ethanporcaro/eric-fulltext-meta huggingface dataset:
A Pilot Result on Applying the Vocational School-Based Program for Vietnamese High School Students Based on a New Individual Guidance Approach
Author: Le, Duy-Hung
Date: 2020-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Foreign Countries,Program Effectiveness,Vocational Education,Career Guidance,Individual Counseling,Career Awareness,General Education,High School Seniors,School Psychologists,Student Satisfaction,Labor Market,Psychological Characteristics,Career Choice,Student Needs

Vocational orientation is a concerned topic in the Vietnamese new general education program. However, the current high school vocational programs have not yet met the need for innovation in the student competence development orientation, thus leading to high school vocational orientation has not been effective. This study proposes a vocational school-based program approached from a new individual guidance. By using the pre-experiment and post-experiment questionnaire to evaluate the feasibility and effectiveness of the proposed program to the quality of vocational orientation, the results showed that students' awareness of vocational school-based programs changed in a positive direction. The proposed program proves its effectiveness when applied in schools by combining the practical career experience and vocational counseling, or the combination of individual experience and social interaction in choosing a suitable career. This finding overcomes the disadvantages of the old vocational school-based program and can be applied to adapt the student competence development orientation in the Vietnamese general education program.
An Exploration of Quality of Life among Ontario Postsecondary Students Living with the Chronic Illness Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome
Author: Giroux, Catherine M.
Date: 2020-06-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Quality of Life,Postsecondary Education,Chronic Illness,Symptoms (Individual Disorders),Attitudes toward Disabilities,Anxiety,Depression (Psychology),Student Welfare,Foreign Countries,Student Experience,Social Life,Academic Achievement,Barriers,Labeling (of Persons),Social Support Groups

Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS) is a connective tissue disorder that results in negative health events. It also holds potential for periodic or permanent disability and psychosocial stress. While a diagnosis of EDS can occur at any age, the psychosocial effects of an EDS diagnosis can be especially challenging when symptoms present during postsecondary education. This qualitative study examined the psychosocial effects of EDS on the quality of life of Ontario postsecondary students (n=11). After a brief online eligibility survey, one-to-one semi-structured interviews were conducted. Thematic analysis of interview data revealed that emotional factors such as anxiety and depression, faculty and peer attitudes including issues of judgment and stigmatization, and feelings of frustration affect the quality of life of postsecondary students living with EDS.
Comparative Analysis of National and International Educational Science Articles in Vietnam: Evidence from the Introduction, Methods, Results, and Discussion Structure
Author: Trinh, Thao Phuong Thi
Date: 2020-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Foreign Countries,Educational Research,Journal Articles,Layout (Publications),Periodicals

The introduction, methods, results, and discussion (IMRaD structure) is a structure used by many journals and publishers in its publications since the early twentieth century. This research aims to survey and analyze some prestigious Open Access journals in the field of educational science in the world and in Vietnam on the use of IMRaD structure in presenting research results. We selected 05 open journals with the highest IF in the 2018 Scopus list and 05 prestigious journals in this field in Vietnam to conduct analysis of the articles in the latest 03 issues of these journals. The results of the survey of manuscript draft requirements and the frequency of articles written according to the IMRaD structure of the above journals show that: the IMRaD structure is commonly used in the articles in the field of Educational science in the world. However, in Vietnam, there is no journal that fully meets the contents compared to the basic IMRaD structure. The analysis of the content of articles published in journals in Vietnam shows that the weakest point of the researches is that the research methodology section is almost absent. Finally, we propose some solutions to improve scientific editing in Educational science journals in Vietnam to meet international publishing standards.
Contextual Character Education for Students in the Senior High School
Author: Hermino, Agustinus
Date: 2020-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Values Education,Ethical Instruction,High School Students,Rural Areas,Indigenous Populations,Educational Improvement,Educational Quality,Telecommunications,Handheld Devices,Student Behavior,Internet,Influence of Technology,Teaching Methods,Family Relationship,Socioeconomic Influences,Fees,Social Media,Access to Information,Social Control,Indigenous Knowledge,Behavior Standards

