ethanporcaro/eric-fulltext-meta huggingface dataset:
Teachers' Factors as Determinants of the Professional Competence of the Nigeria Certificate in Education Teachers
Author: Adetayo, Janet Oyebola
Date: 2016-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Foreign Countries,Teacher Education,Teacher Competencies,Teacher Certification,Elementary School Teachers,Distance Education,Questionnaires,Teacher Characteristics,Multiple Regression Analysis,Statistical Analysis,Teacher Motivation,Teacher Attitudes,Teacher Morale

The National Teachers' Institute (NTI) has been involved in training teachers for the Nigeria Certificate in Education (NCE) for over three decades through Distance Learning Programme. The quality of these teachers has been queried particularly when compared with those who run full-time NCE Programme. This study, therefore, determined the professional competencies of NCE teachers produced by NTI. The study further examined the extent to which NTI primary school teachers' morale, motivation, attitude, and commitment accounted for their professional competencies. The study adopted a survey design. Forty NCE teachers produced by NTI Distance Learning Programme and 40 full-time NCE trained teachers were purposively selected from schools in eight local government areas of Ogun State. The only instrument used for data collection was the Teachers' Characteristic Questionnaire. Three research questions were answered. Data were analysed using descriptive statistics, t-test and multiple regression. The profile of NTI NCE teachers and full-time NCE teachers were high and positive on commitment to teaching, motivation to work, morale and attitude to teaching. The NTI NCE teachers were significantly committed to teaching more than the full-time teachers (t[subscript (78)] = 2.02, p&lt;0.05). Attitude to teaching, motivation to work and teachers' morale did not significantly influence professional competence. All the factors jointly accounted for 1.4% of the variance in the teachers' professional competence. In view of the fact that teachers will continue to access professional training by NTI, there is, therefore, the need for NTI to ensure a favourable teaching environment in order to enhance the production of committed teachers. Therefore, the NTI Programme should be sustained because of its role in the training of teachers.
An Investigation into Implementation of ICT in Primary Schools, in Kenya, in the Light of Free Laptops at Primary One: A Case Study of Teachers Implementing ICT into Their Teaching Practice
Author: Tonui, Betty
Date: 2016-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Foreign Countries,Elementary Schools,Laptop Computers,Access to Computers,Case Studies,Computer Uses in Education,Educational Technology,School Districts,Questionnaires,Teacher Attitudes,Computer Literacy,Barriers

Information and communication technologies (ICTs) have been touted as being potentially powerful tools that can be used to facilitate the implied educational change and reform. Implementation of ICT in higher education learning environments is a complex task. Teachers and students, but also management, administration and ICT support are affected by and affect the implementation. To facilitate the change processes better the first step is to actually understand what problems and challenges implementation of ICT leads to and how it affects practice. Although classical instructional methods will continue to be used in the teaching-learning process, it is also true that Information Communication Technologies (ICTs) can be harnessed to become powerful pedagogical tools. Proceeding from the premise that there are many ways to use new technologies for teaching and learning, the paper presents literature on the possibilities and challenges of integrating ICT into teaching-learning, the rationale for adopting and using ICTs for learning-teaching, as well as the key factors that influence the adoption and use of ICTs in teaching and learning both from a general perspective and in a technical education context. The paper then outlines and discusses findings of a study designed to investigate the possibilities and challenges of using Information Communication Technology (ICT) in teaching-learning procedures in primary school institutions in Kenya using data obtained from a Tinderet District school in the Rift valley region of Kenya. It examines views in pertinent literature as well as teachers' perceptions of the benefits of integrating ICT into teaching-learning, the success factors and obstacles encountered in their endeavours to do this. Conclusions are drawn and suggestions made to address the challenges and improve on the use of ICT for teaching-learning in teaching institutions.
Performance of Higher National Diploma of Building Technology Graduates in the Construction Industry: A Tracer Study in Kumasi Metropolis, Ghana
Author: Awere, E.
Date: 2016-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Construction Industry,Building Trades,Questionnaires,Classification,Sampling,Engineering,Higher Education,Education Work Relationship,Graduates,Job Skills,Natural Resources,Water,Government Employees,Supervisors,Administrator Attitudes,Statistical Analysis,Foreign Countries,Employment Potential,Employment Qualifications,Teamwork,Verbal Communication,Time Management,Interpersonal Competence,Attitude Measures

