ethanporcaro/eric-fulltext-meta huggingface dataset:
Engagement and Performance among Administrators of Public Secondary School in Nakhon Nayok, Thailand
Author: Gapor, Rohamina Palakad
Date: 2020-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: School Administration,Principals,Department Heads,Secondary Schools,Public Schools,Work Attitudes,Job Performance,Correlation,Administrator Effectiveness,Self Evaluation (Individuals),Foreign Countries

This study used a descriptive-quantitative research method. The objectives were to assess administrators' level of work engagement, work performance, and to determine the correlation between work engagement and work performance. The respondents of this study were 22 principals/deputy principals, 22 directors/deputy directors, and one hundred seventy-six (176) department heads and deputy department heads of the public secondary schools of Nakhon Nayok, Thailand. All data were based on a self-report. The findings showed that the administrators' engagement level (mean =4.07) and performance level (4.21) was high at a 0.5 level of significance. There is also a strong correlation (r = 0.96) between engagement and performance. The implication of this study is to help administrators maintain or enhance engagement and performance for continuous improvement in the indicators mentioned in this study for the success of school management.
Gifted Education and STEM: A Thematic Review
Author: Ulger, Bestami Bugra
Date: 2020-09-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Academically Gifted,Gifted Education,STEM Education,Career Choice,Talent Development,Student Characteristics,Educational Research,Special Programs,Special Schools

In recent years, researchers have been interested in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM), and educational studies of scientific giftedness have increased. In this study, we thematically reviewed studies both scientific giftedness and STEM education contexts. We aimed to shed light on the academic outcomes of STEM and scientific giftedness studies. In total 72 articles were examined. Articles available in the literature were analyzed using a matrix that consisted of content features (aims, research methods, samples or participants, results and suggestions) and general features (type of journal and year) in thematic review. The findings are presented under the themes shown in the matrix. In general, the researchers focused on the following content features: STEM schools and programs, STEM career choices, STEM talent development, and scientifically gifted student characteristics. Within this context, we discussed the results and implications for future research in the field of STEM education and impacts on gifted students.
Physics Education: Systematic Mapping of Educational Innovation Articles
Author: Campos, Esmeralda
Date: 2020-09-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Physics,Science Education,Educational Innovation,Educational Research,Science Instruction,Citation Analysis,Periodicals,Extracurricular Activities,Journal Articles,Teacher Education

This article presents a systematic mapping review on educational innovation in the area of physics education. We identified 508 articles published in journals from 2015 to 2019 from the &quot;Web of Science&quot; and &quot;Scopus&quot; databases. We found that research in educational innovation in the teaching of physics has focused on the analysis of didactic proposals and their evaluation. The analysis reveals areas of opportunity for the area of educational management, where we found some of the most cited articles, as well as for the study of innovative extracurricular activities related to the teaching of physics. There is an inconsistency between the large proportion of articles focused on teacher education and the absence of this kind of study at the basic levels. In general, the study of educational innovation in physics takes place at the high-school and university levels. The mapping provides information that supports researchers, professors and managers interested in educational innovation.
The Effect of Problem-Based Learning by Cognitive Style on Critical Thinking Skills and Students&apos; Retention
Author: Arifin, Syamsul
Date: 2020-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Cognitive Style,Multimedia Instruction,Teaching Methods,Critical Thinking,Comparative Analysis,High School Students,Problem Based Learning,Direct Instruction,Mathematics Instruction,Retention (Psychology),Thinking Skills,Instructional Effectiveness,Correlation,Foreign Countries

The purpose of this research is to compare the effectiveness of learning models to develop student critical thinking skills and retention in mathematics through the application of Problem Based Learning (PBL) models and multimedia assisted Direct Instruction (DI) models for students who have different cognitive styles. This research is quasi-experimental type, using non-equivalent control group design. The subjects of this research are students in three senior high schools with two classes samples in each school. There are 102 students of control class with a Direct Instruction learning model by multimedia and 97 students of experiment class with Problem Based Learning model. The instruments of this research are test and questionnaires. The hypotheses were tested using factorial multivariate of covariance (MANCOVA) analysis. The findings of this research, there was a significant difference in student critical thinking skills and retention between groups of the student with Field Dependent (FD) and Field Independent (FI) cognitive styles. Students with Field Independent cognitive styles have better critical thinking and retention than student with Field Dependent cognitive styles. There was a significant difference in student critical thinking skills and retention between the group of students with Direct Instruction model and Problem Based Learning model. Students who learn with Problem-Based Learning model better than students who learn with multimedia-assisted Direct Instruction learning model.
Transformation of Education for Sustainable Development through Low Carbon Schools Community Program
Author: Mahat, Hanifah
Date: 2020-09-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Environmental Education,Sustainable Development,Ecology,Foreign Countries,Knowledge Level,Student Behavior,Conservation (Environment),Program Effectiveness,Secondary School Students,Experiential Learning,Learning Activities,Energy Conservation,Recycling,Transportation,Pollution

