ethanporcaro/eric-fulltext-meta huggingface dataset:
A Curriculum Focus Intervention's Effects on Prealgebra Achievement
Author: Yopp, David
Date: 2009-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Feedback (Response),Control Groups,Intervention,Behavioral Objectives,Academic Achievement,Mastery Learning,Algebra,Thinking Skills,Mathematics Achievement,Scoring Rubrics,Testing,Evaluation Methods,Dropouts,Community Colleges

This paper discusses a pilot study of the effects of a curriculum focus intervention on students' prealgebra achievement. Elements of the intervention include identification of high-priority learning objective; structured repeatable testing; and a coherent, rubric-based feedback component. This research differs from traditional mastery learning research in that it focuses on a subset of high-priority learning objectives, as opposed to the entire curriculum, and focuses on assessing students' ability to structure, represent, and communicate their processes and thinking skills, as opposed to assessing only whether the solution and processes are correct. Students in the treatment and control groups were given general (not mathematics specific) academic efficacy measures, a course-specific efficacy measure, and a common course final exam. Only the differences in the means on course-specific measures were statistically significant, with the treatment group outperforming the control group on both the course-specific efficacy measure and the final. A possible negative effect was that students in the treatment group dropped out at a higher rate than students in the control group. (Contains 5 tables and 5 figures.)
Critical Thinking: Ethical Reasoning and Fairminded Thinking, Part II
Author: Paul, Richard
Date: 2009-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Critical Thinking,Ethics,Social Values,Political Attitudes,Religious Factors,Ideology,Sanctions

In the last column we introduced the idea of ethical reasoning (see Paul & Elder, 2006) and discussed its importance to education, assuming the intention is to cultivate fairminded critical thinking. We also discussed the problem of intrinsic egocentric thinking as a fundamental barrier to ethical reasoning. In this column we focus on conceptual distinctions essential to skilled ethical reasoning and, consequently, to fostering the educated mind. [For Part I, see EJ887841.]
Early Female Puberty: A Review of Research on Etiology and Implications
Author: Daniel, Eileen
Date: 2009-00-00
Type: Information Analyses
Subjects: Obesity,Substance Abuse,Heart Disorders,Eating Disorders,Cancer,Child Health,Pregnancy,Risk,Genetics,Puberty,Females,Incidence,Nutrition,Environmental Influences,Stress Variables,Body Weight,Mothers,Premature Infants,Fatherless Family,Hazardous Materials,Exercise

The age of female puberty appears to have decreased in the United States and western countries as child health and nutrition have improved and obesity has become more prevalent. Also, environmental contaminants, particularly endocrine disruptors, may also play a role in lowering the age of puberty. Puberty at an early age increases the risk of stress, poor school performance, teen pregnancy, eating disorders, substance abuse, and a variety of health issues which may appear later in life including breast cancer and heart disease. Articles for this literature review were located using a computerized search of the databases Health Reference Center, Medline, PsycINFO, and ScienceDirect from 2000 to 2008. Also, reference lists from key published research were reviewed for relevant publications. Risk factors related to early puberty include genetics, race, maternal weight gain, premature or low birth weight, fatherlessness, environmental contaminants, obesity, and race. Maintenance or achievement of healthy weight, regular exercise, and a fiber-rich diet may delay the onset of early puberty. As the number of girls entering premature puberty increases, there are numerous risks, both physical and emotional. Health educators need to explore ways to help reduce the incidence and prevalence of obesity and address other modifiable risk factors.
An Assessment of Perceived Emotional Intelligence and Health Behaviors among College Students
Author: Pettit, Michele L.
Date: 2009-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Emotional Intelligence,Undergraduate Students,Health Behavior,Coping,Gender Differences,Measures (Individuals),Stress Variables,Internet,Surveys,Regression (Statistics),Drinking,Exercise,Eating Habits,Sleep,Correlation,Death

