This paper examines the concept of the government's 'social housing' policies for the urban poor and assesses their effectiveness. This research aimed to study an upgraded squatter settlement using subdivision and urban renewal concepts and gauge the social effects of the project as experienced by the residents. The paper also suggests how these state-sponsored programs can be improved and enhanced. Thus, it also reviews similar programs in other cities and countries as lessons to be learned. Due to the continuous population growth in the Suva-Nausori corridor, the demand for housing, exceptionally affordable housing, is exponentially growing, and this has led to real estate speculations and bubbles, substandard housing, overcrowding, squatting on public and private lands and homelessness, and this has led to other social problems. A field research study was carried out in 3 lower-income settlements within the affluent district of Nakasi. The findings revealed the need for more government interventions and a more strategic approach to rectify the severe shortfall of housing stock. The paper also notes the importance of the need for a paradigm shift in the state's housing policy to provide low-cost built housing, as opposed to just land length of service, which could not address some crucial issues experienced by the settlers.
This research study discovered students' online English learning engagement through the use of Viber as a support tool in essay writing by the first-year English majors at a university level with a total of ten participants, five women and five men. It employed the Quasi-experimental design, and pre-and post-test design was used to measure the language learning engagement of the first-year students at a tertiary level. Data were analyzed through frequency count and percentage with the help of SPSS. The result shows that student engagement and level of attitude in language class before the utilization of VST is very low. This means they are very upset in the language class, especially in writing. However, after using VST, their attitude towards writing changes, which means that Viber positively impacts their attitude towards writing. It is also found that they are proficient and well-immersed in writing. Based on the pre-test and post-test scores, they may use Viber as a Support tool or opt to use traditional support because this study revealed that their performance in writing remains good for the two interventions. However, teachers may consider the view of students on using Viber, for this gives them greater efficiency in writing because it makes them focus. Teachers may consider incorporating Viber in their teaching methods to enhance their students' writing skills and overall learning experience.
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