ethanporcaro/eric-fulltext-meta huggingface dataset:
A Corpus Study of Language Simplification and Grammar in Graded Readers
Author: Zakaria, Azrifah
Date: 2023-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Computational Linguistics,Grammar,Reading Materials,Classification,Vocabulary Development,Reading Processes,Language Proficiency,Profiles,Teaching Methods,Second Language Learning,Second Language Instruction,English (Second Language),Computer Software

Studies on graded readers used in extensive reading have tended to focus on vocabulary. This study set out to investigate the linguistic profile of graded readers, taking into account both grammar and lexis. A corpus of 90 readers were tagged according to the variables in Biber's Multidimensional (MD) analysis, using the Multidimensional Analysis Tagger (MAT). These variables were analysed using latent class cluster analysis to determine whether the graded readers can be grouped by similarity in linguistic features. While MAT analysis surfaced more similarities than differences within the corpus, latent class clustering produced an optimal 3-class model. Post-hoc concordance analyses showed that graded readers may be categorised as having three classes of complexity: beginner, transitional, and advanced. The findings in the study suggest that selection of reading materials for extensive reading should take into consideration grammatical complexity as well as lexis. The linguistic profiles compiled in this study detail the grammatical structures and the associated lexical items within the structures that teachers may expect their students to encounter when reading graded readers. In addition, the profiles may be of benefit to teachers seeking to supplement extensive reading with form-focused instruction.
Evaluation of Work-Life Balance of Teachers and School Managers
Author: Vaiz, Osman
Date: 2023-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Foreign Countries,Family Work Relationship,Teacher Attitudes,Administrator Attitudes,Elementary Schools,Gender Differences,Marital Status,Child Rearing,Family Structure,Age Differences,Academic Rank (Professional)

The purpose of this study is to reveal the current status of the work-life balance of individuals working as classroom teachers, Turkish teachers and administrators in Turkey and Northern Cyprus and to examine them according to various demographic and professional characteristics. The study was carried out in relational screening model. The research population consists of people who work as primary school teachers, Turkish language teachers and administrators in Turkey and Northern Cyprus in the 2021-2022 academic year. The sample consisted of a total of 1059 people, 836 of whom were teachers and 223 of whom were administrators, selected using random sampling method. The data of the study were collected through an online questionnaire that included the Personal Information Form and the Work-Life Balance Scale. The data collected within the scope of the study were evaluated with quantitative analysis methods using the SPSS-26 software. In this context, frequency analysis, descriptive statistics methods, independent groups t-test, one-way analysis of variance (ANOVA) and Tukey HSD test were used. As a result of the study, it was observed that the participants were able to maintain work-life balance at a moderate level. In general, work-life balance does not differ significantly according to gender, marital status, having children and status (p&gt;0.05), but the participants aged 51 and above have a significantly higher work-life balance than the participants aged 22-30 (p&lt;0.05), and, results according to sub-dimensions are presented in the study.
Is YouTube an Adequate and Reliable Source for Calcaneal Spur?
Author: Kiliç, Zeynep
Date: 2023-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Video Technology,Social Media,Access to Information,Reliability,Human Body,Anatomy,Program Effectiveness,Health Personnel,Physical Health

YouTube contains videos that provide information about many health conditions. Patients and healthcare professionals frequently use YouTube to obtain information. The calcaneal spur (heel spur) is a bony outgrowth of the calcaneal tuberosity in the form of osteophytes. In this study, we aimed to determine the quality and reliability of YouTube videos about the calcaneal spur, whose prevalence increases with age and is more common in those with osteoarthritis. Search was made with the keywords 'Calcaneal spur' and 'heel spur'. Of the 300 videos reviewed, 104 were included in the study. The number of days since the videos were uploaded, the number of views, likes, dislikes, comments and the duration of the videos were recorded. The DISCERN tool and the Global Quality Scale (GQS) were used to evaluate the reliability and quality of the videos. Most of the video presenters were healthcare professionals (79.80%). In 65.4%, the target audience was patients. 61.4% of the videos were low quality, 32.69% medium quality, 5.77% high quality. There was no difference between health professionals and non-health professionals in terms of quality and reliability. This study showed that most of the information provided by YouTube videos about the calcaneal spur is not reliable and inconsistent. YouTube should consider collaborating with database platforms, which is constantly updated and equipped with evidence-based information, to provide reliable health information on many health issues, including the calcaneal spur.
A Diachronic Analysis of Prospect Theory in the Thai Online News during the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Corpus-Driven Study
Author: Panyaatisin, Kosin
Date: 2023-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: News Reporting,COVID-19,Pandemics,Language Usage,Public Health,Communications,Discourse Analysis,Comparative Analysis,Thai,Audience Awareness,Trust (Psychology),Stress Variables,Foreign Countries,Risk,Computational Linguistics,Diachronic Linguistics,Disease Control

