ethanporcaro/eric-fulltext-meta huggingface dataset:
Is Writing a Thinking Problem? Self-Efficacy&apos;s Influence in Student Success for First-Year College Composition
Author: Ryan, Paris
Date: 2016-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Freshman Composition,Self Concept,Community Colleges,Two Year College Students,Writing Skills,Self Efficacy,Student Characteristics,Student Attitudes,Teacher Effectiveness,College Readiness

This research studied the variables that affected a student's self-perception and success in first-year composition at a community college. The study utilized a quantitative research method to analyze the Research Question. Quantitative data was collected from a northern California community college using a seven-point Likert-scale. The Research Question was answered with a statistically significant Pearson Correlation Coefficient at the 0.01 level, which showed that a student's self-perception in his or her ability to succeed in introductory composition was a factor in the student's self-efficacy in introductory college composition. [Paper presented at the Annual Meeting of the Northern Rocky Mountain Educational Research Association (NRMERA) (34th, 2016).]
An Interpretation of Influences of Institutionalization on the Fate of Characters in &quot;The Shawshank Redemption&quot;
Author: Peng, Yuan-yuan
Date: 2020-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: English (Second Language),Second Language Learning,Films,Correctional Institutions,Institutionalized Persons,Behavior Change,Coping

Institutionalization is mentioned over and over again in film &quot;The Shawshank Redemption&quot;. In this film, the institution refers to the fixed prison institution, and institutionalization refers to a process of rigidifying prisoners' behaviors, thoughts and mindsets in some imperceptible constraint mechanisms. In this process, the prisoners are forced to change their original behaviors, thoughts and ideas, and begin to accept, get used to and even depend on the current situation little by little. As a result, they become obedient to such prison management. They don't want or dare to change their realistic conditions, but have to depend on them for survival. The death of Brooks, pigeon Jake and Tommy, the fear of Red and the escape of Andy are all associated with institutionalization. In this paper, influences of institutionalization on the fate of characters in &quot;The Shawshank Redemption&quot; were analyzed. In addition, the wisdom of coping with and avoiding institutionalization was preliminarily analyzed.
Balancing Family Responsibilities and Graduate School Demands
Author: Pop, Kellie J.
Date: 2016-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Graduate Students,Graduate Study,Females,Family Work Relationship,Doctoral Programs,Social Bias,Sex Role,Student Responsibility,Student Needs,Social Support Groups

Graduate school is a demanding endeavor for those who seek advanced degrees for reasons such as bettering their careers. An increasing number of women are pursuing doctoral degrees in various fields. With this change, the roles and responsibilities of the family also shift. This paper presents a synthesis of research findings on how women with family responsibilities balance those responsibilities with the rigorous demands of obtaining a doctoral degree. [Paper presented at the Annual Meeting of the Northern Rocky Mountain Educational Research Association (NRMERA) (34th, 2016).]
Beating the Odds: Communities of Practice Supporting a Student Teacher with Special Needs
Author: Moser, Gary P.
Date: 2016-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Student Teachers,Anxiety,Depression (Psychology),Teacher Education Programs,Communities of Practice,Program Effectiveness,Special Needs Students,Attention Deficit Disorders,Mentors,Student Teaching,Student Attitudes

This is a case study about the experiences of a student teacher with anxiety, depression, and attention deficit disorder (ADD) in a traditional teacher education program. This study tracks the student teacher's progress from his initial unsuccessful placements in fieldwork and student teaching through marked improvement after reassignment to a school with a highly supportive and inclusive environment. Using theories established in communities of practice literature and relying on ethnographic observations and interviews for our data collection and analysis, we provide an in-depth portrayal of the efforts of the communities of practice, carefully highlighting the roles of the participating teacher education communities of practice that had led him toward his academic and professional success. We conclude that student teaching is a social act which occurs within various communities of practice. When these communities worked together to build an inclusive academic and professional environment, a student teacher with special needs made significant improvement in teaching and became a full member of the communities of professional and academic practice.
Facilitating Greater Instructional Differentiation via Research-Based Teacher Reflections and Site-Based Procedural Guidelines
Author: Polka, Walter S.
Date: 2016-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Individualized Instruction,Reflective Teaching,Constructivism (Learning),Student Centered Learning,Communities of Practice,Teacher Collaboration,Guidance

This article is designed to facilitate guided teacher reflections about teaching-learning practices so that more educators recognize and appreciate that they already employ many constructivist strategies, techniques, and activities on a frequent basis. And, that the most appropriate consultants to help them become even more constructivist teachers may be their colleagues who work daily in the classrooms at the same school site.
Fostering Grit and the Growth Mindset through High-Impact Practices
Author: Ryan, Kyle
Date: 2016-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Personality Traits,Undergraduate Students,College Curriculum,Educational Practices,Student Development,Academic Persistence,Student Leadership,Goal Orientation,Student Attitudes,Academic Standards,Difficulty Level,Assignments,Mentors,School Holding Power

