ethanporcaro/eric-fulltext-meta huggingface dataset:
School Quality, Educational Inequality and Economic Growth
Author: Rao, Ramesh
Date: 2008-05-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: School Effectiveness,Equal Education,Educational Quality,Economic Development,Regression (Statistics),Correlation,Foreign Countries,Elementary Secondary Education,Enrollment Trends,Expenditure per Student,Teacher Student Ratio,Teacher Qualifications

Realizing the importance of education in developing a country, many governments had begun to pay more attention in improving the education quality in their country. However whether the desired level of education quality is equally distributed is still debated on. On top of that, current literature on which level of education, either basic or tertiary education, brings greater return to the society is still inconclusive. It is not the objective of this paper to answer or add on the debate. On the other hand this paper would like to explore the relationship between school quality, namely at primary education and secondary education, and economic growth. Educational inequality at primary and secondary education would be measured with using the concept of education Gini. Using GDP as the dependent variable and regressing it with Gini coefficient of primary education and secondary education, would be able to show which level of education inequality is significant in explaining the economic growth of a country. Using Malaysian data, for the last 20 years, the relationship between education inequality of different level of education and the economic growth would be postulated.
Countermeasures for Universities on the Dislocation between the Job-Finding of Fresh College Graduates of and the Employment of Units
Author: Zhang, Pei
Date: 2008-05-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Foreign Countries,College Graduates,Employment Potential,Employment Opportunities,Supply and Demand,Student Attitudes,Gender Discrimination,Labor Market,Career Guidance,School Role,Entrepreneurship

In recent years, conflicts over the employment of college graduates are becoming more and more evident. On one hand, many college graduates cannot find appropriate jobs, whilst for another, many units fail to recruit college graduates who are qualified. This paper, on the basis of making deep analysis on the reasons that cause the dislocation of supply and demand, puts forward for universities the corresponding countermeasures.
Critical Constructivism, Neo-Relativism, and the Place of Values in Science Education
Author: Simpson, Gary
Date: 2004-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Science Education,Values,Ethics,Critical Theory,Critical Thinking,Constructivism (Learning),Student Centered Curriculum,Teaching Methods,Epistemology

In this paper, the author considers the role of teaching values in science education as part of a move from teacher-centred pedagogy to student-centred pedagogy. Taking a constructivist-inspired position, he argues that, as part of their study of the use of scientific knowledge by society, students need to be given opportunities to make value judgements. A practice of teaching and learning that is centred on the unique individual needs of each student is outlined as a manner in which this vision for the future can be achieved.
How Jeff Gordon and NASCAR Helped to Develop a High School Science Curriculum and Educate Future Teachers
Author: Hoodak, Ronald A.
Date: 2004-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Science Education,Secondary School Science,High Schools,Science Teachers,Science Curriculum,Educational Technology,Research Projects,Agency Cooperation,Scientific Concepts,Metallurgy,Heat,Energy,Motor Vehicles,Curriculum Development,Teacher Education Programs

The focus of this article is the development of future science teachers. A research project, involving Cornell University, the Cornell Center for Materials Research, and NASCAR Champion Jeff Gordon is described. All research was conducted in association with faculty and staff at Cornell University and resulted in the development of a science education lesson that became part of the SCT BOCES New Visions Education Program.
The 5E Instructional Model: A Learning Cycle Approach for Inquiry-Based Science Teaching
Author: Duran, Lena Ballone
Date: 2004-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Science Instruction,Inquiry,Teaching Methods,Educational Change,Constructivism (Learning),Faculty Development,Science Education,Science Curriculum,Models,Instructional Effectiveness

The implementation of inquiry-based teaching is a major theme in national science education reform documents such as &quot;Project 2061: Science for All Americans&quot; (Rutherford &amp; Alhgren, 1990) and the &quot;National Science Education Standards&quot; (NRC, 1996). These reports argue that inquiry needs to be a central strategy of all science curricula. Using a learning cycle approach in the classroom helps to facilitate inquiry practices because learning cycles focus on constructivist principles and emphasize the explanation and investigation of phenomena, the use of evidence to back up conclusions, and experimental design. Although there are several variations of learning cycles, the one that is highlighted in this manuscript as a method to support inquiry-based teaching is the 5E Instructional Model (Bybee &amp; Landes, 1990). The use of this model in several science education professional development programs is also addressed.
Practising Active Science with Child Refugees: A Clinical Perspective
Author: Perrier, Frédéric
Date: 2004-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Foreign Countries,Science Instruction,Active Learning,Refugees,Science Activities,Teaching Methods,Teacher Role,Class Size,Student Projects,Hands on Science,Models,Therapy,Counseling Techniques,Creativity,Discovery Learning,Rehabilitation,Children,Child Health,Violence,Trauma,Role of Education,War,Adolescents,Small Group Instruction,Student Attitudes

