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State Boards and the Governance of Early Childhood Education
Author: Regenstein, Elliot
Date: 2023-01-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: State Boards of Education,Governance,Early Childhood Education,Federal State Relationship,Federal Programs,Low Income Students,Social Services,Early Intervention,Educational Policy,State Policy

States have increasingly sought to house pre-K and child care in the same agency--often including the Head Start collaboration office and other early childhood services. This article discusses three major approaches: (1) Creating a new agency focused on early childhood; (2) Consolidating functions in a human services agency; and (3) Consolidating functions into an education agency. Additionally, it discusses multiple actions state board members can take to elevate early childhood and strengthen policy continuity from birth through high school.
A Novel Approach to Identify Difficult Words in English to Promote Vocabulary Acquisition of Children Dually Diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder and Hearing Loss
Author: Efeoglu, Ebru
Date: 2023-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Language Acquisition,Vocabulary Development,English,Autism Spectrum Disorders,Hearing Impairments,Deafness,Difficulty Level,Classification

Usage of complex words causes significant problems not only in reading but in writing as well and eventually leads to poor academic achievement of students, poorer particularly for hearing impaired children. The dual diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and hearing impairment pose additional challenges mainly due to the difficulties that come with making accurate decisions. Hence, parents must be provided with the information about the signs and symptoms of ASD and deafness or partial hearing loss, as well as appropriate intervention strategies. Although different learning activities can be used to enlarge such children's vocabulary, if the presented words are difficult to learn, it will be very hard to realize this. Identifying difficult words and replacing them with simple ones both make the readability of a text easier and help such children enhance their vocabulary knowledge in a shorter period of time. Therefore, in this study we propose a classification approach that identifies difficult words among a given set of words in English. The lexical and semantic features of the words in the dataset were extracted based on the language rules specific to hearing impaired children. In the classification approach, five popular classification algorithms were used and the algorithms' performance in identifying difficult words was evaluated using various performance metrics. As the results show, the K-Nearest Neighbors algorithm is the most suitable algorithm for identifying difficult words in English for the target group.
An Examination of the Relationship between College Students&apos; Cyberbullying Awareness and Ability to Ensure Their Personal Cybersecurity
Author: Zorlu, Eyup
Date: 2023-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Bullying,Computer Mediated Communication,Computer Security,Knowledge Level,Gender Differences,Correlation,Internet,Deception,Foreign Countries,Undergraduate Students

The purpose of this study is to examine the relationship between college students' cyberbullying awareness and their ability to ensure their personal cybersecurity. A total of 401 students participated in this study. The Ability to Ensure Personal Cybersecurity Scale, the Cyberbullying Awareness Scale, and a Personal Information Form developed by the researcher were all used during data collection. A relational screening model was used in this study. Also, an unpaired t-test, one-way analysis of variance (ANOVA), and Pearson's correlation coefficients were utilized during data analysis. Study results revealed that college students are highly capable of ensuring their personal cybersecurity and possess high levels of cyberbullying awareness, that female students possess significantly higher levels of cyberbullying awareness compared to male students, and that there is a moderate, positive correlation between college students' cyberbullying awareness and their ability to ensure their personal cybersecurity. Also, college students' levels of cyberbullying awareness vary based on their reasons for using the internet and their propensity towards both online catfishing and cyberbullying others. Furthermore, college students' ability to ensure their personal cybersecurity was similarly found to differ based on their reasons for using the internet, the degree to which they had been exposed to cyberbullying, and their propensity toward online catfishing.
Educational and Social Impact of Computing Devices for Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
Author: Inan, Fethi A.
Date: 2023-01-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Computer Uses in Education,Autism Spectrum Disorders,Parent Attitudes,Computers,Academic Achievement,Social Behavior,Parent Participation,Students with Disabilities

The purpose of this study is to examine the perceptions of parents of children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) about computing devices. Seven families with ASD children were interviewed about their children's use of computer devices and their impact on their academic and social behavior. Although parents raised concerns about internet addiction and cybersecurity, these devices were part of their children's daily routines and were used for educational and entertainment purposes. Occasionally, targeted activities such as video modeling have been used to address personal and social behaviors. However, the results suggested that parents were unprepared to help their children due to a lack of knowledge, community support, and resources.
State Takeovers: No Silver Bullet for School District Improvement
Author: Schueler, Beth
Date: 2023-01-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: State School District Relationship,School District Autonomy,Educational Improvement,Outcomes of Education,Academic Achievement,Educational Change

