ethanporcaro/eric-fulltext-meta huggingface dataset:
STEMming the Tide: STEAMing Ahead by Including World Language Education
Author: Murphy-Judy, Kathryn
Date: 2017-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: STEM Education,Art Education,Second Language Learning,Bilingualism,Cognitive Development,Academic Achievement,Vocabulary

The author argues for the inclusion of language in science, technology, engineering, mathematics (STEM) curriculum. She begins by examining the American Association of Arts and Sciences (AAAS) statistical report of U.S. language study. Language instruction in public and private schools has been declining throughout the years while pressures from all around the educational community and within it are focussing on science, technology, engineering and mathematics, or STEM, as is it commonly known. The thinking is that the American economy is based on human capital versed in STEM--that what really counts is the next Facebook, Tesla or genetic advance. However she explains that language should complement STEM curriculum. A powerful argument for early language instruction has been made in the field: bilingualism produces better brains. As far back as 1989, studies were showing that elementary students taking languages scored higher on cognitive skill tests (Foster, K. M., &amp; Reeves, C. K., 1989). Foreign Language in the Elementary School (FLES) improves cognitive skills. (&quot;FLES News,&quot; 2(3), 4.) The American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages (ACTFL) traces what these skills mean for all kinds of performance. &quot;These cognitive benefits of language learning have been shown to enhance student performance producing: (1) Higher standardized test scores; (2) Higher reading achievement; and (3) Expanded student vocabulary in native language (English). She concludes by offering suggestions of linking language instruction with STEM curriculum, and invites readers to start a dialogue on this topic.
Not Just a Special Anymore: World Language Classrooms, the Center of Meaningful Problem Solving
Author: Seewald, Amanda
Date: 2017-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Second Language Instruction,Second Language Learning,Problem Solving,Global Approach,Citizenship Education,Educational Objectives,Cognitive Development,STEM Education

The author starts the article by explaining what a &quot;special&quot; is in an educational setting and how language instruction has been regulated as one. She argues that the history of language instruction field as an uninspiring conjugation experience still exists, and there are still many in the field who are just learning to adjust antiquated practices, but she feels that language educators now have the power of globalization on their side, along with the reality of national standards. She takes a close look at the four essential educational goals that world language learning encompasses: (1) Global Citizenship; (2) Cognitive Growth; (3) STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art, mathematics); and (4) Problem Solving. By incorporating these ideas, she concludes, one can make language learning the necessary component that language educators already know it is, keeping in focus that communication and problem-solving are the true DNA of real learning and the center of cognitive and social growth.
An Empirical Investigation of the Dimensionality of the Physical Literacy Environment in Early Childhood Classrooms
Author: Dynia, Jaclyn M.
Date: 2018-06-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Early Childhood Education,Classroom Environment,Literacy Education,Factor Analysis,Reading Materials,Writing (Composition),Printed Materials,Technology Uses in Education,Rating Scales,Test Validity,Test Reliability,Hypothesis Testing,Models,Observation,Educational Quality

This study investigated the dimensionality of the physical literacy environment of early childhood education classrooms. Data on the classroom physical literacy environment were collected from 245 classrooms using the Classroom Literacy Observation Profile. A combination of confirmatory and exploratory factor analysis was used to identify five separate dimensions of the physical literacy environment; including (a) variety and use of books, (b) variety and use of writing centre materials, (c) variety and use of technology, (d) variety of environmental print and (e) variety and use of other literacy-related materials. Overall, these five dimensions demonstrated reasonable reliability and validity. Implications for investigating the physical literacy environment and future directions for research are discussed.
Exploring and Assessing Cross-Cultural Sensitivity in Bosnian Tertiary Education: Is There a Real Promise of Harmonious Coexistence?
Author: Becirovic, Senad
Date: 2018-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Cultural Awareness,Higher Education,Grade Point Average,Foreign Countries,Gender Differences,Measures (Individuals),Anxiety,Culture Conflict,Student Attitudes,Curriculum Development,Statistical Analysis

