ethanporcaro/eric-fulltext-meta huggingface dataset:
Research on the Internationalization and the Localization of China&apos;s MBA Education
Author: Lin, Jie
Date: 2012-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Masters Degrees,Business Administration Education,Foreign Countries,Educational Change,Global Approach,Teaching Methods,Educational Innovation

This article started with a brief review of the history and current situation of Chinese MBA education and its internationalization and localization. Then, the author presented the opportunities faced of China's MBA education. Furthermore, the challenges faced by Chinese MBA education in the globalization process together with their implications were also discussed. At the end of this paper, the author gave some recommendations on the reforms and innovations for the Localization and internationalization of MBA education in China.
Attitude of Retiring Headmasters and Assistant Headmasters towards Family Involvement in Pre-Retirement Preparation in Ondo State, Nigeria
Author: Olatomide, Onijuni Olufemi
Date: 2012-04-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Foreign Countries,Principals,Retirement,Preretirement Education,Assistant Principals,Administrator Attitudes,Family Involvement,Questionnaires,Administrator Surveys,Knowledge Level,Gender Differences,Educational Attainment,Religious Factors,Likert Scales,Elementary Education,Statistical Analysis

The family is a paramount source of happiness, giving individuals a sense of place that is relevant to developing satisfaction and fulfilment. Consequently, this study examined the attitude of retiring HeadMasters and Assistant HeadMasters' towards family involvement in pre-retirement preparation in Ondo State, Nigeria. Using descriptive survey, 150 participants were purposively drawn from three Local Government Areas accidentally selected for the study. ''Family Involvement in Pre-retirement Preparation Questionnaire (FIPPQ)'' was used for data collection. Data collected were analysed using descriptive statistics, t-test, and ANOVA. Descriptive results indicated participants' general poor knowledge on the need for family involvement in pre-retirement preparation, positive attitude towards family involvement and low actual involvement of their family in pre-retirement planning. Results of the tested hypotheses revealed that sex, educational qualification, and religion had no significant influence on the participants' attitude towards family involvement in pre-retirement preparation .Recommendations were made based on these findings.
Embarking on the Teaching Journey: Pre-Service Teachers Reflecting upon Themselves as Future Teachers
Author: Lyngsnes, Kitt Margaret
Date: 2012-04-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Preservice Teachers,Preservice Teacher Education,Reflection,Foreign Countries,Teacher Education Programs,Elementary School Teachers,Teaching Experience,Student Teachers,Writing Processes

This article reports on a research study that examined 25 reflective papers written by pre-service teachers a few weeks into attending primary teacher education. The overall aim of the study was to gain insight into the students' thoughts and ways of reflecting as a basis for taking action to improve lecturing, tasks and exercises which promote reflection in the primary teacher education program. The students were asked to write a paper reflecting upon &quot;The teacher I want to become&quot;. Two research questions were posed upon the material: What images of teachers emerge in the texts? How is reflection carried out in constructing these images? The analysis of the reflective papers revealed that the students' images of themselves might be placed in the main category; &quot;caring teacher&quot;. Furthermore their ways and levels of reflection varied considerably from descriptions and fragmented thoughts to accounts with elements of dialogic reflection.
The Parental Attitude towards Adolescent Sexual Behaviour in Akoko-Edo and Estako-West Local Government Areas, Edo State, Nigeria
Author: Olubayo-Fatiregun, Martina A.
Date: 2012-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Parent Attitudes,Sexuality,Foreign Countries,Surveys,Sample Size,Focus Groups,Secondary School Teachers,Questionnaires,Coding,Statistical Analysis,Mass Media,Conferences (Gatherings),Workshops,Sex Education,Validity,Reliability,Likert Scales

The study examined the Parental Attitude towards Adolescent Sexual Behaviour in Akoko Edo and Estako--West Local Government Areas, Edo State, Nigeria. A descriptive survey research design was adopted for the study. The sample size of 600 parents--350 (58.39%) fathers and 250 (41.7%) mothers--was purposively selected from the two local government areas for the study. This was complemented with focus group discussion conducted with 20 (twenty) parents currently teaching in 8 secondary schools in the local government area of the study. Four research hypotheses were generated based on attitudinal topical areas. A self-developed questionnaire and validated for its reliability at R = 0.86 was used to elicit responses from the participants. Data collected were coded and analyzed using descriptive statistics. The study revealed that some the four variables were significant. Based on the findings of the study, parents should be groomed on the importance of having interest in the adolescent sexuality issue. This should be done through mass media, conferences and workshops. Government should make the course on adolescent reproductive health compulsory in all schools. Enlightenment campaign by NGO by other stake holders should be encouraged by the government--at both federal and state level.
Evolving Conceptualization of Leadership and Its Implication for Vocational Technical Education
Author: Boateng, Christina
Date: 2012-08-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Vocational Education,Technical Education,Leadership Training,Leadership Effectiveness,Transformative Learning,Leadership Styles,Questionnaires,Transformational Leadership,General Education,Models

