ethanporcaro/eric-fulltext-meta huggingface dataset:
Variations in Decision-Making Approach to Tertiary Teaching: A Case Study in Vietnam
Author: Nguyen, Thanh Tien
Date: 2016-01-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Case Studies,Decision Making,Foreign Countries,Higher Education,Guidelines,Course Descriptions,Business Administration Education,College Faculty,Teaching Methods,Student Evaluation,Learning Processes,College Students,Teacher Collaboration

Although the question of what to teach and how to teach has received much attention from the literature, little was known about the way in which academics in teaching groups make decision on what and how to teach. This paper reports an analysis of variations in the decision-making approach to tertiary teaching through academics' practices of designing course syllabuses, teaching, and assessing student learning. The study was conducted in three Faculties of business administration of three Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) in Vietnam and three different patterns of decision-making approach to tertiary teaching, namely as (i) the Given Framework, (ii) the Closed Framework, and (iii) the Open Framework, were found.
A Scale Development for 21st Century Skills of Primary School Students: A Validity and Reliability Study
Author: Boyaci, S. Dilek Belet
Date: 2016-01-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Foreign Countries,Elementary School Students,Grade 4,Reliability,Likert Scales,Critical Thinking,Problem Solving,Cooperation,Communication Skills,Innovation,Creativity,Factor Analysis,Pretests Posttests,Validity

The objective of the present study is to develop a measurement tool to assess 21st Century learning and innovation skills of primary school students. Study data was collected from 632 fourth grade students in five different primary schools during 2014-2015 academic year and data obtained from 609 fourth grade students were utilized in the study. The scale was developed in six stages. These were; establishing the scale items, consultation of experts, pretest stage, determination of structural validity, reliability assessment, and finalization of the scale, respectively. Cronbach alpha reliability coefficient for the whole scale, which consisted of three factors, was calculated as 0.95. 0.89. As a result of the current study, a Likert-type 21st Century learning and innovation skills scale with 39 items was developed. 20 items of the scale were related to creativity and innovation skills, 12 were related to critical thinking and problem solving skills, and 7 were related to cooperation and communication skills.
Alternative Text Types to Improve Reading Fluency for Competent to Struggling Readers
Author: Rasinski, Timothy V.
Date: 2016-01-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Reading Fluency,Reading Materials,Reading Instruction,Reading Difficulties,Reading Comprehension,Word Recognition,Poetry,Phonics,Rhyme,Vowels,Phonemes,Elementary School Students

This article offers instructional suggestions and strategies based on research and theoretical literature for developing reading fluency through the use of rhyming poetry and other texts beyond the narrative and informational texts that have been traditionally used for reading instruction. Readers' lack of fluency in reading can be a monumental impediment to proficiency in good comprehension and overall reading competency. For all readers it is well established that as they progress in reading competence their reading ability grows (Stanovich, 1993/1994). This continued reading success begets continued reading growth; however, many struggling readers have difficulty in moving to a level of automaticity and fluency in their reading that enables them to engage in a successful practice. Lack of practice inhibits their reading comprehension. Readers' abilities to effectively comprehend texts are significantly affected by their proficiency in accurate and automatic word recognition and prosody (May, 1998; Stanovich, 1993/1994; LaBerge &amp; Samuels, 1974; Schreiber, 1991). Repeated reading practice has been shown to be a powerful way to improve these important fluency competencies. Certain texts are particularly well suited for repeated reading that improves both aspects of fluency.
Causes of Student Absenteeism and School Dropouts
Author: Sahin, Seyma
Date: 2016-01-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Foreign Countries,Attendance,Attendance Patterns,Dropout Rate,Dropout Prevention,Truancy,Elementary Secondary Education,Case Studies,Principals,Administrator Attitudes,Semi Structured Interviews,Content Analysis,Influences,Teacher Behavior,Administrator Behavior,Educational Environment,Peer Influence,Family Environment,Family Problems,Parent Child Relationship,Disadvantaged Youth,Teacher Student Relationship,Qualitative Research

