ethanporcaro/eric-fulltext-meta huggingface dataset:
Visual Thinking Styles and Idea Generation Strategies Employed in Visual Brainstorming Sessions
Author: Börekçi, Naz A. G. Z.
Date: 2017-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Visual Learning,Cognitive Style,Concept Formation,Brainstorming,Design,Logical Thinking,Freehand Drawing,Creative Thinking,Graduate Students,Visualization,Creativity,Evaluation Methods,Outcomes of Education,Notetaking,Group Dynamics,Group Activities,Creative Activities

This paper presents the findings of visual analyses conducted on 369 sketch ideas generated in three 6-3-5 visual brainstorming sessions by a total of 25 participants, following the same design brief. The motivation for the study was an interest in the thematic content of the ideas generated as groups, and the individual representation styles used for the sketches. The analyses revealed the determinants of individual visual thinking styles as: idea types, sketching patterns, sketching styles, annotation styles, and performances in producing design solutions. The idea generation strategies of the participants were: using analogies, diversifying the design solutions, determining the usage context, and working with themes. The effects of group dynamics on the performances of the participants were: management of the idea generation effort, reflections of the idea contents explored within groups, and reflections of the representation styles of peers. The paper finally identifies four profiles of idea generators and discusses the implications of the findings.
Science Motivation of University Students: Achievement Goals as a Predictor
Author: Arslan, Serhat
Date: 2017-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Foreign Countries,College Students,Student Motivation,Science Education,Science Achievement,Student Educational Objectives,Goal Orientation,Predictor Variables,Multiple Regression Analysis,Correlation,Questionnaires,Measures (Individuals),Hypothesis Testing,Statistical Analysis

The objective of this investigation is to make a study of the relationship between achievement goals and science motivation. Research data were collected from 295 university students. Achievement goals and science motivation scales were utilized as measure tools. The link between achievement goals orientation and science motivation was investigated by statistical package for social sciences. Correlation analysis demonstrated that sub dimensions of achievement goals; related positively to science motivation. Besides, the connection between achievement goals and science motivation still requires further research because of some limitations. Thus, in addition to intervention strategies, further investigation should include more factors for achievement goals and investigate its effect on adolescents' science motivation. Findings were discussed with regard to the relevant literature.
Microstructural (Cohesion and Coherence) Text Generation Problems of Syrian Refugee Students Learning Turkish
Author: Demirgünes, Sercan
Date: 2017-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Refugees,Second Language Learning,Second Language Instruction,Turkish,Foreign Countries,Teaching Methods,Guidelines,Writing Processes,Writing Difficulties,Connected Discourse,Writing Instruction,Writing Skills,College Students,Writing Evaluation,Measurement Techniques,Universities

In language education, teaching a language as a foreign language is an emerging field compared to teaching it as a mother tongue. However, the experiences obtained in mother tongue education are adapted to teaching a language as a foreign language with various amendments and therefore progress in this field has been achieved. Council of Europe presented some common criteria for teaching a language as a foreign language and these criteria are put into practice in many countries, including Turkey, therefore Common European Framework of Reference for Languages is also applied in teaching Turkish as a foreign language. Using a microstructural analysis, this study tries to describe the problems and/or challenges in &quot;text writing&quot; as a product of Turkish writing act process experienced by Syrian refugees that were forced to take refuge in Turkey due to various reasons.
Agility and Speed Standards for Student Teenager Wrestlers
Author: Bayraktar, Isik
Date: 2017-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Foreign Countries,Adolescents,Athletics,Athletes,Males,Human Body,Motor Reactions,Statistical Analysis,Talent Identification

The processes of talent identification and development provide serious advantages to success of athletes. The interpretation of the current situation in the process of the athletes' education gets more worth through the use of objective assessment, in other words using norm values. The observation of the talent by norms is important for each sport event like it is for wrestling. The purpose of this study is to determine the normative values of speed and agility ability for student wrestlers. The research group is a group of 480 male student wrestlers between 13-16 years old. The linear speed ability of the group is identified for 13 year olds is 3,576±0,239 sec., for 14 years is 3,422±0,197 sec., for 15 years is 3,316±0,195 sec. and for 16 years is 3,22±0,166 sec. Agility ability of the students is found out for 13 years is 5,701±0,399 sec., for 14 years is 5,487±0,391 sec., for 15 years is 5,399±0,439 sec. and for 16 years is 5,303±0,346 sec. Coaches will have the opportunity to determine objectively the level of their athletes according to their ages because of this study is standardizing speed and agility abilities of student wrestlers as 10% of slices.
Digital Sketch Modelling: Integrating Digital Sketching as a Transition between Sketching and CAD in Industrial Design Education
Author: Ranscombe, Charlie
Date: 2017-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Freehand Drawing,Computer Assisted Design,Concept Formation,Models,Visualization,Industrial Arts,Curriculum Implementation,Student Attitudes,Feedback (Response),Handheld Devices

