ethanporcaro/eric-fulltext-meta huggingface dataset:
The Tribe of Educational Technologies
Author: Al Lily, Abdulrahman Essa
Date: 2014-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Foreign Countries,Educational Technology,Educational Practices,Grounded Theory,Communities of Practice,Cultural Differences,Cultural Background,Vertical Organization,Tribes,Organizational Culture,Educational Anthropology,Norms

This article looks into the claim that the international academic community of educational technologies seems to have functioned in a &quot;tribal&quot; way, having formed themselves around tribe-like patterns. It therefore addresses the research question: What are these claimed tribe-like practices that such a community exhibits? This question is answered qualitatively, examining empirically the habits of three Saudi Arabian Bedouin real tribes, followed by empirical comparison of these tribal habits with the habits of the academic community of educational technologies. Having analysed the data using the grounded theory approach, three key themes emerged: Cultural Similarities between Tribes and Academic Communities; Political Similarities between Tribes and Academic Communities; and Social Similarities between Tribes and Academic Communities. Having considered these themes collectively with reference to the existing literature, a theoretical proposition has been grounded: that academic communities are similar to tribes in the sense that all, naturally, constitute themselves in ethnic groups characterised by distinct cultural, political and social norms. The implication is thus that such communities are, at least partially, culturally, politically and socially different. Echoing such an implication, the recommendation is not to seek to remove such cultural, political and social differences and therefore make them act as one, but rather to foster cross-community cultural, political and social exchange and therefore learning.
Hedges Used in Business Emails: A Corpus Study on the Language Strategy of International Business Communication Online
Author: Yue, Siwei
Date: 2014-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Business Communication,International Trade,Electronic Mail,Computer Mediated Communication,Writing Strategies,Discourse Modes,Business English,Letters (Correspondence),Classification,Word Lists,Communication Strategies,Foreign Countries

Based on a corpus of 296 authentic business emails produced in computer-mediated business communication from 7 Chinese international trade enterprises, this paper addresses the language strategy applied in CMC (Computer-mediated Communication) by examining the use of hedges. With the emergence of internet, a wider range of hedges are applied extensively in four types of business emails: marketing email, inquiry email, quotation email, follow-up email. Marketing emails have the most hedges while follow-up emails, quotation emails have the least, and inquiry emails in between. As plausible shields, modal verbs are massively adopted in four types of business emails to show politeness and eagerness for business partnership. Marketing emails employ adaptors and rounders to soften the exaggerated expressions in the introduction to the company and its products so as to make a convincing promotion. Both inquiry emails and quotation emails use adaptors and rounders very often when figures concerning products and prices are deliberately offered in a modest way for further negotiation. Follow-up emails use rounders, adaptors and attribute shield extensively in negotiating and reaching agreement. The three types of hedges help both parties to reduce risk and defend themselves against claims with tactic language strategy. The use of hedges in business emails demonstrates the flexibility of business communication with the help of IT technology. The rules of accurate expressions in business letters are no longer strictly observed in computer-mediated communication. The breakthrough of extensive hedge using in business emails showcases a change in business communication manners mediated by IT technology.
Study on Enterprise Education System for Undergraduates in Universities
Author: Zhang, Min
Date: 2014-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Entrepreneurship,Business Administration Education,Undergraduate Students,Foreign Countries,Educational Practices,Cognitive Ability,Career Planning,Teacher Attitudes,Attitude Change,Educational Attitudes,Educational Philosophy,Curriculum Development,Cooperative Learning

This paper studies the higher school undergraduate entrepreneurship education system. Its architecture mainly includes five aspects of content: improve the students' entrepreneurial cognitive ability, adjust the teacher's education idea, carry out various kinds of entrepreneurship and entrepreneurial training, carry out flexible forms of team learning organization, and strengthen the attention of colleges and universities for undergraduate entrepreneurship.
The Reception of American Literature in Cameroon
Author: Djockoua, Manyaka Toko
Date: 2014-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Foreign Countries,United States Literature,Questionnaires,Student Attitudes,Literature Appreciation,Reading Habits,Change Strategies,Comparative Education,Social History,Teaching Methods,Instructional Effectiveness,Government Role,Public Officials,Popular Culture,Case Studies,College Students

