ethanporcaro/eric-fulltext-meta huggingface dataset:
The Rasch-Rating Scale Model to Identify Learning Difficulties of Physics Students Based on Self-Regulation Skills
Author: Habibi, Habibi
Date: 2019-12-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Physics,Science Instruction,Metacognition,Learning Processes,Preservice Teachers,Science Teachers,Learning Strategies,Rating Scales,Item Analysis,Profiles,Private Colleges,Teacher Education Programs,Foreign Countries

This study applies the unidimensional Rasch Model assumptions in identifying physics learning difficulties based on students' self-regulation abilities. A total of 126 physics teacher candidates have been observed for one semester. Self-project as a learning strategy has been used. Data were collected using 20 items in rating scales and then analyzed quantitatively to get feasibility in measuring self-regulation skills. The results have shown that the profile items analyzed by the Rasch Model are feasible to measure self-regulation skills through a self-sustaining project strategy. Most physics teacher candidates have a medium ability of 51% in the process of self-regulation, high = 33%, and low = 16%. The implications of applying self-projects to the processes of self-regulation are discussed in this article.
Possibilities Trans-Affirming Policy Potential: A Case Study of a Canadian Catholic School
Author: Herriot, Lindsay
Date: 2019-12-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Foreign Countries,Catholic Schools,LGBTQ People,Sexual Identity,Educational Policy,Educational Change,Inclusion,Gender Issues,Religious Factors,Resistance to Change,Sanitary Facilities,Policy Formation,Catholic Educators

Background: Mainstream media is increasingly reporting on the relationships between Catholic and trans identities in parochial schools, particularly with regard to gendered restroom use. With greater numbers of trans youth coming out at younger ages, significant educational policy changes are being considered around how Catholic schools can or should include trans youth. Method: This study applies trans and queer theologies to Critical Discourse Analysis (CDA) in investigating the Wilson case, which was the first known instance of a Catholic school including some affirming policy provisions for trans youth. The authors additionally collected and coded 12 news articles from a variety of platforms to discern and discuss the theological arguments in the public square against more fulsome trans student inclusion in Catholic schools. Results: The authors found two related theological arguments against full inclusion, namely the notion that (1) Gender is God-given and therefore cannot be chosen or changed, and (2) That transgressive bodies are not sacred parts of the divine gender plan. Conclusion: Trans theology allowed the authors to disrupt both of the theological claims advanced by the Catholic educators quoted in the Wilson case. This created rich, imaginative space in which to reconsider the relationships between Catholic and trans identities, namely by not arranging them in a binary. Significance for policy-making in parochial schools is discussed.
A Modified &quot;a&quot;-Stratified Method for Computerized Adaptive Testing. Research Report. ETS RR-19-10
Author: Gu, Lixiong
Date: 2019-12-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Computer Assisted Testing,Adaptive Testing,Test Use,Test Items,Item Analysis,Evaluation Methods,Evaluation Criteria,Error of Measurement,Test Length,Evaluation Problems

Research has found that the &quot;a&quot;-stratified item selection strategy (STR) for computerized adaptive tests (CATs) may lead to insufficient use of high a items at later stages of the tests and thus to reduced measurement precision. A refined approach, unequal item selection across strata (USTR), effectively improves test precision over the STR by allowing more items to be selected from the strata with higher a-parameter values. However, both approaches ignore the contribution of items' c-parameters to the information. This study proposes another procedure--maximum information STR (MISTR)--that groups items based on the maximum amount of Fisher information an item can provide. This information is a function of its &quot;a&quot;- and &quot;c&quot;-parameters. MISTR can be further modified to select more items from strata with high a-parameter values (unequal MISTR [UMISTR]). This study evaluated and compared MISTR, UMISTR, STR, and USTR on two aspects of the CAT performance: (a) quality of [theta] estimation and (b) effectiveness in item pool usage. The results showed that both the MISTR and UMISTR approaches produced more precise ability estimation than the STR approach when the test length was longer and when an item-exposure-control procedure was used. The UMISTR produced slightly less precise ability estimation than USTR but led to fewer underused items, indicating a more balanced use of the item pool. These findings suggest that MISTR and UMISTR can be viable alternatives to STR and USTR.
Enhancing Attractiveness of Secondary Agricultural Education in the Czech Republic
Author: Tomšíková, Katerina
Date: 2019-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Agricultural Education,High School Students,Foreign Countries,Teaching Methods,Educational Trends,Student Attitudes,Natural Resources,Community Education,Lifelong Learning,School Community Relationship