Literature on the use of design tools in educational settings notes an uneasy relationship between student use of traditional hand sketching and digital modelling tools (CAD) during the industrial design process. This is often manifested in the transition from sketching to CAD and exacerbated by a preference of current students to use CAD. In this research we report the teaching of a new design practice &quot;Digital Sketch Modelling&quot; which combines the strengths of sketching in ideation and CAD in dimensional accuracy while versing students in digital sketching skills that are now expected of graduates going into industry. In doing so we move beyond treating digital sketching as an equivalent of traditional sketching to become a new transitional design tool. This paper sets out the key steps of the Digital Sketch Modelling technique and reports its integration in industrial design curriculum over the last two years. In doing so we contribute a new type of design practice with a research-based foundation that answers the requirements of modern industrial design practice.
Indoor and Outdoor Play in Preschool Programs
Author: Kroeker, Julia
Date: 2017-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Play,Outdoor Education,Preschool Children,Preschool Education,Playgrounds,Playground Activities,Statistical Analysis,Observation,Preschool Teachers,Peer Relationship,Teacher Participation,Task Analysis

The purpose of this study was to explain children's indoor and outdoor play in preschool programs in terms of teacher interaction, peer interaction and task orientation. Children's indoor and outdoor play behaviors were compared using the Individualized Classroom Assessment Scoring System (inCLASS). Findings included significant differences on task engagement and self-reliance (within the domain of task orientation), with both measures higher in an indoor play environment than an outdoor environment. Findings revealed no significant differences between the indoor and outdoor environment in terms of teacher engagement and peer engagement.
Turkish Pre-Service History Teachers' Self-Efficacy Beliefs and Motivations on the Teaching Profession
Author: Akçali, Asli Avci
Date: 2017-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Teaching (Occupation),Foreign Countries,Preservice Teachers,Student Attitudes,History Instruction,Self Efficacy,Beliefs,Student Motivation,Mixed Methods Research,Questionnaires,Interviews

This study aims to identify the self-efficacy beliefs and motivations of Turkish pre-service history teachers, with respect to &quot;the teaching profession in general&quot;, as well as &quot;the history teaching profession specifically&quot;. With a descriptive aim, the study will be based on survey research. The research uses an explanatory mixed method research design based on both quantitative and qualitative approaches. The participants of this study were 40 pre-service senior grade history teachers from two teacher training institutions in Turkey. The data were collected through a self-efficacy questionnaire form and interviews that were carried out during the spring semester of the 2015-2016 academic year. The results showed that the majority of the pre-service history teachers had generally high self-efficacy beliefs on both &quot;generic teacher competencies&quot; and &quot;subject-specific competencies for history teachers&quot; and high motivational perceptions. However, the participants' self-efficacy beliefs and motivation for the history teaching profession specifically were shown to be higher than their self-efficacy beliefs and motivation for the teaching profession in general. Furthermore, when the data were analyzed in terms of the relationship between self-efficacy beliefs and motivations, it was identified that there is a relationship between the two to a certain extent.
The Future of Product Design Utilising Printed Electronics
Author: York, Nicola
Date: 2017-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Technology Uses in Education,Educational Technology,Case Studies,Design,Industry,Transfer of Training,Electronic Publishing,Electronic Equipment,Creativity,Innovation

This paper addresses the teaching of emerging technologies to design students, using &quot;printed electronics&quot; as an example as it recently became viable to mass manufacture and is ready for use in designs. Printed electronics is introduced as a disruptive technology, and approaches employed in knowledge transfer to industrial/product designers is reviewed. An overview of the technology is provided; the printing processes; material properties; a comparison with conventional electronics; and product examples are identified. Two case studies illustrate approaches for knowledge transfer to student designers. The assessment criteria and design outcomes from the case study projects are reviewed and future/new approaches proposed. The paper concludes that there is a need to develop a thorough knowledge transfer strategy for printed electronics to designers, informed by case studies and extending beyond simply showing examples of existing technology. This is necessary for future proofing both in technological advances and designing for the future.
Using Design Thinking to Create a New Education Paradigm for Elementary Level Children for Higher Student Engagement and Success
Author: Noel, Lesley-Ann
Date: 2017-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Instructional Design,Models,Elementary School Students,Learner Engagement,Academic Achievement,Problem Solving,Thinking Skills,Creativity,Critical Thinking,Technological Literacy,Educational Technology

