ethanporcaro/eric-fulltext-meta huggingface dataset:
Metadiscourse in Research Article Genre: A Cross-Linguistic Study of English and Hausa
Author: Uba, Sani Yantandu Uba
Date: 2020-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Contrastive Linguistics,English,African Languages,Discourse Analysis,Language Classification,Computational Linguistics,Research Reports,Language Styles,Academic Language,Authors,Proverbs,Language Usage,Intellectual Disciplines,Metalinguistics,Language Research,Written Language,Teaching Methods

The aim of conducting this study came from a need to explore contrastive study in using metadiscourse features between English and Hausa in research article genre. This study investigated what metadiscourse features are frequently used across two languages in research article genre. A sub-corpus of ten research articles was compiled from each language. The study adopted Hyland's (2005) typology of metadiscourse features. The results of the study show that there are certain commonalities and differences in using the features across the languages. In terms of similarity, both groups of writers typically used all categories of metadiscourse features. They are almost having a similar frequency of boosters and attitude markers. On the other hand, writers from Hausa research article typically had a high frequency of self-mention, whereas writers from English had a low frequency of the feature. One remarkable feature in Hausa sub-corpus is the use of proverbs and idioms. This study recommends raising awareness of students in relation to linguistic and social conventions of their disciplines.
Exploring Thai EFL Students&apos; Knowledge of English Binomials
Author: Boonnoon, Sichabhat
Date: 2020-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Foreign Countries,Undergraduate Students,Knowledge Level,Second Language Learning,English (Second Language),Nouns,Verbs,Syntax,Language Patterns

One sub-type of collocations which is under-researched is binomials. The purposes of this study were to investigate Thai EFL students' knowledge of English binomials, determine the syntactic structure of the internal elements of binomials reported as most or least known by them, and test if the students' knowledge of binomials was significantly different when taking account of their years of study. The sample was 130 first - sixth year students enrolled in four different faculties at a university in northeastern Thailand, and classified as intermediate EFL learners for the purpose of this study through the online Oxford Placement Test. An acceptability judgment test of English binomials was used to collect the data. The results revealed that, on the whole, the participants had a low level of knowledge of English binomials; there was no significant difference in their knowledge regarding the syntactic structure of binomials (Noun+Noun and Verb+Verb); and the participants were not significantly different in their knowledge in terms of their years of study. The results pertaining to the participants' low level of knowledge of binomials were discussed in relation to lack of exposure to English and effective pedagogy of English idioms.
Differences in Motivation to Learning English among Saudi University Students
Author: Daif-Allah, Ayman Sabry
Date: 2020-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Second Language Learning,Second Language Instruction,English (Second Language),Learning Motivation,Semitic Languages,Native Language,Gender Differences,Majors (Students),Foreign Countries,College Students,Correlation,Student Attitudes,Language Attitudes

This paper analyzes and determines the various orientations of 247 Saudi male and female university students for learning English. The descriptive and correlational approaches were used to investigate the participants' motivations. The researchers adapted questionnaires available from the literature to quantitatively collect data. The results show that university students are highly motivated to learning English and therefore, it suggests that motivation is an important variable that shapes learners' idea about foreign language learning. The results also show that students of different gender and majors had different perspectives about English learning. The conclusions, and recommendations of the present study provide platform for future investigations into EFL learners' motivation in other areas of Saudi Arabia or in similar settings in Arabic speaking countries to find out differences in students' orientations.
The Effects of Elementary Students&apos; Science Learning in CLIL
Author: Huang, Yi-Ching
Date: 2020-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Science Education,Second Language Learning,Second Language Instruction,English (Second Language),Course Content,Interdisciplinary Approach,Language of Instruction,Instructional Materials,Student Attitudes,Self Evaluation (Individuals),Elementary School Students,Foreign Countries,Vocabulary Development,Science Achievement,Plants (Botany),Teaching Methods,Language Tests,Instructional Effectiveness

The purpose of this study was to explore the effects of students' science learning in Content and Language Integrated Learning (CLIL) at one elementary school in Taiwan. This study investigated student perceptions of both the content and language achievement of science learning in CLIL. Data collection techniques included graphic organizers, individual interviews, students' self-assessment, and students' tests. Findings showed that CLIL helped enrich student vocabulary size, foster student science knowledge, and lead them to expect to learn other subjects in English. They also enjoyed the CLIL approach, but expressed limited knowledge about the school flower.
Examining Winter Sports Awareness Level of University Students Receiving Sport Education
Author: Eski, Tolga
Date: 2019-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Athletics,College Students,Foreign Countries,Physical Education,Gender Differences,Family Income,Family Influence,Experience,Knowledge Level,Instructional Program Divisions,Colleges

