ethanporcaro/eric-fulltext-meta huggingface dataset:
Students Can Exhibit Discretionary Responding to Texts Social Media Messages during Class: Fact or Fiction?
Author: Arslantas, Fatma
Date: 2019-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Student Reaction,Reader Response,Social Media,Computer Mediated Communication,Reaction Time,Time Management,Student Behavior,Undergraduate Students,Attention Control,Learning Processes

Terms such as 'compulsion' and 'addiction' are often used when describing young adults' response behaviors regarding texts and messages. Purpose of the Research: The present study documents response patterns for texts and messages in a higher education classroom context. Both the number of texts and messages responded to and the time taken between receipt and response were examined. These measures, as well as perceptions about multitasking and learning, were examined with respect to performance for lecture content. Students were assigned to either a texting or social media message condition. Within each of these conditions, students were either instructed to respond to texts/messages immediately or at their own discretion. Principal Results: Consistent with characterizations of habits/compulsions, the majority of participants in all conditions responded to most of the individual texts/messages. In no condition did all participants respond to all of the texts/messages. Students in the discretionary texting condition took longer to reply to texts/messages than those in the immediate social media condition for the vast majority of texts/messages received. Higher performance scores were found for test items not associated with the arrival of texts/messages. Students acknowledged some potential for multitasking to impact learning, however, these perceptions were not related to the volume or timing of text/message responses. Major Conclusions: This study identifies that students responding to texts/messages in the educational context is more complex than a simple habitual behaviour and that the pervasiveness may make the behavior a challenge even in live lecture contexts.
A Causal Model to Compare the Extent of Undergraduates&apos;- Postgraduates&apos; Impact on Unemployment in Uganda
Author: Kakooza, Victoria
Date: 2019-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Foreign Countries,Causal Models,Undergraduate Students,Graduate Students,Unemployment,Employment Potential,Employment Patterns,Labor Market,Economic Impact

The combination of technological unemployment and oversupply of graduates has increased competition in the labour markets. Postgraduates have been noted to hold more than one job and in some cases apply for jobs meant for undergraduates. Could this imply that post graduates have created more overall unemployment than undergraduates have, in the Ugandan labour market? This is the novel of this study. This was accomplished by a statistical model that comparatively analysed the bi-causal effect of postgraduates on unemployment; versus effect of undergraduates on unemployment. As such, the study utilised Uganda's secondary data from 1991 to 2017, and employed the Vector Error Correction (VECM) model. The results of the study showed the existence of a long run impact of both the postgraduates and undergraduates on overall unemployment, but an insignificant impact in the short run. The postgraduates had a greater impact on unemployment in the long run, than the undergraduates. The study therefore reveals an affirmative answer to the aforementioned question.
Establishing the Architectural Talents Cultivating System of Practice and Innovation Ability under the Background of New Engineering
Author: Chengdong, Yang
Date: 2019-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Talent,Architecture,Engineering,Technological Advancement,Architectural Education,Teaching Methods,Building Design,Innovation,Foreign Countries,Interdisciplinary Approach,Undergraduate Students,Entrepreneurship,Scientific Research,Computer Simulation,Educational Change,College Faculty,Faculty Development,Computer Software

As BIM (Building information modeling) comprehensive advantages in the field of engineering, it develops rapidly in the international building industry including China. In the face of new technology and new methods of innovation, architecture teaching also needs to adjust. BIM as new design tool is very necessary. But how to perfectly combine BIM with building teaching to make students truly apply is the key point.
A Virtual Learning Object (VLO) to Promote Reading Strategies in an English for Specific Purposes Environment
Author: Hernández Urrego, Sandra Cecilia
Date: 2019-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Reading Strategies,English for Special Purposes,Second Language Learning,Second Language Instruction,Majors (Students),Journalism Education,Private Colleges,Computer Simulation,Self Evaluation (Individuals),Foreign Countries,Student Attitudes,Academic Achievement,Standards,College Students,Teaching Methods,Learning Experience,Interpersonal Communication

This study describes the influence of a Virtual Learning Object [VLO] in the promotion of reading strategies in a class of English for Specific Purposes for the majors of Social Communication and Journalism at a private institution of higher education in Bogota, Colombia. Students' failure to meet the school standards led to the design and implementation of a virtual tool to support academic achievement. Data came from a sample of 15 students' reading cycle reports, self-assessment of progress, questionnaires, and interviews. Results suggest that the developed VLO did promote the participants' appropriation of reading strategies proposed in the design of the course. The process with the VLO not only prompted higher reading comprehension, but also facilitated and enriched learning experiences.
Motivation and Attitude of Students on Physics Subject in the Middle School in Indonesia
Author: Astalini
Date: 2019-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Student Motivation,Student Attitudes,Physics,Secondary School Science,Foreign Countries,Student Interests,Investigations,Experiments,High School Students,Self Efficacy

