ethanporcaro/eric-fulltext-meta huggingface dataset:
Professionalism in Engineering Technology: A Study of Final Course Grades, Student Professionalism, Attendance, and Punctuality
Author: Ulmer, Jeffrey M.
Date: 2020-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Professionalism,Grades (Scholastic),Comparative Analysis,Engineering Education,Online Courses,Conventional Instruction,Teaching Methods,Undergraduate Students,Graduate Students,Student Motivation,Student Attitudes,Attendance,Hypothesis Testing

Final course grades and professionalism grades were compared to determine statistically significant differences for (1) students with 90% or higher final course grades, (2) students with 80-90% final course grades, (3) students with 70-80% final course grades, (4) students with 0-70% final course grades, and (5) all students with a final course grade. Forty-one engineering technology courses were offered over 16 semesters (fall 2013 through fall 2018) in 100% online, face-to-face, and hybrid formats. Student populations were both undergraduate and graduate (master's) students in engineering technology courses at one Midwestern university. A total of 729 students were involved in the study. Study results indicate that professionalism grades, in terms of attendance and punctuality, were high (median of 93.33-100%) for students earning 80-100% median final course grades. Students earning 70-80% mean final course grades were less motivated to earn high professionalism grades--earning a 75.20% mean. There was little difference between final course grades and professionalism grades for students earning less than a 70% median for a final course grade. The aggregate of all student final course grades (median of 91.35%) in comparison to professionalism grades (median of 98.28%) yielded a significant difference.
Primary School Students&apos; Attitudes towards Science
Author: Cermik, Hulya
Date: 2020-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Elementary School Students,Student Attitudes,Science Instruction,Scientific Attitudes,Grade 4,Attitude Measures,Science Interests,Gender Differences,Public Schools,Private Schools,Mothers,Teaching (Occupation),Parent Background,Educational Attainment,Positive Attitudes,Foreign Countries

This study aims to find out the attitude levels of the fourth grade primary school students towards science and to examine these attitudes according to some variables. The study is designed in descriptive survey model to reveal the present situation. The data were collected through Attitude towards Science Scale, a three-point Likert scale developed by the researchers. A total of 562 students participated in the study. The findings of the study demonstrate that the students' attitudes towards science, which are based on two dimensions including scientific discovery and scientific curiosity, are positive. The students' attitudes towards science do not differ statistically according to their gender. However, their attitudes towards science show statistically significant differences according to whether the students follow a scientific magazine or not, whether they study at a public or private school, whether their mothers are a teacher or not and the educational level of their parents. It is believed that the results will contribute to raising generations with positive attitudes towards science.
Prioritizing Solutions for Overcoming Knowledge Transfer Barriers in Software Development Using the Fuzzy Analytic Hierarchy Process
Author: Wibowo, Wahyu Catur
Date: 2018-06-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Computer Software,Technology Transfer,Barriers,Knowledge Management,Decision Making,Expertise,Vertical Organization

An effective knowledge transfer (KT) process is a key factor in achieving the competitive advantage that is critical for software development companies seeking to maintain their existence and improve their performance. However, there do exist obstacles to the achievement of effective knowledge transfer. Companies often face difficulties in identifying those barriers that have the great impact on KT as well as the best solutions with which to address them. Through a systematic literature review and interviews conducted with 15 experts, we identified 21 KT barriers and 12 KT solutions. The barriers were classified into three categories: team, project, and technology. Then, using the fuzzy analytic hierarchy process, the identified KT barriers and solutions were ranked. The result of this research is a list of ranked KT barriers and solutions relevant to software development. Poor communication and interpersonal skills, lack of management direction, and challenges to transactive memory systems topped the list of team-, project-, and technology-related barriers, respectively. It was further found that an additional weekly meeting is the best solution with which to overcome the barriers to KT.
Primary School Teacher Candidates&apos; Views of Citizenship and Ideal Citizenship
Author: Ontas, Turgay
Date: 2020-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Preservice Teachers,Elementary School Teachers,Citizenship,Citizenship Education,Student Attitudes,Foreign Countries,Personal Narratives

