ethanporcaro/eric-fulltext-meta huggingface dataset:
Does Homework Really Matter for College Students in Quantitatively-Based Courses?
Author: Young, Nichole
Date: 2016-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Homework,College Students,Grades (Scholastic),Business Administration Education,Correlation,Grading,Teaching Methods,Statistical Analysis

This investigation was initiated by two students in an Advanced Computer Applications course. They sought to examine the influence of graded homework on final grades in quantitatively-based business courses. They were provided with data from three quantitatively-based core business courses over a period of five years for a total of 10 semesters of data. The results indicated that graded homework grades were highly correlated with final course grades, but the paired t-test showed significant difference between the graded homework and final course grades. The R-squared value of 0.463 showed that graded homework accounted for a significant portion of the final course grade. This finding is important as instructors search for pedagogy that can positively impact final grades and facilitate necessary and timely progress toward graduation.
Design and Analysis of Questionnaires for Survey Skills in Chemical Engineering
Author: Lucas Yagüe, Susana
Date: 2011-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Questionnaires,Chemical Engineering,Science Instruction,Teaching Methods,Student Surveys,Learning Strategies,Skill Development,Transfer of Training,College Students,College Faculty,College Science,Foreign Countries

The new reorganization of university education has involved relevant changes in teaching and learning methodologies in order to help students to learn more effectively and to develop important skills and competences demanded by the professional world. In this sense the new configuration of the degree in Chemical Engineering required the identification of the main general and transferable skills, the implementation of the new teaching and learning strategies necessary to achieve them and, in addition, an evaluation procedure for determining the importance and the degree of development of a student's skills and competences. In this exercise, two obligatory chemical reactor engineering subjects of the still-in-effect Chemical Engineering degree were chosen as examples of competence-based learning disciplines. For each one, a significant group of transferable and specific skills were selected to be developed. The identification and selection of skills was made according to the recommendations of the European Federation of Chemical Engineering (EFCE) together with the established requirements in the ministerial order for the new Chemical Engineering Degree (Ministerial order CIN/351/2009). In order to check the effectiveness of teaching strategies in helping students to acquire these abilities, specific questionnaires were designed. These tests allowed for the utility of the competences in question to be evaluated in terms of the students' professional work as future chemical engineering graduates and also facilitated the perception of skill development acquired through the methodology implemented in these subjects. The results of the skill evaluation questionnaires revealed the importance that both university collectives (students and professors) give to the development of transferable skills. These skills included the ability to communicate effectively (including in English), to work in multidisciplinary teams and learn on one's own accord, and to be aware of the need for life-long learning. Furthermore, students and teachers agreed that there is a direct correlation between the higher development of specific skills and the chemical engineering learning outcomes. In this sense, an important effort should be devoted to the development of a students' transferable skills by way of modifying the current teaching-learning system (partial substitution of lectures with tutorials and seminars, strategies based on problem-solving, projects and case studies (individual or student team-work), use of internet and electronic tools, etc.).
Reflections and Conclusions on the Work Developed by the Group of Teaching Innovation in Electronics at the University of Valladolid
Author: Herrero, Luis Carlos
Date: 2011-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Electronics,Teamwork,Engineering Education,Teaching Methods,Science Activities,Science Course Improvement Projects,Communities of Practice,Educational Innovation,Coordination,Evaluation Methods,Minimum Competencies,College Programs,Foreign Countries

We hereby present the main conclusions and perspectives obtained by the Group of Teaching Innovation in Electronics (Grupo de Innovación Docente en Electrónica, GIDEN) of the University of Valladolid (UVa) with regard to its main areas of work. This group comprises teachers of the &quot;Specialty in Industrial Electronics&quot; degree, and the degree in Electronic and Automatic Control and Industrial Engineering at the School of Industrial Engineering, who are interested in the introduction of active teaching-learning methodologies. The sharing of ideas, views and conclusions among teachers with common interests in such a cooperative environment has been the driving force behind the success of the different teaching activities carried out by the members of the GIDEN. Such work is presented in this paper.
A Study of Female Students' Perceptions of the Barriers to Participate in Physical and Sports Activities at Al-Hussein Bin Talal University
Author: Al-Tawel, Adnan M.
Date: 2017-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Females,Student Attitudes,Barriers,Student Participation,Physical Activities,Grade Point Average,Intellectual Disciplines,Cohort Analysis,Questionnaires,Undergraduate Students,Likert Scales,Statistical Significance,Foreign Countries

