ethanporcaro/eric-fulltext-meta huggingface dataset:
More than Words: Teacher Candidates Turn and Talk about the Hidden Messages in Children&apos;s Literature
Author: Archey, Xochitl
Date: 2022-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Preservice Teachers,Childrens Literature,Discourse Analysis,Hidden Curriculum,Picture Books,Social Justice,Elementary Education,Power Structure,Social Status,Stereotypes,Cultural Awareness

Multicultural education curriculum often seems to get lost in the implicit biases of formal education. As K-12 classrooms continue to increase in linguistic, cultural, racial, gender, socioeconomic, and ability diversity, the call for educators to develop mind frames of equity becomes more urgent. This study asks teacher candidates to explore children's literature for overt and covert messages of oppression, silencing, and indoctrination. Each theme is discussed within the context of picture books and their corresponding analysis. A suggested chart for selecting critically intelligent books is provided as a consolidated extension of the study's findings.
&quot;All Children Matter&quot;: A Preservice Teacher&apos;s Understanding and Practice of Culturally Responsive Teaching in a Third-Grade Mathematics Classroom
Author: Mburu, Jane Mwihaki
Date: 2022-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Culturally Relevant Education,Grade 3,Mathematics Instruction,Elementary School Mathematics,Knowledge Level,Teacher Competencies,Elementary School Teachers,Student Diversity,Teacher Attitudes,Student Characteristics,Student Teaching,Student Teachers

Many researchers have called for teacher educators to provide experiences that can prepare preservice teachers to become effective in adopting and implementing culturally responsive practices in mathematics classrooms. This study examined how one prospective teacher understood the concept of culturally responsive teaching and how she later implemented this understanding in a third-grade mathematics classroom during her student teaching. Analysis of the data demonstrates that the teacher-participant did not have a good understanding of culturally responsive teaching and did not implement it other than superficially.
Theory-to-Practice: Researching Indigenous Education in the United States
Author: Masta, Stephanie
Date: 2022-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Theory Practice Relationship,Indigenous Populations,Educational Research,Educational History,Indigenous Knowledge,Theories,Critical Race Theory,Tribes,Foreign Policy,Experience,Futures (of Society),Educational Trends

This article advances theories and scholarship focused on Indigenous educational research in the U.S. by engaging with the scholarship of Bryan Brayboy and Sandy Grande. This article provides an overview of the history of Indigenous education research and suggests that engaging with Indigenous-centered theories is essential for scholars undertaking this research endeavor. This article also acknowledges how past research practices inform current research and offers researchers a brief demonstration of how to apply these theories to their own educational research practices.
Self-Concept and Academic Achievement in Primary School: A Predictive Study
Author: Carrillo-López, Pedro José
Date: 2022-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Self Concept,Academic Achievement,Elementary School Students,Predictor Variables,Foreign Countries,Self Concept Measures,Academic Ability,Language,Literature,Mathematics Achievement,Natural Sciences,Science Achievement,English (Second Language),Social Sciences

The study of academic achievement continues to be one of the &quot;star&quot; topics in the field of education today because of its great importance as an indicator for assessing educational quality and has therefore been studied from various perspectives. In this regard, the aim of this study was to study which dimensions of self-concept (behavioral, intellectual, physical, lack of anxiety, social or popularity and subjective happiness-life satisfaction) predict performance in each core subjects (Spanish Language and Literature, Mathematics, Natural Sciences, Social Sciences and First Foreign Language (English)). For this purpose, a sample of 116 students from the last cycle of Primary Education (10-12 years) was selected by accessibility and administered a multidimensional Self-Concept Scale. The data were analyzed using the multiple linear regression technique, evaluating the Root Mean Squared Error, statistical power and effect size in all of them. The main results show that intellectual self-concept is the most important predictor of academic achievement (p&lt;0.05). Therefore, schools should be aware of the importance of fostering confidence and expectations of success in students' academic tasks.
Promoting Prospective Mathematics Teachers&apos; Professional Vision on a Whole-Class Reflective Discussion: Contributions of Digital Resources
Author: Rodrigues, Renata Viviane Raffa
Date: 2022-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Preservice Teachers,Mathematics Teachers,Preservice Teacher Education,Mathematics Education,Methods Courses,Mathematics Instruction,Foreign Countries,Multimedia Instruction