Citizenship is an act of being the ideal member of a society that &quot;maintains and adapts to the culture of this society&quot;, besides having a legal status with the duties and rights that the state imposes on the individual. This study aims to determine the citizenship perceptions of primary school teacher candidates and their ideal citizenship narratives. The study was carried out according to the mixed research design. Three different measurement tools were used in the research and content analysis method was used for the analysis of data. According to the findings of the study, it was concluded that teacher candidates' perceptions of citizenship and ideal citizenship are similar. Accordingly, it was determined that they participated in the items related to traditional citizenship in the scales, and their perceptions of active/social citizenship were relatively low. It was also determined that all of the teacher candidates mentioned the courses they took during the university process in the differentiation of their ideal citizenship perceptions, and the ideal citizenship narratives were built on traditional citizenship as well as the perceptions of citizenship of the pre-service teachers.
Refugee Children&apos;s Drawings: Reflections of Migration and War
Author: Oztabak, Muhammet U.
Date: 2020-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Refugees,War,Freehand Drawing,Children,Elementary School Students,Foreign Countries,Stress Variables,Coping,Violence,Trauma,Death,Immigration,Emotional Response,Natural Resources,Anxiety

Humans have had to immigrate from one country to another throughout the history because of economic problems, warfare, safety, etc. Warfare and migration definitely bring about traumatic incidents for all humanity. However, they are much more destructive for children. The current study aims to review the warfare-and-migration-themed drawings of the Syrian and Palestinian children living in Turkey as refugees in comparison to the Turkish children's drawings. A case study design was employed as a qualitative methodology. 19 Syrian, 6 Palestinian and 25 Turkish children aged between 6-10 years studying in various primary schools in City of Istanbul made up the study sample. Children were asked to draw pictures of warfare and migration, observed and interviewed for data collection. Content analysis was used to determine the themes present in the qualitative data. The themes identified in the drawings were discussed referring to the literature and recommendations were made.
The Mediator Effect of Mindfulness Awareness on the Relationship between Nomophobia and Academic University Adjustment Levels in College Students
Author: Sakiroglu, Mehmet
Date: 2017-12-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Metacognition,Correlation,Handheld Devices,Fear,Student Adjustment,College Students,Access to Information,Foreign Countries

This study explores the mediator effect of mindfulness awareness levels on the relationship between not being able to access information with mobile phone (nomophobia) and academic university adjustment rates in college students. 286 university students from Aydin Adnan Menderes University were recruited into the research and Mindful Attention Awareness Scale, University Life Scale and Not Being Able to Access Information Factor of Nomophobia Scale were given to participants to obtain the data. The consequences of this research showed up that there is a crucial negative correlation between nomophobia and academic university adjustment levels in college students and more vitally, nomophobia significantly predicts the academic adjustment level of college students. Also, it is found out that there is a significant mediator effect of mindfulness awareness levels of college students on the relationship between nomophobia and academic university adjustment rates.
Influence of Teachers&apos; Classroom Management Style on Pupils&apos; Motivation for Learning and Academic Achievement in Kwara State
Author: Adedigba, Olabisi
Date: 2020-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Classroom Techniques,Student Motivation,Academic Achievement,Foreign Countries,Elementary School Students,Elementary School Teachers,Correlation

This study investigated the influence of teachers' classroom management on pupils' motivation for learning and academic achievement in Kwara State. Descriptive survey design was adopted. The population was all primary teachers and pupils in Ilorin Metropolis, Kwara State. The sample size was 250 teachers and all pupils in their classrooms. One research questions and four hypotheses guided the study. The instruments used to collect data were researchers' developed instruments titled 'Teachers' Classroom Management Style Observation Scale (TCMOS) and Pupils' Motivation for Learning Rating Scale (PMLRS) with reliability coefficients of 0.82 and 0.86 respectively. Data collected were analysed using descriptive statistics, linear regression, t-test and Analysis of Variance (ANOVA). All hypotheses were tested at 0.05 level of significance. The results showed that there was significant influence of classroom management styles on pupils motivation for learning (F[subscript (1,248)] = 121.155, p &lt; 0.05) and their academic achievement (F[subscript (1,248)] = 28.947, p &lt; 0.05). It was therefore recommended that teachers should be encouraged to adopt appropriate classroom management to motivate pupils to learn for improved academic achievement. Also, courses on classroom management and leadership should be integrated into the teacher training curriculum while regular retraining of in-service teachers should be encouraged.
Inclusive Education and Pedagogical Change: Experiences from the Front Lines
Author: Somma, Monique
Date: 2020-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Inclusion,Educational Change,Teaching Experience,Teacher Attitudes,Teaching Methods,Students with Disabilities,Elementary School Teachers,Secondary School Teachers

