ethanporcaro/eric-fulltext-meta huggingface dataset:
An Examination of Educational and Familial Factors in Leadership Development
Author: Balikçi, Abdullah
Date: 2018-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Leadership Training,Family Attitudes,Family Characteristics,Qualitative Research,Phenomenology,Student Leadership,Parenting Styles,Democratic Values,Performance Factors,Semi Structured Interviews,High School Students,Student Surveys,Foreign Countries,Content Analysis

In this study, family attitudes and behaviours, along with educational factors during school years, which are believed to have an effect on the development of leadership, are researched. In the study, the qualitative research method and phenomenological model have been applied. The participants were identified as one female and one male student by means of the snowball and convenience sampling methods. In the study, two fundamental factors, namely the familial and educational factors, were determined as supporting the development of leadership in students. In this context, it was observed that families had a democratic attitude towards their children, that they displayed supportive behaviour towards them, and that they gave them guidance in a healthy communicative environment. As for in schools, it was observed that teachers gave the students duties in educational, social and sporting exercises and that they encouraged them to take part in various activities.
Development of a Teacher Scale to Measure Presence and Frequency of Students&apos; Resistance Behaviours
Author: Sari, Mediha
Date: 2018-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Resistance (Psychology),Attitude Measures,Behavior Rating Scales,Student Behavior,Test Format,Psychometrics,Measurement Techniques,Elementary Secondary Education,Factor Analysis,Test Reliability,Goodness of Fit,Correlation,Foreign Countries,Statistical Analysis

Student resistance, which can briefly be defined as the tendency to resist teaching activities, is student's reacting to the teaching-learning activities, teachers, or administrators knowingly and wilfully, many times intentionally in various ways. Resistance behaviours, which could be considered as the outpouring of the anger created by the people or cases, have serious effects on the student's academic and social development. Therefore, it is important to struggle with them in an effective way. The first step of this struggle is surely identification of students' resistance behaviours. This study derives from the need for an instrument that can be used to measure students' resistance behaviours at school according to teachers' views. The study was conducted with 375 teachers from six primary schools and six secondary schools. Data were subjected to explanatory and confirmatory factor analysis, which created a 25-item four-factor structure. These factors are &quot;Resistance to Teacher Authority&quot;, &quot;Hostile Attitudes towards the Teacher&quot; &quot;Continuous Anger&quot;, and &quot;Passive Resistance&quot;. Analysis results indicate Student Resistance Behaviours Scale for Teachers (SRBS-T) is a reliable and valid tool to measure student resistance behaviours faced by teachers in their classrooms. While this tool could be used to identify student resistance behaviours encountered at schools according to teachers, other tools could also be developed to measure student resistance according to student views. Therefore, it is recommended to conduct studies that make statistical comparison of student and teacher views about resistance behaviours and to find solutions to the problems related to them.
Analysis of Scientific Research Related Anxiety Levels of Undergraduate Students&apos;
Author: Yildirim, Sefa
Date: 2018-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Undergraduate Students,Anxiety,Scientific Research,Measures (Individuals),Likert Scales,Gender Differences,Student Research,Information Sources,Information Seeking,Libraries,Internet,Statistical Analysis

In this study, it was aimed to identify the scientific research-related anxiety levels of the undergraduate students studying in the department of faculty of science and letters and faculty of education to analyse these anxiety levels in terms of various variables (students' gender, using web based information sources, going to the library, studying department, taking a course related to measurement and evaluation during undergraduate education), considering foregoing knowledge. This descriptive study was done using relational screening model from screening models. The sample of the research consisted of 534 students studying at Faculty of Education and Faculty of Science and Letters of Agri Ibrahim Çeçen University located in the east of Turkey, during the Fall Semester of 2017-2018. Participants consisted of 314 females and 220 males. 208 of the participants study at Department of History, 34 of those at Department of Science, 45 of those at Department of Geography, 120 of those at Turkish Philology, and 127 of those at Department of Computer and Instructional Technologies Training. The data were attained through the &quot;Personal Information Form&quot; created by the researchers, and &quot;Research-Related Anxiety Scale&quot; developed by Büyukozturk [2]. As a result of the analysis made, no significant relationship was found between students' research-related anxiety levels and the variables such as students' gender, studying department, taking a course related to measurement and evaluation during undergraduate education. But, a significant relationship was found between students' research-related anxiety levels and the variables such as using web based information sources, going to the library. It was determined that undergraduate students' habits of going to the library and using web based information sources significantly reduced research anxiety
A Study on the Visualization Skills of 6th Grade Students
Author: Özkan, Ayten
Date: 2018-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Visualization,Grade 6,Problem Solving,Fractions,Mathematics Instruction,Foreign Countries,Teaching Methods,Models,Instructional Effectiveness

