ethanporcaro/eric-fulltext-meta huggingface dataset:
Designing Courses That Entertain Multi-Goals: Rationale and Practice
Author: Tunaboylu, Oya
Date: 2021-06-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Curriculum Design,Course Content,Needs Assessment,Research Skills,Technological Literacy,Cooperative Learning,Retention (Psychology),Vocabulary Development,Anxiety,Second Language Instruction,Second Language Learning,English (Second Language),Communicative Competence (Languages),College Freshmen,Student Teachers,Foreign Countries

The present century is characterized by the speed and influx of information. Given that everyday life both at home and work is flowing at head-spinning speed, the time comes fore as a crucial entity to process mountains of information produced and transmitted to the furthest places in the world with a simple click. In brief, time is a precious treasure that needs to be kept safe and spent wisely. This article reports on a study that explored the possibilities as to how teaching time and the course content could be designed more efficiently in a freshman conversation skills course offered to the prospective English language teachers at a state university in Turkey. The course content was constructed based on an initial needs analysis conducted by their searcher. As a partial requirement of the final exam, the students were asked to prepare a five-minute oral presentation on a quotation or a universal code of values of their choice. The rubric for evaluation and the outline of the oral presentation were both negotiated with the students in detail. Following their presentation, the students were asked to answer two open-ended questions eliciting their opinions about their experiences. The content analysis of the collected data revealed that the students improved research and digital literacy skills. They also established collaboration with their classmates, retained vocabulary items and overcame anxiety issues.
Journey into the Teaching Profession: Experiences of Classroom Teachers
Author: Kiliç, Zeynep
Date: 2021-06-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Teaching Experience,Beginning Teachers,Barriers,Teacher Attitudes,Foreign Countries,Elementary School Teachers,Geographic Regions,Teacher Education Programs,Program Effectiveness,Teacher Competencies,Parent Teacher Cooperation,Language Usage,Administrator Role,Rural Schools,Social Life,Social Influences,Cultural Influences

The main purpose of this study was to reveal the experiences and problems faced by the classroom teachers who just started the teaching profession. The phenomenology approach was employed in the study since the study examined the experiences of classroom teachers who just started teaching by interviewing them. Sample selection was determined by using a purposeful sampling method to understand the phenomenon. In this regard, criterion sampling, one of the purposive sampling methods, was utilized in the study to obtain in-depth information about the phenomenon. Within the scope of the research, two basic criteria were taken into account, which is not being in the teaching profession for more than three years and working in schools with different socio-economic levels. The interviews were conducted online with the teachers at the times and dates determined by the teachers. The reason for conducting the interviews online was that the classroom teachers participating in the study worked in different cities. A total of 20 interviews were conducted, including classroom teachers from different regions of Turkey. Thematic analysis was used in the analysis of the study data. According to the results, classroom teachers in their first years, the study determined that teachers expressed their experiences in the context of &quot;professional experiences&quot; and &quot;sociocultural-regional experiences.&quot; [Paper presented at the International Eurasian Educational Research Congress (4th).]
A Study on Impact of Virtual Intelligence among the Students of Higher Education with Special Reference to Chennai City
Author: Dhanalakshmi, S.
Date: 2021-06-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Foreign Countries,College Students,COVID-19,Pandemics,Technological Literacy,Educational Technology,Technology Uses in Education,Artificial Intelligence,Student Characteristics

In the current scenario, the words Artificial Intelligence and Virtual Intelligence are the familiar ones among students of all ages. This study analyzes the usage of virtual intelligence during the pandemic period. The students of higher education mostly adopted the present way of teaching by using technology. A Positive approach to virtual Intelligence is exhibited in this study. 142 samples were collected by using a convenient sampling method through the well-framed questionnaire for the data analysis.
A Literary Review on Curriculum Implementation Problems
Author: Karakus, Gülçin
Date: 2021-06-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Curriculum Implementation,Barriers,Educational Research,Teacher Role,Professional Development,Lesson Plans,Student Role,Student Characteristics,Prior Learning,School Role,Educational Resources,Time Management,Correlation

