ethanporcaro/eric-fulltext-meta huggingface dataset:
The Use of Thanking Speech Act Strategies in English Realized by Kurdish EFL Learners at Soran University
Author: Faqe, Chiayee Khorsheed
Date: 2019-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Pragmatics,Speech Acts,Second Language Learning,Second Language Instruction,English (Second Language),Age Differences,Gender Differences,Language Proficiency,Indo European Languages,Vignettes,Language Usage,Taxonomy,College Students,Student Attitudes,Foreign Countries

The present study aims to investigate the most frequently-used thanking strategies by Kurdish EFL learners. This study attempted to examine the most frequently- used thanking strategies in Kurdish language. DCT represents various scenarios where the participants are asked to write down the terms they use to thank others. The participants involve people from different stages of language proficiency. The analysis of data based on Cheng's (2005) taxonomy of 8 strategies to express gratitude. The study involved fourteen Kurdish EFL learners of English language at Soran University. All of them were randomly selected with regard to their age and gender. The results showed that 'thanking, state of favor, appreciation' were the most common used strategies among males and females Kurdish EFL participants.
Effect of Swimming Exercise in Old Age on Hopelessness and Depression Levels
Author: Kaya, Hande Baba
Date: 2020-10-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Aquatic Sports,Physical Activities,Older Adults,Depression (Psychology),Psychological Patterns,Females,Measures (Individuals),Predictor Variables

The aim of this study is to analyze the effects of 12 weeks swimming exercise on the levels of hopelessness and depression in women aged over 55. This study is constructed by considering the period of hopelessness emerging as a part of self-integrity seen as the last step of psychosocial development theory; the levels of hopelessness and depression levels of 40 women were included. The Beck Depression and Hopelessness Scale were used to determine the level of hopelessness and depression of the participants. Participants with high were divided into two groups by random assignment method, while one group was given swimming exercise for 12 weeks, no application was made to the other group. Swimming exercise was applied to the experimental group for 12 weeks 3 days a week. The data of the research were evaluated in SPSS 22 package program. In order to determine whether the difference between the two related samples is significant, the t-test was used for the analysis of the data. When analyzing the results, significant reduction in depression and hopelessness levels of women over 55 was observed after 12 weeks of swimming exercise.
Determining the Characteristics of an Inclusive Preschool Education Program: A Delphi Study
Author: Tepetas Cengiz, Gülüzar Sule
Date: 2020-10-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Preschool Education,Preschool Children,Program Content,Teacher Characteristics,Preschool Teachers,Inclusion,Student Diversity,Expertise,Educational Principles,Foreign Countries

Inclusive education is considered to be an approach that consists of serving only the children with special educational needs in educational settings. However, a perspective that supports diversity among all children and requires respect for differences is increasingly implemented today on an international basis. Inclusive education is for all children. Use of inclusive approaches for all children at all levels of education is also significant to support all developmental areas. Inclusive education practices in early childhood period will enable children to access equal rights, opportunities and potential. For this reason, it is very important to present the inclusive features that should be found in preschool education programs today. Accordingly, this study seeks answers to the following question: &quot;What should be the features of an inclusive preschool education program?&quot; Case study method, which is one of the qualitative research methods, was used in this study. Delphi technique was used via interview questions and surveys to determine the characteristics of an inclusive preschool program in this study. The first round of the Delphi application started with 24 experts, the second round with 17 experts and the third round with 14 experts. Content analysis was used for the first responses received from the participants and categories were obtained. It was determined that the experts mentioned 52 items in 4 separate categories. The study determined some of the principles and characteristics that an inclusive preschool education program and an inclusive preschool teacher should possess.
The Long-Term Effect of Automated Writing Evaluation Feedback on Writing Development
Author: Lee, Young-Ju
Date: 2020-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Writing Evaluation,Feedback (Response),Second Language Learning,Second Language Instruction,English (Second Language),Language Tests,Computer Software,Essays,Revision (Written Composition),Student Attitudes,Journal Writing,Comparative Analysis,Grammar,Writing Improvement,Writing Instruction,Teaching Methods,Error Correction,Independent Study,Undergraduate Students,Case Studies,Longitudinal Studies,Foreign Countries,Language Fluency