The aim of this research was to examine how university type, nationality, GPA, gender and grade level affect the cross-cultural sensitivity of students at tertiary level of education in Bosnia and Herzegovina. The revised and updated Inventory of Cross-Cultural Sensitivity (ICCSv2) was utilized for data collection. It contains four subscales: cultural inclusion, cultural behavioral integration, cultural anxiety, and cognitive flexibility. The representative sample consists of 219 students. The results have shown that university type, GPA and nationality have a significant effect on the development of cross-cultural sensitivity, while gender and students' grade level do not appear to have a significant impact on cross-cultural sensitivity. The results suggest that university along with its peculiar properties has a significant influence on shaping students' cross-cultural development. The major implication of the study is that some aspects of cross-cultural sensitivity can be developed further in the university milieu and through curriculum adjustment.
Management of Development of Creative Civil Activity of Student&apos;s Youth
Author: Belentsov, Sergei I.
Date: 2018-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Creativity,Teaching Methods,Higher Education,College Students,Transformative Learning,Social Development,Personality Traits,Extracurricular Activities,Student Participation,Citizen Participation,Experimental Groups,Control Groups,Student Attitudes,Volunteers,Social Problems,Foreign Countries

Management of development of creative civil activity of student's youth reveal in article, results of research work on formation of creative civil activity of student's youth in educational work of higher education institution are described. Formation of civil activity is presented in the form of the model realized during three interconnected stages: theoretical-procedural (search), interiorization (transformative-reflexive) and eksteriorization (practice-oriented). The experience of transformative reflexive forms of work (the school of social development, youth forums, design work) is described on the basis of the Anton Chekhov Institute. Personally focused, activity, axiological approaches made methodological base of work. Material of the publication can be useful to organizers of educational work with students of universities, to teachers to acquaintance to pedagogical experience of social and civil education.
Organizational Justice and Job Satisfaction as Predictors of Turnover Intentions among Teachers in the Offinso South District of Ghana
Author: Addai, Prince
Date: 2018-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Foreign Countries,Job Satisfaction,Teacher Attitudes,Labor Turnover,Teacher Persistence,Teacher Surveys,Intention,Correlation,Teacher Salaries,Teaching Conditions,Social Justice,Gender Differences,High Schools,Secondary School Teachers,Teacher Characteristics,Statistical Analysis,Multiple Regression Analysis

There is high incidence of teachers' agitation for a better pay and other conditions of service in Ghana. This study assessed the influence of job satisfaction and organizational justice on turnover intentions among teachers. One hundred and fourteen teachers at the Offinso South District of Ghana were conveniently selected to complete the Organizational Justice Index, the Teachers Satisfaction Scale and the Turnover Intention Scale. From the results, turnover intentions negatively correlate with organizational justice and job satisfaction of teachers. With regard to the components of job satisfaction, only pay contributed a significant variance to their turnover intentions. Among the components of organizational justice, distributive and procedural justice contributed also significantly to turnover intentions. Nonetheless, gender had no significant effect on the turnover intentions among teachers.
The Particulars of Teaching Specialized Translation: A Case Study of Matej Bel University
Author: Biloveský, Vladimír
Date: 2018-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Teaching Methods,Translation,Surveys,Graduates,Student Attitudes,Work Experience,Universities,Second Languages,Specialization,Work Environment,Skill Development,Models,Student Evaluation,Foreign Countries,Case Studies,Teamwork,Computer Software

This paper introduces the teaching model for specialized translation introduced at Matej Bel University. On one hand, the model is based on the tradition of translation studies in Slovakia and former Czechoslovakia, but on the other hand it takes into consideration the skills needed for the translation of specialized texts in contemporary working environments. These skills are based on the competences proposed by the EMT network as well as on the latest Slovak research on the domestic translation market. In 2012 the Translation and Interpreting Centre (TaIC) was established with the aim of enhancing the training of future translators and interpreters. Through supervised practice, the TaIC provides students with the opportunity to experience real working conditions in the field of translation and interpreting, as well as providing teachers with the opportunity to assess their students' performance. A survey conducted among students and graduates who participated in the TaIC is analysed in the last part of this paper. The paper describes the proposed model, its advantages and disadvantages and its contribution to the translator and interpreter training programme at Matej Bel University.
Students&apos; Humanitarian Science Club Activity in 2006-2012
Author: Ermachkov, Ivan A.
Date: 2018-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Clubs,Science Education,College Students,Scientific Research,Student Research,Social Values,Standards,Foreign Countries,Role,Science Activities

