ethanporcaro/eric-fulltext-meta huggingface dataset:
Effects of Reading Strategies and the Writing Process with Written Recasts on Second Language Achievement
Author: Ramirez, Helen
Date: 2013-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Reading Strategies,Writing Processes,Second Language Learning,Academic Achievement,Literacy,Teaching Methods,Comparative Analysis,Spanish,Introductory Courses,Second Language Instruction,Linguistic Theory,Reading Instruction,Writing Instruction,Writing Assignments,Pretests Posttests,Experimental Groups,Error Correction,Feedback (Response),Control Groups,Language Tests,Grammar,Vocabulary Development,Statistical Significance,Statistical Analysis

This study examined the effectiveness of teaching methods used with a second language reading and writing unit. This investigation addressed discrepancies between assessment scores in the four communicative language skill areas of students in beginning-level Spanish classes at a suburban middle school. Accordingly, the purpose of this study was to explore how literacy-based practices that included teaching strategies used with reading, teaching use of the writing process with a writing assignment, and teacher employment of written recasts affect second language achievement. The theoretical base of the study consisted of second language theories and hypotheses that explained how second language learning occurs. The academic achievement of the students exposed to the literacy-based teaching methods was compared with the achievement of students not exposed to literacy-based teaching methods. A purposive convenience sample consisted of 116 students between the ages of 12 and 14 years enrolled in beginning-level Spanish classes. An independent-measures and repeated-measures t tests were used to assess among- and between-group differences from pretest, posttest, and delayed-posttest data collections. The between-groups analysis revealed a statistically-significant result in favor of the experimental group between the pretest and the posttest (t(114), p = 0.04, d = 0.36), and between the pretest and the delayed posttest (t(114), p = 0.03, d = 0.51). The findings led to a recommendation for further use and study of the methods, with additional assessment tools. The results inform instructional practices that increase students' opportunities to be exposed to comprehensible language, thus affecting positive social change.
Tolerance as Civility in Contemporary Workplace Diversity Initiatives
Author: Von Bergen, C. W.
Date: 2013-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Prosocial Behavior,Work Environment,Cultural Pluralism,Interpersonal Relationship,Conflict,Management Development,Cultural Awareness,Cross Cultural Training

Valuing diversity emphasizes the awareness, recognition, understanding, and appreciation of human differences and revolves around creating an inclusive environment in which everyone feels esteemed. This generally takes place through a series of management education and training programs that attempt to improve interpersonal relationships among workers by asking participants to become more tolerant--generally understood today as an approval and acceptance of others' practices, opinions, and beliefs. Because tolerance is such a highly desirable quality in U.S. society, and seemingly one of its few non-controversial values, rarely is its significance questioned. Nevertheless, contemporary interpretations of tolerance may be problematic for multicultural programs. Tolerance understood as respect and civility toward others is offered as a more appropriate and effective tool for easing hostile tensions between individuals and groups and for helping communities move past intractable conflict.
New Directions in the Nigerian Educational System
Author: Ajeyalemi, Duro
Date: 2009-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Foreign Countries,Educational Change,Civil Rights,Access to Education,Equal Education,Educational Quality,Sustainable Development,Barriers,Elementary Education,Educational Legislation,Change Strategies,Government Role,Secondary Education,Higher Education,Postsecondary Education,Partnerships in Education,Private Schools,Public Schools,Teacher Education

In recent times, the Nigerian educational system has witnessed some drastic reforms. This paper highlights some of the major reforms that have taken place especially in response to a number of international human rights instruments that provide for education as a fundamental human right to all. The paper further discusses some of the challenges facing education in Nigeria and which is making it difficult for good quality education that is all empowering and capable of bringing about sustainable development to be achieved. Finally, it offered some suggestions on how to overcome these challenges.
Is There a Correlation between Cheating in Undergraduate Institutions and the Mess on Wall Street? ... Are We Addicted to Cheating?
Author: Crawford, Constance J.
Date: 2009-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Cheating,Finance Occupations,Undergraduate Students,Correlation,Surveys,Business Administration Education,Student Attitudes,Majors (Students),Graduate Students,Corporations,Deception,Integrity,Standards,Financial Audits,News Reporting

A recent survey of undergraduate business students indicated that an overwhelming majority, over 75%, of the participants admitted to cheating. When graduate school majors were surveyed, research indicates that the biggest cheaters, 56% overall, were business majors. Are students behaving in response to societal rewards of corporate malfeasance resulting from corporate fraud? The defense and justification of &quot;everybody does it&quot; undermines the academic integrity standards and the financial reporting standards. A recent editorial likened the reports issued by Wall Street financial firms to a &quot;fairy tale of assets.&quot; This mindset of fraud and corruption infiltrates the learning process and establishes a diminished ethical expectation for the business students.
The University Immune System: Overcoming Resistance to Change
Author: Gilley, Ann
Date: 2009-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Colleges,Resistance to Change,Barriers,Educational Environment,School Culture,Individual Characteristics,Educational Change,College Faculty,College Administration,Skill Development,Administrator Role,Employees,Participation,Communication Strategies