This paper examines the potential to foster &quot;grit&quot; and &quot;growth mindset&quot; in an undergraduate curriculum through the use of high-impact practices. [Paper presented at the Annual Meeting of the Northern Rocky Mountain Educational Research Association (NRMERA) (34th, 2016).]
Analyzing the Diversity of a High School Library Collection
Author: Jorgenson, Sarah
Date: 2020-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: High Schools,School Libraries,Diversity,Content Analysis,Library Materials,Fiction,Best Practices

This article details an action research project designed to determine the diversity of one high school library's top 100 titles. It outlines the results of the analysis and details how school librarians can review the diversity of their collections.
Left to Chance: Gifted Students and Independent Reading
Author: Churchill, Sara
Date: 2020-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Academically Gifted,Independent Reading,Recreational Reading,Reading Interests,Influences,Elementary School Students,Grade 4,Grade 5,Reading Attitudes,Reading Material Selection

This article summarizes the findings of a 2017 qualitative, multiple case study that explored the factors that impact gifted students' recreational reading selections. It offers an overview of the steps school librarians and other educators can take to foster independent reading habits in gifted students.
Availability of Virtual Museum Applications in Courses Based on the Views of Classroom Teachers
Author: Eguz, Sule
Date: 2020-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Museums,Computer Simulation,Science Education,Computer Software,Teacher Attitudes,Phenomenology,Exhibits,Learning Activities,Online Courses,Educational Resources,Biological Sciences,Teacher Characteristics,Foreign Countries,Elementary School Teachers,Teaching Methods,Curriculum

Virtual museum applications allowed individuals to access the museums that are located in distant areas and those who could not visit due to various reasons independent of time and space. The aim of this study was to determine the utilisation of virtual museum applications in life science courses based on the views of classroom teachers and the contribution of the applications to the students. This study was designed as a qualitative research based on the phenomenology method. The study data were collected using an interview form, developed by the author, in March 2019 during the 2018-2019 academic year spring semester. The study findings demonstrated that classroom teachers considered virtual museum applications important in life science courses; however, they also stated that not all curriculum topics were suitable for the virtual museum application, and the application was most frequently used in the second grade elementary school.
Academic Faculty Members&apos; Perceptions of Student-Veterans&apos; Transition
Author: Gordon, Howard R. D.
Date: 2016-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: College Faculty,Veterans,College Students,Student Adjustment,Two Year Colleges,Higher Education,Teacher Attitudes,Federal Legislation,Differences,College Environment,Student Participation

This study sought to explore faculty members' perceptions of student-veterans' transition at a two-year college compared to a four-year institution. The guiding framework for this study was provided by Schlossberg's (1984) Theory of Adult Transitions. A simple random sample was used to identify 557 academic faculty members for the study. Overall, there were several significant differences between twoyear and four-year faculty members' perceptions of student-veterans' transitions. [Paper presented at the Annual Meeting of the Northern Rocky Mountain Educational Research Association (NRMERA) (34th, 2016).]
Branching Out: Promoting Reading and Providing Access When the Library Is Closed
Author: Gilbert, Stacy
Date: 2020-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: School Libraries,Access to Information,Access to Education,Reading,Marketing,Educational Facilities,Librarian Teacher Cooperation,Program Design,Library Services,Barriers

School librarians can still support readers with the school library space is closed. Even though it might take some creative thinking, &quot;the school library has the ability to provide continuous access to resources&quot; and can ensure that the love of reading and access to materials continues (AASL 2018, 56-57). This article details ways school librarians can support readers and build excitement around reading without the benefit of your library space.
Growing up Graphically: Coming-of-Age Issues in Graphic Novels
Author: Garrison, Kasey L.
Date: 2020-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Young Adults,Adolescent Literature,Cartoons,Novels,Teaching Methods,Adolescent Development,Social Problems,Consciousness Raising,Visual Literacy,Literacy Education,Middle School Students

Coming of age themes are common in young adult novels, and graphic novels in particular often address these issues as illustrated memoirs. This article explores engaging and interesting graphic novels about growing up, useful resources for school librarians and other educators using this format, and the value of using graphic novels to support young adults.
Seven Common Misconceptions in Bilingual Education in Primary Education in Spain
Author: Madarova, Slavka
Date: 2020-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Foreign Countries,Bilingual Education,Elementary Education,Misconceptions,Spanish,English (Second Language)