This study aims to investigate the linguistic strategies used in public health communication during the COVID-19 pandemic, according to the regulations stipulated by the Center for COVID-19 Situation Administration (CCSA) of Thailand. A corpus of 1.4 million words was retrieved from Thai online mainstream news media written in Thai, and systematically randomized to analyze news content from March 1, 2020, to December 31, 2021. The framework used for analyzing language was the prospect theory, also known as the message-framing effects. This theory refers to choices that are framed or conditioned by language codes that manipulate changes in people's behaviors. Sentences or clauses designated as &quot;one cause&quot; and &quot;one effect&quot; were analyzed based on syntactic criteria, such as causative construction. The framing effect can be divided into two groups: the effect framed by GAIN (positive result) and its counterpart, LOSS (negative result). It was found that the most favorable linguistic strategy was &quot;GAIN&quot; (63%), reflecting positive messages. Based on linguistic evidence, it appears that Thai conventional media convey positive messages, which encompass prevention, risk-aversion, and positive attitude cultivation. The use of gain-framed language devices by agencies may reflect their attempts to generate positive emotions and gain people's trust during stressful situations, as well as to express sympathy and politely respond to the audiences. All things considered, the use of gain-framed-message strategies in Thailand plays a role in pandemic management and protection, contributing to the highly acclaimed and effective public health system it has accorded.
A Diachronic Corpus-Based Analysis of LGBTQ-Related Research Articles
Author: Tarat, Sarunya
Date: 2023-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Diachronic Linguistics,Computational Linguistics,LGBTQ People,Research Reports,Trend Analysis,Information Retrieval,Comparative Analysis,Language Usage,Periodicals,Journal Articles

This study uses a diachronic corpus-based analysis to explore the topics presented in LGBTQ-related research articles published between 2001 and 2020, and to examine diachronic changes in these topics over time. The data are from 400 LGBTQ-related research articles which are divided into four time periods (2001-2005, 2006-2010, 2011-2015, 2016-2020) with 100 articles per period. We analyzed the data by looking at keywords, comparing keywords across time, and investigating the concordance lines. The findings from the keywords analysis revealed thirteen LGBTQ-related topics: sexuality, gender, relationship, hate, research, theory, culture, socio-politics, standard, science, place, sport, and nationality. The findings from the comparison across the four time periods show the diachronic changes in topics by looking at keywords identified as always key, previously key, and recently key. The concordance lines show in-depth investigation of the topics to discuss about LGBTQ. The in-depth investigation of the concordance lines indicates that LGBTQ people have difficulty in coming out due to traditional values. This analysis of LGBTQ-related research articles provides new insights into the way LGBTQ people are discussed which can be useful for further studies regarding application of a methodological framework to investigate LGBTQ-related topics in other types of data sources.
Professional Career Development of University Students: Current Approaches
Author: Kara, Dönay Nisa
Date: 2023-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: College Students,Career Development,Course Selection (Students),Career Choice,Departments,Student Attitudes,Private Colleges,Student Satisfaction,Student Educational Objectives,Computer Use

Many factors are effective in the process of choosing the department that students study. Today, digital technologies are used effectively in the field of education, and the importance of digital technologies in the career choices of students is very high, because many professions for human needs have emerged with digital technologies. Some of these professions can be counted as artificial intelligence specialist, digital literacy, technology designer, digital game development, social media specialist. Digital technologies have affected the career choice and career development of university students. The aim of this research is to contribute to the field regarding the professional career development of university students. Qualitative research methods provide flexibility to the researcher in the conduct and design of their research. In the research, the data were analyzed with the content analysis technique. The participants of the research were students studying at a private university in the 2022-2023 academic year. In order to determine the professional career development of university students, a total of 40 participants, 25 female and 15 male, were included. These participants are people who benefit from digital technologies in their career development processes. When the reasons for choosing the departments of the participants are examined, it is seen that it is important whether it is suitable for them in the process of choosing a profession. In addition, the students participating in the study stated that their future careers are important in their career choices and that they are studying in the department they dream of. The majority of the participants stated that they were satisfied with the department they read and that they did not experience any anxiety about their departments. In addition, it was concluded that the participants had problems in their educational goals due to financial inadequacy. The participants who are not satisfied with the quality of the education and who oppose the view that the education provided is sufficient are worried that they will experience problems as regards their goals.
An Investigation of the Grammatical Feature Usage of African American Vernacular English in Justin Bieber&apos;s Songs
Author: Kongsatt, Ratchadavan
Date: 2023-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Black Dialects,Singing,North American English,Grammar,Musicians,Syntax,Morphemes,Music,Linguistic Theory,Language Variation

