ethanporcaro/eric-fulltext-meta huggingface dataset:
Comparative Effectiveness of Hierarchical, Flowchart and Spider Concept Mapping Strategies on Students&apos; Performance in Chemistry
Author: Bamidele, E. F.
Date: 2013-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Science Achievement,Achievement Tests,Chemistry,Foreign Countries,Pretests Posttests,Problem Solving,Secondary School Students,Concept Mapping,Instructional Effectiveness,Teaching Methods,Experimental Groups,Comparative Analysis,Science Tests,Scientific Concepts,Statistical Analysis,College Entrance Examinations,Quasiexperimental Design

This study investigated the relative effectiveness of three types of concept maps (hierarchy, flowchart and spider) on the performance of students in Chemistry. This is with a view to find out which of the concept mapping types is more superior in enhancing students' performance in the numerical aspect of Chemistry. The pre-test, post-test experimental design was used for the study. The population for the study comprised of all the Chemistry students in Senior Secondary School in Osun State of Nigeria. Students in Senior Secondary class two (SSII) in their intact classes from three schools in Ife-Central local government area of the state formed the sample of the study. The three schools were randomly assigned to the hierarchical, flowchart and spider concept mapping strategies. The instrument used for data collection was the Problem Solving Achievement Test in Chemistry (PSATC). Students in the three groups were taught using the three kinds of concept maps separately. The experiment lasted for five weeks after which a post-test was administered. The result of the study indicated that there was no significant difference in the performances of the students in the three groups with respect to the kind of concept map used. (F = 1.088; p &gt; 0.05). This implies that the concept mapping strategies were not all that different in their superiority. They all produced a similar effect on the students with respect to their performance in Chemistry. However, it was found out that they enhanced the performance of students in their problem solving skills in Chemistry as already reported by research studies.
A Longitudinal Study of Children&apos;s Theory of Mind and Drawings of Play
Author: Bosacki, Sandra L.
Date: 2013-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Children,Freehand Drawing,Play,Theory of Mind,Longitudinal Studies,Correlation,Emotional Response,Nonverbal Communication,Verbal Communication,Vignettes,Interviews,Coding,Statistical Analysis,Foreign Countries

This study investigated the longitudinal relations between theory of mind (ToM) understanding and children's drawings of play in 26 school-aged children, (16 females, 10 males, aged 8-12 years). Theory of mind was assessed at Time 1 (T1, M = 8 y 5m) and two years later at Time 2 (T2, M =10 y 4 m), as well as children's drawings of play activities. Longitudinally, significant positive associations (p &lt; 0.05) were found between T1 ToM ability and the T2 verbal description of the child's drawing (r = 0.38). A significant negative correlation was found between children's verbal descriptions of their drawings and emotional facial expressions (r = -0.44). The majority of the drawings reflected physical play activities, with physical, competitive activities (e.g., soccer). Implications for socioemotional and cognitive development in middle childhood are discussed.
Empowering Mobile Assisted Social E-Learning: &quot;Students&apos; Expectations and Perceptions&quot;
Author: Wang, Jenny
Date: 2013-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Telecommunications,Handheld Devices,Undergraduate Students,Expectation,Student Attitudes,Electronic Learning,Educational Technology,Cooperative Learning,Social Media,Group Activities,Interaction,Questionnaires,Teaching Methods,Foreign Countries

The aim of the present study was to empower mobile assisted social e-learning (eMASE) module that was designed based on social constructivism theory in higher education settings. This study reports findings from a group of undergraduates' expectations and perceptions of e-cooperative learning using mobile social networking apps. The eMASE module of the course was carefully designed by organizing various group activities which were emphasized to encourage social interaction and promote collaborative learning among students. The data come from two sets of questionnaires administered at the start and end of the course. The results indicated that using Web 3.0 technologies in a learning environment was effective in enhancing collaboration and promote students' learning motivation and confidence.
Literacy Acquisition in Indian Students: A Descriptive Study of Reading Achievement in One English Medium School
Author: Paige, David D.
Date: 2013-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Literacy,English (Second Language),Second Language Learning,Language of Instruction,Reading Comprehension,Elementary School Students,Secondary School Students,Phonology,Decoding (Reading),Word Recognition,Oral Reading,Reading Fluency,Vocabulary Development,Native Speakers,Reading Achievement,Reading Tests,Statistical Analysis,Foreign Countries,Gender Differences

