ethanporcaro/eric-fulltext-meta huggingface dataset:
Identification of Internet Usage and Dependency Level of Physical Education and Sport Teaching Students
Author: Murathan, Talha
Date: 2018-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Internet,Addictive Behavior,College Students,At Risk Persons,Physical Education,Teacher Education Programs,Physical Education Teachers,Gender Differences,Social Media,Foreign Countries,Student Characteristics,Measures (Individuals)

The excessive internet usage that interrupts social relations, physical characteristics and mental conditions of individuals is called as internet addiction. At the previous studies, it is reported that university students are at risk of Internet addiction due to their uncontrolled lives without families and killing their time surfing the internet. The objective of this study is to identify the addiction level of university students' internet usage within the framework of some variables. A total of 463 students, 194 girls and 269 boys, who study at different 7 Departments of Physical Education and Sport Teaching within School of Physical Education and Sports and Faculties of Sport Sciences, attended this study in 2016-2017 Academic Years. &quot;Personal Information Form&quot; is used to determine the internet addiction of students &quot;Internet Addiction Scale&quot; developed by Young (1998) and to determine the demographic features and the data regarding the internet usage. In this study, the risk average for internet addiction of students is determined 2.55. It has been observed that the individuals who addict the internet constitute 3.9% of my samples. It is confirmed that internet addiction of male students is considerably higher than female students. It is ascertained that students who have Internet and a social media account are under higher risk of internet addiction. It has been emerged that there is no significant relation between the age/ monthly income of the family and the internet addiction level.
Re-Examining Higher Education Internationalization in Taiwan: &quot;University Strategies for Implementing Overseas Programmes&quot;
Author: Liao, Yuching
Date: 2018-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Higher Education,International Education,Universities,Foreign Countries,Institutional Characteristics,Cultural Background,Social Influences,Excellence in Education,Marketing,Student Recruitment,Strategic Planning,Educational History,Goal Orientation,Educational Trends,Trend Analysis

This study clarifies the rationale for offering overseas programmes as an internationalization strategy by Taiwanese higher education institutions through an analysis of related university documents and interview data. In doing so, this study highlights how institutional goals and characteristics, as well as social and cultural backgrounds, affect the internationalization of higher education based on the following two points. First, in addition to the pursuit of academic excellence and expanding student markets, university strategies are based on its particular history, resources, development goals, and orientation. Second, although different strategies were observed among the examined universities, the Chinese element and the pluralistic value of Taiwanese society have influenced the overseas programmes offered by Taiwanese universities. This paper argues that instead of merely adopting the international standard or pursuing academic excellence, it is essential for Taiwanese universities to implement internationalization strategies in order to determine their meaning and purpose in the context of Taiwanese higher education.
An Innovative STEM Education Framework for a Changing Educational Landscape
Author: Guerrero, Shannon
Date: 2018-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Secondary School Mathematics,Mathematics Education,STEM Education,Preservice Teachers,Preservice Teacher Education,Educational Innovation,Mathematics Teachers,Science Teachers,Sequential Approach,Program Effectiveness

This article describes features of NAUTeach, a secondary mathematics teacher preparation program that is modeled on the UTeach program at the University of Texas-Austin. NAUTeach is a research-based STEM program that develops the next generation of mathematics and science teachers by engaging them in rigorous content and methodology coursework specifically developed to provide a broad, cross-curricular framework of innovative instruction. NAUTeach has been specifically designed to serve the needs of preservice mathematics and science teachers as they embark on teaching a new generation of students in an ever changing world. The NAUTeach program focuses on the development of inquiry-based instructional methods, reflective practice, and peer collaboration through a carefully sequenced series of courses that consistently promote early and frequent field work and a learner-centered focus of teaching and learning. Though the NAUTeach program is a blended mathematics and science teacher preparation program, this article will focus on the preparation of secondary mathematics teachers by describing the cross-curricular (mathematics &amp; science) methodological sequence of courses, along with the mathematics-specific pedagogical courses, that preservice mathematics teacher candidates take as part of this program. Connections between the NAUTeach program and guidelines for the content and pedagogical preparation of teachers will be made with specific attention paid to the development of reflective, innovative, flexible, and reform-oriented mathematics teachers.
Physics Programs in Secondary Education from the Establishment of the Republic of Turkey to Present Day
Author: Sekercioglu, Ayse Gül
Date: 2018-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Foreign Countries,Physics,Secondary School Science,Science Instruction,High School Students,Educational Development,Educational History,Educational Change,Program Development,Educational Objectives

