ethanporcaro/eric-fulltext-meta huggingface dataset:
Virtually Authentic: Graduate Students&apos; Perspective Changes toward Authentic Learning While Collaborating in a Virtual World
Author: Han, Songhee
Date: 2020-12-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Graduate Students,Student Attitudes,Attitude Change,Authentic Learning,Virtual Classrooms,Online Courses,Simulated Environment,Cooperative Learning,Teamwork,Communities of Practice,International Cooperation,Instructional Design,Educational Technology,Foreign Countries

This qualitative case study investigates graduate students' perspective changes apropos their crossnational collaborative learning experience while participating in an online teaching and learning course jointly taught by graduate schools in the United States and Israel. The participants met virtually, on a weekly basis between November and December 2018, on a platform called &quot;Second Life,&quot; to design and participate in collaborative learning activities. On completion of the course, interviews were conducted with a small sample of student-participants regarding their experiences. During the design phase, participants' dominant perceptions of their learning experiences were characterized by genuine &quot;excitement&quot; at the novelty of collaborating virtually with colleagues on the other side of the world. Their initial perceptions evolved during the participation phase to realization as learning communities emerged and students' roles expanded beyond the scope of mere participants. In this study, the authors argue that participants' construction of new knowledge resulted in authentic learning from the standpoints of social constructivism and online collaborative learning theory and further discuss the factors that enabled the participants' authentic learning experience.
Job Satisfaction Level on Online Teaching among Higher Secondary School Teachers during COVID-19 Pandemic
Author: Suganya, S.
Date: 2020-12-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Job Satisfaction,Online Courses,Educational Technology,Secondary School Teachers,Teacher Attitudes,Distance Education,Electronic Learning,COVID-19,Pandemics,Coping,Well Being,Psychological Patterns,Conventional Instruction,Foreign Countries

Education is the process, whereas an actual human mind will be evolved into a mature mind. Education is a tool to impart knowledge about known and unknown things. It will make a human brain to understand the know things deeper way and unknown things better way. As days are inherited, the ways of education are also transferring according to the need of an hour. The COVID-19 situation made all the educational institutions going in line with virtual classes and the online education system from the physical environment. The technological evolution is not new to the Indian education system, but getting exposed to often and getting adopted towards the pandemic situation could be vulnerable among education professionals. Before any changes occur, preparing for the situation needs transition space to get adopt and getting used to it. But the pandemic situation allowed the transition and breeding time to adapt towards the technological culture. This has a higher impact on online educators. This research highlights the impact intensity among education professionals who are teaching online affects their Psychological well-being and providing suggestions to cope with the technological culture and psychological well-being.
A Study on Emotional Intelligence of Higher Secondary School Teachers in Chengalpattu District
Author: Bhuvaneswari, G.
Date: 2020-12-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Foreign Countries,Emotional Intelligence,Secondary School Teachers,Gender Differences,Teacher Characteristics,Teacher Education,Attachment Behavior,Rural Urban Differences,Family Structure

In this paper, the investigator indicates the emotional intelligence plays an important role in life and contributes to the personal and social development of an individual. There is something beyond the intellectual capacity, which determines the success of a person. A survey of the study of emotional intelligence of the higher secondary school teachers should be analyzed and the investigator has launched the investigation. The sample was limited to 350 higher secondary school teachers only. The study was restricted to higher secondary Teachers only. The study was restricted to Chengalpattu Educational District only. Only the survey method is used to collect data. The Emotional Intelligence Inventory tool was used in the study. The tool was designed and developed by Thomas Alexander (2004). The investigator used the 'test-retest' method in establishing the reliability of the tool on emotional intelligence. The responses of both the test and retest were scored and the Correlation Coefficient of 0.74 was found between the test and retest. The means score value of male teachers 55.15 and the means score value of female teachers is 56.64. The table value 1.96 is lesser than the calculated value t value. There is no significant difference between male and female higher secondary school Teachers in their Emotional Intelligence. Hence the null hypothesis is accepted. Teachers also should have proper training in developing their Emotional Intelligence and in improving their Social attachment.
A Study on Learning Style of Higher Secondary School Students
Author: Udhaya Mohan Babu, R.
Date: 2020-12-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Cognitive Style,Secondary School Students,Behavior Change,Teaching Methods,Academic Achievement,Correlation,Gender Differences,Institutional Characteristics

