ethanporcaro/eric-fulltext-meta huggingface dataset:
Effect of Learning Cycle Approach-Based Science Teaching on Academic Achievement, Attitude, Motivation and Retention
Author: Uyanik, Gökhan
Date: 2016-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Foreign Countries,Learning Processes,Teaching Methods,Science Instruction,Student Attitudes,Student Motivation,Retention (Psychology),Academic Achievement,Elementary School Science,Elementary School Students,Pretests Posttests,Quasiexperimental Design,Statistical Analysis,Comparative Analysis,Scores,Achievement Tests,Attitude Measures,Instructional Effectiveness,Likert Scales,Nonparametric Statistics

The purpose of this study was to examine the effect of learning cycle approach-based teaching on academic achievement, attitude, motivation and retention at primary school 4th grade science lesson. It was conducted pretest-posttest quasi-experimental design in this study. The study was conducted on a total of 65 students studying in two different classes in a state school in the province of Kastamonu, in 2015-2016 academic years fall term. Classes were assigned randomly as experimental group (N = 33) and control group (N = 32). Lessons were conducted based on learning cycle approach in experimental group. In control group, lessons were conducted based on teacher centered method. Data were collected through achievement test, attitude and motivation scales. To analyze the data, one-way ANOVA and independent t-test were used to compare the groups' scores. According to research results, it was found that a significant difference between experimental and control groups' academic achievement test and motivation scale post-tests scores, in favor of experimental group. Additionally, it was identified that the difference between retention test scores were also significant statistically in favor of experimental group. Yet, it was reached that the difference between attitude scale scores of experimental and control group were not significant statistically.
An Attempt for the Exploration of Academicians' Experiences of the Standard Foreign Language Tests Held in Turkey through Metaphors
Author: Yesilyurt, Savas
Date: 2016-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Foreign Countries,Language Tests,Second Languages,High Stakes Tests,Figurative Language,College Faculty,Teacher Surveys,Content Analysis,Teacher Attitudes,Experience,Phenomenology

The purpose of this study is to explore academicians' perceptions and experiences about the public high-stakes Foreign Language Test(s) (YDS, formerly UDS, KPDS, and their counterparts in different times and contexts) used to measure foreign language proficiency in Turkey. For this purpose, data were collected from academicians with different titles, genders, and ages through a survey in which they were asked to complete the sentence &quot;The FLT is like __________ for me because __________&quot; with a one-or-two-word metaphor and a short sentence explaining their reason for the metaphor they choose. Of the over 2600 academicians the survey forms were sent to through an e-mail, 110 filled-in the forms. The data obtained were analyzed verbally and 34 different metaphors were collected. After the analysis of the metaphors, it was drawn that academicians generally have negative feelings and experiences about the foreign language test(s).
How to Improve Students' Comprehension Concerning the Major Terms of Functional Groups?--In the Experiment of OrCheTaboo Game
Author: Akkuzu, Nalan
Date: 2016-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Organic Chemistry,Science Instruction,Instructional Effectiveness,Educational Games,Scientific Concepts,College Science,Quasiexperimental Design,Pretests Posttests,College Students,Foreign Countries

In this research, for an effective learning of concepts in the scope of functional groups in organic chemistry, it has been developed as &quot;Organic Chemistry Taboo (OrCheTaboo)&quot; which is an educational activity by the researchers. The aim of this study is to analyze the effect of the game OrCheTaboo on learning of concepts related to functional groups. The study group of the research consists of 62 students who took the Organic Chemistry Laboratory Course in the spring term and they enrolled in the Department of Secondary Science and Mathematics Education of a Faculty of Education at a state university in Turkey. Quasi-experimental design with pretest-posttest control group has been used. As a result, the game OrCheTaboo gives the opportunity to be in conceptual development processes like describing the terms to the students, identifying from the other terms or establishing its similar characteristics with the other terms, put their relation forward. Because of these characteristics, while turning the complicated and difficult terms, the game has a positive and active role.
Do Tanzanian Undergraduate Students Choose or Hunt for Their Degree Programmes?
Author: Amani, Jaqueline
Date: 2016-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Foreign Countries,Undergraduate Students,Course Selection (Students),Mixed Methods Research,Career Choice,Intention,Student Satisfaction