Visualization is an effective method for students to internalize concepts and to establish correlations between concepts. Visualization method is especially more important in mathematics which is perceived as the combination of abstract concepts. In this study, whether 6th grade students can solve questions about &quot;Fractions&quot; by using visual model and whether they can utilize visualization or not was searched. A literature scan about the visualization in teaching mathematics and an achievement test involving 10 questions were implemented for this study. The participants are 50 6th grade students who are studying at public and private schools in various parts of Istanbul. They were asked to solve questions by using visual model method. In accordance with the findings, it can be said that 6th grade students have difficulties in using visual model while studying on fractions and they prefer calculation by considering rules without using.
Evaluation of the Grammar Teaching Process by Using the Methods Used in Turkish Language Teaching as a Foreign Language: A Case Study
Author: Öztürk, Basak Karakoç
Date: 2018-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Second Language Instruction,Turkish,Teaching Methods,Grammar,Case Studies,Language Teachers,Qualitative Research,Semi Structured Interviews,Rating Scales,Content Analysis,Teacher Attitudes,Foreign Countries

The preferred methods for the success of foreign language teaching and the reflection of these methods on the teaching process are very important. Since approaches and methods in language teaching enable the teacher to use different techniques in his/her lectures, they provide a more effective teaching process. The methodology in teaching the Turkish language as a foreign language is generally discussed for the development of language skills, and there is not enough emphasis on which methods are used and how they are reflected in the linguistic teaching process. In teaching grammar, some aspects are adopted such as learning the rules and structures directly, following a specific order and transferring them, intimidating those rules by integrating with language skills and even ignoring teaching the grammar. The starting point of the study is to determine the reflection of these perspectives upon the teaching of grammar and to investigate which methods are used in the teaching of grammar. The purpose of the study is to determine the methods and techniques which the teacher uses by teaching grammar through teaching the Turkish language as a foreign language. In this way, the process of teaching grammar will be assessed by taking into account the beliefs and views of teachers. In this study, the case study among qualitative research patterns will be used. The lecturers who work in Turkish Language Teaching Centers in various universities and the volunteers to participate in the study will build up the study group. The data will be collected using the interview technique and the resulting data obtained will be analyzed through the content analysis. As a result of the study, suggestions will be brought up from the perspectives of teachers, from the methods they use and from the applications of what they do. Hence, it is hoped that awareness can be raised in the design of a grammar teaching process.
Learning English While Exploring the National Cultural Heritage: Technology-Assisted Project-Based Language Learning in an Upper-Secondary School
Author: Pitura, Joanna
Date: 2018-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: English (Second Language),Cultural Background,Active Learning,Student Projects,Technology Uses in Education,Secondary School Students,Foreign Countries,Second Language Learning,Learning Activities

The quality and content of English language courses offered in secondary schools require special attention as they affect many students who learn English as one of their school subjects. Despite curricular provisions prescribing balanced development of language competence and a number of so-called &quot;key competences&quot;, class work in Polish upper-secondary schools heavily focuses on developing students' selected language skills and language systems, i.e. the areas that are tested during school-exit exams, neglecting civic competences (i.e. group work) and digital skills. It is suggested that technology-assisted project-based language learning can help remedy this situation. Accordingly, the aim of this article is to outline a class project that illustrates the integration of project-based learning approach in language (English) and content (Polish language and culture) learning, the execution of which necessitates collaboration in groups, as well as the use of technology. It is hoped that the presented project will provide inspiration and guidance on how to engage upper-secondary school students in meaningful project work so that the development of target competences can be facilitated.
Artistry in Practitioner-Inquiry
Author: McEwan, Hunter
Date: 2017-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Doctoral Dissertations,Educational Research,Confidentiality,Theory Practice Relationship,Aesthetics,Difficulty Level,Research and Development