This study investigates the literacy skills of 193 students across grades three, five, seven, and nine in one private English medium school in Kerala, India. Students were assessed on their ability to read phonologically regular and irregular words, fluency with grade-level text, vocabulary knowledge, and comprehension skill. Results showed that students across all grade levels possessed the ability to apply phonological decoding skills that were equivalent to the 80th percentile for native English speakers while sightword recognition skills were commensurate with the 58th percentile. Oral reading fluency skills were assessed using grade-level narrative passages and average attainment ranged between the 50th and 70th percentiles. Vocabulary knowledge was found to decline consistently from 3rd through 9th grade, with percentiles dropping from the 25th to 8th percentile respectively. Text comprehension was similarly low with attainment averaging at the 16th percentile for all four grades. Implications for instruction are discussed.
The Relationship between the Information Technology Skills Acquired by Secretarial Teachers in Nigeria Colleges of Education and Their Utilization of Internet for Effective Teaching
Author: Adeshina, Tunde Joel
Date: 2013-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Foreign Countries,Information Technology,Technological Literacy,Correlation,College Faculty,Internet,Teaching Methods,Questionnaires,Knowledge Level,Use Studies,Technology Integration,Statistical Analysis,Access to Information,Office Occupations Education,Hypothesis Testing

This study established the relationship between the Information Technology skills acquired by Secretarial Teachers in Nigerian Colleges of Education and their utilization of Internet for effective teaching. 250 Secretarial Teachers drawn from 58 Accredited Nigerian Colleges of Education responded to the questionnaire that was divided into 4 parts. The questionnaire was used to obtained information on the respondents' Bio-data and computer use background, Teacher Information Technology Skill Acquisition Competence (TITSC), Teacher Information Technology Skills Usage (TITSU), Teacher Information Technology Internet Knowledge (TITIK), and The extent of usage of Internet information to teach the Secretarial courses. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics and Pearson Product Moment Correlation Coefficientat 0.01 level of significance. Using Choudhury's Range, there was a moderate positive correlation or relationship between the IT skills of Secretarial Teachers and the ability to use internet to access information for effective teaching. The implication of this result is that, if the secretarial teachers are more competent in their IT skills, then the more will they be enabled to access information from the Internet for effective teaching. In this study it was found that the secretarial teachers were not knowledgeable in the use of some vital and important Internet instructional delivery tools. Secretarial Teachers in the Nigeria Colleges of Education lacked some vital Information Technology skills such as, ability to operate data base, ability to extract relevant information using integrated software packages, ability to extract information using electronic mails and application software, ability to use voice recognition system and ability to operate other different technologies and appreciate their benefits. It was therefore recommended that, National Commission of Colleges of Education should bring together all the secretarial education stakeholders: curriculum experts, the teachers, representatives of ministries and industries; to revisit the existing curriculum. The integration of latest Information Technology practices and the requisite Internet skills which the Secretarial Teachers lack, will reposition Secretarial Studies programme to meet the challenges of an IT driven classroom.
Student-Athletes&apos; Perceptions of Coaches&apos; Coaching Competency at the Malaysian Public Institution of Higher Learning
Author: Chiu, Lim Khong
Date: 2013-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: College Athletics,Athletic Coaches,Athletes,Student Attitudes,Teacher Competencies,Student Evaluation of Teacher Performance,Intercollegiate Cooperation,Competition,Questionnaires,Student Surveys,Gender Differences,Success,Likert Scales,Work Experience,Foreign Countries

This study was designed to evaluate the competency level of coaches at the higher institutions' sports competitions organized by the Universities Sports Council of Malaysia. Multi-dimensional model of leadership behaviors and models of coaching effectiveness were used as the basis for the theoretical framework. A total of 322 student-athletes comprising 183 (57.2%) men and 137 (44.8%) women were participated in the questionnaire survey. Researchers have adapted the Coaching Competency Scale for data collection. The results of this study indicate that the coaches' competency levels did not differ significantly by gender and performance of student-athletes, but it did differ significantly by type of sport, between team and individual sports. The information from this study may help coaches to some extent in planning strategies for coaching athletes to ensure the effectiveness of its role as a coach.
The Usefulness of the Popular Social Interactive Media in the Classroom
Author: Sofowora, Olaniyi Alaba
Date: 2013-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Classroom Techniques,Popular Culture,Social Media,Developing Nations,Questionnaires,Mass Media Role,Use Studies,Student Surveys,Incidence,Instructional Effectiveness,College Students,Teaching Methods,Foreign Countries

The paper is an investigation into the possibility of using the popular social interactive media in the classroom in the developing world. There has been different school of thoughts about the usefulness of the interactive social media. The question being widely asked today is, can these popular social media be used constructively in the classroom. This study is therefore designed to provide empirical answer to the above widely asked question. The study employed descriptive survey design. A sample of 500 participants was selected using stratified sampling technique. A questionnaire tagged &quot;PUSIM&quot; was used to collect data for the study. It was tested for internal consistency and a reliability of 0.73 was obtained. Data was analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics. The results showed that the perceived benefits included flexibility, mobility of students and enhanced communication. It was also an effective and innovative way of presenting subject matters. Succinctly put, social interactive technologies were effective in changing the image of schools, hence its effectiveness in the classroom to enhance flexible, creative and interactive learning.
Principals&apos; Leadership Skills and School Effectiveness: The Case of South Western Nigeria
Author: Bolanle, Akinola Oluwatoyin
Date: 2013-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Principals,School Effectiveness,Leadership Qualities,Skill Analysis,Public Schools,Secondary Schools,Academic Achievement,Administrator Surveys,Teacher Surveys,Questionnaires,Correlation,Foreign Countries