African American Vernacular English (AAVE) is a distinct variety of English that exhibits unique phonology, morphology, syntax, and semantics. However, the focus of this study was on the grammatical aspects of AAVE. The objectives were to identify and analyze the predominant grammatical features of AAVE employed by Justin Bieber in his songs from 2009 to 2021 and to examine and describe the specific syntactic features of AAVE found in Justin Bieber songs. The data was collected and compared over a span of several years. The grammatical features were analyzed based on the theories proposed by Wolfram (2004) and Rickford (1999). The results indicated that the three most frequently observed features were Negation Forms, which occurred 79 times over a period of 9 years, Specialized Auxiliaries, which appeared 44 times over 9 years, and Copula Absence, which was present 34 times over 7 years. Additionally, the study identified several other AAVE features over a 10-year span, including Copula Absence, Invariant &quot;be,&quot; Remote &quot;been,&quot; Specialized Auxiliaries, Subject-Verb Agreement, Nominals, Negation Forms, and Question Formation. Upon comparison, it was observed that the number of AAVE features decreased in the last five years compared to the first five years. Consequently, this research provides valuable insights into the grammatical features of AAVE and highlights the variations in the syntactic characteristics of AAVE that have an impact on popular music.
Assessing Language or Content? A Systematic Review of Assessment in English Medium Instruction Classrooms in Different Contexts
Author: Thippayacharoen, Thanakrit
Date: 2023-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Language of Instruction,English (Second Language),Second Language Learning,Second Language Instruction,Formative Evaluation,Summative Evaluation,Language Tests,Language Proficiency,Visual Aids,Test Validity,Evaluation Research,Teaching Methods,Authors,Foreign Countries,Course Content,Student Evaluation

Research on English Medium Instruction (EMI) is rapidly increasing and well-documented worldwide; however, recent studies in EMI have given less emphasis on assessments in EMI classrooms. Indeed, assessment plays a significant role in informing teaching and learning competencies, but what to assess and how to assess are questions which have been neglected in EMI research. The controversy continues over whether it is necessary to assess language in content learning. This systematic review explores assessment practices in EMI centering on objectives, roles, and tools of assessment. The PRISMA flow diagram screening process was employed in the study selection to enhance the transparency and scientific validity of this review. Consequently, we identified assessment implementation for different purposes and highlighted critical findings based on an in-depth analysis of 13 studies on EMI assessments in different contexts. Findings revealed that assessments of English proficiency and content comprehension are widely found in formative and summative assessments. Although teaching English was not a primary goal of EMI, assessments of English skills were practiced in many contexts. This study provided a greater understanding of a holistic picture of EMI assessments that can benefit related stakeholders in selecting appropriate assessments for specific purposes in EMI classrooms. Moreover, this study called for further research on the empirical evidence of EMI assessments in diverse educational settings.
Anti-Racism Teaching in Elementary Schools and the Social-Emotional Connection: A Review of the Literature
Author: Durm, Takisha
Date: 2023-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Social Justice,Racism,Teaching Methods,Elementary Schools,Social Emotional Learning,Elementary School Students,Ethnic Stereotypes,Change Agents

Teaching requires careful attention to the needs of all learners. How do we ensure we consistently meet them holistically? Though we live in what is considered a post-racial society, several injustices are suffered by minority groups. To combat this, many have adopted anti-racist pedagogy. Research suggests, however, that anti-racist teaching should be combined with social-emotional learning to combat negative stereotypes about various minority groups fully. This review of the literature provides insight into how to best combine anti-racist teaching and social-emotional learning for sustained academic success in elementary classrooms.
Assessing Ideal Teacher&apos;s Personality: Students&apos; Perspective and Expectations
Author: Hidayah, Nur
Date: 2023-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Teacher Characteristics,Personality Traits,Student Attitudes,Expectation,Foreign Countries,High School Students