The aim of the study is to investigate the causes of student absenteeism and school dropouts at primary, secondary and high school level in Düzce Province and to develop suggestions for solving these problems. A &quot;case study&quot; design, which is one of the qualitative research approaches, was used in this study. The study group consisted of 64 school principals working at primary, secondary and high schools in the province center and districts of Düzce. A semi-structured interview form consisting of nine questions was used as the data collection tool. The collected data was analyzed by content analysis method. 15 main themes were formed under five categories. Certain suggestions were developed based on the findings obtained as the result of the study.
Integrating Computers in the Classroom: Barriers and Teachers' Attitudes
Author: Zyad, Hicham
Date: 2016-01-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Technology Integration,Computer Uses in Education,Barriers,Teacher Attitudes,Secondary School Teachers,Program Implementation,Mixed Methods Research,Interviews,Semi Structured Interviews,Questionnaires,Likert Scales,Teacher Characteristics,Correlation,Foreign Countries

In recent years, several attempts have been made to reform instructional practices in the Moroccan educational system, marking the turn of the new millennium as a unique historical period pregnant with potential, aspirations and challenges. In light of the spirit of this millennium, the present paper aims to report a study that investigated secondary education teachers' attitudes towards ICT implementation in the El-Jadida province as well as the barriers that hinder the spread of ICT use for teaching purposes. Drawing on the technology acceptance model, the study used a mixed-methods approach for data collection and reputational sampling to select interview participants. In juxtaposition, the results obtained from both data sets identified several conflicts between teachers' behavioral readiness to utilize ICT in the classroom and a range of barriers that slow down the process of ICT integration. Despite teachers' positive attitudes towards ICT, it is still largely underused. The study found that this is mainly ascribable to curricular, infrastructural and logistical barriers that have to be removed to boost teachers' attitudes and encourage them to use ICT in the classroom. The study has several implications for theory, research, teacher professional development, and practice.
The Current Use of Web 2.0 Tools in University Teaching from the Perspective of Faculty Members at the College of Education
Author: Ahmed, Abdelrahman M.
Date: 2016-01-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Teaching Methods,Web 2.0 Technologies,Technology Uses in Education,Foreign Countries,Questionnaires,Interviews,College Faculty,Technology Integration,Statistical Analysis,Educational Attainment,Departments,Teacher Surveys,Science Education,Teacher Characteristics

This study aimed to identify the current status of using Web 2.0 tools in university teaching by the faculty members of the College of Education at Sudan University of Science and Technology. The study used a descriptive analytical method based on the use of questionnaires and interviews. The questionnaire was administered to a sample of 40 members selected randomly from the study population. The results showed that the level of using Web 2.0 tools in university teaching by faculty was medium, and the highest level of usage was represented in the field of scientific research. The results also showed that there are no statistically significant differences on the use of Web 2.0 tools in university teaching due to the degree level, whereas the findings showed statistically significant differences on the use of Web 2.0 tools due to departmental specialisation. The results also showed that using Web 2.0 in teaching caused by some difficulties. In light of these results, a set of recommendations and further research are provided.
Enriching Orphans' Potentials through Interpersonal and Intrapersonal Intelligence Enrichment Activities
Author: Azid, Nurulwahida Hj
Date: 2016-01-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Interpersonal Competence,Enrichment Activities,Problem Solving,Pretests Posttests,Mixed Methods Research,Adolescents,Institutionalized Persons,Residential Institutions,Child Welfare,Interviews,Program Effectiveness,Foreign Countries

Orphans are considered a minority and they should be given a greater emphasis so that they do not feel left out and can build their own lives without a sense of humility. This does not mean that the orphans should be pampered instead they should be given the confidence and motivation to strive for success in later life. Humility among orphans can be associated with interpersonal and intrapersonal intelligences. This study aims to evaluate the impact of problem-solving activity treatment based on the interpersonal and intrapersonal intelligences. 46 students from two orphanages were involved as the treatment group. The research design used was a one-group pretest-posttest design applied through a combination of quantitative and qualitative approaches. Enrichment activities that provided interpersonal and intrapersonal skills as evidenced in this study should be carried out regularly at orphanages. Our study has proven that orphans' rights to learn cannot be neglected and &quot;no child left behind&quot; policy needs to be carried through by everybody involved with orphans' well-being. Teachers and carers need to be trained to use these enrichment activities at their orphanages to help maximize the orphans' potentials.
Elementary School Students' Attitude toward Science and Related Variables
Author: Hacieminoglu, Esme
Date: 2016-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Foreign Countries,Elementary School Students,Student Attitudes,Scientific Attitudes,Student Motivation,Goal Orientation,Scientific Principles,Questionnaires,Online Surveys,Correlation,Multiple Regression Analysis,Self Efficacy,Rote Learning,Parents,Family Income,Parent Background,Educational Attainment,Science Achievement,Demography,Student Characteristics,Attitude Measures,Secondary School Students,Statistical Analysis,Predictor Variables

