ethanporcaro/eric-fulltext-meta huggingface dataset:
An Evidence-Based Framework for Reducing Occupational Stress and Burnout in Pakistani Universities
Author: Malik, Naima Akhtar
Date: 2021-01-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Evidence Based Practice,Coping,Stress Management,Teacher Burnout,Prevention,Intervention,Teacher Attitudes,College Faculty,College Administration,Policy Formation,Public Colleges,Developing Nations,Gender Differences,Foreign Countries

The aim of the study was to design a framework for university administrations to provide guideline for the effective management of the issues of occupational stress and burnout among university teachers in Pakistan. A total of 320 university teachers participated in the study. Of the respondents, 144 (45%) were female, and 176 (55%) were male. The questionnaire was especially constructed for the study and it comprised six subscales. The results showed that there was no significant gender difference between the scores of the respondents except on one scale. The results show that university teachers are not satisfied with the efforts made by university administrations to deal with problems of occupational stress and burnout. In the light of the results, a framework has been designed for university administrations in Pakistan.
Peripheral Semantics of the Word as a Marker of the National Picture of the World
Author: Anokhina, Tetiana O.
Date: 2021-01-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: German,Semantics,Vocabulary,Form Classes (Languages),Russian,Language Patterns,World Views,Lexicography,Linguistics

Previous studies emphasized that there is a close connection between speech and thinking. The paper analyses the peripheral semantics of the German language's active vocabulary units to define how they represent the features of the national, linguistic picture of the world, namely, the mental traits of the German ethnos. Semantic methods and the extrapolation methods of typical secondary values on non-nonmental characteristics are used mainly; the comparative method was partially used. The contextual method was used as an auxiliary method for illustrating common ethical, aesthetic, and pragmatic guidelines (presuppositions) and stereotypes. The paper carried out: a) semantic analysis of peripheral lexical-semantic variants of arbitrarily and expediently selected notional parts of speech; b) comparison of peripheral semantics of similar words of German and Russian languages against the background of the Russian language; c) clarification of ethnoculturological connotation of individual Germanisms found in the Russian language. The article proves that peripheral semantics in its lexicosemantic, semasiological, and lexicographical understanding expresses key symptom complexes of German mentality, which can be expressed by concepts order, accuracy, family, wealth, quality, practicism and etc. It is found that the German linguistic picture of the world in comparison with the Russian one the material is marked by the minimalism of estimated values, practical orientation and is alluded to bookish style.
Professional and Public Accreditation as an Assessment of Agricultural Educational Program Quality in Russia
Author: Medvedeva, Natalya A.
Date: 2021-01-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Agricultural Education,Competency Based Education,Accreditation (Institutions),Foreign Countries,Standards,Agricultural Production,Industry,Program Development,Labor Market,Vocational Education,Human Capital,Educational Quality,Professionalism,Higher Education

The aim of the study is to substantiate methodological approaches to the agricultural educational program development on the basis of a modular-competence-based approach, which provides training for the experts of the agricultural industry, capable of implementing a federal scientific and technical program in the future for the development of agriculture in Russia, taking into account the requirements of professional standards. Professional and public accreditation of agricultural educational programs will allow for an external examination of the educational program implementation level and quality in accordance with approved professional standards and develop recommendations aimed at student training level improvement. The study defines the role of professional and public accreditation provision in the interaction between the labor market and the vocational education system. The authors substantiated the modular-competence-based approach to the development of educational programs that contributes to human capital quality improvement in agriculture. In this paper, an algorithm has been developed to expert training quality improvement. In general, the result of the work will contribute to the training of personnel for the industry and will ensure the achievement of a balance of qualifications between the labor market and agricultural education.
Zine Production with Queer Youth and Pre-Service Teachers in New Brunswick, Canada: Exploring Connections, Divergences, and Visual Practices
Author: Burkholder, Casey
Date: 2021-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: LGBTQ People,Publications,Adolescents,Preservice Teachers,Foreign Countries,Printed Materials,Power Structure,Racial Bias,Gender Bias,Social Class,Social Bias,Disabilities,Social Environment,Resilience (Psychology),Workshops,Educational Environment,Visual Stimuli,Art Activities,Resistance (Psychology),Student Experience,Identification (Psychology),Social Studies,Activism