This research has the purpose to explore implementation contextual character education in Senior High School in Buli village, East Halmahera Regency, Eastern Indonesia, and Remote Indigenous Community (RIC) role in addressing student behavior to improve education quality in that area. Sources of data from this qualitative research are teachers, students, village leader, and religious leaders. Focuses of the research are: (1) socioeconomic conditions in families who live in the remote areas regarding adolescent character; (2) the influence of mobile phones and the internet; (3) the role of the customary leader in the control of norms in adolescents; and (4) good habits in schools as an effort to implement the character education program of adolescents in schools. The results of this study showed that: (1) the economic condition of the family causes the child does not get the quality of attention and quality of time. Parents are preoccupied with working to sustain life, so schools are considered a burden because of school fees; (2) social media causes everyone to access all information in their own way and the lack of social control causes the use of social media to influence the pattern of relations and communication patterns; (3) the role of RIC can be optimal if supported by members who have better education, and awareness to promote education in their village; and (4) good habituation can arise if the school implements positive discipline and commitment to carry out character education in accordance with local wisdom and local culture.
Developing a Low-Cost Microcontroller-Based Model for Teaching and Learning
Author: Lee, Eunsang
Date: 2020-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Computer Uses in Education,Teaching Models,Middle Schools,Technology Education,Motor Vehicles,Foreign Countries,Learning

Recently, as low-cost microcontrollers such as those developed by Arduino and Raspberry Pi have become widely available, the term maker education has emerged as a hot topic in education. Teachers are increasingly using low-cost microcontrollers in their classes, but conducting a class that focuses on using a microcontroller may cause difficulties or problems, for the learner or for the instructor. To solve these problems, it was necessary to design a teaching and learning model for the use of low-cost microcontrollers to be applied at school sites. Accordingly, this study aimed to develop a teaching and learning model for using low-cost microcontrollers. As a result of this study, the author proposes a teaching and learning model that consists of six stages: topic selection, exploration of implementation methods, experimentation, production of teaching and learning materials, implementing lesson plans, and improvement. According to this procedure, teaching and learning materials were created and applied for the subject matter of a middle school unit on &quot;Making Arduino Automobile.&quot; The model developed in this study may provide a guideline for teachers who want to apply low-cost microcontrollers in their classes.
Investigating English Speaking Problems: Implications for Speaking Curriculum Development in Indonesia
Author: Wahyuningsih, Sri
Date: 2020-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Foreign Countries,Second Language Instruction,Curriculum Development,English (Second Language),Second Language Learning,Communicative Competence (Languages),Barriers,Vocabulary,Grammar,Pronunciation,Self Esteem,Language Proficiency

The present study aims at investigating some English speaking problems found by the students of English language education department at State Islamic Institute of Kudus and exploring some implications for speaking curriculum development of English language education department. This study used a descriptive qualitative approach and the data were taken from semistructured interviews, observation and focus group discussion (FGD). The results of the analysis reveal that the problems encountered by the students in English language education department in speaking English cover the lack of appropriate vocabulary, the lack of grammar mastery, the lack of correct pronunciation, the lack of input of English outside the class, the lack of confidence and the lack of English speaking curriculum development. There have been some implications for developing English speaking curriculum. First, the curriculum of speaking should be well designed. Second, lecturers should design English speaking curriculum integrated by technology and social media that makes students to enrich some culture, knowledge and experience around the world. Third, lecturers should facilitate the English speaking curriculum with the English speaking community so that the students will have more chance to speak English inside and outside the class.
Involving Stakeholders in Shaping Educational Legislation and Policy in Ukraine
Author: Bobrytska, Valentyna
Date: 2020-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Foreign Countries,Stakeholders,Educational Legislation,Educational Change,Policy Formation,Simulation,Educational Policy,Participative Decision Making,Student Participation

The purpose of this research was to explore how effective the bottom-up approach to producing and shaping educational legislation is in Ukraine and to identify what observed changes take place in students if the bottom-up approach is simulated in the classroom. Qualitative instruments and observational data were used to yield the data. Those were a survey questionnaire, semistructured interview questionnaire, and focus group discussion observation checklists and moderators' and facilitators' reports. The data were processed using IBM SPSS Statistics 25.0.0.1. Software. The results of the study suggest the bottom-up approach to shaping educational legislation can be considered an option or an alternative to the conventional law-making procedure, at least in the sphere of education, in Ukraine. The use of mock policymaking experience has proven to be an efficient teaching tool. The application of the simulation of the bottom-up approach in the courses entitled &quot;Educational policy&quot; and &quot;National Education Policy&quot; was found to have the potential to encourage students to participate in the processes of shaping education policy, legislation, and regulation. The approach accelerated the desire of the students to participate in the processes of shaping education policy, legislation, and regulation. It also brought a change to the students' vision of the school structure, the content of education, and the way the teacher is motivated. The intervention also brought a positive change to the students' behaviour as citizens and their motivation as teachers-to-be.
Is the Education Quality in Indonesia Equal? An Analysis on the Findings of Principal Partnerships Program
Author: Pusporini, Widowati
Date: 2020-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Foreign Countries,Educational Quality,Equal Education,Principals,Partnerships in Education,Instructional Leadership,School Supervision,School Administration,Geographic Isolation,School Effectiveness,Disadvantaged Schools,Program Implementation,Program Effectiveness,Elementary Secondary Education

