ethanporcaro/eric-fulltext-meta huggingface dataset:
The Relationship between Emotional Labor in Sports Organization and the Level of Loneliness in Organizational Life
Author: Pekel, Aydin
Date: 2020-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Athletics,Emotional Response,Psychological Patterns,Organizational Culture,Employees,Marital Status,Experience,Educational Attainment,Employment Level,Friendship,Role,Work Environment

The aim of this study is to evaluate the relationship between emotional labor of sports business employees and loneliness levels in organizational life. For the purpose of the study, the universe of the research consists of sports service within the organization of Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality Sport Istanbul employees while the sample is created by volunteer participants who are identified through simple random sampling method (n = 330) In the study which is conducted by applying a relational screening model, the data were collected by using the survey method technique. Personal information form, emotional labor and loneliness scales in business life were applied to the participants. The data obtained were registered to the SPSS 25 package program. Correlation and regression analysis were applied as statistical process. As a result, it was determined that there is a moderate negative relationship between the emotional labor level of the employees of the sports organization and the level of loneliness in organizational life, emotional labor is the predictor of loneliness in organizational life and it explains approximately 21% of the total variance. As the level of meeting the business expectations of the employees in the service delivery increases in demand their experience of loneliness decreases in business life. Therefore, it is realized that emotional labor plays an important role in the level of loneliness in organizational life. [This study was presented as an oral presentation at ERPA International Congresses on Education, 10-12 April 2020.]
The Effect of Mindfulness of Physical Education and Sports Teacher Candidates on Empathic Tendency
Author: Güngör, Nuri Berk
Date: 2020-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Metacognition,Physical Education,Preservice Teacher Education,Athletics,Preservice Teachers,Undergraduate Students,Public Colleges,Empathy,Emotional Response,Interpersonal Competence,Communication Skills,Gender Differences,Foreign Countries

The aim of the study is to determine the effect of mindfulness of physical education and sports teacher candidates on the empathic tendency. It was suggested that the mindfulness level of the participants had a positive effect on the empathic tendency. In the research, a theoretical modeling that shows the possible relationships between these variables was created and this model was tested using structural equation modeling. The sample of the study consists of 95 female and 115 male participants studying at the Department of Physical Education and Sports Teaching of Gazi University Faculty of Sport Sciences in the spring semester of 2019-2020. In this research, convenience sampling technique, which is one of the purposeful sampling methods, was used. As data collection tools, &quot;The Empathic Tendency Scale&quot; developed by Lawrance, Shaw, Baker, BaronCohen and David (2004) and adapted to Turkish language by Kaya and Çolakoglu (2015) and &quot;The Mindfulness Scale&quot;, which was developed by Brown and Ryan (2003) and adapted to Turkish language by Özyeven, Arslan, Keser and Deniz (2011), were used. When the results of the structural equation modeling between participants' mindfulness and empathic tendency are examined, it was determined that mindfulness did not affect cognitive empathy and emotional empathy (Beta 1=0.13, Beta 2=0.09; p&gt;0.05), but it positively affected social skill (Beta 3=0.15; p&lt;0.05). The value of Squared Multiple Correlations (R2) of the modeling shows that 03% of social skills, 008% of emotional response and 018% of cognitive empathy are explained. As a result of this, it can be stated that the participants being aware of the emotions they experience, experiencing the moment, realizing the tensions in their environment, absorbing for what purpose they perform the task they carry out make it easier for them to communicate with different people, to share physically and socially, and to understand people's feelings and thoughts. [This study was presented as an oral presentation at ERPA International Congresses on Education, 10-12 April 2020.]
Language Policy and Planning in Russia, China and the USA through the Lens of Mass Media of the 21-st Century
Author: Yudina, Natalia V.
Date: 2020-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Language Planning,Cross Cultural Studies,Public Policy,Political Attitudes,Sociolinguistics,Mass Media,Newspapers,Electronic Publishing,Computational Linguistics,Word Frequency,Discourse Analysis,Semantics,Language Usage,Content Analysis,Policy Formation,Self Concept,Language Attitudes,Second Languages,Multilingualism,Foreign Countries

