ethanporcaro/eric-fulltext-meta huggingface dataset:
Distance Learning in Clinical Transplantation: A Successful Model in Post-Graduate Education
Author: Halawa, Ahmed
Date: 2017-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Distance Education,Medical Education,Clinical Experience,Online Courses,Graduate Students,Student Surveys,Student Satisfaction,Theory Practice Relationship,Masters Programs,Instructional Effectiveness,Reflection,Models,Foreign Countries

Background and Purpose: There are misconceptions among clinicians and educational bodies that online courses would not suit clinically orientated medical education, where bedside management and direct contact with real patients is the key to the learning process. Whereas, the proponents of online education believe that a well-designed and properly blueprinted course can deliver the required education that would efficiently meet the expectations of both the student and these educational bodies. While variations in medical practice are a norm that warrant a flexible and, at the same time, a focused approach is required to ensure that &quot;threshold concepts&quot; are learnt, which is an additional challenge. We aimed to facilitate the students to develop skills of learning from work-based reflective practice by linking with their own real-time analysis of their own clinical experience. This is supported by a robust scientific basis, a unique opportunity for many clinicians who may not have a reliable opportunity for discussion and, thereby, this course (MSc in Transplantation) provides a platform that allows everyone to learn from each other's experience by using &quot;e-blackboard®&quot;. Methods: Not just a knowledge transfer, the critical thresholds of each and every chapter in the 4 modules of MSc in Transplantation Sciences were defined to a razor-sharp precision. Learning objectives of learning activity were aimed to achieve constructive alignment with critical threshold. We employed Kirkpatrick pyramid (satisfaction, learning, impact, results and return on investment) (a) for the evaluation of our performance as educators of the programme, and (b) to evaluate the acceptance of this non-traditional format in clinical medicine education by postgraduate students (80 transplant clinicians from 22 countries). Results: Students' survey of the first cohort (satisfaction, Kirkpatrick level 1) reported 93% students' satisfaction rate. 93% of the students passed module one (learning Kirkpatrick level 2) and 100% subscription to module two (return on investment Kirkpatrick level 5). Conclusion: For a successful model in distance learning in clinical medicine it is imperative to establish an effective supportive contact using a range of modalities in order to allow real-time reflective practice that is so crucial in enabling the students to learn from their own clinical experience.
Planning Effective Educational Programs for Adult Learners
Author: Shi, Hong
Date: 2017-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Adult Students,Adult Education,Educational Planning,Adult Learning,Influences,Program Effectiveness,Program Development,Student Needs,Student Interests,Expectation,Experience

Educational program planning is a complex ongoing process and planners should reflect on and consider for all of the involved factors, context, and people. The purpose of this study is to analyze how to plan effective educational programs for adult learners. Adult education is a developmental process and interacts with broad social events. Adult educators should be encouraged to look at events occurring in a larger context for program development. Program planners should consider adult learners' needs and interests to ensure program development and pedagogical approaches incorporate students' needs, expectations and experience into educational program.
Reusing Comprehensive Charts of Tense Forms to Teach EFL Students in a University of Science and Technology
Author: Tsai, Min-Hsiu
Date: 2017-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Morphemes,English (Second Language),Second Language Instruction,Charts,College Freshmen,Foreign Countries,Translation,Chinese,Sentences,Student Attitudes,Preferences,Questionnaires,Language Proficiency,Teaching Methods,Experimental Groups,Control Groups,Statistical Analysis

This study investigated 228 English as foreign language freshmen at a university of science and technology in southern Taiwan to explore the participants' knowledge of English tense forms by recognizing 12 tense forms and translating Chinese sentences into English with specific tense forms. The results showed that the participants who were taught with the Comprehensive Charts of 24 Tense Forms outperformed their counterparts in the control group in recognizing the tense patterns and translating the present perfect continuous tense (at a significant level, p&lt;0.05). However, the translation of the other two tense sentences did not reach the statistically significant level. The results of this study supported the researcher's speculation in the previous study, &quot;Using Comprehensive Charts of Tense Forms to Teach EFL College Students,&quot; that the mastery of tense forms was closely related to the subjects' English proficiency level and the non-written context. The instruction with the Comprehensive Charts particularly worked for students of the advanced level. A questionnaire designed to explore the participants' preference of tense form teaching with the Comprehensive Charts indicated that 65.1 percent of the subjects preferred the focus on &quot;formS teaching&quot; (Doughty &amp; Williams, 1998) and 64.7 percent of them deemed it was the most effective. This present study suggested storing the grammatical knowledge of tense forms in learners' memory for future retrieval based on the &quot;Instance Theory.&quot; An Instructional Mode: Using the Comprehensive Charts for Teaching the Tense Forms was also appended.
Reliability and Validity Study for the Coloured Progressive Matrices Test between the Ages of 3-9 for Determining Gifted Children in the Pre-School Period
Author: Bildiren, Ahmet
Date: 2017-11-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Intelligence Tests,Test Reliability,Test Validity,Gifted,Preschool Children,Young Children,Psychomotor Skills,Nonverbal Ability,Verbal Ability,Test Norms,Age,Gender Differences,Age Differences,Foreign Countries