The author has investigated the learning style of the students and behavioral change in the learner and also when they note the persistence of this change. Learning happens in stages, and at each stage, students learn in different ways. Difficulties that arise at home, schooling are often due to differences in learning styles. It has been proposed that teachers should assess the learning styles of their students and adapt their classroom methods to best fit each student's learning style. These possessed learning styles play a vital role in deciding their level of achievement. This achieved test score determines their future career. The ambitions and aspirations of our students are largely governed by their learning skills adopted by the students. There is no significant difference between XI and XII standard higher secondary school students in their learning styles in the dimensions. This study will be more fruitful when suggestions given by the investigator are applied for further study and it will be of great help for those who want to study further in this field.
A Study of Attitude of Teachers towards Inclusive Education
Author: Singh, Shiba
Date: 2020-12-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Foreign Countries,Teacher Attitudes,Inclusion,Students with Disabilities,Preservice Teachers,Elementary Secondary Education,Student Attitudes,Rural Urban Differences,Gender Differences

This study aimed to investigate the attitude of the teacher's towards inclusive education as the attitude of teachers or executors has a significant impact on the successful implementation of inclusive education. The population of the study comprised all pre-service and in-service teachers of the Gaya district of Bihar. Out of this population, a sample of 108 pre-service &amp; in-service teachers (associated with primary and secondary school) were selected through quota sampling technique from 11 institutions (belonging to the government and private management system). We wish to discover teachers' attitudes towards inclusive education among their different demographic variables i.e. Mode of service, Gender, Locality. An attitude of teachers towards Inclusive Education questionnaire, was used for data collection. Collected data were statistically analyzed by using Frequency counts, Mean, Standard Deviation (SD), Standard Error of Mean and 't' test. Among the total participants n= 108, 48.14% were pre-service teachers &amp; 53.33% were in-service teachers, 50% teachers associated with the urban area &amp; other 50% teachers living in rural areas, 48.14% were female &amp; 53.33% were male. The result shows that attitude of teachers towards inclusive education was moderate to a favorable level. Pre-service and urban teachers had a more positive/favorable attitude towards inclusive education than the attitude of In-service and rural teachers, respectively. In contrast, there was no significant difference between the attitude of male and female teachers towards inclusive education.
Effectiveness of Flipped Classroom in Teaching Organic Chemistry at Standard XI
Author: Birundha, S.
Date: 2020-12-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Flipped Classroom,Educational Technology,Video Technology,Organic Chemistry,Science Instruction,Science Achievement,Institutional Characteristics,Achievement Gap,Effect Size,Foreign Countries,Secondary School Science

A flipped classroom is a setting in which what is traditionally, done in class is performed at home and vice versa. The students attend classes after they have watched their videos at home. They spend the class hours discussing concepts they find difficult to understand with their teachers and other students. They are indulged in more activities which promote their understanding in a better manner. The availability of videos recorded is a vital factor in a flipped classroom. A preparation procedure is to be chalked out by the teacher to record the appropriate materials. After the students get a clear deep understanding discussion goes on, students construct their own knowledge. The principles of constructivism are associated with flipped classroom. Flipped classroom, obviously, alms at minimizing the lecturing hours is spent in the classroom. Students go in for discussion, form pairs and do group work engaging themselves in activities. Bascl (2016) summarized that videos are recorded before the class time and mailed to students through the internet. Extra materials besides videos are added to avoid boring learning climate. The learners are active participants the aim of the study was to trace the effectiveness of flipped class in enriching the knowledge of organic chemistry of students The study is an experimental one four strategies were employed in the study namely Buzzer session, Think pair and share Blooms taxonomy and activity the strategies proved to be effective.
Building Campus Partnerships through Advocacy and Collaboration
Author: Conners, Pamela
Date: 2018-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Partnerships in Education,Advocacy,Cooperation,Academic Support Services,Communication (Thought Transfer),Communication Skills,School Orientation,Program Implementation

Building partnerships with academic programs and campus divisions can advance a communication center's goal of enhancing students' communication competencies while also expanding the reach and visibility of the center. This paper explicates a process for establishing and executing such collaboration effectively--from advocating for the center's integration in student life to developing and executing pilot projects that address recognized communication needs on campus. Central to this process were undergraduate students who conducted research, designed communication modules, and facilitated difficult conversations. New student orientation proved to be a fruitful campus site for communication center student consultants to support and enhance their peers' public speaking, interpersonal, and small group communication skills.
Life in a Fishbowl: Student Perception Data for Long-Term Center Sustainability
Author: Strawser, Michael G.
Date: 2018-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Student Attitudes,Data Collection,Academic Support Services,Sustainability,Educational Facilities,Use Studies,Learning Theories,Program Evaluation,Technology Uses in Education

