ethanporcaro/eric-fulltext-meta huggingface dataset:
School and University in Soviet Cinema of &quot;Perestroika&quot; (1986-1991)
Author: Fedorov, Alexander
Date: 2018-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Films,Social Change,Social Systems,Fatigue (Biology),Authoritarianism,Sexuality,Educational History,Child Rearing,Deception,Teacher Burnout,Student Attitudes,Negative Attitudes,Teacher Student Relationship,Familiarity,Gender Differences,Social Status,Teaching (Occupation),Elementary Secondary Education,Higher Education,Literary Criticism,Conflict,Peer Relationship,Power Structure,Criticism,Censorship,Government Role,Financial Support,Foreign Countries

Films of the &quot;perestroika&quot; period (1986-1991) related to school/university theme showed that: - the educational / upbringing process has lost the previous strict storylines and in many respects has lost its communist landmarks;--both school and university have acute problem areas (crisis, disappointment and fatigue, professional &quot;burning out&quot; of teachers, stagnation, hypocrisy, lies, bureaucracy and authoritarianism, pragmatic cynicism of students, teenage cruelty, underage sexual activity, etc.);--the activity of a schoolchild / student again became more directed toward the outside world than to the inner world;--appropriate distance in the teacher-student relationship has become more fragile (familiarity, sexual relation, or its provocation); in the films Work on Mistakes (1988) and Asthenic Syndrome (1989), male teachers even fight with high school students in class or in the school corridor;--the prestige of the pedagogical profession in the eyes of students and the public has fallen even lower; in accordance with the real state of affairs, female teachers' images (often lonely, unsettled) came to the forefront;--the main conflicts of plots were built on the opposition of non-ordinary teachers and students with stagnation, bureaucracy, mediocre bosses/colleagues/peers. In fact, one can probably assume that the exposing &quot;black series&quot; of the perestroika cinema (where the youth theme was one of the most prominent ones) served a kind of &quot;mobilizing purpose&quot;, only at the time it was not the orientation of &quot;Soviet power elites in the renewal of the tools which they embodied the communist project with&quot;. Conversely, a Western-oriented part of the Soviet ruling elite used &quot;uncensored&quot; cinematography as one of the levers for the gradual liquidation of socialism. On the other hand, it is possible not to attach special importance to this &quot;conspiracy&quot; assumption, believing that Soviet cinematographers spontaneously walked in the wake of political and socio-cultural changes of the &quot;perestroika&quot; era. After all, we should not forget that by the end of the 1980s a paradoxical situation arose in the USSR when the state continued to finance film production, but in the actual absence of censorship, filmmakers could produce all that they wanted, practically ignoring the opinion of the leading bodies of the CPSU and the government.
Development of Foreign Language Lexical Competence on the Basis of a Learner&apos;s Terminological Thesaurus and Dictionary
Author: Chainikova, Galina R.
Date: 2018-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Second Language Learning,Second Language Instruction,Dictionaries,Reference Materials,Computer Software,Bilingualism,Teaching Methods,Russian,English (Second Language),Electronic Publishing,Word Lists,Computer Science Education,College Students,Foreign Countries,Vocabulary,Lexicography,Pretests Posttests,Majors (Students),Experimental Groups,Control Groups,Comparative Analysis,Efficiency,Skill Development

The article suggests a method of foreign language lexical competence development on the basis of a Learner's terminological thesaurus and dictionary of software terms which includes four main components: classification part demonstrating the inner logic of the subject area, glossary with definitions of key terms, thesaurus demonstrating logical and associative relations of the key terms, and bilingual alphabetical dictionary. The thesaurus and dictionary has an extended context part supplemented with an encyclopedic part on the main topics of the thesaurus. The stages of the development and the structure of the Thesaurus and dictionary are described. Pedagogical experiment was conducted and proved high efficiency of the method proposed.
Teaching Singing in the Russian Empire Educational Institutions: Importance and Results
Author: Molchanova, Violetta S.
Date: 2018-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Foreign Countries,Singing,Music Education,Educational History,Teaching Methods,World History,Cultural Influences,Folk Culture