The purpose of this study was to assess the relationship between perceived emotional intelligence (i.e., recognizing, expressing, monitoring, managing, and reflecting on emotions) (Presbury, Echterling, & McKee, 2007) and self-reported health behaviors among college students. A convenience sample of 418 undergraduates completed online surveys consisting of items from the Brief Stress and Coping Inventory (Rahe & Tolles, 2002) which includes measures of health behaviors, conceptualized as coping responses to stress, and the 30-item Trait Meta-Mood Scale (Salovey, Mayer, Goldman, Turvey, & Palfai, 1995) which measures perceived emotional intelligence. Logistic regression analyses revealed relationships among perceived emotional intelligence factors (i.e., attention, clarity, and repair), gender, and a number of health behaviors: consuming more than seven alcoholic drinks per week, eating meals in pleasant surroundings, eating meals slowly and calmly, exercising at work/home, exercising moderately and regularly, exercising vigorously and regularly, controlling pace of life, and maintaining sufficient energy reserve (p less than 0.05). Independent t-tests revealed that females reported higher levels of emotional attention than males (M = 48.37, M = 44.12; p less than 0.001). Two-way contingency table analyses indicated that females were more likely to eat meals in pleasant surroundings and exercise at work/home, while males were more apt to consume more than seven alcoholic drinks per week, exercise vigorously and regularly, maintain sufficient energy reserve, and acquire sufficient sleep (p less than 0.05). Results suggest that emotional intelligence has the potential to offset behaviors that have been associated with higher levels of morbidity and mortality. Gender differences regarding emotional intelligence and health behaviors warrant additional research. (Contains 2 tables.)
Demystifying the Abstract Submission and Conference Presentation Process
Author: Galer-Unti, Regina A.
Date: 2009-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Conferences (Gatherings),Health Education,Guidance,Documentation,Conference Papers,Writing (Composition),Visual Aids

The exchange of information regarding research and programming is vital to the profession and practice of health education. Sessions at national, regional, and state professional meetings provide opportunities for conference attendees to share and acquire information related to health and health education. Students and novice professionals, however, often require guidance in submitting an abstract for presentation and, if it is accepted for inclusion in a conference program, help in preparing and making the presentation. This paper includes guidance on how to successfully prepare and submit an abstract related to research or programmatic initiatives for presentation at a health education conference. Additionally, the paper includes advice for the preparation and delivery of an effective oral presentation, poster session, and roundtable discussion at a professional meeting.
Healthy Start Programa Madrina: A Promotora Home Visiting Outreach and Education Program to Improve Perinatal Health among Latina Pregnant Women
Author: Bill, Debra E.
Date: 2009-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Prenatal Care,Body Weight,Health Education,Health Promotion,Income,Females,Outreach Programs,Child Health,Pregnancy,Spanish Speaking,Home Visits,Low Income,Hispanic Americans,Bilingualism,Biculturalism,Translation,Medical Services,Transportation,Health Insurance,Birth

The purpose of this article is to describe the development, implementation, and evaluation of Healthy Start Programa Madrina (HSPM), a home visiting promotora outreach and education program for Latina pregnant women and to present the 10-year findings of the program (1996-2005). Perinatal health disparities continue to persist among low-income Hispanics. Promotoras are both bi-lingual and bi-cultural (Spanish speaking) indigenous women who participated in a comprehensive 115-hour training program to connect low-income pregnant immigrant Latina women with needed perinatal support and health promotion services. Promotoras identified pregnant women through community outreach, and then helped them access prenatal care and other support services by providing them with a panel of services such as medical interpretation, transportation, insurance application and enrollment, health education as well as emotional support and guidance. Using multiple methods of evaluation, results show that the program was successful at linking pregnant Latinas to perinatal health care, health education and support services, as well as decreasing barriers to prenatal care. Outcome electronic birth record data indicates that HSPM participants had fewer babies born early and with low birth weight compared to births in a non-participant group. Implications for practice and research are discussed, as well as strengths and limitations. (Contains 2 tables and 2 figures.)
Using MAPP to Connect Communities: One County's Story
Author: Boyd, Rita Arras
Date: 2009-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Strategic Planning,Exercise,Public Health,Quality of Life,Counties,Professional Services,Intervention,Physical Fitness,Community Cooperation,Community Planning,Health Behavior,Health Promotion

