ethanporcaro/eric-fulltext-meta huggingface dataset:
The Role of Socioeconomic Factor in Promoting Higher Education in the State of Kuwait
Author: Al Darwish, Salwa
Date: 2016-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Higher Education,Universities,Foreign Countries,Socioeconomic Influences,Academic Achievement,Educational Attainment,Parent Background,College Students,Socioeconomic Status,Public Colleges,Private Colleges,Questionnaires,Self Concept,Socioeconomic Background,Social Influences,Academic Persistence,Gender Issues,Genetics,Student Motivation,Academic Aspiration,Self Efficacy,Self Determination,Self Esteem,Parent Participation,Structured Interviews,College Seniors,Statistical Analysis

The purpose of this research study is to determine the level of influence of parental education, social and financial status on their senior college students by encouraging them to pursue higher degrees. The sample of the study was 313 senior college students randomly selected from private and public universities in Kuwait to answer the questionnaire. Then followed by interviewing some of these 313 students for triangulation. The result of the findings shows that the impact of parents on college student's academic achievement should be mediated through college student's own self-perception and the environments in which students grew up. The findings show that there is a strong influence and positive motivations on the development of the students' own beliefs. Moreover, the study shows other factors such as the family socioeconomic background, the students' social influences, the students' academic achievement, in addition to the educational achievement of both parents which all have impact on students' decisions to pursue higher degrees.
The Effect of Faculty Mentoring on Career Success and Career Satisfaction
Author: Anafarta, Ayse
Date: 2016-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Mentors,Job Satisfaction,Success,Structural Equation Models,Universities,Higher Education,Foreign Countries,Undergraduate Students,College Faculty,Faculty,Teacher Student Relationship,Undergraduate Study,Comparative Analysis,Questionnaires,Correlation,Factor Analysis,Test Validity,Test Reliability,Hypothesis Testing

Mentoring has received considerable attention from scholars, and in the relevant literature, a number of studies give reference to the mentoring programs developed at universities and to the mentoring relations in higher education. Yet, most of these studies either only have a theoretical basis or deal with the mentoring relationships between academic advisors and undergraduate or masters' students. Very few studies have been conducted so far on the mentoring or protégé experiences of academicians in the university setting, and the relationships between career satisfaction and career success. The aim of the current study is to examine the effect of mentoring on career success and career satisfaction of faculty members in Turkish higher education system. Participants included 445 faculty members from various universities in Turkey. The results of the study reveal that academic and psychosocial mentoring have an impact on faculty members' career satisfaction and career success. Also, psychosocial mentoring affects career success more compared to academic mentoring.
The Relationship between Happiness, Subjective Well-Being, Creativity and Job Performance of Primary School Teachers in Ramhormoz City
Author: Jalali, Zohreh
Date: 2016-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Well Being,Creativity,Job Performance,Elementary School Teachers,Foreign Countries,Psychological Patterns,Correlation,Multiple Regression Analysis,Academic Achievement,Predictor Variables,Questionnaires,Item Analysis,Factor Analysis,Statistical Distributions

The research aimed to investigate the relationship between happiness, subjective well-being, creativity and job performance of primary school teachers in Ramhormoz City. Hence, a sample of 330 individuals was selected through random stratified sampling. The research tools included Oxford Happiness Inventory, Subjective Well-being Scale by Keyes and Magyarmv, Creativity Inventory by Randsip and Patterson Job Performance Inventory. The research employed a correlational method and the data were analyzed using Pearson correlation coefficient and multiple regression analysis. Results indicated that, there is significant relationship between happiness, subjective well-being, creativity and job performance of primary school teachers in Ramhormoz City. The results of regression analysis indicated that, happiness and subjective well-being are the strongest predictors of job performance.
Relationship between Optimism, Religiosity and Self-Esteem with Marital Satisfaction and Life Satisfaction
Author: Homaei, Rezvan
Date: 2016-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Correlation,Positive Attitudes,Conflict,Religious Factors,Family Counseling,Therapy,Marital Satisfaction,Role,Questionnaires,Life Satisfaction,Prediction,Self Esteem,College Students,Self Concept Measures,Statistical Analysis,Foreign Countries

The purpose of the current study is to investigate the relationship between Optimism, Religiosity and Self-esteem with Marital Satisfaction and Life Satisfaction in married university students. The research method was a descriptive study kind of correlation. The sample group included 200 married students that were selected using a simple random sampling method. For collecting data, Attribution Style Questionnaire, Religious Attitude, Cooper Smith Self-Esteem Questionnaire, Enrich Marital Satisfaction Questionnaire and Satisfaction with Life Scale were used. The findings indicated that marital satisfaction not life satisfaction was predicted by Optimism, Religiosity and Self-esteem. Religiosity showed the greatest relationship with marital satisfaction. Based on this study, family therapists should consider the role of religious or spiritual couple's attitude as a vital factor in revealing and solving the marital conflict. Consistency and inconsistency of the results were discussed.
Task Based Language Teaching: Development of CALL
Author: Anwar, Khoirul
Date: 2016-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Second Language Learning,Second Language Instruction,Computer Assisted Instruction,Student Needs,Foreign Countries,Teaching Methods,Instructional Materials,Junior High Schools,Cartoons,English (Second Language),Video Technology,Singing,Role Playing,Group Discussion,Language Teachers