State takeovers of struggling school systems represent some of the most contentious policy decisions in education. The transfer of decision-making power from a locally elected school board to the state is often undertaken with the goal of dramatically improving student academic achievement in districts that have been persistently low performing over many years. The results of such reforms have important equity implications, as the districts targeted for takeover often serve high concentrations of low-income students of color. In this article, Beth Schueler describes a recent paper she co-authored with Joshua Bleiberg that sheds light on how this significant shift in education governance affects children and their learning. In the paper, they find no evidence that state takeover benefits student academic achievement and some evidence that it can be disruptive to student reading performance in the early years of reform.
Development and Validation of the Teachers&apos; Digital Competence Scale (TDiCoS)
Author: Ergül, Duygu Yilmaz
Date: 2023-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Test Construction,Test Validity,Teacher Competencies,Digital Literacy,Test Reliability,Factor Analysis,Foreign Countries,Teacher Evaluation,Science Teachers

The competences expected from teachers are described in several international reports. An investigation of teacher competences has a potential to analyze and delineate the current situation. Assessment of any construct necessitates utilization of appropriate scales with established validity and reliability. Currently available validated digital competence scales have examined digital competences of citizens, teachers, students, but most are based on only one digital competence framework. In this study a valid, reliable, and comprehensive scale entitled &quot;Teachers' Digital Competence Scale&quot; (TDiCoS) for teachers of different subjects has been obtained by relying on standards/policy reports from several countries. TDiCoS items measure teachers' self-assessment and report of their use of digital technologies in their classrooms. TDiCoS was validated on a sample of 288 in-service teachers. In the final form TDiCoS is unidimensional and composed of 19 items. The model fit criteria, factor loadings, internal validity, and reliability of TDiCoS were examined and found to be good. Hence, it can inform design of new policies and teacher professional development programs targeting digital competences.
Examination of the Effect of Using Web 2.0 Tools in Environmental Education on Preschool Children&apos;s Attitudes towards the Environment
Author: Özçelik Akay, Canan
Date: 2023-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Web 2.0 Technologies,Educational Technology,Environmental Education,Preschool Children,Student Attitudes,Child Care Centers,Attitude Change,Program Effectiveness,Family Environment,Computer Use,Parent Attitudes,Foreign Countries

In this study, it was aimed to examine the effects of using Web 2.0 tools in environmental education on the attitudes of preschool children towards the environment. The research used a combination of quantitative and qualitative data. Quantitative data were collected through the &quot;Attitudes Toward the Environment Scale: Children's Attitudes Toward the Environment Scale-Preschool Version (CATESPV)&quot;, and the qualitative data were collected through the &quot;Interview Form&quot; created by the researcher. A total of 38 children, 18 of them in the experimental group and 20 of them in the control group, aged between 60-72 month old attending a public day care center, participated in the study group of the research. One of the parents (mother or father) of the experimental group, which is the group where qualitative data were collected, participated in the research with 18 participants. Attitude towards the environment constitute dependent variable in the research. Independent variable is environments with and without Web 2.0 tools are used. In this research, two-factor ANOVA analysis for repeated measurements used for independent samples of the quantitative data obtained, descriptive analysis was applied to qualitative data. As a result of the research, a significant difference was determined between the average scores of children's attitudes towards the environment after the experimental procedure in the environment where Web 2.0 tools were used in environmental education. It was determined that the changes in the mean scores of attitudes towards the environment of the two groups before the experimental procedure were significantly higher in favor of the group in the environment where Web 2.0 tools were used in environmental education. In this study, it was concluded that the environment in which Web 2.0 tools are used in environmental education is effective in developing children's attitudes towards the environment. According to the qualitative findings, the parents in the experimental group stated that these tools made learning interesting, memorable and facilitating, provided continuity and permanence in learning, and were effective in developing correct attitudes.
Critical Factors Affecting Students&apos; Intention to Adopt Technology-Enhanced Learning
Author: Alshammari, Sultan Hammad
Date: 2023-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Foreign Countries,College Students,Computer Assisted Instruction,Educational Technology,Influences,Student Attitudes,Educational Resources,Student Interests,Structural Equation Models,Adoption (Ideas),Access to Computers