The study focuses on defining specifics of the language policy and planning in the Russian Federation, the USA, and China within the modern political discourse of the 21st century by means of exploring materials from Russian, American and Chinese media. The empirical base of the study included statistical and sociological data describing the sociolinguistic situation in the studied countries as well as materials from the latest Russian-language and English-language media which served as a source of factual and linguistic data. The authors investigated electronic publications of the following newspapers and their applications published from 2005 to April 2020: &quot;Arguments and Facts&quot;, &quot;Vedomosti&quot;, &quot;Izvestia&quot;, &quot;Kommersant&quot;, &quot;Rossiyskaya Gazeta&quot; (835 extended contexts) in the Russian Federation, &quot;The Washington Post&quot;, &quot;The New York Times&quot; (998 extended contexts) in the USA, &quot;News.cn&quot;, &quot;Shanghai Daily&quot;, &quot;China Daily&quot; (846 extended contexts) in China. The examination of data was carried out using corpus linguistics methods (context selection, concordance analysis and frequency study) and lexical-semantic analysis as well as contextual (distribution) method, content analysis, indicative method, BIG DATA analysis, CAWI method. Furthermore, the study employed such analysis tools as Time Traveler, Google trends, etc. The study reports current trends in the development of language policy and planning in Russia, the USA and China in the 21st century. The analysis of media content allows to outline the prospects for mutual enrichment through integrating the latest positive trends in the development of language policy for a globalizing world while preserving and maintaining the orientation towards self-identity of every country, every language and every culture.
An Examination of the Workplace and out of Workplace Leisure Behaviors of Academic Staff
Author: Üstün, Ümit Dogan
Date: 2020-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Work Environment,Leisure Time,College Faculty,Age Differences,Academic Rank (Professional),Preferences,Reading Habits,Family Life,Internet,Recreational Activities,Foreign Countries

This study aimed to examine the workplace and out of workplace leisure behaviors of the academic staff according to age and academic title. The study was designed as a cross-sectional quantitative study. 229 teaching academic staff from Hatay Mustafa Kemal University participated in the research voluntarily. To obtain data, workplace and out of workplace leisure behaviors scales were used. The data was analyzed with SPSS 22 for Windows using One Way ANOVA. According to analysis results, both workplace and out of workplace leisure behaviors of the academic staff significantly changed according to age and academic title. As a conclusion this study showed that the most inlying workplace leisure activity for the participants was &quot;activities related to non-business reading,&quot; and the most distal activity was &quot;mental activities&quot;. On the other hand, the most inlying out of workplace leisure activity was &quot;internet-based activities&quot;, and the most distal activity was &quot;society based activities&quot;. Besides, these preferences differed significantly according to age and academic title. [Paper presented at the ERPA International Congresses on Education (Apr 10-12, 2020).]
Concept Cartoon Samples Integrated into Problem Based Learning in a Science Course
Author: Kaçar, Sevinç
Date: 2020-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Cartoons,Problem Based Learning,Heat,Concept Teaching,Science Instruction,Science Curriculum,Grade 6,Student Attitudes,Instructional Effectiveness,Vignettes,Recall (Psychology),Prior Learning,Science Interests,Foreign Countries

This study aimed to present a module related to the use of concept cartoons integrated into problem-based learning (PBL) method in science lessons. As part of the study, concept cartoons were developed based on scenarios dealing with daily life situations. A module was designed using these concept cartoons. The module focused on the topic &quot;heat insulation&quot; under the unit &quot;matter and heat&quot; in the 6th grade science curriculum and was implemented in 9 different classrooms at 9 different schools. Semi-structured interview technique was used to learn the students' (n=27) views about the module. The students explained that they learned the subject of heat insulation in a meaningful way, remembered their previous knowledge through the activities, could associate the science topics with daily life more easily, and that their interest in the lesson increased.
Mathematics and Music Relationship: From Notes to Fractions
Author: Isitan, Selin
Date: 2020-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Mathematics Education,Music Education,Interdisciplinary Approach,Grade 5,Elementary School Students,Integrated Activities,Music Theory,Fractions,Foreign Countries,Mathematics Activities,Music Activities

This study aimed to enrich the learning environment of the 5th grade students with the interdisciplinary activities designed by connecting mathematics and music. The activities integrated the concepts of music such as note, beat, and measure with the concept of fractions in mathematics to ensure active participation of students and to promote meaningful learning. These activities were implemented for 6 lesson hours with 23 fifth grade students attending a middle school in Turkey. Throughout the teaching process, students were asked to represent note durations with fractions, to create measures with certain requirements, and to solve problems involving addition and subtraction of fractions with like or unlike denominators. The students were able to solve the questions on the activity sheet by combining the knowledge of mathematics and music. This teaching experience indicates that the activities prepared in accordance with the interdisciplinary approach might contribute to students' conceptual learning of fractions.
Inclusive Postsecondary Education Programs of Study for Students with Intellectual Disability
Author: Becht, Kathleen
Date: 2020-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Inclusion,Postsecondary Education,Intellectual Disability,Students with Disabilities,College Students,Access to Education,Liberal Arts,Vocational Education,Daily Living Skills,Employment Qualifications,Independent Living

