ethanporcaro/eric-fulltext-meta huggingface dataset:
A Mixed Method Research Study on Pre-Service Primary School Teachers&apos; Mathematical Disposition
Author: Albay, Aybegum
Date: 2023-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Preservice Teachers,Elementary School Teachers,Student Attitudes,Student Characteristics,Mathematics Instruction,Mathematics Education,Educational Experience,Mathematics,Self Efficacy,Foreign Countries

This is a comprehensive study aiming to examine pre-service primary school teachers' (PPST) mathematical disposition levels in terms of various variables, and to explain the results thoroughly. It employed the explanatory sequential design among the mixed method research designs. The data were collected through Mathematics Dispositional Functions Inventory (MDFI) and semi-structured interviews. The participants consisted of 361 PPSTs in the quantitative phase, and six PPSTs in the qualitative phase. Quantitative data were analyzed with descriptive and inferential statistics, while qualitative data were analyzed with descriptive analysis. The PPSTs' mathematical disposition levels did not differ significantly in terms of grade level, high school type, area of education at high school and ability area variables; however, their scores in the attitude toward mathematics lesson factor of MDFI differed significantly in terms of area of education at high school and ability area variables. There were significant, positive, and low-level relationships between PPSTs' mathematical disposition levels and their levels of mathematics learning experience in primary, middle and high schools, and their perception level of mathematics teaching efficacy. The PPSTs' scores in attitude toward mathematics lesson factor related to ability area were consistent with their statements in the interviews. The quantitative analysis results regarding mathematics learning experience levels and mathematics teaching efficacy perception levels, defined as continuous variables, overlapped with the qualitative analysis results.
Improving Practice: Community Stakeholders and Professors as Co-Educators in a University Classroom
Author: Davis, Jennifer
Date: 2023-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Preservice Teacher Education,Preservice Teachers,Elementary Education,Classroom Techniques,Partnerships in Education,School Community Relationship

We describe the creation of an authentic learning experience for pre-service teacher candidates in an elementary classroom management course. This learning experience required pre-service teacher candidates to create a research-based classroom management plan throughout the semester. Next, the pre-service teacher candidates presented their plans and procedures at a mock &quot;Meet the Teacher.&quot; We also describe how community stakeholders served as mock parents for this event and how pre-service teacher candidates felt presenting to people they did not know. There were valuable reflections and lessons learned from both pre-service teacher candidates and community stakeholders through this real-world learning experience.
Differential Learning Assisted with SANTUY Mobile Application for Improving Students&apos; Mathematical Understanding and Ability
Author: Rohaeti, Euis Eti
Date: 2023-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Mathematics Education,Mathematics Skills,Equations (Mathematics),Mathematics Instruction,Individualized Instruction,Computer Uses in Education,Computer Oriented Programs,Problem Solving,Handheld Devices,Usability

Equations are often used in mathematics and other subjects, which means that a media can teach students how to solve equations, particularly linear equations of two variables, or &quot;Sistem Persamaan Linear Dua Variabel&quot; (SPLDV) as it is called in Indonesian, is needed. However, most teachers are still focused on developing the learning process and teaching materials rather than developing an application technology-based learning media. As we know that technology-based learning is currently the focus of teaching and learning activities in the digital era, especially learning after the pandemic. This study aimed to develop an application that can be a reference for teaching media in learning activities to improve students' mathematical understanding and ability. The developed application is named, Integrated and Convenient Android-based Simulation or &quot;Simulasi Android Terpadu dan Nyaman,&quot; abbreviated as SANTUY. This development study with Analysis, Design, Development, Implementation, and Evaluation (ADDIE) model, explained in detail in the paper, took seventy-five subjects consisting of six expert validators, nine users, and sixty students. The expert validators comprised three media experts and three material experts. The evaluation stage involved students from two groups, each consisting of thirty students. The results showed that the average percentage of the feasibility of the SANTUY SPLDV solution simulation-assisted application with differential learning nuance was 79.62%, which means the application is adequate. The level of usefulness of the SANTUY SPLDV solution simulation-assisted application with differential learning nuance was 86.11%, which is categorized as &quot;excellent&quot;. In addition, using the SANTUY SPLDV application had a direct positive influence on improving students' mathematical understanding and ability.
Aiding Teachers in Understanding and Reducing Trauma for Children in Foster Care in an Educational Setting
Author: Crenshaw-Williams, Notashia P.
Date: 2023-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Trauma Informed Approach,Foster Care,Faculty Development,Teacher Role,Counselor Role,School Counselors