A university, similar to any other organization, has an immune system that erects a powerful barrier against change. This article discusses the university immune system and what can be done to counteract its negative effects and thereby allow change to occur.
Collision of Epistemological Frameworks: Religion and Social Science's Unshared Understanding of Ethics
Author: Firmin, Michael W.
Date: 2009-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Epistemology,Social Sciences,Religion,Ethics,World Views,Religious Education,Cooperation,Scholarship,Moral Values

Religious scholars and social science experts frequently differ and sometimes clash when writing and discussing issues of ethics. Sometimes unshared understandings on fundamental world-view issues is the etiology for these differences. Differences in defining truth, whether philosophically or empirically, often is at the root etiology in these differences. Practical suggestions are offered in order to help scholars of religion and the social sciences better to communicate and collaborate in professional and scholarly milieus.
Web Conferencing as Classroom: A New Opportunity in Distance Learning
Author: Klonoski, Robert
Date: 2009-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Videoconferencing,Educational Technology,Technology Uses in Education,Computer Software,Teaching Methods,Distance Education,Online Courses,College Students,Student Attitudes,Learner Engagement,Educational Quality,Independent Study,Conventional Instruction,Virtual Classrooms,Computer Mediated Communication,Best Practices,Student Surveys

Web conferencing software enables distance learners to attend classes. This paper recounts student reactions to this delivery method and makes suggestions for conducting virtual classes.
Living the Dream in an Erudite World: Writing as if One's Career Depends on It
Author: Budden, Michael Craig
Date: 2009-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Publish or Perish Issue,Faculty Publishing,Writing for Publication,Tenure,Faculty Promotion,Peer Influence,Content Area Writing,Scholarship,Best Practices,College Faculty

In academia, the old maxim, &quot;publish or perish&quot; sends chills down the back of many. Junior faculty members, especially, are rightfully concerned a lack of publications may inhibit their professional growth and, more importantly, their professional survival. Thus, for many, if not most, of those who pursue an academic life, publishing is a necessary and important part of the job. This article provides advice on beginning and maximizing writing and publishing efforts from an experienced editor and reviewer.
Determinants of Crime in Virginia: An Empirical Analysis
Author: Ali, Abdiweli M.
Date: 2009-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Crime,Literature Reviews,Regression (Statistics),Predictor Variables,Demography,Criminals,Population Trends,Racial Differences,African Americans,Age Differences,Economic Factors,Socioeconomic Influences,Unemployment,Poverty,Economically Disadvantaged,Expenditure per Student,Resource Allocation,Welfare Services,Expenditures,Crime Prevention,Social Influences,Climate,Political Issues,Birth,Family Structure,Drinking,Local Government

This paper is an empirical analysis of the determinants of crime in Virginia. Over a dozen explanatory variables that current literature suggests as important determinants of crime are collected. The data is from 1970 to 2000. These include economic, fiscal, demographic, political, and social variables. The regression results indicate that crime is a function of a number of variables, which supports the predictions of the empirical literature on crime.
A Study in Relationship Orientation and Prioritization of Alumni Association Preferences with College Seniors in Higher Education
Author: Khanfar, Nile M.
Date: 2009-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Higher Education,Alumni Associations,Preferences,College Seniors,Outreach Programs,Student Surveys,College Students,Undergraduate Students,Questionnaires,Needs Assessment,Student Attitudes,Demography,Information Needs,Partnerships in Education,Interpersonal Relationship

Higher education institutions need to create a relationship with their alumni; however, often this outreach is done without adequate data on which to base decisions. To gain a better understanding of what activities future alumni may regard as both important and enjoyable for their participation as alumni, a survey of current senior-status undergraduate students of a medium-sized public southern university was conducted. The research consisted of an exploratory questionnaire with 108 senior-level students who participated in the survey. The survey consisted of information collected regarding their attitudes towards what the priorities of the university's alumni association should be and personal recommendation of the university to their friends and relatives. The survey's findings help identify the needs and preferences of those who are soon to be alumni, and point to a number of areas that can be pursued further in an attempt to improve the relationship between the university and its alumni.
Cinematic Perspectives on Organizational Mentoring
Author: Boyd, David P.
Date: 2009-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Mentors,Organizational Development,Group Dynamics,Supervisor Supervisee Relationship,Supervisory Methods,Coaching (Performance),Didacticism,Leadership Training,College Programs,Student Projects,Workplace Learning,Instructional Materials,Dramatics,Role Perception,Teaching Methods,Educational Practices,Educational Technology,Films