Researchers explored 11 of Florida's inclusive postsecondary education programs (IPSE) for individuals with intellectual disability (ID), during the 2016 and 2017 academic years. The researchers sought to explore, through ethnographic inquiry, the nature of academic access as well as the programs of study available to students with ID within Florida's IPSE programs. Researchers found the majority (73%; n=8) of IPSE programs in this study (n=11) housed at three universities, three community and state colleges, and two career technical colleges. These eight institutions provided inclusive programs of study where students were enrolled in two or more academically inclusive courses each semester. Three programs of study types emerged from the qualitative data: Liberal Arts, Career Technical, and Transitional. Each program of study type is described as well as the IPSE programs encompassed within each. Beyond student presence in college courses, data elements examined in this study include course progressions, availability of choice of study, service learning, co-curricular requirements and the diversity in and similarities between the three programs of study types. Researchers point to the need for further exploration of the diversity of IPSE programs, the need to operationalize and examine specific elements within IPSE programs, and the impact of credentials offered upon program of study.
The Role of Freedom Perceived in Leisure on Happiness and Mental Well-Being
Author: Yalcin, Ilimdar
Date: 2020-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Freedom,Leisure Time,Psychological Patterns,Life Satisfaction,Mental Health,Well Being,Recreational Activities,Athletics,Adults,Correlation,Foreign Countries,Positive Attitudes

In this study, it was aimed to determine the effect of the freedom perceived by individuals participating in sportive recreational activities on the level of happiness and mental well-being. The research was conducted by a total of 461 volunteer individuals participating in sporting recreation events in The Eastern Anatolia Region of Turkey. In addition to the personal information form as a data collection tool, &quot;Freedom Perceived in Leisure Scale&quot;, &quot;Oxford Happiness Scale&quot; and &quot;Mental Well-Being Scale&quot; were used. Pearson Correlation and Linear Regression analysis were performed using the SPSS package program in the analysis of the data obtained. According to the research findings, it was determined that there was a statistically positive moderate relationship between freedom perceived in leisure and happiness and mental well-being. In addition, it was determined that freedom perceived in leisure predicted happiness level by 15% and mental well-being level by 14%. As a result, it was observed that the freedom that the individuals participating in the study perceive in leisure has made them happy and affect them positively. [This study was presented as an oral presentation at ERPA International Congresses on Education (April 10-12, 2020).]
The Volunteering Activities of Social Studies Teachers in NGO&apos;s and Their Perception of Volunteering
Author: Faiz, Melike
Date: 2020-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Volunteers,Social Studies,Nongovernmental Organizations,Teacher Attitudes,Citizen Participation,Foreign Countries

Volunteering can be stated as activities performed for the benefit of the society regardless of the interests of the people. Such activities are of great importance for the strengthening of the social structure. In this study, the activities of social studies teachers in non-governmental organizations and the perception of volunteering were tried to be determined. In this context, the research was carried out in the phenomenology pattern, which is one of the qualitative research methods. The study group of the study consisted of 38 social studies teachers determined by purposeful sampling method. In the study, the data were collected by structured interview form and analyzed by descriptive analysis method. The data of the research were collected in the spring semester of the 2019-2020 academic year. The results of the research: In the definition of volunteering in the study, the most repeated result is the benefit of society, benevolence, and favorable income without waiting for a financial response. It was concluded that volunteering increases solidarity and empathy and improves unity-togetherness and solidarity. In the study, the reasons for the low rate of volunteerism in Turkey unconsciousness, educational shortcoming is that prejudice and politics intertwined. It was concluded that the most needed volunteering activities should be in the fields of education, environment, children and health. [This study was presented as an oral presentation at ERPA International Congresses on Education, 10-12 April 2020.]
Perspectives on Person-First Language: A Focus on College Students
Author: Hoffman, Holly
Date: 2020-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: College Environment,College Students,Language Usage,Student Attitudes,Familiarity,Value Judgment,Knowledge Level,Age Differences,Gender Differences,Intellectual Disciplines,Disabilities