In line with the aforementioned functions and role of schools, Education for Sustainable Development (ESD) is seen as a starting point in the formation of a low-carbon society among children and teenager. Therefore, this article aims to discuss the approach of the Education for Sustainable Development through Low Carbon Schools community program. The sample community involved in this program consisted of students, aged 14-16, from one of the schools in Selangor, Malaysia. The execution of the program was divided into three phases: the first phase involved a pre-test and observations of sustainability practices in school; the second phase focused on the action plan and low-carbon sustainability activities; and the third phase was comprised of a post-test and the establishment of a low carbon school model. The assessment of the study was based on the pre-test and post-test, which measured the levels of environmental literacy and students' low-carbon practices. The findings of the pre-test and post-test showed an increase in the level of the greenhouse effects sub-variable for environmental literacy. However, the other sub-variables of environmental literacy and students' low-carbon practices did not show any significant changes. This proves that sustainable development education has been successfully transformed by the Low Carbon Schools program and, as a result, improved students' environmental literacy knowledge. The results of this study are expected to be used as an initial backup to assist in the establishment of the Low-Carbon Schools model at secondary-school level in Malaysia.
Why Intellectual Freedom and Equitable Access Are Even More Important Today
Author: Branyon, Angela
Date: 2020-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Intellectual Freedom,Access to Information,Librarians,Constitutional Law,Freedom of Speech,Court Litigation,Public Schools,Censorship,Student Rights,School Libraries,Library Policy,Library Materials

Libraries still stand as a source of knowledge that can guide us to make informed decisions through the use of credible sources. A balanced collection that provides access to all points of view empowers a community to use information responsibly and make decisions independently. Intellectual freedom and equity of access are still important issues today, especially when confronting uncertain times with the COVID-19 virus and distance education. Through education and the information found in libraries, democracy allows citizens to experience free speech through dialogue not diatribe and to support our opinions with a respect for the diversity of our fellow citizens and a desire to realize equity and justice. From physical access to material selection to policies dealing with challenges to privacy of patron information, the article argues that school librarians must demonstrate intellectual freedom to maintain a free and open forum for ideas. They should be protectors of intellectual freedom for minors just as public libraries protect the rights of all citizens regardless of age.
Current and Future Trends and Issues Facing Technology and Engineering Education in the United States
Author: Moye, Johnny J.
Date: 2020-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Technology Education,Engineering Education,Educational Trends,Futures (of Society),Stakeholders

Determining tends and issues is important for the health of any profession. The purpose of this research was to determine the current and future trends and issues facing technology and engineering education (TEE) in the United States (U.S.). The researchers used a three-round Modified-Delphi method to solicit information from technology and engineering education stakeholders across the U.S. In the first round, participants listed what they felt were current trends, future trends, current issues, and future issues facing TEE. The second rounds was designed to prioritize trends and issues. In the third rounds, participants were presented with one table for each current and future trend and issue and asked to identify if they felt each was essential or non-essential for technology and engineering leaders to ask. Two hundred sixty-eight participants responded in the third round, and the resulting trends and issues were categorized into eight themes: (1) teacher shortage; (2) secondary and university TEE programs; (3) funding programs and teachers; (4) curriculum; (5) technology and engineering education identity and relevance; (6) collaborative efforts; (7) teacher certification and development; and (8) student-centered foci.
Evaluation of the Physical Activity Levels of the Students in a Physical Education and Sports Science Department before and during the Coronavirus Pandemic
Author: Öncen, Sercan
Date: 2020-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Physical Activity Level,Physical Activities,Physical Education,Athletics,Pandemics,COVID-19,College Students,Health Behavior,Time Management,Gender Differences,Foreign Countries

