ethanporcaro/eric-fulltext-meta huggingface dataset:
Talking Science in an ESL Pre-K: Theory-Building with Realia
Author: Kinard, Tim
Date: 2015-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Science Instruction,English (Second Language),Preschool Children,Hands on Science,Experiential Learning,Communication Strategies,Cooperative Learning,Theories,Concept Formation,Scientific Concepts,Spanish Speaking,Hispanic American Students,Preschool Education,Teaching Methods,Bilingual Students,Outdoor Education,Early Childhood Education,Interdisciplinary Approach,Workshops,Language of Instruction

What is realia and theory-building? Tim Kinard and Jesse Gainer explain that when students explore using &quot;realia,&quot; they are not just being exposed to abstract concepts or text on a page, they are using &quot;real-life&quot; objects to build understandings of the natural world while they builds vocabulary about it. Handling and discussing real-world objects (acorns, pine cones, flowers, bones, antlers, dirt), in both the first language of the students, as well as a second language learned in school, builds vocabulary quickly as students engage in meaningful communication with scaffolds bridging first and second languages. The use of &quot;realia&quot; and other visuals are one way to provide ESL students opportunities for meaningful communication in English. Creating strategic partnerships that pair ELLs with native English speakers is another effective strategy that provides both groups the opportunity to interact and learn from one another. When students learn through explorations, not by directly being told about or shown the concepts--and in a group setting with real-world, everyday materials and ideas--they are &quot;theory-building.&quot; Increasingly, the very young have been found to build sophisticated theories when they are able to build them through real-world, experiential knowledge and conversation. The idea that theory-building among peers in their first languages can create deep understandings about science, math, society, literature and other topics can be a very hopeful idea. Therefore, when pre-K teachers provide students with many of the keys to success in schooling by hands-on practice, in the out-of-doors, which builds on prior knowledge, and exercises home languages, these teachers are offering opportunities for practicing &quot;realia&quot; and theory-building skills.
Guidelines and Advice for Successful Publication Provided by Journal Editors
Author: Miller, Luke T.
Date: 2010-03-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Guidelines,Success,Mail Surveys,Journal Articles,Writing for Publication,Faculty Publishing,Research Reports,Engineering Education,Publications,Publishing Industry,Time Perspective,Gender Differences,Authors,College Faculty,Best Practices,Operations Research,Administrative Policy

Journal publication is an important indicator of research productivity for individual researchers, as well as academic institutions. However, for novice faculty members, the publication process can appear equivocal and daunting. If the academic does not actively engage themselves early in this process, then her or his career becomes an uphill (and sometimes insurmountable) battle. To assist the young academic, this study, sponsored by the National Science Foundation ADVANCE program, surveys journal editors representing numerous engineering fields. A 19-question web survey was e-mailed to 121 journal editors representing numerous engineering fields. Utilizing the ISI journal citation reports service, journal editors spanning aerospace, chemical, civil, environmental, industrial, and mechanical engineering disciplines were selected for initial contact. Of the 121 editors contacted, 40 usable responses (or a response rate of 33%) were aggregated for this study. The survey responses were used to quantify publication timelines and acceptance rates and ascertain journal policies, advice for successful publishing, and gender differences.
Simple Heuristic Approach to Introduction of the Black-Scholes Model
Author: Yalamova, Rossitsa
Date: 2010-02-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Heuristics,Models,Teaching Methods,Undergraduate Students,Program Descriptions,Cost Indexes,Unit Costs,Protocol Analysis,Visualization,Probability,Predictor Variables,Problem Solving,Computation,Mathematical Formulas,Risk Assessment,Business Administration Education

A heuristic approach to explaining of the Black-Scholes option pricing model in undergraduate classes is described. The approach draws upon the method of protocol analysis to encourage students to &quot;think aloud&quot; so that their mental models can be surfaced. It also relies upon extensive visualizations to communicate relationships that are otherwise inaccessible at the average student's level of mathematical sophistication. This paper presents visual illustration of the changes in the probability measures with concrete examples breaking the option premium into four different components. The relationship between changes in variables and those components are graphically and algebraically illustrated.
Impact of the Placement and Quality of Face-to-Face Meetings in a Hybrid Distance Learning Course
Author: Colucci, William
Date: 2010-02-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Online Courses,Blended Learning,Distance Education,Educational Technology,Interpersonal Relationship,Computer Mediated Communication,Interaction,Undergraduate Students,Business Administration Education,Hypothesis Testing,Experimental Groups,Control Groups,Grades (Scholastic),Assignments,Homework,Satisfaction,Surveys,Student Attitudes,Likert Scales,Student Characteristics,Gender Differences,Racial Differences,Ethnic Groups