Queer, trans, and non-binary youth navigate school spaces punctuated by erasures, silences, and oppression, and resist these experiences through solidarity-building, activism, and art practice. In this article, we seek to centre experiences of school and society as important spheres of inquiry through participatory visual research with queer, trans, and non-binary young people (ages 12 to 17) and pre-service teachers and community educators (ages 22 to 40) in Fredericton, New Brunswick, Canada. Using an intersectional lens, we consider how intersecting power structures--gender, race, class, and disability--produce unequal impacts in relation to school and social experiences in New Brunswick. Centring youth agency, we position youth as knowledge producers through participatory visual methods of inquiry, including the making of zines (DIY print productions). With youth and pre-service teachers, through inquiry into existing and desired school and social experiences, we seek to make visual the practice of intergenerational solidarity building through zine production.
A Cross Sectional Study of Eighth Graders&apos; Sense of School Belonging, Subjective Well-Being, and Academic Achievement
Author: Akar Vural, Ruken
Date: 2020-12-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Grade 8,Sense of Community,Well Being,Academic Achievement,Secondary School Students,Public Schools,Private Schools,Gender Differences,Socioeconomic Status,Parent Participation

The purpose of this study was to determine levels of eighth graders' 'sense of belonging to school' and 'subjective well-being in school', and to reveal whether these variables show differences according to different variables. The sample of the descriptive survey study consisted of 770 eighth graders attending 15 public and private secondary schools with different socioeconomic levels. 'Brief Scale for Adolescents' Subjective Well-Being in School' and the 'Scale for Sense of Belonging to School' were used to collect data. Descriptive and predictive statistics were employed in data analyses. The findings obtained in the study reveal that the students' sense of belonging to school and subjective well-being in school were at high levels, that there was a relationship between the students' subjective well-being in school and their sense of belonging to school, and that the students' sense of belonging differed in favor of girls. Furthermore, it was concluded that students' sense of belonging to school and subjective well-being differed in favor of students with a high socioeconomic status, and of students who had high levels of achievement according to their grade levels. Moreover, it was revealed that students with high levels of perceived parental interest had higher levels of 'sense of belonging to school' and 'subjective wellbeing in school' than students with low levels of perceived parental interest. It is expected that the data obtained from the study will contribute to the literature and shed light on future studies.
Using Multiple-Mini-Interviews for Admission into Teacher Education
Author: Salingré, Barbara
Date: 2021-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Interviews,College Admission,Admission Criteria,Teacher Education Programs,Higher Education,Foreign Countries,Grade Point Average,Scores,Scoring,Practicums

This article reports on the validity of the admi (MMI) method as it was used by a post-degree teacher education program as part of their admissions process to select candidates for entry into the program. The MMI, primarily used for medical school admittance, involves several stations with different interviewers. Comparisons were made between the MMI, other intake variables, and outtake measures. Quantitative analyses also examined possible interviewer, station, gender, and heritage effects. Results support the claim that the MMI can be used to measure dispositions not measured by other intake variables; however, some concerns did emerge.
Accompanying Persons with Disabilities at University: Skills Development among Volunteers
Author: Lukovenko, Tatiana
Date: 2021-04-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Students with Disabilities,College Students,Student Volunteers,Volunteer Training,Program Effectiveness,Skill Development,Student Motivation,Self Efficacy,Attitudes toward Disabilities,Attitude Change,Helping Relationship,Foreign Countries

Caring for people with disabilities and their social adaptation around the world is effectively carried out with the help of volunteer organizations and social workers. Training of volunteers is effective, which is critical both for advocating for people with disabilities and for motivating and expanding the volunteer movement. The study's objective is to analyse the effectiveness of a training program that will help volunteers develop skills for the accompaniment of disabled students. The article analyses the effectiveness of volunteer movement conducted at the Regional Resource and Education Centre for Disabled People and People with Special Needs, Pacific National University (Russia, Khabarovsk). From October 22 to November 28, 2019, a resource-based education centre for people with disabilities has conducted a survey to investigate issues of inclusive volunteering among 78 participants (75 students, 3 university workers) with special needs from 8 universities of the Far East Federal District (FEFD). The level of volunteers' self-reported perceptions towards persons with various disabilities increased from average to above average and high. Moreover, the knowledge on how to interact with disabled people has also improved. The results of the study describe the students' interest in various types of volunteer activities. Besides, the main directions for the formation of skills needed, to accompany people with reduced capabilities are built. The comparative representation of program units provides a better understanding of the existing problems and allows effective solutions.
Assessing Scientific Literacy Levels among Secondary School Science Students of District Lahore
Author: Shahzadi, Iram
Date: 2020-12-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Scientific Literacy,Student Evaluation,Secondary School Students,Foreign Countries,Gender Differences,Educational Attainment,Parent Background,Competence,Individual Differences