Can design education have a positive impact on primary school education beyond merely preparing designers? As designers, we know almost intuitively that design education is &quot;good education&quot;, and most designers would affirm that it would be beneficial to expose children to design education, because of the benefits of the signature pedagogies of design, such as problem-based learning, human centred creativity and iterations of prototyping and testing. This paper seeks to review and synthesize existing literature and make preliminary analyses, which will support the development of design thinking education interventions at primary school level, which could lead to a paradigm shift in education at this level. While it has been widely demonstrated that design education can play a successful role in supporting traditional education models in the delivery of skills such as math and language arts, this paper seeks to demonstrate that in addition to meeting traditional education demands, design thinking principles in children's education, such as empathy, collaboration and facilitation, human-centeredness, and creativity by iterations of prototyping and testing, will provide a sound base for children not only seeking to enter a design profession in the future but moving into any profession in the future and will lead to higher engagement at school and greater success in life.
Visionary Expectations and Novice Designers--Prototyping in Design Education
Author: Schaeffer, Jennie Andersson
Date: 2017-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Novices,Design,Teaching Methods,Context Effect,Workshops,Learning Processes,Competence,Experiential Learning,Information Sources,Undergraduate Study,Foreign Countries,Freehand Drawing,Human Body,Space Utilization,Learning Activities,Museums

In information design education, we strive to find methods that provide students with opportunities to explore different ways of learning and designing. We seek to support development of contextual competences that will be helpful in navigating an unknown future of design in society. A challenge in today's design education is to formulate and use methods that support design students in developing competencies in the space between basic form training and context-rich training. The aim of this study was to evaluate prototyping exercises in design education where the focus was in that in-between space. The study is based on 33 prototyping workshops done between 2008 and 2015 and involving 160 students and two design teachers. Four different approaches to prototyping exercises are described, examined and evaluated: &quot;spatial prototyping,&quot; &quot;multi-material prototyping,&quot; &quot;physical prototyping,&quot; and a mix between the latter two, &quot;physical multi-material prototyping.&quot; The results show that the prototyping exercises did support the learning of diverse competencies in the in-between space of basic form training and context training. However, the exercises were also counterproductive and met with different kinds of resistance. The results of the study invite to a dialogue on how different prototyping techniques can stimulate learning in relation to future design competences.
A Model of Framing in Design Teams
Author: Zahedi, Mithra
Date: 2017-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Industrial Arts,Design,Verbal Communication,Teaching Methods,Teamwork,Usability,Merchandise Information,Models,Role,Reflection,Criticism,Workshops,Student Projects,Cooperative Learning,Grounded Theory,Student Attitudes,Discourse Analysis,Foreign Countries,College Students

How do ideas evolve in the context of collaborative design? This research explores the framing strategies and tools involved in the co-construction of a shared understanding in the early stages of a design project. We observed a team of four industrial design students working to design a pop-up shop. We found that, while the key design elements of the solution were present from the early stages of discussion, they were continually framed and reframed through intense verbal discussion supported by sketching reflection-in-action (individual or collective) that help each team member make sense about the pop-up shop branding, user experience, visibility, structure, etc. The design ideas were crystallized at the end of the fourth working session. The research identifies patterns of framing, deframing and reframing of ideas that emerged from different symbolic elements associated with a brand, allowing students to design customized, non-standard, impressive and complex forms. Linking these patterns with specific &quot;designerly actions&quot; led us to develop an empirically grounded model of the framing cycle. This model extends previous work of Schôn and Dorst and Valkenburg to specifically take into account collaborative design situations. In such situations, discussion among team members plays a vital role in clarifying, explaining, and interpreting as well as in encouraging reflection and critique.
Analysis of University Management of Emerging Technologies and Recommendations for Developing Countries
Author: Villa Enciso, Eliana María
Date: 2017-04-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Technology Uses in Education,College Administration,Developing Nations,Foreign Countries,Higher Education,Research Methodology,Case Studies,Universities,Benchmarking,Qualitative Research,Documentation,Semi Structured Interviews,Observation