Building Technology graduates from Ghanaian Polytechnics seek employment in the construction industry, yet little information is known as to whether their tertiary education is really related to and meeting the actual needs of their prospective employers in the construction industry. The tracer study was conducted to ascertain the performance of Higher National Diploma (HND) Building Technology graduates and the extent to which their academic training meets the employers' needs in the construction industry. In order to obtain a good assessment of the skills (technical and non-technical) and competencies of Polytechnic HND building Technology graduates, purposive sampling technique was used. Construction firms with Ministry of Water Resources, Works and Housing classification of D3K3 and above who have been in operation for a minimum of one year and have employed Polytechnic HND Building Technology graduates were identified. Out of the firms identified, thirty-five (35) were selected using simple random sampling technique. A Structured questionnaire was designed and distributed to site engineers, site supervisors, quantity surveyors, operation managers and project managers in the selected construction firms. Descriptive statistic was used to analyse the data using. The study revealed that Polytechnic HND graduates in the construction industry were performing creditably since the index of performance of site supervisors, quantity surveyors and site managers were generally above average. Apart from the academic competence, graduates possessed non-academic attributes which the employers emphasized as criteria for graduates' employability and performance in the construction industry. These attributes included verbal communication, teamwork, time management, commitment and interpersonal skills.
The Use of Web Cameras for Video Conferencing in Field Experience Supervision
Author: Zgonc, Kimberly
Date: 2009-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Field Experience Programs,Video Technology,Rural Areas,Placement,Student Teaching,Cooperating Teachers,College Faculty,Videoconferencing,Observation,Teacher Supervision,Teaching Methods,Student Teachers,Teacher Student Relationship,Instructional Effectiveness,Pilot Projects,Program Descriptions,Statistical Analysis

For universities located in rural areas, field placement supervisors often find it difficult to locate placements for student teachers who are specialized in areas (e.g., special education, P.E.) with a limited number of cooperating teachers in each school. In those cases, placements for student teachers may require the cooperation of schools outside the prescribed radius from the university campus. Because university faculty may be assigned to multiple schools across a wide region, traveling to and from distant placements reduces the amount of time spent with student teachers and cooperating teachers after observation of instruction. The use of web cameras for video conferencing allows students, teachers and their supervisors to engage in debriefing sessions that are less impacted by time restrictions, teaching schedules, and travel time. Video conferencing after observations of instruction promotes more thorough, meaningful feedback by the supervisors and more reflective responses by the student teacher, which may result in improved instructional effectiveness. In the current program (n = 6), which is being piloted in selected sites throughout the area, university faculty provided web cameras to cooperating teachers to use for video conferencing.
Multilevel Analysis for Identifying Factors Influencing Academic Achievement of Students in Higher Education Institution: The Case of Wollo University
Author: Beyene, Kassu Mehari
Date: 2016-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Foreign Countries,Hierarchical Linear Modeling,Academic Achievement,College Students,Higher Education,Colleges,Questionnaires,Regression (Statistics),Campuses,Sample Size,Case Studies,Data Analysis,Data Collection

Education is a process by which man transmits his experiences, new findings, and values accumulated over the years, in his struggle for survival and development, through generations. Accordingly, one of the aims of education is to strengthen the individual's and societies' problem solving capacity, ability and culture starting from basic education and at all levels in each field (FDRGE, 1994). The general objective of this study is to determine the key factors influencing students' academic achievements measured by CGPA of students. The data for the study were obtained through questionnaire method that covers various factors related to students' academic achievement including educational and socio-demographic backgrounds of pupils and their parents, economic background of parents, lecturers' characteristics and general university facilities. The data collection instrument (that is questionnaire) was prepared in English. Students included in the sample were selected using systematic random sampling technique from those representative departments and batch's. The analysis used multilevel linear regression to analyze the data in order to identify determinants of both school and department variation in students' academic achievements measured by CGPA of students. University entrance Exam result, sex, mother education level, father education level, drug use, number of assessments, and group study status were found to be determinants of academic achievement in the total sample of students. In contrast, sexual partner and teacher education level were not significantly related the academic achievement of students. In conclusion, to increase the success of students and reduce variability of academic achievement both between college/school/institute and departments, there is clear need of promoting group work and put efforts for its effectiveness. In addition, both college/school/institute and departments should give great attention in supporting female students.
Students Need Innovative Educational Tools in the Classroom Now
Author: Hunter, Elizabeth M.
Date: 2009-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Elementary Secondary Education,Educational Technology,Technology Uses in Education,Interactive Video,Bulletin Boards,Video Games,Computer Games,Video Technology,Computer Software,Virtual Classrooms,Computer Mediated Communication,Films,Documentaries,Handheld Devices,Telecommunications,Web Sites,Teacher Education