The present study aims to understand how the professional vision of prospective teachers (PTs) regarding whole-class reflective discussion develops as they explore a multimedia case (MC) in a mathematics teacher education course. The data come from the written productions of seven groups of PTs (N=15) related to whole-class discussion of one 6th grade lesson in two sections of the MC: first, they have focused on the teacher's lesson plan and on her intentions for the whole-class discussion aiming at the students' algebraic thinking; and in the second, they have analysed two video episodes of that lesson phase. The results show an integrated development of two processes of PTs' professional vision -- noticed events and the nature of the reasoning about them -- with significant evolution from one section to another as they explore the MC. The study shows PTs' alternative ways of accessing and making sense of the complexity of both ambitious and authentic teaching practices that can also be employed in at distance teacher education and mitigate the consequences of the impossibility to access the classrooms, such as that resulting from the recent COVID-19 pandemic.
Merging the Child in Nature: Towards the Greening and Afforestation Project in Light of the Initiatives of Egypt and Saudi Arabia
Author: Mohamed, Dalia Abdelwahed
Date: 2022-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Foreign Countries,Natural Resources,Conservation (Environment),Knowledge Level,Ethics,Ecology,Child Behavior,Consciousness Raising,Elementary Education,Gardening

Awareness and appreciation of nature and environmental sustainability have become global issues. Egypt and Saudi Arabia have contributed to several serious initiatives to participate in the development of feasible solutions to these vital issues. The current research attempted to study the dimensions developed by those initiatives. The research adopted the dimension of education in early childhood and educating children about the issues of nature and the environment by monitoring the practices that take place in four programs implemented in Egypt and Saudi Arabia. The research aims to determine how the relationship between children and nature is rooted, and the consequent appreciation of nature and environmental awareness. The qualitative approach was adopted for the continuous interpretation of the practices of participants in the specific programs. The results found that educational programs that seek to merge nature and the environment in the education of children led to increased knowledge of environmental issues, improved environmental ethics and increased desire to discover, learn, protect and preserve nature. In other words, learning about the environment and nature may have a significant positive impact on the behavior of children's connection to nature and the environment. Nature offers real opportunities for children to grow and learn. In light of the current results, the research recommended the necessity of integrating the traditional approach of the early learning stage with a curriculum on the appreciation of nature and environmental awareness. Also, there is a need to train teachers to work in nature with children and educate the community, especially parents, about the importance of learning in nature for their children.
The Role of Student Employment in Persistence and Efficiency in STEM Higher Education
Author: Kocsis, Zsófia
Date: 2022-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Student Employment,Academic Persistence,Self Efficacy,STEM Education,College Students,Foreign Countries

The high dropout ratios that characterize STEM fields can be explained by several factors, one of which is the employment of students during their studies. Our research aims to explore the impact of student employment on persistence and academic performance in STEM fields. During our research, we used the data of the Hungarian subsample of the PERSIST 2019 database (N=1045). According to our results, IT trainings are more resistant to the negative effects of employment than other trainings, as students working in this field did not differ from their non-employed peers in terms of either persistence or academic progress. Concerning the science, engineering, and non-STEM training, employment had a significant negative effect on academic performance, but it was primarily compensated by being employed in study-related jobs in science training, which also had a favorable effect in non-STEM training courses. However, in the field of engineering, employment in the profession reinforced this adverse effect too. In the field of informatics, study-related work also had a negative impact. Based on our results, we think it is worth considering the broader spread of dual training courses in higher education, during which students can complete an internship at a company or partner organization in addition to theoretical training.
Implementing Entrepreneurship Education in Extracurricular Activity (ECA) for Students
Author: Adisel
Date: 2022-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Entrepreneurship,Extracurricular Activities,Elementary Secondary Education,Foreign Countries,Program Implementation

The entrepreneurship program has been rapidly growing as one of the extracurricular programs delivered in education institutions, including primary and high schools. One of the endeavors to advance students' interest in entrepreneurship education is providing ECA (extracurricular activity) for the students at school. This research is a case study focused on implementing the HBC (Hilaris Business Class) Program. The researchers conducted this research to see the effectiveness of this extracurricular activity program. The critical informants of this study consisted of the school principals and teachers who managed the program. The researchers collected the data through interviews, document analysis, and observations. The result of this research signified that HBC, uniquely, was designed based on the integration of the Indonesian Curriculum and Singaporean Curriculum by considering the students' need analysis and profile. The program was implemented inside (entrepreneurship literacy and business planning) and outside the school (cooperation with professional enterprises, company visits, and business plan execution). In the end, the program was evaluated by reflecting on student achievements and skills. Additionally, the HBC program was claimed to benefit the students and the teachers, school, and parents. This program might be helpful to meet much more demanding world development in the future by elevating its target and objectives.
Examination of the Estimation Skills and Strategies of Pre-Service Elementary Mathematics Teachers
Author: Baran Kaya, Tugba
Date: 2022-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Computation,Mathematics Skills,Preservice Teachers,Mathematics Teachers,Foreign Countries,Elementary School Mathematics