The objective of the study was to test the Coloured Progressive Matrices Test with regard to reliability and validity for the 3-9 age sample group because of the lack of diagnostic tools for the pre-school period. The sample group of the study was comprised of a total of 925 children with 433 girls (46.8%) and 492 boys (53.2%). Coloured Progressive Matrices Test reliability was analyzed by way of two split-half reliability and test-re-test reliability using Kuder Richardson-20 (KR-20) and Spearman-Brown Formula. The level of relationship between Coloured Progressive Matrices Test and Bender-Gestalt Visual Motor Perception Test and TONI-3 tests was determined via Pearson Product Moment formula for validity analyses. Afterwards, the age norms were determined as percentile values in accordance with the ages. The results obtained from the study provided psychometric data indicating that the Coloured Progressive Matrices Test is suited for the use by researchers.
Preference Reasons for Recreational Areas Which Belongs to the Local Administrations
Author: Kirtepe, Abdurrahman
Date: 2017-11-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Recreational Facilities,Preferences,Surveys,Statistical Analysis,Playgrounds,Local Government,Leisure Time,Marital Status,Health,Athletics,Motor Vehicles,Children,Physical Activity Level,Selection,Foreign Countries

The purpose of this study was to determine the effective factors of people choosing outdoor recreation areas, which is belonging to local government in Elazig Province Center, for feel comfortable in social, cultural and physiological aspects where they can evaluate their free time and benefit from different purposes according to different variables. The sample group of the study consisted of 232 persons, 106 male and 126 female, selected randomly using recreational areas of local governance in Elazig province center. The data were obtained by participation preference factors for use of recreation area survey which consist 24 questions and 5 sub-dimensions that developed by Gümüs H. and Alay Özgül S. (2017) with face to face survey application method. The data obtained from the study were analyzed using the SPSS 22 packet program. The normality test has been done so that analyzes can be done correctly. According to this, Kruskal-Wallis was used in multiple groups in the analysis of data which not normal distribution and Mann Whitney-U Test was applied to determine the group which the difference occurred. In the analysis of normal distribution data, ANOVA in multiple groups and independent samples t test in binary groups were applied. Significance level was accepted as p&lt;0.05. There was a statistically significant difference between participants who are married and have children, who perform sports 3-4 days a week and who state their health status as good and good and sport diversity, personnel and activity sub-dimensions of the scale (p&lt;0.05). There was no statistically significant difference between the private vehicle ownership variable and participation preference for recreation areas scale (p&gt;0.05). It was determined that, for participants who married and with children, it is effective that there is playground for children in the recreational areas, the individuals who are good and very good health status are influenced by the sport diversity, activity and personnel situation in choosing these areas, private vehicle ownership is not that important for choosing these areas.
The Relationship between Reflective Thinking Tendencies and Social Problem Solving Abilities of Pre-Service Teachers
Author: Sivaci, Sadik Yüksel
Date: 2017-11-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Preservice Teacher Education,Preservice Teachers,Social Problems,Problem Solving,Reflection,Cognitive Ability,Correlation,Likert Scales,Student Surveys,Foreign Countries

The ability of reflecting thinking and problem solving are two qualities that are thought effective in education of qualitative teachers and regulations of their educational status. In this study, our aim is to examine the pre-service teachers' levels of reflective thinking and problem solving and to determine if there is a significant relationship between reflective thinking and problem solving. From this aspect, this study has the quality of relational screening model. The sample of this study includes 438 pre-service teachers studying at Kirsehir Ahi Evran University in 2015-2016 academic year. As a data collecting tool, &quot;Reflective Thinking Scale (RTS)&quot; and &quot;Problem Solving Inventory (PSI)&quot; have been used. In the study, it was seen that pre-service teachers had a moderate and above positive relationship between the reflective thinking tendencies and the scores they got from the subscales of the problem solving skills and the general scores they got from the scales. It was determined that there is a significant positive relationship between reflective thinking and problem solving. In general, it is concluded that the pre-service teachers' abilities of reflective thinking and problem solving are high.
The Effects of Performing Prayer on the Physical Fitness Levels of Men over 60 Years Old
Author: Yüksek, Selami
Date: 2017-11-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Health Related Fitness,Physical Activity Level,Life Style,Older Adults,Questionnaires,Age Differences,Life Satisfaction,Social Indicators,Quality of Life,Metacognition,Spiritual Development,Beliefs,Body Composition,Statistical Analysis,Males,Muslims