Properly conceived and conducted, organizational mentoring can bestow benefits on the suppliant, the mentor and the firm. If prospective protégés assess the context of a mentoring relationship before they enter into one, they can enjoy a bonding experience that facilitates psychological satisfaction and furthers professional advancement. The movie medium is an educative means of appreciating and attaining these positive outcomes. The instructive lens of drama can complement traditional curricular materials in courses on behavioral dynamics. Over the past seven years, the author has assigned a film project in his Leadership classes at the undergraduate and MBA level. Of the 120 films chosen for students projects, five compellingly capture functional and dysfunctional aspects of protégé-protector linkages. After analyzing these films, the paper proposes ten precepts that will enhance the mentoring experience for workplace aspirants.
Classroom Incivilities: Students' Perceptions about Professors' Behaviors
Author: Stork, Elizabeth
Date: 2009-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Student Attitudes,College Students,Teacher Behavior,College Faculty,Test Construction,Teacher Competencies,Teacher Student Relationship,Student Rights,Classroom Environment,Comparative Analysis,Pretests Posttests,Focus Groups,Surveys,Intervention,Private Colleges,Consciousness Raising,Gender Differences,Age Differences

A learning environment is a social one, and as a social environment it impacts what learners retain, how they form ideas, and what connections are made and lost when acquiring new skills and knowledge (Goleman, 2006). Today's college students' expectations for and perceptions of professors in the classroom are likely to influence their learning environments. This paper reports on the development of a 56-item instrument, the Student Perceptions of Professor Behavior (SPPB), and findings about student perceptions concerning offensiveness of professor behaviors. Preliminary results suggest students' perceptions fall into two domains: a professor's competence and interest, and respect for the individualism of students. Perceptions about egregiousness and number of offensive behaviors lessened over a course semester. Learning about today's students' perceptions and expectations may improve practices, learning environments and ultimately learning outcomes.
How to Select an Online Program
Author: Beck, Allan
Date: 2009-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Online Courses,Course Selection (Students),Educational Technology,Internet,Computer Mediated Communication,Nontraditional Students,Asynchronous Communication,Synchronous Communication,Costs,College Students

It seems that prospective students, in pursuit of tools that make them good candidates for advancement in their current professions, are looking at online learning opportunities and a viable and acceptable option to traditional onground education. Colleges, universities and other teaching outlets are recognizing the problems with committed, busy working adults, and they are offering alternative venues by which students can earn credit and ultimately, a degree. Many students come to these classes unprepared for what lies ahead. This paper will address the shortcomings, and recommend avenues to success.
Teaching Ethics to Undergraduates: An Examination of Contextual Approaches
Author: Bush, H. Francis
Date: 2009-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Ethics,Undergraduate Students,Surveys,Service Learning,Teaching Methods,Textbooks,Role Playing,Vignettes,Business Administration Education

Our purpose was to advance the current academic discussion on how to most effectively teach managerial ethics at the undergraduate level. We argued that undergraduate ethics education should be comprehensive, multi-dimensional and woven into the fabric of each student's experience. In particular, we hypothesized that the inclusion of service-learning experiences and a rigorous honor system would lead to better identification and resolution of ethical dilemmas. A survey of 304 undergraduates from four colleges and universities yielded modest support for our hypotheses. In conclusion, we discuss possible explanations for the results and avenues for future studies.
An Exploration on the Differences in Emotional Intelligence of First Year Students Examined across Disciplines within the School of Business in a Liberal Arts College
Author: Yarrish, Karen K.
Date: 2009-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Emotional Intelligence,Self Control,Academic Persistence,Student Motivation,Liberal Arts,Business Administration Education,Undergraduate Students,Majors (Students),Surveys

In preparing the next generation of business professionals, educators need to take seriously the responsibility of empowering students with tools to assist them in their pursuits. One area of interest is Emotional Intelligence. Emotional Intelligence determines how students exercise self-control, zeal and persistence, and the ability to motivate themselves. The purpose of the study is two-fold with respect to Emotional Intelligence. First, the researchers will explore the differences of emotional intelligence examined by students' discipline within the school of business in a liberal arts college. Secondly, the researchers will analyze the implications for educators, administrators, researchers, and other interested parties. Findings, conclusions, and recommendations will be presented.
Academic Accountability in Texas Public Schools: 2003-2007
Author: Jaska, Patrick
Date: 2009-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Accountability,Public Schools,Scores,Federal Legislation,Educational Legislation,Standardized Tests,State Standards,Academic Achievement,High School Students,Rewards,School Districts,Attendance Patterns,Economically Disadvantaged,Teacher Student Ratio,Labor Turnover,Expenditure per Student,Teacher Persistence,Statistical Analysis,Regression (Statistics)

