ethanporcaro/eric-fulltext-meta huggingface dataset:
Secondary School Students&apos; Opinions on Educational Robotic Applications
Author: Koca, Mehmet
Date: 2022-10-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Secondary School Students,Student Attitudes,Opinions,Computer Attitudes,Educational Technology,Robotics,Foreign Countries,Science Interests,Cooperative Learning,Learner Engagement,Science Instruction

In this study, it is aimed to determine the opinions of secondary school students about educational robotics applications. The case study, which is one of the qualitative research methods, was used in the research. The research was carried out with 7th grade students of two different secondary schools in the Battalgazi district of Malatya province in the 2021-2022 academic year. The study group of the research consisted of 18 students, who were determined according to the purposive sampling method. In the study group, science lesson teaching was carried out with educational robotic applications for about two months. The data of the study were obtained with a semi-structured interview form consisting of seven questions developed by the researchers. Descriptive analysis method was used in the analysis of the obtained data. As a result of the research, most of the students stated that they liked the activities, associated the applications with daily life, their interest in the science lesson increased, they worked in collaborative groups, the lessons were fun, and they wanted robotics training sets to be used in their lessons in the future. In addition, some of the students stated that they found the applications confusing at the beginning of the studies, that they had difficulties in the coding part and that there were in-group discussions. In line with the findings, suggestions were made regarding the use of robotic applications in teaching science courses.
The Evaluation of Political Party Leaders&apos; Persuasion and Confidence Levels by Their Followers on Twitter: The Case of Düzce
Author: Isman, Aytekin
Date: 2022-10-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Foreign Countries,Politics,Social Media,Persuasive Discourse,Self Esteem,Leadership,Communication (Thought Transfer),Public Opinion,Trust (Psychology)

Twitter is one of the most popular social media channels and, due to its structure, it is more suitable for information sharing, persuasion, and the use of public relations methods than the other frequently used social media channels (e.g., Facebook, Instagram, TikTok). Twitter is one of the most used channels by political parties and party leaders in Turkey and in the world. In this study, the confidence and persuasion levels of the Twitter accounts of the leaders of the political parties in the Turkish Grand National Assembly were evaluated in line with the views of the Twitter followers living in Düzce. Within the scope of the research, the 'Confidence and Persuasion Scale in Interpersonal Communication' developed by Karadogan (2003), was applied to 400 Twitter users over the age of 18 living in Düzce. To check the reliability of the scale, the Cronbach Alpha test was applied, and the alpha value was obtained as 0.9086 (Karadogan, 2003, p. 240). The data obtained were analyzed with the SPSS package program and the findings and detailed explanations were given. As a result of the collected opinions, it was revealed to what extent the leaders of the political parties were perceived as reliable and persuasive, and the reasons were examined. In addition, the differences between being reliable and persuasive in social media and being reliable and persuasive in interpersonal communication were evaluated. As a result of the research, recommendations were made for social media influencers to create reliable and persuasive profiles. It is thought that these recommendations will be beneficial to individuals and institutions who actively use social media in public relations, such as companies, advertisers and artists, especially political parties, and their leaders.
The Changes in Pre-Service Chemistry Teachers&apos; Orientations towards Chemistry Teaching during Chemistry Teaching Method Courses
Author: Gencer, Sinem
Date: 2022-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Preservice Teachers,Science Teachers,Chemistry,Student Attitudes,Science Instruction,Teaching Methods,Methods Courses,Pedagogical Content Knowledge,Cognitive Tests,Personality Measures,Freehand Drawing,Projective Measures,Foreign Countries

The purpose of this study is to examine pre-service chemistry teachers' orientations towards chemistry teaching during chemistry teaching method courses. This study was conducted with ten pre-service chemistry teachers for 28 weeks. The Draw-A-Science-Teacher-Test Checklist (DASTT-C), card-sorting activity, interviews, observations, and reflection paper were used to collect data. The data were analysed using the deductive approach. Analysis of data revealed that most of the pre-service chemistry teachers had teacher-centred orientations before chemistry teaching method courses. However, it was determined that their orientations changed into reform-based ones as a result of these courses. It was found that pre-service chemistry teachers had multiple purposes for chemistry teaching. Most of the participants included everyday coping as the main purpose of chemistry teaching. Moreover, it was determined that pre-service chemistry teachers' beliefs about chemistry teaching and learning and beliefs about goals or purposes of chemistry teaching were associated with the university entrance examination. Implications for chemistry teacher training programmes were discussed.
The Effects of Activities Designed with Three-Dimensional Printing Technology on Science Education
Author: Avinal, Merve
Date: 2022-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Learning Activities,Science Education,Printing,Computer Peripherals,Computer Software,Technology Uses in Education,Science Instruction,Academic Achievement,Elementary School Students,Grade 6,Foreign Countries,Student Attitudes,Human Body