Introducing innovative teaching methods at agricultural high schools is linked to enhancing their attractiveness for students. The article aims to contribute to addressing this issue. Its framework is the discourse on the knowledge society. Students, who at the same time educate other people, presented their suggestions and ideas about inspired teaching in a questionnaire survey, including lifelong and community education at agricultural high schools. In particular, they emphasized the introduction of new trends and topics that are related not only to agricultural but also to other activities in the management of natural resources. They singled out teaching using practical and activation methods. They considered lifelong and community education in the framework of agricultural high schools as a possibility and as beneficial. The results achieved in the research can also be used in teaching at the Institute of Education and Communication (IVP) at the Czech University of Life Sciences Prague (CULS Prague).
Analysis of Keystroke Sequences in Writing Logs. Research Report. ETS RR-19-11
Author: Zhu, Mengxiao
Date: 2019-12-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Keyboarding (Data Entry),Data Collection,Data Analysis,Writing Processes,Persuasive Discourse,Middle School Students,Early Adolescents,Gender Differences,Achievement Gap,Scores,Behavior Patterns,Vignettes,Sequential Approach,Essays,Time Factors (Learning)

The research on using event logs and item response time to study test-taking processes is rapidly growing in the field of educational measurement. In this study, we analyzed the keystroke logs collected from 761 middle school students in the United States as they completed a persuasive writing task. Seven variables were extracted from the keystroke logs and compared with different score and gender groups. Group comparisons were also made using methodologies borrowed from sequence mining. Students' composition strategies over the course of the writing process were also investigated. The findings of this study have implications for gaining deeper understanding of observed group differences and for designing interventions to close the achievement gaps among population groups.
A Note on Using Weighted Sum Scores in the P-DIF Statistic. Research Report. ETS RR-19-32
Author: Guo, Hongwen
Date: 2019-12-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Test Bias,Educational Testing,Statistical Analysis,Item Response Theory,Weighted Scores,Test Length

The Mantel-Haenszel delta difference (MH D-DIF) and the standardized proportion difference (STD P-DIF) are two observed-score methods that have been used to assess differential item functioning (DIF) at Educational Testing Service since the early 1990s. Latentvariable approaches to assessing measurement invariance at the item level have been proposed and studied since then as well. Previous research showed that using the weighted sum score as the matching variable may close the gap between the MH D-DIF statistic based on observed scores and its counterpart based on latent ability. In this study, we show that weighting reduces the difference between the STD P-DIF statistic and its counterpart based on latent ability. In addition, we discuss the factors that influence the gap and examine approaches that may facilitate the use of weighted STD P-DIF.
A Role of Siblings in Perception of Academic Self-Efficacy and Social Support
Author: Krejcová, Kristýna
Date: 2019-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Siblings,Self Efficacy,Academic Ability,Success,Student Characteristics,Gender Differences,Family Influence,Birth Order,Age Differences,Foreign Countries,Sibling Relationship,Social Support Groups,College Students

An educational efficiency of an individual is strongly and bidirectionally connected with his/her self-perception determined by the unique family system and overall sense of social well-being. The role of parents is obvious and both theoretically and empirically well-researched. Nevertheless, academic self-efficacy may be significantly affected also by siblings, whose role is neglected by theory and research. Our research deals with various specifics of siblings' constellations and their impact on selected dimensions of academic self-efficacy (perception of school success, efficiency, educational dispositions, and ambitions). Our findings proved differences in all observed categories (gender, family order, age-distance) and indicate relative better academic self-efficacy (compared with a sibling) by females and respondents with a brother. Similarly, higher level of academic self-efficacy was detected by older siblings and respondents with a longer age-distance between them and their siblings. Moreover, the research points out the siblings-related specifics of social support perceived from a family. Conclusions are applicable in educational theory as well as in praxis of educational counselling with an intention to support equal opportunities in education and professional development.
Applying Multiphase Sampling to Selecting Testlets with Constraints on Item Blocks. Research Report. ETS RR-19-03
Author: Qian, Jiahe
Date: 2019-12-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Test Construction,Sampling,Test Items,Mathematics,Sample Size

In assembling testlets (i.e., test forms) with a pool of new and used item blocks, test security is one of the main issues of concern. Strict constraints are often imposed on repeated usage of the same item blocks. Nevertheless, for an assessment administering multiple testlets, a goal is to select as large a sample of testlets as possible. In this study, the algorithm of multiphase sampling was applied to selecting and augmenting the sample of testlets to be administered. Several topics related to the algorithm are discussed, such as the termination of the algorithm, the dynamics of sample size, and the effectiveness of the algorithm. A real database of testlets was used in the study.
The Role of Social Media in Reshaping the Academic Activities of Vocational and Technical Education Lecturers in Nigeria
Author: Jebba, Adamu Muhammed
Date: 2019-12-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Social Media,Teaching Methods,Higher Education,College Faculty,Vocational Education,Postsecondary Education,Educational Technology,Technology Uses in Education,Foreign Countries,Lecture Method,Technology Integration