The study aimed to examine the perceived barriers to participate in physical and sports activities among female university students as well as the potential differences of their perceptions of the barriers based on their academic discipline, academic year, and Grade Point Average (GPA) level. The participants in this study were 221 female students at Al-Hussein Bin Talal University. All the participants were undergraduate students. The study took place in the second semester of 2015/2016 academic year. Survey research approach was selected to guide the investigation. A questionnaire instrument, with five-point Likert scale, was developed by the researchers as a data collection tool. The questionnaire instrument consisted from four parts that included: social and religious barriers; university related barriers; academic barriers; and psychological barriers. The results indicated that the level of perceived barriers to participate in physical and sports activities was moderate. In addition, the results indicated that there were significant differences (a = 0.05) between the students' means of perceptions of some types of barriers to participate in physical and sports activities based on their academic discipline and academic year.
Influence of Career Information on Choice of Degree Programme among Regular and Self-Sponsored Students in Public Universities, Kenya
Author: Gacohi, Jane Njeri
Date: 2017-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Foreign Countries,Career Choice,Course Selection (Students),Public Colleges,Academic Degrees,Questionnaires,Comparative Analysis,Statistical Analysis,Influences,Access to Information,Self Supporting Students,Student Attitudes,Occupational Information,College Freshmen

Choosing a degree programme to study in the university is a critical career task that is a major turning point in a student's life which not only is a start to workplace readiness, but also establishes the student in a career path that opens as well as closes life opportunities. Failure to achieve this task may cause dissatisfaction within the individual and difficulty in handling later career tasks. This career task is influenced by various factors. This study aimed at determining the influence of career information on choice of degree programme among students in public universities in Kenya. The study used the &quot;ex post facto&quot; design that adopted the causal comparative research technique and data was collected from 500 randomly selected students using questionnaires. Percentages, means and standard deviations were used to describe the quantitative data and independent samples t-test was used to analyze the data and to test hypotheses. The findings of the study revealed that career information had a high influence on the choice of degree programme of students in public universities. Further analysis of the results indicated that no statistically significant differences existed between the mean scores of influences of career information between regular and self-sponsored students. The study concluded that provision of career information was a significant factor in influencing the choice of degree programme of all the students in public universities. The study recommended that the Ministry of Education (MoE) ensures that in all secondary schools in Kenya, the career guidance department is functional with adequate career information resources and activities, to facilitate career development among students. The study also recommended the training and equipping of career guidance counsellors in schools to enhance their competence in assisting the students in making career decisions.
Critical Analysis to Framework Quality to HR Plan in Bankstown Hospital by SWOT
Author: Khudeir, Hamzeh
Date: 2017-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Criticism,Program Improvement,Operations Research,Hospitals,Human Resources,Institutional Characteristics,Administrative Organization,Labor Supply,Program Effectiveness,Change Strategies,Organizational Effectiveness,Foreign Countries

This article has recognised the need for fundamental improvements in the HRM department of the Bankstown Hospital. Through the critical analysis and evaluation of internal systems and processes we were able to identify a number of issues as areas where improvement must be facilitated, each with varying degrees of seriousness. The key problem areas identified were: Chronic under-funding by the government, obsolete hospital facilities, excessive debt and weak budgeting controls, disproportionately higher costs than other hospitals, lack of certain key HR skills/competencies by staff, and various internal operating problems. By applying the six-sigma quality control framework, World Health Organisation standards, and the works of various other prominent health care authors and consultants, we have devised a comprehensive and long term solution for improvement within this organisation. The use of HRM controls and tools, such as employee motivational framework is also highly beneficial to improving staff morale and work performance.
Improving the Students' Activity and Learning Outcomes on Social Sciences Subject Using Round Table and Rally Coach of Cooperative Learning Model
Author: Ningsih
Date: 2017-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Outcomes of Education,Student Improvement,Social Sciences,Cooperative Learning,Models,Coaching (Performance),Learning Activities,Action Research,Grade 8,Interviews,Questionnaires,Learning Strategies,Achievement Gains,Teaching Methods,Educational Practices,Observation,Foreign Countries