The dominant complexities of English teaching in Indonesia are about limited development of teaching methods and materials which still cannot optimally reflect students' needs (in particular of how to acquire knowledge and select the most effective learning models). This research is to develop materials with complete task-based activities by using CALL at junior high school in Indonesia. In order to entirely develop comprehensive materials, the first step is to do need analysis especially identifying task based learning model which fulfils students' expectation, creates and develops pre-task and task cycle (consisting of task, planning, and reporting) into CALL integration of learning module. The results of the students' needs show that they like to have appropriate materials for their level, related to real life, variety of media and sources of learning chiefly incorporated to computer which optimizes interactive, contextual, and authentic materials. Therefore, the design of its prototype consists of three main steps. First, pre-task activity, it is designed in observing and questioning stage which is done by providing English comics with thematic situations. Second, main task activities, it is designed in exploring and associating stage which are done by presenting real life situations by utilizing videos, songs, and stories which elaborate exercises, role play, and discussion sections. Finally, post task activity, it is designed in communicating stage and it is intended to provide follow-up activities in wider contexts. The evaluation of the final product is done by validating the materials by means of a group discussion with English teachers.
The Implementation of Character Education through Scout Activities
Author: Mislia
Date: 2016-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Values Education,Youth Clubs,Organizations (Groups),Extracurricular Activities,Data Collection,Observation,Interviews,Documentation,Data Analysis,Mixed Methods Research,Leadership,Leadership Qualities,Program Implementation,Leadership Responsibility,Community Involvement,Children,Foreign Countries

This research aims at describing the factors influencing the extracurricular activities especially scouting. This research also aims at describing the Scouts skills that can form the students' character. This research is also to describe the strategies for the formation of the students' character through scout activities. This research was a qualitative approach. The sampling technique was purposive sampling. The data were collected through observation, interview, and documentation. The collected data were then analysed descriptively by using three ways namely data reduction, data presentation, and conclusion or verification. The results show that the implementation of character education through scout activities at Junior High school (SMPN 1 Maros) on the aspects of supporting factors is still not optimal. The supporting infrastructure is still lacking. The ratio between the scout leader and students is not comparable. In addition, the amount of funding and financing sources is lacking. This research also found that the Scout skills such as rigging, doing first aid, decoding, camping, marching, navigating and mapping can shape the students' characters. The characters that can be formed are thoroughness, patience, cooperation, responsibility, social care, courage, confidence, perseverance, creative, religious, patriotism, environmental awareness, independence, discipline, curiosity, and hard work. This research also shows that character formation strategies are intervention, exemplary, habituation, facilitation, strengthening, and the involvement of other parties.
Educational Values in Different Social-Economic Status--A Study Case of Six Families in Maros Regency
Author: Jabaruddin
Date: 2016-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Foreign Countries,Educational Attitudes,Values,Socioeconomic Status,Family Attitudes,Case Studies,Socialization,Parent Role,Needs Assessment,Qualitative Research,Religious Factors,Economic Factors,Family Needs,Parents as Teachers,Data Collection,Data Analysis

This research aims at determining educational values in families by describing the priority of the values selected in the educational value, the role of parents, and the socialization of values that were used by parents in educational values. This research is a case study with a qualitative approach. The subjects of the research were selected purposively. The data were collected by observation, interview, and documentation. The results showed that families in different socioeconomic status choose religious values as the most important priority value to be implanted in children, followed by academic value, economic value and social value. Parents in low and medium socioeconomic status have different roles, father as a breadwinner and the mother served as a teacher of children at home who prepares internal needs of the family. Family in higher socioeconomic status does not have a clear division of roles, because the parents educate children at home and make a living for the family's economic needs together. The method of value socialization that parents used is advice, storytelling, dialogue, exemplary, punishment, and awards. Exemplary method is considered as the most effective method of social values in educational value. Punishment is the ultimate alternative punishment, is only done if the children are lazy to worship or severe violations such as stealing or violating immoral.
Why Do Saudi High Schools' Graduates Enroll in the Colleges of Technology: A Case Study?
Author: Trabelsi, Ali Chedli
Date: 2016-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Higher Education,Technology Education,Case Studies,Foreign Countries,College Bound Students,High School Graduates,College Students,Student Attitudes,Student Surveys,Decision Making,Statistical Analysis,Vocational Education,Correlation,Questionnaires,Likert Scales,Probability,Statistical Significance,Grade Point Average,Student Reaction,Student Evaluation