The aim of this study was to determine winter sports awareness levels of students educated in the field of sports sciences according to the following independent variables: gender, university, class level, experience in winter sports, family members' interest in winter sports and monthly family income. Through awareness, we increase our consciousness level for ourselves, our environment and the universe, and our consciousness zone extends accordingly. This study used the survey method, and the participants were a total of 562 students attending the School of Physical Education and Sports or the Faculty of Sports Sciences at Kafkas University, Karabuk University, Kastamonu University and Samsun 19th May University in 2018-2019 academic year. 'Winter Sports Awareness Scale' was administered to collect the data for this study. This five-point Likert type scale consists of 35 items. SPSS 20 program was used for the analysis of the data. Skewness-Kurtosis values were calculated, accordingly, parametric tests were used. Independent sample t-test was used for pair-wise comparisons, and one-way analysis of variance and Tukey HSD were used for multiple comparisons. The results of the analysis revealed medium level awareness for winter sports for all the groups. The comparisons of the mean scores for 'gender' and 'family income' variables revealed no significant differences, whereas significant differences were found for 'university', 'experience in winter sports' and 'family members' interest in winter sports' variables.
The Construction of College English Teaching Model Based on PAD Class
Author: Xu, Junfang
Date: 2020-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: English (Second Language),College Second Language Programs,Foreign Countries,Teaching Models,College Instruction,Second Language Instruction,Instructional Effectiveness,Student Motivation,Personal Autonomy,College Freshmen,Reading Instruction,Peer Teaching

PAD (Presentation-Assimilation-Discussion) is a new teaching mode put forward by Professor Zhang Xuexin of Fudan University, which has attracted the attention of academic circles in recent years and has been widely used in teaching practice in China. After personal practice in college English courses, the author believes that in order to optimize the teaching and learning effect, we need to combine this model with the &quot;literature circle&quot; in reading program and attach great importance to the pivotal role of peer support in the learning procedure. Only in this way can we really achieve the goal of cultivating talents with core literacy. The current study focuses on the implementation of college English teaching practice based on the PAD class and its effect compared with traditional teacher-centered classroom teaching.
Financial Education and Financial Knowledge and Its Usage among Asperger Syndrome People
Author: Fraczek, Bozena
Date: 2019-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Money Management,Asperger Syndrome,Surveys,Teaching Methods,Communication Problems,Banking,Credit (Finance),Knowledge Level

We measured the fundamental financial knowledge and the level of using basic financial offers by persons with Asperger syndrome. It was pilot study. The method of diagnostic survey was used. The questionnaire used in the study was authorship, developed on the basis of S&amp;P Global FinLit Survey, conducted by World Bank Development Research Group and GFLEC. The purposive sampling was used for this aim. 32 persons aged 16-22 with Asperger syndrome took part in the study. The results show that respondents are able to use theoretical knowledge acquired in the process of education and know the mechanism of simple and compound interest. Unfortunately, they have a significantly lower level of knowledge than an average citizen in the field of less standard issues, and reveal problems in practical use of the mentioned knowledge. It is recommended to expand the financial education and introduction of special programs for persons with communication disorders.
Increasing the Efficiency of Motor Learning with the Help of Video Analysis
Author: Ruzicka, Ivan
Date: 2019-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Psychomotor Skills,Skill Development,Video Technology,Athletics,Recreational Activities,Feedback (Response),Teaching Methods,College Students,Foreign Countries

This article deals with the problem of increasing the efficiency in motor learning with the help of video analysis. The text approaches the system providing a feedback in the process of downhill skiing skills acquisition. The platform influencing the movement notion introduces innovative means of the acquisition of essential downhill skiing skills in ski courses organised by the University of Hradec Kralove, the Department of Physical Education (PE) and Sport. This article is focused on the selected results of the survey realised by an enquiring method, which was aimed to find out opinions on a monitored platform among 131 students specialising in PE and sport in 2010-2015. The research results indicate that the use of video analysis in providing feedback has a positive effect on the process of downhill skiing skills acquisition. Positive opinions of the majority of respondents showed that the use of video analysis combined with verbal correction is an effective support within the downhill skiing practice. It is an efficient platform accelerating results in learning downhill skiing technique. However, conclusions also point to some negative aspects that can accompany the use of video analysis in the field of psychology of learning, e.g., feeling of demotivation after the video analysis.
Saudi EFL Learners&apos; Preferences of the Corrective Feedback on Written Assignment
Author: Qutob, Maysa M.
Date: 2020-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Error Correction,Second Language Learning,Second Language Instruction,English (Second Language),Writing Assignments,Feedback (Response),Females,Student Attitudes,Preferences,Handheld Devices,Language Teachers,Teaching Methods,Grade 7,Private Schools,Secondary School Students,Foreign Countries,Teacher Student Relationship,Student Motivation