Public health leaders of the 21st century are challenged by increasingly complex problems and escalating expectations amid scarce or shrinking resources. Community and interdisciplinary collaboration holds promise for synergism and capacity building. Mobilizing for Action through Planning and Partnerships (MAPP), the latest assessment-planning-action model developed by the National Association of County and City Health Officials (NACCHO), guides public health leaders in a strategic planning process that involves community members from assessment throughout action and evaluation. One local health department's experience with MAPP is described from constitution of assessment teams, data collection, and priority identification to planning a community-based intervention. The strategic priority, creating a broader sense of community connectedness, was articulated to address quality of life issues in the county. A community-wide fitness challenge was issued; and 110 teams answered, participating in activities such as walking, aerobics, and swimming. Participants stayed connected to the campaign through the website. The campaign brought multiple constituencies together, including schools, faith-based organizations, fitness professionals, even capturing international attention. (Contains 4 tables.)
Assessing Support for Campus Tobacco Policy in Tobacco Country
Author: Whipple, Kerry
Date: 2010-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Physical Education,Smoking,Public Policy,College Freshmen,Surveys,Classification,Student Attitudes,Health Promotion,Attitude Change

Introduction: Implementation of comprehensive tobacco policies has shown positive results regarding limiting exposure to secondhand smoke. While many states were moving forward with respect to implementation of tobacco policies, North Carolina has lagged behind in this regard. Purpose: The purpose of this study was to assess support for a comprehensive tobacco policy from university freshmen before implementation of campus policy and university freshmen after implementation of campus policy. Methods: A 43-item survey was administered to all university freshmen in a required physical education class in 2007 (N = 271) and in 2009 (N = 192). The smoker category included both daily smokers and social smokers (defined as &quot;smoke only when I drink&quot; or &quot;smoke occasionally&quot;). The nonsmoker category included &quot;never smoked&quot; and &quot;former smoker.&quot; Results: Results demonstrated high support for tobacco policy even in a culture that historically has supported tobacco use. Some significant changes were demonstrated both between 2007 and 2009 among all participants and between smokers and nonsmokers regarding components of a comprehensive campus tobacco policy. Discussion: As results demonstrated in this study, this campus had a high level of support for a campus policy giving the campus opportunities to change norms and decrease exposure to secondhand smoke. However, resources for enforcement and future studies regarding social smokers must be considered. (Contains 6 tables.)
An Introductory Lesson to Environmental Health: Media Analysis and Risk Reduction
Author: Ratnapradipa, Dhitinut
Date: 2010-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Environmental Influences,Prevention,Risk,Critical Thinking,Classification,Health Education,Lesson Plans,Mass Media,Information Sources,Assignments,Hazardous Materials

This activity is designed to provide students with an overview of environmental health and to encourage them to think critically about how they can minimize their potential negative health impacts from environmental exposures. Objectives: Students will (a) define environmental health, (b) analyze media wherein environmental health issues are addressed, (c) classify environmental health issues by domains, and (d) select and apply appropriate prevention strategies for addressing environmental risks. Target audience: Middle school through college students with some adaptations. (Contains 3 figures.)
Perceived Personal and Social Competence: Development of Valid and Reliable Measures
Author: Fetro, Joyce V.
Date: 2010-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Youth Programs,Individual Characteristics,Evaluators,Health Education,Content Validity,Reliability,Risk,Coping,Interpersonal Competence,Measures (Individuals),Program Effectiveness