In Cameroon, popular belief associates American literature with its country's economic and political greatness. Yet, if millions of Cameroonians show a growing enthusiasm for a visit to the US, just a few are interested in learning its literature. Using theories on the reading and teaching of literature, statistical data based on a questionnaire, as well as mythological and comparative approaches to literature, this paper intends to point out the various causes of Cameroonian students' lukewarm response to this literature and suggest some remedial strategies that may improve the reception of this discipline in Cameroon. The strategies recommended include the action of the Yaoundé-based American and Cameroonian officials, action which can foster the readers' and scholars' greater exposure to this discipline; the use of new technologies in the teaching of literature, which today, more than yesterday, has become a multimedia affair (Purves, 1997); and the comparative approach to the study of literary texts, as this approach connects American literature to the Cameroonian learners' experience.
University President Compensation: Evidence from the United States
Author: Bai, Ge
Date: 2014-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: College Presidents,Compensation (Remuneration),Salaries,Institutional Characteristics,Private Colleges,Merit Pay,Incentives,Regression (Statistics),Administrator Evaluation,Reputation,Research,Private School Aid,Enrollment,Tuition,Income

I examine whether compensation of the university president is a function of university type (i.e., top, research, master's, bachelor's/specialized). Using a panel dataset containing 761 private universities in the United States, I find that (i) the president's pay is linked to the university's performance in the previous period and (ii) the pattern of pay for performance varies across universities of different types. Specifically, top universities' presidents are incentivized to enhance research activities and private contributions; research universities' presidents are incentivized to increase tuition revenue but not enrollment; master's and bachelor's/specialized universities' presidents are incentivized to increase tuition revenue and expand enrollment. I do not find evidence that presidents' pay is linked to relative performance evaluation, measured by the institution's US News &amp; World Report ranking. I obtain these results after using a university-president pair fixed effects model that controls for unobservable university and president characteristics.
Possibilities and Limitations of the Application of Academic Tutoring in Poland
Author: Krajewska, Anna
Date: 2014-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Tutoring,Higher Education,Foreign Countries,Cultural Influences,Economic Climate,Social Influences,Teaching Methods,Educational Research,Educational Benefits,Cognitive Development,Cooperative Learning,Learning Theories

In the face of mass education, the need to seek individualized methods of students' teaching-learning is increasing. That causes academic tutoring to become more and more popular in higher education all over the world. The article presents the theoretical background of tutoring, the results of research in that regard and the benefits of its practical application. Furthermore, the reality of higher education in Poland is presented here: the context and basic problems constituting the background for possibilities and limitations of application of academic tutoring in Polish conditions. The last part of the article includes examples of application of tutoring at Polish universities. Besides, some areas are indicated in which the use of tutoring may still be considered if the economic, social and cultural conditions in Poland are taken into account.
Transcending Convention and Space: Strategies for Fostering Active Learning in Large Post-Secondary Classes
Author: Quinlan, Andrea
Date: 2014-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Large Group Instruction,Active Learning,Class Size,Teaching Load,Educational Trends,Lecture Method,Criticism,Educational Strategies,Neoliberalism,Commercialization,Higher Education,Teaching Methods

In 1970, education theorist Paulo Freire (1970) sharply critiqued dominant pedagogy--or what he called the banking model of education--for stripping students of their agency. In the banking model, he wrote, instructors are empowered as narrating subjects as students who become alienated as passive listening objects. In the decades since, research has repeatedly shown that a banking model of education is ineffective and inefficient. Despite this, there is an increasing trend towards large, lecture-based learning in post-secondary classrooms, fuelled largely by the turn to a neoliberal, corporatized model for higher education. Active learning pedagogy moves away from the banking model of education, toward a model that positions the student as an active participant in his or her own learning and development. While active learning has been shown to be more effective, large class sizes, classroom structures, teaching loads, and diminishing teaching resources can make it difficult for instructors to integrate active learning into large post-secondary lecture-halls. This paper explores the challenge of inspiring active learning in large classes and proposes a number of strategies for integrating active learning in large university lecture halls.
Developing a Career Development Program for Medical Sciences Students: Reflecting &quot;In&quot; and &quot;On&quot; Practice
Author: Cocodia, Ebinepre A.
Date: 2014-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Career Development,Medical Students,Educational Practices,Career Counseling,Transformative Learning,Program Implementation,Program Development,Reflection,Models,Program Descriptions,Workshops,Skill Development,Instructional Development,Foreign Countries