This article sets out to determine the association between the reasons why university students in Tanzania select their fields of study and intention to join their respective professions upon completion of their studies. A mixed methods research approach was adopted to study a random sample of 1043 undergraduate students (Male=61%, Female=39%) drawn from four universities. The study found that determinants of career choice and intentions differed significantly with fields of study. Students' intentions to join their prospective careers were more associated with intrinsic than extrinsic factors. Furthermore, students whose degree programmes were their first choices were more likely to re-choose if asked to do so and join their prospective careers than those who joined by chance. The study concludes that when students choose their degree programmes with enough knowledge and interest, they are more likely to enjoy and be committed to the chosen fields of study, hence, satisfaction in their future career.
Identification of the Predicator Variables of Candidate Teacher Teaching Motivations
Author: Bozpolat, Ebru
Date: 2016-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Foreign Countries,Preservice Teachers,Teacher Motivation,Predictor Variables,Gender Differences,Student Attitudes,Teaching (Occupation),Departments,Course Selection (Students),Preferences,Regression (Statistics),Statistical Analysis,Likert Scales,Factor Analysis

The purpose of this study was to determine whether the internal and external teaching motivations of 3rd and 4th year students of the Faculty of Education of Cumhuriyet University are predicted by the variables of gender, department, year level, conscious preference of department they are studying in, whether there is a teacher in their family, their attitude toward the teaching profession and their overall academic performances. The study sample comprised 476 candidate teachers from the 3rd and 4th years, studying in seven different departments within the Faculty of Education of Cumhuriyet University. For this study, the Teaching Motivation Scale and the Attitude toward Teaching Profession Scale were used as data collection tools. In the study, which used a relational screening model, a Binary Logistic Regression Analysis was used to analyze the data. The scores obtained from the Teaching Motivation Scale, as the dependent variable, were defined as binary variables, comprising the internal motivation sub-dimensions of low and high internal teaching motivations and low and high external teaching motivations for the external motivation sub-dimensions. Findings showed that attitudes toward the teaching profession were significant for both the internal and external motivations of candidate teachers. With regard to the department variable, Classroom Education, Social Studies Education, Science Education, Primary Mathematics Education and Turkish Language Education variables were significant for the internal motivation of candidate teachers in comparison with the Psychological Counseling and Guidance Department variable and only the Primary Mathematics Education variable was significant for the external motivation of candidate teachers. Furthermore, it was found that the variable of making a conscious decision to study in a particular Department had a predictive impact on the external motivation of candidate teachers.
Students' Ideas on Cooperative Learning Method
Author: Yoruk, Abdulkadir
Date: 2016-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Cooperative Learning,Student Attitudes,Elementary School Science,Science Education,Teaching Methods,Self Efficacy,Self Esteem,Interpersonal Relationship,Gender Differences,Pretests Posttests,Statistical Analysis,Qualitative Research,Science Experiments,Student Surveys,Science Laboratories,Chemistry,College Students,Teacher Education,Grounded Theory

Aim of this study is to investigate students' ideas on cooperative learning method. For that purpose students who are studying at elementary science education program are distributed into two groups through an experimental design. Factors threaten the internal validity are either eliminated or reduced to minimum value. Data analysis is done through primary document analysis. Further analyses are done to investigate gender factor in the study. Research revealed that cooperative learning method increases students' awareness to their environment and courses, self-efficacy, self-confidence and help students to socialize. Interesting point of the study is that image or perception of gaining information differs with respect to gender.
&quot;Mother&quot; in Aytül Akal's Stories within the Context of Social Gender Perception
Author: Yilmaz, Oguzhan
Date: 2016-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Mothers,Fiction,Children,Social Influences,Gender Issues,Books,Childrens Literature,Content Analysis,Fathers,Coding,Parent Role,Sex Role,Cultural Influences,Foreign Countries,Social Attitudes,Individual Characteristics,Stereotypes

Just as many factors are of question in one's identity, so is the way to present the characters in literary books. Presentation of characters on equality basis is very important so that democratic culture and human rights related values are acquired. In this study, mother image fictionalized by Aytul Akal in her stories of children is dealt with in terms of social gender. The study was conducted through document analysis design. We have reached and examined all of the story books written by Aytul Akal for children. Nine of these books were written by Aytul Akal herself while only two in cooperation with Mavisel Yener. The data were collected based on studies on social gender and researches on quality of children's books during literature review then the data collected were classified for archival reasons while they were classified for purpose of record. Secondly, story books written by Aytul Akal for children were examined and the image of father and mother were encoded and recorded by two researchers and one qualitative research specialist. The data analyzed descriptively were exposed to content analysis for detailed information. As a result, it was found that the character attributes on image of mother in Aytul Akal's works were closely related with her roles in home and work life. Since mother was as someone dealing with home work, children and work, from time to time she experienced difficulties. This shows that traditional image or understanding of mother in the stories did not essentially change and the workload of mother was stable while her work outside home increased. The present study aims to assess the mother image in Aytul Akal's stories based on the social gender perspective.
Plurality or Linearity: What Is the Experience of Emerging as a School Leader in the English Context?
Author: Fox, Alison
Date: 2016-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Teacher Leadership,Aspiration,Teacher Characteristics,Interviews,Diaries,Professional Identity,Foreign Countries,Faculty Development,Educational Policy,Educational Opportunities,Career Development,Occupational Aspiration