The use of social media is one of the predominant features in the average daily life of students and lecturers across tertiary institutions in Nigeria. It was against this backdrop that this study was carried out to determine the role of social media in reshaping the future of academic activities among lecturers of Vocational and Technical education in Nigeria. The purpose of this study was to determine the role of social media in reshaping the future of academic activities of vocational and technical education lecturers in Nigeria. Descriptive survey research design was used for the study. A structured questionnaire containing 40- items was prepared by the researcher for data collection. The reliability of the instrument was determined using Kuder Richardson (KR20) formula which yielded 0.85. The population of the study comprised lecturers from the two Colleges of Education in Niger State. Four research questions guided the study. The findings discovered among others that social media is a technological tool that can reshape the future of teaching Vocational and Technical education as it brings with it new opportunities which is capable of promoting collaborative teaching and learning as well as the potential to promote and reshape the future of higher education in institutions of learning. Furthermore, the trend according to the findings of this study revealed that the overwhelming patronage is in terms of making new friends (online), playing games, exchange of affectionate/love messages, online chatting, sharing selfies, spreading false information, hate speeches, and even quarrelling with virtual friends.
A Proof-of-Concept Study on Scoring Oral Presentation Videos in Higher Education. Research Report. ETS RR-19-22
Author: Feng, Gary
Date: 2019-12-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Scoring,Public Speaking,Video Technology,Evaluation Methods,Verbal Communication,Nonverbal Communication,Correlation,Scores,Speech Communication,Higher Education,Vignettes,Transcripts (Written Records)

This proof-of-concept study examined the feasibility of a new scoring procedure designed to reduce the time of scoring a video-based public speaking assessment task. Instead of scoring the video in its entirety, the performance was evaluated based on content-related (e.g., speech organization, word choice) and delivery-related (e.g., vocal expression, nonverbal behaviors) dimensions. Content-related dimensions were scored based on speech transcripts, while delivery dimensions were scored using a video thin-slicing technique, where scores were assigned based on brief vignettes of a video rather than the complete performance. Initial feasibility data were collected from 4 novice raters scoring 10 video performances. Results indicated that for delivery dimensions, four 10 second thin slices yielded interrater consistency reliability somewhat similar to that of full-video scoring, and additional slices resulted in only small improvements. For transcription-based scoring, while raters were consistent, their scores had low correlations with criterion scores, which was likely due to differences in the modality (video vs. text). Video thin-slicing appears to be a promising scoring technique for relevant constructs. Further testing of a combination of audio and transcript is recommended for scoring content-related constructs.
Thirty Years of Scholarly Literature on University Governance in Canada (1988-2016)
Author: Hurtubise, Denis
Date: 2019-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Governance,Scholarship,Educational History,Foreign Countries,College Administration,Research Methodology

This article focuses on the scholarly literature of the last 30 years on university governance in Canada. After describing the research methods that I used to compile that body of literature and to analyze its individual components, I reconstruct the general approaches, or angles, from which scholars address that topic. A discussion of several features of that literature taken as a whole follows, with a focus on the evaluation that is made by scholars of the state of university governance in Canada.
Understanding Pre-Service Teachers&apos; Legal Literacy and Experiences with Legal Issues in Practicum Settings: An Exploratory Study
Author: Kutsyuruba, Benjamin
Date: 2019-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Foreign Countries,Preservice Teachers,Knowledge Level,Legal Responsibility,Educational Legislation,Educational Policy,Teacher Competencies,Student Attitudes,Practicums,School Law,Self Efficacy,Teacher Responsibility,Educational Environment,School Safety,Well Being,Risk Management,Discipline,Standards,Educational Technology,Social Media,At Risk Students,Privacy,Student Diversity,Intellectual Property,Nontraditional Education,Parent School Relationship

There is a dearth of research that examines legal literacy among pre-service teachers in Canada. Pre-service teachers' legal literacy refers to the knowledge level that teacher candidates in teacher education programs have with respect to educational law and policy and how it affects their preparation for entering the teaching profession. This article presents findings from an exploratory mixed-methods study that examined teacher candidates' (n=1731) reflections that detail observations of and experiences with legal issues while on practicum placements in a teacher education program in one southeastern Ontario university during three academic years. We identify teacher candidates' most frequently cited aspects of school law and policy, analyze teacher candidates' awareness of school laws and policies pertaining to those aspects, and explore their perceived preparedness to deal with legal issues occurring in their practicum placements. We conclude with a discussion of findings and research implications for teacher education programs.
Features of the Use of Modern Technology and Hardware at the Institute of Prosecution with the Aim of Prospering the Higher Education
Author: Antonov, Igor O.
Date: 2019-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Higher Education,Crime,Criminal Law,Civil Rights,Information Technology,Equipment,Foreign Countries,International Law,Technological Advancement