The present study aimed to determine the estimation skills of elementary education pre-service mathematics teachers and the strategies they adopt in estimation. The case study methodology was employed in the study, and the participants included 37 volunteering students attending the fourth grade in the Primary Education Mathematics Instruction Department at a university located in the Central Anatolia Region in Turkey. The study data were collected with an 8-item Estimation Strategy Test developed by the authors. The test included numerosity, computational, and measurement estimation questions. In addition to making estimations, the students were asked to write the reasons behind their estimations. The descriptive analysis technique was employed to analyze the study data, and the data were coded based on the estimation strategies adopted by the pre-service teachers and similarity of their estimations with the actual values. The data are presented as MAXQDA maps, and excerpts from student responses are also presented. The study findings demonstrated that the responses of most pre-service teachers were similar to the actual value in computational estimations; however, numerosity or measurement estimations were not similar. Furthermore, certain pre-service teachers inclined to conduct the actual operation instead of estimating the results during computational estimation, and directly counted the results in numerosity estimation. Also, it was determined that a significant number of pre-service teachers made computational errors in numerosity and computational estimation. [This work was presented at the International Conference on Education in Mathematics, Science and Technology (ICEMST) symposium.]
The Development of Students&apos; Interest in and Knowledge of Botany by Means of a Workshop on Pollination and Floral Ecology
Author: Gubo, Verena
Date: 2022-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Science Instruction,Botany,Knowledge Level,Student Interests,Plants (Botany),Workshops,Student Motivation,Program Effectiveness,Secondary School Students,Entomology,Foreign Countries

This article examines how students' botanical knowledge and interest in plants can be increased in order to counteract &quot;plant blindness&quot;, which is a phenomenon describing the lack of people's awareness of plants. Since recent studies point to a continuous decline of students' interest in biology, especially in botany, during secondary education, a workshop on pollination and floral ecology has been designed. 100 students (N=100) from five different schools took part in the workshop. By means of a pre- as well as a post-test and a questionnaire directly after the workshop, data regarding the students' interest, knowledge and intrinsic motivation has been collected. Results show that the workshop has a positive impact on the students' interest in the pollination and floral ecology. Additionally, the findings indicate that the workshop leads to an increased botanical knowledge as well as development of intrinsic motivation.
Action Research Skills among Public School Teachers: A Cross-Cultural Study
Author: Albalawi, Aishah
Date: 2022-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Action Research,Research Skills,Public School Teachers,Cross Cultural Studies,Comparative Education,Foreign Countries,Educational Research,Teacher Improvement,Teamwork,Evaluation Methods

This study aims to determine the degree of public school teachers' skills regarding action research. The study sample included public school teachers from the Kalamazoo metropolitan area, US (n=20), and Tabuk, Saudi Arabia (n=30). The researchers adopted a descriptive approach to address the study's open-ended questions; Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS) software was employed to analyze the data collected in this study. The results of the study showed that previously conducted action research played an important role in supporting qualitative educational research among Saudi Arabian teachers, contributing to the improvement of the teaching environment and helping teachers to solve students' problems via action research.
Transformation of Value Orientations of Higher Education Applicants in Ukraine
Author: Lokarieva, Halyna
Date: 2022-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Foreign Countries,College Applicants,Values,Young Adults,Older Adults,College Students,Change,Teacher Characteristics,Social Work,Caseworkers,Attitude Change,World History,Political Influences,Self Actualization,Teachers,Teacher Influence