As online and hybrid courses are becoming a wide-spread option for higher education, researchers are exploring various delivery methods. Hybrid courses involve blending two modes of interaction--both face-to-face as well as online. The exact distribution and timing of face-to-face meetings verse online delivery is a question that instructors have been struggling with since the inception of hybrid courses. This paper reports findings from a study evaluating course outcomes in an undergraduate business computer applications course based on the quality and quantity of face to face meetings at the beginning of the course. (A bibliography is included.)
Interpreting Bivariate Regression Coefficients: Going beyond the Average
Author: Halcoussis, Dennis
Date: 2010-04-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Regression (Statistics),Economics Education,Statistics,Data Analysis,Investment,Mathematics,Computation,Geometric Concepts,Equations (Mathematics)

Statistics, econometrics, investment analysis, and data analysis classes often review the calculation of several types of averages, including the arithmetic mean, geometric mean, harmonic mean, and various weighted averages. This note shows how each of these can be computed using a basic regression framework. By recognizing when a regression model is computing one of these averages, students can properly interpret these types of regressions. Similarly, by seeing how these averages fit into a common framework, students can have a better understanding of the different calculations.
Classroom Labels That Young Children Can Use: Enhancing Biliteracy Development in a Dual Language Classroom
Author: Salinas-Gonzalez, Irasema
Date: 2015-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Bilingual Students,Spanish Speaking,English Language Learners,Language Usage,Visual Stimuli,Vocabulary Development,Oral Language,Reading Skills,Literacy Education,Writing Skills,Language Skills,Printed Materials,Early Childhood Education,Emergent Literacy

This article focuses on biliteracy development of English and Spanish through the practical strategy of systematically labeling the classroom within the context of daily classroom activities and providing children with various opportunities to use the words throughout the day. Using the foundational work related to classroom labels from Pinnell and Fountas (1998, 2010), the authors adopt a definition indicating that a label consists of one or a few words on a card placed on or below an object or a spot in the classroom. Providing young dual language learners opportunities to use language in both the spoken and written form contributes to their understanding of the words they hear and the connections between those words and the labels found around the classroom (e.g., the walls, the bulletin boards, the alphabet, and the labels should reflect two languages). Providing young dual language learners with many opportunities to encounter and explore at least two to four new words each day can enhance their oral language development and thus their early biliteracy development. The authors suggest ideas for using labels that surround the classroom, and state that by using these labels in their classroom environment, teachers can support biliteracy development through engaging, purposeful, and meaningful activities for young dual language learners.
Important Characteristics in an MBA Program: The Perceptions of Online MBA Students
Author: Rydzewski, Danielle N.
Date: 2010-04-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Business Administration Education,Masters Programs,Online Courses,Student Attitudes,Student Characteristics,Alumni,Demography,Predictor Variables,Program Length,Cost Effectiveness,Educational Quality,Units of Study,Access to Education,Gender Differences,Age Differences,Work Experience,Income,Likert Scales,Online Surveys

This study examines characteristics important to online MBA students and alumni. The study looks at what characteristics are important in an online MBA Program and if the level of importance of these characteristics varies by demographic variables. The study focuses on availability, program quality, program length, cost, and courses in the curriculum. The results suggest that the importance of characteristics in a MBA program falls into three tiers. The most important characteristic is availability. The next tier of importance is quality, program length, and cost. There is no significant difference in importance among these three characteristics, but they are all significantly lower in importance than availability. The final characteristic is courses as this is rated significantly lower than the other characteristics in terms of importance. The research also examined if there were differences in importance characteristics by gender, age, years' work experience and income and found while the basic order rankings were very similar across the different demographic variables, there were a few differences among demographic groups. Women rated as quality, length, and courses at a higher level of importance than men did. Finally, those with more years work experience rated availability at a significantly higher level of importance than those with fewer years work experience.
Research Productivity of Accounting Faculty: An Exploratory Study
Author: Chen, Yining
Date: 2010-02-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Accounting,College Faculty,Research,Productivity,Business Administration Education,Teacher Motivation,Tenure,College Administration,Rewards,Gender Differences,Faculty Promotion,Teacher Attitudes,Teacher Salaries,Faculty Publishing,Questionnaires,Teacher Surveys,Mail Surveys,Doctoral Programs,Satisfaction

