ethanporcaro/eric-fulltext-meta huggingface dataset:
Personal Attributes Contributing to Computer Anxiety and Computer Self-Efficacy among Distance Learners
Author: Sultan, Sarwat
Date: 2017-04-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Distance Education,Educational Technology,Technology Uses in Education,Anxiety,Self Efficacy,Student Attitudes,Gender Differences,Age Differences,Work Experience,Technological Literacy,Time,Computer Attitudes,Student Characteristics,Personality Traits,College Students

In distance learning, an internet-based learning has been developed as a learning platform for courses, and a distance learner's acquisition depends on his/her personal characteristics. Thus the present study was planned to investigate personal attributes of distance learners that may contribute to their levels of computer anxiety and computer self-efficacy. Five hundred distance learners completed Computer Anxiety Rating Scale and Computer Self-Efficacy Scale along with a personal variables sheet. Results indicated that (1) Computer anxiety is negatively associated with computer self-efficacy; (2) Female and older distance learners reported high computer anxiety and low self-efficacy; and (3)Computer anxiety and self-efficacy regressed upon work experience, computer handling experience, and total number of hours expended for computer work. Identifying these factors may help in designing and implementing learning environments that may better fit the students' needs at distance learning institutes. Though the findings have implications for educational setup, the study should be replicated with mixed-method to analyze the qualitative data as well.
Planning for Instruction: What Teacher Candidates Know about Culturally Responsive Instruction
Author: Rose, Brian
Date: 2015-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Preservice Teachers,Culturally Relevant Education,Student Attitudes,Teaching Methods,Elementary School Teachers,English Language Learners,Cultural Awareness,Units of Study,Lesson Plans,Planning,Teacher Educators,Teacher Education Programs,Knowledge Base for Teaching,Peer Relationship,Cultural Differences,Native Language,Language Usage,Family Involvement,Community Involvement

Research suggests that a majority of elementary school teachers do not feel confident in their ability to teach English language learners. Moreover, teachers and teacher candidates are often presented as a monolithic group of middle-class, monolingual women with relatively few experiences with people from diverse backgrounds. Accordingly, this study aims to identify the ways in which teacher candidates conceptualize culturally responsive instruction and how these understandings are brought to bear in their instructional modifications for linguistically and culturally diverse learners. Through an analysis of unit and lesson plans designed by pre-service teacher candidates, this study explores the assumptions inherent in specific instructional modifications and how these choices reflect the knowledge teacher candidates demonstrate in their planning. These findings help teacher educators identify the knowledge that teacher candidates bring to their programs, as well as provide teacher educators a non-deficit perspective through which to further support the development of teacher candidates.
A Case Study of Teachers&apos; Views on New First Grade Curriculum Implementation in Turkey
Author: Cetin-Berber, Duygu
Date: 2016-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Foreign Countries,Elementary School Curriculum,Grade 1,Curriculum Implementation,Teacher Attitudes,National Standards,Barriers,Kindergarten,Elementary School Students,School Readiness,Age Differences,Parent Participation

This study investigated teachers' perceptions of the implantation of a new first grade policy based on the new Turkish education standards during the 2012-2013 academic year. The study was based on a phenomenological case study design utilizing a structured interview protocol. Ten teachers discussed opportunities and challenges of implementing the new standards in the first year. Data were collected at the end of June 2013 using a purposeful, snowball sampling technique. To ensure verification of the interpretations, member checking was used. A thematic analysis was performed once interview responses were transcribed. We discovered that differences in implementation at the school-level caused differences in teachers' views of the standards. Further, teachers experienced challenges related to whether students had kindergarten education or not and students' school readiness was a central issue.
Experiential Learning Informs Classroom Instruction: Teaching Environmental Conservation in a Middle School Spanish Classroom
Author: Elliott, Lynn
Date: 2016-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Experiential Learning,Environmental Education,Conservation (Environment),Teacher Education,Middle School Teachers,Teacher Workshops,Foreign Countries,Language Teachers,Spanish,Scientific Concepts,Second Language Instruction,Communicative Competence (Languages),Curriculum Design,Theory Practice Relationship,Dictionaries,Vocabulary Development,Instructional Materials,Student Research,Middle School Students