The article deals with the experience of establishing the students' humanitarian science club and its' activity in a classic university. The authors pay attention to regulations, structure, duties, daily activities, as well as the publications of the scientific club. The authors come to the conclusion that a quite large variety of methodological practices and approaches in the organization of students' science activities, aiming at improving the quality of students' scientific researches can be applied. The algorithm of organization and activity of the student scientific club proposed in the article demonstrated effectiveness and, in the opinion of the authors, can be used in organizing students' science research in other higher educational institutions.
Applying the Ideas of the Developmental Teaching at the Foreign Language Lessons to Develop Students&apos; Communicative Competence
Author: Bykova, Svetlana S.
Date: 2018-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Second Language Instruction,Developmentally Appropriate Practices,Student Projects,Student Research,Communication Skills,Language Skills,Interdisciplinary Approach,Communicative Competence (Languages),Personality Traits,English (Second Language),Textbooks,Grade 8,Experimental Groups,Control Groups,Foreign Countries,Content Analysis

Foreign language lessons at school are designed to form key competences, with communicative competence being an important one, implying students' ability and readiness to communicate in a foreign language. However, there are difficulties in mastering the foreign language. As before, the main ones are: the lack of active oral practice, the absence of the environment for foreign language communication, and the presentation of educational material in textbooks without taking into account the principle of individualization and differentiation of education. The solution to this problem is possible through applying the ideas of developmental teaching at the lesson. The purpose of this study is to substantiate theoretically and test experimentally the effectiveness of using the ideas of developmental learning at the foreign language lessons to develop students' communicative competence. The leading method of the research is a pedagogical experiment aimed at revealing the level of the development of students' communicative competence. The content analysis of foreign language textbooks was also used to identify potential options to apply ideas of developmental learning. Results of the research: The article presents a selection of topical projects aimed at students' partially exploring and research activities that form the communicative competence directly; there were developed lessons to introduce the ideas of the developmental teaching at the lesson. It is proved that the projects assembled in the textbook contribute to building interdisciplinary connections, stimulate the development of the communicative competence and, on the whole, favour the development of the student's personality. Relevance of the study: The study proved the effectiveness of using the ideas of the developmental teaching to develop students' communicative competence. The materials of the article can be used to improve the process of teaching the foreign language at the secondary school; developed and tested different topical projects can be used by teachers of the foreign language in class.
Specific Features of Vocational Education and Training of Engineering Personnel for High-Tech Businesses
Author: Plutenko, Andrey D.
Date: 2018-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Vocational Education,Engineering Education,Engineering,Employment Qualifications,Standards,Job Skills,Teamwork,Work Ethic,Competence,Communication Skills,Leadership,Professional Development,Teaching Methods,Stress Management,Graduates,Innovation,Information Technology,Foreign Countries

The article outlines the main approaches (person-centered, systemic, competency-based and integrative) in vocational education and training of engineering personnel for high-tech industries based on the analysis of academic research and practical experience. Vocational training of engineering personnel for high-tech businesses should be conducted in accordance with the professional requirements, while keeping professional standards, competencies, skills and qualifications in sharp focus to ensure successful and efficient job performance. The conducted research showed that the level of professional competence of engineering students is insufficient. The important personal attributes of an engineer are as follows: ability to work in a team, work initiative, competence, ability to learn fast, responsibility, good communication skills, stress resistance, leadership qualities, commitment to professional development. The vocational training of engineers in the academic setting should be a system of organizational and teaching activities that should enable the graduates to be professionally ready for their future job.
Psychometric Properties of the Scale of Mato and Muñoz-Vázquez in Medical Undergraduate Students Sample
Author: García-Santillán, Arturo
Date: 2018-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Undergraduate Students,Psychometrics,Mathematics Anxiety,Profiles,Medical Students,Mathematics Instruction,Student Surveys,Student Attitudes,State Universities,Questionnaires,Factor Analysis,Statistical Analysis,Validity