The aim of this study is to examine studies on curriculum implementation problems in literature and to compile some measures that can be taken to reduce these problems. Considering the criteria of this study as a result of the preliminary examination, 39 articles were excluded and 72 articles were included in this review study. Descriptive and content analysis methods were used to analyze included studies. With content analysis, studies were examined and codes were determined about curriculum implementation problems. The researcher and a co-observer studied together to confirm codes. As a result, curriculum implementation problems were presented in four headings, curriculum implementation problems related to teacher, related to students, related to curriculum and related to schools. With this study, curriculum implementation problems can be determined and necessary measures can be taken by teachers, educators and administrators.
COVID-19: A Challenging Enigma to Global Education
Author: Kanthimathi, S.
Date: 2021-06-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: COVID-19,Pandemics,World Problems,Barriers,Coping,School Closing,Online Courses,Educational Technology,Access to Education,Equal Education,Technology Uses in Education,Global Approach

The Global Education landscape has dramatically changed in the past few months due to the spread of the Corona Virus, otherwise known as COVID-19. The article highlights the pulse of prospective students and Educational Institutions throughout this crisis. The article explores the findings, including the impact on student's careers, online learning offerings, campus management and a range of other areas. Students worldwide have been dramatically impacted by the spread of the Corona Virus, from travel restrictions to social distancing, isolation measures, quarantines, campus closures and border closures. Hence, the objective of the study is to assess the impact of Global Education and to determine the various benefits, challenges and reasons on Virtual Education against the challenging enigma. The COVID-19. Network issues, lack of awareness and lack of training were also stated as a challenging enigma; less attendance and lack of interaction were found to be the significant drawbacks too. Above all, the study also suggested ways to overcome the challenges. &quot;Various studies have been conducted where it appears that different institutions have been adopting and doing well with this new learning environment&quot; (Oblinger and Kidwell, 2000). Thus the COVID-19 changes have brought a promising future of learning and the accelerated changes in modes of delivering quality education. Global learning can continue to be integrated into classes, curricular and co-curricular activities and programs.
Food Availability and Cost Patterns in Mississippi Retail Stores Participating in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program
Author: Gray, Virginia B.
Date: 2021-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Food,Nutrition,Social Services,Purchasing,Costs,Retailing,Geographic Location

Research has suggested that availability of healthful food varies according to rurality/urbanicity, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) participation, and sociodemographic variables. We investigated differences in variety and cost of fruits and vegetables in convenience stores, grocery stores, and supermarkets across Mississippi. We collected data using the Nutrition Environment Measures Survey--Corner Store. Among stores surveyed (n = 453), fruit and vegetable variety was greater in nonmetro versus metro areas for convenience and grocery stores but not supermarkets. Elucidation of food availability in retail establishments serving SNAP Education (SNAP-Ed) clients is valuable for planning outreach efforts; smaller retailers may be important partners in rural settings.
The Rater Performance Categorization System (RPCS) for Intensive English Programs
Author: Sahin, Alper
Date: 2021-06-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Intensive Language Courses,Second Language Instruction,Second Language Learning,English (Second Language),Performance Based Assessment,Interrater Reliability,Student Evaluation,Accuracy,Writing Evaluation,Language Tests,Scores,Questionnaires

There are several student performances assessed in Intensive English Programs (IEPs) worldwide in each academic year. These student performances are mostly graded by human raters with a certain degree of error. However, the accuracy of these performance assessments is of utmost importance because they feed data into some high stakes decisions about the students and such performance assessments constitute a large number of students' scores. Therefore, the accuracy of these performance assessments should be given priority by the IEPs. However, the current rater performance monitoring systems which can help the administrators of IEPs to monitor rater performance in performance assessment are away from practicality because they require the use of complex mathematical models and specialized software. A practical and easy to maintain rater performance categorization system is proposed in this paper and it was accompanied by a sample study. Its benefits to the administrators of IEPs and their raters are also discussed besides its practical considerations.
Constraints of Online Learning Using Google Classroom during COVID-19
Author: Susanto, Edy
Date: 2021-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Foreign Countries,Computer Science Education,Virtual Classrooms,COVID-19,Pandemics,Barriers,Electronic Learning,College Students,Attendance,Computer Assisted Testing,Essays,Assignments,Information Retrieval