Purpose: This study aims to determine whether there is a relationship between motivation and attitudes of students towards physics subjects in high school. Method: The type of research used is quantitative descriptive with correlational design. The data used by researchers were in the form of questionnaires/motivational questionnaires and attitudes with a total of 54 statements for attitude questionnaires and 23 statements for motivational questionnaires using liker scale 5. Data Analysis: using descriptive and inferential statistics. Findings: the results of this study researchers get good results and enough attitudes towards physics investigation, adoption of scientific attitudes pleasure in learning physics, interested in participating in physics learning activities, believe that he has the ability of physics, and enjoy working on physics tasks good enough, this is in accordance with the analysis of the relationship that has been done, that there is a relationship between motivation and student attitudes toward physics subjects, with details, at level 1 the correlation coefficient is 0.318, then at level 2 is 0.862 and at level 3 is -0.56, at level 1 has a low positive relationship, level 2 has a strong positive relationship, while at level 3 has a moderate negative relationship.
Designing Language Assessments in Context: Theoretical, Technical, and Institutional Considerations
Author: Giraldo, Frank
Date: 2019-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Test Construction,Consciousness Raising,Language Tests,Second Language Learning,Listening Comprehension Tests,School Policy,Guidelines,Foreign Countries,Construct Validity,Test Reliability,Ethics,Testing Problems,Culture Fair Tests,Multiple Choice Tests,Test Items

The purpose of this article of reflection is to raise awareness of how poor design of language assessments may have detrimental effects, if crucial qualities and technicalities of test design are not met. The article first discusses these central qualities for useful language assessments. Then, guidelines for creating listening assessments, as an example, are presented to illustrate the level of complexity in test design and to offer a point of reference to evaluate a sample assessment. Finally, the article presents a discussion on how institutional school policies in Colombia can influence language assessment. The article concludes by highlighting how language assessments should respond to theoretical, technical, and contextual guidelines for them to be useful.
Promoting Peer Feedback in Developing Students&apos; English Writing Ability in L2 Writing Class
Author: Kuyyogsuy, Sirikarn
Date: 2019-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Writing Instruction,Peer Evaluation,Feedback (Response),Writing Skills,Writing Improvement,Undergraduate Students,English (Second Language),Foreign Countries,Writing Processes,Writing Strategies,Critical Thinking,Student Development,Instructional Effectiveness,Personal Autonomy

The study aimed at investigating the effects of peer feedback on students' English writing ability in L2 writing class. A mixed-methods research, an embedded experimental design was employed, making use of a writing pretest and post-test and self-written reflection in the experiment. Data were quantitatively analyzed through a dependent simple t-test, and content was thematically analyzed for qualitative data. The participants were 21 undergraduate students majoring in English in the three southernmost border provinces of Thailand. The findings revealed that from the mean scores of the pretest and post-test, the students had made significant progress in their writing ability. Additionally, the effect size was calculated at 1.97, which means that its magnitude was &quot;large&quot;. Moreover, students reflected that peer feedback was a worthwhile experience for social interaction, and provided them with perceiving the writing process, developing affective strategies, supporting critical thinking skills, and developing socially and intellectually by means of working collaboratively. In addition, it helped them practice to become more autonomous learners. As a result, peer feedback should be implemented in L2 writing classes.
The Structural Relationship Model of Indicators of Mindful Leadership for Primary School Principals
Author: Wongkom, Sthian
Date: 2019-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Metacognition,Leadership Styles,Instructional Leadership,Principals,Elementary Schools,Goodness of Fit,Models,Administrator Attitudes,Altruism,Decision Making,Correlation,Factor Analysis,Check Lists

