ethanporcaro/eric-fulltext-meta huggingface dataset:
Online Teacher Professional Development in Canada: A Review of the Research
Author: Beach, Pamela
Date: 2021-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Online Courses,Faculty Development,Content Analysis,Research Reports,Educational Opportunities,Reflective Teaching,Geographic Regions,Research Methodology,Foreign Countries,Social Networks,Videoconferencing,Computer Mediated Communication,Electronic Publishing,Educational Technology,Video Technology,Integrated Learning Systems,Elementary School Teachers,Secondary School Teachers,Kindergarten,Preschool Teachers,Principals,High School Teachers

This paper presents findings from a systematic review of 11 studies examining online teacher professional development (oTPD) in Canada between 2000-2020. A thematic content analysis of the articles led to four main themes associated with research on oTPD: 1. knowledge exchange; 2. reflective practice; 3. multifaceted learning opportunities; and 4. just-in-time support. The study contexts, research methods, and other relevant study characteristics are also reviewed and discussed. The results shed light on the current research trends on oTPD in Canada and highlight the need for continued research in this area. Data from diverse research methods across Canada's geographical regions can contribute to greater insight into the types of oTPD occurring in Canada and how various platforms and professional development opportunities can best support teachers' professional learning.
The Knowledge Building International Project as an Innovative Learning Environment
Author: Gallifa, Josep
Date: 2021-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Educational Innovation,Teaching Methods,Learning Processes,Networks,Institutional Cooperation,Teacher Surveys,Teacher Attitudes,Profiles,Knowledge Management,Foreign Countries,Stakeholders,Evaluation Methods,Educational Environment,Elementary School Teachers,Secondary School Teachers

The Knowledge Building International Project (KBIP), implemented in a network of eight schools in Catalonia, demonstrates the value of an Innovative Learning Environment (ILE) towards supporting dialogical, technological, and systemic dimensions in teaching and learning. Using a design-based research (DBR) approach, a survey queried teachers, students, and external stakeholders regarding their perceptions about educational innovation. The results provide both the profile and the innovative nature of the whole KBIP experience at each participating school. The main results help illustrate the potential of KBIP methodologies. The findings exemplify the value of this particular DBR method for evaluating educational innovations.
PhET Simulations in Undergraduate Physics: Constructivist Learning Theory in Practice
Author: Saudelli, Mary Gene
Date: 2021-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: College Science,Undergraduate Study,Science Instruction,Physics,Teaching Methods,Computer Simulation,Educational Technology,Instructional Effectiveness,Science Laboratories,Foreign Countries,Problem Solving,Constructivism (Learning),Scientific Concepts,Concept Formation

Simulation educational technologies provide a convenient way to augment classroom learning in higher education. The University of Colorado Boulder has created many Physics Education Technology (PhET) computer simulations relevant to concepts in Sciences and Mathematics. There is a notable gap in the literature of simulation-based technologies, learning theories, and Physics pedagogy in higher education. This action research study addresses that gap by exploring the role of the intentional inclusion of PhETs in the teaching practice of an undergraduate Physics class in a Canadian university. The professor of PHYS 105 taught a class of 80 students (primarily non-Physics majors) and integrated PhETs throughout his lesson plans during the semester to see if they supported students' learning of the Physics concepts. Findings indicate that PhETs have value as a &quot;more capable peer&quot; in Vygotsky's (1978) zone of proximal development. Findings indicate that PhETs are a valuable bridge between classroom learning and the laboratory learning experiences in a Physics higher education course.
Effectiveness of Professional Learning Communities in Ghanaian Basic Schools through the Lenses of Socio-Cultural Theory
Author: Dampson, Dandy George
Date: 2021-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Communities of Practice,Professional Development,Program Effectiveness,Elementary School Teachers,Teacher Characteristics,Correlation,Principals,Gender Differences,Age Differences,Teacher Qualifications,Teaching Experience,Knowledge Level,Foreign Countries