The study sought to find out the leadership skills possessed by Principals of public secondary schools in south western Nigeria and the relationship between these leadership skills and school effectiveness in terms of student academic achievement. The descriptive survey research design was employed for the study. 154 Principals and 770 teachers, who were purposively selected, participated in the study. Findings revealed that secondary school principals in south western Nigeria possessed technical, interpersonal, conceptual and administrative skills. A significant relationship was found between principals' leadership skills and school effectiveness. The level of adequacy of possession of leadership skills for school effectiveness was not examined. Training for possession and exercise of principals' leadership skills at sufficient levels to influence school effectiveness was recommended. Within school barriers to the influence of principals' leadership skills on school effectiveness were also recommended for removal.
Journalism and Mass Communication Students at Historically Black Colleges and Universities and Predominantly White Institutions: Saying Goodbye to the Digital Divide
Author: Crawford, Jerry, II
Date: 2013-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Journalism Education,Journalism,Mass Media,Black Colleges,Access to Information,Racial Differences,Educational History,Online Surveys,Socioeconomic Background,Access to Computers,Usability,Mass Media Use,Student Attitudes

The digital divide has been described as the distance or gap in access to information based on race, ethnicity, income, education and geographical location. This study examined how freshmen and first-semester journalism and mass communications students at five Historically Black Colleges and Universities [HBCUs] have been able to bridge the divide. It is important to know that HBCUs educate more than African-Americans, however the majority of students at HBCUs come from lower socio-economic levels than students that attend Predominantly White Institutions. The respondents in this study are self-described as daily moderate to heavy Internet users. Their parents and guardians are also frequent Internet users. The study examines the uses and gratifications of the respondents and if their institutions were able to help them find information on school funding. The study's results are completely portable to other disciplines and all colleges and universities regardless of size or scope.
A Comparative Analysis of Experiential Education and Student Development: Does the Type of Service Matter?
Author: Simons, Lori
Date: 2013-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Comparative Analysis,Student Development,Racial Attitudes,Cultural Awareness,Student Attitudes,Service Learning,Scores,Internship Programs,Intercultural Communication,Experiential Learning,College Students,Pretests Posttests,Questionnaires,Check Lists,Mixed Methods Research

A comparative analysis was conducted on student attitudes and skills among student interns, academic-based service-learners, and cultural-based service-learners. Students did not differ in scores at the beginning of the semester, but by the end of the term student interns had higher multicultural awareness and intercultural relationship scores and lower racial and civic attitude scores than did cultural-based service-learners. Field supervisors also appraised student interns as having a better ability to develop relationships with professionals at placement sites than service-learners. The consistency of data from field supervisors and students suggest that the alignment between the course content and the service activity is associated with student development and learning.
Nursing Faculty&apos;s Evaluations of Technology Integration into the Instructional Setting
Author: Yu, Weichieh Wayne
Date: 2013-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Technology Integration,Instructional Innovation,Nursing Education,College Faculty,Teaching Skills,Pedagogical Content Knowledge,Technological Literacy,Teacher Competencies,Gender Differences,Age Differences,Teacher Surveys,Self Disclosure (Individuals),Questionnaires,Likert Scales,Foreign Countries,Statistical Analysis

A descriptive and correctional research was conducted to assess teachers' perceived expertise in using word processing, spreadsheet, and presentation software applications to facilitate instruction in various nursing subjects. The participants were 313 full- and part-time teachers who taught primarily undergraduate classes and possessed necessary knowledge and skills in seven (7) specialized areas in nursing practices, including Fundamental Nursing, Clinical Medicine, Internal Medicine/Surgery, Intensive Care, Public Health/Palliative Care, Psychiatrics, and Obstetrics, Gynecology &amp; Pediatrics. The findings indicated that the majority of the participants indicated that they did not feel competent in using word processing, spreadsheet, and presentation applications to facilitate instruction on daily basis. Teachers also expressed that they felt some competence in the word processing area, but little competence in presentation and spreadsheet applications. The weaknesses identified areas where professional training might be beneficial. In addition, the significant differences in perceived skill competence based on age suggested that any training should accommodate and address the impact of age as related to technology training. It is recommended that training which involves peer-to-peer learning, collaborative activities, a variety of training materials, and a skilled trainer can provide a learning environment in which individual differences can be accommodated.
Learning in Foreign Cultures: Self-Reports of Learning Effectiveness across Different Instructional Techniques
Author: Rajaram, Kumaran
Date: 2013-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Teaching Methods,Western Civilization,Business Administration Education,Familiarity,Foreign Countries,Student Attitudes,Case Studies,Student Projects,Video Technology,Discussion,Transfer of Training,Cultural Differences,Instructional Effectiveness,Student Research,Confucianism,Power Structure,College Students,Learning Processes,Mixed Methods Research