This is a longitudinal case study using a mixed-methods research design to track how two Korean university students improved their English writing competence over one year with the aid of automated writing evaluation (AWE) program, Criterion. The participants wrote essays outside of class every month for one year, submitting first and later second drafts. The participants completed a TOEIC writing test at the beginning and end of the study; students' reflections on their writing development, obtained through interviews and journal entries, were also examined. A comparison of scores, errors, and quantitative measures of fluency and grammatical complexity indicated writing improvement. Both participants used Criterion feedback effectively to render informed judgments and valid corrections. Essay revision based on Criterion feedback yielded more self-directed learning and greater comfort with writing in content courses. It is suggested that the effect of AWE feedback transfers to long-term improvement. The results point to the potential benefit of AWE use in individual out-of-class writing practices.
The Relationship between School Administrators&apos; Transformational Leadership Behaviours and Teachers&apos; Perceptions of Organizational Justice
Author: Akdemir, Öznur Atas
Date: 2020-10-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Correlation,School Administration,Principals,Transformational Leadership,Leadership Effectiveness,High School Teachers,Teacher Attitudes,Teacher Administrator Relationship,Organizational Culture,Justice,Foreign Countries,Work Environment

The aim of this study is to determine the relationship between school administrators' transformational leadership behaviours and teachers' perceptions of organizational justice. The sample of the study consists of 170 teachers working in high schools in Elazig city center. In the study, the Transformational Leadership Scale was used to determine whether school administrators exhibit transformational leadership behaviours, and the Organizational Justice Scale was used to determine teachers' perceptions of organizational justice. Pearson moment two-correlation analysis and multiple regression analysis techniques were used in the analysis of the data. According to the research findings, it was observed that school administrators frequently exhibited transformational leadership behaviours and teachers' perceptions of organizational justice were at the level of &quot;I agree&quot;. In general, moderate, positive and significant relationships were found between transformational leadership and organizational justice. According to the results of the regression analysis, it was determined that the idealized influence dimension of transformational leadership positively and significantly predicted the formal procedures dimension of the organizational justice scale, and also idealized influence and individualized consideration dimensions of transformational leadership positively and significantly predicted the interactional justice dimension of the organizational justice scale. The research results were discussed in the relevant literature and recommendations were made. [Note: The page numbers on the PDF are incorrect, but the citation is consistent with the preceding and following articles.]
Internationalisation and the Global Citizenship of University Graduate Students
Author: Ayebare, Justin
Date: 2019-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Universities,International Education,Graduate Students,Student Attitudes,Global Approach,Citizenship,College Faculty,Teacher Attitudes,College Administration,Foreign Countries,Social Responsibility,Citizen Participation,Higher Education,Student Characteristics

This paper is based on the quantitative findings of a mixed-methods research that explored the effect of internationalisation of higher education (IoHE) on the global citizenship (GC) of graduate students. Specifically, the study sought to find out the effect of internationalisation of academic staff, curriculum, and the student community on the GC of graduate students at Makerere University in Uganda. Using the sequential explanatory research design, data were collected from 180 respondents via a partially-adapted self-administered questionnaire and analysed using appropriate descriptive and inferential statistics. Findings showed, among others, that the IoHE in terms of academic staff (R=0.236; R2=0.056; p=0.01), the curriculum (R=0.250; R2=0.062; p=0.01), and student community (R=0.202; R2=0.041; p=0.007), all had statistically significant positive effects on the GC of graduate students. These findings reinforced the earlier belief that the more internationalised a university is, the more likely its graduate students would become global citizens; thus, significant efforts need to be made to internationalise these, and other aspects of university operations. Indeed, this work presents to university management aspects of IoHE that greatly impinge on the GC of graduate students. No earlier works had similar results in the context of the global south where IoHE has not yet taken root.
Teaching Application of Micro-Lesson and Flipped Classroom
Author: Zhang, Fan
Date: 2019-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Teaching Methods,Microteaching,Flipped Classroom,Telecommunications,Handheld Devices,Faculty Development,Computer Software,Teacher Role,Student Role,College Students,College Faculty

The paper introduced the application significance of micro-lesson and flipped classroom teaching model. It discussed the application value and analyzed the problems of the flipped classroom teaching model. Implications of practices of the teaching model are also discussed.
The Effect of Formula T-Shirt Method for Scientists Taught in Science Lessons in Secondary Schools on Academic Success
Author: Karasu, Burhan
Date: 2020-10-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Teaching Methods,Clothing,Science Instruction,Academic Achievement,Grade 6,Grade 5,Grade 7,Middle School Students,Student Attitudes,Instructional Effectiveness,Foreign Countries