This paper addresses both the need and benefit of using technology in our K-12 and higher education settings. It also provides suggestions and samples for application of modern technology in schools. Teachers will be challenged to advance their lessons using technology that students are already familiar with and using in their personal lives. Finally, resources are provided for all levels and subjects.
WebQuests: A Tool for All Teachers
Author: Rader, Laura
Date: 2009-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Teaching Methods,Technology Uses in Education,Educational Technology,Student Diversity,Disabilities,Inquiry,Academic Accommodations (Disabilities),Web Sites

Classroom teachers are assuming more and more responsibility for meeting the needs of students from a larger number of diverse backgrounds and with increasingly diverse special needs. Many practicing teachers identify students with special needs as their greatest concern and challenge, but often one of their greatest rewards. One way of differentiating instruction to provide Universal Design for Learning (UDL) is through WebQuests. WebQuests, inquiry oriented activities in which most of the information is drawn from the web, not only meet two requirements of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), but also allow teachers the opportunity to provide multiple levels of assistance to all students. Specifically, WebQuests have the ability to not only provide accommodations for all students with special needs but they have the ability to provide all students with special needs access to the general education curriculum as well. When teachers become familiar with WebQuests and use them in their daily instruction with students, it is very likely that the educational opportunities and outcomes for all students will substantially increase.
Coaching as a Performance Improvement Tool at School
Author: Yirci, Ramazan
Date: 2016-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Foreign Countries,Coaching (Performance),Principals,Job Performance,Teacher Improvement,Behavioral Objectives,Educational Objectives,Educational Benefits,Performance Factors,Educational Practices

The purpose of this study is to examine the current literature and have an insight about coaching as a performance improvement tool at school. In today's world, schools have to survive and keep their organizational success in the highest level because of the high expectations from school stakeholders. Taking place in such a fierce competitive environment requires being more effective and efficient. Coaching can be a key to success for schools if it can be implemented in the school as a whole. The previous research findings show that if coaching techniques can be used effectively by the school principal, it becomes an effective motivation resource and performance booster not only for the teachers but also for the other staff and students.
Honing Language Skills Using Blogs
Author: Bhavana, A. R.
Date: 2009-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Language Proficiency,English (Second Language),Second Language Learning,Interviews,Language Skills,Electronic Publishing,Science Education,Language Variation,Teaching Methods,Higher Education,Technology Integration,Information Technology,Computer Mediated Communication,Self Concept,Computer Simulation,Role Playing,Undergraduate Students,Student Surveys,Student Attitudes,Second Language Instruction,Content Analysis,Observation

Proficiency in English is a prerequisite for students to bag a place in the on/off campus interviews. Irrespective of the profession, vocation and background the students have to hone their LSRW skills in English. Selection procedures like group discussion and video conferencing are hurdles to students who lack language proficiency in English. All prestigious, science based disciplines at the graduate and postgraduate level such as Computer Science, Engineering, and Medicine seem to be predominantly available only in English. The English proficiency of students educated in the vernacular medium is often deemed insufficient. This has led to a paradigm shift in the teaching/learning of English at the collegiate and higher education level. Apart from experimenting new teaching methods, teachers are now applying modern technology to support cultivation of language and linguistic skills to foster better achievement at higher education levels.This paper describes blogs as a simple, relatively low-tech, and effective tool to enhance language skills. Blogs are important for technologists, teachers, parents, and researchers who are interested in computer-mediated communication. Physical constraints such as the body, biological sex, race, or age can have a profound effect on self-definition and self-presentation (Collins &amp; Kuczaj, 1991); many of these attributes become flexible in online environments. The anonymity afforded within virtual worlds allows more flexibility in exploring their identity through their language, their role play, and the personae they assume (Calvert, 2002). The focus of this paper is on the &quot;boon&quot; rather than the &quot;bane&quot; of technology. It presents practical methods for using blogs as a teaching tool for inducing students to communicate without inhibitions. It reports results of a general survey of students in undergraduate courses. This topic is limited to use of blogs as a teaching tool to supplement rather than supplant face-to-face classroom teaching.
Virtual Classroom: Architecture and Its Future in Educational Institutions
Author: Parthasarathy, M.
Date: 2009-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Student Centered Learning,Virtual Classrooms,Technology Uses in Education,Information Management,Interaction,Networks,Video Technology,Group Discussion

