ethanporcaro/eric-fulltext-meta huggingface dataset:
Graduate Program Evaluation in the Area Leading Educational, Outlying and Backward
Author: Prasetyono, Hendro
Date: 2016-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: College Programs,Program Evaluation,Foreign Countries,Qualitative Research,College Graduates,Teacher Education Programs,Undergraduate Study

This study aimed to evaluate the Bachelor program Educating in the Regions Frontier, Outermost and Disadvantaged (SM-3T). The research location is at the Jakarta State University. The evaluation method used is Cippo consisting of components Context, Input, Process, Product and Outcomes. The method used is qualitative descriptive data analysis techniques to analyze data in any component Cippo obtained from interviews, observations, questionnaires, study documents and photos. RESULTS: (1) The policy is not the appropriate background, aims and objectives BC-3T whole aspect was appropriate; (2) The work program, educational qualifications of instructors and staff, facilities and infrastructure have met the standards, while not appropriate for the financing aspects; (3) Implementation of the implementation of preconditions and development programs in the field has not been entirely successful. Sub aspects of cooperation with other parties has not occurred; (4) the competence of the graduates of the program have to meet the standards; (5) impact felt by the participants of the program gives a lot of positive things, but there are also negative impacts felt by the participants. A bibliography is included.
The Hermeneutics of Education Management Information Systems for Kitinga Primary School in Mwingi Central - Kenya
Author: Akaranga, Stephen Ifedha
Date: 2016-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Management Information Systems,Educational Administration,Elementary Schools,Hermeneutics,Foreign Countries,Decision Making

The data or information records are very important in any organization. With the increase in generation of data in the Kenyan education sector, there is need to devise appropriate means and strategies of storing and retrieving the available data which was hitherto written manually. The Modern Information Communication Technology has necessitated the use and application of Education Management Information System. This is vital in planning and evaluating the education system more efficiently and effectively. It emphasizes on good routines that provide suitably detailed reports in accurate, consistent and timely manner. This article examines the main functions of primary schools in Kenya; identifies the available state and data information that are available in Kitinga Primary school; and finally analyzes the role of Education Management Information Systems in decision making. In actualizing the research findings, various approaches are identified in decision making although, emphasis is drawn on the views expressed by Simon (1997).The descriptive survey design, random and purposive sampling was used to elicit data that was useful in drawing conclusions for appropriate decision making to enhance school performance. The findings revealed that the school is in the process of digitizing and automating its records because, a good data management information system is essential in capturing, processing, storing, retrieving, updating and devising current information which is essential in running the school.
Evaluation of Emotional Literacy Activities: A Phenomenological Study
Author: Oksuz, Yucel
Date: 2016-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Emotional Intelligence,Phenomenology,Activities,Elementary School Students,Grade 4,Student Experience,Semi Structured Interviews,Qualitative Research,Interpersonal Competence,Foreign Countries

The present study aims to evaluate impact of the emotional literacy activities through participant student's experiences. Emotional literacy activities, including social-emotional skills Goleman's emotional intelligence and Fapuel's emotional literacy model designed and conducted for 2 months on primary school students, who study in 4th grade. The present study was conducted in phenomenological study. After the emotional literacy activities was ended, semi-structured interview was carried out with the participant students. Qualitative data was analysed within three steps as suggested by Miles &amp; Huberman (1994). As result of the data analysis the participant student evaluated the emotional literacy activities effective in developing their social and emotional skills. Research findings were discussed in terms of the relevant literature and theoretical base. Several suggestions were made based on the research findings.
Pain Intensity after an Ice Pack Application Prior to Venipuncture among School-Age Children: An Experimental Study
Author: Alalo, Fadeelah Mansour Ahmed
Date: 2016-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Pain,Medical Services,Human Body,Children,Pediatrics,Foreign Countries,Hospitals,Questionnaires,Rating Scales,Age Differences,Gender Differences,Randomized Controlled Trials