Many educators hold beliefs that including students, at least to some degree, has academic and social benefits, however, they struggle with fundamental pedagogy. With a global shift from a segregated lens to that of an inclusive lens, special education teachers who once held positive beliefs towards segregated special education are now faced with a new reality of teaching students with disabilities in inclusive classroom settings. This paper highlights the experiences of ten educators who transitioned from teaching in a self-contained class to an inclusive class. Focus group and interview themes indicated that all had experienced a shift in their pedagogy- their overall beliefs and teaching methods- after they taught students with disabilities in inclusive classrooms. Despite their special education training, these educators were challenged by their own beliefs and expectations, the attitudes of others, and systematic barriers within the education system. Highlights of their change process include the positive performance of students with disabilities, the growth and development of the other students, and their overall pedagogical self-reflection. As a result, a framework, the Inclusive Educators' Continuum of Change, was developed to highlight the change process and connect this research to the literature on inclusion and teacher change. This diagram can provide teacher educators a framework for discussing pedagogical change. Implications for professional development and teacher training for inclusive practice, as well as maximizing the educator skills in Professional Learning Communities (PLC) and mentorship opportunities will be highlighted.
Analyzing Student Achievement Data: Preparing Teacher Candidates for Leadership
Author: Danley, Angela
Date: 2020-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Academic Achievement,Preservice Teachers,Teacher Leadership,Preservice Teacher Education,Data Analysis,Teaching Methods,Learning Activities,Reflection,Writing Instruction

The purpose of this article is to share how one teacher education program at a Midwestern university prepares teacher candidates to analyze student achievement data, which is believed essential as one of the roles a teacher candidate needs in order to develop teacher leadership in the classroom. The authors provide the teacher candidates' relevant assignment and discuss the implications toward developing leadership. In particular, the action research results of two teacher candidates' writing lesson scores and personal reflections are highlighted. In addition, a former teacher candidate shares how her experience prepared her for the teacher leader role.
Selected Stakeholders&apos; Views on the Use of Tablets for University Learning: A South African Case Study
Author: Fernandez, Simon Christopher
Date: 2020-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Stakeholders,Handheld Devices,Computer Uses in Education,Student Attitudes,Teacher Attitudes,Administrator Attitudes,Instructional Effectiveness,Information Technology,Engineering Education,Foreign Countries,Affordances,Learning Motivation,Technology Integration,College Faculty,College Students

The popularity of mobile technologies has greatly influenced people of all ages, especially adolescents. The purpose of this research was to determine the views of students, lecturers, and managers as selected stakeholders to assess the effectiveness of tablet computers in learning at a South African university. Using a mixed-methods approach, this case study focused on Extended Stream students who were enrolled in a degree program in Information and Communication Technology or Electrical Engineering. Survey participants consisted of 155 students and 25 lecturers, and interviews were conducted with 18 students, 5 lecturers, and 9 managers. Data collected from closed-ended questionnaires were entered manually into the Statistical Package for Social Sciences (Version 24) and then analyzed using descriptive and inferential analyses, using an independent samples t-test. Data collected from interviews were transcribed and analyzed using thematic analyses to generate major themes and subthemes. Findings from the statistical analyses of quantitative data revealed that there was no significant difference between the views of students and lecturers on the effectiveness of the use of tablet computers for learning. The thematic analyses of qualitative data revealed that students, lecturers, and managers all concurred that tablets have a positive impact on student learning.
Investigating the Psychological Resilience of Students in Sports Sciences Faculty
Author: Onturk, Yavuz
Date: 2020-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Resilience (Psychology),Physical Education,Foreign Countries,College Students,Athletics,Place of Residence,Experience,Student Characteristics

The aim of this research is to examine the psychological resilience levels of students studying in the Faculty of Sports Sciences according to some variables. The sample of the study consisted of Sports Sciences Faculty students of Duzce University, and the population consisted of 200 students from the Sports Sciences Faculty selected through a convenience sampling method. An eight-item personal information form developed by the researcher for demographic characteristics and ''Short form of resilience scale'' to determine resilience levels of participants were used. According to data obtained, while resilience levels, grades, gender, branch, department, age, and income variables of participants did not show a significant difference (p&gt;0,05), it showed a significant difference according to sports age and place of living variables (p&lt;0,05). Besides it was determined that resilience scores of male participants were higher than females, and team athletes had higher scores than individual athletes, lower classes had higher scores than upper classes, sports management students had higher scores than coaching and physical education and sports teaching students, and students who had younger age had higher scores than students who had older age. As a result of research, it was determined that resilience could be differed by class, sports age, residence variables. Also, it was revealed that sports age affects resilience negatively.
A Systematic Review of Research on E-Book-Based Language Learning
Author: Zhang, Ruofei
Date: 2020-03-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Second Language Learning,English (Second Language),Electronic Learning,Handheld Devices,Electronic Publishing,Books,Sample Size,Sampling,Preschool Children,College Students,Computers,Multimedia Instruction,Feedback (Response),Educational Games,Individualized Instruction,Data Collection,Pretests Posttests,Outcomes of Education,Educational Research