This study is a descriptive research study aiming to: 1) test the fitness between the theoretical model of the mindful leadership indicators and empirical data and 2) investigate factor loading value of the main elements, sub-elements, and indicators with models. The population of the research is 27,718 primary school principals under the office of the Basic Education Commission. Data collection means was rating-scale questionnaire from 610 participants in the sample group selected randomly by a multi-stage sampling technique. The data was analysed using a computer program. The results of the research confirmed the hypotheses of the research which are: the theoretical model is relevant to the empirical data, and the value of Relative Chi-Square (CMIN/DF), Root Mean Square Error of Approximation (RMSEA), Goodness-of-Fit Index (GFI), Adjusted Goodness-of-Fit Index (AGFI), Comparative Fit Index (CFI), and (6) Normed Fit Index (NFI) is in accordance with the criteria and 2) the value of factor loading of the main elements is between 0.84 - 1.70 which is 0.70 higher than the criteria, the value of factor loading of the sub-elements is between 0.31 - 1.95, and the value of the factor loading of the indicators is between 0.30 - 8.26 which is 0.30 higher than the criteria.
Relationship between Teachers&apos; Workplace Friendship Perceptions and Conflict Management Styles
Author: Cemaloglu, Necati
Date: 2019-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Friendship,Teacher Attitudes,Interprofessional Relationship,Conflict Resolution,Preferences,Gender Differences,Employment Level,Elementary School Teachers,Middle School Teachers,High School Teachers,Foreign Countries,Educational Environment

It can be put forward that workplace friendship has impact on some organizational variables such as organizational commitment, job satisfaction and intentions to leave the job (Morrison, 2005, pp. 152-153). The preferences of the employees can also be influenced by their perceptions about workplace friendship. In this study, it was aimed to find out the predictive levels of employees' workplace perceptions for their preferences about the conflict management styles. The research was designed as a descriptive survey model. The scales of &quot;workplace friendship&quot; and &quot;Rahim Organizational Conflict Management&quot; were utilized as data collection tools. The correlations among and predictive levels of sub-dimensions of workplace friendship scale for the conflict management styles were analyzed by means of multiple regression analysis. At the end of the analyses, it was found out that the variable of friendship prevalence is a meaningful predictor of conflict management style of integrating, friendship opportunity is a meaningful predictor of compromising style, and friendship prevalence and friendship opportunity variables together are the meaningful predictors of avoiding style.
Semiotic Representations of the Linear Function by Students Studying Administration
Author: Ansaldo-Leyva, Julio C.
Date: 2019-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Semiotics,Undergraduate Students,Business Administration Education,Visual Aids,Foreign Countries,Mathematics,Difficulty Level,Mathematical Concepts,Cognitive Processes,Algebra

Mathematical tools allow us to clearly explain the phenomenon studied in administrative science. Various studies have shown that linear function is a concept, widely used in administration, as well as in other kinds of science, but difficult for students to grasp and assimilate as a tool in their studies. That is the reason that the objective of the present project was to determine the difficulties faced by students of administration in learning the concept of the linear function, based on the theoretical elements of Raymond Duval's registers of semiotic representation, to identify areas of opportunity in the teaching/learning process of this mathematical concept. Therefore, we designed an instrument made up of eight situations, which altogether consist of 24 problems. This instrument was validated by three experts in the area. Later, in keeping with the nature of the data to be collected, the instrument was given to a small randomly chosen sample group of six students studying under-graduate level administration and who were taking the subject of Mathematics for Business I. Students had the most difficulty in dealing with the registry of graphic representation and the cognitive activity of conversion between graphic and algebraic registers. It was also discovered that apparently context problems favored the latter conversion activity. We recommend these findings be further studied in a didactic approach to the issue, as well as carrying out studies of this nature on other mathematical objects in the course.
The Effect of Gender, Locus of Control, Love of Money, and Economic Status on Students&apos; Ethical Perception
Author: Khanifah, Khanifah
Date: 2019-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Gender Differences,Locus of Control,Ethics,Student Attitudes,Socioeconomic Status,Accounting,Professional Education,Expectation,Foreign Countries,Correlation,Psychological Patterns,Money Management,Consumer Economics,College Students

This study aims to examine the effect of gender, locus of control, love of money, and economic status on students' ethical perception. This study uses primary data obtained from the distribution of questionnaires to the students of accounting programs at higher education in Semarang - Indonesia. Purposive sampling is used to select 104 respondents to participate in the study. Data is analyzed using multiple linear regression with applying for IBM SPSS 21 program. The results reveal that gender and internal locus of control have a positive effect on students' ethical perception. Love of money further has a negative effect on students' ethical perception. In contrast to the expectation, economic status has no effect on students' ethical perception.
Student Dropout from Foundation Program at Modern College of Business &amp; Science, Sultanate of Oman
Author: Thumiki, Venkat Ram Raj
Date: 2019-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Foreign Countries,College Students,Dropouts,Stopouts,Required Courses,At Risk Students,Business Administration Education,College Science,Dropout Prevention,Dropout Rate,Gender Differences,School Holding Power