This study employed the explanatory sequential mixed-methods design to assess the effectiveness of PLCs in Ghanaian basic schools. Using proportional stratified random sampling technique, the study selected 650 respondents (400 teachers and 250 headteachers) from the basic schools in five regions of Ghana for the quantitative phase of the study. Subsequently, 30 teachers and 10 headteachers from these schools were sampled purposely for the qualitative phase of the study. An adapted version of PLACA-R (6-dimensions; [alpha] = 0.84-0.92) from Olivier and Hipp (2010) was used to collect quantitative data whilst researchers designed an interview guide was used to gather qualitative data. The quantitative data were analyzed using descriptive (means and standard deviation) statistics whilst the qualitative data were analyzed thematically. The study established the level of PLC activities in the basic schools is low on all the 6 dimensions of the scale except shared and supportive leadership. A good number of the basic schools have never held any PLC meetings since the curriculum was introduced. Schools that observed PLC meetings often ignore the delivery methods in the PLC manual. The study also found that female teachers practice PLC more than male teachers. The study further established that age, educational qualification and years of experience have a significant impact on the practice of PLC. The study concluded that teachers and headteachers in the basic schools lack knowledge and pedagogical skills about PLCs and their roles in the professional development of the teachers. It was recommended that the participation of PLCs by teachers and Headteachers should be used as one of the tools for teacher promotion.
Examination of the Opinions of Physical Education and Sports Teachers Working in Private Schools on the Approach of Education, Teaching and Management
Author: Bingölbali, Abdullah
Date: 2021-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Physical Education Teachers,Teacher Attitudes,Athletics,Private Schools,Teaching Methods,School Administration,Parent Student Relationship,Expectation,Learning Motivation,Cognitive Style,Educational Quality,Foreign Countries

The number of private schools in our country is increasing day by day and they are in demand. As a result of this, an education sector with its own unique working conditions and standards has formed. Based on this situation, it is important for the quality of education to reveal the current situation of private schools regarding the education process from a real, impartial, and different perspective. The aim of this study is to determine the remarks of Physical Education teachers working in private schools on education, training, management processes and parent-student relations in Private Schools. The sample group of this study consists of 20 Physical Education teachers working at private schools in Turkey (in the province of Elazig) and selected according to the criterion sampling method, one of the purposive sampling methods. In the research, semi-structured and in-depth interviews were conducted with 20 teachers by using the phenomenology pattern, one of the qualitative research methods. The collected data were analyzed and themed by content and descriptive analysis methods. It has been determined that the assessment and evaluation made in these schools are not objective and do not reflect the truth. However, it has been observed that all kinds of opportunities are offered in order to increase the learning motivation of students in private education institutions, technological opportunities are high and they are used in the field of education, all kinds of sports and social activities are carried out and these have a positive effect on teaching methods and processes It has been determined in these schools that private lessons are given to some students for money and this is common. It has been observed that this situation affects the perspectives of the teachers towards the students and the students towards the teacher and the lesson and some teachers that direct students to learn formulas and memorize them instead of focusing on their thinking strategies and skills. Emphasis is placed on the selection of school administrators. In addition, it has been determined that parents are closely interested in their students and this situation affects student success closely.
An Intersectional Analysis of the English-Competency Experiences of International Teaching Assistants
Author: Agrawal, Ashish
Date: 2021-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Communicative Competence (Languages),Language Proficiency,Language of Instruction,Teaching Assistants,Graduate Students,Foreign Students,Undergraduate Students,Engineering Education,Student Experience,Context Effect

International graduate students serving as teaching assistants constitute a major component of the teaching of undergraduate students at U.S. universities, particularly in engineering. Prior literature on these international teaching assistants (ITAs) generally characterizes their linguistic experiences as challenges. This characterization can be attributed to an institutional environment that is reluctant to accommodate diverse ways of speaking English. This study applies an intersectionality framework to explore the variations in ITAs' English-language experiences and the influence of the academic context on these experiences using semi-structured interviews and weekly reflections collected from seven engineering ITAs over a semester. Results of data analysis suggest that ITAs' English proficiency varies based on their prior exposure to English in their home countries, and their English competence improves through their teaching experiences in the United States. Participants' experiences also highlight a perceived expectation to not only use English while teaching but also to adapt to American English.
Synthesis of Research Report of Personnel: Case Study on Faculty of Education, Mahasarakham University
Author: Singporn, Rungthip
Date: 2021-11-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Schools of Education,Research Reports,Foreign Countries,Teacher Educators,Faculty Publishing,School Personnel,Research Methodology

The purpose of this research was to synthesize research report of personnel in the Faculty of Education, Mahasarakham University. There were 81 research reports funded by Faculty of Education, Mahasarakham University between the academic years of 2012-2019 were employed. The research revealed that most of research concerning teacher development amounting to 69 researches, followed by research report of the support staff amounting to 12 researches. Most of research reports were basic research, applied research, and collaborative teaching research amounting to 55 researches, followed by production research and development of personnel that emphasized on the concept of learning based on the actual situation amounting to 11 researches. The greatest number of research was produced and published in 2018, 23 researches, and in 2019, 13 researches. They were publishing in Thai journals, total of 75 research. The utilization of research to apply for policy benefits, 75 research and for public in four research. Research methodology employed 50 operational researches, 29 quasi-experimental researches, 33 researches to studies, 25 comparative researches and 16 researches to find correlation.
The Effect of Birth Month and Seasons on Athlete Aggression
Author: Gülle, Mahmut
Date: 2021-11-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Athletes,Team Sports,Aggression,Correlation,Individual Characteristics,Geographic Location,Age Differences,Foreign Countries,Time

