ethanporcaro/eric-fulltext-meta huggingface dataset:
A Case Study on the Problems and Suggestions in Foreign Language Teaching and Learning at Higher Education
Author: Unal, Menderes
Date: 2017-06-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Case Studies,Second Language Instruction,Second Language Learning,Teacher Attitudes,Models,Semi Structured Interviews,English (Second Language),Graduate Students,Barriers,Change Strategies,Learning Processes,Instructional Effectiveness,Instructional Material Evaluation,Student Characteristics,Teacher Characteristics,Educational Environment,Student Attitudes,Foreign Countries,Content Analysis,Qualitative Research

This study explores and identifies some reasons for the problems of foreign language learning (English) and teaching from the perspective of instructors and learners using the case study model. The data of the study was gathered by a semi-structured interview form, and the study group of the research was composed of English language instructors and graduate students at Ahi Evran University. Random sampling method was used to determine 15 instructors and 20 graduate students to face-to-face interview, and the data of the study was analysed by content analysis method, which the students and instructors agreed on students who have been problematic in language learning process. In addition to students, examination systems, instructional programs, language teachers' qualifications and learning environments have been considered as barriers to language learning. On the other hand, students and instructors suggested starting learning/teaching English earlier, much more practice and exams on all four skills; elective courses; more practice and communication; revisions in teacher training system, considering individual differences; motivating and encouraging students; and designing well equipped language environment and teaching materials.
Investigation of Teacher Candidates' Opinions about Instructional Technologies and Material Usage
Author: Orhan-Karsak, Hanife Gülhan
Date: 2017-05-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Student Teacher Attitudes,Instructional Materials,Educational Technology,Use Studies,Technology Integration,Preservice Teachers,Material Development,Phenomenology,Participant Characteristics,Preferences,Change Strategies,Foreign Countries

The purpose of this study is to determine the awareness of teacher candidates about instructional technologies and materials and the ways of giving place in instruction by integrating them with different activities, to reveal opinions about their usage. Seventeen female and eight male, in total twenty five participants are sampling. The ages of the participants within the group heterogeneous between twenty two and thirty five. According to the purpose, the opinions of the teachers candidates who have been taken &quot;Instructional Technology and Material Design&quot; lesson in the &quot;Pedagogical Formation Training Certificate Program&quot; which is a pre-service teacher training program and have been practiced learning outputs of this lesson in other practical instruction lessons and in their lectures in the teaching internship school, were taken by writing. In this context the study is designed as a qualitative research. The findings are presented in thematically coded and supported by mind maps as visuals. It has been seen that teacher candidates are focused on different instructional technologies and materials that they learned in the &quot;Instructional Technology and Material Design&quot; lesson. In addition different experiences of teacher candidates about the usage of instructional technologies and materials have been identified.
Differences in Need for Instruction: Dynamic Testing in Children with Arithmetic Difficulties
Author: Bosma, Tirza
Date: 2017-06-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Prompting,Grade 2,Arithmetic,Problem Solving,Protocol Analysis,Cognitive Style,Pretests Posttests,Intervention,Experimental Groups,Control Groups,Individual Differences,Educational Needs,Mathematics Skills,Achievement Tests,Teaching Methods,Instructional Effectiveness,Foreign Countries,Intelligence Tests,Cognitive Tests,Short Term Memory,Statistical Analysis,Multivariate Analysis

In this paper we investigated the contribution of a dynamic testing procedure, including multiple graduated prompts protocols, in identifying differences in need for instruction of second grade children (N = 120) with arithmetic difficulties. The training was adaptive and prompts were provided according to one of six protocols, each focusing on a different problem solving step. Results showed that based on the number of prompts required from each protocol different patterns of problem solving could be identified, and further four profiles of instructional needs could be distinguished. The results provide starting points for individualized instruction and support the use of dynamic testing procedures in educational settings.
An Analysis of Adolescent and Parental Views on the Psychoeducation Program for Coping with Aggressive Behaviors
Author: Kiliçarslan, Suat
Date: 2017-06-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Psychoeducational Methods,Aggression,Adolescent Attitudes,Parent Attitudes,Coping,Behavior Problems,Positive Behavior Supports,Parent Education,Psychoeducational Clinics,Violence,Experiential Learning,Familiarity,Secondary Education,Semi Structured Interviews,Foreign Countries,Qualitative Research