Worldwide studies have revealed an important issue in that an increasing percentage of students within the X-Y age group are not interested in science. Many students, especially females, have negative feelings and attitudes toward science, which discourages them from continuing with scientific inquiries. There are limited studies related to the factors predicting school students' attitude toward science; therefore, the purpose of this study is to determine the relationships among the seventh grade elementary students' attitudes toward science, their learning approaches, motivational goals, science achievement and students' nature of science (NOS) views. The questionnaires for this study were administered online to 3,598 seventh grade students in different regions and cities of Turkey. The convenience sampling method was used in this study. The correlation results revealed the positive relationship between attitude toward science and the other variables. Multiple regression analysis indicated that while students' meaningful learning, self-efficacy, and nature of science views have a positive contribution, rote learning contributed negatively to the model. The findings also showed that parents' income and education level had a significant effect on students' attitude toward science.
Rhizome-Modular Teaching of Students as a Basis of Their Professional Creative Self-Consciousness Formation
Author: Bystritskaya, Elena V.
Date: 2016-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Preservice Teacher Education,Teaching Methods,Self Concept,Creativity,Units of Study,High Schools,Secondary School Teachers,Educational Research

The relevance of the study is determined by a necessity to ensure contents unity of two professional education degrees: Bachelor's and Master's. The necessity to update higher professional education originates from the crisis of educational system state which is confirmed in theory and in practice. The purpose of the study is in definition of theoretical and methodological background for formation of professional creative self-consciousness of students in conditions of rhizome-modular teaching. Requirements are indicated for design of a rhizome teaching module in view of human-oriented education for the purposes of professional creative self-consciousness formation of students. Compliance with these requirements allows for formation and update of student's self-consciousness in professional creative activities. The materials can be used to solve a wide range of educational problems. The study results can be used by High school teachers for the purposes of development of students' professional creativity and formation of their professional self-consciousness.
The Use of the Reflective Diaries in Science Lessons from the Perspectives of Eighth Grade Students
Author: Karaca, Melek
Date: 2016-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Foreign Countries,Student Journals,Reflection,Grade 8,Science Instruction,Constructivism (Learning),Secondary School Students,Secondary School Science,Qualitative Research,Student Attitudes,Attitude Change,Phenomenology,Content Analysis,Semi Structured Interviews,Questionnaires

The science teaching program in Turkey is restated with the effect of constructivist approach and science textbooks are prepared in accordance with this new program. Furthermore, reflective diaries using many techniques have started to be used in the teaching process. Reflective diaries have also started to be used in science education. The basic purpose of this research was to determine whether the use of reflective diaries changes eighth grade secondary school students' views towards the science course or not. The method used in this study was that of qualitative research. Also, phenomenology was used as the design of the study. Thirty eight students from a secondary school in Kayseri participated in this study. Data were collected by using document analysis and semi-structured interviews. Data were analyzed by using content analysis. Codes, themes, and categories were used during data analysis. The results were discussed by means of codes, themes, and categories. According to our findings, reflective diaries have changed participants' views towards the science course positively. It was observed that all participants achieved meaningful learning on the stages of mitotic division and the importance of this division for organisms. The implications were discussed.
Conducting Museum Education Activities within the Context of Developing a Nature Culture in Primary School Students: MTA Natural History Museum Example
Author: Dilli, Rukiye
Date: 2016-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Museums,Nonschool Educational Programs,Elementary School Students,Quasiexperimental Design,Grade 4,Science Instruction,Instructional Effectiveness,Physical Environment,Foreign Countries,Pretests Posttests,Animals,Science Activities

The present study, aiming to develop nature culture in primary school students and to help them to become acquainted with their close environment, is a quasi-experimental study. Museum education activities were conducted with the study group which consisted of 128 fourth-grade primary school students. At the end of the study, the students gained understanding about the significance of the Anatolian land which is rich historically and culturally and has fauna and flora specific to the land. With the activities, the students built up nature culture regarding the country they live in through acquiring information about the Maras elephant which lived in Kahramanmaras in the past. The study also tried to increase the cognitive development levels of the students in relation to developing environmental consciousness and critical thinking skills, and interpreting about natural environment they live in.
Asian American Immigrant Parents Supporting Children with Autism: Perceptions of Fathers and Mothers
Author: Wang, Hui-Ting
Date: 2016-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Asian Americans,Immigrants,Autism,Parent Role,Child Rearing,Parent Attitudes,Qualitative Research,Interviews,Gender Differences,Etiology,Symptoms (Individual Disorders),Disability Identification,Coping,Expectation,English (Second Language),Foreign Countries,Mandarin Chinese,Pervasive Developmental Disorders

