ethanporcaro/eric-fulltext-meta huggingface dataset:
Creation and Development Process of Terms Used in Music Education in Turkey
Author: Cagirgan, Gokhan
Date: 2020-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Foreign Countries,Music Education,Musical Composition,Coding,Music Theory,History,Western Civilization,Cultural Influences,Influences

Societies have different ways of transferring the products they created within their own cultural structures by using the basic elements of music. We see that some societies use verbal transfer, some societies use written transfer, while the other societies use both means of transfer. The signs, which are the basis of music theory and the tools of written language, are called &quot;notes&quot;, and the text created with these signs is called &quot;musical notation&quot;. This study was conducted to examine how music education terms emerged in the historical process, the beginning of using musical notation due to the need for notes among Turkish people, and the creation and development process of terms used in music education in Turkey. For this purpose, the development and dissemination of music theory from past to present were examined by a literature review, and the different opinions and historical information found in the literature were presented together. Also, the introduction of Classical Western Music to Turkish people, their interaction processes, and the changes that occurred regarding the musical sense as a result of the Westernization movements were examined in the study. In this process, particularly the developments in European music had a worldwide influence.
A Teaching Based Technology in Geography Learning
Author: Kurniawan, Edi
Date: 2020-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Geography Instruction,Technology Integration,Teacher Competencies,Technological Literacy,Classroom Techniques,High School Teachers,Internet,Telecommunications,Handheld Devices,Teacher Characteristics,Foreign Countries

This study aims to identify the ability of teachers to use technology and teacher competencies towards technology-based learning processes. This research involved 35 high school geography teachers in Semarang City. Variables analyzed include technological skill (TS); pedagogic competence (PED); professional competence (PRO); and technology-based learning (TBT) developed by teachers. The questionnaire was used in this research was closed questionnaire model. The collected data was tabulated and continued with Kolmogorov-Smirnov test, ANOVA test, Pearson correlation test and regression test. Based on the result, teacher's capability in using technology, has no connection with the technology-based learning that designed by them. While professional competency has no significant impact on the implementation of TBT (p = 0.801), with a partial negative value and R2 of only 4%. It can be assumed that the technology-based learning was conducted based more on the ability of teachers to manage class and learning, rather than developing learning technology. Technology-based geography learning compiled by respondents is based more on the ability to manage classrooms and learning rather than developing learning technology. Based on the result, we recommend to stakeholders to facilitate teacher by providing technology training, instruments before moving to technology based teaching, and socialization.
Keeping the Faith: The University Experience and Apostasy
Author: Grayson, J. Paul
Date: 2020-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Religion,Religious Factors,Role of Religion,Student Experience,Foreign Countries,College Students,Identification (Psychology),Educational Change,Social Change,Student Surveys,Individual Differences

In 1963, Glendon College, York University, located in Toronto Canada, admitted mainly Christian students of European origin to a small liberal arts program. Fifty years later the College remained small with a continuing, but less embracive, commitment to the liberal arts; however, the student body included large numbers of young adults who professed religions other than Christianity and came from backgrounds other than European. Within this context, this article focuses on the impact of the Glendon College experience on students' religious identification and participation in religious services. Overall, I find that in the mid-sixties the College experience contributed to changes in the religious identification of students. By contrast, a half-century later, students' post-secondary experiences were of little consequence for religiosity. One possible explanation for differences in the College effect is that because of the current racial and religious diversity of Toronto, students are more likely than in the past to confront their religious identities in high school.
Predicting Undergraduate Student Outcomes: Competing or Complementary Roles of Self-Esteem, Self-Compassion, Self-Efficacy, and Mindsets?
Author: Wasylkiw, Louise
Date: 2020-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Predictor Variables,Undergraduate Students,Outcomes of Education,Self Esteem,Altruism,Self Efficacy,World Views,Self Control,Mental Health,Grade Prediction,Self Concept Measures,Academic Persistence,Well Being,Depression (Psychology),Anxiety