'Program development' is a systematic process which includes steps such as determining general and specific goals of teaching, choosing appropriate program materials, determining teaching methods, evaluation and assessment tools, designing formal outlines for every lesson, testing and finalizing the program, continual monitoring, evaluating program, and lastly enhancing program. This study examines contents of Physics lessons in Turkey and what kind of changes has been made to the program throughout years. It also gives information concerning historical development of this process since 1924, in which the law of Tevhid-i Tedrisad was passed, to present day. Any new program is initially practiced at pilot schools and then extended to other schools in the country, which seems in accordance with the principles of the program development process. However, these programs have been practiced for only one or two years at pilot schools, then directly extended to local schools throughout the country without making any necessary improvements or enhancements to the program. This practice, as the study findings suggest, creates a vicious cycle. When deficiencies in past programs became obvious even at other schools, the authorities immediately attempted to develop a completely new program, which was again applied and abolished using same procedures. This is a prime reason for why goals for education cannot be short-term. Additionally, study findings showed that experts who design Physics programs in Turkey do not complete detailed unit analysis of Physics lessons, which in turn causes Physics teachers at schools to face problems when planning effective lessons and setting goals for class.
The Relationship between Anaerobic Performance and Lower Extremity Volume and Mass in Female Athletes in Individual Sports and Team Sports
Author: Var, Sevde Mavi
Date: 2018-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Females,Athletes,Exercise,Athletics,Team Sports,Human Body,Body Composition,Exercise Physiology,Performance

This study aims to analyze the relationship between anaerobic performance and leg and foot volume and mass in female athletes in individual sports and team sports. 90 female athletes who have been active in sports for at least three years voluntarily participated in the study. The average age of participants is 21. Frustum and Hanavan methods were used to calculate leg volume and mass, respectively. 20-meter sprint test and vertical jump test were carried out in order to determine anaerobic performance. SPSS 22.0 package program for Windows was used for descriptive statistics and correlation analysis of the obtained data. In this study it was demonstrated that leg volume and mass of female athletes varied in each sport and that right and left leg volume and mass of these athletes were fairly close. Leg volume and mass were higher in team sports athletes than individual sports athletes. In addition, vertical jump performance was better in individual sports athletes. Therewithal it was found very highly negative significant correlation between vertical jump and 20-meter speed values in individual and team sports. As a result it was found that leg volume and mass were higher in team sports athletes than individual sports athletes. Besides when the relationship between leg volume and mass and anaerobic performance is analyzed, a very high positive significance was found between 20 meter speed and right leg mass in boxers. In this way the development of both leg volumes and mass is therefore important for a better anaerobic performance for athletes.
Effect of Wall-Assisted Exercises on the Balance and Walking Ability of Visually Impaired Individuals
Author: Suveren-Erdogan, Ceren
Date: 2018-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Exercise,Visual Impairments,Psychomotor Skills,Spatial Ability,Late Adolescents,Movement Education

This study aims to ensure that wall-assisted exercises are among the primary exercises for visually impaired individuals, to observe the effect of these exercises on balance and walking abilities, be able to make efficient progress in a short period of time, to support these individuals' self-confidence and ability to act independently and to reduce the risks that may arise from loss of balance.7 sedentary individuals with B2 and B3 levels visual impairment between the ages of 16 and 18 voluntarily participated in the study. Once verbal information was given about the study to be conducted to the visually impaired participants, they were asked to take 15 brisk steps and 15 heel-toe steps to determine their spatial orientation disorders and balance losses. During the following 10 weeks, the study involving 5 movements to be applied by means of a wall were applied in company with the verbal and physical corrections of an instructor for 40 minutes a day and 1 day a week. Tests were repeated after 10 weeks. Due to the low number of subjects, the participants were not separated in terms of their gender and the data of the study were expressed in graphics.Looking at the pre-test and post-test averages, the 15-step heel-toe walking duration was 14.71 seconds and the balance loss values decreased by 4.86 points while 15-step brisk walking duration was 2.71 and directional loss decreased by 1.72 points. The study revealed that balance loss and spatial orientation disorder of visually impaired individuals who applied wall-assisted exercises in company with verbal notification and physical aid decreased compared to the pre-study period. These results point to the fact that wall-assisted exercises are quite useful and applicable in the walking training of visually impaired individuals.
Inclusive Higher Education for Students with Disabilities in China: What Do the University Teachers Think?
Author: Zhang, Yuexin
Date: 2018-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Foreign Countries,Inclusion,Higher Education,College Students,Disabilities,College Faculty,Teacher Attitudes,Attitudes toward Disabilities,Positive Attitudes,Student Rights,Student Needs