The aim of this study is to investigate the effectiveness of the activities designed with 3D printing technology on the teaching of the sixth-grade systems in our body unit and to determine the views of students on this technology. In this study, a mixed research design in which quantitative and qualitative research methods are used together was preferred. A total of 60 sixth grade students participated in the study. The study was carried out for 6 weeks and within the scope of a science lesson. During the study, lessons in the experimental group were processed using the activities developed with 3D printing technology in addition to the current curriculum while lessons in the control group were processed using the 2018 Science Curriculum. Data were then analyzed using the SPSS statistics program and descriptive analysis. The findings of the study revealed that there was a significant difference between the post-test mean scores for academic achievement in the experimental and control groups. It can be said that the activities developed with the 3D printing technology used in the teaching of the subjects in the experimental group after the application increased the academic achievement compared to the teaching in the control group where the current program was used. The results obtained from the qualitative findings of the research also support these quantitative results. It is recommended to use more 3D printing technology in science education.
An Examination of Factors Predicting the Academic Success of Undergraduate Second-Language Learners in the United Arab Emirates
Author: Qureshi, Surhan Fatima
Date: 2022-11-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Academic Achievement,Undergraduate Students,Second Language Learning,Second Language Instruction,Correlation,English (Second Language),Language of Instruction,Grade Point Average,High Schools,Educational Background,Foreign Countries

The study examined factors contributing to the academic success of second-language learners at an English-medium public university in the United Arab Emirates in their first- through fourth year of study. The research utilized a quantitative approach via correlational analysis. The Pearson r was employed to establish the level of correlation between and among the indicated factors and provide perspectives on the strength of the relationships. Findings suggest that relationships do exist between or among the identified variables and the cumulative grade point average. The analysis found that males tend to have lower CGPAs during all four academic years. For both genders the initial IELTS scores for correlated with academic performance in the first two years, that high school track did not correlate with academic success, and that secondary academic performance had a positive correlation with academic success at the university level.
Determinants of Academic Performance of the Students of Public Universities in Bangladesh
Author: Alam, Rashed
Date: 2022-11-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Foreign Countries,Academic Achievement,College Students,Public Colleges,Student Characteristics,Peer Influence,Gender Differences,Muslims,Educational Quality

Education is one of the most important factors in producing human resources. University education can be influenced by many factors that affect students' quality of academic performance. The main focus of this study is identifying the influencing factors that are significantly associated with the academic performance of universities students. Data were extracted from the various departments of two public universities. Data analysis by Contingency and logistic regression were used to identify the determinants of academic performance of the students. Among the students, 56.8% were male and 43.2% were female most of them are Muslims and unmarried. 75.1% of students came from rural areas, only 15% of students' mothers were higher educated and 65% of student's family status was middle class. Higher educated mother, HSC and SSC results, admitted to an expected university, admitted present department by their own choice, study environment in the department and use of the internet had significant effects on the results of 1st year of the students. The findings concluded that increase and improve students' academic performance are some crucial steps regarding securing admission first choice of the department and advising about peer influence should be taken into consideration.
Exploring the Practice of Academic Freedom and Active Learning in Ethiopia&apos;s Higher Education: A Case Study
Author: Taye, Markos Tezera
Date: 2022-11-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Academic Freedom,Active Learning,Foreign Countries,Higher Education,Student Centered Learning,College Faculty,College Students,Educational Change,Teacher Role,Educational Environment,Ethnography

Given the immense role of the student-centred approach in enhancing students learning, this study explores the role of academic freedom in implementing a student-centred approach. To achieve this objective, the study relies on a qualitative case study research design. In this regard, semi-structured interviews and observation were employed as data gathering tools. The data passed through a series of data analysis processes ranging from data reduction to data verification. The study was conducted at a public university in Ethiopia and recruited ten instructors and twelve students from four randomly selected colleges/institutes belonging to the participating university. The initial analysis resulted in two major themes, each having two subthemes. That is academic freedom at the institutional level for instructors and students and academic freedom at the classroom for instructors and students. Given this, the findings show that the academic freedom of students at the classroom level affects the adoption of student-centred approaches. Students seem to be restrained from freely sharing their concerns, being afraid of the backlash from their instructors and colleagues. Moreover, the instructors in Abay University seem excluded in deciding to implement a student-centred approach in every classroom other than receiving pedagogical training to implement it as a non-negotiable change. These findings call for higher education reforms at national and institutional levels to cultivate an organisational environment that facilitates student-centred approaches.
Distance Education Experiences of Teacher-Parents during the COVID-19
Author: Güvercin, Derya
Date: 2022-11-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Foreign Countries,COVID-19,Pandemics,Parent Attitudes,Distance Education,Barriers,Program Effectiveness,Teacher Attitudes,Preschool Education,Elementary Secondary Education,Individual Characteristics,Adjustment (to Environment),Life Style,Extracurricular Activities,Learning Activities,Online Courses,Mental Health