Leadership has been conceptualized variedly in the literature with various implications for those who lead and the people and organizations they lead. In this paper a thorough appraisal of the literature on the evolving conceptualization of leadership and its specific implication for leadership in vocational technical education is presented. A case is made in the paper that though vocational technical education is part of general education, it differs in many significant ways, hence the need to assess its leadership uniquely from that of general education. This study is particularly important because of the significance of vocational technical education as a conduit in the provision of practical know-how, first, for the good of the society, and second, for addressing the mass educated unemployment prevalent in many economies these days. Vocational technical education, no doubt, will fall short of meeting its mandate without effective leadership.
Learning and Role of the Family in New Media Environment
Author: Dimic, Jasmina Vrkic
Date: 2012-04-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Educational Technology,Technology Uses in Education,Secondary School Students,Teaching Methods,Vocational Education,Parents,Familiarity,Knowledge Level,High School Students,Family Role,Foreign Countries,Questionnaires,Likert Scales

Media are inseparable from upbringing and education. Different information sources should be a supplement to the basic educational relation between the teacher and students. But, immediate and dialogue based relation between the students and teacher, and between parents and their children, cannot be replaced or suppressed by any type of media interference. The final aim for the students/children is to critically approach information and to achieve their development of independent learning in the ever more complex environment. Our study includes theoretical insights on the specified theme, but also a short empirical research conducted on a sample of high school students (N = 104). The aim was to determine to which extent the students from grammar and vocational high schools believe information they encounter, whether their teachers instruct them to use additional information collected from various electronical and textual sources when solving an educational tasks and whether they are warned of the necessity to check out the information. The aim was also to determine the extent of parent's familiarity with the topics their children confront in various types of sources, frequency of conversations about gathered information with their children and frequency of stimulation to check the information.
A Comparison between Roles of Professors Teaching English Literature or TEFL at B.A Level and Professors Teaching TEFL at M.A Level in the Light of Goffman&apos;s Footing Theory
Author: Ghapanchi, Zargham
Date: 2012-02-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Comparative Analysis,College Faculty,Teacher Role,English (Second Language),Second Language Learning,Second Language Instruction,Foreign Countries,Classification,Masters Programs,Bachelors Degrees,Figurative Language,Student Attitudes,Check Lists,Language Teachers,Teacher Education,English Literature,Theories

This study aims to examine the metaphors selected by two hundred and forty Iranian B.A and eighty eight M.A students about their professors' roles. The participants were asked to select their preferred metaphors among twenty one metaphors of the checklist about their professors. The metaphors were then categorized based on Goffman's Footing Theory. The results revealed that professors teaching at B.A level mostly take on principal and author roles while professor teaching at M.A level take on author and animator roles.
Assessment of Principals&apos; Supervisory Roles for Quality Assurance in Secondary Schools in Ondo State, Nigeria
Author: Ayeni, Adeolu Joshua
Date: 2012-02-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Administrator Role,Principals,Quality Assurance,Foreign Countries,Administrator Effectiveness,Instructional Leadership,Secondary School Teachers,Administrator Surveys,Teacher Surveys,Statistical Analysis,Qualitative Research,Teacher Supervision,School Supervision,Teacher Administrator Relationship

This study identified the nature of principals' supervisory roles and the perceived effectiveness of principals in the supervision of teachers' instructional tasks. Furthermore, it investigated the constraints faced by principals in the performance of supervisory duties in the teaching-learning process. This was with a view to providing information on the utilisation of principals' roles in enhancing quality assurance in secondary schools. The study employed the descriptive survey design. The target population comprised principals and teachers in secondary schools in Ondo state. The sample consisted of 60 principals and 540 teachers randomly selected from 60 secondary schools. The secondary schools were selected using stratified random sampling method from 5 Local Government Area [LGAs]. Three research instruments were used for data collection; they are Principals' Supervision Rating Scale (PSRS), Interview Guide for Principals (IGP) and Teachers' Focus Group Discussion Guide (FGDG). Three research questions were resolved based on percentage and mean scores. The results showed that most principals accorded desired attention to monitoring of teachers' attendance, preparation of lesson notes and adequacy of diaries of work while tasks such as the provision of instructional materials, reference books, feedback and review of activities with stakeholders were least performed by many principals in secondary schools. The study concluded that challenges that principals faced in the tasks of institutional governance, resource inputs, curriculum delivery and students' learning require effective collaboration and goal-oriented synergetic interrelationship between the school and the relevant stakeholders in its environment.
Guided Learning at Workstations about Drug Prevention with Low Achievers in Science Education
Author: Thomas, Heyne
Date: 2012-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Workstations,Prevention,Drug Abuse,Low Achievement,Pretests Posttests,Foreign Countries,Grade 8,Quasiexperimental Design,Control Groups,Comparative Analysis,Teaching Methods,Marijuana,Experimental Groups,Constructivism (Learning),Open Education,Statistical Analysis,Adolescents