The article deals with the system of Singing lessons in the educational institutions of the Russian Empire. Attention is paid to the historical and educational significance of musical and choral training in schools, the difficulties and methodological approaches in teaching. Pre-revolutionary, Soviet and modern scientific literature was used as materials. The methods of research were the principles of objectivity, historicism, systemic, complex consideration of social subjectivity in the subject of study, the maximum possible neutrality of the researcher towards the interpretation and evaluation of the actual material was assumed. The use of these methods allowed the authors to consider the system of singing lessons in educational institutions in retrospect and in historical sequence. In conclusion, the authors note that singing had a great importance in the Russian Empire. Traditions and teaching of singing ascended to the ancient history of Russia and played an important part in the spiritual life of society. In the middle of the XIX century, singing was taught in primary schools in Russia, but due to the complex system of teaching, the progress of students was slow. In the 1870s, the teaching methodology based on the analytical-synthetic method was changed, which made it possible to dramatically improve the quality of teaching.
A Tool Called Communicative Curve Applied for Evaluation of Similarities and Differences between Foreign Language Textbooks
Author: Birova, Jana
Date: 2018-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Second Language Learning,Second Language Instruction,French,Secondary School Teachers,Language Teachers,Textbook Selection,Teaching Methods,Foreign Countries,Textbook Evaluation,Statistical Analysis,Content Analysis

In the study, the following research questions are responded: Are there any conception differences within the textbook series? How might the conception influence teaching French? The current study presents the results with implications for teachers of French at secondary schools. It points out some significant markers such as the preference of textbook type activities and arguments for choosing the textbooks.
The Realization of the System Programme &quot;Health Saving Education&quot; in the Pedagogical University
Author: Nagovitsyn, Roman S.
Date: 2018-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Systems Development,Models,Beliefs,Cultural Influences,Physical Health,Social Networks,Network Analysis,Student Surveys,Taxonomy,Health Related Fitness,Statistical Analysis,Comparative Analysis,Student Development,College Students,Experimental Groups,Control Groups,Distance Education,Conventional Instruction,Health Education,Foreign Countries

The purpose of the article is to develop a system programme &quot;Health saving education&quot; on the basis of creating a structural model and model of management and ensuring health and preventive activities and experimentally prove the effectiveness of its implementation in the educational process of the university. The solution of research problems was ensured by a set of complementary theoretical methods on the analysis of domestic and foreign pedagogical theory, practice and experience in the field of health of saving education and professional standards. And also general scientific methods such as classification, modeling, comparison, comparison and generalization; experimental methods with the involvement of diagnostic tools based on B. Bloom's classification in the author's modification and expert assessments. The research reveals and scientifically proves that the process of health of the saving education of future teachers in the aspect of implementing the author's system programme becomes more effective while ensuring the systemic nature of provision and management. The practical significance of the research is that using the author's programme will allow us to reach the highest quality level of professional training of teachers, which ensures health saving individual-differentiated development of the student. The proposed patterns, provisions and conclusions create the prerequisites for further study of the phenomenon of realization of the health of saving education in methodological, content and management aspects. The presented practical experience of realization of the programme &quot;Health saving education&quot; can be used at building of professional space, in other educational organizations.
Pedagogical Foundations of Effective Reading Instruction Older Students in Russia in the Late XIX-Early XX Centuries
Author: Belentsov, Sergei I.
Date: 2018-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Foreign Countries,Reading Instruction,Educational History,Reading Skills,Teaching Methods,Literacy Education,Social Influences,Cultural Influences,Single Sex Schools,Males,Documentation,Questionnaires,Secondary School Students

Topical issues of development of reader's activity of school students are considered on the basis of the comparative analysis of the situation characterizing a technique of formation of communicative competence of the system of gymnasia formation of the Kursk province of the end XIX--the beginning of the XX centuries. The comparative-historical and theoretical analysis of the sources characterizing features of statement and a solution of the problem of training in reading in domestic pedagogics at a boundary of XIX--the XX centuries, are the main methods of work. Generalization, systematization and classification of material are methods also. The main types of reading characterized by methodologists of the specified period as &quot;serious&quot; and &quot;easy&quot;, private and obligatory are allocated. Differences of a modern and historical methodical thought in the relation to reading in the system of training of school students are traced. The key principles of effective training in reading the school student (nature conformity, activity approach, presentation, communication of training with life, anthropocentricity) are distinguished. Article can be useful to teachers-language and literature teachers, methodologists, students concerning training in conscious productive reading school students.
The Value of Accreditation for Learning Centers and Their Programs
Author: Bailey, Geoffrey
Date: 2018-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Accreditation (Institutions),Values,Academic Achievement,Learning Resources Centers