Several individual differences have been shown to predict academic and psychological outcomes among university students, however, it is not always clear which are most impactful, in part because many of the constructs overlap. Thus, the purpose of the present study was to examine the unique contributions of self-esteem, self-compassion, self-efficacy, and mindsets when predicting outcomes among university students. Undergraduate students (N = 214) completed an online survey including measures of the predictors as well as the outcomes of self-control, mental health, and both course and term grades. Correlations confirmed the overlap among the predictors highlighting the importance of examining the unique contributions of each. Results of multiple regression analyses showed that self-esteem and self-compassion explained unique variance in depression and anxiety over and above self-efficacy and growth mindsets. In contrast, self-efficacy and growth mindsets each significantly predicted self-control when controlling for self-esteem and self-compassion. Only self-efficacy predicted course grades. Given our results, we suggest that self-compassion and one's beliefs about their abilities are complementary strengths for students attending university and should be considered when designing interventions to improve outcomes.
Value-Creating Perspectives and an Intercultural Approach to Curriculum for Global Citizenship
Author: Sharma, Namrata
Date: 2020-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Multicultural Education,Global Approach,Citizenship Education,Western Civilization,Political Attitudes,Educational Philosophy,Teaching Methods,Non Western Civilization,Curriculum Development,Values,Sustainable Development,Environmental Education,Asian Culture,African Culture,Indigenous Knowledge

Several recent scholarly works have challenged the Western dominated paradigm underlying the UNESCO-led agenda of global citizenship education. This includes the heavy influence of Enlightenment liberalism. Further discussions must also be centered on integrating non-Western perspectives so that the practice of global citizenship has a more critical and intercultural focus. This paper offers suggestions to develop curriculum for global citizenship based on a study of leaders and their movements, including Wangari Maathai and Daisaku Ikeda who have inspired people to act within their local communities based on their personal values that are rooted in their experiences with being engaged in both Western and non-Western modes of thinking.
High Diploma Students&apos; Perceptions of Justice and Its Correlation with Organisational Commitment
Author: Shamma, Fathi
Date: 2020-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Student Attitudes,Justice,Foreign Countries,Work Attitudes,Public School Teachers,College Students,Teaching Conditions,Teacher Administrator Relationship

This study reveals the correlations between high diploma student's perceptions of the level of organisational justice exhibited by Jordanian school principals and their own level of organisational commitment. To achieve these objectives, the researchers employed a descriptive correlation design. A 44-item questionnaire comprising four fields was administered to a sample of (354) high diploma students working as teachers in (15) public schools. The results show there is evidence of perceived justice and a high level of commitment among teachers; additionally, it identified a strong connection between teachers' commitment and all aspects of organisational justice. These findings have implications for Jordanian school administration; accordingly, the researchers propose relevant recommendations for further investigation.
Effect of Trainee Teachers&apos; Video Recorded Teach and Re-Teach Demonstrations on Their Performance
Author: Ahmed, Iftikhar
Date: 2019-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Video Technology,Microteaching,Student Teaching,Foreign Countries,Feedback (Response),Teaching Skills,Pretests Posttests,Teaching Methods

This study observed the effect of video recording of microteaching training in comparison with traditional teaching on student teachers' performance while practicing teaching. Fifty student teachers of Regional Institute for Teacher Education female Abbottabad comprised the sample of the study. Pre-test post-test equivalent group design was used for the experiment. For data collection valid and reliable observation sheet was adopted. Pre-test post-test data was analyzed. Pretest findings showed the same level of performance of student teachers of both control and experimental groups. Post-test t test application indicated significant difference between the performance of student teachers of control and experimental group. Comparatively the performance of prospective teachers of experimental group was better than the performance of student teachers of control group in the use of questioning and students' reinforcement skill. The use of video recording of microteaching as a feedback tool improves the teaching performance of the student teachers. Hence, it is suggested that trainee teachers teach and re-teach demonstrations may be video recorded. So that, the student teachers having received feedback in the light of their video recorded microteaching, may acquire and use microteaching skills in their professional careers for better teaching performance.
Identifying the Prospective Science Teachers&apos; Understanding towards Entrepreneurial Skills
Author: Samanci, Berrin
Date: 2020-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Preservice Teachers,Science Teachers,Entrepreneurship,Business Skills,Foreign Countries,Knowledge Level,Marketing