When children are removed from their homes and placed in foster care, their lives are forever changed. Children are not only being separated from their families but from their schools. Many children are already struggling academically without adding the factor of being placed in foster care, due to no fault of your own. If children in foster care lose their sense of safety in their home, the next place children feel safe is at school. What happens if they no longer have that? How can teachers reduce extended trauma in an educational classroom for children in foster care? This article examines this trauma, explains the Foster Connection and Increasing Adoption Act (2008), and describes the role of teachers and school counselors in ensuring a sense of belonging in the school environment.
Examining Social Studies Teachers&apos; Roles as Gatekeepers to Controversial Topics
Author: Terantino, Joe
Date: 2023-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Social Studies,Teacher Role,Controversial Issues (Course Content),Decision Making,Academic Standards,Teacher Attitudes,Knowledge Level,Prior Learning,Teacher Education Programs,Faculty Development

This research examines the impact of social studies teachers' personal practical knowledge on their roles as gatekeepers to controversial topics in the classroom. The findings indicate that the context of the school and community directly impact the teachers' decision-making process. Furthermore, the teachers perceived the content area standards as granting them permission to address controversial topics in the classroom; however, they did not report any formal preparation via university coursework or professional development to achieve this.
Community College Presidents and Campus Safety: Perspectives on Critical Issues
Author: Sartini, Chad C.
Date: 2023-04-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Community Colleges,College Presidents,School Safety,College Environment,Administrator Attitudes,Administrator Role,Barriers,Colleges,Crime,School Security,Federal Legislation,Disclosure

Community college presidents must understand the phenomenon of campus safety. For this mixed-methods study, community college presidents in one state were surveyed, and three presidents from the same community college system participated in in-depth interviews. Descriptive statistics measured the levels community college presidents' knowledge and perceptions on campus safety. The in-depth interviews provided a deeper understanding of the connections between community college presidents and campus safety. Overall, the results show that campus safety is important to community college presidents, who believe that, overall, their institutions are safe. We found that community college presidents believe they should be proactive and reinforce values that promote and prioritize campus safety, follow regulations, and provide sufficient resources to ensure campus safety measures. However, inadequate funding also plays a role in what can be allocated, and community college presidents voiced that they were concerned about promoting safety in the face of declining budgets and resources.
Gifted Pupils&apos; Learning Experience in Virtual Laboratories
Author: Kapici, Hasan Özgür
Date: 2023-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Academically Gifted,Gifted Education,Computer Simulation,Science Laboratories,Science Instruction,Program Effectiveness,Grade 6,Hands on Science,Science Experiments,Science Process Skills,Knowledge Level,Science Achievement,Foreign Countries

One of the main courses that have been affected by instructional technology is science education since the nature of topics covered by the science curriculum may require the usage of technology to teach them better. The aim of the current study was to investigate the effects of virtual laboratories on the development of gifted children's conceptual knowledge and the improvement of inquiry skills. A total of 43 sixth-grade gifted learners were the participants: 22 in the control group, in which hands-on experimentation was conducted, and 21 sixth-grade pupils in the experimental group, where virtual laboratory environments were used. Two different data-gathering tools, namely a multiple-choice conceptual knowledge test and an inquiry skills test, were used in this study. The results revealed that although both groups enhanced their conceptual knowledge and improved their inquiry skills throughout the study, the students in the experimental group reached significantly higher scores than their counterparts for both of the tests. Several suggestions are made for both science teachers and researchers concerning the outcomes of the current study.
Investigating Flipped Laboratory Practices of Science Student Teachers
Author: Candas, Bahar
Date: 2023-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Preservice Teachers,Science Teachers,Science Instruction,Science Laboratories,Flipped Classroom,Science Achievement,Chemistry,Student Motivation,Student Responsibility,Instructional Effectiveness,Conventional Instruction