University management seeks to achieve the objectives established by higher education's institutions, including their third mission, which corresponds to the transfer of research results into the industry; in this regard, emerging technologies play an important role to solve problems identified in the industry. Emerging technologies are those found in the embryonic stage of its life cycle. Although they have features that make them difficult to manage, they can quickly change the dynamics of the market. That is why it is necessary to analyze the management process of these technologies at the university level, due to, in many cases, it is in high education institutions where these technologies arise. This paper presents results of a study aiming at analyzing the process of university management of emerging technologies in a developing country, identifying gaps in such process in relation to referent countries, and proposing recommendations to reduce those gaps. The research methodology included benchmarking to identify best practices concerning referent universities and a case study in which a university research group in a developing country was analyzed. Results indicate that universities of developing countries acknowledge the importance of managing emerging technologies, which should lead to structural changes in the Systems of Science and Technology as well as in the higher education's institutions and in the management of the research groups that generate and use these technologies. However, the analysis identified some key success factors of referent universities to be either absent or acting deficiently in the focal case studied. Finally, some recommendations are proposed to reduce the identified gaps.
Are We Ready for E-Books? Omani University Students' Uses and Perceptions of E-Books
Author: Al Saadi, Khalid
Date: 2017-04-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Foreign Countries,Electronic Publishing,College Students,Student Attitudes,Educational Technology,Technology Uses in Education,Preferences,Student Surveys,Statistical Analysis,Student Characteristics

As the presence of e-books on university campuses proliferate, it is crucial that we understand their role in students' lives. This research reports on a survey distributed to Sultan Qaboos University students and shares their perceptions of the use of e-books. The study used the quantitative approach to investigate the issues related to the uses and perceptions of e-books by asking students to weigh in on this important issue. The findings indicate that students at SQU have multiple and diverse experiences with e-books, but do not necessarily prefer the electronic format over print for their academic experiences. Despite e-books growing presence, students may need more time and encouragement to change their use and preferences to e-books so exclusively.
Book Clubs as a Tool for Community Building and Language Enhancement
Author: McCaughey, Jessica
Date: 2017-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Clubs,Books,Reading Strategies,Foreign Students,English (Second Language),Language Proficiency,Program Effectiveness,Cultural Awareness,Communities of Practice,Foreign Workers

In this article, the author talks about establishing a book club comprising international students and scholars and other members of the community interested in improving their English language skills. This book club, free to participants (although sponsored by the English Language Institute of the author's university), ran for ten weeks each over two summers. The club was created to help international members of the university community improve conversation skills. But the successes went much further than that, and ultimately the groups dug into American history, culture, values, and stories and, as time went on, also felt a real sense of community. And while this particular group met in the United States and stimulated dialogue about this country, it became clear over the course of these endeavors that such a club could be even more valuable to communities of English language learners abroad. The author discusses the creation of the book club and its goals, how she selected texts for the club, and the dynamics of the book club, including the difficulties she faced in allowing her facilitating and planning work to be secondary to the conversations the participants wanted to have.
Effects of Multimedia Task-Based Teaching and Learning Approach on EFL Learners' Accuracy, Fluency and Complexity of Oral Production
Author: Bava Harji, Madhubala
Date: 2017-04-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: English (Second Language),Language Proficiency,Language Fluency,Oral Language,Teaching Methods,Multimedia Instruction,Educational Technology,Computer Software,Technology Uses in Education,Second Language Instruction,Web Based Instruction,Program Effectiveness,Foreign Countries,College Students,Language Tests,Multivariate Analysis,Statistical Analysis

Albeit Task-Based Language Teaching (TBLT) has been extensively researched, there appears to be limited studies that focus on the effects of multimedia technology (MT) enhanced TBLT approach on EFL development. A study was conducted to examine the effects of a MT imbued TBLT, i.e. Multimedia Task-Based Teaching and Learning (MMTBLT) approach on EFL oral production. The Content Management System, a free web-based software program, was used as a platform to create the MMTBLT environment, where various instructional and supplementary materials and hyperlinks to other relevant web pages were incorporated to create a causal link between the real world language use and an EFL learning environment. Online lessons comprised tasks that were structured cluster of ideas to enable students to construct their own knowledge for oral production. Three broad thematic tasks, with four tasks at varying levels of complexity for each theme were carried out as treatment tasks. Upon completion of tasks under each theme, students carried out oral test tasks that were audio recorded for analysis. As a result of performing tasks of varying levels of complexity within a web-based multimedia platform setting, students' accuracy, fluency and complexity of oral EFL production improved significantly. Favourable outcomes suggest that EFL instructors could consider the MMTBLT approach and design web-based syllabus to complement language teaching.