The aim of this study is to investigate the views of parents and adolescents who participated in psychoeducation programs for coping with adolescent aggressive behaviors. Parents who participated in the study were provided with a program known as the &quot;Non-Violent Resistance Parent Program,&quot; and adolescents participated in the &quot;Coping with Violence and Aggression Psychoeducation Program.&quot; Both programs were designed based on systemic family therapy theories. The views of participating parents and adolescents were obtained through a semi-structured interview form developed by the researchers. The interviews were subsequently analyzed using content analysis methods. After the programs' culmination, participants stated that the programs reduced aggressive behaviors seen in adolescents, improved parents' parenting skills and family relationships, and significantly decreased parental inefficacy and stress levels. Results of the analysis of qualitative data obtained from interviews indicated that adolescents and parents generally benefitted from the programs, experienced positive emotions in the process, and gained significant awareness about their interaction styles and those of other family members. It was stated that conducting the two programs simultaneously was very helpful, for the participants reportedly experienced closer familial relationships as well as changes in their approach to problems. On the other hand, the participants noted that the program had some weaknesses: they sometimes had difficulty in expressing themselves and restoring family relationships in the process; fathers' absence in the program was challenging for them; and the process did not have much contribution to spousal relationships. Based on these results, it is recommended that these programs should be conducted with parental cooperation in all institutions providing service to adolescents, particularly in schools. Both the improvement of parenting skills and the establishment of constructive and warm familial ties have the potential for reducing violent and aggressive behaviors in adolescents.
Improving Care of Critically Unwell Patients through Development of a Simulation Programme in a Malawian Hospital
Author: Barnes, Jonathan
Date: 2017-06-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Foreign Countries,Medical Services,Patient Education,Simulation,Feedback (Response),Course Evaluation,Participant Satisfaction,Patients,Intervention,Terminal Illness,Health Promotion,Training Methods

Introduction: Malawi is one of the world's poorest countries with very limited healthcare spending and a lack of post-graduate training for healthcare workers, including in critical illness management. Critical illness simulation courses have been shown to be an effective training tool and form a key part of training for healthcare professionals in the developed world. However, these courses can be difficult and costly to set. We therefore developed an affordable and simple to run programme for use in a regional hospital in Malawi. Methods: We delivered a series of lectures alongside a simulation course based around critical illness management, including cardio-pulmonary-resuscitation. The course was taught by a visiting physician who trained a local clinical officer to continue running the course in the future. Feedback on candidate confidence in managing acutely unwell patients was collected before and after the course. Results: All staff in the unit attended the course. Median candidate confidence across all seven assessed areas increased significantly. Conclusions: Despite the basic equipment used in our course, we received very positive feedback and feel that this highlights that significant improvements in staff skillset, and therefore patient outcomes, can be achieved using a relatively simple and low cost intervention that can also easily be continued by local members of staff, ensuring sustainability. Introduction of similar courses in other resource poor settings may help improve patient outcomes without the significant financial outlay and lack of future-proofing seen with many healthcare initiatives that are deployed, and are often unsuccessful, in the developing world.
An Analysis of Implementation Strategies in a School-Wide Vocabulary Intervention
Author: Roskos, Katheen A.
Date: 2017-05-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Program Implementation,Vocabulary Development,Intervention,Language Arts,Urban Schools,Elementary Schools,Teacher Surveys,Observation,Interviews,Data Collection,Mixed Methods Research,Program Effectiveness,Educational Innovation,STEM Education,Elementary School Students,Pretests Posttests,Pedagogical Content Knowledge,Technological Literacy

From an improvement research perspective, this study explores strategies used to implement a school-wide vocabulary intervention into language arts instruction at an urban elementary school. Academic language time, an innovative change in the instructional delivery system, allots time and structure for deliberate teaching of cross-disciplinary academic vocabulary as a routine practice in the language arts block. Implementation included a set of core strategies delivered by a university-school purveyor team. Implementation evidence consisting of survey, observation, and interview data was collected over one school year. Quantitative and qualitative analytic techniques were applied to determine effectiveness of the implementation strategies. Results identify strategy characteristics that supported or impeded the implementation process, the valence of strategy patterns, and areas for improvement. The strategy analysis provides fine-grained descriptive information that informs the specification and description of implementation strategies for purposes of innovation and change.
What Is Innovative Geography Teaching? A Perspective from Geography Teachers
Author: Artvinli, Eyüp
Date: 2017-06-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Geography Instruction,Foreign Countries,Instructional Innovation,Teaching Methods,Content Analysis,Semi Structured Interviews,Technology Integration,Phenomenology,Geographic Information Systems,Teacher Attitudes,Qualitative Research,Secondary School Teachers