During the last 20 years, youth programming has shifted from risk reduction to youth development. While numerous instruments exist to measure selected individual characteristics/competencies among youth, a comprehensive instrument to measure four constructs of personal and social skills could not be identified. The purpose of this study was to develop four assessment instruments to measure perceived personal/social competence. Specifically, this study focused on identifying items to measure: (a) intrapersonal skills, (b) interpersonal skills, (c) coping skills, and (d) judgment skills. A Delphi panel of nine professionals in health education, youth development programming, and instrument development established content validity. Readability of the four scales ranged from 3.82 to 6.43 using the Gunning Fog Index. Internal consistency reliability was calculated for intrapersonal skills ([alpha]=0.96), interpersonal skills ([alpha]=0.91), coping skills ([alpha]=0.89), and judgment skills ([alpha]=0.91). Program planners and evaluators could use one or all four scales (i.e., intrapersonal, interpersonal, coping, judgment skills) to assess short-term impact of their youth development programs. (Contains 3 tables.)
Knowledge and Perceptions of Reproductive Health among Latinas
Author: Rojas-Guyler, Liliana
Date: 2010-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Health Needs,Health Education,Health Promotion,Acculturation,Cancer,Health Behavior,Females,Immigrants,Hispanic Americans,Prevention,Sexually Transmitted Diseases,Interviews,Bilingualism,Sexuality,English (Second Language),Language Proficiency,Second Language Learning,Knowledge Level,Screening Tests

Objectives: The purpose of this study was to assess potential relationships among reproductive health knowledge, preventive health behaviors, perceived severity and risk of breast cancer, cervical cancer, and sexually transmitted infections and selected demographical variables and characteristics related to acculturation among Latina immigrants. Methods: A total of 204 Latinas from a Midwestern city in the United States consented to participate in the study. Health interviews were conducted using semistructured interviews and convenience sampling. Interviews were conducted in the participants' choice of language by trained bilingual administrators at a variety of Latino associated locations. Results: Characteristics associated with acculturation, such as English skill, play a role in preventive health behaviors--in this case, self breast exams and likelihood of getting Pap tests. Perception of risk and severity may be affected by acculturation characteristics such as barriers to access as well as perception of severity which appear to be higher among Latinas with lower education levels. Conclusion: Culturally appropriate efforts to assess the health needs of emerging Latino communities will contribute to preventive health education for women. (Contains 3 tables.)
A Board Game about Space and Solar System for Primary School Students
Author: Kirikkaya, Esma Bulus
Date: 2010-04-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Feedback (Response),Astronomy,Grade 7,Educational Games,Science Instruction,Visual Stimuli,Teaching Methods,Evaluation Methods,Interviews,Elementary School Science,Computer Uses in Education,Elementary School Students

Visual elements that used in lessons are necessary because they make learning more permanent. Also the visuals that used in evaluation part of the lesson should decrease the anxiety of students and provide them with correct evaluation. The board games among the visuals which can be used in evaluation part are quite effective for getting feedback immediately. Standardizing and increasing the frequency of using games like this in evaluation part will provide evaluation more correct and more effective. In this direction with the aims of recognizing celestial objects in the space, universe, searchings about space, optical tools that used for observing space and evaluating the students' understanding level for planets' attributes. In this study, there are parts such as preparation of the game, usage of it and the data gathered from semi-structured interviews. With this aim, interviews were conducted with 16 Science and Technology teachers and 40 7th grade primary school students. It was determined that teachers thought that the game activity in this study would increase the motivation of students and it could be used as an evaluation activity, also students enjoyed this game. (Contains 2 figures and 8 tables.)
A Comparison between the Occurrence of Pauses, Repetitions and Recasts under Conditions of Face-to-Face and Computer-Mediated Communication: A Preliminary Study
Author: Cabaroglu, Nese
Date: 2010-04-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Foreign Countries,College Students,Computer Mediated Communication,Native Speakers,English (Second Language),Preservice Teacher Education,Second Language Learning,Second Language Instruction,Comparative Analysis,Instructional Effectiveness,Learning Strategies,Pretests Posttests,Computer Software,Web Based Instruction,Electronic Learning,Social Influences,Emotional Response,Repetition,Error Analysis (Language),Dialogs (Language),Language Fluency,Interpersonal Communication,Interaction,Transcripts (Written Records),Discourse Analysis,Interviews,Synchronous Communication,Internet