Technology-enhanced learning (TEL) is the use of a computer or other technology which provides education courses or training for students, such as online courses, off-line content, or mixed-mode delivery. The current study aims at developing a model to examine the effect of resource availability and students' subject interest on students' intention to adopt TEL. The data were collected from 157 students at the University of Ha'il and analyzed using a two-step AMOS; confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) was applied to develop the measurement model, and structural equation modelling (SEM) was applied to analyze and test the relationships among constructs in the model. The results showed that both resource availability and students' subject interest have a significant positive effect on students' intention to use TEL. This study may assist decision makers and developers in universities and other higher education institutions and deepen their understanding of factors which may affect students' adoption and usage of TEL.
K-8 Preservice Teachers&apos; Statistical Thinking When Determining Best Measure of Center
Author: Nguyen, Ha
Date: 2023-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Elementary School Teachers,Preservice Teachers,Statistics Education,Thinking Skills,National Competency Tests,Misconceptions,Mathematical Concepts,Cognitive Processes

The purpose of this study was to determine K-8 preservice teacher (PST) candidates' statistical thinking when selecting the best center representation for the given data. Forty-four PSTs enrolled in a Statistics and Probability for K-8 Teachers course in a university located in the southeastern region of the United States were asked to complete a 2007 National Assessment of Educational Progress test item. All 44 PSTs' data were qualitatively analyzed for correctness and statistical thinking strategies used. Findings were that most PSTs either incorrectly selected the mean, rather than median, as the best measure of center for the given data or did not use appropriate statistical reasoning when explaining their answers. Future research includes modifying the explanation component so PSTs must better explain their statistical thinking for their choice of best measure of center using the context of the problem. Future research could also include implementing a pre- and post-test design with the post-test item embedded in the final exam. This design will provide additional understanding of how much knowledge PSTs bring to the course versus how much they learn in the course and provide incentive for giving thoughtful consideration for their answers.
Nature of Mental Image of University Students on Social Media: Facebook as a Model
Author: AlKhudari, Majed Numan
Date: 2023-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Social Media,Undergraduate Students,Foreign Countries,Social Networks,Behavior Patterns,Stereotypes,Imagery,Economic Factors,Political Attitudes,Student Behavior,Student Attitudes,Living Standards,Immigrants,Trauma,International Organizations,Psychological Patterns,Intergroup Relations,Social Attitudes,Social Integration

Social media networks have become a prominent role in forming social relations, especially among university students, the transmission of information, the circulation of data, and the spread of topics among students and all members of society. In addition, these networks reflect how people think, their lifestyles, and what issues they think about. Through them, we can study the prevailing behavior patterns, including the stereotypical or mental image of Syrian students in Jordan. Therefore, the current study aimed to identify the nature of the mental image of Syrian students in Jordanian universities as reflected by social media and to know the mental image in its various economic, political, and entertainment aspects that social media reflects on Syrian students. Also, the study looked at revealing patterns of social media use among students. The study followed the descriptive approach to achieve these objectives. A questionnaire was used on a sample of Jordanian university students. The results concluded that the Syrian students in Jordan live in good conditions and are treated well by the people of Jordan. Also, students in Jordanian universities do not differentiate between students according to their nationalities. Syrian students only suffer from poor material living conditions and suffer bad psychological conditions because of immigration and leaving their homelands. The material assistance provided by international organizations can significantly alleviate their suffering, and the image formed about them among the Jordanian people is a good one. Finally, Jordan did not witness any negative actions by these students. Rather, they reflected the good image of the Syrian Arab student. In light of the results, the study presented some recommendations and suggestions.
Building Capabilities and Leadership for Youth Development: Nelson Mandela University&apos;s Approach
Author: Jack, Luthando
Date: 2022-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Capacity Building,Leadership Training,College Students,Student Development,Student Leadership,Foreign Countries,Student Personnel Workers,Conferences (Gatherings)

The South African Association of Senior Student Affairs Professionals (SAASSAP) hosted a three-day conference on &quot;Ramping up engaged scholarship, gender equity, and enhancing leadership in student affairs practice&quot; at Nelson Mandela University, Port Elizabeth (Gqeberha), from 2 to 4 December 2021. The meeting, which was attended by student affairs leaders from South African higher education institutions, was a first of its kind, hybrid-level interaction for SAASSAP and affiliated stakeholders since the global outbreak of the coronavirus and the disease it causes, COVID-19, in 2020. The conference's programme, which sought to address current challenges and social injustices affecting students in South Africa, provided student affairs professionals with an opportunity to consider and guide the processes of change required to enrich student growth and development nationally and further afield. The SAASSAP conference hosted scholars sharing innovative papers and keynote speakers who addressed the audience on patterns of best practice. The meeting also enabled participants to engage in thought-provoking conversations as part of a student-centric learning experience.
An Exploratory Study of the Effects of the COVID-19 Pandemic and Lockdown on the Emotional and Social Well-Being of Students Enrolled at a University of Technology
Author: Govender, Nalini
Date: 2022-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: COVID-19,Pandemics,Well Being,Psychological Patterns,Social Behavior,College Students,Foreign Countries,Mental Health,Content Analysis,Fear,Anxiety,Economic Factors,Student Attitudes