This study was carried out to determine and compare the physical fitness levels of elderly people who pray regularly with those who lead a sedentary lifestyle, as well as to emphasize the importance of performing regular prayer for the physical fitness levels of elderly people. The research sample consisted of 849 men who were able to conduct their daily activities independently, with no serious health problems, and who were viewed as healthy according to their age category. They were divided on the basis of age into 5 age groups. The Senior Fitness Test (SFT) was applied to determine the physical fitness levels of elderly men (Rikli &amp; Jones, 2001). In addition, a questionnaire was administered to learn whether the subjects performed regular prayer or not. The differences between the prayer group and sedentary group were analyzed using the Independent Samples Test. It was found that the physical fitness levels of the elderly men who performed prayer were higher than those of the sedentary group; all of the parameters of physical fitness measured through the SFT protocol were higher in the case of the elderly men who performed prayer.
The Effect of In-Service Training of Computer Science Teachers on Scratch Programming Language Skills Using an Electronic Learning Platform on Programming Skills and the Attitudes towards Teaching Programming
Author: Alkaria, Ahmed
Date: 2017-11-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Programming Languages,Programming,Electronic Learning,Inservice Teacher Education,Computer Science Education,Teaching Skills,Teacher Attitudes,Middle School Teachers,Control Groups,Experimental Groups,Achievement Tests,Statistical Significance,Teaching Methods,Program Effectiveness,Quasiexperimental Design,Foreign Countries,Statistical Analysis

This study was conducted to examine the effect of in-service training of computer science teachers in Scratch language using an electronic learning platform on acquiring programming skills and attitudes towards teaching programming. The sample of this study consisted of 40 middle school computer science teachers. They were assigned into two groups; 20 teachers were in the control group and 20 teachers in the experimental group. The study tools consist of an achievement test in Scratch programming language and a measure of attitudes toward programming instruction. After the experimental treatment at the end of the second semester, the teachers were examined and the results showed that there were statistically significant differences between the achievement test mean scores in favor of the experimental group that trained using an electronic training platform. The results also showed a positive effect on attitudes toward teaching programming for the experimental group.
The Effects of a Technology-Aided Learning Environment on the Improvement of a Primary Special Education School
Author: Karal, Hasan
Date: 2015-12-23
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Elementary Education,Special Education,Technology Uses in Education,Educational Technology,Qualitative Research,Case Studies,Semi Structured Interviews,Observation,Principals,Assistant Principals,Elementary School Teachers,Parents,School Personnel,Cooperation,Educational Innovation,Academic Achievement,Foreign Countries,Attitude Measures,Statistical Analysis,Teaching Methods

The changes demanded by technology are reshaping people's expectations of education. These changing demands and expectations have introduced certain concepts, such as individuals who have become skilled at learning and the learning organization. Individuals and schools, as the most basic unit of educational organizations, should demonstrate a shift from traditional training toward becoming '&quot;learning&quot; or &quot;effective&quot; schools in order to survive in the world today. This requires effective implementation of technology infrastructure in schools and the integration of technology into learning environments. This study aimed to examine the impact of technology-aided learning environments on the improvement of a primary special education school where students with hearing impaired attend. The study adopted qualitative research approach and used case study as a research design. Semi-structured interviews and observations were employed for collecting necessary data. The study sample comprised a school principal, a vice principal, a staff, thirteen teachers and four parents of the students in the school. The data were analyzed qualitatively by using a descriptive analysis through the qualitative analysis software MAXQDA©. It was found that themes such as cooperation and organization for school improvement, innovation and student achievement received the highest level of emphasis. The results of the study suggest that using technology aided learning environments, helped the school to improve, changed the way of teachers' functioning and contributed to their professional development. Progress in the social and academic performances of the students was also observed.
Exploring the Opinions about the Concepts of &quot;Formula&quot; and &quot;Rule&quot; in Mathematics
Author: Altintas, Esra
Date: 2017-10-10
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Preservice Teachers,Mathematics Teachers,Student Teacher Attitudes,Opinions,Mathematical Formulas,Mathematical Logic,Knowledge Level,Mathematics Tests,Diagnostic Tests,Data Analysis,Problem Solving,Content Analysis,Foreign Countries,Qualitative Research