The purpose of this research is to analyze the achievement of the results, progress, and obstacles encountered during the two years of the commencement of the principals' partnership program in Indonesia. The scope of the Principal's Partnership program comprises three main components, such as curriculum management, academic supervision, and management of the school ecosystem. Data were analyzed using survey methods. Sampling data were taken from 106 impacted schools, using the percentage results of action plan reports in 15 indicators from the three main components program's implementation. The findings indicate that the principal partnership program activities, in general, have been well implemented and according to the percentage target of the principal's partnership program with a national increase in achievement of the Curriculum Management component from 61% to 69%, academic supervision from 61% to 71% and management of the school ecosystem from 48% to 56%. The percentage increase also occurs when instrument data is processed per indicator in components. The findings imply that the partnership program has a significant impact on equity growth in remote areas.
Development and Validation of an Instrument to Measure a Performance of Vocational High School
Author: Kholis, Nur
Date: 2020-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: School Effectiveness,Vocational High Schools,Institutional Evaluation,Technology Education,Engineering Education,Evaluation Methods,Content Validity,Test Construction,Academic Achievement,School Administration,Foreign Countries,Expertise,Measurement

Some evaluation has been carried out in Vocational High Schools (VHSs), but most of it focuses on the documents or passive data rather than the processes happening in VHSs. Thus, this research focuses on the evaluation of VHS performances where the process is initiated with identifying the constructs and developing the instruments of performance evaluation for VHSs with Technology and Engineering expertise programs. Based on the problems found in the field, before conducting the evaluation, the researcher needs to, at first, develop the instrument of evaluation through three stages of development. The first stage is analyzing the concepts related to the evaluation by examining the factors affecting VHS performances. In the second stage, instrument development and instrument analysis (content validation) are conducted with the help of experts. The third stage is performance evaluation in VHSs located in Yogyakarta. The evaluation employs a set of instruments developed by the researchers. This research has produced a set of instruments for performance evaluation, which can be used extensively in VHSs. Based on the evaluation, it is found that the aspects of general management and academic management of the VHSs being studied are considered &quot;Good&quot;.
Effects of Students Attitudes towards Using E- Books on Their Self-Efficacy and Academic Motivation
Author: ElAdl, Adel
Date: 2020-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Student Attitudes,Books,Electronic Publishing,Self Efficacy,College Students,Foreign Countries,Psychometrics,Correlation,Gender Differences

This study aims to investigate students' attitudes towards e-book use, and its relationship to self-efficacy and academic motivation in Omani higher education institutions. The sample of the study, which was chosen based on the stratification random method, consisted of 200 students from both genders and different colleges and academic years. To achieve the aims of the study, a descriptive correlational approach was adopted using attitudes, academic motivation and self-efficacy scales developed by the researchers, and administered to the study sample after assessing their psychometric properties. Findings show generally a positive significant correlation between students' attitudes towards e-book use, self-efficacy, and academic motivation.
Engineering Students&apos; Challenging Learning Experiences and Their Changing Attitude towards Academic Performance
Author: Laguador, Jake M.
Date: 2020-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Engineering Education,Student Attitudes,Academic Achievement,Learning Experience,Positive Attitudes,College Seniors,High Achievement,Attitude Change,Professional Education,Freedom,Social Life,Futures (of Society),Academic Persistence,Private Colleges,Reliability,Foreign Countries

This study determined the challenging learning experiences of engineering students while completing their degree program as factor that might influence to their changing attitude towards achieving higher academic performance. Mixed method of research was utilised in the study considering the total population of 75 graduating students for quantitative and 12 students for qualitative part of the study using focus group discussion. Results showed that engineering students have significantly higher level of positive attitude towards academic performance during their junior level but significantly lower after taking professional courses. Attaining high academic performance still really matters for the engineering students during their junior level but continuously changing their perspective due to encountered challenging experiences while taking the professional courses. Performance in General Engineering courses describes the attitude of the students towards academic performance in personal aspect while professional courses define their attitude in professional aspect. The finding of the qualitative research revealed that there are three themes emerged in the challenging experiences of the engineering students and these are: Abandoned Social Freedom, Survival of the Fittest and Future Oriented Mindset which contributed to the changing perspectives of the engineering students.
Ethnic Differences in Students&apos; Attitudes to the Arts: Providing Validity Evidence to Make Comparisons
Author: Asil, Mustafa
Date: 2020-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Racial Differences,Cultural Differences,Student Attitudes,Dance,Drama,Music,Visual Arts,Factor Analysis,Validity,Foreign Countries,Ethnic Groups,Grade 4,Grade 8,Elementary School Students,Secondary School Students,Pacific Islanders,Asians