Foreign language bilingual education has been common in many countries all over the world for many years after the Quebec issue in the 1970s. However, after all these years, bilingual education still remains as a criticized way of education. This research essay examined the most significant criticism by summarizing it into seven common misconceptions of the bilingual education schooling system in Spain in general education English-Spanish 1st-12th grade. A lot of criticism has been directed towards the differences between regular mainstream classes and bilingual classes especially in Primary education. This paper looks at seven commonly addressed issues. The paper especially focuses on Primary education but most revision matters also relate to secondary and even higher education. Special interest is paid to cognitive, social, economic, mode of bilingual education, role of the immigrant students and parents' attitudes. The conclusion leads to the understanding that English-Spanish bilingual education is not pernicious but, on the contrary, benefits the cognitive a linguistic development of most school children.
Yes, School Librarians Teach Reading: Reading Skill Reinforcement and the School Librarian
Author: Gruer, Tammy S.
Date: 2020-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: School Libraries,Librarians,Role,Reading Instruction,Reading Skills,Educational Technology,Shared Resources and Services,Decoding (Reading),Sequential Approach,Discussion (Teaching Technique),Vocabulary Development,Inferences,Oral Reading,Reading Strategies,Childrens Literature,Engineering,Elementary Schools,Middle Schools,Teaching Methods

This article explores all the actions and opportunities school librarians take to reinforce reading instruction and reinforce learners' growing reading skills. It also details ways to enhance reading instruction through technology and makerspaces.
Prediction of the Time Spent on Instagram by Social Media Addiction and Life Satisfaction
Author: Yesilyurt, Ferahim
Date: 2020-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Prediction,Life Satisfaction,Social Media,College Students,Correlation,Causal Models,Gender Differences,Age Differences,Addictive Behavior,Time Management,Foreign Countries,Student Attitudes

There are many different debates regarding the time spent on Instagram by social media addiction and life satisfaction. In consequence, in this research, it is aimed to reveal the variables that predict the time spent on Instagram by university students. The research is done in accordance with the causal and correlation model by using a quantitative research method. The results of the research are predicted by the time spent on Instagram, gender, age and social media addiction. Time spent on Instagram differentiates in accordance with the level of social media addiction (Sig = 0.00, p &lt; 0.05) but does not differentiate by life satisfaction (Sig = 0.06, p &gt; 0.05). As social media addiction increases, life satisfaction decreases (r = -0.19). Women spent 0.42 times more time, and the women at the age of 21-22 years spent 0.38 times more time on Instagram.
Description of Psychosocial Traits of Preschool Education Teachers and Investigation of Correlations between These Traits
Author: Ozdemir Beceren, Burcu
Date: 2020-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Psychological Patterns,Correlation,Role Models,Preschool Education,Career Choice,Foreign Countries,Coping,Stress Management,Empathy,Life Satisfaction,Burnout,Self Efficacy,Teacher Characteristics,Preschool Teachers

The aim of this research was to describe the psychosocial traits of preschool teachers and to investigate the correlations between these traits. Designed according to the relational screening method, participants in this research comprised 102 teachers working in independent preschools and preschool classes linked to primary schools in Canakkale province. To collect psychosocial data, the research used a personal information form, semi-structured interview form, the Empathic Tendency Scale, Ways of Coping Questionnaire, Satisfaction with Life Scale, Burnout Measures--Short Form and Self-Efficacy Scale. Findings obtained in the research showed that having a model (teacher, friend and family) was more effective than other factors in preschool teachers choosing this profession. Nearly, half of the teachers (49%) stated they would choose preschool teaching again if they had the chance, while the remaining teachers stated they would choose a different area of teaching or a different profession (theology, engineering, medicine, etc.).
Relative Effect of Animated and Non-Animated Powerpoint Presentations on Physics Students&apos; Achievement
Author: Ugwuanyi, Christian S.
Date: 2020-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Animation,Instructional Effectiveness,Teaching Methods,Visual Aids,Computer Software,Physics,Science Instruction,Science Achievement,Secondary School Students,Foreign Countries

This paper determined the relative effect of animated and non-animated powerpoint (PPT) presentations on students' achievement in physics. A non-equivalent group quasi-experimental research design was adopted for the study, using a sample of 88 senior secondary two students drawn from secondary schools in Nsukka Local Government Area of Enugu State. A 30-item multiple-choice Physics Achievement Test (PAT) was used for data collection. The instrument was both face and content validate. The internal consistency reliability of the items of the PAT was established to be 0.76 using Kuder-Richardson formula 20, while the estimated temporal stability was obtained to be 0.88 using Pearson's product-moment correlation. The mean was used to answer the research questions while t-test of independent samples was used to test the null hypotheses at 0.05 level of significance. The findings of the study revealed that animated PPT significantly enhanced the achievement of students in physics than the non-animated PPT presentation.
Investigation of Game Perceptions of Elementary School Students through the Pictures They Draw in the Context of Social Powers
Author: Hicyilmaz, Yahya
Date: 2020-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Elementary School Students,Student Attitudes,Children,Freehand Drawing,Games,Foreign Countries,Gender Differences,Instructional Program Divisions,Social Influences,Athletics,Playground Activities,Socialization,Teacher Student Relationship,Mass Media Effects,Peer Influence,School Role,Family Role,Physical Environment