Inclusive higher education is a path to protect the educational rights of university students with disabilities. University teachers' attitudes toward students with disabilities, and towards their inclusion in universities, are a key factor that will affect the development of inclusive higher education. This study used a questionnaire to explore an overall perspective of how university teachers in China view inclusive higher education from emotional, cognitional and conative aspects. Their responses suggest that university teachers in China have positive emotion and cognition toward the rights of students with disabilities to receive higher education; the teachers do, however, appear to lack motivation, relevant knowledge, skills, and effective strategies to cope with the students? special needs. This suggests that effective implementation of inclusive higher education must be supported by an effective service center for those who have disabilities, a support network of professionals, and an administrative support system for teachers and students.
Instructor Opinions on the Use of Turkish Folk Music of Syncopated Style in Cello Training
Author: Topaloglu, Taner
Date: 2018-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Music Teachers,Music Education,Musical Instruments,Folk Culture,Music Techniques,Music Theory,College Faculty,Instructional Effectiveness

The ability of the music teacher to provide a more qualified education in the professional life and to express himself musically is directly proportional to the quality of the previous instrument training. Studies revealed that the Turkish music products are not used sufficiently in the instrument training given by the institutions of music education and the inadequacy of the customized Turkish music products for use in education. From this point of view, the aim of this study is to determine the usage status of works and studies of Turkish folk music of syncopated style arranged for cello training and the effects of theoretical knowledge, technical and musical readiness on performing works with syncopated method and to determine the effects of their level and to reveal the problems experienced by the students and to offer solutions for these problems in the direction of the opinions of the instructors who give cello training to music teacher education undergraduates. The data were collected through a semi-structured interview form developed by the researcher. In the analysis of the collected data, descriptive analysis method was used from qualitative research methods. When the data were analyzed, it can be concluded that Turkish folk music works and studies of syncopated style used in cello education are numerically inadequate, that the limited available resources are higher than the levels of the students, and that the students have a good theoretical knowledge level about the subject but the levels of readiness in terms of cello techniques in practice are insufficient to perform these tunes. The most important problems experienced by students in performing these melodies are level difficulty, sight-reading, left hand position shifts and use of bows.
Examining the Attacks after the 20th Scores in Volleyball According to Nationality and Positions
Author: Akarcesme, Cengiz
Date: 2018-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Foreign Countries,Team Sports,Scores,Females,Athletes,Athletics,Efficiency,Performance,Human Body,Competition,Ethnicity,Foreign Nationals

The most efficient technique of scoring in volleyball is possible to be mentioned as attack. The numbers of efficient attacks performed after the 20th scores during the match are more important, and therefore this period should be managed more elaborately in terms of the technique and tactic. Therefore, it is considered that players' presenting more productive performances with the drills related to the match after the trainings will be more efficient upon winning the match. The purpose of this study was to investigate the attacks performed after the 20th scores in 2017-2018 Volleyball Sultans League session according to the nationalities and positions. The study included totally 124 female players with natives (n=86) and foreigners (n=38) from 12 teams between 26 and 30 years old (28.25±1,62). The numbers of the attacks performed after the 20th scores of 17.918 rallies in 496 sets (except from the 5th set) of 125 matches played by 12 teams during the session were evaluated. All matches were recorded with a video recorder by the researcher. The videos were analyzed by the experts in 3 repetitions. Attack errors, blocked attack, bad attacks, good attacks, numbers of attacks, coverage and totals numbers of attacks performed after the 20th scores during the match were recorded in numbers. Lilliefors Kolmogorov-Smirnov Test indicated whether the study data were appropriate for the normal distribution or not (p&lt;0.05). In data analysis, descriptive statistics such as number, percentage, arithmetic average and standard deviation were used; and Independent Samples T-Test and One-Way Variance Analysis (One-Way ANOVA) were used for determining the difference between dependent and independent variables. Tukey HSD Post-Hoc test was performed for finding among which groups there were differences between the units in one-way variance analysis (ANOVA). While interpreting the data, 0.01 and 0.05 were accepted as the level of significance. The research data were analyzed using SPSS 21 statistical software. As result of the findings obtained in the study, it was determined that there were significant differences in whole attacks performed by the players in terms of nationalities and positions (p&lt;0.05). In conclusion, because the 20th scores are referred the critic period called as the golden scores, foreigners and opposite spiker's that had high level conditional abilities for winning had more attacks.
Graduate Educational Leadership Students&apos; Perceptions of Academic Readiness of Content Knowledge on the &quot;Praxis&quot; Test
Author: Cornelius, Jeff
Date: 2018-08-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Graduate Students,Student Attitudes,Readiness,Praxis,Knowledge Level,Leadership Training,Mastery Learning,Program Improvement