In this study, there were 3,335 football players from four continents from around the world formed a study universe in which the causes of athlete aggression. Also, the factors affecting athlete aggression were investigated with different variables. It has been observed that the levels of aggression of footballers are different according to the positions they play. As the number of matches that players participate in increases, aggression levels increase among the important results. A correlation was found between the ages of the footballers and their levels of aggression, but it was concluded that athletes born in December were more aggressive. Those born in January and those born in winter have shown minimal levels of aggression compared to other footballers. It has been interpreted as having higher levels of aggression, with football players born in December and winter receiving more penalties than other participants. In the continents where football players were born, the highest number of athlete aggression was observed in the participating football players from the continent of Europe, while the aggression of athletes born in the continent of Africa and Asia was found to be lower. Taking into account the data obtained from the research, it was concluded that the athlete's position, age, month, and season of birth and continent of birth are factors affecting athlete aggression.
Engaging Authenticity to Explore the Purpose and Nature of Education: Insights of Three Independent Christian School Principals
Author: Huizenga, Jack
Date: 2021-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Christianity,Religious Schools,Principals,Foreign Countries,Private Schools,Administrator Attitudes,Professional Autonomy,Excellence in Education,Reflection,Role of Education

This qualitative study explored the notion of authenticity within the field of independent Christian education in Ontario. Three experienced Christian school principals accepted an invitation to participate in semi-structured interviews in order to draw out insights into the purpose and nature of Christian education. Data analysis yielded five conceptual understandings relative to authenticity: authorship, relatedness, autonomy, reflection, and excellence. These conceptual understandings reveal the potential of authenticity to facilitate thoughtful discussions about the purpose and nature of education.
Graduate Literacy Students&apos; Reading Completion
Author: Rak, Linda
Date: 2021-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Graduate Students,Literacy Education,Reading Assignments,Student Attitudes,Student Motivation

Course reading completion enhances student learning and helps deepen students' thinking about concepts and ideas presented in class. To better understand the students' reading completion and the factors which impact course reading completion, the researchers engaged in a study with 434 students enrolled in six graduate level literacy courses, or 28 classes, over nine years from 2009 through 2017. The researchers share the results and discuss recommendations to improve reading completion rates.
The Role of Arab Open University in Developing Its Graduates&apos; Economic and Social Returns
Author: Abood, Harith
Date: 2019-02-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Open Universities,College Graduates,Alumni,Gender Differences,Outcomes of Education,Economic Factors,Social Influences,Foreign Countries,Labor Market,Specialization,Wages,Electronic Learning,Open Educational Resources,Blended Learning

This study aimed at finding out the economic and social returns achieved by Arab Open University graduates of 2012-2014. The sample consisted of 251 out of 1565 BA male and female graduates who voluntarily identified the sort of returns they achieved by choosing any of 43 items included in a questionnaire posted on their emails, put on the University's site and distributed at the Alumni Club meeting in 2017. The researchers used means, standard deviations and percentages to identify the economic and social returns gained by the graduates, while they used (T Test) to find differences in these returns due to gender and (One Way ANOVA) to know the differences in these returns due to the adequacy of the academic programs. The results showed a wide range of economic and social returns achieved by the graduates, as a result of the open learning style in the University, while no significant differences were noticed in these returns due to gender or specialization.
What Should Be the Object of Research with Respect to the Notion of Mathematical Proof?
Author: Ndemo, Zakaria
Date: 2019-02-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Mathematics Instruction,Validity,Mathematical Logic,Cognitive Processes,Knowledge Level,Persuasive Discourse,Mathematical Concepts,Foreign Countries,Research Needs