This research aimed to determine the opinions of teacher parents about distance education process during COVID-19. The study was designed as a case study which is one of the methods in qualitative research. The sample of the study composed of 83 teacher parents from different branches in Turkey. Maximum variation and criterion sampling methods were used to select the participants. The data of the study were gathered though open ended questions developed by the researchers and were analyzed through descriptive and content analyses. According to the participants, distance education is perceived and accepted as a means of support rather than an alternative to face-to-face education. Participants mentioned the distance education carried out during the pandemic process as a beneficial practice in order to prevent students from breaking off from education but also they stated administrative issues, lack of computer science knowledge and internet-related problems. The inability to disseminate distance education to all students, especially disadvantaged students due to the lack of infrastructure, indifferent parents and the fact that distance education is insufficient in the education of young children/special education students show that distance education has not yet met the expectations to provide equal opportunities for everyone involved.
Music Class and Abuse
Author: Özevin, Banu
Date: 2022-11-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Music Education,Music Teachers,Teacher Behavior,Antisocial Behavior,Teacher Student Relationship,Gender Differences,Middle Schools,High Schools,Child Abuse,Foreign Countries,College Students,Punishment

It is important for the teacher, who is one of the main actors in the cognitive, mental and psychological development of their students, to create a safe educational environment. However the state in Turkey has received reports that have found abusive behavior by some teachers. The main objective of this study is to question the existence of abuse by music teachers. The participants of the study consisted of 902 students studying in different Faculty of Education departments in Turkey. The research is a descriptive study and employed a survey model. The data were collected through an &quot;Abuse in Music Class Questionnaire&quot;, which was developed by the researcher. The results revealed that more than one-quarter of the responding students experienced emotional abuse and 5 to 10% suffered physical abuse in music classes during middle school and high school. Men reported emotional abuse significantly more than women. This study showed that students may experience abuse in music classes and that emotional abuse is more common than physical abuse. As far as reasons for abuse, classroom management problems, a lack of knowledge about pedagogic principles in the developmental characteristics of children, and teaching methods are highlighted.
The Effect of Nutrition Educational Programs on the Composition of Home Prepared Children&apos;s Breakfasts
Author: Raviv, Ayala
Date: 2022-11-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Nutrition,Nutrition Instruction,Health Education,Eating Habits,Intervention,Food Standards,Preschool Children,Grade 5,Elementary School Students,Foreign Countries,Food

The study aimed to examine the effectiveness of two intervention programs in improving dietary habits in two groups of preschool and fifth-grade students. The programs were tailored to the target age group. The composition of each of the children's breakfasts that were brought from home was recorded both before and after the intervention program. Every food item received a score according to its nutritional quality, and each meal was summed accordingly. T-tests were performed in order to determine the significance of differences between the nutritional quality of the children's breakfast items before and after the intervention. It was found that the nutritional quality of all breakfast components and its overall health quality improved significantly in both age groups. The study's results indicate that the intervention program is effective for a range of young ages. It is recommended to conduct such programs starting in preschools, and subsequently in schools.
Online Surveillance and Education for Digital Competence
Author: Samuelsson, Lars
Date: 2022-11-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Foreign Countries,Digital Literacy,Observation,Technology Uses in Education,Privacy,Student Teachers,Personal Autonomy