The purpose of this quantitative study was to assess the scientific literacy levels among the government secondary school science students of district Lahore. Proportionate stratified random sampling and purposive sampling were used for selection of 16 government secondary schools comprised of seven boys' and nine girls' schools of district Lahore. The selected schools were taken by five percent of proportion of total population. By using Bybee Scale, the test was designed contained two to ten contextual situations and questions of four scientific literacy levels. Analysis of the study was based on percentage, mean, t-test, and ANOVA. The results revealed that secondary school science students attained the nominal and functional level of scientific literacy which was at the lowest levels. Findings also showed that girls performed better than boys in all levels of scientific literacy. There was no difference in the scores of students related to their mothers' education and mothers' skill level. There was a difference in the scores of students related to their fathers' education, fathers' skill level and students' dedicated time for learning of science (hours per day, at school as well as at home). The curriculum developers should plan a course of scientific literacy or merge scientific literacy concepts and activities in science textbooks for secondary schools to increase scientific literacy. The time period for science subjects should be increased in government schools. All teachers from any subject should use such teaching methods especially for boys to make them critical thinkers.
Searching for Graphic Novels in Literacy Texts
Author: McClanahan, Barbara J.
Date: 2018-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Cartoons,Novels,Literacy Education,Preservice Teachers,Elementary School Teachers,Preservice Teacher Education,Teacher Educators,Internet,Navigation (Information Systems),Teacher Attitudes,Multimedia Materials,Content Analysis,Teaching Methods,Textbooks,Reading Material Selection

Two literacy teacher educators charged with teaching literacy to preservice elementary teachers discovered the potential of graphic novels for supporting multimodal comprehension and Internet navigation among students. Reviewing their adopted texts, they found almost nothing about graphic novels and questioned whether this was the case in other texts. They conducted a review of a semirandom collection of literacy texts published since 2000 to determine how graphic novels are treated in those texts. Results indicated that 73% of the texts made no mention of graphic novels, and only two suggested specific strategies for use with graphic novels. This paper discussed the plan of action the researchers implemented to include graphic novels in their curriculum, as well as implications of their findings.
Ready or Not, Here They Come! Overview of Revised ELAR TEKS
Author: Walker, Amberly
Date: 2018-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: English,Spanish,Language Arts,Reading,State Standards,Academic Standards,Elementary Secondary Education,Language Skills,Reading Skills,Writing Skills,Communication Skills

This paper provided a synopsis of a presentation given at the Texas Association of Literacy Education annual conference in February 2018. During this presentation, several members of the English Language Arts and Reading (ELAR) and Spanish Language Arts and Reading (SLAR) review committees described the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) review and revision process, as well as changes made within these state standards.
A Comparison of Achievement in Large University Classes Using Mentored Groups versus Lectures
Author: Jitjumnong, Kanyuma
Date: 2021-04-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Academic Achievement,Large Group Instruction,Mentors,Lecture Method,Undergraduate Students,Foreign Countries,Instructional Effectiveness

The purpose of this study was to determine if there were achievement gains in large classes with lectures alone versus with lectures and mentored groups. To measure achievement, mid-term to final-grade gains were compared between two sections (n=82 and n=99) of a undergraduate course in Digital Circuit Design that had lectures alone versus three sections (n=131, n=104, n=115) of the course that had lectures as well as mentored groups. In addition, the study surveyed students in one section in order to identify students' (n=115) satisfaction with the groups and mentors' (n=19) satisfaction with mentoring. Quantitative analysis using SPSS involved t-tests to identify significant differences. Results revealed statistically significant higher achievement for the three classes with lectures plus mentored groups versus the classes with lecture alone. Regarding satisfaction, 85% of students reported that they learned better in mentored groups. All mentors reported learning more as a mentor
The Effects of Two Computer-Based Reading Software Programs on Student Reading Performance
Author: Zamora, Vanessa
Date: 2018-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Computer Software,Reading Programs,Reading Achievement,Elementary School Students,Educational Technology,Grade 2,Program Effectiveness