In this paper, pilot sessions in Rwanda and Nepal are analysed to evaluate the therapeutic benefit of active science for traumatised child refugees. The nature of the activities, choice of tools, organisation of the sessions, group size, and the role of the educators are investigated. Despite the lack of quantitative assessment, practical suggestions and theoretical issues emerge. Activities favouring integrated projects and affective dimensions, such as becoming familiar with insects, dinosaurs, or planet watching, are able to induce positive attitude changes. Large models, built during the sessions and decorating the setting, and small objects that can be taken away, support a recovery process by containment and symbolisation of the inner psychic sanctuary. The most important therapeutic aspect seems to be the opportunity for reactivating curiosity and creative play, and for experiencing the joy of discovery. The inferred recommendations could be relevant in a wide range of circumstances, including psychosocial intervention after war trauma, rehabilitation of street children or child soldiers, as well as paediatric hospital settings.
Go for the Win: A Collaborative Model for Supporting Student-Athletes
Author: Hodes, Jacqueline S.
Date: 2015-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: College Athletics,Athletes,Success,Academic Support Services,Student Personnel Services,Student Needs,Cooperation,College Students,Leadership Qualities,Leadership Training,Mentors,Counselor Training

Intercollegiate athletics is a transformative component in the structure of many institutions of higher education. Campuses benefit from the inclusion of athletic sporting events in assorted ways, and student-athletes are at the core of the events. Their academic success is essential to the success of the team. Studies show college athletes benefit from increased academic support and highly effective academic and social interventions. This article describes a unique, collaborative model for supporting college athletes at a Division II campus. The authors describe the contributions from each area, outline the collaborative model, and make recommendations for further study.
I Still Need My Security Teddy Bear: Experiences of an Individual with Autism Spectrum Disorder in Higher Education
Author: Sayman, Donna M.
Date: 2015-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Autism,Pervasive Developmental Disorders,College Students,Student Experience,Qualitative Research,Females,Barriers,Student Personnel Services,Transitional Programs,Self Determination,Higher Education,Postsecondary Education,Disabilities,High School Students,Semi Structured Interviews,Audio Equipment,Coding,Thematic Approach,Socialization,Competence,Self Concept,Student Characteristics,Academic Accommodations (Disabilities),Personal Autonomy

Understanding the needs of individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and their post-high school experiences is a new and widely under-studied area of research (MacLeod &amp; Green, 2009). The purpose of this qualitative study was to explore the experiences of a young woman with ASD in her journey following high school graduation to the world of work and higher education. Problems for individuals with ASD in higher education are examined, and suggestions are given for university support for better recruiting and retaining these individuals. The results of this study will give practical strategies, support, and accommodations for professionals in higher education.
Educators' Perspectives: Survey on the 2009 CEC Advanced Content Standards
Author: Othman, Lama Bergstrand
Date: 2015-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Academic Standards,Special Education,Teacher Education,Surveys,Special Education Teachers,Rural Education,Urban Education,Professional Development,Teaching Experience,Teacher Characteristics,Conferences (Gatherings),Correlation

Educators who pursue an advanced degree or certification in special education must learn and master the Advanced Content Standards as set forth by the Council for Exceptional Children. These six content standards were validated by the CEC to guide educators through the process of assuming an advanced role in special education teaching or administration. The standards pertain to the knowledge and skills across six categories: Leadership and Policy, Program Development and Organization, Research and Inquiry, Individual and Program Evaluation, Professional Development and Ethical Practice, and Collaboration. Moreover, these standards are used in the evaluation of advanced preparation programs in a partnership process with the National Council for the Accreditation of Teachers Education (NCATE) (CEC, 2009). Therefore, these standards are a vital part of advanced teacher training. Universities need to thoroughly prepare their students to understand and apply the principles within each of the Advanced Content Standards.
Practices of Management Development: A Malaysian Case Study
Author: Law, Kian Aun
Date: 2008-05-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Foreign Countries,Case Studies,Management Development,Corporations,Insurance Occupations,Course Content,Leadership Training,Semi Structured Interviews,Content Analysis,Position Papers,Needs Assessment,Competency Based Education,Integrated Activities,Reflection,Industrial Training,Training Methods,Organizational Development,Adult Education,Educational Practices