Using a reflective practice approach this paper provides an outline of the development of a new career development and counselling program for students within a medical sciences off-campus precinct. Drawing on Schön's (1983) reflective practice framework the aim included reflecting &quot;in&quot; and &quot;on&quot; action during the development and implementation of the program, leading to transformative learning. Client (the student) and counsellor had the opportunity to assess and reframe their views through the incorporation of new knowledge and information. The career development program is based on Krumboltz and Super's theoretical models with a focus on the life stages of career and leisure development throughout the lifespan. The paper concludes that individuals may begin to examine and assess their own skills and abilities by drawing on aspects of reflective practice such as noticing, making sense, making meaning, and finally reaching a stage of self-awareness (Bager-Charleson, 2010). These outcomes may transpire as a result of participation in various skills audit exercises and related activities within a career development program.
Quality of Faculty Life and Lifelong Learning Tendencies of University Students
Author: Beytekin, Osman Ferda
Date: 2014-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Quality of Life,Lifelong Learning,College Students,Gender Differences,College Faculty,Instructional Program Divisions,Majors (Students),Attitude Measures,Foreign Countries,Factor Analysis,Correlation,Likert Scales,Multivariate Analysis

The purpose of this study is to examine the university students' opinions about quality of faculty life and their lifelong learning tendencies. Research was conducted with 375 university students. According to the findings: the quality of faculty life of students differ according to gender. Male students have lower quality of faculty life than female students and male students have higher lifelong learning tendency than female students. Lifelong learning tendency of students differ according to classroom level variable. Second grade students have higher lifelong learning tendency than fourth grade students. Third grade students have lower quality of faculty life of the other students. Lifelong learning tendency of students differ according to field of study. Educational sciences students have lower lifelong learning tendency than computer and instructional technology students. Computer and instructional technology students have lower quality of faculty life than educational sciences students and fine arts students. Educational sciences students have higher quality of faculty life than elementary education students. The results reveal that the opinions of university students about quality of faculty life is a significant predictor of their opinions about life long learning tendencies. Students' opinions to fulfill their goals are seen vital as being one of the most important factor within the context of university management. It is important that to search and find out the quality of faculty life and life learning tendencies of university students help to increase the level of quality of faculty life and so generating education policies according to these results. Therefore analysing the opinions of university students on quality of faculty life and lifelong learning tendencies is expected to develop new faculty management strategies and provide important benefits to researchers and implementors. Besides that lifelong learning tendencies can be affected by other variables and they may be investigated in the next researches.
A Study of Difficulties and Approaches for Innovative Talents Training of Public Administration Undergraduates
Author: Zhu, Yanhan
Date: 2014-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Public Administration,Public Administration Education,Talent Development,Undergraduate Students,Educational Innovation,Barriers,Performance Factors,Training Methods,Cultural Influences,Ideology,Specialization,Ambiguity (Context),Creative Thinking,Personality,Best Practices,Interdisciplinary Approach,Mentors,Competency Based Education,Change Strategies

The innovation is the soul of one nation making progresses. To build an innovative country, we need to train more innovative talents who is capable of public administration. The innovative talents training of public administration undergraduate faces a lot of problems, such as the influences of traditional culture, the constraint of education ideology, the unclear definition of the specialty, the inconspicuous specialty features, and the weak practice teaching. On the basis of the characteristics of innovative talents, this paper tries to explore the effective approaches for training innovative talents of public administration undergraduates.
Interest in Subject Matter: The Mathematics Predicament
Author: Rotgans, Jerome I.
Date: 2014-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Foreign Countries,Student Interests,Technical Institutes,Questionnaires,Mixed Methods Research,Statistical Analysis,Content Analysis,Mathematics Education,Preferences,Hypothesis Testing,Required Courses,Expectation,Individual Differences,Intellectual Disciplines,Scores,Higher Education,Active Learning

The present study sought to explore (a) the extent to which certain school subjects are perceived &quot;sui generis&quot; more interesting than others and (b) the extent to which students' interest in a subject is related to their study choices. A mixed-methods approach was chosen in which an individual interest questionnaire and an open-ended question were administered to 4,068 students at a polytechnic in Singapore. Data were analyzed by means of analysis of variance and content analysis of the responses to the open-ended question. The results suggest that mathematics courses were considered least interesting of all school subjects. Moreover, having to complete mathematics courses was responsible for a significant decrease in perceived interest for the entire study program the students were enrolled in. The content analysis revealed that students believe that mathematics is not in itself less interesting but that courses can be improved by providing more adequate learning resources and structure. Implications of these findings are discussed.
The Extent of Applying the Diagnostic Evaluation by the First Grade Teachers in Teaching Copied Dictation in the Schools of Ma'an
Author: Nafa'a, Mohammed Abd Al-kareem
Date: 2014-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Foreign Countries,Elementary School Teachers,Grade 1,Educational Diagnosis,Student Evaluation,Verbal Communication,Diagnostic Tests,Semitic Languages,Females,Reliability,Validity,Statistical Significance,Notetaking,Geographic Regions,Statistical Analysis