The aim of this study is to examine the prospective science teachers' understanding towards entrepreneurial skills. This study, which 146 prospective science teachers of 3rd grade at two state universities in Turkey have participated in, is carried out through the case study method. The data of the research are gathered with &quot;'Entrepreneurial Approach Interview Form (EAIF)'&quot;. The acquired data are analyzed by using the content analysis method. It is observed that the relation between entrepreneurship and economy is particularly explained with several characteristics by about one third of prospective teachers, whereas the vast majority of them are unable to establish this relation or give meaningless replies as a result of the research. However, it is found out that the great majority of the prospective teachers are able to explain upon the opportunities of entrepreneurship on the basis of the cultural structure of society. It is seen that very few prospective teachers emphasize on creativity and innovation important in regarding to using entrepreneurial skill. Nevertheless, it is observed that integration of the prospective teachers' sense of entrepreneurship with technology is inadequate. In addition, it is understood that the vast number of the prospective teachers are incompetent about how they will be able to use the nature and environment when they put their opinions into practice (in the process of business establishment). Moreover, it is revealed that very few candidates are aware of performing the operations such as determining the business idea, making a preliminary assessment of the business idea and questioning the feasibility of the business idea. Furthermore, it is determined that almost all candidates do not have information about the process and content of preparing a business plan. These results show that the prospective science teachers' understanding towards entrepreneurial skill is quite weak.
Toward Living Together: Developing Intercultural Sensitivity through Arabic Foreign Language Coursework
Author: Karkour, Islam
Date: 2020-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Cultural Awareness,Second Language Learning,Second Language Instruction,Semitic Languages,Intercultural Communication,Teaching Methods,College Students,Measures (Individuals),Pretests Posttests,Language Teachers,Teacher Attitudes,Textbooks

This paper investigates intercultural sensitivity as an expected outcome of Arabic as a foreign language class in higher education. The study uses a pretest and posttest design to measure the change in 26 students' intercultural sensitivity after a semester of language study. The participants studied elementary level Arabic as a foreign language at an American university in the northeast United States. The Intercultural Development Inventory (IDI) was used to measure intercultural sensitivity. No significant difference was found in the students' levels of intercultural sensitivity as measured by the IDI, on average. The students' Arabic instructor was interviewed, and the elementary level Arabic textbook was critically reviewed to understand how students' intercultural sensitivity might be improved; a primary recommendation is given to provide foreign language instructors with further input on incorporating culture into foreign language curriculum.
Comparative Effectiveness of Teaching Modes in Distance Education: Evidences from Chinese Open University
Author: Siraj, Syed Abdul
Date: 2018-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Distance Education,Comparative Analysis,Instructional Effectiveness,Teaching Methods,Video Technology,Open Universities,Textbooks,Graduate Students,Online Courses,Student Attitudes,Instructional Materials,Foreign Countries,Student Characteristics

This study evaluates comparative effectiveness of teaching modes i.e. video programmes, tutorial, textbook, and online web being used in Distance Education system of Chinese Open University, Beijing. Special emphasis has been given to video programmes. Population of the study was graduate students enrolled in different courses having online and video programmes along with tutorial and textbooks at the Beijing Study Centre of the University. A sample size of 300 including both male and female students was selected, and data were collected through a self-administered questionnaire. Besides teaching modes, students' demographics as well as the reasons for studying distance education were variables of the study. The findings showed that online teaching is popular among students of distance education system. It was also found that video programmes were also considered a relied source, and deemed as helpful and relevant in overcoming language-related problems, understanding textbooks, motivating for future studies. The major reasons for opting distance education system was found to be customization of the learning materials, and learners' pace and ease. Although technology has brought changes in the delivery and reception of contents of distance education system but the study shows that books and tutorials (teachers) have still not lost their worth.
Principles in Selecting Children Books in Primary Schools: North Cyprus Case
Author: Oznur, Sevket
Date: 2020-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Reading Material Selection,Foreign Countries,Elementary School Teachers,Turkish,Childrens Literature,Reading Habits

Turkish language went into effect along with the arrival of the Ottomans to the Island in 1571. Since then the Turkish Cypriots have been using Turkish in expressing their customs and traditions and activities. Currently 400.000 people Turkish people on the Island speak, write and broadcast in Turkish. Soon after adapting the use of Latin alphabet by Atatürk in Turkey, the Turkish Cypriots began to use the new alphabet as their official language. At present, besides the Atatürk Teacher Academy, training primary education teachers, there are eight universities in North Cyprus. In all these institutions there are Turkish Language and Literature, Turkish Teaching departments and Turkish Preparatory Schools for overseas students. In this respect, our aim is to determine the primary school teachers' (ATA graduates) criterion principles in selecting children's books. The subject question will be dealt with in four sections. The first section includes introduction, under which the problem, aims, significance, numerical data, limitations, and definitions are dealt with. The second section discusses methodology, research model and stages through examples, data collection, analysis, and interpretation. Findings and interpretation will be presented in the third section. The summary, discussion and suggestions will be the scope of the fourth section.
Investigation of Reading Error Types, Reading Levels and Reading Speeds of Students with Special Learning Difficulties
Author: Deniz, Serdal
Date: 2020-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Error Patterns,Reading Skills,Reading Rate,Students with Disabilities,Learning Problems,Elementary School Students,Secondary School Students,Reading Difficulties,Instructional Program Divisions,Anxiety,Textbook Content,Foreign Countries