This paper deals with a case study of Management Development (MD) practices at Malaysian Assurance Alliance (MAA). The aim of this research is to investigate how a large Malaysian insurance corporation developed and integrated MD initiatives with current organizational needs and tasks. Attempts were made to map and categorize the MD initiatives according to position and course content both for the staff and agency. Analysis of historical records and semi-structured interviews were conducted to identify the organizational MD needs as a result of context and task. Findings show that a company-wide development system for staff and agency was effectively integrated to provide a direct support to competence management endeavour. The company's MD initiatives have also resulted in managerial implications including (1) increased effectiveness of MD initiatives through emphasis on needs and participation; (2) mutually conceived and aligned development system has formed a learning culture in Malaysian Assurance Alliance; and (3) effective MD initiative audit has ensured customer-oriented competence development in the organization.
Constructing Humanistic Library and Harmonious Campus
Author: Luo, Renxiu
Date: 2008-05-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Foreign Countries,College Libraries,Humanistic Education,Educational Environment,Educational Facilities Design,Student Needs,Ideology,School Culture

The foundation of humanistic library in university is one of the important links of constructing harmonious campus. The paper discusses the function and importance of humanistic library in harmonious campus construction with several proposals as well.
A New Perspective of the Concept and Development Trend of Business English in Higher Education Institutions
Author: Zhu, Wenzhong
Date: 2008-05-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Business Communication,English (Second Language),Second Language Learning,English for Special Purposes,Foreign Countries,Higher Education,Educational Trends,Trend Analysis,Second Language Instruction

In recent years, researchers have made an ongoing research into the concept and definition of business English in higher education institutions. There have been quite a number of different ideas, but so far some disagreement still exists. The paper, through review and reflection into these researchers and their ideas, has concluded that the concept and implication of business English in China has been broadened, and business English, as a comprehensive inter-discipline developed from the EGBP in ESP, is now faced with some new development trends such as specialty regulation and degree-awarding flexibility.
Gender Disparities in Secondary Education in Bangladesh
Author: Huq, Molla
Date: 2008-05-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Foreign Countries,Gender Differences,Gender Bias,Secondary Education,Enrollment Trends,Females,Males,Graduation Rate,Dropout Rate,Geographic Location,Institutional Characteristics,Developing Nations,Databases,Surveys,Secondary Schools,Grade 10,Grade 9,Interviews,Statistical Analysis,Hypothesis Testing,Rural Schools,Urban Schools,Grades (Scholastic)

Enrolment and success rates are very crucial for any educational system in the world but they are more important for the developing countries like Bangladesh. Gender differences in enrolment and success rates are also emerging issues. This study investigated the enrolment and success rate's status in secondary educational system of Bangladesh along with internal efficiency rates involving completion rate, retention or survival rate, dropout rate and gender parity index. Some tests of hypotheses of homogeneity were also conducted. Among the findings higher female enrolment rate, lower female success rate, higher male completion rate, survival rate and higher female dropout rate were perceived along with different location, types of schools variations. Some policy implications were suggested with acknowledgement of some flaws in the female stipend Program in Bangladesh.
A Forest Science Effective Research Supervision in the Faculty of Forestry, Universiti Putra Malaysia
Author: Jusoff, Kamaruzaman
Date: 2008-05-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Forestry,Undergraduate Students,Case Studies,Foreign Countries,College Faculty,Supervision,Feedback (Response),Honors Curriculum,Mentors,Guidelines,Interviews,Observation,Researchers,Role,Freedom,Student Research,Student Attitudes

At least historically, undergraduate research supervision has predominantly been seen as part of the basic research function of academic staff. In many fields of study, success in research requires not only sophisticated experimental and analytical skills, but good mentoring and managerial skills as well. This paper presents an observational case study and perception based on the author's true experiences exploring the most effective supervision of undergraduate students in the Faculty of Forestry, Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM). Due to the need of a highly calibre first class honours undergraduates for the future pool of postgraduates and top notch academia in the Faculty and in UPM, the aim of this paper is therefore to provide a good practice guideline for supervision of undergraduates final year project reports/theses to ensure consistency of approach for staff and students across the faculty and university. Key topics covered include building an effective undergraduate final year project/theses supervisory relationship, negotiating expectations, providing good communication and feedback and providing motivation and guidance to them. Personal interviews of undergraduates' perceptions of their supervision as they undertake their final year research projects were presented. Students reported that only a select few of their supervisors were supportive and sympathetic to their needs. Only a few of the Faculty supervisors adopted the role of resource person, directing undergraduates to references and contacts, discussing ideas and work undertaken. Only a few students had considerable freedom in the conduct of their final year project work. They were not able to choose their own research topic and supervisor but most determined the pace at which they worked. Some appeared to cope well with the autonomous role of a junior researcher while some commented on difficulties. Though the majority of students were given considerable freedom in their research the results of the observation indicated some differences amongst supervisors.
Emotional Teaching--An Effective Approach to Improve CET
Author: Shan, Guoqian
Date: 2008-05-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Emotional Development,Emotional Response,Teaching Methods,English (Second Language),Second Language Instruction,College Faculty,College Students,Foreign Countries,Nonverbal Communication