Previous research suggests that non-cognitive factors play an important role in promoting success at school and beyond, aligning with the multifaceted goals of education. Enhancing students' attitudes to learning in school is expected to have positive impacts on various schooling outcomes. To date, very few studies have focused on measuring and understanding students' attitude to the arts. This study aims to address a gap in current research in this area by introducing instruments designed to measure attitude to dance, drama, music and visual arts. Confirmatory factor analysis and measurement invariance analyses are employed to examine the factorial validity and measurement equivalence of the scales of attitude to the arts disciplines for different ethnic groups in New Zealand. Findings support the utility of the scales as valid measures of attitude to dance, drama, music and visual arts. Noticeable differences are reported among New Zealand European, Maori, Pasifika and Asian students regarding their attitudes to dance, drama, music and visual arts.
Evaluation of the Pictures Drawn by Adults for &apos;Non-Existent Animal&apos; Test by Gender
Author: Halmatov, Sultanberk
Date: 2020-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Freehand Drawing,Imagination,Animals,Gender Differences,Projective Measures,Foreign Countries,College Students,Individual Characteristics,Psychological Patterns,Creativity,Anatomy

&quot;Non-existent Animal&quot; test, which is projective in nature, has been used as an individual recognition technique in many countries, especially in Russia. There are a number of important differences that distinguish &quot;Non-existent Animal&quot; Test from other similar tests. The most important one is that the &quot;thing&quot; to be drawn is something that does not exist. Drawing something that does not exist is different from drawing something that exists. S/he could be more cooperative due to lack of anxiety for not being able to make the picture similar to anything. Another difference is that it is not restrictive. In this study, pictures drawn by 154 university students for the &quot;Non-existent Animal&quot; projective test were examined. The pictures drawn by the participants were evaluated by the researcher in light of some keys of the Non-existent Animal Test. These keys were determined as; the originality of the drawn picture; the general status of the lines; the status of the drawn animal's organs such as head, eyes, ears, feet, arms, wings, thorns, antennae; and the animal's way of life. Results showed that the pictures drawn by the males and females were different from each other in many aspects.
Near-Native Sociolinguistic Competence in French: Evidence from Variable Future-Time Expression
Author: Gudmestad, Aarnes
Date: 2020-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Native Speakers,French,Sociolinguistics,Second Language Learning,Comparative Analysis,Language Research,English,Foreign Countries,Verbs,Morphemes,Psycholinguistics,Interlanguage,Language Usage,Language Variation,Intercultural Communication,Time

This study aims to advance the understanding of sociolinguistic competence among near-native speakers and to further knowledge about the acquisition of variable structures. We conduct a quantitative analysis of variable future-time expression in informal conversations between near-native and native speakers of French. In addition to examining linguistic constraints that have been investigated in previous research, we build on prior work by introducing a new factor that enables us to consider the role that formality of the variants plays in the use of variable future-time expression. We conclude by comparing these new findings to those for the same dataset and other variable structures (namely, negation and interrogatives, Donaldson, 2016, 2017) and by advocating for more research that consists of multiple, complementary analyses of the same dataset.
Five-Year Declining Performance of Private and Public Schools in the Philippine Certified Public Accountant Licensure Examination
Author: Laguador, Jake M.
Date: 2020-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Foreign Countries,Educational Trends,Private Colleges,Public Colleges,Licensing Examinations (Professions),Accounting,Business Schools,Academic Achievement,Educational Quality,Program Evaluation

There is a national trend on the declining percentage of school performance in the Certified Public Accountant (CPA) Licensure Examination in the Philippines. This report aims to present the result of this licensure exam in regional level between private and public schools. Quantitative descriptive type of research was utilized in the study using documentary analysis from the result of the Licensure Examination including almost 415 accountancy schools in the country with first takers. Results showed that large number of examinees did not contribute much to increase the record of passing percentage of a certain region but instead it pulls down the passing rate. Public schools in eight (8) regions of the country have significantly higher passing rate than private HEIs. Private HEIs had been consistent in terms of having higher percentage of institutions with zero percent performance rating among first takers. However, private universities produced more top performing examinees than other private colleges and public schools in the country. Findings of the study may provide insights to educational leaders in ensuring the quality on the delivery of instruction through maintaining qualified teachers with relevant knowledge and competencies necessary to prepare the accountancy graduates for licensure examination.