The paper aims at elaborating a strategy regarding students' admission at the colleges of technology in the western region of Saudi Arabia. Purposely, the study surveys the opinion of the students attending the Jeddah College of Technology (J.C.T) and reports on seven socio-economic factors, specifically, the &quot;J.C.T. evaluation system,&quot; the &quot;high school G.P.A,&quot; the &quot;training period,&quot; the &quot;trainee 'gut feel,'&quot; the &quot;scholarship,&quot; the &quot;professional project at graduation&quot; and the &quot;family financial support.&quot; A proportionate stratified random sample of 340 students has been drawn and asked to rate the influence of each factor upon their decision making prior enrolling the J.C.T. The sample has managed students who emanate from 11 sections (sub-strata) and four independent Depts., &quot;Management &amp; Tourism,&quot; &quot;Mechanical Technology,&quot; &quot;Electrical Technology&quot; and &quot;Civil &amp; Architecture.&quot; As we seek to ascertain different factors weights on the students' decision making, the study has considered three major pooling schemes (strata), i) &quot;as per&quot; Depts., ii) &quot;as per&quot; seniority at the J.C.T, iii) and, &quot;as per&quot; the living location. For the pooling methods, one another, we investigated the correlation between the students' decision making to enroll at the J.C.T. and each one of the study factors as cited beforehand. The Chi-square test is used to assess such a categorical association. Finally, a formal method was devised to determine the factors prevalence based on the Chi-square significance level and the number of the pooling schemes wherein the test has proven significant at 5% of significance level. The research findings have showed that the &quot;high school G.P.A&quot; and the &quot;J.C.T evaluation system&quot; factors are the most influential, orderly
Examining Linkages between Psychological Health Problems, Socio-Demographic Characteristics and Workplace Stressors in Pakistan's Academia
Author: Khan, Anwar
Date: 2016-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Correlation,Mental Health,Multivariate Analysis,Statistical Analysis,Questionnaires,Work Environment,Stress Variables,Foreign Countries,Case Studies,College Faculty,Teacher Attitudes,Work Experience,Educational Policy,Occupational Safety and Health,Incidence

Scholarly work and research are globally known as stressful and challenging. Teachers may develop different psychological health problems once they are exposed to workplace stressors. Considering it as a serious issue of education sector, this study has examined the linkages between prevalent workplace stressors and psychological health problems in Pakistan's academia. A cross-section quantitative research design was adopted, whereas data was collected by self-administered questionnaire from a sample of 1189 teachers working within 12 universities of Pakistan. Descriptive statistics were used for analysis of demographic data; Chi-square tests were performed to compare psychological health problems with socio-demographic characteristics, whereas Multivariate Logistic Regression Analysis was run to know the relationship between prevalent work stressors and psychological health problems. Results show that the majority of respondents were male (63.8%), unmarried (58.5%), 25 to 40 years old (78.5%) and working as Lecturers or Assistant Professors (77%), thus their average job experience was 05 to 10 years. Psychological health problems were prevailing more among male, unmarried, less experienced and junior teachers. Such socio-demographic characteristics were potential risk factors for psychological health problems. Furthermore, respondents exposed to work stressors like workload, interpersonal and emotional demands were more likely to develop psychological health problems. Findings of the current study will develop awareness among teachers concerning work stress and psychological health. Such findings can be utilized by policy makers of Pakistan for devising policies about occupational health &amp; safety of teachers. The prevalence of psychological health problems in academia of Pakistan is a recognized workplace issue. Therefore, it needs immediate corrective measures at individual and institutional levels.
The Investigation of Challenges in Developing and Implementing New Academic Disciplines in Iranian Universities: Views of the Faculty Members
Author: Ghazavi, Mansuoreh
Date: 2016-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Foreign Countries,Curriculum Development,Intellectual Disciplines,Educational Innovation,Universities,Higher Education,Teacher Attitudes,College Faculty,Questionnaires,Interdisciplinary Approach,Barriers,Program Implementation,Multivariate Analysis,Scores,Semi Structured Interviews,Statistical Analysis