This paper examines the importance of experiential learning for teachers-as-students and its impact on language instruction through personal experience of the author, a middle school Spanish teacher who participated in an International Teachers' Workshop in Belize focusing on environmental science education. The author compares the approaches of Communicative Language Teaching, Content-Based Instruction, and Experiential Learning. She provides concrete examples of classroom practice rooted in the tenets of these three learning approaches, while using environmental science concepts gleaned from her experiential learning to guide language learning. The paper concludes with reflection on current practice and implications for others' implementation of similar curricula.
A Study of Student Interaction with Online Course Content Provided through a Learning Management System in a High School Science Classroom: Implications for Educators
Author: Furda, Mark
Date: 2016-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Interaction,Online Courses,Course Content,Integrated Learning Systems,High School Students,Secondary School Science,Science Instruction,Electronic Learning,Learner Engagement,Academic Achievement,Student Attitudes,Student Surveys,Secondary School Teachers,Science Teachers

This study investigated student perceptions of a Learning Management System (LMS) and student levels of participation and interaction with course content provided by the LMS in a high school science classroom. A survey was administered to 122 students in a traditional high school, measuring student perceptions of course content provided through the LMS. Statistical data on LMS usage by student participants was compiled from the embedded tracking tools including overall time on the LMS, time of day of student access, and average hourly student use of the LMS. The findings of this study lend support for the benefits of learning management systems and access to online learning content as a means to engage students.
An Empirical Investigation of Problems and Issues Being Faced by the Students While Using the Libraries in University of the Punjab, Lahore
Author: Qayyum Ch., Abdul
Date: 2017-08-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Foreign Countries,Academic Libraries,College Students,Library Services,Library Personnel,Library Materials,Environment,Student Attitudes,Library Administration,Electronic Libraries

The study was aimed to explore the problems and issues faced by the students of University of the Punjab, regarding library usage. A survey research method and random sampling technique was used to collect data from the students. The instrument consisted of twenty closed ended questions containing three factors, i.e., i) Library staff services, ii) Library resources and iii) Physical environment of the library. Sample size consisted of 225 students to which the instrument was administered. The data was analyzed using descriptive statistical techniques. The results revealed that, students showed a positive response towards factor one, and a mild dis satisfactory response towards factor two and a satisfactory response towards factor three. Various recommendations were given to improve the library services, resources, and physical facilities.
Computer Applications in Formative Assessment: A Gender-Based Comparison at Postgraduate Level
Author: Akhter, Nasrin
Date: 2017-08-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Formative Evaluation,Computer Assisted Testing,Gender Differences,Graduate Students,Student Attitudes,Computer Uses in Education,Foreign Countries,Evaluation Methods

Computer-based assessments have considerable potential in assessment. This study explores the perceptions of 500 post-graduate students, noting gender differences where appropriate, in relation to the role of computer applications in formative assessment. Using questionnaires and interviews, the data reveal that the student perceptions of the role of computer applications are highly positive. However, their understanding of the nature of formative assessment is very limited while they reveal a very narrow range of experiences of assessment formats. They seem to express frustration at lack of accessible reliable computer resources, with friendly software, and they express a need for training, for themselves and for their teachers.
Causes of Social Anxiety among Elementary Grade Children
Author: Inam, Attiya
Date: 2017-08-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Anxiety,Elementary School Students,Etiology,Foreign Countries,Psychological Patterns,Family Influence,Environmental Influences,Siblings,Parent Child Relationship,Parenting Styles,Teacher Influence,Teacher Student Relationship,Peer Influence,Gender Differences

The present study was conducted as an extension of an earlier study which examined the prevalence of social anxiety among elementary school children. This study, as a further step of the first study, tried to find out the causes of social anxiety among elementary grade children. The objective of the study was to find out the major causes of social anxiety in elementary grade children. Structured interview schedules were used to collect data from 30 boys and 30 girls from Central Model School and Government Girls High School, Samanabad respectively. These boys and girls had already been identified as having social anxiety in the previous study. The findings of the present study indicated that the major cause of social anxiety among both boys and girls was their personal thinking factor.
Perception of Secondary School Students Regarding Guidance and Counseling in Quetta
Author: Nasir, Abdul
Date: 2017-04-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Secondary School Students,Student Attitudes,School Counseling,Foreign Countries,Career Choice,Career Counseling,Behavior Problems,School Counselors

The main objective of the study was to find out the opinion of secondary school students regarding strategies used to solve the problems of career counseling, selection of subjects and behavioral problems. The study was quantitative in nature. A questionnaire was developed and validated by the researchers. The data was collected from male, female, urban and rural secondary school students. There were 565 students in all. Of them 417 were female and 148 were male students. The data was analyzed using SPSS version15. The reliability of the tool was found 0.88. A positive relationship was found between parents and friends as a counselor. It is recommended that the Government of Baluchistan should appoint a counselor in schools for proper guidance of students in choosing their careers and subjects and addressing psychological issues.
Relationship of Classroom Management Strategies with Academic Performance of Students at College Level
Author: Ahmad, Saghir
Date: 2017-08-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Correlation,Classroom Techniques,Academic Achievement,College Students,Foreign Countries,College Faculty,Single Sex Colleges,Teacher Student Relationship,Positive Attitudes,Teaching Methods,College Administration