Communication center directors, staff and tutors must continually analyze student perception of the center space in order to promote long-term campus viability. Thus, this manuscript addresses perceptions of communication center liberal arts students at a small, southern private university. Through surveys, students were asked how they utilize the communication center space, what projects they worked on as communication center participants, and improvement for the future. The measure for this study included a survey with questions that addressed Fishbowl use, technology or furniture use in the Fishbowl, the feedback process on student projects, and Fishbowl improvements. Situated learning theory is presented as a theoretical framework for communication center success and collaborative learning.
Are Parental Perceptions of Risk and Attitudes toward Risk-Taking during Play Associated with Preschoolers&apos; Physical Activity and Physical Literacy?
Author: Stone, Michelle R.
Date: 2020-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Parent Attitudes,Risk,Play,Preschool Children,Physical Activities,Correlation,Child Development,Child Behavior,Foreign Countries,Child Care Centers,Children,Motor Development,Life Style,Body Composition,Physical Activity Level,Psychomotor Skills

Purpose: To explore whether parental perceptions of risk and attitudes toward risk-taking during play are associated with preschoolers' physical activity (PA) and physical literacy (PL). Methods: Nova Scotia preschoolers (35 boys, 17 girls; mean age = 3.8 years, range = 3-5 years) and parents (n=52 pairs) provided data. Linear regressions assessed associations of risk perceptions and attitudes with children's PA and PL, controlling for children's age (cross-sectional analysis; p&lt;0.05). Results: Perceptions of risk were significantly associated with preschoolers' PA (r=0.24, p=0.05), and predicted 11.6% of the variance in PA. Findings revealed a significant positive relationship between attitudes toward risky play and PL (r=0.21, p=0.05), explaining 14.7% of the variance in PL. Conclusion: This evidence supports growing literature on the value of risky play to children's development and parents' influence in risk-taking behaviour.
Academic Dignity: Countering the Emotional Experience of Academia
Author: Kouritzin, Sandra G.
Date: 2020-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Human Dignity,Emotional Experience,Higher Education,Neoliberalism,Ideology,Educational Change,Universities,College Faculty,Foreign Countries,Teacher Attitudes,Commercialization

A significant emerging body of research examines the conditions and impacts of neoliberalism on academic institutions, particularly how the rise of the 'marketized' university has shifted the way in which academics are expected to engage in research and teaching. Validating academic's experiences, we highlight their emotional responses to the ideological shift that has taken place within the academy, illustrating how lived experiences repudiate neoliberal conceptualizations of the academic as &quot;homo economicus.&quot; Referencing our ongoing research in Canadian universities, we overview workplace dignity, a countervailing notion that mobilizes positive emotional concepts. We then articulate an &quot;academic dignity&quot;-centered approach for future work.
College Faculty&apos;s Outdoor Play Pedagogy: The Ripple Effect
Author: Dietze, Beverlie
Date: 2020-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Foreign Countries,College Faculty,Early Childhood Education,Outdoor Education,Play,Public Colleges,Preservice Teacher Education,Course Descriptions

The governments of many nations invest significant funding into early childhood education (ECE) programs. These programs play an important role in preparing early childhood educators for the workforce; however, it is unknown how many include training in outdoor play. We examined how outdoor play pedagogy is positioned in publicly-funded college and institute programs in Canada. Only five Canadian public colleges listed explicit courses on outdoor play in the fall of 2018. Despite this lack of calendar offerings, a survey of 28 faculty from 24 different institutions indicated that outdoor play training was seen as important. We recommend that those working to advance outdoor play pedagogy include college faculty in the process and that professional development resources focused on outdoor play be made available to college ECE programs.
An Investigation of English Usage in Careers of Thai Graduates with a Business Administration Degree
Author: Low, Piyada
Date: 2020-12-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: English for Special Purposes,Second Language Learning,Second Language Instruction,College Graduates,Young Adults,Business Administration Education,Language Usage,Work Environment,Language Skills,Value Judgment,Career Development,Foreign Countries,Required Courses