The aim of the current study is to investigate the Saudi English as a foreign language (EFL) learners' preferences for corrective feedback on written assignments. This mixed-method study used a closed-ended Likert scale questionnaire that was adopted and adapted to suit the participants under investigation. Additionally, an open-ended question was used to gain more insight. Both instruments were completed by 114 Saudi female EFL learners whose ages ranged from 12 to 13 years old and who were studying in the seventh grade at a private school in Jeddah. The instruments were given to the learners after 6 weeks of implementing three different types of feedback on written assignments. The quantitative part of the study was descriptively analysed using SPSS to find the learners' preferences in corrective feedback, and a one-way ANOVA was used to find the differences between learners' preferences among groups. The qualitative part of the study was thematically categorised and manually analysed using Excel. The findings revealed that the learners' preferences did not vary according to the type of corrective feedback. However, the vast majority of learners preferred having constructive feedback on how to correct their mistakes. Additionally, learners preferred the use of electronic devices to receive corrective feedback. This study suggests that teachers consider learners' preferences on corrective feedback so that they can incorporate these into their teaching plans.
Chinese Language in Saudi Arabia: Challenges and Recommendations
Author: Alshammari, Hammad
Date: 2020-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Chinese,Second Language Learning,Second Language Instruction,Foreign Countries,Curriculum Design,Teaching Methods,Learning Processes,Difficulty Level,Learning Motivation,Language Aptitude,Instructional Effectiveness,Cultural Influences,Majors (Students),Student Attitudes,Undergraduate Students

This study identifies potential challenges for learners, teachers, and curriculum designers regarding the recent inclusion of Chinese as a foreign language (CFL) in the Saudi education system, according to an in-depth review of previous research. This review focused on issues related to CFL learning, pedagogy, and curriculum. Factors were grouped into five categories: 1) CFL learning difficulty, 2) learner motivation and aptitude, 3) learner culture, 4) pedagogical effectiveness, and 5) curriculum design. To gain a deeper understanding, a sample of 25 foreign language learners and 15 curriculum designers was selected randomly from a university in the north of Saudi Arabia to complete a questionnaire. Descriptive statistics were employed to highlight the most important issues. The data analysis revealed serious concerns among CFL learners, such as language difficulty, learner motivation and aptitude, and learner culture. CFL pedagogy could also pose a challenge. However, no concerns were found related to CFL curriculum. Implications and recommendations are offered to help incorporate CFL into the Saudi education system and encourage further research.
Integration of Engineering Design in Early Education: How to Achieve It
Author: Cinar, Sinan
Date: 2019-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: STEM Education,Engineering,Design,Curriculum Implementation,Young Children,Problem Solving,Foreign Countries,Learning Activities,Preschool Teachers,Technical Occupations,Game Based Learning,Vignettes

Young boys and girls make houses and beds from cloths and cartons for their dolls, erect shelters and fences for toy animals, build ramps and garages from blocks for toy cars, and lift objects using a rope and reel for having fun. Thanks to their experiences with such design-based games, children combine science with engineering and try to understand and explain the facts and happenings around them with their own information and explanations. In recent years, the literature heavily provided marked evidence that integration of engineering design into science and maths curricula from preschool up to the end of senior high school offers various learning opportunities. Despite bearing potentials for achieving objectives of preschool education, curriculum integration poses the question of 'How to achieve the integration' to preschool teachers. In this research, engineering design methods were introduced to a number of preschool teachers so that they could build a learning environment on engineering design in their classes and then an account of implementation of such an activity as a part of preschool education.
Using Web 2.0 Technologies to Support Teacher Candidates&apos; Content Development Skills
Author: Unal, Erhan
Date: 2019-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Web 2.0 Technologies,Preservice Teachers,Skill Development,Educational Technology,Public Colleges,Elementary School Mathematics,Foreign Countries,Teacher Developed Materials,Self Efficacy,Material Development,Instructional Effectiveness,Teacher Competencies

The purpose of this study is to explore the effect of Instructional Technology and Material Development (ITMD) course on the perceptions of teacher candidates' content development competencies with web 2.0 tools and the necessities of these tools. The embedded design, which is a type of mixed-method research design, was used in the study. The study was conducted within the scope of the ITMD course. In the course, teacher candidates were taught theoretical knowledge about instructional technology as well as practice including producing contents with web 2.0 tools. The participants of the study were 54 teacher candidates in a public university in the Department of Elementary Mathematics Teaching in Turkey. Results indicated that teacher candidates' content development competencies differed significantly between their pre- and posttest scores. However, although the pre-post difference in the score of their perceived necessities was in the expected direction, it was not significant. Results were discussed, and some implications were provided.
Influence of Maker-Centred Classroom on the Students&apos; Motivation towards Science Learning
Author: Caballero Garcia, Presentacion
Date: 2019-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Shared Resources and Services,Learning Motivation,Science Education,Secondary School Students,Secondary School Science,Science Interests,Grade 8,Foreign Countries,Educational Benefits,Design,Problem Based Learning