This study in an English context focused on the development of teachers identified as &quot;emergent&quot; school leaders. It explored the aspirations and experiences of such leaders, applying a sociocultural view of identity development. Five participants from across school phases, backgrounds and ages were interviewed and generated participant learning logs over 1-3 years. This paper focuses on the visual representations of these leaders' identity development, to reveal their multiple identities. Whilst identity development was unique, three of the leaders aspired to become senior leaders and two to become &quot;valued peers.&quot; This paper poses the question as to whether schools and those supporting school leaders fully appreciate and support such plurality?
Healthy Life Style Behaviors of University Students of School of Physical Education and Sports in Terms of Body Mass Index and Other Variables
Author: Bozlar, Volkan
Date: 2016-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Life Style,Health Behavior,Body Composition,Body Height,Body Weight,Physical Education,College Students,Athletics,Foreign Countries,Scores,Student Surveys,Family Income,Educational Attainment,Exercise,Nutrition,Correlation,Age Differences,Gender Differences,Stress Management,Statistical Analysis

The aim of this study is to determine Healthy Lifestyle Behaviors of students in the Schools of Physical Education and Sport (SPES) utilizing Body Mass Index (BMI) and other various variables. The study is composed of 1,695 students studying in SPES, in 14 different universities across Turkey. It is made up of 1,067 male and 624 female students. Data collected, is from both anonymous personal information and a Healthy Lifestyle Behaviors Scale-I survey. SPSS 21 was used and analysis obtained is 95% reliant. Examining the difference in status between Healthy Lifestyle Behaviors scores and the BMI group were done according to the Kruskal-Wallis H test, examining the relationship between each BMI group with 6 subscales was done with the Spearman Correlation test. The highest average score of the subscale is Self-Fulfillment (37.25 ± 6.02), while the lowest score of subscale was exercise (13.45 ± 3.06). SPES students with low BMI's were found to have a higher score in the Self-Fulfillment subscale. Recreation Department students scored higher in 4 of the 6 subscales, whereas the 4th grade students scored higher in 5 of the 6 subscales. It has been observed that as the family income and education level increases, there is an increase in the awareness of the Healthy Lifestyle Behaviors applied. The findings of the literature have revealed that there is a serious lack of exercise and proper nutrition, and the results for the SPES students observed in this regard were no different. This research supports the need for well-rounded encouragement and support as it pertains to healthy living. Also the students with low BMI's showed higher scores in the subscale of Self-Fulfillment. The students majoring in Recreation received higher scores on several subscales.
An Exploratory Study Examining Barbadian Students' Knowledge and Awareness of Costs of University of the West Indies Education
Author: Persaud, Nadini
Date: 2016-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Foreign Countries,Knowledge Level,Student Attitudes,College Students,Costs,Educational Finance,Financial Support,Student Motivation,Developing Nations,Student Surveys

This study explores Barbadian students' knowledge/awareness on various facets of costs associated with their University of the West Indies (UWI) education and student perceptions of State funded education. The study was conducted subsequent to the announcement of UWI tuition fees which came into effect in September 2014. Ninety-three Faculty of Social Sciences (FSS) students participated in the study. The research highlighted that: (1) FSS students have serious gaps in knowledge regarding their UWI education costs, (2) many FSS students are motivated to work harder at their studies when studies are personally self-financed, (3) FSS students associate opportunity costs with lost income, lost time with family/friends, and lost leisure opportunities with their UWI studies, and (4) FSS students perceive that the Government of Barbados (GOBD) incurs an opportunity cost by financing UWI education. The paper concludes by discussing implications for policy and practice.
A Conceptual and Procedural Research on the Hierarchical Structure of Mathematics Emerging in the Minds of University Students: An Example of Limit-Continuity-Integral-Derivative
Author: Dane, Arif
Date: 2016-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Mathematics,Mathematics Instruction,College Students,Higher Education,Foreign Countries,Mathematics Teachers,Mathematics Achievement,Secondary School Mathematics,Teacher Education,Case Studies,Mathematical Concepts,Teaching Methods,Mathematical Formulas,Problem Solving