The purpose of this study was to connect the learning school of computer education students at Dehasen University Bengkulu in using google class. This type of research is descriptive qualitative. Respondents' answers using the google form application. Data were analyzed by stages of reduction, display and conclusion drawing or verification. The google form questionnaire was used as an instrument used to collect data in this study. The results of the analysis show that students face some difficulties in using google classroom on the attendance menu, quiz assignment menu, essay assignment menu, word or pdf download menu and video download menu. To overcome these obstacles, teachers need to learn Google Classroom in accordance with the obstacles they are facing. Application of this study: This research can be useful at Dehasen University Bengkulu which is currently implementing online learning, Place in Bengkulu city, Bengkulu Province, Field of study Computer education. The novelty in this research is that the researcher conducts research to see from the constraints of the menus that are on google scholar, which can be useful for educators, both lecturers or teachers in using the google classroom application and can provide knowledge about obstacles in the online learning process using google classroom, so that when a teacher or lecturer wants to use google classroom, they have prepared a solution to face these obstacles. To advance this study, further research is needed. This research is new knowledge in the Image Capturing Engineering course.
Female First-Generation College Students: A Review of Challenges and Successes
Author: Kim, Junghwan
Date: 2021-12-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Females,First Generation College Students,Disproportionate Representation,Undergraduate Students,Barriers,Educational Research,Role Conflict,Sex Role,Professional Identity,Expectation,Socioeconomic Background,Cultural Background,Social Support Groups,Academic Persistence,Academic Achievement,Graduation Rate

With increasing college access rates of underrepresented populations in recent years, first-generation college students (FGCSs), those who are the first in their family to attend college, have caught the attention of researchers and policymakers in the U.S. higher education system. This study focused on female FGCSs to identify the various challenges that are unique to this population. Through a systematic literature review, 13 studies were analyzed related to female FGCSs. Three themes were found from the analysis: role expectations, support systems, and socioeconomic background. These explain the challenges and self-identified strategies that female FGCSs discussed as contributing factors to their persistence during their degree attainment. Findings and a discussion of the data are presented, along with practical implications to better support female FGCSs and areas for future research.
Pre-Service Teachers&apos; Reflective Judgment Skills in the Context of Socio-Scientific Issues Based Inquiry Laboratory Course
Author: Karisan, Dilek
Date: 2018-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Preservice Teachers,Undergraduate Students,Young Adults,Reflection,Evaluative Thinking,Thinking Skills,Science and Society,Controversial Issues (Course Content),Science Laboratories,Active Learning,Inquiry,Discussion (Teaching Technique),Public Colleges,Elementary School Science,Early Childhood Education

There are certain threats embedded in scientific development that confront society. Gaining practical and instrumental experiences in addressing topics related to the major challenges that confront society today can be possible by tapping the socio-scientific issues as a part of science teaching and learning. This research aimed to explore pre-service teachers' reflective judgment skills in socioscientific issues based inquiry science laboratory course. The participants of the research were 20 pre-service teachers at a research oriented public university. Qualitative case study research design was used in this study. The laboratory manuals and semi-structured interviews were used as data collection tools. Data were analyzed by using King and Kitchener's (1994) reflective judgment framework. Results of the study showed that pre-service teachers' reflective judgment scores tended to increase from the first experiment to the last experiment. Results suggested that exploring reflective judgment in socio-scientific contexts is beneficial for allowing pre-service teachers to actively engage in knowledge construction.
Examining the Contributions of Support and Class Belonging to Preservice Teachers&apos; Career Motivation in Turkey
Author: Alpaslan, Muhammet Mustafa
Date: 2018-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Social Support Groups,Sense of Community,Preservice Teachers,Student Motivation,Career Choice,Foreign Countries,Multiple Regression Analysis

This study aims to examine the contribution of the perceived support and sense of class belonging to pre-service teachers' career motivation. A total of 670 pre-service teachers majoring in various teaching areas including science, social studies, Turkish and mathematics at a state university in Aegean Region participated in the study. Self-report questionnaires including the FIT-Choice Scale, the Psychological Sense of School Membership Scale, and the Support Scale were used as data collection tools. Hierarchical multiple regression analysis was utilized to determine the extent to what level of the variance explained in the motivational factors and the perception about teaching by support and sense of class belonging. Results of analysis showed statistically significant relations between sense of class belonging and the FIT-Choice scale. Additional to this, it was found to be statistically significant relations between the support types and the FIT-Choice scale, while support from instructors was the strongest predictor of motivation. Future directions and implications were discussed.
The Inequitable Consequences of School Disciplinary Policies on Black Girls in Ohio
Author: Husband, Terry
Date: 2021-12-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Equal Education,Discipline Policy,School Policy,African American Students,Females,Suspension,Elementary Secondary Education,Racial Bias,Disproportionate Representation