This qualitative descriptive study explored the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic and the subsequent lockdown on the emotional and social well-being of students enrolled at the Durban University of Technology, South Africa. A sample of students was selected across all levels of study (first, second and third years and postgraduates), using convenience sampling. Data saturation was reached after interviewing the fifteenth participant on Microsoft Teams. The interview schedule included details on understanding how the pandemic and the ensuing lockdown affected students' emotional and social well-being. Interviews were recorded, transcribed and subjected to content and thematic analyses. Four broad themes emerged, viz., fears associated with coronavirus and its transmission; the lockdown experience; personal anxiety and mental health; as well as financial distress. Our study highlights the potential risks associated with the emotional and mental health status of our cohort in the advent of the COVID-19 lockdowns that characterised the immediate responses of the South African Government and institutions of higher learning to the pandemic outbreak. These data may assist our understanding of the possible adverse effects on emotional and social well-being amongst a university population. These are important factors for higher education institutions to consider in order to provide better mental health support to students.
Campus Mental Health Revisited
Author: Blokland, Linda Eskell
Date: 2022-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Foreign Countries,Mental Health,Access to Health Care,School Health Services,Urban Schools,College Students,COVID-19,Pandemics,School Closing,Barriers,Delivery Systems,School Counseling,Intervention,Agency Cooperation,Computer Mediated Communication

This conceptual, reflective article explores recent innovations in mental health service provision at a large urban, residential university in South Africa during the COVID-19 pandemic. Prior to the pandemic, mental health services at this university were generally offered through face-to-face consultations, with secondary offerings in the form of well-being workshops at student residences and faculty houses. The need for mental health support was acute during the pandemic, placing great pressure on service provision. At the same time, however, everyone -- that is, all staff and students -- were working remotely as campuses had been closed under national lockdown. In this context, it was necessary to connect students to mental health services while they were studying remotely during the various phases of lockdown and to revisit the conventional and possibly largely reactive model of mental health service provision. Innovation in the promotion and provision of mental health services and products at this university, including through corporate partnerships and the responsible use of automation and technology, helped to achieve market penetration and widespread utilisation of services. In addition, ethical considerations; the factors inhibiting and supporting change; and the sustainability of the efforts undertaken during this period had to be addressed. Drawing lessons from the experience at this university, it is recommended that, while there will always be a place for conventional mental health service offerings, it may be time to expand the model permanently on modern campus environments, where there is a need for a caring community; committed leadership; the development of resilience in the student body; and the building of personal strengths in individuals.
Examining the Prediction of Digital Game Addiction Awareness on Digital Educational Game Usage
Author: Akçay, Arif
Date: 2023-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Preservice Teachers,Video Games,Computer Use,Addictive Behavior,Predictor Variables,Educational Games,Game Based Learning,Usability,Technology Uses in Education,Foreign Countries,Student Attitudes,Knowledge Base for Teaching

Background: Individuals need to be conscious and aware not to experience the negative effects of digital games and identify the difference between dijital games and digital educational games. The use of digital educational games has four sub-dimensions. These are the &quot;affective approach&quot;, the &quot;perceived usefulness,&quot; &quot;perceived control,&quot; and &quot;behavioral approach&quot; (Sarigöz, Bolat, &amp; Alkan, 2018). In this study, these sub-dimensions analyzed in the frame of digital game addiction awareness. Purposes: This study examines the predictors of pre-service teachers' awareness of digital game addiction and their use of digital educational games. Methodology/Approach: The data of this study, in which the correlational predictive research method was used, were collected through the Digital Game Addiction Awareness Scale and the Digital Educational Game Use Scale. Findings: As a result of the study in which 246 pre-service teachers participated; there is a negative relationship between pre-service teachers' awareness of digital game addiction and their emotional approach towards their use of digital educational games, their perceived usefulness of digital educational games, their perceived control in digital educational games using and their behavioral approaches to digital educational game use, which expresses the preference of digital educational games over other games, and the relationship between digital educational game playing situations are determined. In addition, it was determined that all of these relationships were predictive. Discussion: Digital educational games are played to learn. While it is expected that teacher candidates' awareness of digital game addictions will increase, it is recommended to raise awareness of the benefits of digital educational games so that they do not have negative feelings about digital educational games.