In this present study, it was aimed to investigate whether the hierarchical structure of mathematics emerged in university students' minds or not, considering the concepts of limit, continuity derivative and integral from the perspective of students in the department of secondary school mathematics teacher training and the department of mathematics in the faculty of science and letters. The study, designed with the case study methodology, was carried out with 100 participants. Data were collected with the research group via a survey form including totally five questions; one of which is conceptual the other four are operational and analysed with the descriptive analysis. From the results of the research, it was found out that the participants could not learn the concepts of limit-continuity-derivative-integral conceptually and could not constitute the hierarchical structures among these concepts in their minds. Nevertheless, it was determined that the participants learned the procedural knowledge of each concept independent from the other. From these results, it can be recommended that placing activities emphasizing on the relationships among the concepts in teaching the concepts should be applied more.
Prospective Teachers from Urban Environments Examine Causes of the Achievement Gap in the United States
Author: Morales, Erik E.
Date: 2016-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Achievement Gap,Socioeconomic Status,Preservice Teachers,Urban Schools,Elementary Secondary Education,Parent Participation,Language Usage,English Language Learners,Cultural Awareness,Biculturalism,Educational Environment,Parent Role,Teacher Characteristics,Qualitative Research,Student Attitudes

This study analyzes the educational achievement gap between low and high socioeconomic students from the perspective of sixty-two prospective teachers in an undergraduate educational foundations course at a public majority minority urban university in the northeastern United States. The majority of these college students come from, and plan to teach in, lower socioeconomic areas; consequently their insights are uniquely relevant. These prospective teachers cite the following as key causes of the achievement gap: lack of parental involvement, linguistic conflicts between home and school, a lack of bicultural teachers, and the perception of anti-intellectual k-12 school climates. Implications of how these views may affect these prospective teachers when they enter the teaching profession are addressed.
Unified Perspective for Categorization of Educational Quality Indicators from an Accreditation Process View--Relationships between Educational Quality Indicators Defined by Accrediting Agencies in México at the Institutional and Program Level, and Those Defined by Institutions of Higher Education
Author: Sosa Lopez, Jorge
Date: 2016-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Educational Quality,Relationship,Colleges,Foreign Countries,Higher Education,Accreditation (Institutions),Case Studies,Interviews

This research provides an introduction and background on accreditation of higher education in México focusing on FIMPES (Federation of Mexican Private Institutions of Higher Education), CACEI (Council for Accreditation and Certification of Education in Engineering), and CETYS University as a case study to establish relationships between educational quality indicators defined by these, with the purpose of defining a unified categorization model from the perspective of accreditation processes.
The Effects of Jigsaw Learning on Students' Knowledge Retention in Vietnamese Higher Education
Author: Van Dat, Tran
Date: 2016-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Foreign Countries,Cooperative Learning,College Students,Retention (Psychology),Instructional Effectiveness,Academic Achievement,Student Attitudes,Achievement Tests,Pretests Posttests,Multivariate Analysis,Student Evaluation of Teacher Performance

As part of an experimental study on the effects of jigsaw learning on Vietnamese tertiary students' longer term achievement in a course of Management of Education and Administration, knowledge retention after one month was investigated. As reported in our previous papers, students in the cooperative jigsaw group (N = 40), perceived their instruction as more cooperative and more student-centered, and less teacher-centered than did those in the lecture group (N = 40). They also obtained significantly higher scores on a post experiment achievement test than did the others. Results indicate that in general students in the cooperative jigsaw group appreciated most working with others and getting help, discussing and sharing information and teaching others, and enjoyed the jigsaw context. This paper furthers that analysis by investigating students' knowledge retention. The findings show that a month after the experiment, students in the jigsaw group had greater long-term achievement than those did in the lecture group. However, students in both groups had a similar percentage of knowledge retention on the delay test of achievement. They retained nearly all of what they had learned (approximately 99 percent of knowledge) a month after the six weeks of the instruction.
Multimedia Courseware for Teaching Arabic Vocabulary: Let's Learn from the Experts
Author: Zainuddin, Nurkhamimi
Date: 2016-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Courseware,Multimedia Instruction,Multimedia Materials,Semitic Languages,Vocabulary Development,Computer System Design,Instructional Design,Second Language Instruction,Learning Theories,Qualitative Research,Interviews,Needs Assessment,Design Preferences,Foreign Countries

This study attempts to analyze and evaluate theories and design principles for the design and development of multimedia program for teaching and learning Arabic vocabulary among non-native speakers. In this paper, the researchers mentioned about the research tools, sampling technique and steps as well as population which are related to the design and development process of multimedia courseware which were conducted among the experts in the subject matters (SME). The study proposes the implementation theories of social constructivism by Vygotsky (1978), second language acquisition by Krashen (1984), multimedia learning by Mayer (2001) and ADDIE instructional model by Dick &amp; Carey (1990). The feedbacks were gathered from various SME experts in teaching Arabic as a second language (TASL) and instructional design (ID) who have participated in the study. This paper has concluded the initial theories of design and development of multimedia learning courseware as proposed by the SMEs as outcome of this paper that can be used by the researcher in the design and development processes of related multimedia learning courseware in language learning.