Despite its central place in the mathematics curriculum the notion of mathematical proof has failed to permeate the curriculum at all scholastic levels. While the concept of mathematical proof can serve as a vehicle for inculcating mathematical thinking, studies have revealed that students experience serious difficulties with proving that include (a) not knowing how to begin the proving process, (b) the proclivity to use empirical verifications for tasks that call for axiomatic methods of proving, and (c) resorting to rote memorization of uncoordinated fragments of proof facts. While several studies have been conducted with the aim of addressing students' fragile grasp of mathematical proof the majority of such studies have been based on activities that involve students reflecting and expressing their level of convincement in arguments supplied by the researchers, thereby compromising the voice of the informants. Further, research focus has been on the front instead of the back of mathematics. Hence, there is a dearth in research studies into students' thinking processes around mathematical proof that are grounded in students' own proof attempts. Therefore current investigations should aim at identifying critical elements of students' knowledge of the notion of proof that are informed by students' actual individual proof construction attempts.
A Meta-Analysis Study on the Attitudes of Pre-Service Music Teachers towards the Teaching Profession in Turkey
Author: Demirbatir, Rasim Erol
Date: 2021-11-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Preservice Teachers,Music Teachers,Student Attitudes,Teaching (Occupation),Gender Differences,High Schools,Institutional Characteristics,Foreign Countries

The objective of this study was to determine whether music teacher candidates' attitudes towards the teaching profession in Turkey differ with respect to different variables. In this direction, a meta-analysis study was carried out on the pre-service music teachers' attitudes towards their profession. The study consists of 12 studies chosen with predetermined criteria. Since the effect sizes of these studies display a heterogeneous structure, the random effects model was conducted. Effect sizes in the random effects model were calculated by using Hedges g coefficient with 12 studies for gender and nine studies for the form of high school graduated. Taking the results of the findings into consideration, it was concluded that the attitudes of female music teacher candidates towards the teaching profession are more positive than male candidates. There is no difference between Fine Arts and other high schools regarding the variable of the form of high school.
Rethinking General Education Program for Integrating Local Contexts and English Contents
Author: Matchimo, Puchong
Date: 2021-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: COVID-19,Pandemics,Teaching Methods,Guidelines,Global Approach,Undergraduate Students,Second Language Learning,Second Language Instruction,English (Second Language),Foreign Countries,Course Content,Cultural Context,Authentic Learning,Context Effect,Reading Comprehension,Instructional Materials,Educational Change,Distance Education

The local and global dimensions are now in balance within the COVID-19 pandemic in all sectors, education needs to be adapted and disrupted for tomorrow. Local contexts in the stream of global movement concerns curriculum and instruction. The local contexts are significant content to promote English by various kinds of contents. This research purposes to study general education program for integrating local contexts and English contents. Target group consisted of teachers who have been taught basic English courses, general education program. The research tools used questionnaire and interviewing form to study the problems and needs for understanding the general education category by integrating content according to local context. As it finding, the local context is the authentic learning experiences that students can learn, they can make a link between local and global dimensions. Conceptual framework is proposed for rethinking general education program for integrating local and global English courses, the study needs more discussion how to help students develop learning abilities through the suitable curriculum and instructional practices.
Scientific Attitude of Young Children through Literature and Project-Based Learning Organization
Author: Prachagool, Veena
Date: 2021-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Scientific Attitudes,Young Children,Literature,Teaching Methods,Active Learning,Student Projects,Foreign Countries,Kindergarten,Science Activities

Young children's scientific attitude is a basic norm of human kind to cultivated actual learning which has been an expected to be a curious, motivated, generous and responsible person. The study aims to investigate scientific attitude of young children through literature-based and project-based learning organization (LPBL). Participants were 25 young children, age 5-6 years from Mahasarakham University Demonstration School (Elementary), Thailand. The duration of the experiment was 8 weeks, 4 days a week and 90 minutes per day that was 32 times. The research instruments were 32 LPBL learning plans, learning behavior observation forms, scientific attitude inventory, and debriefing focus group interviews. The statistics used in the study were average and standard deviation. The results showed that young children have scientific attitudes was at high level by means of LPBL learning organization. The qualitative data supported that they express scientific attitude in accordance with nature of learning.
Children&apos;s Safety and Security in Non Formal Pre-Primary Schools: The Intervention Measures
Author: Murungi, Catherine Gakii
Date: 2021-11-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Child Safety,Child Health,School Security,Preschools,Preschool Children,Preschool Teachers,Teacher Attitudes,Nonformal Education,Intervention,Poverty Areas,Urban Areas,Educational Facilities,Physical Environment,Well Being,Foreign Countries

This study sought to come up with intervention measures that could be put in place to mitigate the challenges experienced in non-formal schools to enhance safety and security of children. Purposive sampling was used to select Nairobi City County and all the pre-primary schools attached to non-formal schools in informal settlements in the county and the head teachers/managers and teachers working in these pre-primary schools. A sample size of 54 pre-primary schools was selected. A total number of 136 participants from the sampled pre-primary schools participated in the study comprising of 78 preschool teachers, 54 head teachers, and four education officers. The findings revealed various intervention measures by participants such as intervention by: county government, school management such as picking and dropping children, fencing school and having lockable gates.