The purpose of the study is to examine views of geography teachers on innovative geography teaching. The study group consists of 15 geography teachers (8 Females, 7 Males). The study is designed in keeping with phenomenological research. Semi-structured interview form is used as a data collection tool in the study. The collected data are analyzed through content analysis based on inductive analysis technique. Themes are derived from codes. The content analysis results reveal that the geography teachers are satisfied with their professions, the teachers who can keep up with technological and methodological developments in their field, are regarded as innovative teachers, innovative geography teachers are the ones who integrate new technologies into their lessons, the internet resources are the most significant application form in following the innovations, the participants consider making innovation in geography teaching as a part of their profession, and proficiency in the use of computers plays a crucial role in becoming innovative. The research findings have been discussed in relation to the literature and some recommendations have been given.
A Sample Application for Use of Biography in Social Studies; Science, Technology and Social Change Course
Author: Er, Harun
Date: 2017-05-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Teaching Methods,Biographies,Social Studies,Science Education,Technology Education,Social Change,Preservice Teachers,Student Teacher Attitudes,Undergraduate Students,Mixed Methods Research,Pretests Posttests,Semi Structured Interviews,Foreign Countries,Statistical Significance,Gender Differences,Learner Engagement

The aim of this study is to evaluate the opinions of social studies teacher candidates on use of biography in science, technology and social change course given in the undergraduate program of social studies education. In this regard, convergent parallel design as a mixed research pattern was used to make use of both qualitative and quantitative data. A single-group pretest-posttest experimental pattern and a semi-structured interview form with three sections were used respectively for quantitative and qualitative data. The study group consists of 49 students receiving undergraduate education in the 2nd grade of Bartin University Faculty of Education Department of Primary Education--Social Studies Teaching. From quantitative point of view, a statistically significant difference was observed between the pretest and posttest results of the performed application. On the basis of gender variable, no significant difference was found between the opinions of male and female students on use of biography in science, technology and social change course. Qualitative results of the application indicate that the use of biography makes a positive contribution to the course, increases the level of permanent learning, and helps to teach the course materials in a more entertaining and attractive way, while limitations such as the questionable objectivity of references also exist, in addition to other issues such as availability of visuals and works.
Training to Be an Early Childhood Professional: Teacher Candidates' Perceptions about Their Education and Training
Author: Brown, Carmen Sherry
Date: 2017-06-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Preservice Teachers,Preservice Teacher Education,Early Childhood Education,Student Teacher Attitudes,Educational Attitudes,Professionalism,Practicums,Reflective Teaching,Knowledge Base for Teaching,Professional Associations,Standards,Field Instruction,Student Teaching,Journal Writing,Student Journals,Data Analysis,Educational Planning,Curriculum Development,Culturally Relevant Education,Student Evaluation,Alignment (Education),Readiness

Professionalism in the context of early care and education has received considerable attention in recent years (Caulfield, 1997; Harte, 2011; Tigistu, 2013). According to the 2010 National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) Standards for Initial &amp; Advanced Early Childhood Professional Preparation Programs, teacher candidates prepared in early childhood degree programs should identify and conduct themselves as members of the profession, know and use ethical guidelines and utilize other professional standards related to early childhood practice (NAEYC, 2012). In their final journal entry for a student teaching practicum course, teacher candidates in an accredited early childhood program reflected on what it means to be an early childhood professional. In alignment with the 2010 NAEYC Standards, teacher candidates appeared to recognize that being an early childhood professional means having an understanding of the specialized knowledge required to be effective in early childhood education. They also appeared to be aware that providing responsive, supportive curricula, which acknowledges and respects the whole child and family and their cultural backgrounds, is an integral aspect of the early childhood profession. Implications from this inquiry suggest that the early childhood program should ensure the fidelity to the NAEYC Standards by aligning assignments that incorporate the language and expectations of the Standards.
Psychological Unsafety in Schools: The Development and Validation of a Scale
Author: Yildirim, Kamil
Date: 2017-06-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Foreign Countries,Secondary School Teachers,Safety,Psychology,Psychological Patterns,Work Environment,Teaching Conditions,School Culture,Test Construction,Validity,Reliability,Pilot Projects,Factor Analysis,Item Analysis,Correlation,Structural Equation Models,Measures (Individuals),Likert Scales,Elementary School Teachers,Questionnaires,Statistical Analysis