The move on decentralization of curriculum development in recent decade has become one of the major tasks in developing scientific fields in Iran. By implementing these programs some drawbacks have become evident. The objective of this study was to identify and assess the existing challenges involved in the development of academic disciplines from the faculty members' views. For this aim, through a descriptive study, a body of 125 faculty members involved in academic disciplines development from state universities of Isfahan, Tehran and Ferdowsi are randomly selected. The study pursued seven research questions using a researcher-made questionnaire. Findings showed that interdisciplinary challenges, structural challenges and management challenges significantly exceeded the moderate level. Moreover, scientific-professional and financial challenges significantly affected the curriculum development of the academic disciplines. Results of MANOVA further showed that there were significant differences between the mean scores of faculty members' views regarding the structural and management challenges in different universities. In general, results of the study highlighted the challenges which can be considered as important obstacles in the development process of disciplines and society at large. Optimization of this process needs the correctly addressed opinions of the faculty members in this respect.
Mathematical Thinking Process of Autistic Students in Terms of Representational Gesture
Author: Mustafa, Sriyanti
Date: 2016-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Mathematical Logic,Thinking Skills,Mathematics,Mathematics Instruction,Autism,Nonverbal Communication,Qualitative Research,Data Collection,Audiovisual Aids,Photography,Developmental Disabilities,Interpersonal Relationship,Behavior Disorders,Pervasive Developmental Disorders,Mathematical Concepts,Case Studies,Cognitive Processes,Video Technology,Comparative Analysis,Geometry,Geometric Concepts

The aim of this study is to describe the mathematical thinking process of autistic students in terms of gesture, using a qualitative approach. Data collecting is conducted by using 3 (three) audio-visual cameras. During the learning process, both teacher and students' activity are recorded using handy cam and digital camera (full HD capacity). Once the data is collected (the recording process is complete), it will be analyzed exploratively until data triangulation is carried out. Results of this study describes the process of mathematical thinking in terms of a gesture of students with autism in three categories, namely correctly processed, partially processed, and contradictory processed. Correctly processed is a series of actions to solve the problems that are processed properly marked with a matching gesture, partially processed is a series of actions to resolve problems with partially processed properly marked with discrepancy gesture, while contradictory processed is a series of actions to solve the problems that are processed incorrectly marked with the dominance of discrepancy gesture. Matching gesture demonstrate the suitability of movement or facial expressions when observing, pointing, and uncover/calling the object being observed, while the discrepancy gesture indicates a mismatch movements or facial expressions when observing, pointing, and uncover/calling the object being observed.
A Qualitative Examination of Challenges Influencing Doctoral Students in an Online Doctoral Program
Author: Deshpande, Anant
Date: 2016-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Doctoral Programs,Graduate Students,Electronic Learning,Business Administration Education,Influences,Qualitative Research,Student Attitudes,Questionnaires,Student Surveys,Course Organization,Resources,Interaction,Technology,Social Support Groups,Student Satisfaction,Foreign Countries,Likert Scales

The main purpose of the study was to investigate the challenges faced by students in completion of an online doctoral program at the University of Liverpool, Online Doctoral Business Administration program. We analyse the responses of 91 doctoral students in an online DBA program. Based on the exploratory qualitative study themes were developed based on student perceptions. Various themes identified were course structure and workload, resources, absence of human interaction, technological challenges, support systems, and satisfaction with instructor and quality of instruction. Discussion, Implications and avenues for future research are presented.
The Effectiveness of Training Program Based on the Six Hats Model in Developing Creative Thinking Skills and Academic Achievements in the Arabic Language Course for Gifted and Talented Jordanian Students
Author: Ziadat, Ayed H.
Date: 2016-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Creative Thinking,Thinking Skills,Academic Achievement,Semitic Languages,Statistical Analysis,Program Effectiveness,Gifted,Talent,Foreign Countries,Selective Admission,Experimental Groups,Creativity Tests,Language Tests,Test Reliability,Teaching Methods,Brainstorming,Elementary School Students,Regression (Statistics),Pretests Posttests

The main purpose of this study was to determine the effectiveness of a training program based on the six hats model in developing creative thinking skills and academic achievements in the Arabic language for gifted and talented Jordanian students. The study sample consisted of 59 gifted male and female students of the 7th grade from King Abdullah II Elite School at the Directorate of Education in Salt City, Jordan. The sample was carefully chosen from students enrolled in the academic year 2014 and were divided randomly into two groups: an experimental group of 27 male and female students and a controlling group of 32 male and female students. For the purpose of this study, a training program was developed based on the Six Hats Model that tackled chapter 11 and 12 of the Arabic language syllabus of the seventh grade. Both groups had been given Torrance's B Test for creative thinking that the authors of this research developed for the Arabic Test to the gifted and talented students with the required factors of reliability and consistency. Statistical tools and analysis on obtained data were applied including the analysis of Covariance (ANCOVA). The outcome of this research showed discrepancies of statistical significance (a = 0.05) among the skills and measurements of the achievement test in favor of the experimental group. In view of the outcomes of this study, the authors strongly recommend that teachers and educators should be rehabilitated and trained to use and apply the latest educational methods and techniques such as: Alcort program, creative solutions of problems and obstacles, critical thinking, brainstorming, and to refrain from the conventional old methods used which commonly focuses on information storage and retaining crammed data, regardless of the active participation of students.