The aim of this research is to investigate whether there is a meaningful difference in the academic success, between the students who are applied the &quot;formula t-shirt method&quot; (experimental group) and the students who are not (in other classes of the school), in the education for the scientists wanted to be taught in the secondary school 5th, 6th and 7th grade science textbooks. Semi-experimental method was used as research method. In the 6th grade, 27 students participated in this study as experimental group (students wearing t-shirts) and 49 students in the other classes of the school that did not participate in the study. Academic achievement test including pre-test and post-test, informative observations, students' and teacher's interviews as well as 20 printed t-shirts were used to collect data. The pilot study of the developed achievement test was applied in another school and also the item analysis of it was performed. According to the research findings, when the experimental group's success post-test results from the application performed, were examined in line with the interviews, significant differences were observed. It was seen that the subjects aimed to be gained with the formula t-shirt method, were adopted by the students and also increased their success. Looking at the results of the research, thanks to wearing the t-shirts prepared by using the human body on the background, and the reconciliation of the students wearing with the scientists on t-shirts, the desired learning was provided. This also contributed to such learning techniques as peer learning, active learning, social learning in terms of visuality and integrity. It is thought that these materials developed with the formula t-shirt method, will also inspire researchers for future studies in terms of their usability in other fields and subjects.
The Counseling Role of the Teacher in Greek Secondary Schools: Investigating Students&apos; Attitudes toward It
Author: Kouni, Zacharo
Date: 2019-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Teacher Role,Counselor Role,School Counseling,Guidance,High School Students,Adolescents,Vocational High Schools,Teacher Competencies,Teacher Student Relationship,Personality Development,Trust (Psychology),Social Support Groups,Foreign Countries,Student Attitudes

In Greece, little empirical research has been done to investigate Junior High School students' perceptions on the teacher's role in a guidance and counseling framework, and no recent research at all for High School students respectively. The purpose of the present study fills that gap, using a quantitative research method. The sample consists of 487 students from three General Junior High Schools (Gymnasium) and three General High Schools (Lyceum), as well as one Vocational High School (EPAL). The results show clearly that students desire to have counseling support at their school and also need their teachers to have guidance and counseling skills, to listen to and understand their problems, to support them with what troubles them, to encourage them and contribute to the development of their personality.
Interpreting and Markers in Nigerian Courtroom Discourse
Author: Olanrewaju, Farinde Raifu
Date: 2020-06-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Translation,Questioning Techniques,Lawyers,Court Litigation,Foreign Countries,English (Second Language),Second Language Learning,Discourse Modes,African Languages,Native Language,Illiteracy,Pragmatics,Discourse Analysis,Interpersonal Communication,Disclosure

It has already been affirmed that power and control embedded in questions varies according to question type (Luchjenbroers 1999, Rigney 1999 etc). The paper ranges question types according to their degree of control and observes that those with high degree of control lost their power and control through the process of interpreting. It is further observed that since lawyers always maintain power and control through the type of questions they ask (such as declarative, yes/no, alternative questions) they are at the losing end whenever there is the need for court interpreter. Similarly, the use of discourse markers in the court (such as now, so, and, ok), also signifies lawyer's power and control over the witnesses and defendants and these are always used to further enhance the power, coercion and challenging nature of the lawyers (see Hale 1999). The study further notes that the power and control of questions coating discourse markers are always reducing through the process of interpreting. The paper opines that the presence of courtroom interpreters in court reduces the power and control of lawyers in court.
Perceptions and Experiences of World Karate Referees: Implications for Gender (In)equity
Author: Guzel, Pinar
Date: 2020-09-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Athletics,Attitudes,Experience,Gender Issues,Females,Gender Discrimination

This study, which focuses on women referees in the karate branch, is therefore of unique value. The study group of the research consists of 23 women and 32 men participants. In the research, a questionnaire form consisting of quantitative and qualitative questions prepared by the researcher was used as the data collection tool. 58.2% of the participants state that men and women referees have equal rights in the karate branch; 50.9% stated that there were women referees in their respective commissions. In addition, 43.6% emphasized the numerical scarcity of women referees in their countries. Considering the analysis of the equality in sport and women five different outputs are given. The results of this study are thought to contribute to a better understanding of the participation of women in karate refereeing positions in all countries of the world.
The Effect of Digital Story Applications on Students&apos; Academic Achievement: A Meta-Analysis Study
Author: Sahin, Nurullah
Date: 2020-10-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Story Telling,Educational Technology,Academic Achievement,Meta Analysis,Effect Size,Outcomes of Education,Teaching Methods,Elementary Secondary Education,Higher Education,Foreign Countries