This study examined the extent of the teachers' of the first grade applying to the components of diagnostic evaluation in teaching dictation in Ma'an, and the answer two question this study, the researcher chose a sample consisting of (60) teachers (females) who teach this grade, holders of B.A degree. The researcher attended classes with these teachers and detected the notes by the remarks' card, and spotted remarks by Card note that by The Reliability and The Validity was 0,84. Data were statistically analyzed and the study concluded that the teachers who teach dictation apply the components of the diagnostic evaluation, and also showed that there was no statistically significant differences due to the variable of the four educational directorates in Ma'an, which show that the teachers apply the contents of the training courses that are conducted by the Ministry of Education to qualify them for teaching. The researcher proposed a set of recommendations mentioned at the end of the study.
Quality Assurance of Non-Local Accounting Programs Conducted in Hong Kong
Author: Cheng, Mei-Ai
Date: 2014-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Quality Assurance,Accounting,College Programs,Public Policy,Educational Practices,Guidelines,International Education,Higher Education,Accreditation (Institutions),Governance,Financial Support,Educational Finance,Degree Requirements,Content Analysis,Foreign Countries

This study examines the current government policy and institutional practice on quality assurance of non-local accounting programs conducted in Hong Kong. Both international guidelines, national regulations and institutional frameworks in higher education and transnational higher education, and professional practice in accounting education are reviewed and examined. Two UK accounting programs are further examined in this study. The purpose of this study is expected to provide appropriate recommendations for the policy makers and those institutions in improving quality assurance of non-local accounting programs conducted in Hong Kong.
The New Saudi Educational Renaissance: In between the &quot;Capacity to Aspire&quot; and the &quot;Capacity to Remember&quot;
Author: Pavan, Annalisa
Date: 2014-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Foreign Countries,Higher Education,Educational Change,Knowledge Level,Cultural Influences,Educational History,Government Role,Educational Improvement,Educational Policy

In the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia investments in higher education have increased exponentially in recent years, and the New Saudi Educational Renaissance is attracting the attention of international academia. The purpose of this study is to draw on Saudi sources, with the aim of allowing Saudi voices to introduce their strategies for the design of a Saudi Arabian way to knowledge society, which will be a product of the &quot;capacity to aspire&quot; and the &quot;capacity to remember&quot; (UNESCO, 2002) of the Saudi nation.
Bridging the Gap between Accounting Students and the Profession: A Case Study
Author: Lightweis, Susan
Date: 2014-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Case Studies,Accounting,Semi Structured Interviews,Financial Audits,College Graduates,Memorization,Skill Development,Teaching Methods,Critical Thinking,Employment Qualifications,Journal Writing,Reflection,Student Attitudes,Undergraduate Students

This study addresses the gap between accounting educators and the profession. Research indicates accounting graduates are underprepared for this challenging career. The issue stems from accounting educators who only lecture and accounting students who memorize the information provided in these lectures. Accounting students need opportunities to build their professional skills through learning activities that mimic real-world situations. This qualitative study analyzes the perspectives of advanced accounting students before and after computer-assisted instruction to determine if they believe their critical thinking, communication and problem solving skills have improved. I conducted an analysis using an auditing simulation, semi-structured interviews before and after computer use, and reflective journals provided by advanced accounting students attending Central North Carolina universities. The auditing simulation introduced in the study created the opportunity for students to practice their knowledge of accounting and enhance their professional skills. The findings suggested students made a connection between concepts learned in course work and situations found in the accounting profession. The simulation built confidence in students and motivated them to learn more about enhancing skills necessary for the accounting profession. The evidence recommends accounting educators to use simulations as a supplemental learning tool in preparing accounting students for the profession. This study allows colleges, universities, and state accounting associations and societies to explore and conduct future research in using learning tools to enhance professional skills to bridge the gap between accounting students and the profession.