The aim of this study is to investigate the effect of maker-centred learning methodology on the motivation of secondary school students towards science learning using a quasi-experimental design pretest-posttest. For this purpose, a sample of 200 students in eighth grade (110 boys and 90 girls) was selected from two different schools in Madrid during 2017-2018 academic year. The experimental group selected covered the learning standards by doing a project in the makerspace, and the control group covered the same standards by traditional learning in the classroom. Data were collected through a Students' Motivation Towards Science Learning questionnaire developed by Tuan, Chin and Shieh (2015). The results of the data analysis revealed a significative difference between groups in the post-test, finding a higher level of motivation towards science in the experimental group (maker-centred learning based), in comparison with the control group (traditional learning based). Findings in this study confirm the benefits of makerspaces in schools as learning environments that motivate students to learn science, so we strongly recommend the use of these spaces to teach science, allowing the students to find their passion and fostering a love of learning.
The Relationship between Academic Self-Efficacy, Learning Styles and Epistemological Beliefs: A Study on the Students of the School of Physical Education and Sports
Author: Canpolat, A. Meliha
Date: 2019-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Self Efficacy,Cognitive Style,Beliefs,Physical Education,Athletics,College Students,Foreign Countries,Cognitive Processes,Epistemology,Student Attitudes

The aim of this study is to examine the verbal and visual dominant learning styles and epistemological beliefs of the students educated in the School of Physical Education and Sports according to their academic self-efficacy influence levels. A total of 434 students (132 females and 302 males) participated in this study. The scales of Academic Self-efficacy, verbal and visual dominant learning styles and epistemological beliefs were used in the study. Hierarchical cluster analysis, k-means cluster analysis, multivariate analysis of variance and &quot;post hoc&quot; analyses were performed. Considering the results of this study, the individuals in the group called 'low academic self-efficacy' were found to have lower average scores in the verbal dominant learning style than those of other groups. In the consequence of the analyses made for epistemological beliefs, the individuals in the group called 'high academic self-efficacy' were found to have higher averages in 'the belief that learning depends on effort' than other groups.
The Effect of Leadership on Organisational Commitment: A Meta-Analysis
Author: Cilek, Adem
Date: 2019-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Meta Analysis,Administrator Behavior,Leadership Styles,Effect Size,Administrator Characteristics,Organizational Culture,Instructional Leadership,Teacher Administrator Relationship,Correlation,Foreign Countries,Ethics,Transformational Leadership,Democratic Values,Elementary Secondary Education

This research aims to investigate the effects of leadership behaviour of school principals on teachers' organisational commitment in Turkey. The method of meta-analysis is used to calculate the effects size of leadership on teachers' organisational commitment. Besides this, leadership style, publication type and publication year are used as moderators in order to explain variation in effect sizes. The analysis results of the random effect model showed that leadership has a very strong and positive effect on teachers' organisational commitment. Particularly, supporting, democratic and transformational leadership styles affect organisational commitment of teachers more than other leadership approaches. However, except leadership styles, the other moderators chosen for the research are not a powerful determinant of the relationship between school leadership and organisational commitment.
The Perceptions of the Students about the English Language Test Implemented as a Component of University Entrance Exam
Author: Gunes, Sevim
Date: 2019-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Foreign Countries,Student Attitudes,Language Tests,English (Second Language),College Entrance Examinations,Preservice Teachers,English Teachers,Test Content,Public Colleges,Private Schools,College Bound Students,Language Proficiency,Speech Skills,Listening Skills,Writing Skills,Reading Comprehension

This study aims to reveal students' perceptions about the Foreign (English) Language Test implemented as a component of University Entrance Exam. There were two groups as the participants of the study: the first group included pre-service English teachers studying in the English language teaching (ELT) Department and the second group consisted of cram school students preparing for the English Language Test. A questionnaire was implemented to both groups in order to reveal their perceptions about the English Language Test. The data derived from the questionnaires were analysed in a descriptive way through Statistical Package for the Social Sciences and the results were presented in a comparative manner. The results revealed that the rate of pre-service English teachers who think that English Language Test should include all of the language skills is higher than the rate of cram school students. In addition to that most of the pre-service English teachers are not pleased with the content of the test as they have faced with the problems related to the language skills after the onset of studying in ELT Department.