Studies have examined the effects of school disciplinary policies and practices on Black boys. Much of this research highlights the degree to which many of these disciplinary policies and practices have affected Black boys in P-12 contexts in negative ways. A small and emerging body of scholarship has begun to investigate the effects of school discipline policies and practices in P12 contexts on Black girls. The focus of this study was to investigate the effects of disciplinary policies on Black girls in comparison to girls from other races in the 15 largest school districts in Ohio. Drawing from recent out-of-school suspension data from the Office for Civil Rights Data Collection, we examined the degree to which Black girls were suspended out of school in the 15 largest school districts in Ohio. More specifically, out-of-school suspension rates (1 or more suspensions combined) for Black girls in relation to the suspension rates of girls from other racial backgrounds was analyzed. Findings indicated that Black girls were suspended at disproportionately higher rates in the majority of the districts in this study. Recommendations for practice are discussed.
Statistical Power and Precision of Experimental Studies Originated in the Republic of Turkey from 2010 to 2020: Current Practices and Some Recommendations
Author: Bulus, Metin
Date: 2021-12-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Foreign Countries,Educational Research,Statistical Analysis,Sample Size,Research Problems,Effect Size

This study systematically reviews randomly selected 155 experimental studies in education field originated in the Republic of Turkey between 2010 and 2020. Indiscriminate choice of sample size in recent publications prompted us to evaluate their statistical power and precision. First, above and beyond our review, we could not identify any large-scale experiments such as cluster-randomized or multisite randomized trials, which overcome shortcomings of small-scale experiments, better suit to the organizational structure of the education field, nevertheless require far greater effort and financial resources. Second, none of the small-scale experiments has reported or conducted ex-ante power analysis. Third, results indicate that studies are sufficiently powered to detect medium effects and above (Cohen's d [greater than or equal to] 0.50), however they are underpowered to detect small effects (Cohen's d [less than or equal to] 0.20). Trends in the past ten years indicate precision remained unchanged. We made several recommendations to increase the precision of experimental designs and improve their evidential values: Determine sample size prior to an experiment with power analysis routine, randomize subjects / clusters to obtain unbiased estimates, collect pre-test information and other relevant covariates, adjust for baseline differences beyond covariate control, document attrition, report standardized treatment effect and standardized variance parameters. Findings should be interpreted considering minimum effects in education that are relevant to education policy and practice.
RentWise: An Updated Tool for Meeting the Needs of Renters
Author: Hendrickson, Lori A.
Date: 2021-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Housing,Extension Education,Educational Needs,Curriculum

Housing education is critical in the context of today's economy. !is article details the current need for rental education for both consumers and practitioners. We discuss the importance of housing education resources for Extension educators across the United States, describe the updated curriculum RentWise, and provide information related to accessing the curriculum.
Students&apos; Word Associations with Different Terms Related to the Wadden Sea: Does the Place of Residence (Coast or Inland) Have an Influence?
Author: Schmäing, Till
Date: 2021-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Associative Learning,Stimuli,Vocabulary,Ecology,Biodiversity,Science Education,Water,Place of Residence,Geographic Regions,Student Experience,Correlation,Concept Formation,Recreational Activities,Field Trips,Adolescents,Secondary School Students,Foreign Countries

This paper presents students' word associations with terms regarding the Wadden Sea. A continuous free word-association method was used in which the students from secondary schools (n = 3119, average age: 13.54 years) reported their associations with the stimulus words &quot;Wadden Sea,&quot; &quot;mudflat hiking tour,&quot; and &quot;tides&quot; in written form. Data were collected from students living close to the Wadden Sea and from students living inland. We performed a quantitative content analysis including the corresponding formation of categories. In addition, students' school, out-of-school with the class, and private experiences the Wadden Sea ecosystem were recorded. The study shows that not only subject-related concepts should be considered at different levels, but non-subject-related aspects as well. The associations of the inland and non-inland students are statistically significantly different. The Wadden Sea and its biome were found to be completely unknown to some students. Students' school, out-of-school with the class, and private experiences of the wetlands are also very mixed, regarding their Wadden Sea visitation frequency, and surprisingly cannot be directly derived from their place of residence. This research makes an important contribution towards the design of future biology didactic studies on the Wadden Sea.