The ideal teacher can reflect on self-development to form a personality that fits the needs of students. Teachers who have achieved a perfect personality figure have a greater chance of success in transferring knowledge and in the student education process. The need for an ideal teacher figure can be a reference for prospective teachers to develop themselves from the beginning of their education. Based on these needs, this study identified the ideal teacher figure based on the student's perspective. This research design used a survey research design in the quantitative method. The research subjects consisted of 240 students spread across the East Java, Indonesia. The data collection instrument used the student version of the teacher's personality test. Analysis of the research data was carried out in a statistical-descriptive. The results showed that the four strongest personalities most expected of students were caring, humble, responsible, and patience. Teachers' ideal personalities help them provide services that align with students' self-development needs. Suggestions for further research are identifying ideal teacher personalities based on other points of view, including senior teachers, student teacher candidates, and society in general.
Misapprehension of Mathematics among Teachers, Parents, and Elementary School Students
Author: Rohman, Khabibur
Date: 2023-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Mathematics,Elementary School Students,Elementary School Teachers,Student Attitudes,Teacher Attitudes,Parent Attitudes,Misconceptions,Mathematics Skills,Mathematics Education,Genetics,Mathematics Anxiety

Early mathematicians viewed mathematics as a beautiful and ethereal art form. However, the pupils in school appear to have no idea of this beauty. Misconceptions about mathematics among students, parents, and instructors are thought to be one of the root causes of the problem. Mathematical misconceptions and myths among instructors, parents, and students were examined in this study. These findings were obtained using a descriptive qualitative method of investigation. Research participants included elementary school pupils and their parents from East Java, Indonesia as well as 10 instructors, 10 students, and 10 parents. Random selection was used to pick the respondents. The results of this study showed that teachers, parents, and students have a wide range of misconceptions about mathematics. Among the misconceptions that occur among students, teachers and parents are: i) The conception of mathematics; ii) The aim of learning mathematics is only to train students to count and memorize formulas; iii) Mathematical ability is a genetic talent and only people who have talent will be proficient in mathematics; and iv) Mathematics is a non-applicable. The consequences of widespread misconceptions about mathematics among teachers, parents, and students are detrimental to the learning process and hinder the development of strong mathematical skills.
No Excuses: How One District Made Sure Students Thrived Mathematically through the Pandemic
Author: Prestridge, John
Date: 2023-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: School Districts,COVID-19,Pandemics,Mathematics Achievement,Mathematics Tests,Standardized Tests,Educational Strategies,Response to Intervention

The global pandemic left many schools across the country content with low expectations regarding student achievement (Gross &amp; Opalka, 2020). It seemed as though learning loss and academic struggles would become the norm for students throughout the country, particularly in mathematics. Though few states could maintain or improve math performance on their respective standardized testing, there were examples where individual schools could prevent a learning loss and improve academically from where they were from 2019 to 2022. Out of 3700 school systems, seven of the top ten systems with the highest gains were from the state of Alabama (Crain, 2022). A case study was designed around one of these school systems, referred to in this paper as The Martell School System. This study catalyzed fellow school district leaders to learn strategies that could be duplicated in other systems for school improvement. Through times of change and uncertainty, influential instructional leaders maintain high levels of expectation. Through interviews with school and district leadership, and data analysis, knowledge will be gained that will allow schools to learn from these instructional leaders and implement strategies with their students as we return to normalcy.
Impact of Therapy Dogs on Student Achievement in Rural Math Classrooms
Author: Dudley, Cara
Date: 2023-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Therapy,Animals,Mental Health,Well Being,Stress Management,Anxiety,Middle School Students,Rural Schools,Mathematics Achievement,Achievement Tests,Grade 8,Intervention,Brain,Special Education,Gender Differences,Socioeconomic Status

Therapy dogs positively impact students mental and emotional well-being, which can improve the student's academic performance. Therapy dogs can reduce stress and anxiety levels, which leads to better concentration and improved learning outcomes. Canines can also help improve social skills and behavior, which fosters a more productive classroom environment. School accountability becomes more critical each year. Student performance on state assessments determines accountability ratings. This study investigated therapy dogs' impact on academic achievement in a rural middle school math classroom. By addressing this issue through learning motivational theory, the quantitative research sheds light on how incorporating canine animal-assisted interventions into the daily classroom routine can increase student achievement.