Venipuncture and other invasive procedures as blood draws, intramuscular injections or heel pricks are the most commonly performed painful procedures in children. These can be a terrifying and painful experience for children and their families. The present study aimed to identify Pain intensity after an ice pack application prior to venipuncture among school-age children. Fifty (50) school-age children aged from 6-12 years whom ordered to vein-puncture were included in the study, and they are chosen by simple random sample from the pediatric medical, surgical wards and pediatric emergency department in King Fahd Hospital of the University (KFUH) at the Al-Khobar city, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. They divided equally into 2 groups, the study group who received an ice pack application for three minutes prior to venipuncture procedure over the insertion site while the control group received routine hospital care. A structured interview questionnaire sheet was used included age, gender, venipuncture procedure data and log table for recorded child's blood pressure, pulse rate and oxygen saturation as well as Wong-Baker (FACES) Self- report Pain Rating Scale, to assess pain intensity during the venipuncture among children in both groups. Results of the study revealed that, during venipuncture procedure, mean self-report pain score was lower among children in the study group than those in the control group with statistically significant difference, Mean ±SD (1.92±0.316 and 4.40±0.490) respectively P&lt;0.001. Self-reported pain intensity was decreased in older school-age children than the younger ones and was higher among male's children than females. The study concluded that the application of an ice pack prior to vein puncture procedure was effective in reducing pain intensity among school age children and it recommended that application of an ice pack has to be a part of the routine care of all children admitted to venipuncture procedure, so educational course related the ice back storage, uses and its application time over the vein puncture site should be conducted.
A Program Implementation for the Development of Life Skills of Primary School 4th Grade Students
Author: Akfirat, Osman Nejat
Date: 2016-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Daily Living Skills,Elementary School Students,Program Implementation,Student Development,Pretests Posttests,Program Effectiveness,Grade 4,Foreign Countries

Life skills are the competencies that an individual must have in order to be able to carry on his/her existence effectively in the process of change. By means of life skills, the individual is aimed to facilitate his/her life by using all his/her achievements in the education process. In this study, a program covering the dimensions of &quot;Communication, Self-recognition, Self-confidence, being able to say &quot;No&quot;, and Problem-Solving Skills&quot; was developed and applied to the students who attended the 4th grade in Gölcük Barbaros Primary School in fall semester of the 2015-2016 academic year. In the study, undergraduate students of Guidance and Psychological Counseling program in Faculty of Education at Kocaeli University also worked as trainers. The trainers were trained by the faculty members in charge of the study. The study was conducted according to the experimental model and a five-session student life skills training program was applied to 247 (126 girls, 121 boys) students. The &quot;Life Skills Assessment Form&quot;, which examines the skills aimed to be gained in the process of the project, has been implemented as a pretest-posttest by the teachers and the parents of students. As a result of the analyses made, it has been found that the program applied is effective. In addition, according to the results of evaluation forms taken from the students at the end of each session, the students evaluated the activities as fun, useful, and as activities where they both had fun and learnt.
How Confident Are Kindergarten Teachers in Their Ability to Keep Order in the Classroom? A Study of Teacher Efficacy in Classroom Management
Author: Cobbold, Cosmas
Date: 2016-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Preschool Teachers,Kindergarten,Classroom Techniques,Self Efficacy,Public Schools,Private Schools,Likert Scales,Foreign Countries

The objective of the study was to investigate kindergarten teachers' efficacy beliefs in classroom management. The sample size was 299 teachers drawn from both public and private kindergarten schools in the Kumasi Metropolis of Ghana. The efficacy beliefs of the teachers with respect to their classroom management practices were measured on a six-point Likert agreement survey questionnaire. Findings from the study indicated that kindergarten teachers in the study area had high efficacy beliefs in classroom management practices. No statistically significant difference was found in the efficacy beliefs in classroom management practices of trained and untrained kindergarten teachers, and of public and private kindergarten teachers. The study drew the conclusion that the professional status of the teachers (i.e. whether they were trained or untrained) and their institutional placement (i.e. whether they taught in a public or private school) were not important influential factors in the teachers' efficacy beliefs in classroom management. Recommendations for early childhood teacher education programme and research are made.
An Alternative Undergraduate Teacher Preparation Program: A Comprehensive One-to-One iPad Initiative Model
Author: Nguyen, Neal Nghia
Date: 2016-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Undergraduate Students,Teacher Education Programs,Alternative Teacher Certification,Handheld Devices,Technology Uses in Education,Access to Computers,Electronic Learning,Preservice Teacher Education,Assistive Technology,Academic Ability,Program Implementation,Influence of Technology,Teaching Methods

To date little literature has been published on how an alternative undergraduate teacher preparation program infuses mobile devices such as the iPad and its applications, model classrooms, and a high-tech computer lab to prepare teacher candidates. Preparing teacher candidates to generalize technological skills is most effective when it is hands on, using the varied devices and support available to them. Meaningful instruction, application and maintenance of technological usage is the key to 21st century teaching and learning but it will not occur without a designed plan of action or model. This article focuses on the prominence of the use of iPads for teacher candidates in higher education and its potential impact on the learning of students with varying backgrounds and abilities in public schools. Further, it provides conceptual, systematic, comprehensive, and ready-to-use three phases of an existing one-to-one iPad initiative model at a southeast institution of higher education in the United States of America.
Zimbabwean Female Participation in Physics: Facets of Identity Formation Considered to Be of Significance by Female Students in Relation to Physics
Author: Gudyanga, Anna
Date: 2016-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Foreign Countries,Females,Physics,Adolescents,Student Participation,Semi Structured Interviews,Observation,Communities of Practice,Research Methodology,Qualitative Research,Sciences,High School Students,Secondary School Science,Secondary School Mathematics,Mathematics Instruction,Science Instruction,Advanced Courses,Women Scientists,Disproportionate Representation,Science Careers,Occupational Aspiration

