ethanporcaro/eric-fulltext-meta huggingface dataset:
Middle Grade Students&apos; Evoked Concept Images of Number Line Models and Their Calculation Strategies with Integers Using These Models
Author: Yilmaz, Aysenur
Date: 2019-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Middle School Students,Mathematics Instruction,Grade 7,Foreign Countries,Numbers,Arithmetic,Computation,Number Concepts,Models,Correlation

Number line models provide a visual aid for students to examine the relationship of integers with each other and facilitate learning of integers and integer operations. Such models are typically used when students are asked real-life problems. This study employs a qualitative case study design to perform an in-depth analysis of how middle grade students use number line models and which models they instinctively prefer for different real-life contexts. To understand students? way of thinking, a questionnaire including real-life context problems about integers was used. Additionally, interview data was used to get a deep insight into students? written responses. The results indicated that middle grade students have three evoked concept images of number line models namely, horizontal, vertical, and the Cartesian plane combining the two. The horizontal number line model was found to dominate over the other two models even in contexts that are typically associated with a vertical one. The study also found that more than half of the students that took part in the study could not properly use any number line model. Finally, the study added to the evidence that there was a symbiotic relationship between arithmetic calculation and using number line in that errors made during one are often corrected with the other.
Effect of Maximal Anaerobic Loading on Lower Extremity Proprioceptive Sense in Soccer Players
Author: Göktepe, Mehmet
Date: 2019-02-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Muscular Strength,Fatigue (Biology),Human Body,Team Sports,Males,Athletes,Physiology,Measurement,Experimental Groups,Control Groups,Pretests Posttests,Foreign Countries,Metabolism

This study was carried out to determine the effect of lower extremity muscle fatigue on proprioceptive sense in soccer players. 26 male soccer players who play licensed soccer in the amateur soccer teams of the Agri province and who was not injured in the past year (Age 20,03±3,38, weight 65,69±10,66, height 176,61±8,72) participated in the study voluntarily. The lactic acid concentration of the participants at rest and their proprioceptive sense measurements were determined by standardized methods and materials. Then, Wingate test was applied to the participants. The lactic acid concentration and proprioceptive sense measurements were repeated at the end of the test. The analysis of the collected data was carried out through the SPSS 22 program. Shapiro-Wilks test was conducted for normality distribution. Independent-Samples t-test was carried out in the comparison of test and control groups and Paired-Samples t-Test was utilized in the comparison of differences between pretest and posttest means. It was concluded that lower extremity fatigue in soccer players has a negative effect on lower extremity proprioceptive sense (p&lt;0.05).
Secondary School Students&apos; Representations for Solving Geometric Word Problems in Different Clinical Interviews
Author: Ulusoy, Fadime
Date: 2019-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Secondary School Students,Student Attitudes,Geometry,Geometric Concepts,Mathematics Instruction,Word Problems (Mathematics),Problem Solving,Interviews,Protocol Analysis,Mathematical Logic,Thinking Skills,Foreign Countries,Symbols (Mathematics)

This paper aimed to investigate secondary school students' representations for solving geometric word problems in different clinical interviewing processes. More specifically, the focus was to understand the changes/developments in students' representations through think-aloud interviews (TAIs) and open-ended prompting interviews (OEPIs). Three secondary school students were selected as the participants via maximum variation sampling method. The data sources were obtained from written responses of secondary students for geometric word problems, transcripts of TAIs and transcripts of OEPIs. The results revealed that students generally began to solve word problems by translating verbal representations to pictorial representations without making a complete and careful reading of the problems in TAIs. Due to the local understanding of the problem, they produced useless or incorrect representations. However, the interviewer's prompting questions in OEPIs increased students' awareness and attention to the problems. By this means, students had opportunities to change their pictorial and symbolic representations by making a complete and accurate reading of the statements in the problems, verifying and monitoring their solutions, and realizing their own errors or inadequate geometrical knowledge. Considering the results, we recommend to researchers/teachers who wish to understand students' mathematical thinking in a deeper way to utilize of both clinical interviews together.
Analysis of Goal Scored on Russia World Cup 2018
Author: Çobanoglu, Halil Orbay
Date: 2019-02-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Team Sports,Competition,Statistical Analysis,Athletic Coaches,Athletes,Training,Foreign Countries