The COVID-19 has been declared a pandemic by the World Health Organization (WHO). Since Covid-19 is highly contagious, people were asked to go into quarantine, and the education system was interrupted as a result. In our study, we aimed to evaluate changes in the physical activity levels of the students attending the Department of Physical Education and Sport Science (PESF) Before the Coronavirus Pandemic (BCP) and During Coronavirus Pandemic (DCP). 131 students attending PESF were included in the study. The long form of the International Physical Activity Questionnaire (IPAQ) was used to determine physical activity levels. The IPAQ data was obtained at two separate times--as BCP and DCP. The IBM SPSS software package was used in the statistical analysis of the data obtained, and the Mann-Whitney U and two-way analysis of variance tests were conducted. There was a decrease in the physical activity levels of PESF students related to work, transportation, housework and leisure time at the rates of 35.40%, 21.66%, 7.43%, and 31.66%, respectively, in terms of BCP and DCP. However, it was observed that the highest decline level was 46.69% in intense physical activity. In the evaluation of BCP and DCP, a significant difference was found in transportation (p: 0.001; d: 0.440), leisure time (p: 0.001; d: 447), time spent sitting in a weekday (p: 0.026; d: 0.291), walking (p: 0.006; d: 0.362), and total physical activity levels (p: 0.005; d: 0.368). There a significant difference in the activity level related to time spent sitting in a weekend according to gender differences (p &lt; 0.005). According to the IPAQ assessment conducted as BCP and DCP, a significant decrease in the physical activity levels of PESF students was observed during the pandemic caused by the COVID-19 infection. These results should not be ignored because a significant decrease in physical activity may cause negative effects on blood glucose levels and body composition, increase the risk of depression and anxiety disorders, and decrease the quality of life and immune system.
The Challenges Facing Arab Students with Learning Disabilities in Higher Education Institutions and the Role of Support Centers in Their Academic Functioning: A Preliminary Study
Author: Olenik-Shemesh, Dorit
Date: 2020-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Foreign Countries,Arabs,Students with Disabilities,Learning Disabilities,Higher Education,College Students,Student Needs,Academic Support Services,Barriers,Knowledge Level,Semitic Languages,Well Being,Student Satisfaction,Language Proficiency

The topic of support for students with learning disabilities (LD) has been studied to a considerable extent in recent years, due to the significant increase in the integration of students with learning disabilities in higher education institutions (HEI). However, there is hardly any research examining the support for students with learning disabilities in Israel's Arab sector. The purpose of the current preliminary study is to examine whether support centers for students with learning disabilities assist Arab students with their learning and general academic functioning in Israeli higher education institutions. The study is qualitative, involving semi-structured interviews with eight Arab students diagnosed with learning disabilities studying at two institutions of higher education. Analysis of the interviews revealed four major themes: The double difficulty that students experience due to the fact that they are Arabs for whom Hebrew is a second language, and due to their learning disabilities; lower awareness of learning disabilities in the Arab sector in Israel; post-diagnosis relief; a sense of wellbeing satisfaction with the educational, social and occupational support provided, enabling them to study and succeed. The article addresses also to the limitations of the study as a primary study, along with recommendations for further research based on this preliminary study.
The Usage of &quot;Quizizz&quot;™ App by Sport Sciences Students in the Bachelor&apos;s Degree Anatomy Lecture and Its Effects on Attitude and Course Success
Author: Gümüs, Hikmet
Date: 2020-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Computer Assisted Instruction,Handheld Devices,Physical Education,Teacher Education,Athletics,College Freshmen,Anatomy,Science Instruction,Required Courses,Student Attitudes,Instructional Effectiveness,Foreign Countries,Courseware,Scores

Purpose: The aim of this study is to examine the effects of technologically assisted learning for anatomy courses in sport science collegiate. Methods: One hundred forty-four first-year students from sport sciences faculty attended a required anatomy course in the syllabus. The participants of this class were composed of two learning groups as Classical Learning Group (n=48), and New Approach Group (n=96) based on the lecture style. Classical anatomy course carried out with instruction-based method via PowerPoint lecture on the anatomy course materials such as textbooks, models, and printed visualizations of anatomical sites whereas &quot;Quizizz&quot;™ app-based one performed interactively within a technology-assisted way. The end of the semester, participants answered a reliable and valid survey named Anatomy Lectures Attitude Questionnaire (ALAQ). Results: There was a significant difference in the mid-term and course success when compared Classical Learning (CL) and New Approach (NA). However, no significant differences observed final examination, ALAQ results, and sub-factors'. There was a very low correlation between mid-term, final, course success and ALAQ results in NA group. However, no significantly correlation found between mid-term, final, course success and ALAQ results in CL group. Conclusion: The findings reported here suggest that &quot;Quizizz&quot;™ app can enable improving learning outcomes and contribute to test scores for human anatomy in sport sciences collegiate. We do not conceive the substitute traditional learning method within the educational applications for anatomy courses, but it could be regarded as a supplement method of teaching in higher education.
Effect of Curriculum Change on TIMSS Achievement in Bahrain
Author: Al Mutawah, Masooma
Date: 2020-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Educational Change,Curriculum Development,Foreign Countries,Achievement Tests,Elementary Secondary Education,International Assessment,Mathematics Tests,Mathematics Achievement,Grade 4,Numeracy,Geometric Concepts,Data,Cognitive Processes,Textbooks,Mathematics Activities