Innovative activities carried out during school laboratory sessions include 'flipped learning' (FL), which is an interactive learning environment where the teacher guides students learn individually. This study examined the impact of the adoption of the FL approach on the academic performance of 2nd year science student teachers enrolled in the course General Chemistry Laboratory -- III and on their opinions related with the course. Eighty-one student teachers acted as a control group i.e., followed the conventional course approach while 85 students participated in the experimental groups following the FL approach. Data collection tools were examination scripts and semi-structured interview questions. A significant difference was found in academic performance in favor of the experimental group. Besides, it was observed that the FL approach increased students' motivation, encouraged them to take responsibility for their own learning, and enabled more meaningful learning to take place. It is recommended for more practical lessons be designed with this approach and for more research to be conducted on the impact of this approach on learning motivation and self-efficacy of students as well as their academic performance.
Scratch-Assisted Waves Teaching Materials: ICT Literacy and Students&apos; Critical Thinking Skills
Author: Negoro, Ridho Adi
Date: 2023-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Instructional Materials,Technological Literacy,Critical Thinking,Thinking Skills,Teaching Methods,Programming,Physics,High School Students,Foreign Countries

The rapid development of technology requires education to provide learning that can improve students' critical thinking and ICT (information and communication technology) skills. One of the lessons that can be applied is ICT-based. The material is packed with state-of-the-art technology and computer programming. For this reason, a study was carried out which had the objectives of (1) developing Scratch-assisted Wave teaching materials, (2) testing their validity, (3) testing the practicality of using teaching materials, and (4) testing their effectiveness in improving students' ICT literacy and critical thinking skills. This research is an R&amp;D that has 4D procedures, namely define, design, develop, and disseminate. The product trial used the pretest-posttest control group design. The research instruments consist of the gap test, ICT literacy test and critical thinking skills test. The data analysis technique used in the study are percentage and t-tests. The product in this research is in the form of ICT-based wave teaching materials. Programming applications in teaching materials are in the form of Scratch with a contextual learning approach, namely physical symptoms and phenomena that are closely related to life. The average percentage validity of teaching materials in terms of content is very decent category. The level of readability of teaching materials through gap tests and questionnaires is very easy-to-understand categories. The effectiveness of teaching materials is seen from the increase in ICT literacy and critical thinking skills of high school students who use Scratch-assisted Wave teaching materials are higher than those using ordinary teaching materials.
Denial on Campus: How Antisemitism Affects College Faculty and Students
Author: Hall, Sarah H.
Date: 2023-04-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Jews,Social Discrimination,College Faculty,College Students,Academic Freedom,War,World History,Death

This Notes in Brief contribution explores instances of Holocaust denial on college campuses and addresses issues of academic freedom for faculty as well as students. The author explores questions regarding how we teach the Holocaust and how to better decrease denial and antisemitism.
Supporting English Language Learners in the Era of Direct Enrollment
Author: Bayraktar, Breana
Date: 2023-04-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: English Language Learners,Community Colleges,Student Placement,Mathematics Education,College English,Community College Students,Introductory Courses,Enrollment Trends,Academic Support Services,Second Language Learning,Required Courses,Curriculum Development

In the spring of 2021, the Community College System in which the author works was in the middle of a planned three-year pilot of math and English self-placement (&quot;Direct Enrollment&quot;) procedures. Concerns about the significant English language learner (ELL) population at one institution led to the development of a corequisite support course designed to support English language learners as they enrolled in first-semester composition. This course is considered a &quot;gateway&quot; course, with success rates hovering around 60% for traditional students, dropping to under 35% for students age 25 and older. As the planned pilot of Direct Enrollment was underway, faculty and administrators at the College were concerned about how placement and enrollment changes would impact the success of ELLs. In this article, the author outlines the problems faced by two-year institutions with large ELL populations and presents data on success rates in transfer-level English, including the impacts of English Direct Enrollment and the ELL corequisite support course pilot. The author then provides recommendations for how the community college system can support ELLs in accessing the support they need to succeed.
Leading with Compassion: A Discussion and Steps Forward for Behavior Analysts
Author: Melton, Britany
Date: 2023-01-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Altruism,Applied Behavior Analysis,Intervention,Autism Spectrum Disorders,Caring,Identification,Skill Development,Counselor Client Relationship,Trend Analysis,Guidelines,Psychological Patterns,Allied Health Personnel