The purpose of this study was: (1) to analyze increasing students' learning activity and learning outcomes. Student activities which were observed include the visual, verbal, listening, writing and mental visual activity; (2) to analyze the improvement of student learning outcomes using &quot;Round Table&quot; and &quot;Rally Coach&quot; Model of Cooperative learning. A test was conducted at the end of each learning cycle. The research method employed is Classroom Action Research (CAR) involving 2 cycles. The implemented learning model is &quot;Round Table&quot; and &quot;Rally Coach&quot; Model of Cooperative Learning on the eighth-grade students of C Class of SMP Negeri 2 Sungai Raya Bengkayang West Kalimantan. The data used were obtained from observation, test result, interview, questionnaire, and documentation. The result of the analysis shows that the implementation of &quot;Round Table&quot; and &quot;Rally Coach&quot; Model of Cooperative Learning can improve students' activity and learning outcomes and it has good criteria in the first cycle and very good in the second cycle. Besides, it was found out that students show good responses of learning using &quot;Round Table&quot; and &quot;Rally Coach&quot; Model of Cooperative Learning.
Pedagogical Reasoning in Teacher Education: The Unexplored Route to Intellectual Development--A Study of the Practicum in Kenya
Author: Ong'ondo, Charles Ochieng'
Date: 2017-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Practicums,English (Second Language),Second Language Instruction,Language Teachers,Student Teachers,Intellectual Development,Foreign Countries,Teaching Methods,Thinking Skills,Pedagogical Content Knowledge,Learning Processes,Teacher Education,Qualitative Research,Case Studies,Interviews

In this paper, I argue that when teacher education (TE) only aims at student teachers' mastery of procedural knowledge, the envisaged intellectual development that teachers need so that they can, in turn, facilitate similar development in their learners cannot be realized. My argument is based on a study I conducted in Kenya, in which I investigated what English language student teachers learn during the practicum and the issues that influence their learning. Generally, the data showed that they mainly acquired procedural knowledge but failed to develop pedagogical reasoning, which--arguably--ought to be the main goal of TE.
Challenges Faced by Development Partners in Supporting the Growth and Development of Commercial Enterprises in Lira District, Northern Uganda
Author: Eton, Marus
Date: 2017-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Foreign Countries,Partnerships in Education,Barriers,Entrepreneurship,Community Surveys,Business,Financial Support,Labor Force Development,Public Policy,Economic Development,Capacity Building,Likert Scales

Entrepreneurship is defined as the process where an individual discovers, evaluates and exploit opportunities independently. Most countries have embraced entrepreneurship development as ways of creating employment and economic growth and development. The objective of the study was to examine the challenges faced by commercial enterprises in Lira District Northern Uganda. Using both simple random sampling procedures, a sample of 274 participants were selected for the survey. The data were analyzed using SPSS statistical package. The study recommended that development partners operating in the district should consider supporting commercial enterprises (CEs) in accessing financial support, training upcoming managers in management skills and creating a favouarable environment which supports creativity and innovations.
Assessing Ethiopian Primary School Second Cycle Social Studies Textbooks for Adequate Reflections of Multiculturalism
Author: Dejene, Wondifraw
Date: 2017-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Cultural Pluralism,Social Studies,Elementary Education,Textbook Evaluation,Content Analysis,Gender Issues,Disproportionate Representation,Gender Differences,Multicultural Education,Foreign Countries,Textbook Content

The purpose of the study was to evaluate Ethiopian second cycle primary level Social Studies textbooks from multicultural perspectives. To this end, a content analysis research method was employed. The findings revealed that Ethiopian second cycle primary level Social Studies textbooks reflect multiculturalism. However, females were found underrepresented in the textbooks on some gender related characteristics. It was suggested that MoE shall take the problem of gender inequality observed in the textbooks seriously while revising or producing new textbooks in the future.
Attitude of Academic Community towards Physically Challenged Students in the University of Maiduguri: Implications for Financing Inclusive Education for Sustainable Development
Author: Bamiteko, Racheal Modupe
Date: 2017-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Foreign Countries,Inclusion,Sustainable Development,Attitudes toward Disabilities,College Faculty,Teacher Attitudes,Hypothesis Testing,Administrator Attitudes,Questionnaires,Check Lists,Physical Disabilities,Gender Differences,Disability Discrimination