The study explored facets of identity formation considered to be of significance by Zimbabwean female adolescent students in physics. Four high schools that were offering physics at A' level in the Midlands Province, in Zimbabwe were targeted. Nine female adolescents doing mathematics and physics and only mathematics were chosen. Data generation instruments were semi-structured interview and classroom observation guides. The results of this study indicate that facets of identity formation as confident, fearless, intelligent, and courageous, liking physics and being determined. These facets motivated female students studying physics to develop an identity in favour of physics, resulting in them opting to study physics as a subject of choice at A' Level. On the other hand, female students who had the potential to study physics but were studying only mathematics stated that fear of failing physics, not being courageous, lacking confidence and that physics was irrelevant to their career choice were significant in influencing their non-participation in physics. These facets may have enabled female students to form an identity that contributed towards their motivation for participation or lack of it in physics. The negative physics identity influences their perceptions of physics and their low participation in the subject.
Concordance of Interests in Dynamic Models of Social Partnership in the System of Continuing Professional Education
Author: Tarasenko, Larissa V.
Date: 2016-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Professional Continuing Education,Game Theory,Models,Partnerships in Education,Computation,Mathematics

A dynamic game theoretic model of concordance of interests in the process of social partnership in the system of continuing professional education is proposed. Non-cooperative, cooperative, and hierarchical setups are examined. Analytical solution for a linear state version of the model is provided. Nash equilibrium algorithms (for non-cooperative and cooperative setups) are identified. H. Stakelberg's algorithms of equilibrium solution of the game in hierarchical setup are described (in the general case). A method of building the precise discrete analogue of a continuous model is used for examining the hierarchical setup. Examples of test calculations for different data sets are provided; content interpretation of the results is discussed.
Development of a Mathematical Model to Assess the Accuracy of Difference between Geodetic Heights
Author: Gairabekov, Ibragim
Date: 2016-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Accuracy,Mathematical Models,Satellites (Aerospace),Geographic Information Systems,Earth Science,Efficiency,Measurement,Networks,Foreign Countries

The article includes the results of theoretical studies of the accuracy of geodetic height survey and marks points on the Earth's surface using satellite technology. The dependence of the average square error of geodetic heights difference survey from the distance to the base point was detected. It is being proved that by using satellite technology one can define vertical displacements of the Earth's surface with accuracy sufficient for practical application. It was revealed that the use of positioning methods after the signals of global navigation satellite systems GPS and GLONASS (GNSS) for geodetic purposes has begun in Russia in the beginning of 90-s of the last century. Their essential advantages compared to traditional survey methods were revealed. These include a wide range of accuracies (from tens of meters to millimeters), independence from weather, time of day and year, absence of necessity for mutual visibility between points, high automation and, consequently, efficiency, ability to work continuously and in motion. These qualities have led to high performance and economic efficiency of GNSS, which is particularly noticeable in remote and unpopulated areas occupying a large part of our country. Currently, according to the results of the measurements by double-frequency satellite receivers the mean square error of coordinate increment calculation was reached equaling to 3 mm+1-10&quot;bD, where D is the distance between the satellite receivers. But exceedances between the very same points can be obtained with the mean square error of 10-30 mm, which greatly increases along with the increase of the distance (D) to tens of kilometers. In traditional geodesy height and exceedances surveys are conducted relative to the surface of quasigeoid, which means that measurements are based on physical principle of measurements. As a result, geodetic networks built by traditional methods can be divided into planimetric (B and L) and vertical control H1 networks, which are almost unrelated. In this regard, for the purpose of enhancing the effectiveness of geodetic application of the satellite leveling, methodology and technological support of satellite measurements require improvement.
The Readiness of English Communication Skills of Tourism Employees in Bangkok for Entering the ASEAN Community
Author: Kuosuwan, Bavornluck
Date: 2016-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Foreign Countries,Tourism,English (Second Language),Second Language Learning,Questionnaires,Statistical Analysis,Communication Skills,Language Proficiency,Employees,Corporations,Sampling,Listening Skills,Oral Language,Foreign Nationals,Reading Skills,Writing Skills,Human Resources,Employee Attitudes