In this article, the authors, identifying the features of the use of modern technologies and technical means at the prosecution institute, as a novel strategy emphasize that the principles and rules for the use of modern technologies and technical means in criminal proceedings should fully comply with the purpose of promoting the higher education. Otherwise, as the result the use of modern technologies and technical means in the course of investigative actions will be unlawful, and the evidence obtained in this case will not have legal force for the subsequent trial. From the author's point of view, the approach to the formulation of the principles of promoting higher education in modern science education has not been definitively determined. The discussion on this issue in Russian legal literature and practice has never stopped, which in conclusion indicates the urgency of both this study and the issue as a whole for the functioning and development of higher education inextricably linked with generally recognized principles and norms of international law.
Higher Education Interaction Factors in Improving Quality of Preparation
Author: Shestopalova, O. A.
Date: 2019-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Foreign Countries,Higher Education,Educational Improvement,Industry,School Business Relationship,Student Projects,Manufacturing Industry,Networks,Employers,Job Skills,Program Effectiveness,Interaction,Student Characteristics,Interpersonal Relationship,Mentors,Employment Qualifications,Sciences,Technology,Bachelors Degrees

In Russian National Security Doctrine 2020, one of the improvements of higher education is the development of &quot;interaction of educational organizations and research centers with industrial enterprises&quot;. The document &quot;development of secondary vocational education system in order to prepare qualified workers in accordance with the best world standards and advanced technologies&quot; is interpreted as an important condition for ensuring national security in the field of science, technology and education. In our opinion, it's cannot be realized without the involvement of the economic, technological and managerial resources of industrial enterprises, and, consequently, the organization of the network interaction of higher educational organizations and enterprises. This study is devoted to the organization of networking of institutions of higher education with enterprises, which was developed in accordance with the basic requirements of employers. The effectiveness of this approach to learning was proven during a research experiment.
Methods of Foreign Language Teaching to Linguistically Gifted Students
Author: Gali, Gulnara V.
Date: 2019-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Gifted,Second Language Learning,Second Language Instruction,Language Aptitude,Teaching Methods,Pronunciation,Communicative Competence (Languages),Creativity,Elementary School Students

Purpose of the Study: The aim of this research is investigating the methods in Foreign Language Teaching To Linguistically Gifted Students. Methodology: This is an analytical-logical research that has been done through content analysis. Also the data of this research have been obtained through the library. Results: Communicative language teaching can be set as a set of principles related to language learning goals, how to learn a language with a learner, the types of classroom activities that best facilitate learning, and the role of the learner and teacher. Applications: This article is useful for students and teachers.
Attaining Philosophical Alignment: Localizing Systemic Change through Adaptive Professional Development
Author: Kent, Laura B.
Date: 2019-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Educational Change,Educational Philosophy,Faculty Development,Mathematics Teachers,Standards,Mathematics Achievement,School Districts,Problem Solving,Teaching Methods,Elementary School Teachers,Middle School Teachers,Formative Evaluation

This article describes the impact of an adaptive professional development program for K-8 mathematics teachers to enhance their implementation of standards that were streamlined to promote improved student learning and achievement. Students from the participating district scored higher than the state average and a neighboring district during the three years of implementation. Survey data showed growth in teacher enactment of dynamic problem-posing lessons during the three years of professional development. Peer classroom observations and shared reviews of student work samples were considered pivotal to teachers changing their instructional practices.
Admission Assessment: Linking a Standardized Admission Exam to Nursing Program Outcomes
Author: Reinhardt, Anita C.
Date: 2019-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Program Evaluation,Standardized Tests,Admission Criteria,Exit Examinations,Licensing Examinations (Professions),Nursing Education,Outcomes of Education,Nursing Students,Student Attrition,Cutting Scores,Nurses

This article reports the results of an academic program evaluation in which standardized admission test scores are compared to intermediate and final program outcomes. We used two intermediate program measures of progress-first semester nursing grades and performance on a standardized exit exam prior to graduation. Program final outcomes compared are student attrition and graduate nurses' performance on the NCLEX-RN®. The analysis resulted in identifying statistically significant relationships between entrance exam scores and first semester grades. Statistically significant relationships were seen between entrance exam scores and performance on a pre-graduation exit exam. There was a statistically significant relationship between entrance exam scores and NCLEX-RN® pass rates. These results indicate that admission testing is a viable option for use as part of an admission process for baccalaureate nursing programs.