The educational system around the world is undergoing a tremendous change in the area of knowledge and strategy. In general, the curriculum practices have revolutionized by the academicians and educational administrators. The learners have also demanded varied types of knowledge and skills required for their day-to-day activity. Nature and the forms of educational system should accommodate the requirement of the nation and society in general individual learner in particular. The traditional classroom approaches requires a tremendous change in the way of delivery and knowledge transmission for the development of cognitive and non-cognitive areas of learning with emphasize on qualities of personal and social growth. The education commissions and committees have also recommended and stressed that education should be made both universally available and more relevant. In this context this paper suggests a learner-centered approach for the demands of the nation and the society at large. The learner-centered approach suggested by this paper, a Virtual Classroom (VC) approach is a stress on its architecture, facilities, interactivity and network. Based on the criteria the authors have developed three models of VC approach and future benefits of these approaches for knowledge management system for effective acquisition, sharing, utilization and creation of knowledge in the area of teaching-learning process.
Utilization of Electronic Information Resources by Undergraduate Students of University of Ibadan: A Case Study of Social Sciences and Education
Author: Owolabi, Sola
Date: 2016-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Undergraduate Students,Electronic Libraries,Information Utilization,Student Surveys,Use Studies,Internet,Mass Media Use,Barriers,Questionnaires,Gender Differences,Age Differences,Incidence,Educational Benefits,Library Services,Social Sciences,Schools of Education,Information Sources,Foreign Countries

The study evaluated utilization of electronic information resources by undergraduates in the Faculties of Education and the Social Sciences in University of Ibadan. The study adopted a descriptive survey design with a study population of 1872 undergraduates in the Faculties of Education and the Social Sciences in University of Ibadan, from which a sample of 200 respondents were selected from each faculty using a simple random technique. Data was analyzed using the SPSS software, frequency distribution and percentages. The findings revealed that the internet services, e-mail services, online databases, electronic databases and cybercafés were the available electronic information resources often used by the undergraduate students in University of Ibadan. However, inadequate power supply, poor network/internet connectivity and limited access to computer terminals.
Teacher Technology Literacy: Effects of Alternative Delivery Modes
Author: Tutty, Jeremy I.
Date: 2009-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Technology Uses in Education,Educational Technology,Blended Learning,Technological Literacy,Delivery Systems,Conventional Instruction,Preservice Teachers,Teacher Attitudes,Student Attitudes,Teaching Methods,Questionnaires,Statistical Analysis,Scores,Multivariate Analysis

The task of preparing teachers to use technology in the classroom now extends beyond the walls of the university and into the classrooms of in-service teachers, as many states require technology competency for maintaining teaching credentials. In order to meet these needs, colleges and universities must seek alternative, but efficient modes for delivering this instruction. One such method is the hybrid or blended format technology literacy course. The hybrid format appears to have potential for this purpose. This method provides accommodation for in-service teachers who have difficulty coming to campus during the school day, while still providing the human interaction of the face-to-face classroom (Palloff &amp; Pratt, 2003). This study investigates the efficacy of three delivery modes of a technology literacy course (face-to-face, hybrid, fully-online) on pre-service and in-service teachers' technology integration and attitudes towards technology. Results suggest that online and hybrid delivery modes of technology literacy course may be reasonable alternatives to train in-service and pre-service teachers in computer skills and integration.
Enhancing Job Satisfaction for Teachers: A Strategy for Achieving Transformation of Secondary Education in Nigeria
Author: Dabo, Steve Azi
Date: 2016-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Job Satisfaction,Educational Change,Secondary School Teachers,Foreign Countries,Administrative Organization,Instructional Materials,Teacher Attitudes

The neglect of teachers' needs have impacted negatively on our educational system in Nigeria. Indeed, the teaching profession has suffered untold hardship for quite sometimes now. This paper uses a theoretical approach to x-ray the factors responsible for poor job satisfaction among secondary school teachers. The paper also examines teachers' job satisfaction as a strategy for transformation of secondary school education in Nigeria. Nigerian secondary school teachers need job satisfaction in the form of better condition of service, proper administrative and organizational structure, teaching aids should be provided and instructional materials among others. The last part of the paper contains conclusion and recommendations on the ways of achieving transformation in Nigerian secondary school education and job satisfaction for teachers.