The five-chapter dissertation that is common in the field of education is a product of a largely unquestioned set of assumptions about how research should be done and what it should look like. It is a product that is bolstered by a whole set of institutional procedures and requirements that have become somewhat routine in many schools of education--research courses, doctoral committees, and institutional review boards are all part of the vetting process. The five-chapter format is not a recent innovation. Its roots lie in classical rhetoric where it arose as an organizing heuristic in expository compositions, originally in speeches and persuasive discourse. Its obvious utility is borne out by the fact that some version or other of the heuristic is used as the authorized formal guide to composing dissertations in colleges of education and in social science departments nationally and internationally. However, the authors wish to question the value of the heuristic and some of its assumptions for modes of research that are becoming popular as more and more practitioners are engaging in research on their own practice (Jarvis 1999). In this paper, they take a look at practitioner-research from the perspective of Deweyan aesthetics, drawing on the work of Elliot Eisner (1998), Donald Schön (1983), and others to help us rethink ideas of confidentiality, rigor, and the role of the dissertation.
Enhancement of Performance and Motivation through Application of Digital Games in an English Language Class
Author: Wichadee, Saovapa
Date: 2018-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: English (Second Language),Computer Games,Educational Games,Student Motivation,Pretests Posttests,Academic Achievement,Quasiexperimental Design,Questionnaires,Statistical Analysis,Second Language Instruction,Instructional Effectiveness,Computer Uses in Education,Student Attitudes,College Students,Foreign Countries,Vocabulary,Grammar,Experimental Groups,Control Groups

The study was conducted to find out what impact a digital game had on students' learning performance and motivation. A quasi-experimental study was performed with two groups of students. The experimental group was taught using the digital game &quot;Kahoot&quot; whereas the control group was taught with the conventional method. Pre-tests, post-tests, and questionnaires on the students' motivation and attitudes toward gamification in language learning were the instruments used in this study. The data were analyzed using Independent t-tests and One-way Analysis of Covariance. The results revealed statistically significant differences with regard to learning performance and motivation at 0.05. The experimental group obtained higher scores than the control group, and the motivation of students in the experimental group was much higher than that of the control group. In addition, the results of a survey indicated that students had positive attitudes towards application of digital games in language learning.
The Impact of Storytelling Techniques through Virtual Instruction on English Students&apos; Speaking Ability
Author: Khodabandeh, Farzaneh
Date: 2018-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Story Telling,English (Second Language),Oral Language,Second Language Instruction,Online Courses,Experimental Groups,Control Groups,Interviews,Speech Skills,Foreign Countries,College Freshmen,Quasiexperimental Design,Pretests Posttests

This study examines the effect of storytelling through the use of Telegram on oral language of English foreign language (EFL) students. To this end, thirty English students aged 18 to 21 took part in the research. Before the treatment, they were interviewed by two instructors and were graded as low-proficient speakers of English. The selected participants were assigned randomly into two homogeneous groups of control (n = 15) and experimental (n = 15). The instructor taught four stories to both groups through the online class. The participants of the experimental group were supposed to summarize the retold stories while the participants of the control group answered the comprehension questions of the stories. All the participants were to record their voices and share them in their groups and their peers were supposed to listen to the speaker and post their comments. After the treatment, two instructors interviewed all the participants. The results of the comparison of the first and the second interview confirmed the positive effect of storytelling and answering the questions on the Telegram. The findings of this study may help the learners to enhance their English speaking skills.
Perceptions and Barriers to ICT Use among English Teachers in Indonesia
Author: Muslem, Asnawi
Date: 2018-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Technology Integration,Teaching Methods,Language Teachers,English (Second Language),Second Language Learning,Second Language Instruction,Barriers,Foreign Countries,Information Technology,Mixed Methods Research,Questionnaires,Teacher Attitudes,Instructional Effectiveness,Technological Literacy,Secondary School Teachers

The purpose of this research is to investigate English teachers' perception and challenges of the implementation of ICT in ELT classrooms. This study used mixed methods, qualitative and quantitative in nature. A purposive sampling technique was used to select the study subjects, who are 26 English teachers from 16 public senior high schools in Banda Aceh. Questionnaires and interviews were used to collect data. The data were analysed and interpreted through qualitative and quantitative procedures. The results showed that the English teachers found ICT very helpful in teaching. However, the limited time and tools, coupled with a poor Internet connection as well as a lack of knowledge and experience of ICT training were obstacles for the teachers using ICT. The results of this study give meaningful insights for policy makers in relation to the implementation of ICT for teaching and learning in the classroom.
Mentoring the Consultancy Project: Lessons in Collaboration and Research
Author: White, Daniel E.
Date: 2017-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Mentors,Postsecondary Education as a Field of Study,Doctoral Dissertations,Consultation Programs,Student Experience,Student Projects