Classroom management procedures assume an indispensable part in upgrading learners' learning. Classroom administration involves the exercises to arrange and guide classes to accomplish particular objectives. To keep up a positive learning condition in the classroom is instructor obligation. A very much oversaw classroom offers a helpful domain for compelling instructing and learning. The principle point of the review was to investigate the relationship between classroom administration methodologies with scholarly execution of understudies. This study was quantitative in nature. Survey method was utilized to gather information from respondents. A sample of 370 teachers was selected from all male and female public colleges of Lahore. A five point Likert type scale was used to collect data. Different test Mean, t-test and Pearson-r were applied to analyze the data. The major finding of the study indicate that there was a positive relationship between teachers' classroom management strategies and the performance or achievement of the students. A finding of the study also revealed that there was a positive relationship between teaching methods being used and achievement of learners.
Validation of Screening Checklist for Learning Difficulties in Mathematics
Author: Javed Aftab, Muhammad
Date: 2017-08-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Foreign Countries,Screening Tests,Check Lists,Learning Problems,Mathematics Instruction,Mathematics Skills,Low Achievement,Validity,Program Validation,Correlation,Grade 5,Public Schools,Elementary School Students,Elementary School Mathematics,Mathematics Teachers,Elementary School Teachers,Reliability

This research aimed to validate the screening checklist for the students with learning difficulties in the subject of mathematics at primary level in the public schools. Students of the 5th class constituted the population for the study. Simple random sampling technique was used to select the sample from population. Cronbach's Aplha Reliability of the screening checklist was 0.87. Pearson correlation coefficient for the concurrent validity was 0.91. There was a significant difference among the low and high achievers.
Causal Attribution Beliefs of Success and Failure: A Perspective from Pakistan
Author: Faisal Farid, Muhammad
Date: 2017-12-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Foreign Countries,Secondary School Students,Attribution Theory,Student Attitudes,Beliefs,Success,Failure,Parent Influence,Teacher Influence,Study Habits,Grade 10,Difficulty Level,Learning Strategies,Academic Ability,English Instruction,Mathematics Instruction,Academic Achievement

Pakistani students at secondary school level were asked to respond to a self-reporting causal attributions beliefs scale. The scale measured eight causal beliefs about success and failure. Participants of the study included 1826 students from three districts in Punjab. Results showed that both male and female students endorsed internal attributions as possible reasons of their success as well as failure than external attributes. Influence of parents and teachers was considered as cause of success. Effort was considered as the most important cause of success as well as failure in school subjects such as English and Mathematics. The mean difference found was significant in almost all attributions of success and failure.
Equitable Access to Education and Development in a Knowledgeable Society as Advocated by UNESCO
Author: Jemeli, Chemulwo Monicah
Date: 2019-03-23
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Equal Education,Access to Education,International Organizations,Advocacy,Knowledge Economy,Peace,Competition,Global Approach,Knowledge Management,Futures (of Society),Economic Development,Civil Rights,Social Justice,Sustainable Development,Developing Nations,Technological Literacy,Females,Information Technology,Access to Information,Disabilities,Disadvantaged,Labor Force Development,Literacy,Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS),Gender Bias

Any vision of knowledge societies must affirm the core aspirations for peaceful and sustainable knowledge societies in a way that acknowledges the interests of all stakeholders. It is essential to recall that knowledge societies are concerned with human development, not only with technological innovation and its impacts. This report focuses the role equitable access to education plays in achieving equitable knowledge society. UNESCO's vision of equitable knowledge societies builds on equitable access to education. The widespread recognition that equitable access to education is a major driver of economic competitiveness in an increasingly knowledge-driven global economy has made high-quality equitable access to education more important than ever before. The imperative for countries is to raise higher-level employment skills, to sustain a globally competitive research base and to improve knowledge dissemination to the benefit of society.
One-Hand Clapping: Gender Equality and Its Challenges in Pastoralist Secondary Education in Afar Region--A Quality Concern
Author: Moges, Bekalu Tadesse
Date: 2019-03-23
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Foreign Countries,Sex Fairness,Secondary Education,Equal Education,Educational Quality,Gender Differences,Gender Bias,Secondary School Students,Academic Achievement,Access to Education,Barriers