This study presents a systematic review of previous research on ebook-based language learning. E-book-based language learning has been increasingly investigated in the field of language education, whereas previous review studies of relevant literature were relatively low in volume and incomprehensive from aspects of research participants and research perspectives. In the present study, we identified 52 relevant journal articles on e-book-based language learning published in the recent decade, coding them from three dimensions: methodology, e-book devices and features, and research issues and findings. The results indicated that: (a) most studies on e-book-based language learning were of a large sample size and one-session investigation; (b) pre-school children and university students were the most frequently investigated sample groups; (c) computers and tablets were the most frequently used devices; (d) multimedia, feedback giving, gamification and personalisation were the four features most frequently applied in enhancing the efficiency of e-book-based language learning; (e) researchers collected and processed data mainly through pre- and post-tests and group comparisons; (f) learning outcomes, learning behaviours and learners' psychological states were investigated in most studies, whereby the findings indicated overall positive effects of e-book on language learning.
e-Learning Readiness and Perceived Learning Workload among Students in an Indonesian University
Author: Widyanti, Ari
Date: 2020-03-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Foreign Countries,Learning Readiness,Electronic Learning,College Students,Fatigue (Biology),Sleep,Self Efficacy,Correlation,Conventional Instruction,Synchronous Communication,Learning Processes,Difficulty Level

e-Learning has been widely used in educational settings especially in developing countries like Indonesia. The purpose of this study was to investigate e-learning readiness among Indonesian university students and to compare students' perceptions of their workload (including mental demand, physical demand, temporal demand, performance, effort, frustration, and sleepiness) in e-learning and classical learning settings. A survey was conducted with students in an Indonesian university. The results show that students have a high level of e-learning readiness. Mental workload is significantly higher in e-learning than in face-to-face learning. No significant difference in sleepiness was found between e-learning and face-to-face learning. The correlation between e-learning readiness and the mental workload was not significant. Implications of the results are discussed.
The Acceptance of E-Learning Systems and the Learning Outcome of Students at Universities in Vietnam
Author: Pham, Quoc Trung
Date: 2020-03-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Foreign Countries,Electronic Learning,Outcomes of Education,Computer Attitudes,Computer Literacy,Course Content,Cooperative Learning,Integrated Learning Systems,Usability,Technical Support,Universities,Computer Networks,College Students

e-Learning systems nowadays become vital for many universities in developing countries. They are useful for increasing educational quality and providing students with high-quality learning resources. However, how to attract students to use e-learning systems and how to improve their learning outcomes through e-learning are still difficult questions. This paper presents a survey study with 357 students from universities in Vietnam. The analysis results showed that e-learning acceptance was influenced by five factors including university support, students' computer competency, infrastructure, content and design of courses, and student collaboration. Besides, the learning outcome was influenced by e-learning acceptance and student collaboration. Finally, some recommendations were suggested to improve e-learning acceptance and learning outcome of students in Vietnam.
Determining the Creative Thinking Levels of Fourth Grade Students at Primary School: Qualitative Research Report
Author: Gülay, Ahmet
Date: 2017-09-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Creative Thinking,Thinking Skills,Grade 4,Elementary School Students,Children,Foreign Countries,Problem Solving,Academic Achievement,Correlation,Family Role,Gender Differences,Science Tests,Study Facilities

Determining the creative thinking levels of fourth grade students at primary school are aimed at this research. The qualitative study was carried out with descriptive method. Twenty students, who were selected in accordance with the sampling method among the students receiving education in a primary school of Rize province, Güneysuyu district in 2014-2015 school year, constituted the study group of the research. Data was gathered with the &quot;Scientific Creativity Test&quot;. In the analysis of the test, fluency, flexibility, authenticity and total scores of the students' answers were evaluated. In this regard, students' answers are scored as connected to each other. In the consequence of the research, it was determined that the students receiving high scores in sub-dimensions and in the whole test are the students, who have high academic achievements most of the time, have their own study rooms and get attention from their families regarding their education. It was determined that the students with low academic achievement generally got low scores from the test. Besides, it was seen that the same students got the highest and lowest scores in all dimensions. As a result of the research, it was recommended that the scientific creativity test can be benefited in educational environments; different studies can be carried out by using this test, and it may contribute to the researches in this field.