The aim of the research was to analyze the goals scored in Russia World Cup 2018. The sample of this research was composed of 64 games played and 169 goals scored in the 2018 Russia World Cup. No goals were scored only in one competition. Because of 12 goals scored were own goals, 157 goals scored were analyzed on eleven different ways. The research data were collected e-analysis soccer programme. Frequency, average, standard deviation which were descriptive statistics were used for analysis of the research data. Consequently it was observed that 61,14% of goals were scored in the 2nd half of the matches and most of goals in the last 15 minutes of the matches, 63,69% of goals were scored after organized attack (open play), 38,59% of goals were scored from penalty, 78,98% of goals were scored with foot shot, 72,61% of goals were scored with one touch, 84,71% of the goals were scored through the penalty zone and 60,50% of the goals were scored in 3rd zone which was determined in the penalty zone. Moreover, of the teams that scored first results showed that they won 71,42% of the matches. Scorer's playing position was 32,48% striker. Assist player's playing position was 44,03% midfielder. 11,92% of assists were passed from 9th zone which was determined outside the penalty zone. The work guided the coaches to design real competition-like trainings and tailor the game style to the match situation. Coaches can also use this information to set goals for players and teams that specifically refer to offense and defense games. It is advisable to coach to use the 3rd zone set in the penalty zone for more goals and to use the 3rd zone in the penalty zone for more effective defense for fewer goals.
Investigation of Organizational Cultures of People Working in Sports Facilities in Terms of Job Satisfaction and Demographic Characteristics
Author: Akyel, Yakup
Date: 2019-02-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Organizational Culture,Job Satisfaction,Team Sports,Recreational Facilities,Models,Employee Attitudes,Prediction,Marital Status,Gender Differences,Work Experience,Work Attitudes,Correlation,Measures (Individuals),Competition,Innovation,Foreign Countries

In this research, it is aimed to determine the level that the organizational cultures of the employees working in sport facilities are explained by their job satisfaction and demographic characteristics. 162 employees participated in the research carried out in the relational screening model. The data of the study was collected through &quot;Organizational Culture Scale&quot; and &quot;Job Satisfaction Scale&quot;. Hierarchical regression analysis was performed in the analysis of the data. As a result of the analysis, the innovative, bureaucratic and community cultures of the employees were determined to be meaningfully predicted only by job satisfaction. Besides, while the competitor cultures of the employees were significantly explained by job satisfaction, seniority, marital status and gender variables; their organizational cultures were found to be significantly explained by job satisfaction, seniority and marital status variables.
English Teachers&apos; Subjectivities: Contesting and Resisting Must-Be Discourses
Author: Méndez, Pilar
Date: 2019-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: English (Second Language),Second Language Learning,Second Language Instruction,Discourse Analysis,Language Teachers,National Programs,Language of Instruction,Professional Identity,Critical Thinking,Archaeology,Self Concept,Teacher Attitudes,Faculty Publishing,Foreign Countries,Political Attitudes,Teacher Role,Bilingual Education,Periodicals,Teacher Education Programs,Bilingualism,Spanish,News Reporting

This paper problematizes the meaning of subjectivity constructed by Colombian English Teachers in response to a National Bilingual Program and its system of reason to produce English teachers' identity and promote bilingual education. The double-side character of subjection/subjectification (Foucault, 1982) is used to analyze English teachers' work of the self and contestarian/resistance practices to affirm themselves as researchers and critical thinkers but also to claim recognition as educators who produce relevant and situated knowledge. Historical Discourse Analysis, through archeological procedures (Foucault, 1972) to trace back English teachers' discursive and non-discursive practices, were key to unveiling how teachers think of themselves as English teachers, oppose policies and respond to dominant discourses in relation to English teaching. More than 100 English teachers' academic publications were revised and confronted with normalized discourses circulating in political programs, print media and experts' documents. Findings contribute to EFL teachers' understanding of their own struggles and the role of their resistance practices to affirm their subjectivities.
The Development and Testing of an Instrument to Measure Youth Social Capital in the Domain of Postsecondary Transitions
Author: Ryan, Sarah
Date: 2019-03-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Social Capital,Measurement Techniques,Social Networks,Student Adjustment,Developmental Tasks,Structural Equation Models,Correlation,High School Students,Grade Point Average,College Attendance,Academic Aspiration,Construct Validity,Peer Groups,Student Characteristics,Student Attitudes

Through the development and field testing of an instrument designed to measure youth social capital in the context of postsecondary transitions, this research addresses the need for theory-driven measures of social capital among youth. The results offer preliminary evidence that dimensions of youth social capital, including network structure and network content, can be reliably measured and that these dimensions of social capital are interrelated in a manner consistent with theory. The results also offer initial support for the validity of the social capital construct within the domain of youth postsecondary transitions. Taken together, the findings provide a foundation for continued research that might surmount inadequate measures and theoretical disputes to encompass more careful and rigorous empirical scrutiny when it comes to the measurement of social capital among children and adolescents.
The Reality of Secondary Education in Jordan from the Perspective of Secondary School Principals
Author: Al Tawarah, Haroon Mohammad
Date: 2019-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Foreign Countries,Principals,Secondary Education,Administrator Attitudes,Gender Differences,School Buildings,Educational Equipment,Secondary School Students,Secondary School Teachers,Secondary School Curriculum,Supervision,Secondary Schools