The Trends in International Mathematics and Science Study (TIMSS) is one of the most influential assessments of student achievement conducted at regular interval every four years. It provides reliable data about the mathematics and science achievement of students in grade 4 and grade 8, as well as data that informs instruction, curriculum development and teaching-learning process. Curriculum related factors are among the most prominent elements that affect TIMSS results. This study explores the impact of recent revisions in the school mathematics curriculum implemented by the Ministry of Education in Bahrain (The Bahrain Numeracy Strategy) on the TIMSS achievement results. The analysis focuses on the three cognitive domains (Knowing, Applying &amp; Reasoning) as well as the three content domains (Number, Geometric Shapes and Measurement &amp; Data Analysis) among fourth grade students. A thorough review of the curriculum and structured interviews and reflections with in-service teachers who witnessed a prominent change in the outcome revealed that Bahraini students' scores improved in all three content domains while comparing 2011 and 2015. The possible explanations and reasons for those changes in achievement are further discussed.
Incorporating Adult Learning Principles in High-Risk Equipment Operations Training
Author: Skiba, Richard
Date: 2020-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Adult Learning,Educational Principles,Vocational Education,Andragogy,Cognitive Style,Risk,Machine Tools,Equipment

This paper, primarily based on a literature review, considers the utilization of adult learning principles in training learners to operate high risk equipment. Vocational Education and Training sectors throughout the world are traditionally responsible for training delivery in these areas where generally andragogical principles as defined by Knowles (1970), are applied with, in some cases, application of a heutagogical approach, as outlined by Hase and Kenyon (2000). Aside from considering these approaches, a new approach is proposed, referred to as authology, with a basis of including notions of responsibility and duty of care in adult learning. There are numerous training programs in vocational education and training, such as those related to high risk equipment and plant operation, for which development of learner responsibility is a critical component in the training given the potential to cause harm, injury or fatality.
The Reality of Using E-Learning Applications in Vocational Education Courses during COVID 19 Crisis from the Vocational Education Teachers&apos; Perceptive in Jordan
Author: Shdaifat, Sameer Aowad Kassab
Date: 2020-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Electronic Learning,Distance Education,COVID-19,Pandemics,Crisis Management,Elementary School Students,Public Schools,Vocational Education Teachers,Teacher Attitudes,Negative Attitudes,Interaction,Barriers,Foreign Countries

The present study aimed to explore the reality of using E-Learning applications in vocational education courses during COVID 19 crisis in Jordan from the perspective of vocational education teachers. It aimed to explore the way students interact with e-learning applications in this regard. It aimed to explore the challenges associated with using E-Learning applications in this regard. A sample was selected. It consists from 60 vocational education teachers. These teachers were selected from the primary public schools in Jordan. A three-part questionnaire was used. It was found that respondents have negative attitudes towards using E-Learning applications in vocational education courses during COVID 19 crisis in Jordan. It was found that the severity of the challenges associated with using E-Learning applications in this regard is high. In the light of the study's results, several recommendations were proposed. For instance, the researchers recommend providing vocational education teachers at Jordanian schools with training courses about the way of using E-Learning applications.
Trends of Graduate Theses with the Subject of Education and Training Conducted on Creativity
Author: Dolmaz, Mustafa
Date: 2020-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Foreign Countries,Masters Theses,Doctoral Dissertations,Creativity,Educational Research,Research Methodology,Data Collection,Sampling,Population Groups,Universities

The aim of this research is to examine the trends of the studies that address the education-training dimension of creativity in Turkey. The research was conducted using a qualitative research pattern. The data was collected and analyzed through document analysis. In the analysis of the data, the thesis analysis form developed by the researchers was used. One hundred and forty-five graduate theses studied between 2005 and 2019 in the field of education, which were allowed access by their authors, constitute the study group of this research. 114 of these works consist of graduate theses and 31 of them consist of doctoral theses. The graduate theses in the Council of Higher Education database were examined under a total of 10 titles according to their distribution over the years-educational levels, university distributions, institute distributions, branch distributions, methods and sub-methods, data collection tools, sampling/study groups, sampling methods, education level of the study group and thesis titles. As a result of the research, it was observed that although studies addressing the educational-educational dimension of creativity have increased at a certain level over the years, they are not at the desired point and have not been studied adequately. In addition, it was determined that the studies carried out in terms of the discipline, the methods used and the variety of topics studied had similarities, that no studies on creativity were conducted in some departments, that the study group usually consists of a single level of education, that this situation does not allow to look at creativity from a broad perspective, and that there are many aspects of creativity that have not been studied for those who will work in the educational dimension.