0.3 to 60 % depends upon different age group of the population. Mosquito borne Japanese Encephalitis was previously known as Japanese B Encephalitis which is a member of Flaviviridae. Generally transmission of animal diseases occurs by help of vector like mosquitoes.Mosquitoes are important vectors in the transmission of animal diseases. It involves the transmission of viruses, bacteria, fungi, Protozoa and Helminthiasis. Where major outbreaks occur, immunization of pigs could reduce AbstractSRJIS/BIMONTHLY/AHIRRAO K. D. (2072-2080) SEPT-OCTOBER, 2014. VOL-II/XIV www.srjis.com Page 2073 amplification of JBE virus and lower the infective level of Culex tritaeniorhychus populations. In the present study, there are about 12 different species of the mosquitoes reported by the Malaria workers in different parts of rural and urban areas of Gorakhpur. Every year an outbreak of the 20 to 25 % mortality from the infected persons of AES/JE has been reported at the Gorakhpur. Key words: Japanese encephalitis/Acute encephalitis syndrome, Culex, Gorakhpur

2091-2097

Authors: D.B.BAGUL

The topic allotted to me by the company is "RESEARCH OF CAPITAL STRUCTURE AND LEVERAGES". The research emphasizes on the financing mix of the company. Preparation of research requires perseverance, initiatives, proper guidance and direction. So it's mandatory to take the aid of various departments. Actually, a research is the customized of seven activities. They are:-Planning, Resource Collection, Organizing, Joint Efforts, Efficiency, Communication, and Transparency. Keywords: Liberalization, globalization‚ leverage‚ funds‚ EBIT-EPS, objectives‚ Management‚ DFL, EPS ‚ DPS.

2116-2123

Authors: Shefali Naranje,

The problem of why we suffer. God is the best creator. He allows humans to face the problems of evil so that humans can be perfected. Suffering arises because we desire or long for. This result in actions and its effects. It is the goodness and truth that is eternal. God has given freewill to man to choose between good and evil. Key words: God, creator, suffering, desire, effects, truth, freewill, good and evi

2131-2137

Authors: Yogesh M. Nandurkar

In the contemporary era, use of computer applications in teaching field is approved. Present study investigates the potential of Computer Assisted Instruction Material as teaching aid in comparison with traditional lecture method. Two groups of 15 students were set for the study of chemistry. One set was for lecture method while other was for CAI (Computer Assisted Instruction) material method. Achievement of students was compared through evaluation of pre, post and additional tests. Pre and post test probes the information and understanding level while additional test probes understanding and application level, of the subject. Statistical analysis of data obtained implies that use of CAI material has more potential than lecture method. In the additional test, use of CAI material has shown progressive effect but at the same time improvement in the performance of control group is noticeable. In conclusion, for achieving good results at all the three levels viz. information, understanding and application, hybrid instruction method comprising of traditional lecture and CAI method can prove to be best. Keywords: chemistry education; chemistry knowledge; chemistry awareness; computer-assisted education

2146-2153

Authors: Namesh Kumar

The purpose of the study was to understand the attitude of adolescents towards the environmental pollution. A sample of 200 adolescents selected from four school of Ludhiana district in Punjab was used for the study. Environmental Pollution Scale by Rajamanickan (1998) was used. The study revealed that there is no difference in the attitude of the students of grade 9th and 11th. The study also revealed that student of urban & rural areas do not differ in their attitude. Study also revealed that boys and girls do not differ in their attitude. Keywords: attitude, adolescent, environment, pollution.

2161-2165

Authors: Bhise Kaluram Nathu

When a computer is used to present programmed or other kinds of instructional Material, the process is called computer assisted instruction (CAI). Anyone who has recently purchased a new word-processing program, for example, has the option of doing a built-in set of tutorial exercises to introduce the features and capabilities of the software. Educational Research and Statistic course is important in M.Ed. syllabus. For preparing research proposal and further research unit ’Research problems, Variables, Hypothesis, Population and Sampling” is very important. It affects directly on their research work.