Substantial numbers of Chinese mainland students are enrolled in overseas Western-based business courses but are dislocated from their home cultures. Business education curriculum and course designers need to understand how these students are best trained in western style education programs. Four-hundred students in Singaporean business training programs provided differential ratings of perceived learning effectiveness, plus dislocation measures of familiarity, comfort and ease of knowledge transfer for each of ten commonly used instructional strategies previously investigated by Rodrigues, four of which he termed &quot;active&quot; and six &quot;passive&quot;. In terms of perceived learning effectiveness alone, Mainland Chinese students reported clear differences. In order of decreasing effectiveness, they reported lectures by instructors, case-studies, group projects, videos, guest speakers, classroom presentations, individual research projects, classroom discussions, computerized learning and lastly, reading textbooks. The study presents strategies and practices for facilitating effective learning for mainland Chinese students in western based education--choice of instructional techniques and mixtures, attention to students' cultural dislocation, comfort, familiarity, and ease of knowledge transfer.
Identifying the Factors That Influence Change in SEBD Using Logistic Regression Analysis
Author: Camilleri, Liberato
Date: 2013-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Regression (Statistics),Models,Predictor Variables,Predictive Measurement,Social Change,Behavior Change,Emotional Adjustment,Questionnaires,Early Childhood Education,Maximum Likelihood Statistics,Factor Analysis,Teacher Surveys,Parent Surveys,Foreign Countries,Behavior Problems,Child Behavior,Screening Tests

Multiple linear regression and ANOVA models are widely used in applications since they provide effective statistical tools for assessing the relationship between a continuous dependent variable and several predictors. However these models rely heavily on linearity and normality assumptions and they do not accommodate categorical dependent variables. The seminal contribution of John Nelder and Robert Wedderburn (1972) introduced the concept of Generalized Linear Models. GLMs overcome the limitations of Normal regression models and accommodate any distribution which is a member of the exponential family. Moreover, these models relate the dependent variable to the linear predictor (non-random component) through any invertible link function. Logistic regression models are GLMs that accommodate categorical dependent variables. They assume a Binomial distribution and Logit canonical link function. The iteratively re-weighted least squares algorithm using the Fisher scoring technique is employed to maximize the log-likelihood function in GLMs and estimate the model parameters. In this paper, Logistic regression analysis was used to identify the dominant factors that influence change in social, emotional and behaviour difficulties (SEBD) of Maltese children. The study comprised 486 pupils whose SEBD was assessed by both teachers and parents using the Strengths and Difficulties Questionnaire (Goodman 1997) when the children were aged 6 and 9 years old.
Investigation and Analysis of &quot;Zhai&quot; Lifestyle&apos;s Effects on College Students&apos; Physical and Mental Health
Author: Zhang, Xiaohua
Date: 2013-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: College Students,Life Style,Physical Health,Mental Health,Qualitative Research,Statistical Analysis,Cultural Influences,Social Isolation,Questionnaires,Student Surveys,Mass Media Use,Social Media,Health Related Fitness,Interpersonal Communication,Self Efficacy,Self Management,Foreign Countries

With the development of science and technology, especially the popularity of the Internet, mobile phone, and computer, college students' lifestyle is changing, which leads to the &quot;Zhai&quot; phenomenon. More and more students house in the dorm or home. They reduce the communication with the outside world. This phenomenon not only reduces the survivability of the students, but also causes no small impact to their physical and mental health. Students are the hope of the society. If they are indulged in &quot;Zhai&quot; lifestyle, they will be difficult to take the responsibilities of the future development in the country. &quot;Zhai&quot; has become stern problems in current society, schools and families. No doubt a study on the relevant topic is of realistic value. Under the background, based on survey data, I do quantitative analysis combined with qualitative analysis, on the basis of extensive reading relevant literature, trying to use the theory to extract the data. The conclusions are: More and more college students (especially male and senior students) choose &quot;Zhai&quot; lifestyle; The results confirm &quot;Zhai&quot; produces plenty of negative influence on college students' physical and mental health; Although &quot;Zhai&quot; lifestyle has effected students health, they have not aware of the harm of &quot;Zhai&quot;. So at last the paper gives the rational proposal.