The study aims at assessing the reality of secondary education in Jordan from the high school principals' perspective, in addition to figuring out the impact of the gender differences on the results. To answer the study questions; the researcher selected the study sample using the stratified random method. The sample consisted of 73 headmaster and headmistress of secondary school from the southern governorates of Jordan (Ma'an, Al Shoubak, Petra, Southern Badia, and Aqaba) for the academic year 2017/2018. The researcher developed a questionnaire consisted of (35) paragraphs, divided into five fields: (building and equipment, students, teaching staff, curricula and educational supervision) and for the combined fields as well. The results of the study revealed the following: (1) Principals' assessment of the two fields of building and equipment, and students, and for the fields combined was high (2) Principals' assessment of teaching staff, curricula, and educational supervision was medium (3) Principals' assessment of the questionnaire was not affected by the gender.
Toward a Cross-Cultural Training Model for Migrants Entering Oppressive Work Environments
Author: Martyn, Howard Lorne
Date: 2019-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Cross Cultural Training,Migrant Workers,Housework,Power Structure,Foreign Countries,Work Environment,Nongovernmental Organizations,Employer Employee Relationship,Cultural Differences,Cultural Awareness,Second Language Learning,Second Language Instruction,Sino Tibetan Languages,English (Second Language)

This paper examines Indonesian migrant domestic workers' contentment with their sojourn in Hong Kong and factors that inhibit contentment. These factors largely consist of inadequate pre-departure training in Indonesia or training that emphasizes subservience rather than assertiveness, as well as oppressive work environments, underpayment and employer behavior designed to psychologically or physically demean migrants in Hong Kong. The paper proposes a training model with module content based on needs identified during interviews with migrants. Training modules may be presented in Indonesia or Hong Kong by NGO groups and should be process driven and experiential with an emphasis on assertiveness aimed at migrant perspective transformation. Although designed with the Indonesia-Hong Kong situation in mind, this model along with the accompanying modules may be adapted for a variety of situations where migrant workers find themselves in oppressive work environments.
Mechanisms for the Appraisal of Electronic Information Resources
Author: Niqresh, Mohamed
Date: 2019-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Information Sources,Barriers,Evaluation Methods,Information Retrieval,Information Technology,Information Literacy,Electronic Libraries,Internet,Decision Making,Accuracy,Efficiency,Access to Information,Standards

This research discusses the electronic resources, types and divisions, it also deals with mechanism for evaluation resources of electronic information in general with concentration on concept of assessment and evaluation objectives as well as the organizers of the process in addition, the research also shows benefits of evaluation and its impact on the services beneficiaries of electronic information resources along with explaining the obstacles that hinder process of assessing resources of electronic information including a set of principles that serve assessment of resources for electronic information and finally, the research concludes a set of recommendations that serve the evaluation process.
Contributions Management of Parenting and Education Program to Strengthen the Service Three Early Childhood Education Center
Author: Hariawan, Rudi
Date: 2019-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Early Childhood Education,Parent Education,Child Rearing,Parenting Skills,Parent Attitudes,Teacher Attitudes,Preschool Teachers,Principals,Administrator Attitudes,Family Environment,Foreign Countries

Early age is a &quot;golden moment&quot; which will not be repeated in the period of child development. A rare opportunity must be utilized to provide the best education and care in three centers, namely; school, family and community environment. The purpose of this research is to; 1) Describe the contribution of parenting education management; and 2) Describe the practice of parenting education in three education centers. This research method uses a qualitative approach with a multi-case study design. These informants were teachers, principals, and parents of students from the two Early Childhood Education institutions in the West Nusa Tenggara Province, Indonesia. Data collection is done by in-depth interviews with informants, participatory observation, and documentation review. The results revealed that; 1) a positive contribution to the management of education and parenting in three education centers with the following stages; first, Plan-collaboration in designing the parenting education program; second, Do-collaboration in the parenting education program at school and inactivating it in the family and community environment, and third, Check-control and evaluate program achievements, then make a follow-up plan for the program; 2) Implementation, in; &quot;first&quot;-family environment strengthens the relationship between mother and child, the growing sense of self-confidence of parents in educating and caring for their children; &quot;second&quot; kindergartens environment by holding parenting education activities, holding days of child development consultations, building relationships, support and trust in schools; and &quot;third&quot;-community environment is the application of local wisdom values by community members.
Individual Learning Experience in Connectivist Environment: A Qualitative Sequence Analysis
Author: AlDahdouh, Alaa A.
Date: 2019-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Learning Experience,Protocol Analysis,Online Courses,College Students,Distance Education,Sequential Approach,Electronic Learning,Higher Education,Learning Theories,Foreign Countries