Work related psychological unsafety defined as the degree to which employee perceive the risky work environment that hinder them to behave comfortably or to speak up what they think without fear of its possible negative consequences. The importance of psychological unsafety has already been laid down for organizational viability and development, but the main problem is lack of instrument to measure psychological unsafety in schools. So the aim of this study is to develop valid and reliable instrument. We developed it in line with the procedures suggested by AERA (The American Educational Research Association). Based on the literature review, we wrote 27 draft items, then we piloted it on 164 school staff and we implemented factor and item analyses. We finally conducted it in the main application with 393 school staff who randomly selected from schools located in different geographical regions of Turkey. Results of EFA displayed that the 19 items loaded on three factors explaining 0.73 of total variance and the factor loadings ranged between 0.59 to 0.85. In addition, corrected item-total correlations ranged from 0.51 to 0.86. The internal consistency reliability coefficient was 0.96 and CFA confirmed the structural model. At the end of the study, we obtained a valid and reliable scale to measure psychological unsafety in schools.
An Investigation of Teachers' Views on Applicability of Modeling in Mathematics Courses
Author: Özdemir, Emine
Date: 2017-05-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Mathematical Models,Teacher Attitudes,Case Studies,Foreign Countries,Semi Structured Interviews,Elementary School Mathematics,Elementary School Teachers,Mathematics Education,Mathematics Achievement

The purpose of this study has been to determine the views of elementary mathematics teachers on the applicability of modeling in mathematics courses. A case study was conducted with 17 elementary mathematics teachers working in various provinces in Turkey. An interview form consisting of open-ended questions was designed for the purpose of collecting data, which was obtained through semi-structured interviews. From the categories constituting the themes developed via the views of the teachers, four major conclusions and one minor conclusion were reached at the end of the study. Study results showed that the elementary mathematics teachers' knowledge of the process and teaching performance had an impact on their views of the applicability of modeling.
Determination of Customer Satisfaction by Staff Demographic Properties: A Research in Recreation Sports Business
Author: Korkutata, Abdulmenaf
Date: 2017-06-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Recreational Activities,Athletics,Participant Satisfaction,Demography,Questionnaires,Case Studies,Gender Differences,Group Membership,Incidence,Age Differences,Recreational Facilities,Program Administration,Health Related Fitness,Staff Role

Sport managements supply consumers with services in a number of sport branches. In the same breath sport managements (facilities) should provide customer satisfaction due to the intuition of &quot;client centered and service providing corporations.&quot; In this regard, the purpose of the researcher is to analyze whether the pleasure of clients that prefer studios make them special to individual exercise training are satisfied or not according to demographic features. The research has been conducted in Private Training Studio as a case study. In this research, the questionnaire technique has been employed and applied to 100 clients that came to &quot;Private Training Studio&quot; within the scope of the research technique. This research concludes that; a difference is not observed in clients based on gender, membership period and the frequency of making benefit of the management, however the significant determinants proved to be the age of clients and the pleasure level of the management (see Table 4).
The Effect of Reading Comprehension and Problem Solving Strategies on Classifying Elementary 4th Grade Students with High and Low Problem Solving Success
Author: Ulu, Mustafa
Date: 2017-06-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Reading Comprehension,Problem Solving,Grade 4,Elementary School Students,Reading Fluency,Foreign Countries,Multivariate Analysis,Regression (Statistics),Reading Skills,Mathematical Concepts,Predictor Variables,Statistical Analysis

In this study, the effect of fluent reading (speed, reading accuracy percentage, prosodic reading), comprehension (literal comprehension, inferential comprehension) and problem solving strategies on classifying students with high and low problem solving success was researched. The sampling of the research is composed of 279 students at elementary school 4 th grade. In the research, in order to figure out reading accuracy percentage and reading rate, 5 scales were used: a reading text, prosodic reading scale, literal comprehension scale, inferential comprehension scale and problem solving scale. In order to see the effect of fluent reading and comprehension skills on classifying students with high and low problem solving success, logistic analysis was conducted while discriminant analysis was conducted to determine the effect of problem solving skills. At the end of the study, it was seen that fluent reading skills had no effect on classifying students according to their problem solving success. It was concluded that both comprehension skills are 77% effective in classifying problem solving success, but inferential comprehension is more effective than literal comprehension. It was found that problem solving strategies were effective on classifying students with high and low problem solving success problem at 88% level; that the most important factors while classifying were estimation and control, systematic listing, looking for a pattern and drawing figures and diagrams respectively; and that backward-studying strategies were inadequate in classifying successful and unsuccessful students. At the end of the study, mathematical sentence writing strategy appeared to be the most important strategy in classifying students with high and low problem solving success, but it had a negative correlation. In other words, a rise in the usage rate of this strategy increased the likelihood for individuals to be in the group with low problem solving success.