This study compares pauses, repetitions and recasts in matched task interactions under face-to-face and computer-mediated conditions. Six first-year English undergraduates at a Turkish University took part in Skype-based voice chat with a native speaker and face-to-face with their instructor. Preliminary quantitative analysis of transcripts showed that there were frequent instances of pauses, repetitions and recasts under both conditions. One-way variance analysis of the data demonstrated that the comparative frequency of pauses, repetitions and recasts did not differ statistically significantly under the two conditions. A semi-structured interview with the participants on perceived causes of such frequent elements suggested social and emotional reasons for hesitation, pauses, recasts and repetitions. These small-scale and preliminary findings suggest that further exploration of these modes of communication is merited, and that social and emotional factors may exert a common influence on the linguistic elements studied under both conditions. (Contains 3 tables.)
An Investigation of Factors Affecting Student Participation Level in an Online Discussion Forum
Author: Yukselturk, Erman
Date: 2010-04-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Student Participation,Online Courses,Interaction,Content Analysis,Internet,Student Characteristics,Computer Mediated Communication,Discussion (Teaching Technique),Interviews,Statistical Analysis,Inferences,Academic Achievement,Gender Differences,Student Responsibility,Foreign Countries,College Students,Educational Attainment,Employment Level,Age Differences

This study analyzed the factors that affect student participation in discussion forum under the two main purposes. The first purpose was to examine the relationship between the students' individual demographics and categories of students' participation level (inactive, moderate, and active) in discussion forum of an online course. The second purpose was to examine the students' views about reasons for low level of interaction in discussion forum. A total of 196 students who attended computers systems and structures course of online certificate program were included in the study. The data was collected at the beginning and at the end of the course through online survey and semi-structured interviews. The descriptive and inferential statistical techniques were used to analyze the quantitative data. The content analysis method was used to analyze the qualitative data. The results of the study indicated that three student characteristics (achievement, gender and weekly hours of Internet use) showed a significant relationship with students' participation level in discussion forum of the online course. Also, the findings emphasized some of the critical issues that should be taken into account in designing online discussions, such as, students' workload and responsibilities, progress of interaction over the Internet taking more time, planned and structured instructional activities in discussion forum. (Contains 5 tables.)
Application of ICTS in Teaching and Learning at University Level: The Case of Shahid Beheshti University
Author: Vajargah, Kourosh Fathi
Date: 2010-04-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Curriculum Development,Higher Education,Foreign Countries,Information Technology,Questionnaires,Decision Making,Learning Activities

Information and communication technologies (ICTs) are a diverse set of technological tools and resources used for creating, storing, managing and communicating information. For educational purposes, ICTs can be used to support teaching and learning as well as research activities including collaborative learning and inquiring. One of the main applications of the ICTs in higher education is teaching and learning based on these new technologies. This research is concentrated on the obstacles, facilitators, and the risks of using these technologies in teaching and learning in higher education. The main purpose of this research is to answer the question: in which fields and to what extent there are obstacles, facilitators and the risks in using ICT in teaching and learning at university level? This research was conducted at the National University of Iran, the second largest university in the country. The research population consists of the university academics and students. A questionnaire has been administrated for collecting the data. The main results are reported based on the following: (1) The possible domains of using ICT in curriculum decision-making in higher education; (2) Obstacles of using ICT in curriculum development at university leve; (3) Facilitating factors and essential supports needed for application of ICT in curriculum development of higher education; (4) Advantages and disadvantages of using ICT for curricular activities at university level. (Contains 3 tables.)