This article examines a dissertation program at an higher education institution. The consultancy project is the first of two key projects that candidates in the EdD program are required to complete. It provides students opportunities to apply research and leadership skills to a real-world problem of practice in a collaborative venture with schools and community organizations. The goal of the consultancy is to provide clients with a set of advisory recommendations based on a doctoral level inquiry into an agreed upon problem of practice. The idea of professional practitioners and graduate faculty collaborating to support student consultancy groups emerged at an early point in the planning of the EdD degree in Professional Educational Practices at the University of Hawai'i, Manoa. The second major project in the program, the dissertation of practice, also includes practitioner mentors who sit on students' dissertation committees. The experience of the mentors for cohort I consultancies helped to refine the role for cohort II mentors. Students in cohort I included school principals and academic division deans, teachers with some administrative duties, university and college program directors, and independent school heads. Cohort I students came from, in roughly equal proportion, public and charter schools, independent schools, universities and community colleges, and the Kamehameha Schools. as informed the decisions for cohort II on these questions. There were four objectives identified in the rubric for assessment of consultancy projects developed by the faculty and mentors: (1) working collaboratively to solve problems and implement plans of actions; (2) applying research to bring about improvements in practice; (3) reflecting critically and ethically on matters of educational importance; and (4) developing a broad interdisciplinary perspective on the project.
The Impact of Using &quot;Pixton&quot; for Teaching Grammar and Vocabulary in the EFL Ecuadorian Context
Author: Cabrera, Paola
Date: 2018-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: English (Second Language),Second Language Learning,Second Language Instruction,Pretests Posttests,Experimental Groups,Scores,Teaching Methods,Grammar,Vocabulary Development,Foreign Countries,Language Teachers,Junior High School Students,Secondary School Teachers,Comparative Analysis,Questionnaires,Control Groups,Cartoons,Computer Assisted Instruction,Computer Software,Teacher Attitudes,Quasiexperimental Design,Intervention,Statistical Analysis

This study examined the use of &quot;Pixton&quot; for enhancing grammar and vocabulary teaching in a public high school in the South region of Ecuador. In this intervention, 163 junior high school learners and 14 pre-service English teachers participated during a period of 4 months. The data for this study was obtained by gathering information from pre and post-questionnaires, pre and post-tests, and observation sheets. Students were divided into control and experimental groups. The control group (78 students) received English lessons without using &quot;Pixton,&quot; while the experimental group (85 students) used &quot;Pixton.&quot; After analyzing the data quantitatively and qualitatively, the results indicate that &quot;Pixton&quot; is an effective teaching tool that motivates students to learn grammar and vocabulary in an enjoyable way; this was evident through an improvement in students' post-test scores in the experimental group.
High School Students&apos; Career Decision-Making Difficulties According to Locus of Control
Author: Kirdök, Oguzhan
Date: 2018-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: High School Students,Decision Making,Locus of Control,Foreign Countries,Questionnaires,Career Choice,Statistical Analysis

This study intends to elaborate upon difficulties in career decisions of high school students with different locus of control. 9th, 10th, 11th and 12th grade students aged 14-19, 282 (%55.4) females, 227 (%44.6) males totaling 509 participants involved in research located in the south of Turkey. Career Decision-Making Difficulties Questionnaire (CDDQ) and Rotter Internal-External Locus of Control Scale (RIEFCS) were used to collect data. One-way analysis of variance was conducted to compare the participants' career decision-making difficulties in accordance with the locus of control. The findings indicate that total points obtained from the scale of career decision-making difficulties of the participants with external locus of control and lack of information of the scale with inconsistent information sub-dimensions have a higher score average than students with internal locus of control. Individuals with external locus of control experienced more difficulty in the process of decision-making due to the lack of necessary information or inconsistent information. This study contributes to practitioners working in the field of career for theory or application.
Investigating the Digital Addiction Level of the University Students According to Their Purposes for Using Digital Tools
Author: Kesici, Ahmet
Date: 2018-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: College Students,Addictive Behavior,Student Surveys,Internet,Information Technology,Scores,Social Media,Schools of Education,Films,Music,Computer Games,Computer Mediated Communication,Telecommunications,Handheld Devices,Student Attitudes,Likert Scales,Statistical Analysis,Foreign Countries

This study was carried out to investigate the digital addiction (DA) level of the university students according to their purposes for using digital tools. 527 students studying at the faculties of education of Erzincan, Dicle, and Siirt Universities participated this study in which general survey model was used. A form was used to reveal for which purpose and how often the students used digital tools. The DA levels of the students were found out by the Digital Addiction Scale. According to the frequencies of the students' using digital tools for participating social media, playing games, communicating, and shopping, the DA scores were found to differ significantly for those who used digital tools for these purposes more frequently. The DA scores of the students who used digital tools a lot for research were significantly lower than the scores of the students using tools less for this purpose. It was also found that the DA scores of the students who used digital tools for watching films and listening to music with different frequencies did not differ from each other significantly. The study has shown that while the frequent use of digital tools for participating social media is highly effective on digital addiction, the frequent use of digital tools for games, communication, research, and shopping has a low effect on digital addiction.