This study aims to investigate the perception of games in students who study in the elementary school period through the pictures they draw in the context of social powers. In this study, the phenomenology design, one of the qualitative research designs, was used. The study group of the research consisted of a total of 1,818 students, who studied in 23 elementary schools in the Marmara, Black Sea, Central Anatolia and Eastern Anatolia regions. Within this scope, after providing the students with the required materials, the question, 'What do you think about when you hear &quot;games&quot;?', was asked and they were asked to draw a picture with the theme, games. The data obtained in this framework were analysed through content analysis. According to the obtained findings, it is suggested that the playgrounds enjoyed by the children should be regulated to develop their social skills.
Staff Members&apos; Perceptions of Student-Veterans&apos; Transition at a Public Two-Year and Four-Year Institution
Author: Gordon, Howard R. D.
Date: 2016-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Student Personnel Workers,Employee Attitudes,College Students,Veterans,Student Adjustment,Two Year Colleges,Public Colleges,Student Experience,Federal Legislation,Federal Government,Posttraumatic Stress Disorder,Therapy,Student Personnel Services,College Environment

The purpose of this descriptive study was to explore staff members' perceptions of student-veterans college experiences at a 2-year and a 4-year institution. This study was guided by Schlossberg's Theory of Adult Transitions. Purposive sampling was used to identify 640 participants for the study. Respondents indicated that their campus should add more support services for student- veterans. Staff members rank the following as major problems that the Department of Veterans should be responsible for when helping student-veterans with selected problems: military- related physical injuries, PTSD, and talking about their military experiences. A majority of the respondents reported that they would be willing to participate in a seminar about student-veterans and military culture.
A Study on the Effectiveness of a Teaching Based on Socio-Scientific Issues in the Training of Pre-Service Teachers
Author: Cayci, Baris
Date: 2020-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Preservice Teacher Education,Preservice Teachers,Instructional Effectiveness,Science and Society,Teaching Methods,Persuasive Discourse,Discussion (Teaching Technique),Elementary Education,Foreign Countries,Attitude Change,Student Attitudes,Teacher Effectiveness,Undergraduate Students,Scientific Literacy,Public Colleges

In this study, two different learning approaches (the Toulmin model of argumentation and whole class discussion technique) to the training of primary school teachers in Turkey were tested over socio-scientific issues. On the one hand, we identified how prospective teachers experienced a change of mind on these issues before and after the training, and on the other hand, we analysed the changes on their argumentation and attitudes. In this research model, the distribution of participants is in 53 experimental groups and 52 control groups, and the group equivalence transactions are done. The study was used three different measurement tools, such as attitudes towards socio-scientific Issues Scale, argumentation test and the Teacher Efficacy Scale. The study included teaching processes based on socio-scientific issues (SSI) for 5 weeks each. Furthermore, the indecisiveness participants displayed in socio-scientific issues completely disappeared in the teaching group following the Toulmin model, and each member of this group made a definite decision on the issues covered.
An Instructional Design for Vocabulary Acquisition with a Hidden Disability of Dyslexia
Author: Coskun, Zeynep Nesrin
Date: 2020-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Instructional Design,Vocabulary Development,Game Based Learning,Teaching Methods,English (Second Language),Second Language Learning,Second Language Instruction,Case Studies,Curriculum Development,Student Attitudes,Report Cards,Dyslexia,Students with Disabilities,Comparative Analysis,Adult Students,Undergraduate Students,Foreign Countries,Needs Assessment,Cognitive Style

The aim of the study is to design an effective instruction build on the Dick and Carey Model and game-based learning that enables an undiagnosed language learner of dyslexia, facing problems in vocabulary acquisition to acquire a pre-defined number of vocabularies in a given time. The method of the curriculum development study is based on a case study in a real-life context with quantitative and qualitative evidence that relies on multiple data collection tools such as checklist, interviews, questionnaire and report cards of the learner. The results of the study demonstrated that the capability of the dyslexic learner can be increased to acquire 55 vocabularies in a week, the same number expected from their peers. The performance increase of the learner can be attributed to a new method of learning English vocabulary through game-based learning supported with spaced repetition.