The main aim of this study is to investigate reading error types, reading levels and reading speeds of students with special learning difficulties (SLD). A case study model was used in the research. The research was carried out with 34 students enrolled in Grades 3-8, who were diagnosed with SLD in Konya in the 2019-2020 academic year. In the data analysis, while 'error analysis' was used for reading error types, the formula Number of Words Correctly Read ÷ Total Word Number of Text × 100 was utilised to determine reading levels. As for the identification of reading rates, the number of words read correctly in one minute was determined. According to the results of the research, the error types displayed by the students with SLD in the texts that are suitable for the classes that they attend and in the texts that belong to lower grade levels than their actual grade levels were found to be misreading, hesitating while reading, repeating, omitting a sound/syllable/word or skipping a line, substituting a sound/syllable or a word, pausing while reading, correction and reversing sounds.
Science Performance Predictors of the First Batch of the K-12 Curriculum in Valencia District, Negros Oriental, Philippines
Author: Refugio, Craig N.
Date: 2020-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Science Achievement,Performance Factors,Predictor Variables,Foreign Countries,Student Characteristics,Science Curriculum,Parent Background,Educational Attainment,Family Income,Grade 8,Secondary School Students,Intelligence Quotient,Teacher Qualifications,Access to Computers,Internet

The authors designed and conducted this study using the predictive analytics to determine the different science performance predictors of the first batch of K to 12 curriculum in Valencia District, Valencia, Negros Oriental. The authors had chosen three kinds of predictors namely; student-related predictors, teacher-related predictors, and school-related predictors. For the student-related predictors, parents' educational attainment, parents' occupation, family income, IQ level, learning styles and previous grade level science performance. The teacher-related predictors include teachers' educational qualifications, length of science teaching experience, relevant science trainings and seminars attended, and exposure to access internet connection. On the other hand, the school-related predictors include the type of school, class size, ratio of science books to number of students and conformity of science laboratory equipment and apparatus to K to 12 standards. The authors had randomly chosen 311 student-respondents and 8 teacher-respondents coming from four public and two private secondary schools of Valencia District. Questionnaires that were tested on its reliability and validity were used in this study. The collected data were then interpreted and analysed using appropriate statistical tools. Students' previous science performance, parents' educational attainment, parents' occupation, intelligence quotient (IQ), teachers' educational qualification, number of years in science teaching experience, levels and numbers of seminars and trainings attended and teachers' internet access significantly predict the level of students' performance in science; thus, they are considered as predictors. However, learning styles, class size, parents' occupation, type of school, student-book ratio, and conformity of science equipment and apparatus cannot predict students' level of performance. [Note: The page range (777-819) shown on the PDF is incorrect. The correct page range is 777-821.]
Metaphors of the Prospective Teachers Regarding the Concept of Music
Author: Yuksel, Gozde
Date: 2020-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Figurative Language,Preservice Teachers,Student Attitudes,Music,Knowledge Level,Music Education,Foreign Countries,Music Appreciation,Music Teachers

How teachers perceive concepts and facts is very important because teaching is a profession capable of shaping the cognitive, affective and behavioural behaviours of society through education. This research aims to determine the perceptions of prospective teachers studying at teacher education programmes of different fields regarding the concept of music. The main purpose here is to determine how music, which has an important place in human life with its individual, social, cultural, economic and educational functions, is perceived by prospective teachers. This research was conducted according to the descriptive survey model. The participants of the research consisted of three categories and a total of 186 people: prospective teachers attending departments whose curriculums do not include music lessons (PT, n = 57), prospective teachers attending departments whose curriculums include music lessons (preschool teaching, classroom teaching) (PTM, n = 66) and prospective music teachers (PMT, n = 63). The data were obtained through a form asking the participants to complete the statement 'Music is like ... because ...'. The analysis of the produced metaphors was carried out in five steps: (1) coding and extracting, (2) collecting sample metaphors, (3) developing categories, (4) ensuring validity and reliability and (5) transferring data to Statistical Package for the Social Sciences for quantitative data analysis. As a result of the research, based on 83 different metaphors produced by prospective teachers, these metaphors were divided into seven categories. When the distribution of perceptual categories by participant type was examined, it was observed that the perceptions of the participants changed according to whether they took music lessons and how often they took them.