One way of conceptualizing educational quality is that it is a function of effectiveness, efficiency, responsiveness, equality, relevance and sustainability (Barrett et al. 2006). Quality education rejects gender discrimination and social injustice. Gender equality in Ethiopia, as an anchor of quality education, has long been explained numerically. The Annual Abstracts the Ministry of Education published each year do not clearly indicate the regions' Gender Parity Index (GPI). The lack of such kind of data made it difficult to see gender parity beyond numbers. Employing concurrent mixed method design, of about 2,934 student universe, 314 populated the sample using stratified random sampling. The results showed that the gender parity index for the region for 2016 is 0.52 in favor of boys with previous indices not more than 0.6. The gender parity index set in MDGs to be eliminated for 2015 is far from achievement. Inequality to access to education is found to perpetuate further forms of inequalities like differences in the learning process, academic achievement, and post-schooling opportunities all in favor of boys and men. Boys' advantages gained early in access and learning processes transform into disproportionately greater advantages in post-school opportunities subjecting girls and women into greater inequalities. Efforts to achieve equality in life outcomes has been challenged by several factors like lack of creation of gender sensitive schools and policies, societal attitude and awareness towards schooling, child labor, domestic works, weak school laws that did not annul gender biases, and economy of the student or parents. The creation and development of gender sensitive schools with regulations that outlaw gender biases, the development and administration of gender policies, the creation of awareness on society-wide approach are some of the recommendations made.
A Study to Explore the Views of Students Regarding Facebook as an Instructional Tool at University Level
Author: Iqbal, Zafar
Date: 2016-12-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Student Attitudes,Teaching Methods,College Students,Social Media,Educational Technology,Technology Uses in Education,Foreign Countries,Interaction,Peer Relationship,Teacher Student Relationship

In this era of science and technology, e-learning can be helpful for masses in providing them access to education. This study involved students of 6th semester enrolled in a Bachelor of Computer Science Program and master degree programs at university level. The purpose of the study was to explore the views of students about Facebook as an instructional tool. Intact class of 24 students was selected from Lahore College for Women University (LCWU) and 17 students from 3 different programs of University of the Punjab (PU). Qualitative research approach was used to get understanding of multiple meaning. The views of students were explored through focus group discussions and their teachers were interviewed also. These discussions and interview data were audio recorded. Data were transcribed, generated nodes and then coded in NVivo 10 software accordingly. Themes were generated and presented in graphs and tables. Findings were very interesting which provided sufficient evidence that Facebook is prospective source of learning. It is flexible in use and not time specific, therefore, feasible for students who work day time and can access to the material when they get free time. In short, Facebook is a potential learning source for every individual who have access to online sources living at any part of the globe.
The Effect of Daily Sight Reading Studies of the Guitar Students on Sight Reading and Guitar Performance
Author: Can, Ajda Aylin
Date: 2019-03-23
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Music Reading,Music,Musical Instruments,Undergraduate Students,Music Education,Experimental Groups,Control Groups,Foreign Countries,Pretests Posttests,Music Teachers

This study was conducted to analyze the effects of regular sight reading studies of classical guitar students on their sight reading and their performance of classical guitar. In the research, experimental method was used with a pretest-posttest control and experimental group. The application process was carried out with 14 undergraduate students studying Music and Fine Arts Education Department from Marmara University. In the study groups, 7 students from the individual instrument training course made up the experimental group (n=7) and another 7 students from the individual instrument training made up the control group (n=7). Data were collected using &quot;The Guitar Performance Grading Scale&quot; and &quot;The Sight Reading Performance Evaluation Scale&quot;. The study included a 10-week experimental process. The process was carried out within 1 week of pretest evaluations by a jury of experts, 8 weeks of individual guitar instrument training performed by the researcher and 1 week of posttest evaluations by the jury. The data obtained was analyzed after the application and interpreted by statistical techniques. In the application that was done with the groups to analyze the influence of a regular sight reading practice upon sight reading skills, a significant difference was found between the experimental and control group posttest &quot;Sight Reading Performance Evaluation Scale&quot; scores in favor of the experimental group. In the other application done to analyze the influence of a regular sight reading practice upon classical guitar performance, a significant difference was found between experimental and control group in favor of experimental group &quot;Guitar Performance Grading Scale&quot; posttest scores. According to the findings, it has been concluded that the education given to the experimental group in the research positively influenced and improved the sight reading skills and classical guitar performances of the students; thus, various suggestions were given on the subject.