This study examines factors affecting test scores in a sample of thirty-seven Texas public high schools from 2003 to 2007 since the implementation of the No Child Left Behind (NCLB) Act of 2001. The schools were chosen based upon similar tax rates and district sizes. The Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills (TAKS) test was implemented in 2003 to measure the performance of Texas public high school students. Schools are rewarded for high performance based upon the student scores on the TAKS test, which is administered once per year. Much of the debate on student and school accountability has centered on the importance of student performance on the standardized TAKS test. Those who oppose testing say that teachers and administrators may simply narrow the curriculum and teach the test. Proponents of testing feel that accountability will give administrators and teachers incentives to help students learn. As a result, many school districts in Texas have increasingly put pressure on teachers to improve test scores.
The Paradox of Faculty Development
Author: Minter, Robert L.
Date: 2009-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Faculty Development,Professional Development,College Faculty,Corporations,Models,Best Practices,Comparative Analysis

This paper explores the weaknesses in university faculty development efforts when compared with corporate professional development practices. Suggestions are offered to think of faculty development as a process rather than as isolated development activities.
Continuity and Change: Building a Quality Culture in the Romanian Educational System
Author: Bunda, Nicoleta Ramona
Date: 2009-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Foreign Countries,Educational Quality,Educational Objectives,Role,Cognitive Development,Educational Improvement,Educational Change,Learning Theories,Quality Assurance,Quality Control,Educational Administration,Problem Solving,Cultural Context,Sustainability

Educational objectives, like educational quality, are contextual and evolving--they may exhibit both continuity and change. This paper capitalizes on the role of neo-institutionalism and on the contribution of Douglass North (one major representative of the neo-institutionalism trend) in identifying the institutional impact upon cognitive development, national consciousness and economic performance. Out of this large theoretical corpus, we have focused on the theories of learning. The core idea which we have drawn on refers to the fact that educational improvements are dependent on the characteristics of social institutions and institutions, in their turn, are variables dependent on the level of education. Is this a vicious or virtuous circle? If political factors considered both formal and informal aspects in the implementation of educational reforms in Romania, this would increase the chances for progress. Any strong educational &quot;edifice&quot; needs to start from national values and beliefs. The impending changes should be gradual rather than radical. The importing of patterns from developed countries should take place cautiously. Quality assurance is one of the most important parts in restructuring the national educational system that not have a Romanian label. Yet, the interest related to the theory and practice of quality management in education has echoed in Romania as well. A recommended goal is to identify that organization chart and synchronization of efforts so as to determine people to respond to their tasks enthusiastically and constantly improve their problem solving strategies. A &quot;quality culture&quot; will entirely depend on this mechanism, on the framework of constraints and incentives under which individuals interact. Consequently, our approach stresses the idea that a &quot;quality culture&quot; needs to derive from the Romanian context and this could be possible only by many successive, long-term institutional changes. Once such conditions are met, the passage from quality to sustainability becomes shorter and obstacle free, as a quality culture is likely to develop responsible attitudes to community and the environment.
Immersion in Another Culture: Paradoxical Experiences Considered for Teachers and Students in University Classrooms
Author: Aquino-Russell, Catherine
Date: 2009-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Classroom Environment,Student Experience,Teaching Experience,Cultural Differences,Acculturation,Logical Thinking,Educational Philosophy,Cultural Literacy,Self Efficacy,Empowerment,Participation,Coping,Freedom,Social Behavior,Social Support Groups,Individual Development,College Programs,Cultural Awareness,Foreign Countries

We have worked, learned, and lived in Indonesia. These experiences prompted Roger's PhD dissertation entitled: &quot;Expatriate Managers' Immersion in Another Culture: A Phenomenological Study of Lived Experiences.&quot; The findings of this research uncovered eight paradoxical experiences that were lived by persons who were immersed in another culture. We have shared these paradoxes with others and have found that they, too, have experienced similar situations and feelings. We believe that these paradoxes are universal and could be viewed from the perspective of teachers in university classrooms and their students, each of whom may or may not &quot;come from away&quot;. By taking the opportunity to illustrate these paradoxes from individuals' perspectives in this paper, understanding will ensue about what it is like to be immersed in another culture, thus transcending understanding -- to seeing the phenomenon (being immersed in another culture) in a new light. This insight will assist teachers and students from different cultures to feel understood and supported in classrooms.