Creating a culture of assessment is an essential practice and mindset for postsecondary institutions as well as the units and departments embedded within respective campuses. Although it may sound daunting at first glance, simply put, assessment is &quot;a set of processes designed to improve, demonstrate, and inquire about student learning&quot; (Mentowski, 1998). Arguably, there is tremendous value to having a &quot;systematic collection, review, and use of information about educational programs&quot; so that educators better understand student learning and can effectively scale such learning and practices (Marchese, 1987). Moreover, assessing the learning process goes beyond measuring learning outcomes and incorporates future-thinking. This article presents the value of accreditation for learning centers and their programs.
Making English Learner Reclassification to Fluent English Proficient Attainable or Elusive: When Meeting Criteria Is and Is &quot;Not&quot; Enough
Author: Estrada, Peggy
Date: 2018-04-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: English Language Learners,Classification,Criteria,Longitudinal Studies,Mixed Methods Research,Language Proficiency,Standardized Tests,Comparative Analysis,Elementary School Students,Middle School Students,High School Students,Hispanic American Students,Asian American Students,School Districts,School Policy,Interviews,Surveys

Employing longitudinal, multisite comparative mixed-methods, we describe patterns of reclassifying and not reclassifying eligible English learner (EL) students to fluent English proficient, and we identify factors impeding and facilitating reclassification. Analyses of administrative data for 7 cohorts of students over 3 years in one district and 2 years in another revealed a considerable number of students meeting all criteria, and a nonoverlapping group meeting at least standardized-test criteria, were not reclassified, implicating this practice in the production of long-term EL status. However, the rate of not reclassifying was more than 2 to 5 times higher in one district than the other. Analyses of policy documents, reclassification decision forms, staff interviews, and surveys revealed that undergirding these differences were distinct reclassification policies and practices. We discuss policy, practice, and research implications, including issues of opportunity to learn, equity, and the need for a common definition of ELs involving a common set of specific criteria and standardized processes for reclassification statewide.
Lessons from Honors: National Scholarships, High-Impact Practices, and Student Success
Author: Cobane, Craig T.
Date: 2017-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Success,Educational Practices,Strategic Planning,College Planning,College Administration,Scholarships,Partnerships in Education,Academic Persistence,Graduation Rate,School Holding Power,Best Practices,Honors Curriculum

High-impact educational practices (HIPs) have long been central to honors pedagogy. From undergraduate research to service learning, study abroad, internships, and writing-intensive courses, these practices shape the honors educational experience and influence retention successes in honors. These practices also inform the synergy between honors and national scholarships by helping students to develop the skills and experiences necessary to compete for prestigious scholarships. Across the United States, university and college administrators expend tremendous time and energy worrying about student retention, persistence, and graduation rates. Recently, university communities have focused considerable attention on the potential of HIPs to address these issues and improve student performance. Research indicates that HIPs improve student retention and engagement, but according to the Association of American Colleges and Universities (AAC&amp;U), &quot;on almost all campuses, utilization of active learning practices is unsystematic, to the detriment of student learning.&quot; Our experiences at Western Kentucky University (WKU) demonstrate that honors and national scholarship collaborations can provide an authentic and aspirational organizational framework for HIPs and create a multiplier effect for other leading retention strategies. The planning process for developing scholars, integral to our honors/national scholarship partnership, is an ideal way for universities to systematize and integrate HIPs in a campus-wide strategic process to increase retention, persistence, student learning, and graduation rates.
The Design of Curriculum, Assessment and Evaluation in Higher Education with Constructive Alignment
Author: Ali, Liaqat
Date: 2018-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Curriculum Design,Educational Assessment,Curriculum Evaluation,Alignment (Education),Higher Education,Curriculum Development,Special Education,Special Needs Students,Educational Objectives,Feedback (Response),Formative Evaluation,Disabilities,Educational Legislation,Equal Education,Federal Legislation,Foreign Countries

In higher education, the principle of constructive alignment for devising teaching, learning activities and assessment tasks is the underpinning concept in curriculum design and development to achieve intended learning outcomes. Student's deep learning is critical and it is the responsibility of the curriculum developer to make sure that synergy between formative and summative assessment is achieved. Also, the needs for special education must be addressed and diversity must be achieved through multiple channels throughout the process of learning, teaching and assessment. Constructive alignment is considered as a key element in education design. However, this requires time and effort in designing teaching and assessment. Due to the importance of constructive alignment, the research in this paper discusses issues relevant to the process of curriculum design and development with the emphasis on students with special needs. Conclusion is drawn based on the literature review.
Perceived Impact of Entrepreneurship Education on Career Development among Undergraduates in South-South Universities in Nigeria: Implication for Counselling
Author: Akpochafo, Grace Omejevwe
Date: 2018-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Entrepreneurship,Career Development,Undergraduate Students,Student Attitudes,Foreign Countries,School Counseling,School Counselors,Geographic Regions,Universities