This study surveyed 367 accounting faculty members from AACSB accredited Colleges of Business to examine (1) their research productivity and (2) the intrinsic and extrinsic motivators to conduct research. Wide differences in research productivity were observed in the faculty associated with doctoral vs. non-doctoral granting programs. There were some common motivators of research for faculty in the two sets of programs; however, some interesting differences were also noted. Of the thirteen rewards studied, receiving or having tenure is the most important reward, while getting a possible administrative position was the least important. There were significant differences in the importance of these rewards between tenured-untenured and between malefemale faculty members. Faculty perceives a strong link between research productivity and the attainment of the rewards of tenure and of promotion. However, in the minds of the faculty, the link between publications and salary increases is not strong.
An Examination of Business Students' Student Loan Debt and Total Debt
Author: Kuzma, Ann T.
Date: 2010-04-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Debt (Financial),Student Loan Programs,Economic Impact,Student Employment,Parent Financial Contribution,Regression (Statistics),Student Attitudes,Self Efficacy,Credit (Finance),Undergraduate Students,Financial Support,Working Hours,Money Management,Expectation,Educational Benefits,Salary Wage Differentials,Performance Factors,Student Surveys

Under the current economic environment and its high levels of unemployment, many people are turning to university education to attain higher education or simply to upgrade their skills and avoid continued unemployment. This paper examines student workloads, debt levels, and the debt perceptions of junior- and senior-level College of Business students at a Midwestern state university during the current economic downturn. The paper also examines factors that influence the level of student debt such as semester credit load taken, employment and family assistance. Overall, the students felt confident in securing employment upon graduation and in managing their debt load. Results of regression analyses indicated that expected salary was significantly influenced by this confidence. Additionally, students' confidence in their employment prospects and debt management abilities, and their belief that debt would impact their future lifestyles, were significantly related to student debt levels.
Academicians' and Practitioners' Views on the Importance of the Topical Content in the First Auditing Course
Author: Armitage, Jack
Date: 2010-01-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Introductory Courses,Accounting,Business Administration Education,Course Content,College Faculty,Teaching Methods,Comparative Analysis,Professional Personnel,Surveys,Teacher Attitudes,Textbooks,Content Analysis,Risk,Ethics,Evidence,Financial Audits,Knowledge Level,Skill Development,Questionnaires

The research question addressed in this study is to compare and identify differences between academics teaching auditing classes and practicing accountants regarding the importance of topics covered in the first university auditing course. This is accomplished by surveying academics and practitioners regarding their perceptions of the importance of 41 topics addressed in current auditing textbooks. The results show the five most important topics, as ranked by professors, are audit risk, understanding internal control, evidence, financial statement assertions, and fraud awareness. The five most important topics as ranked by accounting practitioners, are audit risk, ethics, documentation, understanding IC, analytical procedures. Professors teaching auditing classes face a challenge ensuring they prepare students to enter the business world equipped with all the skills necessary to be successful. Auditing professors should give consideration to tapping into this wealth of knowledge provided by accounting professionals and reevaluate the emphasis in their current auditing class.
Did the Labor Contracts between the UAW and the Big Three Automakers Work?
Author: Lucas, John J.
Date: 2010-01-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Contracts,Unions,Manufacturing Industry,Motor Vehicles,Negotiation Agreements,Collective Bargaining,Labor Relations

In the Fall 2007, there were landmark labor contracts agreed upon between the United Autoworkers (UAW) and the Big Three Automakers--General Motors, Ford Motor Company, and Chrysler LLC. The impetus for these truly historic labor agreements was to afford the automakers to remain competitive in the global market while labor was to be protected. Since the passage of these labor contracts, auto sales have continually declined to record lows due to the recession in the United States. This paper will trace the major contractual provisions of these labor agreements and also analyze how effective they were in accomplishing the stated goals for both the UAW and the Big Three automakers. Additionally, the paper will examine the necessary changes needed in these labor contracts if the automakers are to survive in the global economy.
Clicking Our Way to Class Discussion
Author: Morse, Judith
Date: 2010-03-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Undergraduate Students,Accounting,Research Projects,Investigations,Audience Response Systems,Student Participation,Discussion (Teaching Technique),Student Behavior,Control Groups,Experimental Groups,Likert Scales,Student Surveys,Technology Uses in Education,Teacher Participation,Student Attitudes,Educational Practices,Program Effectiveness,Program Evaluation,Observation