Reading below grade level at the elementary level continues to be an ongoing nationwide trend in many schools. With an increasing amount of struggling readers and the rising use of educational technology, it is important for school systems to understand the effectiveness of various types of available technology applications to support student reading performance among struggling readers. With this in mind, school systems must know how to determine which technology applications are more effective for increasing student performance with reading. This study focused on two computer-based reading software programs that claim to aid in improving student reading performance, ABCmouse and Starfall. Participants included 20 second grade students who were randomly assigned to two comparison groups. Data from this technology-based intervention was collected and analyzed to determine which reading software programs had the greatest impact on student performance with reading.
Competence Analysis of Elementary School Teachers with Respect to Effective Communication and Proficient Use of Information Communication Technologies
Author: Hussain, Tariq
Date: 2020-12-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Teacher Competencies,Elementary School Teachers,Communication Skills,Technology Uses in Education,Foreign Countries,Teacher Surveys,Gender Differences,Classroom Communication

The study aimed to observe teachers' competence level in Effective Communication and Proficient Use of Information Communication Technologies (ECPUICT). A descriptive cross-sectional survey was conducted on 201 both male and female Elementary School Teachers (ESTs) that were selected from public sector elementary schools of district Lahore through random sampling. The researchers developed an observational check list that consisted of three sub-scales (i.e. Knowledge &amp; understanding, disposition, and performance &amp; skills).The psychometric properties of each subscale showed that the observational checklist is valid and reliable to measure teachers' competence in ECPUICT. Different statistical techniques were applied to analyze the data i.e. mean score, standard deviation, and an independent sample t-test. The findings showed the majority of ESTs are moderately competent in ECPUICT. However, there was a significant gender-based difference in two factors of ECPUICT (disposition and performance &amp; skills) while an insignificant difference in ESTs' knowledge and understanding regarding ECPUICT. Hence, overall a significant difference between male and female ESTs competence level in ECPUICT was found. It is to be suggested that the concerned educational authorities should take steps to enhance the competence level of ESTs by indulging them in different training programs such as seminars, workshops, in-service training, professional development training, etc.
How Do We Learn Music? Collecting Feedback from Kastamonu University Music Students
Author: Kabatas, Mustafa
Date: 2021-03-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Music Education,Music Activities,Graduate Students,Undergraduate Students,Feedback (Response),Academic Standards,Academic Support Services,Time Factors (Learning),Value Judgment,Program Effectiveness,Student Needs,Foreign Countries

The study studied how students studying music at Kastamonu University learn about music and whether they receive additional help in 2020. The first study detailed in this article focused on identifying student perceptions and how they learned music, and aimed to come up with suggestions on how to better meet the needs of music students. To do this, we conducted two focus group interviews with music graduate (N = 6) and undergraduate (N = 4) students. Participants said that the timing of the study should better reflect their work and that the studies should be more disciplinary and better designed for graduate students. They also felt that they did not get enough critical feedback and there was a lack of standardization in the training and concert work. However, the participants also felt that the teachers were helpful, the programming contributed well to their work and the support increased their confidence. Two unexpected findings were that students generally access some form of programming offered by the school rather than take advantage of the diverse offerings, and students have misconceptions about the possibilities the school offers and how to use them. It is hoped that this study will help inform other student academic support services about focus group research for the purpose of collecting music program evaluation and student feedback.
Investigation of Physical Education Teachers&apos; First Aid Response with Vignette Technique
Author: Kizilkaya Namli, Aysel
Date: 2021-03-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Physical Education Teachers,First Aid,Program Effectiveness,Faculty Development,Training,Injuries,Athletics,Vignettes,Teacher Attitudes,Accuracy,Knowledge Level,Expertise,Teacher Characteristics

In the study, the aim is to determine the effects of the application of first aid training lessons on sports injuries. The group of the study was determined by the simple random sampling method included in the random sampling technique and consists of 20 physical education teachers who are still on duty in the 2020-2021 academic year. All of the physical education teachers are experienced teachers who have taken first aid lessons in undergraduate education. Vignette technique, one of the qualitative research methods, was used in the research. With the technique in question, teachers were asked to express their opinions following the first aid scenarios. The interviews were made over the phone and recorded with the consent of the participants. Content analysis was used in the study, and the validity and reliability of the data were provided. The opinions received from the participants were examined and themes were created by the content analysis and given with direct quotations. The opinions of the participants were interpreted by comparing with the findings of the experts in the field in accordance with the vignette technique. According to the results of the study, it was determined that physical education teachers gave similar answers to expert opinions about all scenarios. However, the accuracy rates of these answers vary with the scenarios. Therefore, it was determined that teachers' first aid knowledge varies, in some cases, they behave closely to expert opinions, and in some others, they move away from expert opinions. It has been observed that this situation resembles similar studies in the literature. When the mentioned results are compared with the literature; it is recommended that first aid training be sustainable and implementation techniques are continuously improved.