The relevance of the study stems from the role of higher education institutions in shaping the national values among students of pedagogical specialities (educators, future teachers, social workers). The purpose of this study is to investigate the transformation of value orientations of Ukrainian students in the process of developing a democratic society. The study compared data from two age groups (55-60 years old; 18-28 years old). The study used a conversation that involved closed and open-ended questions. The results of the survey were analysed using the cross-sectional method, and directions for further work with the data were drawn up. The anamnesis of the responses is presented in the tables. The empirical study identified the main value orientations among students of pedagogical higher education institutions of the past and present time; investigated the hierarchy of youth values of the 80s, 90s and 2021; compared the transformation processes and formulated the main reasons for their changes in the Soviet period and in the period of independent Ukraine; determined the &quot;brand&quot; phenomenon of modern youth of pedagogical specialties, analysed the way self-development and self-realisation becomes a paramount value of personal orientations among young students. The materials of the study are of practical significance for the process of forming value orientations in higher education institutions. It is necessary to shape system of values among students (future teachers) as they will transmit this knowledge to the younger generation in educational institutions of different levels.
The Relationships between Secondary School Students&apos; Visual Creativities in Art and Their Attitudes towards Graphic Design
Author: Ceran, Selma
Date: 2022-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Art Education,Visual Arts,Creativity,Student Attitudes,Design,Elementary School Students,Middle School Students,Predictor Variables,Foreign Countries,Public Schools,Private Schools

The aim of this study is to examine the relationship between secondary school students' visual creativity in art and their attitudes towards graphic design. The relational research model, one of the quantitative research designs, was used in the study. Two different data collection tools were used to obtain data. In the study, &quot;visual creativity scale in art&quot; and &quot;attitude scale towards graphic design&quot; were used to examine the relationship between the two variables. The study group consists of 248 students studying Visual Arts in the 5th, 6th, 7th and 8th grades. The data obtained in the study are presented in line with the research problem. When the findings were examined, it was seen that secondary school students' visual creativity in art and their attitudes towards graphic design were at a moderate level. While the participants' visual creativity in art and their attitudes towards graphic design did not differ according to gender and school type, significant differences were found according to grade level. On the other hand, it was determined that there was a positive, high-level relationship between the visual creativity of secondary school students in art and their attitudes towards graphic design, and this relationship was at a significant level. In order to determine the predictive level of this relationship, a regression analysis was performed by assigning visual creativity in art as an independent variable and attitudes towards graphic design as the dependent variable. As a result, it was found that the level of visual creativity in art significantly predicted attitudes towards graphic design.
The Mediating Role of Curriculum Design and Development on the ICT Curricular Initiative in Singapore Private Institution
Author: Lim, Keai
Date: 2022-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Educational Technology,Technology Uses in Education,Foreign Countries,Private Education,Teacher Education Programs,Higher Education,Elementary Secondary Education,Curriculum Development,Student Centered Learning,Models,Adjustment (to Environment),Program Implementation,Program Effectiveness

This study recognized the importance and necessity of incorporating ICT in curriculum design and development in Singapore's private education context. A critical literature review was conducted to investigate the impacts of the ICT implementations at the institute, teacher teaching, and student learning levels with considerations in various curriculum design and development models on the ICT initiative based on a selected private institute. Factors related to the institute, teachers, and students were derived and examined. It was established that the ICT initiative must be founded on the respective curriculum design and development models. Consequently, a conceptual framework was established and confirmed the models' mediating roles between the ICT implementation drive at the institute, teacher, and student levels, and the ICT initiative.
Choice of Pedagogical Agents as Virtual Math Tutors: Perspectives from Children and College Students
Author: Huang, Xiaoxia
Date: 2022-05-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Tutoring,Mathematics Instruction,Middle School Students,College Students,Predictor Variables,Mathematics Anxiety,Self Efficacy,Computer Assisted Instruction,Electronic Learning,Rating Scales,Surveys,Sex,Ethnicity,Student Attitudes

The central research question of this empirical study was: How do student demographics, math self-efficacy, and math anxiety relate to and predict their choice of pedagogical agents serving as virtual math tutors? A total of 152 middle school students and 135 college students were surveyed on their perceived math self-efficacy, math anxiety, and their choice of virtual math tutors. The collected survey data were analyzed using chi-square tests and logistic regressions to answer the research question. Results suggest that (1) student gender predicted choice of agent gender for both groups of samples; (2) student ethnicity predicted choice of agent ethnicity for the middle school students but not for the college students; and (3) student math self-efficacy predicted choice of agent gender for the middle school students and choice of agent age for the college students. Overall, the results supported the similarity-attraction theory in terms of gender with both groups of samples in their agent choice. However, similarity in ethnicity seemed a more important factor for the middle school participants than for the college participants in their agent choice. The results also indicate that students' agent choice might be influenced by their perceptions of their own self-efficacy level and the perceived agents' self-efficacy level. Future research should be conducted to verify the results.