Digital competence has become increasingly important in modern societies and is today central to the possibility of participating on equal terms as a citizen in a contemporary democracy. Thus, it is now stressed as a crucial learning objective, nationally as well as internationally. One pervasive consequence of the digitalization of society is the facilitation of intrusive online surveillance: when we are online, we leave traces that provide useful information to companies, organizations, and individuals, who can collect, process, use, and share this information. The purpose of this article is to reveal the need for an increased awareness of the surveillance aspect of digitalization in teacher education and schools. The argument is partly based on a questionnaire survey with 560 current and former Swedish student teachers, about online behavior and privacy. The results indicate that Swedish teachers in general need to further their digital competence in order to be able to appropriately aid their pupils in developing digital literacy. Given that Swedish student teachers can be expected to possess a comparatively very high level of digital competence, we think it is safe to generalize this point to comprise teachers in many other countries as well. We argue that an awareness of the surveillance aspect of digitalization is crucial to being a cognizant citizen in a democratic society, and that it should therefore constitute a natural part of education for digital competence.
Understanding Effective Teaching Beliefs of Instructors and Students: A Qualitative Study at an Ethiopian University
Author: Taye, Markos Tezera
Date: 2022-11-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Foreign Countries,College Faculty,Teacher Attitudes,College Students,Student Attitudes,Teacher Effectiveness,Teacher Characteristics,Teacher Competencies

This article explores instructors and students' beliefs toward effective teaching in higher education in Ethiopia. Besides classroom observations, we developed and conducted semi-structured interviews with ten instructors and 12 students at one higher education institution. We followed the data condensation and displayed it for interpreting the data. The findings highlight the qualities of effective teaching and the hope for a change in the current teaching approach to actively participate in the teaching-learning action. This, however, demands a change in designing the course syllabus and assignments and the continuous professional development of the teaching faculty. [Note: The page range (679-698) shown on the PDF is incorrect. The correct page range for this article is 679-697.]
Study on Factors Affecting English Acquisition of Chinese Minority Students Majoring in Nursing in a Blended Learning Environment
Author: Tan, Yingchun
Date: 2022-11-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Blended Learning,English (Second Language),Second Language Learning,Nursing Students,Nursing Education,Anxiety,Help Seeking,Learning Strategies,Foreign Countries,Minority Group Students,Access to Education,Higher Education,Educational Technology,Technology Uses in Education,High Achievement,Low Achievement

Blended learning is an increasingly prevalent trend in College English acquisition. This research seeks to study the influence of a blended learning environment to English acquisition, and the differences between the high-achieving learners and the low-achieving learners for Chinese minority preparation college students in English acquisition. Eighty students were selected as the research subjects, and the research instruments included questionnaire and interview questions to collect data. The study results show that a blended learning environment, to some degree, can help learners overcome anxiety and cultivate autonomous learning abilities. In addition, high-achieving language learners are willing to ask for help from others when they encounter problems; they are able to choose their learning strategies on their own, and have the strong ability of self-learning.
The Role of Self-Efficacy and Educational Beliefs in Democratic Values: The Case of Turkish Pre-Service Teachers
Author: Çelik, Rasit
Date: 2022-11-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Self Efficacy,Student Attitudes,Democratic Values,Preservice Teachers,Foreign Countries,Preservice Teacher Education

The purpose of this study is to examine the role of self-efficacy and educational beliefs in relation to democratic values, while focusing on Turkish pre-service teachers. 382 pre-service teachers from a public university in Turkey have voluntarily participated in this study and responded to a series of research instruments provided by the Educational Belief, Teacher Sense of Self-Efficacy and Democratic Values Scales. The results revealed that higher self-efficacy belief is positively associated with higher democratic values among pre-service teachers who endorse contemporary philosophical approaches to education. [Note: The page range (559-574) shown on the PDF is incorrect. The correct page range for this article is 559-573.]
Critical Media Work as Antiracist Pedagogy in Language Learning Classrooms
Author: Chamberlin, Carla R.
Date: 2022-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Second Language Learning,Second Language Instruction,Race,Semiotics,Teaching Methods,Media Literacy,Social Problems,Racism,Discourse Analysis,Language Teachers,Immigrants,Instructional Effectiveness,Social Justice,Critical Literacy,Community Colleges,Metropolitan Areas,Two Year College Students,English (Second Language),Preservice Teachers,Teacher Education Programs,Teacher Attitudes,Teacher Educators

Language learning classrooms are sites of discovery not only of language, but of identity, culture, and community. The pedagogical approach described here, critical media work (CMW), integrates language teaching and social issues by using media literacy as a bridge. CMW explores antiracist discourse in popular media (digital and analog) to dismantle simplified, binary thinking about race. CMW encourages semiotic analyses of antiracist discourse and examines messages along continuums that emphasize complexities and intersections of race, language, and culture. We share how language teachers at two urban colleges that serve immigrant populations integrate CMW into their classes, and we discuss the effectiveness of this pedagogy in terms of language learning and antiracist education. We maintain that language teaching and social justice education can support each other and that media literacy provides a meaningful and effective foundation for engaged antiracist pedagogy.