Our study focussed on the cognitive achievement potential of low achieving eighth graders, dealing with drug prevention (cannabis). The learning process was guided by a teacher, leading this target group towards a modified learning at workstations which is seen as an appropriate approach for low achievers. We compared this specific open teaching approach with both, a conventional learning at workstations and a traditional teacher-centered approach. Two types of students of lowest stratification level in German school system participated, the regular level (R) and the higher level ones (H). Thus, we compared students of two stratification sub-levels with regard to three teaching methods. Pre-, post- and retention tests were used to monitor knowledge achievement. The modified teaching approach achieved overall best results. R and H students reached similar levels of persistent knowledge in our specific approach. Thus, low achievers could reveal also high cognitive achievements in open learning environments. Consequences for school practice are discussed.
Information Literacy for Future Teachers
Author: Kokic, Ivana Batarelo
Date: 2012-02-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Information Literacy,Teacher Education Programs,Standards,Elementary School Teachers,Program Evaluation,Teacher Competencies,Foreign Countries,Content Analysis,Course Descriptions,Guidelines

The main goal of this study is to evaluate primary teacher education programs in Croatia. Prior to evaluation of the primary teacher education programs, expected primary teacher education competencies were defined. The expected teacher competencies were determined according to the goals stated in the Croatian national curriculum. In addition, international guidelines for information literacy development among primary education teachers were used. An extensive literature review on information literacy curriculum in teacher education higher education was conducted as a part of this study. The evaluation of primary teacher education programs is conducted according to the content analysis methodology. Since current primary teacher education programs do not state learning outcomes, future teacher competences are evaluated according to the state course goals. The content analysis indicates that the majority of the current primary teacher education programs include goals that could be linked to information literacy standards. Future teachers are most frequently taught how to evaluate information, but lack instruction on fair use of information. The discussion includes recommendations to raise information literacy among teacher educators and to align course syllabi with the common theoretical frameworks.
Dynamic Relationship between Gross Domestic Product and Domestic Investment in Rwanda
Author: Ocaya, Bruno
Date: 2012-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Investment,Foreign Countries,Economic Development,Regression (Statistics),Relationship,Observation,Models,Statistical Analysis

This study uses a VAR model to analyse the dynamic relationship between gross domestic product (GDP) and domestic investment (DI) in Rwanda for the period 1970 to 2011. Several selection lag criteria chose a maximum lag of one, and a bivariate VAR(1) model specification in levels was adopted. Unit root tests show that both GDP and DI series are nonstationary in levels but stationary in first differences, implying that both are integrated of order one I(1). Tests of cointegration established that GDP and DI are CI(1,1), suggesting there is a long-run equilibrium relationship between the two series. The error correction model indicates that DI adjusts to GDP with a lag whereby 0.2 percent of the discrepancy between long-term and short-term DI is corrected within the year. Granger causality tests show that there is unidirectional causality where GDP causes DI. The bivariate VAR (1) was unstable when estimated at levels, but was stable in first differences. Finally it was found out that GDP almost perfectly predicts DI in the estimated VAR (1) model. The forecasted value of DI in 2011 was 22.6% of GDP while the actual value was 22.7% of GDP. The small discrepancy may be attributed to the appropriate policy measures the Rwandan government and the private sector federation have thus far taken to facilitate investors in their businesses.
Rethink Student Evaluation of Teaching
Author: Tsao, Kuan Chen
Date: 2012-04-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Student Evaluation of Teacher Performance,Learner Engagement,Transformational Leadership,Teacher Leadership,Scores,Academic Achievement,Teacher Effectiveness,Student Satisfaction,Questionnaires,Case Studies,College Students,Pilot Projects,Statistical Analysis