Asian American immigrant parents supporting children with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) has been understudied. The purpose of this qualitative study was to probe the perceptions of Mandarin-speaking immigrant mothers and fathers raising children with ASD in the United States. Ten participating parents were first-generation native Mandarin-speaking immigrants born in Taiwan, Hong Kong or Mainland China. Open-ended interviews were conducted to collect data. The interviews were transcribed and translated verbatim and analyzed using content analysis. Four main themes by gender comparison were derived from the self-report data: cognitive responses of ASD diagnosis, perceived role, coping strategies and future expectations. Implications for diversity awareness in professional practice and supports to meet the needs of Mothers and Fathers in promoting inclusion were discussed.
Developing Students' Intelligent Character through Linguistic Politeness: The Case of English as a Foreign Language for Indonesian Students
Author: Mariani, Nanik
Date: 2016-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: English (Second Language),Second Language Learning,Second Language Instruction,Pragmatics,Teaching Methods,Teacher Student Relationship,Action Research,Secondary School Students,Language Proficiency,Speech Acts,Role Playing,Learning Activities,Emotional Development,Spiritual Development,Emotional Intelligence,Vocabulary Development,Foreign Countries,Ethics,Ethical Instruction,Qualitative Research

English is a foreign language that must be taught at school, particularly in secondary school. Based on a preliminary observation of several secondary schools in Banjarmasin, it appears that the English taught focuses most on concepts or language formulas. Most of the students who interact in English during the learning process do not use expressions that contain linguistic politeness, as is required. The learning of linguistic politeness is not emphasized, while it is an effort to develop students' intelligent characters. This study primarily focuses on the investigation of teachers' linguistic politeness while interacting with the students, students' linguistic politeness, while interacting with the teachers, the students' linguistic politeness while interacting with their peers during the learning process in the classroom, how the teacher forms the students' linguistic politeness in the classroom, and how the linguistic politeness can develop students' intelligent characters. This study is one of classroom action research. Two cycles, in which each cycle consists of two meetings, are employed. After linguistic politeness is taught in four meetings through students' wheel and role play, it can be stated that during the English learning process in the classroom, the students have the opportunity to speak and practice linguistic politeness in English while interacting with their teachers and or other students. The forming of linguistic politeness in English can develop the students' intelligent characters from the beginning to the end of the learning activities. The students also become accustomed to employing polite vocabulary or expression in English that can improve their spiritual and emotional development, the aim of which is to lead to intelligence, primarily emotional intelligence.
An Application of Project-Based Learning on the Development of Young Local Tour Guides on Tai Phuan's Culture and Tourist Attractions in Sisatchanalai District, Sukhothai Province
Author: Kerdpol, Sakon
Date: 2016-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Foreign Countries,Active Learning,Student Projects,Tourism,Student Attitudes,Communication Skills,Focus Groups,English (Second Language),Second Language Instruction,Second Language Learning,Secondary School Students,Grade 10,Likert Scales,Questionnaires,Interviews,Qualitative Research,Student Journals

This paper presents an investigation of a research entitled, &quot; An Application of Project-based Learning on the Development of Young Local Tour Guides on Tai Phuan's Culture and Tourist Attractions in Sisatchanalai District, Sukhothai Province. It was intended to develop young local tour guides on Tai Phuan's culture and tourist attractions in Sisatchanalai, Sukhothai Province. The study explored the improvement in students' communicative ability and examined to what extent the students revealed both positive and negative attitudes towards project-based learning. The study also aimed to develop a set of recommendations for future practice in project-based learning in Thai educational institutions. The research was conducted in classroom of 50 grade 10 students with purposive sampling of Muangchalieng School in Sisatchanalai, Sukhothai Province. The questionnaire aimed to evaluate the students' satisfaction of the methodology called project-based learning in terms of their attitude in English language development and the practice of young local tour guides. A focus-group interview with each group provided in-depth information regarding their learning and provided ideas for a set of recommendations for future practice. It is anticipated that the information gained from this study will benefit both the teachers in their choices of suitable methodologies and students' outcomes with the respect to improved competency in their skills in English and increased confidence in project-based learning in small groups.