The research study aims to investigate English usage in careers of graduates with business administration degree in seven fields of study: Finance, Management, Marketing, International Business, Hotel and Tourism Management, Managerial Accounting, and Logistics Management. Google apps, Facebook, and LINE were the main instruments to collect the data. The questionnaire was created in a Google Form, then, was distributed and shared via Facebook, Facebook messenger, and LINE. Data were analyzed in the forms of graph, chart and percentages by using Google Data Studio. SPSS was also employed to interpret the 5 rating scale questions. The number of respondents was 221. 41.6% of the respondents were 22 years old and they were fresh graduates. Level of English usage in the workplace was high (M=3.57) especially reading skill (M=3.63). English speaking was mentioned as the most useful course at work. English for Specific Purposes (ESP) courses were mentioned in particular careers. Graduates in Managerial Accounting mentioned English for Accountant I and II while graduates in Hotel and Tourism Management mentioned Technical English for Hotel Business, Technical English for Tourism Business, and English for Food and Beverage Service. The most required training topic was English communication, followed by English speaking and English writing. The respondents also perceived that the English language was important for career advancement (M=3.92).
A Systematic Review on Cyberbullying Interventions and Preventions
Author: Özgür, Hasan
Date: 2020-12-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Bullying,Computer Mediated Communication,Intervention,Prevention,Computer Software,Program Effectiveness,Victims,Foreign Countries

This study provides the results of the systematic review of the effectiveness of programs/software developed to intervene and prevent in cyberbullying. In the study, the studies published before June 2020, where the effects of programs/software developed for the intervention and prevention in cyberbullying were examined systematically. Of the approximately 2400 studies accessed through online databases, 28 studies that met the criteria of this study were systematically examined. The findings of the study revealed that there were 24 different programs/software from nine different countries for the purpose of intervening and preventing in cyberbullying and that the studies examined had different session frequency, duration, and theoretical background. It was observed that the researchers systematically examined adopt technological and non-technological strategies in the intervention and prevention of cyberbullying while some programs/software use both strategies together. It is determined that while some of the programs/software in the studies examined are intended to prevent cyberbullying, others are intended to interfere in cyberbullying, and some other programs/software are intended to do both. Consequently, this systematic review fills an important gap in the cyberbullying literature and points out that programs/software can be effective in intervening and/or preventing cyberbullying. However, it is thought that it will be useful to examine which components are effective and to what extent they are effective in intervening and/or preventing cyberbullying in future studies.
Collaboration in the Center: A Librarian and Faculty Member Explore ePortfolio Development
Author: Deal, Claire
Date: 2018-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Librarian Teacher Cooperation,Academic Libraries,College Faculty,Portfolios (Background Materials),Multimedia Materials,Rhetoric,Academic Support Services,Communication (Thought Transfer),Curriculum Development,Workshops

Collaboration between faculty members and librarians has the potential to enrich the work of both Communication Centers and campus libraries. A collaborative, ePortfolio development project that a library instructional technologist and rhetoric faculty member facilitated in an upper level public speaking course at a small liberal arts college demonstrates this potential. The collaborative ePortfolio project allowed students to showcase their rhetorical skills across multiple modalities: written, digital, visual -- and for this particular project -- oral. Through a series of hands-on workshops and a reliance on the services of the Communication Center, facilitators guided students through the processes of developing their ePortfolios and incorporating videos of their own oral presentations within them.
Integration of CITYgreen Landscape Ecological Analysis into a Capstone Environmental Science Course
Author: Kulhavy, David L.
Date: 2020-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Capstone Experiences,Environmental Education,Ecology,Conservation (Environment),Natural Resources,Urban Environment,Campuses,Forestry,Gardening,Maps,Geographic Information Systems,Technology Integration,Service Learning,Horticulture,Student Projects,Student Attitudes,Undergraduate Students,State Universities,Physical Environment

CITYgreen Geographic Information Systems software was used to develop a campus wide cover type map for Stephen F. Austin State University in an environmental science landscape ecology course. The finding indicated an equal division of forest cover type compared to impervious surface of buildings and paved surface. Once the classification was completed, students chose an area for reforestation identified in CITYgreen, while raising funds for the purchase of trees for the project. Before completing the project, students reviewed tenets of landscape ecology, civic ecology education, and benefits of urban forestry. At the completion of the project, students reviewed service-learning aspects of campus beautification reflecting on making a difference, working outdoors, and using high end technology to complete a real-world environmental project incorporating partnerships and teamwork. The outcome demonstrates the benefits of applying ecological planning to complete an environmental project based on a perceived need within a campus setting.