Does the student evaluation of teaching (SET) reflect the reality? In fact, there is a gap between SET scores and students' achievement. Therefore, the purpose of this study is to stress the measurement of classroom dynamics in light of the conceptualization of transformational leadership. In order to picture more accuracy of the teaching evaluation procedure, it is argued that teacher leadership behaviors could be a potential component for examining teaching evaluations. The research findings revealed the moderate positive relationships between instructor's transformational leadership and student engagement and satisfaction. Accordingly, it is conducive to include teacher leadership in the components of student evaluation of teaching. The implications and limitations of this study are discussed.
Individual Differences and Possible Effects from Outdoor Education: Long Time and Short Time Benefits
Author: Fiskum, Tove Anita
Date: 2012-08-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Individual Differences,Outdoor Education,Gender Differences,Personality Traits,Physical Activities,Motor Reactions,Verbal Communication,Outcomes of Education,Comparative Analysis,Behavior Problems,Classroom Environment,Educational Benefits,Questionnaires,Observation,Personality Measures,Elementary School Students,Physical Activity Level

This study explores differences in the children's outcomes from outdoor education. The results revealed different outcomes within different subgroups: The children with an easy or a withdrawal temperament are good functioning both indoor and outdoor. Their outcomes from outdoor education are an increased vitality, which might be seen as a short time benefit. The children with a difficult or a mixed temperament increased their vitality in outdoor education too. Additionally they often showed unwanted behavior indoor, which were mainly absent when they were observed outdoor. For these children, outdoor education may contribute to reduce behavioral problems, and consequently give these children a long time benefit. The variables of physical activity, variability in emotions and amount of positive communication are mostly guided by the school conditions, while motor and verbal agitation were guided by both school condition and temperament as well as gender.
Standards Responsible for the Decline in Quality of Secondary Education in Nigeria
Author: Ojedokun, O. E.
Date: 2012-04-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Academic Standards,Educational Quality,Foreign Countries,Secondary Education,Secondary Schools,Secondary School Students,Instructional Effectiveness,Teacher Student Relationship,Teacher Student Ratio

The paper places secondary education in a strategic position in the Nigerian education system. It clarifies issues surrounding the misplacement of standard as against quality when examining the success or failure of secondary education on yearly basis. The paper concludes that the standard of education has not fallen in Nigeria, but that it is the quality of education that is vast declining and all stakeholders in the education have a lot of roles to play to get the quality back on track.
Reflections of the Role of Motivation on Learning English for Successful College EFL Learners in Taiwan
Author: Cheng, Ching-Mei
Date: 2012-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Learning Motivation,English (Second Language),Second Language Learning,Second Language Instruction,Foreign Countries,Role,College Students,Learning Processes,Outcomes of Education,Scores,Language Tests,Qualitative Research,Semi Structured Interviews

While a number of studies have investigated the relationship between motivation and foreign or second language learning outcomes, the process of how such motivation transforms into successful learning outcomes is relatively unexplored. Interviewing a group of four participants, this study seeks to understand how college English as a Foreign Language (EFL) students produce successful learning outcomes, and to suggest some theoretical as well as practical implications of the transformation. In doing so it contributes to our growing understanding of how and to what extent motivation shapes the process of EFL learning.
Career Decision-Making Difficulties, Dysfunctional Thinking and Generalized Self-Efficacy of University Students in Greece
Author: Sidiropoulou-Dimakakou, Despina
Date: 2012-02-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Decision Making,Career Choice,Self Efficacy,College Students,Measures (Individuals),Career Readiness,Foreign Countries,Correlation,Individual Characteristics,Statistical Analysis,Student Motivation,Predictor Variables,Career Counseling,Questionnaires,Self Concept Measures,Vocational Maturity

The present study aims to examine the relationship of career decision-making difficulties, dysfunctional career thoughts and generalized self-efficacy, as factors involved in the decision-making process for university students. The study also investigates the influence of demographics and individual variables, and examines the predictive power of the Career Decision-making Difficulties Questionnaire (CDDQ) and the Generalized Self-Efficacy Scale (GSE) over the dimensions assessed by the Career Thoughts Inventory (CTI). The results revealed statistically significant positive correlations between CDDQ factors (lack of information, inconsistent information, and lack of readiness) and total grade in Career Thoughts Inventory (CTI), decision-making confusion, commitment difficulty and lack of determination. On the other hand, the results show statistically significant negative correlations between all the aforementioned variables and generalized self-efficacy. Moreover, the generalized self-efficacy, as well as the CDDQ factors seemed to be predictors of the lack of determination, decision-making confusion and commitment difficulty. Finally, there is a discussion about the additionality of the CDDQ and CTI Questionnaires and advantages from their common use. Findings are discussed in the terms of the career counseling framework.