As a matter of fact, many teachers and managements are puzzled about and not satisfied with the teaching results. They have no idea about the real reason. Actually, they pay more attention to recognition and less attention to the development of emotion of the students, which, to some extent, hinds the development of positive personalities of the students and at the same time has bad effects on the acquisition of knowledge. Language teaching is a process of many activities between teachers and students who are full of emotions. The learning process of the students is not only the one of the acquisition of language but also the one full of emotional experiences. So emotional teaching has its great importance in this process. This article discusses the importance of emotional teaching and the approaches to conduct it.
Analyzing the Causes of the Dissolution of the Former Yugoslav Federation from the Perspective of Ethnicity Relations
Author: Zhang, Lingli
Date: 2008-05-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Ethnicity,Foreign Countries,Intergroup Relations,War,Public Policy,Social Systems,Conflict

The split and continual civil war of Yugoslav, which once caused deep concern by the international community, has its complex specific reasons. But for a long time, the tense relations among the ethnic groups are the underlying factors that caused the disintegration of Yugoslav. The harmonious ethnicity relations will promote national prosperity. Otherwise, it will accelerate its demise. Some Chinese experts and scholars have begun to ponder over the development and the future of Chinese socialism. They are aware of the significance to constitute a reasonable ethnic policy to deal with ethnicity relations. This paper tries to give a systematic analysis of the breakup of the former Yugoslav Federation from the perspective of ethnicity relations. And it also tries to get something of inspiration.
Bases of Power and Subordinates' Satisfaction with Supervision--The Contingent Effect of Educational Orientation
Author: Lee, Kim Lian
Date: 2008-05-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Supervisor Supervisee Relationship,Power Structure,Satisfaction,Educational Attitudes,Expertise,Rewards,Foreign Countries,Educational Attainment,Surveys,Statistical Analysis,Factor Analysis

The study seeks to find out the impact of the supervisory power bases on subordinates' satisfaction with supervision in industrial settings. The influence of educational orientations of superiors and subordinates was also examined. The results indicated that referent power, expert power and reward power showed positive relationship with satisfaction with supervision. In terms of rank ordering of bases of power, referent power ranked the highest among other power exercises. This was followed by expert and reward power. The expert power base was also found to be positively related to the superiors' educational orientations rather than the subordinates'. The results also showed that superiors' evaluation of subordinates' competency and ability were based on their education orientations.
L1 Use in L2 Vocabulary Learning: Facilitator or Barrier
Author: Liu, Jing
Date: 2008-05-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Second Language Learning,Vocabulary Development,Second Language Instruction,Teaching Methods,Native Language,Language Usage,Chinese,Qualitative Research,Barriers,Semantics,Memorization,Translation,Language Tests,Undergraduate Students,Essays,Adults,Children,Language Proficiency,Language Research,Foreign Countries

Based on empirical research and qualitative analysis, this paper aims to explore the effects of L1 use on L2 vocabulary teaching. The results show that, during L2 vocabulary teaching process, the proper application of L1 can effectively facilitate the memorization of new words, and the bilingual method (both English explanation and Chinese translation) is welcomed by most subjects. Therefore, the use L1 as a means of semantization or as a tool for checking and validating L2 learners' understanding of word meaning should not be completely rejected, especially for adult Chinese EFL learners.
Critically Evaluate the Understanding of Gender as Discourse
Author: Xue, Changxue
Date: 2008-05-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Gender Issues,Gender Differences,Psychology,Discourse Analysis,Sexual Identity,Biology,Social Influences,Social Attitudes

In this paper, the author explores the different views on gender and the nature of gender as discourse. Furthermore, the author argues that discursive psychology's views on gender are convincing and explain more than other perspectives of gender.