The objective of this research was to study the readiness of English communication skills of tourism employees in Bangkok for entering the ASEAN community. The scope of this research included the employees from 26 tourism companies. A sample group was determined by utilizing multiple-stage sampling. At least three samples were collected from each tour company. A total of 100 samples were collected. Four skills of English communication included listening, speaking, reading, and writing. Questionnaire was designed to collect data. Statistics analysis included percentage, means, and standard deviation. The research findings revealed that the employees of the tourism industry in Bangkok seriously need to develop and improve their skills in English communication especially listening and speaking which are the skills that is required to communicate with foreigners.
Competences Mastering Demanded by Practice as One of the Main Directions in Specialist Training
Author: Korchemny, Petr A.
Date: 2016-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Foreign Countries,Competence,Competency Based Education,Educational Practices,Specialists,Mastery Learning,Psychological Patterns,Learning Processes,Skill Development,Job Skills,Models,Pilot Projects,Readiness,Resilience (Psychology),Definitions,Program Implementation,Interviews

The relevance of the presented problems in the paper is conditioned by the fact that the process of implementation of the competence approach into the educational space of Russia is in contact with a number of theoretical inconsistencies which are directly related to understanding the formation and mastering of competences. The goal of the paper lies in justification of the structure of competence and psychological (tangent-integrative) mechanism for its formation that will allow to propose a structural-functional competence model of competence's formation in the process of learning. The leading method to study the defined problems is the method of analysis of critical incidents of professional activities of successful performers, as well as the modeling method, which allowed us to consider a scientific problem with the position of domestic systemically-active approach of individual trajectory of professional skills' formation in the learning process. Rank places are presented of basic definitions of competence-based approach, obtained in the results of research of the concept of &quot;competence&quot;, the comparative characteristic is given of qualities included in the concept of competency and competence, psychological tangent-integrative mechanism is justified of competence's formation that made it possible to present the structural-functional model of competences, including the groups of professionally significant qualities that characterize the competency of a specialist. The structure of the competency and competences allows from the position of the activity approach to deepen knowledge about the nature and content of the competence approach and the structural-functional model allows us to consider the competence as psychological qualities' system, the back-bone of which is the intention, which opens up the wide field of activity for the justification of the key professional competences of education institutions' graduates.
Effects of Principals' Team Work Capabilities on the Adoption of Strategic Management in Public Secondary Schools in Baringo County, Kenya
Author: Moindi, Richard C.
Date: 2016-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Principals,Teamwork,Foreign Countries,Public Schools,Adoption (Ideas),Case Studies,Research Design,Secondary Schools,Questionnaires,Interviews,Statistical Analysis,Comparative Analysis,Secondary School Teachers,Likert Scales

Strategic management is a critical component for the effective performance of an organization. Many successful organizations have consistently performed better than their competitors mainly because they have implemented strategic management. The Ministry of Education (MOE) in the Republic of Kenya expects that all secondary schools put in place strategic management for performance improvement and the realization of the national goals of education. The Principal plays a pivotal role in the adoption of school improvement initiatives such as strategic management. This study sought to find out the effects of Principals' team work capabilities on the adoption of strategic management in Public Secondary Schools. The study found out that Principals' team work capabilities had a significant effect on the adoption of strategic management in Public Secondary Schools.
The Experience of Teaching of Descriptive Geometry and Engineering Graphics in Russian Language as a Foreign Language
Author: Voronina, Marianna V.
Date: 2017-00-00
Type: Journal Articles
Subjects: Russian,Language of Instruction,Geometry,Engineering Education,Questionnaires,Achievement Tests,Socioeconomic Status,Interviews,Foreign Students,Second Language Learning,Teaching Methods,Computer Graphics,Computer Simulation,Teaching Experience,Foreign Countries,Higher Education

The article considers the peculiarities of training foreign students subject &quot;Descriptive geometry and Engineering Graphics&quot; in a modern engineering university of Russia. The relevance of the problem conditioned by the fact that virtually there are no special studies of teaching Descriptive Geometry and Engineering Graphics in Russian language as a foreign language. The aim of the article is a definition of the tasks of teaching descriptive geometry and engineering graphics for foreign students in Russian language as a foreign language, create methods and didactic principles used for training. The leading study method of this problem is the simulation method as a deliberate and organized improving process for general cultural level and formation of special competence of teachers of engineering universities of Russia, and for effectively carry out their professional activities. The study aimed to adapt of lecturers to the new conditions professional work in the field of education, the integration of professional psychological and pedagogical training of lecturers. It focused on the development of scientific and methodological support of the decision of psycho-pedagogical and organizational-methodological problems of teaching Descriptive Geometry and Engineering Graphics in Russian as a foreign language.