Many people believe supportive environments inclusive of all populations are of utmost importance. However, a concern centers on the language used to refer to individuals with disabilities, as some support person-first language, and others oppose this practice that became more popular in the late 1980's and early 1990's. Person-first language is the practice of referring to a person before their disability as a form of respect and recognizing them as a person-first and foremost, positioning their disability as secondary. This study of university students gathered the perceptions, awareness levels, and use of person-first language across the university campus environment. Specifically, university students shared the familiarity level and exposure to person-first language, as well as the level of support or opposition of utilizing person-first language. Five hundred ninety five students with a wide variety of academic programs ranked their awareness of person-first language as very familiar (43%) and the university classroom as the most common source of exposure to person-first concepts (45%). Participants rated person-first language as extremely valuable (40%), with some students having no knowledge of the concept (28%), as well as ranking person-first language as having limited or no value (9%). While many study respondents supported person-first language, the majority of those opposed to this concept fell in the age range of 20 years old or younger. Factors influencing the use of person-first language based on age, gender, and academic discipline, including encouragement or opposition of person-first language, are highlighted in detail.
Black Friday Discounts: Percentage Calculation Activities
Author: Karadeniz, Mihriban Hacisalihoglu
Date: 2020-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Mathematical Concepts,Mathematics Activities,Consumer Education,Computation,Grade 7,Middle School Students,Foreign Countries,Authentic Learning,Worksheets,Student Attitudes

This paper introduces a percentage activity based on the context of &quot;Black Friday&quot; discounts. The aim of the study was to reveal the existing and new conceptions of the 7th grade students regarding the topic of percentage calculation. The activity was designed considering the students' prior knowledge in the concept of &quot;Ratio and Proportion&quot; as well as in &quot;Percentages.&quot; The participants of the study were 17 seventh grade students attending a state middle school in a province in the Eastern Black Sea region of Turkey during the academic year 2019-2020. The data were collected using a worksheet created by the researchers based on the realistic mathematics education framework. After implementing the activity, a form was completed by the students to find out their views on the activity. As the present study reveals the students' conceptions and mistakes, it offers suggestions for future implementation and development to researchers and teachers.
The Practitioner&apos;s Panacea for Measuring Learner-Centeredness?
Author: Heim, Ashley B.
Date: 2020-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Classroom Observation Techniques,Student Centered Learning,Undergraduate Students,Biology,Enrollment,Predictor Variables,Measures (Individuals),Audio Equipment,Classroom Environment,Acoustics,Class Size

The Decibel Analysis for Research in Teaching (DART; Owens et al., 2017), a sound-based metric of learner-centeredness, is highly accessible, requires no training, and can be conducted with minimal classroom observations; yet, DART has not been evaluated in comparison with other validated metrics or in consideration of potentially confounding classroom characteristics (e.g. enrollment, classroom size, number of doors). We analyzed recordings from 42 class sessions of an undergraduate biology course with DART, the Reformed Teaching Observation Protocol (RTOP), and nine classroom characteristics. We found that enrollment was the best single predictor of the DART output of learner- centeredness, percent Multiple Voice.
The Relationship between Classroom Environment and Student Course Attrition and Perceptions of Engagement
Author: Cooper, Lori
Date: 2020-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Correlation,Classroom Environment,Classroom Design,Student Attrition,Student Attitudes,Learner Engagement,Undergraduate Students,Teacher Student Relationship,Cooperative Learning,Technology Integration,Sense of Community

Determining ways to help retain students in higher education institutions is becoming an issue with greater urgency with each passing year. This study looked at the possibility of learning environments as one way to influence student course attrition and student perception of engagement, using the theoretical lens of sociocultural theory (Vygotsky, 1978) by reviewing data from an institution of higher education in the Northeast of the United States. To that end, data on the number of students enrolled in one semester and correlation between learning environment and course attrition were compared (n=3298). No significant relationship was found with a phi correlation coefficient (ø = 0.021) between these variables, meaning that any difference between the number of students dropping or remaining in the course were minimal and likely not due to the learning environment. The sample was further investigated with a survey to determine perceptions of higher education students in either traditional or Learning Studio learning environments regarding course attrition. Findings include participant support of Vygotsky's sociocultural theory (1978), in that, participants affirmed the benefit of social interaction with instructors and peers. On the other hand, concerns about instructor competence with technology was noted as a negative aspect of the Learning Studio.
Quantifying Difficulties of University Students with Disabilities
Author: Safer, Alan
Date: 2020-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Students with Disabilities,College Students,Barriers,Student Needs,Predictor Variables,Academic Persistence,Graduation Rate,Urban Schools,Grade Point Average,Intervention,Academic Support Services,Student Personnel Services,Student Characteristics

Students with disabilities experience more than the usual number of challenges in their postsecondary education experiences. Students with disabilities typically receive support services from an administrative unit assigned to assist them. But these assigned administrators and their staff often have difficulty identifying the factors that are most useful to support the academic and adjustment success of students with disabilities. This research project aimed to identify the specific factors that are predictive of reduced school retention and graduation rates in students with disabilities. To this end, the researchers used ten years of data (2004-2013) from a large urban university. The data set contained 2,578 students of disabilities with relevant individual school-linked variables which were analyzed using quantitative statistical tests. The type of recorded observations included those from the research literature which were deemed most likely to answer the important research questions.