Although extensive research has been carried out on massive open online courses (MOOCs) as representative of connectivist environment, none of them has succeeded to enlighten our understanding about the individual learning experience in connectivist environment at higher educational context. This paper taped into this crucial issue and traced the individual learning experiences of nine students at regular universities. The participants engaged into a connectivist learning environment by solving 10 tasks each and were tracked using retrospective think-aloud protocols. The patterns of similarities and differences among participants and among tasks were analyzed using qualitative data analysis, supported by visual inspection of the participants' steps. The experimental work presented in this study provides fresh insight into the way at which students at higher education institutes perceive and experience connectivist environment.
Where&apos;s the Science? Exploring a New Science Teacher Educator&apos;s Theoretical and Practical Understandings of Scientific Inquiry
Author: Donohue, Kerri
Date: 2020-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Science Teachers,Teacher Attitudes,Theory Practice Relationship,Inquiry,Teacher Educators,Epistemology,Active Learning,Independent Study,Elementary Education,Science Education,Teacher Education,Beginning Teachers,Scientific Concepts

The purpose for this self-study was to explore the theoretical and practical understandings of scientific inquiry inherent in our elementary teacher preparation program, specifically those of new instructors. Although scientific inquiry and inquiry-based learning are emphasized in our program, several new instructors, doctoral students hired to teach undergraduate courses, expressed some discomfort with the lesser amount of traditional science content that could be found in the course syllabi. To support their development and our own understandings of how to guide them as they begin teaching in higher education, it was important that we understood the transition in regard to teaching scientific inquiry and using inquiry-based pedagogy. Thus, we conducted this collaborative self-study on how a new instructor, experiencing such discomfort, was experiencing a transition in which her epistemology of science was being challenged. The implications of the findings, which derived from critical friend meetings, journal entries, and student artifacts from the scientific inquiry course she taught, serve to inform the field of science education in terms of new science teacher educators moving from a traditional teacher-centered science classroom into a student-centered classroom.
Indicators of Innovative Leadership for Secondary School Principals: Developing and Testing the Structural Relationship Model
Author: Somsueb, Aimchit
Date: 2019-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Foreign Countries,Secondary Schools,Principals,Leadership,Innovation,Models

The objectives of this research were to test the fitness of the model that developed from theory and research with empirical data and to verify the factor loading value of major components, sub-components, and indicators by using descriptive research methodology. Determine the sample size in proportion between sample unit and numbers of parameter 20:1 and selected 1,020 samples from 2,359 secondary school principals under the jurisdiction of the Office of the Basic Education Commission of Thailand by using proportional random sampling. Collecting data by using a set of rating scale questionnaires with reliability 0.97. Data were analyzed by using AMOS Program. The research was based on the provided research hypotheses including Visionary Measurement Model (VIS), Collaborative Measurement Model (COL), Risk-taking Measurement Model (RISK), Oriented Change Measurement Model (OCH) and Innovative Leadership Model were fit with empirical data. The main components, sub-components, and indicators were in accordance with the criteria.
Motivational Differences of Greek Gifted and Non-Gifted High-Achieving and Gifted Under-Achieving Students
Author: Agaliotis, Ioannis
Date: 2019-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Student Motivation,Gifted,Comparative Analysis,High Achievement,Mastery Learning,Competition,Cooperative Learning,Underachievement,Educational Needs,Individualized Instruction,Goal Orientation,Foreign Countries,Elementary School Students,Children,Intelligence Tests

This study explores the differences in the motivational profiles of under-achieving gifted students and high-achieving gifted and non-gifted students. In comparison to their high-achieving peers, under-achieving gifted students reported weaker motivational orientations, in both achievement and social goals, as well as in intrinsic motivation. Gifted high achievers reported stronger mastery, competitive, cooperative, and individual orientations than non-gifted high achievers. The findings seem to lend credence to the position that intellectual and motivational giftedness are distinct. The differences in the motivational profiles of the three groups are discussed in relation to the conceptualization of underachievement in gifted students and the differentiated academic needs of this group.
The Development of Educational Administration System in China
Author: Yalun, An
Date: 2019-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Foreign Countries,Educational Administration,Educational Development,Laws,Educational Policy,Administrative Organization,Elementary Education,Secondary Education,Higher Education

China has a long history of education and its educational administration system can be traced back to more than 2,000 years ago. This article focuses on the development of the educational administration system in China through a series of laws, regulations and policies, arguing that China's current educational administration system-the State Council and local governments at various levels are responsible to guide and administer educational work under the principles of administration by different levels and of a division of responsibilities needs to be further extended and reformed to address the new challenges and problems in the era of marketization and internationalization.