The aim of this paper is to measure the anxiety toward mathematics of undergraduate medical students in a public university. In order to get the data were surveyed 208 students enrolled when the test was applied. The questionnaire used was the scale of Mato and Muñoz-Vázquez (2007). The statistical procedure was exploratory factorial analysis (EFA) with extraction method: Principal Component Analysis (PCA), Rotation Method: Varimax with Kaiser Normalization (KMO, Bartlett test of Sphericity, MSA, X[superscript 2] with df, a = &lt;0.05). The result suggests that the factor ANXTMSDL (0.933) is the largest factor load, which suggests that the profile of the medical student, generates greater anxiety when faced with operations in daily life and the factor (ANXTT 0.626) is the factor that has a lower factor load, which leads us to think that anxiety towards the temporality of assessments or exams is not present, perhaps because, in the curriculum of the majoring the topics of mathematics are not integrated.
Suggestions for Problems Faced in Basic Language Skills by University Students Learning Turkish in Kazakhstan
Author: Özdemir, Cemal
Date: 2018-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Foreign Countries,Turkish,Second Language Instruction,College Students,Language Skills,Sentences,Questionnaires,Likert Scales,Second Language Learning,Reading Comprehension,Reading Materials,Student Role,Teaching Methods,Listening Skills,Writing Skills,Reading Skills,Error Correction,Books,Mixed Methods Research

This study reveals suggestions of Kazakh students for solving the problems in learning Turkish as a foreign language in the Turkish language skills in universities in Kazakhstan. The research has been prepared in order to assist in the search for solutions to the problems by way of these suggestions. The study group of this work consists of 25 males and 15 females who studied Turkish in 2016-2017 at Suleyman Demirel University in Kazakhstan. The research consists of four chapters on the Turkish language skills, including seven suggestion sentences listed in each chapter. A total of 28 Likert-type questionnaires were used, as well as semi-open questions, in which students can express their suggestions for solving problems in language skills in written form. To carry quantitative data analysis obtained from Likert-type questionnaires both descriptive and inferential statistical methods were used. In particular, frequency analysis and t-test were used. Qualitative data analysis techniques were used to study the semi-open questions. As a result of the research, when the ratios of the proposals for the solution of the problems that the participants faced in basic Turkish language skills are examined, the following results arise. In reading comprehension, 75% of the students said, &quot;Interesting materials should be used in lessons&quot;, &quot;Teachers should help students when they are difficult&quot; was chosen with a rate of 77.5% in speaking skills, &quot;Listening activities should be selected from interesting topics&quot; was chosen by 67.5% of students about listening skills, with 67.5% of the writing skills, &quot;The students should be corrected and shown to themselves&quot;, and &quot;Books of different types should be read frequently&quot; are suggested with the highest values. Except for few items t-test shows the significant (p&lt;0.05) results.
Professional Risk: Sex, Lies, and Violence in the Films about Teachers
Author: Fedorov, Alexander
Date: 2018-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Risk,Violence,Teaching Methods,Films,Sexuality,Deception,Universities,Teacher Characteristics,Classroom Techniques,Language Usage,Racial Bias,Religion,Schools,Social Change,Hermeneutics,Stereotypes,College Faculty,Western Civilization,Social Values,Homosexuality,Sexual Identity

Pedagogical issues are rather popular in the world's cinematography. Images of school and university teachers occupy a special place in it. Hoping to attract as many viewers as possible the cinematography prefers to refer not to everyday routine education process but to &quot;hot spots&quot; of teaching associated mainly with sex, lies and violence (in this regard deception is successfully combined with narrative moves of violence and sex) in recent decades. Thus, the title of the French film &quot;Risky Business&quot; (&quot;Les risques du métier,&quot; 1967) contains the essence of the media presentation of the teacher's image whose profession is undoubtedly linked to serious risks and challenges. The review and analysis of 1300 Western films about school and university, study of more than 7000 published materials (books, research articles and film reviews) on the declared topic have enabled us to reveal the following basic types of teacher's images in the Western cinematography: positive (super)hero (often a male, a school teacher recently employed) who reeducates an aggressive and disobedient class; a negative personage who hates students (in some cases he/she can even be a robot-killer or an alien); a loser/clown, outsider suffering from his job; a bureaucrat-administrator. The authors of the article point to the fact that the teacher's image on the Western screen has significantly transformed over time. The self-censorship that existed practically till the 1960s did not allow film makers to touch upon such radical aspects as violence, sex, obscene language, racial and religious problems in schools and universities. But after the lifting of the Hays Code and the advent of the so-called sexual revolution of the 1970s the Western screen began to successively exploit the topics forbidden before, thus creating new horrifying narratives movies every year. On the other hand, the tendency for reflection on the pedagogical mission and real professional challenges involved stills remains in the Western cinematography. Such hermeneutic analysis of Western audiovisual media texts about school and university allowed the authors to integrate the structure of media stereotypes of school and university teachers in films.