This study investigated the perceived impact of entrepreneurship education on career development among undergraduates in south-south universities in Nigeria. To guide the study four research questions were generated and one hypothesis formulated, which was tested at 0.05 level of significance. The study employed an expost facto research design. The population of the study consists of all undergraduates in south-south universities in Nigeria. Sample size consists of 150 students who were randomly drawn and who had undertaken entrepreneurship studies. The main instrument for the study was a questionnaire titled Entrepreneurship Education and career development scale (EECDS). Data was analyzed using descriptive statistics for the research questions and t-test for hypothesis. The result showed that there are inadequate facilities and effective teaching and learning of entrepreneurship education in Nigerian universities. Moreover, it was also found that the students were of the view that entrepreneurship education will provide training that would make undergraduates creative and innovative if the programme is properly implemented.
Mathematics Performance of the Primary School Students: Attention and Shifting
Author: Poorghorban, Maryam
Date: 2018-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Mathematics Achievement,Elementary School Students,Executive Function,Attention,Performance Based Assessment,Reading Comprehension,Mathematics Tests,Low Achievement,High Achievement,Children,Intelligence Tests,Abstract Reasoning,Cognitive Tests,Cognitive Ability,Attention Span,Measures (Individuals),Performance Tests,Control Groups,Experimental Groups,Foreign Countries,Grade 4,Statistical Analysis

The purpose of this study was to understand the relationship between executive functions and mathematical abilities to determine the contribution of these functions to math performance. In this study, 30 students were selected from among 4th graders of elementary school, in two groups with low achievement in mathematics (poor) and high achievement in mathematics (strong), such that their IQ and reading ability were as close as possible. These groups were measured and compared in terms of attention by means of continuous performance test and shifting by means of Wisconsin Card Sorting Test. The ANOVA and t-test showed that the low-achieving group stood significantly lower than the high-achieving group in shifting, which mirrors the effect of this function in math performance of the students. However, there was no significant difference between the two groups in terms of attention.
Changes in the Social Networks of Three Women with an Intellectual Disability: A Qualitative Follow-Up Study
Author: Saarinen, Minna
Date: 2018-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Intellectual Disability,Females,Social Networks,Case Studies,Interpersonal Relationship,Friendship,Interviews,Foreign Countries,Aging (Individuals),Family Relationship,Intimacy,Qualitative Research,Content Analysis,Adults

There is ample evidence to show that people with intellectual disabilities (ID) face an increased risk of being socially excluded. The longer life expectancy of persons with ID carries new challenges. In this paper, we report on a follow-up case study of three Finnish women with ID. The women were interviewed twice (in 1995 and in 2013) and relationship maps were drawn pursuant to the interviews. In all three cases, the density of the relationship maps had decreased. In two cases, intimate relationships had remained or become even closer. In one case, intimate relationships were fewer. External services were inadequate in supporting the women to maintain their social relationships. Resources in the immediate families were decisive in determining their life course which was burdened by several extra obstacles. Some of these obstacles could possibly have been prevented if there had been a more permanent support system. The advantages and disadvantages of service and support paradigms are discussed.
The Impact of Experience and Technology Change on Task-Technology Fit of a Collaborative Technology
Author: Iversen, Jakob H.
Date: 2018-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Influence of Technology,Collaborative Writing,Undergraduate Students,Computer Mediated Communication,Technology Uses in Education,Usability,Hypothesis Testing,Correlation,Editing,Process Approach (Writing),Prior Learning,Task Analysis,Technological Advancement,Statistical Analysis

This study continues a long running effort to examine collaborative writing and editing tools and the factors that impact Task-Technology Fit and Technology Acceptance. Previous studies found that MS Word/email performed better than technologies such as Twiki, Google Docs, and Office Live. The current study seeks to examine specifically the impact of experience on these outcomes. Fortuitously, during the course of the study, Office Live was redesigned and renamed as Office 365, thus also allowing the examination of tool characteristics. In contrast to previous studies, Google Docs and Office 365 now performed significantly better than MS Word/email on the outcome measures despite users having significantly more experience with the latter. We speculate that as users gain experience with tools that perform the collaborative writing and editing task differently than did past tools, they perceive that the old technology no longer fits the task as well and thus it performs lower on outcome measures. We also observed that even though the Word/email technology did not change during the time of the study, its scores went down, possibly due to users' experience with newer technologies more suited to the task.