The digital story, which is considered as a method that focuses on students, and makes them engaged in the learning process, presents a profile suitable for student-centered modern education systems with this feature. For this reason, digital story has become a subject frequently studied in educational research for the last 20 years. In this study, it is aimed to synthesize the results obtained from experimental studies on the effect of digital story method on students' academic achievement. The studies examined within the scope of the research have been accessed by using the keywords &quot;digital story, digital storytelling, academic achievement&quot; in Web of Science, ERIC, EBSCOhost, ULAKBIM TR Index, Google Academic and YOK Dissertation databases. According to the results obtained from the analyzes performed according to random effects model at 95% confidence interval using the Comprehensive Meta-Analysis (CMA) software, the average effect size was estimated as 0.750. According to Cohen et al. (2011), this result indicates a high level of impact of digital story applications on increasing students' academic achievement. In educational processes using digital story and other teaching methods, students' academic achievement differences were examined in line with the moderator variables. While the type of course and teaching level variables make a significant difference on the effect sizes of the studies, the type of publication and the study origin variables did not make a significant difference.
Examination of the Relationships between Gender, Mathematics Achievement and STEM Activity Preparation Skills of Prospective Teachers with a Structural Equation Model
Author: Sümen, Özlem Özçakir
Date: 2020-10-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Gender Differences,Mathematics Achievement,STEM Education,Preservice Teachers,Structural Equation Models,Teaching Skills,Elementary School Teachers,Science Activities,Foreign Countries,Planning

This study investigated the relationships between prospective teachers' STEM activity preparation skills (STEMaps), genders, and mathematics achievements (MA). In the research, a total of 89 prospective elementary school teachers participated. Data were collected by STEM Activity Preparation Forms requiring prospective teachers to prepare STEM activities about science experiments at the elementary school level. Relational screening model was used in the research and the relationships between STEMaps, gender and MA were tested using structural equation modeling. The findings indicated that MA has significant effects on STEMaps whereas gender has no significant effects. The path from MA to STEMaps was found to be a medium effect. It was also concluded that MA explains 20.25% of total variance of STEMaps. More longitudinal and experimental studies are needed to better understand the teachers' and prospective teachers' skills to prepare STEM activities.
Analyzing the Occupational Anxiety Level of Physical Education and Sports Teacher Candidates on Future Expectations
Author: Polatcan, Ismail
Date: 2020-10-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Anxiety,Physical Education,Physical Education Teachers,Expectation,Teacher Attitudes,Gender Differences,Preservice Teachers,Individual Differences,Foreign Countries

The present study is to analyze the occupational anxiety level of physical education and sports teacher candidates on future expectations in terms of several variables. The Future Expectations Scale, comprised of 15 items and a single factor, and the Occupational Anxiety Scale, comprised of 45 items and eight factors were employed as measurement tools. Parametric analyses were conducted on research data using SPSS 22.0 package program. &quot;Pearson's correlation analysis&quot; was conducted to identify the level and the direction of relationships between variables. A significant difference was found in opinions of physical education and sports teacher candidates in terms of gender, grade, national athlete, and income variables (p &lt; 0.05). In the correlation analysis, it was found that there was a weak and positive relationship of teacher candidates' expectations to the following sub-dimensions: &quot;Task-Oriented Anxiety&quot; (r = 0.16; p &lt; 0.01), &quot;Student/Communication-Oriented Anxiety&quot; (r = 0.23; p &lt; 0.01), and &quot;Assignment-Oriented Anxiety&quot; (r = 0.19; p &lt; 0.01).
Views of Primary Education Teachers on the Effectiveness of the Use of Experiential Participatory Methods in the Teaching Context of the Hosting Classes
Author: Fragkoulis, Iosif
Date: 2019-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Elementary School Teachers,Teacher Attitudes,Experiential Learning,Instructional Effectiveness,Foreign Students,Foreign Countries,Teacher Characteristics,Teaching Methods,Barriers,Teacher Education

This paper explores the perceptions of a sample of teachers as far as the teaching of experiential, participatory educational techniques to foreign pupils is concerned. The sample of the survey consisted of 50 teachers of primary schools throughout Greece while the data were collected through a questionnaire. Based on the findings gathered, conclusions are drawn on the cognitive and empirical background of the sample, on the use of techniques, as well as its perceptions on their effectiveness, the difficulties of their application and their training in them. In particular, the survey results show that almost all teachers had formed a good cognitive background about these techniques, but there is a need for further training and modernization of their knowledge on teaching. Finally, further discussion on the issues can be accomplished under study.