The provision of applied behavior analytic (ABA) services is a highly efficacious intervention approach most often used to improve the lives of individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD)/Autistics. Given the advancement of the field, more nuanced skill sets of behavior analysts, such as compassionate care skills, are emerging as the focus of intervention as measurable, observable, and essential. As the field progresses, the identification, refinement, and assessment of more nuanced skills become crucial to the success of our interventions. Leading with a compassionate approach that balances habilitation with client happiness, assent, and engagement is of the utmost importance. This paper discusses the current trend in existing compassionate care literature and how those evaluations may potentially be extended to direct interventionists and Registered Behavior Technicians. In this paper, we argue that a behavioral framework should be used to conceptualize, train, and evaluate the demonstration of these skills in front line ABA practitioners.
Web-Based Realistic Mathematics Learning Environment for 21st-Century Skills in Primary School Students
Author: Lisnani
Date: 2023-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Mathematics Education,Educational Environment,Elementary School Students,21st Century Skills,Foreign Countries,Cultural Context,Mathematics Instruction,Electronic Learning,Computer Software,Grade 4,Instructional Design,Evaluation

This study aims to develop a valid, practical, and which has potential effect web-based realistic mathematics learning environment with the six cultural contexts of the island of Sumatera. The learning environment has the potential to positively impact primary school students. The study employed design research method, which encompassed the preliminary, design, and assessment stages using the Kirkpatrick model. The research subjects consisted of three model teachers and 57 fourth-grade students. Research data was collected through observation, documentation, questionnaires, interviews, and tests. The web-based learning environment's validity level was found to be very high, with a score of 3.32, while practicality was rated at 3.86. The potential effects of the environment on mathematics learning were also deemed to be significant, with a score of 77.35. It was designed to facilitate the teaching and learning of mathematics by the PMRI approach, with a focus on topics such as numbering, geometry, and measurement, while also developing 21st-century skills.
Progress in Moving toward a More Progressive Approach to Applied Behavior Analysis
Author: Ferguson, Julia L.
Date: 2023-01-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Definitions,Applied Behavior Analysis,Autism Spectrum Disorders,Therapy,Teaching Methods,Reinforcement,Prevention,Curriculum Development,Staff Development,Futures (of Society)

Leaf and colleagues (2016) provided a definition and description of progressive applied behavior analysis (ABA) in the context of autism treatment in which a behavior analyst takes a structured, yet flexible, approach to treatment that is responsive to the learner and includes on-going, in-the-moment analysis of teaching. Since Leaf and colleagues' publication, there have been many research and dissemination advancements across the domains outlined in the original paper. This includes advancements in the types of progressive procedures implemented, instructional arrangements, progressive reinforcement strategies, preventive functional analysis, progressive discrete trial teaching, data collection, progressive curriculum development, and staff training. The purpose of this paper is to highlight these advances citing peer-reviewed research where possible. Although many advancements have occurred, there is still a great need in the field of ABA for more clinicians and researchers to evaluate and implement procedures associated with the progressive approach to ABA. The paper will conclude with a call to action for behavior analysts to move away from rigid, protocolized, and conventional ABA practices and move towards implementing progressive ABA.
Exploring the Indonesian EFL Students&apos; Reading Anxiety and Attitude before and after COVID-19 Pandemic
Author: Iftanti, Erna
Date: 2023-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Foreign Countries,English (Second Language),Second Language Instruction,Student Attitudes,Anxiety,Reading Comprehension,Online Courses,Reading Attitudes,College Students,School Closing,Reading Skills

The shifting mode of teaching reading comprehension from offline to online due to COVID-19 pandemic has changed the EFL students' anxiety and attitude toward reading. Studies on this topic particularly in the context of Islamic Higher Education have not been much explored. This paper is then aimed at revealing the EFL students' anxiety and attitude toward reading and the implication to their reading performance. This descriptive quantitative was done by distributing an online questionnaire to seventy-five students of an English Department at a state Islamic University in Tulungagung East Java Indonesia, who attended reading courses online mode dan had ever joined offline reading comprehension classes. The online survey was carried out from Mei -June 2021 when the pandemic was at its peak. The collected data which were qualitatively analyzed and interpreted exposed three important points. Firstly, the pandemic that leads to physical and social distancing is believed to be able to reduce anxiety among EFL undergraduate students when they are reading English. It is also believed to improve their positive attitude toward reading English, even though reading is not anymore perceived as their hobby. Moreover, their reading anxiety and attitude after the pandemic implicates reducing their performance reading for some conditions, i.e., the increasing number of school tasks, the time limitation, boredom, and the decreasing focus on online reading. The research results are pedagogically implemented to build a positive attitude and reduce anxiety in online or offline reading.