Main reasons for student dropout from higher education may be low academic performance, poor socialization skills, low confidence levels, busy social life and financial issues. As students' dropout from higher education has been rising, there is a need to understand this problem for finding suitable solutions. Research objectives for this institutional research are to explore patterns in dropout data at Foundation program, establish criteria for identifying students at-risk of dropout and identify areas of improvement for reducing dropout rate, as the dropout problem is high at Foundation level of the college. Research methodology includes application of exploratory study based on analysis of secondary data pertaining to 22 semesters, Spring 2012 to Summer-I 2017. Findings revealed that 1966 students dropped out from Foundation program during the study period with an average of 94 students per semester. Dropout rate was higher among males and was more at Levels I and IV. Though dropout happened in Foundation, academic departments would also experience major loss, as Foundation is the 'feeder program' for other bachelor's programs. It is recommended to have a dropout process flow-chart not only to understand the exit journey of dropping students, but also to reverse the journey. It is recommended to set up a dropout committee, design an early warning system for creating alerts and bifurcate Foundation department into Language sub-department and Technical sub-department (Math and IT courses). It is further recommended to have an effective data management system that would enable administration to reduce dropout rates and create a 'feel good' environment for the students.
A Qualitative Research Study on the Importance of Life Skills on Undergraduate Students&apos; Personal and Social Competencies
Author: Nair, Pradeep Kumar
Date: 2019-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Daily Living Skills,Undergraduate Students,Interpersonal Competence,Foreign Countries,College Freshmen,Correlation,Student Attitudes,Higher Education,Emotional Intelligence

Recently, it is more demanding to enter job market since current employers hire staff with some life skills such as leadership, communication skills, time management, problem solving skills, and teamwork. The current study aimed to identify the relationship between life skills program, student's personal efficacy and competencies. Moreover, this study investigated eight students' perceptions of their personal efficacy after understanding life skills program. This study employs a qualitative research approach using an in-depth interview and self-reporting of the life skills module. The participants were randomly selected among freshman undergraduate students who have passed the life skill modules at Taylor's University, Malaysia. This study aimed to identify students' perceptions, competencies after completing life skills modules. It also elaborates on how life skills considered as a technical requirement for hard skills and employees' future. The results of thematic analysis indicated that embedding the life-skills program in the university curriculum plays a key role in shaping students' personal and social competencies. This finding has important implications for educators and educational policy makers to integrate students' life skills into curriculum so as to influence students' professional and interpersonal skills such as team working, communication, leadership, time management, decision making and problem-solving.
ELT Preservice Teachers&apos; Conceptualization of Teaching Practice: A Metaphor Analysis of the Dynamics of Teaching Practice
Author: Yüksel, Ilknur
Date: 2019-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Teaching Methods,Figurative Language,Language Teachers,Preservice Teachers,English (Second Language),Second Language Learning,Second Language Instruction,Mentors,Student Attitudes,Practicums,Lesson Plans,Task Analysis,Cognitive Processes,Student Behavior,Behavior Problems,Positive Attitudes,Teacher Supervision,Teaching Experience,Scaffolding (Teaching Technique),Instructional Materials,Language Usage,Foreign Countries

Different from other studies on the metaphor analysis of pre-service teachers and their cognition on teaching, the present study adopted a larger perspective and investigated their conceptualization of the dynamics of the practicum, namely teaching practice, mentors, supervisor, students, lesson plan and materials. 35 pre-service teachers were asked to complete a metaphor elicitation task on six dynamics of teaching practice. Applying the conceptual metaphor analysis, 189 metaphors were determined and categorized for each concept. The overall results indicated that the pre-service teachers could conceptualize their beliefs on teaching practice dynamics referring to their experience. In line with their beliefs and attitudes, they chose the metaphors with positive or negative connotations. Some participants were positive about the practicum while some described the practicum with negative affective metaphors under the categories of pitfall and vagueness. Besides, the participants mostly used cognitive metaphors describing the authority of mentors and supervisors. In addition to the affective affirmative metaphors on the students, the participants described the students as out-of-control, referring to the classroom management problems. The contributions of lesson plan and material use were mostly appreciated with positive metaphors but the metaphors categorized under uncertainty and redundancy called for the participants' need for supervision and support. The results of the study revealed that the pre-service teachers' beliefs and performances were apt to be influenced with what they experience during the practicum. Through an understanding of pre-service teachers' conceptualization regarding their experience, training and applications could be improved.