The purpose of this study is to draw attention to the concepts of &quot;formula&quot; and &quot;rule&quot; in mathematics, thereby revealing the views of pre-service teachers relating to these concepts by exploring their knowledge in, and their capacity to exemplify these concepts. The study is important in that it would reveal how pre-service teachers see the concepts of &quot;formula&quot; and &quot;rule&quot;, and to what extent they associate these concepts with mathematics, and further contribute to the field as there is currently no similar study in the literature. For this purpose, researchers prepared a diagnostic test consisting of ten questions. Nine (9) of the questions were open-ended, and 1 was multiple-choice. With this diagnostic test, pre-service teachers were expected to explain the concepts of formula and rule, reveal the formula and rule that first come to their mind, express the formulas and rules they learned during secondary and high education, describe what sort of a mathematics without formula and rules would be, and finally answer the question &quot;is mathematics without formula and rules possible?&quot; The sample of the research was composed of a total of 159 pre-service mathematics teachers including Grades 1, 2 and 3 students in Kars. The data were analysed by qualitative analysis and results were tabulated to indicate frequency and percentage values. It has been concluded that pre-service teachers associate the concepts of formula and rule with mathematics, they mathematically internalize and correctly interpret these concepts, they are accustomed to and familiarized with these concepts, and they believe mathematics without formulas and rules is not possible. Mathematics without formula and rule would be meaningless and difficult, take long time to study, and would not be possible, and mathematics can only be implemented through solving with individually proven concrete concepts and describing the rationale behind them.
Opinions of Teachers and Preservice Teachers of Social Studies on Geo-Literacy
Author: Memisoglu, Hatice
Date: 2017-10-10
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Social Studies,Teacher Attitudes,Student Attitudes,Geography,Literacy,Qualitative Research,Phenomenology,Self Efficacy,Teachers,Preservice Teachers,Semi Structured Interviews

The purpose of this study is to investigate the opinions of teachers and preservice teachers of social studies on geo-literacy. The study used the qualitative research design of phenomenology to collect data. The study consisted of 20 teachers and 30 prospective teachers of social studies. The purposive sampling method of criterion sampling was taken as a basis. Descriptive analysis method was used to analyze the data obtained via interviews. As a result of the study, most preservice teachers of social studies defined geo-literacy as having geographical knowledge, as well as reading and interpreting geographical information; while social studies teachers define it as making sense of interpreting geographical information. When the opinions of preservice teachers of social studies on their efficacy levels were asked, they stated that they knew about geographical information-conceptual information on an intermediate level, they also stated that they did not find themselves capable in spatial perception skills, association, relation, and critical geography dimensions. Regarding the problems experienced in geo-literacy, teachers and preservice teachers of social studies stated that trips-observations are not included, abstract information is not materialized, concepts are not completely explained, skills of spatial perception and practice levels are not sufficiently included. Despite the high number of targeted outcomes in the curriculum, class hours is a limitation, and teachers are not sufficiently knowledgeable about geo-literacy.
Metaphorical Perceptions of Class Teacher Candidates in Relation to &quot;Music Course&quot; Concept
Author: Yazici, Tarkan
Date: 2015-12-23
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Preservice Teachers,Music,Music Education,Figurative Language,Student Attitudes,Foreign Countries,Phenomenology,Qualitative Research,Content Analysis

The purpose of this research is to determine the perceptions of the class teacher candidates in relation to &quot;Music Course&quot; concept via metaphors. The study was conducted at &quot;Primary School Teaching Department&quot; with 56 undergraduate students studying in Dicle University Ziya Gökalp Faculty of Education in 2014-2015 academic year. The study was carried out with phenomenology design, one of the research designs in line with qualitative research methodology. Metaphors were used as data collection technique; a form including &quot;Music course is like … because …&quot; has been used as data collection tool. With the help of this form, an attempt was made to figure out the metaphors developed by class teacher candidates in relation to &quot;Music Course&quot; concept together with the common features of these metaphors. Collected qualitative data was analyzed via content analysis technique and its reliability was found to be 0.93%. The main purpose for content analysis is to reach the concepts and relations which can explain collected data. At the end of the study it found that the metaphorical perceptions in relation to music course concept were placed mostly in the category of &quot;music course as the expression of love&quot; and at least in the category of &quot;music course as an educator-instructor-guide.&quot; Besides, negative metaphorical perceptions such as drudgery, empty word, imposed, nightmare, drug and kill time have also been identified. In the light of the results of the study, in order to raise the knowledge of class teacher candidates in relation to the importance of music education and teaching, organization of various seminars, workshops and symposiums on primary school music course, the availability of taking different courses on music education-teaching for class teacher candidates in the academic institutions they study and increasing the quality of the music courses they take become even more important.