Studies in Humanities and Education

Public Communication Campaigns on Clubfoot Symptoms and Early Treatment: A Kap Analysis of Parents in Imo State

2024-12-05T21:35:33+00:00

This study examined public communication campaigns on clubfoot symptoms and early treatment of children. The health belief model served as the theoretical foundation of the study. A mixed-methods research design was employed with the aid of a survey and an in-depth interview. Descriptive analysis and explanation-building techniques were used for data analysis. Findings revealed that in Imo State, parents are aware of public communication campaigns on clubfoot symptoms and early treatment to a moderate extent and same applies to their knowledge level. Also, public communication campaigns have influenced the engagement of Imo State parents towards health care practises that could help treat children with clubfoot. It was recommended that there is a need to fully utilise all manner of channels for public campaigns by stakeholders so that the level of awareness will increase tremendously. Special care, in terms of information, needs to be given to parents by healthcare providers so that it will build their knowledge on several issues that have to do with clubfoot in children.

Empowering Grade One Struggling Readers: The PAS and Multimedia Approach to Reading Intervention Success

2025-11-21T06:30:22+00:00

The current study investigated the impact of Phonic Analysis and Synthesis (PAS) combined with a Multimedia Approach on the reading proficiency of first-grade poor readers at the Mindanao State University-Integrated Laboratory School (MSU-ILS). The program's September 2023 launch primarily focused on making it easier for beginner readers to overcome their reading difficulties, achieved through a combination of systematic phonics instruction and various multimedia resources. The intervention focused on both phoneme segmentation and synthesis, combining the practices of decoding and word recognition with watching videos, listening to audio materials, and using digital learning tools. A pre-test–post-test research design was employed to evaluate changes in spelling, vocabulary, and reading comprehension. The pre-tests were conducted in the first quarter, while the post-tests took place in the fourth quarter of the school year. Through statistical analysis, it was determined that there was a significant difference between the mean scores of the pre-test and post-test (p < .05), indicating a notable improvement in the children's reading skills after they underwent the intervention. The results suggest that the PAS method can be highly effective in teaching young children the fundamentals of reading when combined with multimedia instruction. This research contributes to the existing body of knowledge by demonstrating that reading interventions based on phonics, combined with various instructional modes, can be highly effective. Additionally, it emphasizes that early literacy development should be characterized by structured and engaging methods.

The Merdeka Curriculum as a Reflection of National Identity: Dynamics of Character Education Based on Local Wisdom in South Sumatra

2025-07-08T03:49:21+00:00

This study explores how the Merdeka Curriculum reflects national identity through character formation among students in South Sumatra. Using a qualitative case study approach involving interviews and classroom observations at three junior high schools, the research investigates how local wisdom values are integrated into teaching practices to cultivate students’ religious, social, and nationalistic character. The findings reveal that teachers employ contextual pedagogical strategies rooted in Malay-Sumatran traditions, Islamic values, and community-based activities, shaping a hybrid student identity one that intertwines national values with local cultural roots. This identity formation process demonstrates the strong potential of the Merdeka Curriculum as a medium for character education and national cohesion. The study recommends strengthening the integration of local content in curriculum design and reinforcing the teacher’s role as a mediator of national values through a local cultural lens

Cultural Literacy and Nation-Building: Rethinking the Role of Humanities in Multicultural Societies

2025-11-30T15:27:36+00:00

Abstract

Cultural literacy has become an essential competency for social integration and peaceful coexistence in increasingly diverse societies. While much scholarship highlights its philosophical foundations, fewer studies empirically examine its contribution to nation-building, especially within multicultural contexts such as Nigeria. This paper investigates the relationship between cultural literacy, humanities exposure, national unity, and social cohesion using a quantitative design involving 742 respondents drawn from tertiary institutions, secondary schools, and community groups. Results show that cultural literacy significantly predicts national unity and social cohesion, with humanities exposure exerting an indirect effect mediated through cultural literacy. The findings underscore the enduring importance of humanities education in strengthening civic values, mutual respect, and collective identity. The study contributes to a renewed understanding of humanities as a catalyst for nation-building in a world marked by diversity, fragmentation, and competing identities.