This study examined the attitude of academic community towards physically challenged students in the University of Maiduguri as it affect the financing of inclusive education for sustainable development in Nigeria. Four objectives, two research questions and two hypotheses were set and tested for the study. Descriptive survey was adopted as a design while the population comprised 987 academic staff and 89 administrators. Using Stratified and random techniques, 20% of the population were sampled as respondents for the study. Questionnaire was used as the instrument for data collection. The reliability index of the instrument stood at 0.85. Checklist was also used to verify the availability of physical facility in the University of Maiduguri. Frequency counts and percentage were used in answering research questions while Chi-square was used to determine difference between the attitude of male and female, lecturers and administrators towards the physically challenged students in the University of Maiduguri. The results of the analysis showed that there was no significance difference between gender of administrators and lecturers and their attitude towards the physically challenged students. The study also revealed that there was minimal discrimination of physically challenged by both lecturers and administrators in the University of Maiduguri with 35% and 27% respectively, lecturers and administrators support the welfare of physically challenged in the University of Maiduguri. Based on the result of this study, the researchers recommended among others that the management of the University of Maiduguri should ensure the provision of appropriate facilities for all the categories of physically challenged students to encourage inclusive education; architectural planner should consider physically challenged students in classrooms buildings, offices and hostel accommodations for easy utilization, integration and inclusive education that could lead to sustainable development in Nigeria.
Feminism, Budgeting and Gender Justice
Author: Misra, S. N.
Date: 2017-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Feminism,Budgeting,Sex Fairness,Trend Analysis,Social Change,Court Litigation,Activism,Civil Rights Legislation,Civil Rights,Social Services,Gender Discrimination,Gender Bias,Social Justice,Foreign Countries

The Fourth Conference on Women at Beijing (1995) underlined the importance of gender mainstreaming; spurring India to provide for separate Gender Budgeting in 2005-06. The Constitution tries to make fine balance between right to equality and positive discrimination for promoting gender justice in India. Yet high levels of Gender Inequality Index (GII), coexist with high Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth, after India opted for economic liberalization in the 1990s. This paper brings out these trends and how the Supreme Court, as the watchdog of fundamental rights, has played a stellar role in ensuring gender justice. The paper does a trend analysis of gender budgeting and the inept implementation of flagship programmes like Beti Bachao Beti Padhao and Nirbhaya, due to the lack of coordinated approach. Making comparison with developed and Emerging Market Economies (EME), the paper underscores the importance of earmarking handsome allocation to education and health care. The issue of gender justice is not merely an issue of adequate allocation or effective judicial redressal, but embraces a larger concern viz. the &quot;culture of silence&quot; that pervades our patriarchal society. The Oslo summit underscored the importance of value based education to achieve Sustainable Development Goals (SDG).
Determinant of Academic Performance of Under Graduate Students: In the Cause of Arba Minch University Chamo Campus
Author: Yigermal, Moges Endalamaw
Date: 2017-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Graduate Students,Academic Achievement,Achievement Need,Performance Factors,Undergraduate Students,Correlation,Regression (Statistics),Student Characteristics,Family Characteristics,Gender Differences,College Entrance Examinations,Grade Point Average,Time Factors (Learning),Student Behavior,Alcohol Abuse,Family Income,Questionnaires,Structured Interviews,Foreign Countries

This study was designed to investigate the determinant factors affecting academic performance of regular undergraduate students of Arba Minch University (AMU) Chamo Campus students. The study employed the use of correlation design to establish the nature of the relationships. Data were collected from 100 respondents selected from all the 12 departments of Arba Minch University Chamo Campus students using the stratified sampling method. To analyze the data, the Pearson product moment correlation statistical tool and econometrics data analysis (OLS regression) method were used with the aim of establishing the relationship between factors related to student's background and family background on academic performance of regular undergraduate students at Arba Minch University Chamo Campus students. The findings revealed the existence of a significant relationship between gender difference, university entrance exam and studying hours and academic performance (CGPA). The findings also revealed that there was a significant relationship between students former academic back ground, studying hours, and student's behavior on taking of alcoholic drug and chat on academic performance of students. On the basis of the findings, the researcher recommended that emphasis should be taken to improve the academic performance of female students and improving students' performance earlier before the joined in to university.
Modeling the Time-Varying Nature of Student Exceptionality Classification on Achievement Growth
Author: Nese, Joseph F. T.
Date: 2017-05-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Classification,Achievement Gains,Special Needs Students,Mathematics Achievement,Achievement Tests,Regular and Special Education Relationship,Growth Models,Goodness of Fit,Robustness (Statistics),Structural Equation Models,Longitudinal Studies,Grade 3,Grade 8,Grade 4,Grade 5,Grade 6,Grade 7

Our purpose was to examine different approaches to modeling the time-varying nature of exceptionality classification. Using longitudinal data from one state's mathematics achievement test for 28,829 students in Grades 3 to 8, we describe the reclassification rate within special education and between general and special education, and compare four alternative growth models for students with and without disabilities with different specifications of disability classification as time-variant (TVC) or time-invariant (TIC) covariates. Although model fit statistics were inconsistent in endorsing a single model, we found that the TIC results were generally preferable to the TVC; however, the choice of model specification may rest on the purpose of the researcher and goals of representing the influence of covariates on growth.