The purpose of this study was to investigate graduate educational leadership students' perceptions of academic readiness of content knowledge on the &quot;Praxis&quot; test. The study also sought to determine if statistically significant correlations existed between the different content area categories of the &quot;Praxis&quot; test. Data were collected through web-based surveys with items asking graduate educational leadership students (current and past) about their experience on the &quot;Praxis&quot; test. The instrument measured six content area categories as assessed on the &quot;Praxis&quot; test as follows: vision and goals, teaching and learning, managing organizational systems and safety, collaborating with key stakeholders, ethics and integrity, and the education system. The quantitative findings revealed strong correlations between specific content area categories as assessed on the &quot;Praxis&quot; test.
Ready, Set, Grow! Preparing and Equipping the Rural School Leader for Success
Author: Hildreth, Debra
Date: 2018-08-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Rural Schools,Instructional Leadership,Leadership Training,Professional Development,Partnerships in Education,College School Cooperation,Administrator Education,Orientation

Rural instructional leaders require specialized training and ongoing support to effectively navigate within their local and unique contexts. A review of the literature written predominantly between 2007 and 2017 was conducted to explore effective practices in developing and supporting rural instructional leaders. Approximately 32 studies focused on the rural instructional leader were selected and analyzed for common themes. As a result, a tripartite framework encompassing preparation, induction, and ongoing professional development evolved. The literature review revealed an education preparation curriculum developed in a collaborative effort between the university and a partnering district(s) as the foundation needed for building an effectual rural instructional leader. These collaborative partnerships were also shown to be vital for providing purposeful induction to the novice instructional leader helping bridge the theory and practice gap and resulting in increasing the leader's confidence, efficacy, and instructional leadership skills. Additional support of in-service instructional leaders as they seek to improve student performance was also highlighted as a professional development need in the literature. Just as a cross country runner runs the race course, the rural school leader must &quot;get ready&quot; by completing a relevant education preparation program, &quot;get set&quot; by participating in a quality mentoring program, and &quot;go&quot; or in this case &quot;grow&quot; through a journey of life-long learning with ongoing, meaningful professional development. The tripartite framework for rural instructional leader development presented offers a guide for universities and rural school districts in creating focused preparation, mentoring, and ongoing support for the rural instructional leader.
Factors Affecting Technology Integration in the Classroom
Author: Harrell, Shonta
Date: 2018-08-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Technology Integration,Program Implementation,Barriers,Faculty Development,Self Efficacy,Teacher Attitudes,Technological Literacy,Elementary Secondary Education

Technology is an integral part of our everyday lives. In fact, students in our public schools are considered digital natives and have become accustomed to always being connected to their devices and the Internet. In 2013, 71 percent of the US population age 3 and older used the Internet (Snyder, de Brey, &amp; Dillow, 2016). Given the importance technology plays in our lives, schools now have a responsibility to integrate it into teaching and learning and prepare students for 21st Century skills and careers (Cakir, 2012; Luterberbach &amp; Brown, 2011). Although classrooms may have access to many technology devices, there are several external and internal factors that affect the proper implementation of technology in classrooms. In preparing students to be college and career ready, technology integration is imperative. This paper will discuss factors such as poor infrastructure, inadequate technology, lack of sufficient technological tools, effective professional development (external factors), low teacher self-efficacy and teacher perceptions (internal factors) that affect technology integration in PK-12 schools.
The Effective Implementation of Professional Learning Communities
Author: Brown, Benjamin D.
Date: 2018-08-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Program Effectiveness,Program Implementation,Communities of Practice,Faculty Development,Elementary Secondary Education,Teacher Collaboration,STEM Education,Academic Achievement,Teacher Leadership,Educational Change

During recent decades, professional learning communities (PLCs) have enhanced education from lower grade levels through college years, with many resulting benefits. PLCs provide an environment that encourages professional development, collaboration and innovation among teachers. Research suggests positive school reform occurs when teachers participate in authentic PLCs, with improved student achievement as a by-product (Wilson, 2016). The authors' review will explore the role of the school leader in creating successful professional learning communities and will explain how PLCs have improved K-12 education for both teachers and students.