The goal of this research project is to investigate whether the use of a personal response system (&quot;clickers&quot;) in the classroom increases student participation and discussion and its impact on the quality of the discussion in undergraduate accounting courses. While many studies conducted regarding the use of clickers rely on student surveys to determine the effectiveness of using clickers, this study will add to the literature by providing evidence of actual student behavior as it relates to participation when clicker technology is used in the classroom. Our study includes collecting data on student classroom behavior by observing and measuring the level of participation in both clicker and non-clicker classes. We discuss the observed impact of clickers on class participation and contrast it with prior work on the perceived impact, the use of clicker technology versus a clicker question, and the impact of the clickers on the faculty participating in this project.
Student Perceptions of Faculty Credibility Based on Email Addresses
Author: Livermore, Jeffrey A.
Date: 2010-04-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: College Students,College Faculty,Electronic Mail,Student Attitudes,Student Surveys,Credibility,Predictor Variables

The purpose of this study was to evaluate students' perceptions of faculty credibility based on email addresses. The survey was conducted at an upper division business school in Michigan where all students have completed at least two years of college courses. The survey results show that a faculty member's selection of an email address does influence the student's perception of faculty credibility. An email address that consists of a nickname reduces the student's perception of faculty credibility. The reduced creditability may have a negative impact on the faculty member as well as the college.
The Impact of Course Scheduling on Student Success in Intermediate Accounting
Author: Carrington, Linda G.
Date: 2010-04-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Scheduling,Accounting,Academic Achievement,Cognitive Psychology,Educational Psychology,Learning Processes,Time Factors (Learning),Correlation,Age Differences,Gender Differences,Student Characteristics,Business Administration Education,Hypothesis Testing,Grades (Scholastic),Statistical Analysis,Undergraduate Students

Cognitive psychology research, as well as educational psychology research, suggests that learning is enhanced when new subjects are presented in spaced-out sessions rather than compressed into fewer, longer sessions (the &quot;spacing effect&quot;). This would suggest that students should learn better when taking courses that are scheduled over longer time periods (two or three days per week over a long semester) rather than in an intensive (one day per week) or compressed (summer session) format. This research investigates whether the spacing effect exists for students in Intermediate Accounting classes. Specifically, this research examines student performance in Intermediate Accounting courses offered in four different scheduling formats including one, two, and three days per week over traditional long semesters, as well as during compressed four-week summer sessions. A significant association between course schedule and student performance is found to exist. The effect of student age and gender on this association is also explored. Results identify one scheduling option which appears to be a particularly poor schedule for Intermediate Accounting, as well as particular characteristics of students who might be more likely to have difficulty with this schedule. Results should be of interest to university administrators responsible for making scheduling decisions, to faculty members teaching under different course schedules, and to individual students planning their class schedules.
Equity and Diversity in Tertiary Institutions
Author: Tower, Greg
Date: 2010-04-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Foreign Countries,Colleges,Student Diversity,Equal Opportunities (Jobs),Human Capital,Predictor Variables,Statistical Analysis,Sexual Orientation,Gender Issues,Religious Factors,Racial Factors,Disabilities,Diversity (Faculty)

The results reveal that tertiary institutions have low levels of EEO reporting especially for sexual orientation and religious issues. More mandatory state-based legislation may be needed.
Next Waves in the Evolution of Management Education: Non-Traded Enterprises and Spatial Awareness
Author: Platt, Jerry
Date: 2010-03-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Management Development,Business Administration Education,Spatial Ability,International Trade,Ethics,Corporations,Professional Associations,Educational Change,Curriculum,Money Management,Small Businesses,Geographic Information Systems

The last generation in management education identified and addressed two perceived gaps in standard degree curricula: global business and corporate ethics. The Association for Advancement of Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) has been instrumental in assuring these topics receive due attention. Given the current state of management education for the challenges of the 21st century, what are the two gaps that are likely to be perceived and addressed during the next generation? The conjecture here is that attention to non-traded enterprises and to spatial awareness will emerge as critical components of management education in the near future, and will endure because their relevance and relative value will increase over time. Such a shift will necessitate substantial rethinking of curricula: more than 99% of American businesses are &quot;small&quot;, but the standard objective function taught in b-schools today is maximization of shareholder wealth, usually measured by changes in stock price. Similarly, the current estimate is that at least 80% of all business transactions or decisions involve a spatial component, yet this component rarely is explicitly recognized in today's b-school classes. The blurring of boundaries and increasing joint ventures among public, not-for-profit, corporate, and small-to-medium enterprises (SMEs), coupled with advancements in geographic information systems (GIS), suggests an impetus for these next two waves in management education. This paper provides background information and a projected trajectory for infusion of these concepts into tomorrow's curriculum.